Waukegan Lodge #78 AF&AM

May, 2016

THE TROWEL
News | Education | Schedule
Did you know?

THE
ADVENTURES
OF CAGLIOSTRO
One believed to have been
given the name of Joseph
Balsamo but who later
adopted the name "Count
Cagliostro", has the
doubtful distinction of
being the world's
outstanding Masonic
charlatan.
He became a Mason in
London in 1776, and later
conceived the idea of his
"Egyptian Rite", which he
formulated and promoted
with his wife.
The project was a money
making scheme; they
founded lodges through
out Europe. His colorful
career came to an end
when he established on of
his lodges in Rome.

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The Masters Message

Brethren,
We have just completed the first half of our Masonic year, it
has been an exciting and busy time! In the first six months
we have raised six new brothers as master masons and
initiated another. We have held a brothers night out, family
movie day, Christmas party, reinstated the annual masonic
memorial service, officer visits to several district lodges and
some smaller events. We had several brothers return to
lodge after long absences and we are so glad to welcome
them back. We have refurbished and updated the lodge
building, created a lodge store, introduced PayPal as a
convenient way to pay dues online. We were honored to be
a spotlighted lodge in the Northeast Masonic Newsletter and
hosted the Northern Area Town Hall Meeting conducted by
Anthony R. Cracco the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the
state of Illinois.
The lodge officers just conducted our mid-year meeting to
look at where we have been and what we can do going
forward to improve our lodge. We have several events we
would like to do such as a garage sale, a bbq, and pancake
breakfast, supporting RAM for the special 4th of July party
and many other ideas. We discussed the status of some
incomplete projects and a few more improvements to the
lodge such as adding a white board and projector in the
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dining room for education, constructing the basement

lounge, replacing the secretaries desk, carpet for the front
area and library, signage on Genesee Street. Most
importantly we discussed how to retain current brothers and
how to get more interaction and fellowship as brothers. We
are looking for new ways to attract good men looking to
become better men.

He was arrested on
December 27, 1789, and
charged with the "crime"
of being a Freemason. He
was imprisoned by the
papal police, was
questioned, tortured,
tried and found guilty. He
died some years later
while still in prison.

As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, I hope we all

remember to go to a local parade or function of
remembrance for those who gave their all for us, so that
we may enjoy the freedoms we have. We must teach the
next generation about the sacrifices of the men and woman
who came before us, which allow us to live and breathe the
fresh air of freedom. We should never take these freedoms
for granted, but cherish them and always be prepared to
defend them.
Fraternally,

Tentative Upcoming
Events

Erik Solomon
Worshipful Master

Pay Your Dues Online

June 4th Rummage Sale
July 4th - RAM 4th of
July Help.

Over the years, checks have slowly faded out of everyday life and
have given way to credit and debit cards. In an eort to make
things convenient for the membership at large, the Treasurer and
Secretary have worked out a plan to accept dues payments and
any other payments online through PayPal.

September - Past Masters

Dinner

How it works: If you owe current dues only ($120), you can sign
on to our website at www.waukega78.com and click members
then click the Buy Now button which will bring you to the
PayPal secure check out. You complete your purchase and make
sure to include any additional info you want. There is a small
convenience charge to use this service, we hope you understand.

October 30th - Pancake

Breakfast/Costume
Contest
August - BBQ
If you would like to
volunteer for any of these
events, please contact the
WM or Secretary.

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If you owe less than the current dues or more, please sent the
Secretary an email at secretary@waukegan78.com and let him
know you want to pay online. He will then send you an electronic
invoice for the amount you owe.

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From the Southeast Corner

With the new email service in eect, if you want to stay on the forefront of what is happening with
Waukegan 78, please make sure you get your email address and phone number to the Secretary. He can be
reached at Secretary@waukegan78.com

The Secretarys Cipher

Congratulations to all the brothers who played the last couple months.
Answer to Aprils Cipher: This Notable Freemason is best known for his work, which subsequently has saved
Millions of lives world wide. What is his name? and what did he discover/invent? BonusWhat was his lodge number?
Alexander Fleming, Penicillin, Sancta Maria Lodge No. 2682, London
Rules - Open to any member of Waukegan 78 or Anchor and Ark 1027. Be the first person to email the
secretary with your answer. Include the subject line "Secretary Cipher Answer", your name and lodge number.
Good luck!
This
month is a quote by Ill. Bro. Manly P. Hall.

Good luck!

Masonic Birthdays!
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Luis A. Albarracin
James E. Bradley
Eneise Breaux
Clifton C. Capp
Gerald H. Clausing
Samuel F. Craig
Andrew F. Cvengros
Carl Donahue
Hardy L. Evans
Eugene J. Gross
William C. Guyot
Roger F. Haggart
George L. Humphrey
Lawrence D. Inglis
Charles C. Isely III
Jack D. James
S. Randall Kalberg

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Austin E. Kelley
David L. Lindskog
Alan MacDougall
Orla M. Mandahl
Marshall C. Miller
John T. Mitchell
Norman P. Nunag
Timothy A. Phistry
Jack W. Piper
Norman E. Rowe III
Michael B. Ruchti
F. Scott Russell
Bobby G. Samples
William H. Smith
Wallace A. Streich
Stanley K. Summers
Keith E. Swindle
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May, 2016

Lodge Happenings
Waukegan No. 78
May 2nd - Grand Master Town Hall
May 9th - 2 Practice and Officers Meeting
May 14th - Scottish Rite Dyslexia Walk Event
May 16th -Stated Meeting
May 23rd -Practice
May 30th - Dark for Memorial Day
June 4th - Rummage Sale
June 6th - TBD

*Just a note, the schedule is

dependent on the return of
catechisms. We will post updates
to the schedule as needed on
our website as well as weekly
announcements through our
call em all phone system and
Facebook page.

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June 13th - TBD

District info and calendar

June 20th - TBD

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www.masonicfinder.com
Listing for Masonic events
worldwide

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