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FREEMASON
VOL. 37 WINTER 2009 NUMBER 1
The Louisiana Cover
FREEMASON
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W: Wiley G. Bell III, P.M.-Chairman (398)
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12 noon-Ladies Luncheon
Sunday, February 8th, 2009
Session continues
“The great proof of madness is the dispropor-
tion of one’s designs to one’s means.”
Napoleon
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GRAND MASTER’S MESSAGE
The Holiday Season is over, hopefully a time
when each of us paused in our individual way to
reflect, and to thank The Supreme Architect for the
unnumbered blessings and privileges granted to us
from His Bounty; for Family, Health, Friends, and
Freedom to Worship and practice Masonry without
fear of retribution.
This is my final message to you in this publica-
tion as Grand Master. I am grateful for the many
kindnesses, courtesies, brotherly love, support
,cooperation, and the great respect you have shown
me and the Office of Grand Master. I am likewise
grateful, and humbled, for the opportunity given
to share Masonry in Louisiana and beyond its
borders. I again thank you for bestowing upon
me the highest honor that Freemasonry has to Lloyd E. Hennigan, Jr.
offer. Never again will I have equal opportunity Grand Master
to serve the greatest people I know. Thanks for State of Louisiana
the wonderful memories Patricia and I will have
for our lifetimes.
As this year comes to a close, I am truly encouraged . With the adoption of our Grand
Lodge Business Plan last year, your mandate last February, and the implementations thereof
this year, we have made a good start toward our stated goals We have made significant
progress, but more is necessary. We face many challenges. We must continue to nurture our
newly-made Masons and establish a more structured Masonic Education Program, while
taking good care of our mature Masons and making sure all Masons and thier families are
included in Lodge activities.Let us always remember the necessiry for Masons to get outside
the Lodgeroom to clearly demonstrate our relevance in every one of our communities.
We must continue to pursue a “two-track” philosophy for our Fraternal and Charitable
programs. We need to increase our support of our Masonic Learning Center Dyslexia Treat-
ment Program with time and money. Just as importantly, we must exponentially support
our Perpetual Membership, Property Development and Endowment Programs. We must
remember that our Grand Lodge must be strong in order to perform our charitable work.
As I previously wrote you, the future is here. We are making real progress. To continue
to do so, we must all work together to support the programs that will create a healthier and
stronger atmosphere for Louisiana Masonry. As the guard changes, let us dedicate ourselves
anew to support those who assume the responsibility of leadership.
My personal thanks to each of you for all you do for our beloved Craft.
May God bless us and keep us all, until we meet again. I look forward to seeing
each of you at our Grand Lodge Annual Session February 6-8, 2009, at Alexandria.
So mote it be.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Lloyd E. Hennigan, Jr.
Grand Master, 2008-09
The 2009 Grand Lodge Session is scheduled for February 7th & 8th at the Sai Conven-
tion Center. Committee meetings begin on Friday February 6th.
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United Grand Lodges of Germany
(VGLvD)
by
Clayton J. Borne III, PGM
F
ollowing my meeting with the German Grand Master, M: W: Bro. Klause
Kopp, at the 10th World Conference of Grand Masters, he tendered through
his Grand Secretary information on the structure of the fraternity in Ger-
many. I found the present structure of the VGLvD, Vereinigte Grosslogen
von Deutschiand, to be most interesting.
Historically German Freemasonry can trace its origins back to September 13,
1740, when the “Gross National Mutterloge zu den drei Welkugeln (Grand National
Mother Lodge of the Three World Globes) was established as the first Grand Lodge
in Germany, by Frederick the Great, who served as its first Grand Master. This
Lodge still proudly exists today as part of the VGLvD.
The VGLvD can best be described as a FEDERATION of five Grand Lodges,
united to form one SOVEREIGN Grand Body for Germany. This unification
originally was designed to accomplish two basic goals; First, to facilitate the need
to regain recognition for German Freemasonry after the debacle of World War
II; second, to unite different Masonic ‘systems’ existing within the remnants of
Freemasonry in Germany. The VGLvD was formed, and the constituting Grand
Lodges united under the terms of what is called the “Magna Charta” of German
Freemasonry. The Magna Charta, the ‘constitution’ of the VGLvD, can perhaps
be more appropriately termed ‘Articles of Confederation’. The Magna Charta has
been amended several times and under its authority, laws and regulations for the
government of the VGLvD have been adopted. Following is a listing of the five
constituent of ‘partner’ Grand Lodges which comprise the VGLvD, shown in the
order in which they became signatures to the Magna Charta of Freemasonry in
Germany:
1. Grossloge A.F.U.A.M. von Deutschland: Sometimes referred to as “AFAM”.
This Grand Lodge was established through consolidation of surviving members of
seven pre-World War II Grand Lodges.
2. Grosse Landesloge der Freimaurer van Deutschland: Sometimes referred to
as “FvD” (referring to Freimaurer Orden). The FvD is part of a complete ‘system;’
of Masonic degrees based on the so-called Swedish of Scandinavian Rite. Christian
dogma is highly stressed within the FvD system, especially in its advanced degrees,
which in some ways can be equated with the American York Rite system.
3. Gross National-Mutterlodge “Zu den Drei Welkugellllln”: The oldest Grand
Lodge in Germany, it is often referred to simply as “3WK” (Three World Globes).
Time and the partition of Germany (We must remember its greatest strength was
in Prussia!) have taken its toll. This Grand Lodge’s system also includes additional
steps or degrees known as “Erkenntnisstufen”.
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VGLvD
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4. Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany: Often very simply referred
to as “The Brtis, “BFG”, this Grand Lodge is composed predominantly of British
Forces personnel, with the result that more than half the total membership is not
physically residing in Germany.
5. American-Canadian Grand Lodge, A.F.&A.M.: Generally referred to simply as
“ACGL”, this jurisdiction is composed predominantly of members of the American
and Canadian Forces or government personnel stationed in Germany, subject to
constant turnover resulting from reassignments; most of its current membership
also not physically resident in Germany.
In almost every other jurisdiction, reference to the Grand Lodge is always
simply “The Graend Lodge”. In Germany, almost always the Brothers use the
acronym or nickname - even for the VGLvD itself. This may be a natural result
of the proliferation of Bodies, or simply the result of the German penchant for
abbreviating everything.
The MAGNA CHARTA clearly states the constituent Grand Lodges are au-
tonomous; they govern their own internal affairs. The Magna Charta also contains
rules for electing a Grand Master and one Deputy Grand Master; regulations for
the regular convening of a Communication (called Konvent in German: a word
akin to the English convention); and various other rules for the government of the
VGLvD. There are no Grand Wardens in the VGLvD; but a Grand Treasurer and
a Grand Secretary are part of the so-called “Grossmeisteramt” (Grand Master’s
Bureau). The governing organ of the VGL is the ‘Senate’, composed of members
elected or appointed by their respective Grand Lodges, based on a proportionate
membership representation, and in the interest of continuity most are mortally
reelected or appointed for successive terms. Several committees exist, which are
appointed or confirmed by the Senate.
Since the VGLvD is recognized and acknowledged as the Sovereign Grand
Lodge in Germany, each constituent Grand Lodge enjoys recognition as the result
of its membership in the VGLvD. Fraternal relations with the other Grand Lodges,
including any exchange of representatives, are strictly within the sphere of respon-
sibility of the VGLvD. Generally, correspondence between Grand Lodges must be
channeled through the VGLvD, except when this authority is delegated. A prime
example of this delegation may be noted in the fact the ACGL has conducted all of
its vast correspondence directly to all other jurisdictions, as the VGLvD is neither
administratively nor financially in a position to handle the administrative require-
ments of the ACGL.
While the five partner Grand Lodges are autonomous and govern their internal
affairs without interference, specific restrictions are placed on their activities. As
‘subordinate’ Grand Lodges, those matters normally construed as the inherent right
or responsibility of a Sovereign Grand Lodge (In the sense of absolute responsibil-
ity and authority for a territorial jurisdiction) they cannot individually preempt the
prerogatives or rights of the VGLvD. As the VGLvD is the guarantor of recognition
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MASONRY IN ACTION
Brotherhood on Wheels
A
ll Brethren know of or have heard of a the Traveling Gavel. Would you
know about the Traveling Motor Home? The following story is a true
testament of Brotherly Love Relief and Truth. Although it begins in
late August 2005, the journey continues as this is being written, over
three years later.
Not that any of us need to be reminded, but Hurricane Katrina struck on the
morning of August 29, 2005. One week later, W: Bro Michael M. Dupree, Sr.,
PM-Treasurer of Daylight Lodge #412 called the Grand Lodge and asked if there
were any members that might have a motor home, camper or trailer available. W:
Bro Dupree’s house was destroyed in Katrina’s wrath. M: W: Bro Roy B. Tuck,
PGM-Grand Secretary spoke with Mike and advised that he would put out a hale
and get back with Mike as soon as any possibilities presented themselves. Fifteen
minutes later, the Grand Secretary called Mike with news. W: Brother Douglas R
Hatton of Century Lodge #190 in Greeley, Colorado had called the Grand Lodge,
five minutes after Mike’s initial call, with an offer of a motor home. Brother Hatton
wanted to donate the vehicle to a needy Masonic Katrina victim with one stipula-
tion. Brother Doug wanted the motor home to become a “Traveling Home”. When
the first recipient finds a place to live or his home is restored and the need for the
home no longer exists, it must be passed on to another needy Mason.
Mike Dupree made contact with
Doug Hatton and Doug volunteered to
drive the 1200 miles in the motor home
from Colorado to Monroe. Mike and
his son met Doug at a Chevron station
and during a down pour, filled out the
necessary paper work. A new friend-
ship developed and W: Bro Dupree
agreed to stay in contact with Bro
Hatton and update him on the travels
of the home. The picture at left shows
W: Bro Michael M. Dupree, Sr. (left)
and W: Bro Douglas R. Hatton (right)
in Monroe, Louisiana.
Mike Dupree and his family used
the motor home for a month. Brother
Dupree moved in with his son and
the home was again available. W:
Bro Hugh P Pentney, PM-Tyler of
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Dominque-You #468, Reggio, La. was in need of temporary housing. The motor
home was legally transferred to Bro Pentney and he was able to use it for two
months. The picture on the right shows
Mike Dupree passing the keys to Hugh
Pentney. Hugh settled in to living in
a home on wheels and also used the
vehicle to deliver meals on wheels to
needy families in his area. Members
and family of his Lodge prepared
meals, prepared them for transport
and Hugh would handle the transporta-
tion. After approximately two months,
Brother Pentney secured permanent
housing and the motor home was again
available.
W: Bro Pentney was told of a need
by a Masonic widow. Mrs. Robin J.
Asevado (Anna) needed temporary
shelter and assistance. As promised to
Brother Doug Hatton in Colorado, the motor home was provided to Anna Asevado.
Anna needed the home for two months and was grateful to the Fraternity for as-
sistance in her time of need.
Once the motor home was again available, there was an immediate need by Brother
Johnny Nobles. Johnny’s home had been destroyed and he was in desperate need
of housing. The title to the motor home was transferred from Hugh Pentney to
Johnny. Brother Nobles is building a new home
and once it is completed the motor home will again
be available to a needy Masonic home.
ensuring that all lodges working under its sovereign authority are regular.
In effect, a ‘federal’ or ‘collective’ voice exists for recognized Freemasonry
in Germany, and as the result of this ‘partnership’ in the VGLvD, each partner is
involved in the decision-making process to those matters and laws affecting all
Freemasons in Germany.
Needless to say, as in any federal system, efforts to effect better coordination
among the partner Grand Lodges, as well as efforts to establish a greater uniformity
in respect of certain Masonic procedures are among the many subjects that con-
stantly involve the Grand Master and the Senate. On-going attempts to define and
regulate these and other important Masonic matters are undertaken at the regularly
scheduled meetings of the Senate and the several Senate committees.
The KONVENT is the regularly convened Communication of the United Grand
Lodges of Germany. As currently regulated, the Konvent is convened every three
years for the purpose of electing a new Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master,
who serve for a three-year period. Each Lodge is entitled to one vote at the Konvent
and that vote can only be exercised by the Master, one of the Wardens in succession,
or by a proxy as specified in the regulations governing the Konvent.
Interim Konvents may be called at any time, but these would be more ceremonial
in nature, with legislation normally not introduced except in emergency circum-
stances. The Grand Master of the VGLvD, together with the Senate, determines
when and where Konvents may be called in the intervening years. The triennial
Konvent is normally held in the City of Berlin, the official domicile or seat of the
VGLvD. The Grand Master’s successor for the next three years is elected and
installed.
It is hoped this article will be of some assistance in helping the Brethren to
better understand the complexities of the organization of the Masonic fraternity
in Germany. It is a structure that is unique in the world of Freemasonry; however
one that has proved exceedingly workable. It stands as a living monument to the
ability of Masons to harmoniously exemplify vital Masonic ideals.
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Actions Speak Loudest of All!
by
Thomas P. Brown, Grand Chaplain
H
ow many opportunities do we miss to let our Masonic lives speak for
our Fraternity? We have signs, bumper stickers, jewelry, etc. that let the
world know that we are Masons. But, does our behavior toward our fel-
lowman and society as a whole reflect what the brotherhood has instilled
in each of us? Is a handshake a binding contract between brothers anymore? Do our
bumper stickers and decals show up only when we are speeding or exhibit a little
road-rage when another driver cuts us off? Do we wear our jewelry with pride to
let the world know we are Masons or with arrogance to let our brothers know the
many degrees we have achieved? Do we limit our charitable gifts - fiscal, physical
and goodwill - only to those who are affiliated with a Masonic organization?
All of the above questions are pretty standard soul searching about an indi-
vidual’s reasons for taking part in any organization. We do it because we love the
craft and all it stands for. But, when our actions reflect anything other than charity,
we are not letting the Masonic light shine through our lives - thus, limiting our
own individual growth and certainly thwarting any efforts to increase participa-
tion by other members or to add new members. Remember, it is how we live that
is suppose to get the attention of others so that they will ask what they can do to
become a Mason.
The Master Architect lived a life of kindness, giving and service. These are
tenets of the foundational teachings of our fraternity. Should we not be as diligent
about letting these be the light for Masonry? There is not room for negatives - judg-
mental thinking, selfishness, exclusion, gossip, unwillingness to change or any of
the many tools which the master deceiver stores in his arsenal just for our use. We
have all of the correct tools for a good and upright life. These are actually kept in
mint condition by the constant use. In fact, they never wear out from overuse; they
only become sharper, stronger and easier to use.
A wise man once said, “ I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day.” Re-
member, we are writing our biography day by day by what we do and what we say.
Is the pen of your life your Masonic light?
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What if Education Broke into Your Lodge?
Kenneth Bond deMoss, PM
Hope Lodge #145
This article may be a harsh analogy and could offend some even though it is
written as a tongue-in-cheek satire. Regardless, the message rings true, and for
that no apology is given.
How long has it been since any form of Masonic education actually broke out
within the confines of your lodge rooms? Luckily, it doesn’t happen often. For if
so it would probably scare or disturb those of us who are still awake. So let’s be
extremely cautious and not permit it to occur often and surely not without much
planning, contemplation and defiantly not before forming several committees to
study its long term effects on the Lodge. Of course, then a report must be made and
returned to the brothers so that it may be discussed in great detail over the course
of several meetings, or until a consensus is made that it probably would take up
so much time as to surely shorten our business meetings. Thereafter, the thought
would be quickly dropped or tabled for future consideration by the Lodge.
The concept of actually having Masonic discussions or an education program
during open lodge though seemingly radical was successfully accomplished in
lodges that are near and dear to our hearts. Unfortunately, that was a long time ago in
our past when more men still read, studied and cared about such matters. Fewer men
read today compared to our brothers in the first part of the 20th century. Programs
were planned for regular meetings with articles prepared and presented by brothers
on subjects as varied as history, music, morality, philosophy, and symbolism of
the working tools and other elements within the degrees. These subjects were then
discussed in great detail where questions were asked and learning happened.
These events had a tendency to expand ones mind and knowledge not only of the
lodge, but society in general. If I am correct, one of the main tenants of the lodge
is to improve ourselves in Masonry. Too many brothers are so unaware of what the
Lodge is really trying to accomplish in its teaching by symbols and allegories. We
have nearly stopped educating ourselves about the meanings of the symbolism and
allegories presented in the degrees. Brother Oliver Day Street was quoted in The
Builder Magazine, August 1919 as saying, “[i]n our Masonic studies the moment
we forget that whole and ever part of Freemasonry is symbolic and allegoric, is the
same instant we begin to grope in the dark. Its ceremonies, signs, tokens, words
and lectures at once become meaningless or trivial. The study of no other aspect of
Freemasonry is more important, yet I believe the study of no aspect of it has been
so much neglected.” In Europe lodges take the time to teach these lessons. In their
lodges, the process of becoming a Mason may take longer, but their memberships
are growing and flourishing. Here in the United States we fail to adequately teach
candidates in our Lodges and we are experiencing a huge decline.
We all know the old standard goal of Masonry, “to make good men better”. In
reality it means so much more. It charges you to explore your senses and acquire a
working knowledge of the seven liberal arts and sciences, and to make you a more
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What if Education Broke into Your Lodge
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rounded person by improving yourself in and through Masonry.
As stated earlier, this would have a definite and positive effect upon our business
meetings. It might even encourage men to attend meetings and participate in the
free exchange of knowledge and actually learn more about Masonry. A man freely
gives up his time to attend our meetings; sitting through a meeting which was very
much like the last one and rarely with much difference except when a degree is
performed. We may well have conditioned ourselves to these types of meetings. If
we are to attract and keep new members, we are going to have to give them some-
thing with more substance for the time they spend away from their families and to
make their attendance feel worthwhile. Be prepared to raise the ire of more than a
few brethren if you are so bold as to make a recommendation of injecting a little
Masonic education into their meetings. Change is so often met with disdain.
Please do not be foolish enough as to make the suggestion that once a year they
have a special meeting in which to put on a degree with all its related lectures.
This will be received as though you are a leper, heretic, iconoclast, or at least one
who goes around kicking the sacred cow. Despite the scorn you may attract, such
a meeting would be a perfect opportunity for the newer brothers to gain knowledge
and experience about the craft. It would also afford them a chance to learn and
participate in actual degree work. True, it would take longer to confer the degree
but not nearly as long as we have endured while setting through two degrees in
one communication.
By virtue of being a special meeting it could be scheduled for a Saturday which
would afford us the time to do it properly and not take time away from more impor-
tant deliberations like what brand of toilet paper to stock or which is the better of
the two light bulbs to use. This is by no means the only thing that could be injected
into our lodges. Some jurisdictions have instated informal study groups open to all
Masons on various subjects about the craft. We must be ever mindful that the new
members of today will have the stewardship of the Lodge tomorrow. The better
their knowledge of Masonry today, the better they may teach its principles to the
future generations of Masons.
But, as discussed above, we have stopped educating newly-made Masons about
the degrees and their symbolism, and how they pertain to the betterment of his life.
In doing so there has been a decline in Masonic knowledge. If this trend continues
and we fail to initiate some form of education program, our future leaders will know
only how to open, close, and conduct a business meeting, put on a degree and little
else. Will they have the knowledge to impart to a newly raised brother how a Mason
is to be made into a better man? So where will they gain this knowledge?
We have blamed every conceivable reason for our loss in membership, but the
root of the problem which we will not acknowledge, is APATHY. I will close with
this with a quote from an 1875 article by Dr. Oliver Mackey.” The ultimate success
of Masonry depends on the intelligence of her disciples.”
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MT. MORIAH-QUITMAN #59 F. & A.M.
The Lodge held its Installation Officers and Christmas Party. W: Bro. Philip
L. Molaison served as the Installing Master, W: Bro. Robert W. Borgstede as the
Installing Marshal and W: Bro. Guy R. Gerhardt as the Installing Chaplain. Peggy
Huguenel presented her husband with a beautifully engraved gavel. W.M. Huguenel
presented each of the wives and newly installed officers with a gift marking the
occasion.
After a moving speech, W.M. Huguenel dismissed the gathering to a delicious
meal and refreshments.
L:R W: Bro Jeffery P. Borgstede-Junior Deacon, Bobby J. Malbrough, MofC, W: Bro Philip L.
Molaison-Treasurer, Earl J. Huguenel, Sr.-SS, John J. Babin, III-Senior Warden, Earl J. Hu-
guenel, Jr., Worshipful Master, Frank J. Heinrich-JW, Steven M. Jayroe-Secretary, W: Bro Guy R.
Gerhardt-Chaplain, Earl W. McCurdy-Tyler and W: Bro Robert W. Borgstede-Senior Deacon - Not
Pictured-W: Bro Jules H. Tucker-JS.
2009 Officers Front Row L:R Jim Morris, SW, W: Terry W Stewart, WM, W: Bro Jay J Piccinati,
MofC and W: Bro Carl W Jarrell, Chaplain Back Row L:R W: Bro Billy J Hughes, Teasurer, W:
Bro Henry E Vernon, Secretary, Dallas Alford, JW, W: Bro Earl Reese, Tyler, Hilton Spillman, SD
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WESTERN STAR #24 F. & A.M.
2009 Officers Front Row L:R Curtis Marion Brady-SD, Allen Ray Arnold-SW, W: Barney Frank Har-
ris-PM WM, W: Bro James R Corry, Jr.-PM JW and W: Bro Robert R Kilpatrick, PM Secretary
Back Row L:R W: Bro J S Hymer-PM JD, W: Bro Johnnie Darrell McMullen-PM Tyler, W: Bro
Harold Eugene Hodges-PM Steward and W: Bro James G Moore-PM Steward
1St Row: Tom Boggan JW 424,Robert Faulk WM P&H,RW Jeff Webb DGM, Josh Vin-
cent WM 424, Clint Brown SW 424, WB Ray Moses DGL,
2nd Row: Mike Webb Tyler P&H, Rick Anderson Sect. P&H, Jean Duroux JS 424,
Mike Toerner Tyler 424, Harry NorthropIII PM Installing Marshal 424, Greg Bruce
Sect. 424.
3rd Row: Donald Head Marshall 424, Lanty Wylie JD 424,
4th Row: Curtis Spears SD 424,. Bud Smith JS P&H, Dempsy Pego JW P&H, Mike
Oxley Chap P&H, Steve Flenniken Chap 424.
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5th DISTRICT LODGE Following the elections, installations
Elections and Installations were held were performed. The Installing officers
for the Fifth Masonic District at Eastern were M: W: Lloyd E. Hennigan Jr. , GM
Star Lodge #151. Elected officers are as and M: W: Bro I. C. Turnley Jr., PGM.
follows: W: M: Jimmy Lewis, Senior After the meeting and ceremonies
Warden W Bryan Price, and Junior were concluded, those in attendance
Warden Jason C Brewton. enjoyed a delicious meal of red beans
and rice prepared by Clifford D. White-
head.
Temple Lodge 2009 Officers: Seated L:R Billy J Pace, PM-Treasurer, W: James T Kelly, PM-WM,
George A McAnn, PM-Marshal and Benjamin Voss, PM-Steward
Second Row L:R Reed W Holmes, PM-Junior Deacon, Roy L Simmons, PM-Senior Warden, John
Webster, PM-Junior Warden, E Allen Kelly, PM-Chaplain, Richard L Dubois, PM-Secretary.
Third Row L:R James Harrison, Steward, Alvie L Bullock, PM-Senior Deacon, Kenneth R Fuller,
Tyler, Frederick G Arthur, PM-Master of Ceremonies and Installing Master and Mike Haygood-
Steward
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ST. JAMES #47 F. & A.M.
St. James Lodge 2009 Officers: Front Row L:R Timothy H Atkins, Senior Warden, W: Joseph G
Richard, Jr., Worshipful Master, Turhan Ak, Junior Deacon, H George Scanlan, Jr., Master of
Ceremonies.
Back Row L:R William D Zollinger, PM-Treasurer, Frank E Dedman, PM-Secretary, Ben F Melan-
son, PM-Chaplain, John W Tilly, Senior Steward and Robert R Zinn, Junior Steward.
2009 Officers not shown are Dr. Lawrence D Wade, PM-Tyler, Dr. James R Robinson, Jr., Junior
Warden and Joe A Bardwell, Senior Deacon
Joppa’s 2009 Officers Front Row L:R M: W: Bro Ballard L. Smith, PGM-Treasurer (Installing
Master), E Allen Kelly, PM-Senior Warden, W: Chad C Driskell, WM, D Clifton Brown, Junior
Warden, Gary T Rushworth, Sr., PM-Chaplain and Norvel G Blaylock, Jr Steward. Bacl Row L:R
Steven A Pence, PM-Secretary, Kurt D Howes, Junior Deacon, Kenneth R Fuller, Senior Deacon,
Rufus E Wilson, PM-Tyler (Installing Marshal), James B Smith, Master of Ceremonies, J Michael
Talley, Senior Steward and Earl R Hancock, PM-Installing Chaplain.
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EAST GATE #452 F. & A.M.
East Gate 2009 Officers Front Row L:R Scott A Dickess, Junior Deacon, Terry W Wilson, Senior
Warden, W: Kristoffer S Easterly, WM, Ronnie L Walker, Junior Warden.
Second Row L:R Robert Gann, Senior Deacon, Richard A Harris, Jr Steward, Charles R Peabody, PM-
Treasurer, James E Wingate, PM-Secretary and Earnest S Easterly, III-PM Installing Chaplain.
Back Row L:R Steven A Kemp, Jr Past Master-Installing Master and Larry H Moore, PM-Chap-
lain
2009 Officers Front Row L:R -W: Bro James M Lilly-PM Secretary, Charles H Rodgers-JW, W:
Johnny C Byrd-PM WM, Donald L Sanford-SW and W: Bro Albert Ray Turner-PM Chaplain.
Back Row L:R - William P Oxford-SD, W: Bro Frederick J McAnn-PM MofC, Joel A Stevens-JD,
Billy J Smith-SS and Christopher A Byrd-JS
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AJAX #325 F. & A.M.
Honesty & Integrity Awards
Lynne Free and Jacob McAlpin were
our recent recipients for the Honesty &
Integrity Awards. Lynne attends con-
verse High and Jacob is at Natchitoches
Central High. W: Bro Robby Lane was
the featured speaker and W: Brian K
Settle, WM and W: Bro Keith L Birdwell L:R - W: Bro Robby Lane, Jacob McAlpin, W:
presented each student with certficates Brian Settles, WM, Lynne Free and W: Bro
and $100.00 savings bonds. Brian Settles.
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MIDDLE CREEK #321 F. & A.M.
Honesty & Integrity Awards
W: Bro Randy L Yopp, PM-Secretary
welcomed everyone to the special com-
munication and after W: Fred M Sulli-
van, DGL 6th Masonic District gave the
invocation, the program was turned over
to R: W: Michael A Watts, DDGM 6th
District. R: W: Watts presented Honesty
& Integrity awards to Hailey Warner, L:R - Hailey Warner, Melaney Dupree and Clint
Melaney Dupree and Clint Whitehead, Whitehead
three deserving high school students. R: W: Watts presented a Master Ma-
son walking cane to the Lodge. The cane
was crafted by W: Bro Joyce Berry, PM
of Ajax Lodge using only a pocket knife
and smoothed by glass shards.
The District Deputy then presented
W: Donald R Holman, WM with the
Lodge’s 100th Anniversary Plaque.
L:R - R: W: Michael Watts, DDGM 6th Masonic
District and W: Donald Holman, WM
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L:R Raelyn Cavallo, Crescent City Christian School; Blake Borgestede, Ridgewood Prep High
School; Brittany Schexnayder, Archbishop Chapelle High School; Meredith Davis, Ridgewood
Prep High School and W: Bro. Edward Borgstede, P.M., Center Rear.
FAIR PARK #436 F. & AM Award. Only one of these awards may
Special Recognition be presented each year in each jurisdic-
W: John T. Adams, Jr., PM-WM tion. The candidate is chosen based
called a Special Communication under upon leadership, service, and moral and
the pretext of having W: Bro Roy B intellectual qualities.
Delaney, PGM speak on the 1st Dis-
trict’s Masonic Learning Centers.
After M: W: Delaney’s presentation,
M: W: Bro Ballard L Smith, PGM and
Past Govenor in Louisiana of the York
Rite College, escorted W: Bro Roy E
May, PM-Chaplain to a position West
of the Altar. M: W: Delaney, PGM and
Grand Govenor-Louisiana of the York
Rite College, presented W: Bro May Grand Govenor Roy B Delaney, PGM, W: Bro
with the York Rite College’s Service Roy E May and Past Govenor Ballard L Smith,
PGM
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GREENWOOD #409 F. & AM
Honesty & Integrity Award
Greenwood presented Honesty &
Integrity Awards to three students that
have exemplify the qualifications for
this honor. The recipients were Kelsey
Bazzell, Morgan Canfield and Katie
Malmay.
The young ladies were presented L:R- Kelsey Bazzell, Morgan Canfield, Katie
certificates, H&I charms and a sav- Malmay and W: Bro David Culligan.
ings bonds. W: Bro David L Culligan
was called to duty as W: Roy E May,
PM-WM was rushed to the hospital by
ambulance prior to the beginning of the
evening’s program. (Note: after a brief
hospital stay after surgery to implant a
pace maker, W: Bro Roy is doing well)
The program was especially memo-
rable for W: Bro Robert E Bazzell,
DGL 1st Masonic District. Kelsey and L:R- Morgan, W: Bro Robert Bazzell and
Morgan are his granddaughters. Kelsey
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13th MASONIC DISTRICT
Awards & Presentations
L:R W: Bro Rory A Bozemen, WM Baton Rouge Relief Lodge #5, W: Bro Albert Farris, Recording
Secretary Permanent Committee on Work, W: Brok J W SMith, M: W: Bro Harold G Ballard, PGM,
W: Bro Jimmie D Dunkin, District Grand Lecturer 13th Masonic District, R: W: William E Free,
DDGM 13th District and R: W: B J Guillot, Grand Junior Warden
During a Special Communication of the 13th Masonic District Lodge, hosted
by St. Albans #28, in Jackson, W: Bro John W Smith was presented wit his 25 Year
Membership Certificate and his Gold Card Certificate of Proficiency. M: W: Bro
Harold G Ballard, PGM made the presentations. W: Bro Smith is a Past Master of
Denham Springs #297 and Olive #52.
Our purpose is noble and humanitarian. Our labors will be crowned with success, for as
Freemasons we will bring to our mission the best we have, regardless of what it demands
from us in the way of sacrifice and service. We will make sure that in the tomorrows, life
will be better for those who suffer today. Brother Danny Thomas
L:R - R: W: Stout, DDMG presents W: Bro Cecil L:R - W: Bro Jesse L Camp, PM of W H Booth
Dwayne Cryer, PM of Atkins Lodge his 2007 Lodge receives his 2007 Achievement Award
Achievement Award. from R: W: Clyde Strout, DDGM
L:R - W: John H McTyre, WM, W: Bro Wesley James Napper, Una Nap-
per and M: W: Bro Chuck Penn, PGM
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LIVINGSTON #160 F. & A.M.
Special Mason
During a Special Communication,
W: Charles M Morse, WM featured
the close connection of Masonry and
Shriner’s Hospitals. Two guests were
invited to speak on their experience in
the Shrine.
W: Bro John T Williamson, PM of
Linwood-Ionic Lodge #167 and Past W: Bro John Williamson, W: Chuck Morse, WM
Potentate and current Recorder with and Bro Dan Caro
Jerusalem Shrine Temple addressed the
lodge on the history of the Order and Shriner who has gained a wide reputa-
beginning of the Shrine Hospital. W: Bro tion as an inspirational speaker. Dan
Williamson then introduced Bro Daniel showed a film of his progress and the
P Caro, the evening’s main speaker. work the Shrine Hospital network
As a toddler, Dad was severely provides. Bro Dan closed by saying “I
burned in an explosion and wasn’t wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for
expected to live. He was taken to the the treatment that I received from the
Shrine Hospital in Galveston where over Shrine Hospital.
an extended period into his late teens he There were over fifty members, visi-
endured treatment, extensive surgeries tors and guests in attendance and were
and therapy. treated to a meal provided by the Fern
Today, Dan is an active Mason and Leaf Chapter OES
VARNADO #461 F. & A.M.
Past Masters recognized
During the Lodge’s annual Huey
Williams Memorial Fish Fry, R: W:
Eddy Hudson, Jr., DDGM 14th Masonic
District was the featured guest speaker.
The Past Masters of the 14th District
and surrounding area were recognized
at this event. Past Masters all from L:R - David L Steinwinder-
Center #244, Lomar Stewart-Zona #337, Eric
W: Bro Ben W Boutwell and W: Bro D Nelson, Sr.-A U Peterson #455, Earl Reese-
Robert C Boutwell were among several Center Lodge, R: W: Eddy Hudson, DDGM-
members who prepared the great meal. Oceans-Orleans #144, Richard N Seals-Varnado
Of course, great fellowship, good food #461, Hylton Spillman-Varnado Lodge, Roland A
Perez-Invincible #361, Kenneth J Cowart-Pearl
and entertainment was enjoyed by #456 and Carl W Jarrell-Center Lodge
everyone.
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L:R - W: Bro C Ed Collins, Grand Standard Bearer, W: Bro H Edward Durham, Grand Senior
Deacon, M: W: Bro Ballard L Smith, PGM, R: W: Woody D Bilyeu, Grand Senior Warden, M: W:
Lloyd Eugene Hennigan Jr., Grand Master, W: Johnny C Byrd, Worshipful Master, W: Bro James
E Steen, Grand Junior Deacon and R: W: Clyde Strout, DDGM 1st Masonic District.
Haughton’s Bring a Friend Night was a resounding success. Seven young men,
along with their respecitive families attended the event that featured M: W: Lloyd
E Hennigan, Jr., GM with members of his Official Family. A full course catfish
dinner was served along with several homemade desserts. The Grand Master’s
closing arguments convinced five of the seven prospects to ask for petitions. The
wives of the remaining two asked if there were programs that included the spouse
and our Eastern Star ladies were quick to offer suggestions.
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SAINTS JOHN #153 F. & A.M.
Past Masters Night
Saints John Lodge held a Pastmaster Night in honor and to recognize its Past
Masters for their invaluable contribution to the Lodge and to the Masonic Fraternity.
The photograph above shows (L:R): W: Bro Ernest A. Schiro, Jr. 1986, W: Bro
James L. Stanifer 1990, W: Arturo V. Yap, WM, W: Bro Robert L. Reed 1981, W:
Bro James R. Valliant 2006, W: Bro Benjamin Jody Wood 2004, W: Bro Dominick
Manno Jr. 1972, W: Bro Aive J. Marlbrough, Jr. 1979 and W: Bro Francisco C.
Hernandez, Jr. 1995. Saints John Lodge, chartered in 1858, is located at 39 Fairfield
Avenue, Terrytown, LA and meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
MT. MORIAH-QUITMAN #59 F. & A.M.
Past Masters Night
L:R Past Masters all: Vincent E Guillera, Jr.-2005, Jules H. Tucker-2003, Jefferey P. Borgstede-1996
& 2006, W: Guy R. Gerhardt, W.M., Robert W. Borgstede-1989 & 2002, Anthony J. Alouise-1988,
W: Bro. Earl C. Bertin-1975 and Philip L. Molaison-1972.
Front Row L:R - Past Masters all: Earl Reese.-2007, Jay J Piccinati-1998, Carl W Jarrell-1968,
Billy J Hughes-1964. W: Bro Hughes is the Senior living Past Master
Back Row L:R -Charles R Rogers-2005, David L Steinwinder-1997, James M Coleman-1996, Henry
E Vernon-2002 & 2006 and Freddie W Boyd-1982.
Whenever or wherever people are in need Masons are there to help. From
large undertakings to the smallest of needs, Masons are always there, caring and
serving. I have always been interested as to why Masons devote so much time
to their Fraternity. A good answer to this question came from a Grand Master
who once told me that he enjoys his involvement because it gives him another
dimension to living.
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
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PITKIN #338 F. & A.M.
Past Masters Night
Pitkin Lodge hosted Past Master’s Night with the evening beginning with a
delicious fried chicken dinner with many side dishes and desserts. The Lodge was
pleased to have seven Past Masters present accompanied by 30 members and guests.
The keynote speaker was M: W: Bro. Roy B. Tuck, Jr., PGM-Grand Secretary who
spoke of the importance of the Worshipful Master of a Masonic Lodge and the value
of Past Masters. Buxton, Cole Smith (current Lodge brat and future PM),
Past Masters Front Row L:R - Lloyd C “Duke” Deverts, R Robert Buxton, Cole Smith (future
PM) Jerry W Deters and M: W: Bro Roy B Tuck, Jr., PGM-Grand Secretary
Back Row L:R - Robert M LaCaze, Bruce H Bennett, Jerry K Inman, William Ray Lovelady
and Ellis H Yeley.
A portion of attendees
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JOPPA #362 F. & A.M.
Past Masters Night
With 71 members, visitors and guests
in attendance, the Lodge held its Home-
coming/Past Master program. M: W:
Lloyd E Hennigan, Jr., GM, the featured
speaker, was accompanied by R: W: J
F “Jeff” Webb, DGM, R: W: Woody D
L:R - W: Joel T Haston, WM, W: Bro Harold
Bilyeu, GSW, R: W: B J “Bev” Guillot, H Goff and M: W: Llloyd E Hennigan, Jr.,
GJW, R: W: Clyde Strout, DDGM 1st Grand Master
District, W: Bro H Edward Durham,
GSD, M: W: Bros Roy B Delaney,
PGM, Ballard L Smith, PGM and W:
Bro Gary L Gribble, Associate Grand
Photographer.
There were 10 Past Masters of Joppa
and 13 Past Masters of other Lodge in
attendance. With the assistance of M:
W: Hennigan, W: Joel T Haston, WM
presented W: Bro Harold H Goff with
his 25-Year Membership Certificate.
W: Bro Pat Miller, a 50-Year Member-
ship recipient was escorted by his long
time friend and Brother Oscar LaBorde
where the Worshipful Master and Grand
Master presented W: Bro Miller with his
certificate, credentials and lapel pin. Bro
Pat lives in Fairhope, Ala. and makes
a annual trip to Shreveport to visit the
LaBorde family.
Past Masters L:R - Frank H Falkenberry-1969 (Senior Living PM), Pat L Miller-1972, James T
Kelly-1977, Rufus E Wilson-1980 & 1994, M: W: Bro Ballard L Smith-1984, Michael W Mar-
tin-1986, E L “Blue” Archer-1996, H Edward Durham-2001, Robert L LaBorde-2003 and Steven
S A Pence-2004
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TEMPLE #448 F. & A.M.
Past Masters Night
W: James P Allen, WM had two 25-
Year Membership Certificate members
attending the annual Past Masters Night.
The featured speaker was M: W: Bro
Roy B Delaney, PGM. Bro Roy pro-
vided an update on the Dyslexia classes
in the state.
Receiving their 25 Year Certificates
were W: Bro Alvie L Bullock and Bro
Earl Raley.
After M: W: Delaney, PGM made his W: James P Allen, WM and Bro Earl Raley.
presentation, the Lodge surprised him
with a donation of $1250.00 to offset
the materials cost for the new Learning
Center at either Minden or Coushatta.
The Lodge recognized Karli Schneider, a Senior at Parkway Baptist and Charles
Pell, a Senior at University High. Each were presented with a Certificate, key and a
monetary gift by W: Steven A Kemp, WM. Shown in the accompanying photgraph
L:R Charlotte Pell, Charles Pell, W: Steve Kemp, WM, Chuck Morgan, Karli Sch-
neider, Henry Schneider, W: Bro Larry H Moore, Robbie Schneider.
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W H BOOTH #380 F. & A.M.
Past Masters Night
50 Year Certificates W: Bro Thomas K Black, Jr. Gerald L Weakly receives his 25-Year Member-
and W: Bro Billy Bob Robertson ship Certificate from W: B Keith Tindel, WM.
Nine Past Masters were in attendance during the Lodge’s annual Past Masters
Night. Honoring us with their presence were W: Bro Thomas K Black-1965, M:
W: Bro Roy B Delaney-1961 & Senior Living Past Master, W: Bro Billy Bob
Robertson-2001, Bobby Jack Daniel-1971, M: W: Bro S. Bruce Easterly-1995, W:
Bro Eugene D Seely-1996 & 1997, W: Bro Jesse L Camp-2007, W: Bro Edward
Michael Ironsmith III-2002 Broadmoor #432, W: Bro Richard C Haynes-1999 &
2002 and W: Bro Larry C “Buddy” Blair, Jr.-2004.
The Louisiana Lodge of Research (LLR) will hold its annual meet-
ing on Friday, February 6th, at 3:00 p.m. in the Saphire Room “D”.
All brothers are invited to attend but you are encouraged to join the
LLR to support its efforts. This year’s guest speaker will be M.W.
Bro. James Dean Cole, Past Grand Master-Virginia. M.W. Bro. Cole
currently serves as the Sovereign Grand Inspector General (SGIG)
to the Orient of Virginia and as the Grand Treasurer to the Supreme
Council of the AASR, SJ. Membership in the LLR is $20.00 yearly.
Petitions for Membership may be obtained from Marc H. Conrad, PM,
Secretary-Treasurer, Louisiana Lodge of Research (LLR), P. O. Box
10667, New Orleans, Louisiana 70181. New petitions will be accepted
at the annual meeting.
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2008-09 OFFICERS
Lloyd E. Hennigan, Jr., Grand Master
Jules F. “Jeff” Webb, Jr., Deputy Grand Master
Woody D. Bilyeu, Grand Senior Warden
Beverly J. “Bev” Guillot, Grand Junior Warden
A. Ray McLaurin, Grand Treasurer
James M. Walley, P.G.M., Grand Treasurer “Emeritus”
Roy B. Tuck, P.G.M., Grand Secretary
Thomas P. Brown, Grand Chaplain
Frank N. DuTreil, Jr., Grand Marshal
H. Edward Durham, Grand Senior Deacon
James E. Steen, Grand Junior Deacon
Joseph S. Monaghan, Jr., Grand Sword Bearer
S. Scott O’Pry, Grand Pursuivant
C. Edward Collins, Grand Standard Bearer
Earl J. Durand, Grand Tyler
Willey G. Bell, III, Grand Photographer
Dr. Eric C. Hahn, Grand Organist
I.C. Turnley, Jr., M.D., P.G.M., Grand Physician