Cinema Grotto

Tasselboard
The Mokanna
April 2012 Edition Issue No. 4

Christopher Plucinski * Monarch

Jim Jarnagin PM * Secretary

Behold! The first annual Cinema Grotto Bowling Extravaganza - March 4, 2012
(Left to Right: Joey Lamberti, Bruce Mann, Kevin Sanders, Chris Plucinski, Chad Goertz, Andrew Trotta, Dan Hood, TJ Oliva & Levi Quintana. Center: Peter Santana & Roger Puckett)

The Monarchs Message

My fellow Prophets, In March, our Grotto welcomed three members to the Realm: Nick Avakyan, Anthony Castaneda and Joseph Kunz. Many members attended the meeting, and the officers showcased their ritual skills - I really hope Nick, Anthony and Joseph come back. I last heard that Nick moved out of state, Anthony decided to turn off his phone, and Joseph is still running down the 5 freeway. As you know, Cinema Grotto waged a three-month membership war with our fierce rivals from way, way, way, way back east, Ubar Grotto. The guidelines were simple: Between the months of January and March, whomever initiated more new members to their grotto would win. The losing Grottos Monarch would then have to venture to the stated meeting of the winning Grotto, and admit defeat. With a score 14 new members to 7 new members, Ubar trounced us. Yes, it is true - Cinema was beaten. Although we were defeated, we added 7 new prophets to the realm. And, that is saying something! My fellow prophets have done a great job in spreading the word about our Grotto, and I could not be prouder. Unfortunately, I now have to find a way to get to Pennsylvania. Due to aircraft noise over Pennsylvania, there have been multiple complaints of collisions involving horse-drawn carriages. I guess week-long rail transport is in my very near future.

Yours in fellowship, Monarch Chris Plucinski

From the desk of our Editor

Prophets,

In Masonic history, many erroneous ideas have sprouted regarding our fraternity. Being that we are now in April, and the first of April is associated with such falsities, I am reminded of the sometimes hilarious jokes about Freemasonry - particularly with regard to our degrees. I recently stumbled across a riotous little booklet, titled Burlesque Paraphernalia and Side Degree Specialties and Costumes. This pamphlet, originally produced in the 1930s by the DeMoulin Bros & Co., lists several devices that can be used for side degrees in order to spread harmony in lodges. This catalog includes The Rollicking Mustang Goat that carried the following slogan: Dont let the candidate get by without taking a ride on this wild beast. Another item was the Trick Chair that if used, the candidate would be thoroughly convinced that life is a see-saw of ups and downs. Lastly, a very ridiculous and funny item is the Invisible Paddle Machine that is used to teach the candidate to paddle his own canoe,

instead of depending too much upon the assistance of his brothers in the lodge. When using the machine, the candidate would be sprayed in the face with water followed by a strike to the behind, so the candidate will sure imagine himself between the devil and the deep blue sea. The best
part was that these items were available to be purchased. The goat cost nearly $50, and even more if you wanted rubber tires!

Once inside a lodge room, before and after the lights of Masonry are lit, respect and admiration should be applied to every step and spoken word. A Mason should also apply the principles and actions associated with the craft in every action and reaction outside of a lodge. Although the instruments offered by the DeMoulin Bros & Co. are completely ridiculous, laughter is a key instrument in fellowship and bonding. Without happiness, whats the point of fraternalism? Joey Lamberti, Venerable Prophet & Tasselboard Editor

Around the Cinema Realm

Please welcome our newest prophets to the Realm: Nick Avakyan (upper left), Anthony Castaneda (bottom left), Joseph Kunz (middle) and Peter Santana (far right). The dude wearing the non-grotto hat, looking too-cool-for-school, is our Monarch, Chris Plutaintski

Views of our post-meeting meal at Chi Chis Pizza. Another amazing turnout!

Actions shots from Cinema Grottos First Annual Bowling Extravaganza - March 4, 2012

Prophets Chad, Andrew & Dan (AKA The Dude, Donnie & Walter) displaying their skills

Monarch Chris rollin with his kids - Braden & Victoria

Prophets Chad & Joey - Displaying their saccharine smiles and Grotto shirts

Prophets Peter & Levi Dont mess with them

The Sanders clan truly made the event a family affair

Contact Information
Monarch Chris Plucinski (Rocio) Cell: (818) 571-6881 Email: chrisp@gooceanfront.com Chief Justice Daniel Hood (Penny) Cell: (323) 447-6293 Email: pennyanddanhood@sbcglobal.net Master of Ceremonies Andrew Trotta (Katy) Cell:(818)636-8647 Email: abtrotta@yahoo.com Treasurer Roger Puckett, P.M. (Kat) Cell: (818) 470-3420 Email: rogpuckett@aol.com Secretary Jim Jarnagin, P.M. (Liz) Cell: (818) 720-8089 Email: jimj1apm@yahoo.com Assistant Secretary Cell: (818) 970-0451 Vladimir Badong (Donna) Email: vladbadong@gmail.com

Venerable Prophet & Tasselboard Editor Joey Lamberti (Rayna) Cell: (818) 268-9566 Email: Lambo1201@gmail.com Marshall Chad Goertz (Michelle) Cell: (661) 212-2026 Email: chadgoertz2@msn.com Chaplain Joshua Manning Cell: (217) 556-2977 Email: eornor@yahoo.com Captain of the Guard David Taylor (Jennifer) Cell: (661) 817-4465 Email: itookyourcar@aol.com Sentinel T.J. Oliva (Karla) Cell: (213) 268-2408 Email: tjoliva@gmail.com

April 2012 Calendar of Events

Join us on the Cinema Grotto Facebook group page to get any Grotto information, events or just to chat with us jokesters: www.facebook.com/pages/Cinema-Grotto/192538164090225

April Masonic Cigar Social (Masons only) April 21, 2012 (7:00 pm - Closing) North Hollywood Masonic Lodge #542 5122 Tujunga Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91601 Cinema Grottos April meeting April 25, 2012 (7:30 pm - Closing) (Arrive at 6:30 for pre-meeting fellowship!) Old West Masonic Center 19310 Avenue of the Oaks Newhall, CA 91321

Old West Masonic Center 19310 Avenue of the Oaks Newhall, CA 91321

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