Worshipful Master: Douglas R. DulaneySecretary: Carl H.Dunn Jr, PDDGM
EA: July 1, 1977
FC: October 1, 1977
MM: December 6, 1977
Passed to the Celestial Lodge above: June 29, 2015
At the August Stated we will take the time to recognize some of our Brethren and some of those in our community who will be presented with special awards and scholarships. We will present a Masonic Community Builder's Award and a number of 25-year and 50-year Masonic Veterans' Awards. In addition, we will also present our 2015 Manasseh Lodge Scholarships to five outstanding students. Our program will have presentations by the York Rite and Shrine. August will also be Wardens' Night-- so come see your next year's line in action!
If anyone knows of a Brother that is "Ill or in Distress", please let me know or contact RW Linwood Lee Holbrook, Jr.
Those who wish to have flags flown, please see the Lodge Secretary or myself. The cost is $200.00 for three months.
Fraternally,
Bennett R. Hart
Worshipful Master
August 2015 Trestleboard
Scheduled Monthly
Monday, August 3, 7:30 p.m.
Called Communication - M.M. Catechism
Friday, August 7, 7:30 p.m.
Stated Communication
Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 14, 7:30 p.m.
Called Communication - Work in the EA/FC Degree
Called Communication - M.M. Catechism
Friday, August 7, 7:30 p.m.
Stated Communication
Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 14, 7:30 p.m.
Called Communication - Work in the EA/FC Degree
Class Nights
Monday, August 10
7:30 p.m. - Lodge Class
Monday, August 17
7:30 p.m. - Lodge Class
Monday, August 24
7:30 p.m. - Lodge Class
Monday, August 31
7:30 p.m. - Lodge Class
7:30 p.m. - Lodge Class
Monday, August 17
7:30 p.m. - Lodge Class
Monday, August 24
7:30 p.m. - Lodge Class
Monday, August 31
7:30 p.m. - Lodge Class
District Classes
July 30 - August 1
Reed Simmons Academy of Masonic Leadership
Waynesboro, VA
Distric Ritual School
Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 p.m.
Hay Market 313 (Senior Steward)
Saturday, August 22, 8:30 a.m.
SLOT Training
Hay Market Lodge No. 313
Reed Simmons Academy of Masonic Leadership
Waynesboro, VA
Distric Ritual School
Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 p.m.
Hay Market 313 (Senior Steward)
Saturday, August 22, 8:30 a.m.
SLOT Training
Hay Market Lodge No. 313
Dates to Remember
Saturday, August 8, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Kena Shrine
Grand Master Reese Edward Carroll, Jr.
Official Visit to Northern Virginia
Saturday, August 29, 7:00 a.m.
1 Day Conferral at Alexandria Scottish Rite
September 11, November 3
Manasseh Stated Communication Changes
Kena Shrine
Grand Master Reese Edward Carroll, Jr.
Official Visit to Northern Virginia
Saturday, August 29, 7:00 a.m.
1 Day Conferral at Alexandria Scottish Rite
September 11, November 3
Manasseh Stated Communication Changes
A message from the Worshipful Master
GREETINGS FROM THE EAST
The July Stated Communication was held jointly with the Civil War Lodge of Research No. 1864 on Saturday, July 11th at the Manassas Battlefield. The rain that was scheduled ended early and as a result the Low Vale Joint Communication was very successful. Manasseh and the CWLOR Officers shared responsibilities and 57 Brethren were in attendance. I presented the program which was on Military Lodges in the Civil War that were chartered by the Grand Lodge of Virginia, specifically, the Camp Manassas Lodge which was affiliated with the 10th Virginia Infantry Regiment. Thanks to all, especially W Clancy Nidell who helped put this idea into reality and to all the officers and Brethren who supported this unique event. Special thanks to W Pete Jensen of the CWLOR who was steadfast in his support. RW Donald Josepth Kerr, the Grand Purveyor, represented the Grand Master, Reese Edward Carroll, Jr., and our District Deputy Grand Master, RW Edward Allen Wade, was also present.
Special thanks to B Bill Rieck, Sr., who researched and made possible the setting up of a special memorial table for the POWs and MIAs in our dining room. He coordinates the Lodge Veterans Committee and deserves a word of thanks when you see him.
It is my sad duty to report that five of our Brethren have been called to lay down their earthly working tools and report to the Celestial Lodge above. Thanks to RW Bill Costis and W "Doc" Mitchell for leading the services that were held locally. The families and Brethren expressed many comments on your ability to help families cope with the losses of the fine Brothers:
Worshipful Brother Frank Hughie Melvor
?A 60-Year Veteran
Born: June 23, 1936
EA: September 24, 1949
FC: October 15, 1949
MM: November 19, 1949
Passed to the Celestial Lodge above: June 13, 2015
Worshipful Frank Edward Bolton
A 50-Year Veteran
Born: August 11, 1936
EA: May 31, 1961
FC: November 10, 1961
MM: January 26, 1962
Passed to the Celestial Lodge above: June 15, 2015
Worshipful Brother James Darryl Tedder
?A Great Knight Templar
Born: December 11, 1944
EA: February 2, 1975
FC: February 9, 1975
MM: April 12, 1976
Passed to the Celestial Lodge above: June 26, 2015
Brother Harold Fisk Thomas
Active in Blue Lodge and Shrine
Born: October 29, 1925
EA: October 6, 1967
FC: November 20, 1967
MM: December 4, 1967
Passed to the Celestial Lodge above: June 26, 2015
Worshipful Brother Thomas Richard Wickman
A Great Friend to All
Born: June 27, 1941Special thanks to B Bill Rieck, Sr., who researched and made possible the setting up of a special memorial table for the POWs and MIAs in our dining room. He coordinates the Lodge Veterans Committee and deserves a word of thanks when you see him.
It is my sad duty to report that five of our Brethren have been called to lay down their earthly working tools and report to the Celestial Lodge above. Thanks to RW Bill Costis and W "Doc" Mitchell for leading the services that were held locally. The families and Brethren expressed many comments on your ability to help families cope with the losses of the fine Brothers:
Worshipful Brother Frank Hughie Melvor
?A 60-Year Veteran
Born: June 23, 1936
EA: September 24, 1949
FC: October 15, 1949
MM: November 19, 1949
Passed to the Celestial Lodge above: June 13, 2015
Worshipful Frank Edward Bolton
A 50-Year Veteran
Born: August 11, 1936
EA: May 31, 1961
FC: November 10, 1961
MM: January 26, 1962
Passed to the Celestial Lodge above: June 15, 2015
Worshipful Brother James Darryl Tedder
?A Great Knight Templar
Born: December 11, 1944
EA: February 2, 1975
FC: February 9, 1975
MM: April 12, 1976
Passed to the Celestial Lodge above: June 26, 2015
Brother Harold Fisk Thomas
Active in Blue Lodge and Shrine
Born: October 29, 1925
EA: October 6, 1967
FC: November 20, 1967
MM: December 4, 1967
Passed to the Celestial Lodge above: June 26, 2015
Worshipful Brother Thomas Richard Wickman
A Great Friend to All
EA: July 1, 1977
FC: October 1, 1977
MM: December 6, 1977
Passed to the Celestial Lodge above: June 29, 2015
At the August Stated we will take the time to recognize some of our Brethren and some of those in our community who will be presented with special awards and scholarships. We will present a Masonic Community Builder's Award and a number of 25-year and 50-year Masonic Veterans' Awards. In addition, we will also present our 2015 Manasseh Lodge Scholarships to five outstanding students. Our program will have presentations by the York Rite and Shrine. August will also be Wardens' Night-- so come see your next year's line in action!
If anyone knows of a Brother that is "Ill or in Distress", please let me know or contact RW Linwood Lee Holbrook, Jr.
Those who wish to have flags flown, please see the Lodge Secretary or myself. The cost is $200.00 for three months.
Fraternally,
Bennett R. Hart
Worshipful Master
August 2015 Calendar
Blood ID: #1148
Blood Coordinator: Bro. George Harrington, Jr.
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
1 REID SIMMONS SCHOOL WAYNESBORO, VA | ||||||
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| 3 CALLED COM. MM CATECHISM 7:30 PM LODGE CLASS 8:00 PM | 4
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| 6 RAINBOW GIRLS BOARD MEETING 7:30 PM | 7 STATED COMMUNICATION 7:30 PM DINNER 6:30 PM | 8 GRAND MASTER'S OFFICIAL VISIT KENA SHRINE 6:00-9:00 PM |
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| 10 LODGE CLASS 7:30 PM | 11 RAINBOW GIRLS 7:30 PM | 12
| 13 MANASSAS R.A. CHAP. 81 7:30 PM DINNER 6:30 PM | 14 CALLED COMM. EA DEGREE FC CATECHISM 7:30 PM | 15 AMARANTH MULTI-STATE MEETING 2:00 PM |
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| 17 LODGE CLASS 7:30 PM | 18 WIMODAUSIS 106 O.E.S. 7:30 PM | 19 DISTRICT CLASS HAY MARKET 313 (SR. STEWARD) 7:00 PM | 20
| 21
| 22 SLOT CLASS HAY MARKET 313 8:30 AM SCOTTISH RITE BLUE LODGE 4:00-7:00 PM |
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| 24 LODGE CLASS 7:30 PM | 25 RAINBOW GIRLS 7:30 PM | 26 MANASSAS RAC 81 PRACTICE 7:00 PM | 27
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| 29 GRAND LODGE 1 DAY CONFERRAL SCOTTISH RITE 7:00 AM |
30 OES SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 1:00-5:00 PM | 31 LODGE CLASS 7:30 PM |
Appendant Bodies
Manassas Royal Arch Chapter No. 81
Douglas R. Dulaney, High Priest, 423-943-2058
C.A. Sinclair, Jr. Council #412 A.M.D.
Tony LaCava, Sovereign Master 571-436-7948
WIMODAUSIS Chapter No. 106, O.E.S.
Joanne Stanto, Associate Matron, 703-594-2325
Douglas R. Dulaney, High Priest, 423-943-2058
C.A. Sinclair, Jr. Council #412 A.M.D.
Tony LaCava, Sovereign Master 571-436-7948
WIMODAUSIS Chapter No. 106, O.E.S.
Joanne Stanto, Associate Matron, 703-594-2325
Destiny Court No. 14, Order of Amaranth
Lisa Elliott, Royal Matron, 703-732-7990
Manassas Assembly No. 13, I.O.R.G.
Jean Wertman, Mother Adviser, 703-580-4547
Lisa Elliott, Royal Matron, 703-732-7990
Manassas Assembly No. 13, I.O.R.G.
Jean Wertman, Mother Adviser, 703-580-4547
Trustees
Carl Dunn Jr., PDDGM
Donald L. McAndrews, PDDGM
Cliff Blasius, PM
Donald L. McAndrews, PDDGM
Cliff Blasius, PM
John D. Stallings, III, PM
Wayne Bentz, PM
Wayne Bentz, PM
Catechism Instructors
Thomas C. Costis, PM
William W. Costis, PDDGM
Douglas Dulaney
William W. Costis, PDDGM
Douglas Dulaney
John D. Stallings, III, PM
Joseph Martinez, PM
Joseph Martinez, PM
Living Past Masters
1968 - L.W. Bolton, Jr.^
1975 - E.W. Herrington, Jr. #
1977 - L.L. Holbrook, Jr. **#
1982 - J.W. Roberson **
1983 - P.A. Dixon
1984 - R.H. Dean **†
1990 - M.E. Coleman
1991 - R.H. Dean **†
1992 - G.A. Miller, Jr.
1994 - W.W. Costis **
1995 - C.H. Dunn, Jr. **#
1996 - W.B. Glisson†
1997 - W.E. Keyton
1998 - J.S. Holbrook
1999 - W.F. Sessler#
2001 - D.L. McAndrews**#
2002 - P.J. Martin
2003 - D.C. McAndrews
2004 - R.H. Dean **†
1975 - E.W. Herrington, Jr. #
1977 - L.L. Holbrook, Jr. **#
1982 - J.W. Roberson **
1983 - P.A. Dixon
1984 - R.H. Dean **†
1990 - M.E. Coleman
1991 - R.H. Dean **†
1992 - G.A. Miller, Jr.
1994 - W.W. Costis **
1995 - C.H. Dunn, Jr. **#
1996 - W.B. Glisson†
1997 - W.E. Keyton
1998 - J.S. Holbrook
1999 - W.F. Sessler#
2001 - D.L. McAndrews**#
2002 - P.J. Martin
2003 - D.C. McAndrews
2004 - R.H. Dean **†
2005 - J.S. Holbrook
2006 - W.K. Edwards
2007 - J.A. Meador
2008 - J.D. Stallings, III
2009 - A.W. Bentz
2010 - A.M. Elliott
2011 - M.A. Cook
2012 - J.W. Mitchell, Jr.
2013 - J.H. Phillips
2014 - C.H. Nidell
2015 - B.R. Hart
2016 - C.A. Swihart
2017 - C.A. Swihart
2018 - C.H. Nidell
2019 - P.J. Sommers
2020 - T.W. Costis
2021 - T.W. Costis
2022 - J.H. Martinez
2023 - J.H. Martinez
2006 - W.K. Edwards
2007 - J.A. Meador
2008 - J.D. Stallings, III
2009 - A.W. Bentz
2010 - A.M. Elliott
2011 - M.A. Cook
2012 - J.W. Mitchell, Jr.
2013 - J.H. Phillips
2014 - C.H. Nidell
2015 - B.R. Hart
2016 - C.A. Swihart
2017 - C.A. Swihart
2018 - C.H. Nidell
2019 - P.J. Sommers
2020 - T.W. Costis
2021 - T.W. Costis
2022 - J.H. Martinez
2023 - J.H. Martinez
Honorary Members
L.W. Bolton *^
W.W. Costis **
C.H. Dunn, Jr. **
R.B. Williams **
W.W. Costis **
C.H. Dunn, Jr. **
R.B. Williams **
L.L. Holbrook, Jr. **
P.H. Fishell *
E.B. Harlow #
A.T. Wood
P.H. Fishell *
E.B. Harlow #
A.T. Wood
50/60 Year Members Not Listed Elsewhere
T.G. Evans #
J.P. Jones #
W.E. Kirby ^
J.P. Jones #
W.E. Kirby ^
W.C. McCalla, II #
R.E. Riggle #
H.A. Whisenant #
R.E. Riggle #
H.A. Whisenant #
* - PM
** - PDDGM
*** - PGM
# - 50 Year
^ - 60 Year
^^ - 70 Year
† - Demitted