Events

Brother Joseph Roscoe Ballow (left) is being congratulated by Worshipful Master Ken Warner after Brother Ballow?s initiation as an Entered Apprentice at a Called Communication on December 19, 2007 at Sutherland Lodge.

Newly Raised

Brother George Charles (left), uncle of newly raised Brother Donald Milo Lasell; Worshipful Ken Warner (center); newly raised Brother Jason Richard Schultz, son-in-law of Worshipful Don Scofield (right).

Traveling Team included from left to right, PDDGM Michael Beijar, JS Greg Scott, PM Richard Gore, PM Kenneth James II, W∴Chris Schlenker, WM∴ Kenneth Warner, SW Richard Brooks, Bro. Richard Raguso SD Brian Campbell

Successful Acquisition of the Traveling Gavel from Dunedin Lodge No. 192.

W∴Chris Schlenker of Dunedin Lodge No. 192 surrenders the Traveling Gavel to Sutherland Lodge.

Cook Off Competition at May's Stated Communication.

Brother Greg Scott took first place with roasted pork shoulder, which was harvested the previous day . Brother Brian Campbell took second place with his Broccoli Cheese soup and Brother Frank Gaughen took third with his wonderful chicken.

While the food was great the fellowship was even better. Thanks to everyone who brought something to share.

From left to right, Bro. Brian Campbell 2nd place, Bro. Greg Scott 1st Place, Bro. Frank Gaughen 3rd place.

Masonic Family Outing at Countryside Bowling Lanes.. a dozen Brothers and Ladies in attendance , from Sutherland, East Gate and Gulf Beaches Lodge.

Master Mason Degree - January 28th, 2007
with Tampa Bay Lodge 252 at Sutherland Lodge

January 28th, 2007 Richard Raguso with Tampa Bay Lodge 252 at Sutherland Lodge ...

Cast members -

First section

WM – Louis Thomas
SW – Richard Brooks or Jack Stabler
JW – Frank Gaughen
Sec – Ken James Sr.
SD – Tony Rhoades
JD – Brian Campbell / E. Pepe
SS – Brian Wallace
JS – Greg Scott

Second section

SGW – Jack Stabler
JW (refreshment & closing) – Frank Gaughen
GS – Kenneth R James, sr.
SD – Tony Rhoades
JD – Brian Campbell / E. Pepe
12 FC – Ed Phero / Rick Hoover
11 FC – Ken Warner
10 FC – Greg Scott
1 R – Louis Thomas
2 R – Ken James Jr.
3 R – Mike Rhoades
Sea capt – Jarvis Wood
Wayfaring – Dale Thomas
Lecture – Jerry Murray
Charge – Ken Giesow

Fellowcraft degree 10/24/2006

Brothers,

We did a Fellow Craft Degree Last night, Tuesday October 24.
It turned out to be an excellent degree. I would like to thank all the brothers who participated. You did an excellent job!
I would also like to thank the sideliners who were there.
Especially notable was that we did not have a practice for it, because of time constraints.

Brothers Brian Wallace and James Clark wore there new Sutherland Lodge short sleeve shirts they really looked nice.

Brother James Clark also helped out waiting with Brother Raguso until lodge was opened.

The chairs were:

∴M∴ Louis Thomas
SW – Ken Warner
JW – Alan Leverock – who pitched in at the last minute.
Secretary – Jack Stabler
Treasurer – Jarvis Wood
SD – Frank Gaughen
JD – Brian Campbell
SS – Jerry Lee
JS – Jim Pecka
Chaplain – Ken James Sr.
Tyler – Brian Wallace
Lecturer – Mike Beijar
Charge – Jarvis Wood – Who also pitched in at the last minute

Fraternally,
W∴M∴ Louis Thomas

Pics of event. Got to love those camera phones...

From left to right
Mike Beijar, Brian Campbell, Lou Thomas,
Frank Gaughen, Rick Raguso

From left to right
Brian Campbell, Brian Wallace, Rick Raguso
James Clark, Frank Gaughen,

EA Degree for Richard Raguso

Brothers,

My sincere thanks for all those who participated in the EA Degree for Richard Raguso. Those who weren't there we missed you and hope to see you at the next Degree!

The positions were filled by the following brother: