Bridgeport York Rite Newsletter
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Can You Say Caddy Shack??????
Bridgeport York Rites is sponsoring a Charity 4-Man Scrambler Golf Tournament Mt. Carmel Golf Course May 22, 2010. The cost is $40.00 per player, which includes Lunch, Cart & Green Fees. Lunch is at 12Noon and a Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM. This is open to ALL Masons and Non-Masons. Lets try to get at least one Foursome from each Lodge in our Area.
If you don't have a computer contact Bo Cook or Skip Hamilton (618) 445-2964 for assistance.
Reservations for this event and monies from other Fundraisers can be turned in to Skip Hamilton - Treasurer at our Stated Convocations or Meetings.
I thank you in advance for your support.
Skip Hamilton
From Beyond The Veils
Greetings Companions,
As you are aware, our stated convocation on February 22 was a very busy night for our Chapter. Not only was it our stated convocation, but we also received our District Deputy Grand High Priest, Norm Trousdale, and conferred the Most Excellent Master and Royal Arch degrees. We had a very good turnout and everything went well. We conferred the degrees on 13 candidates, 12 of our own and 1 for Equality Chapter. The candidates seemed to thoroughly enjoy the work, and many have already expressed a desire to be active in our York Rite Bodies. So, Companions, please extend a hearty welcome to our newly exalted Companions, encourage them to continue in their pursuit of further light, and demonstrate to them the close and sincere fellowship we all enjoy as Companions.
Companions, I would like to call your attention to one other thing you might find to be of interest. This same night, February 22, our Chapter reached another milestone. For the first time, we conferred the Royal Arch degree entirely in house without any outside help. What this means is that Henry Godeke Chapter #38 is now totally self sufficient in performing our capitular work. Now, there is still room for improvement and we still need people to learn work and take part, but we are now capable of performing all of our own work, as we need to. Companions, this is indeed a great accomplishment, especially when you consider that just three years ago we were barely able to even open and close the Chapter. And, while we always welcome visitors and are happy to oblige anyone who wishes to participate in our work, we are no longer dependant on the help of others.
Finally, I would like to encourage all of you to take an interest in and become actively involved with your York Rite Bodies. There will be much activity in the coming months in which you might wish to be involved; from fundraisers to degree work, social events, and special occasions. So, keep your eyes on the newsletter, and if you see something you would like to be part of, or if you have an idea, question, or comment, please contact one of us, for we truly value your input.
Fraternally Yours,
Jason Kinsolving, EHP
Henry Godeke Chapter #38
POOR & WEARY PILGRIM:
I was hoping to have more information about our upcoming Outdoor Order of the Temple but it has taken another turn. We are working on something jointly between the Grand Commandery of Illinois and Indiana.
I am really proud of our Commandery officers that worked so hard for our inspection.
A big JOB WELL DONE to the members and officers of Henry Godeke Chapter #38 and W.R. Lashbrook Council for doing all of the degrees themselves. Maybe in just a short time our Commandery will be able to do the same.
“ Remember your obligation, you took it too”
May God Bless,
Bill Hussey
Treasure’s Desk:
At the October Stated Meetings the Bridgeport York Rite Bodies voted to establish a fund that would pay for the dues of our Active Military Members and come to the relief of a distress Companion or Sir Knight.
This NAMED FUND has been established and named the Almoner Fund. This fund can ONLY be used for the reasons listed above.
If you wish to donate to this cause, please remit checks payable to the Almoner Fund and send to the Secretary of the Bridgeport York Rite Bodies at:
Bruce W. Rhinehart
RR #1 Box 343
Bridgeport, Illinois 62417-9772
I want to thank you in advance for your generous donations.
Skip Hamilton - Treasurer Bridgeport York Rite Bodies
Did You Know? THE BELOW IS A REPRINT FROM THE ILLINOIS YORK RITE NEWSLETTER DATED OCTOBER 2004. IT IS FROM JOHN T. RIEDAS, SR. WHO WAS RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER FROM 2004/2005.
Sir Knights: Several months ago, at the Spring Planning Meeting of the Grand Commandery Officers, we presented to those present a program “BACK TO THE BASICS” As the program is too long to present to you in one issue, we will be a part of this program each month. We feel that if you follow these twenty-six points it will improve your Commandery in a number of ways, new members, attendance and the future of Templary in general.
M- MEMBERSHIP:
Membership- Our lifeline to eternity. For only as long as we continue to bring in new members are we assured of continuity. Membership has two aspects;
First- The acquisition of new members.
Second – The retention of the present members.
Individuals, remember that, join organizations for various reasons, each of which is important to that person. For some it is the influence of family and or friends. For some it is the security of membership within an organization of high standards, and for others it is our charitable endeavors. For whatever reason that individual becomes a member he has certain expectations. As long as we continue to meet those expectations he will remain a viable part of our program, but as soon as his needs and interests are not met his interests will be diverted to another direction and he will be a candidate for suspension.
Membership within the Masonic Fraternity is predicated upon filling a need. Whatever that need may be. We come into this fraternity as an individual. One man at a time, knocking upon the door of the Lodge and seeking admission. It is our responsibility to fulfill that need and such time that we no longer fill that need that individual member becomes a candidate for inactive membership and ultimately will stop paying his dues and will subject himself for possible removal from the active membership roll.
We need to consider the interests of our prospective members along with the needs and interests of our currant membership. It is incumbent upon the officers of a Commandery to strike a balance between these needs. The more successful that balance, the stronger the membership program of the Commandery.
Editors note: We will continue each issue with 1 of the 26 points.
Capitular Club/ Royal & Select Club: At our last meeting Feb 21st we decided to merge the two clubs and work on whichever degree that needs the most work. The next meeting will be March 21st at Albion. We will start at 2:30pm. There are many small parts for companions who would like to get involved. Try it you might just have fun!
Next Meeting: March 22nd at 7pm with our dinner at 6pm. Come break bread with your brothers and enjoy the fellowship. We have decided to ask for a minimum $5.00 donation for our meals. Any money collected above the cost of the meal will go into a meal fund. At the end of the year we will have a family meal somewhere.
Quotes: How much did your room cost at Grand Sessions?
NORMAN TROUSDALE
March 22nd Meeting: Bryan Hart and his merry Council Officers will open the meeting.
Web Sites of interest:
Jason Kinsolving Bryan Hart Bill Hussey
EHP TIM EC
Henry Godeke Chapter #38 W. R. Lashbrook Council #55 Gorin Commandery #14
Bruce W. Rhinehart
Secretary/Recorder
York Rite of Bridgeport
If there is anything that you would like to see added to the next newsletter
Please send it to me by March 13th!
SK Earl Knight KYCH, KCRORBE, EPGW, O.P.C-
Official Web Master of The Bridgeport York Rite
