local temples, Hawaiian Lodge history
Thirty seven members of Hawaiian Lodge, Ko`olau and Le Progres lodges attended the Masonic Education on February 29 at the Community Church of Honolulu on Nuuanu Ave.
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Two brothers newly raised
Two brothers were raised last month to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Bro. Jerome Cinco and Bro. Jameson Mariano. in separate ceremonies, finally advanced to the third degree of Masonry after being raised “by the strong grip of the lion’s paw.” (See photos on page 2.)
Service to the country have pushed back the date of raising for Bro. Cinco and Bro. Mariano, who were both passed to the degree of Fellow Craft in mid-2010. Bro. Cinco was deployed in Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion, 12th Marine, while Bro. Mariano was aboard the USS CHAFEE (DDG90) in Africa for anti-piracy operations.
The century-old Masonic columbarium in the Makiki Cemetery along Pensacola St. in Honolulu gets a facelift after getting repainted on March 17, 2012. Ashes of brethren who have travelled to “that undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveler returns” are safely deposited in this over a century-old columbarium. The resting place was built in 1900 and named after WB John A. Hassinger who served as Worshipful Master of Hawaiian Lodge in 1868-1869.
Thirteen members of Hawaiian Lodge scraped off old paint, power washed the structure, and repainted it: WB Manny Aquino (committee chair), WB Bernie Baldueza, Richard Baun, WB Wilson Camagan, Joel Encarnacion, David Gomes, Mario Hidalgo, Andrew Holeman, Chris Kaminaka, Nicholai Khiterer, WM Raymund Liongson, Angel Santos, and Alfred Wong.
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Makiki Temple cornerstone rededication on April 20
“Almost there, were almost there!” goes the lyrics of a classic Andy Williams song.
And so is the much awaited renovation of the Makiki Masonic Temple which began mid last year. The cornerstone rededication will be at 9:00am on April 20, ushering the 2012 Annual Communications (ANCOM). The renovation of the Temple is expected to be completed by the end of April or early May this year, according to the New Temple Committee.
The renovation of the Makiki Masonic Temple was started mid-last year. Since then, most of the affected lodges, including Hawaiian Lodge, meet in the Community Church of Honolulu at 2345 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu.
Nearing renovation completion, the Makiki Masonic Temple will have a new look and feel by late next month. Built in 1937, the temple will mark its 75th anniversary this year.
Sweethearts’ Ball & Widows’ Night gather 165 HL members, guests
A hundred and sixty-five Hawaiian Lodge Masons and guests attended this year’s Sweetheart’s Ball and Widow’s Night in the Waikiki Ballroom of Hale Koa Hotel on February 11. Held as a pre-Valentine party, all ladies and widows received red roses. The usual sumptuous dinner, delightful songs from Bro. Pete Madrigal, and dancing of couples and groups graced the event.
Bro. Kevin Perdue, Junior Warden, coordinated this February activity. /rll
Left: WB Jun Colmenares, Bro Jerome Cinco, and WM Raymund Liongson join other community volunteers and students of Puuhale Elementary School after the Dr. Seuss Read Aloud sessions.
Before . . . March 17, 2012, 9:00am
Century-old Masonic columbarium gets a facelift
After . . . March 17, 2012, 1:30pm
Left, Hawaiian Lodge members scrape off old paint and power wash the Hassinger Memorial Columbarium before repainting it.
Officers attend seminar on HMC, lodge management
Hawaii Freemasons join 4,00 GAR volunteers;
cheered, handed water to 30,000 runners and walkers
Over a hundred Freemasons and family members got up early and volunteered to hand water to about 30,000 runners and walkers in the Great Aloha Run on February 20. MORE . . .
HL Masons participate in Dr. Seuss Read-Aloud Program
Hawaiian Lodge members participated in the “Dr. Seus Read-Aloud Program” of Puuhale Elementary School (PES) on March 6. MORE . . .
Brethren of Hawaiian Lodge flank Bro. Jerome Cinco, holding a copy of the Bible, after being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on February 8, 2012.
Bro. Jameson Mariano, sixth from left front row, is joined by officers and brothers after obtaining the third degree of Masonry on February 15, 2012.
Academic Year 2012-2013
79 students compete for scholarship
Honolulu -- Seventy-nine students applied for the open, competitive 2012-2013 Undergraduate Scholarship. This scholarship provides a $1,000.00 grant to a high school or undergraduate student within the State of Hawaii, who has been accepted for or attends full time enrollment in an accredited college or university, leading to a Bachelor’s Degree. Ten (10) scholarships will be granted to qualified and deserving students. Awardees will be announced in July 2012.
Officers of Hawaiian Lodge gathered for a one-day seminar on the Hawaii Masonic Code (HMC). Held on March 24, the HMC instruction focused on Sections of the Code directly affecting lodge management and operation. MW Dennis Ing, PGM, GL conducted the very informative session.
RW Richard Huston, PM, JGW also spoke on “Masonic Leadership” and stressed the three tenets of Freemasonry as its basic foundation. The Grand Master, MW Monty Glover, also attended the seminar and updated the officers on the latest activities of the Grand Lodge.
In the post-event evaluation, the officers expressed that the seminar was “very useful” and recommended that a follow up instruction on the HMC be made.
Bro. Angel Santos reads the HMC from his computer while other officers listen to the lecture.
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Memorial Day
Departed brethren remembered
K E I K I I D
Adopt-A-School at Aiea Elementary School
Twenty-six brethren and friends gathered on Memorial Day at the Hassinger Memorial Masonic Columbarium to pay their respect for the departed brethren. Led by the Marshal, Bro. Angel Santos, the Chaplain, three Pillars, and members of the Lodge marched into the columbarium for the brief ceremony. With the evergreen and roses of red, white and yellow, the brethren remembered those who have departed this life, as well as were enjoined to contemplate their mortality on Earth. A morning refreshment followed the ceremony.
Symbols of evergreen and roses of red, white and yellow.
Not only are Hawaiian Lodge Freemasons speculative; they can be operative as well.
Such was the case when brethren volunteered to help Aiea Elementary School in cutting and pulling weeds, preparing the outdoor stage, putting together a green house, and digging holes on the ground for a ceremonial tree planting by early graders. Bro. David Gomes, chair of the Adopt-A-School committee, thanked the volunteers for their impressive work. “The principal was so amazed on how well everything looked and she expressed her deepest appreciation,” he wrote in his email to the volunteers. He was joined by WB Bernard Baldueza, WB Alex Escasa, Michael Lopez, Mark San Diego, and Mark San Diego, Jr.
Busy and festive!
This aptly describe the Keiki (Child) ID participation of Hawaiian Lodge at the Filipino Fiesta on May 5. Held at the Kapiolani Park in Waikiki, the Keiki ID project was in collaboration with the Grand Lodge of Hawaii.
Above: Parents and children line up as volunteer Masons prepare the Keiki IDs.
Right:: Two kids show off their IDs after getting issued to them.
Euphorically greeting parade spectators “Happy 4th!” and “Happy Birthday, America!”, members of Hawaiian Lodge walked along Kainalu Drive in Kailua in celebration of the 236th anniversary of America’s Independence. While marching, the brethren periodically recited in thunderous unison the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. The 1.3-mile parade stretched from Uilama St. to Kailua Intermediate School.
The Kailua 4th of July parade, now on its 66th year, has evolved into a popular tradition in the Kaneohe town, and the Family of Freemasons has now become a perennial participant. MORE PHOTOS
Family of Masons joins Kailua 4th of July Parade
Hawaiian Lodge members join the Family of Freemasons during the annual 4th of July Parade at Kailua. Photo by Chris Acosta
Hawaiian Lodge awards 10 scholarships;
79 compete for awards
Maintaining its commitment to the education of the youth, Hawaiian Lodge is awarding ten scholarships to deserving students going to college. Seventy-two applicants were received this year from across the State. MORE
Khadija Karodia
Jocy-Anna Chevalier
Lauren Asato
Yui Chi Lo
Jenna Munoz
Neil Nunan
Gabriela Andrade
April Abutin
Kyra Vila
Chelsea Simon
Hawaiian Lodge launches “School Kits for Keiki” Project
As school kids prepare to go back to school, Hawaiian Lodge launches another new initiative, “Schools Kits for Keiki”. School supplies are being solicited for students at Aiea Elementary School. For five years now, the Lodge has maintained its “Adopt-A-School” program at Aiea Elementary. This school services a large number of students from low-income housing units. Among the materials needed are slippers, paper towels, kleenex, chlorex wipes, hand soaps, hand sanitizers, pencils, spelling tablets, bottle and stick glues, color markers, backpacks, and others.
To turn in donations, please bring them to the Honolulu Masonic Temple on Wednesday (5pm-9pm), or call Bro. David Gomes, 256-9677 or WM Raymund Liongson, 683-0143. FLYER
A clean-up and beautification drive is also scheduled at Aiea Elementary on July 28 (Saturday), the weekend before students go back to school. The brethren are invited to take part in this very fulfilling project.
Hawaiian Lodge ohana gathers for summer picnic
Hawaiian Lodge held its annual summer picnic on Saturday, July 15 at the Shriners’ Waimanalo Beach Club. Over a hundred brethren and member of their families gathered and shared fellowship over sumptuous food. Children particularly enjoyed the cool Waimanalo Beach waters and the inflatable bounce house. MORE PHOTOS
What is the big secret in Freemasonry? How many Masons does it take to change a light bulb? How do you get to wear those tall maroon caps called fez?
These questions are often raised either seriously, jokingly, or simply out of curiosity. They are also a fascinating spring board for an informative presentation and discussion about the oldest fraternity in the world. Such was the case at the Layman’s Night held on July 25 in the Honolulu Masonic Temple, attended by 67 guests and brethren. Chaired by WB Alex Escasa, the Layman’s Night gathered speakers who shared information about the blue lodge and the various Masonic bodies. Among the speakers and their topics were MW Dennis Ing (Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite and York Rite), MW Antonio Ligaya (Shriners and the Grand Lodge), Resurreccion Escasa (Order of the Eastern Star), Stella Carter (Ladies of the Oriental Shrine of North America); Janette Larson (Daugters of the Nile); Anthony Escasa (Demolay); and Joyce Saludo (Order of the Rainbow for Girls). /rll
Hawaiian Lodge holds Layman’s Night;
Blue Lodge, Masonic Bodies featured
“School Kits for Keiki”
Project yields boxes of supplies for school kids
Supported by kind and big-hearted brethren, the “School Kits for Keiki” Project, a new initiative launched on July 11, yielded boxes of school supplies for students at Aiea Elementary School. Over the three week-drive, the Lodge collected spelling tablets, binders, color markers, paper supplies, bottled and stick glues, pencils and pens, hand sanitizers, paper towels, kleenex, chlorex wipes, back packs and other materials that students need in school. The supplies were turned over to the school on August 3.
“These school supplies are going to be very helpful for many students who cannot afford to buy them,” said Mrs. Kathleen O'Malley, school principal, who was so appreciative of the brethren’s generosity.
A significant number of students at Aiea Elementary School come from low-income housing units. To all the donors, thank you for your kindness and generosity.
School supplies donated by the brethren for students at Aiea Elementary Students who cannot afford to buy them.
Freemasons and Demolay partner at Aiea Elementary Clean Up Drive
Clean Up Drive
Twenty-three Masons and Demolay members joined hands and gave Aiea Elementary School a fresh and welcoming look on July 28, the weekend before the fall classes began. Putting in a total of 92-man hours, the volunteers mowed the grounds, pulled or whacked the weeds, trimmed the hedges, raked the leaves, cleaned the curbsides, and mulched the garden yard. David Gomes (event chair), WB Bernard Baldueza, Richard Baun, Daniel Bertubin, WB Jun Colmenares, Shawn Connis, Elizar Dy, WB Alex Escasa, Michael Feasby, Andrew Holeman, MW Dennis Ing, WM Raymund Liongson, Alfred Martin, Glenn Mones, Mark San Diego Sr., David Beals (Pearl Harbor), Douglas Crum (Lodge Le Progres), Dino Jay Fernandez; Demolay Boys Ernesto Arizala, Skylar Beales, Dustin Connis, Dylan Mones, and Mark San Diego II.
Before . . .
Weeds overruled the plants and rendered the outdoor stage shaggy and unkempt.
After . . .
beauty revealed
19th-century coffee urn returns home
A 19th-century coffee urn was brought back to Hawaiian Lodge at the Layman's Night, on July 25 by Harold and Linda Metcalf. This urn was presented as a gift to WB Andrew Brown, then Master of Hawaiian Lodge #21, on December 27, 1893. Somehow, it ended in the hands of the late Master Mason Gilbert H. Dehnel, 33o, in Hyattsville, Maryland. Bro. Dehnel was the father of Linda Metcalf.
In April 18, 2009, a century-old Lodge Bible was also brought back to Hawaiian Lodge by WB Glenn Ward of Ashland, Oregon.
Above Right: MW Dennis Ing admires the 19th century coffee urn brought back by Harold and Linda Metcalf, while MW Tony Ligaya inspects century-old Masonic coins. Both Linda and Harold (husband and wife) are children of Freemasons who have now travelled to the Great Beyond.
Hopscotches for fun and learning. Above: Bros. David Gomes and Alfred Martin make final touches on a hopscotch painted on the walkway by the Kindergarten building at Puuhale Elementary School in Honolulu. Right: WM Raymund Liongson paints the letter “G” in one of the hopscotch cells.
HL brethren blend work and fun at Puuhale School
Brothers from Hawaiian Lodge took part in the “Make a Difference Day” at Puuhale Elementary School in Honolulu on August 25. Joining the school staff and other community volunteers, the brother volunteers trimmed the shrubbery and grass in this Kalihi public school. A unique and creative undertaking was the painting of hopscotch figures on the walkway by the preschool and kindergarten building of the school. The hopscotch figures were made “to teach the children numbers, letters, colors, and shapes while having fun hopping and playing.”
Nine HL members getting Golden Veterans Award
Honolulu, HI.-- Nine Hawaiian Lodge members are being recognized for their over half-a-century membership in the Craft and will be receiving the 50-Year Golden Veterans Award. These brethren are as follows:
Donald Hidani, 87 years old;56-year Mason
Raised on March 26, 1956, Square and Compass #3, Kunitachi (Grand Lodge of Japan); affiliated with Hawaiian Lodge on February 19, 1989.
Ricardo Fortuno, 78 years old; 51-year Mason
Raised on January 28, 1961, Pintong Bato #51, Bacoor, Cavite (Grand Lodge of the Philippines); affiliated with Hawaiian Lodge on May 19, 1981.
Charles Fong, 91 years old; 50-year Mason
Raised on June 27, 1962, Hawaiian Lodge.
Mordecai Hudson, 83 years old; 51-year Mason
Raised on June 28, 1961, Hawaiian Lodge.
Paul Moy, 93 years old ; 51-year Mason
Raised on March 22, 1961, Hawaiian Lodge.
Homer Cundiff, 91 years old, 56-year Mason
Raised on January 16, 1956, Honolulu Lodge; affiliated with Hawaiian Lodge on August 6, 1980.
Robert German, 86 years old; 57-year Mason
Raised on August 29, 1955, Fort Benning Lodge, Columbus, GA (Grand Lodge of Georgia); affiliated with Hawaiian Lodge October 2, 1985.
David Hill, 85 years old; 61-year Mason
Raised on November 24, 1950, Hawaiian Lodge.
Llewelyn Weight, 92 years old; 67-year Mason
Raised on April 11, 1945, Hawaiian Lodge.
The awarding of the Golden Veteran medals is being arranged by the Lodge Secretary, WB Eduardo Abutin, PM, who noted that some of the awardees are not on the island and/or not physically able to travel.
October 2012.
Waikiki, HI. -- Hawaiian Lodge members and guests gathered on September 22 at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki to honor the Past Masters and celebrate the 160th anniversary of Hawaiian Lodge. In 1852, Hawaiian Lodge was established and chartered under the Grand Lodge of California and was referred to as Lodge #21. A hundred and thirty-seven years later, Hawaiian Lodge was re-chartered under the Grand Lodge of Hawaii after the latter’s establishment in 1989.
“Through the years, 140 Past Masters emerged from our Masonic saga, many of them leaving indelible marks in our local history,” RW Severino Malajito, anniversary inspirational speaker, pointed out. “It is, indeed, very appropriate to have this joint celebration, not only for its fiscal prudence but also their historical connection,” he commented on the combined event.
He admonished the brethren to ‘live up to our obligation of Brotherly Love,” echoing that, “one does not have to smite the head of a Brother to be a Ruffian. One can break his heart. One can wreck his home. One can slay his good name.”
“We are all our brother’s keeper,” he said, challenging everyone to “integrate Masonic values with our lives.”
“They enhance our moral principles, which is the heart of our being a Mason.”
Those who attended the banquet enjoyed the sumptuous dinner buffet, entertainment, and fellowship.
Past Masters honored, anniversary marked at banquet
Past Masters present were honored during the Past Masters’ Banquet. (Front Row, L-R: WB Orlando Ragudos, WB Froilan Domingo, WB RIcarte Taylan, MW Dennis Ing; Second Row: WB Wilson Camagan, WB Kwanlin Wong, RW Severino “Ben” Malajito, WB Alex Escasa, and WB Bernard Baldueza.)
Singing Consul Paul Cortes and internationally acclaimed Broadway performer Kristiane Lei wowed the audience with their performance of Miss Saigon’s theme song, “Last Night of the World.”
In the Masonic society, Past Masters are key figures who are looked upon for their experience and Masonic knowledge. Hawaiian Lodge has made it an annual tradition to honor Past Masters with a banquet and gift from the Lodge. This year’s event has been combined with the celebration of the 160th anniversary of the Lodge. MORE PHOTOS
RW Ben Malajito, anniversary inspirational speaker, leads the audience in applauding Hawaiian Lodge as it marks its 160-year milestone.
These are the traits that fueled Bro. Andrew Holeman, our youngest Master Mason, as he journeyed to the East -- from the time he petitioned for membership to when he was raised from the symbolic grave.
Almost a year after petitioning for membership in Hawaiian Lodge, Bro. Andrew Holeman was raised as a Master Mason on September 19, 2012 during the Past Masters’ Night, a special event in the Lodge that happens only once a year. Brother Holeman petitioned for membership on September 29, 2011. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on March 14, 2012, and passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on October 15. During his Masonic journey, Bro. Holeman consistently participated in the various activities of the Lodge such as the Great Aloha Run, Adopt-A-School Project, Columbarium cleaning, and others. He comes to the Lodge as regularly as he can, helps with chores, and built close fraternal ties with the brethren. At an open lodge, on September 12, he gave an excellent proficiency in the Fellowcraft degree. Congratulations, Bro. Holeman!
Bro. Holeman raised to
3rd Degree Master Mason
Patience.
Consistency.
Commitment.
WB Bernard Baldueza, Junior Past Master, grins in excitement before opening the Lodge for the Past Masters’ third degree conferral night.
Brethren bid final aloha to Bro. Charley
Hawaiian Lodge brethren bid their final aloha to Bro. Charles Guzman, 61, (photo inset above) who died September 20 from a tragic fall. Bro. Charley was a dedicated and committed Mason. In spite of his impaired vision and limited mobility, he would attend Lodge meetings and functions, dropped off and picked up by a County HandiVan and moving around with a walker. He was independent, soft spoken but very knowledgeable.
On September 28, a funeral service attended by several brothers, family members and friends, and officiated by Bro. Maurice Fujimoto, was held at the Hassinger Masonic Columbarium, where part of his cremated remains were interned. On September 30, the rest of his remains were scattered at the Waimanalo Beach Club, a place he loved to visit.
Bro. Charley is very much missed. [Also read related article, “Our last swim with Charley” by RW Richard Huston.]
“Almighty Father, unto thy hands we commend the soul of our departed Brother.”
Partnering with Hawaii Foodbank, Hawaiian Lodge, F & A M is holding its first holiday food drive. Launched on November 7, the campaign will run until December 5. Canned goods and check donations, made payable to Hawaii Foodbank, are acceptable. According to the Hawaii Foodbank, a $10 donation enables the agency to distribute food for 25 meals. Ninety-four percent (94%) of all expenses directly feeds the hungry, the needy or at-risk families in Hawaii. The Hawaii Foodbank now feeds 183,500 people statewide, or over 14 percent of Hawaii’s population including:
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•55,050 children
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•11,010 elderly
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•The homeless
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•The disabled who live on fixed incomes
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•Low-income families with an average monthly income of $850
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•The unemployed
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•Those experiencing a sudden loss of health or property
Let’s live up to that basic tenet of Freemasonry -- relief. Your support is much appreciated and will go a long way. All collections will be turned over to the Foodbank on December 7, 2012.
Hawaiian Lodge launches holiday food drive
“International Night” celebrates “universality of Masonry”
What do we get when we bring together a touch of novelty and creativity -- portray a portion of a Masonic lecture, reconnect with heritage, and assign non-officers to the different officers’ posts in the Lodge? We get an inspired brethren who begin to see what they are capable of doing when given the chance to perform; we create an opportunity for brothers to spontaneously step in and extend to another brother a helping hand; and we gather a colorful assembly of elements and warm bodies, weaving a rich tapestry of heritage and culture.
This was what the International Night held on November 14 in the Honolulu Masonic Temple proved to be -- a first degree conferral, officiated by non-officers clad in national or heritage costumes. International flags and door prizes of goodies from different regions and countries of the world added color and international touch to this degree work.
The degree team was composed of the following brethren and the country or region they represented: Worshipful Master, David Gomes (United States); Senior Warden, Aaron Daguio (European Union); Junior Warden, Virgilio Sanchez (Dominican Republic); Treasurer, Maurice Fujimoto (Japan); Secretary, Nikolai Khiterer (Russia); Chaplain, John Aylett (Hawaii); Senior Deacon, Andrew Holeman (Germany); Junior Deacon, Cesareon Caramanzana (Philippines-Mindanao); Marshal, Oliver Morgan (Ireland); Senior Steward, Alfred Martin (Philippines-Tagalog); Junior Steward, Glenn Mones (Philippines-Ilocos); Organist, Michael Feasby (India); and Tyler, Clifford Wong (China). Ron Rono, who came in his Filipino attire, was the Entered Apprentice candidate for the evening.
There was excitement as door prizes were given away at the Good of the Order section of the ceremony. Prizes included munchies from Asia and Europe, chocolates of the world, and perhaps the most coveted, beers of the world! The event was coordinated by Bro. Joel Encarnacion. MORE PHOTOS
Installation of 2013 Officers set December 12
The installation of the 2013 officers will be held on December 12 (Wednesday), the week following their election or appointment in the December stated meeting. Open to all Masonic brethren and family members, the installation will be held in the Honolulu Masonic Temple at 6:00pm.
The election of the Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior Wardens, Treasurer
and Secretary will be held on December 5. Appointments of junior officers will be announced
by the Master-elect shortly after the elections. Members of Hawaiian Lodge in good standing
will be eligible to vote. To confirm eligibility, members will be required to present their current dues card.
This year’s Christmas party will be on Saturday, December 15, 6:00pm in the Waikiki Ballroom at Hale Koa Hotel, Waikiki. To place your reservation, complete and send the RSVP form with your payment of $60 per person not later than December 10, 2012. Please direct your reservation to the Junior Warden, Bro. Kevin Perdue, at 87-1879 Holopono Place, Waianae, HI 96792-3712. Make your check payable to Hawaiian Lodge. All Hawaiian
Lodge widows are invited; while they need not send a check, reservations are required. No phone reservations, please. Checks will be returned at the door upon registration for the party.
The Military Degree Team, composed of brethren from the different branches of the U.S. military service and coming from five lodges on O`ahu, pose with the newly initiated brother, Dino Jay Fernandez. The degree work took place in the Honolulu Masonic Temple.
Honolulu, HI. -- MW Dennis S. A. Ing, PGM and Grand Lecturer, described as “impressive” the performance of the military first-degree team on October 24. Notwithstanding the limited rehearsal time and diverse representation of the team, the degree conferral went very well. The degree team consisted of the following:
Junior Deacon: Cesareon Caramanzana
Major, USMC
Marshal: Diamond Robinson [Honolulu]
Sergeant, USMC
Senior Steward: Andrew Carl
Major, USMC Reserve
Junior Seward: Glenn Mones
1st Class Petty Officer, USN
Organist: Christopher Stine [Ko`olau]
Sergeant, USMC
Tiler: Brad Melgoza (Schofield)
Corporal, USA
Worshipful Master: Joel Encarnacion
Chief Warrant Officer, USN (Retired
Senior Warden: Christopher Acosta
2nd Class Petty Officer, USN
Junior Warden: Bryan Dean [Schofield]
Senior Master Sergeant, USAF
Treasurer: Jhulem Edejer [Schofield]
2nd Class Petty Officer, USN
Secretary: Kendrick Farm [Le Progres]
2nd Lieutenant, USA Reserve
Chaplain: Jason Oakes (Le Progres)
1st Class Petty Officer, USCG
Senior Deacon: Andrew Holeman
2nd Class Petty Officer, USN
MW Ing and WM Raymund Liongson also commended the outstanding lecture of Bro. Joel Encarnacion and the excellent delivery of the charge by Bro. Jason Oakes.
“This is the first time -- in a long time -- that all the branches of the service are represented,” said MW Antonio Ligaya, Grand Master, and a retired Commander in the United States Navy.
The inter-lodge composition of the degree team was also lauded. “Degree work like this has brought lodges and Masons on the island closer,” noted one brother, citing the collaborative work of brethren across the jurisdiction. “It breaks down walls between lodges, and broadens as well as advances our understanding of Masonic brotherhood.”
Hawaiian Lodge and Freemasonry were in for a big treat at the “Trunk Treat” event at Puuhale Elementary School on October 26. Three Hawaiian Lodge members -- David Gomes, EA Dino Jay Fernandez, and WM Raymund Liongson -- were also asked to be judges in the school’s Halloween costume competition. “It is amazing how our involvement in the community has effectively brought Freemasonry in people's awareness. Where our fraternity was once not known -- or misconstrued -- as in Puuhale Elementary School, today, Freemasonry is viewed by this school as a community FRIEND and PARTNER. We have planted the seed, it has sprouted, and the seedling is growing each promising day,” observed WM Liongson.
Freemasonry: A friend and partner
Military Degree Conferral: “Impressive!”
Over 70 Hawaiian Lodge brethren and family members gathered for the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner on November 21 in the Honolulu Masonic Temple on Makiki Street. Ushering the holiday season, the Thanksgiving dinner is an occasion for the brethren and their families to come together and express their gratitude for the manifold blessings showered upon them this year.
Kids and the brethren enjoyed both the special dinner and the karaoke singing. This year’s Thanksgiving dinner was made extraordinary with the culinary skills and hard work of Bro. David Gomes, his wife Estrella and mom Dianne; Bros. Oliver Morgan, Ken Farm, and Aaron Daguio, with a special touch from the Rainbow for Girls and the Demolay who so especially served the food.
Hawaiian Lodge ohana gathers at Thanksgiving Dinner
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Updated Wednesday, November 31, 2012 3:15am
