Nitram Masonic Lodge No. 188 F & AM

Thanks to all my friends and family for the Birthday wishes. Very much appreciated for all. Starting another year around the sun.

Psss Psss... Just to let you know Bro.·. Chris Jones is killing it as W.·.M.·. for the next F.·.C.·.degree!
Stop by next wednesday for practice!

What a great practice tonight. Want to congratulate Bro.·. Chris Jones for his excellent work on FC° on the E.·.
Also Bro.·. Anthony Sauls as a Steward!

Please keep Brother Dave Bench in your Prayers he just got out of surgery To remove a tumor from his bladder.

From Bette Bench:

The procedure is done, they removed a rumor the size of a quarter from his bladder. They are pretty sure it was stage one but we will find out once the test results come back. They now have the radioactive stuff in and it will be in about an hour to take it out.

Would like to thank all Brothers that came and celebrated Nitram 97th anniversary. Congrats to Chist Jones J.W. for such a great event!

Brothers celebrating 97th Nitram anniversary!

Ten Master Masons
Ten Master Masons, happy, doing fine;
One listened to a rumor, then there were nine.

Nine Master Masons, faithful, never late;
One didn't like the "Master," then there were eight.

Eight Master Masons, on their way to heaven;
One joined to many clubs, then there were seven.

Seven Master Masons, life dealt some hard licks;
One grew discouraged, then there were six.

Six Master Masons, all very much alive;
One lost his interest, then there were five.

Five Master Masons, wishing there were more;
Got into a great dispute, then there were four.

Four Master Masons, busy as could be;
One didn't like the programs, then there were three.

Three Master Masons, was one of them you?
One grew tired of all the work, then there were two.

Two Master Masons with so much to be done;
One said "What's the use," then there was one.

One Master Mason, found a brother -- true!
Brought him to the Lodge, then there were two.

Two Master Masons didn't find work a bore;
Each brought another, then there were four.

Four Master Masons saved their Lodges fate;
By showing others kindness, then there were eight.

Eight Master Masons, loving their Lodges bright sheen;
Talked so much about it, they soon counted sixteen.

Sixteen Master Masons, to their obligations true;
Were pleased when their number went to thirty-two.

So we can't put our troubles at the Lodges door;
It's our fault for harming the Lodge we adore.

Don't fuss about the programs or the "Master" in the East;
Keep your obligation by serving even the very least.

Author Unknown

Missing my Brothers

Tahuti Court no. 144 LOS is in need of assistance setting up and tearing down for their putting for a purpose event tomorrow. If you can assist please contact Maggie Pankonie at 727-251-1266 or email [email protected].

Set up time is 9:00am and take down will happen at approximately 4:30pm. Let's do our best to support the ladies as a conflict has prevented their current volunteers from being able to assist.

It is my Sad duty to inform you of the passing of MW John Karroum, A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on June 15th at Boyton Lodge No. 236 located at 2701 Quantum Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33426. Please keep Lady Carol and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Out of respect for the family and especially for Carol please respect their privacy and avoid contacting Carol. I will pass on more information as I receive it, the Altar will be draped for the Month of June.

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of Nitram Lodge No. 188

Worshipful Master - Bill Sundquist
Senior Warden - David Buono
Junior Warden - Net Delgado-Arias
Treasurer - Lloyd Booth
Secretary - Brian Moffat

Open installation will be on January 5th at 3 p.m. at Nitram Lodge No. 188.

Alas It is the sad duty of Nitram Lodge No. 188 to inform all of you of the passing of R∴H∴ L. Edward Villiaume III. He passed away early this morning. No further details are available at this time, please keep his Family in your throughts and prayers.

It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of RW Thomas Craze, PDDGM of the 21st Masonic District 2017, who passed away last evening from a heart attack.

When I hear more information about services, I will pass it along.

Alas my Brother

It is my sad duty to report to you the passing of W:. Craig S. Cramer PM on or about July 29, 2018. At this time there are no Masonic services requested. If more information becomes available I will forward it to the membership.

Alas my brother

Masonic Record:
EA - January 11, 2001
FC - February 8, 2001
MM - April 26, 2001
Senior Deacon - January 1, 2003
Junior Warden - January 1, 2004
Worshipful Master - January 1, 2005
Affiliated with Nitram Lodge - October 11, 2007
Deceased - July/ 2018

This Saturday the 28th starting at noon I'm like to get as many perople as we can to the lodge to start pulling out the chairs from the lodge room. It's time we cation this project and work to get things completed.

Fraternally

MIchael Eaton, WM

Memorial services for Scott Pankonie will be held at Nitram Lodge located at 4275 78th St. N in St. Petersburg, FL on 6/19, at 6:30pm.

Services will be performed by Bethlehem Chapter No. 169 Order of the Eastern Star and Nitram Lodge No. 188 F&AM. There will be light refreshments served after the services.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Nitram Lodge No. 188 F&AM which will be collected and a donation will be made to the Shriner's Hospital of North America in Scott's Name.

Nitram Masonic Lodge No. 188 F & AM updated their phone number.

Alas!

It is my sad duty to inform you all of the passing of W:. G. Scott Pankonie, Past Master of Nitram Lodge No. 188. At this time no further information is available, as I find out more I will pass the information on to you. We ask that you respect the family in this difficult time and give them some time before contacting them.

Fraternally,

Brian D. Moffat, PM
Secretary

Congratulations to RW Jeff Foster who was elected Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Florida.

The 189th Annual Grand Communication is right around the corner, if you are planning on attending I will need to pre register you (and your spouse if she is attending). I will need your name and member number (and your spouses name if she is attending). I will send in Nitram Lodge's Registration From on Friday April 28th, you MUST give me ALL the request information prior to that date or you will NOT be pre-registered for Grand Lodge and will need to complete registration when you arrive at Grand Lodge.

The Rosen Plaza Hotel is sold out for Sunday and Monday nights, the over flow hotel is listed below. I suggest your book your reservations ASAP. You are more than welcome to stay at any other hotel that has availability but the Rosen Center is with in walking distance to the Rosen Plaza.

Rosen Centre Hotel (next door to the Rosen Plaza)
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-996-9840/800-204-7234
Rate: $91.00
Group Name: Grand Lodge

The Grand Master's Banquet will be held on Sunday May, 27th at 6:00pm if you are planning to attend the link to the ticket
request form is below. The cost for a ticket is $75.00, let
support out Grand Master and make sure we send him off properly.

http://grandlodgefl.com/glfl_monthlymail.html
http://grandlodgefl.com/docs/2017-18_Mail/1803/8%20GM%20Banquet%20Ticket%20Order%20Form.pdf

If you have any other questions or need assistance please let me know.

Respectfully,

Brian D. Moffat, PM
Secretary

grandlodgefl.com

A little presidential trivia on this Presidents’ Day. Stay tuned for more!

Brother George Washington.

The Masonic Funeral Services for W∴ Steve Fetherman will be held this Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 3:00 PM the location is Mohn Funeral Home located at 9700 Seminole Blvd. Seminole.

Proud to be a Freemason

2018 Florida Honor Ride

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W:.M:. Michael Eaton invites all Brothers, Sisters and their families to get Together on Thurs, Jan 4, 2018 at 6:30 pm for a Pot Luck Dinner so the Brothers and their families can meet each other, Elmer O' Smith Lodge has recently merged with Nitram Lodge to strengthen our Masonic family. The Lodge will provide the meat course and drinks and the Brothers are requested to bring their favorite side dishes. We look forward to an exciting night with great fellowship for everyone. If you have any questions, please contact W:. Brian Moffat at 727-537-0576.