2018 GRAND MASTER S CALENDAR M W JOHN E. KARROUM, GRAND MASTER. August 2018

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1 2018 GRAND MASTER S CALENDAR M W JOHN E. KARROUM, GRAND MASTER August 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Southeast Masonic Conf. Boca Raton, FL 3 Southeast Masonic Conf. Boca Raton, FL Dist Southeast Masonic Conf. Boca Raton, FL 11 Dist Dist Dist. 11 Corp BD 25 Dist. 8, Pic-Hanging Calendar Template calendarlabs.com

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3 MEETING OF THE CORPORATE BOARD OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF FLORIDA June 16, 2018 No. 2 A Meeting of the Corporate Board of Directors was called to order at 9:10 a.m. in the Grand Master s Office at the Masonic Home of Florida by M W John E. Karroum, Grand Master, Chairman, with the following members present: M W John E. Karroum, Grand Master, Chairman R W John W. Westerman, III, Deputy Grand Master R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden R W Rudin J. Boatright, Grand Treasurer M W J. Dick Martinez, P.G.M. R W Raymond M. Ali, P.D.D.G.M. M W Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M., Grand Secretary, Secretary to the Board Absent: R W Jeffrey S. Foster, Junior Grand Warden (Excused) Also Present: M W Richard G. Hoover, P.G.M. M W James W. Ford, P.G.M. R W James E. Bradford, P.D.D.G.M. R W Wallace T. Fine, P.D.D.G.M. R W Robert J. Lambert, W Grand Marshal R W Ronald E. Peebles, P.D.D.G.M. M W Louis A. King, P.G.M. R W J. Steven Teal, P.D.D.G.M. W Jaime M. Cebollero, P.M. R W Donald W. Cowart, P.D.D.G.M. R W Glen B. Bishop, P.D.D.G.M. R W J. Steven Teal, P.D.D.G.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag was led by M W John E. Karroum, Grand Master, and prayer was offered by R W John W. Westerman, III, Deputy Grand Master. The Grand Master introduced the members of the Board and others present. A motion was made by R W John W. Westerman, III, Deputy Grand Master, and seconded by R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden, to approve the Minutes of Corporate Board Meeting No. 35 of May 27, 2018, and Organizational Meeting No. 1 of May 30, Motion carried. MASONIC HOME ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT JUNE The residents and staff would like to welcome all new and returning Board of Trustees Members. We are available to assist in whatever you may need in order to provide service for the upcoming year. Six members of the Masonic Home of Florida Board of Trustees and the Administrator attended the annual meeting of the Masonic Homes and Services Association. This provided an excellent opportunity to learn and share ideas with fellow Masonic Senior Living Communities across the country. We congratulate Sheryl McKesson, Director of Activities at the Masonic Home of Florida, on her retirement after providing 30 years of outstanding service to our Home. Michael Zoumberos, sponsored by Fellowship Lodge No. 265, was recognized as the May 2018 Resident of the Month. Roberta Cantrell, sponsored by Temple Terrace Lodge No. 330, was recognized as the June 2018 Resident of the Month. 1

4 LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT JUNE 1. Review of the plan and budget for replacement of the kitchen floor and affected services or activities was completed. The budget for this project has not changed at this time and our Maintenance Director is moving forward with the approved project. 2. We have now completed phases one and two of the exterior lighting replacement and phase three is now commencing for final completion of the entire project with budget projections met. 3. During the Hurricane Irma evacuation and return to the Masonic Home some deficiencies in the connections to our emergency generator were noted and need to be assessed and corrected. Our Maintenance Director is proceeding with the proposals for scope and price to make the needed changes. We also have noted that our spare 30KW emergency generator will not ever be needed at the Masonic Home. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to donate and install the spare generator at our designated and approved evacuation site at Clearwater Lodge No Our Maintenance Director will coordinate a certified electrical contractor to do the change out procedure after approval by the Corporate Board. 4. Our current provider for biohazardous waste removal, while not due for renewal until January, has been acquired by our previous contractor, whom we terminated for excessive cost increases. Due to this circumstance, we have moved, seconded, and passed a motion to accept a proposed contract with Pro-Med at $45.00 per month for hazardous waste removal after approval of the Corporate Board and General Counsel s review. 5. Problems with the storm shutter systems on the dining room exterior window walls were encountered during the Hurricane Irma preparations. Some of the motors need replacement, repair, or maintenance along with the guide channel system. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to proceed with these repairs as soon as possible and not to exceed a budget of $7,000, with Corporate Board approval. 6. The contract for fire sprinkler inspections with WSC Inspections is up for automatic renewal in June of The contract for the fire alarm monitoring service with Safety Systems is up for automatic renewal in July. The contract for chiller and cooling tower service with Tampa Bay Trane is up for renewal in August. The contract for water treatment with Aquatech is also up for renewal in August. 7. The Report of Bob Robertson, Facilities Director, is attached as a part of this report. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT JUNE A. Marketing: i. We are continuing to receive a good response from the 15,436 postcards sent to homes in the 1.5 mile surrounding community announcing that the Masonic Home now admits non-masons on the Private Pay Plan. ii. We have a total of 109 residents with 1 more being admitted and 30 of those are on the Private Pay Plan. iii. Reviewed Tracking inquiries 18 inquiries and 14 tours. iv. The Chairman will wrap up the design of a Masonic Home Survey and next month the Operations Committee will determine how to implement the survey. v. The Operations Committee will renew its effort to create a Community Benefit Report similar to Masonic Homes in other states. B. Greystone Proposal: Our consultant will follow up on the marketing analyses they presented last month with specific repositioning ideas, costs, and timing this afternoon. C. The 100 Year Anniversary Celebration of the Masonic Home is set for Pilgrimage Day in The Administrator will plan monthly activities; R W Jim Rocha will coordinate with the Pilgrimage Day Chairman; and Brother Justin Franke will coordinate communications and marketing efforts. R W John W. Westerman, III, Deputy Grand Master, moved for acceptance of the Administrator s Report, the Long Range Planning Committee Report, and the Operations Committee Report for June as printed and distributed. Second was made by R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden, and the motion carried. 2

5 ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE REPORT JUNE During the month of June no Masonic Home Applications were approved for admission to the Masonic Home and one is under review by the Admissions Committee. No applications for Non-Resident Relief were submitted to the committee for approval. R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden, moved for acceptance of the Admissions Committee Report for the month of June as printed and distributed and the motion was seconded by R W Raymond M. Ali, P.D.D.G.M. Motion carried. MASONIC HOME APPLICATIONS APPROVED BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MAY The following applications for admission to the Masonic Home were approved by the Board of Trustees: Robert D. Waters, sponsored by Village Lodge No. 315 Petrona A. Waters, sponsored by Village Lodge No. 315 Joline Woodward, sponsored by Tampa Lodge No. 240 Robert A. Jordan, sponsored by Floral City Lodge No. 133 Vincent Bandos, sponsored by Northside Lodge No. 283, changed from the Private Pay Plan to the Life Care Plan NON-RESIDENT RELIEF REPORT MAY During the month of May Non-Resident Relief Funds in the amount of $1, were distributed. R W Raymond M. Ali, P.D.D.G.M., moved for the adoption of the Masonic Home Applications Approved by the Board of Trustees Report and the Non-Resident Relief Report for the month of May. Second was made by M W J. Dick Martinez, P.G.M., and the motion carried. NEW ACCOUNT NUMBERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY During the month of May the following new General Ledger Account Numbers were created: ACCOUNT NO. NAME: ACCOUNT TYPE: Gicking, Patricia (Private Pay) Liability Linde, Myra (Private Pay) Liability M W J. Dick Martinez, P.G.M., moved for the adoption of the New Account Numbers Report for the month of May. Second was made by R W Rudin J. Boatright, Grand Treasurer, and the motion carried. CREDIT APPLICATIONS REPORT GRAND LODGE AND MASONIC HOME OF FLORIDA FOR MAY During the month of May no credit applications were received for the Grand Lodge Office or for the Masonic Home of Florida. R W Rudin J. Boatright, Grand Treasurer, made a motion for the adoption of the Credit Applications Report for the month May which was seconded by R W John W. Westerman, III, Deputy Grand Master. Motion carried. 3

6 LIST OF ESTATE ACTIVITY FOR MAY The Board then reviewed the List of Estate Activity for May. R W John W. Westerman, III, Deputy Grand Master, moved for acceptance of the report for the month of May as printed and distributed. Second was made by R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden, and the motion carried. FUNDS RECEIVED FOR THE MASONIC HOME ENDOWMENT FUND, INC. FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE MASONIC HOME BUILDING FUND The Board reviewed the funds received from estates and wills through the month of May for the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc. ($58,337.32). The Board then reviewed the funds available for the Masonic Home Building Fund ($431,728.11). R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden, made a motion for acceptance of the reports for the month of May which was seconded by R W Raymond M. Ali, P.D.D.G.M., and the motion carried. MASONIC RELIEF FUND REPORT MAY During the month of May a total of $2, was received and deposited into the Masonic Relief Fund for hurricane relief. R W Raymond M. Ali, P.D.D.G.M., made a motion for acceptance of the report for May. Second was made by M W J. Dick Martinez, P.G.M., and the motion carried. MASONIC HOME BUDGET REPORT MAY We report that we are currently over budget $ for the fiscal year before contingency funds are utilized and after amortizing for the insurance premiums already paid. R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden, made a motion for acceptance of the Masonic Home Budget Report for May as distributed which was seconded by R W Raymond M. Ali, P.D.D.G.M., and the motion carried. REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL I. CONTRACT REVIEW/GRAND LODGE: General Counsel has reviewed and approved the following contracts from the Grand Lodge Office since the last Board Meeting: rd Annual Grand Communication Contract with the Rosen Plaza Hotel 2. City Wide Janitorial Proposal 3. TC Delivers Mail Handling Contract II. ESTATES: General Counsel continues to monitor various open estates whose beneficiaries include Grand Lodge and/or the Masonic Home of Florida. III. LITIGATION: General Counsel has retained outside counsel to represent a Masonic Home Resident to avoid protracted litigation. IV. MASONIC HOME: General Counsel is working with the Admissions Committee, including undertaking title and asset searches for incoming residents. 4

7 R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden, moved for acceptance of the Report of the General Counsel as printed and distributed. Second was made by R W Raymond M. Ali, P.D.D.G.M., and the motion carried. LIST OF PROPERTY ACTIVITY BY COUNTY MAY After a review of the List of Property Activity by County for the month of May, M W J. Dick Martinez, P.G.M., moved for the adoption of the report as printed and distributed. Second was made by R W Rudin J. Boatright, Grand Treasurer, and the motion carried. The Grand Master called upon R W Wallace T. Fine, State Chairman of the Properties Committee, to present the following report: REPORT OF THE PROPERTIES COMMITTEE JUNE 1. Zone 1 Properties Committee Chairman W Kenneth E. Thorndyke The Blocker Property, a lot at 0000 Longhorn Trail, Gulf Breeze, FL The property is vacant land located in a wetlands area at the south end of the county and is unusable and has no resale value. 2. Zone 2 Properties Committee Chairman R W Robert L. Gentry The Love Property at Fort McCoy Campground, North of SR 316, Site #10 We have tried to donate the property and have been unsuccessful. The Crofton Property at Davis Street, Quincy, FL The property is vacant land and we have posted a FOR SALE BY OWNER sign. 3. Zone 3 Properties Committee Chairman Brother Nick D. Deonas Vacant Land, Starke, FL, owned by Masonic Charities of Florida, Inc. The property is listed for $699,000 and a FOR SALE sign is posted on the property. The Castiglia Property at 6560 Perry Street, Jacksonville, FL We have permission from the City of Jacksonville to enter the property and will start cleaning it out. 4. Zone 6 Properties Committee Chairman Brother Jeffrey A. Tumbarello The DeFrenn Property at 13 Pinewood Blvd., Lehigh Acres, FL There is a title problem and General Counsel is working on the issue. 5. Out of State Property State Chairman The Shemela Timeshare at Sand Ocean Club in Myrtle Beach, SC Condo 1206 week 9 We attempted to contact businesses that purchase timeshares. R W Rudin J. Boatright, Grand Treasurer, made a motion to accept the Properties Committee Report for June as presented. R W John W. Westerman, III, Senior Grand Warden, seconded the motion which carried. R W John W. Westerman, III, Deputy Grand Master, made a motion to approve the 2022 Contract with the Rosen Plaza Hotel for the 193 rd Annual Grand Communication. R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden, seconded the motion which carried. R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden, made a motion to approve the contract with TC Delivers for mail handling at the Grand Lodge Office in Jacksonville. R W Raymond M. Ali, P.D.D.G.M., seconded the motion which carried. There being no further business to come before the Corporate Board the meeting was closed at 10:15 a.m. Benediction was then offered by R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden. Respectfully submitted: Signature on file Richard E. Lynn, Grand Secretary Secretary to the Board Approved: Signature on file John E. Karroum Grand Master 5

8 MEETING OF THE CORPORATE BOARD OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF FLORIDA June 28, 2018 No. 3 At the request of the Grand Secretary, a poll of the Corporate Board of Directors was taken for approval of the contract to change the janitorial services provided for the Grand Lodge Office to City Wide Maintenance of Jacksonville. The members voted as follows: M W John E. Karroum, Grand Master, Chairman R W John W. Westerman, III, Deputy Grand Master R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden R W Jeffrey S. Foster, Junior Grand Warden R W Rudin J. Boatright, Grand Treasurer M W J. Dick Martinez, P.G.M. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Unable to contact R W Raymond M. Ali, P.D.D.G.M. Respectfully submitted: Signature on file Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M. Secretary to the Board Approved: Signature on file John E. Karroum Grand Master

9 MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE MASONIC HOME OF FLORIDA June 16, 2018 The Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home of Florida met in regular session on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with the following members present: PRESENT: R W J. Steven Teal, Chairman R W Ronald E. Peebles, Vice-Chairman Brother Justin W. Franke M W Stanley L. Hudson, P.G.M. R W R. James Rocha R W Kenneth E. Shaw ABSENT: R W Michael L. Elliott (Excused) R W D. Mark Small (Excused) R W F. Joseph Smedley (Excused) R W Lawrence A. Williamson (Excused) ALSO PRESENT: M W John E. Karroum, Grand Master; R W John W. Westerman, III, Deputy Grand Master; R W Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Senior Grand Warden; R W Rudin J. Boatright, Grand Treasurer; M W Richard E. Lynn, P.G.M., Grand Secretary; M W Louis A. King, P.G.M.; M W J. Dick Martinez, P.G.M.; and M W James W. Ford, P.G.M. CALL TO ORDER: R W J. Steven Teal called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. The Chairman welcomed all assembled and asked them to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. The Invocation was given by R W J. Steven Teal. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES: R W J. Steven Teal, Chairman; R W Ronald E. Peebles, Vice Chairman; Brother Justin W. Franke; M W Stanley L. Hudson, P.G.M.; R W R. James Rocha; and R W Kenneth E. Shaw. A motion was made by M W Stanley L. Hudson, P.G.M. and seconded by R W R. James Rocha that the Minutes of the May 27, 2018, Board of Trustees Meeting be adopted as printed and distributed. Motion carried. A motion was made by M W Stanley L. Hudson, P.G.M., and seconded by R W R. James Rocha to accept the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Trustees on May 30, 2018; as presented. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD: The Board of Trustees will meet in a Workshop Session on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. ADMINISTRATOR S BOARD REPORT: Lisa Tsotsos reported at our last regular Board Meeting we had 103 Residents in the Home. During the month of May, we had 2 admissions and 2 losses, bringing the total to 103. Of those, 44 are men and 59 are women, with 1 of the women sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star. ADMITTED: ADMIT DATE: Patricia Gicking, husband s membership at Northside Lodge No. 283 (Private Pay) 05/08/2018 Myra Linde, (Non-Masonic Private Pay) 05/10/2018 1

10 DECEASED: DECEASED DATE: Patricia Gicking, husband s membership at Northside Lodge No. 283 (Private Pay) 05/15/2018 Admitted: May 8, 2018 John Townsend, membership at New Smyrna Lodge No /19/2018 Admitted: April 9, 2014 With 2 admissions and 2 losses, the month of May ended with 56 Assisted Living and 47 Nursing Center for a total of 103 residents. A motion was made by M W Stanley L. Hudson, P.G.M., and seconded by R W Ronald E. Peebles that the Administrator s Report be accepted as read. Motion carried. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT FAILED EQUIPMENT REPORT: 1. Ordered new sliding door handle for wheelchair van. Replacement of the old broken handle will be completed after we receive the part from Ford. 2. Replaced 2 Taco hydronic recirculating pumps on the heat exchangers in main mechanical room, R/C Replaced scroll button on computer panel servicing Milnor washing machine #1 in the main laundry. 4. Replaced old leaking hoses on Garland gas steamer in main kitchen. 5. Replaced defective Trenton evaporator fan on #1 evaporator in Master-Bilt walk-in freezer. 6. Replaced defective water level circuit board and leaking drain manifold on Garland gas steamer. 7. Replaced leaking high pressure supply hose on General pressure washer. Also switched out hose reel with spare reel temporarily until a new reel can be installed. DIETARY DEPARTMENT REPORT: The total number of resident meals served for the month of May was 9,180 with 1,441 other meals, which included employees, visitors, and special events, for a total of 10,621 meals served. The Masonic Home collected $ toward meal cost. The raw food cost per meal was $2.29. SECURITY DEPARTMENT REPORT: There were no reportable incidents for the month of May. There was 1 new resident ID badge and 9 new employee ID badges issued. HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY DEPARTMENT REPORT: The Housekeeping Department standards are at a good level to maintain the facility standards. The laundry used 14 gallons of Bio Power Detergent at $23.49 each; 14 gallons of Flo-Glo Chlorine Destainer at $8.88 each; 14 gallons of Flo Prime Alkali Builder at $22.63 each; and 14 gallons of Qualitex Sour/Softener at $16.14 each; for a total of $ in chemical costs for the month of May. The average count was between 55,000 and 65,000 pounds for the month. LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT: 1. Review of the plan and budget for replacement of the kitchen floor and affected services or activities was completed. The budget for this project has not changed at this time and our Maintenance Director is moving forward with the approved project. 2. We have now completed phases one and two of the exterior lighting replacement and phase three is now commencing for final completion of the entire project with budget projections met. 3. During the Hurricane Irma evacuation and return to the Masonic Home some deficiencies in the connections to our emergency generator were noted and need to be assessed and corrected. Our Maintenance Director is proceeding with the proposals for scope and price to make the needed changes. We also have noted that our spare 30KW emergency generator will not ever be needed at the Masonic Home. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to donate and install the spare generator at our designated and approved evacuation site at Clearwater Lodge No Our Maintenance Director will coordinate a certified electrical contractor to do the change out procedure after approval by the Corporate Board. 4. Our current provider for biohazardous waste removal, while not due for renewal until January, has been acquired by our previous contractor, whom we terminated for excessive cost increases. Due to 2

11 this circumstance, we have moved, seconded, and passed a motion to accept a proposed contract with Pro-Med at $45.00 per month for hazardous waste removal after approval of the Corporate Board and General Counsel s review. 5. Problems with the storm shutter systems on the dining room exterior window walls were encountered during the Hurricane Irma preparations. Some of the motors need replacement, repair, or maintenance along with the guide channel system. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to proceed with these repairs as soon as possible and not to exceed a budget of $7,000, with Corporate Board approval. 6. The contract for fire sprinkler inspections with WSC Inspections is up for automatic renewal in June of The contract for the fire alarm monitoring service with Safety Systems is up for automatic renewal in July. The contract for chiller and cooling tower service with Tampa Bay Trane is up for renewal in August. The contract for water treatment with Aquatech is also up for renewal in August. 7. The Report of Bob Robertson, Facilities Director, is attached as a part of this report. A motion was made by M W Stanley L. Hudson, P.G.M. and seconded by R W Ronald E. Peebles that the Long Range Planning and Facilities Committee Report be accepted as printed and distributed. Motion carried. LEGAL ADVISOR S REPORT: The total funds received during the month of May from Estates and Wills were $2,445.22, which brings the year-to-date total of funds received for the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc., on behalf of Estates and Wills, to $58, As of this date, there have been no funds received from Estates and Wills and deposited into an account other than the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc. R W Ronald E. Peebles presented the Legal Advisor s Report and then moved for acceptance of the report as presented. The motion was seconded by M W Stanley L. Hudson, P.G.M. Motion carried. BUDGET REPORT: The following report reflects expenditures through May 31, 2018: Administration 37.47% Maintenance 14.30% Dietary 16.87% Nursing 15.38% Housekeeping 16.87% Recreation 14.58% Social Services 14.55% TOTAL 20.00% We report that we are currently over budget $ for the fiscal year before contingency funds are utilized and after amortizing for the insurance premiums already paid. A motion was made by R W R. James Rocha and seconded by R W Kenneth E. Shaw that the Budget Committee Report be accepted as presented. Motion carried. ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: During the month of June no Masonic Home Applications were approved for admission to the Masonic Home and one is under review by the Admissions Committee. No applications for Non-Resident Relief were submitted to the committee for approval. Non-Resident relief funds were distributed in the amount of $1,000 in the month of May. A motion was made to accept the Admissions Committee Report by R W Kenneth E. Shaw and seconded by R W R. James Rocha. Motion carried. 3

12 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: A. Marketing: i. We are continuing to receive a good response from the 15,436 postcards sent to homes in the 1.5 mile surrounding community announcing that the Masonic Home now admits non-masons on the Private Pay Plan. ii. We have a total of 109 residents with 1 more being admitted and 30 of those are on the Private Pay Plan. iii. Reviewed Tracking inquiries 18 inquiries and 14 tours. iv. The Chairman will wrap up the design of a Masonic Home Survey and next month the Operations Committee will determine how to implement the survey. v. The Operations Committee will renew its effort to create a Community Benefit Report similar to Masonic Homes in other states. B. Greystone Proposal: Our consultant will follow up on the marketing analyses they presented last month with specific repositioning ideas, costs, and timing this afternoon. C. The 100 Year Anniversary Celebration of the Masonic Home is set for Pilgrimage Day in The Administrator will plan monthly activities; R W Jim Rocha will coordinate with the Pilgrimage Day Chairman; and Brother Justin Franke will coordinate communications and marketing efforts. A motion was made to accept the Operations Committee Report by R W R. James Rocha and seconded by M W Stanley L. Hudson, P.G.M. Motion carried. The Grand Marshal and Grand Master made introductions of all the Brothers and ladies present. Then the Grand Master and the First Lady made themselves available for presentations and contributions. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The next regular Board Meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 21, 2018, at the Masonic Home of Florida. R W Rudin J. Boatright gave the Benediction and the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, R W J. Steven Teal Chairman 4

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15 CHAPTER 24 PARTICULAR LODGES--BY-LAWS UNIFORM CODE OF BY-LAWS PARTICULAR LODGES ELECTION OF OFFICERS 7.02 Manner and Method of Election. In the election of Officers, nominations shall be made in writing to the Lodge Secretary no later than the opening of the first Stated Communication in November and no other nominations will be accepted thereafter. The nominee shall also make a statement in writing stating that he will accept the position if elected no later than the opening of the first Stated Communication in November and no other acceptance letters will be accepted thereafter. Discussions regarding nominees for office may take place among Brethren, but not in open Lodge. A majority of all votes cast, respectively, shall determine. In each succeeding ballot for the same office, when more than two members are voted for, the name or names of the Brother or Brethren having the lowest number of votes, shall, by order of the Master, be dropped; and all votes cast in derogation of said order shall not be counted. Time of Elections shall be held in accordance to to By-Law Section 7.01 of Regulation of the Digest of the Masonic Law of Florida, Uniform Code of By-Laws. (2017) SUGGESTED Form for Nomination: NOMINEE FOR ELECTIVE LODGE OFFICE Lodge No. Masonic Year: 20 NOMINATION FOR: Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary NAME OF NOMINEE: GRAND LODGE MEMBER NO.: RESIDENCE ADDRESS: (Address) (City/State/Zip) RES. PH: BUS. OR MBL. PH: NOMINATION BY BROTHER (Who Must Be A Member of this Lodge): NAME: MEMBER NO. I hereby certify that the nominee has agreed to accept the position if elected. Signed Date:

16 REQUISITION FOR SUPPLIES Lodge Name Lodge No. Name UPS Street Address City Zip Code DO NOT SEND PAYMENT WITH ORDER. PAYMENT IS DUE UPON RECEIPT OF MONTHLY STATEMENT. POSTAGE AND TAX WILL BE INCLUDED ON YOUR STATEMENT. BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS: Form How Quant. Total Item No. Description Sold Price Needed Price No. GL200 Instruction Booklet Ea GL201 Instruction Booklet No. 1 Ea GL202 Instruction Booklet No. 2 Ea GL203 Entered Apprentice Booklet Ea GL204 Instruction Booklet No. 3 Ea GL205 Fellow Craft Booklet Ea GL206 Instruction Booklet No. 4 Ea GL207 Master Mason Booklet Ea GL208 Masonic Etiquette Ea ***** Masonic Education Booklets (GL201-GL208) w/ Binder Ea. Set ***** Masonic Educ. Binder Only Ea GL209 Allied Masonic Groups & Rites Ea GL210 Handbook for Lodge Officers Ea GL214 Blue Monitor, Softback Ea GL214 Blue Monitor, Hardback Ea GL214 Brown Monitor Ea GL215 Secretary s Admin. Guide Ea GL216 Digest of Masonic Law Ea ***** Digest - Binder Only Ea GL217 Mentor s Manual Ea GL218 Worshipful Master s Program Book Ea GL219 Masonic Leadership Training Manual Ea GL221 Adopted Floorwork Procedures Ea GL223 Secretary s How To Guide Ea Grand Lodge Ceremonies Ea Past Grand Master s History (to 1987) Ea Store Items Posters - P.R. Comm. Ea List of Lodges - Masonic Ea First Letter Cipher (Red Book) Ea Catechism (E.A.) (Cipher) Ea Catechism (F.C.) (Cipher) Ea Digest on CD Rom Ea Digest on USB Flash Drive w/forms Ea Bibles Ea Working Tools - (Miniature) Ea Certificate Portfolio (Blue w/gl Seal) Ea Further Light Booklet Ea GL401 (Rev. & Reprinted 7/2018)

17 FORMS: How Quant. Total Item Description Sold Price Needed Price No. GL100 **Certificate of Membership (11X17) Ea Please provide name and member number: Name: Member No. GL300 Proficiency Cards Pk/ **Include name(s) and member number(s) of recipients so that Certificates can be prepared and returned to you. HISTORY BOOKS: Vol I (OUT OF STOCK) Ea. $0.00 N/A N/A 1350 Vol II Ea. $ Vol III Ea. $ Vol IV Ea. $ Vol V Ea. $ Special: Set of 4 History Books $ Special: Per Corporate Board Approval, if you purchase a complete set of History Books to be donated to a local school or library the cost is $35.00 Ea. $ PROCEEDINGS: Grand Lodge Proceedings prior to 1987 are sold for $10.00 each. Proceedings after 1987 are sold for $15.00 each; Proceedings after 2012 are sold for $40.00 each; Proceedings on CD are sold for $5.00 each State year and quantity. COINS: BRONZE - $15.00 Ea. - Following years are available: Blitch (1980); Crowther (1981); Hayes (1987); Stuckey (1991); Dawson (1994); Thomas (1995); Padron (1996); Cowan (1997); Dean (1999); Phillips (2001); Givens (2003); Harry (2007); Fleites (2008) Goehrig (2009); Martinez (2010); Aladro (2012); Griffith (2013); Ford (2014) Hudson (2016); Hoover (2017) State year and quantity. SILVER - $60.00 Ea. - Following years are available: Lewis (1989); Fowler (1993); Dawson (1994); Thomas (1995); Durham (2002);Givens (2003); Kavanaugh (2005); Fleites (2008); Goehrig (2009); Aladro (2012); Griffith (2013); Ford (2014) State year and quantity. PINS: 25-Year Lapel Pins Ea Year Lapel Pins Ea Year Lapel Pins FREE Year Lapel Pins FREE Year Lapel Pins FREE Year Lapel Pins FREE Year Lapel Pins FREE Year Lapel Pins FREE 4127 Widow s Package (Pin, Certificate, Card and Portfolio) Ea. Pkg

18 ITEMS FURNISHED AT NO COST:* Quantity Item Needed No. GL101 Certificate of Membership (used for traveling) 1101 GL104 Cert. in Lieu of Lost Dimit 1104 GL107 Widow s Certificate of Respect 1107 GL303 Gold Seals - Voluntary Contributor Endowment Fund 1303 GL401 Request for Supplies 1401 GL601 Petitions for the Three Degrees 1601 GL601a Applicant Background Waiver 1618 GL602 Supplementary Info. for Petition 1602 GL603 Affiliation by Trsf Cert Petition 1603 GL604 Petition for Trsf. Cert. & Trsf. Cert. (becomes Dimit) 1604 GL604c Petition for Cert. of G.S. & Cert. of G.S. for Dual Member 1614 GL604d Petition for Cert. of G.S. & Cert. of G.S. for Plural Member 1617 GL605 Reinstatement Petitions 1605 GL606 Affiliation by Dimit (Petition) 1606 GL607 Dimits for Master Masons 1607 GL608 Dual Membership Petitions 1608 GL610 Delinquent Dues Notices (1st & 2nd) 1610 GL611 Dimits for E.A. and F.C GL612 Request for Dispensation 1612 GL613 Cert. of Withdrawal from Dual Membership 1613 GL615 Petition for Plural Membership 1615 GL616 Cert. of Withdrawal from Plural Membership 1616 GL700 Waiver of Jurisdiction 1700 GL701 Summons to Attend Lodge Meetings 1701 GL705 Up-Dating Sheets (Data Sheets) Tablet 1705 GL920 Freemasonry Card (3 X 5) 1920 GL921 Perpetual Membership Card 1921 GL984 Donation Form 1984 ***Items Furnished at No Cost are limited to quantities of 25, except by special arrangement. ***We recommend forms be downloaded from the website when possible at TRAINING COURSES/EXAMS: ***Master Mason Exams I, II, and III are available on the Grand Lodge website. ***Lodge Officers Training Course Modules I, II, and III are available on the Grand Lodge website. DIGEST INSERTS: (If you need Inserts prior to 2003, you must order a new Digest.) Three (3) Ring Binder OR Six (6) Ring Binder Year 1025 ***Orders for only Digest Inserts will not be charged postage unless more than 2 are ordered.

19 BY-LAWS: Item No. Item No. Instructions for amending By-Laws Stated Communication Dual Membership Laws Fees for the Degrees Plural Fee for Affiliation Dues 1406 PAMPHLETS: The Masonic Home of Florida 8031 Let Your Pennies Make Good Cents 3501 Perpetual Membership Program 1082 Wills & Gifts 3502 Charitable Gift Annuity Program 8030 Greetings - Freemasonry 8005 What s He Gotten Himself Into This Time? 8006 For The New Mason - Helpful Hints 8010 Freemasonry - A Way of Life 8007 Conscience and the Craft 8008 Who Are The Masons? - And What Do They Do? 1081 GL706 Freemasonry Pamphlet for Non-Masons 1706 PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS: GL410 Application for Perpetual Membership 1410 GL411 Application for Memorial Perpetual Membership 1411 GL412 Application for Honorary Memorial Perpetual Membership 1412 GL413 Application for Honorary Perpetual Membership 1413 GL414 Application for Perpetual Membership Installment Plan 1414 GL415 Application for 50 Year Exempt Perpetual Membership 1415 GL416 Application for Perpetual Friend Membership 1416 GL417 Application for Plural Perpetual Membership 1417 GL418 Application for Plural Perpetual Membership Installment Plan 1418 GL419 Application for Gold and Platinum Perpetual Membership 1419 Questions and Answers on Perpetual Membership 1091 *Items Furnished at No Cost are limited to quantities of 25, except by special arrangement. The Grand Lodge of Florida will accept payment of your Lodge s order by use of either your Visa or MasterCard charge card. Should you choose this method of payment, please complete the following: Check One: MasterCard Card No. Exp. Date CVC Code No. Visa Card No. Exp. Date CVC Code No. (CVC Code is 3 or 4 digit code number found on the back of the Credit Card) Credit Card Billing Address: Daytime Phone Number: ( ) Signature Please provide a Lodge address or fax number for billing: Received by Shipped by UPS CC No Date Date Shipped US Mail CC No. 5101

20 New Secretaries Beginners 1.01 Class Secretaries Beginners 1.01 Class will be held at: Oleeta-West Dade Lodge No South Royal Poinciana Blvd. Miami Springs, Florida Saturday, October 13, :30 AM Coffee and Doughnuts 9:00 AM Start of the Seminar Noon Working Lunch Seminar ends promptly at 2:30 PM $ per person All Masons are encouraged to attend Send an if you will attend to gs@glflamason.org by 10/5/2018 Questions call M W Richard Lynn, P.G.M. Grand Secretary:

21 New Secretaries Beginners 1.01 Class Secretaries Beginners 1.01 Class will be held at: Phoenix Masonic Lodge No S. Tuttle Avenue Sarasota, FL Saturday November 17, :30 AM Coffee and Doughnuts 9:00 AM Start of the Seminar Noon Working Lunch Seminar ends promptly at 2:30 PM $ per person All Masons are encouraged to attend Send an if you will attend to gs@glflamason.org by 11/9/2018 Questions call M W Richard Lynn, P.G.M. Grand Secretary:

22 New Secretaries Beginners 1.01 Class Secretaries Beginners 1.01 Class will be held at: Orange Park Lodge No Kingsley Avenue Orange Park, Florida Saturday December 1, :30 AM Coffee and Doughnuts 9:00 AM Start of the Seminar Noon Working Lunch Seminar ends promptly at 2:30 PM $ per person All Masons are encouraged to attend Send an if you will attend to gs@glflamason.org by 11/30/18 Questions call M W Richard Lynn, P.G.M. Grand Secretary:

23 18th Annual Table Lodge at Hillsborough Lodge No. 25 Downtown Tampa, Florida Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 6:30 pm sharp Traditionally, upon completion of Masonic labors, a repast was attended and enjoyed by all the Members, as the Lodge was said to be at refreshment. In the early nineteenth century, a much more formal approach to refreshment was adopted by French Freemasons. It was termed a Loge de Table, or Table Lodge. The Table Lodge was opened in the Entered Apprentice degree for the purpose of allowing Brothers who had received the first degree to be present for the occasion. A similar practice was adopted by our Lodge 18 years ago by Worshipful Walter Schoepf, Past Master Since then, this tradition has continued and the annual Hillsborough No. 25 Table Lodge has become an event that Brothers from around the State look forward to each year. In previous Table Lodges, we enjoyed fellowship and great food with over 130 Brothers in attendance. Below is an example of our multiple course meal: 1st Course: Shaved Prosciutto & Melon Appetizer 2nd Course: Chilled Cucumber Soup 3rd Course: Maryland Crab Cake w/creole Marmalade 4th Course: Garden Salad w/balsamic Dressing 5th Course: Fresh Sorbet w/mint 6th Course: Chicken Champaign w/wild Mushrooms and Beef Medallions w/spatzle and Vegetable Medley 7th Course: Strudel A-la-Mode with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Dinner Rolls w/butter, Iced Tea, Coffee, Water, and of course the Cannon Toasts. The upcoming 18th Annual Table Lodge will be no exception! The menu may change, but the fellowship and spirit of the event will only get better! We look forward to your attendance! Tickets are $49.00 each and are available online only. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets online at East Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida Approved for Distribution by M.W. John E. Karroum, Grand Master, on July 27, 2018

24 SEP JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN S HOMECOMING Morocco Shrine Auditorium 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S, Jacksonville, FL Registration at 5:30 Dinner at 6:30PM Dress: Casual Resort Wear (Example: Nice Shorts, Collared Shirt, Capris, Sun Dresses - No flip-flops or swim wear) Hotel Information: Hampton Inn Jacksonville-I-295 East/Baymeadows (904) Point Meadows Dr, Jacksonville, FL Ask for the Homecoming $ a night Cutoff Date for Rate: September 15, 2018 Approved for Distribution by M.W. John E. Karroum, Grand Master, on June 25, 2018