March 2010 Working
HIRAM LODGE NO. 88, F & AM 1440 San Marcelino St., Manila Chartered: January 23, 1924 Constitution & Installation of Officers: March 14, 1924 JULITO G. SIOSON Worshipful Master “From Ancient times, no Master or Fellow could be absent from his Lodge, especially when warned to appear at it, without incurring a severe censure, unless it appeared to the Master and the Wardens that pure necessity hindered him.” Dear Sir and Brother, You are hereby summoned to attend the Stated Meeting of the above Lodge, to be held at the Scottish Rite Temple at 1440 San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila, 1000 on March 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM. By the command of the WM, Yours Sincerely and Fraternally, VW Jullio M. Cabali, PM, PDDGM Secretary Attire: Barong Tagalog (White) Dark Pants or Dark Suit. The Brethren will dine together after the Stated Meeting. Date of Stated Meeting Every First Friday of the Month GLP BLDG, Stafford Hall at 6:00 PM MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SINCE 1991 AGENDA: MARCH 5, 2010 SM 1. Opening of the Lodge at Exactly 5:00PM. 2. Reception of the DDGM and Party if he comes to visit our Lodge. 3. Flag Ceremony. 4. Singing of the National Anthem. 5. Singing of the GL March. 6. Welcome Brethren in attendance, recognized HL-88 PMs and visiting brethren. 7. Reading of the Minutes of Dec. 4, 2009 SM. 8. Financial Reports: A. Secretary’s Financial Report. B. Treasurer’s Disbursement C. Treasurers Financial Report D. Auditor’s Report 9. Correspondence. 10. Committee Report. 11. Masonic Education. 12. Circulars and Edicts. 13. Petitions. 14. Balloting: Jason Saldua 15. Birthday Celebrants. 16. Almoners’ Duty. 17. Examination: If anyone wish to take proficiency. 18. Lodge work: 3°-Randell Reyes, Charleson Tan. 19. WM Additional Announcement. 20. WI, DGL, DDGM Speaks. 21. Closing of the Lodge. March. 5, 2010 3° WORKING The Incumbent Officers must perform the duties of their Stations in 1st Section. The Brethren assisting are the following: 1.WTools---Bro. Michael Masangkay/Victor Tribiana 2 SD- Eugenio. L. Dalican/Ric Lumbre, Jr.. 3. SD 2nd Sec.-E. L. Dalican/P. Bawagan, Jr. 4. 1FC/2FC- Edralyn Tio, PM/Esteban L. Dalican 5. WM 2nd Sec. Julito Sioson/Julio Cabali, PM 6. Lecture 3° Bros. P. Bawagan, Jr./E. L. Dalican. 7. Charge: WB Anthony P. Sy, PM/J. M. Cabali, PM BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS Jimmy L. Ang-3/2/60; Arnel P. Casanova-3/9/70; Manolo N. Caoile-3/24/69; Gerson K. Lim-3/25/64; Fernando R. Nuguid, Jr.-3/21/52; Rodolfo D. Panganian, II-3/25/77; Dexter Co Que-3/27/6; Michael Vincent Lim See-3/23/80. OFFICE BEARERS 2010 Worshipful Master Julito G. Sioson Senior Warden Jonathan T. Galang Junior Warden Plutarco B. Bawagan, Jr. Treasurer Rolando FYL Chan, PM Secretary Julio M. Cabali, PM Auditor Ramon G. Nuñez, PM Chaplain Dexter Co Que Marshal Esteban L. Dalican Senior Deacon Jose D. Ramos Junior Deacon Frederick Y. Chiong Lecturer Eugenio L. Dalican Cust. Of the Work Delfin G. Torres, Jr. Almoner Jose Paolo G. A. Calma Orator Michael P. Elbinias Senior Steward Ricardo Z. Lumbre, Jr. Junior Steward George Andy Pantanosas Organist Anthony P. Morales Tyler Renato B. Sinoy, PM Brethren are requested to convey their apologies and reasons for inability to attend meetings, to the VW Secretary. Officers are expected to give maximum Possible notice of such inability. Please inform the VW Secretary of any change of address, Tel. No. or CP No. If any Brother knows of a Member who are ill or in need of Assistance, kindly brings this to the attention of WM or Almoner. CONTACT DETAILS: Worshipful Master 0917-866-0800 Senior Warden 0916-284-5809 Junior Warden 0920-900-6919 Treasurer 0917-352-5288 Secretary 0919-840-7909 Almoner 0917-891-3729 ON THE TRESTLE BOARD Petitioners Jason M. Saldua, Primitivo M. Corpuz, Jr. ENTERED APPRENTICES Rodolfo D. Panganiban, II. FELLOW CRAFTS Randell I. Reyes, Charleson Tiu Tan, Antonio Chua Chua, Joseph Jeremias C. Dator, Michael Vincent Lim See SECRETARY’S MARCH 2010 MESSAGE Happy Valentine Hiramites!!! I know many of us at our ages already forget the true essence of Valentine Day. If ever there is one, the feeling is not the same as it was during our younger years. But let us now revive it, as the saying goes, “Old Soldiers Never Dies”, in our case, “Old Lovers Never Fades”. So date your better half to Cupidic Places that she will remember in reminiscence your early years. HL-88 1ST SM: As the 1st Friday of Jan. falls on Jan. 1st, we held our SM on Jan. 8, 2010. It was held at the SRT because our GLP’s Hall Venue was occupied of Lodges meeting on the 2nd Friday of the month. There was no working at the SM but only the 1st degree proficiency examination of Bro. Vincent Lim See. The brn were amazed to the proficiency shown by Bro. Vincent, “walang gatol”; he was o fluent throughout, no ah, no repetition. DOUBLE HIRAMITES’ WEDDING: Two Hiramites married on the same date and time last Jan. 9, 2010. They were Bros. Francis Philip Sioson and Paul Michael C. Sansano. They both tied their knots and said their big Yes but in different location. Hiramites especially the Ninongs had the hard time attending their wedding as it was located far from each other: one in QC and one in Pililla, Rizal. The brethren divided their numbers to be present on both occasion. Happy Marriage Life to both of you Bros. Francis and Michael! HL-88 OFFICER’S INSTALLATION: As always in the past year’s installation, it was a big success. The program was arranged and adjusted well. The visitors were well taken care off. Snacks were serving before the program of Installation thus keeping the brethren and Guests had taken something to erase their hunger and thirst. The installation proper was done in the most solemn manner from beginning to end that the Brethren and Guests only clapped their hands after the proclamation. The WM gave his inaugural address appealing to the brethren to give him the same cooperation while the Guest Speaker explained to the Guest the workings and symbolism of Masonry. It was climaxed by the short speech of the Chief Justice and PGM Reynato S. Puno who pinned the Past Master’s Jewel and awarded the PM’s Apron, Certificate and Ring to his junior, a 3rd generation Hiramite. In the reception shows the real number of our Guests who enjoyed partaking the foods and drinks of the Caterer complemented by the WM’s Roasted cow and 2 lechon and shrimps that made the Guests merrier while being entertained by the live band when they were eating. The Singers of the Band became obsolete when the Hiramites singers took control of the podium and showed their sweet and hard melodies, while the Brethren were drinking and satisfying their thirst from the almost un-consumable stock of drinks. Oh, what a night that was. Congratulation to the new set of HL-88 Officers. 1st 2010 GENCOM: The 1st Gencom on Feb. 3rd was well attended. It shows the camaraderie of HL-88 continuing from term to terms. It reviewed all the HL yearly projects that again to be fulfilled this year. Dates were earmarked on all the events details of each will be worked out as each event approaches. All these will be published on this NL for the brethren information. The 1st SM last Feb. 5th of WM Julito G. Sioson was well attended. It was well managed, the brethren showed our lodge decorum strictly followed, and the passing ceremony performance was superb. The Visitor of our lodge will bring the news of how HL -88 holds our SM and conferrals. Let us keep it up brethren. ANNUAL DUES: Brethren are requested to remit their A. D. now or ASAP so we can remit the equivalent GLP assessment for you to get your current Dues Cards. Please take heed. BE ON TIME DURING SMs: Our lodge by-laws state our lodge opening at 6PM. But the WM advised Hiramites to come early by 5PM to partake the snacks which was always served by 5PM. After the snacks and the 3 Lights are in, we will immediately open the lodge so we can finish early and have longer fellowships. BE IN MASONIC UNIFORM: All Brethren should be in a Masonic Uniform that is “white barong or Jusi with black pants and shoes”. This is the required Masonic Attire. Please do follow this strictly and be guided accordingly. For immediate and compulsory compliance. Thanks. LODGE WORKINGS: The two FCM Bros. Charleson Tiu Tan and Randell I. Reyes will be raised to the sublime degree of MM next March 5th SM. Officers should do their respective station. Practice maybe called by the WM. The same team in the 2nd section in 2009 will do their work next raising. Participants, please look your assignment at the Working Portion of this NL. Please memorize your parts. “Thanks. NEW PETITIONERS: We have 6 new Petitioners. Let us follow our approved Lodge Procedures of Acceptance of Petitioners. We’ll get their Bio-data with NBI Clearance. No MMs will invite them to 2nd section fellowships until they become MMs if accepted. No pre-interview on restaurants except during SM’s Fellowships and when they are interviewed by Gencom. Hiramites who want to know more of the Petitioners should borrow their bio-data from the Secretary. We will ask the brethren in attendance in open lodge before HL-88 gave Petitioners a Petition Forms. Let us treat them professionally and on the level; this is the Hiram L-88 brand of acceptance. No military or college frat like treatment to Petitioners and Candidates. Thank you all. BRO. RUEL ANGELES INST’LTN: Bro. Ruel, a Hiramite will be installed as WM of Hagunoy Lodge No. 369 on Feb. 27, 2010. Yours truly is the Installing Officer. Brn. Please text me not later than Feb. 23, 2010 if you are going, so I can inform Bro. Ruel how many Hiramites are coming. Let us have a car pool, meeting place at SRT by 11AM. Got to depart by 12 Noon from SRT. Attire: All in Barong. NEXT STATED MEETING: Our next SM will be on March 5, 2010. Come early to partake the snacks by 5PM. Officers, Members and Visiting Brethren must be seated in the lodge properly cloth by this time. Please be guided and govern yourself accordingly. WB JULIO M. CABALI, PM Secretary MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SINCE 1991 |
