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Sunday, October 4, 2009
SPL292 SCHEDULE OF OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2009 MEETINGS
NOVEMBER
2009
on Saturday, November 28, San Pedro Lodge 292 has successfully
hosted the
51st R.IV-B [Laguna] District Convention.
Theme of this year Convention
was "Together, Brethren, We Will Make The Difference".
The
District Convention had as Guest of honor in the East the RW Santiago T. Gabionza, Jr., JGW. The
District Convention was attended by large delegations of Officers and Members from the six Lodges of Laguna [District
R.IV.B]. In the EAST presided the VW DDGL Antonio Justo M. Zuñiga, by his side, SPL292 Warshipful Master
Avelino S. Lubag, Jr., the Guest of honor RW Santiago T Gabionza, Jr., JGW, the VW Edwin C. Tan IPDDGM,
VW Dionisio G. Baterina DGL, VW Noe B. Velaco DGL, the six GLI, PDDGMs and all District Officers.
I. The Lodge was Open and Tyled at 9.30AM
II. VW Antonio
J M Zuñiga DDGM received the Dignitaries.
III. Invocation was done by the VW Rosauro M. Magcalas, PDDGM
IV.
Presentation Of Philippine Flag and singing of National Anthem
V. Singing of Grand Lodge March
VI. Welcome address
by SPL292 WM Avelino S. Lubag, Jr.
VII. Introduction of Guest Speaker by VW Serafin E R Manarin PDDGM PGT
VIII. Message of Guest of honor RW Santiago T Gabionza, Jr. JGW
IX.& X. Roll call of Lodges / Report
of Lodges by the W Masters
XI. Approval of Minutes of Previous Convention, VW Roberto B. Arevalo, PDGL
XIV.
THE ELOCUTION CONTEST: One Member of each of the six Lodge declaimed the "LAMBSKIN APRON", all were
appreciated for their oratorial skills. The Contest winner was Bro. Winston P. Uy of SPL292.
Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner
and refreshments were served at the Lodge GF Lobby and "AL FRESCO", under the tents set up in the
green areas surrounding the Temple. The attendance of many Masons' Families made the Fellowship a lively &
happy Family event until past 10 PM, the weather was perfect the whole day.
Pictures
of the event will be shortly posted in SPL292 BLOG.
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The Month of November, same as the past month of October, has had more than one Lodge Meetings in order to
complete the schedule of Degree Works on the Trestle Board for 2009.
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On Thu. November 26, at 4 PM a meeting was held for the Masonic
Education of all Master Masons raised in 2009, as directed by the circular of the Gran Master. Seven recentlly
raised MMs attended and the Lecture was given by four Past Master and the by the W. Master alternating at the lectern.
The VW Bro. Serafin E R Manarin, Chairman of Masonic Education made the Introduction , the W Bro. Rolly
Nuñez, W Bro. "Beps" Relato, VW Bro. Cesar Medina, W. Master Avelino S. Lubag, Jr., and
VW Bro. Serafin Manarin gave the MMs the lecture of the fourth meeting: each of the Lecturers illustrated one
of the Five Topics of the Fourth Meeting.
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Saturday November 21, at 9 AM:
Special Meeting for Degree Works started at 9 AM .
EAM Ricky Arevalo took successfully the 1st degree Proficiency.
Bro. FC Alvan Joseph T. Balazo successfully took FCM Proficiency Examination and has
been Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.
Bro. FC Jessie F. Villareal took successfully FCM Proficiency Examination and has been Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason
The
LECTURE of the 3rd Degree for the two newly Raised Master Masons has been given by Bro. Armando Cazzola
The CHARGE to the two newly Raised Master Masons has been delivered
by the VW Bro. Serafin E.R. Manarin
The two re-enactments of GMHA Tragedy have been masterfully organized and directed
by the VW Bro. "Bong" Maghirang who also acted as a very majectic KS.
The whole Lodge enthusiastically
participated the Raising of the two Brothers.
The Lodge eventually closed Its works at past 7 PM.
The
FELLOWSHIP was as usual very lively. Excellent food and refreshment were served at the Lodge GF Lobby from Breakfast
time to late night for Members and Guests.
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On Thu. November 12 Masonic Education (ME) was held at the lodge for the 2 FCM[Bro Alvan
Balazo and Bro Jessie Villareal]to be raised on the 21st. At the presence of the WM Avelino S Lubag Jr., the SW Bro. Ambrosio
"Ambet" Restrivera, Custodian of Records VW Bong Maghirang, Treasurer VW Mike Casipit and several SPL292 Brethren, the
VW Serafin E.R. Manarin, ME Director, started the session at 5 pm. Four Past Masters alternated at the lectern
and delivered the lectures, the VW Cesar Medina, WB Beps Relato, WB Ernesto Cleofe, VW Serafin Manarin.
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Saturday November 7 at 9 AM.
The Stated Meeting started at 9 AM, and after
the Secretary Bro. Jan B. Brusas had read the accurately prepared Secretary's reports, the Lodge discussed the
agenda for the day, which included the organization for the RIV-B District Convention scheduled for November 28. The W.M. Avelino S.
Lubag ,Jr. has formed a committee for the handling of the Convention. The lodge was also informed by the J.W. Romulo
B. Azores about the schedule for the Christmas Party to be held in the afternoon of Saturday
December 13. The Lodge proceeded with the Degree Works for the day :
Mr. Frederick S. Arevalo "Ricky"
has been Initiated and made an Entered Apprentice Mason
Bro. FC Mark R. Oro has been Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.
The
Lecture of the first degree has been done by Bro. Quirino Asug Jr.
The Charge
for the first Degree has been delivered by
the VW Bro. Serafin E.R. Manarin.
The Lecture of the third degree has been given by Bro. Armando Cazzola.
The Charge
for the third degree has been given by the Lodge Orator VW Bro. Serafin E.R. Manarin with great oratorial
skills.
The Lodge degree works were done at the presence of the DDGM, the VW Bro. Antonio Suniga.
It was already almost 8 PM when eventually the Lodge closed its works and the Fellowship Started.
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OCTOBER 2009
Saturday October 3 Stated Meeting
started at 10 AM with the reading of Secretary;s and Treasurer report and the Lodge Agenda for the Month, and was followed by a whole day schedule
of Degree Works: Balloting for Petitioner Ricky Arevalo to receive the Degrees of Masonry, Balloting
of a MM for Dual Membership, Raising of two of our Brother FC to the Sublime Degree.
Bro. Winston P. Uy has been raised to the Sublime Degree
of Master Mason, (his father the VW Bro. Mattew Uy from Maranaw Lodge No. 111
& Judge Valerio Rovira Lodge No. 259 came all the way from Iligan City to witness Bro. Winston's raising
to the Sublime Degree of MM);
Bro.
Nilo A. Macabolos has been raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.
Bro. FC Nelson A Clemente, successfully
took the 2nd Degree Proficiency Examination
Bro FC Maclesh
Al Jabber Salic Paute successfully took the 2nd Degree Proficiency Examination
Bro. FC Mark R. Oro successfully
took the 2nd Degree Proficiency Examination.
EAM Alvan Joseph Balazo successfully took the first
degree Proficiency Examination.
EAM Jessie F. Villareal successfully took the first degree Proficiency
Examination.
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Saturday October 17 at 1 PM:
Special Meeting for Degree Works.
Bro. Nelson A. Clemente has been raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason
Bro. Maclesh Al-Jabber Salic Paute has been raised
to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.
For the
four Master Masons Raised in the month of October 2009, Bro. Nilo A. Macabolos; Bro. Winston P. Uy; Bro. Nelson
A. Clemente, and Bro. Al Jabber Salic Paute:
The CHARGE was delivered by The VW Bro. Serafin E.R.
Manarin.
The 3rd
Degree Lecture was delivered by Bro. Armando Cazzola.
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Saturday October 24 at 1PM:
Special
Meeting for Degree Works started
at 1PM with a large attendance of Brethren from SPL292 and
has accomplished the schedule of the day.
EAM Alvan Joseph
Balazo was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft
EAM Jessie F. Villareal was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft.
The Charge was delivered by VW Bro. Serafin E.R. Manarin.
The 2nd degree lecture was
given by W. Bro. Nel Tolentino of Pinagsabitan
Lodge No. 26 Sta. Cruz, Laguna.
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Our young Brothers San Pedro DeMolay have held their 16th Public
Installation at the San Pedro Lodge 292 Temple at 2PM on Sunday the 11th of October.
The VW Bro. Serafin R.E. Manarin , guest
Speaker. has delivered a very inspiring speach. A good number of SPL292 Brethren have participated
the Installation.
The families of the San Pedro DeMolay young men were also present.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
Saturday September
12, at 1pm. Special meeting for Degree Works:
Bro.
FC Quirino M. Asug, Jr., has been Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.
The 3rd Degree
Lecture was, as usual, most brilliantly delivered by The VW Bro. Lorenzo
"Enchong" Diaz.
The Charge was masterfully given by the VW
Bro Serafin E.R. Manarin.
The Choreography of the reenactment of the GMAA Tragedy and the design
and supply of the magnificent Costumes was, with the usual care for particulars and effects, engineered and done by the
VW Bro. Joselito "BONG" V. Maghirang.
4 oct 09 @ 2:34 pm cst
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| THE LODGE [TEMPLE] EXTERIOR WAS DESIGNED BY ARCH. NOEL MACADANGDANG |
INFORMATION FOR SPL292 MEMBERS In
order to have I.D. and certifications, Travel Papers Updating and other Documents to be released by the G.L., it is a condition that you be a member in good
standing, and DUES BE PAID
IN FULL FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. For
the release of new I.D., please supply 2 pcs. of recent 2"x2" pictures and sample signature on proper form sopplied by G.L. THE
GL also releases commemorative I.D. Cards for each of your Degrees, and I.D. Cards for your Children (Inquire for details).
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