
PENN’S GROVE-EXCELSIOR LODGE NO. 54
F. & A.M.
P.O. BOX 361 PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
PENNS GROVE, NJ 08069-0361 330 GEORGETOWN RD.
PHONE: (856) 299-1323 CARNEY'S POINT, NJ 08069
Lodge Website: www.pgexcelsior54.org
Grand Lodge Website: www.newjerseygrandlodge.org
TRESTLEBOARD for FEBRUARY 2012


AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Friday, February 3, 2012
1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Dear Sir and Brother:
You are cordially invited to attend the following communications and meetings of Penn’s Grove-Excelsior Lodge No. 54 at the Masonic Lodge, 330 Georgetown Road, Carney’s Point, New Jersey.
Sunday, February 12, 19 and 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Officer Rehearsals. Officers are required to attend. Members are always welcome.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Regular Business Meeting
Honoring February Masonic Birthdays
Ray Barber, Jr. Patrick D. Bomba James C. Camper, Jr.
John H. Dillon John F. Freas Frank R. Hentz, Jr.
Robert A. Herz, Sr. Edward S. Hubbard, Jr. Richard W. Johnson
H. Lewis Melrath William T. Mifflin, V Wayne W. Mulford, Sr.
Royce Norris Henry D. Patterson H. Lee Sheets
Clinton L. Toms
*Honoring 10-Year Members*
Frank L. Burse John P Dyer Russell K.Sells
* You must be present to receive your gift. *
Refreshments and fellowship following the meeting.
Friday, February 3, 2012
American Red Cross Blood Drive. 1:30 – 7:30 pm at the Lodge.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
District Lodge of Instruction at Williamstown Lodge #166. Officers are required to attend. Members are always welcome. Jacket and tie are required.
Monday, February 27, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Emergent Communication to confer the Fellowcraft Degree upon three Brothers. Refreshments and fellowship following the meeting.
LOOKING AHEAD
Thursday, March 15, 2012
South Jersey Past Masters, Masters & Wardens Assoc.
Candidates Night - details TBA
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Penn’s Grove-Excelsior Lodge will hold a Table Lodge. Please check future Trestleboards for more information.
FROM THE EAST
My Dear Brothers,
We have all heard the phrase “Promotion of truth, love, unity and peace. Smile upon our…” Do we ever take the time to ask ourselves what is our motive and the purpose of our actions? So often we don’t realize just because we have the right to do or say something, it may not be the right thing to say or do. What is the motive when we come to the aid of a brother? Do we aid in his reformation, or do we try to prove something? Remember we are to treat everyone with respect in their presence as well as behind their back. The world around us wants to “throw under the Bus.” Thy Holy Eye is always looking upon us. Make the Grand Artificer smile upon your work, and then Brotherly Love will PREVAIL.
Bruce
Grand Lodge Events
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Grand Lodge “Tricky Tray” and dinner. See the flyer for more information. New deadline for tickets is January 25, 2012.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
District Lodge of Instruction at Williamstown Lodge #166. Officers are required to attend. Members are always welcome. Jacket and tie are required.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 starting 9:00 a.m.
Are you brave enough to take the plunge??? If so, join Team Hiram on Ice and support the Special Olympics at the Polar Bear Plunge! We’ll begin with a check-in and free breakfast at Harmony Temple, Exit 92 of Garden State Parkway, Rt. 37W in Toms River, NJ. The simultaneous plunge into the Atlantic Ocean is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Big Joe Henry, the NJ 101.5 “Voice of the Plunge” will broadcast live from the Plunge site with updates, fun facts and music to wrap the day in a blanket of excitement. Come in costume and bring your family and friends for a day of fun to support a wonderful cause! If you’re not brave enough to take the Plunge, please support Team Hiram on Ice with a monetary donation. To join the team now or make a donation please visit www.njpolarplunge.org or call RW Dieter Hees at (732) 300-4860.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Official Visit of MW William L. Morris, Jr.,Grand Master of Masons of the State of New Jersey, for an open reception to honor the following Grand Lodge appointments for the 2011-2012 year for the 21st and 22nd Masonic Districts:
R.W. Patrick H. Capel, DRI for the 21st Masonic District
R.W. Joseph A. Di Novi, Grand Chaplain
R.W. George E. Ripper, Grand Chaplain
This reception will be held at Clarksboro Lodge #87,
Berkley & Cohawkin Roads, Clarksboro, NJ 08020
(formerly Paulsboro-Swedesboro Lodge #157).
5:00 p.m. Social Hour (non-alcoholic)
5:45 p.m. Dinner (Reservations for dinner are required. No tickets sold at the door.)
7:00 p.m. Reception (Cost of reception is $35 per ticket)
Please contact the following for tickets:
R.W. Charles G. Hocknell, Jr., DDGM
R.W. Warren J. Coles. DDGM
R.W. Joseph A. Di Novi, GC
R.W. George E. Ripper, GC
Saturday, March 10, 2012
The Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey Chairman, Most Worshipful William L. Morris, Jr., and the Board of Trustees invite you to the Chairman’s “Evening of Elegance”. Please see the flyer for more information.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Grand Lodge Annual Communication. At Bally’s in Atlantic City.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Grand Lodge Banquet. At Bally’s in Atlantic City.
Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Grand Master’s Installation. At Bally’s in Atlantic City.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Grand Master’s Reception. See information at the Grand Lodge website/calendar.
21st Masonic District Past Masters, Masters & Wardens Association
Please give your empty toner and ink cartridges to any officer of the Lodge in the 21st Masonic District. We will receive money from these cartridges to be used by the 21st District Association.
From the Secretary
There has been a lot of confusion with the 2012 Dues Notices. The term “In Arrears since 2011” simply means you owe for the 2012 dues only. The amount underlined on the bottom right side of this notice designates the amount you owe for your 2012 dues. I apologize for any confusion. We appreciate your prompt payment of your 2012 Dues.
With the current uncertainty within the United States Postal Service, I would appreciate your sending me your email address as well as any changes to your email or home addresses. There are times when important information needs to be sent to the members, as well as the friends of the Lodge. Without the email addresses it is impossible to inform the membership on short notice. We appreciate your prompt payment of the 2012 dues. If you are having financial or personal problems that have caused you to be in arrears, please contact me and we will be willing to work with you. The New Jersey Freemason has the up-to-date information concerning events in the state. Please keep your Freemason for this info. There will be times when we will refer to a certain edition and page for complete information about the various events sponsored by the Grand Lodge of New Jersey and the Masonic Charity Foundation.
21st Masonic District Lodges
Penns Grove-Excelsior No. 54, Carney’s Point 1st Wednesday at 7:30 P.M.
Clarksboro No. 87 * 1st Monday at 7:30 P.M.
Mantua No. 95, Mantua 2nd Thursday at 7:30 P.M.
Woodstown No. 138, Woodstown 1st Tuesday at 7:30 P.M.
Williamstown No. 166, Williamstown 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 P.M.
Pitman No. 197, Pitman 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 P.M.
* Florence Lodge No. 87 and Paulsboro-Swedesboro #157 have consolidated. The meeting place will be the formerPaulsboro-Swedesboro Lodge.
Grand Lodge 2011-2012
M.W. William L. Morris, Jr.
Grand Master of Masons for the State of New Jersey
100 Barrack Street
Trenton, NJ 08608-2008
Phone: (609) 239-3971
Email: gmnj2011@comcast.net
R.W. Charles G. Hocknell, Jr.
District Deputy Grand Master for the 21st Masonic District
R.W. Patrick H. Capel
District Ritual Instructor for the 21st Masonic District
2012 Elected & Appointed Officers of PennsGrove-Excelsior Lodge #54 F. & A.M.
Worshipful Master – Bruce E. Campbell, PM Senior Warden – Kevin D. Jordan
Junior Warden – Kenneth W. Jordan Treasurer – Joseph W. Borrelli, PGC
Secretary – Grady D. Young, Jr., PGC
Chaplain……… Charles A. Warfield Senior Steward……. Jon P. Le Fevre
Proxy to Grand Lodge… Daryll J. Slimmer Junior Steward… Charles W. Thorpe
Senior Deacon….… Daryll J. Slimmer Marshal……… Harry S. May, III, PGC
Junior Deacon….. Frank A. Vinciguerra Organist…………Warren W. Clark, DB
Sr. Master of Ceremonies…Anthony J. DiSantis Historian...Ronald D. Miller, PM
Jr. Master of Ceremonies… Thomas A. Snorf Tyler…. Frankie J. Mitchell, PGC
~ TRUSTEES ~
William D. Johnson, PM....................2012 Frankie J. Mitchell, PGC....................2012
Serge F. Bibeau..................................2013 Ronald D. Miller, PM...........................2013
Steven M. Smereglia, PM……………2014
~ LIVING PAST MASTERS ~
2011 Steven M. Smereglia 2010 Ronald D. Miller
2009 William D. Johnson 2008 Bruce E. Campbell
2007 John P. Dyer 2006 Brian J. Martins
2005 George R. Bruynell 2004 Charles G. Hocknell, Jr.
2003 Joseph W. Borrelli 2003 Horace H. Miller, Jr. *
2002 Samuel W. Henderson * 1996 /1997 G. Dale Mitchell
1991 George A. Pfeffer 1990 Dennis L. Carlson
1988 Roy G. Miller, Jr. 1987 David M. Gregorio
1986 Grady D. Young, Jr. 1985 James J. Claxton, Jr.
1984 Francis Poole 1984 /95/98 John H. Dillon
1984 /99/2000 Joseph DiNovi* 1982 /92 John E. Foster
1981 Thomas M. Lehew 1979 James C. Camper, Jr.
1978 /1991 Frankie J. Mitchell 1978 /2001-02 Harry S. May III
1977 Howard J. Hopkins 1976 Russell B. Nichols
1975 James L. Tanyer 1974 /2000 Wayne Mulford, Sr.
1972 Herbert H. Morgan 1971 Sidney L. Riley
1968 Robert L. Stone 1967 Henry K. Graul *
* Served as Worshipful Master in another Lodge.
Honorary Members
William H. Berman, PGM Warren W. Clarke, DB
Laure E. Forte, PGC David E. Gaehring
Don Guthrie Harold F. Jennings, PGM
Frank D. Jones, PDDGM Glen C. Metzger, WB
John S. Ryan, PGM Frank A. Tarpy, PDDGM
Harold J. Williams, Sr., PM Joseph H. Rival, Jr., PGM
Distinguished Brothers of Penn’s Grove-Excelsior Lodge #54
Grady D. Young, Sr. Rodney M. Owens, Sr.
Edwin J. Woodside Charles T. Berry, Sr.
We Mourn the Passing
Brother Frank S. Browning
Born September 25, 1925
Died December 19, 2011
Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Motorcycle Poker Run
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Bruce E Campbell Sr
Worshipful Master
