Masonic Flashlight Last updated May 19, 2012

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 Hello Sisters and Brothers,

    Thanks to the efforts of WB Michael Affronte of Sumter Lodge # 364, the Masonic Flashlight website is up and running! Worshipful Affronte is the Web Master. PLEASE USE THE LINK LISTED ABOVE! This site will be updated approximately every two weeks. We need all of your Eastern Star, Masonic, and Shrine work sent to masonicflashlight@sc.rr.com Please do not think that we will receive the information from someone else. I would rather receive the information from several people. PLEASE SEND THIS LINK TO ALL OF THE SISTERS AND BROTHERS ON YOUR MAILING LIST. If you like the new web site, please write to Worshipful Michael Affronte at mdaffronte@netzero.com.

If you know a brother or grand lodge officer from another state please feel free to send them the link to our “Masonic Flashlight” and to email us i.e. mdaffronte@netzero.com or mfloyd@sc.rr.com and we would gladly attach their links to our flashlight so that the brethren here can see what is happening with other brethren throughout the county.

Thank you for your support,

Worshipful Mitchell Floyd

Hampton Lodge # 204

Florence, SC

masonicflashlight@sc.rr.com

 mfloyd@sc.rr.com

Prayer Requests

Prayer Requests

Sumter Lodge #364     A.F.M.

Brother John Davis:

Brother John is to have a myelography procedure done at Tuomey with the results being sent to his Doctors at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Myelography is an x-ray examination of the spinal canal. A contrast agent like barium or iodine dye is injected through a needle into the space around the spinal cord to display clearer the spinal cord, spinal canal, and nerve roots on an x ray. Brother John continues to need our prayer support.

W. Brother J. C. Jones:

Brother Jay has had by-pass surgery and is back in more familiar places while recovering. Brother Jay extends his heartfelt gratitude to all his Masonic Brethren for their expressions of concern and most especially for their prayers.

W. Brother Reed Wesley “Bud” Kuhns:

Brother Bud was admitted to Toumey today because of elevated heart rate. He will be connected to a heart monitor for the next few days, which means room 308 will be the center of attraction to the health care givers on the third floor, drop in and tell Bud I sent you.

R.W. Brother Roy Welch, Jr.:

Brother Roy and I spoke briefly on the phone today (he is in Palmetto Health 'Richland' in Columbia and sounds to be in good spirits. He is looking forward to returning home (hopefully tomorrow) to be back with his family and friends. Brother Roy conveys his genuine gratefulness to his Masonic Brethren for their expressions of concern and prayer offerings on his behalf.

May 19 (Saturday)

30th District Outdoor Degree

Brothers,

I have just learned that the Outdoor Degree will be held at Berkeley Lodge #269 in Moncks Corner. This was done due to all the rain that has fallen. If you need help getting there call me and I will give you directions.

Kenny

The 30th District will be holding there Annual Outdoor Degree this coming Saturday (19th) in Jamestown Area. They will have there Masters and Wardens meeting at 5:00pm and then they will eat and the degree will start there after.

If you would like to go here is some directions to help find it. Those of you that are coming from Conway area go to Georgetown and turn right at McDonald's to 17A and proceed for about eight or nine mile and 17A turns left follow it to the end which will be Hwy 41 proceed to the caution light in Jamestown (DO DRIVE THE SPEED LIMIT) turn left, travel about 1.5 to 2 mile and they will have a sign out turn left on this road. This is a dirt road and if it rains it will be muddy so be careful, stay on it until it reaches the spot where the degree will be held. If you do not understand these direction call me and I will help you or you can ride. 843-446-0871 Cell number.

I know that they would like for you to come and join them. It will give you a chance to see how little difference there are between district when it is done right.

Kenny Brackens

May 19 (Saturday)

Celebration of the Craft of Scottish Rite Freemasonry May 19th, 2012, at 6:00 pm–Midnight EDT This celebration of the Scottish Rite will be similar to a telethon but will be broadcast over the internet on May 19th. Our Web Event will pay tribute to Freemasonry with entertainment, celebrities, humor, and educational programming. Our host will be Ill. Norm Crosby, 33°, Grand Cross. It will be broadcast through the Scottish Rite web site at www.scottishrite.org. Donations can be made online, by calling our web event toll free number during the event at 1–855–289–4200, or by texting HOT to 50555 to add a one-time $10 donation to your phone bill. The program is being professionally produced by the Carlin Company. Orients and Valleys who would like to participate in the event via a live call, video, or Skype, should contact Matt Szramoski, 33°, Director of Development, at 202–777–3143 or mszramoski@scottishrite.org. Please submit requests for video and Skype no later than May 5 and 15, respectively. For donations made during the Web Event, either online or called in, 50% of the net proceeds will benefit the Rebuilding the Temple Campaign to restore the House of the Temple and 50% will benefit Orient and/or Valley 501(c)(3) organizations. What can you do? Mark May 19th on your calendar. Plan on watching with your Valley or at home. Let all of your Masonic friends know about the Web Event and its importance. Plan on making a gift to help us preserve and restore the House of the Temple and also benefit your Orient. Donations can be made online, by text, by phone, and on Facebook. Throughout the broadcast we will give up-to-the-minute updates. If every member makes just a $5 contribution, we will hit our goal of $1 million. Document It! If you or your Scottish Rite Orient, Valley, or Club, hosts a special function for the Celebration of the Craft on May 19, 2012, please be sure to take photographs (and include captions & credits), create a short write-up, and email it to journal@scottishrite.org. Your event may be featured on our web site or in an upcoming issue of the Scottish Rite Journal. Click here to watch a message from Sovereign Grand Commander Ronald A. Seale, 33°, about the Celebration of the Craft Web Event.

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May 19 (Saturday)

OMAR SHRINE SPRING CEREMONIAL LADIES BREAKFAST SATURDAY MAY 19 AT 9AM

Greetings Omar Ladies, We are looking forward to the Ladies Breakfast during the Spring Ceremonial. Please see the information below and purchase your tickets by May 7. We look forward to seeing you all there! OMAR SHRINE SPRING CEREMONIAL LADIES BREAKFAST Saturday, May 19 at 9 am Sea Mist Convention Center Cypress Room Cost is $25 per person Ticket includes meal, entertainment & a special commemorative 2012 gift. All ladies are invited to attend this event and tickets may be by completed the attached order form. Deadline to purchase tickets is May 7. CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT THE INVITATION AND TICKET ORDER FORM If you have questions, please contact Tammy Mitchum at 803-541-5450 or by email at trmitchum1960@gmail.com

 

May 19 (Saturday) Tall Cedars of Lebanon meeting at the Amity Lodge (3019 South Cashua Dr.) in Florence at Noon.

May 21 (Monday)

Third degree at Lamar Lodge (106 Main Street) at 7:00 P.M. Supper will be served. Shot Windham is one of the four Brothers being raised! Lamar Lodge is asking the Brothers for help with the Degree. Please attend and help put on the degree.

May 21 (Monday) Regular Communications at Amity Lodge # 340 (3019 South Cashua Drive) in Florence at 7:00 P.M. Supper will be served.

May 22 (Tuesday) First Degree at Mecca Lodge (181 East Palmetto Street) in Florence at 7:00 P.M. Supper will be served.

May 22 (Tuesday) Regular Communications at Fidelity Lodge # 394 (1044 Morris Street) in Turbeville at 7:00 P.M. Supper will be served.

May 22 (Tuesday)

Regular Communications of the Winyah York Rite Bodies at the Winyah Lodge # 24 (2617 South Frazier Street, Hwy 17 South) in Georgetown at 7:30 P.M. Supper will be served.

May 23 (Wednesday)

Chuck Hargis Memorial Chapter of the DeMolay meeting at Myrtle Beach Lodge # 353 (905 Hwy 501) in Myrtle Beach at 6:30 P.M. Contact Chapter Dad, Jason Muldoon 843 458-7622 or Dr. Dickran Mgrdechian, Council Chairman, 843 903-6848.

May 24 (Thursday) Second Degree at Myrtle Beach Lodge # 353 at 6:45 P.M. Supper will be served.

May 24 (Thursday) Regular Communications at Horsecreek Lodge # 174 (109 Depot Street) in Langley at 7:15 P.M. Supper will be served.

May 25 (Friday)

Chief Jay Cox Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament at the Darlington Country Club. Four man team, Captain’s Choice. Shotgun start at 9:00 A.M. For more information and registration, please contact: Steve Buffkin 843 495-3251, Pat Cavanaugh 843 610-1812, Charles Bailey 843 206-1618.

May 26 (Saturday) Garage Sale at Hampton Lodge # 204 in Florence (206 South McQueen Street) from 6:99 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

May 27 (Sunday)

Sumter Masonic Temple

Free Parking for the Annual Iris Festive Parade

Boiled Peanuts, Hot Dogs and Cold Drinks Available

Location: Sumter Masonic Temple

215 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm

Call ahead for pickup or more info: 803-773-9518

May 31 (Thursday) Second Degree at Jordanville Lodge.

May 31 (Thursday) The 15th District Past Masters Club will meet at 6:30 PM. Location TBA.

June 5 (Tuesday) First degree, after the Regular Communication, at Macedonia Lodge # 239 in Jefferson at 7:00 P.M. Supper will be served

June 8 (Friday)

Carroll Faile Memorial Golf Tournament at the White Plains Country Club (4816 White Plain Church Road) in Pageland, 843 672-7200, sponsored by the Pageland Order of the Eastern Star. 11:00 A.M. lunch, 12:00 P.M. Shotgun start. For more information: Charity Rollins 843 253-1767 or Christina Catoe 843 680-0566.

June 23 (Saturday)

Sumter Lodge 364 is

Co-hosting a

Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast

with

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar

2497 Broad Street, Sumter, SC

8 - 10 am

Saturday, June 23, 2012

$6.00 per person

Call Lodge to reserve your tickets now:

803-773-9518

July 21 (Saturday) BBQ Fundraiser, $7.00 per plate at Seaside Lodge # 419 (905 Hwy 501) in Myrtle Beach from 11-5.

September 15 – 22 (Saturday- Saturday)

1st Annual Masonic Cruise Carnival Fantasy Come join your fellow Brethren on the 1st Annual Masonic Cruise. This is the perfect chance to meet

your Brethren from the other Lodges in our state and share ideas! Enjoy a fun-filled 7-day cruise to the

Caribbean and enjoy some of the most popular destinations. Discover the beautiful architecture in

Nassau, go diving in Turks & Caicos, and relax by the turquoise waters in Half Moon Cay.

Inside ONLY $1,406, Ocean view ONLY $1,486. Rates include all port charges and fees and are based on double occupancy(i.e. price is per couple). Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. Rates subject to possible fuel surcharges, pending oil price increase. Travel insurance is available and recommended. For Reservations Contact: WB Karl Moser, PM Seaside 419 A.F.M 843.340.0679 or 843.772.0018

karl@homewoodgrill.com $50 Onboard Credit Per Cabin for first 16 Cabins.

Date Port of Call Arrival Departure

Saturday, September 15 Charleston, SC -- 4:00 pm

Sunday, September 16 Fun Day At Sea -- --

Monday, September 17 Fun Day At Sea -- --

Tuesday, September 18 Turks & Caicos 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday, September 19 Half Moon Cay,

Bahamas

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, September 20 Nassau, Bahamas 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, September 21 Fun Day At Sea -- --

Saturday, September 22 Charleston, SC 8:00 am

October 13 (Saturday) Atalaya Outdoor Degree at 6:00 p.m.

October 27 (Saturday) 1/2 BBQ Chicken Fundraiser, $7.00 per plate at Seaside Lodge # 419 (905 Hwy 501) in Myrtle Beach from 11-5.

November 3 (Saturday)

Saturday, November 3, 2012

7th Annual Alfred Allsbrook Ladies Night Dinner

Hosted by: Claremont Lodge No. 64, Hillcrest Lodge No. 397, Sumter Lodge No. 364

Location: Gamecock Shrine Club

1865 Hwy 15 S. Sumter, SC 29150

Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

For tickets or more info: 803-773-9518

 

November 17 (Saturday) Family Day at Amity Lodge (3019 South Cashua Drive) in Florence from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Travel

I am a agent for one of the top 15 cruise brokers in the nation. Cruise Brothers. I would love to save the Brethren money and have them get the best they can get!!!

Thanks so much..
www.countryboycruises.com

WB Karl Moser, PM
Seaside 419 AFM
Myrtle Beach

 

 As Grand Master, in gratitude for our veteran’s service, I am requesting that every lodge in our Grand Jurisdiction support the “Victory House” Veteran‟s Nursing Home in Walterboro, South Carolina. If every lodge would donate $75 dollars, we can donate a new van to help transport our veterans to the Veteran’s Hospitals. I encourage each of you to unite and have a fund raising project, if you cannot raise $75 dollars I assure you any contribution will be appreciated by your Grand Lodge and our veterans. I can think of nothing better than South Carolina Mason’s uniting to support the men and women who gave so much while asking nothing in return. I have asked M.W. Brother G Kent Elkins PGM to take the lead and work under the direction of our Grand Secretary M.W. G Ray Marsh on this endeavor. Checks should be made to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of South Carolina and mailed to:

 M.W. Brother G Kent Elkins PGM

307 Wembley Rd.

Greenville South Carolina 29607-3136

 I dare say that each of us has been touched by, either through personal experience or you have had a family member or friend with that dreaded decease…cancer. As Grand Master I am placing upon the trestle board a request that every lodge in our Grand Jurisdiction support finding a cure for breast cancer. Over the course of a lifetime, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. I have asked R.W. Da-vid J. Dechant DGM to take the lead and work under the direction of our Grand Secretary M.W. G Ray Marsh on this endeavor. This effort is titled “United for a Cause”. R.W. David will work with the lodges and gather funds that will be presented to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. at our 275th Annual Communication on behalf of the masons in our Grand Jurisdiction. Checks should be made to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of South Carolina and mailed to:

R.W. David J. Dechant, Sr.

12 Folksten Place

Goose Creek South Carolina 29445-5706

 May our Father in Heaven hold you in the palm of his hand, sheltered by his grace, and surrounded with his love is my fervent prayer; so, with love and appreciation, as always your friend and Brother from Inman.

Jay Adam Pearson

Lodges of South Carolina Please Notice

As of today, we have uploaded photos of just over 1/3 of the lodges onto the Grand Lodge web site, and online photo album.

 The following districts are at 100%

1st, 10th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 20th, 21st.

 Please continue to encourage the lodges to submit an outside photo of their lodge building for posting on the district pages.

They may also submit a photo of their primary lodge room, which we will add to the online photo album.

And ask them to double check the street address we have online to ensure it is up-to-date.  There are still a few lodges for which we have not confirmed the street address.

 Our online degree work calendar is growing in popularity, and is now the most visited page on the web site.

Lodges may email notices of their degree work directly to the webmaster.  I usually have it posted online within only a few hours.

Here is a quick link to the calendar page:  http://www.scgrandlodgeafm.org/calendar1.html

 We are continuing to expand the web site as time permits, and appreciate your assistance thus far.

 

David Ervin, PDDGM

Webmaster, Grand Lodge

864.415.8050  Cell (Text messages accepted)

david@afmsc.om

www.scgrandlodgeafm.org

 

BRETHEREN

I make an appeal to you to help out not only MSA, but our vetrans who must be admitted to Dorn VA Medical Center who arrive with nothing to their name please contact your MSA Representative and make donations of the following for MSA office at Dorn VA Medical Center so that our brethren and veterans can at least have minimum personal items that are not supplied by the hospital. The consist of;

Toothbrush - Toothpaste, Disposable Razor - Shaving Cream, Shampoo, Anti Perspirant, Hand and or Body lotion, Comb, Hair Brush.

These things can be purchased at a local dollar store and collected at each lodge, and given to your MSA Rep, or if you wish contact your local area Veterans Affairs Office and have the DAV Van Driver drop them off. No one Brother needs to purchase all the above items, but if you could purchase one item a month, just think of the self esteem you could give a Brother, Veteran, who would need these things during a stay at the hospital, these are little things that we take for granted until we do not have them.

Masonic Service Association Jerry A Garris, PDDGM - Chairman

Districts 1, 2, 3 Richard D Hughes, PDDGM Districts 4, 5, 7 Ricky L Smith, PDDGM Districts 6, 8, 9 David M Lantz, PM Districts 10, 12, 13 Garland R Harman, PGSt Districts 11, 17, 18 J W Benjamin Hammond Jr, PDDGM Field Agent - Columbia Jennings L Waddell, PM Field Agent - Charleston Archie B Davis, PM Districts 14, 15, 16 James N Turner Jr, PDDGM Districts 19, 20, 21 Wayne D Bradley, PM Districts 22, 23, 24 S Todd Humphries, PM Districts 25, 26, 27 Robert M Saverance, PDDGM Districts 28, 29, 30 Willam F Rogers Jr, PDDGM Field Agent - Walterboro Raymond A Minnis Jr, PJGD Field Agent - Anderson

Any further questions please contact mdaffronte@netzero.com

Subject: Upcoming DeMolay Conclave and Initiation

 To all Brothers in the 29th Masonic District with male children, grandchildren, nephews or know of non relative boys aged 12 and above who could benefit from inculcating the cardinal virtues of: Patriotism, Love of Family and Sacred things, Courtesy, Comradeship, Fidelity, and Cleanness in these young men contact Chapter Dad Jason Muldoon (jasonmuldoon@aol.com) or Advisor Chairman Dr. Dickran Mgrdechian (dickranmgr@yahoo.com) for an application SOON.

The yearly SC state DeMolay Conclave will be held in Summerville Lodge # 234 (111 North Main St.) on Saturday, July 30, where the multiple degrees will be conferred in one day! Hence this would be the perfect opportunity to receive the degrees in one day rather than two and would also be an opportunity to mingle with many of the other DeMolay in the state.

We here locally at the Chuck Hargis Memorial Chapter meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at Myrtle Beach Lodge at 7:00 pm. During the summer we attempt to do an activity like going to a Pelicans Game or a Movie, or Bowling instead of holding the second monthly meeting.

In the past we have had a fishing outing and a shooting outing at an indoor Range.

We can mail you an application in a matter of days, the applications would be acted upon in the June meetings and the degrees can be conferred at the July Conclave!

Sincerely & fraternally

Dr. Dick Mgrdechian 843-903-6848

Mr. Jason Muldoon 843-458-7622

Brethren this an article from http://www.gmagazine.ro/site/ please visit.

G is the seventh letter from the latin alphabet and the ninth out of the Romanian one. The Masonic symbolism of ‘G’ letter, whose normal position is ‘polar’, close to the letter I, letter of the first name of God.

This approach is justified by the fact that the letter G, following Rene Guenon’s writings, cannot be considered a true symbol. This letter belonged to the modern languages that have nothing sacred or traditional but “strands for God”, just like in the English rituals. Being the initial of the word “God”, the letter was regarded as a substitute for the Hebrew “Iod”, a symbol of the Principle or of the Unity. The English Freemasons have identified the three letters of “God” with the three Hebrew words: “Gamel, Oz, Dabar (Beauty, Strength, Wisdom).

At the same time, the G letter stands in front of the seven arts and the liberal sciences: Grammar and Geometry – which can be encountered in the eldest manuscripts 9215/1390 A.D., Regius Manuscript („The Regius Manuscript - A Poem of Moral Duties”):

„(…)

Grammar is the first science I know,

Dialect the second, so I have I bliss,

Rhetoric the third without doubt,

Music is the fourth, as I you say,

Astronomy is the fifth, by my snout,

Arithmetic the sixth, without doubt,

Geometry the seventh maketh an end, (…)

Geometry the seventh science it is,

(…)”

Out of which Geometry, the seventh, is considered to be Freemasonry.

In the history of Esotericism, the G letter is often linked to the spiral. The spiral is a concept taken from Buddhism, a religion embraced by the Theosophers and the Theosophical Society. Theosophy is characterized by the concept of “The Great Brotherhood of Man”, a phenomenon inspired by the Masonic Order.

Thus, for the Freemasons, the spiral is the path of ascension to knowledge.

Brethern

If you are still not sure what is happening around you here is a link to the South Carolina Grand Lodge Calendar of events   EVENTS

South Carolina Grand Lodge web site = www.scgrandlodgeafm.org/

The Grand Chapter for the Eastern Star of South Carolina website =   www.scoes.org/

For more information about the Craft =  http://www.freemasonlostsymbol.com

Grand Lodges of the United States of America =  HTTP://WWW.MSANA.COM/LINKSUS.ASP

Masonic Dictionary =  www.Masonicdictionary.com

28th district web site =  www.mastermason.com/sc28/

29th district web site = www.mastermason.com/sc29/

Hillcrest Masonic Lodge #397 = www.hillcrestlodge397.com

Hillcrest O.E.S. Chapter #263 = www.hillcrestoes263.com

Horry Lodge # 381 = www.horrylodge.com 

Pawley’s Island # 409 Web Site = http://www.mastermason.com/PI409/

Pietre-Stones review of Free Masonry = www.freemasons-freemasonry.com

Scottish rite web site = www.scottishrite.org 

Shriners Hospital Web Site =
http://www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/_Hospitals_for_Children/Research/Biomedical_Research_Highlights.aspx  

(Click on Volume 1:1)

Socastee O.E.S. Chapter #301 = http://www.mastermason.com/PI409/oes301/oes301.html

South Carolina Grand Court Order of the Amaranth: WWW.SCGCAMARANTH.ORG

South Carolina Masonic Information Center: http://seaside419com.invisionplus.net/ for the listing of 

Degrees and Fundraisers. Please go to this list and place yours under your Lodge. 

Also please place a link to this site on your webpage. WB Karl Moser

S.C. Masonic Research Society = www.scmrs.org

Visit Masonic Leader http://www.masonicleader.com

South Carolina Rainbow Girls = www.sciorg.org

S. C. York Rite E-mail web site = www.scgyr.org

Spartanburg AFM website = www.SpartanburgAFM.com

Summerville Lodge # 234 website = www.summervillelodge.net

Sumter Lodge #364 website =https://sites.google.com/site/sumtermasoniclodgeno364afm/home

Sumter York Rite Bodies = www.sumteryorkrite.com

Waccamaw Chapter 89 Order of Eastern Star website = www.waccamaw89.com

Walden Lodge #274 Greenville website = www.waldenlodge274afm.org/

http://www.masonhost.info A really cheap web hosting. It is open to all Brothers and Lodges 

for hosting their web sites. WB Karl Moser

For someone to give the 2nd degree lecture, call Wayne Mears at 843 393-4695, Darlington SC

For someone to give the 2nd & 3rd degree lectures, call Roger Lane at 843 229-2343 rlane7@sc.rr.com , 

Florence SC

For someone to give all three lectures, call Ellison Messick at 843 669-0102, Florence SC

For assistance with putting on any Degree, please contact Larry Robbins in Florence at home 843 665-7889, 

or cell 843 250-0402.

Hartsville SC. For 1st & 3rd degree lectures, call Sam Masters at 843 335-5760, Hartsville SC

For someone to give the 1st Degree lecture call Denny Eaddy at home 843 386-3963, cell 843 625-0633, Leo SC

For someone to give all three lectures, call William E. Clardy at 843 756-5420, or cell 843 333-3771, Loris SC

For someone to give all three lectures, call Roy Alsbrooks at 803 775-6949, Sumter SC. 

Willing to travel for the Craft.

For someone to speak at your Ladies Night Banquet or any other Masonic function, please contact

James R. “Randy” McDonald, PDDGM, at RMCDONALD@WILLIAMSBURGFNB.COM  or telephone,

home 843 374-3027, work 843 678-8562, or cell 843 617-6733.

For someone to give the Third Degree lecture call Danny Johnson Jr., from Hartsville, at 843 857-4387 or 843 858-1438

 THE LODGES IN THE 5TH DISTRICT AND THEIR STARTING TIMES.

FIRST TUESDAY

DENMARK LODGE #246, MAIN STREET, DENMARK, S.C...EAT AT 7:00 PM

FIRST THURSDAY

HARMONY LODGE #17, ON THE CIRCLE IN BARNWELL, S.C...EAT AT 7:00 PMSECOND TUESDAY

BUFORD LODGE #27, MAIN STREET, FAIRFAX, S.C...MEET AT 8:00 PM

ORNAN LODGE #38, ORNAN STREET OFF OF 301, BAMBERG, S.C...EAT AT 7:30 PM

HOPE LODGE #126, WEST MAIN STREET, WILLISTON, S.C...EAT AT 7:30 PM

SECOND THURSDAY

BLACKVILLE LODGE # 63, SOL BLATT AVE., BLACKVILLE, S.C...EAT AT 7:30 PM

THIRD TUESDAY

HILDA LODGE #426, BY THE WATER TOWER, HILDA, S.C...EAT AT 7:30 PM

FOURTH TUESDAY

ALLENDALE LODGE #109, HWY 278, ALLENDALE, S.C. EAT AT 7:00 PM

For Sale: Six cemetery plots at Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence. The plots are in the “Horse Shoe”,

a very prime location. Four plots in 

For Sale: Photo CD containing approximately 50 photos from the Surfside Beach Fire Dept. 

Cornerstone Laying on 1-9-10. $12.00 including shipping to: Gordon Mooneyhan, P.O. Box 2328, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-2328

Masonic aprons and supplies = www.JPLUTHER.com

The Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio in Darlington is offering a wide variety of shirts with the Square & Compass, 

Past Master, Shrine, or Eastern Star emblems. Please contact them at 843-395-2252,

or come by the studio at 62 Public Square, Darlington, SC.

For all your catering needs contact Rhonda Evans at GrannyRhonda@aol.com or by phone 843-618-8398

Cookbook Fund Raiser: The cost of the hard cover cookbook is $13.95 and it includes shipping. 

Go to http://www.myrtlebeachmasons.net/hardcover.html  to download the order form or send a check or 

money order payable to: Seaside 419 to Secretary PO Box 3082, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29578-3082.

Recipes on computer disk: Available for the cost of $19.95 including shipping. 

This is a large recipe collection with re-sale rights. Go to http://www.myrtlebeachmasons.net/order.html 

to download the order form or send a check or money order payable to: 

Seaside 419 to Secretary PO Box 3082, Myrtle Beach SC 29578-3082.

Brethren,

     I have just determined that other non recognized Masonic organizations have recently obtained approval 

for a South Carolina License Plate with the Square, Compasses, and letter G on them.  

The other Masonic Plate currently at the DMV now has AF&AM on the plate.  I have also been informed 

that the Prince Hall Grand Lodge is also applying for a license plate and I do not know what Designation 

that they will be using.  This means that there will be at lest three different Square, Compasses, 

and letter G license plates in South Carolina.

Please inform the Brethren in your area as soon as possible that when they are purchasing a 

Masonic Plate at the DMV, they must specify the AFM license plate which designates them as Ancient Free Masons.

 If a Brother purchases the wrong plate, the proceeds will go to the other organization and the 

Brother will have a license plate reflecting an unrecognized "Clandestine" Grand Lodge.  

Although the DMV is supposed to be checking for Dues Cards, they will be unable to keep the different 

designations straight.  It will be up to the Brother purchasing the License Plate.

     Fraternally,
     Gerald L. Carver
     Past Grand Master of Masons in SC
      

Ancient Free Masons license plates are $30.00 plus the registration fee. 

Funds are distributed to Scottish Rites Foundation of South Carolina. 

Funds will be used for speech and language therapy for pre-school children and disaster relief. 

Brethern, 

Please right click  "History of Amity" and save file as, in a place that you would like to keep this file to read at your own time. This is the story of Amity Lodge No. 121 who existed from1866 to1879. This was the first Lodge in Florence, S.C. 

and the Mother Lodge of Hampton Lodge No.204. It is their story taken from their Minute Book and told in their own words. The file is a .pdf or Portable Document File, if you do not

have a PDF reader please click here to download Adobe PDF reader for free.

The 140 year history of Flintville Lodge 158 

The History of Flintville Lodge has been finished. This is a limited edition book with only 1,000 copies being printed for Masons and other interested folks in the Pee Dee area. Over half of these books have been sold. This book will not be reprinted for many years to come.

Enjoy a delightful walk through the past as the 140 year journey of this Lodge is traced from its’ beginning in 1870 at Big Swamp, long before Pamplico and Florence County, through old communities like “Hymansville”  and Perrot  then finally to Evergreen. Family searchers will also enjoy the list of over 600 men who have belonged to this Lodge over the years. It’s priced at $20 with over 100 pages and 80 illustrations. Contact Jack Jackson at (843) 615-7123, email n4jj@bellsouth.net or pick up a copy at:  

Goosie Ganders Gifts and Interiors

1926 Second Loop Road

Florence, SC

      
You are looking at the Brand New, first time available Red, White and Blue FREEMASON SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Auto Emblem.   

The Blue Ring depicts all branches of the Armed Service in Gold on Blue “* Army * Air Force * Navy * Marines 

* Coast Guard *.”  The Red ring depicts “Freemasons”   “Support Our Troops” and a white circle with a 

Square and compass with the “G” in a field of blue.

The decal measures 2 7/8 inch round and has double sided adhesive tape on the back and will stick on all glass 

and painted surfaces.   Cost will be $6.75 (Free Shipping) for one or six (6) for $33.00 (Free Shipping) or a dozen 

(12) for $63.00 (Free Shipping.)

     For further information please contact WB Ken Thompson at 425.344.4477 or email at Kenneth.thompson32@verizon.net

The Conway York Rite bodies are selling this plaque to raise funds for our four charities that we support. 

They are the Cryptic Mason, RARA, Knight Templar eye foundation and the Holy Land Pilgrimage. 

It is scrolled out of 1/8th Baltic Burch plywood, it takes me about 20 plus hours to cut it out; 

it is not done with a laser, but with a scroll saw. The size of the plaque is 14X18 we are asking 

$150.00 for each one, this will include any postage needed to send it to the buyer. When one has been purchased, 

$50.00 of the cost will go to our four charities. Please make the check out to Conway York Rite and send it to:

Kenneth Brackens
2742 Cultra Road
Conway SC 29526

Kbrackens@yahoo.com e-mail for more information
Delivery time will be from 5 to 15 days after receiving the check.

Kenneth Brackens 
Secretary and Recorder
Conway York Rite Bodies  

 
Brothers,

This is the limited edition bronze medallion for the 275th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. 

Only 2000 have been made and no more will ever be struck. Of the 2000, only 1700 are available for sale. 

With approximately 45,000 Masons in South Carolina, you can see that this will become a highly prized collectable. 

Please contact Your DDGM to make your purchase. The price is only $30.00 each.

Brethren, the following information is sent by Bro. William Laird, and is not intended as an advertisement for

the listed companies, but rather a chance for the brethren to save a few dollars down the line.

Fantastic senior discounts!

Restaurants

·  Applebee’s: 15% off  with Golden Apple Card (60+)

·  Arby’s: 10% off (55+)

·  Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)

·  Bennigan’s: discount varies by location

·  Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)

·  Boston Market: 10% off (65+)

·  Burger King: 10% off (60+)

·  Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)

·  Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)

·  Chili’s: 10% off (55+)

·  CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)

·  Culver’s: 10% off (60+)

·  Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)

·  Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)

·  Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)

·  Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)

·  Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)

·  Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)

·  Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday  (65+)

·  IHOP: 10% off (55+)

·  Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)

·  KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)

·  Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)

·  Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+)

·  McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)

·  Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)

·  Shoney’s: 10% off

·  Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)

·  Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)

·  Subway: 10% off (60+)

·  Sweet Tomatoes 10% off (62+)

·  Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)

·  TCBY: 10% off (55+)

·  Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)

·  Village Inn: 10% off (60+)

·  Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)

·  Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)

·  White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Retail and Apparel

·  Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)

·  Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)

·  Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)

·  Big Lots: 10% off

·  Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)

·  C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)

·  Clarks: 10% off (62+)

·  Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)

·  Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)

·  Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)

·  Kmart: 20% off (50+)

·  Kohl’s: 15% off  (60+)

·  Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off

·  Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions

·  Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)

·  The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)

·  Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)

Grocery

·  Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)

·  American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)

·  Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)

·  DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)

·  Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)

·  Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)

·  Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)

·  Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)

·  Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)

·  Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)

·  Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)

·  Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)

·  The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)

·  Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)

·  Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)

·  Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

Travel

·  Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)

·  Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members

·  American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

·  Amtrak: 15% off (62+)

·  Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members

·  Best Western: 10% off (55+)

·  Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)

·  Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)

·  Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)

·  Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)

·  Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)

·  Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations

·  Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)

·  Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)

·  Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members

·  Greyhound: 5% off (62+)

·  Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance

·  Hertz: up t0 25% off for AARP members

·  Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)

·  Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)

·  InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)

·  Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)

·  Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)

·  Motel 6: 10% off (60+)

·  Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)

·  National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members

·  Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)

·  Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)

·  Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)

·  Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

·  Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up

·  United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

·  U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Activities & Entertainment

·  AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)

·  Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)

·  Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

·  Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)

·  Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off

·  U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)

·  Regal Cinemas: 30% off

·  Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)

·  SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

Cell Phone Discounts

·  AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)

Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+)

Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+)

*Check out our Secret Cell Phone Discounts to view all cell phone discounts available to you!

Miscellaneous

·  Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)

·  Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

Since many senior discounts are not advertised to the public, our advice to men and women over 55 is to ALWAYS ask a sales associate if that store provides a senior discount. That way, you can be sure to get the most bang for you buck

Communications

Brothers,

I just wanted to let everybody know that Jordanville lodge is celebrating it's 100 year anniversary this year. We are selling a commerative coin to help celebrate and to help raise some much needed money for the lodge.Any one that is interested in purchasing one of these coins for a donation of $20 per coin can contact Randall Johnson at 843-365-0904 or myself, Keith Martin, at 843-397-1843.

        Fraternally Yours, Keith Martin, Senior Warden, Jordanville Lodge #297