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01/25/10
Mount
Holyoke & Chicopee Masonic Lodge’s to Reform -
General
Westover Square Club
In the early 1940’s a group of Mason’s
from Westover Air Force Base formed the Westover Square
Club. The name from the group comes from the General for
whom Westover Air force base is named, Oscar M.
Westover.
The purpose is to allow networking,
information transfer, and general "chit-chat" between
friends worldwide who share common threads. We are a
group of Free and Accepted Masons from around the world
who share a desire in Masonry. We feel it is important
to all Master Masons who are away from their mother
lodges, stationed or working on Westover Air Reserve
Base, to have the opportunity to meet members of local
lodges and work together at being Masons.
If you know of anyone who may have been a
member of the Westover Square Club, we would love to
here from them.
To find out more you can contact Ronald
E. Jackson @ 413(532-0132)
11/10/09
Mount Holyoke Lodge Makes
Donation to Children’s Learning Center’s for Dyslexia
Master of Mount Holyoke Lodge
Ralph G. Lamy presented a check for $4000 to help
support the Learning Centers. Robert Clark 33degree
Mason who was representing the Children’s Learning
Centers at the event, accepted the generous donation.
Children are eligible
regardless of economic status, race, religion, or
Masonic affiliation. The positive impact of early
intervention on the lives of these children and their
families is enormous. This positive affect in our
community inspires our commitment to this program. The
curriculum used as the basis for tutoring and tutor
training at all Children’s Learning Centers integrates
principles of two of the leading Orton-Gillingham
approaches. The Orton-Gillingham approach, developed in
the 1920’s uses a sequential, multi-sensory phonetic
approach. Thus, a variety of sensory data and
multi-model strategies are used to help students
understand the written and spoken word.
School teachers receive
training and continuing education credits to become
certified Children’s Learning Centers tutors. Children
are tutored one-on-one twice a week after regular school
hours. This allows for the curriculum to be tailored to
each individual child as necessary. Progress is made in
small, readily quantifiable steps.strong> The
tutoring process equips children with the skills and the
confidence they need to approach the difficult task of
learning curriculum based knowledge while battling
Dyslexia. This
challenging learning disability affects about 20% of our
population – more than 2 million school – age children
in the
Although these children typically have average
or above-average intelligence, the diagnosis of dyslexia
and the “stigma” of having a learning disability, can
create difficulties not only with reading, and writing
language, but also with listening, talking and
arithmetic among other higher thinking skills. These
academic challenges can lead to emotional traumas and
poor self-esteem throughout their entire lives.
With
early diagnosis and appropriate intervention, these
children can change their perspective on learning to a
more enjoyable one. The
children receive individualized instruction designed
appropriate to their chronological age and academic
grade level.
The 32 Degree Masonic
Learning Centers for Children Inc., is proud to state
our mission of providing professional treatment - free
of charge to children with dyslexia. It costs approximately $5,000
to tutor one child per year. Typically, children require
an average of two years of tutoring in order for them to
exhibit substantial progress towards their disability.
If you would like to contribute, your tax free
contribution would be greatly appreciated. Please make
checks payable to 32 degree Masonic Learning Centers for
Children Scottish
Rite Valley of Springfield, P.O. Box 1223 , Holyoke,
Massachusetts 01041-1223, Attn: Robert Clark Submitted: Paul A. Cataldo
02/25/09
Freemasons
Celebrate “Square & Compasses Day” by Welcoming the
Public
March 28th
Open House to Enlighten, Educate, and Inform
In conjunction with the
Grand Lodge of Masons in
“’Square & Compasses
Day’ is a wonderful opportunity for the public to learn
more about the Masons, although many have heard of our
organization, few are aware that we are part of an
unbroken tradition of great men who have changed our
world in ways both big and small.
Benjamin Franklin,
Freemasonry, the oldest
and largest fraternal organization in the world, traces
its roots to the stonemason guilds that built
Dedicated to the singular purpose of “making good men
better,” Freemasonry provides opportunities for
fellowship, charity, education, and leadership.
It is open to adult men 18 years of age, of any
color, religion, nationality, or social standing.
North American Masonic philanthropies contribute
more than $2,000,000 every day, 70% of which benefits
the general public.
The Grand Lodge of Masons in
www.AskaFreemason.org
or www.massfreemasonry.org.
02/09/09
Two
Mark Mueller
lives in
The award, the
Joseph Warren Medal, is given for distinguished service.
Recipients must meet a three-way test in order to be
eligible. They must be exemplary not only as a Mason,
but be particularly involved in community and church
activities. The award is named after Joseph Warren, a
Revolutionary War patriot, who received his degrees in
the Lodge of St. Andrew,
Freemasonry is
the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the
world. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts was established
in 1733 and is the third oldest Grand Lodge in the
world. Today, there are 50,000 Freemasons in
01/02/09
District
Deputy of the 27th - Masonic District
Appointed
Local
The District
Deputy Grand Master is the personal representative of
the Grand Master of Massachusetts and it is his duty to
visit the lodges in his district at least twice each
year. His duties include, inspect the certificate of
charter, by-laws, records and mode of working, and
report to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary
immediately after each inspection on such forms in a
manner required by Grand Lodge. He will communicate to
the lodges all such edicts and regulations of the Grand
Lodge of Massachusetts as received from the Grand
Secretary.
Paul will
also attend the Lodge’s of Instruction in the district,
aid the Grand Lecturer, conduct district meetings,
assist lodges in presenting fifty-year medals of service
awards, any other duties requested by the Grand Master,
along with assisting any lodge with challenges they
might face.
Paul is
married to his wife of many years
While Master
of Mount Holyoke Lodge, Paul’s accomplishments were
numerous. The biggest fund raiser he chaired for the
Lodge was their annual golf tournament at Westover CC.
With this the Lodge was able to support the Adopt a
Family program, Keep the Lights on and many other local
charities, school scholarships, etc. During his term at
Mount Holyoke Lodge, they also supported blood drives,
CHIP program just to name a few. Not only is Paul a
member of Mount Holyoke Lodge, but is an officer in York
Rite,
Mount
The Grand
Lodge of Massachusetts was established in 1733
and is the third oldest Grand Lodge in the world. Today,
there are 50,000
Freemasons in
12/07/08
Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal
organization in the world. The Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts was established in 1733 and is the third
oldest Grand Lodge in the world. Grand Master Roger W.
Pageau is the latest in a succession of distinguished
Grand Masters.
Mount
Massachusetts
Freemasonry membership is
open to
all men, age 18 and over, regardless of race or religion
and offers a wide range of opportunities for community
service, personal improvement, leadership and fun.
07/18/08
Mount
Members
from
Buttery
Brook Park is a local park where people come to lay
their blankets on the lawn for picnics, tennis, taking a
walk, concerts, car cruises and many other events. The
30 year old park was once a reservoir that was drained
and turned into a park.
The friends of Buttery Brook are a group of volunteers
that raises money to make improvements at the town-owned
park. Buttery Brook was able this year to construct the
first phase of the children’s play ground by installing
the slide and climbing bars from the previous donation
Mount Holyoke Lodge presented last year. The park
welcomes all donations to support things such as this
for the children.
The
program for weekly celebrity chefs at the car cruises
has been going on for most of this summer every Friday
evening and has had many business and organizations
lending a hand each week.
The Vintage Auto unit from Melha Shine has also
been guest chefs.
5/29/08
South
Hadley
Mount
Holyoke Lodge awards annual scholarships to outstanding
students for Leadership through school extra –
curricular activities, Demonstrate good citizenship:
high moral standards and friendly attitude, Scholastic
standing: Top 35% of graduating class
Robert
Calhoun of South Hadley, Sarah Beaudoin of
Robert D.
Calhon of
Sarah
Beaudoin of
5/17/08
Mount
The new
brothers were involved in all aspects of the tournament.
On the golf committee, players, sponsors or volunteers
they were there along side with that inner core of
masons that have always keep the lodge going. It truly
was a good day.
The lodge
holds this event as well as several tags sales
throughout the year as fund raisers for our phalarope as
well as maintaining the lodge. To keep on supporting the
community and lodge they are always thinking of new ways
to earn funds.
In the
past four years the Mount Holyoke has been rising from a
quite little country lodge to a lodge that is well known
in the Western part of the state. Old members as well as
new are working together to bring the lodge back to
being the lodge to join. Many improvements in the
building have been happening (with the help of the
members) to make it a more inviting place to gather.
3/28/2008
Mount
Two of
the new Masons were Donald J. Kiely and his brother John
F. Kiely. Donald and John are the brothers of Gerard K.
Kiely Senior Steward of
The other
nine new masons come from both
Many
young men who would like to join the Melha Shriners do
not realize that you must be a Mason to be a Shriner,
all Shriners are Masons.
3/09/2008
Mount
Holyoke Lodge will be hosting an ‘open pitch night’
Mount
Holyoke Lodge will be hosting an ‘open pitch night’ on
Wednesday evenings from 7:00PM – 10:00PM. The Pitch
Nights will begin on March 19th and run through June
25th. All pitch players (18 and older) are welcome, male
or female. The entry fee is $3.00 per night. All monies
collected will be paid out the top three point scorers
each Wednesday evening. If you are interested simply
show up at the Mount Holyoke Lodge on Wednesday evenings
or call Gerry Kiely at (413) 533-9299 for more
information. The rules for tournament style play will be
available at the Lodge. Come on down and make some new
friends.
Click
here to print out a copy of the rules.
2/22/2008
Local
Masons invite you to learn more about Freemasonry in
Massachusetts Masons in the 27th
Masonic District as well as all Masonic Lodges in all of
Recently
The Order of the Eastern Star Robert Morris Chapter # 51
of
Chicopee
Lodge was instituted by the Grand Lodge of Masons in
The Order
of The Eastern Star Robert Morris Chapter meets the
second Monday of the month. Carol Houlle is secretary
and anyone interested in the Eastern Star can contact
her at 413-534-7504.
Massachusetts Freemasonry membership is
open to all men, age 18 and over, regardless of
race or religion and offers a wide range of
opportunities for community service, personal
improvement, leadership and fun. For more information,
contact Paul Cataldo, Master of Mount Holyoke Lodge or
the Lodge Secretary, Ronald E. Jackson at (413)533-5414
02/11/2008
This has
been an annual event to honor the widows of departed
Masons. Over fifty people attended an all you could eat
brunch and the widows were presented a red rose at the
end. It was a time for old and new Mason’s to together
with their wives and the widows to celebrate Valentines
Day and talk about old times.
Among
those in attendance was M.W. Albert T. Ames, Past Grand
Master for the state of
Massachusetts
Freemasonry membership is
open to all men, age 18 and over, regardless of
race or religion and offers a wide range of
opportunities for community service, personal
improvement, leadership and fun. For more information,
contact Paul Cataldo,
Master of
02/03/2008
Fellowship attracts many of the new candidates; they
meet extremely interesting people outside of their
normal daily lives with whom they would have never
crossed paths with otherwise. One new member said with
himself and others there is an outcry for old fashioned
fellowship and betrays a need to belong to something
great. Others were interested in the history and
symbolism.
Some of
the brothers thought early on the great mysteries of
Freemasonry would suddenly be revealed to them upon
joining, like a basket of fruit delivered to the door,
or that an experienced Mason might explain to them the
true meaning of the symbols as if it were a simple
manner like translating a text from Latin to Greek. It
soon became apparent understanding takes continual work,
personal work, and that there is no one answer or
translation but rather the lessons of our noble
teachings must be re-inspected continually in our daily
lives.
Masonry
allures different people for different reasons. An
intense feeling pervaded nearly all new members, best
characterized as a mix of excitement, wonderment and
enthusiasm. A common reason members joined was to be
part of something greater than themselves, in order to
learn how to make themselves greater and, in turn, to
have a great impact on the community. Historically, the
fraternity was at the core of social and philanthropic
needs of the community.
These new
masons and the masons within the past years and years to
come will be the insurance that Mount Holyoke Lodge will
continue to survive in our community to do the things we
do to assist our community and make South Hadley a
better place to live.
01/21/2008
Mount
Holyoke Lodge of South Hadley , Massachusetts in
conjunction with the South Hadley Council on Aging again
donated toys and essential items to families in need in
South Hadley as part of the Masons Adopt–a–Family
program. This program has been in effect for several
years in conjunction with The South Hadley Senior Center
and has been very successful.
The South
Hadley Masons also yearly donate food to senior
citizens. This year the Masons have donated additional
monies to South Hadley’s Council on Ageing along with
Granby council on aging, ” Keep The Lights On” campaign.
This program will assist some
Freemasons
in
There will be a an open
house at Mount Holyoke Lodge
01/01/2008
Mount
On
12/26/2007
12/02/2007
10/13/2007 Mount
Holyoke Lodge A.F. &A.M presented checks to Friends of
Buttery Brook Park and Cub Pack 301 at their 139th
officer installation of officers. A 30 year old park
Butter Brook was once a reservoir that was drained and
turned into a park. The friends of Buttery Brook are a
group of volunteers that raises money to make
improvements at the town-owned park. Mount Holyoke Lodge
recently this summer presented a check to the Friends of
Buttery Brook to help support the park. Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts recently awarded additional funds to
Buttery Brook and the check was presented to Linda &
Doug Young members of the Park Committee. This past
summer Cub Pack 301 which meets at Mount Holyoke Lodge
was also presented a check from the Lodge. These young
boys have been an asset to the Lodge and the community.
It has been wonderful to have them meet ing in the
lodge. Hopefully one day some may become Masons.
Receiving the Grand Lodge matching funds for the Cub
Scouts was Edward & Laurie McCarron and their son Cub
Scout Ryan McCarron. Ryan McCarron is the grandson of
our own Past Deputy Grand Master R.W. Ronald E. Jackson.
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts also gave additional
funds to The DeMolay and Scottish Rite Dyslexia Center
at Moiser School in South Hadley.
10/13/2007
Mount
In addition, the
following elected and appointed officers were also
installed. Robert St.George of Easthampton Senior
Warden, Michael Nelson of Easthampton Junior Warden,
Ronald Jackson of South Hadley Secretary, Peter Fusari
of Chicopee Treasurer, Raymond LaClair of South Hadley
Marshal, Henry Beaudoin of Chicopee Chaplin, Mark C.
Mueller of Chicopee Senior Deacon, James Collins of
South Hadley Junior Deacon, Gerard Kiley of Chicopee
Senior Steward, Ronald Zissell of South Hadley Tyler,
Edmund Jackson of South Hadley Organist. Ronald Jackson
along with Mark C. Mueller and Henry Fusari conducted
the installation ceremony with Ron Zissell playing the
bag pipes at the Masonic Lodge on North Main Street
South Hadley .Officiating at the ceremony was the Grand
Lodge of Massachusetts representative District Deputy
Grand Master, Edward L. Alford of
On
In 1969, on the
100th anniversary of the lodge, a large celebration was
held by the lodge members which was presided over by
Worshipful Wilfred O. Hatch as Worshipful Master of the
lodge.
Upon the
retirement of Bro. Samuel J. Somerville as Secretary of
the lodge, a number of different brothers served in this
post until it was stabilized by the election of R. W.
Ronald E. Jackson, who is still serving as our present
lodge Secretary.
While in
1979-1980 under Wor. Robert W. Tucker, Master, Wor.
Ronald E. Jackson presented a Masonic Road Sign which
was placed on
During Masonic
year 1984-1985 Wor. Eugene G. Anderson, Master,
announced that R. W. Ronald E. Jackson of the Mount
Holyoke Lodge was appointed Deputy Grand Master of
Masons in Massachusetts. The Scholarship Fund was
established during the term of Wor. Eugene G. Anderson.
It was during
the 1991-1992 Masonic year under Wor. Henry A. Fusari,
Master that the Thanksgiving Food Basket Program started.
On
Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal
organization in the world. The Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts was established in 1733 and is the third
oldest Grand Lodge in the world. Today, there are 50,000
Freemasons in
Freemasons in
Freemasons are responsible for collecting more than 80%
of the blood collected by the Red Cross in
Massachusetts-more than 20,000 pints annually. They also
provide more than $200,000 in scholarship assistance
annually. Masonic Lodges promote child safety through
statewide Child Identification Programs. To date, more
than 100,000 children have participated in this highly
successful program supported by the Massachusetts Crime
Prevention Officers Association.
9/25/2007
Massachusetts
Masons in the 27th
Masonic District are inviting the community to learn
more about Freemasonry at an
open
house to be held from
Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal
organization in the world. The Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts was established in 1733 and is the
third oldest Grand Lodge in the world. Today, there are
almost 50,000 Freemasons in
Freemasons in
Burned
children are admitted each year and treated at no
charge. Some 3,700 children are treated each year in the
hospital's clinic, again at no charge.
Freemasons also operate the
On
In 1969,
on the 100th anniversary of the lodge, a large
celebration was held by the lodge members who were
presided over by Worshipful Wilfred O. Hatch as
Worshipful Master of the lodge.
Upon the
retirement of Bro. Samuel J. Somerville as Secretary of
the lodge, a number of different brothers served in this
post until it was stabilized by the election of R. W.
Ronald E. Jackson, who is still serving as our present
lodge Secretary. During the lodge year of 1970-1971
under Wor. Albert D. J. Asprey, Master, the lodge voted
to sponsor a DeMolay Chapter.
The
following year, 1971-1972 under Wor. Richard B. Scott,
Master, there was a fraternal visit to the lodge by R.
W. Robert H. Edwards, who had planned to talk on "Lack
of Candidates and Attendance", however, he had to change
his subject matter for the address when he found to his
agreeable surprise that the meeting was held before 48
members in attendance and three new candidate
applications were read and balloted upon.
While in
1979-1980 under Wor. Robert W. Tucker, Master, Wor.
Ronald E. Jackson presented a Masonic Road Sign which
was placed on
During
Masonic year 1984-1985 Wor. Eugene G. Anderson, Master,
announced that R. W. Ronald E. Jackson of the Mount
Holyoke Lodge was appointed Deputy Grand Master of
Masons in Massachusetts. The Scholarship Fund was
established during the term of Wor. Eugene G. Anderson.
It was
during the 1991-1992 Masonic year under Wor. Henry A.
Fusari, Master, that the Thanksgiving Food Basket
Program started.
On
Freemasons are responsible for collecting more than 80%
of the blood collected by the Red Cross in
Massachusetts-more than 20,000 pints annually.
They also provide more than $200,000 in scholarship
assistance annually.
Masonic Lodges promote child
safety
through statewide Child Identification Programs. To
date, over 100,000 children have participated in this
highly successful program.
Massachusetts
Freemasonry membership is
open to all men, age 18 and over, regardless of
race or religion and offers a wide range of
opportunities for community service, personal
improvement, leadership and fun. For more information,
contact Paul Cataldo,
Master of
7/27/2007
Mount
Members from
The program
for weekly celebrity chefs at the car cruises has been
going on for most of this summer and has had many
business and organizations lending a hand each week.
The Vintage Auto unit from Melha Shine was the
guest chefs for the previous week. Among those that were
serving were RW Ronald Jackson, RW Edward Alford, RW
Mark Mueller, Wor Paul Cataldo as well as many of the
brethren of the lodge. Every auto that was in attendance
got brochures on masonry and pass it on forms, which
inspired many questions asked about masonry in which it
is hoped that several new members may be inspired.
If you would like to know more about
Former
Westover Airman Honored by Masons in his community.
Prime Rib
dinner was prepared by Wor. Henry Fusari and Donald
Upton and served by Bro.’s Peter Fusari, Chuck O’Connor
and Gerald Kiely. The dinner was dedicated to Bro.
Edmund Jackson of South Hadley who will be celebrating
sixty-one years as a member of
The
District Deputy Grand Master of the 27th
Masonic District Edward L. Alford of
Table
Lodges began in the late 17th Century. They were
developed with the belief that “whenever men of like
purpose break bread together, a spirit of oneness and a
sense of well being are enjoyed.”
The Table Lodge is a special lodge function
having a ceremony, formalities, and special
terminology—all of which make the evening more fun. Mount
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