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Germania Lodge Newsletter - August 2005
Klaus J. Kueck, P.M., Secretary/Editor

LODGE NEWS

Full Masonic services were given to Brother Stanley R. Schexnaydre on Friday July 8 in Houma, La. by a group of dedicated members of our lodge, continuing our honor and duty to our members and their families when ever Masonic services are requested. Bro. Stan was born on June 11, 1928, initiated on May 22, 1953, passed on Oct. 14, 1953 and raised on November 25, 1953 and was a Master Mason for 51 years, 7 months and 9 days. Well done thy good and faithful servant. The degree team was accompanied by Brothers Adam and Jacob Schexnaydre, the grandsons of Bro. Stan. They acted as stewards for the services. Bro. Jacob is now a Blackhawk helicopter pilot stationed at Fort Polk, he, his brother Adam, Bro. Glen (Stan’s son) and the entire Schexnaydre family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Schexnaydre’s were the only living three generation family in our lodge at the time.

An icon at the Deutsches Haus and a frequent visitor to Germania passed away on August 22. Max Jon was a long time member of the Haus, EA at Germania, best friend to my late father and probably the toughest, most interesting person I have ever met. He was 81 yrs old. Max was a force to be reckoned with till the end, always feisty, always the ladies man and always endearing to the hearts of all who knew him. He was a fixture at Oktoberfest and our Germanfest. The world is a better place because of him!

We have two new members of Germania Lodge #46. By a twist of fate one of them has helped shape the personality of our lodge. About 15 years ago, while at Rock and Bowl, the drummer, Harry Ravain, while at intermission, came up to me and asked me if I was a traveling man, he had seen my ring. I invited him to our lodge and since that time he is directly or indirectly been responsible for these members becoming members of our lodge: Ric Bell P.M., Bobby Barth P.M., Vince Vance, Brandon Kimbrell, Bear Rawlins and Edgar Riley. Finally, after all these years he has decided to become a member of Germania himself. He was master of Silver Trowel #42 in Los Angeles in 1988. We welcome Bro. Harry to our lodge.

Bro. John Day is a young 25 year old Army soldier who has already served in Afghanistan for a year. He is now attending Tulane and will study in St. Petersburg, Russia starting next month after which he plans on making the military his career. He is from Metairie. He is a long term prospect for working the chairs! He was raised at the July 27 th meeting and we are proud to have him as a brother. Bro. Mehn told us at the last meeting that there is an English speaking, Scottish Rite lodge, chartered in the 1700’s that he will be able to attend while there.

Bro. Vince Vance will be performing at the Treasure Chest Casino on August 9 and 10. Of course we have a meeting on the 10 th but Harry Ravain and I plan on being at the casino to harass, uhh, I mean, support Bro. Vince on the 9 th so... If you want to unwind, gamble, eat, relax and LISTEN TO GREAT MUSIC AND SEE A WONDERFUL SHOW be at the casino on August 9. _

Bro. Frank Wilson, the magnetic personality behind Indivisible Friends Lodge #404 and Jerusalem Temple Oriental Band had an accident on May 17 that has cost thousands upon thousands of dollars. His lodge is having a Bonco’s party to raise money to help defray costs. It will be on Saturday August 6, starting at 6:45 p.m. For $10.00 you will be served a meal, and play Bonco’s. The address is 39 Fairfield Ave. Terrytown La. If you haven’t played it’s a cross between musical chairs and cards. It’s lots of fun and you meet a lot of great people. Children under 12 and older only.__Call W.M. Ray Garton @ 550-9654_________

GERMANFEST

We have had our first committee meeting for Germanfest 2005. The date will be October 29 @ 6:30 p.m. Cost is $22 in advance, $25 at the door. Food by Ursula Andrews, band by Prost. We need prizes for a raffle, volunteers before, during and after and of course MONEY donations. Please help, it is our only fund raiser for the year and past profits have accomplished many projects. W. Bro. Steele, Revelle and myself are on the committee. More are welcome!

Masonic Birthdays this Month

Mike Wills 08/23/1989 - 16 yrs.

Eddie Bopp P.M. 08/27/1994 - 11 yrs.

Shaun Kaulfers 08/08/2001 - 4 yrs.

Nial Hartnett 08/27/2003 - 2 yr.

TRESTLE BOARD

♦Wednesday, August 10 – much needed business meeting

♦Wednesday, August 24 – double Fellowcraft degree

♦Wednesday, September 28 – 7:00 official visit Worthy Grand Matron

♦Sat. Oct 29 - Germanfest

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM BRO. MIKE POLL

Dear All,
When I started in the Masonic book publishing business in 1994, one of the main reasons for doing this was to provide a means for Masonic education. Over the years, I have received periodic requests from he wives, daughters or sons of Masons with vision problems for Masonic material in audio format. These brothers wanted to enjoy Masonic books, but their vision problems would not allow them. I am pleased to say that this fall, Cornerstone Book Publishers will release the first wave of a series of Masonic audio books. These Masonic books will be read by fine Masons who have donated their talents from all over the U.S. and Canada.
The program will be simple. Any Mason with serious vision problems can submit a request for these audio books at no cost to them. The requests must come from their lodge secretary on lodge stationary. There is no catch and there will be no charge for these audio books to any blind or seriously sight impaired Mason. The books will also be made available to everyone else at nominal charges.
I want everyone to know about this program so that we can start receiving requests for the audio books. If you know of a sight impaired Mason who might wish to receive such an audio book, please let him and his lodge secretary know so we can put them on the list. Requests should be mailed to:
Michael Poll
Cornerstone Book Publishers
PO Box 6013
Charlottesville , VA 22906-6013

Many thanks, Fraternally,
Michael Poll, PM
Germania Lodge #46
New Orleans, LA

Germania Lodge No. 46, F. & A. M.
4415 Bienville Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
Chartered: April 18, 1844
Lodge Phone 504-482-4080
Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:00 P.M.

Worshipful Master Reed Holmes (504) 454-6666

Senior Warden Henry Thibodaux (504) 279-8162 • Junior Warden Nial Hartnett 504-237-7393

Secretary Klaus J. Kueck, P.M. (504) 737-6767 • Treasurer Ric Bell, P.M. (504) 828-2574

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Sick and Distressed

Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers .

♦W. Bro. Warren Hawthorne’s companion Gert is suffering from Alzheimer, it has been a burden for Buster but all who know him know that he will never complain. We stand with you Bro. Warren and hope all is well.

♦To the Schexnaydre family at the loss of Bro. Stan and to Bro. Glen Schexnaydre who had a serious work shop injury.

♦To W. Bro. Jerry Skaggs and his family, he has been diagnosed with cancer.

♦To Bro. Mike Wills who’ brother passed away last month.

♦To Carol Jacobs, wife of Bro. Beryl who has been under the surgeons’ knife.

 
 

MASONIC TRIVIA

( ONE REASON WHY PRESIDENT McKINLEY BECAME A MASON)

When asked of Masonry, President William McKinley explained: "After the battle of Opequam, I went with the surgeon of our Ohio regiment to the field where 5,000 confederate prisoners were under guard. As soon as we passed the guard, the doctor shook hands with a number of prisoners and began passing out his roll of bills. On the way back to camp I asked him, 'Did you know those men?' 'No' 'But you gave them a lot of money, do you expect to get it back?' 'If they are able to pay me back, they will. It makes no difference to me; they are brother masons in trouble and I am only doing my duty.' I said to my self, 'If that is Masonry, I will take some of it myself.'"

 

HUMOR sent in by Alan Price (my fishing buddy)

The Heberts were unable to conceive children, and decided to use a surrogate father to start their family. On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr. Hebert kissed his wife and said, "I'm off. The man should be here soon".
Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door baby photographer rang the doorbell, hoping to make a sale. Good morning madam. I've come to...." "Oh, no need to explain. Come in," Mrs. Hebert cut in. Really?" the photographer asked." Well, good! My specialty is babies.
"That's what my husband and I had hoped. Please come in and have a seat."
After a moment she asked, blushing, "Well, where do we start?"
Photographer - "Leave everything to me. I usually try two in the bathtub, one on the couch and perhaps a couple on the bed. Sometimes the living room floor is fun too. You can really spread out!"
Wife - "Bathtub, couch, bed, living room floor? No wonder it didn't work for my husband and me."
Photographer - "Well, madam, none of us can guarantee a good one every time. But if we try several different positions and I shoot from six or seven angles, I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results."
Wife - "My, my, that's a lot of...."
Photographer - "Madam, in my line of work, a man must take his time. I'd love to be in and out in five minutes, but you'd be disappointed with that, I'm sure."
Wife (muttering)- "Don't I know it."
The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio of his baby pictures. "This was done on the top of a bus."
Wife - "Oh my god!"
Photographer - "And these twins turned out exceptionally well, when you consider their mother was so difficult to work with."
Wife - "She was difficult?"
Photographer - "Yes, I'm afraid so. I finally had to take her to the park to get the job done right. People were crowding around four and five deep, pushing to get a good look."
Wife - "Four and five deep?" (eyes wide in amazement).
Photographer - "Yes, and for more than three hours, too. The mother was constantly squealing and yelling - I could hardly concentrate! Then darkness approached and I began to rush my shots. Finally, when the squirrels began nibbling on my equipment, I just packed it all in."
Wife (leaning forward) - "You mean they actually chewed on your.....equipment?"
Photographer - "That's right. Well, madam, if you're ready, I'll set up my tripod so that we can get to work"
Wife - "Tripod?"
Photographer - "Oh yes, I have to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It's much too big for me to hold very long. Madam?  Madam?  Good Lord, she's fainted!"