LODGE NEWS

We have a new member, Curtis Leon Rawlins or just “Bear” as he is called was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason at the May 26 meeting. Bro. Bear is a musician and plays with Bro. Bobby Barth. If you know Bear or were at the raising you know how he got his nickname. Bro. Bear was emotionally charged at his MM degree and can’t wait to get active in Masonry and Germania.

Bro. Leonard Johnson’s Hypnosis Clinic to quit smoking was a success. There were 9 paid people that took the clinic and eight showed up making a $270.00 profit for the lodge. Bro. Johnson said that he will personally stay in touch with each person who took the treatment and work with them for free if they still are temped to smoke. He gave each person his card and told them to call him at home if they need support.

Thrasher Waterproofing has finished the second phase of water proofing to our building. It is now completed entirely on three sides from the front to the back. Our custodian says that he never sees water or moisture anymore so we have made tremendous progress. All that remains is the very front which needs brick and mortar repair, pointing and clear waterproofing. It is in desperate need. The price tag for this is $6,800. With a roof under 10 years old, new water proofing, apartment refurbishing, men’s and lady’s bathrooms completed and a new refrigerator we are making giant steps forward in our restoration effort. ALL IT TAKES IS MONEY! Please support fund raisers and come to the meetings.

CRAWFISH BOIL
The crawfish boil on May 1 was a success and we all had a wonderful time especially Adriana Money, Bro. Clayton and Angela Money’s daughter who turned one year old May 8! No she couldn’t have any crawfish but that didn’t stop her from enjoying herself. She really stole the show; it’s a tremendous honor for me to be her godfather. Bro. Money is stationed in Cleveland and was in town visiting his wife’s family. Bro. Eric Bethancourt kept us entertained all night with his piano and harmonica. The fish were delicious as we have become accustomed to. Our Senior Warden, Reed Holmes was there early and stayed late setting up and making sure things ran smoothly. Thanks to Bro. Robert Rapp and his wife Sheryl for arranging the crawfish, Bro. Beryl Jacobs and son Rusty for picking them up, our custodian Ken Cox for bartending and especially Julia Rodosti and her Rainbow Girls for doing such a wonderful job bussing tables, picking up and helping. They took the load off of the guys that usually do the grunt work. Profitability wise, we just about broke even, if you committed to come and were a no show and didn’t prepay it’s not too late to send in your money. The amount of crawfish ordered was predicated on your commitment.

DUES
DUES NOT PAID FOR 2003 – ONE (in danger of suspension)
DUES NOT PAID FOR 2004 – SEVENTEEN
It’s that time of year again; please check your dues card, if it doesn’t say 2004 it is past due. Please send in your dues ($50.00) or give me a call. Thanks.

Klaus “Joe” Kueck P.M. Secy.

TRESTLE BOARD

• Wednesday, June 9, 7:00 p.m. regular meeting. MM degree
• Wednesday, June 23, 7:00 p.m. regular meeting. MM or EA degree.
• Saturday, June 5, 11:30 a.m.. Grand Masters Relay Team for Special Olympics at Germania. Scottish Rite Reunion, 7:00 a.m.
• Sunday, June 27, 3:00 p.m. city wide bring a friend at Jerusalem Shrine Center. Speakers from many Masonic bodies will be present.
• June 29, 7:30 p.m. 16th district lodge at Kosmos Lodge in Pearl River. (road trip)
• Wednesday, July 14, 7:30 p.m., dual meeting with Indivisible Friends #404 in Gretna.
• Wednesday, July 28, 7:00 p.m. dual meeting with Indivisible Friends #404 at Germania.
• Saturday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. Germanfest at Germania Hall

BRING A FRIEND
Sunday June 27, 3:00 p.m. is a most important date! Representatives from all Masonic bodies will gather at Jerusalem Shrine Center in Destrehan for a city wide “Bring a Friend Night”. There will be speakers from Grand Lodge, Eastern Star, Scottish Rite, Royal Arch Chapters, Jerusalem Temple Shrine, Grotto, Daughters of the Nile and the Grand Master himself. If you have a friend or relative even remotely interested in Masonry this is the time to get them there. All questions will be answered and lodges will meet their requirement to have a “Bring a Friend Night”.

GRAND MASTERS RELAY
The Grand Masters runners will be at Germania at 11:30 a.m. on June 5 to raise money for Special Olympics. We will have refreshments and drinks. If you are not going to the Scottish Rte Consistory for the reunion that day please try to get to the lodge to welcome the brothers who make this trip on their own time and money to raise money for Special Olympics. Get pledges and/or bring a check for G.M. R. for Special Olympics to the lodge.

Degrees
Please take notice of the degrees scheduled for next month. We are in the enviable position of having them stack up a little. We are planning on a Master Mason Degree on June 9 and a Master Mason or Enter Apprentice Degree on June 23. Please come welcome our new members and enjoy good fellowship.

Woman’s Dictionary (for men)

WORDS WOMEN USE
FINE - This is the word women use to end an argument when they feel they are right and you need to shut up. Never use "fine" to describe how a woman looks - this will cause you to have one of those arguments.
FIVE MINUTES - This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so it's an even trade.
NOTHING - This means "something," and you should be on your toes. "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards! "Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and end with "Fine"
GO AHEAD (With Raised Eyebrows) - This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine"
GO AHEAD (Normal Eyebrows) - This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care" You will get a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.
LOUD SIGH - This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment, and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing".
SOFT SIGH - Again, not a word, but a non-verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" mean that she is content. Your best bet is to not move or breathe, and she will stay content.
THAT'S OKAY - This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for whatever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and in conjunction with a "Raised Eyebrow."
GO AHEAD. - At some point in the near future, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.
PLEASE DO - This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance with the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay"
THANKS - A woman is thanking you. Do not faint. Just say you're welcome.
THANKS A LOT - This is much different from "Thanks." A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have offended her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh." Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh," as she will only tell you "Nothing"

Give this to the men you know to warn them about future arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology.

And give it to your women friends to give them a good laugh.

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 Ion Lazar (504)894-8750

Senior Warden Reed Holmes (504) 454-6666 • Junior Warden Henry Thibodaux (504) 279-8162

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