Thunderbird Lodge No. 15 Free and Accepted Masons

Temple Talk

552 North 40^th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85008-6441

Volume 14, Issue 4 www.thunderbird15.org April 2007

From the East:

I am hoping that April finds all of the Brothers of Thunderbird #15 Lodge and their families doing well. The winter here in Phoenix went out like a lion, which means it was hotter than it normally should be. I went to several outdoor events recently and had to wonder why every time I go to an outdoor event in March, the temperature always seems to be much higher than it should be. I am sure that those who have summer homes in the north country are ready to flee the valley heat already.

At the last Stated Meeting we made several donations to the youth groups – Rainbow Girls, Job’s Daughters and DeMolay. I am glad we are able to support these organizations, which teach our youth many valuable lessons in citizenship and build character so well. In August I attended a DeMolay Honors Night, and was very impressed by the young men in this organization. And their excellent ritual work can humble many Masons! Currently there are only a couple of DeMolay groups active in the Phoenix area, at the Glendale and Scottsdale Lodges. Last evening I attended a Rainbow Girls Honors Night at Chandler Lodge, and was just as impressed by the way these young women carried themselves as I was by the young men. There are more active groups in Rainbow Girls and Job’s Daughters in the valley and in our local area meet at Chandler, Mesa and Scottsdale Lodges. If you have a son or daughter who would like to be in one of these groups, please contact one of our Lodge officers and we will help get you started.

This Trestle Board will be the last chance to RSVP for the picnic at Papago Park. A flyer is enclosed. Also, by the time you receive this Trestle Board, we will have initiated our newest EA on March 22. Come to the Stated Meeting on April 12 and welcome our new brother into your Lodge. We are looking forward to doing a lot of Fellowcraft degrees this summer, as soon as proficiencies are completed. At the April Stated Meeting, a synopsis of all the legislation that will balloted on at Grand Lodge in June. If you want to know about the proposed legislation for Grand Lodge, you need to be at this meeting. The Lodge Brothers need to communicate to our Lodge Officers – the Master, Junior and Senior Wardens – how they wish for them to ballot on these issues at Grand Lodge on behalf of the Brothers of Thunderbird Lodge #15. See you in Lodge!

Jim Drake PM

Worshipful Master

From the Secretary

It is with sad news that I report Brother Billie Eugene ‘Bill’ Miller, 82, passed away on 2 March 2007, who recently was approved to receive his 50 year award. Brother Bill was a US Army veteran and retired from the construction industry to Casa Grande. Brother Bill was also a 32^nd Degree Mason and a Shriner. Brother Bill’s son Stephen is a member of Pinal Lodge #30 in Casa Grande. Brother Bill’s funeral was Wednesday, 7 March 2007 in Chandler. May he rest in peace, harmony and brotherly love.

We really appreciate your continued membership in Thunderbird #15. If you have any problems or issues that I can help resolve, please give me a call at 480-759-0253 or send an e-mail to beattyw@msn.com .

Bill Beatty, Secretary

Masonic Birthdays for April:

David J Arganbright, 4/20/1994, 13yrs Robert J Baxter, 4/20/2000, 7yrs

Robert J Bell, 4/18/1973, 34yrs Charles L Bent, 4/8/1999, 8yrs

Charles G Bentley, 4/13/2002, 5yrs Thomas B Bouck, 4/22/1981, 26yrs

Allen L Brock, 4/14/1954, 53yrs Raymond L Brown, 4/27/1961, 46yrs

Wilfred J Coleman, 4/26/1962, 45yrs Harrison A Copley, 4/26/1972, 35yrs

William T Cunningham, 4/24/1963, 44yrs John F Dalton, 4/26/1962, 45yrs

Charles K Farnham, 4/8/1998, 9yrs Berin A Fite, 4/13/2002, 5yrs

Theodore E Gardiner Jr, 4/18/1998, 9yrs Arturo Gonzales-Salazar, 4/13/2002, 5yrs

Steven R Gragg, 4/13/2002, 5yrs Richard M Harter, 4/17/1996, 11yrs

Cory L Hazlett, 4/18/1998, 9yrs Philip C Hazlett, 4/18/1998, 9yrs

Steven L Henrichs, 4/28/1993, 14yrs James L Hyde, 4/13/2002, 5yrs

Melvin L Jones, 4/12/1973, 34yrs Mark L Keith, 4/8/1982, 25yrs

Raymond G Marks, 4/8/1982, 25yrs John W Mart Jr, 4/18/1968, 39yrs

Lewis S Neeb, 4/6/1956, 51yrs John A Neeley, 4/14/1979, 28yrs

Gail D Owens, 4/10/1975, 32yrs William G Payne, 4/22/1953, 54yrs

Paul R Reynolds, 4/13/2002, 5yrs Guy L Smith Jr, 4/18/1968, 39yrs

Marquis L Toliver, 4/21/1954, 53yrs Clarence F Tomasek, 4/18/1998, 9yrs

Richard G Valdez, 4/30/1997, 10yrs Carol H Williams Jr, 4/29/1971, 36yrs

Robert G Winburne, 4/10/1975, 32yrs Willis H Yoder, 4/22/1955, 52yrs

Calendar:

April 2007:

Thursday 5-Apr-07 7:00pm Fellowship/Prac, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Thursday 12-Apr-07 7:00pm Stated Meeting, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Saturday 14-Apr-07 11am-3pm Tempe Papago Park, South Ramada

Thursday 19-Apr-07 7:00pm Fellowship, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Thursday 26-Apr-07 7:00pm Trustees, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

May 2007:

Thursday 3-May-07 7:00pm Fellowship, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Thursday 10-May-07 7:00pm Stated Meeting, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Thursday 17-May-07 7:00pm Fellowship, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Thursday 24-May-07 7:00pm Fellowship, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Thursday 31May-2Jun07 Grand Lodge, Flagstaff

June 2007:

Friday 1-2Jun07 Grand Lodge, Flagstaff

Thursday 7-Mar-07 7:00pm Fellowship, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Thursday 14-Mar-07 7:00pm Stated Meeting, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Thursday 21-Mar-07 7:00pm Fellowship, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Thursday 28-Mar-07 7:00pm Fellowship, Dinner Red Fez 6pm

Temple Talk is Published by Thunderbird No. 15, F.&A.M.

Submit information for the next publication by the 15^th of each month to:

William D. Beatty, Editor

13409 South 40^th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044-4503

or by E-Mail to: beattyw@msn.com

Direct questions or comments to me at 480-759-0253

Thunderbird Lodge No. 15 F&AM

Announces it’s Second Annual Family Picnic and Pot Luck

Saturday, April 14^th

A Day of Family Fun & Fellowship For Members of Thunderbird #15

Their Families, Friends, Brothers From Other Lodges

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Place: Papago Park, Tempe

(South Ramada)

College Avenue & Curry Rd, Tempe

The Lodge will provide: meat, condiments, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Guests: Bring a pot luck dish and beer. We have an alcohol permit.

Park Facilities adjacent to our picnic area include: Volleyball courts, Lake (urban fishing permit required), playground, restrooms and shaded lawn area

Please RSVP by April 1, 2006 to: 480-756-1105

Contact List

Master: Jim Drake PM: 480-756-1105 Home, jandvdrake@aol.com

Secretary: Bill Beatty PM: 480-759-0253 Home, beattyw@msn.com

El Zaribah Shrine Center: 602-231-0300

Website: www.thunderbird15.org

Thunderbird Lodge No. 15, F.&A.M.

W.M. * Jim Drake PM Trustee 2007 Stan Wood PM

S.W. * Chuck Bent PM Trustee 2008 Clint Molodow

J.W. * Aaron Chamney Trustee 2009 Bill Beatty PM #

Treasurer Bob Bell PM $ Trustee 2010 Reza Farrokh PM

Secretary Bill Beatty PM

Chaplain David Beacco * Also Trustees Ex-Officio

Marshal Available $ Also Treasurer of Trustees

S.D. Gustavo Rodriguez # Also Secretary of Trustees

J.D. Michael Gattorna

S.S. Available

J.S. Don Wilcox

Tyler Clint Molodow

Thunderbird Lodge No. 15 F&AM

552 North 40^th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85008-6441