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The Most Worshipful on the move

Sep 2019

Arizona Masonry

If you would like to include pictures or info for an edition of The Copper Post,

please send to the Arizona Grand Editor at [email protected]

Arizona DeMolay

Arizona DeMolay is launching two very exciting programs beginning in July that involve

recognizing Senior DeMolay by presenting service pins and beginning an Alumni Association.

Along with recognizing past DeMolay, we are looking for our State Officers and State staff to visit

Lodges to provide Senior DeMolay with their service pins recognizing those members who have

served as DeMolay for 25, 50, and 75 years.

Let me know if you have any questions. I am looking forward to actively partnering with you to

feature DeMolay monthly in upcoming issues. Please feel free to contact me with any

information, questions or concerns.

Fraternally,

Steve Johnston - State Chapter Advisor



ARIZONA KING SOLOMON HONORARY DEMOLAY CHAPTER

through the Arizona Preceptory, Legion of Honor announces an opportunity to become an

Honorary Member of Arizona DeMolay

Do you live your life according to the DeMolay Ideals of: Love of Parents; Reverence; Courtesy; Comradeship; Fidelity; Purity;

and, Patriotism? This is a rare opportunity for Master Masons who missed the

opportunity in their youth to join DeMolay to become a member of

the King Solomon Chapter of Arizona DeMolay.

WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 2019, beginning at 4:00 PM. WHERE: 17444 W. Mountain View Rd., Waddell, AZ 85255

FEES: $100 for Lifetime Membership in Arizona King Solomon Chapter (includes a $50 donation to Arizona DeMolay Jurisdiction)

This very special event will take place as part of Arizona DeMolay’s “outdoor” degree. (For the first time ever, this degree is open to all spectators)

''Yet each of you, as a DeMolay, holds within your heart a flame, a beacon to guide you through the darkness. If you can make this light shine upon another, if you can reach into the innermost depths of his soul and set his flame afire, then therein lies the purpose of the Order of DeMolay, and therein lies your purpose for living.'' ~ The Ceremony of Light

Arizona DeMolay



FURTHER INFORMATION/SIGN UP Contact: Mike Mangano at 602-502-4924 or [email protected]

Arizona Masonry



Would you like to remember a Masonic Family member, member of your lodge, or

a notable Mason?

Changes to the Constitution and Statutes of the Grand Lodge of Arizona allow you to

purchase a Memorial Life Membership for a deceased member of your lodge who

was in good standing at the time of his death. The fee for this membership is

calculated at ten (10) times the amount of the yearly dues of the lodge. The

deceased brother’s name will remain on the lodge rolls as a perpetual member, and

the funds from the purchase will remain in the lodge Perpetual Membership fund

and will count toward the annual distribution of funds from the Perpetual

Membership fund at the end of the calendar year.

Contact your lodge secretary for information or a Perpetual Membership application.

Arizona Masonry

For Information contact the Grand Editor at

[email protected]



Arizona Masonry STEVEN K. WIETERS

Steven ‘Steve’ Wieters (Papa), 60, was surrounded by his family as he passed away Monday, August 5th in

Glendale, Arizona. He was a true warrior who loved his family, friends, and Brothers. Steve was known for his

warmth personified by his humor and generosity and his immense ability to show his love for everyone around

him. His legacy can be seen through the success of his children, who he raised to be great people and parents, and

the eyes of his grandchildren who he loved with all of his being.

Steve was born on August 29th, 1958 in Topeka, Kansas to Dean Wieters and Marilyn (Shaffer) Wieters. In 1960, his

family moved him to Arizona. He graduated from Greenway High School in 1976. He enlisted into the Navy shortly

after high school where he became a Navy Hospital Corpsman, specializing in Psychiatry. He left the military in

1983, returning to Arizona, inactive reserves. Steve could do anything with his hands, therefore, much of his life he

owned his own businesses, never limiting his success. He was also the consummate learner. Steve was always

reading and would amaze everyone with trivia and worldly information. Steve’s proudest affiliation was as a Mason

with the Sun City Masonic Lodge and many other Masonic organizations. Throughout his journey as a Mason, Steve

had many noble achievements, which will leave a legacy that will ripple through the Masonic community for many

years to come.

Steve is survived by his wife, Lori Wieters, and his children, Andrea Wieters (Peoria), Steven and Calli Wieters

(Glendale), and Kaleigh and John Williams (Glendale); seven grandchildren; mother, Wanda Wieters (Peoria);

brother, Ray Wieters (Glendale); brother, Monte Wieters (Phoenix); sister, Cara Whitted (Glendale); brother, Conel

Thurman (Wickenburg); many nieces and nephews; and many others who knew him as Papa and Daddy Steve. He

was preceded in death by his father, Dean Wieters; mother, Marilyn Wieters; and sister, Cydnee Thurman.

A Celebration of Life service was held at ‘High Twelve’ (noon) on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 at the Sun City

Masonic Lodge, 18810 N 107th Ave, Sun City, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the nonprofit

organizations that Steve supported, which are the Shriner’s Hospital for Children and the Templar Eye Foundation.

If you would like to include pictures or info for an edition

of The Copper Post,

please send to the Arizona Grand Editor at

[email protected]



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Since 1924, Daughters of the Nile have contributed more than $64 million to Shriners Hospitals

for Children for the medical care and rehabilitation of children. As part of her tour of all

Daughters of the Nile chapters as well as Shriners Hospitals, Supreme Queen (elected leader

for the organization) Dale Obernolte visited Oasis Temple as well as our hospital! Chairman of

the Board of Governors David Merrett and Treasurer of the Board of Governors Peter Rippstein

as well as many of our patients including patient-ambassadors Florence, Kaleb and Mégane

greeted her! Even Mickey Mouse, the Supreme Queen's favorite character, made an

appearance to everyone's joy and delight. Following a hospital tour, crafting in our playroom

with our patients and volunteers, the ladies enjoyed lunch and a riveting presentation by nurse

practitioner Marie-Josée Beaulieu and orthotist Piotr Duma. Daughters of the Nile Diadèmes et

Confettis

Around the Jurisdiction



Gila Valley No. 9 F & AM Masonic Lodge This is what community looks like! Congratulations

to all Florence residents, businesses, partners, friends, and visitors who participated in the

Peanut Butter and Jelly drive. Goal: 2500 jars. Achieved. More than doubled.

TOTAL COLLECTED: 6,304 JARS!!!!

Gila Valley No. 9 F & AM Masonic Lodge was proud to present a grant to Compassion

Connect Arizona in Queen Creek, Arizona this weekend. They are an amazing local charity

helping Maricopa and Pinal Country and the Lodge is proud to do what we can to help

through Masonic Charities of Arizona!




Arizona Lodge #2 -

Brother John Canisales is

in California for work

and attended Island City

Lodge No. 215. A big

thank you to our

brothers from Island City

Masonic Lodge for

welcoming our brother

with open arms!

Tucson Lodge 4 hosted

an Education night on

Wednesday 07/31.

Enlightenment was

provided by WB Jean-

Claude Malterre. It was a

very nice evening.

Phoenicia 58 – Bowling

for Mason! Great time

with Family and those

looking into Masonry




Prometheus Lodge 87 – The Brothers of Prometheus gathered together to pass Brother Donald Pease to the

Degree of Fellowcraft.

It was an outstanding evening. It was a pleasure for the Brothers of the Lodge to put on this degree for

Donald. We very much look forward to the day we gather again to raise you as a Master Mason.

Pioneer Lodge #82 - Arizona #2, Flagstaff #7, Chandler

Thunderbird #15, Glendale #23, Sahuaro #45, Phoenicia #58 ,

Hiram Daylight 73, Prometheus 87, and Somerset Masonic

Lodge #76, F&AM - Ohio. In the words of our Grand Lecturer,

Worshipful Cal Magness "It's amazing what can happen when

you just ask for a little help." Congratulations to brother Ibe

Nadal on becoming a Master Mason!




Tucson #4 – 3rd Degree ~ Our newest

Master Mason, Bro. Tanner Cook and Bro.

Trevor Tanzillo.

Ascension Lodge 89 stated meeting for August 2019.




District Deputy Grand Master Meeting — at

Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in

Arizona.

Downtown 86 Congratulations Brother Angelo!

Downtown #86 Newest Entered Apprentice.

El Quixote 83 2 fellow craft: Juan Urquizo and

Eliecer Gonzales




From Sabbar Shrine Center

Way to represent!

Former Arizona Wheelchair Basketball

Players Carlos "PJ" Pijuan, Adam Cruz,

Carlos Ocasio and Cano Martinez are

playing for Team Puerto Rico at the

Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru.

www.azmasoniclibrary.org


GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL

Erected in the 1920s and 30s, it soars 333 feet as a beacon of Light and knowledge, educating and inspiring all who visit it. Recognized in 2015 as a National Historic Landmark, the Memorial is one of the most impressive and iconic buildings in the area around our nation’s capital. Our new fundraising endeavor, The Landmark Century Campaign, aims to support a thorough restoration of the Memorial. And we can help! Today, the Memorial is a museum like no other in the world. Everything we do revolves around our vision: “to inspire humanity through education to emulate and promote the virtues, character and vision of George Washington, the Man, the Mason, and Father of our Country.” Open seven days a week, the Memorial offers detailed exhibits and guided tours that teach the general public about George Washington, his life and virtues, and the role that Freemasonry played throughout his life. Further, the Memorial is an important space for the performing arts, social gatherings, public events, and educational seminars. And, of course, it is an active Masonic temple, housing two Craft lodges and regularly hosting visiting lodges from around the country. The Memorial is a central hub connecting Masons to one another, and connecting the Craft to the public, our nation, and our world. For the past decade, the Memorial Association has devoted tremendous energy and resources to the renovation of the Memorial. Major exhibits have been added. Interiors have been repaired and repainted. Lighting has been updated. But the most considerable work is the top-to-bottom restoration of the building itself—the first such renovation since the Memorial was completed nearly a century ago. Beginning at the Memorial’s pyramid level, we have begun a multi-year project to perform all needed structural repairs. Stone by stone, are repointing the mortar and protecting the building from water penetration. When completed, the building will be in better than new condition.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial stands as the most

distinguished monument to Washington ever build by a

private organization –THE MASONS

Your generous

help is essential in

reaching that goal.

Masonic Trivia

Masonic Trivia: The seventeenth annual Los Angeles Automobile Show,

was held inside the Shrine Auditorium’s Expo Hall in February 1930.

Masonic Trivia



By Ancient custom, the King was always

covered while his subjects were never

covered in his presence.

The American custom of the Master of the

Lodge wearing a hat as a symbol of his

authority is apparently a result of that

ancient custom.

Brother George Washington received the

Master Mason degree in Fredericksburg

Lodge, Virginia, on this date Aug. 4, 1753.

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AZ Stated Meetings Copper Corridor

Safford No. 16 - First Tuesday

https://www.facebook.com/groups/156141284847387

http://safford16.com/

7:00 pm .Stated Meeting

Pinal Lodge No. 30 - First Thursday

www.facebook.com/pinallodge30

7:00 pm Stated Meeting

Ray-Winkelman No. 24 - Second Tuesday

7:30 pm ..Stated Meeting

Yuma No. 17 - Second Thursday

www.facebook.com/groups/165341547176775


White Mountain No. 3 - Second Saturday

https://www.facebook.com/whitemountainlodge3/

10:00 am Stated Meeting

Gila Valley Lodge No. 9 - Monday on or before full moon

www.facebook.com/gilavalley9


Eloy Lodge No. 46 - Third Thursday

www.facebook.com/Eloy-Lodge-No-46-of-Free-Accepted-

Masons-of-Arizona-494580944085012


Northern Arizona

Mohave Valley No. 68 - First Wednesday

http://www.mohavevalley68.com/


Winslow No. 13 - Second Monday

https://www.facebook.com/Winslow-Masonic-Lodge-FAM-

13-263422877119888/


Kingman No. 22 - Second Monday

http://www.kingmanmasoniclodge.com/


White River No. 62 - Second Tuesday

www.facebook.com/WhiteRiver62


Sy Harrison No. 70 - Second Tuesday

https://www.facebook.com/SyHarrisonMaster/


Aztlan No. 1 - Second Tuesday

www.facebook.com/Aztlan-Lodge-1@aztlanlodge1


Havasu No. 64 - Second Tuesday

www.facebook.com/Havasu-Masonic-Lodge-No-64-F-AM-


Williams - Grand Canyon No. 38 - Second Wednesday


Central Arizona No. 14 - Second Wednesday

www.facebook.com/CentralAZLodge14


Chalcedony No. 6 - Second Thursday


Flagstaff No. 7 - First Thursday

www.facebook.com/groups/


http://www.facebook.com/pinallodge30

http://www.facebook.com/groups/165341547176775

http://www.facebook.com/gilavalley9

http://www.facebook.com/Eloy-Lodge-No-46-of-Free-Accepted-Masons-of-Arizona-494580944085012

http://www.facebook.com/Eloy-Lodge-No-46-of-Free-Accepted-Masons-of-Arizona-494580944085012

http://www.facebook.com/WhiteRiver62

http://www.facebook.com/Sy-Harrison-Masonic-Lodge-70-577891922299093

http://www.facebook.com/Aztlan-Lodge-1

https://twitter.com/aztlanlodge1


http://www.facebook.com/Havasu-Masonic-Lodge-No-64-F-AM-113192978701438

http://www.facebook.com/WhiteRiver62

https://www.facebook.com/SyHarrisonMaster/

http://www.facebook.com/Aztlan-Lodge-1



http://www.facebook.com/Havasu-Masonic-Lodge-No-64-F-AM-113192978701438

http://www.facebook.com/CentralAZLodge14


AZ Stated Meetings Phoenix Area

Arizona Lodge No. 2 - First Tuesday

www.facebook.com/ArizonaLodge2


PVST No. 29 - First Wednesday

http://pvst29.org/


Scottsdale No. 43 - First Thursday

www.facebook.com/scottsdalemasoniclodge


Montezuma No. 35 - First Thursday


Wayfarer No. 50 - Second Tuesday

www.facebook.com/wayfarers50


Phoenicia No. 58 - Second Tuesday

www.facebook.com/Phoenicia58


Sahuaro No. 45 - Second Wednesday

www.facebook.com/groups/Sahuaro45


El Quixote No. 83 - Second Wednesday


Hiram Daylight No. 73 - Second Saturday


Arizona Sunrise No. 88 - Third Saturday


Ascension No. 89 - Third Monday


Pioneer No. 82 - Third Monday


Hunters Paradise No. 85 - Fourth Monday


East Valley

Oriental Lodge No. 20 - First Tuesday

www.facebook.com/Oriental20


Camelback Daylight No. 75 - First Tuesday

www.facebook.com/camelback.daylight


Prometheus Lodge No. 87 - First Wednesday

http://tinyurl.com/j9xgqne

7:00pm Stated Meeting

Apache Lodge No. 69 - Second Thursday


Chandler-Thunderbird No. 15 - Second Tuesday

www.facebook.com/ChandlerThunderbird


West Valley

Peoria No. 31 - First Tuesday

www.facebook.com/FreemasonsPeoriaLodge31


Acacia No. 42 - First Tuesday

www.facebook.com/AcaciaXLII


Sun City No. 72 - Second Tuesday


Glendale No. 23 - First Thursday

www.facebook.com/glendaleaz2


http://www.facebook.com/ArizonaLodge2

http://www.facebook.com/scottsdalemasoniclodge

http://www.facebook.com/wayfarers50

http://www.facebook.com/Phoenicia58

http://www.facebook.com/groups/Sahuaro45

http://www.facebook.com/Oriental20

http://www.facebook.com/camelback.daylight

http://tinyurl.com/j9xgqne

http://www.facebook.com/ChandlerThunderbird

http://www.facebook.com/FreemasonsPeoriaLodge31

http://www.facebook.com/AcaciaXLII

http://www.facebook.com/glendaleaz2

AZ Stated Meetings Southern

King Solomon No. 5 - First Monday www.facebook.com/groups/


Huachuca Lodge No.53 - First Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/Huachuca53


Mount Moriah No. 19 - Second Tuesday


Nogales No. 11 - Second Wednesday


Wilcox No. 10 - Second Tuesday


Perfect Ashlar No. 12 - First Thursday www.facebook.com/groups


Camp Stone No. 77 - Second Saturday www.facebook.com/groups


Green Valley No. 71 - Third Thursday

www.facebook.com/greenvalleylodge71


San Pedro No. 55 - Fourth Monday www.facebook.com/groups/sanpedro55


Tucson Area

Marion McDaniel No. 56 - First Monday

www.facebook.com/groups/MarionMcDaniel56


Jerusalem Daylight No. 66 - Second Saturday


Adobe No. 41 - First Tuesday

https://www.facebook.com/groups/413707212136698/


Aaron No. 49 - First Wednesday



Tucson No. 4 - First Wednesday



Oasis No. 52 - Second Tuesday

www.facebook.com/Oasis-Lodge-52


Nelson C Bledsoe No. 74 - Second Tuesday

www.facebook.com/profile


Epes Randolph No. 32 - Second Wednesday

www.facebook.com/groups/1033656566693307


Builders No. 60 - Second Wednesday


Anahuac No. 81 - Third Monday


Downtown No. 86 - Fourth Monday www.facebook.com/Downtown-Lodge-86-FAM





http://www.facebook.com/greenvalleylodge71

http://www.facebook.com/groups/sanpedro55

http://www.facebook.com/groups/MarionMcDaniel56

https://www.facebook.com/groups/413707212136698/



http://www.facebook.com/Oasis-Lodge-52-203168356071

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009358096087


https://www.facebook.com/Downtown-Lodge-86-FAM-1431240760477762/

Brethren, Friends, and Family, This year the Masonic Charities of Arizona approved 18 grants totaling $30,000 to organizations throughout Arizona. These 501c3 charitable organizations provide much needed services to their communities. Those services include assistance to our Veterans at the three VA Hospitals in Arizona, Domestic abuse shelters, child learning disabilities, training and assistance for people with special needs, support for soldiers abroad, Adult literacy programs and Personal hygiene kits for the working poor and homeless. We are able to award these Grants from the income of our investment fund, Lodge and Personal donations and support from Grand Lodge. In order to keep up with the desire to expand our Grant distribution to more organizations and communities around the State we ask for your help. We have registered with the Amazon Smile Foundation. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization selected by their customers. For Amazon customers to select the Masonic Charities of Arizona to receive these donations go to http://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2746389 to automatically select us. Or you can go to www.smile.amazon.com and you will be prompted to select a charity. Now you are ready to shop and support the Masonic Charities of Arizona. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Charities of Arizona extends our appreciation to all of you for your support.

Fraternally,

Craig Hutchison

Secretary, Masonic Charities of Arizona

www.masoniccharitiesaz.com

[email protected]

ARIZONA MASONIC CHARITIES BEING HELPED

BY OUR PURCHASES AT AMAZON.COM

http://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2746389

http://www.smile.amazon.com/

http://www.masoniccharitiesaz.com/

http://www.amazon.com/

District 1: Robert E Weed - 22,64, 68

District 2: John W Welsch - 1, 14, 82

District 3: Lance R Brown - 7, 13, 38

District 4: Clayton J Howard - 6, 62

District 5: Lon Thomas - 70

District 6: Mikel K White - 17

District 7: Vincent M Santos - 74, 81

District 8: Robin E Settlemeyer - 41, 86

District 9: James Xie - 20, 69, 75

District 10: William B Carnell - 9, 30, 46

District 11: Duane L Brown - 5,63,77

District 12: Nicholas Lindquist - 15, 43

District 13: Eric Dupree - 52, 60

District 14: Tony Hernandez - 29, 50, 89

District 15: Robert C Richards - 10, 16, 55

District 16: Lyle L Adams - 31, 72, 73

District 17: Harold L Lindamood - 11, 71

District 18: Gary J Horn - 23, 42, 85

District 19: Ahmet S Erdemir - 49, 66

District 20: Brian R Hanne - 3, 24, 88

District 21: Jean-Claude Malterre - 4, 32, 56

District 22: Matthew L.G. Morales - 2, 58, 83

District 23: James E Watson - 35, 45, 87

District 24: Jason B Stryker - 12, 19

District 1: John D Graham

District 2: Robert R Beffel

District 3: Open

District 4: Ronald N Allen

District 5: Jason B Stryker

Grand Master

Grand Lodge F. & A.M Arizona

Gregory A. Vasquez (15)

Deputy Grand Master: Senior Grand Warden:

Boyd Robertson (1) Randy Jager (52)

Junior Grand Warden: Senior Grand Deacon:

Jim Baker (9) George Rusk (20)

Junior Grand Deacon: Senior Grand Steward:

Michael A. Dale (17) Leigh J. Creighton (4)

Junior Grand Steward:

Roger Biede III (9)

Very Worshipful Grand Secretary:

James Rowan (43)

Very Worshipful Grand Treasurer:

Michael McGee (50)

Grand Lecturer:

Calvin D. Magness (7, 38)

Grand Chaplin:

Lowell Ed Fox (69, 75)

Grand Orator:

Robert Bo Buchanan III (2)

Grand Marshall:

Ed Baney (30)

Grand Editor:

Bryon P Howe (58)

Grand Bible Bearer:

Adal O. Castellanos (81, 83)

Grand Sword Bearer:

Michael A. Kofta (17)

Grand Pursuivant:

Patrick R. Szajna (15)

Grand Standard Bearer:

Ralph F. Doudna (7, 38)

Grand Organist:

Gordon Stevenson (20)

Grand Tyler:

Darren C. Turner (41)

MWGM Greg Vasquez

2019-20 Grand Master F. & A.M of Arizona

2019 Arizona Grand Lodge Officers

2019-20 Arizona DDGM’s

2019-20 Arizona DDGL’s

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