Blind copy to Hiram, 03-13-2014 (Published by Hiram’s Scribe: Tommy Charles Wimberly) BRETHREN, THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE SENT PAYMENT FOR THE GRAND MASTER’S BANQUET AT AL AMIN PAVILION ON MARCH 21. PLEASE GO AHEAD WITH YOUR PLANS AND PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AS SOON AS FEASIBLE. NEW LISTINGS: MON, MAR 17 --- At Ingleside 1361, an EA degree at the stated meeting. Meal at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to watch or participate. (Wayne Stephens, WM) WED, MAR 26 --- At Del Mar 1350, a MM degree. The Al Amin Past Masters Unit will be assisting. Supper at 6:30 PM, degree to follow. WM John Garza says any help would be appreciated. (Jim Falwell) THU, MAR 27 --- At Oso Naval 1282, an Open Meeting for a Community Builder Award. There will be a meal prepared by Brother Wolfgang and all are invited. Eat at 6:30 PM; award presentation at 7:30 PM. The recipient is Jody Kuhl, the director for Family Outreach, a community based non-profit in Corpus Christi. We encourage anyone to join us that evening and request any to contact our Brother Secretary Right Worshipful Armando Caceres so we can get a proper headcount. Thank You, from Jeff Blue, WM. SHOULD MASONIC TRADITION PREVAIL (list of prospective installation ceremonies: Date, Lodge, prospective Worshipful Master, times, etc.) SEND THE SCRIBE YOUR PROSPECTIVE INSTALLATION DATE AND TIME THE WEB SITE FOR THE SOUTH TEXAS YORK RITE BODIES is: styrb.org IT IS UPDATED AND WORKING, THANKS TO ERROL PENA! CONCERN FOR WIDOWS OF MASONS Two years ago we started the practice of inviting widows as guests at the Grand Master’s banquet. This was privately funded. This year the Masters, Wardens and Secretaries wanted to continue the practice. Oso Naval 1282 decided two weeks ago to invite and pay for their widows. The Scribe, as a member of the MWS GM banquet and conference committee, wants to coordinate the attendance of widows and see that plans are made for their transportation and seating at the banquet. Should they all be seated together, or should they sit at their lodge’s tables? Vince Muscarello at Oso says that RW Mando Caceres will handle this for Oso Naval Lodge. Can I be provided the names of the widows? John Hollowell, can you tally and report widows from CC 189? I know you had a Widows Night recently, but I don’t know how many widows attended. Paul Underwood, would you please work to obtain a list of Al Amin’s widows? Most of their husbands were affiliated with local lodges, though many may not have been. Would the widows who read this calendar please consider this an invitation to attend as a guest, and email me to let me know whether or not you would like to attend the March 21st banquet as a guest? REVISED DATES FOR SAN ANTONIO SCOTTISH RITE REUNION FRI-SAT, MAY 16-17, 2014 --- Scottish Rite Reunion in San Antonio. Details later. DATES FOR UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES (for more info, call Quince Mitchell of the Grand Lodge Gift of Life committee, 361/853-4056h, 361/215-6161c) All Saturdays: Apr 26 Al Amin Gunshow, 11 AM – 2 PM June 21 Al Amin Gunshow, 11 AM – 2 PM Sep 20 Al Amin Gunshow, 11 AM – 2 PM Dec 13 Al Amin Gunshow, 11 AM – 2 PM YORK RITE FESTIVAL SAT, APR 5, --- YORK RITE FESTIVAL at Corpus Christi York Rite Masonic Temple (Baldwin at Terrace). Coffee & donuts: 8:30 – 9 AM Degree conferrals: 9 AM to noon Light lunch: 12:00 to 12:45 PM Degree conferrals: 1:00 PM until finished. HP & TIM Errol Pena says, “Any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to contact me. 361-944-9237 or errol_pena@yahoo.” DISTRICT DEPUTY OFFICIAL VISITS District 37-B, RW Ray Mendez, Jr. Refugio 190 Mar 10 POSTPONED TO A FUTURE DATE Rockport 323 Mar 24 District 37-A, RW Armando Caceres Sunset Lodge 1388 Mar 24 VALLEY EVENTS or NOTICES (thanks to Jules Frapart & others) MONDAYS: Nomad Shrine club offers breakfast to the public every Monday morning from 7:30 until 9:00 am for $5.00 a plate, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana, Pharr, TX 78577, 956-781-1986. NEW Meeting Place for Square & Compasses Coffee Club. The club will still meet every Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The NEW Port Isabel Museum, 302 East Queen Isabella Boulevard is the site. Park on the street in front or at the side of the old Champion Building. No admission charge (but donations appreciated). Masons & non-Masons, men and women, all are welcome. Coffee and cinnamon rolls are served. There is a presentation generally related to Masonry but not always. For information call Warren Winger: 956/832-3359. The city of Port Isabel and museum director Ms. Jeannie Flores have been kind enough to allow us to hold our meetings at the museum. This new meeting place will be a shot in the arm for the Square and Compasses Coffee Club. Help make it a success. Other notices Web sites of interest: NEW WEB SITE FOR OSO NAVAL LODGE 1282 OsoNaval styrb.org is the web site for the South Texas York Rite Bodies. IT IS UPDATED AND WORKING THANKS TO ERROL PENA! alamintemple.org is the web site for Al Amin Shrine in Corpus Christi. masons189 – Corpus Christi Lodge 189 Warren Winger reports: rgvmasons.org is the website of the 40th Masonic District. It has a calendar for the Valley, and it also has maps and other information regarding Valley Masonry. Walt Greene, Commandant of the Al Amin Legion of Honor, announces the new web site for the Nomad Shrine Club is ready: nomadshrine.org. check it out. Listing of events SAT, MAR 15 --- Texas Lodge of Research meeting, Pine Tree Lodge No. 1396 at Longview; Secretary: Truitt L. Bradley (512) 567-4756 or secretary.texaslodgeofresearch@gmail. SAT, MAR 15 --- At Al Amin, Memorial Service for John and Regina Hedgcoth, 11 AM. MON, MAR 17 --- At Ingleside 1361, an EA degree at the stated meeting. Meal at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to watch or participate. (Wayne Stephens, WM) TUE – WED, MAR 18 --19, 2014 --- Shrine Circus in Victoria at Victoria Community Center WED, MAR 19, 2014 --- Coastal Bend Scottish Rite Club: regular third-Wednesday meeting, at 6 PM at Portland Lodge No. 1411. Light supper. We will start practicing the 14th degree, for conferral at the August 2 reunion in Corpus Christi. FRI – SUN, MAR 21--22, 2014 --- Shrine Circus in Corpus Christi at American Bank Center FRI, SAT MAR 21-22 --- Grand Master’s Banquet and Conference at Al Amin Shrine. Banquet Friday night in Pavilion (6:30 PM). Conference Saturday morning in ballroom. Tickets have been mailed out to Lodge Secretaries and District Deputies. WED, MAR 26 --- At Del Mar 1350, a MM degree. The Al Amin Past Masters Unit will be assisting. Supper at 6:30 PM, degree to follow. WM John Garza says any help would be appreciated. (Jim Falwell) THU, MAR 27 --- At Oso Naval 1282, an Open Meeting for a Community Builder Award. There will be a meal prepared by Brother Wolfgang and all are invited. Eat at 6:30 PM; award presentation at 7:30 PM. The recipient is Jody Kuhl, the director for Family Outreach, a community based non-profit in Corpus Christi. We encourage anyone to join us that evening and request any to contact our Brother Secretary Right Worshipful Armando Caceres so we can get a proper headcount. Thank You, from Jeff Blue, WM. SAT, APR 5, --- YORK RITE FESTIVAL at Corpus Christi York Rite Masonic Temple (Baldwin at Terrace). Coffee & donuts: 8:30 – 9 AM Degree conferrals: 9 AM to noon Lunch: 12:00 to 12:45 PM Degree conferrals: 1:00 PM until finished WED, APR 16, 2014 --- Coastal Bend Scottish Rite Club: regular third-Wednesday meeting, at 6 PM at Corpus Christi Lodge No. 189. Light supper. WED, APR 23 --- At Corpus Christi 189, Lamar Medal & Scholarship Program SAT – SUN APR 26-27 --- Gun Show, Al Amin Pavilion. 9 to 5 Sat.; 9 to 4 Sun. TUE, APR 29 --- Regular fifth-Tuesday dinner meeting of the Coastal Bend Scottish Rite Club (ladies included, of course). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant, (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. WED, APR 30 --- Regular fifth-Wednesday dinner meeting of the Al Amin Past Master’s Unit (including the ladies). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. SAT, MAY 10, 2014 --- At San Antonio, in Albert Pike Lodge in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, at 2:00 PM, a meeting of Texian Priory No. 78, KYCH. Business will include election and installation of officers. FRI-SAT, MAY 16-17, 2014 --- Scottish Rite Reunion in San Antonio. Details later. SAT, MAY 24, 2014 --- Quarterly meeting of South Texas York Rite College No. 169. York Rite Masonic Temple, Baldwin at Terrace. Socialize 10 AM, degree practice at 10:30, lunch about 11:45. Open the College after lunch. Confer degree, if applicable, and conduct business. THU, MAY 29 --- Regular fifth-Thursday dinner meeting of John J. Harris Chapter No. 397 of National Sojourners (including the ladies). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. SUN -- SAT, JUNE 15-21, 2014 --- National Sojourners, Inc. 94th Annual Convention. Double Tree Hotel, Austin, TX. Room rate: $109+tax. SAT, JUNE 21 --- Texas Lodge of Research meeting at Houston; Secretary: Truitt L. Bradley (512) 567-4756 or secretary.texaslodgeofresearch@gmail. SAT – SUN JUNE 21-22 --- Gun Show, Al Amin Pavilion. 9 to 5 Sat.; 9 to 4 Sun. TUE, JUL 29 --- Regular fifth-Tuesday dinner meeting of the Coastal Bend Scottish Rite Club (ladies included, of course). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant, (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. WED, JUL 30 --- Regular fifth-Wednesday dinner meeting of the Al Amin Past Master’s Unit (including the ladies). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. THU, JUL 31 --- Regular fifth-Thursday dinner meeting of John J. Harris Chapter No. 397 of National Sojourners (including the ladies). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. SAT, AUG 2 --- Scottish Rite Reunion (San Antonio Valley) hosted by Corpus Christi Lodge 189. We need to have a minimum of five petitioners for this event. SAT, AUG 16 Quarterly meeting of South Texas York Rite College No. 169. York Rite Masonic Temple, Baldwin at Terrace. Socialize 10 AM, degree practice at 10:30, lunch about 11:45. Open the College after lunch. Confer degree, if applicable, and conduct business. SAT – SUN SEP 20-21 --- Gun Show, Al Amin Pavilion. 9 to 5 Sat.; 9 to 4 Sun. SAT, SEP 20 --- Texas Lodge of Research meeting at Fort Worth; Secretary: Truitt L. Bradley (512) 567-4756 or secretary.texaslodgeofresearch@gmail. TUE, SEP 30 --- Regular fifth-Tuesday dinner meeting of the Coastal Bend Scottish Rite Club (ladies included, of course). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant, (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. WED, OCT 29 --- Regular fifth-Wednesday dinner meeting of the Al Amin Past Master’s Unit (including the ladies). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. THU, OCT 30 --- Regular fifth-Thursday dinner meeting of John J. Harris Chapter No. 397 of National Sojourners (including the ladies). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. SAT, NOV 8 Quarterly meeting of South Texas York Rite College No. 169. York Rite Masonic Temple, Baldwin at Terrace. Socialize 10 AM, degree practice at 10:30, lunch about 11:45. Open the College after lunch. Confer degree, if applicable, and conduct business. SAT – SUN NOV ??-?? --- Gun Show, Al Amin Pavilion. 9 to 5 Sat.; 9 to 4 Sun. WED – SAT, DEC 3 – 6, 2014 --- Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas at Waco. SAT – SUN DEC 13-14 --- Gun Show, Al Amin Pavilion. 9 to 5 Sat.; 9 to 4 Sun. TUE, DEC 30 --- Regular fifth-Tuesday dinner meeting of the Coastal Bend Scottish Rite Club (ladies included, of course). Socialize at 6 PM, order off the menu at 6:30-6:45. People’s Restaurant, (off I-37 at 9738 Up River Rd, near Wilcox Furniture.) From Corpus Christi, take exit 9; turn left to cross under I-37; then immediately turn hard right to continue on Up River Road, paralleling I-37. Go past Wilcox Furniture, then turn right into Peoples’ parking lot. Phone 241-8087. From north of Corpus Christi on I-37: take exit 9. You’ll see Peoples on the right as you prepare to exit. After exiting, turn right on Up River Road, go past Wilcox Furniture and turn right into the Peoples parking lot). From the management at Peoples: if you order a steak and it’s not good, send it back and they will gladly cook another one for you. Satisfaction with all their dishes is guaranteed. SAT, JAN 17, 2015 --- Texas Lodge of Research meeting at San Antonio. Secretary: Truitt L. Bradley (512) 567-4756 or secretary.texaslodgeofresearch@gmail. Meetings of District 37 A&B Masters, Wardens, and Secretaries Association Lodge name No. 5th Monday, or other named date Refugio 190 31 Mar 2014 Corpus Christi 189 30 Jun 2014 Rockport 323 29 Sep 2014 Oso Naval 1282 29 Dec 2014 Gregory 998 30 Mar 2015 Independence 1337 29 Jun 2015 Del Mar 1350 31 Aug 2015 Aransas 1018 30 Nov 2015 Sunset 1388 29 Feb 2016 Ingleside 1361 30 May 2016 Sinton 1012 29 Aug 2016 FORUMS AND CERTIFICATE EXAMS in this area - TIMOTHY KENT ANTHONY, Secretary 345 West Mally Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78221 R: 210-922-0863 e-mail:[email protected] B:210-264-6452 FORUM EXAM DAY DATE TIME TIME LOCATION LODGE SAT MAR 8 9:00 AM 1:00 PM LULING HARDEMAN 179 FRI MAR 14 7:00 PM COPPERAS COVE MOUNT HIRAM 595 SAT MAR 15 9:00 AM COPPERAS COVE MOUNT HIRAM 595 SAT APR 12 9:00 AM 1:00 PM FREDERICKSBURG FREDERICKSBURG 794 SAT APR 19 9:00 AM 1:00 PM BURNET VALLEY 175 FRI APR 25 7:00 PM WESLACO LLANO GRANDE 1173 SAT APR 26 9:00 AM WESLACO LLANO GRANDE 1173 SAT MAY 3 9:00 AM 1:00 PM BEEVILLE BEEVILLE 261 FRI MAY 9 7:00 PM CORPUS CHRISTI OSO NAVAL 1282 SAT MAY 1 9:00 AM CORPUS CHRISTI OSO NAVAL 1282 SAT JUL 12 9:00 AM LAREDO LAREDO 547 FRI AUG 1 7:00 PM ROCKPORT ROCKPORT 323 SAT AUG 2 9:00 AM ROCKPORT ROCKPORT 323 SAT AUG 9 9:00 AM 1:00 PM VICTORIA VICTORIA 40 FRI AUG 15 7:00 PM LEANDER NORTON MOSES 336 SAT AUG 16 9:00 AM LEANDER NORTON MOSES 336 SAT AUG 23 9:00 AM SAN MARCOS SAN MARCOS 342 SAT SEP 6 9:00 AM 1:00 PM UVALDE UVALDE 472 FRI SEP 12 6:00 PM AUSTIN ONION CREEK 220 FRI SEP 19 7:00 PM WESLACO LLANO GRANDE 1173 FRI SEP 20 9:00 AM WESLACO LLANO GRANDE 1173 FRI SEP 26 7:00 PM ROBSTOWN ROBSTOWN 1062 SAT SEP 27 9:00 AM ROBSTOWN ROBSTOWN 1062 SAT OCT 4 6:00 PM SCHERTZ RANDOLPH 1268 FRI OCT 10 8:00 AM SAN ANTONIO DAVY CROCKETT 1225 FRI OCT 10 6:00 PM SAN ANTONIO HARLANDALE 1213 SAT OCT 11 9:00 AM SAN ANTONIO CW ANDERSON 1413 WED OCT 15 EXAMINERS 6:00 PM SAN ANTONIO HIGHLAND HILLS 1373 SAT NOV 1 9:00 AM 1:00 PM DRIPPING SPRINGS RAMBO 426 WED DEC 3 1:00 PM AT GRAND LODGE THU DEC 4 8:00 AM AT GRAND LODGE DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO LODGES (lodges in Corpus vicinity listed by Lodge number) CORPUS CHRISTI LODGE No. 189 (meets first and third Mondays, 7:30 PM). The Lodge is at 4114 Weber Road (zip 78409). The Lodge is on the East side of Weber Road. The Lodge can be reached by taking the Weber exit off South Padre Island Drive. Head Northward toward the bay. Just before you reach Hamlin Shopping Center (which is on the southeast corner of the intersection with S. Staples), the lodge is on the right. Watch for the Annapolis Christian Academy sign and turn into the small street. Parking is in the rear of the lodge. We enter through the parking-lot door. Alternatively, you can reach CC 189 from Ocean Drive by turning onto Doddridge. When you reach S. Staples, the street name changes from Doddridge to Weber Rd. Coming from Staples, the Lodge is on the left, just past the last businesses in Hamlin Shopping Center. Watch for the Annapolis Christian Academy sign, and turn into the small street. Parking is in the rear of the lodge. REFUGIO LODGE No. 190 in Woodsboro (meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 PM). The Lodge is across the street from the High School. There are two routes north to Woodsboro. A. Through Sinton and north on US 77. Take the first Woodsboro turnoff to the right at the grain elevators, and proceed straight ahead (east). When you are almost to the end of that street, the lodge will be on the left, opposite the high school on the right. B. Though Portland, Gregory, and Bayside. Proceed on highway 35 through Gregory, toward Aransas Pass. North of Gregory, turn left on 136 and proceed north through Bayside. About two miles north of Bayside, turn left at the blinking light onto highway 1360. Proceed on 1360 as it goes west about 9 miles, then it bends right to go north into Woodsboro. Just past the high school, turn left and one short block later, on the right, is the Lodge. ROCKPORT LODGE NO. 323 (meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 PM). The Lodge is at 602 Hickory Avenue in Rockport. From State Route 35 near Rockport, take the highway 1069 (Market Street) exit, and proceed eastward (toward Aransas Bay). About one-half mile from SR 35, turn left onto Hickory Avenue. Go a hundred yards and watch for the Lodge on your right. Your view of the Lodge from Market Street may be obstructed by high grass and trees. Caution: there is also a highway 1069 exit on SR 35 near Aransas Pass. That’s not the one you want if you want to go to Rockport Lodge. LOMA ALTO LODGE No. 544 IN TILDEN (meets on first Saturday on or before the full moon, 7:30 PM). Driving directions to Loma Alto Lodge in Tilden, Texas. Go west on 624 through Orange Grove until you come to Hwy. 16, then turn north and go 23 miles to Tilden. The Lodge hall is on the corner by the blinking light, across from the courthouse. You cant miss it. Alternate route: You could also go to Three Rivers via I-37 and turn west on Hwy 72 until you come to the blinking light, etc. S. B. MOSSER LODGE NO. 912 IN ALICE. (meets first and third Tuesdays, 7:00 PM). The Lodge is at 206 Mariposa Drive. From Corpus Christi (on highway 44), go to the first street after the third traffic light. Turn right, and the lodge will be on the right at the end of the street. CHAMBERLAIN LODGE No. 913 IN KINGSVILLE (meets third Thursdays, 7:30 PM. Practice Wednesdays at 6pm & most Saturdays at 9am). 1721 Senator Carlos Truan Blvd. In Kingsville, proceed south on Highway 77 Bypass. Take the turnoff to the right on Senator Carlos Truan Blvd. Look for the Lodge on the left about a quarter-mile after your turnoff. GREGORY LODGE No. 998 IN TAFT, TEXAS. (Meets first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 PM). Driving directions to Gregory Lodge No. 998: It is at 917 Victoria Ave in Taft. Take Hwy US 181 to Taft. At the middle (second) traffic light, turn north on to Victoria Ave. The Lodge is the last building on the left, across the street from the high school baseball field. SINTON LODGE No. 1012 at Sinton, Texas (meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 PM) is at 9032 Highway 77 North Business route in Sinton, Texas. From downtown Sinton, take Business 77 North. After passing E. Welder Street, start looking for the Lodge on the right. ARANSAS LODGE No. 1019 at Aransas Pass (meets first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 PM). Driving directions: From Corpus Christi take US Hwy 181 N through Portland to Gregory. At Gregory leave 181 and go on SH 35N toward Aransas Pass and Rockport. Continue until you reach the right exit marked Aransas Pass and Port Aransas. This is Business 35N, and is W. Wheeler Ave. Continue past the new Wal-Mart store. Watch for the Valero Station on the right side of Wheeler. Opposite the station on the left side of Wheeler is the Lodge, next door to an auto parts store. Parking is in the rear of the lodge. Important: enter the lodge at the door next to the auto parts store. The door on the other side of the Lodge, which looks like the main door, is locked and not used. ROBSTOWN LODGE NO. 1062 (meets first and third Mondays, 7:00 PM) is on Bauer Road in Robstown. If you are going north or south on 77 from Kingsville or Calallen, you exit heading west on State Highway 44 (not county road 44). At the Snappy Citgo Station, State Highway 44 continues west to Alice. Get off 44 onto Bauer Road at the station, heading north, toward the “bubble” water tower. Robstown Lodge is at the foot of the water tower on the left. Bauer Road is full of chuck holes so if you meet traffic be very careful of the chuck holes along the edge. (This chuck hole warning was inserted several years ago; it may or may not be current information.) OSO NAVAL LODGE NO. 1282 (meets first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 PM) is at 3215 Reid Drive in Corpus Christi near the intersection of Alameda and Texan Trail. Reid Drive parallels Alameda; the Lodge is on Reid behind the shopping center on Alameda. From downtown Corpus Christi, proceed southerly on Shoreline and Ocean to Louisiana Ave. Take Louisiana to S. Alameda and proceed southerly on Alameda. After passing the HEB on Alameda, turn right on Glazebrook and then left on Reid, and the Lodge will be on your right. From South Padre Island Drive, take the Kostorycz exit and proceed north on Kostorycz to Staples. Right on Staples, then just past Ray High turn left on Texan Trail. Texan Trail to Alameda; turn left. Proceed past the shopping center and turn left on Glazebrook, then left on Reid and the Lodge will be on your right. INDEPENDENCE LODGE NO. 1337 (meets second and fourth Tuesdays, 7:30 PM) is at 1442 Shely. Proceed on Crosstown Expressway (Hwy 286) and take the Baldwin Street exit. Proceed eastward on Baldwin about 1/2 mile to the traffic signal at Ayers, and turn right on Ayers. Count the blocks on the right side of Ayers; go four blocks, about 1/3 of a mile, watching for Shely Street on the right. Turn right on Shely and go one block and the lodge parking lot and Independence Lodge are on your right. DEL MAR LODGE NO. 1350 (meets first and third Wednesdays, 7:00 PM) is at 1350 Woodlawn in Corpus Christi, at the corner of McArdle and Woodlawn. From downtown Corpus Christi, proceed east on Ocean Drive to Airline. Right on Airline, go to McArdle and take a left. Proceed easterly on McArdle, and the lodge will be on your right at the corner of Woodlawn. From South Padre Island Drive, take the Airline exit. Proceed north one block on Airline and take a right onto McArdle. Proceed easterly on McArdle, and the lodge will be on your right at the corner of Woodlawn. INGLESIDE LODGE NO. 1361 (meets first and third Mondays, 7:30 PM). Driving directions to Ingleside Lodge No. 1361. At Gregory, take the Ingleside road. At the main intersection in Ingleside (the traffic light at the HEB--Dairy Queen corner) turn right. Go a few blocks to Fourth Street and turn left (turn left at the Stripes/Valero business). Proceed down Fourth Street and watch for the Lodge on your right at Henrietta St. There is a school on the left side of Fourth Street opposite the Lodge. SUNSET LODGE NO. 1388 (meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 PM) is at 8314 Leopard in Corpus Christi. Proceed on I-37 to Exit 7, Suntide-Tuloso. Proceed south on Suntide to Leopard. Turn right (west) on Leopard, go one-half mile and take the little street to the right and you’ll see the Lodge. PORTLAND LODGE NO. 1411 (meets second and fourth Tuesdays, 7:30 PM) is at 124 Sixth Ave in Portland, Texas (corner of Sixth and Commerce). From Corpus Christi, take the Moore Ave exit off Hwy 181 (SR-35). Proceed easterly two blocks on Moore and bend left in a big curve onto Fifth Ave. (If you pass the fire station on your left, you have gone past Fifth Ave.) On Fifth, go about three-tenths of a mile and turn left on Commerce. Drive past Sixth Ave on your right, and turn to your right into the parking lot behind the Lodge. Enter the lodge through the parking lot door, not the Sixth Avenue door. CORPUS CHRISTI YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE (2638 Terrace St). The Temple is on the section of Baldwin that runs between Ayers and Crosstown Expressway, at the intersection of Terrace Street with Baldwin. The Chapter of Royal Arch Masons meets on the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months, with a practice session on the fourth Wednesday of odd-numbered months. The Council of Royal and Select Masters meets on the second Wednesday of even-numbered months, with practice on the fourth Wednesday of even-numbered months. The Commandery of Knights Templar meets on the second Thursday of each month, with a practice session on the fourth Thursday. Driving from San Antonio way, follow I-37 toward Corpus Christi. Do not exit to the right onto Padre Island Drive (Rt 358). Continue about 3.7 miles and exit right on Crosstown Expressway, Rt 286. On 286, continue about 1.9 miles and take the Baldwin St exit. Take a left on Baldwin and follow it five short blocks and Terrace Street will be on your left, and you’ll see the Temple at the intersection. From Portland, or from other sections of Corpus Christi, find Crosstown Expressway and follow the instructions above, or find Ayers and follow it to the intersection of Ayers and Baldwin, turn westward, and follow Baldwin to Terrace.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:58:58 +0000
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