The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Hawaii

Summer 2011

Hawaii Freemason
The Newsletter for the Hawaii Mason
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Greetings from the Grand East!

Aloha Brethren and Fraternal Greetings from the Grand East! First off, Id like to express my feelings of gratitude and honor to have been elected to serve you this Masonic Grand Lodge Year. Thank you all for your continued support. So we started off the year running. We have welcomed aboard a new member of our Grand Lodge Exec team -- RW Brother Richard Huston as our Junior Grand Warden. Rick I know will work hard for the Jurisdiction over the next 4 years and will be a wonderful Grand Master in time. Please welcome him and assist him as you can. As many of you know, we have had other changes in our Grand Lodge Executive Committee. In May, MW Randy Change resigned his position as Grand Secretary and I have appointed MW Marty Alexander to serve as Grand Secretary for the remaining Masonic Year. MW Marty has done a wonderful job in the past with not only coordinating, training, and supporting the GLHI Membership system ROLLS which is a major duty of the Grand Secretary; he has also been very adept at keeping the Grand Lodge running smoothly in what could have been a very difficult time. He has the complete support of every member of the Executive Committee and we ask that you also lend your support to him in his new position.

In this Issue:
1-7 Messages
1 3 5 6 7 * Grand Master * Deputy Grand Master * Senior Grand Warden * Junior Grand Warden * Grand Secretary

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4th of July Snapshots Blue Lodge News * Maui Lodge * Ko`olau Lodge * Hawaiian Lodge Leaving Your Legacy in the Temple

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Holds General Assembly

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Online Accessibility -More Critical Than Ever Black-and-White Ball The Grand Lodge Officers Grand Lodge Fast Class

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From the Grand Master

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I have also appointed MW Charles Wegener to act as Assistant Grand Secretary. MW Charlie will be working in the Grand Lodge Offices on M/W/F as he can and I will be filling in on T/TH as I can to help with any Oahu business that needs attending to. On June 1st, Maureen and I had the pleasure and honor to represent the Brothers of Hawaii at the Grand Lodge of Oregons Annual Communication at the Riverhouse in Bend, OR. The events there were wonderful, the weather was cold and wet, but the fraternalism warm and welcome. The on June 8 th, we were joined by RW Ligaya for the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Washington. Again, we were welcomed by the Brothers in Washington. The great thing about the Grand Lodge of Washington Officers installation is that the new Grand Master, MW Bro. Michael Sanders, is also a very proud member of Hawaii. So please, if you get the chance, send him a note of special congratulations and Aloha from his Brothers here in Hawaii and let him know how proud we are of him. June also saw the start of the largest project ever undertaken by a Lodge or Lodges in the history of the Hawaii Jurisdiction, if not in all of Hawaii Freemasonry -- the renovation of the Makiki Temple. This is not only a financial milestone because of the expense of the project but also the determination and perseverance of the owners to work hard at coming to a consensus to develop a plan that was acceptable to everyone. This was no easy task and was the work of several people working over nine years or more. I know that the newly renovated Temple will be something that all Masons and Masonic Bodies in Hawaii will be proud of. Our 501C3 Masonic Charities foundation has been completed and can now accept tax-deductible donations. This is a big deal for the Grand Lodge because the Grand Lodge has never had a Tax Deductible Charity in the past and has limited us on fund raising for projects such as the Child ID, PSAs and other public service ideas that have surfaced over the years. Now we have a proper foundation with which to work from. I heartfelt mahalo to MW Dennis Ing for his hard work in getting the Foundation set up. While so many wonderful things are going on in the jurisdiction, New Brothers being brought in, Wonderful Temple renovations underway, and Masonic Charities being developed, there are still areas that need work. The most serious of these is our ability to treat each other as Brothers, work together as one to accomplish a common goal and be respectful of one another. I have seen, and quite often been the target of, much rumor mongering, lies, and innuendos none of which belongs in our beloved craft. I am a firm believer that this sort of cancerous behavior should not be tolerated by our membership and if approached by one spreading such talk they should be informed that they have no attentive ear to their speech. If we all present a united front of rejection of this sort of behavior, Im sure they will in time fade away from our craft and the craft will be the better for it. I encourage all the Lodges to review the Charges we were all given as Masons and make a concerted effort to act and walk as such. Id like to congratulate the Brothers of Koolau Lodge for the great work they did in coordinating the annual 4 th of July Parade for the Family of Freemasons. A special mahalo to WB Scott Waracka for his great work and joyful and infectious attitude. Finally, remember Brothers, the Grand Lodge Black and White Ball is fast approaching August 14. Each Lodge Secretary should have received their tickets for the event. So please see your Secretary to get yours. Its sure to be a gala event with fun and fellowship dressed to the nines. See you all there. Monty J. Glover Grand Master Grand Lodge of Hawaii F&AM

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From the Deputy Grand Master

Welcome to the 2011 2012 Masonic
Year, and, congratulations to Most Worshipful Brother Monty Glover on his ascendancy to the Grand East, and to Right Worshipful Brother Richard Rick Huston for his joining our Grand Lodge Team following his election as our Junior Grand Warden during our April Annual Communication (AnCom). We are all excited and looking forward to continue moving our Grand Lodge forward, with everyones support!

RW Tony Ligaya poses with MW Danny Angeles, PGM and current Grand Secretary, and MW Sonny Razon, JPGM.

of the Grand Lodge of the

significant update in the Hawaii Masonic Code (HMC) was

approved at the recent AnCom with the approval of Resolution 201106, which created the Grand Lodges Long-Range Planning Committee and is covered by the addition of 1210. Please note this new section of the HMC (go to http://www.hawaiifreemason.org/resources/hmc2011.pdf), as well as amended 2086 (Art. VIII, Sec. 1, and Art. IX, Secs. 1 & 2), 2096, 2548-7th, and 2548b.

During the first quarter of this new Masonic Year, I had both the
honor and pleasure of representing our Jurisdiction at the recent AnCom and installation of officers of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines in beautiful Davao City during the April 28 30 period, where I was able to renew some old fraternal acquaintances, including with a newly-installed Deputy Grand Lecturer, for instance, who reminded me that it was I who raised him as a Master Mason in 1984 while I was Pro-Tempor Master of Sagamihara Lodge #13 in Camp Zama, Japan over 27 years ago, and whom Ive lost contact with since until the Davao AnCom, and, perhaps more importantly, meet and make new friends and Brothers. I was definitely impressed with the attendance of said event, as according to its organizers they anticipated 2,000 Brethren (a number that already boggles my mind), but at the final count I was informed approximately 3,500 came! I, along with our Grand Master, also attended the Grand Lodge of Washingtons AnCom and installation of its 2011-2012 officers during the second weekend of (Turn to page 4)

RW Tony Ligaya and newly-installed Grand Master of the Philippines, MW Juanito Abergas.

RW Tony Ligaya, third from left, is shown with Masonic dignitaries as they make their way into the Grand Lodge of the Philippines' session for proper introductions.

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From the Deputy Grand Master

June. It was quite an experience to attend both Communications and witness each Jurisdictions installation of officers, and, even as I noted how different each Grand Lodge conducted their sessions and officer installations compared to how we in Hawaii do ours, the end-result is the same the perpetuation of the Mystic Tie in our great Fraternity! I definitely encourage you Brethren to consider attending similar events in other Grand Jurisdictions; I promise it will be quite educational!

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By this time, the renovation of Makiki Temple should already have

commenced if not fully underway. Three of the four Lodge-occupants of the Temple, and the York Rite Bodies, are temporarily situated and are fully operational at the Honolulu Community Church in Nuuanu, Loge Le Progres is at Iolani Palace, and the Eastern Star Chapters are at Schofield Temple. The renovation is planned for completion within nine months!

RW Tony Ligaya and Junior Past Grand Master MW G. Santy Lascano of the Grand Lodge of Washington.

The upcoming annual Black and White Ball on August 14

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Hale Koa Hotel, promises to be a welcome, albeit brief, respite from our otherwise busy schedules whether in our Lodges or elsewhere. Great food and live music will definitely make this a memorable occasion. Make sure you save this date for this great social event, and be prepared to display your skills on the dance floor with your special lady. Our Senior Grand Warden, Right Worshipful Brother Frank Condello, is our head planner and coordinator extraordinaire for this special evening.

Finally, as we move on to the next quarter, I again ask you to ever

remember in your prayers our men and women proudly wearing the military uniform of our great country who are on watch on foreign soils in the name of the freedom we all treasure, as well as the civilian personnel who support them, and their families may God, the Supreme and Great Architect of the Universe, forever keep them under His Care away from all harm, and may they soon be back home safely to their families!
MW Monty Glover and RW Tony Ligaya at the installation of officers of the Grand Lodge of Washington.

God bless us all!!

Antonio Ligaya Deputy Grand Master Grand Lodge of Hawaii F & A M

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From the Grand West

Aloha brethren! The year is zipping right along and the lodges have all been staying busy. It has also been a time of transition for the four lodges that meet at Makiki Temple. After talking for more than 20 years about remodeling the building, it has finally begun. Those lodges now meet at the Honolulu Community Church on Nuuanu Ave. until the temple is completed. Although it will continue to be a challenge to meet at this location and to motivate the brethren to continue to show up weekly, I know they can do it. On July 4th, we had the honor to again march in the Kailua Independence Day Parade. I have enjoyed doing this for many years now and I am glad that we continue to participate in this wonderful community event. Thank you to Koolau Lodge for always spearheading this event. I want to remind everyone that we have our Grand Lodge Black and White Ball event on Sunday, August 14th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hale Koa Hotel. The cost is $65 and payment should be made to your lodge Secretary as soon as possible. In the past, there has been a friendly competition to see which lodge had the most brethren in attendance. Lets see who can bring the most this time. On October 29th, MW Monty Glover will be having a Fast Class. Please think about which candidates are having difficulty due to age, health, military service, etc. and get them ready for the class by giving them their Entered Apprentice degree prior to the event. We are working to make this an informative and rewarding experience for all. The Grand Lodge continues to deal with challenges and issues that impact the brethren of this jurisdiction. We are working as a team to make the most informed and honorable decisions we can. You have elected us to make these decisions and I promise that we have your best interests at heart. Please support us in these endeavors. Only together can we effectively deal with challenges and come out stronger in the end. Please dont hesitate to express your concerns and ideas with us. We are an approachable Grand Lodge and I do not want you there to be feeling that we are not available to speak with you. Although the summer tends to be a slower time for lodges, I know our jurisdiction will stay busy over the coming months. Please continue to strive to do the best ritual work you can for your candidates. Work with your Officers Coaches and Inspectors. How you perform the degree work has a lasting effect on the brother who experiences the degree that evening. All I ask is that you give it your best. It continues to be an honor representing the brethren as your Senior Grand Warden, and I am only successful as long as the lodges are successful and work together and live the teachings of Freemasonry in their hearts. We need to practice what we preach. Please support MW Glover this year as he leads us as your Grand Master. Fraternally, Frank M. Condello II Senior Grand Warden Grand Lodge of Hawaii F & A M

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From the Grand South

Aloha and fraternal greetings from the Grand South! I would first and foremost like to thank all of you who put your trust and confidence in me to assume the duties of the Junior Grand Warden. As I stated in Grand Lodge following my nomination, I would never enter upon such an important or prestigious position for popularity or title. I agreed to run for JGW because I felt I could, and would do something good for Masonry in the State of Hawaii, and Masonry in general. I must admit, I had some hesitation, and had several conversations, most especially with my wife Karen, before I too decided I could help make a difference, and could commit to a 4 year tour of duty. This I will commit to, and continue to strive for as I proceed through this year, and God Willing, subsequent Masonic Years. Many of us can testify how Freemasonry has touched our lives and influenced our dealings with our families, colleagues, fellowmen, and Brothers in the Craft. Such positive and harmonious relationship is rooted from the uncompromising adherence to the principal tenets of Masonry Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, as well as to its cardinal virtues of temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice. In our Masonic journey, what matters most is how we live up to the very reason why we joined Freemasonry in the first place, demonstrating our response to the question: What came you here to do? -- which is to learn to subdue our passion and improve ourselves in Masonry. The net result of this is harmony that is an essential element in furthering our fraternal relationships. I felt so delighted to see the Family of Freemasons on the commemoration of the 235 th anniversary of the birth of our country. Freemasonry has been an important factor in the formation of this nation. Principled and courageous Masons were among those who fought in the American Revolutionary War also known as the American War of Independence and framed the fundamental law of this country, the American Constitution. In time of conflict and peace, we have Freemasons who have shed blood, sweat and tears, and invested incredible talents and energies to preserve and advance our freedom. This year, four Masonic lodges (Hawaiian, Honolulu, Le Progres, and Pearl Harbor) and other Bodies (Eastern Star and York Rite) on Oahu will make adjustments as the historic renovation of the Makiki Temple takes places. We look forward, however, to a much-improved temple facility and lodge room after the construction is completed. Major Grand Lodge events are before us: the Black and White Ball on August 14 at the Hale Koa Hotel and the Grand Masters Fast Class on October 29 at the Schofield Temple in Wahiawa. Please support these events with your presence and active participation. Again, thank you for your faith and confidence in electing me as Junior Grand Warden. Please let me know how best I can be of assistance to you. I will do my very best to reciprocate your trust. Fraternally, Richard Huston Junior Grand Warden Grand Lodge of Hawaii

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From the Grand Secretary

Aloha My Brothers, Let me start off by saying thank you to Most Worshipful Randy Chang who has served our jurisdiction as Grand Secretary faithfully for all these years. Not only did he work tirelessly to make sure we stayed connected with other Masonic jurisdictions but he helped to keep us all organized and on the same page here locally. He also spent hours creating a wonderful work environment and work space at the Grand Lodge office with very little to work with. Most Worshipful Sir, . . . thank you. Many of you asking right about now: Hey Marty! With you being the Grand Secretary now, hows that gonna work out with you living on Maui? Well, just fine so far. All office calls and emails are routed directly to me and they are responded to right away. If there is any physical correspondence delivered to the Grand Lodge office, either the Grand Master, Grand Treasurer or MW Wegener who has been appointed Assistant Grand Secretary is in the office on a daily basis to check for that. They contact me if any of it pertains to me. I do communications and mailings out of my home office but also get into the Grand Lodge office several times a month to get caught up on the physical things. Actually, doing this out of the home office has extended the hours support that we can offer to those not only here in Hawaii but to Mainland jurisdictions as well. My wife isnt too keen on those 5:30 am calls just yet but I think theyre starting to grow on her! Anyway, we think we have this pretty well organized and we hope that you agree. However, if you do find an area with a lack of response or decrease it timeliness, please let me know. Please keep me informed how I can be of service to you. Marty Alexander, PGM Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Hawaii

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Family of Freemasons joins 4th of July celebrations

Kailua 4th of July Parade

Happy 4th of July!

The Hawaii Family of Freemasons, led by the Grand Lodge of Hawaii, participated in the annual 4th of July 2011 Kailua Parade, joining the nation in celebrating the 235th birthday of the United States. In participation were the different Lodges in the Jurisdiction (Ko`olau, Hawaiian, and Leeward), the Aloha Shriners, Order of DeMolay, Order of the Rainbow Girls, and National Sojourners. The annual July 4th parade is now a tradition of Hawaii Freemasons where the jewels and aprons, vests and fez, crown and clown, vintage rifle and costumes going back to the American Revolution all hinting to the rich and colorful shades of Freeasonry proudly march with the Old Glory. 8

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Aloha from Lodge Maui everyone, It has been as busy as a bees nest over here. First off. Congratulations to our newest Master Masons: John Crowe, Ed Kanai, and Thomas Althouse. Besides the usual officers practices and degree work, we have been rolling up our sleeves making changes and doing little things here and there over the last couple of years to the building to spruce it up and try to make it a nicer place for everyone to use. We have a little covered lanai area with ceiling fans on the back of our social hall so that the outdoors can be enjoyed when the weather turns a little warm in the summer. We are working on a little BBQ area by our back fence as well so that we wont have to produce major amounts of food for gettogethers in a small kitchen. Fencing was connected to the existing fences to prevent the homeless from homesteading. Our courtyard area got cleaned up, a few plants thrown in and a new coat of paint and turned it into a space that is actually usable and not just a catch all for storing things that no one knows what to do with. Our lodge room was spruced up with a few new columns and curtains. And then when you throw in a little fresh paint for the offices, next thing you know, its starting to look pretty good around the place! That doesnt even begin scratching the surface when you start to talk about the donations from all the Brothers like the 50 inch LCD TV from Brother Robert Hansen; the sound system for it from Brother Gary Green; the plants from Brother Keoni Woo, and the lanai chairs and benches from Worshipful Vincent Guzman to name a few. Also, for those of us that havent seen it in a while, our trees are in full bloom and are beautiful. A ton of thanks go out to all the Brothers who have donated money, time, and materials as well as toiling so hard for the benefit of all to make Lodge Maui a nicer place. We hope that when you are on Maui, you get a chance to come in and see us. But ya know, Kudos also need to go out to our Maui Shrine Club for all the effort they are putting out to rejuvenate the interest in the our local Shrine club. As everyone can sympathize with a lodge that is trying to do their administrative best on only a 100 or so membership count, they are trying to do the same on about a 30-membership roster. They are organizing Sunday morning breakfasts, they participate in several Maui Parades each year, there was even a fund raiser at a

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Kihei Restaurant called Stella Blues where there was a live and a silent auction in which about 85 people gathered to support the efforts of a little 13 year old girl named Ocean. She has been helped by the Shriners Hospitals for years now and she organized a way to so thank you and give back. It was very inspirational. Besides the bands providing great entertainment that night, there was dancing and some old guy even started a 70s conga line! We christened out BBQ area for a 4th of July BBQ on the 2nd of July to coincide with the Maui Shrine Clubs participation in the Makawao 4th of July parade. Between brothers, family and friends gathering in out BBQ area, participating in heated competition in our new horse shoe pits or watching them from under the nice shade trees, of the 50+ that showed up, none went home hungry as there was plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, pork ribs, salads, chips, deserts and side dishes to go around.

Ocean and Noble Jerry Eiting

Noble Vince Gusman cutting a rug

The barbeque area is an excellent place to further strengthen our fraternal bond. The Lodge room is spruced up with new columns and curtains.

Well, thats about it from Maui for this time, Aloha everyone!

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Aloha from the Windward side of Oahu! The Brothers of Koolau Lodge of F. & A. M. started the second quarter of 2011 by honoring the passing of Brother Katona to the Celestial Lodge above. Although this was a sad and somber occasion, it did bring to mind the acacia tree; how it budded and bloomed and represents that immortal part of man, which will live forever.

We continued to support our communities and participated in two Keiki ID events this quarter: the Grand Lodge Keiki ID at Ward Shopping Center and Koolaus own Keiki ID event in May at Keolu Elementary Schools Annual Family Fun Fair where we were able to provide parents with Kieki IDs for 70+ children!

On May 11th, Brother Trevor Miller was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft and on June 29th, he was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Brother Trevors Father was able to fly-in from the Mainland, attended Trevors 3 rd Degree, and assist in raising his son.

On June 22nd, we raised Brother, Kenneth Taylor to the sublime degree of Master Mason. This was our Junior Wardens, Seth Connell, first time sitting in the East and he did a superb job as always.

Although the Brothers at Koolau do enjoy their community service and degree work, we also enjoy refreshment and on May 22nd, we held Koolau Lodges 50th Anniversary with a Lodge Potluck at the Shriners Beach House. The potluck was organized by WB Scott Waracka and Brother Dennis Sachs. It was a terrific event with great food and excellent fellowship!

As always, we welcome all Brothers to come out and join us at either our stated meetings, which are held the first Wednesday of every month at Enchanted Lakes Elementary School Cafeteria at 7: 30 pm, or any of our rehearsals or special meetings, which are held just about every Wednesday at the same location, but at 7:00 pm. Enchanted Lakes Elementary School is located at 770 Keolu Dr. Kailua, Hawaii 96734. Fraternally, Dustin T. Verity Master, Koolau Lodge F. & A. M.

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Submitted by Bro. Raymund Liongson, SW The first half of 2011 saw the brethren in Hawaiian Lodge in their usual active, cooperative, committed and communityoriented work. Notwithstanding the smaller temporary meeting room, the brethren continue to support the Lodge with their attendance in stated and conferral meetings. Prospective members continue to knock, while EAs and FCs progressively move on with their masonic journeys. On May 7, during the Filipino Fiesta, Hawaiian Lodge members manned the Keiki Masonic ID program of the Hawaii Grand Lodge. The Lodge also launched a Japan Disaster Relief Effort with Bro. Chris Kaminaka, Junior Deacon, as chair. The Lodge will be turning in $1,500 through the Grand Lodge of Japan, which is also undertaking relief effort there. A memorial service was also held in the John Hassinger Columbarium at the Makiki Cemetery on Pensacola St. This event has now become an annual tradition to pay homage to Brothers who have gone to the celestial lodge. Days prior to the memorial service, the brethren cleaned up the columbarium and its surroundings. A fraternal breakfast coordinated by WB Robert Shultz, PM concluded the morning rites. Hawaiian Lodge members also participated in the 4 th of July parade some of them representing other Masonic Bodies such as the Aloha Shriners, DeMolay, and Rainbow Girls and proudly joining the Family of Freemasons. On July 17, Hawaiian Lodge had its annual summer picnic where the brethren and their families enjoyed the cool beach, good food, delightful singing, and great camaraderie at the Waimanalo Shriners Beach Club. On Saturday, July 30, 8:00am-12:00pm, Hawaiian Lodge will be undertaking its periodic clean up drive at Aiea Elementary School. This activity is part of the Lodges Adopt-A-School Program, which was launched years ago.

WM Bernard Baldueza introduces his corps of officers at a function in Hale Koa Hotel.

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Brethren at Hawaiian Lodge came out in support of the Grand Lodge Keiki ID Program during the Filipino Fiesta at the Kapiolani Park. Above shows WB Orly Ragudos, PM entering information into the database.

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On Memorial Day, Hawaiian Lodge family pauses to remember Brother Masons who have gone to the Great Beyond. This annual tradition is done in the Hassinger Columbarium in Honolulu.

The brethren have been providing hundreds of man-hours of school maintenance work, which, according to school officials, are extremely valuable help especially considering the tight resources of the school.

4 of July Parade in Kailua

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Leaving Your Legacy in the New Temple

Now that construction has begun on the Makiki Temple renovation, be thinking about being a part of its history. There will be naming opportunities throughout the building. Plaques and other monuments will be installed on the Lodge room chairs, walls, hallways and elsewhere with the names of donors. For example, your name (or that of your family) can be permanently affixed to a Lodge room chair for a $500 donation, or to the Masters or Wardens Chair for $5,000. Or to an office or room for larger donations. Smaller donations will be memorialized on a video screen, along with Past Masters and other dignitaries. A complete schedule of naming opportunities will be circulated soon. Start to choose your chair, room or other place where you would like to be remembered for posterity. Anyone heard of the Dennis Ing Urinal?

The Makiki Masonic Temple is fenced off as renovation is underway. Actual construction will shortly follow after the soft demolition is completed.

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Hawaii Rainbow Girls Holds Grand Assembly

By: Right Worshipful Antonio M. Ligaya, Deputy Grand Master State Rainbow Dad

Catherine Ligaya, Grand Worthy Advisor, along with MW Monty Glover, RW Tony Ligaya (State Rainbow Dad), other Rainbow Girls, and members of Hawaiian Lodge.

The Grand Assembly of Hawaiis International Order of the Rainbow for Girls was held inHonolulu on June 24 26, 2011, with members of the states two remaining IORG Assemblies, Honolulu #1 and Lei Lehua #3 in attendance. The Grand Assembly Session, dedicated to Mrs. Leloy Banks, a long-standing musician for all Rainbow and Eastern Star activities, was kicked off with a banquet at the Pagoda Hotel on Rycroft Street in Honolulu, where the girls were billeted. Representatives from various Masonic organizations, led by the Grand Lodge of Hawaii, were present. The theme for the event was Glancing at the Past with the Future Insight. On Saturday, June 25, the Session was held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and was called to order at 9:30 in the morning. The morning session included a tribute to the American Flag, the Hawaiian Flag, the Christian Flag, and

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Hawaii Rainbow Girls General Assembly . . .

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the Flag of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Right Worshipful Tony Ligaya, Deputy Grand Master, provided a short entertainment by singing three songs while accompanying himself on the guitar, to represent significant times during a young ladys life as she transitions to womanhood The Road That Never Ends by Kealii Reichel (with some of the lyrics slightly changed) to celebrate the day the girls were becoming friends for life, Paul Stookeys The Wedding Song (There is Love) on the anticipated next significant event of a girls life, that of getting married, and finally, as mother consoling her son in a song by Peter Yarrow called Day is Done. The Ritualistic Opening of the Grand Assembly followed, and Most Worshipful Monty Glover, Grand Master, and members of Aloha Shriners Divan were in attendance and were appropriately recognized. A couple of girls were initiated in a beautiful and very impressive ritualistic ceremony prior to the Session going on an hour-long lunch break. The Saturdays afternoon session was conducted from 1:00 3:00 pm with the submission of reports by Grand Representatives, several presentations, greetings from out-of-state guests, a report by Grand Worthy Advisor Jorlene Saludo, an entertainment number by members of Lei Lehua #3, and several announcements. A rehearsal for the installation of 2011 2012 officers preceded their 6:00 dinner and subsequent Fun Night. Following the 8:00 breakfast on Sunday, June 26, Masters of the Grand Cross held the Grand Cross of Color (GCC) Degree in a closed ceremony; non-GCC attendees engaged in craft activity while the GCC Degree was conducted. Sisters Theresa Angela and Catherine Ligaya were designated as Grand Cross Designates for 2011. Worship service was held starting at around 10:30 and was followed by an awards ceremony, and majority service. The Ritualistic Closing of the Grand Assembly was conducted just before lunch. The Installation of the Grand Officers for 2011 2012, led by Catherine Ligaya as Grand Worthy Advisor, commenced at 1:30 in the afternoon. Catherines parents, Tony and Fe, sisters TheresaAngela and Michelle who is visiting from New York, along with Catherines 3-month old niece Nailah, were introduced. Also introduced were the Grand Worthy Advisors Assembly, and RW Tony Ligaya as the 2011 State Rainbow Dad. Members of the Order of DeMolay for Boys presented their greetings to the Grand Assembly, and subsequent to the remarks by the Supreme Deputy, Mrs. Susan Bierman, and the closing benediction, the Grand Assembly Session was closed, and the newly-installed Grand Officers departed under the Arch of Steel provided by the DeMolay Boys.

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More Critical Than Ever

By Dennis A. Ing, PGM, Grand Lecturer

At the national assembly of Red Cross of Constantine in June, the Grand Secretary reported that over the last two years their postage costs had declined by almost 80%. They were able to reduce not only direct mailing expenses but also the cost of printing, stationery and envelopes. And not having to pay someone to fold letters and envelopes, stuff and lick envelopes and other manpower was (as they say) priceless. Almost all of these savings was attributed to email and the Internet. Email is essentially free. It is fast and extraordinarily simple. Web pages are more costly and require more expertise to set up, but as a resource for information and materials, they have unlimited potential. Today it costs 44 cents to send a first-class letter, 29 cents for a post card. (Bulk mail is a bit less, but not much, since one has to bundle and prepare the letters in a prescribed fashion or pay someone else to do this.) For cost-effectiveness and convenience alone, organizations like ours, which are living on limited budgets, are more than ready and willing to consider the Internet their primary means of communication. Indeed, the adoption of the Rolls database program has moved our Grand Lodge irreversibly toward that end. In the future, we hope to hold online meetings and online schools of instruction. The Rolls program has become more than a means to develop and maintain a comprehensive record of our membership. It has become our preferred method of notifying our membership. Indeed, this very newsletter will be posted on our website and all Lodges will be notified of its existence by email. So its incumbent on the organization to obtain everyones current email address. And some advocate automatically giving everyone an email address, like colleges and high schools (where everyones address ends in .edu). Personally, I hope that will be the Grand Lodges (i.e., MW Martys) next project. But this brings us to YOUR responsibility. It will do no good for you to have an email address if you dont read their email. And they cant read their email unless you: (a) have access to a computer and become reasonably computer literate; (b) check your email regularly, at least once a day; and (c) actually read your email. Believe it or not, these three seemingly simple obstacles are extremely difficult to overcome.

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Online Accessibility . . .

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There are many in our aging fraternity who simply do not want to bother with this new-fangled machine called a computer. Guys, this is not rocket science. A relatively few years ago (when the PC was invented it was considered inconceivable that there would be a computer in every home. Today, it is as essential part of your personal tools, as just about everything is computerized. A personal computer is cheap, easier-than-ever to use, and critical in organizing and maintaining your life. Suggestion: every Lodge should make a computer available to its members, and to help those who are still afraid to touch a computer, there should be a Lodge member assigned to assist others in using a computer and obtaining their email. Second, there are those with email addresses and access to computers who fail to check their email regularly. Just as you brush your teeth, or take your pills at a certain time, checking your email box should be a daily part of your life. If done regularly, it will take only a few minutes. Heres a hint: when checking your email, you should first delete all the email you know you wont read. That should take care of three-fourths or more of your emails. Then read the rest of your email without replying. Delete or archive the emails that are only informational. Then reply to those emails requiring only a short answer. Then reply to the emails that may take a little more time. If you need to send a longer email, especially those you initiate yourself, do this in a different computer session, when you have more time. Using this system of regularly and systematically organizing and reading your email will become much less burdensome and daunting, and will put you in constant touch with the world.

For cost-effectiveness and convenience alone, organizations like ours, which are living on limited budgets, are more than ready and willing to consider the Internet their primary means of communication. Indeed, the adoption of the Rolls database program has moved our Grand Lodge irreversibly toward that end.
Finally, take time to read your email, especially longer messages. When we publish a newsletter or send out notices, we have often never know if the recipient has received our message, whether it has been diverted to his junk mailbox, or if he ignored it altogether. Thats a big problem with email, but (if you think about it) its also a problem with snail mail, too, unless your letter is certified or registered. So please, please, please READ YOUR EMAIL. Read the notices on our web page. Its important to you and to us that you join the Internet Age. Gosh, will anyone even read this article? (Has anyone read any of these articles?)

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The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Hawaii

Summer 2011

Grand Lodge of Hawaii F & A M

Black and White Ball

Sunday, August 14, 2011 6 P.M. 10 P.M. Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki Ballroom Honolulu, Hawaii
Enjoy a wonderful crab and prime rib buffet and dance the night away to live music with your special Lady. Please make payments to your Lodge Secretary. Each Lodge, please forward all RSVPs and payments to the Grand Lodge of Hawaii at 535 Ward Ave., Suite 2132, Honolulu, HI 96814. All payments should be received no later than August 8, 2011. Cost is $65 per person. Funds raised from this event will be used to support the programs of the Grand Lodge.

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The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Hawaii

Summer 2011

The Grand Lodge Officers

2011-2012

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Lecturer Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Marshal Grand Standard Bearer Grand Sword Bearer Grand Bible Bearer Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward Junior Grand Steward Grand Historian Grand Pursuivant Grand Organist

Monty J. Glover Antonio M. Ligaya Frank M. Condello Richard B. Huston Alberto P. Alarcon Marty P. Alexander PGM Dennis S.A. Ing PGM John B. Connell Lopaka K. Kapanui Wilson S. Camagan Vincent L. Gusman Diamond M. Robinson Geronimo T. Mateo Dexter C. Carrasco Stewart H. Enger Cyrus H. Wilson Gilles Tisseraud Raymong Wieckowicz, Jr. PGM Gerhart Walch Owen Shea James R. Steinwandt

Grand Lodge Inspectors

Hawaiian Honolulu Kauai Kilauea Kona Ko'olau Leeward Le Progres Maui Pearl Harbor Schofield Manuel V. Aquino Andrew L. Geiser Donald Traller Dan Miller Michael D. Janovsky James A. Sullivan Robert S. Schultz Orlando S. Ragudos Stanley H. Takeuchi Jeffrey A. Low Alexander A. Escasa

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Grand Masters Fast Class

A Grand Masters Fast Class is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Schofield Masonic Temple in Wahiawa, Hi. Only candidates who have been at least initiated into the Craft are eligible to join this years Fast Class. Knockers need to be first initiated as Entered Apprentice Masons in the Lodge where they were elected to receive the degrees. The Grand Masters Fast Class is designed for candidates who may have scheduling difficulties due to military deployment, job reassignment, work load, family commitments, and other similar reasons.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Hawaii 535 Ward Ave., Suite 2132 Honolulu, HI 96814