MODEL LODGE TOPS DISTRICT ELOCUTION CONTEST; WINS IN BADMINTON TOO

All sixteen lodges within the jurisdiction of Masonic District RIII-D delivered outstanding performances in elocution but in the end, it was Model Lodge No. 373 who got the most points to win the district’s Masonic Elocution Contest on the Lambskin Apron held last 27 September 2009 at the Kapitan Pepe Lodge No. 293 in Cabanatuan City.

In winning the elocution contest for Model Lodge, Bro. Ramon Sabacan went home with the champion’s trophy and the P5,000.00 cash prize. But this milestone is not unexpected because Brother Ramon is well known for his proficiency in Masonic rituals in both Masonic districts of Nueva Ecija. Brother Ramon is a Past Master of the Apolinario Mabini Lodge No. 235 in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija which is under the jurisdiction of Masonic District RIII-F, and a Charter member of Model Lodge.

Earlier, Model Lodge’s Bro. Marciano Dela Cruz also topped the Class D bracket of the Badminton competition in the recently held District Sports Festival in tandem with Bro. Bro. Laverne Manangbao of Kapatiran Lodge No. 228 in Cabanatuan City. The brethren of Model Lodge also participated in the bowling and darts competition during the festival.

FOOTNOTE: Photo shows Bro. Ramon Sabacan during his installation as Master of the Apolinario Mabiniu Lodge No. 235.