MUNOZ BODIES (AASR) HOLDS 33rd INSTALLATION RITES

Bro. Eduardo M. Mardiba (32 MRS) formally assumed his calling as the 33rd Venerable Master of the Munoz Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites in a solemn ceremony at the Masonic Temple of Memorial Lodge No. 90.

The occasion was graced by the presence of Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Director Bro. Crizaldo O. Nieves who was the guest of honor and speaker.

Of the 11 members of Model Lodge who are members of the Munoz Bodies, three were installed with the Venerable Master as officers namely Bro. Alberto B. Samson (32 MRS) as Almoner, Bro. Shubert L. Ciencia (32 MRS) as Master of Ceremonies, and Bro. Rafael S. Perez (32 MRS) as Captain of the Host.

Three of Model Lodge's Past Masters have served as Venerable Masters namely Bro. Marionito L. Guerrero (32 MRS) of the Munoz Bodies in 2008, and Bros. Prudencio J. Elegado (32 KCCH) and Manolo M. Mercado of the Cabanatuan Bodies in 2012 and 2013, respectively.

(Photo Credit: Bro. Tong Salvador Valencia)

2014 INSTALLATION RITES: STA. ROSA LODGE NO. 297

Bro. AUGUSTO M. YALUNG

as Master of the Lodge

on March 22, 2014

TEMPLE WORK STARTS AGAIN!

Bros. Prudencio J. Elegado and Eduardo T. Sayco [center], co-chairs of Model Lodge's ad hoc Temple Works Committee, survey the Lodge's unfinished Masonic temple with some of the brethren.

Upon their recommendation, the Master of the Lodge authorized the continuation of work on the Temple with a minimum target of completing the floor pavement plus the the completion of the rough Temple facade at most.

The brethren hopes that next year, the Temple would have reached that level of completion required for it to host the Lodge's annual public installation of officers.  

373 BIKERS HIT THE HILLS OF VILLA ISLA

There were only three bikers --- Bros. Shubert L. Ciencia, Jojit DL Floro, and Reynald F. Martin --- during the maiden ride which was more like testing their equipment in the grounds of the Central Luzon State University and the dirt roads of nearby communities.

One week after, Bros. Rafael S. Perez and Angelito E. Dela Cruz joined in as the 373 Bikers hit the hills of Villa Isla in the Science City of Munoz with Bro. Rommel A. Martinez of Pantabangan-Bonari Lodge No. 203 as the on-road bike instructor.

Later, Sis. Haydee Francisco-Floro and company hooked up in Brgy. Linglingay during the ride back home.

Watch out for the 373 Bikers as more bikes are coming!   

2014 INSTALLATION RITES: ZARAGOZA LODGE NO. 294

Bro. CARTER ALFRED INTERIOR

as Master of the Lodge

on March 1, 2014

MODEL LODGE PAST MASTERS' COUNCIL FORMALLY ESTABLISHED

"Past Masters' are the role models of the Lodge. They are also our caring elder brothers and wise fathers".

With this words, Assistant Secretary Bro. Angelito E. Dela Cruz summed up how the younger Masons of the Lodge perceive their Past Masters during the March regular meeting's session on Masonic Education.

Immediately after, the Past Masters of the Lodge led by Bro. Prudencio J. Elegado --- the Lodge's first Master --- pledged their commitment to uphold the Lodge's Oath of Past Masters in a simple but solemn ceremony presided by Bro. Monico G. Delgado.

The ceremony thus formally confirmed the establishment of the Lodge's Council of Past Masters that was rolled out during the Lodge's 7th Public Installation of Officers.

Also confirmed was the designation of Bro. Monico G. Delgado --- a Past Master of Nueva Ecija Lodge No. 73 and Zaragoza Lodge No. 294, and the acknowledged father of Model Lodge --- as the Council's Chair Emeritus and of Bro. Prudencio J. Elegado (2007-2008) as the Council Lead Convener with Bros. Anacleto C. Fernandez (PM, 2009), Manolo M. Mercado (2010), Marionito L. Guerrero (2011), Sergio R. Francisco (2012), and Aquilino M. Valino, Jr. (2013) as Council members.

Four Honorary Members who served as Past Masters of other Lodges were also inducted as Honorary Members of the Council namely Bros. Lamberto B. Miranda (Talavera Lodge No,. 273), Arnel M. Landingin (Talavera Lodge No. 273), Bro. Froilan M. Valino (Kapitan Pepe Lodge No. 293), and Bro. Ronaldo A. Sadural (Apolinario Mabini Lodge No. 235).

The formation of a Board of Senior Advisers within the Council was also confirmed with past and incumbent District Deputy Grand Masters who are members of the Lodge as members namely Bros. Emil Andrew M. Dela Rosa II, Narciso B. Nieto, Emanuel Antonio M. Umali, Jose A. Matutino Jr., and Val C. Santos.  

2014 INSTALLATION RITES: PANTABANGAN-BONARI LODGE NO. 203

Bro. VINCENT M. UERA

as Master of the Lodge

on February 28, 2014