Limburger Letter

Baron Steuben Lodge #264 Free & Accepted Masons in the State of New York July 2012 Volume 2, Issue 1

I n s t a l l a t i o n o f B a r o n S t e u b e n O f f i c e r s 2 0 1 2- 2 0 1 3
At the June 18th 2012 stated communication of Baron Steuben lodge, the 160th installation of lodge officers occurred. Bro. Steven Armstrong, having been duly elected at the May 21st, 2012 summoned communication, was installed as Worshipful Master for 2012-2013. For a complete list of elected and appointed lodge officers, see page 2.

Back Row: Drew Albaugh, Ross Stoltz, Bruce Warcup Sr., Cliff Wood, Brayton Reed, Jared Vollmer, John Smith, Bill Chrysler, W Wayne Towne II Front Row: John Geraci, RW Timothy Harwood DDGM 2nd Oneida District, Dave Paine, WM Steve Armstrong, Bruce Warcup Jr., John S argent

TRIVIA - On April 30, 1789, upon what Bible was George Washington sworn in as President of the United
States, and by whom was the Oath of Office administered? Answer page 3 The secret of Masonry, like the secret of life, can be known only by those who seek it, serve it, live it. It cannot be uttered; it can only be felt and acted. It is, in fact, an open secret, and each man knows it according to his quest and capacity. Like all things worth knowing, no one can know it for another and no man can know it alone. - Dr. Joseph Fort Newton - Clergyman, Author, Freemason
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Baro n Steuben #264 Officers 2012-2013

OFFICE Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Tiler Chaplin Trustee Trustee Trustee Marshall Senior MC Junior MC Steward Steward NAME W Steven Armstrong W Bruce Warcup Jr. Bro. David H. Paine W Wayne E Towne II W John T. Sargent Bro. John Geraci Bro. John Smith Bro. William G. Chrysler W. C. Charles Wood RW Vaughn A. Combs W Wayne E. Towne I W George Cook RW Bruce Warcup Sr Bro. Ross Stoltz Bro. Drew Albaugh Bro. Jared Vollmer Bro. Brayton Reed 339-4092 PHONE 225-6975 525-5744 335-5537 335-6055 336-3435 334-7001 271-9853 336-1697 337-2638 245-5501 336-1942 336-0598 335-4298 335-9984 761-1117 Ross.stoltz@gmail.com werd73@hotmail.com jvollmer25@student.mvcc.edu budski98@twcny.rr.com waynepaving@centralny.twcbc.com john.smith@obg.com E-MAIL sarmstrong1785@yahoo.com b8175j@aol.com painedh@msn.com wtowne2@yahoo.com johnnie1067@gmail.com

D i s t r i c t G r a n d L o d g e O f f i c e r s 2 0 1 2- 2 0 1 3
Representing the Most Worshipful James E. Sullivan, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York:

RW Timothy R. Harwood - District Deputy Grand Master - 2nd Oneida District RW Gleason Red Burkett - District Deputy Grand Master - 1st Oneida District

Grand Lodge Staff Officer appointments:

RW Andrew Getty - Grand Sword Bearer - 2nd Oneida District RW Peter Locke - Grand Steward - 1st Oneida District

Representing RW Robert W. Strang, Grand Lecturer of Masons in the State of New York:

RW Thomas O. Yager - Assistant Grand Lecturer - 2nd Oneida District

Baron Steuben Summer Picnic

Where: Baron Steuben Lodge When: Saturday, July 7th 4-6 PM

Bring the whole family and enjoy food, fun, and fellowship at our annual summer picnic. Following the picnic, Baron Steuben Masons will march in the 82nd annual Lee Center Firemans Parade. The parade kickoff is 7PM. Please bring a dish to pass and table service. The lodge will supply the burgers, dogs, sausage, rolls and beverages. Guests are welcome.

Come and enjoy the good ole Summertime with us!

Answer to Trivia Question - The Bible belonged (and still belongs) to St. John's Lodge No. 1 located in New York City. The Oath of Office was administered by Robert R. Livingston, Chancellor of the State of New York and also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New York. Although not part of the text of the Oath as written in Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, Washington added the words, "so help me God" and kissed the Bible, establishing a precedent that every President has followed to the present day. Brothers, a reminder: Pursuant to our recent by-laws changes, the meeting dates of Baron Steuben lodge have changed. We no longer meet during the month of July. Also, on certain holidays, including Labor Day (3 September), the lodge is closed. Lastly, by order of the Worshipful Master, dress for meetings held during the month of August will be business casual attire. It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes up short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victor or defeat. - Theodore Roosevelt - War Hero, President of the United States, Nobel Peace Winner, Conservationist, Freemason

M e m o r i a l D ay - R e m e m b e r T h e i r S a c r i f i c e
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in the service of the United States. It was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was first observed on 30 May 1868. The first state to recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. It is now celebrated annually on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971). Waterloo NY was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966. On Memorial Day 2012, brothers from Baron Steuben, led by the Worshipful Master, honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States. In addition, the lodge was presented with a new American flag by members of the American Legion (Lee Legion) post 1794.

Briefly Noted
Correction - In the May 2012 edition of the Limburger Letter, it was incorrectly reported that Baron Steuben #264 had been chartered for 150 years. In reality, as of June 18, 2012, Baron Steuben Lodge has been charted for 160 years, meeting continuously since 1852. 95 - On July 17, 2012, Brother Hubert Lampman Jones will celebrate his 95th birthday. Brother Jones was raised a Master Mason on April 25th, 1951 at Baron Steuben lodge. Happy Birthday! Building Fund - The Worshipful Master has made increasing the building fund a priority initiative for his administration. In 2019, our lodge building will be 200 years old. The building fund was established to facilitate the repair and upgrade of our building as necessary. Make your donations to the lodge secretary. No amount is too small. Facebook - Baron Steuben has a new Facebook page with Bro. Ross Stoltz as administer. Friend us.

In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. John McCrae, 1915

Freemasonry is an institution calculated to benefit mankind. Andrew Jackson - President of the United States, War Hero, Freemason

M a s o n i c Ta b l e L o d g e

Vivat! Vivat! Vivat!

On June 4th 2012, Baron Steuben hosted a traditional Table Lodge. The lodge was opened on the 1st degree and included refreshments and the 7 traditional toasts. Also, it allowed the Worshipful Master to provide a summary of his year and to conclude his administration with a bang. In addition, he presented Master Mason certificates to our new members who were in attendance. Brothers receiving certificates were Drew Albaugh, Steven Mack, Wayne Towne III, John Smith, and Dan Helmer. Approximately 40 Masons attended and included Timothy Harwood DDGM 2nd Oneida, and Mike Dunn Grand High Priest RAM. Refreshments were provided by members of Lake Delta Chapter/Mappa Salma Chapter OES. Thank you Wayne for a great year!

Upcoming Events
7 July - Lee Center Firemans Parade/Summer Picnic at Baron Steuben. Picnic 4-6PM. 14 July - Brother Bring a Friend Night/ Cookout at New London-Vienna lodge. If you wish to attend, RSVP to the lodge secretary (John Sargent) as soon as possible. 6 August - Lodge of Remembrance/Widows Appreciation Night at Baron Steuben Lodge. 17 August - Town of Lee 200th Anniversary Parade. Main St. Lee Center. Details to follow. 20 August - 1st Degree at Baron Steuben lodge. 30 August - Baron Steuben Awards Banquet. The banquet will be held on a non-meeting night at a local area restaurant. 17 December - District Deputy Grand Master Timothy Harwoods official visitation to Baron Steuben lodge. On the death of Theodore Roosevelt:

Darius Chapter #144 RAM

On June 24th 2012, the Lee Center Masonic Temple was dedicated as a Royal Arch Tabernacle allowing it to be used to confer Royal Arch degrees. Presiding over the dedication ceremony was Most Excellent Michael T. Dunn, Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons in the State of New York.

L-R: John Sargent, M.E. Michael Dunn, John DeRoos - High Priest Darius #144, Piers Vaughn (not visible) Grand Scribe RAM, and Timothy Harwood.

Death had to take Roosevelt sleeping, for if he had been awake, there would have been a fight. Thomas R. Marshall - U.S. Vice-President (1909-1913), Freemason

B r o t h e r S p o t l i g h t S t ev e n W. A r m s t r o n g
Worshipful Master Steven W. Armstrong was born July 24th 1966, at Wurtsmiths AFB, Oscota Michigan the second son, and the seventh of eight children to John and Sheila Armstrong. He traveled with his family around the country until 1971 when his father retired from the Air Force at Griffiss AFB in Rome, New York. He was educated in Rome City Schools, graduating from Rome Free Academy in 1984. In 1986, he graduated from Mohawk Valley Community College with an degree in Human Services. He worked as a restaurant manager with Carrol's Corp (Burger King) where he hired a beautiful young lady who would later become his wife. On June 3rd 1989, he married the Former Mary Jo A. Sweeney in her home town of Massena NY. She later blessed him with two amazing children, Ashley Ann Armstrong and Luke Donald Vincent Armstrong. In September of 1992 he joined the New York State Dept. of Correctional Services. After two promotions he is currently a Lieutenant at Midstate Correctional facility located in Marcy, New York. In April, 2007, he was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason at Baron Steuben Lodge #264 Lee Center. He is currently a member of Darius Chapter #144 Royal Arch Masons. Steven was created a Noble of Ziyara Shrine in 2009. Steve enjoys camping, hiking, and kayaking with his family and friends whenever possible.

Fr o m t h e S e c r e t a r y s D e s k
BrothersI hate to be the heavy, but I must remind you that the new procedures regarding delinquent members are now in effect. Final dues notices will be sent next week. Those not responding, in the allotted timeframe, will be summoned to appear before the lodge to provide justification for the delinquency or face expulsion. scheduled for August 6th. If you are aware of a widow who may want to attend, please provide her contact information to me as soon as possible.

In Memorium
Brothers who have laid down the working tools of life. Albert Salisbury 4/22/1927 - 05/19/2012

Also, as you may be aware, the lodge Widows Have a great summer, Appreciation night is John

Rest In Peace