Master Mason in Full Regelia

 

Waynedale Lodge raised Jim and Brandon Caukins to the Sublime Degree of a
Master Mason. Jim and his Son Brandon were raised with full regelia. It has
been over 15 years since we've done a full dress regelia. Thanks to everyone
who participated.

Past Master's & Ladies Night

Thanks to all who helped honor our Past Masters and Ladies. The Job's Daughters did a wonderful job entertaining us with some songs. SW Pat Pedden is always passionate about the traditions of honoring our ladies. And thanks to the 50 year award recipients who have graciously givin so much of themselve for Masonry.

Waynedale had 50+ people join in the celebration. That is a super turnout, of supporters. Thanks to Ms. Ethel for a wonderful feast.

Here are some more photos.

Preservation Ball at the Downtown Temple

Even though this event was hosted by other Lodges in Fort Wayne. Waynedale Lodge was very well represented in helping to preserve the downtown temple.

Here are some photos courtesy of Carey Carter.

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CHiP Program at Paiges Crossing

Scottish Rite Family Picnic: By request of the Lodge of Perfection of the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, Waynedale Lodge #739 was asked to put on a Child Identification Program (CHiP) at Paiges Crossing on July 22nd. It was the first time a CHiP Program was performed at Paiges Crossing, and it was a huge success.
Waynedale Lodge was well represented to help put this on. Special thanks to Ron Buskirk, Don Feller, Bob Bier, Andrew Waugh, Ray Sipe, Tom Lehman, Larry Lehman, Paul Walter, Michael Moore, Dallas Day and TPM Rudy Mahara. As well as members of other lodges, Terry Web, David Rouse, and the Columbia City Police Department

Photo Album

2008 Alerts

 

10/29/07

Master Mason Degree October 24th
Brothers,
I would like to  thank all of those who came to our Master Mason Degree.  It was as memorable for those who came as much as those who it was conferred upon.  As many of you know we dressed up in full regalia for the first time in...  Well a lot of the men don't even remember when the last time was.
Be ready for more Degrees like this in the coming months.

Grand Master's Town Hall Meeting November 2nd 7:00 pm Downtown Temple
Grand Master Duane L. Vaught has scheduled a Town Hall Meeting for this Friday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm to be held in the ballroom of the downtown Masonic Temple. Drinks and snacks will be provided. This meeting will be an open forum designed to discuss anything concerning our Fraternity. All Master Masons are encouraged to attend and bring along any questions you would like for the Grand Master to address. Please be sure to pass this on to your Brethren so all have the opportunity to attend. This is open to all Masons not just officers.

Breakfast Club
Stop trying to cook breakfast. It's pointless. It's never as good as what you would find at Waynedale. So don't even bother cracking those eggs. Come to Waynedale Lodge. This Saturday 6-10am. Free will donation.

Stated Meeting
November 7th we will be treated to Brother Al McClelland's Master Chef cuisine.  Please come around 6:00pm.  Wives are welcome to dinner too!!  Bring all your friends cause brother Al will be preparing for over 40 people.  That is more than double what we would normally serve.  
The meeting should be short and sweet.  

All three Degrees in November
Again we will probably be facing a degree each week in November.  Show your love and support for the fraternity by being there.
FOR UPDATES ON DEGREE WORK CONSULT THE WEBSITE AT http://www.waynedale739.com

Fraternally,

Robert S. Jackson IV

10/22/07

Brothers,
This is your moment to see Waynedale Lodge perform the Master Mason Degree.  This Wednesday October 24th.  First section is at 5:30.  Dinner at 6:30 for 20 people.  Second section at 7:30pm.  This will be a full regalia degree.  So please be sure to attend.

This Friday is our Past Master's and Ladies Night.  We have reservations for 40.  So if anyone can make it we have plenty of room.  Let me know if you can make it.
Fraternally,
Rob

10/1/07

Brethren,
This month will be our busiest.  Every, this month, we will have Degree work at every level.  So please try to attend our many degrees.  
October 3rd is our Stated Meeting.  To start at 7:30pm.   Dinner will be served before the meeting starting at 6:00pm.  Wives are welcome to the dinner. 
October 4th is our Lodge of Instruction.  This is where Grand Lodge Grades our degree work.  All are welcome to attend.   
October 6th is our Lodge Breakfast from 6-10am.  This is open to the public.
October 10 is our Entered Apprentice Degree  Starts at 7:00pm
October 17 is our Fellow Craft Degree Starts at 7:00pm
October 24 is our Master Mason Degree First Half 5:30  Dinner at 6:30 Second Half at 7:30.
October 26 is our Past Masters & Ladies Night.  All Past Masters and their Wives are invited to attend.  Also other brothers are welcome to attend as well.  Please e-mail me at wm@waynedale739.com or call me at 433-6952

Recap our Fish Fry.  We raise almost $2000 dollars from ticket sales and at the door sales.  We to go brothers, and sisters who helped out.


Fraternally,

Robert S. Jackson IV

9/10/07

Brothers,
There will be an Entered Apprentice Degree this Wednesday September 12, at 7:00pm.  Please attend and show support to our newly initiated brethren.  

Also next week please plan to attend a Fellow Craft Degree Wednesday September 19th at 7:00pm.  This is our first Fellowcraft of the year.  You don't want to miss this.  

Fraternally,


Robert S. Jackson IV

7/2/07

Brothers,
Stated Meeting THURDAY July 5th,
Dress will be casual this month.  It should be a good meeting.  

Breakfast this Saturday
This Saturday will be our monthly breakfast.  To get an early start on your weekend.  Start with us at our breakfast... 

Demolay Installation
In the evening on Saturday the Demolay will be holding their installation.  Please support the Fort Wayne Demolay Chapter. 

Fireworks at The Master's House
All brothers and their families are invited to my house at 4229 Stellhorn Rd to see the Fireworks at IPFW from my frontyard.  There will be a hog roast, and fixin's.  Bring your chair and show up anytime between 6- and 10pm.  

CHiP Program July 22nd at Paiges Crossing
We have been asked to participate in the Scottish Rite Family Picnic at Paiges Crossing in Columbia City on July 22... that is a Sunday, just three weeks hence.
 
We will have assistance from Whitley County Sheriff's reserves.
 
Waynedale Lodge now owns 3 - Sony CD500 Digital cameras, complete with tripods, and ac adapters.  We have the ability to enroll, weigh in , verify height, and fingerprint at two stations, then we can present to parents the DNA kits for collection at home, and we can make a short CD of the child to provide to the parents.
 
Brother Don has made PVC stands for much of these items...
now what about tables and chairs, and of course, we will need assistance (manpower) for this event, even though the reserves will be assisting.
 
other items needed... additional CD's.  These are the mini CD's and I am not certain where these are available in Fort Wayne.
 
a banner announcing this is:
 
"Waynedale Lodge #739, F&AM"
"Helping you Identify your child"
 
We have not charged for this service in the past and I would really appreciate not charging now... maybe we can ask the organizations for whom we are doing this service to provide some monetary assistance with purchasing of disposable items such as the disks... your thoughts please???
 
One last thought... did anyone get a copy of the script for the conversation on camera with the child?
 
 
Thanks RB

And Thank you 
Fraternally,

Robert S. Jackson IV

5/23/07

Brothers,
It is with great sadness to inform you that Leo Lodge has lost there Worshipful Master Richard A. Brown.  Masonic Ceremony will be Thursday May 24th 7:30 D.O. McComb Pine Valley  (Dark Suit and current dues card)


Breakfast June 2nd
Don & Tom are back from their cruise. So you can hear about all the fun they had at our breakfast.  Starts at 6am and ends at 10am.  Come early to beat the rush.  Bring a dirty car so the Job's Can Wash it.  If you have a clean car, just run it through a mud puddle so the job's can have a successful fund-raiser. 

Stated Meeting June 
So much to talk about and so little time.  We will talk about Dues for 2008 year.  Make your voice be heard.  This is also when we will suspend members who have not paid for this year. We will also be discussing the many events coming up.  Dinner at 6:00pm wives are invited.  Meeting at 7:30pm  Master Masons Only.


Mark your calendars:
June 
9th Hog Roast & Cruise In  4-7pm  
Bring your wheels and friends.
16th Job's Installation 2:00pm
29th Job's Baked Potato Dinner 

July
5th Stated Meeting (Thursday)
7th Breakfast 6-10 am
22nd CHiP Program at Paiges Crossing  Scottish Rite is requesting Waynedale's Members to help with this. (Need 5-8 Brothers)

August
1st  Stated Meeting
4th Breakfast
18th Wayne Lodge #25 Second Annual Temple Golf Challenge  Call 490-7008 to register by July 31st.
18th Evening at Pedden Estate Family Picnic
22nd Waynedale Picnic at Waynedale Park  w/CHiP Program.  (Need 5-8 Brothers)

Job's Daughters
We have Becca's last meeting of her term on the first Tuesday in June, we have our installation of officers june 16th at 2:00.  We have a baked potato dinner on June 29th, with all proceeds going to help fund sending our girls to Supreme Session in July. The girls are working very hard to raise money so they can go, it will be for most of them a once in a lifetime chance to go to a Supreme Session.  We are doing a carwash again on the morning of the breakfast, it will be from about 8:30-2:00 I am sure everybody needs to get their car washed!!!!! And I think one of the last things we have coming up is we will be walking in the Waynedale Memorial Day parade on this coming Monday!  
thanks, Kathy  and as always....we are looking for new members, everybody knows some young girl between the ages of 10 and 20 that could benefit from the wonderful teachings of our order!

Thanks Brothers for a great first half of the year.  I look forward to seeing you in Lodge.
Fraternally,

Robert S. Jackson IV

4/30/07

Brethren,
This Wednesday is our May Stated Meeting.  We will have many interesting things to talk about so please make an effort to meet with us.  The Grand Lodge Communication is this month.  I will have the motions that will come up in Grand Lodge.  Please come and see what will be discussed.  
We will be serving spaghetti for dinner so bring your wives.  The Stated Meeting is open to Master Masons only.

This Saturday we'll be serving breakfast from 6-10am.  Don Feller PM and Tom Lehman JW are enjoying their cruise in the Gulf of Mexico.  So we'll need some help with breakfast.  The best time that we need help is around 8-10 am and clean up there after.  The more we get to help the better time we can get out to enjoy the weekend.

May 19th is All City Clean Up.  Waynedale Lodge and the Job's are participating.  This will involve the Waynedale Park Area, and area streets. 

June 2nd Is our Next Breakfast
June 9th is our Hog Roast and Cruise In from 4-7pm

Special Thanks:  Bob Frock, Sara Frock, Don Feller, Tom Lehman, Pat Pedden, Greg Colelli, Bob Jackson, Stu Trainer, Paul Walter, Andrew Waugh, Rick Powell, Dallas and Sharon Day, Jen Jackson and more.  For Helping out with the Table Lodge and The Officer Workshop.  We will have details on that at the Stated Meeting.  These people, make Waynedale Lodge a great place to be.  Thank You for your hard work and dedication to the lodge.  

Fraturnally,

Robert S. Jackson IV

4/23/07

Brothers,
We will be hosting the Grand Lodge Officer Workshop at Waynedale Lodge #739.  We need several brothers to help with welcoming, serving lunch and clean up.  If you are able to attend, please respond to this e-mail so we know how much help we can expect.  Many brothers take for granted that there are always the same people helping out.  This is your chance to help.  Even if it is for a short period of time we would love your help.

Table Lodge This Wednesday
We have one of our own to speak on Wednesday.  Greg Pelosi is a Past master from New York Lodge #4.  He will be discussing the differences in the ritual work.  Should be a great time if you can attend.
RSVP wm@waynedale739.com


Robert S. Jackson IV

4/16/07

Brothers, 
On Wednesday April 18th, we will have a informal meeting at the lodge with our new members.  Dress will be casual.  There will be 5 lectures that will be done that evening.  These lectures were omitted in the abbreviated one day class last Saturday.  All brothers are welcome to the lodge, and meet our newest members.  This will be an important step in their impression of Masonry, to see as many brothers in attendance.  The lectures will start at 7pm.  

Next week Wednesday April 25th, will be a table lodge at Waynedale.  Greg Pelose a new transfer to Waynedale Lodge, is a Past Master from New York Lodge #4.  He will be describing various differences in New York degree ritual work  from our own.  Please reply to this e-mail if you plan to attend.  All Master Masons are welcome.  Socializing at 6pm, Dinner at 6:30pm  We will be having out famous Meatloaf. 

Fraternally,

Robert S. Jackson IV

3/19/07

Fellow Craft Degree
The Fellow Craft Degree has been cancelled.  We will reschedule for next month, 3rd Wednesday, April 18th.  

REMINDER Tomorrow 3/20/07
Job's Honoring our Masonic Family will be tomorrow evening at 7:00pm.  Please try to attend and show your support to our Job's Daughters.  I promise that you will enjoy it. 

Our Chaplain Bob Jackson III
He is doing well.  His surgery went well.  He had some blood pressure issues and was in Intensive Care after the surgery.  He is out of ICU and is in room 320 at Lutheran Hospital.  Be careful, he might flash you.  

3/18/07

Job's top honor Master Masons Tuesday March 20
All Masons are invited to join them this Tuesday for a special meeting.  There is word that a special guest from Grand Lodge will be in attendance.  If you've never been to a Job's Meeting, it is really fun.

Fellowcraft Degree This Wednesday
Degree starts at 7:00pm.  It would be great to see many brethren join us and support our brother, as well as our degree teams.  

Job's Pasta Dinner this Friday
It's at the lodge. It's Pasta.  It supports the Job's.  Need i say more?  See you there.

3/13/07

There will be an Entered Apprentice Degree this Wednesday March 14th.  Degree starts at 7:00pm

Reminders  
March 20th
The Jobs will be Honoring Master Masons at the lodge on March 20th.  This will probably include a special guest from Grand Lodge.  Show your support for the Job's by attending their special event. 

March 21st
There will be a Fellow Craft Degree at Waynedale Lodge.  Starts at 7:00pm.

3/8/07

Matthew Jacob McClelland Jr “Jake” was born this morning March 8, 2007 at 9:52am.
Jake weighed in at 8lbs 14 ? oz and 21 inches tall.
Tracey and Jake are both doing wonderful and we expect to be released on Sunday. For those of you in the area, we are in room 210 at Kosciusko Community hospital in Warsaw, IN. Feel free to stop by or give us a call. If you are going to come by please call first just to make sure everything is good.
 
We look forward to talking to you all soon, please forward this to anyone that you think may be interested that you do not see on the list.
 
With Love,
 
Matthew, Tracey, Samantha, Amelia, and Jake
 

3/4/07

Stated Meeting This Wednesday
This Wednesday is our stated meeting.  We will have a lot to do, but I think it will go quickly.  The agenda will include, the New TV and Radio Ads, some voting on new petitions, and some other improvement issues to our lodge.  This is your lodge and your input is very important to us.   Stay informed, be active, and be an influence to our new members.  
Dinner will be served at 6:00pm (wives are welcome to dinner) and the meeting will be at 7:30pm.  Remember to help contribute $5 for dinner if you plan to attend.

Meatloaf March 10th
One of the great things that we at Waynedale do so well is cook.  It is also something we do to raise funds to support our many projects.  In my travels to other lodges, I meet some wonderful masons.  What really warms my heart is to meet a Waynedale Mason.  There is a special pride at Waynedale, and I really hope you can make it to our Meatloaf Dinner.  

Job's Daughter
I have received a communication from Becca Cooper, Honored Queen of Bethel # 8 meeting at Waynedale Lodge, for a special night honoring their Masonic Family on Tuesday March 20th.
They would like for all the Masons and Eastern Star members that are able to attend their meeting.
As a special addition they are going to have a "shadowing program" whereas a person is to be assigned a girl to sit with during the meeting, and also participate in the "living cross" with at the end of the meeting.
If you would like to participate in this "shadowing" please contact Rebecca Cooper at 710-50896 or Kathy Cooper at 710-5086.
Pass the word to all our Masonic Brothers and Eastern Star Sisters, and lets see if we can show the girls the most support that we can. 


The following was from Brother Ronald Buskirk:
I am sorry to inform you that tonight March 3, 2007 my father Oliver 'Sonny' Talbott suffered from a major heart attack and died at approximately 9:30 p.m. As Dad and I have talked about numerous times he will be donating any and all organs and tissues that are able to be used and all the paperwork was filled out immediately after he was pronounced dead. They will harvest tonight to better the chances that they can help someone and as per our instructions first priority is given to help out the children as they are the most precious and deserving. Just remember that he is in a much better place now so don't grieve for his passing, but only for our loss. I am really sorry for the manner in which this is being delivered, but I am exhausted right now and those of you who know me know that I am not much good on wording things so I am just telling you all this way. I am logged into his email account and am sending this to everyone in his address book, but it would be greatly appreciated if you could pass this information on to anyone else who knows him. I will be checking back on his email account here the next few days if you have any questions for me. Once again, I am sorry to inform you all this way, but for now it is the best I can do.

Please keep Ron and his family in your prayers.  

Fraternally, 

Robert S. Jackson IV

2/12/07

Entered Apprentice
This Thursday is our Entered Apprentice Degree.  We hope to have two candidates.  Please show your support to our new brothers, as well as our degree teams who will be performing this for the first time.  

Chili Dinner
This Saturday is our Chili Dinner.  This is a free will donation, so you can't beat the price.  Join us in fellowship with a steaming bowl of chili. It's open to the public, so bring your friends and family. Hot Dogs, Grilled Cheese, and Desserts will also be there.  


Job's Daughter
I have received a communication from Becca Cooper, Honored Queen of Bethel # 8 meeting at Waynedale Lodge, for a special night honoring their Masonic Family on Tuesday March 20th.
They would like for all the Masons and Eastern Star members that are able to attend their meeting.
As a special addition they are going to have a "shadowing program" whereas a person is to be assigned a girl to sit with during the meeting, and also participate in the "living cross" with at the end of the meeting.
If you would like to participate in this "shadowing" please contact Rebecca Cooper at 710-50896 or Kathy Cooper at 710-5086.
Pass the word to all our Masonic Brothers and Eastern Star Sisters, and lets see if we can show the girls the most support that we can. 

Fraternally,


Robert S. Jackson IV

2/5/07

Stated Meeting is February 7th
Our last stated had a wonderful meal before the stated.  And even a few wives came a long.  This month we'll be having a choice of chicken marsala or chicken piccata with some sides.  It should be a real treat.  Dinner starts at 6pm and if you could bring $5 to offset the cost of the food.  
We'll have some great business to attend to at the meeting and we should hope to close around 9pm.  Our Masonic Education will be a report on the Founder's Day Announcements.  

Is it cold enough for ya?!
Warm up with this February 17 with our Chilli Dinner.  If it is anything like last year, you'll be in for a treat.  Don is a master chef when it comes to, well anything in the kitchen.  But after this cold snap, it'll be nice to warm up with.

Charles "Chuck" John Kennell
I received a report from a good friend of Chuck, and he's not doing so hot.  If anyone is interested in seeing him...  He is at the Coventry Meadows Nursing Home.  I will attempt to see him Tuesday (Feb 6) around 4-5pm.  Please keep him in your prayers.  

Recap the Breakfast Club
We had almost 100 attend our breakfast, but the fun we had was even better.  Our next Breakfast is March 3rd.  Come early, to get prompt service.  If you come at 9am or later, it is a mad dash to get all those orders in.  Special thanks to all that has helped out with the breakfast. 

New EAs This Month
Being that the 2nd Wednesday falls on Valentine's Day we're going to hold the degree on Thursday February 15th at 7:00pm.  Hope to see you there.  This will really be an influence on these gentlemen who are joining our lodge.

Fraturnally,

Robert S. Jackson IV

1/10/07

It is with great honor and respect that I have been elected and installed as one of the youngest WM at Waynedale Lodge. At only 33 years old, I’m not the youngest WM to serve at waynedale lodge. The Sipe boys were under 30 years of age when they served as master, and so was Michael Motter but that was back when I was in diapers. I’ve been a Mason since the Grand Master’s Millennium One Day Class. Perhaps by my age, I may approach the WM’s Chair with a different perspective and new ideas. I hope that I will make you proud.
Before I forget, if you don’t have your dues card, chances are you didn’t pay them. That means your late!!! Don’t make me call you!!!
One of my goals this year is to try and bring some of our inactive brothers back to the lodge with the several activities that we have planned. And I’m sure at least one of our activities will attract you, and if not, let us know what we can do for you.
Our Feast of St. John’s hosted our very own Al McClelland. We toasted, we sang, we feasted and it was all good. A Very special thanks to Ms. Ethel and “Company” for a fabulous feast.
This year we’re starting a new tradition by having a meal before our stated meetings. This will hopefully bring more brethren who might be skipping a meal to come to lodge. These meals will also be open to families as well. To help with the cost of our dinners please bring $5 and your appetite.
On January 13th from 4:30-7:30 pm we’ll be serving up a Chicken Noodle Dinner this is open to the public, adults $6 and children $3. Although this is a fundraising dinner, it is more about getting together and socializing with brothers, neighbors and our friends.
February 17th is our Chili Dinner 4:30-7:00pm. Prices are $5 Adults $3 Children. This is Don Feller’s famous chili, not too hot, not too chilly. Don Feller is proud of his hot dog cooker too, so let’s see how fast he can dish it up for you.
Our Saturday Morning Breakfasts are the best, and it is something I look forward to. Thanks to Don Feller PM and the many brothers who help out in serving the best breakfast in Fort Wayne. If you would like to help with serving and cleanup at our breakfasts, please feel free to join in.
We’re hopeful in having some EA’s in February so listen for the phone tree and e-mail alerts. To subscribe to our phone tree call the lodge and leave a phone number. The website is a great please to get up-to-date information and subscribe to the Waynedale E-Mail Alerts. www.waynedale.com

12/18/06

Feast of St John's
This December 27th is our Feast of St. John's.  If you're going to attend the feast please e-mail me at wm@waynedale739.com.  Socializing at 6:00 and dinner starts at 6:30pm.
The feast of St. John's can be attended by Master Masons only.  

Help in Busco
The following came from Bill Hosler:
Brethren,
I received a call from the Worshipful Master from Churubusco Lodge #515.  On December 28th they are putting on the Master Mason degree for a student who will be home from Purdue on Christmas break.
This lodge has been in dire straits for a long time, they have raised very few new members in the last few years and those that were raised were done in One day classes.  They have virtually zero members who can do degree work. 
They are asking for our help to raise this new brother.  They need someone to act as WM during the first section and an entire cast for the second section and people who can do the lectures.  They are scrambling to find people within their lodge that can do some of the parts but they need lots of outside help. 
They will be serving dinner at 6:00pm and degree work will begin promptly at 7:00pm.  
I would really like to take a lot of brothers there and really make a good showing. 
Fraternally,
Bill Hosler

You can contact me as to make some arrangements with Busco's Lodge.  wm@waynedale739.com or (260) 478-4567

Installation Saturday
I wish to thank all of those who made our installation great.  It went exactly as planned and everyone had a great time.  I would like to thank Don Feller & Greg Walbridge for such a memorable installation.  And Pat that is with two "L's"
Don Feller did a great job this past year and has taught me so much about sitting in the East.  Carey Carter PM did an awesome job taking photos of the installation.  They'll be posted on the website this Tuesday Evening. 
Thank You.

Merry Christmas To You and Your Families

Fraternally,

Rob Jackson WM
wm@waynedale739.com
(260)478-4567