Bulletin and Summon of Regular Stated Meeting October 20, 2018

Message from the East
Bro. KHALIQUZZAMAN M. MACABATO
Worshipful Master

Assalamu Alaykum!

Last Sept 15, 2018 at 6:00AM, the Iligan Masonic Lodge No. 207 joined the International Coastal Clean-up Day at Brgy. Santiago, Iligan City, under the leadership of our DDGM Arassad M. Macumbal.  I would like to thank the brethren who participated the said event : Bro. Ted Bryan K. Yu JW, Bro. Kent Algenn P. Garzon, Bro. Carl Irwin P. Garzon SW, VW Jaime P. Magnetico, WB Ivan Gerardo J. Banaag, WB Pat D. Noel, WB Alykhan U. Ali, and WB Hilario Abel B. Gomez.

A reminder to the brethen, based on MLB Part 3, Art 9 Sec 2, "No member, who shall be in arrears in the payment for dues at the time of the annual election shall be permitted to vote, or shall be eligible to any office."

My Brothers, we are almost done with our masonic year and I am still looking to our different programs for the community. We request the brethren of Iligan Masonic Lodge No. 207 to support this activity.  We are also looking forward to visit our Widows and Orphans celebration in November.

Together Brethren!


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Agenda for the Stated Meeting

5:00 PM   Opening of Lodge of Master Masons
                 Presentation of the National Flag
                 Reading and Approval
                    -  Minutes of last stated meeting
                    -  Secretary Financial Report
                    -  Treasurer Financial Report
                  Reports of Committees
                    -  Sunshine
                    -  Fellowship
                  Masonic Education
                  Reading of Grand Lodge Edicts/ Circulars
                  Other matters
                  Recognition of Visiting Brethren
                  Commentaries of Visiting Dignitaries
                  Closing the Lodge of Master Mason

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Petitioners :

Mr. Sotero M. Jala, Jr.                    Mr. Raymundo Riel Rugay
Mr. Abdulrahman P. Paunte           Mr. Jon Kenneth K. Yu
Mr. Albert Teano


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Happy Birthday to October Celebrants :

WB Ivan Gerardo J. Banaag                 Oct 3
WB Hilario Abel B. Gomez                 Oct 4
Bro. Antonio L. Bartolome                  Oct 5
Bro. John Yasser T. Sanguila               Oct 7
Bro. Urso Penalosa                               Oct 26


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Happy Anniversary!

VW Eduardo & Faina Ulindang                Oct 6
Bro. Rolando & Liberty Layumas             Oct 12
WB Rogelio & Olga Nuñeza                     Oct 28

Message of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

(Delivered on the occasion of the 61st Mindanao Masonic Convention held last January 13, 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City.)

I would like to thank and congratulate you for your valuable contributions to our society.  Among your ranks are many of our most notable citizens--achievers, heroes, and nation-builders, whose works and accomplishments, have been instrumental in shaping our nation.  Young long-standing traditions of brotherly love, relief, and truth have indeed helped, not only your members, but also the people who have benefitted from your civic projects and humanitarian programs.

You know for sure that your organization is really close to my heart.  My younger brother Benjamin, son Paolo, and son-in-law Manases Carpio are members of your fraternity.  I have much knowledge about how hard it is to become a Mason.  You have undergone several degrees of learning before earning your membership and eventually---a title.  And of course, I know how dedicated you are to the tenets and teaching of Freemasonry.

For the past years, the Grand Lodge of the Philippines has been a vital partner of the government in nation-building.

Its provision of educational assistance to deserving beneficiaries; its support to law enforcement agencies; its medical messions to depressed communities; and its emergency response to victims of natural calamities complement our government's effort to lessent the burden of our countrymen.  

These undertakings would not have been successful without the solidarity and commitment of your members.  May you strengthen the Brotherhood of Man, which has been the cornerstone of your institution since the beginning.

I ask you to remain committed to this partnership as we pursue a real and lasting change for the Filipino people.  Indeed, change has come and I want you to be by our side as we sustain it and realize our dreams for our country.

Effective and efficient organization and leadership  also serve as the foundations of your fraternity.  The continuation of your 7-point agenda will help preserve the integrity of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines and maintain it as a unified and supreme Masonic authority in the succeeding years.

I also commend you for involving your family members---your wives and your children, in your fraternity.  Engaging them in various organizational affairs as well as in socio-civic and charitable activities will further strengthen your resolve to uphold morality, unity, progress, and true service.

The greater participation of your families in your work at the Grand Lodge of the Philippines leads you, including your loved ones, to the ultimate purpose of Freemasonry---to make you a better man.

May you continue to transform yourselves into better persons every single day--in thoughts, in speech; in manner; and in every helpful way.  Keep at heart your theme for this year and personify Freemasonry in all  your pursuits.

I urge you to develop the outstanding trait of impeccable integrity by which all Masons are known for: admired and emulated.  I need partners like you as we fight against the ills of society---illegal drugs, criminality, corruption and all forms of injustice that weaken our citizenry and hinder the growth of our nation.

Together, let us be exemplars of wisdom, dignity, and true service.  Let these ideals reflect in our deeds as we strengthen our capacity to serve the Filipino people and as we lead our country towards lasting peace and meaningful development.

Again, good afternoon and long live the Freemasons!

(signed)

RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE

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"A ritual is a work of art, and like all works of art is valuable not merely for what it represents, but mainly for what it suggests to the mind.  This is true, whether the work be a poem, a painting, a piece of music, or statuary.  The material representation may be good, and the technique beyond criticism, but if no thought or feeling is suggested, but little value attaches, and we soon tire of them; but a  little picture of two poor peasants in a rough field, pausing in their work, with bowed heads, at the call of the bell in the little church beyond, tells the whole story of a life of toil, hardship and devotion.  Men do not tire of such pictures and the grand lessons taught by them." - R.W.B. Michael H. Shirley

Bulletin and Summon of Regular Stated Meeting March 17, 2018 (By Dispensation)

Message from the East
Bro. KHALIQUZZAMAN M. MACABATO
Worshipful Master

Assalamu Alaykum!

Brethren, let me congratulate you for the overwhelming success of our Installation last February 17, 2018.  The success of our installation could not have been possible without your support.  The significant number of brethren who shared their precious time to us during that momentous event made the affair more memorable.  The noticeable presence of our Past Masters made the ceremony more meaningful.  Our sincerest thanks and gratitude to all of you for the support you have extended for the success of that very important event.  I hope that your support will continue even beyond my term.

Our deepest thanks and gratitude to the installing team : VW Musa C. Saruang, PDGL, Installing Officer; VW Arassad M. Macumbal, PDGL, Master of Ceremonies;  and, VW Saidale S. Mohamad, PDGL, Assistant Master of Ceremonies.  Our profound thanks to VW Datumanong D. Sarangani, PDGL, for his delivery of the Ancient Charges.  Indeed, the ceremony went on smoothly and solemnly with the help of your eloquent and proficient performances.

We also thank the Amaranth and DeMolay for their active support in setting up the venue for the Fellowship and rendition of surprise number.

Our sincerest thanks and gratitude also goes to  all the visiting brethren who graced that memorable event.

Brethren, we had started this Masonic Year with high hopes that we can accomplish more in achieving the goals of our Lodge.  As I mentioned in my Inaugural Speech, that we will adopt all the traditional activities of our lodge but we need to reengineer and redesign the conduct of our activities to make it more attuned to the demand of the present time.

Freemasonry had evolved into a more open society.  Numerous changes and innovations were introduced in our Ancient Craft.  Hence, it is inevitable that our Lodge should take positive steps that will lead to our success in the light of the continuing changes in our fraternal order.

In consideration of these new developments, I now ask your support to actively participate in our Lodge activities.  We assure you, my brethren, that we will have vibrant activities; i.e., one that is responsive to the needs and benefits of Freemasonry in general and of the brethren of Iligan Lodge No. 207 in particular.

Togther, brethren, let us bond together to endeavor to live up to our Motto - "Harmony is the Strength of our Lodge".

Thank you and May the GAOTU bless us all!!


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Agenda for the Stated Meeting

2:00 PM     Opening the Lodge of Master Mason
                   Suspension the Lodge of Master Mason
                   Opening a Lodge of EAM
                   Conferment of EAM upon  Mr. Simplicio C. Bautista, Jr.
                   Closing a Lodge of EAM
                   Resumption of Master Mason Labor

                   Presentation of the National Flag
                   Reading and Approval
                       * Minutes of last stated meeting
                       * Secretary Financial Report
                       * Treasurer Financial Report
                   |Reports of Committees
                        * Sunshine
                        * Fellowship
                    Masonic Education :  WB Pat D. Noel
                    Reading of Grand Lodge Edicts/ Circulars
                    Other Communications (Petitions, etc)
                    Ballloting of Mr. Abdulrahman P. Paunte
                    Obligation of Br. Jamiri A. Sanguila
                    Recognition of Visiting Brethren
                    Commentaries of Visiting Brethren
                    DGL Lecture
                    Closing the Lodge of Master Mason


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Petitioners

Mr. Ricarte Cadalin                         Mr. Leonidas Hidalgo
Mr. Arturo Alibanggo                     Mr. Sotero M. Jala, Jr.
Mr. Nicolai G. Tenazas                    Mr. Raymundo Riel Rugay
Mr. Abdulrahman Paunte


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Happy Birthday to March Celebrants :

Bro. Lee Michael Caballes        -   Mar 20
VW Eduardo Ulindang              -   Mar 23
Bro Ian Justin  Sagario              -   Mar 24
VW Sotero Trinidad                  -   Mar 25


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Happy Anniversary

VW Dominic and Sis Shiela Siao     -  Mar 9



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"It is the desire to serve that makes a great leader, not the desire to rule."  

Bulletin and Summon of Regular Stated Meeting January 20. 2018 (By Dispensation)

Message from the East
WB ALYKHAN U. ALI
Worshipful Master

Last December 9, 2017 at 10:00 in the morning we conducted our Gift-Giving (Personal and Dental Hygiene  Kit) & Feeding (Happy Meal with Toy) activity to patients at the Children's Ward of Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital (GTLMH), Iligan City.  Thanks to the Brethren who participated the said activity : VW Ali M. Bari, VW Jaime P. Magnetico, WB Alykhan U. Ali, Bro. Khaliquzzaman M. Macabato, Bro. Kent Garzon, Bro John Yasser T. Sanguila, and Bro Haroun Sanguila.  Special thanks to the Amaranth Sisters who graced the occasion & personally assisted & joined us during the Gift-giving.  We then had a Get-together lunch afterwards.

Congratulations also to our newly elected set of officers for the Masonic Year 2018. May you strive tirelessly for the betterment of our Lodge.  Prior to your installation, may I remind you to take the IMES On-Line Session.

Right after our stated meeting last month, we had our Christmas Party & almost all of those present received gifts through a raffle draw.  Thanks also to WB Vic Mariano for handling again those fun & exciting games to the enjoyment of the brethren & family.

Our Lodge also participated in good numbers the Rizal Day last Dec. 30, 2017.  together with our District, the Iligan City Government & various groups & organizations, we witnessed the commemorative program at Iligan City Plaza.

Last January 6, 2018, gratitude to the brethren (Bro. Khaliquzzaman M. Macabato, Bro. Carl Garzon, Bro. Kent Garzon, and Bro. John Sanguila)  who attended the installation of our sister lodge Leonardo T. Panares No. 220.

Coming Jan. 20, 2018, before our stated meeting, we will confer the First Degree of Masonry upon Mr. Simplicio C. Bautista, Jr. who was elected to receive it last July 2017.

Lastly, I am inviting the brethren to the 62nd Mindanao Masonic Convention on Jan. 26 & 27, 2018 at Almonts  Resort, Butuan City.  Registration is P2,500.00.

Thank you & May the GAOTU bless us all!!


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Agenda for the Stated Meeting

2:00 PM     Opening the Lodge of Master Mason
                   Suspension the Lodge of Master Mason
                   Opening a Lodge of EAM
                   Conferment of EAM upon  Mr. Simplicio C. Bautista, Jr.
                   Closing a Lodge of EAM
                   Resumption of Master Mason Labor

                   Presentation of the National Flag
                   Reading and Approval
                       * Minutes of last stated meeting
                       * Secretary Financial Report
                       * Treasurer Financial Report
                   |Reports of Committees
                        * Sunshine
                        * Fellowship
                    Masonic Education :  WB Pat D. Noel
                    Reading of Grand Lodge Edicts/ Circulars
                    Other Communications (Petitions, etc)
                    Obligation of Br. Jamiri A. Sanguila
                    Recognition of Visiting Brethren
                    Commentaries of Visiting Brethren
                    DGL Lecture
                    Closing the Lodge of Master Mason

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Conferral Team

Worshipful Master               Bro. Carl Irwin P. Garzon
Senior Warden                     Bro. Khaliquzzaman M. Macabato
Junior Warden                     WB Alykhan U. Ali
Marshall                              Bro. Al-Yassar Saudi S. Sulog
Senior Deacon                     Bro. John Yasser T. Sanguila
Junior Deacon                      Bro. Kent Algeen P. Garzon
Senior Steward                     Bro. Jamiri a. Sanguila
Junior Steward                      Bro. Haroun Al-Jalani P. Sanguila
1st Degree Lecture                Bro. Kent Algenn P. Garzon
Lecture Lambskin Apron      Bro. Haroun Al Jalani P. Sanguila
Lecture Working Tools          Bro. Al-Yassar Saudi S. Sulog
Charge of the Degree             VW Eduardo D. Ulindang
Floorworks                             WB Ivan Gerardo J. Banaag
               
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Petitioners

Mr. Ricarte Cadalin                         Mr. Leonidas Hidalgo
Mr. Arturo Alibanggo                     Mr. Sotero M. Jala, Jr.
Mr. Nicolai G. Tenazas                    Mr. Raymundo Riel Rugay
Mr. Abdulrahman Paunte

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Happy Birthday to January Celebrants :

VW Ali M. Bari                    -  Jan 10
Bro. Renato Bontol               -  Jan 10
Bro. Jason Robert Lim          -  Jan 14
Bro. Rolando Layumas         -  Jan 17
VW Ronald Sy                      -  Jan 30

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Happy Anniversary

VW Ali and Sis Heidi Bari            -  Jan 10
VW Oscar and Belinda Badelles 
WB Ike and Sis Grace Gaite          -  Jan 18


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"Fellowship and charity is equal to harmony, the strength and support of our Lodge."