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." 

Bulletin and Summon of Regular Stated Meeting June 17, 2017

Message From The East
WB Alykhan U. Ali
Worshipful Master

Brethren,

"Every self will taste death, you will be paid wages in full on the day of rising" Quran (3:185)

Brethren, definitely all of us will experience death and will travel to that undiscovered country from who's borne no traveler return.

Last May 29, 2017 at 9:30, VW Warlito M. Sanguila has dropped forever his working tools.  Words can not express our sadness, the loss of our mentor, our adviser, our secretary.  The lodge now is in grief and I personally fell lost but life must move on.  The lodge must go forward and continue the masonic teaching which VW Warly would want us to do.  May the comfort of the Great Architect of the Universe help us and the family through this difficult time.

Difficult time indeed, Martial Law was declared on our land last May 23, 2017 because of the terror attack at Marawi City and fighting is still going on.  Many of our brethren were affected by this crisis as a member of the Masonic Family and because of brotherly love, the four lodges of our district namely Iligan Lodge 207, Maranao Lodge 111, Mantical Lodge 243 and JVVR 259 with the help of VW Allan Buenaventura, VW Ian Uy, WB Cesar Miguel, WB Ivan Banaag, WB Pat Noel, Bro Aitor Gonzales, Bro John Sanguila and Bro Ted Bryan Yu have formed Lanao Masonic Relief Center.  The aim is to aid and assist all distress brothers who are affected by the crisis.  Our District Deputy Grand Master VW Omar Basha Lucman is actively and tirelessly helping to generate funds for this cause.

Due to this crisis in Marawi City and for security reason, we postponed our distribution of school supplies in Rogongon elementary (Grade 1) and hopefully we can come up for another activity in order to help the students in this far flung area.

I regret to say that I will not be able to attend  on our stated meeting this June 17, 2017.  I have to travel to Manila to attend to some duty matters.  Bro SW Khaliq Macabato will preside as Master during my absence.

This coming July activity we will confer the second degree of Masonry upon Bro Kent Garzon, and honor our Past Master.

Brethren, May the blessings of heaven rest upon us!

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Agenda

June 17, 2017

4:00 PM

4:00 PM  Opening of the Lodge of Master Mason

                Presentation of the National Flag

                Reading and Approval

                     *  Minutes of last stated meeting

                     *  Secretary's Financial Report

                     *  Treasurer's Financial Report

                Reports of Committees

                     *  Sunshine

                     *  Fellowship

                Masonic Education Speaker

                     VW Joseph M. Sanguila, Jr.

                Reading of Grand Lodge Edicts/Circulars

                Other Communications (Petitions, etc.)

                Recognition of Visiting Brethren

                Commentaries of Visiting Dignitaries

                Closing the Lodge of Master Mason

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JUNE BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS

12  Bro. Khaliquzzaman M. Macabato

15  Bro. Sandy U. Sy

18  VW Angelo Rentoy

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JUNE WEDDING CELEBRANTS

02  WB Melanio and Sis Annabelle Siao

05  Bro Arthur and Sis Liza Padilla

09  VW Jaime and Sis Judith Magnetico

13  VW Ali and Sis Haydee Bari

19  VW Sotero and Sis Sol Trinidad

25  Bro Antonio and Sis Connie Bartolome

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"Always do right.  This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest." - 

Bro. Samuel L. Clemens AKA Mark Twain

Bulletin and Summon of Regular Stated Meeting (By Dispensation) April 18, 2017

Message from the East

WB ALYKHAN UMPA ALI
Worshipful Master

Brethren

First of all, let me extend my heartfelt gratitude to all brethren who supported me in the joint installation of lodges in the City of Iligan.  The installation ceremony presided by VW Stephen T. Monterroyo, PDGL as the installing Master was very impressive, assisted by WB Lester R. Salazar and WB Pat D. Noel.  The installation was also meaningful to me with the presence of the Grand Master, MW Voltaire T. Gazmin.

This month begins the journey of presiding Iligan Lodge No. 207.  I might be the shortest Master who will sit in the East with a stint of only nine (9) months, with your support we will make a difference.  We are preparing a three year development program for the lodge to ensure continuity of our works.  We will present this plan next meeting.  I am hoping that we could make a foundation to bring Iligan Lodge No. 207 the jewel of the district.

This month is also the Grand Lodge Annual Communication, April 27 - 29 at Tagaytay City.  Five brethren from Iligan Lodge No. 207 is set to attend the said event.  We urge others who have the time on this important activity of the Grand Lodge.

I wish we could do our 2017 celebration of lodge formation 42 years ago this month. However, the activity needs preparation especially it's also the Past Masters month.  We decided to move this event to May 20, 2017 to enable us to have substantial preparation.  The Worshipful Master and brethren is looking forward for the Past Masters who are in Iligan City to attend this memorable day.

Brethren your presence in our monthly meeting is a joy to me.  Please join us for a pleasant evening with the other brethren of the district.

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AGENDA 

April 18, 2017

Opening a Lodge of Master Mason

Presentation of the Philippine National Flag

Reception of District Grand Officers

Reading of Minutes of Stated and Special Meeting

Reading of Secretary Financial Report

Reading of Treasurer Financial Report

Committee Report

  Sunshine

  Fellowship

Masonic Education

Reading of Edicts, Circular and other communications

Approval of the request for consideration on the petition of Mr. Al Jalani P. Sanguila and

  Mr. Simplicio Bautista, Jr.

Miscellaneous and Unfinished Business

Closing of the Lodge of Master Mason

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO APRIL CELEBRANTS

6    WB Pat D. Noel

7    WB Ike Gaite

9    Bro. Richard Lim

20  VW Oscar V. Badelles

      Bro. Zaldy Geonzon

28  VW Genesis Calit

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If you want to know where the future of Freemasonry will grow and prosper it's simple, in the heart, in your heart, in my heart, and in the hearts of those who follow us.  - Conrad Hahn