For Members and Friends of Richmond Randolph Lodge No. 19 Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons richmondrandolph19.com |
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Brethren, I write this month's message with a heavy heart, as our fraternity says goodbye to Rt. Worshipful Charles S. Sarbaugh. Brother Sarbaugh was raised in Metropolitan Lodge No. 11 in 1977 and affiliated with |
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Richmond Randolph Lodge No. 19 in 2005, becoming a Life Member in Perpetuity in 2007. He was a good friend and mentor to many of our members. While many of us did not have the opportunity to know him personally, we certainly know his name. This truly illustrates the power of how a good man can have an influence on even those with whom he rarely (or never) meets. When we engage with our brothers as a mentor or coach, we not only pass along our masonic knowledge, but we lay the building blocks of our legacy so that when we ourselves are called home to the Celestial Lodge above, we too will be remembered. God Bless you Brother Sarbaugh. “When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter
hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as
much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first
blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that last
blow that did it, but all that had gone before.” - Jacon Riis I was recently introduced to this quote while listening to a speech by James Clear, the author of the book "Atomic Habits". My first thought was the metaphor of the rough and perfect ashlars. Those two big stones sitting at the foot of the Worshipful Master in the East that represent a man's transformation from his rough state, to that of a man worthy of entrance to that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. But how do we get there? By slowly breaking off the corners of the rough stone with a small wooden gavel? Is that even possible? Operatively, the gavel would have been made of a different material or at least have been accompanied by a chisel. But symbolically, not only is it possible, it is perhaps the best way to do it. Making small positive adjustments to our daily habits is the most sustainable way to make lasting change. It's not always easy, but keep chipping at it and next thing you know, you're looking at a smooth(er) stone. Finally, thank you again to all of you who helped organize our recent Table Lodge! Especially Wor. Oran Jamison, Bro. Tyler Esteppe, Bro. Chris Martone, Wor. Donald Moro and Bro. Brian Barte. Also to all of those who presented a toast, or responded to one (my apologies to anyone who I forgot to mention). It was a wonderful event. My favorite review was from a visiting brother who commented that it was the "most fun he's had in masonry!" Take care my brothers. S&F, Shane Flansburg Worshipful Master |
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NOTICE OF SORROWRIGHT WORSHIPFUL CHARLES SIMON SARBAUGH |
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On July 23, 2024, Right Worshipful Charles Simon Sarbaugh laid down his working tools. His Masonic record is as follows. Born: January 4, 1931 Initiated an Entered Apprentice: March 16, 1977, Metropolitan Lodge No. 11 Passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft: April 20, 1977, Metropolitan Lodge No. 11 Raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason: April 27, 1977, Metropolitan Lodge No. 11 District Deputy Grand Master: 1989 Affiliated Richmond Randolph Lodge No. 19: January 8, 2005 LMIP Richmond Randoloph Lodge No. 19: December 31, 2007 Died: July 23, 2024 To his family we extend our sincerest sympathies. |
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On July 19, 2024, Richmond Randolph Lodge No. 19 held a Table Lodge. Attended by over 30 brethren, it was a wonderful evening and, according to one attendee, "the most fun I've had in Masonry!" The guest speaker for the evening was Worshipful Wes Latchford seen here (on the left) with Worshipful Flansburg and Past Master Charles Hundley. |
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Worshipful Jake Crocker and Brother Maxwell Allen at Richmond Raceway, 2023 We’re back at the Track, Aug. 10 & 11! Once again, RR#19 has been given the "checkered flag" to work the upcoming NASCAR Races. “Prize money” = $18 per “man/woman” hour worked as a volunteer, with all proceeds benefitting old Masons Hall. Bribe your friends, corral your family, and be the “lead car” in working this awesome annual event! Volunteers must be at least 18. Remember...All volunteers must have NASCAR credentials…NEW volunteers will need to get their name, email, and phone number to zwjames26@gmail.com as soon as possible.” |
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Greetings from your Secretary. Here are a few important reminders: 2024 dues of $326 were due on December 31, 2023. You have until December 31, 2024 to pay them. As our lodge is funded primarily on dues, we hope that |
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you will pay your dues sooner than later. On the GrandView system you can always see your current dues balance. Just log into Grandview and look at the bottom of the screen for your balance. Click on Actions / View Membership Details / Transaction History to see your financial transactions. If you have not yet logged into GrandView, just click on this link to register. You will need a special member number (not the number on your dues card) which you can get from me. |
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THE TRESTLEBOARDAugust, 2024 |
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August 2nd 6:30 PM First Friday Social Wood & Iron 11400 W. Huguenot Rd. Midlothian |
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August 4th 7:30 PM Officers Meeting
Via Zoom |
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August 7th 6:30 PM Called Communication Work in the EA Degree Dinner at 6:00 PM |
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August 10th 9:00 AM Stated Meeting Breakfast at 8:00 AM |
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August 17th Masters & Wardens Meeting 9:00 AM Tuckahoe Masonic Lodge |
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August 25th 7:30 PM Philosophy Society "Is Freemasonry a Religion?" Via Zoom |
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Catechism and Ritual Schools are held every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted on the lodge calendar. All Masons are welcome. |
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Programme of Exercises To Be Observed By Richmond-Randolph Lodge No. 19 A. F. & A. M. In Laying the Corner-Stone of the First Christian Church of Richmond, Virginia Saturday Afternoon, November 18, 1922 At 3:30 O'Clock (The Lodge will leave the Masonic Hall, Franklin Street, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth Streets, at 2:45 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, November 18, 1922.) ORDER OF PROCESSION: Marshall, Worshipful W. Lance Walker. Tiler, with drawn sword, Bro. Ernest H. Germellman. Two Stewards, with white rods, Bro. John T. Kernodle and Bro. Ernest B. Smith. MASTER MASONS. PAST MASTERS. A Past Master, with vessel containing corn. Three Master Masons, with square, level and plumb. Two Past Masters, with vessels containing oil and wine. Treasurer and Secretary, Worshipful Alvoy K. Vest and Worshipful Charles P. Eldridge. Five Master Masons carrying the five orders of architecture. One large light borne by a Past Master. Senior and Junior Wardens, Bro. Morris S. Cridlin and Bro. Wm. Newsome, Jr. The Holy Bible, square and compasses borne by Bro. P.J. Kernodle, supported by two Stewards with white rods, Bro. Samuel P. Mahanes and Bro. Allen H. Lane. Two large lights, borne by two Past Masters. Chaplain, Rev. Bro. J. M. Hamrick. The Worshipful Master, Andrew J. Watkins, supported by the Senior and Junior Deacons, Bro. Clifton J. Green and Bro. Monte J. Dewitt. |
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Photo and commentary from Right Worshipful Donald Traser: "It still stands at the corner of Grove Avenue and Sheppard Street, behind the VMFA. Despite the name on the program, during my lifetime it was always called First Congregational Christian Church. 30-some years ago they moved WAAAAY out into Chesterfield County and built an extremely ugly facility. This nice building was sold to the Reformed Presby Church, I think they call it All Saints. It had a Hall organ, a smaller sibling of the one at Saint Andrew's, which was moved to the new location but is unused." |
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HAPPY MASONIC BIRTHDAY Brother Brian Christopher Barte', 8/30, 1 Year Brother Irvin Franklin Beadles, 8/17, 53 Years Brother David Wayne Bucciarelli, II, 8/4, 6 Years Brother James Ronald Childs, 8/15, 22 Years Brother Jacob Allen Crocker, 8/24, 8 Years Brother Justin Stuart Hamm, 8/14, 5 Years Brother William Kenneth Lamp, 8/28, 48 Years Brother Douglas Guy Mack, 8/23, 23 Years Worshipful Donald Francis Moro, Jr., 8/17, 14 Years Worshipful Lee Aaron Oppenheim, 8/16, 16 Years Brother John Albert Sibley, Jr, 8/4, 6 Years Brother Alexander Stojadinovic, 8/29, 9 Years Brother Andrew David Welker, 8/29, 6 Years Brother Eric Edward Leecy Wittig, 8/12, 16 Years Total of 233 Masonic Years |
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2024 LODGE OFFICERS Worshipful Shane Christopher Flansburg, Worshipful Master Brother Matthew August Maggy, Senior Warden Worshipful Oran Curtis Jamison, II, Junior Warden Worshipful Jake Allen Crocker, Treasurer Worshipful Donald Francis Moro Jr., Secretary Mobile: (804) 652-9311, Email: secretaryrr19@gmail.com Brother Matthew David Allen, Senior Deacon Brother Christopher Robert Martone, Junior Deacon Rt. Worshipful William Robert Heltzel, Chaplain Brother Brian Christopher Barte', Senior Steward Brother Tyler Cole Esteppe, Junior Steward Brother Zachary Wayne James, Marshal Worshipful Michael Derwin Joyner, Tiler |
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rt. Worshipful Donald A. K. Cunningham, Jr.
Rt. Worshipful William R. Heltzel Worshipful Charles W. Hundley
Worshipful Michael D. Joyner Worshipful Lee A. Oppenheim |
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MASONIC VETERANS 60 YEARS OR BETTER Brother Bedros C. Bendazion (62) Mt. Worshipful Frederick Garrison Martin, III (62) 50 - 60 YEARS Brother Irvin Franklin Beadles Worshipful Robert Burney Bedell Worshipful Lother Arthur Bernhard, Sr. Mt. Worshipful Stuart Vernon Cook Worshipful Charles William Hundley Brother Waverly Carroll Marshall Brother Mark Lewis Perkins Brother John Hjalmar Stenstrom |
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J. Larry Dixon, P.D.D.G.M. |
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Barrye L. Absher, P.D.D.G.M. |
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William R. Heltzel, P.D.D.G.M. |
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James H. Duke, Jr. P.D.D.G.M. |
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Preston Chad Vanderpool, D.D.G.M. |
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Donald A. K. Cunningham, Jr., P. D.D.G.M. |
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LEGACY MEMBERS IN PERPETUITY Barrye L. Absher, P.D.D.G.M Jacob A. Allen Tyler A. Ayers Benjamin A. Barrett James R. Childs Paul A. Dierickx, P.M. James H. Duke, Jr. P.D.D.G.M. Peter Francisco * William R. Heltzel, P.D.D.G.M. William K. Lamp Douglas G. Mack Ian Nelson Anthony C. Pearce Francis L. Romero Charles S. Sarbaugh, P.D.D.G.M. Christopher L. Shuman Charles T. Sykes, P.M. Curtis L. Thompson A Legacy Membership in Perpetuity can be purchased for $8,150. This exempts the member from paying RR19 dues, and contributes an amount perpetually back to the Lodge. For details, see section 5.00 of the Methodical Digest, or contact the Secretary at secretaryrr19@gmail.com. |
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