Yesterday, August 15, 2008, another Senior DeMolay was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305, F.& A.M.. Brother Ryan Meliton, a Past Master Councilor of Bicol Chapter, Order of DeMolay was raised a Master Mason by an All-Senior DeMolay Third degree conferral team.
Bro. Ryan Meliton was given a warm welcome by the Brethren, for after more than two years of endeavoring to pass the stringent requirements for proficiency of the Lodge, he finally made it to the Sublime Degree. Like all brothers before him, Bro. Ryan Meliton has now earned the honor of having his name registered on the roll of Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No.305 F.& A.M.
JDML 305 - Making good men better, one DeMolay at a time.
Our New Fellow Craft Mason
Yesterday, August 1, 2008, another Senior DeMolay was passed to the Second Degree of Masonry in Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305. Entered Apprentice Mason, Bro. Ramon Adrian "Berns" B. Bernal, a Past Master Councilor of Bicol Chapter, Order of DeMolay, was conferred the Second Degree of Masonry in a well attended passing rites held at the Scottish Rite Temple.
The conferral team was composed mostly of Senior DeMolays, acting as Worshipful Master was Brother Junior Warden, Ariel V. Gumabon, Brother Secretray Cris M. Gaerlan, as Senior Warden and Brother Neil Gumabon, as Junior Warden.Bro. Angelo Verdadero guided Bro. Berns on his way to the middle chamber, while Bro. Manuel S. Tu, Jr. served as Junior Deacon. Also in attendance were Grand Lodge Inspector, WI Rey Tomampo, the DDGM for Masonic District NCR-A, VW Joji Bulawin and DGL, VW Wilson D. Lee.
JDML 305 Worshipful Master, Jonathan D. C. Cuezon, thanked the conferral team for a job well done and for a very excellent performance, and bade that such proficiency of the brethren in ritual works be maintained for more conferrals to come.
Gathering at the Middle Chamber
Yesterday, July 12, 2008, Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305, conferred the Second Degree of Masonry upon EAM Bro. Ferdinand John M. Gaerlan. Bro. Ferdie underwent and passed JDML 305's basic requirement for proficiency applied in all Degrees, that of committing to memory and reciting in an open lodge examination not only the CC, Obligation, (Apron lecture for the 1st degree) and Working Tools lecture, but also the full (all sections) lecture of the Degree.
The Second Degree conferral team was composed of the following: Bro.SW Francis Blanco, as Worshipful Master,Bro.JW Ariel V.Gumabon as Senior Warden and WM in the Second Section,Bro. Secretary Cris M. Gaerlan as Junior Warden and Senior Deacon in the Second Section,Bro. Angelo Verdadero as Senior Deacon, Bro. Manny Gudito as Junior Deacon, VW Jojo Javier Treasurer, WB Manny Valloso as Tyler and the Working Tools lecture, Bro. Eric Henares as closing Chaplain, and WM Jonathan D.C. Cuezon gave the Charge. MD NCR-A District Grand Lecturers, VW Wilson Lee and VW Raymund Padua, witnessed and participated in the conferral ceremonies.
Following the ceremonies, the Brethren gathered for a fraternal banquet and fellowship at the AMOSUP Mariners Hotel in Malate, Manila.
MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THESE
Here's the photo montage-video of our 15th Anniversary celebration.
15 years...and counting!
JDML 305 15th Anniversary Celebration: Simple Pero Rock
JDML 305's June 27, 2008 stated meeting was not an ordinary meeting. It was occasioned for the commemoration of the Lodge's 15th Anniversary and highlighted by the attendance of the Lodge's most prominent dual member - the sitting Grand Master of Masons of the Philippines, MW Pacifico B. Aniag.
Not only was it his Official Visitation in his capacity as Grand Master, but GM Aniag said, that he chose to attend the meeting because he is a founding Charter and active dual member of the Lodge, and wanted to be with the Brethren in celebrating the Lodge's Fifteenth Anniversary. Brethren from various Lodges, notably those from Masonic District NCR-A, also came to bring felicitations and glad tidings to the Lodge.
Taking cue from WM Jonathan D.C. Cuezon, the Lodge received and welcomed the Grand Master and his Party with Grand Honors. The Grand Master's party was composed of the Officers of Masonic District NCR-A, led by DDGM VW Joselito Bulawin, DGLs VW Wilson Lee and VW Paul Ibasco and Grand Lodge Inspectors, WI Reynaldo M. Tomampo Jr., WI Manuelito O. Valloso, VWI Charles Agar.
After the regular transaction of Lodge business, GM Pacifico Aniag was given the floor for a speech. Starting off with a congratulatory message to the Brethren of the Lodge, GM Aniag then proceeded with an inspirational address.
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JDML 305's June 27, 2008 stated meeting was not an ordinary meeting. It was occasioned for the commemoration of the Lodge's 15th Anniversary and highlighted by the attendance of the Lodge's most prominent dual member - the sitting Grand Master of Masons of the Philippines, MW Pacifico B. Aniag.