 The Brethren of JDML 305 and their families, officially bade goodbye to summer by having one last dip in the pool before the rainy season starts.
The Lodge's Annual Family Outing nearly missed its date with summer, when its schedule was moved from one date to another. But through the brethren's unity, support and cooperation, the outing was finally held succesfully last Saturday, May 24, 2008, at the Club Manila East.
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Philippine DeMolay Supreme Council Visits the Grand Master |
by: VW Jojie Bulawin, DDGM NCR-A
 The Supreme council of the Order of DeMolay in the Philippines made a courstesy call to Grand Master Pacifico B. Aniag at his office yesterday evening, May 22, 2008 at 7PM.
Headed by no less than the Grand Master of DeMolays, Hon. Evaristo "Sonny" Leviste, the other Supreme Council Officers present: Deputy Grand Master Hon. Albert K. Tan, Grand Senior Councilor Hon. Ramoncito "Jojo" Javier, Grand Junior Councilor Egidio "Gigi" Ancajas, Grand Treasurer Hon. Van Cornelius D. Luspo, Grand Secretary Franciso Lovero, Assistant Grand Secretary (and current Chief of Staff of GM Aniag) Bro. Jose Avelino "Joby" Magbanua, Grand Chaplain Bro. Joselito "Joji" Bulawin, Bro. Raymond D. Padua, Bro. Manuelito "Manny" Valloso, Bro. Eric Delmo, Bro. Welcy Lopez and Executive Officer for Bulacan Bro. Carlo Aniag.
 The Grand Master was apprised of the current status of the Supreme Council and other activities of the Supreme Council.
After the courtesy call, Grand Master Leviste inivited MW Aniag to a fraternal dinner at Emerald Restaurant in Roxas Blvd., Ermita, Manila.
It is noteworthy, that with the exception of Bros. Padua, Carlo Aniag and Welcy Lopez, all those present were Past Masters and members of Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305
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A Night With The Grand Master |
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There is a unique ritual done in every DeMolay fellowship on occasions where a toast to a "Brother of the Hour," is made. This is known to all DeMolays as the Jug-a-log ceremony. Taking cue from the brethren singing the Jug-a-log song, the "Brother of the hour" has to drink beer, in a straight-bottoms-up swig. By virtue of its fraternal roots, this distinct practice has been adopted by the Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No.305 and is applied to all members of the Lodge, DeMolays and non-DeMolays alike.
Last night, May 14, the Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No.305 made history by having the first ever Grand Jug-a-log - performed by no less than The Grand Master of Masons of the Philippines.
 Most Worshipful Pacifico B. Aniag, or as fondly called by many as MW Kuya Boy, gathered the JDML 305 Brethren to a fellowship in order for him to personally thank the Lodge for the support and assistance it provided him before and during the ANCOM 2008. MW Aniag is a Charter and Dual Member of Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge 305 - the only other Lodge where the Grand Master holds an active dual membership.
The fellowship was held at Gilligans Bar and Restaurant in Malate. According to MW Aniag, Gilligans is a memorable place because it was there, together with the Brethren of JDML 305, that he was prodded by the Brethren to run for the position of Junior Grand Warden. He finds it fitting that his thanksgiving to JDML 305 be held on the same place.
It was a simple fellowship night, no formal program, no long introductions, etc... yet it was filled with lively interaction among the Brethren. Aside from the active members of JDML 305 present, also in attendance were: VW Cris Fernandez, and the Past Masters of JDML 305, VW Joji Bulawin, current DDGM of NCR-A, VW Jojo Javier, VW Francis Lovero, VW Joby Magbanua and WI Manny Valloso.
 JDML 305's Worshipful Master, Jonathan D.C. Cuezon made a short speech, thanking the Grand Master for his fraternal affinity to JDML 305. Afterwards, he proposed a toast to the Grand Master. In response, MW Kuya Boy made a brief yet inspirational speech. He thanked the Brethren of the Lodge and expressed gratitude to all DeMolays. Kuya Boy underscored a personal testimony that the Best Years of his life is with the Order of DeMolay, being himself a proud Past Master Councilor of Loyalty Chapter.
The DeMolay-ness of the fellowship prompted the brethren to call for a jug-a-log in honor of the Grand Master of Masons of the Philippines, and MW Kuya Boy, a DeMolay that he is, readily acceded and gamely accepted the challenge. "...drink to the Grand Master for he's so good, jug-a-log..."
That night with the Grand Master, made everyone of us proud...JDML 305, truly DeMolay's Pride!
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Click here to view a video of MW Boy Aniag, produced by JDML 305 and presented at ANCOM 2008 |
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JDML 305's First Degree Conferral |
Yesterday, May 10, 2008, Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge 305, conferred the first degree of Masonry upon two Senior DeMolays, Bro. Ramon Adrian B. Bernal and Bro. Ferdinand John M. Gaerlan. Both are Past Master Councilors (PMC) of their respective DeMolay Chapters. Bro. Ramon "Berns" Bernal is a PMC of Bicol Chapter, Order of DeMolay and Bro. Ferdie Gaerlan, a PMC and a Blue Honor Key (BHK) awardee, of University Chapter, Order of DeMolay in MSU, Marawi City.
Bro. Cris M. Gaerlan, incumbent Secretary of the Lodge, a PMC himself and younger brother of Bro. Ferdie Gaerlan, acted as the Conferral Worshipful Master. Yesterday's initiation follows yet another seemingly emerging JDML 305 tradition - that of having a candidate initiated into the craft by his own blood brother or kin. The precedence was set when the current Junior Warden of the Lodge, Bro. Ariel Gumabon, acted as the Conferral Worshipful Master when his younger brother, Bro. Neil Gumabon, was initiated as Entered Apprentice Mason. Hopefully there will be more conferrals of this kind in the future.
Worshipful Master, Jonathan D.C. Cuezon, congratulated the Brethren for a job well done and also thanked VW Gigi Ancajas, who served as ritual director for this particular conferral. After the conferral, a fraternal fellowship followed at the usual JDML 305's rendezvous at the Mariner's Hotel.
The newly obligated Brethren, EAM's Ramon Bernal and Ferdie Gaerlan were made aware of the JDML 305 tradition on proficiency. They are required to commit to memory not only the catechism and obligation of the first degree but also its full lecture, including the lectures on the lambskin apron and the working tools, before passing to the Fellow Craft degree.
Congratulations, Bro. Berns and Bro. Ferdie, and Good Luck on your journey!
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