July 24, 2011
SATURDAY JULY 23, SAN PEDRO LODGE 292. SPECIAL MEETING FOR DEGREE WORKS
SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2011. A SPECIAL MEETING FOR DEGREE WORKS WAS CALLED. SECOND DEGREE WAS CONFERRED TO EAM BRO GIL BAGAPURO
AND EAM BRO ALLISON ALFECHE.
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July 17, 2011
SPL292 July 16, 2011. 2PM Meeting of Trial Commission
JULY 14, 2011 , AT 6PM, MASONIC DISTRICT R-IV-B, CAUCUS AT DR.JOSE P, RIZAL (CALAMBA) LODGE270. THE 6 LODGES OF LAGUNA
CONVENED TO DISCUSS VARIOUS URGENT MATTERS. SETTING THE DATE AND PLACE FOR THE DISTRICT SPORTFEST, DECIDING WHAT
SPORT COMPETITIONS WILL BE ORGANIZWD FOR THE EVENT AND OTHER ATTENDANT MATTERS. THE SPORTFEST EVENT DATE WAS THEN SET ON
SEPTEMBER 25 AND THE PLACE AT UP LOS BANOS. THE DISTRICT PARTICIPATION TO THE MULTIDISTRICT CONVENTION TO
TAKE PLACE IN LUCENA CITY ON AUGUST 19, 2011 WAS THEN DISCUSSED. FINALLY IT WAS ANNOUNCED BY THE VW JGL THAT ON
THE 22ND DAY OF JULY, IN TANAUAN THERE WILL BE THE COMMEMORATION OF THE GREAT MASON APOLLINARIO MABINI BIRTHDAY, TO
BE HELD AT THE MABINI SHRINE, AT 6AM. FELLOWSHIP FOLLOWED THE CAUCUS.
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July 9, 2011
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011, SPL292 FAMILY DAY
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011, SPL292 FAMILY
DAY. In the afternoon of Saturday July 9, the Lodge has held the first Family day of the Year. Participation
of Brethren and their family was massive, was held at the Lodge Social Hall and under the very Large tarpaulin erected in
front of the Lodge. Aside from abundant food and refreshments, the Family Day Committee had organized among others, the performance
of a magician who was able to mesmerize with his “magic” not only the children but the adults as well.so much
that he was requested for several extensions of his performance. A Disc Jockey provided good music around the clock.
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July 3, 2011
SATURDAY JULY 2 2011, THE BRETHREN DAY ACTIVITY STARTED AT 6AM WITH TREE-PLANTING IN THE UP-HILL AREAS OF SAN PEDRO LAGUNA,
WITH A PERFECT WEATHER, BLUE SKY & SHINY SUN. THE BRETHREN THEN MOVED TO THE LODGE WHERE THEY ATTENDED THE JULY STATED MEETING
AND PARTICIPATED A 3RD DEGREE CONFERRAL
SATURDAY JULY 2 2011, THE BRETHREN DAY ACTIVITY STARTED AT 6AM WITH TREE-PLANTING IN THE UP-HILL AREAS OF SAN PEDRO
LAGUNA, WITH A PERFECT WEATHER, BLUE SKY & SHINY SUN. THE BRETHREN THEN MOVED TO THE LODGE WHERE THEY ATTENDED
THE JULY STATED MEETING. AFTER THE REGULAR BUSINESS WAS TRANSACTED, THE W MASTER ORDERED THE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
OF FCM BENJAMIN ORTIGUERO AND FCM LEOPOLDO CHOMI. THE TWO BRO. FCM WERE FOUND TO BE PROFICIENT IN THE CC OF THE 2ND DEGREE.
THE MASTER THEN ORDERED THE CONFERRAL OF THE SUBLIME DEGREE OF MM UPON BRO. BENJAMIN ORTIGUERO AND BRO. LEOPOLDO CHOMI.
AFTER THE CONFERRALS WERE COMPLETED, THE LODGE WAS CLOSED. DINNER AND FELLOWSHIP ENSUED.
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July 1, 2011
SAN PEDRO LODGE 292 ACTIVITIES FROM MAY 23, 2011
On May 28, 2011 WM Armando G. Cazzola, SW Bro. Januario B. Brusas,
Secretary Bro. Quirino M. Asug Jr., Auditor VW Cesar Medina, IPM WB Ambrosio D. Restrivera, DGL VW Beato R. Relato,
VW Lorenzo C. Diaz, WB Renato B. Sinoy, WB John P. Power, Bro. Aaron B. Montenegro, Bro. Palawan Adjirasol, VW
Ricardo O. Buendia , Bro. Nelson A. Clemente, Bro . Ramon Anthony M. Manabat of SPL292, (14
all in all) attended the District Turn-over ceremony at Dr.Jose P. Rizal Calamba 270. On Friday June 3, and Saturday June 4, SPL292 hosted the 5th IMES
course, “Masonic Philosophy and Symbolism” conducted by the Chairman of IMES Masonic Philosophy
and Symbolism, VW Vicente R. Hao Chin Jr.. In addition
to the previously registered Brethren, the following attended the IMES Course of Philosophy & Symbolism, From Dr. J. P.
Rizal Calamba Lodge 270, WB Jose Michael Sandoval, From Lodge 182, VW Michael Casipit, From SPL29
2 WB Dionisio “Boy” Kung.
The June 4 Stated meeting has been moved, by Special Dispensation to June 11 at 9AM.June 11,2011, at 7.45 AM, Masonic Education for the EAMs, was held, directed and coordinated
by the Chair of Masonic Education Committee, VW Ricardo O. Buendia.The
Stated Meeting started at 9. 30AM, with the Transaction of Business. After regular business was transacted, the Chairmen of
the various Committees read their report on activities and programs. The Lodge’s special issue (CHARTER Month Issue)
of the newsletter “The Compass” was distributed. The
Portraits of SPL292 Past Masters, already in their frames, ready to be appended to the walls of the Lodge Social Hall,
were then shown to the Brethren.The WM announced the
program of the Lodge for Sunday June 12, Independence day. The program called for SPL292 Brethren to assemble in full regalia
at the Plaza of San Pedro Laguna, to Participate together with the San Pedro DeMolay (also in full regalia) and the SPL292
Petitioners, to the Ceremonies organized by the Municipal Mayor, and lay three wreaths at the 3 monuments in the Plaza, Rizal
Shrine, SPL Hero KKK Captain Remoquillo, and the Independence Monument. A recess was called for Lunch. The works were resumed after lunch with the second degree conferrals
to EAM Pol Chomi and EAM Benjamin Ortiguero.After tha Conferrals
and before closing, our WI Bro. Paolo Cailles made a speech and gave his comments on the conduct of the Lodge’s work
for the day. On Sunday, June 12, as scheduled,
SPL292 Brethren, in Full Regalia, the San Pedro DeMolay also in full regalia, with the Petitioners (50
all in all) assembled at the SPL square, fronting the Municipio at 6.45AM and were given the front seats with the Mayor. At
the Flag raising SPL292 was given the honor to raise the Flag. The 3 SPL292 Wreaths were then Laid by
SPL292 Brethren, with the Mayor, escorted by the smartly dressed San Pedro DeMolay.At 9.30AM the Brethre, DeMolay,
Petitioners and Sisters went for a late breakfast to McDonald.At 10AM the WM accompanied by VW Beato R. Relato, Chair of the
Committee for Petitioners’ Supervision went to visit the Homes of three Petitioners living in Binan, and to interview
their Families. (Mr. Noel Obrador, Mr. Jerry Uy, Mr Erwin Halog). ON FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011, SPL292 WM
BRO. ARMANDO CAZZOLA WITH VW JOSELITO MAGHIRANG, BRO. AARON MONTENEGRO, IPM WB AMBROSIO RESTRIVERA, VW BEATO R. RELATO JR.,
VW MANARIN, VW MEDINA AND OTHER SPL292 BRETHREN ATTENDED THE R-IV-B DISTRICT AT PINAGSABITAN LODGE 26, IN STA CRUZ LAGUNA.
SPL 292 WAS GIVEN TWO PLAQUES OF RECOGNITION, ONE AS THE DISTRICT'S MOST OUTSTANDING LODGE FOR MASONIC YEAR 2010-11
AND ONE FOR THE SUPPORT PROVIDED TO THE DISTRICT IN 2010-2011. VW BEATO R. RELATO WAS GIVEN A PLAQUE OF RECOGNITION FOR HIS
GOOD WORK AS DGL 2010-2011. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2011 THE BRETHREN OF SPL292, IN GREAT NUMBER, WITH WM ARMANDO CAZZOLA,
ATTENDED THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS OF NATIONAL HERO AND GREATEST PHILIPPINE MASON DR. JOSE P. RIZAL, HELD AT THE RIZAL
SHRINE IN CALAMBA CITY. THE OCCASION WAS GRACED BY THE PRESENCE OF PRESIDENT NOYNOY AQUINO, AND OF MW GRAND MASTER OF
MASONS JUANITO P ABERGAS. GRAND MASTER OF MASONS, MW JUANITO P. ABERGAS DELIVERED AN INSPIRING SPEECH ABOUT
DR. JOSE RIZAL. THE GRAND MASTER WAS ACCOMPANIED BY DIGNITARIES OF THE MW GRAND LODGE OF F&AM OF THE
PHILIPPINES, AMONG WHOM, IMES PRESIDENT AND ASSISTANT GRAND SECRETARY VW FERNANDO PASCUA, JR.; ASSISTANT
GRAND TREASURER VW RAMON NUNEZ, AMONG OTHERS. VW ALEXIS NORIEL SY ALBANO DDGM FOR LAGUNA HOSTED
THE CEREMONY, WITH DR.JOSE P. RIZAL (CALAMBA) LODGE 270, AFTER THE CEREMONY AT THE SHRINE, ALL PARTICIPANTS WERE TREATED WITH
A SUMPTUOUS LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP BY DR.JOSE P. RIZAL (CALAMBA) LODGE No. 270. ON SATURDAY JUNE 25, SPL292
HAD PLANNED AND PREPARED FOR THE TREE PLANTING EVENT OF THE MONTH, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF SAN PEDRO
LAGUNA: A TYPHOON WHICH RAGED THRU THE COUNTRY DURING THE WEEK END FORCED THE RESCHEDULING OF TREE PLANTING TO THE EARLY MORNING
OF SATURDAY JULY 2. ON THE AFTERNOON OF SUNDAY 26, AT 2PM, THE SAN PEDRO DEMOLAY HAD THEIR INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AT THE
SPL292 TEMPLE, WITH THE ATTENDANCE OF SPL292 WM BRO ARMANDO CAZZOLA, AND OF SPL292 TREASURER VW LOSELITO MAGHIRANG; BRO. AARON
MONTENEGRO; BRO. WINSTON UY; BRO ALVAN BALAZO; AMONG OTHERS. ON THU., JUNE 29, THE LODGE HELD SESSIONS OF MASONIC
EDUCATION FOR EAM ALLISON ALFECHE, FCM BENJAMIN ORTIGUERO, FCM POL CHOMI. MASONIC EDUCATION LECTURES WERE CONDUCTED
BY THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION, VW RICARDO O. BUENDIA, TOGETHER WITH VW RENATO MOGOL; VW BEATO
RELATO, JR.; VW CESAR MEDINA; VW JOSELITO MAGHIRANG; WM ARMANDO CAZZOLA, BRO. ALVAN BALAZO. DINNER AND FELLOWSHIP
FOLLOWED.
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