Asst Sec

kirk.johnson@exprealty.net

Asst Sec

kirk.johnson@exprealty.net

Brethren,

This is a PDF format of the same minutes from December for those who don't have Word. 

Minutes of Special and Regular Communications December 2024.pdf

Fraternally,

Bro Chris Fleischer

Secretary, Albuquerque Lodge 60

Brethren,

Please read the attached minutes for the special and regular communications held during December 2024. Please get in touch with me if you have any corrections that need to be made before the regular communication on January 8, 2024.

Minutes of Special and Regular Communications December 2024.docx

Fraternally,

Bro Chris Fleischer

Secretary, Albuquerque Lodge 60

E: ch.ma.fleischer@gmail.com

                        MINUTES OF ALBUQUERQUE LODGE #60 7-10-2024

            Lodge was opened in regular communication on July 10, 2024 at 7: 13pm with 12 members and 1 visitors and the following officers acting in their respective stations and places:

WM    WB Tim Cummins                                     SS  Bro 

SW      Bro. Andrew Montoya                             JS  Bro Kirk Johnson pro tem

JW      Bro. Matt Rader                                         Marshal Bro  Brandon Dunlap

SD       Br Tristian Ortiz                                          Chap  Antonio Ortega

JD        Br Gil Morales                                             Tyler  Bro Evandro Oliveira

Treas  RWB Wade Villanueva                            Sec MWB Jeff Johnson pro tem

            After opening and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Marshal Brandon, WB Tim welcomed everyone.  No sickness nor distress was announced.  Brandon Dunlap announced the birth of a niece.  By a slim majority, the lodge agreed that he might be a good enough uncle.  

            Minutes from June were approved with the addition that the lodge had voted to move $5000 from investments to the checking account.  Treasurer’s report was approved as distributed and checks were to be written for insurance and rent.  

            Communications were summarized as follows.  Carson House Museum newsletter showed a government grant to improve the courtyard which will drain water away from the walls.  This grant accomplishes the reason for gifting the museum to a charity and begins their ability to obtain future funding.  DeMolay Conclave invitation for late July was read.  Letters from Masonic Charities announced a one-time $500, non-matching, opportunity for lodges too small to have matching money available; that the matching amounts available were raised from $5000 to $10,000 per year; and James Overfelt announced that there would be an additional $5000 match available for the Ruidoso fire victims.  [Norm Ribble went to Ruidoso to document fire results and says that 90% of the area was unaffected and that only one swath of damage was pictured.]                 

Committee reports were received from, Ritual stating that practices had not been attended but were needed; Finance & Building was referred the additional task of deciding how to utilize the Malpais building; education Andrew said he had another program almost ready and he was reminded that he should invite others to present programs and rely on others to research also.  Brandon volunteered to do a presentation he had prepared.  Visitor, MWB Adam Hathaway spoke about the Tyler’s position and the new announcement that the Grand Master and others encourage lodge to always have a Tyler outside the door for security. Adam spoke at the end of the meeting as Potentate, giving an update on how well the Shrine is doing in membership drives.  This years inductees will also join for free and finances of the Shrine are stable.  He said he was horrified to learn that we had been admonished not to use the kitchen.  He assured us that Albuquerque 60 has full access to the kitchen anytime we need that for our meetings.  

            Lodge closed at 8:30 pm peace and harmony prevailing.  

Respectfully submitted,

Jeff Johnson, acting Sec  

                                    Approved:                                        Tim Cummins, WM

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            MINUTES OF ALBUQUERQUE LODGE #60 8-14-2024

            Lodge was opened in regular communication on August 14, 2024 at 7: 30pm with 15 members and 1 visitor and the following officers acting in their respective stations and places:

WM    WB Tim Cummins                                     SS  Bro John Sisneros 

SW      Bro. Andrew Montoya                             JS  Bro Kirk Johnson pro tem

JW      Bro. Matt Rader                                         Marshal Bro  Brandon Dunlap

SD       Br Tristian Ortiz                                          Chap  Antonio Ortega

JD        Br Gil Morales                                             Tyler  Bro Jeremy Sanchez pro tem

Treas  RWB Wade Villanueva                            Sec MWB Jeff Johnson pro tem

            After opening and the Pledge of Allegiance, WB Tim welcomed everyone.  Roger Givens, past member and coach died about 10 days ago.    RWB Harry Jenkins, DDGM, was introduced, conducted to the east and given Grand Honors.

            Minutes from July were not available.  Treasurer’s report was approved as distributed and checks were to be written for motions made and approved as follows.  Wade noted an increase in per capita liability insurance.  As our budget covered only half, motion was made and approved to pay the insurance bill.

            Secretary announced that WB Jerry Duran requested in writing a withdrawal from plural membership which is granted.       

            Bro John Sisneros reported on the November 16 Gala will be at the Pyramid Hotel.  Motion was made and approved to pay $2000 deposit for the hotel.  Hopefully, the rest will be paid by ticket sales.  Bro Tristian Ortiz reported that an SPE (special purpose entity) may be formed if the lodge decides to purchase a building for income rental, separating the business from the lodge entity.  MWB Jeff moved that the lodge pay $1000 to be deposited by the Masonic Cemetery & Properties Foundation Inc in order to open a bank account for that entity.  It was formed to receive the Wiggins estate proceeds and property.  WB Tim described the formation and current directors. Motion was made and passed to move $5000 from investment account to checking account to cover these expenditures.  Bro Gil Morales announced that he would ask Gorham Scout Ranch for August 30 time for brothers to visit the ranch.  

            Ritual reported that Bro Jeremy would give his 3^rd proficiency next month.  Bro Kirk Johnson then gave an excellent 3^rd proficiency and was declared proficient by vote of the lodge.  Bro.  Brandon Dunlap then gave an educational program as Marshal about the Chain of Unity, its history and purposes.  He intends to direct and perform the ceremony at the next regular meeting and the lodge may use it on initiations of new Brethren.  RWB Harry Jenkins, DDGM then spoke on the following:  always have a Tyler outside the door for security; RWB Michael Freitas will be the next Jr Grand Deacon; the regional meeting is August 24, 9:00 am at Temple lodge and will have masonic training; Mesa Lodge 68 will soon move into our lodge room;  check Granview to make sure you are listed properly; Albuquerque Lodge #60 is outstanding.   

            Lodge closed at 8:55 pm peace and harmony prevailing.  

Respectfully submitted,

Jeff Johnson, acting Sec  

                                    Approved:                                        Tim Cummins, WM