January 2016

1. OFFICERS FOR 2016 PROXY TO THE GRAND LODGE Murad Peygumbari, Senior Deacon EUCLID LODGE TRUSTEES Michael F. Giuffre, PM (201) 288-4437 (Chair) 2016 Gary E. Tiedens, PM ………………………… 2016 Patrick O’Shea (V.Chair) …………………….. 2017 Patric Glover ………….. …………..…………. 2018 Luis A. Torres, Jr (PM).…..…………………… 2018 EUCLID BROTHERHOOD FUND TRUSTEES Frederick Patak ……………………….……… 2016 Thomas J. Sontag ……..………..…………… 2017 Christopher L. O’Bryant ……………………… 2017 Harry M. Maisch, Jr., PM; Chairman……..… 2018 Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. ……………………Worshipful Master Aditya Thaker ……….…………………….....Senior Warden Francesco Bernardo .……………………..… Junior Warden January 2016 ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***

2. Living Past Masters in Good Standing *** IMPORTANT *** In case of sickness or distress, please communicate immediately with the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden or our Secretary WORSHIPFUL MASTER Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. 1514 Kennedy Boulevard Union City, NJ 07087 E-Mail: carmar4567@gmail.com (201) 600-4772 SENIOR WARDEN Aditya G. Thaker 338 Baldwin Terrace Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 E-Mail: AdityaThaker@gmail.com (609) 233-0265 JUNIOR WARDEN Francesco Bernardo 420 Lawton Avenue Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 (201) 282-4252 TREASURER Kyle L. Nurge, PGC 36 Paulison Avenue Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 (201) 440-9425 SECRETARY George F. Joseph, PGT 905 Ramapo Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 (973) 616-8169 E-Mail: George.Joseph@emc.com MASONIC HALL 200 Division Avenue Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 (201) 288-2060 MASONIC OUTREACH HOTLINE 1-800-792-8690 ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES*** ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***

3. Dear Brethren, Change “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”
 — Charles Darwin Change is a brutal fact of life. If Freemasonry wants to continue to thrive and grow, it must face this brutal fact, learn to adapt, and break the cycle of recurring behavior. In the process of adapting, Freemasonry must tackle with the difficult question of what should change in response to a changing world and what should never change no matter the cost. We must know the difference between what is sacred and what is not; between what should never change and what should be always open for change. Simply asked, what we stand for and how we do things. We must never compromise our core principles which are timeless and unchanging. The art of Freemasonry is the practice of intentional change. Freemasonry teaches that life is about change. Masons are taught that we are always undergoing the process of change via the use of our working tools as we seek to change ourselves from rough to perfect ashlars, better fit for the Builder's use. Why then, is the new Worshipful Master of a lodge who seeks to bring about some change that he views as positive so often met with the words "That's not how we did it in prior year!", “It’s not going to work”? One of the most fundamental facts about change is that all change is an emotional experience. The main reason for negative reactions to change is that people always lose the feeling of comfort and competence. We are comfortable with what we know. It is important that we realize that one of the aims of Freemasonry is to provide stability. Freemasonry is a course of moral instruction. Freemasons are good men who seek to become better men through the application of Masonic principles in their lives. Some things about Continued  EUCLID MASONIC CLUB ASSOCIATION OF HOBOKEN INC.akaEUCLID MASONIC CLUBTRUSTEESINCORPORATED – 1916 Arthur L. Jackson, PM……………….……….….… 1 Year (201) 288-7749Francis B. Joseph, Sr., PGC – V. President….… 1 Year (201) 933-5708 George F. Joseph, PGT, President ………..…….. 2 Years (973) 616-8169Kyle L. Nurge, PGC .……………………………..… 2 Years (201) 440-9425 Harry M. Maisch, Jr., PM……..…………….…...…. 3 Years (201) 288-0292Donald E. Daume, PGC – Corr. Secretary……..... 3 Years (201) 836-8979 Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. ...……………….Worshipful Master (201) 600-4772Herbert “Bert” Heeren – Financial Secretary-Appointed (201) 288-8933 Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. & Aditya G. Thaker Co-House Chair - AppointedRegular meetings of the Club Trustees are the first Wednesday of April, June, September and November. The next meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2016.Brethren are welcome. ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES*** ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***

4. Master’s Message Continued Grand Master of Masons for the State of New JerseyMW Anthony W. Montuori 100 Barrack Street Trenton, NJ 08602-2008 District Deputy Grand MasterRW Thomas L. Winter68 S. Conger AvenueCongers, NY 10920(845) 268-7752 District Ritual InstructorRW Kenneth Wasiewicz9 Cedar Terrace NorthGlenwood, NJ 07418(973) 764-3037Lodge Blood Bank ChairmanAditya Thaker AdityaThaker@gmail.com MSA Hospital Visitation ProgramRW Robert Evans, PGC(973) 779-4296email: LJE1937@aol.comGrand Lodge of NJ Office100 Barrack StreetTrenton, NJ 08608-2008(609) 239-3950Grand Lodge Web site:http://www.njfreemasonry.orgEuclid Lodge Web site:http://mastermason.com/euclidlodge136/ Freemasonry must never change or Freemasonry will cease to exist. However, many things in our lodges, not only may change, but also should change. Masons who have traveled to lodges other than their own quickly learn that there are many good and equally Masonic ways for a lodge to function. Unfortunately, many of our lodge members are only familiar with the traditions and practices of their own individual lodge. Therefore, when the Worshipful Master attempts to improve his lodge by borrowing ideas learned from other lodges, he is met with opposition from less informed brothers in his lodge who consider his ideas foreign to Freemasonry. Change is essential for the growth and development of a person. A person’s ability to maximize their performance and productivity depends on their ability to change. “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”
 — John F. Kennedy Sincerely & Fraternally Carlos A. Martinez, Sr.. Worshipful Master January Masonic Birthday’s Joel J. Angyal 20 Francesco Bernardo 20 William B. Howden 2 Garabed Indjeain 18 James F. Matarazzo 60 Marco Napolitano 18 Jose A. Perez 14 Bernd F. Vogelsang 38 OFFICERS REHEARSAL DATESMonday January 11, 2016 .…..…..7:00PM Monday January 18, 2016 …..…….7:00PM Monday January 25, 2016 ………..7:00PM All Officers are required to attend, if you are unable to attend, courteously call to WM Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. (201) 600-4772. All the Brethren are welcome ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES*** ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***

5. DESIGNS UPON THE TRESTLEBOARDYou and your Masonic Friends are cordially invited to attend the following Communication of Euclid Lodge No. 136 F & A M. at the Masonic Lodge, located at 200 Division Ave. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.REGULAR COMMUNICATION NO. 3867Friday January 15, 2016, 7:30PMRegular Business Meeting ANNUAL RESOLUTIONSTrustee Installations- Lodge Uniform –4th DISTRICT LODGE of INSTRUCTION4th District Master’s & Wardens Thursday January 14, 2016 7:00PMClifton Lodge (Clifton, NJ)- Jacket Tie – Euclid Lodge Blood Bank Chairman, Aditya Thaker reminds us that on the 3rd Friday of each month, whole blood and Platelets may be donated, 2pm to 10pm at Clifton Lodge No. 203. If you have any Questions please call Worshipful Master Sick or Shut-in Please remember the following Brethren in your prayers as they recover from various conditions. If possible a card would be appreciated. RW Frederick J. Berenbroick 140 Crescent Avenue Leonia, NJ 07605-1907 RW N. Mario Palmieri 434 Lincoln Avenue Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 Bro Paul V. Palumbo 73 Illinois Avenue Waretown, NJ 08758-2427 Bro Joseph H. Brammer 108 Coles Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601-0344 Petition for Membership Mr. Brendon M. Potter Who resides in: Elmwood Park, NJ Recommended by: Bro Edward Kaufman RW Bro George Joseph Mr. Richard E. Roio, Jr. Who resides in Clifton, NJ Recommended by: Bro Edward Kaufman RW George Joseph Mr. Cris J. Angulo, Jr. Who resides in Lodi, NJ Recommended by: Bro Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. Bro Patrick J. Glover ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES*** ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***

6. 2016 Euclid Lodge Dues Grand Lodge Assessment Grand Lodge $18.00 MCF $18.00 Insurance $3.50 GW Memorial $1.00 Trenton Temple $2.00 Rainbow Girls $1.00 DeMolay $1.00 Total Grand Lodge Assessment $44.50 Euclid Lodge Assessment $70.00 TOTAL EUCLID LODGE dues for 2016 $114.50 ________________________ Gold Token Members 2016 Dues are $44.50 HONORARY MEMBERS MW Kenneth L. Larsen, PGM MW Raymond J. Vanden Berge, Sr., PGM RW Fredrick J. Berenbroick, PDDGM-5 MW Gary A. Henningsen, PGM, PGS-NY RW Joseph J. Kubik, PDDGM-4 AWAITING ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE Mr. Joshua Daniels Mr. John Ciappi AWAITING FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE Bro EA Alec J. Kirk Bro EA. Remenschneider Bro EA David R. Neujahr Bro EA John K. Valentin Bro EA Edward G. Santano Bro EA Dennis J. Kelly Bro EA Justin D. Manzi Bro EA Alfredo R. Torres AWAITING MASTER MASON DEGREE Bro FC Roberto Rodriguez The Brethren are charged by the Worshipful Master to support the Hasbrouck Heights Food Pantry by donating & depositing non-perishable foods, items & canned goods at the Lodge ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES*** ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***