West Nashville Phoenix Lodge #131
May 2024 Trestleboard

From the East

Brother,


The showers of spring have returned to us the lush Tennessee greenery that I have always found so beautiful. I am reminded of our Phoenix, a symbol unique to our Lodge, and the emblematic power of rebirth and renewal it inculcates. All things in life, not just our climate, go through this same perpetual cycle of death and rebirth.

Freemasonry has had many births, deaths, and rebirths throughout her years. We now stand on the frontier of a season of rebirth, our Lodge is vigorous and strong, our members are young, our leaders are energetic, our ritual is sharp, our education is keen, and Freemasonry is alive and well in the minds of members of Lodge 131.

The beauty of the trees I see as I look out the window of the Lodge is composed of individual leaves. On their own they may go unnoticed, stepped on, disregarded. Together they create a beautiful expression of God’s intelligent design. Much like the collaboration of these leaves to create the beauty of the tree, it is only through the collaboration of us as individual Masons that the beauty of this Lodge is truly expressed.

If we keep working hard, and working together, who knows what beautiful things we are capable of? None of it will happen without hard work. Let’s keep building this Lodge into what we know it can be, something that will outlive all of us, something that will leave a lasting impression on God’s great state of Tennessee and the men who dwell therein. 

If you have any ideas on ways we can improve the Lodge please email me below with your thoughts.

N. Warren Steury
Worshipful Master
WarrenSteury@gmail.com
980-475-3188

Watch the recording of our April Educational Event with John Bizzack P.M. Lexington Lodge No. 1 by clicking on the image below!

 Upcoming Schedule

  • Monday, May 20th - Master Mason Degree - Hank Andrew Chiodi 

  • Monday, May 27th - DARK Memorial Day!

  • Monday, June 3rd - Fellow Craft Degree - Alexander Hamilton

  • Monday, June 10th - Stated Meeting

  • Monday, June 17th - Entered Apprentice Degree - Michael Isaiah Cruz

  • Monday, June 24th - The Feast of St. John The Baptist 

  • Saturday, August 17th - Official Visit 

    • ALL stationed officers of Lodge 131 and the Senior Deacon are expected by the Grand Lodge of TN to hold a proficiency card. 

    • All other members are requested by the Worshipful Master to obtain at least a lecture card.

Charity

Soles For Souls Shoe Drive - We are collecting new and gently used shoes at the lodge to donate to Soles for Souls. So far we have met our initial goal but are still accepting more if you want to drop them off at lodge.

Petitions

Petitions from Mr. Michael Isaiah Cruz and Mr. Van Randell Mellen Jr. were voted on. Mr. Cruz was accepted for membership and Mr. Mellen was rejected.

A petition for Mr. Robert William Dean was read and brothers Tom Driber, Bill Minneci P.M. , and Robert Jenner P.M. volunteered to conduct a home visit. This petition will be voted on in our June stated meeting.

Our Sick and Distressed

W.M. Warren Steury and Br. Chris Breuer visited Br. Bill Coles at the Woodcrest Rehabilitation Center for lunch on Fri, 5/10. 

Senior Warden Jeff Dunn’s father passed to the celestial lodge above on Mon, 5/13 and a moment of silence was recognized in our stated meeting in memorial.

The following Brothers need your continued prayers:
Senior Warden Jeff Dunn

PM Bill Coles 615-594-6057

Joe Loftis   615-473-1822

Jack Allinder  615-952-3929

Phil Kittrell   615-851-5774

Thomas Goad   615-646-7535

OFFICERS FOR 2024

Steve Martin P.M. resigned from the treasurer’s office. A dispensation was ordered by M.W.G.M Buddy Leach to hold an election for a new treasurer at our May stated meeting. John Griffin P.M. was unanimously elected to the office and Brandon Sory P.M. installed him after the stated meeting. 

The vacancy created on the investment committee by Treasurer Griffin’s election was then voted on and Senior Steward Brad Witt was unanimously elected to serve on the committee. 

  • Worshipful Master

  • Senior Warden

  • Junior Warden 

  • Treasurer

  • Secretary

  • Chaplain 

    • Jeff Crawford

    • 615-848-8574

  • Senior Deacon

    • Edward Crowe 

    • 615-870-4737

  • Junior Deacon   

    • James Briggs                           

    • 404-431-7410      

  • Senior Steward

    • Brad Witt     

    • 910-705-1297

  • Junior Steward 

    • Chris Harmon                         

    • 615-405-7132

  • Tiler 

    • Ken Sanderson, PM 

    • 615-351-7754

  • Treasurer Emeritus – Albert Stockell, PM

  • Secretary Emeritus – William Minneci, PM

  • Chaplain Emeritus – Bro. Tom Yarbrough

  • Trustees 

    • Nick Holt, PM 308-2826 thru 2024

    • Ken Sanderson, PM 351-7754 thru 2025

    • Brandon Sory, PM 207-3567 thru 2026

    • Ryan Turbeville, PM 473-6613 thru 2027

    • John Griffin, PM 394-7086 thru 2028

  • Building Operations

    • Larry Doochin, PM    788-4629       thru 2024

    • Ryan Turbeville, PM  473-6613       thru 2025

    • Paul Trovato, PM       414-7228 thru 2026

    • Will Estepp   556-0772       thru 2027

    • Bill Lovell, PM         934-5235       thru 2028

  • Finance & Investments

    • Ronald Hall, PM         356-2743    thru 2024

    • Brad Pendleton, PM    496-4215      thru 2025

    • Nick Holt, PM             308-2826    thru 2026

    • Jeffrey Dunn           205-639-8060   thru 2027

    • Brad Witt            910 705-1297‬    thru 2028