November 2014

1. OFFICERS FOR 2014 Dragan Blanusa (Mary) 201-257-8691 Wor Master Luis A. Torres, Jr. (Ana Marie) 201-294-3277 Sr Warden Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. 201-600-4772 Jr Warden Kyle L. Nurge, PGC(Barbara) 201-440-9425 Treasurer George F. Joseph, PGT (Liz) 973-616-8169 Secretary Otto Gehrig, Jr., PGM 973-962-6248 Chaplain John V. McGuire 973-338-4941 Chaplain Aditya Thaker 609-233-0265 Sr Deacon Francesco Bernardo 201-282-4252 Jr Deacon Murad Peygumbari (Yelena) 201-600-4635 Sr M of C Frederick Patak 201-939-7770 Jr M of C Daniel M. Garzone 732-570-3460 Sr Steward Todd J. Tantillo (Beata) 973-478-7536 Jr Steward Robert Bothe (Lori) 201-288-7974 Marshal N. Mario Palmieri, PGC (Carol) 201-943-9255 Organist Gilbert A. Hunt, PDDGM 201-791-1861 Historian Harry M. Maisch, Jr. PM (Audrey) 201-288-0292 Tyler PROXY TO THE GRAND LODGE Aditya Thaker, Senior Deacon EUCLID LODGE TRUSTEES TBD ………………..…..………………..…….. 2014 Harry M. Maisch, Jr. PM …………..…………. 2015 Jose A. Perez, PM (201) 288-3236 CHMN ... 2015 Michael F. Giuffre, PM (201) 288-4437 …… 2016 Gary E. Tiedens, PM (201) 873-8979 ……… 2016 EUCLID BROTHERHOOD FUND TRUSTEES Paul Ferreira, PGMar (973) 691-8368……… 2014 Thomas J. Sontag (201) 923-9873 .………… 2014 Harry M. Maisch, Jr., PM; Chairman……….. 2015 Frederick Patak ……………………………… 2016 Dragan Blanusa..…..………………………Worshipful Master Luis A. Torres, Jr ………………………….....Senior Warden Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. …………………..… Junior Warden November 2014 ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION***

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 Dragan Blanusa 127 Division Avenue Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 (201) 257-8691 E-Mail: g7yes@yahoo.com SENIOR WARDEN Luis A. Torres, Jr. 198 Grayson Place Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 294-3277 E-Mail:luis.torres.jr@gmail.com JUNIOR WARDEN Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. 1514 Kennedy Blvd Union City, NJ 07087 E-Mail: carmar4567@gmail.com (201) 968-7081 TREASURER Kyle L. Nurge, PGC 36 Paulison Avenue Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 (201) 440-9425 E-Mail: BANurge@aol.com 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 140 YEARS OF TRADITION*** ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION***

3. My Brethren, When investing the Entered Apprentice with the badge he is informed that it is more ancient than the Golden Fleece and more honorable than the Star and Garter. The Golden Fleece According to Greek legend, King Pelias of Thessaly had ousted his brother Aeson and to rid himself of Aeson's son, Jason he persuaded the lad to fetch the Golden Fleece which hung on an oak tree at Ares in Colchis. It was guarded by a dragon. The adventures of Jason and his fifty companions, who sailed with him make one of the finest stories of Greek literature The Order of the Golden Fleece was founded by Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy, in January, 1429, on occasion of his marriage to Isabella, daughter of King John I, of Portugal. The Roman Eagle also has an interesting history. The eagle was highly esteemed among the Romans. It was usually depicted with outstretched wings, sometimes of gold and silver, but most frequently of bronze. It was carried at the head of a staff in the same manner as a banner. The eagle borne upon a spear appears to have been used first by the Persians. The Romans took the idea from them, and used it as an emblem of honor, to be carried before the chief ruler. In 1804, Napoleon had metal eagles carried before his army. Austria and Russia both had double eagles as a symbol of their empires. The Order of the Garter is, of course, something we know more about, being a British Order. It is the highest order of knighthood in Great Britain, and is considered the most honorable and exclusive in the world. Its full title is "The Most Noble Order of the Garter. "So, Brethren, we have our badge of white for purity--of lamb's skin for innocence; more ancient than the Golden Fleece, which was founded in 1429, and the Roman Eagle, which was instituted in 1701; and more honorable than the Garter, which is the highest order of knighthood in the world. Sincerely & Fraternally, Dragan Blanusa Worshipful Master EUCLID MASONIC CLUB ASSOCIATION OF HOBOKEN INC.akaEUCLID MASONIC CLUBTRUSTEESINCORPORATED – 1916George F. Joseph, PGT, President ………..……..... 1 Year(973) 616-8169Kyle L. Nurge, PGC .…………………………………. 1 Year(201) 440-9425 Harry M. Maisch, Jr., PM……..…………….………. 2 Years(201) 288-0292Donald E. Daume, PGC – Corr. Sec & Treas ….... 2 Years(201) 836-8979 Arthur L. Jackson, PM……………….……….…..… 3 Years(201) 315-2808Francis B. Joseph, Sr., PGC – V. President…..…..3 Years (201) 933-5708 Dragan Blanusa …...…………………….Worshipful Master (201) 257-8691 Herbert “Bert” Heeren – Financial Secretary-Appointed(201) 288-8933(TBD) .….House Chairman - AppointedRegular meetings of the Club Trustees are the first Wednesday of April, June, September and November. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2014.Brethren are welcome. ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION*** ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION***

4. Grand Master of Masons for the State of New JerseyMW Gerald J. Sharpe 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://www.Euclid136.com 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. 3847Friday November 7, 2014, 7:30PMDinner 6:00PM- Lodge Uniform –EMMERGENT COMMUNICATIONENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREEMonday November 10, 2014, 7:30PMDinner 6:00PM- Formal Uniform – 4th DISTRICT LODGE of INSTRUCTION4th District Master’s & Wardens Thursday November 13, 2014 7:00PMClifton Lodge (Clifton, NJ)- Jacket & Tie – 4thGRAND LODGE of INSTRUCTIONMonday November 17, 2014 7:30PMDinner 5:30 PMClifton Lodge (Clifton, NJ)- Formal Uniform–REGULAR COMMUNICATION NO. 3848Friday November 21, 2014, 7:30PMRegular Communication2015 Nominations for Elected OfficeLady’s Night “Widow Program”Dinner 6:00PM - Lodge Uniform – ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION*** ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION***

5. 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 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 THE FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE Mr. Roberto Rodriguez Mr. Elliott Beals Mr. Edward N. Abreu Mr. Jonathan T. Brammer Mr. Christopher L. O’Bryant AWAITING THE FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE Bro EA Rocco A. Mangieri Bro EA Patrick J. Glover AWAITING THE MASTER MASON DEGREE Bro FC Ronald M. Bar-Nadav PETITION FOR DUAL MEMBERSHIP Bro Leonard Cimo Who resides in Elmwood Park, NJ Leonard Is a member of Boiling Springs Lodge No. 152 EUCLID LODGE’s MASTER’S BALL (SATURDAY) NOV 15, 2014 Celebrating 140 YEARS OF FREEMASONRY AT EUCLID Brother Masons, Spouses and Friends Are Cordially Invited to Attend this Festive Evening. Place: “EUCLID LODGE” 200 Division Avenue Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Cocktail Hour – 7 PM; Dinner – 8 PM Open Bar $20.00 per person Catering by Bensi Restaurant Includes Coffee, Tea and Dessert For Tickets and further information Contact Wor. Master at 201-257-8691 OFFICERS REHEARSAL DATESMonday November 3, 2014...7:00PM Monday November 24, 2014...7:00PM All Officers are required to attend, if you are unable to attend, courteously call to WM Dragan Blanusa (201) 257-8691. All the Brethren are welcome ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION*** ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION***

6. PETITION FOR MEMBERSHIP Mr. Roberto Rodriguez Resides in Woodbridge, NJ Recommended by: Bro Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. WB Jose A. Perez Mr. Elliott Beals Resides in Hampton, NH Recommended by: RW George Mackanin WB Jose A. Perez Mr. Edward N. Abreu Resides in Cliffside Park, NJ Recommended by: Bro Joseph H. Brammer Bro Herbert D. Heeren Mr. Jonathan T. Brammer Resides in Elmwood Park, NJ Recommended by: Bro Joseph H. Brammer Bro Herbert D. Heeren 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. MW Otto Gehrig, Jr., PGM 391 Cupsaw Drive Ringwood, NJ 07456 RW Frederick J. Berenbroick, PDDGM 140 Crescent Avenue Leonia, NJ 07605-1907 . Installation dates for the 4th District December Lessing Passaic No. 67 2 Adoniram No.80 8 Boiling Springs No. 152 9 Little Falls No. 263 10 Euclid No. 136 13 Eclipse No. 259 15 Clifton No. 203 18 ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION*** ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION***

7. NOVEMBER MASONIC BIRTHDAYS 2015 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 2015 $114.50 ________________________ Gold Token Members 2015 Dues are $44.50 . ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION*** ***EUCLID 140 YEARS OF TRADITION***

8. EUCLID’S SPECIAL LADIES NIGHT Friday November 21, 2014 WIDOWS PROGRAM ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***