Cornucopia Business Network - 18 March Meeting

Dear Brethren,

If you have a business or would like to get into business, here's an opportunity for you to get connected with the people, products and services that you need to grow your enterprise FOR FREE!

Join the next CORNUCOPIA meeting on March 18, 2009, Wednesday, between 6 to 8 PM; at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Restaurant, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.

CORNUCOPIA is a volunteer group of Masons and non-Masons that exchanges referrals for clients, suppliers, partners, funders, etc. for various business needs. For more information, videos and pictures about the group, you may visit our website at

http://cornucopiateam.multiply.com/.

For brods who can not personally make it to the meeting because of time and/or geographical constraints, you may still hook up with us through my Sun Cellular phone. Simply text or give me your need at least a few hours before the meeting so that I can make a pitch for you, and if there are takers, turn over my cell to them so you could have a brief chat.

ADMISSION IS FREE, FOOD AND DRINKS ARE KKB! Hope to see you there!

Joel S. Ferrer
ARAW#18, NCR-C, GLP

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CORNUCOPIA is a FREE business support group that I formed which provides assistance to current and aspiring entrepreneurs primarily through the exchange of client, supplier, partner, funder, etc. referrals.

CORNUCOPIA works closely with the Philippine Venture Capital Investment Group (PVCIG), a 21 year old business forum that meets once a month at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in Makati. Aside from joining our meetings,other brother masons have joined our Yahoo! Group and have likewise benefited through our online interaction.

CORNUCOPIA is not a Masonic organization so over there we dispense with our usual Masonic protocol and modes of recognition.

Bro Joel S. Ferrer

Pinoy officers: Grand Lodge of Japan

Brethren,

Please help me in congratulating the following members of this group who were either elected or appointed this evening [13 March 2009] during the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Japan:

WBro Victor Ortiz - Junior Grand Warden

WBro Robert Bugawan - Grand Standard Bearer

WBro Rodrigo Gomez - Senior Grand Deacon

WBro Miguel Carreon - Junion Grand Steward

They are set to be installed, along with all the other officers tomorrow, Saturday, 14 March at 1430 in the Grand Lodge Hall, Tokyo, Japan.

Fraternally,

Bro Roy Rommelman
Yokosuka Lodge #20
Yokosuka Japan

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Bro Roy,

Please send my greatest congratulations to our WBros who got elected/appointed to their respective position at the Grand Lodge of Japan.

Sincerely & Fraternally,

Bro Rene "Bubba" Felias
Aomori Lodge #10 (Misawa, Japan)
Victory Daylight Lodge 1778 (Norfolk, VA)
Present Location: Pax River, MD

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Bro. Roy,

Extend my congratulations to my mentor WBro Victor Ortiz,I knew it! He will be the first Filipino Grand Master in Japan Jurisdiction.

Also, to WBro Carreon and the rest of the appointees to the Grand line.

Sending my fraternal grip to the brethren of my mother lodge Yokosuka Lodge No. 20.

Fraternally,

WBro Bong Paynita
Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No. 296
Claude H Morisson Lodge No. 747
(San Diego, CA)

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Congratulations to our brethren from the Grand Lodge of Japan...Serve well...

"It is not how long you live that counts but it is how you enjoy your life!!!

William Rabara "bradpans" Francia
Pinatubo Lodge #52, San Narciso, Zambales
South West lodge #283, National City, CA
Hometown: Sto Nino San Felipe, Zambales
Current location: San Diego, CA

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Brethren,

Congratulations on your well-deserved elections/appointments.

Good luck on your installation tomorrow.

Fraternal Regards,

Marc Laya
Rising Sun Lodge No. 151
Sagami Depot, Japan under MWGLOP

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Bro. Roy,

Please send my cCongratulations to all the appointed or elected brethren of the Grand Lodge of Japan. Especially to WBro Robert "Boogie" Bugawan and WBro Miguel "Mike" Carreon.

May the GAOTU bless us all, and have a fruitfull masonic year.

Fraternally & Sincerely,

Marc B Hermosura
Rising Sun Lodge No.151
Sagami Depot, Japan under the MWGLoP
Present Location: San Diego, CA.
Home Town: Malabon, Rizal

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Brod Roy,

Sorry, my bust. Just too excited to see the list of Japan Grand Lodge Officers, and I forgot to congratulate our worthy brothers' accomplishments.

Please send my congratulations, and in particular to WBro Rodrigo Gomez. I would appreciate if I can get some contact info about him.

Thanks,

Reden A. Infante, PM
Sublime Benicia Lodge # 5
Suisun Lodge # 55
GL of California

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Bro. Roy,

Please send them my congratulations to our elected officer's. May GAOTU be with you all.

Bro. Ramon San Agustin (MM)
Bagong Ilaw Lodge # 97 MWGLP
Yokosuka Lodge # 20 MWGLJ
Present location:Yokosuka
H.T. Gen Trias, Cavite

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Pinoy Masons Worldwide congratulate WBro Victor Ortiz on his election as Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Japan; as well as WBro Robert Bugawan - Grand Standard Bearer, WBro Rodrigo Gomez - Senior Grand Deacon and WBro Miguel Carreon - Junion Grand Steward on their appointments as Grand Lodge officers for 2009.

Bro Capt Ferdinand Baptist Drops Working Tools: March 2009

Brethren,

Please be informed that the body of our late Brother, Capt Ferdinand Baptist PN (Ret); a member of Primera Luz Filipina lies in state at Funenaria Alvarez in Cavite City.

Necrological services will be at 7:00 pm tonight, 13 March 2009.

JOSELITO EDGARDO T. ROXAS :::" GARDY"
Primera Luz Filipina Lodge No. 69
Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite
Meets every 1st Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

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Pinoy Masons Worldwide offer their prayers and condolences to the family, friends and brethren of Bro Capt Ferdinand Baptist [PN Ret]. May The Great Architect of the Universe welcomes him in His bosom.

Magilas Class: Shriners

On behalf of the officers and members of Mubuhay Shrine Chapter we wish to extend our hardy congradulations to Magilas Class; the recent graduates of the USG Hotsands Ceremonial recently concluded at the Ambassador Hotel last March 5-7, 2009.

"Es Selamu Aleikum!"

Posted by Bro Noble Steve Brittian
High Shereef
Mabuhay Shrine Chapter

http://www.mabuhayshrinechapter.org/

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Shriners Creed

Shriners, or Shrine Masons, belong to the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America (A.A.O.N.M.S.). The Shrine is an international fraternity of approximately 775,000 members. Founded in New York City in 1872.

Every Shriner is a Mason — but not every Mason is a Shriner.

Shriners believe in God and that He created man to serve His purposes, among which is service to others in His name.

We believe that care for the less fortunate, especially children who suffer from burns and crippling diseases, is our institutional calling.

We are patriots, each willing to serve his country with fidelity and courage. We cherish independence under law and freedom with responsibility.

We honor family. We respect our parents, wives and children. We should instill in our children the tenets of this creed and the heritage from which it emanates.

As individuals we pledge ourselves to integrity, virtue and nobility of character. Our intentions will be honorable, our relations will be trustworthy and our spirits forgiving of each other.

As brothers we offer each other fraternal affection and respect. Together we will support each other in adherence to this creed, so that we and our communities will be the better because of our fraternity and its principles.

As Shriners we look beyond ourselves to serve the needs of others, especially children who cannot help themselves. We believe Shriners Hospitals for Children to be the world's greatest philanthropy, and we covenant with each other to support its “temples of mercy” with spirit, time, talent and means.

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Congratulations noble sirs!

Bro Deck Rivera
Makisig Class '04
Maharlika Chapter

Thanks Brethren from Palawan Lodges

Photo above shows [seated from right] WBro. Teddy Constantino, WBro. Gop Sadhwani, Bro. Boy Camama (all from Palawan Lodge No 99) and Bro Noe Indonto (Gregorio Calit Mem Lodge No 154). Standing from right Bro Egay Carrasco (Narra Lodge No 171) and Bro. Bobby Samson (Kapitan Pepe Lodge No 293).

On a recent trip to Palawan, the families and brethren of Nueva Ecija were feted by the brethren from Palawan Lodge No 99.

Pictures below shows some of the tourist spots in and around Puerto Princesa:

"Special thanks to our Palawan brothers from Palawan Lodge No 99;, most particularly to WBro Gop Sadhwani for his courteous assistance. Truly, it has made our visit even more memorable; and to all the brothers we met, kudos!

Attached herewith are pictures of our fellowship with several brothers at Puerto Princesa and other shots of a few of the many great spots of Palawan."

Kuya Egay Carrasco
Narra::171 JC, Nueva Ecija

RATRAT 2009: 29 March

Dear Brethren,

Please attend the fundraiser of our Malolos Lodge #46 brethren called "RATRAT 2009, Worshipful Master's Cup".

RATRAT 2009 is a one day, level 1 funshoot, wherein Masons and non-Masons alike will participate in a four (4) pistol stage funshoot with a maximum of 100 rounds.

This is going to be held on March 29, 2009 at the Monte Carlo Shooting Range, Jogima Resort in Bulacan, Bulacan. Click here for the location map of the shooting range.

Match fee is Php 500.00 for Masons and Php 600.00 for non-Masons inclusive of lunch.

Over 30 Prizes to be won, so join now!

For inquiries, please call or contact Bro Joel Manuel at 09228507217.

Regards,

Joel Serate Ferrer
Araw#18,
NCR- C, GLP

Dak Kap Isagani Peña Sumakabilang Buhay: Mar 2009

Ang kapatid po na si Isagani Peña ng Logia Col. Ruperto Arce Blg. 88 y GLNF ay nasa piling na po ngayon ng Dakila at Marangal na Guro.

Ang kanyang ama po ay taga Lincoln Lodge No. 34 GLP.

Sa mga nais dumalaw at ipaabot ang pakikiramay sa pamilya puwede niyo po kontakin ang kanyang kapatid na si Kapatid na Bayani Peña [09209199177]; Logia Col. Ruperto Arce Blg. 88, Templo Katubusan, Olongapo City.

Gumagalang,

Her.'. Abel Abuyo Diaz
"azman bashair israq"
Muy Leal, Augusta y Benemerita
Resp.'. Log.'. "BONIFACIO" Blg.2
De la jurisdiccion de la
GRAN LOGIA NACIONAL DE FILIPINAS
Auspiciada por el
SUPREMO CONSEJO DEL GRADO 33 PARA FILIPINAS
R.'. E.'. A.'. A.'.
Oriente de Manila, Republica Filipina

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Sa ngalan ng mga Pinoy Masons dito sa Singapore (Bro Zaldy Zaldua, Bro Cedric Caguiao at Bro. Leo Serona) kami po ay nakikiramay sa pamilya ng ating kapatid na Isagani Peña.

Raoul Gongora
Union Lodge # 70
City of San Fernando, La Union
Location: Singapore 388574

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Kami po ng aking familia ay lubos na nakikiramay sa mga naulila ng ating Dakilang Kapatid na Isagani Peña ng Resp. Log. Col. Ruperto Arce Blg. 85 Olongapo City.

Dalangin po namin ang matiwasay at maluwalhating paglalakbay ng Dak. Kap. Isagani tungo sa sinapupunan ng D.'.L.'.N.'.S.'.D.'.

Sa Kap. na Bayani Peña, kami po ay nasa iyong tabi sa oras na ito at nakiki-dalamhati.

K.'.K.'. Art Saquido
Log. Magdalo Blg. 79
Kawit Cavite
"In Deo Fiducia Nostra"

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Ang mga kasapi ng Pinoy Masons sa buong mundo ay nakikiramay sa mga naulila, kapatid sa Masoneriya at kaibigan ng ating Dakilang Kapatid Isagani Peña.