MARCH 2007

One of the Flagship project of Ang Tipolo Lodge No.334 under the administration of WM Gustav Joseph O. Bocek is the sponsorship of an Order of DeMolay in the Province of Rizal.  Assisting the WM is VW Michael L. Benjamin, PDGL, who will be the chairman of this great endeavor.

VW & Ill. Pong Lustre, VW Michael L. Benjamin, and WM Gustav Bocek giving an informal orientation to Senior Demolays and applicants during Rizal Bodies’ fellowship on March 17, 2007 at the Worshipful Master’s residence.

APRIL 2007

ANG TIPOLO LODGE # 334 OUTREACH PROGRAM

Missionaries of Charity, Sumulong Hi-way, Antipolo City (Apr. 22, 2007)

ANCOM 2007

April 26-28, 2007

MAY 2007

7^th Annual Anniversary Celebration of Ang Tipolo Lodge #334 (MAY 20, 2007)

Eagle’s Nest Water Park Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City

JUNE 2007

"Demolay Advisory Council at work during their caucus on June 24, 2007"

"Repairs sponsored by Ang Tipolo Lodge No. 334 at the adopted Missionaries of Charity Community, Sumulong Hi-way"

Pics of Joint Medical/Dental outeach program with Quezon City# 122 last July 29, 2007 at Floodway Taytay Rizal. Beneficiaries are: 400 plus medical patients and 230 dental patients.  Medicines and 1 lechon were provided by QC# 122. Ang Tipolo Lodge #334 provided the food, good for 100 plus persons, including 2 lechons (courtesy of Bro.Col.Jimmy Piloneo, Taytay Police Chief, and Bro. Col. Freddie Panen, Provincial Director of Rizal PNP, the IPM of ATL#334), 3 dental doctors (from Rizal Police Prov Office)and 3 medical doctors. Communication  group RizPECT also provided security and assistance (the group was founded by Bro. Jojo Viterbo, a charter member of ATL#334). Fraternal group M5 was also present courtesy of Col. Ricardo Fidelino (1 of the dentists), an ATL#334 petitioner.

Brethren who were there are as follows (excluding QC#122 brethren): WM Gustav Joseph O. Bocek, WB Totoy Ignacio, WB Freddie Panen, WB Art Cacal, WB Billy Cruz, WB Ike Reyes, Patrick Rivera, Damo Gaspar, Henry Ubungen, Tony Manuba, Gabby Lopez, Rolly Gubatan, Jimmy Piloneo, Boy Salvador, Ronald Baja, Nick Manipon, Petitioner Allan Sencida, Petitioner Rick Fidelino, Petitioner Israel Persia, and Bro. Ronald dela Rosa (Project Chairman).

AUGUST 2007

Pictures during ATL#334's Luncheon Forum on Aug.4, 2007 chaired by WB Renato Driz. The purpose of such forum is information dissemination about what freemasonry all about. Guest Speakers are VW Nazario Cordova (PDDGM) and VW Roger Torrices (PDGL). The event was attended by persons (and ladies) from different sectors of society, notably the INC, Opus Dei, Rotary and others.  During the Open Forum, the panel included the guest speakers, WB Art Cacal, WB Romy Ignacio, WI Willy Calinawan, WB Reanto Driz, and WM Gustav Joseph O. Bocek. Emcee was Bro. Barney Gomez and forum moderator was WB Agario Ignacio with the support of VW Manny Diesta.

Brethren from ATL #334 join the Grandmaster in celebrating the birth anniversary of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon (First Filipino Grandmaster) at QC Circle last August 19, 2007.

"Members and applicants of ATL#334 sponsored Lope K. Santos Chapter, Order of DeMolay, at work"

SEPTEMBER 2007

Pictures taken during the recent deMolay flowertalk ceremony last September 9, 2007.  Registered attendees totalled 48, excluding those who turned up late. Several Senior Demolays attended, mga barkada ni WB Billy Cruz. Also, 6 members from Couples for Christ-Handmaids of the Lord were present. Other Brethren who were there to witness the ceremony: Me with family, VW Mike Benjamin, WB Rico Castor, WB Billy Cruz, WB Ike Reyes, WB John Briones and family(Marikina Lodge), Bros. Gug Lorenzo, Barney Gomez, Ave Damo, Ronald Dela Rosa, Joel Malabanan (Molino Lodge), petitioner Allan Sencida, petitioner Israel Persia, petitioner Elwel Loma, Petitioner Melvin Laguros, petitioner delfin.

Pictures of our feeding program at Missionaries of Charity compound at Sumulong Hi-way last Sept. 9, 2007. The activity was attended by members of DEMOLAY (including applicants), members of CFC Handmaids of the Lord, me and family, VW Mike Benjamin, WB John Briones and family (Marikina Lodge), WB Billy Cruz, WB Ike Reyes, WB Romy Ignacio, WB Rico Castor, Bro. Paul Duldulao and family, Bro. Ronald dela Rosa and family, Bro. Gug Lorenzo, Bro. Ave Damo, Bro. Arnel Querubin, and Bro. Boy Salvador (Mandaluyong Lodge). Petitioners present were Elmer Loma, Allan Sencida, Israel Persia and Delfin. The event was chaired by Bro. Paul Duldulao. Food good for 150 persons was sponsored by WB Rico Castor (P1000), Bro. Roger Panganiban (P1000), Bro. Mel Sison of Bagumbayan Lodge (P1000), WB  Danny Flores (P500) and Bro.Boy Salvador of Mandaluyong Lodge (P500). More or less 100 orphans benefited from the feeding program, and of course those brethren who are present!!!

Ang Tipolo Lodge# 334 recently conducted a successful green cause, a "Clean-a-Creek" outreach activity, at Tres Escalon, Taytay Rizal last saturday, September 22, 2007.  The project is a joint effort with the Rizal Bodies, A&ASR, and ATL-sponsored Lope K. Santos, Order of DeMOLAY. At least 25 persons participated on this worthy environmental endeavor.  Brethren and friends who were present are: WM Gustav Bocek, VW Michael Benjamin, WB Rene Driz, WB Totoy Ignacio, WB Rico Castor, Bros. Roger Panganiban, Paul Duldulao, Manny Dato, Barney Gomez, Gabby Lopez, Rolly Gubatan, Ronald dela Rosa, Benjie Mutlah, Ave Damo, Gug Lorenzo and Sis, and Project Chairman Bro. Arnel Querubin. Also present were petitioners Elwel Loma, Allan Sencida, Israel Persia, Art Gervacio, Ferdinand Delfin, Baranggay Chairman Jhun Macabuhay and his chief of staff Senior DeMOLAY Lester, and members/applicants of Lope K. Santos, Order of DeMolay.  A sumptuous lunch and fellowship followed (potluck).

OCTOBER 2007

Pictures during screening/lecture of ATL-sponsored Lope K. Santos this 9.30.07.  Shown in photo is the WM, Bro. Gabby Lopez, incoming MC Donnie Cordero, Senior Demolay Elwel Loma, Senior Demolay Joel Naga (former Secretary of the Office of Muslim Affairs), Senior Demolay Rudolph Cocjim (President of DeMolay org "Escudo Club" at PDYC), and Senior Demolay Ismael Naga. 14 Demolay applicants attended the lecture. 

Acceptance of "Certificate of Recognition" to Ang Tipolo Lodge#334 and Lope K. Santos, Order of DeMOLAY from Brgy Council of Brgy Dolores, Taytay Rizal on Oct.1, 2007 at Brgy. Hall. The award is in recognition of Ang Tipolo Lodge# 334's (in cooperation with DeMOLAY) various outreach activity in Brgy. Dolores, Taytay, Rizal. In Photo, Senior Demolay Elwel Loma (representing ATL#334 and Lope K. Santos Order of DeMOLAY), Brgy Capt. Jhun Macabuhay, and his chief of staff SD Lester. Congrats to the brethren and to the Craft!

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