Yokosuka Lodge #20 opened in due and ancient form on May 25th @ 1830 for conducting business.  After opening, the Lodge went free from Restraint to present a set of 5 Camping tents to Ikego Boy Scout Troop #13 BSA, Far East Council.  Accepting for the Troop was the Scoutmasters, and several of the Scouts.  Please see the photos title Ikego BSA Troop 13 for a quick shot of the Brethren and the Scouts. 

After the Scouts left, the lodge returned to its business for the evening, that of Bro. (EAM) Chris Ayers return of the 1st degree Proficiency.

Our JW, Brother Ramone San Augustine conducted the proficiency from West of the Alter and although a little "rusty"  He and Bro. Ayers (EAM) showed how brothers should work, with as WB Earl mentioned "a very good return".  Brother Roy Rommelman who was sitting in the East pronounced Bro.  Ayers (EAM) proficient in the 1st  Degree.   Bro. (EAM) Ayers Passing to the 2nd degree is still pending scheduling.  

Brother Felipe Tubera who was scheduled to transfer to another duty station met his brethren in his mother lodge for the last time prior to tranferring.  He had several positive comments for Bro Chris Ayers (EAM) and instructed him to keep working hard.  The lodge closed waws closed by Brother Tubera in due and ancient form at approximately 1945.  (See Photos of Bro. Tubera in the events section!)

A very delicious meal was enjoyed by all, courtesy of our Brother JW, Ramone San Augustine and Bro. Chris Ayers (EAM).   Needless to say we all need watch our weight until next week!

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I forgot to post these on YL#20 but did post them on Facebook "mea culpa"  with that said, the photos of the Spring Childrens Picnic that was Hosted by Yokosuka Ldoge #20 are now online.

To put it in a nutshell, This event was made possible By you. 

The efforts of Bro Mhon San Augustin, Bro. Ramone Prospero (Logistics), Bro. Brian Holland (Games), Bro Earnest Cerillo (Music) and all of the rest of the Brothers, and Sisters (food and transportation).  Would be for naught without the support you.... our Brothers who are scattered across the globe provide us with donations for our charitable work.

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Brethren, Please take the time to look at the photos of the 35th annual Masonic Childrens Festival.  Many Masons, Shriners, Order of the Eastern Star and other Volunteers worked very hard preparing and running this event.  Many, many Happy children were in attendance, from simply mingling, to the Shriner Clowns, to the games and food. 

This is what you help us do.  Your donations, part of your yearly dues, your thougths and prayers Make this happen every year.  Without YOU, this would not be possible.  Your Brothers who are currently living in yokosuka (and japan in general) could never do this without your support.  As more photos arrive from the brethren, I will post them up, but remember this is what we do, and we could not do it without you.  I hope that you can take pride in our work on your behalf.

Sincerely and Fraternally Your Brothers at Yokosuka Lodge # 20

Minutes Stated Meeting No. 735 on 07 April, AD 2010, AL 6010.

A Lodge of Master Masons was opened in the Hall of Yokosuka Lodge No. 20, F. & A.M., in due and ancient form at 1849 for the purpose of conducting business.

The East was occupied by WBro Earl Smith, PM of Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649; the West by Bro. Ramon San Augustin; and the South by RWB Don Smith, PM YL 20. Other members and visitors were as shown in the Tyler's Register.

The East recognized the Brethren who have distinguished themselves in Masonry: MWBro. Phil Ambrose(Grand Sec), RWB Don Smith, PM YL 20, WBro. Ramon Prospero, PM of Yokosuka Lodge No. 20, Wbro. George Jordan, and WBro Yoshio Kurokawa, HPM Yokosuka Lodge No. 20.


Reading of the minutes.  The minutes of the Meeting was read and approved.

Treasurer's Report.  The Treasurer's Report was read and approved, subject to the usual audit.

Bro Jensen was previously approved for Affiliation, was read Art. 102a to Bro Jensen regarding Affiliation and then took his obligation for Affiliation

Reading of Petitions for Affiliation.  Bro David Huasman Manager navy Federal Credit Union Yokosuka Branch. 

Presentation of Bills.  Motion made to pay $484 for Van rentals and gas for ANCOM. 2nded and approved. 

Appointment of Committees:  Bro Mungubat was appointed as head of committee for charitable work 

New Business:  Bro Morgan made a motion of Purchasing and then "lending" new high quality camping tents to the new Boy Scouts Troop onboard Ikego housing with the restriction that should the troop fold, the tents would be returned so that they could be re-issued to other troops. 2nded by Bro Jensen.
Bro San Augustin made a motion and requested money to cover costs of the YMCA Children’s Picnic. 2nded by RWB Smith.


New Business:  MWBro. PGM Phil Ambrose stated that since Fujitsu is moving from the 23 June to sometime in Nov. that the Annual Children’s Festival will be held on 16 May.  

There being nothing further to bring before the Lodge, Peace and Harmony prevailing, the Lodge was closed in due and ancient form by order of the Worshipful Master in the East at 2135.

The lodge met in Due and Anchient Form at 1830 for the purpose of the stated meeting. The most important item on the agenda was voting for degrees. 

Mr. Chris Ayers was voted upon and the ballot was found Bright in the East.

other notes of interest;  Bro. Tom Usher is investigating the local orphanages and Special Needs centers to find a suitable location for the Yokosuka Lodge #20 to assist.  Due to the current popularity with the many private orgs on base for duing orphanage trips, it was decided that we should look carefully to find a location that was not over saturated.  He will report back at the next stated meeting. 

Bro. Ken Morgan presented a motion that to help curb the rash of cellphones that were ringing while in lodge that a voluntary $10 Donation would be given to the little house each time a cell phone rang audibly while in lodge (vibe and manner mode were deemed aceptable by all). it was seconded, put on the floor for discussion, and approved by majority vote.  All the brethren immediatley checked their phones to ensure that they were on vibe!

After the rest of the business items were dealt with, the lodge was closed in due and ancient form by the WM.

On January 16th 2010, Yokosuka Lodge20 installed its officers for the Masonic year.  Special Thanks to RWB Manny Angeles, and RWB Don Smith as Installing Officer, and Master of Ceremonies. Please see the photographs section for photos of this years officers as well as members, and visiting brethren.

The lodge met in Due and Ancient Form @ 1830 for the purpose of initiating Mr. Floyd Yaminah into the mysteries of Freemasonry.  After careful consideration the Brethren initiated our newest EAM.

Peace and harmony prevailing, the lodge closed in authorized short form.

The lodge met in Due and Ancient form at 1800 so that FCM Brian Keith Holland could return his proficiency in the second degree.  FCM Holland's was pronounced proficient by WB Don Zamora who was standing in for WB Victor Ortiz.  The lodge then raised Bro. Holland to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.

Brother Secretary informed the lodge that several Brethren had fallen in arrears, and that if possible the brethren who are in arrears should contact him as soon as possible. 

secretary@yokosukalodge20.com

Peace and Harmony prevailing, the lodge closed in authorised short form.



Yokosuka Lodge 20 met in Due and Ancient form for the stated meeting for December.  The most important items for the  meeting were the voting on petitions for Mr. Yaminah Floyd, and the Election of the 2010 Officers for Yokosuka Lodge 20.

Mr. Yaminah's petition was voted on and found Bright in the East.

The following Officers were elected by the Brethren to serve for Masonic Year 2010

Worshipful Master:  WBro. Earl Smith, Past Master Harry S. Truman Lodge # 649

Senior Warden: Bro. Roy Rommelman

Junior Warden: Bro. Ramon San Agustin

Treasurer: WBro. Ray Prospero PM Yokosuka Lodge #20

Secretary: Bro. Robert Rousselot

Marshal: Bro Noburo Ikeda

Senior Deacon: Bro. Tom Usher

Junior Deacon: Bro. Ken Morgan

Chaplain: WBro. Yoshio Kurokawa, Honorary Past Master, Yokosuka Lodge #20

Senior Steward: Bro. Earnest Cerillo

Junior Steward: Bro. Wilson Bohol

Tyler: WBro. George Jordan Past Master Yokosuka Lodge #20

Webmaster(s): Bro. Samuel Soto, Bro. Ken Morgan

Asst Secretary: RWBro. Victor Ortiz, Senior Grand Warden  Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Japan, PM Yokosuka Lodge #20, PM Aomori Lodge #10

The Lodge was closed in Short Form, by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Robert H. Koole.

FCM JohnDave Diaz, was raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason on 17 November 2009.  The degree team, led by WBro. Don Zamora and WBro George Jordan,  worked dilligently and the Lodge was able to raise a new Master Mason. 

The lodge was reminded that we have more degree work scheduled for December.

Peace and Harmony Prevailing.............