Charities

Oleeta West Dade

Lodge No. 145

Free and Accepted Masons

Charities

The members of Oleeta West Dade Lodge are active members of their communities who believe in "giving back" a significant amount of their resources to enhance the lives of their fellowmen. They do this in many ways. Listed below are some of the charitable endeavors currently being supported by Oleeta West Dade Lodge:

1. The Alan Alexander Scholarship Fund

2. The Barnes Scholarship Fund

3. The Florida Masonic Home

4. A designated charity each month.

The Alan Alexander Scholarshp Fund was established in the 1970s by Brother Alan Alexander, now deceased. The original intent of the Scholarship Fund was to raise as much money as possible each year and then give it away to deserving High School Seniors who applied and were found worthy. Each student selected was given an amount according to their needs and their potential.

Over the years stricter guidelines have been established to govern the number of scholarships awarded and the amount given each successful applicant.

Upon his death, Brother Alexander left a portion of his estate to the scholarship fund with the stipulation that the interest from the bequest be used to award the scholarships each year.

This year, four worthy students were awarded Scholarships. They are as follows.

Alexandra Gratereaux

Kristen Martinez

Tomas Matamoro

Saritza Mendoza

Read their essays by clicking on this hyperlink

Here are the guidelines as they exist today:

The Alexander scholarship is a single award of $1,000 to be used for post-secondary education. A scholarship in this amount will be awarded to each of two graduating high school seniors from the greater Miami Springs area. The recipients will be selected based on community service and an essay to be completed as part of the application package. The five finalists will be interviewed individually and will be invited, along with their families, to an awards banquet where checks will be given to the two winners.

To apply for this scholarship, compile an application package consisting of the following:

Typed essay describing what community service the applicant has performed. The narrative should outline all community service performed (a log may be included) and should specifically answer the question: Which service project had the most significant impact and why? The applicant should state what induced him or her to become involved in the project, what his or her role was, what he or she learned from participating in the project, and how his or her participation has influenced his or her future plans.

Supporting documentation for the community service (e.g. letters of recommendation from supervisors, certificates of appreciation, newspaper articles, etc.)

A copy of an acceptance letter from an accredited post-secondary institution

A letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the applicant’s high school

A completed Applicant Information and Media Release Form

Completed application packets should be sent to the following address by June 1, 2006:

Oleeta-West Dade Lodge #145 F. & A. M.

145 South Royal Poinciana Blvd.

Miami Springs, FL 33166

Download this document in Microsoft Word format

Applicant Information and Media Release Form

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

City: ________________________ Zip Code: __________

Phone: ______________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________________

I certify that all information included in this application is true. The essay is my original work and all documentation is authentic. I understand that any information contained in the application may be used for publication. I understand that by submitting this application I consent to the use of my likeness and name.

__________________________________ ______________

Signature of Applicant Date

__________________________________ ______________

Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

To be continued..................

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