Golden Ark Lodge #595

TRESTLEBOARD

                july 2009

Volume 12, Number 07     

Trestle-Board

06/JUL/09 – Regular communications Lodge opens at 7:00 pm

A Note from The Trestle- Board Committee

Starting in September, we will be going to an electronic format of this newsletter. We are aware that there are members that do not have e-mail and/or internet access, so, those wishing to receive a copy via U.S. Mail, please contact the office and let us know. We do not want anyone missing out on the information that is being distributed.

MASONIC PATHWAYS VISIT - REMINDER

Our JD, Br Timothy Dragone, has arranged for a visit to Pathways, on September 19, 2009. Pathways will provide bus transportation to and from the facility, as well as a lunch during our tour.  We will meet at the Lodge around 8:00 am. This is an opportunity to see some of the services offered to our Masonic family. We need to have at least 20 people committed to going, so please RSVP with Br. Tim. Remember that this visit is open to all of our members and their families

Greetings from the EAST      

Brethren, Family, and Friends

 Summer time is finally here. I would like to start off by saying what a great feeling it was to attend Grand Lodge Annual Communications this year and vote on your behalf, and what a great honor it was to accept a Lodge of the year award for Golden Ark for the year of 2008. WB. George Graham should be very proud, I know I am.

As some of you know, But some may not it was passed to raise Per Capita in the amount of $6.25 per year for the next four years. For a grand total of $25.00, this hasn't happened in 16 years.

 With the way the economy is this may be tough for some people, but it was bound to happen sooner or later. Hopefully we will be able to work through it.

  We will go over the rest of the amendments that passed of failed at July's business meeting. 

 I would like to entertain the idea of having a flea market/rummage sale at the lodge, selling table space with the proceeds going to our Hats and Coats fund. Please let me know if you have any input on this, or if anyone has any other ideas.

  Also don't forget our Annual lodge picnic coming up on August 22nd at Taylor Jaycees Park, come out and have a good time.

 I am going to have an officers meeting this month. I will announce the date and time at our business meeting on Monday July 6th.

                                             
Until Next Month

Fraternally,

Russell D Ouellette WM

You don't need anybody to tell you who you are or what you are. You are what you are!

Writings from the WEST

Brethren, Family and Friends

Summer is finally here. I hope that everyone is taking an opportunity to enjoy the weather and spend some time with family and friends.

As most of you are aware, I have a great interest in Masonic Education. It is my belief that every new Mason will become a BETTER Mason, and a better man, if they learn more about what Masonry is and What makes us the world’s greatest fraternity. Because of this interest, I have been asked to be a part of the Grand Lodge Service and Education Committee. This is a great honor, and I hope to contribute to, and learn from, this committee.

Once again for the month of July, we will be having instructional “classes” on Monday nights. We will open at 6:30 for all interested brothers.

Until Next month – stay on the Level, and live by the Square

WB John R Miller, SW

We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey.

salutations from the SOUTH

Greetings Brothers,

  Remember, on August 22, 2009, our Annual Lodge Picnic will be held at Jay Cee Park. We are asking all brothers to bring a dish to pass. Contact me for more information               

Paul Loudon– JW

Joy can be real only if people look on their life as a service, and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness

Secretary Scribbles

ANSWERS to last month’s Fellowcraft Quiz

1----B 2----A 3----A 4----D 5----C 6----D 7----A 8----A 9----A 10---A 11----A 12----D 13----C 14----D 15----D 16----A 17----A 18----A 19----B 20----C

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