Oceanside – San Dieguito Masonic Lodge no. 381

June 2010 Trestleboard

Brethren,

May was again a productive month for the Lodge.

Our Honored Lady’s luncheon was very well attended. I would like to thank all of the Officer’s who turned out to lend a helping hand. Brother Dan Spalding did an outstanding job in assisting in all areas of the event and Beverly Youngblood and her help prepared a fabulous dinner. I would also like to thank Brother Gunther for providing the entertainment. We had many comments from the Lady’s on the efforts of all of the Officers and they really enjoyed the event. I hope we can continue to have all such events to be as well attended.

Our Lodge also hosted the Officer School of Instruction on May 17th where we exemplified the Third Degree. I would like to congratulate all of our new Master Masons, and newly Affiliated Brothers for pitching in – the Lodge appreciates your efforts and the work was out- standing.

Our June stating meeting will be on June 7th and we look forward to seeing you all there, and in attendance at our Degrees in support of the Candidates, Officers and the Lodge.

Fraternally,

David Lonergan
Worshipful Master

Brethren,

One of my duties as the Senior Warden is that of being the Head Candidates’ Coach. In that capacity I would like to address our candidates and their coaches.

First to both the candidates who have recently been advanced and their coaches; I would like to say thank you for very proficient Proficiencies that have been given. Keep up the great work.

To those of you who will soon be ready to give your proficiency, and be advance to the next degree of Masonry, please let the Master or my-self know so that we can schedule you for that advancement.

If you have not been able to find the time to work with your coach, please contact him and see what arrangements can be made to schedule more coaching time. If that does not work then contact me and we can discuss what can be done to get you the help needed, so that you can receive the Masonic light you need to be advanced.

Coaches, please keep in contact with your candidates and let me know how they are doing and when they will be ready for their next degree conferral.

Fraternally,

Drew Middleton
Senior Warden

Brethren,

First of all I would like to give recognition to Beverly and Betty for preparing the Honored Ladies luncheon. They were assisted by Gerri, Mandy, Julie and Job Daughters Leah and Kaela. For Brothers Dan, David, Drew, Joseph, Harry and Roy for being the waiters, bus boys and dish washers. Without your dedication the luncheon would not have been such a success. A very special thanks goes to Brother Gregg Gunther for providing the entertainment. Watching the Ladies competing in the Wii horse racing game was something to behold.

On Friday, June 25th the Officer School of Instruction will be held at Consuelo Lodge. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The Deacons from the 901st and 903rd Masonic Districts will be exemplifying the first degree. If unable to attend kindly notify the Inspector.

Our officer’s coach, Worshipful Tom Traver, will be holding classes of instruction for prospective Deacons and Stewards. Contact Wor Tom for dates and times.

Grand Lodge is providing a Certification Program for Lodge Management. This year the classes for Southern California will be held in Newport Beach on June 12th and in San Diego on June 19th. It is in the Lodge budget to pay the enrollment cost for members who attend the training. I plan on attending in both venues, if you are interested in car pooling let me know. The courses offered are Program Planning, Lodge Finance, Hall Association Management, Membership Development, and Lodge Administration.

Fraternally,

John Brooks, PM
Junior Warden

Brethren,

I have just returned from Washington, D.C. with three of our veteran brothers to visit their World War II Memorial. The trip was the fifth flight of the Grand Masters project “Operation Greatest Gift.”

The three veterans of Oceanside-San Dieguito Lodge who made the journey are Bill Hurd, Dick Davis, and Frank Denison Jr.

After flying from LAX to Regan International in D.C. we were taken in shuttle vans to the hotel where we were greeted by the Grand Master of D.C. and other local Masons. After a late night dinner it was bed time. The next morning we were up early for breakfast and on a bus to the World War II Memorial site.

WorBro Hurd said, “The memorial is larger than I expected it to be.” Brother Davis stated, “It is more impressive than I anticipated.” Bro Denison commented, “I am very happy that I was able to make this trip.” All three are grateful to have the opportunity to see the memorial.

The memorial is oval in shape with a tower at each end representing the Pacific and Atlantic theaters of the war and a pool in the center with water being sprayed at each end.

On the north side of the memorial are 4,000 gold stars, each representing 100 of the 400,000 American service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We already have three more brothers who are on the list to go on one of the flights in the fall when the weather is cooler. If you would like to make this trip of a life time contact me or call Joyce Hahn, (415) 292-9139, at Grand Lodge.

Fraternally,

Roy Youngblood, PM
Lodge Secretary

Bethel No. 139 Oceanside, of Job’s Daughters International will be installing their officers for the coming term on Saturday, June 12th at 2:00 PM.

The Daughters of the Bethel invite all Masons their families and friends to join as they con- tinue their journey of learning and growth as they have fun with their friends.

As the dates of the Lodge Management Certification Training Programs approach the members who wish to attend a class should let the lodge secretary know by June 1st.

The registration date for the June 12th training at the Radisson at Newport Beach is the 4th, and the June 19th training at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel is the 11th.

The courses include: Program Planning – Annual Program Planning, Event Planning, Stated Meetings and Degrees, Increasing Interest in Lodge Programs; Lodge Finance Essentials in Lodge Finance, Lodge Budget and Reporting, Audit Procedures, Investments and Long-Range Planning; Hall Association Management – Corporate Structure, Roles and Responsibilities, Finances and Responsibilities, Finance and Reporting, Capital Planning; Membership Development – Membership Trends, Effective Use of the Pass it On Program, Masonic Information Night Programs, Member Retention Strategies; Lodge Administration – Membership Data Management, Lodge Governance, Management Guidelines and Ordinances, Communications Strategies.

Remember the lodge will pay the $40 course registration fee for members attending the training.

May 2010 Trestleboard

Brethren,

April was again a very busy month in the Lodge with many Degree conferrals. Congratulations to all of the Candidates who were Initiated and progressing in their Degree work and to the Officers for putting on fine work.

Our Lodge has been busier than ever with all of the Officers working very hard to help put on good Degree’s for the Candidates, who are very eager to progress. One area of disappointment is the number of Masons in attendance. At one Degree last month, 66% of the sideliners were not members of our Lodge—a pretty easy statistic to achieve with only 3 sideliners. It would be appreciated by the Candidates and Officers if more Masons would be in attendance in the future.

Worshipful Brothers John Brooks and Tom Traver have been holding Classes of Instruction for the Deacons and Stewards. These nights have been well attended and many of our new Master Masons are eagerly participating as well. I would encourage anyone interested to attend, and I thank John, Tom, and all of the Officers and Members who have taken part so far for their time and efforts. This service is great for our Lodge.

Please attend our Stated Meetings and, as always, the Officer’s and Candidate’s appreciate your support at our Degree’s.

Fraternally,
Dave Lonergan
Worshipful Master

Brethren,

HELP WANTED – Sideliners needed at lodge meetings.

We know that regularly attending lodge or any other activity is a mater of habit. You make it a habit to attend or not to attend.

Start making a change in your habit of not attending lodge meetings by coming to just one lodge meeting this month. Then two lodge meetings the next month. That will be the start of the new habit of attending lodge. We hope to see you soon and often.

Fraternally,
Drew Middleton
Senior Warden