Oceanside – San Dieguito Masonic Lodge no. 381

Trestleboard – August 2010

Brethren,

I would like to thank the five brothers, WorBro John Brooks, WorBro Roy Youngblood, Bro Joseph Manimat, Bro Matt Harris, and EA Bro Ron Simonton who attended the Freedom Day Parade on July 3rd—this is a busy time for some families and the Lodge appreciates the efforts of all of those who were able to attend. We also value the participation of the ladies of the Eastern Star, the DeMolay boys, the girls of the Job’s Daughters and Rainbow, and their adult leaders.

August will be a busy month with several 3rd Degrees. The Candidates, Lodge, and Officers could use everyone’s support this month, so we hope to see you in attendance.

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

Fraternally,
Dave Lonergan
Worshipful Master

Brethren,

A few months ago I wrote that sidelines are needed at lodge meetings. More sidelines are still needed. Since the message was written there have been three brothers who have attended lodge that had not been on the sidelines is quite a while.

I again ask you to start making a change in your habit of not attending lodge meetings by coming to just one lodge meeting in August. There will be five to choose from. 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.

HELP WANTED – Sideliners are still needed at lodge meetings. Please join us.

Fraternally,
Drew Middleton
Senior Warden

Brethren,

An Officers Association has been formed in San Diego and Imperial Counties pursuant to Section 1000.000 of the California Masonic Code. The objectives and purposes of this Association is:

• To promote a spirit of cooperation, friendship, and harmony of action among the Masonic Lodges in California Division IX, their officers and members;
• To arrange for receptions for the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of California in connection with his annual visitation with Division IX in San Diego, California;
• To foster Masonic education under the leadership of the Assistant Grand Lecturer, Inspectors and other Grand Lodge Representatives;
• To discuss subjects and problems incident to conducting the affairs of the Division IX Lodges; and
• To support and actively assist Masonic youth groups in Division IX.

Active membership shall be open to the officers of Masonic Lodges assigned by the Grand Lodge to Division IX.

Honorary membership shall be accorded to the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of California, the Assistant Grand Lecturer and Inspectors of Division IX, the Past Masters of the Lodges of the Association, and to such persons as the Association may from time to time elect.

Only active members shall have the right to vote on matters relating to the Association.

Each of the Inspectors appointed by the Grand Master to serve in Masonic Districts that comprise Division IX has consented and approved of his Masonic District’s participation in the meetings and activities of the Association. Each such Inspector further warrants that the Association is intended to further matters as are for the welfare of the Craft.

The entire Constitution of the San Diego and Imperial County Masonic Officers Association is on file in our Lodge Secretary’s office for your perusal.

Fraternally,
John Brooks, PM
Junior Warden

San Diego County’s Annual Reception for the Grand Master of Masons in California, the Most Worshipful Kenneth G. Nagel, will be held at the San Diego Scottish Rite Masonic Center on Friday, September 10, 2010.

The evening will begin with a social hour at 6:30 PM and dinner will be served at 7:00, with introductions, presentations and remarks following. Attire for men is business suits and appropriate dress for the ladies.

Reservations MUST be made by September 1st by calling David Haslim at (858) 695-8407.

The Grand Lodge annual communication will be held September 24th to the 26th at the California Masonic Memorial Temple Auditorium in San Francisco. If you have not made your plans and reservations now is the time. Master Masons who hold a 2010 dues receipt may attend any session of the Grand Lodge. The registration form is available from the Lodge Secretary or on-line at www.freemason.org.

Information about the legislation to be considered will soon be on-line and will be in the next issue of the Trestleboard.

Friday, September 24 – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Opening Session – Board and Committee reports, Grand Master’s message and beginning of legislation. Attire : Business suit

Saturday, September 25 – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Grand Lodge Session – Grand Oration, memorial service, completion of legislation, election of Grand Lodge Officers, and approval of Grand Lodge budget and per capita. Attire: Business suit
Ladies’ Lunch — A Lunch at Tiffany’s 10 AM Marriott Union Square, 480 Sutter Street
Kathy Nagel, wife of the Grand Master, invites the ladies and family members to join her for lunch. Bus transportation provided. Attire: Casual
Grand Master’s Banquet – 6:30 PM
San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 55 Fourth Street Join Grand Master Nagel for an evening of fellowship and celebration at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel. Attire: Formal No-host social begins at 6:30 PM; dinner will be served at 7:30 PM. Bus transportation provided.

Sunday, September 26 – 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Public Ceremonies – 9:30 AM Annual Grand Chaplain’s inspirational message; annual Masonic Youth Orders message; and Grand Master’s Youth Support Award.
Installation of Grand Lodge Officers – 11 AM The Installation is open to all Masons, family, and friends. Reception immediately follows in the Great Hall. Attire: Business suits for men; short dresses or pant suits for ladies.

Enter the fraternity’s first video contest, the grand-prize winner will receive a Flip Video Camcorder, and your video debut on the official website and social media sites of the Masons of California.

You’ve got three minutes to answer the question, “What does Masonry mean to me?”

How you answer is up to you. Make us laugh, or make us cry. Write a song. Choreograph a dance. Interview a brother, or take us behind the scenes of your lodge.

Work with others, your lodge, your family, your local youth orders, or work alone. Just put it on video.

We’ll debut the top three videos on freemason.org, Facebook, and our upcoming YouTube channel for the Masons of California.

Contest rules:
• At least one entrant must be a member of a California Masonic organization
• Videos must be three minutes or less
• Due August 31, 2010.
• Submit signed release forms (available at the Lodge Office) for everyone who appears on camera.

Send videos and signed releases (or any questions you have about the contest) to communications@freemason.org (put “Video contest” in the subject line) or mail to Communications c/o Video Contest, Grand Lodge of California, 1111 California St., San Francisco, CA 94108.

July 2010 – Trestleboard

Brethren,

June was another busy month for the Lodge with several Degree conferrals. It was nice to see so many side liners in attendance at our 1st Degree on June 10th and look forward to to see many more at the double 2nd Degrees on the 28th. I hope this continues and also wish to see many more of you in attendance at the meetings this month.

Several Members of our Lodge took part in “Operation Greatest Gift” and traveled to Washington, D.C. to see the World War II Memorial dedicated to Veteran’s who served in that war. WorBro Roy Youngblood escorted a group of our Brothers on the trip and the Lodge is very proud to have supported this wonderful effort. It was an honor and I am proud of the 110% support that the member’s of our Lodge gave towards this project.

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

Fraternally,
Dave Lonergan
Worshipful Master

Brethren,

Sorry, Brother Secretary, but you will need to find another subject to include in your column next month.

WorBro Youngblood reported that last month a Masonic Funeral Service was requested for one of our Brothers. (The Master was working in San Francisco, WorBro Brooks was on a cruise, I was unable to get away from preparations for the fair, and WorBro Traver was at his daughters wedding.) Thus, Roy had the privilege to officiate the service.

An e-mail was sent to all of the Brothers in the local area. Basically, all who live with in a one hour travel time to the Lodge.

Now for the bad news! No other brothers were in attendance at the service.

Below is from the CMC stating that it is your duty to attend a brother’s funeral service.

§804.855. DUTY TO ATTEND FUNERAL.
It is the duty of every member to attend the funeral of a deceased member of his Lodge or any other Master Mason residing within the vicinity of his Lodge at the time of death, if he can do so without great inconvenience.

Fraternally,
Drew L. Middleton
Senior Warden