September, October TRESTLEBOARD

Lodge Inspection will be in the MM Degree

September 15, 2010

Message from the Master

 Greetings Brethren:

We have a stated meeting on September 8, 2010 and a Master Mason Degree on September 15, 2010. We have one candidate that night, and it is our inspection night as well, so we'll have the District Deputy Grand Master in attendance. As always, it is a 6:30 supper and 7:30 degree. Beyond that degree, further degree work is pending new candidates. The October stated is on the 13th at 7:30.

I have wanted to set up a fellowship night for the lodge. Something where we can invite the ladies and kids so they can know who we meet when we leave on those Wednesday nights. I really wanted to have a Christmas party in December, and I am sure I mentioned it in a previous Master's Message. The response has been underwhelming to say the least. I have received no feedback to this idea. Maybe I suggested it too early. Maybe its just a really bad idea. Either way, no one has commented, so this goes on the pile of things that are not going to happen. At least not during my year.

I will finish by saying that Tranquil used to have a tradition of having no repeat Masters. I took this job again knowing what I was getting myself into, but not realizing just how frustrating it would be the second time around. I really wanted to do a good job and avoid the mistakes I made the last time. I think I have done that, and my performance will be judged by others. As one of the very few who has had a second year in the East, I do think that Tranquil needs to return to the tradition of having no repeat Masters.

In December, Wor. Tony Roy will step down as facillitator of the Trestle Board. He has done this for close to ten years now and has been trying to find a replacement. At this point, there is no replacement, so if no one picks up the reins, the Trestle Board, such as it is, will no longer print after December. If you have the time, equipment, or welcome an opportunity to improve or enhance our means of communication, contact Tony so he can pass on the information on to you.