December

News from the Worshipful Master

Brethren,

This is the time of the year when everyone is thinking of candy canes and sugar plums. Especial the young at heart and little ones. Beaver Valley Lodge wishes you and your family best wishes for the Holiday Season. Remember the purpose of the holiday. The birth of our Lord. Also remember those who are not as fortunate as we are. So please have a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Years.

I would like to thank the brethren of the Lodge for electing me as Worshipful Master this past year. It has been a very enjoyable year. The officers did an excellent job in their work, especially at the annual inspection. Sideliners you were very supportive in your attendance. All of you would jump in when ever you were needed. So thank you all very much for your help and support this year.

On December 1st Beaver Valley Lodge will be holding its monthly stated meeting. There will be a dinner at 6:30 P.M. with the business meeting at 7:30 P.M. At this time I am not sure what the meal will consist of. December the 3rd Beaver Valley Lodge will be holding its Annual Installation of Officers at 2:00 P.M. Brother Brian Arnold has be elect Worshipful Master fore the ensuing year. So please come and show your support to Brother Brain and his officers as you have shown me this year. Then on December 10th the 8th Masonic District will be holding a School of Instruction at Bloomingburg Lodge at 9:00 A.M. This is a good time to review the degrees with the District Deputies and correct any missed used words in the degrees and lectures. The Type Written Ritual will be there. Finally on December 15th Beaver Valley Lodge will hold a EA Practice at 7:00 P.M. There will be a pro-tem candidate at this practice so the officers can simulate an actual degree night.

On January 1, 2012 Ormus Grotto will hold its Annual Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner at Beaver Valley Masonic Temple. It will be from 1:00 P.M. till 4:00 P.M. The cost will be donations. There will be a TV there for all the Bowl Games. You know they say it is good luck to have some sauerkraut on the first of the year. Please come and support the Grotto and give yourself good luck at the same time. See you there.

So I would like to say thank you again and fair well.

Fraternally,
Stephen L. Scarpelli
Worshipful Master

From the Secretary’s Desk

Brethren,

Dues were to be paid by the first Thursday of November and MUST be paid by the last day of the year (December 31, 2011)! If you haven’t paid by this date you are officially Suspended for Non-payment of Dues. So please don’t let that happen to you our most valued member. Also, dues cards have been mailed. If you have paid your dues and have not received your dues card, please contact me either by phone or e-mail.

For those of you that have e-mail accounts, the Trestleboard is available through e-mail. This allows you to receive the Trestleboard ten to fourteen days earlier then by “snail-mail”. If you wish to receive the Trestleboard by e-mail, please send your request to sec753@freemason.com.

As always, should your address, phone#, or other personal data change, please let me know immediately. If you are connected, feel free to e-mail your change. It's much faster and I will let you know that I've received your update!

Don't forget you can access the lodge's bulletin via: http:\\beavervalley753.blogspot.com The web page contains both the current and previous month's Trestleboard as well as other important items of information. Check it out!

Fraternally and Sincerely,
WB Bruce Gardner, Secretary
Beaver Valley #753
hydroman14@netzero.com

Ormus Grotto #24 News

Hello Prophets & Ladies,

Well it’s been a very busy year and old man winter is just around the corner. For the prophets that were unable to attend the November meeting elections of officers was help and Jeffrey Moore will be the new Monarch. Please try to come and show him some support this upcoming year.

The Grotto will hosting its annual Christmas party this year on December, 17 from 2:00 to 4:00, there will be food, and candy for the children and don’t forget to bring a gift for your child wrapped with their name on for Santa to pass out, he will be arriving around 1:45 to see all the children. We will ask for donations this year to help off set some of the cost, any thing will help. Please bring the kids out for a good time.

Also there will be an open installation of officers on December 9th in Springfield @7p.m. we will be doing it with Khana Sahara Grotto there will be food and Grotto milk for all.

I would like to say thanks to all of my officers this year for there support and dedication to the Grotto, and remember if you need a ride to Grotto please call one of us and we will see that you get there.

“And remember the letter “G” also stands for Grotto

Fraternally,
Brian Arnold, Monarch


OES Country Breakfast

Beaver Valley Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will be serving a Country Breakfast on December the 3rd. The time is from 8:00 A.M. till 11:00 A.M. This month they will be serving: eggs, biscuits and gravy, Bacon, Sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee. Please come out and support the ladies of the Eastern Star


Calander

December 1, 2012 - Beaver Valley Lodge Stated - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30 pm
December 3, 2012 - OES Country Breakfast - 8 till 11 am
- Beaver Valley Lodge Installation of Officers - 2:00 P.M.
December 5, 2012 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm

December 6, 2012 - Ormus Grotto - Stated Meeting - 8:00pm

December 7, 2012 - Rainbow Advisory Board - 7:30 pm
December 9, 2012 - Ormus Grotto Installation of Officers - Springfield Grotto - 7 pm

December 10, 2012 - School of Instruction - Bloomingburg Lodge - 9:00 am
December 12, 2012 - Knollwood Lodge Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting 7:00 pm
December 14, 2012 - Beaver Valley Chapter - Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30 December 15, 2012 - Beaver Valley Lodge Special - EA Practice - 7:00 pm
December 17, 2012 - Grotto Children's Christmas Party 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm
December 19, 2012 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm

December 21, 2012 - Charity Court Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm

December 24, 2012 - Christmas Eve
December 25, 2012 - Christmas Day

December 27, 2012 -Temple Board - 7:00 pm

December 31, 2012 - New Year’s Eve

January 1, 2012 - New Year's Day Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner 1 pm - 4 pm

November

News from the Worshipful Master

Brethren,

Well Fall has arrived and the chill is in the air. This is the time when we give thanks to everything we have achieved. So bring out the Ben-Gay and rake those leaves.

October 14 &15 I attended the Annual Grand Lodge Communication in Cleveland. R.W.B. Kevin B. Todd has been elected our new Grand Master for 2012. So he is now referred to as Most Worshipful Brother (M.W.B.). The 8th Masonic District also received a new Deputy Grand Master this year to replace R.W.B. Keith Newton. Our new deputy is R.W.B. Jeff Garringer. R.W.B. Garringer is from New Holland Lodge. He is New Holland Lodge secretary and the 2nd Vive President of the 8th District Officers Association. Nice to have you aboard R.W.B. Garringer. At Grand Lodge we voted on several issues. Issue 1 was the transfer of Endowed Membership when 2 Lodges merge. If your Lodge is not the surviving lodge you can move your endowed member to a new Lodge. If you are the surviving Lodge your endowed membership remains with the Lodge. This issue did pass. Issue 2 was to be able to move the endowed membership to what ever Lodge you transfer too. This issue was voted down. Issue 3 was withdrawn for consideration. Issue 4 was the allowance of alcohol of no more than half percent for the purpose of Table Lodge Ceremonies in December and June. Each person is only aloud a maximum of 4 ounces and Vinous in nature. This issue did not pass. There was 3 proposals also brought up for consideration. Proposal 1 was about gambling in the Lodge, This proposal was not considered for this session. Proposal 2 is that there will not be more than five percent of the investments from endowed membership go to endowed Lodges. This proposal passed. Proposal 3 was to permit each District to have a copy of the Type Written Ritual in the hands of each District Advisor. This proposal passed.

On November 3rd Beaver Valley Lodge will hold its monthly stated meeting. This is also the Annual Election of Officers. So if you are interested in becoming an officer please show-up and let us know you are interested. Also all dues must be paid at this time. If your dues are not paid at this time you are considered not in good standing and will not be granted Masonic privileges. So please check your dues card (2012) and see if you’re current. If your aren’t please contact the secretary and rectify this problem. There will also be a covered dish dinner before the meeting. The Treasurer and Secretary will be serving the dinner. They will be serving fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Please bring your family or guest and favorite dish. There will not be any special meetings again this month. Brethren if you are working with a candidate please get together with them and help them finish their work. On November 19th the Masters Elect are be at New Burlington Lodge for their Past Masters Convocation. The Grand Masters program will be presented to all. The D.E.O.’s will also put on a Education Program to the L.E.O.s and others in the afternoon at this meeting. This is open to all Officers and Brethren. It will start at 9:00 A.M. with Coffee and Donuts at 8:00 A.M. On November 28th the 8th District will be holding another Ritual and Instructional session at Heber Lodge at 6:30 P.M. This session is open to all members especially the officers. This program is set-up to teach you the correct words in the ritual and teach you the by-laws and code. Beaver Valley Lodge will be holding its Installation of Officers on December 3.

Fraternally,
Stephen L. Scarpelli
Worshipful Master



From the Secretary’s Desk

Brethren,

Dues are to be paid by the first Thursday of November and MUST be paid by the last day of the year! Dues cards have been mailed. If you have paid your dues and have not received your dues card, please contact me either by phone or e-mail.

For those of you that have e-mail accounts, the Trestleboard is available through e-mail. This allows you to receive the Trestleboard ten to fourteen days earlier then by “snail-mail”. If you wish to receive the Trestleboard by e-mail, please send your request to sec753@freemason.com.

As always, should your address, phone#, or other personal data change, please let me know immediately. If you are connected, feel free to e-mail your change. It's much faster and I will let you know that I've received your update!

Don't forget you can access the lodge's bulletin via: http:\\beavervalley753.blogspot.com The web page contains both the current and previous month's Trestleboard as well as other important items of information. Check it out!

Fraternally and Sincerely,
WB Bruce Gardner, Secretary
Beaver Valley #753
hydroman14@netzero.com



Ormus Grotto #24 News

Hello Prophets & Ladies,

We will be holding our monthly business meeting on November
1st at 8:00 P.M. We will be holding elections of new officers,
Please come out and support your officers and try to keep our
Grotto up and running.

We will be discussing the children’s Christmas party for December. So please try to come and give us some tips and dedicate sometime this year for the children. My wife and I will be doing the party again, but we will need some assistance this year as we are very busy with her treatments again.

If any Prophet knows of anyone that would like to join the realm please forward their information to me and we will get in touch with them. We need to work on our membership this year.

And remember the “G” also stands for Grotto.

Fraternally,
Brian Arnold, Monarch



OES Country Breakfast

Beaver Valley Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will be serving a Country Breakfast on November the 5th. The time is from 8:00 A.M. till 11:00 A.M. This month they will be serving: eggs, biscuits and gravy, Bacon, Sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee. Please come out and support the ladies of the Eastern Star.



Calendar

November 1 - Ormus Grotto - Stated Meeting - 8:00pm
Novenber 2 - Rainbow Advisory Board - 7:30 pm
November 3 - Beaver Valley Lodge Stated - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30 pm
November 5 - OES Country Breakfast - 8 till 11 am
November 7 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm
November 9 - Beaver Valley Chapter - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30
November 14 - Knollwood Lodge Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting 7:00 pm
November 16 - Charity Court Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm
November 19 - Past Masters Convocation @ New Burlington Lodge - 9:00 am
November 21 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm
November 22 - Temple Board - 7:00 pm
November 28 - Officers Ritual & Instructional Meeting - Heber Lodge - 6:30 pm
December 1 - Beaver Valley Lodge Stated - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30 pm
December 3 - Beaver Valley Lodge Installation of Officers

September

News from the Worshipful Master

Brethren,

I hope the summer has found you well and in good spirit. It sure has been a change from the spring. The rain fall has sure taken a 180 from April and May here in Dayton. Hope your flowers and yards have survived the drought.

Well on the first of September Beaver Valley Lodge will return to light with its monthly Stated Business Meeting starting at 7:30 P.M. There will be a Covered Dish dinner at 6:30 P.M. The Senior and Junior Deacons will be in charge of this meal. Bro. Jeff Moore said they will be serving roast beef, mash potatoes, and gravy. So please prepare your favorite dish, and come and join us. Remember this is open up to the family and special guests. Brethren I would also like to invite you to come back and see the great work WB Al Partida and his crew have done on the Temple. They have been keeping up the yard work and cleaning the Temple. They also gave the ceiling in the social room a face lift. Thank you Al and your helpers. On September 10th and 11th Beaver Valley Lodge will be participating in the Beavercreek Pop Corn Festival. The Lodge will be selling Sugar Waffles again this year. Bro. Brain Arnold can sure use some help these two days on setting up the booth and manning the booth a couple hours each day at different hours. So please contact Bro. Brian at 937-212-4214 or bkarnold1512@yahoo.com if you can help.

On a less lighter note Beaver Valley Lodge has lost a several good brethren this summer to the Great Architect of the Universe. Our thoughts and condolacence go out to their families.

The 8th District is starting up a new program in the District. They are holding on the 4th Monday of each month an education meeting. This program will mainly cover ritual work and also entertain questions and concerns on other subjects such as lodge meeting protocols, voting procedures, inspection night protocols, etc. The first meeting will be held on September 26th at Sabina Lodge at 7:00 P.M. October 1st is the Senior Wardens Dinner. It will be held at Jeffersonville Lodge at 6:30 P.M. This Meeting is were the Senior Wardens get their information on Past Master Convocation and pick their inspection date. Past Masters Convocation is on November 19th at New Burlington Lodge at 9:00 A.M. All Master’s Elect are required to attend. There will be more information later. On December 10th there will be a School of Instructions at Bloomingburg Lodge at 9:00 A.M. The type written ritual will be present and they will discuss the return of The Exceptional Leadership (TELL) Program. This is an exceptional program for lodge officers. It really helps out’

RWB John Sanner would like to inform the brethren about a Scottish Rite Event. The date and degree of the next Valley of Dayton Traveling Degree will be held on September 21st at the Middletown Masonic Complex. The degree will be the 17th degree (Knight of the East and West). There will be a dinner at 6:00 P.M. for $5 and work at 6:45 P.M. There also will be a business meeting of the Scottish Rite at 5:30 P.M. Please see flyer below.

See you on September 1.

Fraternally,
Stephen L. Scarpelli
Worshipful Master



Please come and join us on Wednesday September 21, 2011, in the Masonic Complex at
1301 S. Marshall Rd, Middletown, OH
5:30 Business Meeting of the Scottish Rite
6:00 pm Dinner $5 dinner reservations required
6:45 pm Conferral of the 17° Knight of the East and West

Please contact the Valley office to make your reservation by calling
1-888-376-9103 or 937-222-9103
or
email: jimwilliamson@daytonaasr.org

We hope to see you there as the Valley again takes the degrees of The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite on the road for your convenience and enjoyment. Don’t forget to bring your passport to be stamped.



From the Secretary’s Desk

Brethren,

I will be mailing dues notices by the end of August. Please note: Dues are to be paid by the first Thursday of November and MUST be paid by the last day of the year! If do not receive a dues notice by September 15th, call or e-mail me!

For those of you that have e-mail accounts, the Trestleboard is available through e-mail. This allows you to receive the Trestleboard ten to fourteen days earlier then by “snail-mail”. If you wish to receive the Trestleboard by e-mail, please send your request to sec753@freemason.com.

As always, should your address, phone#, or other personal data change, please let me know immediately. If you are connected, feel free to e-mail your change. It's much faster and I will let you know that I've received your update!

Don't forget you can access the lodge's bulletin via: http:\\beavervalley753.blogspot.com The web page contains both the current and previous month's Trestleboard as well as other important items of information. Check it out!
Fraternally and Sincerely,
WB Bruce Gardner, Secretary
Beaver Valley #753
hydroman14@netzero.com



Ormus Grotto #24 News

Hello Prophets,

We will be holding our monthly business meeting on September 6th at 8:00 P.M.

September 19th Ormus and Khana Shahar Clowns will be visiting Children’s Hospital to visit the children. They will be meeting at the main lobby doors at 6:00 pm. The 2 clown groups had 4 clowns at Children’s Hospital on July 18th. The children seemed to have a great time.

On October 1st Ormus Grotto and Khana Shahar Grotto will be holding their Annual Fall Ceremonial at Springfield Masonic Temple at 3:00 P.M. If you know of anyone that is interest in joining the Grotto we an investigate them anytime before the ceremonial. Because we can hold a special session before the ceremonial and vote on the applicants.

October 16th the Ormus Clowns will be in the Northridge Parade. The parade starts at 2:00 P.M. and we will be lining up at 1:00 P.M.
Fraternally,
Brian Arnold, Monarch




Calendar

September 1 - Beaver Valley Lodge Stated - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30 pm

September 5 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm

September 6 - Ormus Grotto - Stated Meeting - 8:00 pm

September 7 - Beaver Valley Chapter - Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30 pm

September 9 - District Fund Raiser Clinton County Corn Festival

September 10 - District Fund Raiser Clinton County Corn Festival
- Pop Corn Festival - Beavercreek -10 am till 8:30 pm

September 11 - District Fund Raiser Clinton County Corn Festival
- Pop Corn Festival - Beavercreek -10 am till 6:00 pm

September 12 - Knollwood Lodge Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting 7:00 pm

September 14 - Charity Court Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm

September 19 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm
- Ormus Grotto Children’s Hospital Visitation - 6:00 pm

September 21 - Valley of Dayton Traveling Degree - Middletown Masonic Complex
- 5:30 pm

September 26 - District Lodge Monthly Instructional Meeting - Sabina Lodge - 7:00 pm

September 27 - Temple Board - 7:00 pm

October 1 - Senior Wardens Dinner @ Jeffersonville Lodge - 6:30 pm
- Ormus Grotto Fall Ceremonial - Springfield - 3 pm

May Bulletin

News From The Worshipful Master

Brethren,

Beaver Valley Lodge hopes that you and your family had a very happy and enjoyable Easter. This is a wonderful day to celebrate the resurrection of the Supreme Architect of the Universe.

April was a very busy month for Beaver Valley Lodge. On the 21st of April the Past Masters portrayed the EA Degree. They preformed an excellent degree with their letter perfect ritualistic work. Good job Past Masters. Then on the 28th day April we portrayed the MM Degree. I would like to thank all the brethren that helped raise this brother to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

On May 5th Beaver Valley Lodge will hold their Monthly Stated Dinner at 6:30 pm. Kay Cohen will be supplying the meal that night. She is serving beef stroganoff and noodles. Then at 7:30 pm we will hold our monthly Stated Meeting. We will not have a meeting on May 19th because the Temple was rented out. Also we will not have a meeting on the 26th because there is not a candidate ready to pass onto the next degree.

The 8th District will be holding its Annual Golf Outing on June 11th at 8:00 A.M. Registration will start at 7:00 A.M. It will be held at Locust Hills in Springfield, OH. The cost is $50 per man or $200 per 4 man team. The round will be a scramble format. Registrations are due by June 4th. If you need an application please contact WB Bruce Gardner or myself.

Scottish Rite of Dayton asked the lodges to please post in their bulletin an announcement to their members who are in the rear of their dues. If you are in the rear with your dues for 2 years you will be suspended for non-payment of dues on May 31st. The dues are $80 each year. Check your dues card and see if it says 2011. If you have any questions please contact the Valley of Dayton Office (937-222-9103). Please check into this matter because the Scottish Rite does not want to lose you as a member.

Fraternally,
Stephen L. Scarpelli
Worshipful Master

From the Secretary’s Desk

Brethren,

Zach and I have some plans for other for events, so stay “stay tuned” : Anyone who would like to help plan and/or participate in these events, please contact Zach (513-885-8672) or myself.

As always, should your address, telephone number, or other personal data change, please let me know immediately. If you are connected, feel free to e-mail your change. It's much faster and I will let you know that I have received your update! For those of you that
have e-mail accounts, the Trestleboard is available through e-mail. This allows you to receive the Trestleboard ten to fourteen days earlier than by snail-mail. If you wish to receive the Trestleboard via e-mail, please send your request to hydroman14@netzero.com.

Fraternally and Sincerely,
WB Bruce O. Gardner, Secretary
Beaver Valley Lodge #753


Ormus Grotto #24 News

Hello prophets and ladies,

Well I think that spring is finally here, the trees are budding, the flowers are blooming and the grass is turning green. I want to take the time to thank all the people that joined us for the annual Easter party held on April, 23rd. It was a great success the kids had a great time and found a lot of eggs. I would like to send a special thanks to my wife Kris for her hard work and dedication to the kids of our temple without her the party would not be such a success.

On May, 14, 2011 there will be a temple clean up day, several of the members from the temple board, Beaver Valley, Knollwood and Ormus Grotto will be meeting to do some spring cleaning of the outside grounds. We will be having breakfast around 8:30 with fellowship then out to the yard for some work. If there are any Prophets that would like to join and have a green thumb get in contact with me for more information. Al Partida will be setting up the work schedule so let me or him know if you would like to help out. This is a great way of giving back to the temple and saving the temple some money by taking on some of the yard maintenance ourselves.

The Grotto is at work planning its annual Grotto ball, there will be more information to follow. If anyone has any suggestions for this year’s ball please let me know. On May, 2nd the clowns will be meeting at children’s medical center to visit the kids, even if you are not a clown grab your fez and join in on the fun. We will meet in the main lobby at 6pm. On June 11 we will be holding our spring full form ceremonial in Springfield starting at 2pm. Please come out and support your Grotto and as always if you need a ride to any event please let me or Bill Broomhall know and we will make arrangements.
Fraternally,
Brian Arnold , Monarch

FUTURE EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR

June 11, 2011 - 8th District Golf Outing - 8:30 am
June 12, 2011 - Ohio Masonic Home Day - Springfield
June 24, 2011 - Special Olympics - Columbus, OH
September 9, 10, & 11 - District Fund Raiser Clinton County Corn Festival
October 1, 2011 - Senior Wardens Dinner @ Jeffersonville Lodge - 6:30 pm
October 14 & 15, 2011 - 202nd Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ohio @ Cleveland, OH
November 19, 2011 - Past Masters Convocation @ New Burlington Lodge - 9:00 am
December 10, 2011 - School of Instruction @ Bloomingburg Lodge - 9:00 am

Introducing The Valley of Dayton

Are you looking for a special night of fellowship in your Lodge? The Valley of Dayton Entered Apprentice Degree Team will visit ant lodge in our Valley jurisdiction and confer the Entered Apprentice Degree on your candidate. The Degree Team will dress in colonial costume during the conferral and will perform the degree in it's entirety including the Lecture and Charge.R.W.Brother Walter G. Barner is the director of the degree and can be reached by email or you may call the Valley of Dayton office to schedule a date that will not conflict with a Lodge Inspection. Please allow a minimum of two weeks notice when scheduling. Contact email Walt Barner or contact the Valley of Dayton at 937-222-9103 Ancient Accepted Scottish RiteNewEntered Apprentice Degree Team
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CALENDAR for MAY

Mon. May 2 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm;
- Ormus Clowns - Children’s Medical Center
Tues. May 3 - Ormus Grotto - Stated Meeting - 8:00pm
Thurs. May 5 - Beaver Valley Lodge Stated - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30 pm
Mon. May 9 - Knollwood Lodge Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting 7:00 pm
Wed. May 11 - Beaver Valley Chapter - Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30
Thurs. May 12 - Rainbow Advisory Board
Tues. May 24 - Temple Board - 7:00 pm
May 25 - Beaver Valley Chapter Annual Inspection—7:30 pm
June 2 - Beaver Valley Lodge Stated - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30 pm

April Trestleboard

News From The Worshipful Master

Brethren,

As I am writing this bulletin Spring has sprung. The trees are budding and the tulips have sprung.

On the 5th of March RWB John Sanner and myself attended the Grand Master’s Reception. There was an excellent turn out. Beaver Valley Lodge sponsored our Grand Treasurer RWB Ron Connelly and his wife Elaine for this event. Beaver Valley and Knollwood Lodges also nominated the winner for the Youth of Excellent Award for the Order of Rainbow, Ms. Grace Collins, who is Knollwood Assembly’s Worthy Advisor. Congratulations Grace!

Our annual Inspection season ended on March 12th. The brethren of the District supported the lodges through out the inspections. Fairborn Lodge #764 won the traveling gavel again this year. They had the highest percentage of brethren traveling to the inspections. The 8th District Officers Association also held their Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers that day. Our own WB Skip Vanderhorst was elected to the position of 2nd Vice– President. Congratulation WB Skip!

April will be a busy month. April 7th will be our monthly business meeting. It will start at 7:30 P.M. with dinner at 6:30 P.M. The dinner will be supplied by the Treasurer and Secretary. On the 21st of April the Past Masters will be portraying the EA Degree. Come on out and watch the Past Masters brush off their skills and initiate a newly elected member. The Past Masters Night will start at 7:00 P.M. Also, on the 28th Beaver Valley Lodge will be portraying the MM Degree. The degree will start at 6:30 P.M.

The 8th District is starting up a new program, called Junior Officers Educational Day, on April the 25th at Fayette Lodge. This program is for the junior officers or anyone who is interest in becoming an officer. It will teach you how to prepare for your year as Worshipful Master. The District is also working on bringing back an educational program based on the same ideas of the T.E.L.L. Program. I will let you know more details later when they come available.

Everyone has heard of the Horse Traders Degree in Kentucky. Well the 8th District is starting up one for the state of Ohio. It is called the Buckeye Degree. This mock degree will be held at Jamestown Lodge on the 9th of April. The degree begins with registration starting at 11:00 A.M. and lunch at 12:00 P.M. The degree work will start at 1:00 P.M. They are only excepting the first 75 petitions. So, if you are interested in participating please contact Steve Brown at stevebrown@dragonbbs.com for your petition.
Worshipful Master
Stephen L. Scarpelli

From the Secretary’s Desk

Brethren,
Zach and I have some plans for other for events, so stay “stay tuned” : Anyone who would like to help plan and/or participate in these events, please contact Zach (513-885-8672) or myself.
As always, should your address, telephone number, or other personal data change, please let me know immediately. If you are connected, feel free to e-mail your change. It's much faster and I will let you know that I have received your update! For those of you that
have e-mail accounts, the Trestleboard is available through e-mail. This allows you to receive the Trestleboard ten to fourteen days earlier than by snail-mail. If you wish to receive the Trestleboard via e-mail, please send your request to hydroman14@netzeron.com.
Fraternally and Sincerely,
WB Bruce O. Gardner, Secretary


FUTURE EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

June 11, 2011 - 8th District Golf Outing - 8:30 am
September 9, 10, & 11 - District Fund Raiser Clinton County Corn Festival
October 1, 2011 - Senior Wardens Dinner @ Jeffersonville Lodge - 6:30 pm
October 14 & 15, 2011 - 202nd Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ohio @ Cleveland, OH
November 19, 2011 - Past Masters Convocation @ New Burlington Lodge - 9:00 am
December 10, 2011 - School of Instruction @ Bloomingburg Lodge - 9:00 am


Ormus Grotto #24 News

Hello prophets and ladies,

Well I think spring has sprung!!!! Our Grotto is busy at work trying to plan some fundraiser events and growing our membership. If you know of any good mason’s that what to join the realm please bring them in.

Ormus will be hosting its annual Easter Party on April, 23, 2011 at the Beaver Valley Temple from 12:00 -2:00 P.M. The Easter Bunny will be arriving around 12:45 so bring out the kids, Grandchildren and any friends.
There will be Rabbit nuggets, chips and lots of candy, so please join in the fun and fellowship.
Fraternally,
Brian Arnold, Monarch

ORMUS GROTTO #24 Annual Easter Party

Ormus Grotto will be hosting its annual children’s Easter party on April, 23, 2011 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Beaver Valley Masonic Temple.
There will be an Easter egg hunt and candy for the kids. We will be serving rabbit nuggets, chips, & cookies for the kids.
The Easter Bunny will arrive around 12:45 to see the kids. So plan on attending, bring the kids, grandkids there will be a lot of fun and fellowship by all.
See you all there. R.S.V.P to Brian Arnold @ 212-4214 or email me @ bkarnold1512@yahoo.com with the number of children coming so we make sure to have enough candy for all.

The Beaver Valley Trestleboard

April 2011

4 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm
5 - Ormus Grotto - Stated Meeting - 8:00pm
6 - Rainbow Advisory Board—7:30 pm
7 - Beaver Valley Lodge Stated - Dinner 6:30 pm
- Meeting 7:30 pm
9 - Buckeye Degree at Jamestown Lodge - 1:00 pm
11 - Knollwood Lodge Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm
- Meeting 7:00 pm
13 - Beaver Valley Chapter - Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm

- Meeting - 7:30 pm
18 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm
20 - Charity Court Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm
21 - Beaver Valley Lodge Special - Past Masters Night - EA - 7:00 pm
23 - Grotto Annual Easter Party - Beaver Valley Masonic Temple - 12:00 -2:00 P.M
25 - Junior Officers Education Day - Fayette Lodge @ 7:00 pm
26 - Temple Board - 7:00 pm
28 - Beaver Valley Lodge Special - MM - 6:30 pm

March Trestleboard

March 2011

News From The Worshipful Master

Brethren,

The weather is starting to break and all the Spring sports are ready to start. It is time for the grass and flowers to grow. So get those mowers ready to fire up.

February was another cold and wintery month. From the snow and ice we were not sure whether or not we would be able to hold our Stated Meting on February 3rd. But luckily the sun was able to melt off enough of the parking lot that we could get in and out. Our Deacons supplied a wonderful meal that evening. On the 17th of February we initiated one new brother into the order and examined our newest Maser Mason.

On March the 3rd Beaver Valley Lodge will hold its Stated Meeting at 7:30 P.M. Dinner will be served by the Tyler and Marshall. They will be serving fried chicken, bread, and mash potatoes. Dinner will start at 6:30 P.M. It is open to the family and/or guest. So come and join us and bring your favorite covered dish. On March 5th the 8th Masonic District will host the Grand Master’s Reception at Roberts Center in Wilmington, Ohio at 6:30 P.M. There will be a social hour before the dinner. The cost is $25 per ticket. 21 club members get in free but their guest have to pay for their ticket. Come on out and sponsor our Grand Master and other Grand Officers. All special meetings will be announced at the Stated Meeting on March 3rd. If you know of any candidate that is ready to advance to their next degree. Please let the Secretary or Master of the lodge know by the 3rd.

There is only one more weekend of inspections for the 8th Masonic District. March 11th and 12th are the last dates to get together. March 11th will be at New Burlington and March 12th in Wilmington. It has been a great inspection year. All the lodges have put on fantastic degree work.

Fraternally,
Stephen L. Scarpelli
Worshipful Master

From the Secretary’s Desk

Brethren,
The First Annual Wii Bowling was held during month on January 29th. We had a great turnout and everyone had a good time. Congratulations to Brother Ted Coleman who took first place. Second place went to Brother Al Hurley and third place went to Ted’s wife Anita. I want to thank everyone who participated and a special thanks to the Rainbow Girls. I want to also thank Brother Zach Roush for all his help. Zach and I have some plans for other for events, so stay “stay tuned” : Anyone who would like to help plan and/or participate in these events, please contact Zach (513-885-8672) or myself.
As always, should your address, telephone number, or other personal data change, please let me know immediately. If you are connected, feel free to e-mail your change. It's much faster and I will let you know that I have received your update!
For those of you that have e-mail accounts, the Trestleboard is available through e-mail. This allows you to receive the Trestleboard ten to fourteen days earlier than by snail-mail. If you wish to receive the Trestleboard via e-mail, please send your request to hydroman14@netzero.com.
Fraternally and Sincerely,
WB Bruce O. Gardner, Secretary
Beaver Valley Lodge #753

Ormus Grotto #24 News

Hello Prophets,

Well I hope everyone made it thru the blustery days of February, it was a cold one. We were unable to hold our monthly meeting due to the weather conditions so I look forward to seeing everyone in March.

I want to send our condolences to prophet Jack Gibson and his family after the passing of his step father, He was a fellow brother and has ended his work here and has passed on to be with the great architect of the universe, so please keep Jack and his family in our prayers.

The secretary has sent out a second due’s notice for those prophets that have not yet paid their dues. If anyone is unable to pay due to finical reason’s please get in touch with myself or Bill Broomhall and we will see if we can help you out in anyway possible. Remember without all of our due’s we would not be able to continue our good work.

The clowns have a date on May 2nd at Children’s in Dayton to visit the kids, we will have more information to follow, lets hope we have a great turnout the kids love to see us and brighten their day.
If anyone needs a ride to Grotto please let me know and we will get you there. I hope everyone can attend so we can continue with our work for the children of the temple.
Fraternally,
Brian Arnold, Monarch

OES SPAGHETTI DINNER

Beaver Valley OES will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Saturday 26 March from 4 – 7 PM at the Temple. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, dessert and drink. Prices will be $8 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. We hope you can join us!

FUTURE EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

June ?, 2011 - 8th District Golf Outing
September 9, 10, & 11 - District Fund Raiser Clinton County Corn Festival
October 1, 2011 - Senior Wardens Dinner @ Jeffersonville Lodge - 6:30 pm
October 14 & 15, 2011 - 202nd Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ohio @ Cleveland, OH
November 19, 2011 - Past Masters Convocation @ New Burlington Lodge - 9:00 am
December 10, 2011 - School of Instruction @ Bloomingburg Lodge - 9:00 am


CALENDAR FOR MARCH

March 1 - Ormus Grotto - Stated Meeting - 8:00pm
March 2 - Rainbow Advisory Board—7:30 pm
March 3 - Beaver Valley Lodge Stated - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30 pm
March 5 - Grand Master’s Reception - Roberts Center - 6:30 pm
March 7 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm
March 9 - Beaver Valley Chapter - Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting - 7:30
March 11 - New Burlington Insp. - EA - D: 6:30 pm & W: 7:30 pm
March 12 - Wilmington Insp. - MM - Breakfast 8:00 am & Work 9:00 am

March 12 - Dalton Insp. - FC - Lunch 12:00 am & Work 1:00 am
March 14 - Knollwood Lodge Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:30 pm & Meeting 7:00 pm
March 16 - Charity Court Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm
March 17 - Beaver Valley Lodge Special - TBA
March 21 - Knollwood Assembly Stated Meeting - 7:30 pm
March 22 - Temple Board - 7:00 pm
March 24 - Beaver Valley Lodge Special - FC - 7:00 pm
March 26 - OES Spaghetti Dinner - 4:00 pm till 7:00 pm
March 31 - Beaver Valley Lodge Special - TBA

Trestleboard for February

News From The Worshipful Master
Brethren,

They said this was suppose to be a mild winter, but according to January the professionals are wrong. Hopefully February will be a little milder.

In January Beaver Valley Lodge raised 2 Master Masons. I would like to thank all the brethren that came out and helped in the Craft. On the 22nd of January the brethren of the Eighth Masonic District had a visit from the Officers of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Beaver Valley Lodge was filled to the hilt from all the visiting brethren. Each Grand Lodge Officer presented a very inspiring speech. I would like to thank all the Grand Lodge Officers for this educational experience.

Beaver Valley Lodge will hold its Monthly Stated Meeting on February 3rd. The meal will start at 6:30 pm followed by the business meeting at 7:30 pm. The Stated Dinner will consist of Fried Chicken and Potatoes. We will be holding a practice for our inspection on the 24th of February. The practice will start at 7:00 pm. On the 26th of February Beaver Valley Lodge and Knollwood Lodge will be holding their Annual Inspections. Knollwood Lodge will be portraying the Master Mason Degree at 9:00 am and Beaver Valley Lodge will be portraying the Fellow Craft Degree at 1:00 pm. Beaver Valley Lodge will be hosting the Inspection Dinner at 12 noon. The ladies from Eastern Star will be preparing the meal. Please come and support your lodge at its annual inspection. The Worshipful Master will announce at the February Stated Meeting whether we will be holding degree work on the 17th of February.

The Worshipful Master has tickets for the Grand Master’s Reception at Roberts Center in Wilmington, OH. This event is on March 5th and at 6:30 pm. The tickets cost $25 per person. Hopefully you will come and show your support for our Grand Master MWB Bradford A. Goebel.

Brethren if you are coaching a brother. Please get together with our Lodge Education Officer (WB Bruce Gardner) and inform him of your candidate’s progress. We need to know this to schedule him for his next degree.

The Eighth Masonic District has 10 lodge inspections scheduled for February. The dates are on the calendar. See you at Lodge.
Fraternally,
Stephen L. Scarpelli
Worshipful Master

From the Secretary’s Desk
Brethren,
As many of you know, I am the Education Officer for the Lodge. There are four (4) Grand Lodge education programs that each Lodge is required to portray during the year. For the stated meeting in February, I will be portraying one of these programs. The subject of the program will be “Heroes”. I will ask each one of you who attends the meeting to think about who your childhood heroes were. In addition, I will be asking you to think about the meaning of the word hero and who you might fit the description of a “Hero”.

A Wii Bowling tournament was held during month of January. I want to thank Zach Roush for hosting. I would also like to thank all those who participated. Future plans for social events include: a Euchre Tournament and a Golf Outing.
Anyone who would like to help plan and/or participate in these events, please contact Zach (513-885-8672) or myself.
As always, should your address, telephone number, or other personal data change, please let me know immediately. If you are connected, feel free to e-mail your change. It's much faster and I will let you know that I have received your update!
For those of you that have e-mail accounts, the Trestleboard is available through e-mail. This allows you to receive the Trestleboard ten to fourteen days earlier than by snail-mail. If you wish to receive the Trestleboard via e-mail, please send your request to hydroman14@netzero.com.
Fraternally and Sincerely,
WB Bruce O. Gardner, Secretary
Beaver Valley Lodge #753


Hello prophets and ladies,
Ormus is busy at work. We are trying to find some new fund raiser to continue to support our children of the temple by being able to continue the Easter and Christmas parties.

If anyone has any suggestions please let me know so we can pursue them. We are currently looking into the possibility of raising our yearly dues a small amount to help offset some of the costs as well as the increase of supreme council dues.

We are also planning our annual Grotto ball; we have had a great success in the past and plan to continue the fun and fellowship. We will be announcing the dates at a later time.

If there is anyone that would like to become more active please feel free to call me, we are always looking for more help.

The Supreme council has sent us some information to get new members to join the realm, if you have any friends that you feel they would make a great prophet please get them involved.

I want to thank all the prophets for their thoughts, prayers and cards for myself and family after the passing of my father. THANKS this is what masonry is all about pulling together when adversity hits a fellow brother.

Prophets don’t forget those special ladies, February 14th is Valentine day so make sure you get out and get something special.
And remember the letter “G” also stands for Grotto
Fraternally,
Brian Arnold, Monarch

FUTURE EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

June ?, 2011 - 8th District Golf Outing
September 9, 10, & 11 - District Fund Raiser Clinton County Corn Festival
October 1, 2011 - Senior Wardens Dinner @ Jeffersonville Lodge - 6:30 pm
October 14 & 15, 2011 - 202nd Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ohio @ Cleveland, OH
November 19, 2011 - Past Masters Convocation @ New Burlington Lodge - 9:00 am
December 10, 2011 - School of Instruction @ Bloomingburg Lodge - 9:00 am