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 Issue 3 was withdrawn for consideration.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