News from the Worshipful Master:
Hello Brethren,
I hope that you have all made it thru the cold winter months so far. I think we have been blessed thus far, not having too much white stuff falling from the sky. We have been busy working on our inspection degree, and I hope everyone can come out and show the support to the new officers. We have a whole new line up this year with a lot of new officers, so it will be good to see them advance through the line over the next few years. It is always nice to see a change; new faces mean new ideas.
I would like to invite all of the brothers and their families to the Lodge on February, 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., for our awards night. It will be an open awards night so your family can come see you receive your awards. We will open Lodge around 5:45 and then take a break and bring the families up. We will start the awards around 6:00 p.m. There are a lot of brethren receiving awards this year a few 50 & 60 year members. RWB Doug Boone will be present to present these members with their awards. So if you can come and show them your support, I am sure they would appreciate it; I’m sure there will be plenty of good stories to hear. We will follow up with refreshments.
On February, 18, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. we will have our annual inspection. We will be portraying the EA degree this year. We will have coffee and doughnuts at 8:00a.m, then we will have lunch provided by Knowlwood Lodge. They, too, will be doing there inspection in the EA degree at 12:00 p.m. Please come out and support both of these Lodges.
After 20+ years, WB Steve Scarpelli has retired from preparing our Lodge bulletin and our Sr. Warden, Bro. Jeffrey Moore, will be taking over. Please be patient with Bro. Moore as he learns the ropes of the bulletin over the next few months. If you know of anyone who does not get their bulletin, please let Bro. Moore know. He can be reached at (614) 214-1432 and by e-mail at jeffreymoore46@gmail.com
I hope to see a lot of new faces in lodge this year and if you need a ride to any of the meetings please feel free to call myself or WB Partida and we will make sure you get a ride.
Fraternally,
Brian S. Arnold
Worshipful Master
From the Secretary's Desk:
Brethren,
As always, should your mailing address, email address, telephone number, or other personal information change, please let me know immediately so I can change it in our official Lodge records.
For those of you that have valid email accounts on record, the Trestle Board is available through email. This allows you to get your bulletin 2-3 weeks before you would receive it by “snail mail.” If do not receive the Trestle Board by email but would like to, please send me a message at the email address listed below and I can make sure you get added to the email list.
Fraternally and Sincerely,
WB Albert J. Partida, Secretary
Beaver Valley Lodge #753
snowymaddie@sbcglobal.net
Ormus Grotto #24 News
Monarch: Jeffrey S. Moore
(614)-214-1432
jeffreymoore46@gmail.com
Prophets
Weather permitting, our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 7, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. I hope to see all the prophets of the realm come out. Our February meeting has been canceled the last two years due to inclement weather but so far this winter hasn’t been too bad, so I’m hoping our luck will hold out and the meeting can proceed as scheduled.
I would like to start discussing plans for the annual Monarch’s Ball at our February meeting. If you have any ideas or suggestions about where to have the Ball, or what vendors to hire, please come to the meeting to discuss these details with us. Last year, PM Jeff Shaw helped us arrange to have the Ball at the Elks Lodge, where he is also a member, and Prophet Doug Miller helped us find a more budget friendly DJ. I thank these Prophets for their input and look forward to getting the planning under way. I will also be contacting Khana Shahar Grotto soon to begin arrangements for our Spring Ceremonial. Check back later for more details on both of these events.
At our January meeting, we continued to discuss our budget issues. We asked for and received a rent reduction from Beaver Valley Temple Board, but this reduction alone was not enough to keep Ormus Grotto from losing money. I have tabled further discussion on this topic until our March meeting, but at that time it is my intention to come up with a plan to make our organization fiscally stable so we can continue to meet and work for years to come. We have discussed fund raisers, raising dues, and finding a more cost effective meeting place. Please plan to come to our March meeting and share your thoughts, as the outcome of this meeting will have an impact on all of us.
Fraternally,
Jeffrey S. Moore, Monarch
Monday, January 16, 2012
Beaver Valley Trestle Board for January, 2012
News from the Worshipful Master:
Hello Brethren,
Well I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
On December, 3, 2011 we held our annual installation of officers, the following were elected to serve your lodge this year. Master Brian Arnold, Sr.Warden Jeffrey Moore, Jr.Warden George Dexter, Secretary WB Al Partida, Treasure WB Mike Fair, Chaplain WB Pat Crawford, Tyler Tom Panstingle, Sr.Deacon Rob Heaton, Jr Deacon Al Hurley, Marshall Mike Williamson, LEO Benny Johnson and Sr&JR Stewards are Ron Smith & Robert Gaskins. I would also like to thank the installing team of RWB Laudermilk, WB Adam Panstingle, WB Skip Vanderhorst & Curtis Parson’s. You all did a great job THANKS!!!!!!!
I would like to thank all of the officers for stepping up and being officers of the lodge to keep it running in the best direction possible. I hope some brothers that have not attended for one reason or another will find the time to start coming back to lodge and be active. We are going to do the best degree work as we possibly can get back to promoting a great place to share brotherly love and friendship.
I would like to take the time to say a personal thank you to RWB Howard Laudermilk, WB Al Partida, Brother Roy Adams, Brother Jack Gibson & Brother Benny Johnson for a job well done on replacing all the ceiling tiles and lights in the dining hall area of the lodge. The area is much improved and has not gone unnoticed and all of your hard work and dedication to the lodge is very much appreciated.
Also, after 20+ years, WB Steve Scarpelli has retired from preparing our Lodge bulletin and our Sr. Warden Bro. Jeffrey Moore will be taking over. Please be patient with Bro. Jeffrey as he learns the ropes of the bulletin over the next few months. If you know of anyone who does not get their bulletin, please let Bro. Jeffrey know. He can be reached at (614) 214-1432 and by e-mail at jeffreymoore46@gmail.com
If any brother needs a ride to any of the meeting please feel free to call me or any officer for a ride and we will see that you get away to the meeting. We will be meeting every Thursday for either practice or a degree @ 7pm so that we can have a great inspection this year. We will be doing the EA degree for inspection on February, 18th at 9:00 A.M followed by Knollwood lodge doing the EA degree as well with a dinner in between the degrees.
I hope you all have a great month and hope to see you all at lodge.
Fraternally,
WB Brian S Arnold, Beaver Valley Masonic Lodge # 753
From the Secretary's Desk:
Brethren,
As always, should your mailing address, email address, telephone number, or other personal information change, please let me know immediately so I can change it in our official Lodge records.
For those of you that have valid email accounts on record, the Trestle Board is available through email. This allows you to get your bulletin 2-3 weeks before you would receive it by “snail mail.” If do not receive the Trestle Board by email but would like to, please send me a message at the email address listed below and I can make sure you get added to the email list.
Fraternally and Sincerely,
WB Albert J. Partida, Secretary
Beaver Valley Lodge #753
snowymaddie@sbcglobal.net
Ormus Grotto #24 News
Monarch: Jeffrey S. Moore
(614) 214-1432
jeffreymoore46@gmail.com
Prophets,
I am pleased and honored to serve as Monarch for 2012. We had a great installation in Springfield with the prophets of Khana Shahar Grotto on December 9, and a Christmas party at the Temple on December 17. Prophet Santa Claus once again came to the party to hand out gifts to the kids; a special thank you goes out to Prophet Mike Williamson for being our North Pole connection again this year.
My goals this year are to increase our membership and get more existing members to come out to our meetings. If you know of anyone who wants to become a Prophet of the Enchanted Realm, please let me know. Also, if you want to attend our meeting and need a ride, I would be happy to find transportation. I hope to see a full house at our next meeting on January 3.
We have been discussing the Grotto’s finances for the last few meetings. We are desperately looking for ways to cut costs and bring in more revenue. If you know of any fundraising opportunities or ideas please let me know ASAP. Grotto might be the Mason’s playground, but that playground needs money for repairs and upkeep.
I look forward to a great year, and with the help of my officers I think we can accomplish a lot. And remember, “G” also stands for Grotto!
Fraternally,
Jeffrey S. Moore, Monarch
Hello Brethren,
Well I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
On December, 3, 2011 we held our annual installation of officers, the following were elected to serve your lodge this year. Master Brian Arnold, Sr.Warden Jeffrey Moore, Jr.Warden George Dexter, Secretary WB Al Partida, Treasure WB Mike Fair, Chaplain WB Pat Crawford, Tyler Tom Panstingle, Sr.Deacon Rob Heaton, Jr Deacon Al Hurley, Marshall Mike Williamson, LEO Benny Johnson and Sr&JR Stewards are Ron Smith & Robert Gaskins. I would also like to thank the installing team of RWB Laudermilk, WB Adam Panstingle, WB Skip Vanderhorst & Curtis Parson’s. You all did a great job THANKS!!!!!!!
I would like to thank all of the officers for stepping up and being officers of the lodge to keep it running in the best direction possible. I hope some brothers that have not attended for one reason or another will find the time to start coming back to lodge and be active. We are going to do the best degree work as we possibly can get back to promoting a great place to share brotherly love and friendship.
I would like to take the time to say a personal thank you to RWB Howard Laudermilk, WB Al Partida, Brother Roy Adams, Brother Jack Gibson & Brother Benny Johnson for a job well done on replacing all the ceiling tiles and lights in the dining hall area of the lodge. The area is much improved and has not gone unnoticed and all of your hard work and dedication to the lodge is very much appreciated.
Also, after 20+ years, WB Steve Scarpelli has retired from preparing our Lodge bulletin and our Sr. Warden Bro. Jeffrey Moore will be taking over. Please be patient with Bro. Jeffrey as he learns the ropes of the bulletin over the next few months. If you know of anyone who does not get their bulletin, please let Bro. Jeffrey know. He can be reached at (614) 214-1432 and by e-mail at jeffreymoore46@gmail.com
If any brother needs a ride to any of the meeting please feel free to call me or any officer for a ride and we will see that you get away to the meeting. We will be meeting every Thursday for either practice or a degree @ 7pm so that we can have a great inspection this year. We will be doing the EA degree for inspection on February, 18th at 9:00 A.M followed by Knollwood lodge doing the EA degree as well with a dinner in between the degrees.
I hope you all have a great month and hope to see you all at lodge.
Fraternally,
WB Brian S Arnold, Beaver Valley Masonic Lodge # 753
From the Secretary's Desk:
Brethren,
As always, should your mailing address, email address, telephone number, or other personal information change, please let me know immediately so I can change it in our official Lodge records.
For those of you that have valid email accounts on record, the Trestle Board is available through email. This allows you to get your bulletin 2-3 weeks before you would receive it by “snail mail.” If do not receive the Trestle Board by email but would like to, please send me a message at the email address listed below and I can make sure you get added to the email list.
Fraternally and Sincerely,
WB Albert J. Partida, Secretary
Beaver Valley Lodge #753
snowymaddie@sbcglobal.net
Ormus Grotto #24 News
Monarch: Jeffrey S. Moore
(614) 214-1432
jeffreymoore46@gmail.com
Prophets,
I am pleased and honored to serve as Monarch for 2012. We had a great installation in Springfield with the prophets of Khana Shahar Grotto on December 9, and a Christmas party at the Temple on December 17. Prophet Santa Claus once again came to the party to hand out gifts to the kids; a special thank you goes out to Prophet Mike Williamson for being our North Pole connection again this year.
My goals this year are to increase our membership and get more existing members to come out to our meetings. If you know of anyone who wants to become a Prophet of the Enchanted Realm, please let me know. Also, if you want to attend our meeting and need a ride, I would be happy to find transportation. I hope to see a full house at our next meeting on January 3.
We have been discussing the Grotto’s finances for the last few meetings. We are desperately looking for ways to cut costs and bring in more revenue. If you know of any fundraising opportunities or ideas please let me know ASAP. Grotto might be the Mason’s playground, but that playground needs money for repairs and upkeep.
I look forward to a great year, and with the help of my officers I think we can accomplish a lot. And remember, “G” also stands for Grotto!
Fraternally,
Jeffrey S. Moore, Monarch
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