The Trestleboard

2014

YOLO LODGE #195FROM THE EAST- THE PILLAR OF WISDOM

Thank you to all the people who came to our Joint Third Degree with San LeandroLodge. Worshipful Nubla and his Officers performed an excellent Second Section.It was a pleasure for Yolo Lodge to host this degree, whichever hereafter be knownas Harp-Stall Day, in honor of the two Masons who helped start this over 30 yearsago, Wor. Bill Harp and Wor. Rich Stall.

Our next Stated Meeting’s dinner, on September 4th will be our Roll Call dinner ourrecently departed Brothers.

Thursday, September 11th, we have the rescheduled Third Degree for Brother PeterFuszard. The degree starts at 7 pm, attire will be tux or black suit and tie for theofficers.

Michael GalliMaster, Yolo #195530-746-8870

Yolo #195 ** Harp- Stall Day

A small sampling of thedelicious meal that was

enjoyed at Yolo Lodge’sannual Harp- Stall Day.This year, San Leandro

Lodge joined YoloLodge on August 9 to

enjoy the day andcelebrate a new Master

Mason joining the ranks!

Yolo #195 ** Hiram Award

Congratulations to Ken Davis, PM who is the newest Hiram Award recipient at Yolo Lodge #195.

Pictured is Ken Davis, PM and Kirk Kirkman, PM.

WOODLAND LODGE #81FROM THE WEST- THE PILLAR OF STRENGTH

Our summer is coming to an end and the fall will bring an end to the Masonic year.This has been a good year for Woodland and the Worshipful Ed of four terms.Thank you Ed and all of his officers. Woodland has continued their presence in thecommunity by being involved in so many generous activities. It will soon be timefor yet another installation, start of the new Master year. Rich Whitlock P.M. hascourageously accepted the challenges that are facing Woodland in the coming year.Please support the upcoming year’s officers, give them encouragement and support.Woodland is going to need everyone's help so Masonry can continue to be apositive presence in Woodland.

Thanks,

Kenneth Muller S.W.

WOODLAND LODGE #81FROM THE SOUTH- THE PILLAR OF BEAUTY

August has been a quiet month in Woodland Lodge with no degrees scheduled as of now. Thedinner was also a very quiet evening with a very small turn out. We did have enough brotherspresent to take various chairs to open lodge and conduct business. We did have one guest onthe sidelines, an Entered Apprentice from Arizona, brother John O’Conner who will be aregular visitor as he is working on an advanced degree at UC Davis. Of course the WorshipfulBrian Walker, Inspector of the 418th Masonic District was visiting. It was mentioned thatWorshipful Walker may be considered for an honorary membership since he is here nearlyevery time we gather and open Lodge. Brother O’Conner has a son who is also a student at UCDavis and I have asked if his son will be thinking of Lodge membership. The other guest wehad for dinner is a prospect that has shown and interest in Masonry, Robert Cutts. Robertworks at UC Davis at the Segundo Dining commons. If you go to dinner there during the weekRobert will cook up a great dish for you at the Mongolian Wok. Both of our first time visitorslet me know that they had a really good time having dinner and felt very welcome as many ofthe brothers spent a lot of time with them. The dinner on Thursday was bacon wrappedchicken, roasted fingerling potato, Normandy vegetable AlFredo, rolls, and salad. It seemedeveryone did like the dinner as I had requests later for how I did the different dishes. Nextmonth before the stated meeting Woodland Lodge #81 will present to last year’s Master, theWorshipful Paul Haynes, the Hiram Award. The Hiram is the highest award that be given inFreemasonry. Worshipful Paul has given many years of dedicated service and assistance toWoodland Lodge- a very worthy recipient of this prestigious award. Paul has indicated that hewill be preparing a very special barbecue dinner that night that no one should miss. Everyoneshould come to the dinner so they can show their support for Paul when he is presented theaward before we have our Lodge meeting.

Next month the School of Instruction will resume after being dark for a couple of months.Worshipful Brian Walker, our Inspector of the 418th District will convene the school to begin anew year of learning how to do the work the way the Grand Lodge wants us to do it. I believethat we will be meeting in Scepter Lodge, but I have no official schedule at this time.

The Woodland Chapter #46 of Royal Arch will resume next month after being dark for twomonths. I have indicated that I will continue as the Chaplain for the Chapter for the time being.

Bill Erdman

Junior Warden

530-662-7364

5.30-979-1685

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STARGOLDEN VALLEY CHAPTER #60

Summer is coming to an end and except for a few days in July our weather has notbeen too bad. All in all, I am happy to be living on the west coast. We can hope wehave a wet winter.

Our September meeting on the 2nd will be our Deputy Grand Matron Peggy Salm’sHonor Night. Terry Ramos and Beth Massengill are the Co-Chairmen for theevening.

Donald and Lynn Kilmer will be signing the By-Laws. I will be appointing acommittee to decide where the CD funds will be invested. If you are interested inserving on this committee, please let me know. The Budget committee will begiving their report.

Remember our October meeting will be Election Night. If you are interested inserving as an officer please let Linda Peck know (moomoo43@yahoo.com).Installation is Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 7:30 at Yolo Masonic Center, 1655DaVinci Ct, Davis. Put that date on your calendar.

Hope to see you on September 2nd to honor our DGM Peggy Salm.

Fraternally,Nancy Stiles, WM and Steve Nicholas, WP

Birthdays and AnniversariesYolo Lodge #195 Anniversaries

Arthur R. Peck- September 3, 1943Robert L. Schroeder- September 17, 1958

Gary N. Archer- September 10, 1969William D. Young- September 20, 1983

Brian K. Walker, PM- September 18, 1986Malcolm L. Bond- September 15, 1997Chad A. Hewitt- September 30, 1999Jericho A. Reyes- September 21, 2005

Joseph K. Noll- September 2, 2009Brian F. Walsh- September 15, 2011

Alexander P. Townsend- September 22, 2011

Woodland #81 Anniversaries

Gordon R. Davis- September 13, 1973Richard E Wilson, Jr, PM- September 21, 1973

Ronald W. La Sala- September 11, 1987William E. Hatcher- September 26, 1996

Yolo #195 Birthdays

C.P. Haggard- September 01Ronald L. Beers, PM- September 04

John H. Davis- September 04Michael O. Gipson- September 06Wilbur T. Hanson- September 06Michael D. Walker- September 10

Kenneth R. Muller, PM- September 11William J. Merchad- September 12

John Y. Barbee- September 13George W. Griffin, PM- September 17

William F. Rollin- September 21Brian K. Walker- September 25James C. Bounds- September 27Brian L. Nichols- September 27

Toby J. Welsh, PM- September 28Randy G. Mateo- September 30

Woodland #81 Birthdays

Lawrence K. Dinsdale, PM- September 01Richard A. Whitlock, II, PM- September 05

Walter E. Ponsler- September 06Joshua Paminson- September 07Joel A. Lerman- September 10

Kenneth R. Muller, PM- September 11James C. Shellhammer- September 16

John L. Burch- September 19

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY

September 1, 1939 - At 5.30 a.m., Hitler's armies invaded Poland starting World War II in Europe.

September 3, 1833 - The New York Sun newspaper first appeared, marking the beginning of the 'pennypress,' inexpensive newspapers sold on sidewalks by newspaper boys. The paper focused on humaninterest stories and sensationalism and by 1836 was the largest seller in America with a circulation of30,000.

September 4, 1609 - The island of Manhattan was discovered by navigator Henry Hudson.

September 8, 1883 - The Northern Pacific Railroad across the U.S. was completed.

September 9, 1776 - The United States came into existence as the Continental Congress changed thename of the new American nation from the United Colonies.

September 11, 2001 - The worst terrorist attack in U.S. history occurred as four large passenger jetswere hijacked then crashed, killing nearly 3,000 persons.

September 13, 1814 - The Battle of Fort Henry in Baltimore Harbor occurred, observed by FrancisScott Key aboard a ship. He watched the British attack overnight and at dawn saw the American flagstill flying over the fort, inspiring him to write the verses which were later coupled with the tune of apopular drinking song and became the U.S. National Anthem in 1931.

September 15, 1916 - Tanks were first used in combat, during the Allied offensive at the Battle of theSomme, in World War I.

September 16, 1620 - The Mayflower ship departed from England, bound for America with 102passengers and a small crew. The ship weathered dangerous Atlantic storms and reached Provincetown,Massachusetts on November 21st. The Pilgrims disembarked at Plymouth on December 26th.

September 22, 1862 - President Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamationfreeing the slaves in territories held by Confederates as of January 1, 1863.

September 25, 1789 - The first U.S. Congress proposed 12 Amendments to the Constitution, ten ofwhich, comprising the Bill of Rights, were ratified.

September 28, 1542 - California was discovered by Portuguese navigator Juan Rodriguez Cabrilloupon his arrival at San Diego Bay.

September 30, 1955 - Actor James Dean was killed in a car crash in California at age 24. Although hemade just three major films, Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden and Giant, he remains one of themost influential actors.

Yolo Lodge #195(530)756-2766

1655 Da Vinci Ct, Davis, CA 95616Stated Meeting:

First Thursday at 7:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm

Worshipful Master-Michael Galli

Senior Warden-Jason Layland

Junior Warden-Andrew Hartman

Secretary-Lewis Wentworth

Woodland Lodge #81(530)662-5978

228 Palm Ave, Woodland, CA 95695Stated Meeting:

Second Thursday at 7:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm

Worshipful Master-Edward J. Caughie, PM

Senior Warden-Kenneth R. Muller, PM

Junior Warden- William J. Erdman

Secretary-Gerald D. Scott

418th Masonic District

Royal Arch Masons, Chapter #46Stated Convocation: First Wednesday at 7:30 pm/228 Palm Ave, Woodland, 95695

High Priest- Oliver Martinez

Yolo Shrine Club President- Steve Waldeck

Golden Valley Chapter #60, Order of the Eastern StarStated Meeting: First Tuesday at 7:30 pm/1655 Da Vinci Ct, Davis

Worthy Matron- Nancy StilesWorthy Patron- Steve Nicholas

Woodland Chapter, Order of DeMolayMeetings: First & Third Mondays at 7:30 pm/228 Palm Ave, Woodland 95695

Chapter “Dad” Advisor-Brian F. Walsh

Woodland Assembly #2, International Order of the Rainbow for GirlsMeetings:Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 pm/228 Palm Ave, Woodland 95695

Mother Advisor- Barbara Mustard

Woodland Bethel #260, Job’s Daughters InternationalMeetings: Second & Fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 pm/228 Palm Ave, Woodland 95695

Bethel Guardian- Angela AllenAssociate Bethel Guardian- Don Killmer

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