Installation 2017
For many of us installation is old hat. Oft times our new Master is a Past Master and has already served more than one term in the East. Our gracious Randy Kelley was kind enough to give of his time to serve another year for us. I believe his third? We lose count sometimes too... Sorry Randy. Randy and the rest of Forbestown Lodge look to the future to a couple of gentlemen coming up through the ranks who we hope will be future Masters of the Lodge. Brother Ricketts has advanced through the chairs and is installed as the Senior Warden! Brother Day has taken his first chair as Marshall.
Group photo - Our installation team and newly installed officers.
I DON'T BELIEVE I have mentioned that we have a new affiliated member Bro. John Barneson III of Chico Leland Stanford Lodge. Brother Barneson affiliated with Forbestown Lodge back in November I do believe. Shortly thereafter Brother Barneson's son had a terrible mishap. We continue to send our prayers towards his son's recovery and hope that eventually Brother Barneson will be able to sit with us in Lodge once again.
A BIT OF BUSINESS - DUES NOTICES were sent out. If you have remitted your dues, your new cards have been put in the mail when your dues were received. If you have not yet received your card please contact John Davis your Lodge Secretary.
MORE NEWS - As those of you who attend our little mountain Lodge know, it is just that, a little mountain Lodge tucked away in a far corner of Butte County. So, this little bit of news may seem out of place to some but for our Lodge it is news. We now have hot water! Through the diligent work of Brother Ricketts the water heater is installed and making hot! Thank you Brother Ricketts and family!
MORE NEWS - As those of you who attend our little mountain Lodge know, it is just that, a little mountain Lodge tucked away in a far corner of Butte County. So, this little bit of news may seem out of place to some but for our Lodge it is news. We now have hot water! Through the diligent work of Brother Ricketts the water heater is installed and making hot! Thank you Brother Ricketts and family!
Next Stated Meeting of Forbestown Lodge is February 4th. Pot Luck begins at 6:30 and Stated at 7:30.
Upcoming events. I have not checked into which Lodge is doing what, but encourage all to attend and visit other Lodges and Star Chapters if you are members! We all love having visitors!
The History Corner
Tucked away in the dusty corners of our past in the Madera Mercury, (a California Newspaper) Number 198,
17 November 1922 an interesting little article.... I like the last paragraph about what Freemasonry stands for.
17 November 1922 an interesting little article.... I like the last paragraph about what Freemasonry stands for.