From the East
March was a nice month, in it we saw lots of snow, celebrated Bob Kelley's 50 year pin presentation, and we had St. Patrick's Day. Even though our stated meeting was pushed back a week due to bad weather Bob's presentation was very well attended.
Some of our brothers attended the Northern CA Past Masters Association Dinner in Woodland, I found this to be a pleasant and very interesting experience. While we were in Woodland Randy Kelley and I visited Bob Barr, he was very excited to see us and expressed how he misses his brothers from Forbestown. I am looking forward to April which not only brings us Easter but also Harland Roy's 50 year pin presentation. I hope to see all who can attend to celebrate with Harland at our Stated Meeting on Saturday April 7th, dinner at 6:30 pm with presentation and stated meeting to follow. Fraternally Yours, Steve Ricketts Worshipful Master |
Bob Kelley's 50 year presentation
All of us enjoyed the presentation of Bob Kelley's Golden award. After his son Randy pinned his 50 year pin on Bob was invited up to the podium by Inspector Richards who had a surprise presentation. Bob was presented with a replacement Hiram award and certificate. Bob had lost his when his home was destroyed by the wildfires this past year. We were honored to hear him speak about the wonderful men he has spent his time with in this old Lodge. Many of them are gone now.
25 year Award
Also receiving an award last meeting was Toby Housley. Worshipful Master Ricketts had the honor of pinning on Brother Housley's award and congratulating him.
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Happy Birthday and/or Anniversary to those celebrating in March and April!
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THE HISTORY CORNER
A request from Worshipful Ricketts to post the following by Benjamin Franklin.
Those Tenets Peculiar to Masonry "Freemasonry has tenets peculiar to itself. The goods effects they have produced are established by the most incontestable facts of history. They have stayed the uplifted hand of the destroyer, they have softened the asperities of the tyrant; they have mitigated the horrors of captivity; they have subdued the rancor of malevolence; they have broken down the barriers of political animosity and sectarian alienation. On the field of battle, in the solitude's of the uncultivated forest or in the busy haunts of the crowded city, they have made men of the most hostile feelings, the most distant regions, and diversified conditions, rush to the aid of each other and feel a special joy and satisfaction that they have been able to afford relief to a Brother Mason." Benjamin Franklin |