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Channel Islands Masonic Lodge No. 214 Trestleboard
May 2016
Volume 145 No. 5
The Channel Islands Lodge No. 214 Trestleboard is published monthly except in August. Any comments, sugges-tions or concerns are always welcomed and should be directed to the editorial staff listed below. Editor-in-Chief, Wor. Michael Blodgett; [email protected] Managing Editor, Jim Brady: [email protected]
WE WANT TO STAY IN TOUCH We want to ensure that all of our Masonic Brothers and their Spouses or widows receive current Lodge information. So, if this publication has been incorrectly delivered or you have not been re-ceiving information about current events at the lodge please update your email and other infor-mation by contacting our Secretary, Bro. Scott Neace at [email protected] or (805)
641-0214.
ALSO, VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE CONTACT BRO. SCOTT IF OUR MASONIC BROTHER, HIS SPOUSE OR WIDOW IS IN THE HOSPITAL, A NURSING HOME, OR IS IN NEED OF ASSIS-TANCE IN ANY WAY. THANK YOU.
All events unless otherwise noted are at the San Buenaventura Masonic Center
May 2016 Calendar May Youth Calendar
4 7:00 P.M. Rainbow Girls
5 7:30 P.M. Santa Barbara DeMolay 11 7:00 P.M. Job’s Daughters 13 7:30 P.M. Conejo Valley DeMolay 18 7:00 P.M. Rainbow Girls 25 7:00 P.M. Job’s Daughters 26 7:30 P.M. Conejo Valley DeMolay
3 6:00 P.M. Exec. Comm. Meeting 6:30 P.M. Center Assn. Meeting 5 6:33 P.M. Stated Meeting Dinner 7:30 P.M. Stated Meeting 12 6:30 P.M. 3rd Degree Practice 17 6:30 P.M. OSI - Anacappa 19 6:30 P.M. 3rd Degree 24 3:45 P.M. Ventura County Rescue Mission @ the Mission 26 6:30 P.M. 1st Degree Practice
Announcements
Brethren, Our menu for the May Stated Meeting Dinner will be: Baked Ham or Roast Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes W/ Gravy, Savory Bread Dressing, Seasoned Green Beans, Baby Spinach Salad / Cranberry Sauce, Hot Din-ner Rolls, Pumpkin Pie Whipped Topping. There are 2 easy ways to make a reservation. 1. On the Lodge Web Site (ChannelIslandsLodge214.org) on the Dinner Reservations page. Be sure to indicate the type and number of meals you would like. 2. Call the Lodge Phone (805) 641-0214 and leave your name and the number and type of meals you would like.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
On Tuesday May 24th we will again be helping prepare and serve a meal at the Ventura County Rescue Mis-sion. We will meet at 3:45 PM at the Mission, 234 E. 6th St., Oxnard, CA 9303. You will need to wear pants and closed-toed shoes. If you would like to help with this important event, please contact our Junior Warden Ryan Phillips for de-
tails.
Brothers working last year at the Mission
Brethren, My initiation was a fundamentally spiritual experience. I think I can say that without revealing any of the secrets of the ceremony. I suspect that, for many of you, the same could be said. Furthermore, every time I sit in an initiation I am reminded of the profundity of my experience.
I say this not because the experience is unique to me, but rather that the experience is something that, in my opinion, links us as Masons. We come from all walks of life, we have different jobs and different religious values (though, granted, we all share a common belief in a Supreme Being, how we perceive that Being var-ies among us). But the initiatory experience binds us at a spiritual level. What I would like to suggest is that even after we are initiated sharing the initiation of a candidate brings back those personal experiences and helps to strengthen the spiritual bond between us as Masons. So I would like to encourage all the brethren to come out to our next initiation, passing or raising not only because it supports our candidates but because it strengthens the ties that bind us together. S&F, Michael Blodgett, Master
News on the Square
From the West,
Discussion of Stated Meeting Dinner Budget and Costs. YTD the costs of the Stated Meeting Dinners have greatly exceeded the income. Over the years, almost every year, the budget for the Stated Meeting Dinners has been significantly over spent. One of the reasons for the over expenditure was the Lodge and chefs did not know how much food to purchase and how many dinners to prepare.
This year we are trying to balance the dinner budget via a reservation system which should have resulted in meal costs approximating income; unfortunately, the reservation system has not been accomplishing this goal. The costs of the meals have greatly exceeded the income. January net loss was $209, February net loss $461 and March net income of $75. In those 3 months, the Lodge has paid almost $700 more than it has taken in for the dinners. If this trend continues the FY budget deficit could be $2,000. A big hit to our very tight overall budget. What are the reasons for this short fall in income? One factor is reservations made, dinners ordered, and the person(s) do not come to the dinner. Thus the Lodge has to pay for the ordered dinners without receiving any income. Another factor may be the number of compted meals. Just a reminder, for applicants and po-tential applicants the first dinner visit is free, after that they have to pay like everyone else. There are three proposals to be presented to the lodge: Making a reservation is a commitment to pay for the dinner. No shows will be charged. 1) There can be emergency exceptions. 2) Non-reservations be charged $20 per meal. There can be exceptions for visitors from afar. 3) With advanced payment, reservation can be made for the entire year.
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Brethren this year has started off at a outstanding pace full of degrees and proficien-cies, I see a lot of first degrees coming up and third degrees let us be ready to keep moving our brothers along through masonry. Your participation in practices and de-grees are paramount. When all the officers are in sync and working together it makes for a awesome experience for the candidate.
From the South,
S&F, Ryan Phillips, Junior Warden
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We are soliciting ideas and suggestions to help with this almost monthly monetary shortfall. Please com-municate with Jr. Warden Ryan Phillips any ideas you may have. Reservation can be made at http://channelislandslodge214.org/reservation Cancellations are made by con-tacting the Junior Warden by noon on Wednesday before the dinner. S&F, Gary Adkinson, SW
Guidepost For the Journey
Recently I was going through some old reading material and came across an article by RW David Perry (now MW). In it he wrote: “In history and even today in some countries you could be arrested and impris-oned for being a Mason. The ironic and very telling question is "would there be enough evidence to convict you". Also in the article was “Building with Living Stones”: • Treat people with respect. Treat others the way you wish to be treated. • Listen with your eyes when talking with some one, look at them, shows that you are really listening. • Make them feel important, needed and accepted. • Don’t believe everything you hear. • If you are repeating what you heard from others, you are gossiping. (ask TAG about Socrates’ Rules). • Look for the best in others, not just what you see are wrongs. • Find ways to encourage people around you on a regular basis. • Honor People. • Be patient, kind, and keep no record of wrongs. • Work daily to help others succeed. • When in doubt, see rule 1. My interpretation of what he meant and the question we should always be measuring our actions by, is, are we Masons because we pay dues and are on the rolls, or do we actively apply the lessons we are taught, the Masonic Principals, to our everyday life. Is our conduct, regardless of the circumstances, that of a Just and Upright Mason ? Gary Adkinson
Lodge Contact List
Master Sr. Warden Jr. Warden Treasurer Secretary Chaplain Sr. Deacon Jr. Deacon Marshal Sr. Steward Jr. Steward Tiler Officers Coach Candidate's Coach Inspector Building Supervi-sor Job’s Daughters Rainbow Girls DeMolay Channel Islands OES
Michael Blodgett (Christine) [email protected] Gary Adkinson (Leslie) [email protected] Ryan Phillips [email protected] Bill Coe (Hrefna) [email protected] Scott Neace (Heather) [email protected] Robert “Dee” Matson, P.M. (Florence) [email protected] BJ Blossomgame [email protected] Ken Ketterman (Yvonne)[email protected] Dionisio Reglos [email protected] Jeffrey Taylor [email protected] Robert Moon (Heidi) [email protected] Jerry Callaway, P.M. (Joyce) David VadBunker, P.M. (Laura) [email protected] Alan Majeski (Teri) [email protected] 511th Masonic District: David Lieberthal, P.M. [email protected] Tag Gilbert [email protected] MASONIC FAMILY Bethel No. 89, Tiffany McDermott, Bethel Guardian [email protected] Assembly No. 107, Mrs. Susan Luckey, Mother Advisor Conejo Chapter Dad, Brandon Lippincott [email protected] Santa Barbara Chapter Dad, Larry Cook [email protected] Worthy Matron Dianne Lotspeich [email protected] Worthy Patron Terry Holts [email protected]
390-0114 642-7167 443-2906 484-9188 (707) 328-8649 641-0214 651-6593 796-9569 985-0847 732-1340 648-6354 207-4486 390-8758 320-0330 844-7664
Carl Lauber 69 Neal Glisson Jr. 34 Donald Hauser 63 William Quesada 34 Thomas Phillips II 61 Henry Ayers Jr. 33 George Varnum Jr. 61 Jacki Hock 32 Billy Phillips 57 Bob Brown 30 Charles Hillman Jr. 56 Russell Charvonia 24 Bobby Biggers 52 Edward Jones Jr. 24 James Burgess 47 Charles Kasper 24 Arthur Freel 45 Charles Rodey II 19 Lawrence Johnsen 43 John Collings Jr. 18 Steven Cockerham 42 Joshua Kienitz 18 Donald Meyer 42 Christopher Carter 15 John Reed 41 Joe Storment III 14 Richard Strickland 41 Manfred Tiedemann 11 Gregg Whitesell 40 Eric Lyke Sr. 10 Lenard King 39 Wade Edwards 08 James Strong 38 Scot Phillips 04 Eric Kienitz 35 Michael Anatole 03 Thomas Taylor 35
Jon Hanson 03 James Weatherly Jr. 20 Robert Matson 03 Ricky Fuehe 21 William Coe 04 William Garner 21 Craig MacClean 04 John McLoughlin 21 Steven Pallais 04 Donnie Karns 23 Dallas Petersen 06 Manfred Tiedemann 23 Terry Root 09 William Van EE III 24 Robert Livingston 12 Robert Farish 26 Charles Curtis Jr. 14 James Lotspeich 26 Thomas Hutchinson 14 William Wells 26 Kenneth Luckey 14 Henry Ayers Jr. 27 Richard Myatt 14 Woodrow Moldenhauer 27 Craig Andrews 15 Eldon Peterson 27 Bernard Milligan 16 John Collings Jr. 28 William Downey 18 Donald Meyer 28 Richard Stroup 20 Donald Gluyas 31
Meet our newest Entered Apprentice Mario Aspacio.
Mario was initiated on March 31st. Brother Ryan Phillips, sitting as Master, conferred the degree, Wor. Kirt Wilson was Sr. Deacon. Brother Gary Woodine of Simi Valley Lodge No. 806 delivered the lecture and Brother Gary Adkinson gave the charge. Brother Michael Robertson introduced Brother Mario to the Lodge with the walkaround. Wor. Michael Blodgett personally welcomed Bro. Mario to the Lodge. Brother Mario served in the United States Navy and is now in the Navy Reserve: MOS Yeoman. He is em-ployed as an office manager at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at Point Mugu, CA. He is not married and lives in Oxnard. “My current goals as a Mason are mainly focused in growth. I hope that my brothers would help guide me to where I need to be. I would like to one day be a mentor to someone and watch them grow within the brother-hood as others will watch and help me grow.”
Masonry in California
Masonry has been an integral part of California for more than 150 years. During the Gold Rush of 1849, thousands of settlers came to California in search of fortune. Many of these men were Masons and brought with them Masonic values and traditions. Not surprisingly, some of California’s first Masonic lodges were established in the mining towns of the Gold Country. In 1850 - the same year that California became a state - the Grand Lodge of California was established in Sacramento.
Within 10 years, the number of Masonic lodges in the new state had grown from 11 to 130, while member-ship soared from 258 to more than 5,000. Over the years, the Masons have played a key role in shaping the history of California. To date, 19 California governors have been Masons, and at least four California Masons have been elected to the U.S. Senate. Today there are more than 50,000 members and about 330 lodges, mak-ing the Grand Lodge of California one of the largest in the world.
Masonry in Ventura
In 1870 it took a long time to go along the coast of California from the mission town of San Buenaventura, to the other mission town of Santa Barbara. The best way to travel then was by horse and buggy but the road was a rough and rugged one. When the causeway was later built along the Rincon highway, travelers could pass only at low tide. Journeys had to be timed according to the tide, and it took at least six hours to make the trip one way. We can almost hear the conversation on that long road, coming home from the Lodge at Santa Barbara Satur-day night on the full moon, when Lemuel C. McKeeby said to Brice Grimes and Henry Spear: "Why don't we have a Masonic Lodge in San Buenaventura?" They heartily agreed, and the rest of the ride really seemed short because of the plans they were formulating. This was, perhaps, the very first thing which occurred in the history of San Buenaventura Lodge, No. 214, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California. Want to know more about the History of your Lodge from San Buenaventura Lodge No. 214 to Channel Is-lands Lodge No. 214? Follow this link channelislandslodge214.org/history.htm or the Lodge Web Site and go to About Us/History.
Masonic Youth Corner
Bethel No. 89 Job’s Daughters International
I would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets to our 1st Annual Spaghetti Dinner. We sold roughly
90 tickets and the sale of our $1 raffle tickets also brought in some money. Mr. & Mrs. Jedidiah Smith made
the Spaghetti and garlic rolls. Each of the Daughters made something for the bake sale; we had lots of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and tiramisu! They also brought a total of 16 baskets for the Raffle. The Daughters
worked very hard at seating and serving the dinner guests utilizing a lot of the skills they have learned from
serving you gentlemen!
The decor was put together by our Guide, Sarah, and our Marshall, Molly, with help from our Promoter of
Sociability, Mrs. Brown. It consisted of red and white checkered table cloths on top of white linens, with jars
that had grapevines in them and lighted umbrellas. The backdrop, inspired by Da Vinci's Starry Night, was
painted by Mrs. Brown.
We hope to see more smiling faces at our 2nd Annual Spaghetti dinner 2017!!
~ With Jobie Love ~ Bethel 89
Our Job’s Daughters Bethel is growing!
Bethel No. 89 initiated a new member on Wednesday April 13th. This brings the number of Daughters up to 11. We extend our congratulations to our very active Job’s Daughters.
Rainbow welcomes all girls, regardless of race, creed, color or national origin. You do not have to be Chris-tian to join, but parents can be assured that the values promoted by Rainbow are positive and uplifting. The lessons encourage members to be strong in spirit and kind in heart, respectful toward nature, and giving to-ward all humanity. Ventura is the home of Rainbow Assembly No. 107, under the leadership of Mother Ad-visor Susan Luckey.
The requirements for membership are: Be a young woman from 11 to 20 years of age. (For girls age 8 to 10, many assemblies such as ours have Pledge Groups.)
Belief in a Supreme Being (Individual religious beliefs are respected.) Be a friend of and/or recommended by a Rainbow Girl, Mason, Eastern Star, Amaranth, or
White Shrine, but being related to a Mason is not a requirement. (Help will be provided to identify those who can recommend a young woman.)
Be of good character and reputation. (Nobody is perfect, but members should strive to be the best they can be.)
Petition our Rainbow Assembly No. 107 for membership (parents or guardians must approve of membership).
San Buenaventura Assembly No. 107 IORG