December 2012 Trestle Board

Front Entrance to the Unity No. 146 Masonic Lodge in Front Royal, Virginia.

Trestle Board

Unity No. 146 Masonic Lodge
Chartered December 13, 1870 by the Grand Lodge of Virginia
www.Unity146.org

Inside

Master’s Message

Brother Dennis Mark Haas, Senior Warden at Unity Lodge No.146 A.F.&A.M., urges members to update their contact information. Emphasizes growth and fellowship in 2013. Stated Communications on the first Wednesday monthly. December 6th meeting. Lodge on Facebook, new website in January. Open Installation of Lodge Officers on December 8.

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Calendar of Events

Unity Lodge’s December events include a Lodge Dinner, Officer Elections, Open Installation, Entered Apprentice Degree, Blood Drive at Spurmont Lodge, Master Mason Degree, Hiram Royal Arch Chapter Convocation, and a Lodge Breakfast. Further, a Grand Master’s visit on April 2 and a Table Lodge on April 13 are scheduled for 2013.

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Masonic Etiquette Protocol & Decorum

The December 2012 Trestle Board of Unity Masonic Lodge 146 features a piece on Masonic Etiquette, stressing the importance of comprehensive education beyond catechism memorization. It emphasizes Masonic beliefs in God, moral law, and rejection of bigotry. Freemasons are urged to be law-abiding citizens, promote peace, and exhibit virtues like patience and forbearance.

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Secretary’s Message

The Lodge Secretary, Charles Seaford, announces upcoming dues bills of $100, outlining payment details per the Methodical Digest. He highlights mandatory contributions to the Grand Lodge of Virginia, including $30 per member, $50 per petitioner, and additional assessments for the Masonic National Memorial and other programs. Total dues and assessments amount to $38.00.

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Royal Arch Chapter Update

The Hiram #45 Royal Arch Chapter will convene on December 21st, featuring speaker Brother Ed Tooma from Shenandoah #19. The message expresses gratitude for 2012 support, extends holiday wishes, and emphasizes the true meaning of the season. H.P. H. Wes Hammack encourages attendance to support officers and enjoy phenomenal fellowship.

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The Passing

The postcard shows two men, one holding a bottle of liquor and offering a filled wine glass to the other. The text reads, “Are you a Mason? The Passing.”

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2013 Lodge Officers

The 2013 lodge officers include Dennis Mark Haas as Master Elect, Melton Jewell Roland Jr. as Senior Warden Elect, Harry Wesley Hammack Jr. as Junior Warden Elect, and various other elected and selected individuals for roles such as Treasurer, Secretary, Deacons, Chaplain, Stewards, Marshall, and Tiler.

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2012 Officers

In 2012, Unity Lodge’s officers included Worshipful Master Rt. Worshipful Scott Cabazolo, Senior Warden Dennis Haas, Junior Warden Melton Roland Sr., and others. The roles encompassed Secretary Rt. Worshipful Charles Seaford, Treasurer William Wheat, Chaplain Worshipful James Rutherford, and various trustees, forming a dedicated team for Unity Lodge.

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Unity Lodge No. 146 A.F.&A.M.
Post Office Box 1855
Front Royal, Virginia 22630


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