March 2013 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

In his message, Worshipful Master Dennis Mark Haas of Unity Lodge No. 146 expresses enthusiasm for upcoming Masonic educational programs. Focusing on The Masonic Trowel, he underscores the symbolic importance of brotherly Love and Affection, urging reflection on these virtues during Masonic travels and the pursuit of spiritual riches.

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Events

Unity Lodge is hosting a series of events in March including a Lodge Dinner, the Fred D. Bowman Area Masonic Ritual School, a BBQ Fundraiser, and a Breakfast. In April they have the Official Visit of the Grand Master, a Table Lodge, and a Blood Drive.

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St. Patrick & Freemasonry

St. Patrick’s influence on Irish Freemasonry is reflected in lodges worldwide, beginning with Lodge No 77 in 1737. Armagh, Ballyvesey, Dungannon, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Singapore followed suit. This enduring tradition spans 275 years, highlighting the deep connection between St. Patrick and Irish Freemasonry.

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Royal Arch Chapter

The officers of Hiram #45 Royal Arch Chapter invite members to the March 15th communication at 7:30pm in Unity 146’s lodge room. They’ll discuss crucial changes to article II and article III of the chapter bylaws due to increased assessments from the Grand Chapter of Virginia. Companionship is promised in this heartwarming experience.

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Stated Agenda

The Stated Agenda includes dinner, an open lodge session, and features Worshipful Brother Robert Michael Bronson as the speaker. The program encompasses education talks, video presentations, a biography of Brother Junior Warden Harry Wesley Hammack Jr., a reading from the Book of Constitutions, and administrative matters, concluding with the closure of the lodge.

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Grand Master’s Visit

The Grand Master, MW Louis K. Campbell, will visit Cochran Lodge No 271 on January 10th and District 3 at Unity Lodge on April 2nd. Tickets for the latter event cost $15.00. Additionally, a Table Lodge is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th, with tickets available for $17.00. Don’t miss these significant Masonic events.

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Message from the Order of the Eastern Star

The month of March will be busy for the Eastern Star, with several officer installations scheduled. The upcoming events, open to all, are listed with dates and times. Masonic brothers and their families are invited to attend and consider membership. The emphasis is on fostering fellowship and sharing in ritual experiences.

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Foster passes to Chapter Eternal

J. Elmer Murray Foster, 96, passed away on February 18, 2013, in Front Royal, VA. He served as Secretary General for Organizacion Regional Intermericana de la FEDERACION INTERNACIONAL DE EMPLEADOS Y TECNICOS and was a member of Masonic Unity Lodge and Eastern Star Chapter #6. Masonic honors were bestowed during the service.

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Living Past Masters

Masonic Birthdays in March: Allen W. Derflinger (March 2, 1968), Robert Neville Patton (March 9, 2005), Billy Lane Chapman (March 19, 1980), Arthur Alvin Hiserman (March 23, 1977), Edward W. Hughes (March 23, 1966), David Joe Melton (March 29, 2000), John Haywood Thomas, III (March 24, 1976).

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Masonic Birthdays

Masonic Birthdays in March: Allen W. Derflinger (March 2, 1968), Robert Neville Patton (March 9, 2005), Billy Lane Chapman (March 19, 1980), Arthur Alvin Hiserman (March 23, 1977), Edward W. Hughes (March 23, 1966), David Joe Melton (March 29, 2000), John Haywood Thomas, III (March 24, 1976).

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2013 Officers

The 2013 officers of Unity Lodge No. 146 include Worshipful Master Dennis Mark Haas, Senior Warden Melton Jewell Roland Jr., Junior Warden Harry Wesley Hammack Jr., Treasurer Stephen Craig Wheeler, Secretary Charles Randal Seaford, and various other positions ensuring the smooth functioning of the lodge.

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