April 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

The Brethren of Unity Lodge No.146 A.F.&A.M. have achieved progress in various Masonic activities. April promises to be eventful with the Grand Master’s visit, a community awards presentation, Men’s Health talk, and a Table Lodge with a distinguished guest speaker. The Lodge also plans a highway clean-up, degree conferment, and blood drive.

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Events

On April 2, Unity Lodge will host an official visit from the Grand Master, followed by a lodge dinner and stated meeting. April 13 features a Table Lodge event, and on April 21, a blood drive will be held from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. The month concludes with an 8:00am lodge breakfast on April 27.

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Beginning the Journey

The Grand Lodge of Manitoba in October 1947 emphasizes that Freemasonry’s teachings cannot be grasped quickly. The initial degree only points the way; true understanding requires effort and study. As an Entered Apprentice, one must actively seek knowledge and apply it, for true Masonic growth. The candidate’s commitment determines their success as a Freemason.

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Royal Arch Chapter

The Officers of Hiram #45 Royal Arch chapter invite companions to join them on April 19th at 7:30 p.m. for a gathering focused on brotherly love. They will also vote on changes to their by-laws. The message encourages learning from the past and looking to the future without waiting for it.

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Secretary’s Message

This post reminds members to pay their yearly dues by December 31, with second notices being sent out soon. Failure to pay may result in suspension and communication from the Grand Master. It emphasizes the importance of timely payment for the Lodge’s operations.

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Stated Agenda

The evening’s agenda includes dinner at 6:30pm, followed by an open lodge meeting at 7:30pm. The highlight is a talk on men’s health at 7:45pm by Brother Dr. Thomas E. Patterson, III. Additional activities include an education talk, video presentation, biography reading, and administrative matters, closing at 9:30pm.

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Message from the Order of the Eastern Star

The Open Installation of Officers on March 2nd was a success, with beautiful decorations and the theme “The Wizard of Oz.” Future events include a stated meeting on April 5th and a Winter Wonderland Grand Chapter Session in Roanoke on May 20th-23. Fundraisers and an invitation to Unity Lodge No.146 members were also discussed.

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Living Past Masters

This post lists past masters and living past District Deputy Grand Masters along with their respective years. Notable individuals include Wor. William Newton Wood in 1968, RW Ward Easton Myers, Jr. in 1975, and RW Kevin Joseph Davidson in 2010. The post also highlights the District Deputy Grand Masters from 1985 onwards, such as RW…

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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