December 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

December 2013

Inside

Master’s Message

The message from Dennis Mark Haas, Worshipful Master of Unity Lodge No.146 A.F.&A.M., reflects on the past year’s achievements and awards. He invites members to the election of 2014 Lodge Officers, encourages participation in charitable activities, and extends wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Events

The December schedule includes a Lodge Dinner and Stated Communication on the 4th. There’s a rehearsal on the 5th and the public installation of 2014 Officers on the 7th. Also, a Merry Christmas event on the 25th, Saturday Breakfast on the 28th, and a New Year’s Eve celebration on the 31st.

Masonic Birthdays

This post lists the Masonic birthdays of several individuals, including brothers William, Harry, Webster, Richard, and Jeremy. The dates range from 1959 to 2012.

Strange Behavior

A new brother’s wife expressed concern about his strange behavior, such as locking himself in the toilet for hours to mumble over a little blue book. When asked, the brother denied any issues. It was later revealed that he used the tiled room for reading due to its unique construction.

Royal Arch Chapter

The Chapter has been busy conferring degrees for multiple Blue Lodges in the past months. Upcoming events include degree conferrals on specific dates at different locations. The schedule also includes a Royal Arch School of Instruction and monthly stated Convocations. For more information, visit http://www.virginiaroyalarch.org/history.php.

Stated Agenda

The evening schedule includes a dinner at 6:30pm, open Master Mason’s Lodge at 7:30pm, certificate presentation at 7:45pm, election of 2014 lodge officers at 8:00pm, administrative matters, and business matters. The meeting concludes with the secretary’s minutes at 9:00pm and the closure of the Master Mason’s Lodge at 9:15pm.

Message from the Order of the Eastern Star

As the holiday season approaches, the focus turns to faith, hope, and charity. Members of the Order of the Eastern Star remember Sister Margaret Yost O’Halloran’s remarkable dedication and plan a school of instruction in her honor. They also rally contributions for C-CAP and Toys for Tots, embodying the spirit of giving during this time.

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…

Living PDDGM

This post lists the Living Past District Deputy Grand Masters from 1985 to 2010, including names such as Ward Easton Myers, Jr., Arthur Alvin Heiserman, Charles Randal Seaford, Scott Douglas Cabazolo, Kevin Joseph Davidson, and George Oscar Glavis.

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.