January 2014 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

January 2014

Inside

Master’s Message

The new year brings gratitude and commitment from the Master of Unity 146 Lodge. Goals include memorizing lectures for deeper understanding, improving ritual work for lasting impressions, and increasing attendance for fellowship. Embracing the unique principles of Masonry, members are urged to uphold their duties as Free and Accepted Masons.

Events

The Unity Lodge No. 146 has several upcoming events including a Lodge Dinner, Stated Communication, Saturday Breakfast, Masters & Wardens meeting, DDGM Official Visit, and Grand Master’s visit. Additional events are scheduled for February and March.

Masonic Birthdays

The post content lists the Masonic birthdays of several individuals, including Edward N. (Eddie) Powell, Sr., George Alan Shadman, Jr., George Oscar Glavis, Darryl E. Windham, Jr., and Cecil Franklin Smoot in January, celebrated by Unity Lodge No. 146.

Living Past Masters

This content lists the past masters of Unity Lodge No. 146 from 1963 to 2013, including individuals such as William Newton Wood, Ronald Grant McManus Jr., and Kevin Joseph Davidson. The list reflects the leadership and continuity within the lodge over the years.

Living PDDGM

This post lists the Living Past District Deputy Grand Masters from 1985 to the present, including their names and corresponding years of service, beginning with Right Worshipful Ward Easton Myers, Jr. in 1985 and culminating with Right Worshipful Kevin Joseph Davidson in 2007.

Pyramid Snowman

A pyramid-shaped snowman with one eye claims to a regular snowman, “I was built by a Freemason!” in a cartoon drawing.

Royal Arch Chapter

The High Priest, Dennis Mark Haas, conveyed greetings and shared upcoming events in his message to companions. Important dates included the installment of a new District Deputy Grand High Priest, various degree conferrals, and a “Royal Arch Night” program. He urged attendance and support for these meetings, wishing everyone a safe and prosperous New Year.

Stated Agenda

The Unity Lodge No. 146 Stated Communication Agenda for January 1, 2014 includes a dinner at 6:30pm, open Master Mason’s Lodge at 7:30pm, and various events such as installation of officers and administrative matters. The agenda emphasizes unity and includes readings from the Book of Constitutions.

Message from the Order of the Eastern Star

Unity Lodge No. 146 invites all officers of the appendant bodies to have pictures taken on January 3rd at 6:30 p.m. The stated meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m., featuring a visit from Sister Paula B. Swansey, Worthy Grand Matron. Refreshments will be provided by Sisters Sandy Ratliff and Raquel Foster.

Front Royal Chapter No. 6

The 2013-2014 officers of OES were led by Office Matron/Patron Sandy Ratliff and Joel Ratliff, Sr. The team also included Sandra Engle, Rodney Ayers, Elaine Magee, Doris Miller, and various other dedicated members. The officers held important positions such as Secretary, Treasurer, Conductress, and more, contributing to the organization’s success.

2014 Officers

The 2014 Officers of Unity Masonic Lodge No. 146 are: Worshipful Master Melton J. Roland, Jr.; Senior Warden Harry Hammack, Jr.; Junior Warden Joseph Paul Plazio; Treasurer Kevin Paul Walek; Secretary Charles Randal Seaford; and others including Deacons, Stewards, Chaplain, Marshal, and Tiler.

Football Brawl

Two rival groups engage in a secretive match at a local park, alarming a passerby. The man’s query for the score is met with a cryptic response, adding to the intrigue.