April 2015 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 March stated meeting of Unity Lodge was a success with an informative program on President Gerald Ford. Two new members were welcomed, and an upcoming program on Free Masonry is anticipated. Important dates for a blood drive and dues payment were also announced. Sincerely & Fraternally, Harry Wesley Hammack, Worshipful Master.

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Events

In April, Unity Lodge No. 146 has a packed schedule. Key events include a Lodge Dinner and a Stated Communication on April 1, as well as an Order of the Eastern Star meeting on April 10. The month closes with a Blood Drive on April 26 and a Last Saturday Breakfast on April 25.

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Masonic Birthdays

In April, several individuals associated with the Masonic community celebrate their birthdays, including Henry Wilson Addington, Jr., Ronkeith Kirtley, Christopher Allen Vaught, Frank Edward White, John F. Ewell, Shane O. Lympus, Mark Timothy Weir, Timothy Todd Whipkey, Ernest Lee Thompson, and Kenneth ValKabot Post, along with the Unity Lodge No. 146.

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Royal Arch Chapter

The chapter remains active, conferring degrees and supporting growth. They will present educational sessions to Blue Lodge Master Masons and encourage attendance at upcoming events. New petitions have been received, and members are urged to participate in degree conferrals and support charitable programs. The next convocation is on April 17th.

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Stated Agenda

The Unity Lodge No. 146 Stated Communication Agenda for April 1, 2015 includes dinner at 6:30pm, followed by a Master Mason’s Lodge meeting with introductions, administrative matters, and a program, concluding at 9:00pm.

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Befriend & Relieve Every Brother: Freemasons Under Two Flags

In 1860, tensions rose in the US as factions in the North and South sought war for different reasons. Freemasons worked to prevent disunion and promote their ideals. During the Civil War, they supported their causes but remembered their fraternal bond. Masonic military lodges were established, and after the war, both sides worked for reunification.

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Masonic Etiquette

The Masonic Fraternity, the world’s oldest, is distinguished by its ritual, tradition, and Masonic Etiquette. Etiquette ensures harmony and respect. It encompasses behavior at the Lodge, addressing the Worshipful Master, ballot conduct, attire, and discussion rules. Upholding etiquette fosters pride in the fraternity and reflects its dignity and respect.

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Living PDDGM

The content lists the Living Past District Deputy Grand Masters from 1985 to the present, including names such as Ward Easton Myers, Jr., Arthur Alvin Heiserman, and other notable individuals.

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Living Past Masters

The post outlines the past masters of Unity Lodge No. 146, spanning from 1963 to 2014, including notable figures such as William Newton Wood, Harry Wesley Hammack Jr., and Kevin Joseph Davidson. The list showcases the succession of leadership within the lodge over the years, highlighting the contributions of various individuals.

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2015 Officers

The 2015 Officers of Unity Masonic Lodge No. 146 include Worshipful Master Harry (Wes) Hammack, Jr., Senior Warden Joseph (Jeph) Embree, Junior Warden Webster (Wes) Theodore Camron, Treasurer Stephen Craig Wheeler, Secretary Kevin Paul Walek, and other appointed members for various roles.

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