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AUGUST 2001

FROM THE EAST
Jeff Lane

Welcome, Brothers, to our summer months of warm weather and a lot more chores to accomplish in the yard and around the house. Our summer months at St. John's Lodge are very busy also. Three years ago we elected to return to a full-time schedule and NOT to go dark during the summer, as we have an extreme amount of business to conduct. We are one of the most active lodges in Washington.

I am proud of the amount of work and charities that we have been participating in and the new faces that are volunteering to take part in committees and activities without having to use the "gentle pull of the cable tow".

Please take time to pull out your calendar and schedule time to attend the upcoming functions that we have listed in this Trestleboard, as our summer months seem to fill up fast.

We have a new Grand Master, MWB Robert L. VanZee, who will be carrying the torch from our own MWB Richard Mecartea and leading us into this next year with visions of growth for our great fraternity. It was a pleasure to see MWB Mecartea back on the sidelines at our "Herb's Night" after having an extremely busy and productive year as our Grand Master.

Remember to look into your community to see if there is any brother whomay need our assistance, and let our Trustees or myself know if there is some way St. John's Lodge can make a difference in someone's life.

I hope that all of our brothers and families have a fantastic summer and I look forward to seeing as many brothers as possible at our next Stated Communication on August 1st.

FAMILY PICNIC!

Enjoy the fun, games and good food at our annual Family Picnic, Saturday, August 18. Steaks and hot dogs will be provided. See the flyer in the printed Trestleboard for details.

RESOLUTIONS, PETITIONS SLATED FOR ACTION AT AUGUST STATED;
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND FAMILIES FEATURED DINNER GUESTS

Two resolutions will be acted upon at our next Stated Communication, Wednesday, August 1. Also, two petitions for the degrees will be on the agenda. Worshipful Master Jeff Lane invites all members and Masons from Lodges in the area to join us for a full evening of fellowship and Lodge business.

Also joining us for dinner will be the students and their families who will be receiving scholarships for the coming school year. Nineteen students have been named to receive scholarships from the Lodge. This year's scholarships total $25,000.

Don't let the early date for the August meeting surprise you. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month, which will be August 1st, this year.

TWO PETITION LODGE

Two petitioners for the degrees will be considered and acted upon at Wednesday's meeting. Mr. Scott Aaron Pence is a pharmacy student who has recently graduated from the University of Washington and works at Stevens Hospital in Lynnwood. He and his wife, Oxana, reside in the Northgate area of Seattle. He was born January 2, 1972 in Oxnard, CA.

Mr. Michael David Gustafson is a law student at Seattle University. He is single, and resides in the Greenlake area of Seattle, most recently moving from Milton, WA. He was born April 30, 1976, in Puyallup, WA.

GOLF TOURNAMENT ENJOYED BY ALL

The King Solomon Golf Tournament was a great success again this year, as we had beautiful weather and fourteen members and guests representing St. John's Lodge No. 9.

There were four awards given to our members and guests for 1) best score ( net 66 ), Jeff Lane and guest Russ Sommers, 2) longest drive, guest Sommers and 3) longest putt, guest Carl Aye.

I want to add to the awards presentation by according our brothers, Chuck Brockway and Skip Albertson, with an honorable mention for "the most buildings hit" and Brother John DuWors for the "shortest drive."

I would also like to thank Brother Terry Grove for his involvement in "rounding up and coordinating" our participants. Brother Grove was instrumental in helping me with my game. After watching me for just a short while, Brother Grove informed me that I was standing "too close to the ball.......after I hit it."

Thanks again to all of our brothers for their involvement. All the money donated by our lodge and others in the tournament goes to youth scholarships.

Fraternally, Jeff Lane

NINE CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF MASONRY THIS YEAR

We are happy to acknowledge nine of our members who celebrate 50 years of Masonic brotherhood this year: John (Jack) Avery, Frank Houghton, Doug Anderson, Glenn Swingler, Franklin Castillo, Albert Campbell, Alex Shulman, Sam Shulman, and Jorgen Seather.

RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

The following resolution will be acted upon at our August 1 meeting:

Whereas certain expenses, both necessary and at the direction of the brethren have exceeded anticipated levels and

Whereas under the direction of the Lodge, the Trustees of St. John's Lodge No. 9 have conducted the annual mid-year budget review and,

Whereas it is the studied recommendation of the Board that certain budget categories are in need of adjustment,

Therefore be it resolved that the following line items of the 2001 annual budget be adjusted accordingly:
Stated Dinners from $11,000 to $14,000
Trestleboard from $2,000 to $2,500
141st Anniversary Celebration from $12,000 to $15,000
Summer Events/Picnic from $3,000 to $3,500
Lodge Paraphernalia from $1,500 to $2,000
LOAMA from $0 to $500
Photographer from $700 to $900
 

COMING EVENTS
August 1, (6pm) 7:30pm: St. John's 9 (dinner) Stated Scholarship Night
August 5: Master Mason Degree at Masonic Park, Canadian Team in Scottish Kilts
August 18: Family picnic at Nile Country Club
August 21, 6:30pm: History of St. John's Meeting
August 29, 7pm: Host Lodge for Fellowcraft Degree(s)
Sept, 5, (6pm) 7:30pm: St. John's 9 (dinner) Stated Grand Master speaker
Sept. 15: St. John's 141st Anniversary Dinner
October 3 (6pm) 7:30pm: St. John's 9 (dinner) Stated Past Masters Night, Election of Officers
October 10: Masonic Retirement Center annual Oyster Dinner
October 17, 4pm: St. John's Trustees
 


 

ST. JOHN'S 141ST ANNIVERSARY TO BE CELEBRATED SEPTEMBER 15

St. John's Lodge No. 9 will celebrate its 141st Anniversary on Saturday evening, September 15! We will have a full evening of entertainment and festivities as we look at our rich Masonic and Northwest history.

The evening will feature a return visit by an outstanding and nationally acclaimed writer, scholar, teacher, commentator, and historical impersonator, Mr. Clay Jenkinson. Mr. Jenkinson, a Rhodes and Danforth scholar, hosts two public radio programs and has performed on television and throughout the United States in character as Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis, and John Wesley Powell, among others. On this occasion, he will take on the person and character of Meriwether Lewis, sent to search for a water passage to the Pacific Ocean by our third President, Thomas Jefferson.

LODGE TO ACT ON RESOLUTION TO ASSIST LANGLEY LODGE IN BUILDING REPAIRS

The following resolution will be acted upon at our August 1 meeting:

Purpose of Resolution: To assist Langley Lodge No. 218 in the repair and restoration of its Masonic Lodge building.

Whereas the Langley Masonic Temple has experienced major water intrusion that has resulted in the need to make repairs as soon as possible to prevent further damage, and

Whereas, a contracted price has been received for the repair and restoration of the Langley Masonic Temple, in an amount not to exceed $31,000 and,

Whereas the Langley Lodge and Langley Temple Association have insufficient resources to undertake such an obligation to save their building, and

Whereas we have been taught that, should we ever meet a friend, more rother Mason, rother Mason, in a poor and penniless condition, we should contribute as liberally to his relief as his necessities require and our ability permits, and

Whereas the growth of our financial portfolio enables us to assist Langley Lodge in this effort and it is unanimously recommended by the Trustees of St. John's Lodge No. 9 that this contribution be an addition to the current budget charity line item,

Therefore be it Resolved:
that St. John's Lodge No. 9 make a charitable donation to Langley Temple Association of $31,000 and

Be it Further Resolved:
that agreement will be entered into between Langley Temple Association and St. John's Lodge No. 9 that should the final cost of the repair be less than the $31,000, said difference will be returned to St. John's Lodge No. 9; and if Langley Temple or property be sold prior to December 31, 2011, this contribution will be repaid in full to St. John's Lodge No. 9.



 

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