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| Is it August already? Based upon our hot weather, I thought last month was August! Given our lack of moisture or rainfall, please be | extremely cautious around those back yard barbeques and campfires when enjoying our great outdoors. Remember to keep your yards and plants well watered, keeping in mind our need to conserve our natural resources.
Hopefully, many of you have had time to take in all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. We are truly blessed with Evergreens, plant life, numerous rivers and streams, Puget Sound, recreational facilities, parks and our cool summer nights, not to mention our splendid scenic mountain ranges consisting of the Olympics and Cascades.
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If you have already taken that summer vacation,- welcome back! If you're on your way out of town - no need to worry, we'll leave the light on for you.
Last month, we held our annual Herb's Night for our many rusty Masons and Snowbirds. Music and entertainment was enjoyed by all.
On July 23rd, we hosted and raised some new Fellowcraft Masons in concert with Doric Lodge.
Our August 6th stated meeting will honor our scholarship recipients and their immediate families. Our line officers will return to our normal tuxedo attire. With all the activities scheduled, it's hard to believe that some lodges go dark during the summer months. Be proud of that fact that you are a member of one of the largest lodges in the State of Washington, and in all probability, one of the most philanthropic lodges in this grand jurisdiction. Our financial support to our many concordant bodies is well recognized by our sister lodges. However, we still need the involvement of our membership to mentor the leadership in these worthy youth organizations.
This month, we'll again host the Summer Picnic at the Nile Golf Course on Saturday, August 16th. To make sure we have enough steaks on the grill, please make sure that your intentions to attend are made known. Fun and games are planned for everyone.
Next month, on September 13th, we will celebrate our 143rd Anniversary at the Seattle Design Center. In addition to friendship, fellowship and fraternalism, we will feature a well-known Elvis Presley impersonator for your enjoyment.
Please remember - reservations to attend the Picnic and Anniversary are required. There will be limited seating to our Anniversary Celebration, so get your desires known so we can accommodate you.
Your officer line is looking forward to seeing you in lodge. Until then, enjoy what's left of the summer.
Terry Grove, Master
FOOD AND GAMES TO HIGHLIGHT FAMILY PICNIC SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Mark your calendars, invite your friends and especially those who might be good candidates for Masonry and come to our annual Lodge Family Picnic, Saturday, August 16. Kick-off will be 11am at the Nile Shrine picnic grounds, area "A."
The Lodge will furnish the steaks, chicken, hot dogs and buns. You need only to bring a choice of one of the following: hot or cold vegetable, salad, dessert. And, oh, yeah, your appetite!
Call by August 6 or let us know at the Stated Meeting.
Family Picnic
Annual Picnic & Potluck - Saturday - August 16th, 2003
Hosted by St. John's No. 9
This is another chance for your family and friends to enjoy the fun and hospitality of our Masonic Fraternity! Invite tomorrow's Mason today!
- Nile Country Club
- 500 NE 205th
- Mountlake Terrace, WA
- Picnic Area "A"
We will furnish steaks, chicken, hot dogs (with buns), chips, coffee and a limited variety of soft drinks.
POTLUCK
Bring a steak knife, special utensils, and any other preferred beverages.
Please bring one of the following (by last name):
A-I salad
J-Q vegetable dish (hot or cold)
P-Z dessert (cookies, cake, pies, etc.)
11:00 am - Select your table and bring your potluck item to the buffet line. Mix and mingle. HAVE SOME FUN!
11:00 am - 2:30pm kids bouncy (and bounce and bounce and bounce…); also volleyball
12:00 pm - Steaks, chicken and hot dogs from the grill. Each Lodge member should check in with the chef to make any special requests known.
1:00 pm - Kids penny scramble and races
1:00 pm - Bingo! Fun, games & music
2:00 pm - Kiddie magic show and balloons (featuring our own Ken Wehl)
3:00 pm - Clean up. You can stay as long as you wish. Grounds close at 9pm.
Swimming is allowed only with adult supervision. NO Life Guard will be on duty.
RSVP! We need to know how many will be attending to make sure we have enough food and games for everyone to enjoy. Call Terry Grove at 425 337-7134 or the secretary at 206 623-0261 by Wednesday, August 6th.
!!!BINGO!!!
Players are requested to bring one inexpensive bingo prize item per family to contribute to the festivities of the picnic.
Trivia Quiz
What two things do the following have in common?
Walter P. Chrysler, Henry Ford, Charles Nash, Ransom E. Olds.*
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS AND FAMILIES WILL BE HOSTED AT AUGUST STATED
Many of the seventeen student honorees of this year's scholarship awards and their families will be attending dinner prior to our August 6 Stated Meeting. $25,000 will be distributed for the 2003-2004 school year.
Worshipful Master Terry Grove invites all Masons to attend. We will return to our traditional attire of suit and tie out of respect for the work and dedication these young people have demonstrated.
ST. JOHN'S 143rd ANNIVERSARY TO BE CELEBRATED SEPTEMBER 13
St. John's Lodge No. 9 will celebrate its 143rd Anniversary on Saturday evening, September 13! Dinner and entertainment at the Seattle Design Center will feature a well-known Elvis impersonator. Elvis starred in 33 successful films and sold over one billion records, more than any other artist.
Don't miss out on this anniversary special. Look for more in next month's Trestleboard
The National Debt In 1789, thirty-two year old Alexander Hamilton, one of our early American Freemasons, became Secretary of the Treasury. The national debt was more than fifty million dollars and the U.S. government did not have a stable revenue source. The states collectively owed an additional twenty-five million. Bro. Hamilton initiated a very successful (albeit controversial) plan to assume all state debts, establish tariffs, and start a federal bank. Under his leadership, on July 9, 1795, the U.S. paid off its debt and significantly increased foreign investment.
The current U.S. national debt is 6.7 trillion dollars. Your share is over twenty-three thousand.
SHARED BIRTHDATES
Eureka Lodge No. 20 was formed by twenty Masons of Seattle, joining in a petition recommended by St. John's Lodge, and presented to the Grand Master on February 1, 1873. Their first meeting was held on the 7th of February, 1873, in the hall of our Lodge. The Grand Lodge, in session on September 4, 1873, authorized its charter to be issued, giving it that day as its birthday, and together the two Lodges share the same birthday.
TRIVIA ANSWER: All four were early pioneers in the automobile industry and were Masons.
Contact Us Here
Worshipful Master: Terry Grove 425 337-7134
terryagrove@seattlemasons.org
Secretary Jim Russell: 206 623-0261 stjohns9@msn.com
Webmaster Charlie Tupper: 206 459-8236 webmaster@seattlemasons.org
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