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From the East
I've taken a great deal of pleasure reading a recent theme of Masonic e-mail that has come across my server the last week or so. It seems we are -or may be- considered dinosaurs, but I wonder to what depth the many writers have considered this term? One working definition is, "any of various extinct, often large reptiles."
I somehow doubt I'd be writing this column if I were extinct, yet there's no question that our membership has both aged and decreased the last few decades. Perhaps a different view is that we have returned to the size we once were before my father's generation felt such a strong need to unite into one sacred band of brothers and friends. Times change, people's perceived needs change, societal mores change, but our core values have not become extinct.
There's another very strong possibility that one branch of the dinosaur tree is still with us in the avian world. It's not so feather-brained a
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If you have ever had the pleasure of working with and seen the dedication of so many of our brothers then the term large would not be amiss. Not large in girth, but in presence, dedication, integrity and excellence. Our officers along with many past masters and brothers are working daily to give our lodge the breadth of service and fellowship that may diminish, change and even evolve, but will never go extinct. I can honestly say I have had the pleasure of working with men of great if not large stature and I am a better man for choosing this route.
I look forward to seeing all of you at our degrees, stated meetings and August picnic.
Michael Rust, Master
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS AND FAMILIES WILL BE HOSTED AT AUGUST STATED
 | | Many of the student honorees of this year's scholarship awards and their families will be attending dinner prior to our August 4 Stated Meeting. $25,000 will be distributed for the 2004-2005 school year.
Worshipful Master Michael Rust 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.
Following the meeting, Bro. Fred Hutchinson has promised to serve strawberry shortcake with home baked shortcake for dessert!
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Ř Family Picnic Ř
widows and members
Annual Picnic & Potluck - Sunday - August 15th, 2004
Hosted by St. John's No. 9
Steaks, Chicken, Hot Dogs (with buns), chips, coffee and a limited variety of soft drinks supplied by the Lodge.
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-O vegetable dish (hot or cold)
P-Z dessert (cookies, cake, pies, etc.)
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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, croquet |
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 Jim Wold at 425 357-6867 woldfamily@msn.com or the secretary at 206 623-0261 stjohns9@seattlemasons.org by Wednesday, August 4th,
B i n g o !
Players are requested to bring one inexpensive bingo prize item per family to contribute to the festivities of the picnic
ST. JOHN'S 144th ANNIVERSARY TO BE CELEBRATED SEPTEMBER 10
St. John's Lodge No. 9 will celebrate its 144th Anniversary on Friday evening, September 10! Dinner at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center followed by a swing band will be featured for your enjoyment.
St. John's was chartered September 4, 1860 as the first Masonic Lodge in the City of Seattle.
Bro. Iain Cameron and Angela are working to make this evening special. Don't miss this anniversary. Look for more in next month's Trestleboard
ATTENTION MASTER MASONS!
An open air Master Mason degree has been announced for Sunday, August 7, at the Granite Falls Masonic Park. A breakfast ($4) will be served at Damascus Lodge No. 199 (Granite Falls) prior to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police degree conferral at 10am. Plan to arrive at the Park by 8am. Parking will be $4. A BBQ ($8) will be served following the degree.
BOOKS OF INTEREST
DaVinci Code - Angels and Demons
Those are the names of two best-selling books written by Dan Brown. These two books feature Freemasonry prominently in their plots, and The DaVinci Code was a #1 bestseller. Both books are very fast paced and exciting to read. A movie version of The DaVinci Code is under way.
FIFTY YEARS OF MASONRY
Bros. Al Thornton and Isaac Solam were honored for fifty years of Masonic service at our Herb's Night, last month. Others reaching that honor this year are Bros. Lawrence Watkins, Henry Wells, Jack Varon, and Walter Wright, Jr.
FOOD AND GAMES TO HIGHLIGHT FAMILY PICNIC SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
Mark your calendars, invite your friends and especially those who might be good candidates for Masonry and come to our annual Lodge Family Picnic, Sunday, August 15. Kick-off will be 11am at the Nile Shrine picnic grounds, area "B."
Both the day and area are changes from previous years!
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 4 or let us know at the Stated Meeting.
Coming Events
- July 28, 4pm: St. John's Lodge No. 9 Trustees meeting
- August 4 (6pm) 7:30pm: St. John's 9 (dinner) Stated Scholarship Night
- August 7: Open Air MM Degree at Masonic Park
- August 15 (11am): Lodge picnic at Nile (Sunday)
- September 1 (6pm) 7:30pm: St. John's 9 (dinner) Stated
- September 10 (6pm): St. John's Lodge No. 9 144th Anniversary Celebration (SRMC)
- October 6 (6pm) 7:30pm: St. John's 9 (dinner) Stated
- October 13 (4:30pm): Annual (since 1937) Oyster Feed - Masonic Retirement Center
Contact Us Here
Worshipful Master: Michael Rust (206) 725-5853 fiddlerose@comcast.net
Senior Warden: Joseph Lund (425) 271-3173 yosiflund@earthlink.net
Junior Warden: Mark Campbell (425) 398-1398 mark.katherine@verizon.net
Secretary: Jim Russell (206) 623-0261 stjohns9@seattlemasons.org
Webmaster: Charlie Tupper (206) 406-8670 webmaster@seattlemasons.org
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