November, 2007
tried his
best to further the aims of the Lodge.
The Committee Chairmen and members have done an excellent job
for the Lodge and the officers have worked to make the Lodge
function smoothly.
Our
Secretary and Treasurer have helped me keep everything straight
throughout the year. I thank all of these Brothers for doing their
part.
During the past year I have presided over five
proficiencies of Master Masons in the Lodge.
I think that this is the beginning of a flood of many such
young men joining and becoming proficient members of
Our Youth Night, the Table Lodge in March, the
family brunch in May, the annual picnic, and our Anniversary
Celebration will always stand out in my mind as being the most
successful meetings and activities of my year as Master.
Thank everyone who worked on and all who attended these, as
well as all the degrees and other communications of the Lodge. You
made them successful and gave me much satisfaction in seeing a
well-oiled machine at work.
The Brothers that we have raised, who have completed
their proficiencies during this past year, are what I will always be
the most proud of.
It
shows that we are moving forward and have something that young men
want to be part of.
I
commend them on their sight toward the future and I encourage them
to be as active as they possibly can.
On the afternoon of our last installation day my
invalid father, Worshipful Brother Ed Tupper, asked me if I had been
installed.
I told him
that I had been and he smiled.
He died last December 23rd, three days after my
first meeting as Master.
I have dedicated my year to his memory and I hope he is pleased with
what my Lodge has accomplished as he looks down from the Celestial
Lodge above.
This month is Past Masters night and we will honor
them on this, the last meeting before I join their number.
We will also elect my replacement as well as the officers
that will lead us into the future.
The Lodge will be in excellent hands.
I have watched our Senior Warden, Bro. Jim Wold,
prepare for next year and I think there has seldom been a SW who has
put as much time and effort into planning for ‘his’ year in the
East.
I ask that
all of you give him the support and encouragement that you have
afforded me during this past year.
He will help us to excel and grow in Masonry.
Please join us for my last meeting in the East of
your Lodge. 
WBro. Charlie Tupper writes:
For the
November Stated Bro. Jack
Tupper Library
Our Worshipful Master, Charlie Tupper, has a personal Masonic
library that rivals any probably this side of the
Simply contact WBro. Tupper at It has about 450 entries – so far!
CALENDAR
- November 14 (
- November 15 (
- November 21 7:30pm< St. John's 9 (dinner) Stated
- Officers, Past Masters Night
PAST MASTERS FETED IN NOVEMBER Officer Elections, 2008 Budget Presented
Just one day
before Thanksgiving St. John’s Lodge No. 9 will hold its annual
election of officers for the coming year, adopt the 2008 budget, and
honor our Past Masters with special recognition.
As is our usual custom, Past Masters will end the evening by
taking places to close the lodge under the leadership of last year’s
Master, WBro. Mark Campbell.
This will also be the conclusion of WBro. Charlie Tupper’s
term as the respected leader of this 147-year-old lodge. That’s a lot to
accomplish and a tall order given the proximity to a traditional
four-day holiday! Two announced
candidates seeking the opportunity to fill one position on the Board
of Trustees will also make it an interesting contest.
Also the offices of Master, Senior and Junior Wardens,
Secretary and Treasurer will be selected for next year.
Brothers Jim Wold, Chris Carney and Nick Mitchell have all
announced that they hope to step up one station each to fill the
offices of Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden.
VWBro. Jim Russell and WBro. Ken Lane, Jr. have indicated
they will be happy to continue as Secretary and Treasurer,
respectively. VWBro. Charles
Broadway, who concludes a four-year term as Trustee, and WBro.
Joseph Lund have indicated their desire to seek the Trustee position
which expires in 2011.
Both have served as Masters of St. John’s.
The Board of
Trustees has prepared a budget for 2008 which will be recommended to
the brethren at this Stated Communication.
It represents a 5% cap on our (September 30) portfolio, with
64% allocated for
operating
expenses and
36% for charities. Following dinner
prior to the stated communication, Bro. Jack Davis (Delta-White
Center No. 172) will be bringing us a review of plans to construct a
second
WBro. Charles
Tupper encourages your attendance at this November Stated as he and
his officers conclude this Masonic year.
All Masons are invited to join us
for a full evening of programming and business.
Dinner begins at
IN Bro. Adam
Creighton was installed into the office of Musician at our October
communication.
Bro.
Creighton is a member of Greenwood Lodge No. 253 and passed his
Master Mason proficiency examination in the presence of his brethren
earlier that month.
He
has been serving as our Musician for the greater part of the year,
and we have been looking forward to his establishing his proficiency
as a Master Mason. WBro. Joseph
Lund reports that Cedar Way Elementary ( Brothers of the
lodge brought new pairs of socks to the October communication, to be
collected and donated to the homeless teens of the University
District.
Approximately
four dozen new socks were collected.
VWBro. Jim Russell delivered them to University Street
Ministries.
ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE NOVEMBER 15 Mr. Raymond
Gehrig will be initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason on Thursday,
November 15, at
THANKSGIVING Brothers of the lodge again will look forward to delivering groceries
and meals to families in the
area who need a little kindness and support for the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays. We
have enjoyed this opportunity to bring a little sunshine into the
life of many who are struggling to make ends meet, and also to those
families whose loved ones are serving overseas.
VWBro. Charles Brockway has led a
team of Lots of shopping
help will be needed and volunteers appreciated in preparation for
these events.
2008
DUES
Also
from WM Charlie:
Brethren,
remember that the Secretary is indispensable to the Lodge.
He makes sure that everyone knows what the Master wants and
everything that is on the agenda of the Lodge.
He keeps track of the sick and shut ins.
He keeps track of the widows and orphans.
He edits the Trestleboard.
He keeps track of the Membership and publishes regular
rosters.
He collects the
dues of the Lodge and keeps us on good standing with the Grand
Lodge.
He is always
available to the Master to offer counsel and advice.
He may not always agree with what is happening but he is
always trying to do his best for the Lodge so, in gratitude for his
help during the past year I had him put the following into this
Trestleboard.
Charles Tupper, Master
THE POOR LODGE SECRETARY
Coming to Dinner at
MASTERS WAGES
Service to one’s lodge and the Fraternity leads to the possibility
of appointment or election to the line of officers. There is
little to speak of the Master's wages this opportunity pays, because only those who have occupied the Oriental Chair know what
they are. The outer evidence of the experience may be told,
but the inner spiritual experience is untellable because the words
have not been invented.
But Past Masters know! To them is issued a special
coinage of Master's wages, which only a Worshipful Master may
earn.
CHANGE OF E-MAIL ADDRESS? LET US KNOW!
The Secretary reminds those who have
email to let us know so
that we can include you in our special notices issued throughout the
month “in between Trestleboards.”
For many, your addresses have changed and we have not been
able to continue our correspondence.
If this is by accident and not on purpose, contact us at
stjohns9@seattlemasons.org, today.
MASTERS WAGES
OPEN INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Statement of Availability Office of Trustee 2008-2011 Charles R. Brockway Having given faithful and regular attendance at
stated and trustee meetings since 1993, when I was first elected JW
of St. John’s Lodge, I have always tried to promote and represent
Academic:
Graduate of Washington State University, in Business
Administration and Finance; Attended MA program at University of
Oklahoma, Economics; Graduate, US Army, Command and General Staff
College, Military Science; MA Graduate at Appalachian State
University, Public Administration; Attended and/or instructed
several artillery, aviation, supply, personnel administration,
organizational effectiveness and other professional courses.
Professional:
Army
Artillery Officer & Commander, Aviation and Air Traffic Control
Officer, Commander, Instructor Pilot and Examiner, Organizational
Effectiveness Staff Officer on General Staff,
went from a PFC to Lieutenant
Colonel in 25 years of service / Real Estate Agent with Windermere
Real Estate since 1988 / Boeing Project Management since 1990 and
plan to retire
Community:
Coach Youth Soccer;
Trustee,
Family:
Happily
married for 41 years.
Two daughters, college graduates and married with 4.5 grandchildren.
We have lived in
Statement of Availability Office of Trustee 2008-2011 Joseph Lund
Brethren of
Since I
joined Masonry, approximately 10 years ago, I have been a
continually active member of this lodge, having risen through the
officer line, served three years as a Trustee, and as Worshipful
Master in 2005.
I have also
been very active in lodge business and committee work.
As a
younger member of this lodge I am qualified and ready to step
forward and contribute to the future of our lodge and serve again as
a Trustee.
As an officer, I
was very active in the degrees of all our candidates.
As a Trustee, I was a strong
voice of reason and helped mediate and find middle ground when there
was strife and uncertainty amongst the Trustees.
As a Past Master, I am the
driving force behind our Accelerated Reader Program.
As a Trustee for the Masonic
Service Bureau, I’ve used my leadership skills to help repair and
ensure that past transgressions are eliminated and that there is
structure and transparency for the future.
IS FREEMASONRY A RELIGION?
Concerning the oft-heard statement by some that
Freemasonry is a religion, the Supreme Court of Nebraska, in deciding a
case some years ago, used the following illuminating language:
“The guiding thought is not religion but religious toleration .... The
Masonic fraternity refrains from intruding into the field of religion
and confines itself to the teaching of morality and duty to one's fellow
men, which makes better men and better citizens.
HEALTH BENEFITS
TO MASONIC FRIENDSHIP? “I Get By With a
Little Help From My Friends” and “You’ve Got to Have Friends” are
popular songs with some wise advice:
Strong friendships play an important part in keeping us healthy. A phone call to a
friend may be all you need to stick to an exercise program or stay away
from junk food.
A friend is
a safe sounding board for your anger, sadness, and frustration, as well
as a cheerleader for your hopes and dreams. In fact, researchers
have found that a lack of strong social connections can be as much as a
health risk as obesity, smoking and too much stress. The “therapy” you
get from talking through everyday problems with a friend can ward off
more serious problems like high blood pressure, depression, and insomnia
that may develop if your feelings go unaddressed.
J
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