The Trestle Board. Granada Hills Lodge # 378. Monthly Newsletter Lodge Officers

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1 The Trestle Board Granada Hills Lodge # 378 Monthly Newsletter 2016 Lodge Officers Mike Reyes Steve Wolvek Rock Sodusta Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Bruce Ewald George Sanchez Manny Briones Treasurer Secretary Chaplain Thomas Sheehan Roger Soriano Joel Corpuz Asst. Secretary Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Keith Cotton Roland Cortel Jericho Mendoza Marshall Senior Steward Junior Steward Karl Lay David Woody George Sanhcez Organist Tiler Officer s Coach Jaffrey Yates PM Inspector, 525 Masonic District 1 P a g e O c t o b e r

2 Message from the East Brethren, Happy November and Thanksgiving to you all! I hope this Trestle Board finds you in good health and spirit. The summer season seems to have passed in a flash; the weather is finally cooling off and the busy holiday season is just around the corner. By the time you read this article, the month of October has gone by. October was a hectic month for all of us here at the Granada Hills Lodge. We completed the annual Child ID program at the San Fernando Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair last October 1st. We scheduled two 3rd degrees on October 12 and 19 and two 1st degrees on October 26. And lastly, we participated in the Annual Communications in San Francisco on October 28 to 30. November is the month when we honor all those who served and those who continue to serve in the military. As we celebrate Veteran s Day, let us take time to reflect upon the many sacrifices that the past and present members of our armed forces and their families have made, and continue to make, to keep our nation free. Thank you all for your service. November is also a time for thanksgiving and I would like to take a moment to express my personal thanks to those who continue to work tirelessly for the betterment of our lodge. To all the petitioners, candidates, and members of Granada Hills Lodge No 378, thank you for contributing to help us fulfill our duties in the lodge as well as service to our community. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart and always remember it is not what we do that counts, it is who we do it for. I am also thankful for the continuous growth of our lodge. Men from different backgrounds are coming in our doorsteps who would like to be part of the oldest and greatest fraternity in the world. Thank you for choosing the Granada Hills Lodge No. 378 as your home. Their Masonic journey will not be profound if not for the guidance of our current member. You play a vital role as a friend and mentor. Thank you for teaching these men all the moral virtues that have been passed to us by other Master Masons who have done and gone before us. A special thanks to all of our Excellent Past Masters and most especially Worshipful Brother George, who have continued to refine our Wonderful Lodge. Thank you for sharing all your wisdom and your support in helping me in making our lodge stronger. Lastly, I sincerely thank all of you for your cooperation, encouragement, and friendship. I am immensely proud to be a member of Granada Hills Lodge No. 378 and am truly honored to serve as your Worshipful Master this year. Please make note of some important dates. On November 2 nd we will hold the election of the 2017 officers. In order to vote, each Brother must present a CURRENT 2017 dues card. If you cannot find your card, contact the secretary or myself ASAP. We want to ensure everyone that is current and eligible to vote have the opportunity to do so. November 19th will be our annual Master Appreciation Night. It will be held at Odyssey Restaurant at Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills, CA Come join us for a night of fun, food, and dance. Let us enjoy the camaraderie which makes the Granada Hills Lodge No 378 one of the best lodges in the world and experience what brotherhood is all about. There will also be some degree conferral in this month of November. Watch out for the updates on our regular , Facebook posts, and GHL App. Have a great and safe Thanksgiving and continue our Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. Sincerely and Fraternally, Mike Reyes, WM 2 P a g e O c t o b e r

3 Message from the West Remembering the Past While Moving Forward It s the past that shapes our future. We can never forget the past but must learn from it while we move forward. I use this example in my work of someone driving a car. The rear-view mirror is small. We look at it to see our past. But the windshield is must larger and through it we see our future. Where we want to go and the obstacles we must maneuver past to get to our destination. That must be our focus. We are still working to resolve our past issues as a Lodge but we must also look towards our future offers us the chance to refocus on our journey together as a Lodge and Brothers of the path we want to pursue. So this month as the New Year approaches I want to ask each of you to do this simple exercise. Take out a piece of paper when you have time. Fold it in half. On the left write down your concerns about our past together. On the right write down your hopes, dreams, goals or changes you would like to see the Lodge make as we move together in Please remember it Lodge belongs to all of us. We will either sink or swim, stay stagnant or grow together as one. Please send your list to me and it will be kept in confidence. As Patrick Henry once said: "Let us trust G-d, and our better judgment to set us right hereafter. United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs." Henry Ford once said: Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success. Let 2017 be our year of successes. Sincerely and Fraternally yours, Brother Steven Wolvek, SW 3 P a g e O c t o b e r

4 Message from the South Brethren The Year is almost over and since it is the month of Thanksgiving. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the support and trust that you've given the officers and to the Lodge. When I became a Mason I did not dream to be an Officer of our Lodge because of the works that I am seeing that the officers are doing is really hard and I believe an Officer or a Leader usually shine before you are recognize. And I told myself that to be a good Mason, you do not need to be an Officer and sometimes being a good follower is better but the trust and support that you've given me was very humbling. As a Mason, humility is one of the best tenants that we everyone should practice in our daily lives. To be humble is to recognize gratefully our dependence in the Lord, to understand that we have constant need for His support. Humility is an acknowledgment that our talents and abilities are gifts from God. It is not a sign of weakness, timidity, or fear; it is an indication that we know where our true strength lies. We can be both humble and fearless. We can be both humble and courageous. And lastly, I would again like to invite everyone to attend our Stated Dinner and meeting this coming November 2. Dinner will be Roasted Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Pasta, Mashed Potato, and Bread. Thank you very much. Sincerely and Fraternally Yours, Rock L Sodusta, JW LIVING PAST MASTERS Name Date Name Date Restituto Corpus 2015 Bruce O. Carmitchel Noel Espiritu 2014 John A. Scheich 1992 Wilhelm Adoremos 2013 Bruce E. Mullin 1989 Celso V. Cardano, Jr Richard L. John, Jr Raul R. Nadres 2011 Robert R. Riggin 1987 Michael P. Lim 2010 Thomas B. Kiser 1983 Carlos R. Cabalar 2009 Michael A. Amodei, III 1982 Salvador D Olbes 2008 Bruce Turner 1977 George G. Sanchez 2007 Frank W. Padrick 1977 Bruce L. Ewald 5/6/200 4 Robert L. Perkins 1975 Philip Ciano 2003 Norman L. Mc Pherson 1968 Steven E. Barr 2002 Ralph K. Shrode 1965 Charles P. Perry 1999 Victor R. Preston P a g e O c t o b e r

5 From the Secretary s Desk Brethren, By the time you received this newsletter, GHLodge378 election is over and the change of guards is now in the preparation of the 110 th annual Installation to succeed to that honored time seated chair. To the 2017 sets of officers, I say congratulations and looking forward to another good year and Thank You to the outgoing master for serving the lodge. It was a successful year in spite of the rough road we have travelled. It was a dramatic transformation, and you have risen to every new challenge. You made the lodge social fabric stronger. As it was said that harmony is the strength and support of civil society, you made GHLodge378 stronger than it was before. To the outgoing Master, KUDOS for a job very well done. With this said, I welcome the new Worshipful Master and looking forward of working together to make GHLodge378 even more stronger and healthier as we look forward to 2017 ensuing year and to all the challenges we may face. We must remember that GHLodge378 cannot lead unless we weave the threads of our coat of many colors into one fabric of GHLodge378. On the other note, I welcome the District Inspector, Worshipful Alberto Casanova, PM of San Fernando Lodge No. 343 F&AM. Sincerely & Fraternally, George Sanchez, PM Secretary Officers Coach 2016 Activity From: 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2016 Current Selection Criteria: Lodge 378 Gains Losses Memberships Initiated 0 Withdrawals 1 EA Count: 8 Passed 0 Suspensions NPD 0 FC Count: 8 Raised 3 Suspensions Trial 0 MM Count: 201 Affiliations 0 Expel 2 Total Memberships 219 Affiliations (Out of State) 0 Deaths 0 Total Widows 138 Restored to Good Standing 3 Total Losses 3 Total Gains 6 5 P a g e O c t o b e r

6 50 Years Member Name Anniversary Date Name Anniversary Date Ryan, John J. 12/8/2015 Woody, David B. 12/24/2007 Kemmerer, Basil J. 10/22/2015 Kish, Edward G. 12/5/2007 Turner, Bruce 7/21/2015 Shrode, Ralph K. 11/26/2006 Parnagian, Albert P. 6/30/2015 Rogers, Charles B. 7/25/2006 Katz, Kenneth N. 11/13/2014 Torigian, Milton 3/11/2005 Mc Chesney, Maurice D. 5/27/2014 Pierce, Arthur E. 10/31/2003 Keene, George R. 11/27/2013 Grant, John T. 3/16/2001 Zaslove, Walter H. 7/29/2013 Shillock, Harold E. Jr. 1/6/1998 Cappa, Anthony G. 11/28/2012 Nickloff, William G. 4/22/1996 Mc Pherson, Norman L. 7/13/2012 Hardin, Edward H. 1/24/1994 Grobman, Duane J. 4/11/2012 Padrick, Frank W. 6/16/1993 Raftery, Michael R. 4/14/2008 NAMES Presentation Date NAMES Presentation Date Cappa, Anthony G. 11/28/1987 Diem, C. W. 10/20/1978 Mc Pherson, Norman L. 7/13/1987 Greif, Richard H. 2/25/1977 Grobman, Duane J. 4/11/1987 Grant, John T. 3/16/1976 Allensworth, Eugene J. 2/21/1987 Ray, Jack E. 11/27/1975 Drewry, Harry G. 12/27/1986 Kennedy, Alfred N. 4/25/1975 Preston, Victor R. 5/20/1985 Bogstad, Lloyd O. 4/14/1975 Raftery, Michael R. 4/14/1983 Southern, James S. 3/31/1975 Wozniak, Joseph C. 2/20/1983 Koebrich, William D. 6/28/1974 Woody, David B. 12/24/1982 Shillock, Harold E. Jr. 1/6/1973 Kish, Edward G. 12/5/1982 Haecker, Joseph H. 3/12/1972 Shrode, Ralph K. 11/26/1981 Nickloff, William G. 4/22/1971 Rogers, Charles B. 7/25/1981 Barr, Ernest B. 10/29/1970 Yoakley, William R. Jr. 3/28/1981 Patterson, Robert J. 4/28/1969 Landrum, Wilfred H. 10/30/1980 Hardin, Edward H. 1/24/1969 Benjamin, Richard 4/22/1980 Padrick, Frank W. 6/16/1968 Trigon, Milton 3/11/ P a g e O c t o b e r

7 SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES VACANCY IN ELECTED OFFICE. If a Mason has not paid his dues during a period of12 months, the Secretary shall notify him that he will be suspended for non-payment of dues unless at the Lodge s next Stated Meeting either his dues have been paid or sickness or inability to pay is shown as the cause for the failure to pay. The notice shall be given either by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to his last known address, or by actual service of notice, duly certified by the Tiler. If all dues due and payable have not been paid by the time of the Lodge s next Stated Meeting, he shall be declared suspended by the Master, unless for special reasons shown the Lodge shall remit his dues or grant him further time for payment. No worthy brother who is unable to pay his dues shall be suspended for non-payment of dues. No Mason who has attained the age of 80 years or who has attained an aggregate number of years in age and years as a Mason in good standing equaling 120 or more shall be suspended for non-payment of dues without a written report to the Lodge from the Member Retention Committee evidencing when and where the committee interviewed the delinquent Mason, why the delinquent Mason has not paid his dues and whether the delinquent Mason has the ability to 151pay his dues. If an elected office becomes vacant, the vacancy shall be filled by election and no dispensation shall be required. Until the election and installation of another Master, the Senior Warden, if available and if not the Junior Warden, succeeds to the powers and duties of the Master and acts as Master. Until the election and installation ofa nother Treasurer, the Master shall be the custodian of all monies, property and other assets of the Lodge. Until the election and installation of another Secretary, the Master may appoint a qualified member of the Lodge to act as Secretary. [Amended: 2011.] [Source: Sections and of the 1991 California Masonic Code A copy of this report shall be provided to the Grand Secretary at least thirty days before he may be suspended for non-payment of dues. A Mason shall not be expelled from Masonry for non-payment of dues. [Amended: 2010; 2011; 2012; 2015.] [Source: Section of the 1991 California Masonic Code. 7 P a g e O c t o b e r

8 November Calendar Events Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Temple Board Meeting 2 Stated Meeting (Election of Officers) Masonic Service Bureau (GHL as Greeters) TBA TBA 17 North Hollywood Installation of Officers Master s Ball TBA TBA November Birthday Celebrants Name Birth Day Status Name Birth Day Status Pilavian, Ken 1 A Crawford, Ralph W. 12 A Kiehl, Randy C. 2 A Nadres, Raul R. 15 A Gibson, Wallace J. Jr. 3 A Varteressian, Albert 16 A Mullin, Bruce E. 4 A Grant, John T. 18 A Lacsamana, Mark T. 8 A Griffiths, D. E. 24 A Ramores, Ronald E. 9 A Lebrilla, Fernando O. Jr. 24 A Regala, Arthur A. 9 A Cortel, Rolando L. 27 A Robles, Raul I. 9 A Varderesyan, Grigor A. 28 A Bosch, Richard T. 10 A Katz, Kenneth N. 30 A Merriam, Steven L. 10 A 8 P a g e O c t o b e r

9 To Worshipful Mike Reyes and to all 2016 Granada Hills Lodge # 378 Officers Congratulations on a job well done! 9 P a g e O c t o b e r

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11 Granada Hills Lodge #378 Child ID Program Valley Preparedness Fair Saturday, October 1 Fire Station 87 in Balboa Congratulations to Brother Spo Khatchatryan was raised October 12, 2016 To the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Granada Hills Lodge No. 378 Free & Accepted Masons... "The secret of Masonry, like the secret of life, can be known only by those who seek it, serve it, live it. It cannot be uttered; it can only be felt and acted. It is, in fact, an open secret, and each man knows it according to his quest and capacity. Like all things worth knowing, no one can know it for another and no man can know it alone." - Dr. Joseph Fort Newton 11 P a g e O c t o b e r

12 Hall Association Rental Manager Information Bro. BARRY MANN Rinaldi St Granada Hills CA Tel No (818) Applying for Membership One of Masonry s customs is not to solicit members; men must seek membership on their own through a Mason they know or a local lodge. California Masonic membership is open to men age 18 or older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome. A Mason who recommends you for membership will assist with completing and submitting the application. After submitting the application, you will be interviewed by members of the lodge you wish to join so they can learn more about you and you can learn more about Freemasonry. If the interview is favorable, your application is presented to the lodge for a vote. If the vote is affirmative, you receive the Entered Apprentice degree the first degree of Freemasonry. When you advance through the next two degrees, you are a Master Mason and a full member of the fraternity. Below are forms for Application for Degrees and Affiliation. We meet every 7:00 PM. Go to calendar of events for schedules. Application for degrees Application for Affiliation 12 P a g e O c t o b e r