Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No. 296 Free and Accepted Masons 3795 Utah Street San Diego, CA

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1 Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No. 296 Free and Accepted Masons 3795 Utah Street San Diego, CA Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage Paid Permit # 383 San Diego, CA CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat STATED 5 MEETING HAWAIIAN SHIRTS" DARK DARK 12 Lodge Working Party / Volunteers with our Facility Coordinator (Bro Tony Bersamira) Starts at 9AM TEMPLE BOARD MEETING DARK NO D.O.S.I This Month Note: AUGUST is designated as COME TO THE LODGE month By our Grand Master

2 Greetings from the East, Worshipful Sirs and Brethren, With the exception of our stated meeting on August 4, 2017, our Lodge will be dark this month. I am hoping that you will join us in our Stated Meeting and I urge all you brethren and sisters of SGTSL to wear your favorite Hawaiian Polo/Dress. Our lodge will be dark for the rest of the month to give our Temple Board Members and Facility Coordinator, along with our brothers who sign-up to volunteer, a chance to dive into our yearly upkeep and maintenance of the building. Our Facility Coordinator, Brother Tony Bersamira is currently seeking more volunteers to sign-up and assist us in our many building maintenance projects. 12 August 2017 is designated as Volunteers and Working Party. Let s all show-up in the Lodge at 9AM What a timely reason for the Brethren to Come To The Lodge as our Grand Master proclaimed the month of August as Come To The Lodge Month. As the proclamation states Together, we will remember that when the brothers of our lodges come together to practice fellowship and engage the wisdom of each other s company, we are truly able to make a profound difference in our own lives and in the lives of those who surround us While we are talking darkness during the summer month of August, it is fitting to share what Bro Albert Mackey, an American Freemason author and historian said about "Darkness": "Darkness has, in all the systems of initiation, been deemed a symbol of ignorance, and so opposed to light, which is the symbol of knowledge. Hence the rule, that the eye should not see until the heart has conceived the true nature of those beauties which constitute the mysteries of the Order. In the Ancient Mysteries, the aspirant (candidate) was always shrouded in darkness as a preparatory step to the reception of the full light of knowledge. Brethren...The Hiram Award Annual Selection Process is just around the corner. As such, I am now accepting nominations for this year HIRAM AWARD Recipient and the deadline for submission is on Sept. 1st 2017, before our SEPTEMBER stated meeting. Please turn-in your input in essay format as early as you can so we can justifiably recognize the most deserving brother of this special award. Ensure to highlight your Hiram Award nominee s accomplishments and significant contributions to our Fraternity and most especially to our beloved lodge. Meanwhile, please take some well-deserved time off this August, enjoy your family and friends, and recharge your Masonic batteries...we ll be back at labor in due time! With much respect, admiration and gratitude, By the square, Lito Oxina, MASTER 2017 SGTSL #296

3 From the West: Worshipful Sirs/Brethren, A Westerly Wind: As we enter the month of August, it's my great aspiration to congratulate our officers for the great job they've done in initiating new brethren into the craft. They've taken a great pride in performing their assigned positions but also endeavored to do other lodge positions. Most officers also volunteered to labor in other lodges conferrals to sharpen their skills. Because of their hard work and dedication the end result provided a very positive impression to our new members which will hopefully inspire them more to be active in attending our degree conferrals. Our side liners especially our visitors have expressed their good compliments as they observed the quality of work during our conferrals. This is just a great testimony to our dedication during practice nights. As the Proverb saying goes" constant practice makes perfect". Kudos, my brothers! Lastly, I would like to extend my warmest and sincerest thanks to all the Brothers and Sisters who extended their cable tows during our last stated meeting and district picnic. Always On the Level, Bro Arthur R. Coloma Senior Warden 2017 From the South: The fathers day breakfast fund raising, July 4 th, the golf tournament, DOSI and stated meeting are history. So are the rains and now the sun is high. As the lodge schedule of activities moves into the second half, so flows the spring into summer. While it can be said that the lodge activity is now in cruising gear, summer time gets into high gear and the need for sunglasses increases. Speaking of sunglasses, be advised that not all sunglasses are the same. There are sunglasses that have gradient tint which is fashionable and classy, then there are those that are really dark with solid tint. The cost vary from $5 to $500. My recommendation is to pick those that use polarized and /or photochromic technology,i.e, Transitions, as they also filter the harmful ultraviolet wavelength of sunlight which has been identified as one of the facilitators in the formation of cataracts. Enjoy the summer breeze brethren and sisters. Once again, I would like to acknowledge the priceless contribution of our kitchen crew to the success of every event that our beloved Silver Gate Three Stars lodge is involved with. While each and every one of them vary in their efforts, they all contributed with the same level of dedication and comitment. The usual core group of Brothers Amado Supnet, Rey Cruz, Charlie Ballestamon Vic Deguzman, Ernie Bautista, as well as welcome assistance by brothers Art Coloma, and Reginald Corpuz and many sisters who will remain anonymous at this time. By the Plumb Brother Ben Llanes Junior Warden 2017

4 Bro Tony Noza Jr, 1 st Degree Conferral on 16 Jun 2017 Bro Jason Oxina, 3rd Degree Conferral on 23 Jun th Masonic District First Annual Picnic at MCAS Miramar Mills Park 2017 SGTSL Golf Tournament Winners held 15 July 2017 at Vineyard Golf Course. Winners led by WBro Noli Alvarado of SWL and Bro Willy De Lallana of SGTSL. Ladies Winners not in picture are Sis Marie Horn and Ms Tess Calilung Congratulations to ALL

5 PAELLA SPECIAL With ALL THE TRIMMINGS Cake and Ice Cream AUGUST BIRTHDAY LIST Mithi N. Acierto Bregmani Dano WB Remigio D. Icasas, Jr. Romeo A. Quinto WB Edward D. Alonzo Antonio C. Decena John F. Koufoudakis Augusto R. Sadile Weldon G. Arcega, Jr Emmanuel A. De Jesus David M. Kurtz Crisanto G. Santos WB Armando Arroyo Augustus M. Devera Dana S. Levy Fred Zara Mac Arthur Batoyon WB Edwin A. Cruz Billy D. Mote Brad McCal Rodolfo A. Bayle WB Oscar A. Castillo Arnold R. Ott Diogenes C. Bermudo, Jr. Wilfredo D. Dominguez Pabbie John T. Perez Pastor C. Calvelo Zaldy G. Garcia Brillante Perlas Brethren it is very important that your Lodge leadership be able to contact you for important notifications or during a time of crisis. Please take the time to log into our Masons of California webpage ( and select Change my contact information under My Profile and validate or update your contact information to bring it current. IF you need to create a user name and password your member number is your first time password and is on your magazine mailing lable and your dues card., or contact me by and clearly leave a message with you correct information hornmk@cox.net Brothers, if you would like to receive the Trestleboard Electronically and opt out of the paper version to help us save mailing costs, Asst. Sec. at hornmk@cox.net. You will be put in a mail group to receive it earlier via . Join us on Facebook at the group Silver Gate Three Stars #296, Free and Accepted Masons!!!

6 Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge List of Officers for Masonic Year 2017 Master: Lito Oxina Senior Warden: Art Coloma Junior Warden: Ben Llanes Treasurer: Heredito Edra, PM Secretary: Mario Rante, PM Asst. Sec.: Kevin Horn Chaplain: Hermie Zuniga Senior Deacon: Chez Torres Junior Deacon: Carlomagno Hugo Marshal: Alex Espiritu Senior Steward: Bert Mendoza Junior Steward: Charlie Ballestamon Tiler: Rudy Tintiangco Organist: Rey Toledo, PM Officers Coach: Jerry Fabula, PM 925 Masonic District Inspector: John Crago, PM Silver Gate Three Stars Masonic Hall Association President: Romi Quinto, PM Vice President: Mark De la Cruz, PM Fin. Officer Jerry Fabula, PM Asst Finance Officer Fred Marty, PM Secretary: Dave Winesett Jr. Asst Secretary: Mike Liganor Ex-Officio: Lito Oxina Ex-Officio: Arthur Coloma Member: Ramon Ancheta, PM Member: Celso Maranon, PM Member: Vicente De Guzman Facility Coordinator: Tony Bersamera Custodian: Eduardo Pasalagua Secretary s Info secretary@gmail.com Primary Number: Cell: (619) Please leave a message Assistant Secretary s Info. hornmk@cox.net Cell: (858) Please leave a message WEB PAGE; New Application Fees: Application fee for degrees: $ includes other fees to grand Lodge. Application fee for Affiliation: Out of State: $94.00 Same jurisdiction, FREE as per By-Laws. FROM THE SECRETARY Brethren: The Secretary is now able to transact business that involves debit and credit cards using the SQUARE. Dues card payments, donations, fundraisers etc... You can do so in person or reach me on Friday nights over the phone. Please call or see the Secretary for details. MASONIC OUTREACH SERVICES Masonic Senior Outreach Services Provided Information & Referrals - Community Contact Information - Offer Professional Guidance Eligibility - No Masonic affiliation required. - Simply call Masonic Assistance Line: 1-(888) (social worker conducts interview) Case Management - Help securing community resources - Need based; no time limits - Offer guidance & hands on assistance Eligibility Must be: - California Mason in good standing, his wife, widow or minor children. Financial Case Management - Provide a care manager - Must meet financial criteria Eligibility Must be: - California Mason of 5 or more years in good standing, his wife, widow or minor children. - Demonstrate financial need (no minimum or maximum established). Have no more than $2000 (single) or $3500 (couple) in liquid assets. - Not used to pay off debt. - Last resort Client already receiving all community, state, federal and family support first. - Does not require skilled nursing or 24 hr home care. Repayment expected, if client attains assets to do so.