by M.W.B. Ed Bousquet, Grand Master

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1 Volume XXVIII No. 9, May 2011 Grand Master s theme is preserve, perpetuate by M.W.B. Ed Bousquet, Grand Master Every Grand Master has a theme for his year. This year the theme is to Preserve and Perpetuate Our Heritage. At the Occasional Grand Lodge meetings the Grand Master made a short Power- Point presentation on how he defines our heritage, how we can preserve it and how our heritage can be perpetuated. Our Heritage, what is it? A system of beliefs based on the philosophy of self-improvement by following the moral teachings of our Fraternity. Not a bad elevator speech either! IN THIS Issue 1 Grand Master s Message 1 Trustees Quarterly Report 3 Grand Master s Calendar 5 MESH Board Report 7 Golf Tournament form 8 Contributions 10 Annual Communication Signup 11 News From Our Lodges How do we employ those beliefs? Through a system of principles, virtues and ethics that provide the Mason with symbolic tools to utilize in his journey of self-improvement. We can utilize a metaphorical tool box to store and organize these tools, all of which are available in the first degree of Masonry and are the very foundation of our Fraternity. They include the three principal tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth; the moral lessons of Faith, Hope and Charity; and the four Cardinal Virtues: Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice. Brotherly love, simply stated, is the Golden Rule. It is symbolized by the working tools of the three principal officers of the Lodge. The jewels for these officers are the square, level and plumb, which denote virtue, equality and morality. Relief is one of those common bonds that bind us together. We avidly espouse the support of public schools through our Educational Assistance program. This program started in 1857 with $250, and today has about $1.4 million endowed. Continued on page 2 Quarterly Report of the Board of Trustees by R.W.B. Richard A. Martin, Deputy Grand Master One of the duties of the Deputy Grand Master is to prepare a summary of the transactions of the Board of Trustees and prepare an annual report. That report is given at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. In order to keep the Brethren informed during the year, quarterly reports are customarily given in the Oregon Masonic News. The Board of Trustees chairman is the Grand Master; other voting members are the Immediate Past Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden. They meet once a month and their powers and duties appear in Section 128 of the Code (there are 28 listed). Section places the Trustees as representatives on the Masonic and Eastern Star Home (MESH) Board. We have some very exciting news to report since our last update. At the MESH Board meeting in March, the Trustees, along with the sisters from Eastern Star, unanimously voted to admit a couple into the Continued on page 9

2 Grand Master s Message, continued from page 1 This school year the Grand Lodge will disperse over $70,000 to families around the Jurisdiction. Many Lodges and Appendant and Concordant Bodies have scholarship programs throughout the state. The Grand Lodge of Oregon s main philanthropy is the Masonic & Eastern Star Home in Forest Grove. We are partners with the Order of the Eastern Star to keep a promise that was made in There is a wide variety of medical causes, support for veterans and scholarship programs, to name a few. M.W.B. Bob Richmond, P.G.M., says, There is probably not a body part that some Order of Masonry does not treat. The Knights Templar support the Eye Foundation, Eastern Star support includes cancer research, Amaranth supports diabetes research, there is the Scottish Rite help for language and learning disorders and, of course, the Shrine Hospitals the most well known and visible of our philanthropies. Every Masonic organization supports a philanthropy. Truth is the foundation of every virtue. We teach the virtues of truth through the symbolism of bringing a Brother to light in each of the three degrees. He is blindfolded then brought to light so he may be taught that coming from darkness to light is the conquest of knowledge over ignorance. This is part of his Masonic journey and is taught through the use of symbols that cause the Truth to be concealed and every initiate must discover the meaning for himself. It is this journey from darkness to light that provides the Mason with a way to make himself better. Masonry seeks to inspire the individual to search for knowledge on his own. We believe in the moral lesson of Faith, not only in the Supreme Being but Faith in our Brothers and Sisters and Faith that we can make a difference in the world if we dedicate ourselves to the teachings of Masonry. We have Hope of immortality and Hope for a better life by adhering to the virtues of our Order. We champion Charity for all Mankind, but especially for those in need within our various organizations. We are admonished to sympathize and be compassionate to those in need. This is how we establish our friendships. We learn the most valuable commodity we have to give is our time, because it can only be given once. We are taught to avoid excess of the mind and body in order to adhere to the Cardinal Virtue of Temperance. I think the one tool that most aptly describes adherence to this Virtue is the compasses. It is interesting to note that the compasses, which teach us to circumscribe our desires and keep our passions within due bounds toward all mankind, is not defined as a working tool of Masonry and yet it is prominent in our symbols and lessons throughout all the degrees. Fortitude teaches us to be strong and resist, even physically if necessary, outside forces that want to weaken us morally and spiritually. Fortitude extols moderation. Prudence teaches us to be reasonable and careful in our actions and all things that affect our present and future happiness. This virtue helps define our conduct inside and outside the Lodge. Justice teaches us to be consistent in our dealings and render unto every man his just due without distinction and never deviate from the minutest principles of justice. These are the tools we have in our metaphorical toolbox and we receive the lessons of all these tools in the Entered Apprentice Degree. This is how we preserve our Heritage but how is our heritage perpetuated? The answer to that question is contained in developing several other desirable traits. These are listed here in no particular order of importance. Respect teaches us to hold others in esteem, be appreciative and regard with honor, be considerate and courteous in your speech and actions. Tolerance recognizes and respects the beliefs of others. Be tolerant and of charitable opinion to all Brothers and Sisters is a lesson we learn in more than one degree. Fidelity teaches us faithfulness to our obligations taken at the altar of Freemasonry. It teaches us to fulfill the duties to which we agreed to adhere so that none should regret relying on our word and resolve. Freedom: We are pledged to the true freedom of the people, includ- Continued on page 3 Page 2

3 GRAND MASTER S TENTATIVE ITINERARY Grand Master s Message, May Hermiston No. 138, Hermiston, Official Visit, 7:30 p.m. - U, L 4 Vale No. 142, Vale, Official Visit, 8 p.m. - U, L 5 Pendleton No. 52, Official Visit, 7 p.m. - U, L 7 Waluga No. 181, Lake Oswego, Official Visit, 9 a.m. - U, L Women s Table Celebration, Warren No. 10, Jacksonville, 6 p.m. 9 Redmond No. 154, Official Visit, 50-year jewel; 6 p.m., dinner; 7 p.m., meeting - U, L 10 Rainier No. 24, Official Visit, dinner, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. - U, L 11 Sheridan-Dayton No. 64, Official Visit, 7 p.m. - U 12 Bend No. 139, Official Visit, 7 p.m. - U 14 MESH Meeting, Forest Grove, 8 a.m. 19 South Umpqua No. 72, Canyonville, Official Visit, 8 p.m. - U 21 District Deputy Training, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Forest Grove 22 Grand Lodge Officer Training, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Forest Grove June Grand Lodge of Oregon, The Riverhouse Resort, Bend Fellowship Banquet, June 2; social hour, 6 p.m. and dinner, 7 p.m. Hawaiian attire U = Uniform; L = Ladies; T = Tuxedo; S = Suit; SU = Summer Uniform Oregon Masonic News The Oregon Masonic News is published monthly (except July and August) by authority of the Trustees of The Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Oregon. Editors are the Trustees of the Grand Lodge. Deadline for copy is the fifth of the month preceding the publication date. Example: May 5 for June issue. Photos should be digital files; set your camera to take as large a photo as possible. High quality camera phone pictures are also acceptable. You may attach electronic photo files to submissions. Photos should not be reduced in size. Set jpeg files on high quality or maximum. Printed photos are also acceptable. If you scan your own photos, they should be at least 300 dpi. Photocopies are NOT acceptable. News of Lodges is solicited. Rights are reserved to edit all submitted material, and views expressed in articles may not necessarily be the official position of the Grand Lodge nor an endorsement thereof. Non-members domestic-subscription rate is $5 per year. PLEASE NOTE: The mailing address is Oregon Masonic News, 2150 Masonic Way, Forest Grove, OR Phone: ; outside the Portland-area, Fax: Website: grandsecretary@masonic-oregon.com Rough ashlar, perfect ashlar two stones marking a path for self-improvement and the Masonic trestleboard. continued from page 2 ing free thought, free speech and free conscience. We defend the right of every Brother to practice his religion or advocate his political persuasion. We contribute to the propagation of enlightened ideas. Masons believe in honor and that a man has a responsibility to behave honorably in all he does. Those who deal with us can rely on our word, profession and resolve. We have an acronym that helps us in our endeavor to preserve our heritage: PRIDE. Proclaim your love of the Fraternity, its members and leaders. Wear your hat and shirt to town to show pride in your Masonic heritage. Tell the world about Masonry. Responsibility: We support social responsibility for truth and justice and civil order for religious and intellectual liberty. Philosophically we oppose tyranny, dictatorship and destruction of human dignity and basic human rights. Inspire: By being a role model you inspire admiration and respect. You affect or guide the actions of others, motivate others to behave in a certain way. You take on the responsibility to others to act in a certain way. Dedicate yourself to Masonry and you will dedicate yourself to making the world a better place. By following a course of action or thought inspired by the lessons of Masonry you can make a difference in the lives of those around you, and a difference in your little corner of the world. Since Masons live all around the world, think of what we can do with a little dedication. Educate: Freemasonry teaches a system of Morality and Brother- Continued on page 4 Page 3

4 Grand Master s Message, continued from page 3 hood by the use of symbols and dramatic presentations. It encourages members to expand their knowledge of the world around them. The last major area to discuss is Pass it on. We have several ways to accomplish this task. Praise: Publicly proclaim an expression of approval for a job well done. Encourage through positive enforcement commending the actions of another using the symbols of Freemasonry. M.W.B. Dennis Johnson, P.G.M., says we encourage by giving a Brother a task, get out of the way and let him do his best. If he has problems, pick him up, dust him off and put him back in the game. This type of praise is positive and educational for the Brother. Assist: We take an obligation to help, aid and assist. We must also assist by giving our time and by admonishing ourselves to never forget, be tolerant and of charitable opinion to others. Help those with a strong desire to learn so they may become better men and Masons. Strengthen: Through the study of the symbolism of Masonry we strengthen the bonds and ties of our Fraternity. Our obligations to one another create a bond that cannot be broken and by the strength of our teachings we can make the world a better place. Support: Masonic support comes from the mutual love and respect we have because of the moral lessons our different organizations teach. We may use different words but the message is the same. There you have it how we can preserve and perpetuate our Heritage! But there is one more impor- Continued next column The Chaplain s Corner R.W.B. Fred M. Schwartz, Grand Chaplain If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don t deal in lies, Or being hated, don t give way to hating, And yet don t look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build em up with worn-out tools: If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-andtoss, Grand Master s Message, continued tant ingredient, without which none of the rest matters. That ingredient is one word: Communicate. If we do not, what good are these lessons? In studying the ones mentioned in this article, you will come full circle if you commit to communicating this information for if you are And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: Hold on! If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch, if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that s in it, And which is more you ll be a Man, my son! 1910 by Rudyard Kipling A Brother Mason a really serious you will notice the lessons do create a circle. There is no beginning and no end. One lesson supports and expands another. When we get serious about preserving and perpetuating our Heritage then it will become apparent that the best is yet to come. a Page 4

5 Symbolism of the Ladder by Bro. Leon Zeldis S ince ancient times the ladder has appeared frequently in religious and esoteric contexts. It features prominently in the Tracing Board of the First Degree (Jacob s ladder), and is also an important symbol in the Second Degree (the spiral staircase) and in the Thirtieth Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Knight Kadosh (the two-sided ladder). From remote antiquity, the ladder was taken as a paradigm of spiritual ascent. The ascending and descending angels on Jacob s ladder are representations of the soul s capacity to rise or fall along the Chain of Being. As Jean Farre explains: the ladder is a bridge between earth and heaven; it enables man to rise in the realm of knowledge and access the sacred. Further, the ladder expresses man s search in his aspiration for progress. In this case, the movement is ascending. However, the movement can also be descending. Man starts then looking for his deep roots, his unconscious, and even hidden knowledge. We could speak here of a descent to the underworld, in order to unveil all secrets, the mysteries that are in man. The ladder then reaches down to the bowels of the earth. Bro. Zeldis became a Freemason in Chile in 1959 and is also a Past Master of La Fraternidad Lodge in Tel Aviv. This excerpt was taken from a recent Short Talk Bulletin printed by the Masonic Service Association of North America. Masonic & Eastern Star Report for May 2011 by M.W.B. D. Arthur Bush, I.P.G.M. Where, oh, where did the time go? In just a few short days, I will step off the path of being a Trustee for the Grand Lodge of Oregon a path that started over 72 months ago and as they so poignantly put it, roll off the end of the table. MWB Art Bush, IPGM (front), and his evil twin, MWB Tomey R. Greer, HPGM, are shown at the East West Shrine Game in MWB Tomey looks so innocent, we are sure the nickname is an affectionate one. IPGM Bush calls this photograph his riding off into the sunset picture. It has been a phenomenal ride, a ride where the leadership of the MESH board has changed six times along with two changes in the position of executive director of Jennings McCall. As I look back over my tour of duty, I have seen some major changes. While the Board of Trustees has had to maintain the moratorium on admissions into the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, the Board worked long and hard to find a new way to help our Brothers and Sisters in need. We accomplished this through a new and innovative program called MasonicAid, which is the umbrella package for three programs. They are: Life Care, designed to ensure the care of those still living under the original program; OutReach Services, for helping people who remain in their own homes; and MESH- Care, which allows admission into the Home through a new application process that no longer requires the surrender of one s personal assets. I was pleased to be a part of the Board when we approved our first new applicants (who are now living at Jennings McCall) under the new MESH- Care application process. We are expecting more applications as the word about this new program spreads. During this last year, we have also turned the corner on costs, making operational improvements in several areas. A new accounting system called SAGE has been installed that provides us with a consistent view of our actual costs on a day to day basis and includes such things as cost per resident per day. We also completely transformed our computer environment to replace aging and unreliable systems. With the assistance of Ms. Adella Macdonald, the executive director of Jennings McCall, we spent several meetings revising the MESH Board Policy book to bring it in line with practices recommended by the state for nonprofit boards. After all, we are running a business. The occupancy level at Jennings McCall was probably the most important issue facing the MESH Continued on page 6 Page 5

6 a MESH Board report, continued from page 5 board this entire year. If the occupancy level is up, then so is our revenue. With this in mind, the MESH board approved accepting Medicaid Waiver residents at Jennings McCall. We have allocated just 10 percent of the rooms for occupancy under Medicaid, and those who apply must go through an evaluation process to make sure we can fulfill their needs. I m happy to report that all the rooms allocated for Medicaid residents have been filled and we now have a waiting list for vacancies if they occur in those specific rooms. This move has increased our occupancy level, which in turn has helped our bottom line. A second and equally important issue addressed by the Board was the special needs of our residents when it comes to medication. I m glad to report that at the January meeting of the MESH Board, we voted to enter into an agreement with PayLess Long Term Care Pharmacy to provide this special need and the change has been very well received by the residents. This new arrangement replaces the former in-house pharmacy and there have been no significant difficulties in filling prescriptions and providing timely deliveries. PayLess is very determined to meet our needs and provide the excellent service our residents require. As I leave the MESH board at the close of Grand Lodge in June, I ll be proud of what we have accomplished during the time I have served, and while there is still more to do, I take pleasure in knowing that our future as a business looks bright and that we will continue to fulfill the obligations we have all taken to assist our Brothers and Sisters in need. So Mote It Be, M.W.B. Art Bush, I.P.G.M. Chairman, MESH Board ASK THE GRAND MASTER - by M.W.B. Ed Bousquet Recently the Grand Master was asked to give an opinion about announcing the appointment of a coach for the newly initiated Entered Apprentice Mason. Announcing the appointment of a coach is done on a Lodge by Lodge basis. There is no set policy. As a matter of convenience and courtesy, announcing the coach at the meeting when the Candidate is initiated can be important. If the Worshipful Master has not appointed a coach he may ask for a volunteer at the conclusion of the initiation. This would allow the Secretary to record the coach s name in the minutes of the meeting. While there is no set policy, letting the Lodge know who will be the coach may be beneficial to the Lodge Brothers. Preserve & Perpetuate our Heritage Father helps raise two sons to be Brothers In February, Dr. Charles E. Johnson traveled from Randolph, N.J., to Oregon to witness and participate in the raising of his sons to the Master Mason Degree in Milwaukie Lodge No The senior Brother Johnson is a member of Cincinnati Lodge No. 3, Morristown, N.J. It was a privilege for the membership to witness the brothers become Brothers to their father. Milwaukie Lodge is at S.E. Main St., Milwaukie, and meets the second Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m. Above, left to right, are Bro. Charles Johnson II, Dr. Charles E. Johnson, and Bro. Chris Johnson. Milwaukie Lodge members posed with the two new Master Masons in the photo at left. In back of them, left to right, are Warren Gray, Carl Thompson, Fadi Arnaout, Dr. Charles Johnson, Chuck Rea, Chad Rice and Heath Brandenburg. Page 6

7 CHIP IN at the 8th Annual Student Assistance Golf Tournament Players Thursday, July 21 Team sponsor/company Team name Team Captain Mailing address City State ZIP Day phone Evening phone address Average Score or Handicap (circle one) Yes -- I want to purchase a GOLD CARD PKG. in advance Method of Payment q Check q VISA# q MasterCard # Expiration date / Player 2 Company name Mailing address City State ZIP Day phone Evening phone address Average Score or Handicap (circle one) Yes -- I want to purchase a GOLD CARD PKG. in advance Method of Payment q Check q VISA# q MasterCard # Expiration date / Stone Creek Golf Club Foursome: $380 Single: $95 Gold Card Package $20 -In advance or at registration- Hole-In-One Shot - No. 6 G.M. Marshmallow Long Drive - No. 17 Two Mulligans Player 3 Company name Mailing address City State ZIP Day phone Evening phone address Average Score or Handicap (circle one) Yes -- I want to purchase a GOLD CARD PKG. in advance Method of Payment q Check q VISA# q MasterCard # Expiration date / Player 4 Company name Mailing address City State ZIP Day phone Evening phone address Average Score or Handicap (circle one) Yes -- I want to purchase a GOLD CARD PKG. in advance Method of Payment q Check q VISA# q MasterCard # Expiration date / Total amount enclosed $ Send this registration and payment to: Larry Weaver, Tournament Chairperson S. Prospector Terrace Oregon City, OR See more on page 8 Page 7

8 Chip In, continued from page 7 Scramble Format Golfers receive a bucket of balls at practice area, green fee, cart, goodie bag, box lunch, dinner, silent auction, and chipping and putting contests. There are awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place; multiple course contests for men and women; and mulligans are available. Registration Opens 11 a.m. Silent Auction Opens 11 a.m. Chipping/Putting contest 11 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Shotgun Start (carts approx. 1:15 p.m.) 1:30 p.m. Dinner (approx.) 6 p.m. Cost is $380 for a foursome and $95, single. Join us for a fabulous day of golf at the Stone Creek Golf Club in Oregon City a Peter Jacobsen/ Jim Hardy-designed course offering spectacular views of Mt. Hood. The course which is laid out over 120 acres of land has old-growth Douglas firs, lakes, four wetlands, and 43 bunkers. Sponsor a hole or more promote your company or organization. Individual, corporate, and organization sponsorship packages are available. For more information contact: Adella Macdonald, Sponsorship Co-Chair, c/o Masonic Grand Lodge, 2150 Masonic Way, Forest Grove, OR Call 503/ or 800/ or contact her by amacdonald@masonicoregon.com. Sponsorship and registration forms are available at Questions on registration? Call or Larry Weaver at , lweaver@bctonline. com. a for March 9 - March 31 Masonic & Eastern Star Home Cornerstone Club Grand Chapter of Oregon, O.E.S. Fellowcraft Club Hyman & Emily Mae Sadoff Living Trust Apprentice Club St. Helens Masonic Lodge #32 Petitioner Club Ed Bousquet, M.W.G.M. (139) Judy Bousquet Jennings Lodge #9 Prineville Lodge #76, in memory of Robert D. Fickardt Donald Averett (157) Lionel Bauer (157) William T. Galey (157) Ben Harper (157) Glen Munkres (157) Gilbert Schnitzer (157) Richard H. Shettler (157) Todd Thomas (157) Hunt & Patti Compton for Park Bench Project St. Helens Masonic Lodge #32 OutReach Resources Petitioner Club Jennifer Brundidge - in honor of Thomas F. Burke & in memory of Forrest A. Steen Model Student Assistance Program Petitioner Club John R. Ewing (157) Ben Harper (157) Douglas A Nielson (157) Morris Martin (64) MSAP Golf Tournament Apprentice Club Lasko Printing, Inc. Your donation, no matter what size, helps Oregon Masonry achieve its goals and fulfill its mission. Independence cornerstone dedication is held by Thomas F. Burke, District Deputy No. 16 M.W.B. Ed Bousquet, Grand Master, held an Occasional Grand Lodge at Lyon Lodge No. 29 in Independence on March 16. After opening Lodge the Brothers marched in a procession to the new city hall where M.W.B. Bousquet made an impressive cornerstone dedication, with the assistance of many of his Grand Officers. Mayor John McArdle, of Independence, was also included. Community members and local government officials were present for the dedication. The mayor talked about the long history of Masonry in the community and noted how pleased he was to see so many in attendance. The ceremony included the presentation of Corn, Wine and Oil. After refreshments, which included a fine cake, the Grand Lodge Officers returned to Lyon Lodge to close the Occasional Grand Lodge. Page 8

9 Quarterly Trustees Report, continued from page 1 Masonic and Eastern Star Home under the new MESHCare program. This represents the end to the moratorium on admissions that has been in place for the last seven years. The hard work and perseverance of all those involved since the moratorium has finally reached fruition. We continue a successful year financially. We are under budget and all the investments of the various Grand Lodge funds have shown improvement. Our hope is that next year the return on investments for the Life Membership Fund will be significantly larger than in Remember that the distributions are based on growth from the previous year (this year s distribution represented returns on investments from the fiscal year). We awarded the last of the Educational Assistance funds to three post-high school students at the February 2011 Trustees meeting. Once again all the funds available were not distributed, although we were pretty close. We returned $7, to the corpus of the Educational Assistance fund. The Trustees attended the Western Conference and the Conference of Grand Masters in North America. Additionally, the Grand Secretary attended the Western Conference and the Conference of Grand Secretaries of North America. All the conferences were held in Denver, Co. At the Western Conference, chaired by M.W.B. D. Arthur Bush, I.P.G.M., we were pleased to receive papers from each of the six jurisdictions represented. If there was a theme, it would have been related to social networking and communications. All the presentations were excellent. Kudos to R.W.B. Hunt Compton and R.W.B. Dave Fryday on their presentation of the Grand Master s Achievement Award The Key to a Successful Lodge. Likewise, the break-out sessions at the Conference of Grand Masters were all excellent; some of the best Masonic minds and authors were there imparting their wisdom to us. Without a national governing authority, this venue offers, perhaps, the best opportunity to gain the experience and knowledge necessary to be a Grand Master. Also, it offers the Grand Secretary, at the Conference of Grand Secretaries, immeasurable information that he would not get elsewhere. Another duty of the Trustees is to evaluate the performance of Executive Director Adella Macdonald. We delivered her yearly evaluation prior to the March MESH and Trustee meetings. Her performance was found to be well above expectations. Among her many accomplishments this past year has been bringing Medicaid residents into the Home, implementing the MasonicAid umbrella that includes Life Care, MESHCare and expanding OutReach, reducing expenses, upgrading our accounting software, upgrading our server environment, updating and revising the MESH Board Policy manual, obtaining a better vendor for pharmaceutical products, participating successfully in fund raising for the MSAP Golf Tournament, and doing all of this while very close to budget. The Trustees wish to publicly thank Adella for all her hard work this past year. She is an integral and valuable member of the Grand Lodge team (and a pretty good golfer). I ve covered most of the highlights. If you have any questions or concerns about the Trustees please direct them to me. I would be happy to discuss them with you! R.W.B. Rich Martin, D.G.M. (503) (Home) (971) (Cell) ramart1@msn.com g Research Lodge seeks book donations Research Lodge No. 198 is soliciting Masonic book donations. If you would like to do some spring cleaning, Research Lodge would appreciate your donations. We intend to resell books such as these at the Annual Communication in Bend, Oregon, June 1-3. During the weekend of May 21-22, Lodge members will be available to come pick up donated books. Just call us at 503/ or 503/ to schedule your free pick up. We will also have a drop-off site at the Portland Valley Scottish Rite office where the Lodge meets the third Saturday at 11 a.m. Research Lodge of Oregon, chartered in 1932, is dedicated to furthering Masonic Research and exploring topics of interest to the Craft. g Page 9

10 Page 10 The Masonic Grand Lodge of A.F. & A. M. of Oregon 161st Annual Communication Faith Hope Charity M.W. GRAND MASTER Ed Bousquet invites all Master Masons, their wives and guests to attend the Fellowship Banquet on Thursday, June 2nd, at 7:00 p.m., at The Riverhouse, in Bend, Oregon. There will be a no-host social hour from 6:00 p.m. until dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. Plated Lunches will be served both Thursday and Friday and will be served at noon. There will be a Ladies Program starting at 11:30 a.m. on Friday June 3rd, and lunch will be included. A Full Hot Buffet Breakfast is served at the Riverhouse Resort if you book your room with them. For all other meals please fill out your choices below and return this form with your Check or Credit Card information to cover the number of tickets you desire for each meal. Tickets will not be mailed. Reserved tickets will be held in your name and may be picked up in the registration area during registration hours beginning at 4:00 p.m., June 1st, and again at 8:00 a.m. on June 2nd. NOTICE: Tickets will not be sold at the door the night of the banquet. Refunds will not be given to those unable to attend the banquet. LODGING: For Room Reservations you must call The Riverhouse Resort directly at Be sure to inform them you are with the Masonic Grand Lodge Group. This is to ensure the Group rates and you must make your reservations prior to May 15, Visit the Grand Lodge website, to view and print this form. Proposed Legislation will be available for viewing on or about April 18th, Please complete and return this form for your tickets. Mail orders must reach the Grand Lodge office by Friday, May 13th. Please enclose check, money order, or provide VISA, Master Card, or American Express information Card # exp. date 3 Digit Code: Name as it appears on Card Billing address (incl. ZIP Code) (required) (please provide the address as it appears on your statement) Thursday Fellowship Banquet tickets Prime Rib...@ $42.00 X $ Crab and Asparagus Stuffed Sole...@ $35.00 X $ Thursday Lunch tickets (All Invited) Flat Iron Steak Salad...@ $23.00 X $ Monterey Grilled Chicken Club...@ $21.00 X $ Friday Lunch tickets (All Invited) French Dip...@ $22.00 X $ Signature Riverhouse Salad...@ $22.00 X $ Friday Ladies Luncheon tickets Honey Baked Turkey Club...@ $22.00 X $ Enclosed is the total amount of $ Your Telephone Number (in case of questions regarding order) Your Name Lady s Name Your Lodge No. Send to: Paul Temple - Grand Secretary, 2150 Masonic Way, Forest Grove, OR Questions? Call 503/ or Please make checks payable to The Masonic Grand Lodge.

11 NEWS FROM OUR LODGES A ROUNDUP OF NEWS & EVENTS from Oregon Lodges Stanley E. Hermann was recognized for being a Master Mason for 60 years. R.W.B. Bob Mallory, District Deputy for District 15, and W.M. Jim Aday, Master of Laurel Lodge No. 13, made the presentation at the Lodge in Roseburg. As a young man, Bro. Hermann joined DeMolay, and later, while still in school, he petitioned a Portland Lodge. After receiving his Entered Apprentice Degree, Hermann said he knew his father should be a part of the Masonic Fraternity. Both father and son were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on May 8, Laurel Lodge has the marble gavel that was used by Hermann s great uncle, W.B. Bingham Hermann, during the time he was Master of Laurel Lodge. Bro. Stanley E. Hermann (above) holds his 60-year certificate with RWB Bob Mallory (left) and WM Jim Aday, right. Hiram Lodge No. 67 presented Bro. William F. Bill Howell with his 50-year certificate. In the photo at the right are (left to right) W.B. Arden Crook, R.W.B. Craig Sipp, Bro. Howell, of Imbler, and M.W.B. Joseph W. Jarvis, P.G.M. Bro. Howell was born in La Grande and has been a Master Mason since Bro. Donald P. Dickerson (center), a member of Oregon s Multnomah Lodge #1, who currently lives in New Jersey, receives his 60-year award in Clifton Lodge #203, Clifton, N.J. He spoke briefly and received a hearty round of applause. Bro. Frank E. Jenkins, a member of Blue Mountain Lodge No. 34, Baker City, was presented with his 50-year award by W.M. Daniel Gardiner, Idaho Lodge No. 1 (formerly Idaho No. 35 out of Oregon). Bro. Jenkins retired from banking and moved to Boise, Idaho, to be near his wife s family. W.B. Gardiner reports Bro. Jenkins is very proud to be a Mason and especially pleased by the good work done by the Shrine Hospital. photo above by W.B. Gardiner Hermiston Lodge No. 138 recently raised Tyler Gersbach from Entered Apprentice to Master Mason as soon as he was of age. This makes three generations of Masons in the family. The Lodge is very proud of Tyler and wanted to see him complete his degrees before he entered the U.S. Navy as a corpsman in April. Tyler is shown below (center) at Hermiston Lodge with his father, W.B. Bill J. Gersbach (left), and his grandfather, W.M. John Day, Umatilla Lodge No. 40. Above, Bro. Earl H. Sears (center), a member of Milwaukie Lodge #109, was presented with his 50-year award at his home in Madras by RWB Dave Johnson (left) and WM John Nelson. Bro. Sears was raised in See more on page 12 Page 11

12 OREGON MASONIC NEWS The Grand Lodge of AF & AM of OR 2150 Masonic Way Forest Grove, OR Change service requested TRESTLEBOARD NEWS, continued from page 11 Pearl Lodge No. 67 (Turner) members honored one of their own W.B. Willard Scott. He has given years of his time and love to Masonry, according to the Lodge Trestleboard and so was presented with an Honorary Past Master s certificate by R.W.B. Duncan S. Tucker, District Deputy of the Grand Master No. 11. Bro. Scott s wife Lilli was there to see him receive this honor. Bro. Scott affiliated from Ocean Park Lodge No. 369 in Santa Monica, Calif., where he was Worshipful Master in Florence Lodge No. 107 participated in the March Saint Jude s Hospital Phone Telethon in Coos Bay. The Brothers of the South Coast were thanked profusely by an event organizer. The fund raiser produced pledges of $8,900 for the Saint Jude Childrens Research Hospital, founded in Memphis, Tenn., by Brother Danny Thomas. R.W.B. Thomas F. Burke, District Deputy of the Grand Master No. 16, reported the Lodges of Districts 14 and 16 have both contributed to the relief of distressed children and left a good impression of Masonry. a JENNINGS McCALL, where amenities, choices and individual services are suited to your needs. Adult Living You Design CALL Bev Buckner today at for more information on move-in incentives* and to schedule a free lunch and tour. Now accepting Medicaid Waiver residents. The best decision you can make for a life of independence, confidence and freedom. A range of care is included in your Assisted Living monthly rent: Three daily meals and special dietary accommodations Ongoing health monitoring 24-hour on-site licensed nurses Utilities and basic cable plus wireless Internet access Exercise room, game room Library with flat screen television Greenhouse and garden areas Alert system in each apartment and Personal Help Buttons See what you ve been missing. Visit our website *Some restrictions may apply.