Kirkland Masonic Lodge No. 150 Free and Accepted Masons Chartered June 12, 1906 TRESTLE BOARD Kirkland Lodge No. 150. 702 1/2 Market St, Kirkland, WA. 98033 www.kirklandmasons.org 425-822-3116 Summer 2017 FROM THE EAST Inside this Issue 1 Master s Message 2 JW Message 3 Masonic History 4 Masonic Birthdays Albert Pike (poem) 5 Calendar 6 Officer, D7 Lodges Brethren, Greetings from the East! I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer and is ready to get back to Labor. Summer was a busy time. June saw the 2017 Annual Communication and the election of our new Grand Master. I would like to Congratulate Most Worshipful Grand Master Warren Schoeben and all Grand Lodge Officers. Congratulations to VWB Doug Stamper (Kirkland Lodge PM 2008, 2009 & 2011) who was appointed as the new Deputy for District 7. On a personal note, I would like to Bill Reynar thank VWB Gene Ulrich for his excellent service and commitment to the Craft as DD for the past 2 years. Also in June, Kirkland Lodge presented a graduating senior from Lake Washington, Juanita and Emerson High School each with a $1000 scholarship. In July, Kirkland and Burnaby Lodges came together again for our annual campout at Granite Falls Masonic Park. The turn out was great and the weather was outstanding. I would like to thank all the Brothers and their families that participated in the campout. A Special thanks to Junior Warden Bryan DeNosky, who did a great job in organizing the campout. Brethren, as I enter into my last few months as Worshipful Master, I want to say thank you for allowing me this privilege. I have enjoyed ever minute of it. I m proud of my officers and all my Brothers and the work they have accomplished this year. Go to our website : http://www.kirklandmasons.org for updates on upcoming activities. Fraternally, Bill Reynar Worshipful Master 1
FROM THE SOUTH Kirkland Masonic Lodge No 150 etrestle Board Brethren, Hopefully you were able to attend the annual campout with me and over 50 other participants this year. We bought just enough food with almost nothing needing to be taken back to the Lodge or given away at the end. That's amazing! In addition, we were able to fund Bryan DeNosky the entire event through the PayPal link on the website and some funds collected at the campout. Outstanding! International Sail Boat Race Once again USA takes home the Cup I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to everyone that helped out and made this campout a success. It is because of events like these and fellowship with my Brethren that I am proud to call Kirkland #150 my lodge. Fraternally, Bryan DeNosky Junior Warden Movie night under the stars Playing Betrayal at House on the Hill Masonic Art Work 2
Masonic History: On the Level The Level is a tool used in construction. Just about every mason hears the phrase 'On the Level' when they attend their lodge meeting. It is one of most basic ideas put forth in Freemasonry. At it's core on the level indicates that an object is the same distance from a common surface no matter where you measure from. This is critical in construction to make sure that a house or structure will stand. That the floors do not slope and things will not roll or slide across the floor. Generally in construction when something is level, it has more to do with the ground on which it stands and gravity as a whole. In Freemasonry a level not only refers to things that are of equal distance from a common surface, it refers to many other things. The first thing it refers to is what the phrase most commonly translates to outside of the fraternity. When someone is 'on the level' they are honest, they deal with someone fairly. This also can have another allusion most commonly held with one of the Cardinal Virtues of Freemasonry, Justice. The balance scale, which is a common symbol to indicate Justice, has a level as it's core element. With both sides being equal, a balance scale will be level across indicating that both sides are equal. The second thing, is that it is a reminder that we are all equal in the eyes of death, often referred to in masonry as the "Great Leveler." It means that death comes for us all no matter what station we have attained in life, no matter what we attained as status in the fraternity, we will all look upon the face of death. It is a reminder for all of us that we are no different from the person walking beside us on the street or standing next to us in our lodge room. Third and most importantly, it is a reminder to Freemasons that no matter what we do inside the fraternity, no matter what position we hold or have held, we have a responsibility to our brothers and to the world to treat each others as equals. No one person is more important than another in the fraternity, even when someone briefly achieves the position of Most Worshipful Grand Master, the highest position and leader in any Grand Jurisdiction. All must be held to the same standards and all must be treated as equals. It is for all these reasons that most lodges will end their meeting with everyone standing on the same surface. It symbolizes that we are all standing together equally and no one, no matter their position is exempted from standing shoulder to shoulder with their brothers. One of the best examples of on the level comes from an installation ceremony. In it is stated, "From the ranks you have risen and to the ranks you shall return." It is a reminder that some of us may be called to lead from timer to time, we must always remember that we are still 'on the level' with our brothers. This article provided by Today in Masonic History at http://www.masonrytoday.com) 3
The Struggle for Freedom by Albert Pike The Ancient Wrong rules many a land, whose groans Rise swarming to the stars by day and night, Thronging with mournful clamour round the thrones Where the Archangels sit in God's great light, And, pitying, mourn to see that Wrong still reigns, And tortured Nations writhe in galling chains. From Hungary and France fierce cries go up And beat against the portals of the skies; Lashed Italy still drinks the bitter cup, And Germany in abject stupor lies; The knout on Poland's bloody shoulders rings, And Time is all one jubilee of kings. It will not be so always. Through the night The suffering multitudes with joy descry Beyond the ocean a great beacon-light, Flashing its rays into their starless sky, And teaching them to struggle and be free, -- The Light of Order, Law, and Liberty. Take heart, ye bleeding Nations; and your chains Shall shiver like thin glass. The dawn is near, When Earth shall feel, through all her aged veins The new blood pouring; and her drowsy ear Hear Freedom's trumpet ringing in the sky, Calling her braves to conquer or to die. Arm and revolt, and let the hunted stags Against the lordly lions stand at bay! -- Each pass, Thermoplæ, and all the crags, Young Freedom's fortresses! -- and soon the day Shall come when Right shall rule, and round the thrones that gird God's feet shall eddy no more groans. June Stated Communication saw WM Bill Reynar (L) and JW Brian Clubb (R) award a $1,000 scholarship to Adrian Goodwin (standing between his mother and father) of Juanita HS. Brother Coronel, second from the left At a Special Communication on June 20th Brother Jorge Coronel was made a Master Mason (courtesy degree) at Lakeside Lodge #258. Congratulation Brother Coronel VWB Gene Ulrich presents SW Brian Clubb and SD Steve Preston with their Proficiency in Lodge Management certificate. Congratulations to both. 4
Calendar of Events Thursday Sept 07, 2017 6:30pm KMTA Board Meeting Thursday Sept 14, 2017 Stated Communication 6:30pm Dinner - TBA 7:30pm Stated Meeting / 2018 Officer Election Thursday Sept 21, 2017 7:00pm Masonic Coaching / Study Thursday, Oct 5, 2017 6:30pm KMTA Board Meeting Thursday, Oct 12, 2017 Stated Communication 6:30pm Dinner - TBA 7:30pm Stated Meeting Thursday, Oct 12, 2017 7:00pm Masonic Coaching / Study Thursday Nov 2, 2017 6:30pm KMTA Board Meeting Thursday Nov 9, 2017 Stated Communication 6:30pm Dinner - TBA 7:30pm Stated Meeting / Past Masters Night Thursday Nov 16, 2017 7:00pm Masonic Coaching / Study Happy Masonic Birthday* September Carl Blake, PM 9/21/1989 Dan Chadrow, PM 9/7/1995 Gordon Goss 9/24/1992 October Dan Cone, PM 10/6/1983 Robert Dryden 10/26/1989 William Haley, PM 10/20/1966 Reginald Jesshope 10/18/1990 William Martin, HPM 10/3/1957 Ralph Omholt 10/15/1993 November Jimmy Blake 11/30/1954 Mark Gienger 11/16/2012 Donald Mock 11/21/1963 Richard Palmer 11/23/1985 Charles Pumphrey 11/15/1990 James Scardelis, PM 11/18/1999 Robert Woodey 11/21/1957 Lewis Yarbrough 11/7/1968 *Raised Moving? Please inform the Lodge Secretary of your new address or any other pertinent information. Correct addresses save time and money. Do your part and notify us of any CHANGES in your status. Eastern Star Kirkland Chapter 176 Meets 1 st & 3 rd Wednesday Job s Daughters Bethel 57 Meets 1 st & 3 rd Sunday 5
Lodges in the 7th District Senior Warden Brian Clubb bclubb@outlook.com 2017 Lodge Officers Secretary Topher White, PM C 425-463-6538 topher.white@comcast.net Worshipful Master Bill Reynar C 206-856-5988 Senior Deacon Steve Preston steve.preston.80@gmail.com Chaplain Dan Chadrow, PM dcharrow@gmail.com Tyler David Pearson, PM dlpearson@gmail.com Junior Warden Bryan DeNosky bryan@denosky.com Treasurer Robert Wilson.PM rtwilson2@msn.com Junior Deacon Mahmoud Ghoul Mahmound.ghoul@live.com Marshal Gary Weber dewq7c@gmail.com FALL S CITY NO. 66 2nd Saturday 4304 337th Pl. SE, Fall City 425-533-9129 MYRTLE NO. 108 3rd Thursday 57 West Sunset Way, Issaquah 425-228-9625 WEST GATE NO. 128 3nd Monday Eastside Masonic Center 8561 Willows Rd, Redmond UNITY NO. 198 1st Wednesday 119 W North Bend Way, North Bend 425-831-6253 LAKESIDE NO. 258 2nd Monday Eastside Masonic Center 8561 Willows Rd, Redmond 425-746-8837 MERCER ISLAND NO. 297 1st Thursday 206-232-8957 RENAISSANCE NO. 312 Last Monday of Feb, Apr., June, Aug, Oct and Dec. 11440 Avondale Road NE, Redmond 6