During our travels around the Oregon Jurisdiction and other jurisdictions, one theme seemed to stand out: Membership.

This message is echoed in both the Appendant and Concordant bodies on a local and national level. Nearly everywhere we visit, the

number of Brothers and Sisters are declining, albeit more slowly than in previous years, but slipping neverthe-less. Because of these quantitative shifts, Shrine and Scottish Rite are more aggressively reaching out to the Blue Lodges, because we are their only source of new members. Other Appendant and Concordant bodies are doing the same.

To keep the Masonic Family healthy, Masons need to step up to the plate and address the membership issue. For the last decade or two, member-ship issues have been addressed by constituent Lodges and the Grand Lodge. Near a decade ago, I remem-

ber M.W.B. Erin Endicott admonishing the Brothers to “Talk to one good man a month.” A simple but obvious solution and the fi rst step in our rebuilding process.

When we look at the culture and society today, the only thing we can really count on is change. It is all around us. When my father was a boy in northern Canada, he plowed the fi elds with a horse. Today, that activity is something most of us have never seen ex-cept in a movie or on a newscast featuring a third world country. Similarly, when I was a boy in rural Nebraska, telephones were on the wall in the kitchen and service was only available after cranking the phone and talking on a party line. Flash forward to today, nearly everyone has a cell phone in their pocket, and a pretty smart phone at that. Techno-logically, we have come a long way.

But in the Masonic world, change has come more slowly. Al-though we have graduated from drawing our Trestleboards on papyrus, we need to embrace the advances of the 21st century.

Grand Master’s Message: Membership

Continued on page two

IssueIN THIS

Continued on page three

Volume XXXI No. 2, October 2013

M.W.B. David H. FrydayGrand Master

1 Grand Master’s Message 1 Proficiency Program 3 Grand Master’s Calendar 4 Malheur Cave Outdoor Degree 5 Contributions 5 OutReach Focus 6 Fellows of the Craft 7 News From Our Lodges

Once again, it is time to bring attention to the Ritual work being performed

in your Lodge. During the conferral of the degrees, important lessons are inculcated by means of words, actions and images; it is necessary that the content of those lessons be delivered accurately. The opening and closing of the Lodge are no less important, for it is during those times the tone is set for the entire Ritual.

The Ritual work of the Lodge can be improved through the participation of its members in the Profi ciency Cardhold-ers Program. The fi rst requirement in the program is attendance at a Basic School of Instruction, which covers some of the Ritual work, as well as balloting, escorting of visi-tors, proper use of titles and honors, and other Masonic etiquette.

After that, there are three levels of pro-fi ciency: Basic Certifi cation, Intermediate Certifi cation and Advanced Certifi cation.

To read for the Basic Certifi cation, a Brother must read the following from the ciphered Ritual with 99.9 percent accuracy:

• Opening and Closing Lodge on all three degrees, including long, short and optional forms,

• Calling from Labor to Refreshment and back to Labor,

• Announcing an Alarm,

Profi ciency Study enhances Lodge Ritual work

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Business, family and friends now communicate effectively us-ing digital technology. Voice communications will never go away, but email, texting and Skype are replacing a signifi cant portion of phone conversations, letters, and face-to-face meetings.

During the last couple of centuries, when towns were small and most of us knew everyone, our process of informing good men of the attributes of Masonry was simpler — by example and word-of-mouth. Then, the advantages of being a Mason were apparent and membership made a difference in mens’ lives. By joining the differ-ent bodies of the Masonic family one could develop an all encom-passing social life. Today, however, the pace of life has increased dramatically. Employees are many times expected to work in excess of 40 hours, or they need to hold down more than one job to make ends meet. Time confl icts with other social activities like attending your children’s sporting or school events, and distrac-tions such as television or Internet are all begging for our time.

How do we break through this barrier of confl icting responsi-bilities and disruption? We need to offer resolution to the taxing requirements of good men who are not Brothers and provide the

education, activities, and ca-maraderie which can give them and their families a respite from the vicissitudes of life.

How do we reach out to potential candidates, and their families, to let them know what Masonry can offer? We need to talk to good men, improve the quality of our Lodges, and ad-vance the identity of Masonry and the Masonic Family.

General George S. Patton is quoted as saying, “I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how

high he bounces when he hits bottom.” I believe that this is also true for organizations. We should not necessarily measure our suc-cesses by where we are today, but rather where we will be tomor-row. Our decline in numbers is unfortunate, but also can be viewed as a wake-up call (one we have been receiving for awhile). Patton also said “A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied 10 minutes later.” For Masons, Masonry and the Masonic Family, the time to act is now.

In order to identify the steps we need to take to “grow” our mem-bership we should look at examples of other organizations that have made a turnaround. Ideally we could look at other fraternities

Grand Master’s Message, continued from page one Cleaning out and trading up

Does your Lodge have too much or too little paraphernalia? Join us in Forest

Grove on Oct. 19, to wheel-and-deal with other Lodges at the All-Masonic Swap Meet. Hosted by Holbrook Lodge No. 30, large collections of extra paraphernalia will be made available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for sale or trade. But who would be interested in a large assortment of Mason-ic stuff? Why, Masons of course!

This event is open to all Masonic bod-ies and is intended as a swap meet for furnishings and para-phernalia. Items being offered by Holbrook No. 30 will include Blue Lodge and Royal Arch offi -cers’ aprons, jewels, books, and assorted degree props. Does your Lodge, Chapter, Assembly, or Bethel have extra stuff? This will be a chance for your unused items to fi nd new and loving homes. Are you look-ing to add to or improve your furnishings? This will be the place. Buy, sell, or trade and help turn trash into treasures.

Please note, this is not a rummage sale, garage sale, or fl ea market. Only Masonic-related items should be offered for sale or trade. Absolutely no fi rearms or other practical weapons will be allowed. Ceremo-nial swords, etc., are acceptable.

Interested groups can rent vendor spaces at the event for $20 per 8-foot space. Or if you just want to shop, come on out! Admission is free at Holbrook Ma-sonic Temple, 2019 Main St., Forest Grove 97116. For more information, or to reserve a table, contact W.B. Jim Dorman II at 503-848-6760 or via email at jim@holbrookma-sons.org.

Continued on page four - by W.B. Jim Dorman II

Hermiston Lodge No. 138 : W.B. Brent Ottmar presents buckle to FFA showman, in a Masonic community outreach effort.

October 2013 — Page 3

GRAND MASTER’S TENTATIVE ITINERARYProfi ciency,continued from page one

October 20131 — Vista Masonic No. 215, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, Salem Scottish Rite, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - U, L2 — Salem No. 4, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - U, L4-6 California Grand Lodge, San Francisco - U, SU, T, L8 — Ainsworth No. 201, Salem, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - U, L9 — Tigard-Orenomah No. 207, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, 6-9 p.m. - U, L10 — Silverton No. 45, Dedication Ceremony; dinner, 6p.m, Seven Brides Brewing, Silverton, & ceremony, 7:30 p.m., Silverton Lodge12 — MESH, Forest Grove; 8 a.m. - 12 noon13 — Miss Job’s Daughters Pageant: silent auction, 2 p.m., pageant, 3 p.m., Al Kader, - S, L14 — Redmond No. 154, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, 6-9 p.m. - U, L16 — Molalla No. 178, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - U, L17-19 Baker Valley Reunion, Baker City19 — Food Caravan Social, 5:30-8 p.m., Al Kader - U, L25-27 Masonic College, Salem - SU, L

November 20132 — Scottish Rite Honors Day; Portland Scottish Rite, 12:30-6 p.m., Portland Golf & Country Club, 3-6 p.m. - T, U4 — Woodburn No. 106, Official Visit; dinner and Lodge, 6-9 p.m. - U, L5 — Hermiston No. 138, Official Visit; dinner and Lodge, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - U, L6 — Willamette No. 2, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - U, L7 — Portland No. 55, Portland, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - U, L8-9 Portland Valley Reunion, Portland Scottish Rite - U9 — MESH, Forest Grove; 8 a.m. - 12 noon10 -12 Grand Lodge of Nevada, Annual Session, Las Vegas, - U, SU, T, L

13-17 George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Va. - U, SU, L19 — Milton No. 96, Milton-Freewater, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - U, L20 — Grande Ronde Valley No. 56, Union, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - U, L21 — Blue Mountain No. 34, Baker City, Official Visit; dinner & Lodge, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - U, L23 — Oregon Military No. 223, Sherwood, Official Visit; lunch & Lodge, 1-3 p.m. - U23 — Amaranth Ball: social hour, 6 p.m., dinner & dance, 7-11 p.m., Holiday Inn, Wilsonville - S, L25 — Parkrose No. 179, Portland, Official Visit; Lodge, then Oyster Feed, 7:30-10 p.m. - U, L 30 — Grand Master’s Class for DeMolay, 3 p.m., Salem Masonic Temple - U, L30 — DeMolay Honors Dinner: dinner, 6 p.m., ceremony, 7 p.m., Salem Masonic Temple - U, L

• Putting the Lodge at Ease, and• Purging the Lodge when the Senior

Warden is not satisfi ed.To qualify for the Intermediate Certi-

fi cation, a Brother must read the entire ciphered work of one degree, and for the Advanced Certifi cation, a Brother must read the entire ciphered work of all three degrees. In all cases a Brother cannot receive a profi ciency certifi cation prior to completing a Basic School of Instruction.

For each of the certifi cations, the examination may be conducted by any Brother holding at least that level of certifi cation.

If you have examined a Brother on a level of profi ciency, please download the reporting form from the Grand Lodge website, www.masonic-oregon.com. After completing the form, send it to bob.fountain@gmail.com.

The Blue Lodge Profi ciency is an award that may be earned by your Lodge’s cur-rently installed offi cers. For the Basic lev-el, the Lodge must host a Basic School of Instruction, the Worshipful Master must hold at least a Basic Certifi cation of Profi ciency, and the Lodge must perform, from memory, the same items as a Basic Certifi cation for a Brother. For the Inter-mediate level, the Lodge must addition-ally confer, from memory, a complete de-gree. For the Advanced level, the Lodge must also confer all three degrees.

The Blue Lodge Profi ciency examina-tions must be conducted by the Grand Lecturer or one of the Deputy Instruc-tors, listed on page 42 of the 2013 Direc-tory of Lodges.

- by W.B. Bob FountainGrand Lecturer

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The week of Aug. 24, Freemasons from four jurisdictions trav-eled to a secluded spot near Burns to celebrate the 75th an-

nual Master Mason Degree sponsored by Robert Burns Lodge No. 97. Brothers from Oregon, Washing-ton, Nevada and California joined to cel-ebrate this annual gathering that raises a new Master Mason. This year’s candi-date, Bro. Benjamin M. Merrill, is from Blue Mountain Lodge No. 34, Baker City.

W.B. Paul Blackburn, of Friendship Lodge No. 160, graciously volunteered to pull together this year’s Degree Team, each member from a Lodge east of the Cascades. Brothers from Klamath Falls to La Grande, a strong contingent of Broth-ers from Robert Burns Lodge No. 97, and many spots in between, participated in putting on the degree. The usual cama-raderie and fellowship were enjoyed by all who attended. Brothers from visiting Lodges included W.M. Matthew Appel of Robert Burns Lodge No. 243, Lynnwood, Wash., and V.W.B. Richard Beers II, Dis-

trict Deputy for District No. 2, M.W.G.L. of Washington, F. & A.M. At the entrance of the cave are the American and Masonic

fl ags, as well as a Square and Compasses designed and installed by W.B. George Dickie IV, of Newberg Lodge No. 104. The en-trance to the cave is large enough to accommodate the pickups that transport material and attendees into the heart of the cave.

Starting Friday evening and concluding Sunday morning, din-ner, breakfast and lunch were served by a small group of kitchen volunteers, led by W.B. Phil Van Buren. The fi rst section started shortly after breakfast Saturday morning and concluded after lunch. In true Masonic tradition the degree took place between the three meals served on Saturday.

After dinner on Saturday, Hermiston watermelons - provided by W.B. Jim Godier - were auctioned as a fund raiser for the Malheur Cave event. This year the auctioneer was no less a distinguished person than M.W.B. D. Arthur Bush. Being the auctioneer, he graciously offered to buy the fi rst watermelon

Malheur Cave Outdoor Degree

or service clubs for examples, but most of these organizations are struggling with the same issues today.

Jim Collins taught in Good to Great that each organization needs to “get the right people on the bus.” In other words, one would rather be in a small company that has the right people running it, rather than in a mega-company whose management is moribund. In an article in Fast Company he stated, “In each of these dramatic, remarkable, good-to-great corporate transformations, we found the same thing: There was no miracle moment. Instead, a down-to-earth, pragmatic, committed-to-excellence process — a framework — kept each company, its leaders, and its people on track for the long haul.” As Masons, we need to fi ne-tune our framework – make it work for what we want to accomplish. This does not indicate that we need to alter our principles, traditions or rituals which are time tested.

We must, however, reexamine our struc-tural composition. Regarding this process, Collins stated “We keep looking for change in the wrong places, asking the wrong questions, and making the wrong assump-tions… . The data doesn’t lie.” In our case, membership fi gures do not lie. Although we do not want to dilute the standards or quality of our ranks, we must not ignore the statistics which are before us.

We have experienced a paradigm shift in our culture, society, and world. It is easy to say that our membership has declined because the world is going down the drain. I do not believe that this is the case, because I am certain there are millions of good people in this country who are seeking association with an organization of honest, hardworking, spiritual, compas-sionate, generous and like-minded indi-viduals, who would join us in our quest. The question is how can they fi nd us if we cannot ask them to join?

Grand Master’s Message,continued from page two

Continued on page sixContinued on page seven

Brothers M.W.B. Art Bush, P.G.M. & M.W.B. Tomey Greer, H.P.G.M. outside the Malheur Cave.

October 2013 — Page 5

August 7, 2013 — September 11, 2013

Masonic & Eastern Star HomePetitioner Club

Tillamook Lodge No. 57 – in memory of W. Ben CadmanJudy Bousquet M.W.B. Ed Bousquet, P.G.M. (139)

The Grand Lodge Officers of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Oregon – in honor of M.W.B. Hunt M. Compton, I.P.G.M.

Tillamook Lodge No. 57 – in memory of Robert A. AlbinPrineville Lodge No. 76 – in memory of W.B. Jesse Carroll Linch

Jerrine & James R. Belshe, P.G.M. (15) – in honor of Wilson HarveyTammy Vanderzanden - in honor of Wilson Harvey

Fellowcraft ClubAvis Waring - in memory of Clarice Rossner

F. & M. Schoene Endowment Fund

Cornerstone ClubMary E. Wagner Loving Trust

Masonic OutReachPetitioner Club

Robert H. Swenson (57)Jennifer Brundidge – in honor of Tom Burke and in memory

of Forrest A. Steen

Oregon Masonic Charitable FoundationPetitioner Club

Charles McDowell (64) – for MMSAP

OutReach: Our own recipe

OutReach Services was established in 2009 to identify and coordinate

needed services for members that can im-prove the quality of their life and help them stay independent in their own community. One form of these services is home visits.

In August, OutReach Coordinator, Danielle Christopherson visited Maxine, a member of the Beulah Chapter who enjoys living independently in her home and community. She appreciates being able to rely on OutReach Services as she spends time with neighbors and family and makes homemade applesauce with apples from her front yard. As you can see in the picture below, Maxine was

busy gather-ing buckets of apples before her OutReach visit. Due to osteoporosis, she has lim-ited mobility and diffi culty standing for long periods. OutReach

connected her to the Meals-on-Wheels Program as well as provided an electronic monitoring unit in case of a fall or emer-gency. Since it was implemented, members of Masonic Lodges and Easter Star Chapters, like Maxine, are receiving much needed assistance with housing, transportation, socialization and dietary needs coordinat-ed by OutReach. It is through the contin-ued support of current members that this program and its benefi ciaries will thrive.

- by Danielle Christopherson, OutReach Program Coordinator

Oregon Masonic News

The Oregon Masonic News is published monthly (except July and August) by authority of the trustees of The Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Oregon. Editors are the trustees of the Grand Lodge. Deadline for copy is the fi fth of the month preceding the publication date. Example: September 5 for the October issue.High resolution photos, along with story submissions, may be sent electronically to the Grand Secretary. Photos should not be reduced in size. Printed photos are also acceptable. If you scan your own photos, they should be at least 300 dpi. Photocopies are NOT acceptable.The Oregon Masonic News is a publication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Oregon and unauthorized duplication is strictly forbidden. Proprietary rights to all articles published in the Oregon Masonic News are the sole property of the author and cannot be reproduced without express permission of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Oregon.“News of Lodges” is solicited. Rights are reserved to edit all submitted material, and views expressed in articles may not necessarily be the offi cial 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 97116. Phone: 503-357-3158; outside the Portland-area, 800-970-9920. Fax: 503-357-1815. Website: www.masonic-oregon.com. Email: ebousquet@masonic-oregon.com.

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The Grand Master’s motto this year is “Building Together“. He said that three things are required; mold your personal

character, improve your Lodge, and help shape the identity of Oregon Masonry.

I would like to offer one of the easiest ways to accomplish all three requirements: become a Fellow of the Craft mentor. While this is certainly not the only way, it is a very effective way. How is

this possible you might ask? First let’s look at the personal character portion. As a men-tor you have an invaluable connection to the new Ma-son. When you take the time to become a mentor you au-tomatically start the process of self-improvement as you become a Masonic educa-tor. Progressing through the

degrees with your candidate, he continually sees your love of Ritual, knowledge of Masonry, and above all your character as his example of a Master Mason. When your candidate becomes a Master Mason in the Fellow of the Craft program you not only have a great sense of ac-complishment, but your Lodge can rest assured that their new Master Mason is as educated, informed, and as productive as he could possibly be at that time. This takes care of the second por-tion of building together, improving the Lodge.

Shaping the identity of Oregon Masonry is the fi nal portion. How better to help, aid and assist in the shaping of Oregon Masonry than producing a new Master Mason? Undeniably the new, educated, Master Mason is one of Oregon Masonry’s most valuable assets.

Are you ready to start “Building Together” and become a men-tor? Training sessions are available throughout the state upon request of a local Lodge or group of Lodges. Requests are coor-dinated through the committee chairman, Mike McGuyer, 503-829-3998, or email M55michael@molalla.net. Please consider making the most valuable contribution you can make to Oregon Masonry: your time.

Fellows of the Craft head back to school

- by R.W.B. Mike McGuyerChairman FOTC

First of all, we cannot expect different results if we continue to do the exact same thing we have done year after year. I sincerely believe that Masons need to do three things to change this dynamic. First we need to get the most qualifi ed lead-ers in chairs of our Lodges and the Grand Lodge line. Second, we need to reach out to the Appendant and Concordant bodies and coordinate our efforts to reach out to all good men and their families, letting them know what we do and what we stand for. Finally, we need to provide continuing education for our members and Lodge offi cers on Masonic ritual and procedures, principles, and leadership.

While attending Imperial Shrine this year, I was contacted by W.B. Robert Walliker, a Membership Development Specialist, to start a dialogue on membership issues. I discussed this idea with our S.G.I.G. Gary Kuney, and he was agreeable to partici-pate. Based on this evidence of coopera-tion, I will reach out to all Appendant and Concordant bodies to set up quarterly meetings statewide on the topic of mem-bership. Furthermore, I intend to bring this discussion to the Conference of Grand Masters in Baltimore, Md., this year for the consideration of other jurisdictions. If our jurisdiction is able to reach out in a profes-sional and dignifi ed manner, we can make our strengths and opportunities known and this can be done around the country.

There is absolutely no reason we cannot increase membership. If not this year, we can at least increase membership in the next couple of years. We have the basic structure in place.

Let me close with a Patton quote, “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”

- by M.W.B. David H. FrydayGrand Master

Grand Master’s Message,continued from page four

“Talking openly about Freemasonry, as appropriate, is...essential to the survival of Freemasonry as a respected and relevant

membership organization.”- Prince Edward

Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England

October 2013 — Page 7

NEWS FROM OUR LODGES —

In Loving MemoryLEONARD S. UPPINGHOUSE

Sponsored by Taft Lodge No. 200Lincoln City, Oregon

Born in Spokane, Wash., he was a Life Care Member for over 11 years. He fol-lows his wife, Dorenne.They had lived

in the Home since 2001.

November 4, 1915to

August 25, 2013

The number of Life Care Mem-bers residing at the Home is

now 14.

- by M.W.B. Ed Bousquet, P.G.M. Acting Grand Secretary

Outdoor Degree,continued from page four

and “won” the bidding at a very reason-able $41.

It seems every year we have a solemn duty to perform and this year was no different. Friday night after dinner a Ma-sonic funeral service for W.B. Kim Killian was performed by R.W.B. Dick Unruh, Grand Chaplain. Also, passing to that “House not made with hands eternal in the Heavens” was W.B. Dale Egg-leston, a long-time member of Robert Burns Lodge No. 97. He was raised Dec. 18, 1941, and had been a pillar of the Lodge for many years and will be greatly missed.

This may seem a sad fi nish to this report, but the yearly cave meeting is meant to bring us together for many reasons. We greet each other again, we celebrate the raising of a new Master Mason, we dine together and, some-times, say goodbye for the last time. And all of it is part of the Great Architect’s plan that life be celebrated and enjoyed.

Scottish Rite supports the JROTC program

Each year the Scottish Rite JROTC Awards Program, funded by the Oregon Scottish Rite Education Foundation, selects

cadets for $500 awards. These awards are intended to assist ca-dets in their future endeavors, whether it be spent toward educa-tion or joining the service. W.B. Earl Tradup and 10 Scottish Rite Representatives collaborate with local Oregon JROTC highschools to reward outstand-ing candidates based on leadership, academics and community service. There are at present 10 JROTC highschools in Oregon.

In addition, funds are given to support cadet activities such as cadet formal balls and drill team competition participation on a regional and national level. Having worked with the JROTC program since 1998, the Scottish Rite has been a strong supporter through the years and was able to help provide $11,000 this year alone.

W.B. Earl Tradup, chairman, says “We’re still working on how to get more Masons involved. Funding is our main concern. I would like to expand it; however the only way this will happen is through increased donations from Brothers.” To get involved or donate to JROTC, please contact W.B. Earl Tradup, 503-659-9436 or email at etradup@comcast.net.

Astoria Masonic weekend

On Sept. 7, Seaport Lodge No. 7 and Washington Lodge No. 46 teamed up to put on the fi rst annual Astoria Masonic

Weekend. We conferred a Master Mason degree in the afternoon and followed it with a fund-raiser dinner, open to the public.

The event was a resounding success! Over 50 Masons showed up for the degree and the fund-raiser dinner brought in over $20,000 toward the repair and restoration of Astoria Masonic Center. The community support was overwhelming. Thanks to all of the Brothers from Washington and Oregon who showed up to support us. My particular thanks go out to Bro. Steve Simpier and Bro. Milo Haskell of Seaport Lodge, and to Bro. Steve Witten of Washington Lodge. We will repeat the event next year on the weekend after Labor Day, so mark your calendars!

- by W.B. Erik L. Arneson

- by W.B. Earl Tradup

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A new face, a new voice

As fall quickly approaches, the sea-son of change is in full swing here at

the Grand Lodge. As Jeanne Levy exits towards retirement, I, Marissa Doug-las, will be fi lling her shoes. With a line of family members involved with the Masons and Order of the Eastern Star, I feel a deep connection to the com-munity involvement and support. I look forward to being involved in the con-tinuation of the Oregon Masonic News and acting as the Oregon Coordinator for MMSAP.

Thank you for all that you do in your communities and especially for issuing a warm welcome to me as I turn a new leaf with the Masonic brethren. I can be contacted at mdouglas@masonic-oregon.com or at 503-357-3158.

Jennings McCall Center, 2300 Masonic Way, Forest Grove, OR 503.357.4133 www.jenningsmccall.com

The fourteenth annual Seasonal Sampler and Holiday Bazaar

features over 45 vendors who gather to display and sell holiday decorations, gifts, art, jewelry & collectables. Handmade quilts by community members and their families will also be on display.

The welcome mat is out, so enjoy an Italian soda, banquet and dessert samples created by the Jennings McCall staff. Also, sample a wine tasting or a therapeutic massage. Themed gift baskets will be raffl ed at the end of the day and the community will be open for tours.

Seasonal Sampler — and —

Holiday BazaarSaturday, November 2

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.9 a.m. - 3 p.m.9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Find your holiday gifts here.