The TrestleboardSeptember 2013

YOLO LODGE #195FROM THE EAST- THE PILLAR OF WISDOM

Hot Augusts night have come and gone. During August, the Lodge held its annualBill Harp Day. All that attended had a great time and the atmosphere waselectrifying. San Leandro brought their usual great food. The Lodge Room anddining area were full of energy from our Sister Lodge in San Leandro. All thatattended the 3rd Degree got to see San Leandro do a very impressive secondsection. Thank you all San Leandro, all the Yolo members and especially all of theusual hard work of the Stall family, Muller family,and Sandy Sanders. Septemberbrings us all another chance to enjoy Rich and Julie Stalls' Chicken Fried Chickenat our Stated Meeting. We will also be honoring constitutional observance. Therewill be a small program following dinner. The third Thursday, September 19th at7:00 pm, the lodge officers will be giving Matt Swanson his second degree.

Fraternally,

Ken Muller

YOLO LODGE #195FROM THE EAST- THE PILLAR OF STRENGTH

As a Fellowcraft begins his journey for further Light in Masonry, he performs various dutiesthat test the quality of his work, as well as his ability to perform these duties. Our ancientbrethren were expected to be skilled in the Arts and Sciences, not the least of which wasGeometry. Education gave them the ability, practice and experience game the wisdom to knowhow to do the work well.

As modern Fellowcraft Masons, we are expected to have a modern education, full of the virtuesthat allow us to exercise Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. To communicate, to see the needs ofothers, to walk uprightly before God and Man, is where we begin our career as a Fellowcraft.And we need to continue to educate ourselves and one another, as a Lodge and as a Fraternity.We have passed our initial tests to be recognized as a Fellow of the Craft. But our educationcontinues. For those who wish a refresher course, Yolo Lodge will hold a class on Sept. 19th, aswe Pass another member to the Degree of Fellowcraft. All Master and Fellowcraft Masons arewelcome to the seats on the sidelines.

Fraternally,Michael GalliSenior Warden (530) 746-8870

Washington's Bible: An UnprecedentedOpportunity

The Henry Wilson Coil Library and Museum of Freemasonry ispleased to announce an extraordinary exhibit for the 164th AnnualCommunication: The Bible used by George Washington during hisinauguration as the first president of the United States will be ondisplay.

This is the first time this historic document, owned by St. John’sLodge No. 1 in New York, has traveled west of the Rockies.

In addition to Washington, Presidents Warren G. Harding, DwightD. Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter, and George W. Bush, Sr. wereinaugurated with this holy book.

The bible will complement an exhibit on the history of holywritings within Masonry, as well as an original documentary filmcomposed especially for the Annual Communication. Learn moreat freemason.org.

Questions?  Contact Kim Hegg, program services manager.

Copyright (C) 2013 California Freemasons. All rights reserved.1111 California Street San Francisco, CA 94108

The Library has more than twothousand volumes relating to allaspects of Masonry, and wecontinually make additionalacquisitions.

The collection includes books on subjectsthat have influenced, or been influenced, byFreemasonry, as well as rare Masonicbooks, such as early ritual monitors andalmanacs, and rare bibles dating from the16th century.

Visitors are welcome to browse the collectionand conduct research at the Library.Borrowing is limited to Master Masonsresiding in California and to select scholars.Rare materials may be viewed at the Librarywith special permission from the CollectionsManager, but cannot be removed from thepremises.

WOODLAND LODGE #81FROM THE EAST- THE PILLAR OF WISDOM

Brethren and Families, It gives me great pleasure to announce that Brother Marvin Hale has been selected to receive our Hiram Awardfor this year. Brother Marv has been active in the Lodge for a number of years having been in the Officers Line,serving as Assistant Guardian for our Job’s Daughters and taking over the position of Brother Elwin Wilkendorfas Tiler.Marv and I have worked on a lot of our Masonic Projects together and although we did not always agree we putaside our differences and got the job done and our friendship was strengthened every time. Marv and I actuallyspoke about the Hiram Award a couple of years ago and he voiced concerns that he would probably not bechosen since he had not been Master and I told him that I did not think that that mattered. Marv is following hisfather in Masonry and has reached a major milestone in his life being awarded this honor and has expressed hisdeep gratitude toward all of us for selecting him. I told him it is we that are grateful to him for all his hard workand dedication to our Lodge ,Jobs Daughters ,and as Tiler. He has selected October 20th at 2:00 P.M to receivehis award at Woodland Lodge. A taco and fruit salad bar will be open for lunch following the Ceremony.On September 26th we will be Passing Brother Garland Aday to the Degree of Fellowship. All Fellowship andMaster Masons are invited to attend. Practice will be Thursday, September 19th at 7:00 P. M. for all officersand any interested Masons.Our first Open House Breakfast was held on August 24th and although we didn't get any visitors we weretreated to a delicious breakfast prepared by Larry Chamberlain and his daughter Lisa. We were very fortunateto have Worshipful Kenny Muller, of Yolo 195, and his family come by as well as Worshipful Rich Witlock ofRedding. For the first time trying this, I was a little disappointed in a no show but then I realized this is the firstweekend of the school year. I know my grandson spent the night at his cousins so I think that may have hadsomething to do with our lack of attendance. I will check for another date that does not conflict with schools orvacations and plan it so we will have at least a month to get the notice out for the “Around Town” magazine.Brother Rich recently moved to Woodland and has been to our Dinners a couple of times with his wife and hasexpressed an interest in becoming part of our Lodge. We will be very happy and fortunate to have him in ourLodge as we have been to have Bother Ron Krug with all the help he has provided.My Grandson has started Kindergarten and is attending Gibson Elementary School, where his father went. Heis happy to be going to school. Times certainly have changed since my son went to Gibson, I never worriedabout him walking to or from school as he had many of the neighborhood kids in his class and they all walkedtogether. Back then he took his lunch and materials . Now the school has a web site to deposit lunch and snackmoney and his “materials” are provided for him and he is the only kindergartner in the neighborhood so wewalk him to school.Our Menu for our Stated Dinner will be: Grilled Chicken Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce, green beans,cauliflower, green salad, rolls and ice cream.

Grand Lodge is coming up soon and I have my registration in and suggest that all officers who are attending toget your reservations done as soon as possible and if you are not able to attend please let me know.

Fraternally,Paul H. HaynesWorshipful Master

REMEMBER YOU’RE A MASON

When the pressures of recessionMake us concentrated on greed,

Take heed, a worthy MasonCares about another’s needs;

Don’t let pressures of the momentMake your obligation sway,

Stop and help a fallen brotherOr another by the way;

What you give is like a bubbleWhenever you assist,

What it costs in time and troubleIs, soon after, never missed;Brother, bear that obligationYou accepted on your knee,

It’s in direct relationTo your own security;

Never hesitate, my brotherSquare your actions now and say.

“I’ll remember I’m a Mason,And behave like that today”;

“With regard to human kindnessAnd the ‘Golden Rule’, I pray,

I’ll remember I’m a Mason And behave like that today.”

-Author Unknown(Thank you WM Paul Haynes for providing this contribution!)

Masonic AssistanceFraternal care based on Masonic values

If you know of a Brother or Widow who is ailing or needs assistance, pleasedon’t hesitate to call your Lodge MOS Ambassador or Lodge Master. Theircontact information is contained in this Trestleboard and they will find outhow MOS and your Brothers can help.

The MOS Ambassadors at our Lodges are:Scepter Lodge 143 – Bob Konsesky, PMYolo Lodge 195 – Jake Brown, PMWoodland Lodge 81 – Paul Rowe

You can also make direct contact with MOS at (888) 466-3642 orintake@mhcuc.org.

I would also ask that if you know someone who is not feeling well or needscontact from your Lodge Officers, be sure to contact your Lodge Master,Secretary, or Sunshine Committee.

Fraternally,Don Jackson, PMInspector District 418

Above: Job’s Daughters stand with their newest member.

Below: Bethel No.260 at Grand Bethel, proudly displaying their Mickey Mouse look-a-like outfits.

ROYAL ARCH MASONSWOODLAND CHAPTER NO. 46

Summer’s end is near and our Stated Convocations will resume on September 4th at 7:30.Hopefully we will start off where we left off in June with all officers present and a respectfulamount of sidelines, including Grant Coffin, Bernie Saunders, PHP Tom Schwartz and PGHPPhil Hardiman; and also expected for the first time, new member Bill Erdman.

PHP Don Jackson reports that our new officer pictures will be framed and on the wall in theante room, also, with a new camera he will be taking casual snaps for a collage to get everybodyup on the wall. The dress for the night will be red coats and ties if you have one.

Among other events of the convocation, will be reports from participants on the Festival atComptche and the Constitution of the Seminoff Daylight Chapter. Report on the latter willinclude mention on how our banner is lacking Chapter identity features. Don Jackson may giveus the scoop on the success of the fireworks booth.

This month’s social snack of strawberry short cake will be after the convocation to allow ampletime for friendships among the companions to grow while sharing summer activities, etc.

Marv HaleExcellent High Priest

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STARGOLDEN VALLEY CHAPTER #60

Our Eastern Star summer is almost over. It has been a busy one for members of Golden ValleyChapter.

On June 23, our Worthy Patron, Bob Johnson, Grand Representative to Texas in CaliforniaReception was held at Yolano Chapter in Vacaville.

On Saturday August 17, Golden Valley Chapter honored Teresa Ramos, Grand Adah of theGrand Chapter of California. It was a great evening with a full house of members enjoying theexcellent program. The General Chairman was Beth Massengill assisted by Terry Ramos. TheChapter room and dining room were decorated to follow the theme of “Alice in Wonderland”.

Our September meeting will be September 3 with dinner of pulled pork or tri-tip roast preparedby Stephanie Rice-Tegenfeldt. Dinner will be served at 6:15pm.

Grand Chapter will be held in Fresno October 16 to 19. The registration fee is $20.00. Yourcheck made payable to Golden Valley for $20.00 is due to Terry Ramos, Secretary on or before9/3/13.

Circle of Concern: We are saddened by the passing of Sister June Dorsey,

PM Yolano Chapter and Sister PM Jo Marie Ochoa’s mother. Thinking of you cards to DGMDiane McCombs, Dorothy Hoover, PM and Jerry Warren, PM both long standing friends of theChapter.

Hope to see you in Chapter September 3, 3013.

Fraternally,

Nancy Stiles, Associate Matron

FROM THE DESK OF THE INSPECTOR

418TH MASONIC DISTRICT

Greetings Brothers and friends:

The next School of Instruction (SOI) is set for Wednesday, September 18th, 7pm at ScepterLodge. I have planned a Masonic Information Night for this SOI. It will be open to allmembers of the Masonic family, including wives, children, youth groups and affiliated bodies.Worshipful Bill Miklos, PM of Golden Compasses Research Lodge, and Inspector of District 4will be making a presentation on the relationship between Masonry and the US Constitution.

Please remember, my Brothers, ALL officers are EXPECTED to attend these SOI's that havebeen scheduled since the first of the year. Other interested Master Masons of our district maycome as well;and on this occasion Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts are encouraged. If forsome reason you cannot show, please call or email your kind inspector (530-635-7613;dpjack55@gmail.com). Roll is taken at every SOI.

I have recently been checking out the web page for the California Grand Lodge H. W. CoilLibrary and Museum's online archive at masonichertage.org. Check this site out, you can findmany publications there and what I like best, just browsing the seemingly endless amount ofphotographs and Masonic items of interest.

See you at Lodge,

Don Jackson, PM

Inspector, 418th Masonic District

INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE RAINBOW FOR GIRLSWOODLAND ASSEMBLY #2

Greeting from Woodland Rainbow

September finds us back at school. This is both great and awful depending on the day and ourhair’s willingness to do what we tell it to. It also finds us busy in our Rainbow adventures. Werecently attended a school of instruction in San Francisco. It was fun to learn new lessons aboutrainbow, whether we are old hats or brand new to the assembly. Even our pledge girls got intothe act at a pledge Workshop where they helped make a quilt that will be raffled off at nextyear’s grand assembly. They had a BLAST! Big thanks go out to Woodland Lodge forincluding us in their open house pancake breakfast. We are always happy to hang out with ourfavorite Masons, especially when there are pancakes. We had a great time face painting at theBen Ali Shrine family picnic. We are also busily preparing for the official visit of the GrandWorthy Advisor and the Supreme Inspector. If you aren’t too busy we would LOVE to havesome sideliners there on September 9 at Vacaville Lodge. Come out and enjoy a baseballthemed good time. We want to again thank the good folks of the 418th Masonic district foryour continued and generous support. Our school supply drive for Whitehead School was againa great success this year and I know the teachers we were able to help are very grateful toeveryone who donated money, supplies and time. Thank You! Thank You! We hope to hopeto see in our travels!

Respectfully

Kyleigh Walsh PWA Woodland Assembly

JOB’S DAUGHTERS

WOODLAND BETHEL NO.260

Bethel No. 260 has had a very busy summer. We started things off on June 8 when we installedour new officers for the term, Isabel Barichievich as Honored Queen; Liessa Johnson as SeniorPrincess; Kyleigh Walsh as Junior Princess; Katie Killmer as Marshal.

Then came our preparations for our annual convention. We practiced and practiced both formusic and ritual, and then headed off to Grand Bethel to compete. All the practicing paid off!We won 2nd place in the Choir competition, even with it being the Bethel’s first yearcompeting! Elizabeth Allen and Liessa Johnson won 1st place in Vocal Ensemble! Three ofour members competed in Sew and Show this year. Elizabeth Allen won 1st place, TarynNunes won 2nd place, and Kaitlyn St.Louis won 1st place. We also had several members entertheir Arts and Crafts. Allison Killmer won 1st place for her quilt; Liessa Johnson won 1st placefor her necklace; Elizabeth Allen won 1st place for her hand-painted shirt, and 1st place for herknitted hat. On top of all this, our bethel also managed to make it to the volleyball semi-finalsthis year!

Since then, we have been holding regular meetings this summer. Elizabeth Allen attendedSupreme Session that was held in Oakland, CA in July. And even though they were unable toattend, we had a few girls enter their Arts and Crafts there. Allixon Killmer won 1st place forher quilt and Katie Killmer won 2nd place for her quilt at the Supreme Session. In July we alsosaid good-bye to two of our members that are going on a grand adventure to New Zealand withtheir family for a year. We can’t wait to hear about their trip when we see them again.

In August we participated in the Floriculture Booth Display at the Yolo County Fair. Thetheme was “Wild Thing”. We won 3rd place. We initiated a new member, Victoria Henley, onAugust 14th. Our Bethel now has 11 active members. We are looking for new members all thetime. If you know of any girls between the ages of 9 and 19 that would like to learn leadershipskills, enjoy singing or volleyball or just making friends please contact our Bethel Guardian,Angela Allen, at (530)795-9582 or angela_allen@wavecable.com for more information.

Jobie Love,

Elizabeth Allen, PHQ

Inner Guard

Bethel No. 260, Woodland

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY

September 1, 1939 - At 5.30 a.m., Hitler's armies invaded Poland starting World War IIin Europe.

September 2, 1752 - The British ended their use of the Julian calendar, switchinginstead to the Gregorian calendar, resulting in a major adjustment as Wednesday,September 2, was followed by Thursday, September 14. The correction resulted inrioting by people who felt cheated and demanded the missing eleven days back.

September 4, 1609 - The island of Manhattan was discovered by navigator HenryHudson.

September 8, 1883 - The Northern Pacific Railroad across the U.S. was completed.

September 13, 1788 - The U.S. Congress chose New York as the Federal capital of thenew American government.

September 16, 1908 - General Motors was founded by entrepreneur William Crapo"Billy" Durant in Flint, Michigan.

September 24, 1957 - President Dwight Eisenhower ordered the National Guard toenforce racial integration of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas.

September 28, 1542 - California was discovered by Portuguese navigator JuanRodriguez Cabrillo upon his arrival at San Diego Bay.

September 30, 1955 - Actor James Dean was killed in a car crash in California at age 24.Although he made just three major films, Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden andGiant, he remains one of the most influential actors.

Birthdays and AnniversariesYolo Lodge #195 Anniversaries

Arthur R. Peck- September 03, 1943Robert L. Schroeder- September 17, 1958

Gary N. Archer- September 10, 1969William D. Young- September 20, 1983

Brian K. Walker, PM- September 18, 1986Malcolm L. Bond- September 15, 1997Chad A. Hewitt- September 30, 1999Jericho A. Reyes- September 21, 2005

Sunya R. Boonchouy- September 27, 2007Joseph K. Noll- September 02, 2009Brian F. Walsh- September 15, 2011

Alexander P. Townsend- September 22, 2011

Yolo Lodge #195 Birthdays

C.P. Harggard- September 01Ronald L. Beers, PM- September 04

John H. Davis- September 04Michael O. Gipson- September 06Wilbur T. Hanson- September 06Michael G Weber- September 09

Michael D. Walker- September 10Keliikai S. Castillo- September 11

Kenneth R. Muller, PM- September 11William J. Merchad- September 12

John Y. Barbee- September 13George W. Griffin, PM- September 17

William F. Rollin- September 21James R. Barker- September 25

Brian K. Walker, PM- September 25James C. Bounds- September 27Brian L. Nichols- September 27

Toby J. Welsh, PM- September 28Randy J. Mateo- September 30

Woodland #81 Anniversaries

Harry O. Walker- September 29, 1949Gordon R. Davis- Setpember 13, 1973

Richard Wilson, Jr, PM- September 21, 1973Ronald W. La Sala, PM- September 11, 1987

William E. Hatcher- September 26, 1996

Woodland #81 Birthdays

Lawrence K. Dinsdale, PM- September 01Walter E. Ponsler- September 06Joshua Paminson- September 07Joel A. Lerman- September 10

Kenneth R. Muller, PM- September 11James C. Shellhammer- September 16

Gene H. Hamel- September 17John L. Burch- September 19

Marcus A. Michel- September 27

Yolo Lodge #195(530)756-2766

1655 Da Vinci Ct, Davis, CA 95616Stated Meeting:

First Thursday at 7:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm

Worshipful Master-Kenneth R.Muller( 530)759-9899

Senior Warden-Michael Galli (530)746-8870

Junior Warden-Michael Cunningham (530) 796-3224

Secretary-Lewis Wentworth (916)467-2131

Woodland Lodge #81(530)662-5978

228 Palm Ave, Woodland, CA 95695Stated Meeting:

Second Thursday at 7:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm

Worshipful Master-Paul H. Haynes (530)406-1965

Senior Warden- Edward J. Caughie (530)668-6478

Junior Warden- Christopher Robbins (530)521-0345

Secretary-Gerald D. Scott (530)662-8543

418th Masonic DistrictInspector- Donald P. Jackson (530)750-19752725 Cumberland Place, Davis, CA 95616

Royal Arch Masons, Chapter #46Stated Convocation: First Wednesday at 7:30 pm/228 Palm Ave, Woodland, 95695

High Priest- Marv Hale (530)756-0215

Yolo Shrine Club President- Steve Waldeck (530) 662-9363

Golden Valley Chapter #60, Order of the Eastern StarStated Meeting: First Tuesday at 7:30 pm/1655 Da Vinci Ct, Davis

Worthy Matron- Teresa Ramos (530) -681-1319Worthy Patron- Bob Johnson (707) 446-3469

Woodland Chapter, Order of DeMolayMeetings: First & Third Mondays at 7:30 pm/228 Palm Ave, Woodland 95695

Chapter “Dad” Advisor-Brian F. Walsh (707)678-6254

Woodland Assembly #2, International Order of the Rainbow for GirlsMeetings:Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 pm/228 Palm Ave, Woodland 95695

Mother Advisor- Barbara Mustard (707)365-0829

Woodland Bethel #260, Job’s Daughters InternationalMeetings: Second & Fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 pm/228 Palm Ave, Woodland 95695

Bethel Guardian- Angela Allen (707)312-2060Associate Bethel Guardian- Marvin Hale (530)756-0215

September 2013

S M T W T F S

1 2Labor Day

3Eastern StarStated MeetingDinner 6:15 pm

4Royal ArchStated MeetingWoodland 817:30 pm

5Yolo #195Stated Meeting6:30 pm dinner7 pm meeting

6 7

8 9Grand WorthyAdvisorOfficial Visit

Vallejo Lodge

10Ranbow GirlsWoodland 817 pm

11Job'sDaughter'sWoodland 817 pm

12Woodland #81Stated Meeting6:30 pm dinner7 pm meeting

13 14

15 16DeMolayWoodland 817:30 pm

17 18School ofInstruction7 pmScepter Lodge

19Yolo 1952nd degree7 pm

20 21

22 23 24Rainbow GirlsWoodland 817 pm

25Job'sDaughter'sWoodland 817 pm

26Woodland 812nd degree

27 28

29 30