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Brethren:

We had a busy month ofMarch; Brother Harry Tanzergave a report on Public

Schools Night to be held onApril 22, at our Lodge. Hehas taken care of all thedetails and we expect it toonce again be a successfulevent.

We also had two Memorialsat our Lodge, A courtesy onefor Brother Duncan of NorthCarolina, and one for our

Brother Robert Jones, whomade his transition to theCelestial lodge on Feb. 16th.

An information andfellowship get-together washeld Thursday the 15th, andwe afterwards opened Lodgeand conferred the First Degreeupon Bother Mark Middleton.Congratulations Brother

Mark.

We continue to formulate theplans for our 50th LodgeAnniversary. Thanks toBrother Mark Clark, ourTreasurer, for planning and

rom the EastBro. Joseph Romero, Worshipful Master

doing the printing for ourinvitations andannouncements, with themailing and addressing beingcompleted by yours truly.

I again remind you to re-readour Vision and MissionStatement that was adoptedby the Lodge at our MarchStated Meeting. You willfind in your FebruaryTrestleboard on page 3.

At the Officers School ofInstruction the finer points of

the Flag Presentation and theSecond Degree weredemonstrated. The threeattendees for our Lodge werethe Worshipful Master,Senior Warden and AsstSecretary. As a reminder,any Master mason is invitedto attend, not just officers ofthe Lodge! The School isalways on the third Saturday

of the Month at 8:00 am (atvarious locations).

We will be having a Spaghettiand Italian Sausage Dinnerfor our Fellowship and

Masonic Education andInstruction meeting on tthird Thursday of theMonth, April 15, at 6:30Plan to attend you will fthat it will not be the usurun-of-the-mill meeting.

If you were a DeMolay your youth, I expect to syou at our Breakfast on

Saturday April 3, 8-10amhope again this will be aexploratory get together

In closing please let usknow of any sickness ordistress.

Joseph Romero, WM

A newsletter serving the Masonic and affiliated bodies of the high desert

Yucca Valley Lodge #802

Yucca Valley California

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A beautiful system of Morality, veiled in Allegory, illustrated by Symbols

Masonic Education buildsthe foundation for a solidand rewarding career inFreemasonry.

Public Schools

This month celebrates public

schools and Freemasonry.Public schools are thefoundation of the educationalsystem in the United States.Just as the schools build afoundation for schools,Masonic education builds thefoundation for a solid andrewarding career inFreemasonry. While I dontnecessarily agree with theexact wording of the Grand

Masters proclamation onpage five regarding the firstnecessity of a progressiveState, which in all fairnesshas been used since the firstCalifornia proclamation in1920, I do believe that publicschools are the right choice forthe majority of our citizens.

One thing I learned whileresearching this topic was thatMasonic Lodges, at one time,even started/sponsored theirown schools and colleges.After the public schoolsbecame government funded,

The Editors CornerBro. T.C. Dowden 32

Freemasonry is an individually-driven

science of self development in theursuit of the ideal.

No one takes a new Mason aside and

hands them all the secrets ofFreemasonry after attaining the MasterMason degree. Each Mason is free toevolve as they deem fit. Some will behappy with what they have heard in thelectures of the degrees and to just jointhe fraternity. Others will seek more,depending on their needs. To reallyunderstand, a Mason must be compelledto put forth a personal effort. No man

Masonic Education Working Group Charter

the need for Masonic-sponsored schools was

eliminated and they eitherclosed or became privatecolleges.

Masonic EducationWorking Group

The Masonic EducationWorking Group met lastmonth for the first time, and Iwas very pleased at thereception and attendance forthe group. We began by

looking at the Mission andVision of the Lodge,discussed our personalvisions, and spoke on what ismeant by A BeautifulSystem of Morality, Veiled inAllegory, and Illustrated bySymbols. As the MEWG

continues, we will explore thesymbols, what they mean tothe individual Mason, andhow the lessons can be

applied to our lives. In thatway, perhaps we can learnmore about taking a good

man and making him better.

We will be meeting at leaevery third Thursday at thLodge, and then any otheThursday that the brethrewish to continue the studMy hope is that the studiewill then be shared with trest of the Lodge in StateMeetings, through ShortTalks and papers by the

members of the Group. I especially pleased to see the group had members fall age groups, andparticularly pleased to knthat YV Lodge brothers ainterested in the deeperaspects of Masonry.

If you are of the mindset there is more to being aLodge member than dinnbusiness meetings, and

occasional rituals, then ploin us in the Socratic

learning of the group!

can become a champion boxer frommerely reading a book on the gentle art.Personal effort is necessary, and that isust where people fail by the thousands,

and that is a failure of Leadership.

The Working Group will focus on thosewho wish to expand their understandingof the Craft and apply that knowledge totheir lives.

The basic format of this group is that ofthe Socratic method of instruction. Eachindividual will determine their needs andseek the guidance of the other members,read background materials, and

subsequently share what they learnwith the rest of the group. By dointhis, members are not dependentupon classroom instruction andlistening to lectures. The surest wa

to fully learn a subject is to discusswith others and defend your researcand opinion.

Each WG member needs to examintheir own history and understand threason why they sought outmembership in Freemasonry. Fromthat we develop a mission and visiofor their individual studies.


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Last Night I knelt Where

Hiram Knelt

Last night I knelt where Hiram kneltAnd took an obligationToday Im closer to my GodAnd Im a Master Mason

Tho Heretofore my fellow menSeemed each one like the otherToday I search each one apartIm looking for My Brother

And, as I feel his friendly gripIt fills my heart with prideI know that while Im on the squareThat he is on my side

His footsteps on my errand goIf I should such requireHis prayers will plead on my behalfIf I should so desire

My words are safe within his breastAs though within my own

His hand for ever at my backTo help me safely home

Good counsel whispers in my earAnd warns of any dangerBy square and compass Brother NowWho once would call me stranger

I might have lived a moral lifeAnd risen to distinctionsWithout my Brothers helping handAnd fellowship of masons

But God who knows how hard it isTo resist lifes temptationsKnows why I knelt where Hiram kneltAnd Took that Obligation

Compliments: RWBro. Sam B. AgaObtained from RWBro Gimi (Mumbai)

The Working Tools

of a Golfer

I now present you with the workingtools of a Golfer, which are theDriver, the Iron, the Putter and theScore Card. The Driver is to drive theball, the Iron is to aid its progress andthe Putter is to enable us to followthat straight and undeviating line laiddown for our pursuit, and finally toplace the ball in its safe and hiddenrepository over the smooth andprepared surface of the green, whileupon the Score-card are recorded theefforts of the Golfer to mark hisprogress in the science.

But as we are not professionalgolfers, but rather amateurs we applythese tools to our morals in this sense.The Driver denotes the force ofconscience, which should keep downall vain and unbecoming thoughts,which might infringe during theperiod of time in which we occupythe tee. The Iron, an importantimplement of the Science and solid inits form, teaches us that exertion isnecessary to success. We are

reminded that no game of golf can becompleted without its aid and to sohigh an eminence has its usefulness

been raised, that Monarchs

themselves have not felt it derogatoryto their dignity to exchange the

scepter for it. The Putter instructs uto be accurate, and to temper ourefforts with restraint, while theScorecard teaches us that our wordand actions are observed andrecorded by the All PowerfulHandicap Committee to whom wemust render an account of ourconduct. It reminds us of theirunerring and impartial justice in

allocating to us our positions in allClub Competitions and also we shabe rewarded or punished as we havobeyed or disregarded theircommands.

From the whole we receive thisteaching, that skill aided by exertioand exercised with patiencecombined with a strict adherence tothe principles laid down for ourguidance in the Volume of the Law

of the Game, will enable us, whensummoned from the course to appebefore the Club Committee to do sowith the knowledge that we haveendeavored to faithfully follow theprecepts inculcated in the Lecturesreceived from the skilledprofessional.

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Traditionally, throughout its longhistory, Freemasonry has taken aleading role in the promotion oflearning and education. From itsearly beginnings, in the 18th centuryin England and Scotland, Masonswere among the founders of learnedacademies. Masons have been activein education at every level fromgrammar school through university.Freemasons have even foundedschools and colleges in the past.

The Charge of the FellowcraftDegree reminds the candidate that

the impressive ceremonies of thedegree are calculated to inculcate inhis mind the importance of studyingthe liberal arts and sciences. He isparticularly reminded to study thenoble science of Geometry, whichforms the basis of Freemasonry. Notonly does Geometry explain theproperties of nature, it demonstratesthe more important truths ofmorality.

If Freemasonry is about anything,it is about the education of theindividual to become aknowledgeable, informed, and moralhuman being within society.Education is valued above ignorance.Seeking further Light in Masonrymeans more than learning moreabout the Craft. It also means thatFreemasons and non-Masons alikemust discipline themselves to seek

knowledge through whatever meansavailableby studying at collegesand universities or by self-directedreading and study.

Because Freemasonry places suchgreat importance on education, wehave become steadfast supporters ofthe Public Schools. Horace Mann,

Masonic Education: Freemasonry and Public Education

the father of our present system ofpublic schools and purported Mason,wrote that the object of a free publicschools system is to give everychild a free, straight, solid pathwayby which he can walk directly upfrom the ignorance of an infant to aknowledge of the primary duties of aman. The same can, of course, besaid about the progress of acandidate through the three MasonicDegrees, from Apprentice, toFellowcraft, to Master Mason.Freemasonry and the public schoolsshare several important values.

Our Founding Fathers, Freemasonand non-Mason alike, understoodthat eternal vigilance is the price offreedom. And vigilance requires aneducated population equipped withthe skills to learn about and discussthe great issues. The NorthwestOrdinance of 1787 was one of thegreatest accomplishments of theinfant United States. Under its

regulations, Congress set aside asection in each township in the oldNorthwest Territory (Ohio, Indiana,etc) for the support of publicschools. This was the first time inhistory that a government had theforesight to plan for the education ofits people. Since that time, theindividual States and now theFederal Government have supportedand developed our system of free

public education.The California State public schoolsystem was started in the 1850s, and

the first State Superintendent ofPublic Instruction was John Swett, atransplanted Mason who had comewest in the years following the GoldRush. The public schools havealways been a special concern of

California Masons. Charles AlbeAdams, Grand Master in 1920,wrote that as Masons we subscrito the belief that an enlightenedcitizenship is the first great care oprogressive State. He believed tthe future of our free republicdepended on the quality of ourpublic schools.

Freemasonry and education remaclosely related in the world at largas well. The modern world isconfronted with poverty and itseffects; religious and political

fundamentalism; and overpopulatThe fight against bigotry andfanaticism must be fought in theminds of men. Education is the kto the solution of the worldsproblems in these presentcircumstances. An educated manlearns to appreciate the wide rangopinions on any subject.Freemasonry, in addition, allowsmen of many different profession

and backgrounds to meet togethera spirit of cooperation andunderstanding.

All of Freemasonrys principles aideals are worthless, unless they ainculcated in the minds of eachMason by education within ourLodges. Our fundamental principare called landmarks because th

are signposts. They are notconstraints. Freemasonry is not

restricted to what goes on in theLodge room. It has to become a wof life in order for the new Masonbecome a true and full-fledgedMason. The threefold orientationMasonic work for the candidate itoward himself, toward hisBrethren, and toward the world atlarge.


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50th Birthday Bash

Menu Set

Worshipful Master Romero informsus that Prime Rib and Breast of Chickenhave been selected to be the two entreechoices for the 50th Anniversary LodgeBanquet which will take place on 16May.

The event, which will kick off at 2PM, is by reservation only. A choice ofthe two entrees is offered at a cost of$25 per diner.

Reservation forms for the Banquet,which is to be held in the Yucca Roomof the Yucca Valley Community Centeracross the street from our Lodge, willshortly be mailed to every Lodgemember, he said. A Reception within

our Lodge building is to follow theBanquet.

Worshipful Romero noted thatadditional reservation forms and mapswill be mailed to other interestedparties upon receipt of email requests toour Treasurer, Mark Clark, [email protected].

16. What is an Eavesdropper?a. Another name for the Tylers doorb. Someone who attempts to steal the secrets of Masonryc. An item of clothing

d. Another term for the Hoodwink

17. What does the "Setting Maul" symbolize?a. A tool used by craftsmenb. A tool used by the Worshipful Masterc. Violent deathd. Another name for the Gavel

18. What does the Sprig of Acacia" represent?a. A plant with deep rootsb. Faith and Hopec. Faith and Immortality

d. A part of the Lodge furnishing

19. What does the "Father Time with a Scythe" symbol represea. Deathb. Masonic funeralc. Passing of timed. Life is passing

20. What does the "24 Inch Gauge" symbol represent?a. A tool used by early Masons to draw linesb. The Junior Steward's jewel

c. A tool to teach us to divide our time btwn God, work & d. The principle working tool of a Master mason

Masonic Symbol Quiz (cont.)

Answers: 16-b 17-c 18-c 19-a 20-c

He emphasized thatreservations for the event must returned to the Treasurer to arrinot later than 3 May toaccommodate the agreement mawith the caterer.
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Famous Mason: Gene AutryBorn in Tioga, Texas onSeptember 29, 1907, Gene Autrywas raised in Texas andOklahoma. Discovered by

humorist Will Rogers in 1929,Autry was billed as "Oklahoma'sYodeling Cowboy" at KVOO inTulsa, Oklahoma. He gained apopular following, a recordingcontract with Columbia Records in1929, and soon after, performed onthe "National Barn Dance" forradio station WLS in Chicago.Autry first appeared on screen in1934 and up to 1953 popularizedthe musical Western and starred in

93 feature films. In 1940 theaterexhibitors of America voted Autrythe fourth biggest box officeattraction, behind Mickey Rooney,Clark Gable, and Spencer Tracy.

Autry made 640 recordings,including more than 300 songswritten or co-written by him. Hisrecords sold more than 100 millioncopies and he has more than adozen gold and platinum records,including the first record ever

certified gold. His Christmas andchildren's recordsHere ComesSanta Claus (Right Down Santa

Claus Lane) and Peter Cottontailare among his platinum recordings.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,the second all-time best sellingChristmas single, boasts in excessof 30 million in sales.

Gene Autry joined the Army AirCorps in 1942 and became Sgt.Gene Autry. During the war, heferried fuel, ammunition, andarms in the China-India-Burmatheater of war and flew over theHimalayas, the hazardous airroute known as "The Hump."When the war ended Autry wasreassigned to Special Services,where he toured with a USOtroupe in the South Pacific before

resuming his movie career in1946.

He owned such award-winningstations as KMPC radio andKTLA Television in Los Angelesas well as other stations acrossthe country. Autry's great lovefor baseball prompted him toacquire the American LeagueCalifornia Angels in 1961.Active in Major League Baseball,Autry held the title of VP of theAmerican League until his death.

Autry is the only entertainer tohave all five stars on the

B2B Brother to Brother Section

Hollywood Walk of Fame, oneach for Radio, Recording,Motion Pictures, Television, aLive Theatre/performance.

Among the many hundreds ofhonors and awards Autry hasreceived were induction into tCountry Music Hall of Fame;American Academy ofAchievement Award; and theBoard of Directors LifetimeAchievement Award from theInternational Achievement inArts Foundation. Gene Autrywas also inducted into theNashville Songwriters Hall of

Fame, The National CowboyHall of Fame, the NationalAssociation of Broadcasters Hof Fame, and he received TheSongwriters Guild LifeAchievement Award.

He was a 33rd Degree Masonand Honorary Inspector Geneand was given the prestigiousaward of the Grand Cross of tCourt of Honor.

Gene Autry died at his home Studio City, California onOctober 2, 1998. He was 91years old.
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April 2010Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Aries Taurus 1Stated Mtg 6 PMDinner 6:30Open Mtg 7:30

2 3Breakfast8-10 AMYucca Valley

4Easter Sunday

5Oasis of Mara

Stated Meeting29 Palms

6Hall Association

Building BoardMtg. 6 PM

7 8 9 10Breakfast

8-10 AMOasis of Mara

11 12Eastern Star 6 PMYucca Valley

13ThomasJeffersons

Birthday

14Daughters of theNile 11:00 PMYucca ValleySpagetti Lunch

15Masonic EducationWorking Group6:30 PM

Tax Day

16Shrine Club11:00 AMYucca ValleySizzler

17Officers School

Instruction atCoachella ValleyLodge 8:30 AM

18 19 20 21 22Public SchoolsNight

23 24

25 26Eastern Star 6 PMYucca Valley

27 28Scottish Rite inPalm SpringsMaundyThursday

29Degree ProficiencyWork 6:30 PM

Officers Practice

30Arbor Day

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