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Channel Islands Masonic Lodge No. 214 Trestleboard
July 2017
Volume 146 No. 7
The Channel Islands Lodge No. 214 Trestleboard is published monthly. Any comments, suggestions or concerns are always welcomed and should be directed to the Lodge Secretary at [email protected].
From the Lodge Leadership
As we celebrate our 300th anni-versary, I thought it would be interesting to take a brief look at, what I think is, some interesting trivia. That being, the beaver in Masonic history. It appears on the coat of arms of Operative Masonic Lodges in the distant history. Today, some Lodges have replaced the beaver with cherubim while many lodges still proudly display the lowly beaver, i.e., Massachusetts and others. Generally speaking if a devise was on the coat of arms of a state, family, organization or other, it was of great significance and importance to that organization. Take for example, the coat of arms (seal) of the operative stone ma-sons of 1472
and the premier Grand Lodge of Eng-land (Moderns) of 1723.
The trivia question is what is the significance of the beaver to Free-masonry and why would it be so im-portant to appear on the coat of arms and seal of lodges. You can find the answer in the June issue of Fraternal Review magazine from the Southern California Research Lodge. Masons do not need to be members of SCRL to receive the publications. Simply join as a subscriber, at a reduced rate, and you have access to a great amount of Masonic information, history and re-search. www.theresearchlodge.org/. Please excuse my stumbling attempt to point out the value and availability of Masonic research and articles at SCRL. If you can not find the answer to the question, ask me and I will tell you what the Fraternal Re-view author wrote about the beaver. And finally, below, we see the current coat of arms of the California Grand Lodge. While the angels remain the beavers have appropriately been replaced by the bear.
Ian Atkinson 63 Donald Covey 63 Walter Bragulla 57 Bernard Novatt 57 Richard Chase 56 Robert Matson 56 George Rose 56 Donald Frederickson 55 David Kaiser 46 Donald Thomsen 32 Horace Leard 30 Eldon Peterson 30 Alan Riekki 30 Brandon Smith 5
Congratulations to all of our
Golden Veterans
Brethren, We are almost at our halfway mark for the year. I would like to congratulate Brother George French and Brother Roger Lewis on being initiated into our ancient and honorable craft. The Raising a Reader program is mov-ing forward with huge strides and we are looking forward to implementing it next fall. This is a very exciting effort which will have lasting impact on our community for many years to come; if you would like to know more please give me a call. Keep your eyes on the lodge app and look out for fun events and degrees coming up. Ryan Phillips, JW
And so, while, like our fraternity, there have been some changes in order to accurately reflect time and place, the basic structure remains in tact. Gary Adkinson Master
Our menu for the July Stated Meeting Dinner will be: Caesar Salad, ,Chicken Alfredo, Lightly Toasted Garlic Bread, Mixed Vegetables, Apple Pie Reservations are required and must be paid for if you attend the dinner or not. Reservations must be made by 5 PM on the Wednesday before the Stated Meeting. To cancel or change your Reservation please contact the Treasurer by 5 PM on the Wednesday before the Stated Meet-ing. There are 2 easy ways to make a reservation. 1. On the Lodge Web Site (ChannelIslandsLodge214.org) on the "Dinner Reservations" page. Be sure to indicate the type and number of meals you would like. 2. Call the Lodge Phone (805) 641-0214 and leave your name and the number of meals you would like.
July 2017 Calendar
5 6:00 P.M. Executive Committee 5 6:30 P.M. Public Schools Comm. 5 7:00 P.M. Center Association 6 6:33 P.M. Stated Meeting Dinner 6 7:30 P.M. Stated Meeting 13 6:00 P.M. TBD 20 6:30 P.M. TBD 25 6:00 P.M. Executive Committee 27 6:33 P.M. Stated Meeting Dinner 27 7:30 P.M. Stated Meeting
July 2017 Youth Calendar
5 7:00 P.M. Rainbow Girls 6 7:00 P.M. Santa Barbara DeMolay 13 7:30 P.M. Conejo Valley DeMolay 19 7:00 P.M. Rainbow Girls 22 7:00 P.M. Youth Orders Party 27 7:00 P.M. Conejo Valley DeMolay
All events unless otherwise noted are at the San Buenaventura Masonic Center
WE WANT TO STAY IN TOUCH We want to ensure that all of our Masonic Brothers and their Spouses or widows receive current Lodge information. So, if this publication has been incorrectly delivered or you have not been receiving information about current events at the lodge please update your email and other information by contacting our Secretary, Bro. Scott Neace at [email protected] or (805) 641-0214.
Several Brothers and their Families attended the Memorial Day Observance at the Ivy Lawn Memorial Park
Our newest Entered Apprentice Brother George French.
Masonic Youth Corner
Job’s Daughters International
Good Day All, I want to say 'Thank you!' to everyone that donated during our Purple Tax fundraiser to help pay for Grand Bethel. We had such a fun time and are currently recuperating from all the fun!!! We do not have any meetings this month but we are looking forward to the Youth Orders Dance on July 22nd! Much Jobie Love, Tiffany McDermott, Bethel Guardian
Donating to Raising A Reader
By Check: Make your check payable to California Masonic Foundation. Write “Gold Coast Public Schools Program “ in the memo of the check. Mail your check to: California Masonic Foundation Attn. Chandler Gibson-Gold Coast Public School Program 1111 California Street San Francisco, CA 94108-2284 Online: Go to the California Masonic Foundation contribution page: www.Freemason.org/Contribute/CalforniaMasonicFoundation.htm Important in order to direct your funds to the Gold Coast Public Schools Pro-gram.
1. Choose Elementary School Litera-cy as follows:
Please direct my gift to 2. Enter “RAR Gold Coast” in the
“Member Number” field near the bottom of the form.
One time gifts or recurring (Monthly) gifts are welcome. All contributions are fully tax deductible and non-masonic contributions are welcome. For more information or help go to the Lodge Web Site and the Raising A Reader page ChannelislandsLodge214.org Questions about the program locally: Please contact our local Administrator Worshipful Kirt Wilson at [email protected]
75th Diamond Veterans Award to Brother Donald Wright
Brother Wright was raised in St. Peter's #31 F&AM, Bradford NH, on March 18, 1942. He was born on November 11, 1914 and is currently living at Cypress Place Senior Living in Ven-tura. He is 103 years young. At the request of New Hampshire Grand Lodge, Worshipful Luke Keith, PM (who was a member of St. Peters Lodge #31) of New Port-Mesa Lodge No. 604 and 8 Brothers of Channel Is-
California Masonic Foundation-Elementary School Literacy
lands Lodge No. 214 met to celebrate Brother Donald’s 75 years as a Mason. With over night notice, the Brothers put aside their personal plans and joined together in Masonic Fellowship to at-tend this celebration and recognition ceremony for Brother Donald. The Brothers from Channel Islands Lodge who attended were: MW Harry Maynard, PGM; Gary Adkinson, Mas-ter; Andy Little, PM; Kirt Wilson, PM; Dee Matson, PM; Bill Kavanaugh, PM; David VadBunker, PM; Roy Price, Scott Neace, and Kip Longo. The Master, Gary Adkinson, sincerely thanks the Cypress Place Senior Living for providing a very nice meeting room and refreshments.
Luke Keith, PM, Newport-Mesa Lodge presents the 75th year award certificate.
Donald being congratulated by MW. Harry Maynard, PGM of California.
The Brother Masons from Channel Is-lands Lodge celebrating with Brother Wright.
Youth Orders Dance!
And Food!
July 22nd at 7pm!
Everyone is Welcome! 20 & Under – Free,
21+ is $5
San Buenaventura Masonic Center
Don’t forget that the August Stated Meeting will be held on Thursday July 27th because
of the Ventura County Fair.
