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Editor: WB John Gebhart [email protected] October 15,
2018
District 7 News
Tape Heads
The Royal Arch Grand Chapter recently broke with tradition by
approving the conferral of the Mark Master degree for Master Masons
without requiring them to petition or join a Royal Arch Chapter.
Some worry about how Blue Lodge Masons can receive a York Rite
degree without the customary prerequisites. Others are enthused
about this innovation. It shouldn’t surprise you that I’m with the
latter group. Reminds me of the Tape Heads, the Grateful Dead’s
fans who taped their concerts … legally.
I loved what Jerry Garcia said about this: “When we’re done with
our music you can have it.” Other bands took extensive measures to
protect their copyrighted material while the Grateful Dead went on
to become the top selling concert band of all time. Think of that:
the band gave it away and attendance surged.
Blue Lodge membership is a challenge and Royal Arch, which is a
subset of Blue Lodge, is worse. Anyone can Google the entire Royal
Arch ritual, so what used to be a secret isn’t any longer. Why make
a Brother go through the extra time and expense to join a Chapter,
especially when Lodges want for Masonic education?
I’m a Dead Head. I’m also a Royal Arch Mason and can attest that
the Mark Master degree is full of important lessons … lessons worth
showing up for. Let’s open the door and start the show.
WB John Gebhart
13,000 Grateful Dead concert tapes are available at
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District 7 Month-at-a-Glance
October 15 Monday West Gate #128 Stated
October 18 Thursday Myrtle #108 Stated
October 29 Monday Renaissance #312 Stated
November 1 Thursday Mercer Island #297 Stated
November 7 Wednesday Unity #198 Stated
November 8 Thursday Kirkland #150 Stated
November 10 Saturday Falls City #66 Stated
November 12 Monday Lakeside #258 Stated
November 15 Thursday Myrtle #108 Stated
DDGM schedule at more-out-there.blogspot.com
Falls City #66 By WM David Hisel
I was thinking on a topic for discussion at our stated
meeting this Saturday, October 13th, and during the
process I was inspired to write the thoughts below,
which are followed by the agenda for this week’s
meeting.
I am challenged by the thought of how do WE make
ourselves better through masonry, and I’ve thought of a
few different answers. Those answers are all subjective
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because everyone has their own definition of “better.”
So, I asked myself again, how do WE make ourselves
better through Masonry, and, while I cannot give you a
definition of “better” that fits with your life path, I can
give you my thoughts on the matter. There are
essentially two parts: the first is defining what “better”
means, and, the second is about how you as a Brother
can take part. On the definition of
“better”…hmmm…the best answer I have is to reflect
on what is your vision of your life so that you can form a
plan of improving yourself in order to achieve that
vision. That is the path that I find to be most helpful.
On the second part, what can YOU do as a Brother?
What can WE do as Brothers? The most powerful thing
that we do, the thing that has the most effect is to hold
our Brothers accountable! Let me sum this up by saying
that (1) we are all on the level, (2) we are Brothers by
choice, (3) we are filled with Brotherly love and
friendship, so, it should be a simple matter to (a) share
your vision of how you want to be better, and then (b)
ask for your Brothers to hold you accountable to your
vision!
I am laughing out loud to myself thinking, “yeah, this is
easy to say, but…” and several excuses come to mind,
“I’m scared to share,” “I don’t want to,” “I don’t have
the time” I’m sure there are other excuses, but, I’d like
to address these three.
* “I’m scared to share” – we are your Brothers, we are
here on your life journey with you. Give us a little
warning that you are sharing and that it is serious, and
we will endeavor to be sensitive enough to realize that
this is really important to you … I’ve not come across
any Brother that wasn’t helpful or sympathetic to me
when I have shared; i.e. I am divorced now, and when I
was first started down that difficult path, life threw
another rock in my face when my company re-organized
and laid me off. I turned to my Brothers for support. At
first I was scared because I thought my Brothers would
be judgmental or think less of me, but that didn’t
happen, my Brothers stood up on either side of me, and
supported me with kind words, offers of shoulders to
cry on, etc. I was truly touched by the sensitivity shown
by my Brothers. So, take courage and share!
* “I don’t want to” – do you want to be a better
man? Do you want to make progress in your vision of
your life? Overcoming this obstacle could take a minute
or could take years. Basically “want” is a feeling that is
generated from your mind and powered by your heart.
I’ve taken a lifetime of inner reflection to realize that
the only person that can change a feeling is the person
that is having the feeling. Long story short, change your
mind to change how you feel.
* “I don’t have the time” – I’ll spare you the
existential details about how time doesn’t exist. The
bottom line here is that by saying you don’t have time it
means you are not clear about how you can make it a
priority in your life. I.e. I want to help all my Brothers,
but, I have to prioritize what I can do for my Brothers
versus my family and work, and then apply how much
time I need to my highest priority needs first. I’ll say
what I’m thinking … family and work take a higher
priority than Masonry at this point in my life … I struggle
to see past that sometimes … and then I remind myself
that I joined this fraternity because I want to make it a
priority in my life.
All that being said, I invite you to take a minute to think
about your life vision, write it down, share it with your
brothers, and ask “WE” to hold you accountable.
This Saturday’s schedule:
4:30 p.m. - Falls City Chapter #54 Royal Arch Masons,
Stated Meeting
5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Raging River. All are welcome,
first round is on us! Please let me know if you will
attend dinner ([email protected]) so I can
provide a headcount to the restaurant.
7:30 p.m. – Falls City Lodge #66, Stated meeting.
Agenda
Old Business
o House plan
o Bylaws changes
New Business
o Officer elections
Program
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o Hidden Mysteries Series – “Sharing in
Caring … Another Benefit of Having
Brothers”.
Please plan to attend. All visitors are welcome!
Lakeside #258
Sister Lodge Installation, by WB Jim Groves Saturday, September
29, a delegation from Lakeside
Lodge #258 traveled to a foreign country to participate
in the installation of the officers of Lakeside's sister
Lodge, Tsawwassen Lodge #185 in Ladner (Delta), BC.
Representing Lakeside were WB Jim Groves (Senior
Warden), Bro. Max Box (Chaplain), and Lakeside's three
newest Master Masons, Bros. Michael Cramer, Malcolm
MacIver, and Jaime Speicher, WB Jim presented the
Address to the Wardens.
The newest MMs also were able to continue their
sojourn long enough to enjoy Tsawwassen's hospitality
at a dinner at Sharkey's restaurant following the
installation, strengthening the ties of brotherly love and
friendship that have bound Lakeside and Tsawwassen
for decades.
Upcoming Events, by WB Dean Markley
November 12th – Stated Meeting - 7:30 p.m., with
dinner at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes the election of
2019 officers and a special interactive presentation on
working tools.
Seahawks Viewing Parties
This fall Myrtle Lodge will be hosting viewing parties of
select Seahawks games. Brothers, their families, and
friends are welcome. Bring your favorite game day
beverages and food for a potluck and win prizes by playing
football squares.
This is a Masonic event so please remember your actions
and words reflect upon yourself and the fraternity. Be civil
and kind even to those who root for the other team.
Event Dates and Times:
Oct 28 - 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m. kickoff)
Nov 4- 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. (1:05 p.m. kickoff)
Nov 11- 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. (1:25 p.m. kickoff)
Nov 25 - 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m. kickoff)
Dec 16- 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. (1:05 p.m. kickoff)
Dec 30- 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. (1:25 p.m. kickoff)
Event Location:
Myrtle lodge 108
57 West Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA
Attire:
Casual, preferably in Seahawks colors. Please keep t-shirts
with sayings that are family friendly.
D7 Road Trip!
The Wednesday November 7th visit to United Peninsula
Lodge on Vancouver Island is taking shape. United
Peninsula will hold its military recognition ceremony
that night and members who are active or retired
military are asked to attend in uniform. So far at least
four District 7 Brothers plan to attend (we can do
better). Side trips to the BC Museum in Victoria have
been mentioned. United Peninsula will hold its military
recognition ceremony that night and members who are
active or retired military are asked to attend in uniform.
Sannich, BC is on Vancouver Island … you’ll need a
passport (or enhanced driver’s license) and a ferry
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crossing will be required. The Lodge is situated about
25 miles north of Victoria so a case can be made for
arriving a day or two before or staying a few days after
the Lodge meeting.
Here’s what is included in the D7 Road Trip:
The address of the Lodge
A list of the D7 Brothers who will be attending
Hotel suggestions and investigation of possible
group discounts
A free PDF of the words to “God Save the
Queen” and “Oh Canada” (They’re going to sing
the Star Spangled Banner for us so it would be
only polite for us to show up prepared to sing
their anthems. We can practice in the car.)
Here’s what’s NOT included:
Everything else. But if you want to organize
(and manage) a meal or some other group
activity the District 7 News will promote your
event at a generously discounted rate.
If you are interested in joining the road trip please email
me at [email protected].
And remember, if we’re going to go all the way to
Canada to visit a Lodge on the first Wednesday of
November then we really ought to pick another first
Wednesday and go the much shorter distance to North
Bend and visit Unity Lodge.
Concordant Body Meetings at EMC
Lakeside OES
Oct 18 Thursday Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Bellevue Rainbow Assembly
Oct 25 Thursday Stated Meet 7:00 p.m.
Bellevue DeMolay Chapter
Oct 24 Wednesday Stated Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Job’s Daughters Bethel
Oct 21 Sunday Stated meeting 3:00 p.m.
Deadline
Submissions for the October 31st issue of the
District 7 News are due Saturday, October 27, 2018.
Early submission is encouraged.
Letters to the Editor
Baseball (September 30, 2018)
WB Editor:
FYI … Brother Cartwright's great-great grandson lives
on Lake Tapps I believe.
~WB Bill Reynar
WB John:
As you know I am from Hoboken and, if I had not
mentioned it, used to play in the park at Elysian Fields. I
am also certain I took my photograph there of the ships
passing by on the mighty Hudson River. As a side note, a
few miles up the river from there in a place called
Weehawken Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton in a
duel. Actually a lot of people shot at each other there.
(What that has to do with baseball I don't know.)
Alexander Hamilton was one of George Washington's
aide de camps. Aaron Burr was a traitor but a better
shot
~VWB Roger Barnstead
John:
It would seem that people of good-will have moved our
world along somewhat toward a better life for more
folks! May it continue.
Love, hugs,
~Dad
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Gateway Beverages – Part 1
Square Meals
Myrtle #108 welcomes Masons and friends to breakfast
at the Gas Lamp in Issaquah every Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Goose and Gridiron, Nest 0 meets Mondays for lunch at
the Longhorn restaurant in Auburn.
Falls City #66 Sticks & Stones meets on the last
Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Lit Cigar
Bar in Snoqualmie Casino. Consumption of solid food at
this “meal” is not customary.
Lincoln Park Lodge #80 Past Masters welcomes Masons
and friends in South King and Pierce counties to
breakfast at Anglea’s Restaurant, 7511 E. Portland Ave,
Tacoma, Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.
https://www.facebook.com/AngleasRestaurant
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District 7 Stated Communications Lodge Address Meeting Times
Contacts
Falls City #66 4304 337th Place Southeast
Fall City, WA 98024
www.fallcitylodge.com
2nd Saturday, 1st Saturday June; dark July & August.
7:30 p.m. except January, 7:00 p.m.
WM: David Hisel [email protected]
Sec: Nick Michaud [email protected]
Myrtle #108
Street Address: 57 West Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
Mailing Address: PO Box 766
Issaquah, WA 98027 www.myrtlelodge108.org
3rd
Thursday, 7:30 p.m. (The lights stay on in the
Summer months)
WM: Chad Reece [email protected]
Sec: Brian Thomas [email protected]
West Gate #128 8561 Willows Road NE
Redmond, WA 98052
westgatelodge.org
3rd Monday except July, August. 7:30 p.m. WM: Earl Lara
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[email protected]
Kirkland #150 702 1/2 Market St.
Kirkland, WA 98033 www.kirklandmasons.org
2nd Thursday (3rd Thursday June) except July, August.
7:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
WM: Brian Clubb [email protected]
Sec: Bill Reynar [email protected]
Unity #198 119 North Bend Way
North Bend, WA 98045
www.unity198.org
1st Wednesday. If Holiday, 2nd Wednesday except
July, August. 7:30 p.m.
WM: Matt Roalkvam [email protected]
Sec : Dean Markley [email protected]
Lakeside #258
8561 Willows Road NE
Redmond, WA 98052
www.lakeside258.org
2nd Monday, except July & August.
7:30 p.m.
WM: Vincenzo Sainato [email protected] Sec: Dean Markley
[email protected]
Mercer Island #297 1836 72nd Avenue Southeast
Mercer Island, WA 98040
www.mercerislandmasons.org
1st Thursday; 2nd Thursday if Holiday or Grand Lodge, dark July
& August
Open bar 6:00 p.m., catered dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30
p.m. RSVP for dinner, $20.
WM: Dan Taylor [email protected]
Sec: Scott Anderson [email protected]
Renaissance #312
11440 Avondale Road Northeast
Redmond, WA 98052
www.renaissance312.org
Last Monday of February, April, June, August, October
and December; if holiday, next available Monday that
is not a holiday.
Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Table Lodge at 7:30 p.m. RSVP
for dinner, $25.
WM: Joe Oates [email protected]
Sec: Bill Werner [email protected]
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District 7 Officers District Deputy of the Grand Master: VWB
Doug Stamper [email protected], @dstamper
Falls City
#66
Myrtle
#108
West Gate
#128
Kirkland
#150
Unity
#198
Lakeside
#258
Mercer Island
#297*
Renaissance
#312**
WM WB David Hisel WB Chad Reece WB Earl Lara WB Brian Clubb WB
Matt
Roalkvam
WB Vincenzo
Sainato WB Dan Taylor WB Joe Oates, Jr.
SW Br Joshua
Bushman Br Laurence Lance VWB Ray Lavidia
Br Bryan
DeNosky
WB Jonathan
Seaton WB Jim Groves
WB Thomas
Aquino WB Todd Pike.
JW Br Robert Coats Br Gerry O’Brien VWB Henry
Fletcher Br Steve Preston WB Ernest Jenner
WB Mike
Campbell Br Carl Bronkema VWB Gene Ulrich
Sec WB Nick Michaud WB Brian Thomas WB Donn Castro WB Bill
Reynar WB Dean Markley WB Dean Markley WB Scott
Anderson VWB Bill Werner
Treas VWB Henry
Fletcher WB Brian Thomas WB Donn Castro WB Bill Reynar Br David
Bach VWB Gene Ulrich WB Paul Hoeffer VWB Bill Werner
SD Br Noah Phillips Br. Brett Meyer Br Arjay Protacio Br Ron
Quartel Br Dirk Benisch Br Brent Fleckner Br. Sheraz Malik
JD WB Goeff Joosten Br Karl Egts Br Rod Beacham Br David Bach WB
Todd Pike Br Dane Shaffer WB Brian
Wheeler
Chp WB Matt
Roalkvam WB Jeff Craig
VWB Mark
Williams WB Dan Chadrow Br Max Box
VWB Roger
Barnstead
Br Mihai
Manolache
Mrsh Br Thomas Monds WB Jim Nash Br Gary Weber VWB Henry
Fletcher Br Stephen Burns
Mu Br Bert Bertram WB John Gebhart
SS Br Jorge Coronel Br Kevin Ward
JS Br Zach Carpenter
T WB Frank
Schumacher WB Henry Castro
* VWB Dean Quigley is Mentor
** Br Andy Precious is Master of Ceremonies for the Festive
Board
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