Letters from District No. 10 Free & Accepted Masons of Washington

Published by: Whatcom Lodge No. 151...Chartered in 1906

November 2013 Volume 14 - Issue 11 visit us at: www.WhatcomMasonicLodge.org

Whatcom Lodge Report

Special Communication: At our October 3rd meeting Whatcom Lodge held a Tyled Installation of Officers for the 2014 term. VW John Browne had the pleasure of installing WM elect Jesse Petersen as Master of Whatcom Lodge. VW Glenn Hutchings installed Bro.s John Brown and Chris Bonner as Senior Warden & Junior Warden respectively, and Bro. Scott Voss and VW John Browne as Treasurer & Secretary respectively. WB Gary Pitcher installed Bro.s Eric Ol-son and Trevor Kellow as Chaplain & Marshal respectively. WB Pitcher also installed Bro.s Paul Brainard and Craig Bruner as Senior & Junior Deacons, and WB’s Terrell Goertz and Thom Baughn respectively as Senior & Junior Stewards. Last but not least WB Gary Pitcher installed WB Larry West as the Tyler.

The Degree Team was completed with WB Bill Hall as Inst. Secretary, WB Blair Thisted as Inst. Chaplain and WB Bill Barquist was the Inst. Marshal. VW John Browne gave the Charge to the Master, VW Glenn Hutchings gave the Charge to the Wardens and our Deputy of the Grand Master for District No. Ten, VW Jerry Mason, gave the Charge to the Lodge. There were 18 Whatcom Brothers and 3 visitors, WB Bill Barquist and Bro. Landon Estes of Ferndale Lodge and Bro. Arne Hanson of Bellingham Bay Lodge, in attendance.

Presentation & remembrances: WB Jesse Petersen presented to WB Terrell Goertz his PM’s apron which was previously worn by WB John C. Burley. WB Terrell also received the PM’s Jewel worn by WB Burley. WB Terrell said he was humbled by the honor. VW Glenn Hutchings spoke briefly in remem-brance of WB George Quiggle another wonderful Whatcom Past Master.

Stated Communication: October 17th was our Stated meeting and business was the prime order of the evening. Under correspondence the Secretary read the recent Edict from MW Bruce Vesper regarding the wearing of unauthor-ized aprons and jewels, as covered in the Washington Masonic code. The bills were enumerated and authorized for payment and an Audit Committee ap-pointed to audit both the books from Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 from January 2013 until its consolidation with Whatcom Lodge, and an audit for Whatcom Lodge’s records for 2012 which was missed due to the absence of the Secretary last January & February as he attended to is son’s recovery from injuries re-sulting in a car crash. Next, the date of Saturday, November 23rd was set for a Finance Committee meeting at the WM’s residence.

Lastly, WB Dave Nelson requested that a Brother step forward to help him with the Annual Mariner Baseball Game trip - he needs someone soon.

Attendance: There were 16 Whatcom Brothers and 1 visitor, Bro. Shawn Hen-ry of Ferndale Lodge, who was given a hearty welcome, attending this meet-ing.

Next Meeting: Special on Thursday, November 7th, dinner 5:30 and Lodge to open at 6:30 pm. The Next Stated is on Nov. 21st dinner 5:30 - Lodge 6:30 pm.

Fraternally ~ VW John F. Browne, Secretary—Whatcom Lodge No. 151 **contact info on last page **

Stated Meeting Dates of the

District Ten Lodges

Nov 1st Bellingham Bay - 7:30 p

Nov 6th San Juan Lodge - 7:30

Nov 11th Ferndale Lodge - 7:30 pm

Nov 13th Nooksack Valley Ldg - 6 p

Nov 14th Lynden Lodge - 7:30 pm

Nov 21st Whatcom Lodge - dinner at

5:30; meeting at 6:30 pm.

Don’t forget your Dues or

Lodge Assessment. Notices

have been sent out.

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Installation of Officers

Lynden Int. Lodge No. 56

will hold a

Tiled Installation of Officers

on November 14th

Royal Arch Calendar

Bellingham Bay Chapter # 12

Royal Arch Masons

You are cordially invited to our

Open Installation of Officers

All are welcome.

Date: Monday, November18th

Time: 7:45 PM.

Kyle Evanstad will be assuming the

East for the ensuing year.

The State Royal Arch leaders

will be the installing team.

Here is what Bellingham Bay has going on.

Friday November 1st Stated Communication at 7:30 pm

Friday November 15th Special Communication with dinner

Our October special was fantastic! We had a great visit from the Brethren of Union Solomon Lodge #9 in New Westminster, BC. Brother Scott Saunders and Worshipful Brother Rick Kiene prepared a fantastic Clam Chowder dinner. Visiting Brethren were WB Jim Pound, VWB Dick Caswell, and sitting Master, WB Tayfun Tur. Trowels were exchanged in fine form and fashion. We also introduced the longest line of Past Masters of our lodge that I've ever seen, starting with WB Russ Weston, and ending with none other than MWB Wayne J Deming. All together, we had at least 14 Past Masters lined up!

Our Stated meeting for November the 1st is just to take care of some quick business, primarily concerning our upcoming Thanksgiving Dinner. We will have a Masonic Moment by Ken Gass or myself (because en-lightenment and education is the path we travel).

Our November Special, as stated above, will be our Thanksgiving Feast on the 15th. We are seeking turkey donations from Brethren. All the other fixins are budg-eted (and I do mean ALL of the fixins!), but we are in need of those noble birds. If you would like to volun-teer a turkey, or would like to partake of your Breth-ren's skills in the kitchen, please email our JW, Scott Saunders at smsaund@gmail.com and he will get your reservation down or open the Lodge for your delivery.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

WB Chris Huchel Worshipful Master, Bellingham Bay Lodge #44

Notes from Lynden Lodge No. 56

Nov 14th Stated Meeting - Installation dinner 6:30 7:30 PM

Nov 28th Have a great Thanksgiving, see you in December!

Lynden Lodge would like to invite all to our tiled instal-

lation on Nov 14th. We want to remind fellow brothers

that we serve a light meal at 6:30 and tile at 7:30.

We held our last Special Communication on Thurs. Oc-

tober 24th. Lynden Lodge is pleased to announce that

two new members received their EA Degrees this even-

ing. The Lynden Brothers were very ably assisted by vis-

iting members from Whatcom Lodge who helped to make

the double degree a success.

Brothers, when you annual dues notice arrives please

respond in a timely fashion. If you still need to pay for

12/13 that has been added to 2013/2014 bill. Dues pay-

ments are due by December, 31st, 2013.

Fraternally,

Bro. Travis Graddon, Secretary

Widows & Orphans Fund for District No. 10

If you would like to know more about the W & O

Fund contact one of the officers listed below.

WB Rick Kiene at 360-734-2627,

WB Thom Baughn at 360-676-0419,

WB Jerry Mason at 360-303-6583 or you may contact your Lodge Secretary or

your Worshipful Master.

Fraternally,

Rick Kiene, President

Thom Baughn, Vice President

Jerry Mason, Secretary / Treasurer

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Nooksack Valley Lodge No 105

At our Wed. Oct. 9th Stated Meeting Bro. Allan Spring-

stead completed his EA proficiency. We tenetively have

Wed. December 11th set for his FC Degree. It is hoped

that Bro. Justin Tripp will complete his EA proficiency in

November.

Next Stated meeting is on Wed., November 13th. Lodge

opens at 6 pm, we go right to refreshment for dinner, then

it’s back to labor at 7 pm to complete our business.

WB Don Loughmiller, WM Nooksack Valley Lodge No. 105

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NWSC My goodness I can't believe the holi-

days are here. On Tuesday November 5, 2013 we will

have our monthly dinner meeting at Jeckyl & Hyde Deli

and Ale house at 709 W. Orchard Drive. Menu for the

evening will be: Turkey, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce,

Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Veggies, Fruit

Salad, Coffee, Rolls, Tea, Dessert (Apple & Pumpkin

Pie). All for the price of $17.00 per person. Call Noble

Ron Fine at 360-676-5747 or E-mail me at Ron-

Fine2@aol.com for reservations. DEADLINE FOR

RESERVATIONS IS THURSDAY OCTOBER 31, 2013!

At this stated meeting it's elections for new officers for

the club, be sure your there to protect yourself (he he

he). The month of December will be Lady Sharon's and

myself last meeting as we will be leavening the shrine

club and Nile so we hope to see you all then. Sunshine

committee report: Noble Everett Thompson, Bob Brower,

Chuck McCord, please send these Nobles a card or call

them. May you all have a blessed Thanksgiving and be

safe out there on the road.

Yours in Faith

Ron Fine, President

Evergreen Assembly No. 17 – Upcoming Calendar

November 7th – Stated Meeting

November 9th – Official Visit will be held at

Garfield Lodge No. 42, in La Conner

Washington at 1:30 pm.

Save the Date’s:

Tolo is December 14th

Installation of Officers is Jan. 18th

As always, any questions or if you would like to

help, please reach out to Mrs. Kristin Beal for

more information.

KLBEAL4RAINBOW@GMAIL.COM

or 253-326-2222

Feast of St. John the Evangelist

Join your brothers for an evening of Friendship, Morali-ty and Brotherly Love. Oh and great food!

In early Masonry, the feast day of St. John the Baptist was always celebrated by the Craft. In fact, the first public Grand Lodge ­ the Grand Lodge of England ­ was born on St. John the Baptist’s day, June 24th, in 1717 in London. Thereafter, the Grand Lodge of England spon-sored great annual celebrations of this day for many years. Eventually the feast of St. John the Evangelist on December 27th became important as well and many Lodges and Grand Lodges moved the beginning of their Masonic year from June 24th to December 27th.

The festival days were of central importance to early American Lodges as well. Both feast days were almost always celebrated by all well-governed early Lodg-es. Our records indicate that Brothers George Washing-ton and Benjamin Franklin always made it a point to at-tend their Lodges’ respective observances of St. Johns Days.

In an attempt to revive this tradition, there will be a Feast of St John on December 27th, 2013. This dinner is open to Master Masons only and has very limited seat-ing. There are only 14 spots available and half of them are already reserved. It will be held in the Hotel Bell-wether Wine Cellar (see photo below).

Join your brothers for Masonic discussion and fellow-ship. The evening will include a prime rib dinner (chicken or fish option available) complete with salad, entree, dessert, soft drinks, and coffee or tea. Tickets are $65 all inclusive, and must be paid in advance to reserve your seat. There will be a cash bar option for those that wish to partake in adult beverages. Jacket and tie re-quired (dress like you were going to Lodge).

To reserve your seat, please contact Bro. Chris Bonner. Call: 360-734-2880 (office), (425) 753-6000 (cell),

(360) 312-4225 (home) or email: cbonner1972@gmail.com

to make arrangements.

Masonic Family Organizations in District No. 10

BMC = Bellingham Masonic Center on W. Maplewood ; FMC = Ferndale Masonic Center; FHMC = Friday Harbor Masonic Center; NMC = Nooksack Masonic Center; SRH = Scottish Rite Hall

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All Hallows Eve

(Halloween)

1 BB # 44 - stated -

Lodge opens at 7:30 pm.

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3

Daylight Savings

Time Ends

4 Hesperus Com-

mandery No. 8 - 7:30

F-OES #223 7:30 p.

5 ML-OES # 58

(BMC) 7:30 p

Election Day!

6 SJ # 175 - stated

7:30 p. (FHMC)

V of B Scottish Rite: Dinner at 6:30 pm & Stated Mtg at 7:30 pm

7 W #151 - Special

Comm. Dinner at 5:30 pm and Lodge opens at 6:30pm

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9 Rainbow District Official Visit IORG Garfield Masonic Lodge on November 9th at 1:30pm.

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11 F # 264 - 7:30.

Bellingham Council No.16 R&SM - 7:30 p

Veteran’s Day

Remembrance Day -

Canada

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13 NV # 105 - 6

V of B Scottish Rite: Education Night at 7 pm

14 L # 56 Stated,

Tiled Installation of Officers opens at 7:30 pm

Bethel # 25 at 6 pm

15 BB 44 Special

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner (SRH) see page 2 for details.

16 A Night Under the Stars

IORG fund raiser at Alki Masonic Center - $30 see page 2 notice.

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18 Bellingham Chp

Royal Arch - 7:30 p.

F-OES # 223 7:30 p. (FMC

19 ML-OES #

58 7:30 p. (BMC)

20 SJ # 175 - Spl.

7:30 p. (FHMC)

V of B Scottish Rite: Education Night at 7 pm

21 W 151 - stated

dinner at 5:30 lodge opens 6:30 pm.

Evergreen RB # 17 7 p. (SRH)

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23 Bethel #25

at 6 pm

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25 F # 264 - 7:30 26 27

Hanukkah Begins

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Thanksgiving Day

29 On this Day

people flock to the retail store sport:

“Shop till you Drop”

Black Friday

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To contribute to this newsletter please send your letter,

comment, historical fact, poem or calendar announcement, by

the 20th day of each month, to: (Note—new mailing address)

John F. Browne, 9960 Stardust Lane, Maple Falls, WA. 98266

Ph. 360-599-3481

e-mail: jbrowne.brf@gmail.com

Has your message missed this publication. Don’t get left out. Please send your group’s article, event

information and/or calendar note by the 22nd of each month. In order to promote events occurring at the beginning of each month I try to send out the newsletter on or about the 25th of each month. Thanks, John the Editor

Dues and Timely Notice

It is that time of year my Brothers when our Lodge Sec-

retaries will be sending out the Annual Dues (and assess-

ment) Notices. Remember that the “Rule directs that we

should punctually observe our duty”….an important duty

for each of us is to maintain the financial foundations of

our Lodge(s). Please help out your secretary and punctu-

ally send in your Dues, Assessment and Donation. Your

Lodge has its own bills to pay: rent, supplies and fees to

support our Grand Lodge are just a few.

Life Members note! A Life Membership exempts you

from paying Dues but NOT from paying Assessments. If

you are confused about this topic simply contact your

Lodge Secretary and he’ll provide you with how the

Washington Masonic Code and your Lodge By-Laws

handle this subject. Thanks from Your Lodge Secretaries