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Sequim Masonic Temple

PO Box 2827

700 South 5th Ave

Sequim WA. 98382-4350

Tel. 360-504-1180

Fax. 360-504-0217

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August 2019

Sequim Masonic Lodge # 213 F&AM

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Masters Message WM George Llewellyn GREETINGS FROM THE EAST July provided Sequim Lodge a wonderful oppor-tunity to experience our participation in the Grand Lodge cornerstone ceremony at the new Sequim Museum and Arts Grand opening on Saturday, July 6th. Grand Lodge officers arrived at Sequim Lodge to conduct the opening of the Master Mason Lodge at 1000 AM, after which everyone went to the Museum to per-

form the Cornerstone Ceremony. There was a very large turnout of both Masons and other interested citi-zens, and the Grand Lodge Photographer was also very busy, with at least 261 numbered pictures, and also some un-numbered. They can be viewed by any-one on the WA Grand Lodge web site under recent activities. It was said this was one of the biggest attendances ever seen at a corner-stone laying ceremony, and my being able to participate in a small role was indeed an honor and pleasure for me as well, being the part of Grand Architect to present the working tools to the Grand Master. After the ceremony the Museum was open for all to peruse the displays, then anyone interested returned to our Lodge for refreshments. Then later that afternoon, a number of Sequim Masons went to the Port Townsend Lodge where at 400 PM there was two 2nd degrees performed. What a full day for absorbing great Masonic activities! Fraternally, WB George A. Llewellyn

WB Bob Clark was presented his white leather apron by WM George.

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Sequim Lodge #213Past Masters 1916-1917* C.F. Seal

1918-1919* Herbert Godfrey

1920* Frank D. Babcock

1921* J.H. McCourt

1922* Fred G. Evans

1923* Frank Lotzgesell

1924* Paul A. Davis

1925* LeRoy Lotzgesell

1926* Jens S. Bugge

1927* Ben H. Coon

1928* David B. Ewing

1929* Guy S. Holmes

1930* G. Henry Lotzgesell

1931* Jess S. Mantle

1932-1933* A. N. Taylor

1934* Alfred A. Evans

1935* Iris Marshall

1936* Robert Gaskell

1937* John Hopkins

1938* Rex McInnes

1939* Arthur H.Ferguson

1940* Carroll C. Kendall

1941* Herbert Lehman

1942* Leonard S. Fernie

1943* Edgar G. Caughron

1944* William T. Alton

1945* John D. Stevens

1946* George R. Godfrey

1947-1948* Conrad Z. Kirner

1949* Kenneth B. Olts

1950* Ray E. Cays

1951* Garry Edwards

1952* John F. Gilbert

1953* Walter Haller

1954* John Soderberg

1955* Edward B. Wilcox

1956* Dell Ray

1957* Archie L. Chenault

1958* John Kirner

1959 Richard H. Bekkevar

1960* Charles E. Blake Jr.

1961* Robert S. Brown

1962* Harry E. Secor

1963* Creighton C. Daniels Jr

1964 Robert J. Clark 1965* Dewey J. Woods

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From the West By WB Phil Ford

Greetings from the West Masonic Protocol (Decorum) and Etiquette PROTOCOL is - An accepted mode of doing something: form, cus-tom, standard, formality, social rule. - A course of action to be followed regularly: agenda, program, routine. - A standard of social behavior for an event. ETIQUETTE – Well mannered behavior towards others :

politeness, good manners, courtesy, respectfulness. As you can see from these definitions the meaning of these words are very similar. In the Lodge room PROTOCOL is more the rules we live by and ETIQUETTE is the common courtesy we afford each other. Unfortunately, Masonic Etiquette and Decorum are largely unpublished as well as unspoken, therefore making it more difficult to learn its rule and nuances. You may study ritual work, degree work Masonic history, symbols jewels etc. but little is written about how to conduct of yourself so as not look foolish or be regard-ed as disrespectful. Over time, and by watching others, members conform them-selves to exhibit proper Masonic Etiquette behavior. As a Mason it is expected that we will exhibit the proper decorum and propriety in observance of the formal re-quirements which govern behavior in polite societies Some are small things. And some are not, but your lodge conduct is continually on display. Some Rules of Masonic Etiquette: The Worshipful Master is the most power member of the Lodge. Brethren should not pass between the Master (East) and the Alter when Lodge is open. This is a courtesy to the Master. It is necessary that the three Great Lights which shine their eternal light and wisdom upon the Master to help him govern the Lodge should never be in shadow. As a form of respect to the Master all members should stand and wait to be recognized before addressing the Master. Also by standing the brethren may all see who is speaking. Side talk is considered to be bad manners. It serves to be a distraction to others. Exhibit good posture. Good posture is necessary while within the Lodge room. Lounging, legs crossed, and leaning should be avoided especially by the officers. Poor posture is consider poor Masonic etiquette. Masonic Etiquette, (decorum) for the most part, is merely good manners and respect for your Lodge, its members, its Worshipful Master and the convention of Freema-sonry, in general. Fraternally, WB Phil Ford Ref: Standard Works – Officers Hand Book Pg 3-41/42 www.masonic-lodge-of-education.com/masonic -etiquette.html

Past Masters

From the Secretary’s Desk Cornerstone Laying: What a great turnout for our July 6

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cornerstone laying for the new Sequim Museum and Arts building. Grand Master Charles Wood officiated with mem-bers of the Washington Grand Lodge line and others. Wor-shipful Master George Lewellyn did the role of Grand Archi-tect. Members of the Heroes of ’76, an appendant body of the National Sojourners, Inc., presented the Colors and Brother Dick Dexter gave the Tribute to the Flag. Following

the 11 AM Ceremony the public was invited to lunch within the Lodge Fel-lowship Hall. Photos are within this Trestle Board. Scholarship Picnic: Our Scholarship dinner/presentation was unique Sun-day, July 14

th as a full dinner was served in the Fellowship Hall at 4 PM fol-

lowed by scholarship presentations in the Lodge room. WB Dave Hansen and his sister did the dinner and the Lodge Chaplain, WB Robert Wade, per-formed devotional service. Photos are also within this Trestle Board. Summer Activities: Great summer to be a Sequim Mason! Ladies Appre-ciation picnic at 2 PM, Aug 2

nd at the Sequim Prairie Grange Hall; the Lodge

will be doing a Child Safety program at the Elks Lodge in Forks at noon; Clallam County Fair Corn Booth, a joint fund raising project of the Lodge and OES Pilgrim Chapter #157, Each day the Fair opens Aug 15-18; August 24

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Open Air Degree at Quilcene-Jefferson #107, 10 AM Degree with lunch fol-lowing. Be sure to check other Masonic activities within the DEMA web cal-endar www.bluelodge-wa.org/dist11. Lodge Contact: The Lodge telephone number is 360.504.1180. When no one is available to take your call, just leave a message on our voicemail – we will return your call. Our Lodge email address is sequim-lodge213@wavecable.com. Emails are always responded to. See you at Thursday AM Coffee and in Lodge.

Fraternally, WB Don Williams

From The Secretary's Desk By WB Don Williams

1966* E. William East

1967* Orum D. Medsker

1968* William McCrorie

1969 Glenn Greathouse

1970* Ivan Robb

1971* Fred E. Sindars

1972* Lee H. York

1973* George J. Easterly

1974* Donald V. Gayton

1975* Frederick R. Allen

1976* Joseph E. Herman

1977* Ray W. Mitchell

1978* Ellwood Bruce

1979* Donald M. Kirner

1980* Robert H. Bidstrup

1981 Erwin P. Jones

1982* Niel M.Lavin

1983* Coburn B. Holmstad

1984* Jimmy D. Ray

1985* Dale R. Barrell

1986* Lewis W. Kastner

1987* Walt Griffith

1988 Mark Baker

1989* Dave Stackhouse

1990* Joe J. Simpson

1991 Richard C. Abell

1992* Clyde E. Phelps

1993* Loren C. Cameron

1994* Marvin L. Conn

1995* Robert H. Patton

1996* Niel M. Lavin

1997-1998 Edward J. Grimes

1999-2000 Edwin J. Anderon ll

2001 Gerald R. Cadden

2002 Richard H. Bekkevar

2003 James R. Bekkevar

2004 Thomas J. Ledford

2004* Albert C. Evans

2005 Edward D. Lambeth

2006 Basil "Ben" Bena

2007 John F. Majors

2008 James D. Hansen

2009 Donald C. Williams

2010* JereT.Shultz

2011 Lonnie G. Pollard

2012 Kirk Al Rose

2013 Wally Seelye

2014 Charlie Brilhante

2015 Michael Cays

2016 Rich Porter

2017 Pepper Fisher 2018 John Allen

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APPRECIATION picnic for the

Wives, widows and sweethearts of Sequim Lodge #213

Where: Prairie Grange Picnic Area 290 MacLeay Road in Sequim

When: Friday, August 2nd at 2:00

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Bremerton Valley Scottish Rite By VWB Jim Hansen

BREMERTON Valley Scottish-Rite Will be DARK FOR AUGUST. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER

EVERYONE. SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER.

Greetings from Pilgrim Chapter! As I write this, it’s hard to believe that summer is more than 2/3 over! We are getting ready to have our summer pic-nic at Bob Clarks’ and in just a few weeks, we will be up at the Clallam County Fair working the Corn Booth with the

Sequim Masons. One of the things I enjoy most about OES and our Ma-sonic Family is being a part of these outings and events. Sure, meetings are fun (HA!), but there is always more time to sit and chat with members at our outings and events. This fellowship and time with friends and our family, is what makes OES and the Masons, truly special! If you haven’t signed up for helping at the Corn Booth, please give An-naLee Smith a call at: 360-461-3008. There is always something to help with; even sitting down and shucking corn is a BIG help! Don’t worry about getting into the fair, because if you sign up to help BEFORE August 10, then we can get you a free day pass to get in. The dates for the fair are August 15-18. The Corn Booth will be open from 8AM-10PM and AnnaLee has divided up the shifts so they aren’t too long for anyone. This is an important Fund Raiser for both Pilgrim Chapter and Sequim Lodge and any help that we can get from our members is MUCH appreciated. We have a new Deputy Instructor for the Peninsula Chapters….Rhonda Cays!!! Way to go Rhonda!! I look forward to working with her this year and am very excited that we have another member of our Chapter that is our Deputy Instructor. Woohoo and Congratulations!! I hope you have a wonderful August. And remember…. Take time to laugh, it’s the music of the soul. Star Love, Laurie Brilhante, Worthy Matron Pilgrim Chapter 157, OES

Sequim Pilgrim Chapter OES By Worthy Matron Laurie Brilhante

August Birthdays

Kevin Robert Wade 12 Erik Berg 10 Harold (Phil) Ford 17 William Hilborn 23 Edwin Anderson ` ` 28 Robert (Bob) Rodgers 29 Glenn Greathouse 31

August Master Mason Anniversaries

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Scolarships were presented to (in no particular order): Jasmine Itti, Brenden Jack, Amanda He, Thomas Hughes, Blake Wiker, Nicholas Barrett, Matthew Hurn, Raymond Lam, Riley Scott and Porter Sunston.

Cornerstone Ceremony Sequim Museum and Art Center,

MW Charles Wood presiding.

WB George Llewellyn As Grand Architect

Judith Reandeau Stipe, Executive Director of the Sequim Museum and Art Center, looks on.

Masons and visitors enjoyed the museum, and were served lunch at the

Sequim Lodge.

OES ALL-MASONIC PICNIC JULY 28, 2019

Food, companionship and laughter at Bob Clark’s barn.

Lady what’s in charge AnnaLee Smith

Worthy Chef Charlie