Thaddeus Sherman Lodge No. 196,

F.& A.M.

Trestleboard

For the month of January 2011

IN THIS MONTH'S TRESTLEBOARD

From the East - From the West - From the South

 From the Secretary - From the Treasurer

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Birthdays - Plaques being installed on Lodge seats

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Message from the Hall & Temple Associations

From Bethlehem-Estero Pines Chapter #95,

From the East

Brethren; 

Happy New Year!

    I am looking forward to this Masonic Year. We have a great Line of Officers who have lots of ideas to improve our Lodge. My goal as Master this year is to increase the involvement of our membership in our Lodge activities. I encourage my Brothers to attend these events and support our Lodge and the Officers. If any Brother has an idea or suggestion that would help me in achieving my goal, please let me know.

    The Annual Installation of Officers is scheduled for Wednesday, January 5th at 6:30 P.M. We will have a Dessert ONLY Pot Luck reception after the ceremony in the dining room. Please just bring a dessert - thanks. The Installation is open to family and friends.

    The Stated Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 12th. A Pot Luck dinner will begin at 5:30 P.M. with the Stated Meeting at 6:30 P.M.

    The District Officers Association will be held on Monday, January 17th at 7:00 P.M. The location will be Atascadero Lodge. All Master Masons are welcome to attend.

    The Grand Master requested us to include in the Trestleboard this month the following article:

"Every year more than 500,000 people die from cancer in the U.S. and many researchers and specialists believe up to 60% of those deaths can be prevented if Americans slightly adapt their lifestyles.

    By Your Side, Grand Master Bill Bray's 2010-2011 project, aims to raise awareness about oncology so as a part of February, National Cancer Prevention Month, join your Lodge for a healthy meal with delicious anti- carcinogenic food and learn more about cancer prevention during the February Stated Meeting!

Don't miss this event!"

I am looking to seeing everyone at the Stated Meeting!

Fraternally,

Bill Mills, Master- Elect

 

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From the West

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

Brethern let me correct last month's S/W message ...I didn't mention Brother Marlin Lea's profile that was presented in June of 2010... SORRY MARLIN...

Brethern this month's profile is of Worshipful Jerry McKinnon born Feb. 26, 1929 in Hudson, Iowa and moved to Calif. in 1937 as an only child.  Graduated from Huntington Park Hi School where he worked at a fish and chips restaurant advancing from potato peeler to cook and he played 4 years of football and graduating Hi School in 1946.  He was in the first graduating class of East Los Angeles Jr.College with an Associate of Arts degree in 1948 and played 2 years football for the "East L. A. Huskies"

He joined the U. S. Navy in Sept. of 1948 beginning his sea duty on a Troop Transport as a Boiler Tender that removed the last contingent of WW 2 Marines from China in 1949.  He then transferred to a destroyer ("Tin Can") for the remainder of his 4 year hitch. His ship received the Navy Unit Accommodation for action as a "Sitting Duck" as well as 4 Battle Stars and the South Korean Presidential Unit Citation.

After meeting on a blind date and being a "pen pal" for 2 years with Miss Margaret Elizabeth Clay they were married Aug. 28, 1952 while on week-end liberty.  He was discharged 2nd Class Machinist Mate Oct. 5, 1952. He worked as a refrigeration repairman and then as a Structural Steel Draftsman until 1957.  His son Michael was born April 1954.  He entered Whittier College in 1954 graduating with a general secondary teachers credential in 1956; He started teaching English at Norwalk High School in 1957 retiring in June of 1977.

His daughter Kathleen was born May of  1958. Mindful of the Vietnam War he enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard Reserve  spending a total of 27 years of combined U. S. Navy and Coast Guard retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. 

He moved to Cambria July 1, 1957 and constructed a Mexican food restaurant called "COCINA DEL GRINGO', and cooked and served "Authentic American food" until June of 1958 (Henceforth known by Cambria old timers as "THE GRINGO', he was elected Commander of Cambria American Legion Post 432 in 1992 and again in 1999.  He became Janitor of Cambria Veterans Memorial Building in 1990 and retired in 1998 (best job I ever had)" his words not mine".  He was elected Honorary Mayor of Cambria in 2001 to support the Cambria Youth Center. Worshipful Jerry now has 4 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grand Children. 

Jerry looks forward to retiring to constructing ships and model airplanes, cleaning his shop and garage.

Worshipful Jerry's Masonic travels began 1997 as he was Initiated Sept. 18, 1997, Passed on Jan. 22, 1998 and made a MM March 26, 1998. He has served his Lodge as Jr. Steward in 1999, Sr. Deacon in 2000 & 01, Jr. Warden 2002, 07 & 08, S/R Warden 2003 and Master in 2004 & 05.  He has also received the Hiram Award.

Jerry is also the Committee man for the scholarships to Coast Union Hi School & Leffingwell Continuance High School and the Library Book program for Cambria Grammar School. His Masonic Friendships as well as his American Legion Friendships are VERY IMPORTANT TO HIM.....WAY TO GO WORSHIPFUL JERRY

Fraternally, 

Connie L. Jarvis, PM, Senior Warden Elect

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From the South

I would like to thank the lodge for electing me Junior Warden for the ensuing Masonic Year. It is an honor, not lightly taken, since it affects one of the most important Masonic duties, EATING.

Every year more than 500,000 people die from cancer in the U.S. and many researchers and specialists believe up to 60% of those deaths can be prevented if Americans slightly adapt their lifestyles.

By Your Side, Grand Master Bill Bray’s 2010-2011 project, aims to raise awareness about oncology so as a part of February, National Cancer Prevention Month, join the lodge for a healthy meal with delicious anti-carcinogenic food and learn more about cancer prevention during the February stated Meeting.

I would also like to thank Worshipful Bill Mills, for his outstanding assistance as Officers Coach.

Franz Wagner

Junior Warden Elect

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Message from the Hall & Temple Associations

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From Bethlehem-Estero Pines Chapter #95, OES

    Our first meeting of the new year was December 7th and we were saddened by the passing of our Installed Esther, Caroline Gmelin.

    January 4, 2011 meeting will be renewing of our obligation.

    We will be having an Enchilada sale on March 5, 2011, with the help of our brother Masons. You can call Almina Strong at 237-8614 or Mary Baysdorfer at 466-2149 to place your orders or call your favorite Mason. Cost will be $5.00 for 2 large enchiladas in a container.

    Your 2011 dues are now due and payable. They are only $25.00 per year. If you haven't paid your 2010 dues you can call our Secretary, Shawna Strong at 423-3586.

    Richard and I want to wish you all a very Happy and prosperous New Year.

    We thank you Lord, for the gift of your Son and the Salvation he brings to all people.

May God Bless you all.

Mary Baysdorfer, W.M.

Richard Morton, W.P.

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From the Secretary

Our membership total is 143 and 80 members are over 70 years old.  We have 6 over 90 and the average age of our Lodge members is 68 years.  Since I'm 78, I guess I fit in.  One hundred and forty years ago, when our Lodge first formed, members with ages like we have now would all have been in bed or in wheel chairs.  But most of these old members today are active and working at something.   This is truly amazing and I am proud to be among such an amazing group.  To all, I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I wish you a Happy New Year.  Does your dues card say it's good 'til 31 December 2011?

Benjamin D.V. Minter, P.M.
Secretary

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From the Treasurer

No message this month

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Birthdays

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Visit Our Lodge Hall 

Our Secretary, Ben Minter, is normally at the Lodge Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. If you would like to see our facility, or meet with the secretary for any reason, give him a call on his cell phone at 805) 550-6114 and he will be glad to accommodate you.

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Plaques being installed on Lodge Seats

Plaques are on sale for $100.00 each to put your name in the lodge forever. Contact Brother Connie Jarvis for the Plaque and send your donation to the Lodge.

The donations will be used for worthy Lodge Projects.

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