| Los Altos Lodge No. 712: | Last Updated on August 27, 2001 |
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The Los Altos Art & wine Festival is history and it is felt that it was a success for us. I have in hand a yellow application with another from a Brother from Down Under to be brought back at the August Stated Meeting. Two blue applications were handed out and there could be at least a half a dozen guests at the August meeting.
Worshipful Bill Henry stopped by to say hello and visit a while. Bill it was good to see you, don't be such a stranger.
For the first time in years we did not do the Kids ID. We should re assess that program and plug it in at a time that both parents and kids are at a function. That is more in tune with what the program is about. A back to school night, a school carnival, or some other type of school activity. We should contact the school to see where we could be of the best use.
The visitation is moving forward very nicely. I was only able to book 15 rooms in the area. Ten at the Best Western in Grass Valley and five at Miners Inn in Nevada City. A number of us will go up on Friday which will be no host. Saturday there will be a practice at ten o'clock on the second section. To date (July 17) I have no firm commitments on the ruffian parts. Our Junior Past Master Robert Martin will be in the East for the second and third sections. Worshipful Paul Sterner has made reservations for us at the Trolly Junction Restaurant at the Northern Queen. The choice is Grilled Salmon or Frosted Prime Rib. Thank you Paul for your help.
The Coming Home has been combined with the Roll Call dinner on the 24th of September. Summons will sent to all members. This will be a stag dinner meeting.
This has been a very busy year and it is now over half over. There is still much to do. I just said to Linda that the great part of being Master at Los Altos is that there are so many really neat people to work with. All you have to do is ask someone to for help and a willing hand is put forth.
Worshipful Gunner Galsgaard has made arrangements for the First Annual Family Picnic which will be held August 26 at Shoups Park on University Avenue in Los Altos. The fair will be Tri-Tip, salads, corn on the cob, watermelon, and the usual appetizers that we have always had. Cost will be $ 10.00 for those over 12 and $ 5.00 for those under, with children under five free.. Bring the whole family, kids and grand kids, let's make it a truly family picnic. We will plan to have games for the kids and adults as well. Time will be 1:00P.M. to 4-5 or what ever. .... NEWS ALERTÊÊ As we were going to press Gunner alerted me that there is a Band Consort at the other end of the park and the parking will be the pits. We could operate a shuttle with a few of us getting there early and save spaces close to the picnic area. The plus part is that we will have music at no cost. The bands play 40s, 50s, type music. What more could we want. Thank you Gunner for your help.
Why is there so much to do and so little time to do it or so it seems. There is so much that I would like to do in my year as Master but I feel some of them will not happen. Maybe those that are coming up behind me will find space in their year to do one or two of them. We have young committed officers in our line and the zeal that they have will, I hope, fire up the Lodge to move into the second half of our first century with the enthusiasm that the Lodge had when it was founded and purchased the building that is now our Temple. I will forever be a very strong supporter of this Lodge. IT IS THE BEST
Fraternally
Bill Malmstrom, P.M.
Master
Hello again. In last month's Trestleboard I explained that I would like to increase my understanding of the current state of our membership. I have put together a survey with a list of questions that is inserted with this Trestleboard. Please do me the courtesy of answering these questions and returning the survey to me. I plan on using this information to plan my year as Master. Some of you (six participants out of a potential 188) have already received the survey and provided me with your insight.
Thank You. I am hoping to receive many more to increase the significance of the poll. I would like to have the surveys returned within two weeks of receipt (by August 15th).
For the August 6th Stated Meeting dinner we will have: Hot Rolls, Green Salad, Chicken Breast Surprise, Top-Your-Own Potato Bar, Pineapple Upside-down Cake. The cost will be $10.00. Please make your reservations by Noon Thursday, August 2nd. Please help us fill up our Lodge sidelines,
Richard G. Weyers
Junior Warden
AUGUST 26,2001
SHOUPS PARKE UNIVERSITY AVE
LOS ALTOS
SUNDAY AUGUST 26, 2001
TRI TIP WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY
FUN, GAMES, FELLOWSHIP
$ 10.00 OVER 12 YEARS OF AGE -$ 5.00 UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE -- UNDER 5YEARS OF AGE FREE
RESERVATIONS TO RICK WEYERS
Robert Gauthier died on Monday June 18th.
Masonic Fraternity Questionnaire
This questionaire is being mailed out to all Lodge Members. Please fill it out and return it (address below) to our Jr. Warden, Richard Weyers, ASAP! Thanks!
------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Masonic Fraternity Questionnaire (Please check all as applicable, circle answer as appropriate) How did you learn of Masonry? My father/grandfather is/was a Mason I have a friend/acquaintance that is/was a Mason My wife/mother/sister/etc. belongs to a Masonic organization Internet browsing/Library/General Information Search/Documentary I saw Masons in a Parade/East-West Shrine Football Game/Community Fair/Art & Wine Festival Charitable contributor Other (explain): Why did you become a Mason? Curiosity/Learn more about the "Masons" My friend(s)/relative(s) joined and I wanted to be part of the their Fraternity. I wanted to be more involved with my community I wanted to join an ancient and honorable organization Other (explain): Do you attend Lodge regularly (6 or more times per year)? Yes No If you attend Lodge regularly, what attracts you to Lodge? I'm an officer in my Lodge Dinners Meeting content Fellowship Degree Conferrals Nothing better to do Other (explain): If you are not a regular attendee, why not? I can't hear what is said I'm too old and can't get to Lodge I live too far from Lodge The stated meetings are boring My Lodge doesn't do anything that interests me anymore The dinners are too expensive/not adequate/don't taste good I have a personal problem with one or more of the members/officers Other (explain): What can a Lodge do to attract Masons to Lodge? Make the meetings more fun/informative (please provide suggestions) Spend less time on business and more on education/Masonic topics Business discussions need to be brief, otherwise defer to committees Quality after-dinner programs for the ladies Quality dinners/Affordable dinners Provide babysitting for young families during stated meetings Other (explain): How can Masons increase visibility in their communities? Advertise Lodge events in the community newspapers/Lodge billboard Increase involvement in community programs Sponsor community events - annually Invite prominent citizens to speak Other (explain): What is the attraction for Non-Masons? Join the oldest Fraternity in the World Fellowship with men having similar values Carry-on the family Masonic tradition; "Following my Father's/Grandfather's footsteps" Curiosity/Education regarding the "Masons" Other (explain): What are the best attributes of our Fraternity? Trust/Fellowship/Fraternal Intercourse Willingness to help others in need Worldwide family High moral beliefs Other (explain): How can we improve our Fraternity? Increase membership Increase fun events/occasions Increase cross-Lodge events/occasions Increase efficiency of officer's practices/stated meetings Other (explain): Are you a member of other Masonic organizations? Yes No If so, what are they? York Rite Bodies Scottish Rite Eastern Star Other (explain): When should a Mason join the other Masonic organizations? Anytime After he has completed his year as Master Never Other (explain): For Line Officers: Why did you join the line at your Lodge? I wanted to increase my involvement in my Lodge I felt the current/future line was in jeopardy I was forced/tricked into joining the line I want/wanted to be Master of my Lodge Other (explain): What is the highest office you've held in Blue Lodge? Steward - Junior/Senior Deacon - Junior/Senior Warden - Junior/Senior Master Other (explain): If you did not progress to Master, why not? I did not want the responsibility I did not think I could learn the ritual work I did not have my family's consent to continue My job/health/other commitments prevented me from continuing up the line I'm currently in the line to become Master Other (explain): ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Mail to: Richard G. Weyers 1487 Fallen Leaf Lane Los Altos, CA 94024-5810
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