I had occasion a short while ago to enter into a discussion on harmony and its importance within a group. My adversary was of the opinion that it was paramount; that no assembly could endure without it. Certainly harmony smooths the path for any organization pursuing its purpose. And certainly it produces an atmosphere conducive…
On Trust and Truth
MWB Don Stapleton Plans Official Visitation to Washington Lodge No. 46
I would like to invite you to attend the final official lodge visitation by the Grand Master of Freemasons in Oregon, Most Worshipful Brother Don Stapleton on May 11th, 2016.
From the Worshipful Master – February 2016
January has passed us and we are looking forward to continuing to our great start to the 2016 fraternal year. At our January stated communication we opened on the Entered Apprentice degree, passed a budget and assigned all necessary committees. I am very proud of Bro. Austin Bennington for standing up to chair a new…
A Thought on Giving
The very best Seasons Greeting to one and all. We are all starting a new year with hope and great expectations for the future of Oregon Masonry. Most lodges are changing their leadership so let’s hope that those moving up have learned their lessons well. I hope you use the dark season wisely and find…
October’s Northern Light: A Thought on Barriers and Walls
Hello from the North. It is starting to get chilly here, in more ways than one, but I expect that as wise Masons, you have already began to ‘winterize’ ourselves. I had hoped to go south for the winter, but that was not meant to be. Legend has it that our great fraternity developed from…
Grand Master’s Upcoming Official Visit, Plus Other Events
My Brethren, Fall has arrived, and with it some much cooler nights – and a little rain. Well, the summer was amazingly warm and dry, so a little cool and wet is welcome. Not too much cool and wet, though, I hope. At the end of September, on Wednesday the 30th, we will initiate another…
From the East – September 2015
My Brethren, Summer has not yet gone, and we still have a number of warm days ahead of us this year. But Labor Day is upon us, and the Lodges that have been dark through the summer are again at labor. Washington Lodge has been active throughout the summer. We raised two Masons in August:…
Northern Light: Individual Development
In our last connection, we discussed the role of good leadership as well as the necessity for members’ participation. By the very nature of Freemasonry, they are subjects that seldom leave our attention. There is, however, another, and perhaps equally important purpose of our fraternity, that of individual development. We are all well acquainted…
Greetings from the East
My Brethren, After two months without one, we are again publishing a Trestleboard, and will publish it in digital form and in print for those who don’t have internet access. The new Website promises to be very dynamic, and should provide far more information than it has in the recent past. This month, we are…