by Christopher | Aug 3, 2017 | From the South, Trestleboard
Brethren, What do we stand for? As individuals, as community members, as masons, and as a Lodge, what do we stand for? Who are we? What are we currently doing to make those around us happier, and the world a better place? And most importantly: How do we get from where...
by Christopher | Aug 2, 2017 | From the West, Trestleboard
Happy Summer! We are halfway through the year and I am eager to see what a big splash we can make with the upcoming BBQ. We’re beginning to see a bit of a shift from the past in how we plan events, specifically, with pairing up with other lodges. This leads me...
by Christopher | Aug 1, 2017 | From the East, Trestleboard
This is the time of year when we Officers of the Lodge begin to evaluate how our efforts have improved the Lodge and what we can do better. One of the big results of this evaluation is our choice of the Mason of the Year, who, I’m happy to announce, is Brother Brian...
by Christopher | Jul 5, 2017 | From the Hall, Trestleboard
Brothers, Happy Fourth of July! The republic was set in motion 241 years ago by men including many Freemasons who could not accept the tyranny of an elite few and demanded fundamental human rights including freedom of speech, press, and association. We also just had...
by Christopher | Jul 2, 2017 | From the South, Trestleboard
Brothers, One of my favorite aspects of Freemasonry is our focus on self-improvement, emblematically represented by the Rough Ashlar and the Smooth Ashlar. It acknowledges that we are fallible and imperfect, but are always striving to better ourselves. We use the...
by Christopher | Jul 2, 2017 | From the West, Trestleboard
Brethren, The Summer months are here, and the weather couldn’t be more beautiful here in Petaluma. This July, I’ll be camping with my family at Hendy Woods in Mendocino County. It’s been a time honored tradition that I have been fortunate to...
