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Weston Table Lodge 11.3.2018

November 3, 2018 at 5:30 pm a Table Lodge was opened at Weston Lodge #22 to Honor Masonic Military Men.

A fantastic dinner was prepared for the attendee's by brother Michael Cardoza, Josh Levin, Randy Lutton and Mark Costello.

Presentations were made and toasts were offered to:

  • The Flag of our Country presenter Bruce Swedal.
  • George C. Evans presenter Thayne Coulter.
  • Buzz Aldrin presenter Steve O'Donnell.
  • Gordon Cooper presenter Swen Hoffman.
  • Marquis de Lafayette presenter Jay Bobeck.
  • James Johnston presenter Loren Kohler.
  • All Freemasons Over the World.

James Johnston was the keynote speaker and delivered a moving speech from his first hand knowledge of the beach landing at Iwo Jima.  His attendance at Table Lodge, as well as his service to our country, will not be forgotten.

To our military active duty and veterans, we appreciate your service.

Trestle Board October 2018

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WESTON LODGE # 22 TRESTLE BOARD
Stated Communication the 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Lodge opens at 7:00 PM

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SECRETARY MESSAGE

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Officers for 2018

Steven R. O’Donnell Worshipful Master
Francisco Mier–y- Teran Senior Warden
Bruce Swedal Junior Warden
Loren Kohler Treasurer
Clark H. Skinner, P.M. Secretary
Benjamin Bridge Senior Deacon
Richard Mitchell Junior Deacon
Thomas Hearn Senior Steward
Mark Costello Junior Steward
Michael Cardoza Chaplain
Ryan Hite Marshal
Kenneth L. Moyer Musician
Hans Eyman Tiler
Thayne Coulter Assistant Secretary
Tom A Johnson, P.M. Yahoo Web Master
Bruce Swedal             Revised Web Master
Randy Lutton Revised Web Master
MASTER'S MESSAGE

Masters note for October

Just try to make the world a better place for your having been there

Brother Jimmy Doolittle
My brothers we my think of some things a being of a trivial nature, but a smile, a hand shake, a friendly word or sharing a meal means the world to someone. We had the pleasure of doing this at the Easter Star Masonic Retirement Home. This special meeting was to be for the brothers there, it became for me at least a special meet for us. At the last minute I decided the brothers there didn’t need to listen to us speak about missionary we needed to listen to them. We heard how and where they were made masons, of masonry during the Second World War and of being 50 plus year masons. Our Weston brothers told of our time in masonry as well some like Clark and Joe with more than 50 years and others of just beginning their journey. It was a wonderful meeting and one I hope we do again

With brotherly love
Steve ODonnell
Worshipful Master

CALENDAR – October, 2018

Mon 10/1 Past Masters Breakfast - 8:00 AM
IHOP - 7733 W Long Dr., Littleton
Wed 10/3 Dinner at 6:00 PM. Grand Master's visit at 7:00 PM
Fri 10/5 Poker Night 6:00 PM
Wed 10/10 Finance Committee, Officers Meeting, FC Dec Practice – 6:00 PM
Sat 10/13 PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 8:00 - 10:00 AM
All you can eat. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice $5.00. Please come help if you can. We have brothers at the symposium and other regular breakfast crew that will be missing.
Wed 10/17 Stated Meeting (Double step up and FC Deg) 7:00 PM
Wed 10/24 Temple Board 6:00 PM

You can now pay your dues, make donations and pay for Table Lodges online. Just click on Dues at the top right.

LIVING PAST MASTERS
Clark H. Skinner 1965
Charles E. Greer 1970
Sidney C Wright 1984
Robert G. Hollenbeck 1985
Richard G. Duncan 1988
Charles W. Cardarell 1990
Phillip G. Trimble 1991
John R. Garrett 1993
Ronald S. Jaul 1996
E. Rick Watrous 1997
Thomas A. Johnson 1999
Edwin R. Hamm 2000
Jeffery H. Frankhauser 2003
Thaine Lennox- Gentle 2005
John Lennox-Gentle 2006
Clinton W. Anthis 2008
James R. Shoemaker 2009
Walter L. Ashlock 2010
Scott A. Bates 2012
Robert J. Sangster 2013
Swen Hoffman 2014
Paul E. Lundquist 2015
Danny Will 2016
Terry Davis 2017
AFFILIATED PAST MASTERS
Richard L. McKee 1978
John H. Buchanan 1980
William F. Coellen, Jr. 1980
Alan AR. Franke 1985
Friedrich W. Glaser 1985-87
Sanford A. Campbell 1988
James Oliver 1988-89 2003-08
Richard P. Jasper 1996-2003
Melvin H. Boll 1998-2003
Harry P. Ciruli, Jr. 2000
Norman L. Miller 2001
Charles Downing 1995-07 2013
Tony Dattilo 2003
Jay Bobick 2011
COMMITTEES

Posting

Mel Boll (PM)
Bob Helms
Thomas Hearn (SS)
Randy Lutton

Grievance
Steve O’Donnell (WM)
Francisco Mier-y-Teran (SW)
Bruce Swedal (JW)

Finance
Francisco Mier-y-Teran (SW)
Bruce Swedal (JW)
Randy Lutton

Burial Service
John Buchanan (PM)
Clark Skinner (Sec)
John Lennox-Gentle (PM)

Membership & Calling
John Smith
Benjamin Bridge (SD)

Circus Child ID
Mel Boll (PM)
Thomas Hearn (SS)
Jim Taylor
Francisco Mier-y-Teran (SW)
Michael Marcus
Michael Archer

Lodge Member Retention
Bob Helms

Social
Michael Cardoza   (Chap.)
Mark Costello (J.S.)
Bob Sangster (PM)

Custodian of the Work
John Buchanan (PM)
Sidney Wright (PM)

Community Service
Francisco Mier-y-Teran (SW)
Steve O’Donnell (WM)
Mark Costello (JS)

COMMITTEES Cont.

Scholarship
Swen Hoffman (PM)
Bruce Swedal (JW)

Lodge Music
Ken Moyer (Musician)

Visitation
Steve O’Donnell (WM)
Francisco Mier-y-Teran (SW)
Benjamin Bridge (SD)

Benevolence
Steve O’Donnell (WM)
Francisco Mier-y-Teran (SW)
Loren Kohler (Treasurer)

Education
Steve O’Donnell (WM)
Bob Helms
Loren Kohler Treasurer

Job’s Daughter Liaison
Benjamin Bridge (SD)
Thomas Hearn (SS)

Rainbow Girls Liaison
Mark Costello (J.S.)

Eastern Star Liaison
Vernon Wilson

Communications
Clark Skinner (PM Sec.)
Tom Johnson (PM)
Jim Taylor
Bruce Swedal
Randy Lutton

Degree Sessions
EA - Bruce Swedal (JW)
FC – Francisco Mier-y-Teran (SW)
MM – Steve O’Donnell (WM)

ANNUAL DUES & FEES
Initiation Fee $175.00
Lodge Dues $54.00
Per-Capita $67.00
Total Annual Dues $121.00
VOLUNTARY PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP IN 2018

Dues $121.00 x 26 = 3,146.00

MEMBERSHIP
Regular Members
220
Perpetual Members
22
Total Members
242

Nevada Lodge #4 Raising

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On August 11, 2018 a group of brothers met at Nevada Lodge 4 to welcome four brothers to the rank of Master Mason.  Nevada Lodge #4 A.F. & A.M. is Colorado's oldest and only Ghost Town Lodge originally chartered in Kansas Territory October 15, 1861.

Littleton Block Party 2018

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The Littleton Block Party was held June, 9, 2018 and a group of brothers came out to man the beer tent to raise funds for the preservation of the Weston Masonic Temple.  The new and stylish Weston Lodge #22 t-shirts even lured in an Elk or two.

The crowd was big and the lines were long.  The brothers hustled to keep the drinks flowing, often running short on beer and ice.  The new and stylish Weston Lodge #22 t-shirts even lured in an Elk or two.

By the end of the night, everyone was exhausted.  However, it felt great to support a worthy cause.

Fundraiser at the Boggy Draw

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The brothers turned out at the Boggy Draw Brewery on June 9, 2018 from 2pm to 7 pm to help raise funds for the preservation of the Weston Masonic Lodge.  Flames leapt from the grill as WM Steve O'Donnell prepared the burgers and brats.  The Boggy Draw had a great selection of craft brew to wash them down.

 

(The original announcement is below)

Beer and Brats at the Boggy Draw Brewery

Nevada Lodge 4 Ghost Town Lodge

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Nevada Lodge #4 A.F. & A.M. is Colorado's oldest and only Ghost Town Lodge originally chartered in Kansas Territory October 15, 1861.  Nevada Lodge holds an annual Ghost Town Rising event and a large contingent of Weston #22 brothers were on hand to confer the third degree upon our own Steven Helms.

Nevada Lodge #4 opened on the Third Degree at 10 am June 2, 2018 with degree work beginning at 10:30 am.  The lodge went to refreshment for lunch approximately noon and resumed in short order.  Later in the day, dinner was served and labor dispensed with that evening.

Weston Brothers in attendance included WM Steven O'Donnell, SW Francisco Mier y Teran, JW Bruce Swedal, Sec Clark Skinner, Treasurer Loren Kohler, SD Benjamin Bridge, SS Thomas Hearn, PM Bob Sangster, Bob Helms, Joe Helms, Steven Helms, Randy Lutton, and Russ Bushman.