Tag Weston Lodge Trestle Board

Brethren,

We just recently celebrated two great milestones. We had the first Master Mason degree of the year and we had our lodge 100th Year Anniversary party. While I wish the party could have been extended to the greater Masonic family, it was wonderful to see so many of our brothers and guests together again. I can't tell you how much it has meant to sit in the East for both of these occasions. I look forward to our more public Cornerstone rededication in September and continuing to celebrate our anniversary.

On that note, I have some disappointing news. With some of the materials being hard to find and the date fast approaching, I have discussed the entryway getting done this summer with the temple board. Unfortunately we agreed that it feels rushed and we want to make sure when we do get it done we do all that we set out to do. We will still be fund raising through out the year and we plan to get everything done the summer after. All the efforts to get the floor will not be wasted, I will personally see that we get everything done. A small delay will still result in an entryway that shows the grandeur of our lodge. We expect to announce a raffle and some other activities soon. As we close out the first half of this year, there are many more things to look forward to in the lodge. We have a table lodge set for the end of this month. The Junior Warden will be sitting in the East in the second meeting in May. We have a few summer activities for the enjoyment of the brothers and family. We will continue to keep everyone informed.

Fraternal Greetings,
Bro. Benjamin
Worshipful Master

Brethren,

We are back to blue brothers, and it is a good place to be. We are now able to be back to almost full strength and are moving forward with our building anniversary party and reopening our lodge breakfast. I ask all brothers continue to take all the recommended precautions while we wrap up this pandemic. I know many of the brothers have had a chance to get vaccinated or are in progress, but you never know who you might pass something to unintentionally. Please be careful until we can remove the restrictions completely.

As we come up to the actual date of our anniversary, I would ask all the brothers to consider the meaning of the date. This is over 100 years in the community; this is 100 years having a dedicated presence in Littleton. Let us be good stewards in the community and peaceable citizens. Let our light shine and show what good men can do. As we prepare to initiate three more candidates let us all hold up the high standards to which we aspire and spread liberally the cement of brotherly love.

Fraternal Greetings,
Bro. Benjamin
Worshipful Master

Brethren,

As things continue to move in a positive direction,we are now entering Yellow restrictions for Arapahoe County.With the new change,we are starting to move back to our normal social calendar and will restart our 2nd Saturday breakfast in March. While things continue to get better, please remember to continue with masks and precautions to keep everyone safe.We are getting continued reports of brothers getting sick and we hope that no family will get seriously ill as vaccines are becoming more widely available.

Beyond eased restrictions, we can look forward to commemorating the year with special activities including a soon to be announced social event in April. Details will be available soon for a gathering for Masons and their guests for the 100th anniversary of the building. In addition, the Temple Board and Worshipful Master are working on a plan to refresh the front entryway. Fundraising and progress will be reported throughout the year. We are at a milestone for our lodge and building and it is a great opportunity for us to remember the brotherly love and our place in the community.

Fraternal Greetings,
Bro. Benjamin
Worshipful Master

Brethren,
As we start our year in earnest, I am happy to say our first meeting was a success and not only did we have a great first meeting, but we were able to pass three brothers. Quite an accomplishment for our first meeting. I am looking forward to a safe and happy lodge attendance. Please keep in mind the guidelines to mask up, and limit numbers. We have been good with the number of brothers in lodge, but may have to restrict them if we grow too much. I look forward to soon allowing all brothers in to lodge as soon as the government restrictions are eased.

Until then we will continue as many activities and meetings as are possible and do our best to reach out to the brethren. I encourage all the brothers to keep in touch and let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Any ideas for safe gatherings and ways to keep in touch are appreciated. We will all get through this together. I hope by the end of the year we will safely be past this pandemic and on to better things in fellowship together.

With Greatest Respect,
Bro. Benjamin
Worshipful Master

Brethren, as 2020 comes to a close I would like all members to know that it has been my honor to serve Weston Lodge #22 as Worshipful Master during 2020. Though we do not yet know what 2021 holds for us, it is my hope that 2021 will bring with it a return to more normal times. In the meantime, it is my fondest wish that you and your families take care and have the healthiest of new years.

With Brotherly Love,
Worshipful Master
Bruce Swedal

Fraternal Greetings Brethren,

As Worshipful Master-elect, I want to thank the brothers for the trust they are placing me. As conditions improve and we come back to lodge and our social engagements, I want to continue to encourage diligence in keeping safe and well. As recent changes to government policy indicate, we are returning to level Orange and I hope regular meetings for the rest of the year in person. Until the restrictions allow, we will limit some social interactions but I hope for a wonderful year celebrating the 100th anniversary of our building and the long tradition of Masonry in Littleton.

Unfortunately, the current climate has changed our normal election and installation. While we wish that all guests and family could attend, currently our restrictions dictate that we only have brothers attend in person. We will be providing a Zoom link for guests and family to watch the installation from home around 7:45 PM on this Wednesday, January 6th. We will send info shortly.

With Greatest Respect,
Bro. Benjamin
Worshipful Master-elect

Brethren, this year has had its turmoil. Our lives have been, and continue to be touched by the pandemic. It has touched us all in ways that no one could have expected a year ago. Unfortunately, we now find ourselves in another shut down, which impacts our families, our community, and activities at the lodge.

This year, it seems that as the COVID statistics go, so goes our personal freedoms. The ability for Weston Lodge to hold meetings and conduct business has been deeply impacted. Yet through leadership, we still had many accomplishments.

Recently, the country made a decision on the direction it will take over the next four years. In the next few weeks, Weston Lodge will similarly need to decide on its direction for the next year.

Due to the shutdown, we are forced to conduct the election of officers via a mail out ballot. The ballot has been mailed to all eligible members at their address on file. There are pre-filled options for each officer’s position, or you can make use of a spot to write in your preferred choice if not listed. Instructions and a stamped return envelope are included with the ballot, but all ballots must be received by December 31, 2020 to be counted.

If the current situation puts you in need of assistance, please reach out to me. Wishing all your families a very happy and healthy holidays!

With Brotherly Love,
Worshipful Master
Bruce Swedal

I call upon the members of Weston Lodge to remember that we are all Masons and as such should demonstrate the virtues of our fraternity daily and throughout the various facets of our lives. Each of us, through our attention to the craft, can make a difference in the lives of family, brothers and friends around us, and by extension to those around them.

Repeating - I want to emphasize that the Monthly Breakfasts at Weston Lodge have resumed. We will see you on November 14, from 8:00am - 10:00am

With Brotherly Love,
Worshipful Master
Bruce Swedal

Brothers, this month I give you this quote from Ralph W. Sockman to ponder.

There are parts of a ship which taken by themselves would sink. The engine would sink. The propeller would sink. But when the parts of a ship are built together, they float. So with the events of my life. Some have been tragic. Some have been happy. But when they are built together, they form a craft that floats and is going places. And I am comforted.

The first thing I want to emphasize is that the Monthly Breakfasts at Weston Lodge will resume on October 10, 2020 from 8:00am -10:00am.

With Brotherly Love,
Worshipful Master
Bruce Swedal