Category: Monthly Trestleboard

From the East Greetings from the East, I pray that you and yours are well. We welcomed four new brothers into our lodge last month. A few who had been waiting for over a year to be initiated. They came together as their strong voices recited the entered apprentice’s obligation. It was both refreshing and…

From the East Greetings from the East! Brothers I pray that you are well. During these challenging times we have been working to resume a semi-normal meeting and practice schedule. Also, large changes have been in the works. Your lodge is at a crossroads. Soon the Joppa lodge building we have called home for more…

From the East Greetings from the East, Brothers, we are seeing light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. We have a ways to go until the global pandemic is no longer a primary driver of caution and daily life. I encourage you to stay safe as long as it takes. The lodge is attracting…

From the East Greetings from the East, Brothers I pray that you and your families are well. I have been anxiously awaiting the return to the lodge. We have our February stated next Tuesday and hope to see you there. We are following safe practices and requiring members to adhere to the guidelines of our…

From the East Greetings from the East, My brothers, December is going to be a busy month for our lodge. With the current COVID environment, procedural issues and my being called out of town at the last minute, I canceled the November stated communication. I apologize for the last minute notice and I contacted all…

From the East Greetings from the East, Brothers, I am looking forward to opening the lodge at our November Stated communication. I have only received a few RSVPs for the meeting. We may only have a limited number of people allowed into the lodge, so please let me know if you plan to attend. You…

From the East Brethren I hope you are well and have taken good care of yourselves during these last few months. Since we have not been able to have any stated or emergent communications this has been the main portal of communication for our lodge. I have good news. We are planning to have our…

From the East Greetings from the East, Brothers, I pray that you and your family are well. This year has been nothing like I expected. I don’t think I would have believed it if some one would have given me aglimpse into the future. With our activities curtailed we are not able to meet and…

From the East Brothers, Greetings from the East. I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. Over the last few months wehave seen many changes to our way of living and doing. As the summer begins I pray that the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and can be com-pletely eradicated soon after. I found some…

From the East Brothers, Greetings from the East. Brothers this month continues to be full of new challenges and different experiences. With the COVID-19 virus we all have had to adjust what we do and how we do it. I have seen some amazing acts of kindness and brotherly love. With this formative time upon…

From the East Brothers, Greetings from the East. I am reminded during this challenging time of the COVID-19 virus that there are a lot of good things to be thankful for. Slowing down to actually see, participate in and enjoy some of the most simple pleasures have made a big difference to me. My family…

From the East Hello my Brothers, The year is off to a great start and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Most Worshipful Master Shawn Bradshaw, Grand Master of NC Masons. We will be hosting the Grand Master Wednesday April 1st for the 32nd District Official Visit. I hope that you will mark your…