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February Trestleboard 2023

Posted on February 6, 2023
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The February Trestleboard is now available for download: Download PDFAmong Free and Accepted Masons the level symbolizes equality. We meet upon the level. Masons are taught that we all come from the same place, are working towards similar goals, and share the same hope. By interacting on the level, we establish trust. Why does building trust matter so much? And what can we do to increase trust within our Lodge? Trust...

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January Trestleboard 2023

Posted on January 5, 2023
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The January Trestleboard is now available for download: Download PDF   St. John’s brothers who toured Scotland and visited many of its several Masonic Lodges will share that experience during this month’s stated communication. “Visiting” is undoubtedly a central pillar of Freemasonry. At the simplest level, it is the opportunity to share comradeship, to enjoy each other’s company, and as we move from “labor to refreshment” to enjoy the society of the Festive...

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December Trestleboard 2022

Posted on December 8, 2022
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The December Trestleboard is now available for download: Download PDF   Members of our “new” leadership team will be installed into their stations and places at the December 21st installation of officers. Our Master-elect WBro. Eric Koteles will lead an array of talented officers as we continue our efforts to promote Masonic Enlightenment and to encourage a friendly and entrusting brotherhood. ...

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November Trestleboard 2022

Posted on November 8, 2022
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The November Trestleboard is now available for download: Download PDF   We have arrived at that time of the year when we elect a new Master and other officers of our Lodge. The offices of Master, Senior and Junior Wardens, Treasurer and Secretary will be selected for next year, as well as one representative to the Board of Trustees. Several Brothers have declared their availability for election to office this year. ...

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October Trestleboard 2022

Posted on October 11, 2022
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The October Trestleboard is now available for download: Download PDF     Our open educational discussion – this month is on “The Plumb.” and reviewing Next year's proposed budget. thanks to the dip in the Market, will be a little more austere than our current budget. Not to worry, however, the only significant cuts have been tothe unused areas of “fat” for this year. We expect to enjoy a well-planned year ofeducation mixed with...

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September Trestleboard 2022

Posted on September 13, 2022
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The September Trestleboard is now available for download: Download PDF   St. John’s Lodge received its charter on September 4, 1860. and incorporated on January 24, 1861, was the city’s only Masonic Lodge until 1873.Today it’s one of the oldest continuously operating corporations in the State of Washington and the third oldest in Seattle (after the Sisters of Providence and the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle). ...

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August Trestleboard 2022

Posted on August 5, 2022
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The August Trestleboard is now available for download: Download PDF   As St. John’s continues to focus on Masonic Education, WBro. Ian Hyde of Walter F. Meier Lodge of Research No. 281 has been invited to speak at our August stated communication. His topic will be “Inadvertent North American Influences on Australian Freemasonry.” ...

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July Trestleboard 2022

Posted on July 7, 2022
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The July Trestleboard is now available for download: Download PDF   Summertime is once again upon us. That means many of our Lodges are Dark. But that does not end the search for Light due to a lack of Masonic events to attend. Where can you find that Light over the summer with Brothers from around Western Washington? Simply put, Master Mason (third degree) Open Air Degree event at the Masonic Family Park will...

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June Trestleboard 2022

Posted on June 3, 2022
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The June Trestleboard is now available for download: Download PDF Our Deputy of the Grand Master for this District made his “official” and parting visit to St. John’s last month representing and bringing greetings from our Grand Master. He recommended a book by don Miguel Ruiz entitled “The Four Agreements,” In The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering....

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May Trestleboard 2022

Posted on May 6, 2022
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The May Trestleboard is now available for download: Download PDF   District 5’s Deputy of the Grand Master will bring greetings from the Grand Master this month. The Deputy of the Grand Master is charged with the responsibility, among many, to make an “official” visit to each Lodge in his district at least once during the Masonic year. He has frequently joined in our various proceedings, including some of our weekly Zoom sessions....

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