Announcements and Reminders
It is the New Year 2012. Ritual practice: see Calendar. Some Events coming up:
9 Jan 6:30pm All Masonic Night
Dinner at 5th and Warren, Bremerton
17 Jan Stated (Cancelled by WM due to inclement weather).
21 Jan 1pm: Rusty Masons Degree at Steadfast Lodge #216, Manette/Bremerton, WA
28 Jan: Proficiency in Lodge Management training after the LOA Breakfast at 5th and Warren, Bremerton
11 Feb 9am: Wardens Competition at 5th and Warren, Bremerton
21 Feb 7:30 Stated. OV of DDGM. Presentation of 55 year award.
3 Mar 6:30pm West Sound Past Masters Dinner, 7:30 lodge at Renton #29, Bainbridge Is
Old Glory Speaks
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Introduction and Overview
The Freemasons are members of a Fraternal Organization dedicated to making good men better and thereby making the community better.
Wm. H. Upton Naval & Military Lodge was chartered in 1915. The early members included many men who made significant impact locally, nationally, and internationally. These included: Colonel Pendleton, Captain Robert E. Coontz, who was later to become Chief of Naval Operations for the US Navy. Brother Luther E. Gregory was the first chartered Master of the Lodge. Admiral Gregory during and after his illustrious Naval career performed important services for Masonry.
Charleston Lodge was chartered in 1926 by Edwin E. Wright and others. In 1995 Charleston Lodge and Wm. Upton Lodge merged. Both these Lodges have close ties to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington.
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WB S. (BJ) Quance |
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Masters Word
Greetings from the Master.
Wow, did we have a great meeting, our Sept stated had a full program.
Quilcene-Jefferson came over to bring the trophy that we have passed back and forth since 1953. This was a welcome and unexpected event.
Fern Hill lodge also brought the trophy that we have passed back and forth since the 40's which happens each year in Sept. We always prepare a crab louis feed for their visit. This year WB John Gray and his wife Beth volunteered to provide that meal and it was outstanding.
Our Jobs Daughters Bethel 20 are always there to help with serving and providing great support to the lodge in all events.
Another program that was done was the Demoley Chapter from Port Orchard came did their Arch of Steel program along with the Jobs Daughters and their Captain of the Guard gave us a wonderful talk on what is DeMoley and how they work with the community and our Young people.
MWB James Reir Jr. graced us with his words of wisdom on the history and workings of Order of the Eastern Star, and Ameranth. Both these were very informative for those who did not know anything about them your WM included.
And last but not least a few Brothers showed up to borrow our Traveling Gavel. Silverdale #311 borrowed it from us and if they don't return it promptly I guess on the 6th Oct we will have to get it my Brothers. So plan on meeting at their Lodge on the 6th for a great meal and wonderful fellowship and getting our Gavel.
On the Square
WB BJ Quance
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Senior Warden's Column 
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From the West
January 28,2012
Brethren, Happy New Year to all ,and due to the inclement weather our January stated meeting was cancelled I hope to see you all next month.
On our February stated meeting we are celebrating Presidents Day so plan on attending to this very special occassion honoring most of our brothers that serve these Great country.
The Jobs Daughters will serve our dinner tonight with surprise menu.,and everybody have fun.
Upon the level,
Fraternally Yours,
Roberto
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| Secretary: WB Jim Kendall, PM |
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| The back stretch for the Masonic Year is in full swing. Stay tuned! |
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Secretarys Desk
01/19/2012
The January Stated Communication was cancelled by the Worshipful Master due to the inclement weather. All business and programs originally scheduled will be rescheduled to subsequent Stated Communications.
The DDGM Official Visit will occur at the February Stated Communication.
Fraternally,
VWB Jim Kendall, Secretary
12/21/2011
I have been remiss in keeping this page current. Shame on me!
Last night (December Stated) was an excellent meeting to close out the year. Both our JW and WM were absent on travel, so the SW took the East and protem brothers took the West and South. While it was a busy night, we finished up at about 9:05 pm. Congratulations to Bro Roberto Dela Pena for this turn in the East!
The proposed budget was passed, and a memorial for WB Bob Sistare was conducted. We had excellent reports from several committees including the Temple Board representative(s), Health and Welfare, and Christmas Angels. As we wrap up the calendar year we prepare for a flurry of activity starting in January.
One project that we will undertake is to mail hardcopy trestleboards twice a year for those members who don't use the internet.
We send our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Fraternally,
VWB Jim Kendall, PM
Secretary
DDGM District #12: email ddgm12@bluelodge-wa.org, phone 360-731-4235
