June Trestle Board
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From the East

Gary Iverson

Worshipful Master

Salutations,

Well the Mystery is over…the Mystery Trip that is!!! The Mystery Trip turned out to be a visit to the beautiful village of Solvang.  35 brave souls headed out for a beautiful day for shopping, eating, and just enjoying themselves.  Everyone had a great time, and I wanted to thank those that went with me. My thanks also to Brother Frank Gillespie and his lovely wife Mary Jo for helping me arrange this trip (and keeping the location secret).  If you missed this trip, you missed a lot of fun and Fellowship!!!!

There is a lot more going on in your Lodge.  The 125th Anniversary Celebration was a huge hit.  The Most Worshipful Larry Adamson, Grand Master of Masons in California was very pleased.  This event demonstrated that the Golden Trowel Norwalk Lodge is a “class act”, and I couldn’t have been happier at the way it turned out.  I want to thanks all those that helped put on this event, especially the 125th Anniversary Committee (Brothers Frank Gillespie, Dave Swanston III, Lowell Nichols, Warren Gustafson, Bill Mayo, and Ken McCoy).  Thanks also to the Hall Association for their work to make the Lodge look so great.  Again, the event couldn’t have been better.

We had numerous Second Degrees in May.  Brother James Wong and Brother Andrew Macias were passed on May 7. Brother Earl Douglas and Brother Brian Wittig were passed on May 21.  My thanks to the Officers and those that stood in as part of the degree team.  Excellent work was done by all.

Our annual visit to the Covina Masonic Home is fast approaching (May 30 starting at 10:30AM).   We will again serve up some of the best grub around.  Please come out, enjoy the beautiful Covina Masonic Home facility, and visit with the residents of the home.  This is always an enjoyable day, and I would like to see all of you there.

Just a reminder that the St. John’s Day Breakfast will be held on June 14, 2009.  This is a day which Masons set aside to reflect upon the Holy Sts. John and their meaning to Masonry.  Remember to call in to the Lodge with your reservations  (and remember to press #5 to leave your information).  Reservations need to be placed before June 8.  I look forward to seeing all of you there.

Finally, I want to encourage all of you to attend the Lodge Management Certification Classes put on by Grand Lodge.  On June 6, the classes will be held in Pasadena.   Please visit the Grand Lodge website for more information at www.freemason.org.

                                                                                 Gary Iverson - Master                                                                

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SAINTS JOHN DAY BREAKFAST

     It is with great pleasure that I announce that the Golden Trowel Norwalk Lodge will once again be having a Saints John Day Breakfast on:

 

SUNDAY JUNE 14 at 10AM

Breakfast will be served, and will consist of Scrambled Eggs, Denver Scrambled Eggs, Country-style Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage, Danish, Muffins, Fresh Fruit, Juice, and Coffee.

Please call and make your reservations before June 10, 2009.

Dress will be your “Sunday-go-to-meeting” clothes (suits).

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Golden Trowel Norwalk Lodge Goes Electronic

Occasionally, something comes up of interest to our Brethren and sweetheart that needs to be sent out FAST (like the recent knee  surgery and recovery by Eileen Hood – Nice to see you recovering Eileen).  Please send me your email contact information to my email address at:          Garymi2@gmail.com

And I will send you out information as soon as possible.  Again, this is only to expedite the dissemination of information and will not totally replace me notifying you by other means.  

     Gary Iverson - Master

 

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