Pablo A. Rocha
Brethren,
March was a good month for Elmer Timberman Lodge, despite the harsh weather we had. Wor. Carlos M. Roncal and members of Alianza Fraternal Americana Lodge #92, FAAM of DC, were the guests of the evening. Daniel Aysanoa, PM, talked about the history of their lodge as a focal point for Spanish speaking members not just in the DC area, but in Latin America and Spain. Then on March 25, we had our first Called Communication for initiating a candidate to the Degrees of Freemasonry. I would like to thank the Brethren, more especially our DIW, WB Mike King, PM, for taking part of the Degree.
April’s Stated theme was “Scottish Rite Night”. We had the pleasure to hear WB John T. Tillery, PM of Mt. Vernon Lodge #219 and Preceptor of the Alexandria Consistory of the Alexandria Scottish Rite Valley. He talked about why he joined Scottish Rite Masonry and the benefits of being a Scottish Rite Mason. His talk was well received.
Our May Stated will be “Law Enforcement Night”. The speaker will be MWB Jesse Villarreal, Past Grand Master of Mason in DC in 2011 and a retired Officer of the DC Metropolitan Police Force. This will be open to the public, so invite your friends, family and more especially, if you know someone in the law enforcement field, invite them as well so we can recognize them. Our June Stated will be the Official Visit of the District Blood Coordinator & District MAHOVA Representative to our Lodge.
Just a reminder that the Grand Master of Masons of VA makes his official visit to District 1A, 1B and 54 on May 11 at 6:00 P.M. in the Scottish Rite Temple, 1430 W. Braddock Road in Alexandria. If you want tickets for the event, just call me on the List of Officers or e-mail me at pabloarocha1992@outlook.com . The Grand Master wants us to invite the widows as well, so please call me so I can reserve you a ticket.
Hope to see you at the two Stated Communications. As you know, dinner starts at 6:00P.M.. Call or e-mail our Junior Deacon (joe.millirons@gmail.com) if you plan to come for dinner so he can have a headcount for food.
Fraternally,
WOR Pablo A. Rocha
- From May - June 2013 Trestleboard
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We had the honor of Right Worshipful Donald F. Ritenour, DDGM of Masonic District 1-B, making his official visit to our Lodge at our January Stated. He conveyed the greetings of the Grand Master to us and stressed his theme "Masonry's Youth is Masonry's Future" and the DDGM’s goal of creating a Master and Wardens Associations for this District. We also had a ceremony of the 50-Year Veterans Award for Brother Kenneth M. Adams, which our DDGM had the honor of presenting to Brother Adams.
At our February Stated, we had Wor. Adam C. Duncan, PM of Andrew Jackson Lodge, as our speaker . He spoke on the Last Will and Testament of President (and Brother) George Washington. It was well received and questions were asked.
Our March Stated will feature a talk on the "History of Alianza Fraternal Americana Lodge #92." Alianza Fraternal Americana Lodge just celebrated the 20th Anniversary of its founding as the first Spanish-speaking lodge in the Washington, DC area. The Master and members of that lodge will come to visit to our lodge.
Our April stated will be "Scottish Rite Night." I'm planning to have Illustrious (and Most Worshipful) Brother Edmund Cohen to be the Speaker.
Hope to see you at the two Stated Communications. As you know, dinner starts at 6:00pm. A donation of $7.00 will cover the cost of the meal. Call our Junior Deacon if you planning to come for dinner so he can have a headcount for food.
Fraternally,
WOR Pablo A. Rocha
- From March - April 2013 Trestleboard
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Brethren,
I would like to thank the Brethren, families and guests for attending our Installation on December 15, 2012. I would more especially like to thank the young men of Woodlawn Chapter of DeMolay and the Job’s Daughters of Bethel No. 51, for taking part in the Installation ceremony. I would also like to thank the Sisters and Brethren of Faith Chapter No. 177, Order of the Eastern Star, for preparation of the food, and Mary Wilkinson for the beautiful cake she made.
After the Installation was over, I handed the gavel to Charles E. Wilkinson III, PM, to do the presentation of the 60-Year Veteran Certificate and Pin to WB E. A. “Doc” Viereck.
As I mentioned above, our first Stated of the year is on January 28 and it will be the Official Visit of the DDGM of District 1-B, Rt. Wor. Donald Ford Ritenour, to our Lodge. He will be talking on our Grand Master’s theme “Masonry’s Youth, Masonry’s Future” I will also be talking about my plan for the year, so come and support our DDGM.
Our District Leadership Conference will be on Saturday, January 26, at the Alexandria Scottish Rite Temple; registration starts at 8:30 AM. It is very important that the Elected Officers of Elmer Timberman Lodge attend this conference. All brethren are welcome to come. For more information, contact RWB John Shroeder.
For our February Stated, WB Adam C. Duncan, PM of Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120, will do a talk on the Last Will and Testament of President (and Brother) George Washington. I had a chance to hear his talk and I found it fascinating. This program will be open to the public, so please invite your family and friends.
Hope to see you at our upcoming Stated Communications. Call or email our Junior Deacon if you plan to come to dinner so he can have a headcount for food.
Fraternally,
WOR Pablo A. Rocha
- From January - February 2013 Trestleboard
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Brethren,
This is my last trestle board as your Worshipful Master. It was my pleasure serving as your Master and we had a fantastic year. I would like to thank every Brother and their families for all their support. I look forward to seeing our Lodge grow in the up coming years and remaining a strong Lodge. November 6th and 7th are Grand Lodge; your Senior and Junior Wardens and myself will be attending. At our November Stated I will give a full report. Remember that our December Stated will be on the 1st Monday for the Election of Officers for 2013, and will be our Last Supper; do mark it on your calendars. The Installation of Officers will be held on December 15th at 7:30 P.M. This will be an Open Installation, so family and friends are more than welcome to attend. Again, thank you everyone for making my year an unforgettable one.
Fraternally,
WOR Charles E. Wilkinson, III
- From November - December 2012 Trestleboard
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Brethren,
I would like to start out by saying thank you to Most Worshipful Donald M. Robey for speaking at our August Stated. Although my absence for that occasion was unavoidable, I’ve been told that his talk on the Pledge of Allegiance was outstanding and well-received by the Brethren.
In September, our Brothers from Rossville,Georgia, will be coming up for our annual exchange visit. The dates are Friday and Saturday, September 21-22. We will begin by welcoming them on Friday evening at the Fairview Park Marriott.
On Saturday morning, we will have breakfast at the Great American Buffet. Following that, we will open Lodge at 9:00 AM, and after Lodge we will all go sight-seeing in DC. I would like to see as many Brothers and their families as possible on hand for those events.
I would also like to thank Brother Joe Millirons for the wonderful dinners he has provided for the last few months. I look forward to seeing you all on September 17 and again on the 21st.
Fraternally,
WOR Charles E. Wilkinson, III
- From September - October 2012 Trestleboard
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Brethren,
I would like to think everyone who turned out for our picnic, we had a great time. Also, thank you to all the Past Masters who came out for Past Masters’ Night at our June Stated. It was great to see so many of you here. My special thanks to Wor. Bob Ragan, who organized the evening for us.
I want to take this opportunity to welcome our newest Master Mason, Brother Chester Damian, who was Raised on June 25th. Our thanks are also due to the Brothers from Mount Vernon No. 219 and Occoquan No. 310 who did outstanding work in the conferral that evening. I know Brother Chester appreciated it.
A special treat is in store for us at our August Stated, when our Guest Speaker will be Most Worshipful Donald Maynard Robey, Past Grand Master of Masons in Virginia. If it’s within the length of your Cabletow, please be there to welcome him.
Another event of real interest will occur on August 18, when La France Lodge No. 93 of the District of Columbia will exemplify the Master Mason Degree using the Scottish Rite Ritual. The event will be at the Scottish Rite Temple in Alexandria, and the Degree will start promptly at 4:00 PM, with dinner to follow at 6:00 PM.
Hope everyone had a happy and safe Fourth of July.
Fraternally,
WOR Charles E. Wilkinson, III
- From July - August 2012 Trestleboard
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Brethren:
I would like to start out by thanking everyone who has supported me so far this year. We had a great April Stated and we had a full house of visitors. It was the District Deputy Grand Master Grayson Koogle's Official Visit, who opened the meeting to the Ladies and non-Mason visitors. He gave a wonderful talk, and reviewed the schedule of important events for the year.
A highlight of the evening was the DDGM's presentation of the 60-Year Veteran's award to Brother Claremont Leland Pederson. In a second highlight, yours truly was presented a Masonic "Lewis" jewel from his father, our Junior Warden, Charles E. Wilkinson, Jr., who had received the jewel from his father, thus continuing a fine Masonic tradition.
I would like to remind everyone that our family picnic is June 23, and will be held at the Lodge as a Homecoming.
June will also be Past Masters Night. I would like to se every Past Master make. In closing, I look forward to seeing the Lodge full of our members.
Fraternally,
WOR Charles E. Wilkinson, III
- From May - June 2012 Trestleboard
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Brethren:
I would like to thank all who attended our February Stated and took part in the pinning of two Brethren for 60 years of service to the Craft.
Brethren, if within the length of your cable tow, I would like you to attend the Eastern Star Installation on March 24th at 2:00 PM.
For our March Stated, we will be voting on a Petition and will have our DIW visiting. Our April Stated will be the DDGM's Official Visit and we will be having a special program. The program will be open to friends and family. We will need a head count for dinner, so please contact our Junior Warden, Charles Wilkinson, Jr.
Thank you all for your support and I hope to see you at one of our Stated Communications.
Fraternally,
WOR Charles E. Wilkinson, III
- From March - April 2012 Trestleboard
