I am very pleased that the brethren have elected me as your secretary. In the 48 years that I have been a Master Mason the craft sure has changed. Participation has dropped off and our brothers have been failing to contribute to support the success of the lodge. The Grand Lodge continues to increase our per-capita each year to insure their financial survival. Within a few year the per-capita tax may surpass our dues which are now $60.00 per year. The Grand Lodge per-capit

As many of you know I have been really sick. I got sick on the 20th of September and spent some time in the hospital. Once out of the hospital I started processing the dues. We still have 14 members who have not paid for 2018 and 113 members who have not paid for 2019. You still have one month remaining to be in good standing The other 14 members are not in good standing as of January 1st. Please check your dues receipt. Audrey and I want to wish each of you along with th

November is the time that we pause and reflect with our family the wonderful abounds that this great country has to offer. November is also the time that our dues statements are mailed. Along with the return envelope is a questionnaire, which is something new. What was or is your occupation? We would like to update this information. The last time this was done was when you completed your Blue Lodge application. For the new Entered Apprentices who have not paid your 20

Hope you had a wonderful summer. Now that fall is upon us it is time to look forward to a new masonic year, 2019. Life members will receive their 2019 dues receipt along with a request for donations toward the per capita tax. This request as always is voluntary. Your dues statements will be mailed out the first week of November. Remember that your dues must paid by January 1, 2019 to remain in good standing The Grand Lodge has set their per capita tax at $51.00 and the

Here are some numbers that you might want to keep 1-888-466-3642. We never know what is around the corner for each of us. The Masonic Outreach Programs are available to any member in good standing. The key to these programs is that you are “in Good Standing.” Masonic Outreach Information and Referral Services: Masonic family members can get help connecting local services, veteran benefits to home care and transportation agencies. Call the number above to speak with a ca

The financial report for the period January 1st to June 30th will be read at our August stated meeting. It should be noted that there are still 20 members who have not paid the 2018 dues. The dues for 2018 are $60.00 per year the Grand Lodge tax is $49.00 for 2018 for a total of $109.00 The lodge must pay to the Grand Lodge $49.00 for each of the 20 members who have not paid. This amounts to a $980.00 loss to the lodge. Please brethren, check your dues receipt and if is e

It happened again. A widow called me asking for information for admission to the Masonic Home in Union City. I found the brother’s record only to find out that he had been suspended for nonpayment of dues two years ago. Thus, making his widow ineligible for any kind of assistance. This has happened several times during my tour as a lodge secretary. How do you tell a widow she will not get any help from the outreach program after her husband was a member for many years I

April has been a slow month We still have 28 members who have not paid their dues for 2018. Out of that same group, five have not paid their 2017 dues and certified letters with notice of suspension have been mailed to them. I dislike this part of being the lodge secretary. It is no fun suspending a member. We read an application at the April Stated Meeting of a Mr. Tramaine Ellison. He resides in Tracy, CA and works with Bro. Gerald Woergoetter. The Master has sent the in

It seems like all I ever have to write about is reminding you to “pay your dues.” We all took and obligation and we need to take care of that in order that the lodge may continue to operate. This month I mailed out 45 second notices for your 2018 dues. To-date only one brother has responded. Your 2018 dues were due and payable on January 1st in the amount of $109.00. Check your mail and PLEASE respond. April is tax time for you and the lodge. Our Treasurer, Brother Geor

March is upon us and daylight savings time starts on the 11th. Along with the start of the time change, I will be sending out notices of intent to suspend members who have not paid their 2017 dues. Please pay your dues, I hate to suspend members for a few dollars. If paying your dues creates a hardship please let me or the Master know and we will take care of you and no one else need ever know anything about it. There are eleven of you who are at risk, so check your dues

In the 48 years that I have been a Master Mason the craft sure has changed. Participation has dropped off and our brothers have been failing to contribute to ​​support the success of the lodge. The Grand Lodge continues to increases our per capita each year thereby, continue their financial survival. Within a few year the per capita tax will surpass our dues which are now $60.00 per year. The Grand Lodge per capita tax is $48.50. Our membership has failed to keep pace wi

As we start a new year with a new group of officers I am looking forward to a very productive year. I have process 190 members’ dues cards. That number includes our life member, dues remission and brother who pay their due. Off to a good start. The one thing that bothers me it that we only have about 30 members attend the stated meeting. Those 30 members are making the decision for all of us. I know this is like our government we elect people to rule and govern over us

I want to thank the members of the lodge for having the trust in me to re-elect me as your Secretary. I am looking forward to working with our new Master. By now each of you should have your 2018 dues notices along with a self-addressed envelope. Dues for 2018 are $109.00. All members, in order to remain in good standing, must be pay their dues by January 1, 2018. The per capita tax to the Grand Lodge for 2018-19 is $48.75 which the lodge must pay to the Grand Lodge for ea

Last month 16 members who’s Trestleboard are sent by email were returned as undeliverable. I sent 18 postcards out requesting address change. Two were returned with changes. I have deleted 16 members from the email list and place them in the bulk mailing list. PLEASE when you change your email address let me know either be email or telephone. The contact information is listed in the Trestleboard. Dues notices have been sent out and the dues for 2018 are $109.00. 4 Ente