By Bill Ferrell—Assistant Secretary Prologue to Lodge History I was asked to write a history of our lodge. To give a good accounting, I needed to start at the beginning of each of the eight lodges that comprise Crow Canyon No. 551; the oldest being Bay View No. 401 . As we journey through the Grand Lodge communications and the four volumes of “One Hundred Years of Freemasonry in California” we find a unique brotherhood of friendships and common interest and possible discours

November was the ninth month of the ancient Roman calendar and has retained its name from the Latin “novem”, meaning "nine." November in the Northern Hemisphere is similar to May in the Southern Hemisphere. In the United States and Canada, November is also known as National Beard Month or No Shave Month (also known as "​No-Shave November") as a way to raise cancer awareness. The 169th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of California was attended by our Junior Warden Paul

Brethren: October received its name from the Latin numeral octo meaning "eight", because in the original Roman calendar it was the eighth month. Famous for Octoberfest and Halloween. Germany's Oktoberfest originally began on October 17, 1810, the wedding day of King Ludwig I. Halloween's origins come from a Celtic festival for the dead called “Samhain.” Celts believed the ghosts of the dead roamed Earth on this holiday, so people would dress in costumes and leave “treats” out

Brethren: I just returned from the 168th Annual Grand Lodge Communication in San Francisco where 264 of the 312 Lodges in California were represented. There were 1,434 Master Masons registered. Various resolutions were considered and next year’s Per Capita of $48.75 was voted on and approved. This meeting of Brothers from around the state is always eventful. The highlight for me was the Grand Oration. The theme was “Who Are We and Why Are We Here, As Masons?” This question h

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