Congratulations to our Secretary, Bro. Perry Klahr, who was presented with the Hiram Award at our August Stated Meeting. The Hiram Award...

On Thursday, September 11th, the Worshipful Master has scheduled a Past Masters’ Dinner & Roll Call with the meal starting at 6:30 p.m....

By Lyman Penning, PM—Master The month of August will start off with a real exciting event. Yes, I am referring to our lodge picnic which will take place in Tilden Park on Saturday, August 2, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM. Along with our BBQ treats, we will get the chance to enjoy Tilden Park's steam train. If you have not made reservations yet, please call Perry Khlar at (925) 699-1786 ASAP. The other event for August is the Masonic Homes Strawberry Feed on Saturday, August 9, 2

By Alex Von Stade, PM — Sr. Warden Brethren: Welcome to the month of August, traditionally the warmest month of the year. The month of August is named after the Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar. It was originally called Sextilis as it was the sixth month in the old Roman calendar. When that calendar was expanded from a length of ten months to twelve, August then became the eighth month.  August marks the beginning of the harvest season for many commercial crops including wheat

By Andrew Hawes, PM — Jr. Warden August is the hottest month of the year in many places.  We’ve all heard phrases that equate temperature and anger – “He’s hot under the collar” or “The conversation started to get heated.”  There often seems to be a direct correlation between physical temperature and emotional temperature.  As we feel hot and sweaty, we get irritable and cranky, more likely to snap at friends and family, or grouse about little things that wouldn’t bother  us

Bethel No. 1, Dublin Job’s Daughters   Hope everyone is enjoying your summer. Bethel One had a wonderful Grand Bethel!  Our Bethel members all did well with their competitions.  3rd place Librarian’s Report, 2nd place Sew & Show, 1st place, & two 2nd place in Arts & Crafts, received 3 Sashes for Sisters, our PHQ received an Eastern Star Scholarship and 1st place for Performing Arts Solo strings!!  In addition to making new friends and having fun, the Bethel members had an opp

By Lyman Penning, PM—Master We are halfway through 2025, and more activities are on the horizon. Our Stated Meeting on Thursday, July...

By Alex Von Stade, PM — Sr. Warden Welcome to the month of July, traditionally the warmest month of the year. The month of July was...

By Andrew Hawes, PM — Jr. Warden In July, we celebrate our Independence Day.  The idea of togetherness versus independence is an...

Bethel No. 1, Dublin Job’s Daughters Happy Summer! Bethel No. 1, Dublin held their 203rd Installation of Officers on June 7th. The theme...

By Lyman Penning, PM—Master The month of June will be quite active for the Jobs Daughters and the Rainbow Girls. Bethel 1 will be holding...

By Alex Von Stade, PM — Sr. Warden Brethren: Welcome to June, the sixth month of the year. We are now at the halfway point in 2025! The...

By Andrew Hawes, PM — Jr. Warden Summertime is here again! As we experience the warmth of June outside, let it be reflected in the warmth...

Bethel No. 1, Dublin Job’s Daughters Receives Proclamation from the City of Dublin   On May 6th Bethel No. 1 was invited to attend the...

By Lyman Penning, PM—Master When you receive this Trestleboard, we will already have held our Public Schools Night (April 24), along with...

By Alex Von Stade, PM — Sr. Warden Brethren: The Month of May is upon us and Spring is officially here. It is believed that May is named...

By Andrew Hawes, PM — Jr. Warden May is a good month to practice being a better person. Then again, so is every month, really.... "May...

My name is Emma, Librarian of Bethel No. 1, Dublin.. For the month of March, we celebrate our organization’s founder Ethel T. Wead...

By Lyman Penning, PM—Master Wow, time sure flies. The month is April and we are into the second quarter of 2025. Let's check out some of...