Thursday, December 01, 2005
Officer's Meeting...
There will be an Officers Meeting and/or Practice for the 3rd Degree at 7 PM on Tuesday, December 6th.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Important Notice
The Officers of Salinas Lodge met earlier tonight and made a decision to Cancel the Holiday Party originally scheduled for December 9th.
Sunday, October 30, 2005
From The East
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Hiram Award Committee has met and selected Brother David Isaac, P.M. as our Lodge Hiram recipient for 2005. Dave is certainly worthy of this esteemed honor and it will be my pleasure to present him the award with our Assistant Grand Lecturer Dale Armstrong. Dave has asked that no dinner or special night be set aside for this, and he would like the award to be presented to him at our November 8th stated meeting and quite naturally we will honor his request.
A REMINDER: Our November 8th stated meeting is also election night, the issuing of 50 year pins, and we will also be electing two representatives to server on the Temple Association Board. So your attendance is necessary and appreciated.
Our November 8th stated meeting dinner is Ladie's Night and will be prepared by Bro. Rich Mazzotta P.M. and his wife Rosanna. It is an Italian meal prepared by qualified experts and everything is made from scratch. This will be a meal to remember and if you miss it, you will regret it. Change: Dinner will be serverd at 6:00 p.m. - please note.
A REMINDER: Our November 8th stated meeting is also election night, the issuing of 50 year pins, and we will also be electing two representatives to server on the Temple Association Board. So your attendance is necessary and appreciated.
Our November 8th stated meeting dinner is Ladie's Night and will be prepared by Bro. Rich Mazzotta P.M. and his wife Rosanna. It is an Italian meal prepared by qualified experts and everything is made from scratch. This will be a meal to remember and if you miss it, you will regret it. Change: Dinner will be serverd at 6:00 p.m. - please note.
Calendar For November 2005
note: Brethren, our dynamic online calendar can be accessed
from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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1st -- Officer's Meeting @ 19:30
8th -- Stated Meeting @ 19:30 (Dinner is @ 18:00 *)
15th -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
22nd -- Second Degree @ 19:30
29th -- S.O.I. @ Carmel @ 19:30
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from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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1st -- Officer's Meeting @ 19:30
8th -- Stated Meeting @ 19:30 (Dinner is @ 18:00 *)
15th -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
22nd -- Second Degree @ 19:30
29th -- S.O.I. @ Carmel @ 19:30
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Saturday, August 20, 2005
Summer Dinner Dance
The Dinner Dance for Summer 2005 was very successful. Everyone enjoyed the excellent barbeque steak (kudos to Brother Sam), music, the fun game and Karaoke :) - and Kudos to our hostesses Sun Smith and Terry Gentry. Also thanks to our WM, SW and JW for the superb organization of this special night. Hope you like the pictures below.
Zaf - J.D.
Zaf - J.D.
Dinner Dance 2005 (that is Brother Rudy dancing :)
Zaf, J.D.
Saturday, July 30, 2005
From The East
Brethren,
We did hold a double first degree on August 2nd. Congratulation to our newly obligated Brothers.
The family of our departed Worshipful Inspector Charles Hushbeck P.M. have asked that I convey their sincere appreciation for the many cards, calls and support of the membership during the illness and passing of Charlie. Also, their thanks for his wonderful memorial service at which over 250 persons were in attendance.
I would like to thank the Very Worshipful Hal Macy (our Grand Lecturer) and Brother Dale Amstrong (our Asst. Grand Lecturer) for presiding over Charlie's memorial.
I am sure Charlie appreciates as his family and 204 do, the outstanding color guard provided by the Defense Language Institude and we commend them for their professionalsim and Espirit de Corps.
Our annual dinner dance is on the 12th of August. Tickets are moving fast, so contact any officer or call Jean Bramman for reservations (details can be found below in the dinner dance announcement).
Fraternally, Dennis Smith P.M. Worshipful Master
We did hold a double first degree on August 2nd. Congratulation to our newly obligated Brothers.
The family of our departed Worshipful Inspector Charles Hushbeck P.M. have asked that I convey their sincere appreciation for the many cards, calls and support of the membership during the illness and passing of Charlie. Also, their thanks for his wonderful memorial service at which over 250 persons were in attendance.
I would like to thank the Very Worshipful Hal Macy (our Grand Lecturer) and Brother Dale Amstrong (our Asst. Grand Lecturer) for presiding over Charlie's memorial.
I am sure Charlie appreciates as his family and 204 do, the outstanding color guard provided by the Defense Language Institude and we commend them for their professionalsim and Espirit de Corps.
Our annual dinner dance is on the 12th of August. Tickets are moving fast, so contact any officer or call Jean Bramman for reservations (details can be found below in the dinner dance announcement).
Fraternally, Dennis Smith P.M. Worshipful Master
Calendar For August 2005
note: Brethren, our dynamic online calendar can be accessed
from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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2nd -- Double First Degree @ 19:30
9th -- Stated Meeting @ 19:30 (No Dinner - refreshments only)
16th -- Officer's Meeting @ 19:30
23rd -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
30th -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
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from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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2nd -- Double First Degree @ 19:30
9th -- Stated Meeting @ 19:30 (No Dinner - refreshments only)
16th -- Officer's Meeting @ 19:30
23rd -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
30th -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
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Sunday, July 17, 2005
From The East
LOOKING AHEAD:
Our Annual August Dinner and Dance will be on August 12 (Friday) 2005 (@18:00). Dress is semi-formal-comfortable and we plan New York Steak with all the trimmings. Tickets are available and the cutfoff date is August 4th. As our dinner/dance was a complete sellout, please plan ahead. As this dinner is a combined effort between Reveille and 204, all line officers will have tickets available for sale at a great price (15 $ per person). Tickets are moving fast, so contact any officer or call Jean Bramman @ 443-0161 for reservations. You can also ask for tickets via e-mail: salinas204@sbcglobal.net
Fraternally, Dennis Smith PM. WM.
Calendar For July 2005
note: Brethren, our dynamic online calendar can be accessed
from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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5th -- Officer's Meeting @ 19:30
12th -- Stated Meeting @ 19:30 (Dinner @ 18:30)
19th -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
25th -- SOI (Monterey Lodge) @ 19:30
26th -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
28th -- Temple Board Meeting @ 19:00
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from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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5th -- Officer's Meeting @ 19:30
12th -- Stated Meeting @ 19:30 (Dinner @ 18:30)
19th -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
25th -- SOI (Monterey Lodge) @ 19:30
26th -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
28th -- Temple Board Meeting @ 19:00
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The Sacred Roll
Almighty Father,
Into Thy Hands We Commend the Soul of Our Beloved Brothers:
Into Thy Hands We Commend the Soul of Our Beloved Brothers:
- Charles Floyd Hushbeck, Sr. -- Entered into rest June 23rd, 2005
- Leonard Biedenkapp -- Entered into rest June 5th, 2005
- Vincent Piro -- Entered into rest April 27th, 2005
Sunday, May 29, 2005
From The East
Brethren,
June will be rather short of events at our Lodge as summer is in full swing and many of our brethren will be on vacation...
At our May stated meeting, we voted on two petitions and will be preparing to initiate new members this month. Our June 14th stated meeting will be our District Inspector's Official Visit and Flag Presentation. As this is the one time a year we allow our Inspector Bro Charles Hushbeck to come out of the kitchen or away from the organ, we need to have maximum attendance for his OV. The dinner will be roast chicken, mashed patatoes, and gravy and be prepared by our JW.
Our Lodge had the opportunity to sponsor five Naval Jr. ROTC Cadets from Alvarez High School on a cruise on a Navy ship this summer. Our SW received a standing ovation when he presented a $500.00 check to the Cadets at Alvarez HS. We felt that the support we receive from them was well worth the sponsorship.
Fraternally, Dennis Smith, P.M., W.M.
June will be rather short of events at our Lodge as summer is in full swing and many of our brethren will be on vacation...
At our May stated meeting, we voted on two petitions and will be preparing to initiate new members this month. Our June 14th stated meeting will be our District Inspector's Official Visit and Flag Presentation. As this is the one time a year we allow our Inspector Bro Charles Hushbeck to come out of the kitchen or away from the organ, we need to have maximum attendance for his OV. The dinner will be roast chicken, mashed patatoes, and gravy and be prepared by our JW.
Our Lodge had the opportunity to sponsor five Naval Jr. ROTC Cadets from Alvarez High School on a cruise on a Navy ship this summer. Our SW received a standing ovation when he presented a $500.00 check to the Cadets at Alvarez HS. We felt that the support we receive from them was well worth the sponsorship.
Fraternally, Dennis Smith, P.M., W.M.
Calendar For June 2005
note: Brethren, our dynamic online calendar can be accessed
from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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7th -- Practice for District Inspector OV @ 19:30
14th -- Stated Meeting and OV @ 19:30 (Dinner @ 18:30)
18th -- Grand Lecturer's Seminar @ 10:00
21st -- Double First Degree @ 19:30 (Mr.Woods & Mr.Persaud)
28th -- SOI (Carmel Lodge) @ 19:30
* details for the SOI can be found in the Tresleboard.
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from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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7th -- Practice for District Inspector OV @ 19:30
14th -- Stated Meeting and OV @ 19:30 (Dinner @ 18:30)
18th -- Grand Lecturer's Seminar @ 10:00
21st -- Double First Degree @ 19:30 (Mr.Woods & Mr.Persaud)
28th -- SOI (Carmel Lodge) @ 19:30
* details for the SOI can be found in the Tresleboard.
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Scholarship Winners
At our recent Public Schools Night the following students were each awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship:
- Kevin Achas, Salinas High - going to CSU Fresno,
- Veronica Clemente, Alisal High - going to Hartnell College,
- Benjamin Joyce, North County - going to UC Berkeley,
- Mikaela Lunday, North High - going to Florida Institude of Technology,
- Erica Mendoza, Salinas High - going to UC Merced,
- Loris Nguyen, Everett Alvarez - going to UC Davis.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
A Little History
John Ernest Steinbeck, Jr., the late author who centered many of his novels around Monterey and Salinas applied for membership in Salinas Lodge on January 18, 1929. He received his degrees in due time and was raised to the Sublime Degree of M.M. on May 24, 1929. His father, Brother John E. Steinbeck, Sr. served as secretary of this Lodge for 24 years.
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Veteran's Day Dinner
Brethren,
May 20th was our annual Veteran's Day Dinner and Program. We invited several Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines to be our guests and tried to show our Masonic thanks to our service men and women. The presentation of the colors by the DLI Color Guards and the Alvares High School JROTC was impressive. The steak BBQ dinner was excellent - kudos to the BBQ/Kitchen crew and special thanks to those two young ladies who helped us serve our guests. And thanks to Brother Charlie for his special show (see the picture below).
Most Fraternally.
May 20th was our annual Veteran's Day Dinner and Program. We invited several Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines to be our guests and tried to show our Masonic thanks to our service men and women. The presentation of the colors by the DLI Color Guards and the Alvares High School JROTC was impressive. The steak BBQ dinner was excellent - kudos to the BBQ/Kitchen crew and special thanks to those two young ladies who helped us serve our guests. And thanks to Brother Charlie for his special show (see the picture below).
Most Fraternally.
Sunday, May 08, 2005
From The East
Brethren,
Summer is fast approaching and many of us will be vacationing. The next three months will be slow at our Lodge, but your officers will be practicing for upcoming degrees. We hope to initiate 3 EAs soon and our SW Sam Mante will begin planning for his year in the East.
Our May Stated Meeting dinner celebrates Cinco de Mayo and I will be preparing beef and chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice and refried beans, and salad. (Margaritas are a possibility). So please paln to attend and let Mae Hushbeck make your reservation for you (her number is in the Trestleboard).
May 20th will be our annual Veteran's Day Dinner and program. As usual, we will invite several soldiers, sailors, airman, and Marines to be our guests and show Masonic thanks to our service men and women. It is important that we have maximum attendance for this important event. A steak BBQ is planned and will be hosted by our SW. Presentation of the colors and salute to the nation begins promptly at 18:30. If you are a veteran, we encourage you to wear your medals (not ribbons) to this affair.
Fraternally, Dennis Smith, P.M., W.M.
Summer is fast approaching and many of us will be vacationing. The next three months will be slow at our Lodge, but your officers will be practicing for upcoming degrees. We hope to initiate 3 EAs soon and our SW Sam Mante will begin planning for his year in the East.
Our May Stated Meeting dinner celebrates Cinco de Mayo and I will be preparing beef and chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice and refried beans, and salad. (Margaritas are a possibility). So please paln to attend and let Mae Hushbeck make your reservation for you (her number is in the Trestleboard).
May 20th will be our annual Veteran's Day Dinner and program. As usual, we will invite several soldiers, sailors, airman, and Marines to be our guests and show Masonic thanks to our service men and women. It is important that we have maximum attendance for this important event. A steak BBQ is planned and will be hosted by our SW. Presentation of the colors and salute to the nation begins promptly at 18:30. If you are a veteran, we encourage you to wear your medals (not ribbons) to this affair.
Fraternally, Dennis Smith, P.M., W.M.
Calendar For May 2005
note: Brethren, our dynamic online calendar can be accessed
from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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3rd -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
10th -- Stated Meeting @ 19:30 (Dinner @ 18:30)
17th -- Officer's Meeting @ 19:00
20th -- Veteran's Day Dinner @ 18:30
28th -- SOI (Salinas Lodge - first degree, flag presentation, balloting) @ 19:30
* details for the SOI can be found in the Tresleboard.
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from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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3rd -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
10th -- Stated Meeting @ 19:30 (Dinner @ 18:30)
17th -- Officer's Meeting @ 19:00
20th -- Veteran's Day Dinner @ 18:30
28th -- SOI (Salinas Lodge - first degree, flag presentation, balloting) @ 19:30
* details for the SOI can be found in the Tresleboard.
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3 Divisional Conference Was Held in Salinas
We hosted the 3 Divisional Conference in our Lodge during April 29th and 30th. The dinner on Friday night was outstanding. Officers of our Lodge also prepared and served breakfast and lunch on Saturday, which was the last day of the seminar. We received the following thank you letter from the 579th Masonic District Inspector:
"On behalf of the Grand Lecturer, the Assistant Grand Lecturers and the Inspectors of Divisions 1, 2 & 5 we want to express our thanks to you for the hospitality shown to us on our recent visit on April 29th & 30th. The dinner Friday night was outstanding, and appreciated by all. It was a pleasure having our meeting in Salinas and a chance to meet you."
Thank you (and Kudos) to all Brothers who helped during the Conference dinner, breakfast and lunch.
"On behalf of the Grand Lecturer, the Assistant Grand Lecturers and the Inspectors of Divisions 1, 2 & 5 we want to express our thanks to you for the hospitality shown to us on our recent visit on April 29th & 30th. The dinner Friday night was outstanding, and appreciated by all. It was a pleasure having our meeting in Salinas and a chance to meet you."
Thank you (and Kudos) to all Brothers who helped during the Conference dinner, breakfast and lunch.
More pictures from the 3 District Inspectors Seminar (Apr 29th - 30th) dinner.
Zaf, J.D.
Our W.M. Dennis Smith and the officers of Salinas Lodge #204, deserved a big applause from the participants.
Zaf, J.D.
579th Masonic District Inspector, P.M. Charles Hushbeck's speech, the 3 District Inspectors Seminar dinner.
Zaf, J.D.
Our S.W. Sam Mante is preparing delicious appetizers for the 3 District Inspectors Seminar participants
Zaf, J.D.
Saturday, April 02, 2005
From The East
Brethren,
As promised, our April Trestleboard is a report on our trip to Hiram Lodge #12 in the Czech Republic and several other social / fraternal items.
On Jan. 18th Brothers Sam, Rudy, and I arrived (without accident) at the Prague airport and were met by my adopted brother Michael and his wife Sasha. We dropped our bags and were off to dinner and (Pivo) beer. At about 10:00 a.m., Sam and Rudy came up to the office and had breakfast (prepared by our secretary Petra) and Sam began arranging for our visit to Hiram 12's stated meeting on the 20th.
We were instructed that we would meet in a restaurant next door to the lodge offices by the Senior Warden at 7:00 p.m. We arrived at the restaurant and felt like spies sitting in the back of the restaurant looking for someone who looked Masonic. At 7:00 p.m. Brother Zapp (who is also the Depury Grand Master) arrived, introductions were made and we went to Hiram 12's office, presented our letter of introduction and were informed that there would not be a stated meeting. Instead there would be a first degree practice. The other officers arrived, were introduced and Bro.Sam was selected as the stand-in candidate. The practice (very different from ours) went fine and was followed by a short business meeting, adjourned and we went back to the restaurant for more food. Hiram 12 is an English-speeking lodge composed of primarily British and Australian businessmen although The Right Worshipful Bro. Zapp, P.M. is from the Netherlands.
We were invited to affiliate with Hiram 12 and the paperwork is now in the process through Grand Lodge of both countries. Masonic gifts were exchanged and Sam invited the Brethren to visit and possibly affiliate with 204 and they agreed. We are now planning our next visit to prague hopefully in the spring.
The following Monday we met with our Scottish Rite brethren and we were impressed by their devotion to our fraternity. One of the brothers was 89 years old and had been a resistance fighter against both the Nazis and Communists and had many stories to tell. We learned that Masonry is different in other nations but three things are unchanged worldwide. They are Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.
... continued in the Trestleboard ...
As promised, our April Trestleboard is a report on our trip to Hiram Lodge #12 in the Czech Republic and several other social / fraternal items.
On Jan. 18th Brothers Sam, Rudy, and I arrived (without accident) at the Prague airport and were met by my adopted brother Michael and his wife Sasha. We dropped our bags and were off to dinner and (Pivo) beer. At about 10:00 a.m., Sam and Rudy came up to the office and had breakfast (prepared by our secretary Petra) and Sam began arranging for our visit to Hiram 12's stated meeting on the 20th.
We were instructed that we would meet in a restaurant next door to the lodge offices by the Senior Warden at 7:00 p.m. We arrived at the restaurant and felt like spies sitting in the back of the restaurant looking for someone who looked Masonic. At 7:00 p.m. Brother Zapp (who is also the Depury Grand Master) arrived, introductions were made and we went to Hiram 12's office, presented our letter of introduction and were informed that there would not be a stated meeting. Instead there would be a first degree practice. The other officers arrived, were introduced and Bro.Sam was selected as the stand-in candidate. The practice (very different from ours) went fine and was followed by a short business meeting, adjourned and we went back to the restaurant for more food. Hiram 12 is an English-speeking lodge composed of primarily British and Australian businessmen although The Right Worshipful Bro. Zapp, P.M. is from the Netherlands.
We were invited to affiliate with Hiram 12 and the paperwork is now in the process through Grand Lodge of both countries. Masonic gifts were exchanged and Sam invited the Brethren to visit and possibly affiliate with 204 and they agreed. We are now planning our next visit to prague hopefully in the spring.
The following Monday we met with our Scottish Rite brethren and we were impressed by their devotion to our fraternity. One of the brothers was 89 years old and had been a resistance fighter against both the Nazis and Communists and had many stories to tell. We learned that Masonry is different in other nations but three things are unchanged worldwide. They are Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.
... continued in the Trestleboard ...
From The West
Brethren,
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Our next scheduled dinner will be the Public Schools Night on April 26th prepared by Bro. Rich Mazzotta and crew. Please make your reservations promptly. I unfortunately had to write a few letters incoming brothers of delinquent dues. So, if you haven't sent yours in, please do so now.
Fraternally, SW.
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Our next scheduled dinner will be the Public Schools Night on April 26th prepared by Bro. Rich Mazzotta and crew. Please make your reservations promptly. I unfortunately had to write a few letters incoming brothers of delinquent dues. So, if you haven't sent yours in, please do so now.
Fraternally, SW.
From The South
Brethren,
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We are having the 3 Divisional Conference in the Lodge on April 29th and 30th. The line officers and members of Soquel Lodge will be putting on a prime rib dinner on Friday night. We will be setting up for breakfast at 6:30 and will be preparing a pasta lunch.
All officers are required to attend. Check with the Junior Warden.
Fraternally, JW.
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We are having the 3 Divisional Conference in the Lodge on April 29th and 30th. The line officers and members of Soquel Lodge will be putting on a prime rib dinner on Friday night. We will be setting up for breakfast at 6:30 and will be preparing a pasta lunch.
All officers are required to attend. Check with the Junior Warden.
Fraternally, JW.
Friday, April 01, 2005
From The Secretary
We are in the planning stages of getting our Trestleboard available online. If you have a current e-mail address, send it to the Secretary at brucesterling@comcast.net
Calendar For April 2005
note: Brethren, our dynamic online calendar can be accessed
from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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5th -- Officers Meeting @ 19:30
12th -- Stated Meeting (refreshments only) @ 19:30
19th -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
26th -- Public Schools Night (dinner and scholarship awards) @ 18:30
28th -- SOI (Pacific Grove Lodge - second section of second degree) @ 19:30
* details for the SOI can be found in the Tresleboard.
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from the "Our Calendar" link under the "Links" section on the left of the Blog.
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5th -- Officers Meeting @ 19:30
12th -- Stated Meeting (refreshments only) @ 19:30
19th -- Degree Practice @ 19:30
26th -- Public Schools Night (dinner and scholarship awards) @ 18:30
28th -- SOI (Pacific Grove Lodge - second section of second degree) @ 19:30
* details for the SOI can be found in the Tresleboard.
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