JANUARY 2015
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FILLMORE - SANTA PAULA LODGE 291
P O BOX 129
SANTA PAULA, CA 93061-0129
FILLMORE - SANTA PAULA
MASONIC LODGE 291
F&AM
Masonic Lodge 291
P O Box 129
102 N 7TH Street
Santa Paula, CA 93061-0129
www.lodge291.com
(805) 525-3414
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FSP LODGE 291
FROM THE EAST
I would like to thank all of the Brethren, friends and family who put so much
effort into making our Installation of Officers such a success. I think at last
count we had about 70 in attendance, which all enjoyed a very tasty turkey
dinner, thanks to the efforts of our caterer and her staff.
The decorations looked great, and I would like to thank everyone who
helped to make the lodge look so warm and festive. There are too many to
name for a personal thank you, but I want to give a special thanks to Wor.
Steve Eberhardt and his wife Lisa who went out of their way in helping my
lady Jennifer and I to plan and organize this event, even getting our kids
involved in making some of the decorations.
Our schedule for this month is looking to be full with our stated meeting on
Jan. 8th due to the New Year's Day holiday on the first Thursday; Jan. 15th
will be our OSI (held in our lodge); we will have a First Degree practice on
Jan. 22nd; and we will hold a first degree ceremony on Jan. 29th.
Our Treasurer and Secretary are hard at work putting together our annual
budget; our Officer's Coach is gearing up for our first EA degree practice; our
Junior Deacon is hard at work practicing his ritual and coaching candidates;
our Hall Association and Trustees are looking out for our future interests,
and our Marshall is finally getting some much needed water for his cows.
Thank you all for your kindness in presenting me with a beautiful walnut
gavel to use this year. I look forward to serving with you all, and I'm proud to
call each and every one of you my Brother.
Fraternally,
Daniel Shepard, WM
FSP LODGE 291
Lodge Officers
Master
Daniel Shepard
310.702.6758
Senior Warden
Leland Celestre
818.317.8402
Junior Warden
Ryan Warren
805.630.0558
Treasurer
Gary W. Cullins, PM
Secretary
David A Beaver
805.535.8028
Chaplain
Rick Cook
Senior Deacon
TBD
Junior Deacon
James L Craig
Marshall
Robert B (Rob) Frost
Senior Steward
David W Walker, PM
Junior Steward
Troyce Reynolds
Tiler
Myke Montoya
Officers Coach
E Floyd Griffin, PM
509 DISTRICT INSPECTOR
Wor. Robert Beeson, PM
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
WILLIAM PALMER
CHARLES EASTBURN
JIMMY Mc COY
RICHARD C. COOK
WALTER HAHN
RANDALL SOUTHERLAND
MARK CLAUSEN
DAVID T. DRAKE
WILLIAM GEORGE
JAMES LOVE
ROGER W. PALMER
JANUARY MM ANNVERSARY
DAVID A BEAVER
JOHN BOWERS
JERRY BYRUM
HAROLD COFFMAN
E FLOYD GRIFFIN
ERNEST KING, JR.
NICHOLAS LUIZZI
RAYMOND Mc CALLISTER
PATRICK RAMIREZ, JR.
MARTIN SCHREFFLER
FSP LODGE 291
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JANUARY 2015 CALANDER
EVENT
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FROM THE WEST
DATE
DAY
5
MON
VEN CHAPTER 50 RAM VEN MASONIC CTR
7:00
7
WED
CANDIDATE COACHING
3:00
8
THR
FSP LODGE 291 STATED DINNER
6:30
8
THR
FSP LODGE 291 STATED MEETING
7:30
12
MON
VEN VALLEY SCOTTISH RITE DINNER
6:00
12
MON
VEN VALLEY SCOTTISH RITE OFFICER INSTALL
7:00
14
WED
CANDIDATE COACHING
3:00
15
THR
509 DISTRICT OSI @ SANTA PAULA
6:30
21
WED
CANDIDATE COACHING
3:00
ST
FSP LODGE 291
TIME
22
THR
1 DEGREE PRACTICE
7:00
28
WED
CANDIDATE COACHING
3:00
29
THR
FIRST DEGREE MIGUEL CONTRERAS
7:00
BrethrenIn an effort to save the Lodge money we ask those of you with
email that we be able to send the Trestle Board to you via email
or you can view and download at: www.lodge291.com on or
around the first day of the month.
Please email us at [email protected] and let us know if
we can send to you via email.
My hearty thanks and congratulations to all of those who so
selflessly gave of themselves to make our Officers’ Installation such
a success. The decorations, meal and ceremonies were all
magnificent! I heard high praise from many visitors who found the
event to be most impressive. A fine, admirable showing for our
Lodge!
I wish to give my sincere, humble thanks to all my Lodge brothers
who have entrusted me with the office of Senior Warden. I will
strive to serve with responsiveness and diligence. Please be
forthright with telling me how I can help you and/or our
Lodge…can’t fix or improve what I don’t know about.
Next up, January stated meeting. And before long some initiations,
passings and raisings…Huzah! See you all there!
Hoping everyone’s holidays were/are relaxing, refreshing, joyous
and safe.
May the G.A.O.T.U.’s Light shine upon you and yours.
Fraternally,
Leland Celestre, SW
REMEMBER BRETHREN TO PAY YOUR 2015
DUES IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY DONE SO!
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FSP LODGE 291
FROM THE SOUTH
FSP LODGE 291
Lodge News
Lodge Installation and Dinner
On December 15 the Lodge celebrated the Installation of
new officers preceded by a fantastic dinner.
Happy New Year Brethren
I am honored to have been elected to serve as your Junior
Warden for the ensuing year. It has been my pleasure to be a
member of this lodge.
We have so much potential to make a profound difference in our
community. With new membership soaring, I am confident we
will have many chances of fellowship and philanthropy.
As we embark upon this New Year, I would like to encourage us
all to continue with the holiday spirit, throughout the year. We
can spread the message of what a Mason is, without uttering a
word.
Fraternally,
Worshipful Steven Eberhardt, PM was the installing
officer, Worshipful Michael David, PM was our Master of
Ceremonies and Worshipful Robert Beeson, PM our
District Inspector. Venerable Fred Gray was the installing
Chaplin, many thanks Brothers.
Brother’s Rick Cook and Gary Cullins, PM set the kitchen
up and washed all the china and contributed many hours
of hard work getting the kitchen and Lodge ready for the
installation, many thanks Brothers.
Many thanks to all those who decorated the Hall and
made it look so festive, fantastic job!
Our Caterer Marie Pulido and her team served up a
fantastic dinner of Turkey and all the fixings then did a
great job of clean up, thank you so much Marie,
awesome job!
Ryan Warren, JW
Upcoming Degree
On Thursday January 29 Miguel Contreras will receive
his First Degree and we invite all the Brethren to come
out and support Miguel and the Lodge Officers as he is
Entered and begins his Masonic journey
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