1. education
2. alumni and reunions

KERN COUNTY
MASONIC
TRESTLE BOARD
April
2015
Do You Like The Changes Happening To The Trestle Board?
Is Something Missing? Let Us Know—Email Us At:
[email protected]
IN MEMORY OF:
Aaron Shepard 03/07/2015
KERN COUNTY MASONIC BODIES
1920 - 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-3848
James Samuel Cook 03/07/2015
Rick Ary 01/05/2015
Wallace R. Davis 04/07/2014
Bakersfield Masonic Temple
1920 - 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Temple Phone: (661)322-3848
OFFICE HOURS
Monday ............. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday ............ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday....... 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday........... 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday................................... Closed
Saturday ...... Closed (public rentals)
Sunday ................................ Closed
Weekend arrangements must be
made in advance.
BLOOD BANK
96 units
We need all Masons and family
to donate blood.
TRESTLE BOARD DEADLINE
THE 14th OF THE MONTH
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
[email protected]
Official Publication of
KERN COUNTY MASONIC BODIES
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information concerning your
lodge. Register Today at
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KERN COUNTY SHRINE CLUB
[email protected]
David Stevenson, President .............................................................................................................. ( 661)330-3783
Shrine Office, Steve Worford, Secretary ................................................... office (661)831-4476/cell (661)619-1231
PETROLEUM SHRINE CLUB
Meets Monthly - 3rd Friday—site varies
Steve Montgomery, President ............................................................................... cell (661)496-6585
LAKE ISABELLA SHRINE CLUB
Meets Monthly - 2nd Thursday 6:00 pm - Masonic Center, Kernville
Richard Schock, President ........................................................................................... (760)376-6165
Tom McKinney, Secretary ........................................................................................... (760)376-6962
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
BAKERSFIELD CHAPTER #125 - 1st and 3rd Monday 7:30 pm
Tracey Halvorson ......................................................................................................... (661)496-6182
CALEDONIA CHAPTER #391 - 1st and 3rd Tuesday 7:30 pm
Nohemi Martinez ......................................................................................................... (661)340-4575
KERN RIVER VALLEY CHAPTER #643 - 1st and 3rd Thursday 7:30 pm
Mary Gorham ............................................................................................................... (661)376-8863
TEHACHAPI CHAPTER #188 - 3rd Wednesday (1st in October) 7:30 pm
Merriam Hanley PM ..................................................................................................... (661)822-4542
FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF CALIFORNIA
GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA
1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 .......................................................... (415)776-7000
TAFT-MIDWAY LODGE #426 - Taft Masonic Temple, 521 North Street, Taft, CA 93268-2826
...................................................................................................................................... (661)765-5343
PRINCE HALL MASONIC LODGE
SAN JOAQUIN LODGE #11 - 2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm, 410 E. California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
JOBS DAUGHTERS
BETHEL #327 - 1st and 3rd Tuesday - 1920 18th Street
Lynne Wallace, Guardian, [email protected] .......................................... (661)809-6188
RAINBOW GIRLS ASSEMBLY
BAKERSFIELD ASSEMBLY - Currently Inactive
For Inquires and Discussion Concerning Reorganizing the Bakersfield Rainbow Girls Assembly
Contact Joan Belden .................................................................................................... (661)366-3650
TEHACHAPI - 1st and 3rd Monday 7:00 pm
Tehachapi Masonic Center
DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE
KERN COUNTY NILE CLUB #2 - 3rd Wednesday
Ryn Greaves, President ................................................................................................ (661)444-5216
LAKE ISABELLA NILE CLUB #15 - 2nd Thursday
Mary Gorham, President .............................................................................................. (760)376-8863
AREA #9 HIGH TWELVE CLUBS
BAKERSFIELD #95 - Meets 2nd and 4th Fridays - 12 Noon
John’s Incredible Pizza, 3709 Rosedale Highway
James Siler, President, 217 Pine St., Shafter, CA 93262-2429 ........ (661)746-4145/cell(661)599-4178
TEHACHAPI #698 - Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays - NOON
KELSEY’S Restaurant, 110 W. Tehachapi Blvd.
Teddy Hammack, President, 23940 Coral Spring Ln., Tehachapi, CA 93561-6530 . cell(661)747-7579
DISTRICT INSPECTORS
Jack Collins, 622nd District ........................................................................................................ cell (661)201-7099
Rizal Manuel Damazo, 626th District ....................................................... home(661)587-0952/cell (661)319-2982
Master and Wardens Retreats
Annual Master and Wardens Retreats
offer a team-based workshop approach
to planning for each lodge's future. They
are open to all lodge masters, senior
wardens, and junior wardens. Lodge
leaders are encouraged to attend as a
team.
Northeast: April 17-19 (Stockton)
Southwest: May 1-3 (Irvine)
Southeast: May 15-17 (Ontario)
Visit www.freemason.org to register for
2015 retreats. Questions? Contact Kim
Hegg, program services manager, at
415/292-9111.
Cornerstone Quotes
Gentleman Defined:
The man who is clean inside
and outside, who neither looks
up to the rich nor down on the
poor, who can lose without
squealing and win without
bragging, who is considerate of
women children and old people,
who is too brave to lie, too
generous to cheat and too
sensible to loaf, who takes his
share of the world’s goods and
lets others have theirs—he is a
true gentleman– Co-Operation.
Credit: Grand Lodge of California
-American Agency Bulletin
(Vol. 9, No. 2) Sept. 9, 1921
Every day, our fraternal programs improve the lives of thousands of students.
Whether it’s the high school senior who receives an Investment in Success
scholarship or the kindergartner who receives Raising A Reader’s red book bag, we
are making a difference.
Members and lodges make it possible:
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Because you support our fraternal programs.
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Because you volunteer in you local schools.
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Because you remind your community why public
education matters.
This April we come together as a fraternity to renew a
promise: We will make a profound difference for
California public education.
To support our statewide efforts, visit freemason.org and select Contribute>Give Online.
BAKERSFIELD HIGH TWELVE CLUB
MEETS MONTHLY ON 2ND & 4TH
FRIDAYS 12 NOON
JOHN’S INCREDIBLE PIZZA
Not Only Pizza-But Soups, Baked Potatoes, Tacos,
Salads, Pastas, Desserts, & More!!!
IN THE RETREAT ROOM
ROSEDALE HWY ACROSS FROM COSTCO
April 10th
Wolcott Foundation
April 24th
American Heart Association
Speaker—Cori Kitchen
Burger
Wednesday
Schedule
700 South P Street, 93304
661-831-4476
2nd WEDNESDAY
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
April 8th
Take Outs Available
Inside Seating Available
All Masons and Their Ladies
and Guests Welcome
For Large Take Out Orders, Please
Call Ahead and We Will Have Your
Order Waiting When You Arrive
FOR INFORMATION CALL
JAMES SILER, PRESIDENT, (661)746-4145
Presented By:
KERN COUNTY SHRINE CLUB
Inspector’s Corner
Inspector’s Corner
Officers Association
622nd Masonic District
Officers Association
626th Masonic District
Apr 01 Meudell-Oildale Lodge
Inspector’s Official Visit
Apr 01 Caledonia Lodge No. 486
Inspector’s Official Visit
Apr 15 Meudell-Oildale Lodge
Third Degree Practice
Apr 16 Officers Association/OSI
Meeting April 16, 2015 at
7:00pm. Bakersfield
Lodge No. 224 will host.
Work will be on the 2nd
Section of the Fellowcraft
Degree. Lodge officers
are highly encouraged to
attend.
FOR INFORMATION CALL
JACK COLLINS, 622nd DISTRICT INSPECTOR
(661)201-7099
Master Masons and
Fellowcrafts are welcome.
TRESTLE BOARD
BAKERSFIELD CHAPTER ORDER OF DeMOLAY
MEETS THE 1st AND 3rd THURSDAYS
_________________ .................................................................... Master Counselor
CHRISTIAN SCHOCK ........................................................................ Senior Counselor
DAVE LOMOTOS ............................................................................. Junior Counselor
STEVE WORFORD - (661)619-1231....................................................... Chapter Dad
JACK COLLINS - (661)201-7099............................................. Advisory Counsel Chair
Apr 02
Apr 16
May 01 to 03
May 07
May 21
7:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:00 pm
Stated Meeting - DeMolay Dress
Practice Meeting - DeMolay Casual
Campout at 5 Dogs
Stated Meeting - DeMolay Dress
Practice Meeting - DeMolay Casual
Notes from Dad Worford: Now that all members have received both
Degrees, it is time to start working on your proficiencies. Remember, if
you are planning on going to Conclave this year, you must have given
both of your proficiencies, in order to participate in the business affairs
of the Jurisdiction. Those of you that are interested in going to 5 Dogs
and helping the Shriners with “Big Red”, the pick up time will be the
same as last year. I will pick those attending up on Friday evening at
5:00 pm at Noble Park.
www.bakersfielddemolay.com
TRESTLE BOARD
BAKERSFIELD LODGE NO. 224
MEETS EVERY THURSDAY • 1920 - 18th Street
DARIO R MARTINEZ, PM - [email protected] (Gladys) ....... Worshipful Master
3518 Pinehurst, 93306 ........................... home(661)871-8767/cell(661)706-2562
KEVIN CHOU - [email protected] (Pamela) .................................... Senior Warden
7701 Jensen Avenue, 93308 ..................................................... cell(661)592-2477
JOHN W. REYES - [email protected] .............................................. Junior Warden
ERNESTO DE GUZMAN, PM - [email protected] (Donna Mae) ............... Treasurer
......................................................................................................... Officers Coach
3110 Brookside Drive, Apt. D, 93311........................................ cell(661)319-9611
CHARLES D. CUNNINGHAM - [email protected] .................... Secretary
5301 Fallgatter Street, 93308 ............................................... home(661)324-7376
Apr 02
Apr 09
Apr 16
Apr 23
Apr 27
Apr 30
7:00 pm Stated Meeting ............................ Dinner 6:15 pm
Menu: To Be Announced.
Widows are invited.
Lodge Uniform: Blue Coat, White Shirt,
Blue Tie, and Pants
6:00 pm First Degree Conferral for Mr. Dustin Hawks
7:00 pm .................................................Fellowship 6:30 pm
Officers Association/O.S.I. Meeting
Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 to Host
See Inspectors Corner for More Information
6:00 pm First Degree Practice or Conferral
11:30 am Widow’s Luncheon
6:00 pm First Degree Practice or Conferral
Come Visit the Bakersfield Lodge #224 Website
www.bakersfieldlodge224.com
TRESTLE BOARD
BAKERSFIELD SCOTTISH RITE BODIES
Lannis J. Cates, 33°
SGIG Representative
California
Steve Davis, 32° KCCH
Venerable Master
Lodge of Perfection
Larry Tuma, 32°
Wise Master
Chapter of Rose Croix
DALE St. CLAIRE, General Secretary
[email protected]
Apr 02
6:15 pm
Apr 13 6:00 pm
Apr 14 10:00 am
7:00 pm
Apr 20 6:00 pm
Apr 21 10:00 am
Apr 27 6:00 pm
Apr 28 6:15 pm
George Roberts, 32° KCCH
Commander
Council of Kadosh
Damon Banning, 32° KCCH
Master of Kadosh
Consistory
CHERYL HULBERT, Office Manager
Office (661)323-5234
[email protected]
Maundy—Thursday Dinner and Program
Menu: Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts,
Salad, and Dessert.
Special Guests: Bakersfield Lodge No. 224
14th Degree Practice at Bakersfield Masonic Temple
Finance Meeting
Stated Meeting ......................... Dinner 6:15 pm
Menu: Basque, Marinated Tongue,
Bean Soup with Salsa
30th Degree Practice at Bakersfield Masonic Temple
Advisory Council Meeting
32nd Degree Practice at Bakersfield Masonic Temple
Public Schools Night, Dinner & Awards Program
Reservations Please! Don’t Delay - Call Today!
TEXT 661-747-0766 CALL 661-323-5234 OR email [email protected]
Message from the S.G.I.G. (Lannis Cates, 33°):
Brethren, April will be a busy month for the Bodies. Mark your
calendar. Our Degree Master is asking for help. We are preparing for a
Spring Class and have several Brethren expected to turn in their
petitions.
Wanted: A volunteer with picture hanging skills for 3rd floor Library.
TRESTLE BOARD
CALEDONIA LODGE NO. 486
MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY • 718 Oregon Street • 324-9301
STEVE DAVIS - [email protected] ....................................... Worshipful Master
2113 Olympic Drive ........................................................................... (661)808-9612
JAMES “BEAV” BRYAN JR ...................................................................... Senior Warden
2704 Cardinal Avenue, 93306 ............................................................ (661)331-2706
SAM KISSELBURG, PM ........................................................................... Junior Warden
3013 Agate Street .............................................................................. (661)496-4142
SCOTT O’NEIL ................................................................................................ Treasurer
8111 Tweed Court, 93313 ................................................................. (661)496-2970
GREGORY G. OWENS, PM - [email protected] .............. Secretary/Officers Coach
13811 Blossom Ridge Drive, 93306 ................................................... (661)363-5711
STEVE MONTGOMERY - [email protected] ....................... Head Candidate Coach
2115 - 1st Street, 93304 .................................................................... (661)496-6585
JAMES “BEAV” BRYAN JR - [email protected] ................... Lodge Ambassador
Apr 01
Apr 08
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 22
Apr 29
7:30 pm Stated Meeting ............................ Dinner 6:30 pm
Menu: Baked Ham
Ladies Program
District Inspector’s Official Visit
5:30 pm Caledonia Temple Board Meeting
Caledonia Dining Room
7:00 pm Officers Practice and Study
7:00 pm ................................................. Fellowship 6:30 pm
Officers Association/O.S.I. Meeting
Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 to Host
See Inspectors Corner for More Information
7:00 pm Officers Practice and Study
7:00 pm Officers Practice and Study
“Sweet April Showers, Do Spring May Flowers”
- Thomas Trusser
A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry, 1557
https://sites.google.com/site/wwwcaledonialodge486/home
TRESTLE BOARD
DELANO - WASCO LODGE NO. 309
STATED MEETING • 1st Thursday @ 7:30 pm at Alternating Lodge Rooms
A.D. Lewis, PM
Worshipful Master
A.D. LEWIS, PM .................................................... Worshipful Master
3017 Hughes Lane, Bakersfield 93304 ................. (661)833-1022
RAY KAY, PM .............................................................. Senior Warden
P.O Box 39, Delano 93216 .................................... (661)721-2727
ROFEL TAMAYO .......................................................... Junior Warden
2338 San Lorenzo Court, Delano 93215 ............... (661)474-7326
JOHN HOUSER .................................................................... Treasurer
P.O. Box 406, Wasco 93280 ................................. (661)331-0498
WAYNE FLETCHER, PM ....................................................... Secretary
14111 Austin Creek Avenue, Bakersfield 93314 . (661)829-2332
JAMES SILER, PM - [email protected] .......... Assistant Secretary
Apr 02 7:30 pm Stated Meeting ............................... Dinner 6:30 pm
@ Wasco Lodge Room
Apr 09 6:00 pm Delano Public Schools Program
- 8:00 pm @ Delano Lodge Room ....................... Refreshments
Apr 16 6:00 pm Wasco Public Schools Program
- 8:00 pm @ Wasco Lodge Room ........................ Refreshments
Apr 23 6:00 pm Officers Practice in the Delano Lodge Room in Delano
Call Ray Kay (661)725-2727 to confirm the practice will be held
Apr 30
Dark (no meeting or practice)
Master’s Message:
THESE PEOPLE ARE ON OUR “SICK LIST”
LUM RICE, CALIFORNIA CARE,
2151 MT. VERNON (661)872-2121
Our Location
Delano Lodge Location: 817 - 11th Avenue, Delano 93215 (Not a mailing address)
Wasco Lodge Location: 710 Broadway, Wasco 93280 (Lodges mailing address)
Come Visit the Delano-Wasco Lodge #309 Website
www.delanowasco309.org
TRESTLE BOARD
LIBERTAS - SECURITY LODGE NO. 466
MEETS EVERY TUESDAY • 1920 - 18th Street - www.libertas-security466.info
GARY SAMPSON - [email protected] ............ Worshipful Master
1401 Renoir Avenue, 93314 .................. home(661)587-8903/cell(661)303-7447
JARED CLEMENCE - [email protected] .................. Senior Warden
3208 Crest Drive, 93306 ................................................................ (610)360-9558
JERRY WALSH - [email protected] .......................... Junior Warden
[email protected] .................................. Treasurer
9801 Valley Forest Court, 93311 ................................................... (661)345-0302
JIMMY HOWARD - [email protected] ............................ Secretary
6900 Retriever Court, 93309 ......................................................... (661)833-0751
JOE HELMS – [email protected] ............................. Candidate Coach
2801 Brock Way, 93306 ................................................................. (661)858-6966
MONTGOMERY RAINES, PM - [email protected] ................ Officers Coach
9801 Harvey Court, 93311 ...................... home(661)587-1970/cell(661)319-2377
Apr 07 7:30 pm Stated Meeting................................ Dinner 6:30 pm
Attire: Collared Shirt and Slacks
Menu: Roasted Lamb Shoulder served on
Steamed Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom and Barley
Soup followed by Sherbet
$5 per plate—Dinner Open to the Public
Apr 13 6:00 pm Exec Com Meeting at Private Location
(Monday)
All Libertas-Security members are invited.
Attendee must call Gary Sampson (661)303-7447 to
R.S.V.P. and obtain meeting location.
Apr 14
Dark (Scottish Rite Night)
Apr 16 7:00 pm ....................................................Fellowship 6:30 pm
Officers Association/O.S.I. Meeting
Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 to Host
See Inspectors Corner for More Information
Apr 21 7:00 pm Fellowcraft Degree for Brother Darrin Hallbrook
Apr 25
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. 5 Hour Shifts at Noble Park.
(Saturday)
Our Brothers at Noble Park have event that needs
Apr 28
attendants while they at an important Shrine Club Event in
Nevada. We are providing assistance. Please call Gary
Sampson (661)303-7447 to reserve your 5 hour shift. 6
Brothers needed. Easy Work.
Dark (Scottish Rite Public Schools Night)
All members are encouraged to attend
Dinner tickets $5 each – Reserve at (661)323-5234
Master’s Message: Brethren, the Executive Committee has deliberated and
discussed our Bylaws to make a document that will lead us forward into a
bright future. I encourage each of you to join us for the review of this
document in April and the subsequent vote on the document in May.
TRESTLE BOARD
MEUDELL - OILDALE LODGE NO. 695
• Proud Sponsors of the Child ID and DeMolay •
• MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY • 1920 - 18th Street •
Ronald J. Preston
Worshipful Master
RONALD J. PRESTON - [email protected] .......... Worshipful Master
5817 Lentz Court, 93307 ..... home(661)835-0294/cell(661)319-8589
JOHN DENNEY, PM............................................................ Senior Warden
................................................................................ cell(661)428-3439
GEOFFREY BUTLER - [email protected] ........ Junior Warden
1107 McGinley Avenue, 93308 .................................. (661)340-6004
GARY SAMPSON ........................................................................ Treasurer
1401 Renoir Avenue, 93314 home(661)587-8903/cell(661)303-7447
JAMES SILER, PM ......................................... Secretary/Candidates Coach
217 Pine St, Shafter 93263 ... home(661)746-4145/cell(661)599-4178
DENNIS INGRAM, PM ......................................................... Officers Coach
............................................. home(661)871-9107/cell(661)342-8080
Apr 01 7:30 pm Stated Meeting ............................... Dinner 6:30 pm
Menu: Salad Bar, Roast Pork, Oven Potatoes &
Vegetables, and Dessert
District Inspector’s Official Visit
Apr 08 7:00 pm First Degree Conferral for Mr. Jacob Kitchen
Apr 15 6:30 pm Third Degree Practice
Apr 22 6:30 pm Third Degree Conferral for Brother Ryan Cross
Apr 29 6:00 pm Potluck Dinner - Fellowship and Family Fun
Master’s Message: Brethren, April brings an number of important
religious holidays from the Jewish Holiday of Passover to the Christian
Holiday of Easter. As we take time in April to honor God and spend
time with our loved ones, don’t lose sight of the importance of charity
for those in need during this holy season.