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YV Lodge Webmaster:Joshua Marquis
Brethren, I hope all had a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year,
and that you all live up to those
new resolutions that you made.
With that said, I would like tothank brother T. C. Dowden, for
taking over the editing of our
Trestle Board, and to also thank
brother Clint Marshal PM, for the
great job he's done.
How about the great 3rd degree,
performed on the 14th
at Oasis of
Mara, with the 4-way meaning?
There were18 brothers present,
including Past Master Terry Hunt,
whom all were very pleased tosee.
As we all know, all 3rd
degrees are
very special, but this one will be
one that anyone in attendance
rom the Oriental ChairBro. Clarence Chambers,Worshipful Master, Oasis of Mara #735
will not soon forget.
At the January Stated Meeting,
we will be voting on our 2011
Budget. So if you’re interested
in adding or omitting anything inthe budget, the Stated meeting
would be a good time to discuss
it.
In January, every Tuesday night
at 6:00 PM, we do candidate’s
coaching, degree practices and
degrees. So remember, if you
want to excel in your Masonic
career, Tuesday evenings, in 29
Palms, is the place you need to
be. All Masons are welcome:Entered Apprentices,
Fellowcrafts, and Master
Masons.
Congratulations to brother
Thomas Johnson, who passe
his proficiency in the lecture
the 1st
degree.
Remember, Stated Meetings
are the first Monday of the
Month, January 3rd, and eve
2nd Saturday, January 8th, a
our “all you can eat” breakfa
Last, but not least, our Temp
Board meetings are everyfourth Tuesday at 5:00 PM,
before practices.
Fraternally, Clarence Chamb
A newsletter serving the Masonic and affiliated bodies of the CA High Desert
Oasis of Mara Lodge #735Twentynine Palms, CA
Yucca Valley Lodge #802Yucca Valley CA
January 2011
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Well, another year is upon us
and we’re looking for anothergood year.
Our line is pretty well filled and
looking forward to another
productive year. Our Master
has done a great job of leading
our lodge through a thick and
thin year. We will be having at
least one candidate for the
month of January.
Don’t forget to support our
Stated Dinners and our
Breakfasts. That’s what helps us
support our lodge.
Sincerely Donald Clark {SW}
rom the WestBro. Donald Clark,Senior Warden, Oasis of Mara #735
Oasis of Mara Lod e #735
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rom the EastBro. Joseph DuPont,
Worshipful Master, Yucca Valley #802
Welcome to the New Year, I hope
everyone had a wonderful Holiday
season. January begins a new year,
a simple change which continues a
cycle of changes which dates back
further than I can remember.
A new list of Lodge officers has
been installed; among them are
several new faces who have taken
positions within the Lodge.
For those who missed it last month,
my vision for this year is simple,
increase fraternal and community
activities of the lodge. My goal is
that Yucca Valley Lodge participate
in four community activities, and
hold four events specifically for our
members and Masonic family. To
be successful it will take the efforts
of every Brother participating to
the extent possible, not just ahandful of "officers". I have not
decided upon events or activities,
those decisions are for
determination by the members of
the lodge.
Our January Stated
Meeting promises to be busy,
several items are already on the
agenda. I will be presenting my
budget for the coming year for
your approval. Several new
committees need to be appointed
and others need to be created.
We will be reviewing the Grand
Lodge Strategic Plan and deciding
how to best take action within our
lodge to meet the goals. This will
be discussion about what we will
be doing in the coming year, and a
host of other concerns that affect
us all.
I do not anticipate it being an early
night!
Yucca Valley Lodge #802 Officers for 2011 SW Bill Fitch, WM Joe DuPont, and JW Gary Mason
WM Joe DuPont being congratulated by MW BillBray, Grand Master of Masons in California
Yucca Valle Lod e #802
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“Why grouse about declining membership whenthe newer Masons don’t
understand the purpose for
your organization? ”
Brethren of the High Desert,
please be patient as we work
through the complexities andparticulars of doing a combined
Trestleboard. It may take me a
couple issues to get it
completely right! I have had
calendar challenges
sometimes, so check with your
Lodge Secretary if a date looks
funny! In the meantime, I will
struggle through the formatting
and names and try to
accommodate both Lodges.I personally believe this is the
right way to go, combining the
two Trestleboards and sharing
the expense of printing and
mailing out an important
monthly publication. My
thanks and appreciation goes
out to Bro. Clint Marshall for
his work previously on the
Oasis of Mara Trestleboard!
The Editor’s Corner Bro. T.C. Dowden
I also want to express my
thanks and appreciation for
those bothers who havestepped up to do the printing
and mailing of the
Trestleboard.
For all brethren, please
remember that this
publication is yours and there
is room for submissions in
every issue. We all have
Masonic experiences, we all
have done research, we all
have thoughts on Masonictopics, and those should be
shared. You may know of
some Masonic news from
around the country, you may
wish to share that as well.
Appendant Bodies
Hey Shriners, Scottish Rite,
Eastern Star members, you
may want to do a regular
column on your activities
lessons, knowledge (Ligh
or other topic effecting y
organization. Perhaps a
background story on the
origins of the group, or
maybe one on the drivin
force behind the group t
may instill a desire in new
Master Masons to affiliat
would be good… I’m justsayin’… Why grouse abou
declining membership w
the newer Masons don’t
understand the purpose
your organization? The
Scottish Rite is purported
be the continuing educat
arm of Masonry, so some
that could be done here.
Again, I’m just sayin’…
Hello and welcome back from
the Holidays my Brethren.
I hope each and every one of
you enjoyed and had a safe time
over the Holidays.
We have been informed that
the Galaxy club (OES) will not be
providing us our January Stated
meeting dinner, and we are notsure about the future months
either, so we are stepping up to
the plate, the dinner will be a
typical guy dinner, meat and
potato with a salad.
Dinner will cost $10.00 WITH
reservation and will cost $12.00
at the door WITHOUT a
reservation!
Those WITHOUT a reservation
will be served LAST!
This is being done to try to
improve the reservation list
thereby giving us a better
control of the amount of food
to be bought to insure we don’t
run out of food or haveexcessive amount of food left
over.
So please call our WONDERFUL
reservation Lady “Tina
Bergamin @ 760-365-5523”
Gary Mason, JR Warden
Yucca Valley Lodge
rom the SouthBro. Gary Mason Junior Warden, YV Lodge
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My Brothers:
I want to say thank you foryour trust in me. I will tryto be one of the bestSenior Warden’s everfound. This is a challengethat I keep on my officewall, try harder.
Your Senior Warden,Bill Fitch
Challenges for the
True Mason
I will do more than belong
--I will participate.I will do more than care--I will help.
I will do more than believe--I will practice.
I will do more than be fair--I will be kind.
I will do more than forgive--I will not forget.
I will do more than dream--I will work.
rom the WestBro. Bill Fitch, PM Senior Warden YV Lodge
I will do more than teach--I will inspire.
I will do more than earn
--I will enrich.I will do more than give--I will serve.
I will do more than live--I will grow.
I will do more than befriendly
--I will be a friend.I will do more than be a
citizen--I will be a patriot.
Some of you know that the
Secretary was hospitalized in
November. The only reason I
mention it is because some of you may have mailed in your
dues, but did not received your
dues card within just a few
days. I have all those dues
receipts taken care of that came
in while I was incapacitated and
have mailed the dues receipts
for all of those that have come
in since. I’ll get the lodge office
back on track just as soon as I
can.
The year 2010 was a good one
for this Lodge. Several new
Master Masons have joined us
in working for the good of the
community and Masonry in
general. We set a record, having
raised fourteen new Master
Masons. There are some new
faces in the line of officers as
well. Hopefully 2011 will be
even better than 2010. So… if you have not been to the Lodge
in a while, please consider
coming back and helping to
build for the future of the
Lodge.
We had a number of fine
dinners this year and look
forward to a continuation of
that as well. If you have an idea
for a dinner, or you would like
to prepare one, let us know.
Chef Louie and his great crew
would welcome the assistance I
am sure and it would give him a
break. There is a lot of work,
behind the scenes, that goes
into each and every of these
meals. The cost of the dinners
is not at all excessive, so com
and join us.
At the January StatedCommunication the budget fo
this year will be presented.
Though it is a frugal budget, i
exceeds the projected incom
again this year. Of course, th
means that reserves will be
spent again. Yes, we know th
cannot go on indefinitely if yo
have a solution, please bring
forward. A copy of the budge
will be available outside the
Lodge room prior to the
meeting. Please, please take
the time to look it over befor
lodge convenes. If you have
recommendations bring them
into the Lodge and let’s discu
it.
rom the Oasis of Mara SecretaryBro. Steve Leazer Secretary, Oasis of Mara Lodge
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Masonic Education – The Three Great Lights of Masonry
Early in his Masonic journey,
the Freemason is introduced to
the three Great Lights of
Freemasonry, the Holy Bible,Square, and Compasses. By
careful attention to the
ceremonies and lectures, he
finds the Holy Bible symbolizes
God's will for man, the Square
signifies morality and
righteousness in the physical
plane, and the Compasses
represent man’s spirituality.
The Square represents the
moral law that dictates ourrelationships with others and
guides our actions here on
earth while the Compasses
signify our endless pursuit of
spiritual understanding.
Together, the Square and
Compasses should constantly
remind the Freemason of the
balance required between the
earthly and the spiritual nature
of man. Together they alsosymbolize man's journey
through life to the eternal
hereafter.
The Holy Bible, however, is the
Great Light in Freemasonry and
upon it rests the Square and
Compasses in every lodge. As
such, the Holy Bible represents
the foundation of the work of
Freemasonry. The Bible is
opened when the lodge isopened; it is closed when the
lodge is closed. No lodge can
conduct its business without
the Holy Bible open upon its
Altar. Thus, it rules the lodge
during its labors. More
importantly, it is central to the
work of the Freemason as he
works to develop his moral and
spiritual self according to the
symbolism of the Square and
Compasses.
Faith in God is the cornerstone
of Freemasonry so it is only
natural that the book, which
presents to us the truth of God,
should be our rule and guide to
our faith and practice. Within
the Holy Bible, the unity,
righteousness and spirituality of
God is revealed and within its
pages moral truth is stored to
light the mind and warm theheart of man.
Like most other things in
Freemasonry, the Holy Bible is
itself a symbol of Divine Truth
in every form. When viewed as
a symbol, it represents that
Divine Truth or knowledge from
whatever source derived.
What does this mean to the
Freemason? The fact that the
Holy Bible or some other
Volume of Sacred Law rests
open upon the Altar of
Freemasonry means the
Freemason must have some
Divine Revelation. The
Freemason must seek truth and
wisdom from a source greater
than that from human minds. It
is the first Great Light of
Masonry.
As Freemasons, our moral and
spiritual foundation must be
built upon the Great Light.
During the three degrees, the
Holy Bible remains constant,
but the Square and compass
change… why? What does it
mean? It indicates the one
constant in progressive science
of Freemasonry.
Compass legs under square
indicates the EA’s instruction is
generally Material or Physical,
ruled by the square, wherebythe tool is used to measure
surfaces and planes.
For the FC, he has advanced in
the progressive science, so one
leg is above the square,
indicating that he has received
partial Light and is no longer
wholly concerned with the
physical, but now has turned to
the Psychic and the integration
of the psychic and physical.
For the MM, the degree is
wholly spiritual, where he
makes of himself a complete
man and the physical serves as
a background for the spiritual.
In other words, the spiritual
surmounts the material.
First the square dominated the
compasses, then progress was
made and they were next seento be intertwined. Finally, in
the great exposition of the
spiritual, the compasses have
come to the fore; they now
predominate. Thus is
symbolized "the subjugation of
the human that is in man by the
Divine."
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What do the Fourteenth
Degree rings mean?
The Scottish Rite Fourteenth degree ring is a
flat, plain band of gold, and embossed
thereon is a plate in the form of an
equilateral triangle and within the triangle is
the Hebrew letter yud, the initial letters of
Jehovah in Hebrew (yud he vau he). Inside
the ring is inscribed the Fourteenth DegreeMotto: Virtus Junxit, Mors Non Separabit
(Virtue has united and death shall not
separate). The rings circle expresses the
unbreakable fraternal bond between
Masons of all generations. Upon the death
of the owner, the ring should go into the
hands of his widow, eldest son, the friend
who was loved above all others, or another
Scottish Rite Mason.
Every year more than 500,000 people die from cancer in the
U.S. and many researchers and specialists believe up to 60%
of those deaths can be prevented if Americans slightly adapt
their lifestyles.
By Your Side, Grand Master Bill Bray’s 2010-2011 project,
aims to raise awareness about oncology; so as a part of theFebruary National Cancer Prevention Month, join your lodge
for a healthy meal with delicious anti-carcinogenic food and
learn more about cancer prevention during the February
stated meeting!
Don’t miss this event!
Masonic Poem – The Forged Freemason
A Free Mason Forged out of the Materials of His
Lodge, 1754
Behold a Master-Mason rare; Whose mystic Portrait does declare;
The Secrets of Free Masonry.Fair for all to read and see;
But few there are to whom they're known; Tho' they so plainly here are shown.
There are at least 8 Masonic symbols in the image, at
right. How many can you find?
Answer:Sun Perfect AshlarSquare 47th Problem of EuclidPlumb Volume Sacred lawMaster's Jewel Indented TesselThe 24 inch Gauge CompassesSetting Maul LevelMosaic PavementTrestleboard
Boaz and Jachin
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Famous Mason: Admiral Arleigh Burke 33°, Sailor, Patriot, Freemason
Arleigh Albert Burke was born
far from sea in Boulder,
Colorado on 19 October 1901.
On 8 June 1923, he graduatedfrom the US Naval Academy and
was commissioned an Ensign in
the US Navy. He married Miss
Roberta Gorsuch of Washington,
DC.
Throughout his professional
career, Admiral Burke had
prepared himself for combat
with the enemy having served in
battleships and destroyers, and
earning a Master of Sciencedegree in Engineering from the
University of Michigan. After
persistent effort on his part, he
received orders to the South
Pacific where, under Admiral
Halsey, he successively
commanded Destroyer Division
43, Destroyer Division 44,
Destroyer Squadron 12, and
Destroyer Squadron 23. This
latter squadron, known as the"Little Beavers," covered the
initial landings in Bouganville in
November 1943, and fought in
22 separate engagements during
the next four months.
From Destroyer Command in the
South Pacific, he reported in
March of 1944 as Chief of Staff
to Commander, Fast Carrier Task
Force, Admiral Marc Mitscher.
While serving with this famedcarrier force, Burke was
promoted to Commodore, and
participated in all its naval
engagements until June 1945
shortly before the surrender of
Japan. He was aboard both USS
Bunker Hill CV-17) and USS
Enterprise (CV-6) when they
were hit by Japanese suicide
planes during the Okinawa
campaign.
At the outbreak of the Korean
war, Admiral Forrest Sherman,
then Chief of Naval Operations
(CNO), ordered Admiral Burke to
duty as Deputy Chief of Staff to
Commander Naval Forces, Far
East. From there, he assumed
command of Cruiser Division
Five, and in July 1951 he became
a member of the United Nations
Truce Delegation to negotiate
with the People's Republic of China and North Korea to
establish military armistice in
Korea. After six months in the
truce tents, he returned to the
Office of Chief of Naval
Operations where he served as
Director of Strategic Plans
Division until 1954.
He succeeded Admiral Robert B.
Carney as CNO in August 1955.
Burke served an unprecedentedthree terms as CNO duty before
being transferred to the Retired
List on 1 August 1961.
Arleigh Burke’s life as a civilian
continued to be busy and
fulfilling. Following several
months of needed inactivity, he
entered the business world by
agreeing to join the boards of
several major corporations,
including the Newport NewsShipbuilding and Drydock
Company and Texaco Oil. In
addition, he worked to establish
the Georgetown University
Center for Strategic and
International Studies (CSIS).
Serving as its chairman for some
fifteen years, Burke helped cr
it into a respected Washingto
“think tank”.
Burke died on New Year’s Da
1996 at the age of 94. Eulogi
by President William Clinton
both current and former seni
Navy leaders during a service
the Naval Academy Chapel o
January, he was buried at the
Academy’s picturesque
cemetery at Hospital Point.
Admiral Burke received
numerous combat awards du
his forty-two years in the Nav
including the Navy Cross, the
Distinguished Service Medal,
Legion of Merit and the Purp
Heart. But none was more
cherished than two awards
which came early in his caree
In 1928 while serving aboard
Procyon (AK-19), he was
commended for the "rescue o
shipwrecked and seafaring
men," and in 1939 while servin his first command, USS
Mugford (DD-389), he was
commended when his destro
obtained an unprecedented
perfect score during short-ra
battle practice, thereby winn
the Destroyer Gunnery Troph
for 1939-1940.
Brother Burke was a member
Dawson Lodge #16, now
National-Stansbury-DawsonLodge #12, Washington, DC a
is honored in the Supreme
Temple Architect Hall of Hon
at the House of the Temple.
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January 2011
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Capricorn Aquarious1
NNeeww YYeeaarrss DDaa
2 3 4Oasis of Mara
6:00 Dinner7:30 Stated Mtg
Hall Association 6 PMFinance BoardMtg 6:45 PM
5 6 Yucca Valley
Stated Mtg 6 PM6:30 Dinner7:30 Open Mtg
7 8802 Breakfast
8-10 AMGalaxy Club 10 AM
735 Breakfast8-10 AMOasis of Mara
9 10Eastern Star Yucca Valley6 PM
11Degree/OfficerPractice6:30 pm
12 Daughters of theNile11:00 AMYV Lodge
13Degree/OfficerPractice6:30 pm
14 15
Officers SchooInstruction29 Palms8:00 B’fast 9:00 Work begin
16 17MLK B-Day
18Degree/OfficerPractice6:30 pm
19 20MasonicEducation &Officer Practice6:30 PM
21 Shrine ClubYV SizzlersNoon
22 InspectorsSchool ofInstructionEvergreen Lodg8:00 AM
23 24Eastern Star Yucca Valley6 PM
25Degree/OfficerPractice6:30 pm
Oasis of Mara
Temple Board
26
Scottish Rite inPalm Springs
27Officer MeetingDegree Practice6:30 pm
28 29
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Yucca Valley Masonic LodgePO Box 686
Yucca Valley, CA 92286
PHONE:(760) 820-4499
E-MAIL:
Trestleboard Editor:
T. C. Dowden 418-5236
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
www.masons802.org
or click on:
Grand Master of the State of
California
Most Worshipful William J.
Bray III
Worshipful Master Clarence Chambers, PM 367-9881
Senior Warden Donald Clark (acting) 367-5044
Junior Warden Thomas Johnson 367-7197
Treasurer Manuel Williams
Secretary Stephen Leazer 367-7631
Chaplain William Shirley 285-5758
Senior Deacon Hank Kraychir
Junior Deacon Jason Dickson
Marshal Hank Kerse
Senior. Steward Louis Kisner
Junior Steward Eugene Mattox
Tiler Sam Jones
Oasis of Mara #735 Lodge Officers 2011
Oasis of Mara Lodge #735
72495 Larrea Ave
29 Palms, CA 92277
Email the Temple:
Call the Temple:
367-3144 (760)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1152
29 Palms, CA 92277www.oasisofmara.webstarts.com
Grand Master of the State of
California
Most Worshipful William J.
Bray III
Worshipful Master Joseph DuPont 367-4373Senior Warden William Fitch PM 219-2421
Junior Warden Gary Mason 818 253-5965
Treasurer Mark Clark 367-7246
Secretary Joseph Johnson PM 365-5764
Chaplain David Glenn 660-5736
Senior Deacon TC Dowden 418-5236
Junior Deacon Sean Clay PM 365-9385
Marshal Joe Gerusa 369-9101
Senior. Steward Joseph Pennington 362-2785
Junior Steward Don (DJ) Ross
Tiler James N. Henley 366-2527
Officer’s Coach Bill Shirley 285-5758
Inspector 830th Masonic Dist Richard F. Davis 347-8253
Telephone Chair
Adriana C. (Tina) Bergamin 365-5523
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Annual Trestleboard Sponsorships and
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