Holbrook Lodge #30
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons

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  Holbrook Lodge #30 A.F. & A.M.

Larry Williams - Worshipful Master
Jim Evans - Senior Warden
Louis Wilson - Junior Warden
Harold Johnson - Secretary

Apr 1	Stated meeting 7:30pm White Leather Apron night
Apr 8	EA Degree, 7:00pm

Brethren,

It's been busy of late and I am very pleased to see so much activity in our beehive. The Wives & Widows dinner was wonderful, thanks to our own Mr. Boogie Woogie.

Brother EA Bonam may be deployed to Iraq sometime in March. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and pray for his quick and safe return.

Welcome to our newest member, Brother EA Jenkins, who was initiated on March 11th. I expect we'll have another EA degree in April so bring your calendars to the meeting.

The Officer's meeting is Monday, March 31st, at 6:30PM.

April's Stated is White Leather Apron night. Please dust off your apron and wear it to Lodge. Also our cake chef (my wife) tells me that we'll be having pineapple upside down cake. Don't miss out.

Another reminder that our District Deputy will pay us an official visit for our May Stated, and we'll be practicing the Sunday afternoon prior.

Fraternally,
Larry Williams, WM

Secretary's Corner

Hello again, Ghosty here. Harold is recovering form his injuries at the Marquis care center in Forest Grove and has asked me to stand in again for him this month since the doctor won't let him stand yet. He is doing well and enjoys company very much. That's a not-so-subtle hint to go and see him...

Ghostly note: Harold is home at Jennings but in a new apartment, so don't visit him at the Marquis.

We had a nice degree on the 11th of March but there were barely enough in attendance to get the degree done, which is always a little demoralizing for the degree team. As WM Larry suggested, please bring your calendars to the April stated so you can take note of upcoming events and join us for good fellowship. I also have it on good authority that there will be something special for April Fool's, so don't miss it!

We have put in for a dispensation to hold our May meeting at Jennings-McCall to support our members there who have a hard time getting out, and to hopefully greet our District Deputy with a big crowd. More information will appear in the next Trestleboard but if you come to Lodge this month, you'll get all the news first-hand.

And if that's not enough to convince you to come to Lodge...WM Larry's wife makes really good cake. So come join us and get your share.

Harold's Ghost Writer

  Forest Grove Chapter #37 Royal Arch Masons

Jim Dorman I - Excellent High Priest
Larry Keyes - King
Merril Ludlam - Scribe
Jim Lilly - Secretary

Apr 19	Royal Arch rehearsal 9:30am
Apr 22	Dinner 6:15pm Meeting 8:00pm - Royal Arch degree

Hail Companions,

Thank you to all the MEM degree team and production crew. Another worthy presentation. It's time for the Royal Arch degree in April. If you have not been conscripted, be ready--the degree master will be calling.

Special thanks to all who have responded to our postcard outreach. Your responses help our excellent cooks and it's nice to keep in contact with you our members. Please remember you are always welcome to join in our dinner fellowship.

Companion Ray Ruff is home and hopes to be able to join us this month.

Fraternally,
James W Dorman I, EHP

  Sunset Chapter #20 Council of Cryptic Masons

Larry Keyes - Illustrious Master
Jim Dorman I - Deputy Master
P.C. of the Work - Merrill Ludlam
Ray Ruff - Secretary/Treasurer

Apr 22

Dinner 6:15 pm

Greetings Companions,

The Grand Council session will be held on Friday, April 11th at the Wilsonville Holiday Inn. The Thrice Illustrious Master degree or Order of the Silver Trowel will be conferred on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:00 PM for current and past Illustrious Masters.

We will be conferring the Royal Master and Select Master degrees on Saturday, May 10th. Our Principal Conductor of Work, Companion Merrill Ludlam will be the degree master for the Royal Master and Deputy Master Illustrious Companion James Dorman I for the Select Master degree. Please contact these companions if you don't have a part yet.

We don't have a council meeting in April, but the chapter would much appreciate your attendance for the Royal Arch degree.

Zealously,
Larry, IM

  Forest Chapter #42 Order of Eastern Star

Carol Currie - Worthy Matron
Lindy Larkins - Worthy Patron
Mary Welch - Secretary

Apr 14	LF Regular Meeting 8:00 Honor Appointed Officers
Apr 28	LF Regular Meeting 8:00 2nd Instruction

I hope all of you had a great Easter Holiday.

I would like to thank all who helped with the Pancake Breakfast. Without support from our Chapter these type of fundraising events would not be possible.

Our Friendship night was a great success. Thanks to all who came out to support our amazingly dedicated committee members. We are proud of Peggy, Sharon, Mary and John for their dedication to the Eastern Star.

We are still very concerned by the lack of attendance by many of members. There are still many of you who have not been out to Chapter and infact we are just barely able to fill all of our stations. Please Please try to add Chapter to your busy schedule. WE MISS YOU AND NEED YOU!

If you have not heard many of our members have been very ill or injuried. Harold Johnson broke his hip and is recovering at Marquis in Forest Grove, he would love to recieve a card or even better yet a visit. Doris Byers (a member of Home Star and great friend to Forest) is also in Marquis. Doris Adams has been sick for the past 2 months and would love cards. Sadly Connie Fries is very weak and is failing very quickly. Hospice is now involved. Remember they have no family in the area and we are their family. Please take some time to either visit or send a card. For more information please call Carol or Cinder at 503-985-7857 and we can get you updates or addresses.

Star Love,
W.M Carol Currie
W.P. Lindy Larkins

  Forest Assembly #34, Order of Rainbow for Girls

Amanda Maya - Worthy Advisor
Sandy Wilson - Mother Advisor

April 5	Official Visit - Metro East
April 9	Stated Meeting - Upstairs Formal
April 23	Stated Meeting - Downstairs Casual
April 20	Official Visit - Eastern Oregon
April 26	Medford Assembly Institution

The days are getting longer and it Springtime is here - that always means that Grand Assembly is right around the corner. Forest Assemby will be selling frozen pizza kits and having a garage sale in May to fundraise for the Pendleton expenses.

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Forest Assembly #34

  Pacific Chapter, Order of DeMolay

Master Councilor - Morgan Akers
Senior Councilor - Devin Christner
Chapter Dad - Louis Wilson
Advisory Chair - Larry Williams

Apr 2	Stated meeting
Apr 15	Meeting @ Tigard-Orenoma

Conclave is 25 through 27 April in Eugene. Please try to attend!

Dad Wilson

Web Guru's
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Greetings all,

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Fraternally,
Jim Dorman II, Web Guru

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