Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No. 296 Free and Accepted Masons 3795 Utah Street San Diego, CA 92104-3598 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED ◄ April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 ►

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10 6pm Working Party To Prepare the Hall for Mothers Day Dinner Dance Friday OFF. PRAC. / CAND. PROFICIENCY (TBD)

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16 6pm Work Party To Prep the Hall for Tomorrow’s Golden Award Ceremony & Prac.Ceremony for Part

17 50-Year Veterans Award Presentation to Bro Oscar Canedo

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MASTERS and WARDENS RETREAT @ Palm Springs, CA

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21MASTERS and WARDENS RET. @ Palm Springs, CA Lodge Reserved (Gonzalo)

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Scottish Rite Center

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Notes: Unless otherwise published, Officers Dress Codes for Warm Months are Polo Barong Short Sleeves (White for 1st Degree., Light Blue for 2nd Degree and Black for 3rd Deg. Conferral)

Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage Paid

Permit # 383 San Diego, CA

Greetings from the East, Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

The calendar is turning so fast that it’s already May and almost halfway through the Masonic Year. As you may have noticed, SGTS Lodge has been busy primarily with our scheduled activities and regular and special meetings. The month of May is no exception.

Mother's Day is coming up this May 14th. My brothers please do not forget this very important day. No matter who we are in life, we have our mother to thank for our presence in the World. As men and masons, we should carry that with us and remember to show the love and respect due our mother and to all women the World over. Take this day to commemorate that love that has carried you through life, if you can, pick up the phone and call your mother to wish her a Happy Mother's day. If that is no longer an option, find another way to honor the first woman who loved and cared for you as you came into the World. Happy Mothers’ Day to all the Moms of the Lodge and concordant bodies. Thanks for everything you have done for us! Here in our lodge we will celebrate and honor ALL Mothers of our lodge on Friday, 12 May 2017. Dinner will start at 6PM. Hope you can join us to show our appreciation to them. Also this month, let’s not forget the commemoration of Memorial Day in honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in order for us to enjoy the Freedom we all love. So from all Freemasons to every Service Member, past and present, Thank you and may the Supreme Architect of the Universe forever be your guiding light, in this life and the next.

This month we will be honoring one of our Brothers who reached the 50-Year mark of his Masonic journey. Brother Oscar Canedo will be presented with the Golden Veteran Award on Wednesday, 17 May 2017. Ceremony starts at 6:30PM in the lodge room followed with Dinner in the Dining Hall. If able please extend your cable tow by attending this memorable event. During this month, the three pillars of our lodge will participate the Annual Masters and Wardens retreat. This event is designed to help the Master and Wardens reach their goals. Through tools, advice, and knowledge directly applicable to their officer duties, the retreat informs and empowers them to be efficient and successful. Each year's retreat provides crucial new information and other topics that can affect the lodge. The retreats build lasting relationships with fellow lodge officers, whom may be called upon for advice and friendship during their terms of office. These retreats will teach Officers - How to make a difference in the lodge during their year of leadership? How to inspire their brothers? How they can generate a sense of personal accomplishment and pride? Annual Master and Wardens Retreats give them the information, personal connections, and real-life skills they need to be a better leader - in and outside of their lodge; grow their network, and, build lasting relationships with fellow lodge officers and Grand Lodge leaders. See you ALL in the Lodge Room, my brothers. With much respect, admiration and gratitude, By the square, Lito Oxina, MASTER 2017 SGTSL #296 Bro Nelson Vinas 3rd Degree Bro Jason Oxina 1st Degree

25 Year Presentation to Bros Frank Biltz Spring Fest Jam Session and Nilo Enrile 25 Year Pin

From the West: Worshipful Sirs/Brethren, A Westerly Wind:

Brethren, May is once again upon us and almost halfway through the year. Meaning, our Worshipful Master is also halfway through his term. I would like to encourage all of my Fellow Lodge Officers to continue getting ready to step to the plate. The practicing of the different degrees and procedures, foot works, lecture delivery are very essential to each and every one of us when performing distinctive conferrals.

I also want to express my sincere appreciation to all the brothers who labored on our last conferrals as well as to all those Brothers who helped out in the kitchen during our April Stated Meeting. As always, Big Thanks to Brothers Amado Supnet, Rey Cruz, Vic Deguzman, Jun Aspiras and all Brothers and Sisters who helped out in so many ways.

May is also a month where we celebrate Mothers Day. It is one of the special days to let them know how distinctive they are in our lives. I wish ALL the Moms a very Happy, Happy Mother’s Day !!! Always On the Level, Bro Arthur R. Coloma Senior Warden 2017

From the South: Worshipful sirs and brethren, The first quarter of the year is now history and once again our beloved lodge Silver Gate Three Stars lodge no. 296 made big strides in its quest to fulfill its goals for the year. Our Jam session fund raising activity in March was another successful endeavor. And our lodge is continually blessed by the untiring efforts by our kitchen crew led by our very own Bro Amado Supnet, who even at his not too youthful age still finds the energy to procure the necessary ingredients for our meals. His efforts are equally augmented by Bro Vic De Guzman, Bro Ray Cruz, Bro Jun Aspiras and many more who still remain anonymous. All their efforts are complemented by food donations and contributions coming from sisters and brothers from other lodges i.e. Black Mountain Lodge no. 845 represented by Wbro Arnel Zapata and sister Lhenny. Just as a reminder, May flowers will be in bloom again so take some time to smell the roses. By the Plumb Brother Ben Llanes Junior Warden 2017

18 JUN 2017 BREAKFAST FUND RAISING From 7am till 12:00 pm Breakfast Buffet Support our Continental and Filipino Breakfast Buffet. Your Help means that we can continue our Annual Program of Supporting our Elementary Public Schools and Our Lodge Anniversary Night Dinner. We need your Time, Treasures and Talents. Monetary Donations or in kind are always appreciated. Come help us !!! ffffffflfundkkfunds

Breakfast Buffet Fund Raising

Benefiting our Public School

Program

& Our Lodge Anniversary Night

Continental and Filipino Breakfast

We Need your Support

SILVER GATE THREE STARS LODGE # 296 3795 Utah St. San Diego,

Ca. 92104

June 18 2017 7am to 12:00 pm

MAY BIRTHDAY LIST

Bayani Abling Raul U. Calimlim Benjamin Gamboa Thomas V. Martinez Ronald M. Amiling Bernardino M. Castro Mario Y. Hermosilla Bert V. Mendoza Eduardo P. Aparis Miguel Carreon Carlomagno D. Hugo Virgilio M. Mirador Armando Arroyo, Jr. Vicente C Deguzman Emilito F. Inarda Edward M. Newton Gil G. Azul Rocco E. Delaurentis Reynaldo L. Inchaurregui Stephen W. Poirier Ador B. Barcega Cesar M. Doble Antonio S. Lagajino Stephen W. Poirier Urbano Billena PM Reuben M. Dumlao Rafael C. Laserna PM Benjamin T. Sagun Jacob V. Borillo PM Ulysses E. Ebalo Dante P. Lopez Donald Smith John C. Brosnahan Eduardo E. Felicano Allen R. Lumanog Andrew P. Sugapong Edwin F. Cabal Ramon M. Galang Roberto Q. Magallano Christopher Toft

Brethren it is very important that your Lodge leadership be able to contact you for important notifications or during a time of crisis. Please take the time to log into our Masons of California webpage (http://www.freemason.org/index.htm) and select “Change my contact information” under “My Profile” and validate or update your contact information to bring it current. IF you need to create a user name and password your member number is your first time password and is on your magazine mailing lable and your dues card., or contact me by EMAIL and clearly leave a message with you correct information hornmk@cox.net

Brothers, if you would like to receive the Trestleboard Electronically and opt out of the paper version to help us save mailing costs, email Asst. Sec. at hornmk@cox.net. You will be put in a mail group to receive it earlier via e-mail. Join us on Facebook at the group Silver Gate Three Stars #296, Free and Accepted Masons!!!

APRIL STATED MEETING MENU:

MEXICAN FOOD - CINCO DE MAYO ,

Cake and Ice Cream, Assorted Soft Drinks

Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge List of Officers for Masonic Year 2017

Master: Lito Oxina Senior Warden: Art Coloma Junior Warden: Ben Llanes Treasurer: Heredito Edra, PM Secretary: Mario Rante, PM Asst. Sec.: Kevin Horn Chaplain: Hermie Zuniga Senior Deacon: Chez Torres Junior Deacon: Carlomagno Hugo Marshal: Alex Espiritu Senior Steward: Bert Mendoza Junior Steward: Charlie Ballestamon Tiler: Rudy Tintiangco Organist: Rey Toledo, PM Officers’ Coach: Jerry Fabula, PM 925 Masonic District Inspector:

John Crago, PM Silver Gate Three Stars Masonic Hall

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President: Romi Quinto, PM Vice President: Mark De la Cruz, PM Fin. Officer Jerry Fabula, PM Asst Finance Officer Fred Marty, PM Secretary: Dave Winesett Jr. Asst Secretary: Mike Liganor Ex-Officio: Lito Oxina Ex-Officio: Arthur Coloma Member: Ramon Ancheta, PM Member: Celso Maranon, PM Member: Vicente De Guzman Facility Coordinator: Tony Bersamera Custodian: Eduardo Pasalagua

Secretary’s Info. Email: 296secretary@gmail.com

Primary Number: Cell: (619) 376-8776 Please leave a message

Assistant Secretary’s Info. Email: hornmk@cox.net

Cell: (858) 254-3916 Please leave a message

WEB PAGE; www.silvergatethreestars.org

New Application Fees:

Application fee for degrees: $329.00 includes other fees to grand Lodge. Application fee for Affiliation: Out of State: $94.00 Same jurisdiction, FREE as per By-Laws.

FROM THE SECRETARY Brethren: The Secretary is now able to transact business that involves debit and credit cards using the SQUARE. Dues card payments, donations, fundraisers etc... You can do so in person or reach me on Friday nights over the phone. Please call or see the Secretary for details.

DEALING WITH MEMORY LOSS PART ONE Coping with memory loss Memory loss is a distressing part of dementia, both for the person with dementia and for those around them. However, there is plenty that can be done to help manage memory problems to enable people to retain their confidence and independence for as long as possible. This factsheet looks at ways to support a person with memory loss and offers some practical tips. When is memory loss associated with dementia? Memory loss is often one of the first signs of dementia. Initially, memory lapses may be mistaken for the normal forgetfulness that often increases as people grow older or when they become very stressed. However, in someone with dementia it will gradually become apparent that the memory problems are becoming more severe and persistent. They will also be accompanied by changes in thinking and feeling that make it more difficult to cope with everyday life. Memory loss, as with any other aspect of dementia, affects each person differently. For example, some people with dementia retain certain skills until quite a late stage. They may recall a surprising range of facts or experiences, especially earlier memories, even though they are very forgetful about other things such as recent events or familiar situations. Supporting someone with memory loss If the person’s forgetfulness could put them at risk in any way, you may be able to take precautions that can help them live safely. These might include leaving a written reminder by the door so that they don’t forget their keys when they go out. Or it could mean fitting a device that cuts off the gas supply if they put a pan on the stove and then forget about it. (For more information on devices to help with memory see factsheet 437, Assistive technology – devices to help with everyday living). However, on the whole, it’s important to help a person continue to do things for themselves and to remain independent. Those around the person with memory loss should try to be flexible and patient as far as possible. They should also encourage the person with memory loss to remember what they can without making them feel pressured – using frequent reminders for example. Although memory loss affects each person differently, there are some characteristics that are relatively common in people with dementia. There are four common areas in which people with memory loss experience difficulty: remembering events, taking in new information , recognising people and places , and separating fact from fiction. Please read next months insert for continuing information in supporting Brothers and Family members with memory loss.