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BRETHERN, Hope you all hadgood time this past month ofFebruary! Our Stated Meetingwas well attended; unfortunatelywe had more attendees than wehad food prepared! On the goodside, Tina Bergamin was able to

add quite a few names to herphone calling list.

We did have a good ComingHome meeting on Thursday the11th of February; we servedPrime Rib and Salad. OK, so thepotatoes did not quite getcooked, but we had some goodconversation, fellowship andgood comments by all. We willagain have a fellowship meeting

on St. Patricks Day WednesdayMarch 17th at 6:30 p.m. Pleasecall 228-2515, 365-5764 or 367-4373 if you plan on attending.

This month, the roster for theLodge was divided amongst theOfficers and we called all of themembers to update our records.In doing so, we discovered welost a member that made histransition to the Celestial Lodgein May, we found some that

have changed residences, andfound a few that we were unableto communicate with.

On Saturday the 13th the Lodgeheld its annual WidowsLuncheon, which was preparedby Elaine and Joseph Johnson,with entertainment by Marin,

rom the EastBro. Joseph Romero, PM, Worshipful Master

who sang some of the Oldies.Again, thank you Elaine andJoseph.

On Presidents Day, February15th, three Josephs and aFriend placed the flags along

the Highway. We learned weneed to purchase more flags andalso learned that need a fewmore volunteers to help out nexttime. Please contact JosephPennington, Chairman.

Joseph Pennington has offeredhis Popeyes HandymanServices to Masonic Widows atno charge for minor repairs. Hisnumber is 760-362-2785.

On Tuesday, February 16th,Mark Clark made Clipper ShipChile and yours truly baked cornbread. Unfortunately, the Fair inIndio conflicted with this eventand drew off some attendees.However, we did enjoy the mealand then again on Thursday the18th we had Chile, Salad andcorn bread at 6:30 p.m. and thenopened the Lodge to confer aFirst Degree on Joseph EdwardJaynes. Congratulations to thenewest Joseph! I am pleased toreport that we had 18 memberspresent!

Brother Mark N. Gibson,Trustee for the Grand Lodge ofF&AM of California came by onthe same evening to talk aboutour Lodge Goals, fortunately we

have a great Editor, T.C.

Dowden, who has the Lodahead of the game and Irecommend that you all agread the February Trestlebpages 2-8 and 3-8 MissioVision, and GuidingPrinciples for Yucca VallLodge 802.

We are still in the process making the arrangements four 50th Anniversary Mayat 2:00pm.

Thanks are also in order toJoseph Dupont and GaryMason for their effort and to locate the electricalproblems in the Lodgebuilding that occurred onSuper Bowl Sunday. BrotDupont took time off workassist Gary. Come to findthe problem was with SoCEdison Electric. Thanks

Again.Heres anotherreminder toplease pay your Lodge due

I want to thank you all forsupport!

Fraternally, Joseph Romer

WM, PM

A newsletter serving the Masonic and affiliated bodies of the high desert

Yucca Valley Lodge #802

Yucca Valley California

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A beautiful system of Morality, veiled in Allegory, illustrated by Symbols

Each member of this Lodgeneeds to step up and do hisart, in whatever way he

can, to make Yucca ValleyLodge be the best it canbe.

Last month, I included a smallessay on a brother that does

not return to the Lodge whenhe felt like no one caredwhether he was there or not.The difference betweengrowing a Lodge and havingthat same lodge atrophyingmay well come down to anactive, involved mentorshipprogram for young (or new)Masons.

Masonic retention doesn't just

"happen". It is the duty of theMaster of the Lodge to fill anyvoids in the members'Masonic education. An activeMasonic Mentor Program isthe key to Masonic retention.Masonic education is one ofthe most valuable assets that alodge can possess. Teach andbe taught. Help and behelped. Share information.Print an appropriate lesson and

hand it to a new member ... bethey an Entered Apprentice, aFellow Craft or a newly raisedMaster Mason.

The Editors CornerBro. T.C. Dowden 32

Our Newest Entered Apprentices

Learning about Free-masonry's history, its

symbolism and its spirituallight is necessary for theirongoing progress.

All Lodge Members (not justthe Master) should also beencouraged to think abouttheir new members and askthose new members if theyhave any questions they mightbe able to help him with.Soon, the new member feels

that he has attained theknowledge so that he, too, canbecome a valued member ofthe lodge.

The future of our Lodge isentirely dependent upon newmembers finding, joining, andassimilating into the Lodge.New men come to thefraternity with a set ofexpectations, gleaned fromwhat theyve read, seen on the

History Channel, or learnedfrom their fathers orgrandfathers. We need tolearn what those expectations

are help the new brother them.

Masonic Working Grou

Something I have wanteddo for some time, and havreceived approval from thWM, is to establish aMasonic Education WorkGroup. This group woultogether to learn, exploreshare Masonic informatioand thereby help each othlearn those things thatseparate our fraternity frosocial clubs. There will nbe a restriction on the levmason who may attend. will meet the third Thursof the Month at the LodgThe WM plans on servinglight dinner as well to rouout the experience. If yowish to join in, come to thLodge at 6:30 on the thirdThursday!

In the past month, weve welcomed two new

Entered Apprentices to our Lodge. On the left isD.J. Ross and on the right is Joe Jaynes. These two

young men have sought us out, petitioned, beeninvestigated, voted on by the Brethren, and beenobligated. Young men like them are the life-bloodof our fraternity.

Welcome them, assist them, and keep theminterested in finding what they have joined us tofind. Do you know who the other EAs and Fellow

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WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Please take the time to fill out and return this request for updated contact information. Many members of the lodge havemoved or changed their phone numbers and our records have gotten out of date. Please take a few minutes to assist us inupdating our records.

Name Preferred Street Address

City State Zip

(if Different)Address City State Zip

Home Phone Cellular Phone

Work Phone Fax Phone

Email address Spouse Name __________________________

Choose and check one:

Please include my contact information on a social roster for members of the lodge, should one be made available tothe membership of the lodge only.

Please keep my contact information private. Use only as necessary for official Lodge use.

Send this to the Lodge via email to one [email protected]@aol.com, or Senior [email protected]; or call one of the officers listed on page 8; or mail it to Yucca Valley Masonic Lodge, PO Box 686,Yucca Valley, CA 92286

Coming Home 2010

The Brethren of Yucca Valley MasonicLodge got together for the Grand Masters

Coming Home celebration on Thursday,February 11th. The turnout was good, andwe had 18 members show up at the Lodge

for food, fellowship, and friendship.

Many thanks to Worshipful Master JosephRomero for putting together a fine primerib dinner. For those who did not attend,

you missed a good time!
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THE MASONIC LODGEDUES CARD

I hold in my hand a little scrap of paper2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches in size. It is of nointrinsic worth, not a bond, not a check

or receipt for valuables, yet it is mymost priceless possession. It is mymembership card in a Masonic Lodge.

It tells me that I have entered into aspiritual kinship with my fellowMasons to practice charity in word anddeed; to forgive and forget the faults ofmy brethren; to hush the tongues ofscandal and innuendo; to care for thecrippled, the hungry and the sick, and tobe fair and just to all mankind.

It tells me that no matter where I maytravel in the world, I am welcome tovisit a place where good fellowshipprevails among brothers and friends.

It tells me that my loved ones, myhome, and my household are under theprotection of every member of this

When I was informed that thetheme for this months

Trestleboard is mentoring,and was asked for anyanecdotes, articles or ideas,the first thing that came tomind was a podcast Idlistened to several months agoentitled Kinds of Masons.Its something of an

enthusiasm of youth meetswisdom of experience story;its not about history,Masonic symbols, or regalia -but about people. Its alsosomething of a humorous talethat sticks with you.

great Fraternity, who has sworn todefend and protect mine as I have swornto defend and protect theirs.

It tells me that should I ever beovertaken by adversity or misfortunethrough no fault of my own, the handsof every Mason on the face of the earthwill be stretched forth to assist me in mynecessities.

And finally, it tells me that when myfinal exit from the stage of life has beenmade, there will be gathered around mylifeless body, friends and brothers whowill recall to mind my virtues, thoughthey be but few, and will forget myfaults, though they may be many.

It tells me that, and a great deal more,this little card, and makes me proud yethumble, that I can possess this passportinto a Society of Friends and brothersthat are numbered in the millions.

SO MOTE IT BE!!

This months theme also fitsin very well with something Iwould like to get startedwithin the lodge: a mentoringprogram for new Masons,which takes the currentcandidate training we dobeyond just teaching themtheir proficiency. Theres aprogram for it already

developed but to make thishappen it takes mentors,Master Masons willing tocommit to the task, and ableto spend at least one night(perhaps day) every weekworking with candidates fordegrees and those seeking

further light. If you areinterested in becoming parof the Mentors program,seek me out and make sureadd your name to the list omentors for Yucca ValleyMasonic Lodge.If you are willing to workbut Dont think you knowenough to be a mentor?,then add your name to thelist. We can learn togethe

From the West: Bro. Joe DuPont, Senior Warden


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Famous Mason: Did You Know?Three future Commandants of the U. S. Marine Corpsbecame Freemasons in Overseas Lodge No. 40 during itsshort existence: General John A. Lejeune, probably themost outstanding Marine of the Twentieth Century for

whom Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune NC, and John ALejeune Lodge No. 350, Quantico, VA, were named;General Wendell C. Neville; and General Lemuel C.Shepherd.

General Shepherd tells this story of General Lejeunesinitiation as it originated with fellow U S. Army officers inthe second Army Division when General Lejeunecommanded it:

General Lejeune is reported to have called his driver andtold him he was going to Coblenz. When he named thehour of departure, the drivers face fell. I was going to ask

if I could get off this afternoon, sir, he said. No, you hadbetter come along, the General replied, You will haveplenty of time to yourself in Coblenz. Yes sir, said thedriver, although he was not wholly cheerful. Where to,sir? he asked as he was entering Coblenz about threeoclock that afternoon. The driver gave his chief a peculiarlook as he nodded that he understood. At the gate in frontof the Temple, General Lejeune tarried a moment to tell thedriver to be back promptly at seven oclock. But, sir, wasthe smiling reply, I also have been notified to report herethis afternoon, and together they entered the Temple totake their First Degrees. Generals Lejeune and Shepherd

were raised in this same Lodge on the same night.

When General Shepherd, then a company commander,submitted his petition, he was sponsored and coached bythe company gunnery sergeant of his company. Heelaborated and evaluated much later saying, Thus didOverseas Lodge develop and strengthen a fellowshipbetween men of all ranks in the Army and the MarineCorps.

11. What does the Lambskin Apron represent? a. Cleanlinessb. Neatnessc. Innocence

d. Honor

12. What does the "Mosaic Pavement" symbolize?a. Love and Hopeb. Peace and Harmonyc. Good and Evild. Charity and Forgiveness

13. What does the "Tessellated Edging" of the MosaicPavement represent?

a. The blessings and comforts that surround usb. The trials and tribulations of life

c. The evils of lifed. The continual circle of life

14. What does the "Blazing Star" symbolize?a. The North Starb. An aid to guide your travels at nightc. Reliance on the divine providenced. One of heaven's wonders

15. What does "The All Seeing Eye" represent?a. Sanctum Sanctorumb. Holy of Holies

c. Lodge of Master Masonsd. Deity

Masonic Symbol Quiz (cont.)

Answers: 11-c 12-c 13-a 14-c 15-

Our WM preparing potatoes for Coming Home 2010!


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New and Improved Yucca Valley Lodge Web Site!

Brethren,

I am pleased to announce that thenew lodge website is up and

running athttp://www.Masons802.org.Although it is not complete, it isentirely functional. I envisionthis site to be a living breathingrepresentation of our lodge. Itwill provide a format for ourlodge, as a whole, to both keepthe membership of the lodgeinformed and engaged but alsoprovide a way of interacting withthe public. By allowing the

brethren to post articles andpapers that they have written, poste-books and papers by otherauthors on Masonry as well asmaintain an archived collection ofthe Trestleboard, we can ensurethat the lodge membership andthe public can have a better, moreinformed idea of what we, as alodge, are doing.

Brothers who perhaps can not

make it to lodge due to health ortransportation issues can stillactively engage with our lodge

through the site. I also hope thatthis website will begin to serveas a recruiting tool. Bro.Dowden has already set up and

begun maintaining a Facebookpage for the Lodge. Along withongoing social networking andthe maintaining of an activewebsite we should be able toinspire more men withoutmasonic affiliation to requestinformation and hopefullypetition.

Through some basic research Ihave found that very few lodges

are taking steps like these tobecome more technologicallysavvy and relevant. I hope thatwe, as a Lodge, throughproactive efforts will be able toexpand Freemasonry to ourcommunity, state and country.

Additionally, I would like toextend an offer to any brotherwho is an affiliate member ofYucca Valley Lodge #802 or

may hold an affiliation withanother lodge. I will design anddevelop a website for any

B2B Brother to Brother Section

Masonic lodge, free of chargewould just ask that therespective lodge pay for hostiwhich would be no more than

$70 per year. I also will needsupport from the Secretary ofthe respective Lodge to set upthe site and would then ask ththe lodge elect a "webmaster"regularly update it. I wouldmake myself available forupdates and technical supportbut could quickly find myselfoverwhelmed without help.

You can make these requests

offer suggestions to me viaphone at 760-343-8175 or viaemail [email protected]

Fraternally,

Bro. Joshua Marquis
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Yucca Valley Masonic Center

March 2010Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1Oasis of MaraStated Meeting29 Palms

2Hall AssociationBuilding BoardMtg. 6 PM

3 4Stated Mtg 6 PMDinner 6:30Open Mtg 7:30

5 6Breakfast8-10 AMYucca Valley

7 8Eastern Star 6 PM

Yucca Valley

9 10Daughters of the

Nile 11:00Yucca Valley

11Degree Proficiency

Work 6:30 pm

Officers Practice

12 13Breakfast

8-10 AMOasis of Mara

14 15 16 17Mens Fellowship

Meeting 6:30 PM

18MasonicEducationWorking GroupYV Lodge6:30 PM

19Shrine Club11:00 AMYucca Valley

20Officers Schoo

of Instruction aYucca ValleyLodge 8:30 AM

21 22Eastern Star 6 PMYucca Valley

23 24Scottish Rite inPalm Springs

25Degree ProficiencyWork 6:30 pm

Officers Practice

26 27

28 29 30 31 Pisces Aries

Great Web Sites for Masonic Education:

http://www.themasonictrowel.com/index.htm http://www.masonic-lodge-of-education.com/index.html http://www.freemason.org/http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/http://www.whatsamason.org/

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PHONE:(760) 820-4499

FAX:(760) 820-4499

E-MAIL:

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Trestleboard Editor:

T. C. Dowden 418-5236

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Were on the Web!

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YUCCA VALLEYMASONIC LODGEPO Box 686

Yucca Valley, CA 92286

Grand Master of the State ofCalifornia

Most Worshipful Larry L. Adamson

Worshipful Master Joe Romero, P.M. 365-5764

Senior Warden Joseph DuPont 367-4373

Junior Warden Vacant

Treasurer Mark Clark 367-7246

Secretary Oscar Rodriguez

Chaplain Wayne J. Stuart 364-4586

Senior Deacon Michael Brooks 457-5654

Junior Deacon Joseph Pennington 362-2785

Marshal David Glenn 660-5736

Senior. Steward James N. Henley 366-2527Junior Steward Brian L. Slack 365-6245

Tyler Vacant

Officers Coach Vacant

Inspector 830th Masonic Dist Mert Gayler

Telephone ChairAdriana C. (Tina) Bergamin 365-5523

Lodge Officers 2010

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