L LooddggeePPaaggeessO Oasi i s sof f M Mara a 1 1Y Yuc cc ca a Valle ey y 2 2IInnddiivviidduuaallHHiigghhlliigghhttss::E Ed di it t o or r ’ ’s C Co or rne er r 3 34 4Ed duc ca at ti i o on 5 5P Po oem 6 6Fa amo ous s Ma as so on 7 7C Ca al l e end dar 8 8O Of f f f i ice er rs 9 9S Sp ponsor s s 1 10 0O Oa as si is s o of f M Ma ar ra S Sec cr r e et t a ar r y ys sec cr re et t a ar r y y7 73 35 5@ @g gmai i l l.c co omY Yuc cc ca a V Va al l l ley y S Se ec cr re et t a ar r y ys sec cr re et t a ar r y y@ @ma asons s8 80 02 2. o or r g gYV Lodge Webmaster: Joshua MarquisBrethren, 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 to thank 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 14 th at Oasis ofMara, with the 4-way meaning? There were18 brothers present, including Past Master Terry Hunt, whom all were very pleased to see. As we all know, all 3 rd degrees are very special, but this one will be one that anyone in attendance rom the Oriental Chair Bro. Clarence Chambers, Worshipful Master, Oasis of Mara #735will 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 in the 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 Mas ons are welcome: Entered Apprentices, Fellowcrafts, and Master Masons. Congratulations to brother Thomas Johnson, who passed his proficiency in the lecture ofthe 1 st degree. Remember, Stated Meetings are the first Monday of the Month, January 3rd, and every 2nd Saturday, January 8th, are our “all you can eat” breakfasts. Last, but not least, our Temple Board meetings are every fourth Tuesday at 5:00 PM, before practices. Fraternally, Clarence Chambers A newsletter serving the Masonic and affiliated bodies of the CA High DesertOasis of Mara Lodge #735 Twentynine Palms, CA Yucca Valley Lodge #802 Yucca Valley CA January 2011TrestleboardTrestleboard- a draftsman’s designing board; that on which a Mason draws his designs for his character and spiritual growth; that on which the Worshipful Master lays out his designs for the workmen; a Lodge ’s newsletter and calendar of ev ents.Do you want to get the Trestleboard sooner? Sign up for email delivery and you’ll get it before the 1 st ! Send an email to the editor to sign up. Fo ollo ow wu us s o on n Fa ac ceb bo oo ok,w wh herre e y yo ou u c ca an n up plo oa ad ds st t o orri e es s, , p pho ot to os s a and d ne ew ws sev ve ent ts s!Y Yo ou c ca an n a al l s so o ffi i n nd dM Ma as so on ni ic c e ed duc ca at t i i o on. . Ple ea as se e s se end d s st to orri i e es s, , p pho ot to os s, c co om mme ent ts s o orrco orrrre ec ct tio ons s t to ot t h he e e ed di t t o orra at t: T TC CD Dow wd de en n@ @rro oa ad drru un nn ne e rr. . c co omTThheeCCAAHHiigghhDDeesseerrttMMaassoonn’’ssWell, another year is upon us and we’re looking for another good 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 West Bro. Donald Clark, Senior Warden, Oasis of Mara #735Oasi s of Mar a Lod e #735
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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
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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
A beautiful system of Morality, veiled in Allegory, illustrated by Symbols
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
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
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