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In this Issue Editorial Note:



ost of the articles published in this issue are tributes to
Mour Past Grand Masters who very recently have joined
Grand Master’s Message .......................... 3
their forefathers in the Celestial lodge above. Although they
Deputy Grand Master ................................ 4 are no longer here with us to guide us by their wisdom, their
legacy lives. The work they have completed through the years
Senior Grand Warden ................................ 5 contributed to the sustainment of this, our beloved institution.
We honor and respect their work. Those decisions they have
Junior Grand Warden ................................ 6 made and rules they have implemented effectively managed
the labor of the craft to continue the living traditions of our
Grand Secretary ........................................ 7 fraternity.
Despite the brilliant work and efforts made to make this frater-
Tributes ..................................................... 8 nity better, there exist those who merely want to exercise their
ways to implement their selfish ways. They construct plans
Tributes ..................................................... 9
to execute their own agendas just so they can say for them-
Cornerstone Ceremony ............................. 10 selves they owned the changes. A lot of times, these changes
are not necessary.
Masonic Community .................................. 11 Much remains to be done to continue to promote and support
the work laid down on the foundation by our past leaders.
Candidates Point of Views ......................... 12 Let us continue to build upon that structure which they have
initially labored on. We can add to their work without changing
Candidates Point of Views ......................... 13 the tradition that we have been accustomed to. The principles
used by our great leaders in the past should be our role mod-
Masonic Outreach Services....................... 14 els to sustain the effectiveness of our fraternity.
As we pay tribute to our departed past leaders, let us not let
District No.4 Report ................................... 15 their tireless efforts go to waste. Let it be our guiding light
onward to success as Freemasons and as a well respected
District No.5 Report ................................... 16 fraternity.
District No.8 Report ................................... 17 G. Santy Lascano, PGM

District No.22 Report ................................. 18 Chairman/Editor
Masonic Tribune
District No.27 Report ................................. 19

Directory Services ..................................... 20 [email protected]


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MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER
Dean W. Heinemann OMaster must perform is to preside over the but each realized that they still had work to do,

Districts 13, 14 &15 Reception of the Grand Master and Regional Meeting



REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP

ne of the most difficult tasks that a Grand
tasks to complete. My hope is that when my
memorial service of a close Brother. We had
three in the short span of a month, and to drive
will be able to carry out and finish my assigned
home the point of our own mortality they were
tasks with the same grace.
all Past Grand Masters. time comes I will have learned this lesson and
Those that have gone to the celestial lodge
above have given all of us a great gift. Each of Fraternally Submitted,
us must reflect on their lives to discover that gift.

I took some time to reflect and to assess their MWB Dean W. Heinemann
lives, our relationship and offer the following. Grand Master
MWB Wayne Smith was a quiet man with a firm
belief in service to our country. He gave us Pa-
triotism and self-sacrifice. MWB James Vannice
was also a true patriot and served our country
well. But I will remember him for his devotion
to his home lodge and his thoughtful comments
regarding the future of our Fraternity. MWB Jim
saw that they had strayed from the grand design
of Masonry and used his final weeks to assist
putting a plan in-place to ensure the successful
future of his lodge. MWB Jim gave us dedica-
tion. MWB James Wood was one of the best-
organized individuals that I have ever known.
He worked tirelessly to compile the Fraternal
Correspondence report each year. Each aspect
was researched and verified. MWB James gave
us organization and attention to detail.

I remain in awe of these fine Brothers. Each had
the entire Fraternity in mind during their year in
the Grand East and tirelessly gave of them-
selves to the betterment of our gentle craft.

Together these Brothers taught me another
valuable lesson – STRENGTH. Each knew that
their time here on earth was drawing to an end

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Pay It Forward
s this past year has wound through, I have get. I don’t think you will hear that they want a
Abeen repeatedly asked if there was some- boring business meeting, but they want some-
thing a brother in the jurisdiction could do to thing that will get them involved in the commu-
DEPUTY GRAND MASTER
help me, or more often, to help me this next nity, something that will get them involved with
year. Generally, I know it has been an invita- their brothers, and something that will teach
tion to stay at their home, or to have a meal them more about the greatest fraternity in the
with them and their family, or just to help out world. Ask, and keep asking, as you will dis-
on a GL committee. Generally, I have said NO cover that the answers change as the brother
politely to all these individuals, as I am either progresses.
too busy to take the time, there is something Know your lodge, know your brethren, know
else that I have to do, or given my commit-
RIGHT WORSHIPFUL BROTHER
Bruce E. Vesper and have finally formulated an answer. member of the fraternity, many brothers have
your community, and lastly know yourself.
ments, I just cannot accommodate their re-
Over the past 40+ years that I have been a
quest. But I have dwelt on these requests,
given me a favor or assistance. Most have
passed to the Supreme Architect of the Uni-
If you would like to do something for me,
verse, so I cannot repay them, but I have
spend more time working in your lodge. Do
learned to pass it forward. As Masons, we
those things that it takes to contact a brother
need to do this in our daily lives, passing for-
who hasn’t been at a meeting in a long time.
Find out if he would like to come, and if so,
ing them to do the same.
offer to give him a ride. Offer to stop by his
house and talk, just to let him know that some- ward the favor to others, and then admonish-
one from the lodge still remembers and cares PASS IT FORWARD, Brothers!
about him. Give him that opportunity that you
have offered to me.
Fraternally,
Take some time to find out what your lodge
needs to have done, and get busy. I hear so RWB Bruce E. Vesper
many brothers bemoan that their lodges’ ritual Deputy Grand Master
has slipped from the standards they remem-
ber. Get active and work with the brothers.
Maybe you meet once a week on off-weeks
to practice, or maybe you meet one-on-one to
help and assist. But get out there and help.

If your lodge needs some work, get motivated
and get out doing things. Take a look at your
building and ask yourself how it looks to some-
one who hasn’t seen it before. How does it
look? What does it say about the brethren
who meet there and what they have to offer
the community. Most of our brethren can still
swing a paint brush or roller, and this can do
wonders for how our buildings look from the
street, just by putting on a new coat of paint.
Besides, if you manage to organize a great ef-
fort to paint, you will get a chance to see some
of the other brothers and have a good time
doing something together. What a bonus!
Lastly, take some time to talk with the breth-
ren in your lodge, and find out more about
them. Get your newest initiates and your
older brethren engaged in conversation about
that fraternity. Ask them what they want from
the fraternity, what do they see as being the
main task that your lodge should be doing? I
think you will be surprised at the answers you

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SENIOR GRAND WARDEN
he image shown above is the proposed Degree
TLecture Proficiency Badge. It will be awarded to
the receipients of the existing certificate of proficien-
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Sam Roberts Robert Burns Supper
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Footsteps

I stumbled on an intriguing photograph last
week of ancient foot prints, now turned to
stone. The person standing in those historic
impressions had no particular significance
until someone mentioned one of the Past
Grand Masters that recently became mem-
bers of the Celestial Lodge. The associa-
tion of that photograph and the Past Grand
Masters became self-evident; knowing the
lasting impact that Most Worshipful Brothers
Vannice, Smith and Wood will have on those
left behind. In each, a path, a direction and
impressions provide for each of us a chance
to follow their lead. As individuals, they gifted
us with certain character traits that, should
we chose, will guide us on that path to be-
come better than we are today. A direction
that, as Masons, we profess as a guiding
principle for our lives and our fraternity. An
opportunity provided for us to follow the im-
prints that give us a measure of attainment to
standards and guidelines for daily life.
How will we use the photograph? Will we
look at it only to see dents in the rock? Will Robert Burns Night at Centennial No. 25
we choose to follow what has been left for
us? Will we recognize that we too are leav- Following the Federal Way Regional, the
ing impressions? As we approach our annual Grand Master and his team journeyed to Sno-
communication, where we will be given the homish for the annual Robert Burns Supper at
opportunity to reflect on our loss, let us not Centennial Lodge No. 25. An excellent din-
forget that which we can gain. Let each day ner was served with the traditional “piping” in
be a chance for us to remember their gift - of the Haggis and the moving “Address to the
Footsteps. Haggis.” Following dinner the entertainment
included Highland Dances performed by local
Fraternally, lasses. Event photos can be found in the Pho-
to Archive at: http://mwglofwa.phanfare.com.
RWB Sam Roberts
Senior Grand Warden Photos by WB Todd Johnstone

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Quality Mentoring

This Grand Jurisdiction suffered a tremen-
dous loss with the passing to the celestrial
lodge above of MWB Wayne Smith, MWB
James Vannice, and MWB James Wood.
JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN
It is rare to become friends with such outstand-
ing Masons. These 3 Past Grand Masters The symbol you see depicted above is called a
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were living examples of what all of us strive
Donald G. Munks were always teaching, explaining, encourag- Yod. It is worn only by a Past Grand Master or
to be and how we should live our daily lives.
No matter where you encountered them they
the current Grand Master who has gone thru a
ing; they were always MENTORING. They
Ceremony of Induction. Some Grand Jurisdic-
did it in a manner that did not belittle, embar-
tions perform this ceremony prior to the Grand
rass, or discourage; they did it with a smile, a
Master being installed into office and some at
wink, or a pat on the back and an assurance
the conclusion of his year. We do it at the be-
that the next time you would do it correctly.
ginning. A large number of Grand Lodge Juris-
These 3 men taught me what the obligations I
for a Past Grand Master.
took at the Altar meant. They taught me what

the Master’s closing charge meant. They did dictions throughout the country use this symbol
so without ever mentioning the words or recit- It is a blue circle on a white field, within which
ing the paragraphs. They did it by display, by is a Hebrew “Yod,” the symbol of Adonai, the
action, by their behavior. They did it in a man- ineffable mysterious, all-powerful potency of
ner that I always wanted to be around them. nature. The “Yod” is named for the 10th letter
They gave of themselves to make good men of the Hebrew alphabet which means, “Finger
better Masons. They taught all that wanted to of Yahweh.” In the Jewish mystical tradition,
learn and never gave up on those that had Yod represents a mere dot, a divine point of en-
difficulty or thought that they new everything. ergy. Since Yod is used to form all the other
letters, and since God uses the letters as the
You never truly know what you have lost building blocks of creation, Yod indicates God’s
until it is gone. I find myself looking for omnipresence.
them wherever I see a group of Masons
congregated. I think of them when I hear While attending the Conference of Grand Mas-
certain words spoken. I find myself try- ters in Atlanta, Georgia, in February of 2012, I
ing to do as they taught me – MENTOR! noticed that one of the vendors carried mag-
netic fabric badges that could be worn on a
sport coat, suit jacket or shirt. I asked him if
he could make a Past Grand Master’s Badge
Fraternally, and he said he could. I thought that it would be
a nice gift to give to our Past Grand Masters.
RWB Donald G. Munks I asked MWBro. Santy Lascano and MWBro.
Junior Grand Warden Mike Sanders if they would consider going in
on the cost of production. They both agreed
and MWBro. Santy submitted the art work and
dimensions for the patch to the vendor.

At last year’s 155th Annual Communication, the
three of us presented each of the Past Grand
Masters with one of the magnetic fabric badges
as a gift.

Fraternally,

MWB Gale H. Kenney
Past Grand Master 2009 - 2010

calculate the percentage of use based on avail-
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Last year the appeal by Saint Andrews Lodge
was denied but not this year. Other Lodges with
Property Tax Exemption Temple Boards will benefit from this ruling and
hopefully a considerable amount of property
rethren, this year with the approval of the taxes can be saved. Remember you can go
BGrand Master/Grand Secretary and the back two years.
Committee on Finance, the Grand Lodge rep-
resented Saint Andrews Lodge in an appeal
with the State Board of Tax Appeal. The hear- Audio/Video Operators Wanted
ing was in February 2013. The result of the
hearing was favorable for Lodges with Ma- he layout you see below is the future Audio/
sonic Buildings; or what is known as Temple TVideo equipment Grand Lodge is in the pro-
Boards. cess of acquiring. This equipment will save us
Grand Lodge took the position that, since the an enormous amount we spend every year in
equipment rentals during our sessions. We are
. Owen impact on all Temple Boards; it was the role in need of experienced individuals to operate
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outcome of the hearing would have a broad
GRAND SECRETARY
this equipment. If you are interested in volun-
of your Grand Lodge to represent the Lodge
teering to become members of the said team,
in this matter. The Department of Revenue for
contact MWB G. Santy Lascano, WB Mike
Washington State has interpreted the WAC
David P and RCW in a manner that in my opinion dis- Smitson or myself (email contact information is
at the Grand Lodge Website) so we can sched-
criminated against Masonic Temple Boards
ule your interview and get you trained in set up
and tried to lump all “Masonic” organizations
and operation of the equipment. We have to be
under Grand Lodge which is not true. Also the
Board ruled that the measure of use is based
communication.
on available time and not events. This is a ready to put it to use for the upcoming annual
major change from what has been done since
the mid-1990s by the Department of Rev-
enue. Grand Lodge will publish a new version
on the website, how to fill out the forms and to RWB David P. Owen
Grand Secretary

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Some fond memories . . .
As I recall, Jim’s first appointment in St. Andrew’s Lodge Jim served as Fraternal Correspondent for over thir-
No. 35 was as a Steward. There was an expectation of ty years. He diligently read hundreds of Grand Lodge
Lodge Officers in those days, that an effort would be put Proceedings to find out what was happening in the
forth to learn the ritual. JO took that to heart and learned world of Freemasonry. Then he reported to us on the
it – all of it. He qualified for his first Three Year Grand best practices so we might improve from their experi-
Lodge Proficiency Certificate within a year of that first ap- ences. Occasionally he had to report some bad news
pointment. as well, as those are also learning experiences. But all
He renewed the Proficiency Certificate every three that reading was not a burden for him. It was in fact a
years, as required, even when he was serving as Grand welcome exploration opportunity to explore the wider
Master! world of the Craft he loved.
I always suspected Jim was able to learn the
ritual with such apparent ease, because he under-
stood what it was telling us. Perhaps his early
ministerial training had something to do with that.
His leadership skills were recognized early on
and Bob Gilmore tapped him to serve as Deputy
of the Grand Master in the Grand Master’s home
district. That lasted just one year when his ob-
vious talent as a charismatic speaker vaulted
him into the Grand Orator’s position. For many
years thereafter Jim was called on to preside at
Past Master’s nights, School Awards presenta-
tions and Lodge Installations all over the area. He
performed countless Masonic Funerals using his
storehouse of material from ministerial school and
Masonic ritual.
M∴W∴ Brother Wood exhibited an incredibly
positive outlook on life. One time we played golf
on the big Island of Hawaii and it rained like you Photo taken at the Ground Mound Historical Lodge No.3 Picnic held in Olympia. From left: MWB
can’t believe. Later he would tell folks that we got William R. Miller, MWB Wayne J. Deming, MWB James O. Wood and MWB Warren J. Gilbert.
a little wet, but it really didn’t interrupt the game.
And I guess it didn’t. It just gave him a momentary
pause to think about how to attack the next hole. My friend and colleague, James O. Wood, was a
He loved all living things gifted natural leader. He was a take charge guy whose
presence in the room seemed to draw others to him.
– all of God’s creatures. We benefited from that presence and all of his gifts and
He raised tumbler pigeons skills for over fifty years. The Grand Lodge of Washing-
and Tennessee Walking ton is better for it. And so am I.
horses. And three high
achieving daughters that M∴W∴ William R. Miller
matched the successes of Past Grand Master
their mother and dad. Grand Lodge of Washington
For thirty years Jim and
I travelled up to Vancou-
ver, BC, to participate in
the ritual presentation of
the Royal Order of Scot-
land. They made us Hon-
orary Members in 1990
so we never again had to
respond to the toast to the
visitors. The three hours up and three hours back gave us
lots of time to consider the world’s problems and come up
with solutions to most of them. If only we could have found
an audience to listen to us.
The DVD’s of the PGM Video Interviews are available
for purchase at the Grand Lodge office upon request.

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M∴W∴ Jim Vannice M∴W∴ Wayne I. Smith
Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Washington, 1991-92 Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Washington, 2007-08


Wayne was a man of great good humor and enthusi-
I’ve been asked to write of Jim. There are many who knew asm, with an unquenchable appetite for chocolate. For him,
him better; WB Digger O’Dell, his life-long fishing buddy a dessert was not a dessert unless it was chocolate! This
for instance. However, my memories of Jim are of a man tested the ingenuity of many JW’s when he was visiting
of infinite kindness, good humor and boundless wisdom. I their lodge, to top all the others in chocolate decadence.
often ran my papers past him and he would either approve,
or suggest changes which were made to make a better Wayne spent twenty-two years in the Coast Guard,
paper. When he was our Chaplain, he had a column in our starting out as a bilge rat and retiring as a very respected
Trestleboard called The Chaplain Sez, which always con- engineering officer in 1977 with the rank of Lt. Commander.
tained food for thought. Sometimes just a few sentences We swapped a lot of yarns and a lot of laughs, as I was a
or a thought, sometimes an article filled with wisdom and commercial fisherman in my youth, then joined the navy.
light. The Grand Lodge website has all the details of MWB
Jim was a Mason’s Mason and always helpful right up to Wayne’s official life. My thoughts go toward his sense of
his last few days. In fact, I called him just a few days be- humor, his practical jokes, and his love of chocolate. We
fore he left us and asked if he would critique a paper I was had a bakery in Stanwood that made the best brownie I’ve
writing. I sent it to him and he returned it with a very good ever tasted. When you ordered one, they put it in the mi-
critique and some suggestions. I did a rewrite and sent it to crowave for ten seconds and that melted the dark Dutch
him. He wrote back and said that was much better. A few Chocolate inside it. As my daughter used to say, “It was
days later, he was gone, but never to be forgotten. Those yummy!”
who knew him will miss him always. I wrote an Acrostic
poem in his memory, which I offer here. I bought one and had it boxed. Went to Scottish Rite
and when we were about to part, gave it to him. I had writ-
ten on the box, “Nuke for ten seconds and go to heaven.”
Masonry got a good recruit The next day, I got an e-mail from him. “I nuked it for ten
When Jim knocked at the door; seconds; I am in heaven!” I hope he is now, for real.
Just six decades ago, a man of good repute, I wrote an acrostic verse for him which I read at his ser-
Always a leader, you could not ask for more. vice and I include it below.
Met the world with Brotherly Love and Charity,
Ever teaching our ancient tenets with great clarity,
Serving all his brethren with equal parity. Farewell, Most Worshipful
Remembered also for things piscatorial.
Vanishing into forest and sea, with hook, line and bait, Wanderer of the seas for many years;
Always with his sidekick, Digger O’Dell, another Masonic man. At last he finally came ashore.
Now, sadly, many salmon will miss their date with fate. Yet, though beached, he had no fears,
Now he could make his plans galore!
Now, without him, we must continue as best we can. Ever helping his fellow man, alas, no more.
If ever there was a man who “lived respected and died regretted,”
Cared for his fellows and brothers, the earth and Peace unvetted, Salting his life with lots of humor!
Ever remember this gentle man, whose zest for life was always whetted. Master of Masons, everyone’s friend,
In spite of the trouble of which we heard rumor.
The last lesson he taught us we’ll never forfend,
WB Steve Osborn How quietly and bravely he met his end.
18 December 2012

WB Steve Osborn
Jim had many honors in his life, both Masonic and not, but 20 October 2012
the honor he cherished the most, I believe, was that of be-
ing a Mason.
Sleep well, Most Worshipful Brother Wayne.
Fare thee well, Most Worshipful Brother Jim.

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PGM of Washington
Cornerstone Ceremony
Grand Lodge Team laid Cornerstone at Yaki- The BUILDER
ma Masonic Center

The Grand Master, MW Dean W. Heinemann, all elected
officers, and key appointed officers were present in Yakima
for an excellent Cornerstone Ceremony. The Cornerstone
was laid for the Yakima Masonic Center on Saturday, Feb-
ruary 2, 2013, hosted by Yakima Compass Lodge No. 24.
This event provided a nice conclusion to a long day which
began in Ellensburg with a Regional Communication. The
Center is in a modern looking building which is shared with
other concordant bodies. The rest of the photos can be
viewed on the Photography Archive at: mwglofwa.phan-
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ost Masons are contented members of the Craft,
MWhile others take the course much wider,
Jumping out ahead they model a different staff,
Admonishing Brethren to become a molder,
Mentor and developer of good Men and Brothers.
Every day welcomes a new challenge and opportunity,
Seeking ways to make better the world and lives of others,
Resolving to live by the plumb and deal with them squarely.
Vanquishing wrong to model and lead the right way,
Advising and counseling to seek the higher power,
No mountain too steep or high the climb to downplay,
Never losing faith that the Brother will advance and conquer.
Inculcated the Masonic values and ideals within,
Changing the Brother’s course to fulfill a life’s purpose,
Ever reminding of the symbols of the pure Lambskin,
Thereby, forming the Ashler to luster and smoothness.
He was a Builder of Masonic fame,
Ecclesiastical by nature deep within his soul,
Building Godly virtues within men his claim.
Unyielding to stray from his intended goal.
Instilling the vision of always doing right,
Laying out Divine ideals as Masons pursue,
Diligently pursuing from darkness to light,
Everlasting legacy he left us to view.
Remembering James R. Vannice, the Builder of Masons
through and through.


VW David A. McCuistion
Garfield Lodge No. 41

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Lastly, a special
gift of over 400
books and C.D.s
Masonic Community were gifted to the
Hospital by Miss
VAMC Visitation, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Olivia DeVleming,
Miss Washington
Jobs Daughter
2012/2013, a por-
tion of the pro-
ceeds from her
Philanthropic Project of Books for Veterans in the VAMC
system in Washington

The Grand Master’s visit
was accompanied by Deputy
Grand Master, Bruce Vesper
and his lady Janice, Ill. Sir.
Buck Buchanan, Potentate of
El Katif Shrine, and numer-
ous local Masons and their
ladies.


Spokane V.A. Hospital Rep.
uesday, March 19 Grand Master Dean Heinemann V.W. Jerry Gendreau
Tand his entourage were warmly received by Ms. Linda District 30
Reynolds, Medical Center Director, and her Staff, upon the
GMs annual V.A. Hospital visitation.

An interesting program on the past, present and future im-
portant roles of the hospital and its programs to meet the BIKES-for-BOOKS
needs of veterans spread out over a very large geographi-
cal area encompassing Western Montana, Northern Idaho Photo below is Angie Gonzalez, 3rd grade, read and
and Eastern Washington was presented by the Public Af- passed (must get 80% or better to pass) 32 chapter book
fairs officer, Bret Bowers. AR tests from September-December. Flavio Sanchez, 2nd
grade, read and passed 40 books. Yippee!!! They were
Mr. Tom Marshall, Chief of Volunteer Services, explained in both excited and very deserving.
detail the scope and important roles that the several hun-
dred volunteers perform within the hospital system. Many thanks to our Sec. WB Dan Ewing and his lady Crys-
tal for the picture and names of the winners. - MWB Bill
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This was followed by a tour of new construction and refur-
bished departments on the hospital’s grounds. The visi-
tation was concluded by the Grand Master’s presentation
of a monetary donation to Ms. Linda Reynolds towards
the hospitals Sporting and Recreation Program. Also lap
robes were presented by Deputy Grand Master, Bruce
Vesper and his lady Janice to Ms. Linda Reynolds for use
by Disabled Veterans.

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have been a mason for thirty
I nine years. I joined Stead-
fast Lodge in 1973 primarily to
What is the one most important trait or characteristic of please my father and to be able
being a Grand Lodge Officer? to enjoy masonry with him in the
twilight years of his life. I had
- To care been a member of DeMolay and
Why? had some idea what to expect
but was overwhelmed with the
f an individual doesn’t care about reception I received. I was the
Isomething he won’t be motivated to youngest candidate received in
do the best job possible to see a suc- over 20 years and was greeted warmly and enthusi-
cessful outcome for that work. The astically. The older Past Masters were excited to have
more he cares the harder he will work a young man in the lodge and they had high expecta-
to see success. tions for me. I was able to learn the ritual quickly and
was pressed into the line right away. I was elected
The caring man will listen to everyone Master of the lodge in 1980 and was the youngest man
and he will work to make our Frater-
nity into what the membership wants, to serve as Worshipful Master of Steadfast Lodge. I
deserves, and expects. The man who then made every mistake in the book and my year as
cares will hone what he gleans from master fell far short of my expectations. I was young,
listening into solid suggestions for inclusion into the Grand confident and I thought I had all the answers. I had very
Lodge Long Term Plan. He understands that nobody likes it ambitious goals for the lodge and was going to make
when something happens that changes the status quo. He some real changes in Steadfast Lodge. I thought all
also understands that change will come and must be accom- I had to do was tell the members what I wanted to do
plished. In addition he knows and understands that accepted and they would all join in and make things happen.
desirable change only comes with time, effort, and enthusi- Many of my ideas were not understood and not well
asm. A plan for change with popular input and proper execu- accepted and as a result not much happened during
tion cannot fail.
the year.
The Grand Lodge Officers of our Jurisdiction must be moti- I have served as Worshipful Master two more times.
vated to do the best they are capable of doing to ensure a I have spent a lot of time learning about masonry and
strong tomorrow for all of us. For them there is the day to day I have improved my leadership skills. My last term as
business, administrative meetings, and the tasks required to Worshipful Master in 2011 was a very productive and
do the important job of keeping the business of Grand Lodge was a very enjoyable year for the lodge.
up to date. There is also the public part of their jobs of at- I have learned that an effective leader must pos-
tending functions and working to help men best work and sess several traits to be successful. First they must
best agree. There is, in addition, their much needed private have integrity. People must believe that you are doing
time. Even with all of these things going on the thoughts of the right thing for the benefit of the lodge. They must
the caring Mason will never be far from working to better our
Fraternity. be a people person and understand that each person
is different and they must learn to utilize each person’s
Grand Lodge officers must care enough to work together, skills to the benefit the whole. And they must also
over a long period of time, to make the changes in our Frater- must be a positive person and recognize and reward
nity which are needed to make it attractive to good men in the the efforts of others.
future as well as to the men of today. There are many jobs Some of the other skills needed are Communica-
that are done by Grand Lodge officers that are not easy or tion, Motivation and Planning.
fun. They are, however, necessary for the betterment of all. Effective communication is more than just being
To take on this type of challenge takes men who care. able to speak and write. A leader must be able to per-
Personalities differ among people and can be a hindrance to suade other to work toward the goal chosen by the
smooth working relationships. The man who cares enough leader. A leader must be able to motivate everyone
about our Fraternity will not allow his personality to hinder the to contribute and to help each to want to do their best
important work that is ongoing. He will work to help those in to achieve the goal. And finally they must have a plan
charge to lead as they direct and he will plan to carry on the to achieve the goals that is clearly defined but must
work to the best of his ability when his day comes. He will be flexible enough to allow everyone to move forward
also let those who lead know his viewpoints on important is- toward the goal together.
sues confronting all of us when those viewpoints are needed. There is no one most important trait or characteris-
tic of a Grand lodge Officer. To be successful you must
With the input and hard work of men who care we cannot go be skilled in many areas. A Grand Lodge officer must
wrong. We can, and will, look forward to a happy tomorrow be a Leader that can motivate the team to success.
within our walls for our children and for their children.

Fraternally, VWB Charles Compton, Jr.
VWB Charles H Tupper Past Master Steadfast Lodge No. 216

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n my opinion the elected and appointed Grand Line Of-
Character – The Essential Element Necessary for Great Ificers must be affable, or easily approachable. They
Leadership must be, easy to talk to and comfortable to be around. Ap-
proachable in the sense, that while in the capacity of hav-
haracter has been defined as ing decision making authority, that they be Solomon like in
Ca pattern of behavior, thoughts their attitude, kind in their behavior,
and feelings based on universal and gently when they speak.
principles, moral strength, and in-
tegrity – plus the resolve to live by Grand Lodge is a business. It is
those principles every day. Charac- in the business of managing our
ter is displayed by our virtues and Grand Jurisdiction assets; our in-
the “line never crossed.” Character vestments; and the Masonic Re-
is the most valuable asset one has, tirement Center property. A Ma-
and cannot be taken away. Char- son with a thought or idea on how
acter, in my viewpoint, is the most to better enable their respective
important trait of being a Grand Lodge or the Grand Lodge in man-
Lodge Officer, a better Mason, and
a leader in life. aging these assets must feel that they can openly and
Leadership is a privilege and a responsibility with impor- freely speak with the Grand Master or any other Grand
tant obligations; one of which is to instill trust in people that Line Officer. They must believe that they are welcome to
their leaders will do the right things and make the best deci- share their ideas.
sions, especially in difficult circumstances. Trust is achieved
not just by demonstrating knowledge and ability, but also The Grand Lodge Officers should conduct all of their busi-
by exhibiting strong character. A leader must work to en- ness and engage in all of their decision making and cor-
sure that his character is trustworthy and his ability to lead respondence before the get to a Lodge for a visit, There
is sound. Trust and respect create high morale within any should be no Cell phones or I pad’s being used while
group. they are meeting with Masons in a planned setting. Every
Besides being trusted, leaders with good character have brother must be made to feel that they are the single most
the respect of those within and without their sphere of influ- important person in that room and that they can approach
ence. A leader with good character is courteous, never con- the Grand Master or any of his officers without feeling that
descending. He is accepting of others and appreciates hear- they are not welcome.
ing opposing viewpoints. One of the many lessons I carry
with me from my days in DeMolay is that a leader is willing to For the past 2 years, while serving as the Deputy in Dis-
listen to counsel as well as give it. Such willingness to listen trict Eleven, I have presented the Tenets and Virtues of
brings an increase in respect. Leaders with poor character our fraternity to the Lodges of my district. In doing so I
will not be respected because they have shown that they have discovered that there is a real thirst for these kinds
cannot be trusted to make good choices or make decisions of teachings. Because of their response to my presenta-
that are in the best interest of the organization. tions on this subject I intend to make this one of the focal
RW Jerry Lingle often spoke about excellence. Excellence points of my year as Grand Master, should I be elected to
does not happen by fiat, it is built – brick by brick, stone by the Grand South.
stone; the first stone being a leader of strong character will-
ing to engage in the process. This means setting expecta- We have risen from the quarries and to the quarries we
tions beyond the status quo, and having a strong sense of shall return. Ours is to serve humanity with the watchful
responsibility for all actions undertaken, even when it means eye of Grand Architect as our spiritual influence.
owning up to mistakes.
According to legendary Coach John Wooden, “Leaders VWB Darel E. Maxfield Sr.
need to make followers understand that they are working PO Box 2, Forks Washington 98331
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loss record, a case could be made for the truth of this belief.
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They possess confidence, optimism, hope, and resilience in facturer states that printing is edge-to-edge sometimes the
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on a daily basis, when things go well and when things go ning the print all the way to the edge. The front and back
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our living room. It is who we are when no one is looking. edges are intended for professional press purposes only.

Fraternally, The Editor
Jim Mendoza

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long term care. If a sibling moves into the parent’s
home, others can easily be suspicious of ulterior mo-
tives and fear to lose their inheritance. On the other
hand, the child doing the entire care taking becomes bit-
he American Associa- ter and feels there is no support or help from siblings.
Ttion for Marriage and One example of a family misunderstanding is
Family Therapy states that of a brother accusing his sister of stealing all
that “more than ever be- of the money from the sale of his parent’s home.
fore, families are
providing long- Karen, who was a single mom with two children, moved
term care to in with her parents when her father had a stroke to help her
older adults mother take care of him. Her mother was also disabled.
with limitations Needing money to pay for a home care service, Karen helped
in the ability to her mother do a reverse mortgage on the home, which gave
perform tasks necessary for in- the needed funds. If communication had been open and
dependent living. Nearly 25% of Karen’s brother had known the need and been involved with
American households are provid- his parents care, he would not have reacted so negatively
ing care to people age 50 years when he eventually found out about the reverse mortgage.
and over. Families are the alterna- Every family is different. Some families are close
tive foundation for a stressed healthcare system. Hospital and some have never been compatible. If your com-
stays are shorter than ever and family caregivers are often munication is strained, consider having a profes-
expected to do what healthcare professionals once did.” sional mediator present at a family meeting. The me-
Family caregivers take over various responsibilities diator will be able to keep things calm and running
for their elders. It may be just handling finances, run- smoothly and help work out each person’s concern.
ning errands, going to doctor appointments or taking on Family matters. The experience of working together for
full 24 hour care services. In most cases one sibling in their parents care can give aging parents and family mem-
the family will become the main caregiver, but most suc- bers a peaceful, memorable experience.
cessful ventures are supported by the entire family. If you or someone you know find yourself in need of as-
There is a saying that it takes a village to raise a sistance in any aspect of the aging process, please contact
child. This may be true, but it takes a family to care for us here at Masonic Outreach Services, 206-878-8434/1-
an aging parent. As seniors lose physical and cognitive 800-820-4630 Ext. 101 or email mcraves-hollands@mrc-
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Even if one of the adult children has taken on the
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transportation to doctors, paying bills or something else
that gives a break to the primary caregiver. All family
members need to understand what it is takes to care for
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The Past Grand Masters visited MWB’s Jim Vannice and Wayne Smith before their illnesses have overtaken their ability to withstand it. Shown in the
pictures above are MWB’s Chuck McQuery, Sat Tashiro, Alvin Jorgensen, Gale Kenney and VWB Charrison Lochaby.

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Three Regional Meetings in January

There will be 13 re-
gional meetings with the
Grand Master and his
officers this year. So
far meetings have been
conducted at Green-
wood Masonic Center
(Districts 4 & 5 ) photo
was shown in the previ-
ous issue, South Gate
(Districts 6 & 7) - shown
below and Federal Way
(Districts 13,14,15) -
shown in page 3. The
format focuses on dis-
trict meetings supple-
mented with informa-
tional presentations.
Recognitions are given
out for Pillar of Prog-
ress, Proficiency, and Grand Masters Achievement Award. The meeting at Southgate Lodge (shown here) was very well
attended. Photos from the Regional Meeting held in Kennewick can be viewed in page 19. All photos can be viewed and
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District No. 4 News
So what if the above approach doesn’t work? Hmmmm.
Enough is Enough I’ve been told that another effective approach to encourage
someone to change an unacceptable behavior in the Lodge
ust at what point do you draw the line when you are be- room, is to prepare an exit strategies. Blaming or humiliat-
Jing taunted and being drawn to frustration by some well ing a Brother Mason during a meeting not only is distracting
meaning person whether in the Board room or in a Lodge but is also unmasonic. That being said, the erring Brother
room? It is a question that often pop out in the real world. should be able to figure out, that by just merely selecting
In my outside world experience with the all-too-common his words, action, and demeanor, peace and harmony will
scenarios of today’s fast-paced office culture, such minor always prevail.
snubs and acts of thoughtfulness can not only put you in a There is no question that everyone in the Lodge room
bad mood, but also sour workplace relationship. The com- is your fraternal Brother. But it would be unrealistic to as-
mon practice of “shooting from the hips” without analyzing sume that everyone will be your friend....or even friendly.
and giving a careful thought as to how a certain ideas would So unless your character or your integrity is being attacked,
work, usually result in a great deal of misunderstanding and try not to spend more than 30 seconds dwelling on it. If
the eventual strain in the relationship between management you have a great idea that you are convinced will benefit
and staff. The same goes in this great Fraternity where this the Lodge and your members, act confident during your
kind of thing happen not only in Grand Lodge but inside our presentation... and don’t be derailed by that one unfriendly
own Lodge room as well. eye-roller.
Often, the best way to deal with snide remarks and micro- There is always one trusted Brother
insults when it is only done infrequently is doing nothing. By who can help put a perceived slight
not reacting, this approach tends to de-escalate a potential into perspective. You can always as-
conflict. But when these things occur repeatedly, we need sume that this Brother will come to you
to address the issue. We as Mason should learn how to and give his thought and perception of
conduct ourselves in a Lodge room situation when an is- a given situation, and offer his feed-
sue is being debated. Confrontational behavior would only back. But if you found yourself alone,
worsen the situation and disrupt the harmony that we often it’s time to move on.
hear in our ritual. We should listen respectfully to the per-
son’s response so that we can effectively discuss the under-
lying issues in a diplomatic and cordial manner. This type
of communication will reduce the other person’s defensive- VWB Neil Quinn
ness and change the tone of a difficult conversation, from District Deputy of the Grand Master
hostile to productive. District No. 27

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ees. WM Gordon Guthrie is standing at the table at last
year’s Fair.
District No.5 News
In addition, Brethren from Eureka Lodge #20 were
Establishing a Lodge Identity selected to be the Co-Emcee for the Fair’s awards pre-
sentation in 2008, when current Worshipful Master Gor-
Eureka Lodge, No. 20, Seattle’s Lodge of Science Educa- don Guthrie performed that role. In 2009-2011, VWB Tom
tion Eastman was the Co-Emcee, but with the dramatic growth
of the Fair, the Fair’s organizers elected to have a well
ack in 2006, PGM Sat Tashiro visited a stated meet- known celebrity as the Co-Emcee. In 2012, VWB Tom was
Bing of Eureka Lodge #20, and while there, suggested replaced by Astronaut Colonel John Fabian. Colonel Fa-
to the Brethren that they establish a Lodge identity. This bian was a Mission Specialist on the Space Shuttles Chal-
would define the Lodge and be the focal point of its chari- lenger and Discovery and directed the Air Force’s Space
table contributions. Program.
During the development of the Lodge’s long range plan Eureka Lodge #20 also provides several judges for the
in 2007, the Lodge took to heart MWB Sat’s advice and Fair each year, and for the last Fair, WB Al Smith, Brother
established a specific Lodge identity, focusing charitable Mac Macdonald, and Brother Suha Can were judges.
contributions on promoting Science Education in the State This year’s Fair will be on April 5th and 6th, again at
of Washington. This would provide a greater involvement Bremerton High School Auditorium in
in the community and put emphasis on an effort that would Bremerton. Eureka Brothers will be there, judging, man-
have a true impact on the next generation of successful ning the Masonic information table, and assisting where
scientists and engineers. needed, perhaps even presenting awards again.
Eureka’s first involvement in Science Education was in In addition to this Fair, the Lodge is a major sponsor
2008 as a major sponsor in support of the Washington State of the Seattle Public Schools Middle School Science Fair
Science and Engineering Fair, held annually in Bremerton. held annually in June at the Boeing Museum of Flight,
The earliest version of the Fair began in 1958, and as it has where Eureka again has a Masonic Information table.
evolved, it became affiliated with the International Science The Seattle Science Fair is a student-centered event
and Engineering Fair. Students in grades 1-12 throughout in Seattle Public Schools in grades 6-8. All middle school
the state of Washington participate and the Fair provides students in the district are encouraged to develop and
students a forum to showcase their science and engineer- complete a research-based science project that focuses
ing projects and earn more than $1,000,000 in scholar- on designing and completing a controlled experiment or
ships, opportunities and prizes. on the development of an idea to solve a problem or make
improvements on an existing idea. Students will represent
Students must participate in a Regional fair (if available) their school and their project at the Science Fair on June
to be eligible to compete at the Washington State Science 6, 2013, at the Boeing Museum of Flight. Eureka Brothers
& Engineering Fair. Re- will be there manning the Masonic information
gional fairs are held in Bel- table and assisting where needed.
levue, Tri-Cities Area, Ta- Eureka also supports other Science orga-
coma, and Vancouver. nizations, and in 2008, Eureka Lodge #20 was
Winners or the Fair awarded the Mark Twain Masonic Awareness
have done well as they Award for 2008 for involvement in the community
moved on to the Interna- through Science Education.
tional Fair, earning schol- A Lodge identity defines the Lodge and makes
arships and prize money. it stand out in the Community. If your Lodge does
In 2009, a Washington not have a specific identity, give a brainstorming
State student earned session a go and see who you really are or want
“Best in the World ~ Earth to be. And, if you have an interest in Science Ed-
& Planetary Sciences” and ucation, join Eureka at one of the upcoming 2013
a trip to the CERN Large Science Fairs and be amazed by those gifted
Hadron Collider in Switzerland. Several winners from students and their amazing science projects.
Washington State had near-earth asteroids named after
them by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
Fraternally,
Eureka Lodge #20’s role as a major sponsor has in-
deed been gratifying and has provided positive visibility for VWB Tom Eastman
DDGM, District No.5
Masonry. Eureka is in great company with the other major
sponsors of the Fair, such as Boeing, Washington State
University, and NASA, to mention a few. Eureka is fea-
tured prominently in all Fair brochures and posters and the
Sponsors link on the Fair web site links directly to Eureka’s
web site.

Bethel #50 and the Henry M. Jackson DeMolay have
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heading towards 20 members.
District No.8 News

District No.8, Snohomish, WA

Masonic Tribune March 2013

t is brand new year and all of our new Lodge Officers have
Ibeen installed into their Stations and Places. District #8
events started on January 18th with the Reception of MW
Dean Heinemann at the Everett Valley Scottish Rite. Cen-
tennial Lodge #25 hosted their Annual Robert Burns Night
on January 26th, where our Grand Master was able to join Thank you to each of the Brothers and the Ladies that
us in the festivities. The evening began with the Address have made these goals and accomplishments a reality.
to the Haggis by Brother George Black and followed with March will begin with my Official Visits throughout my
a 5 STAR dinner prepared by VW Cary Cope and his Lady district and I will continue to promote the Talking Points,
Tammy. An “Address to the Ladies” was given by RW Sam provided by our Grand Lodge, which have included the
Roberts and Pat Chapin followed up with her “Address Proficiency in Lodge Management and visitation. These
to the Ladies.” Entertainment continued with the “Shel- elements, with others, will provide a Lodge with skilled and
ton Highland Dancers,” Bruce Pollack on the Bag Pipes, knowledgeable officers, along with guests to join them for
songs by Brother George Black and host for the evening their Masonic Fraternalism.
(VW Cary Cope) shared some poetry with the guest. WB What I will be asking each Lodge to consider is, to re-
Gary O’Leary, as Committee Chair, did a wonderful job at search their archives and compile a list of the Brethren
coordinating the event, and we look forward to next year’s that have not completed their degrees along with the Mas-
celebration. Pictures are available on the Grand lodge web ter Masons that have discontinued attending Lodge. If the
site under (photo archive). If you have not attended this Lodge takes on this commitment, I would ask that they
event, mark it on your calendar for next January and hope make personal contact (not email or phone) with each
to see you there. With February came Valentine’s Day of these Brethren, to ask them “why” they discontinued
which was observed by most Lodges with a Ladies’ night their visitation and to extend to them an invitation to join
program and dinner. A special thank you goes out to each us once again. Bringing new members in to our Fraternity
of our ladies for their support and encouragement that we is not the only answer; we must find solutions so that we
receive throughout the year. will be able to retain active participants. I would recom-
The Senior Warden Competition for the District was mend the Membership and Development Committee as a
held, and Brother Larry Foley of Arlington Lodge #129 was wonderful start to assist each Lodge. The committee can
judged the winner. The support by the Lodges this year be located on the Grand Lodge web site along with in-
was overwhelming with seven of the nine Lodges partici- formation for contacts. A reminder to all Lodges, each of
pating in the competition. Congratulations to Brother Larry the committees listed offer information along with advice
Foley and a thank you to each of the Senior Wardens that and would be pleased to visit your Lodge and present a
participated. Each of the Lodges represented, should feel program.
confident with the Brethren that will lead them in the near
future.
Each month at our District #8 (SLOC) Symbolic Lodge Fraternally,
Officers Council Meeting, a lodge or youth group is se- VWB Warren Schoeben
lected for a district wide visitation. In January the visitation DDGM in District #8
was to Centennial Lodge to support the Job’s Daughter
Bethel #50. We were joined that evening by MW Dean
Heinemann, RW Bruce Vesper, RW Sam Roberts and RW
Don Munks, along with Brethren from throughout the dis-
trict. The surprise visit was well attended and included pop
and pizza for the girls. In February, the district wide visita-
tion went to the Everett Masonic Center to join the Everett
Rainbow Assembly #9. With pizzas in hand, approximately
20 Brethren supported the girls in their evening meeting.
March visitation will be to the Henry M. Jackson Chapter
Order of DeMolay which meets at Crystal Lodge. Job’s

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ster, a newly Raised Master Mason from Palestine Lodge
in Omak, to deliver his Third Degree Posting Lecture, and
District No.22 News his Mentor, Br. Terry Pasley, Senior Warden of Palestine
Lodge, to be the prompter. Worshipful Master Buster then
invited the Deputy of the Grand Master in District No. 22,
Thoughts of a Traveling Man VW Rudy Schade, to ask Br. Mark the Posting Lecture
questions (as a side note, Br. Mark delivered his Third
More Recent Activities of District No. 22 Degree Posting Lecture on the floor of Palestine Lodge
the night before, thereby completing his Master Mason
rethren, during the last winter months, the Lodges of Proficiency). Br. Mark then successfully delivered another
BDistrict No. 22 have been busy in their Masonic Labors. Third Degree Posting Lecture!
Here is a sampling of what the Brethren of District No. 22 Methow Valley Lodge No. 240, in Twisp.
have accomplished: On Thursday, March 14th, the Brethren of Methow Val-
Palestine Lodge No. 214, in Omak. ley Lodge discussed their plans for their upcoming Past
On Tuesday, February 12th, the Brethren of Palestine Masters/Friendship Night, planned for the evening of
Lodge conferred the Master Mason Degree on Fellowcraft Thursday, April 11th. Tentatively, dinner will be at the Twisp
Mark Webster. Conferring Worshipful Master was WB Tom Pub, at 6:00 p.m., followed by their Stated Communication
Christe, Conferring Senior Deacon was WB Birens Pillow, at 7:30 p.m. As soon as the details are firmed up, all the
and the Third Degree Historical Lecture was delivered by Worshipful Masters and Past Masters of District No. 22 will
WB Shorty Bledsoe. Congratulations to Br. Mark Webster be notified.
on being Raised to the Degree of a Master Mason, and to Important Events coming up in District No. 22:
the Brethren of Palestine Lodge for a Third Degree done
very well! Wednesday, April 3rd-Aurora Lodge No. 201 in Oro-
Aurora Lodge No. 201, in Oroville. ville will have their Annual Past Masters/Friendship Din-
On Wednesday, March 6th, the Brethren of Aurora ner/Grand Master’s Visit at 6:00 p.m., and Stated Com-
Lodge hosted the Annual District No. 22 Educational Semi- munication to follow, at 7:30 p.m.
nar. After the business of the evening’s Stated Communi-
cation, Worshipful Master Blaine Sullivan turned the gavel • Thursday, April 11th-Methow Valley Lodge No. 240
over to VW Rudy Schade and VW Fred Noyes. VW Rudy in Twisp will have their Annual Past Masters/Friend-
presented the following five goals to the Brethren of District ship Dinner at the Twisp Pub, at 6:00 p.m. (Tenta-
No. 22: tively), and Stated Communication to follow, at 7:30
• To have all the Lodges formulate a 3 to 5 year p.m.
Long Range Plan. Where do you want to see your • Saturday, April 20th-Annual District 22 Picnic at Au-
Lodge in 3 to 5 years? What goals would you like rora Lodge No. 201 in Oroville, at 1:00 p.m.
your Lodge to achieve? • Saturday, April 27th-Okanogan Lodge No. 169 in
• To make sure all of the Lodges in District No. 22 Okanogan will have their Annual Crab Feed. For
have filed the necessary IRS Form 990, and a tickets and details, please contact WB Buster Cart-
copy sent to the Grand Lodge. er, Jr. at 509-322-3450.
• To send a team representing District No. 22 to the • Sunday, May 5th-Annual Aurora Lodge 201 Golf
Senior Warden’s Competition next year. Tournament, at 12:00 p.m. at the Oroville Golf Club.
• To form a Past Master’s Lodge and Lodge Offi- Ladies and children invited.
cers Association in District No. 22. • Saturday, May 11th-Regional Communication, Dis-
• To have a Masonic Child Identification Program tricts 21, 22, & 29, at Badger Mt. Lodge No. 57 in
(CHIP) at the Okanogan County Fair this September. Waterville, 10:30 a.m.

Then VW Fred gave a very informative talk about the
origins of Prince Hall Freemasonry in the United States.
Okanogan Lodge No. 169, in Okanogan. VWB Rudy N. Schade - [email protected]
On Wednesday, March 13th, the Brethren of Okanogan District Deputy of the Grand Master
Lodge hosted their Annual Past Masters/Friendship Night. District No. 22
The evening started at 6:00 p.m. with a delicious prime rib
roast dinner, and Past Masters and guests from around the
District in attendance.
After dinner, the guests were invited upstairs to see the
Lodge (Off Session), followed by an informative talk about
Freemasonry given by VW Fred Noyes, Senior Warden of
Okanogan Lodge, and WB Buster Carter, Jr., Worshipful
Master of Okanogan Lodge.
Then the guests were escorted downstairs by WB Allen
Fisher, Junior Deacon, and Br. Derrick Groomes, Senior
Deacon. The Lodge was then declared On Session, and
Worshipful Master Buster Carter, Jr., accorded the ten Past

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Saturday. I’m sure your lady will receive a grand welcome in
District No.27 News the Ladies Hospitality suite.
While you’re here, take advantage of one or more of several
Welcome to Spokane Valley! excellent wine producers or microbreweries. Our area has
several good shopping malls, and the Spokane Valley Mall
is just across the freeway from the Mirabeau Park hotel.
rothers, it is indeed a pleasure to welcome you to Spo-
Bkane Valley for the 2013 Annual Communication. We If you haven’t been to the Mirabeau Park Hotel (Grand
here in District 27 want to make sure you have a great time Lodge site) in the past, it’s just off Interstate 90 at the Sul-
while you’re in town. livan Road exit (exit 291B). Going east or west, take the
If you arrive early, Concordia Lodge #249 will be holding exit and head south. The Mirabeau Park Hotel is the first
structure on the left (or east) side of Sullivan Road The hotel
their Annual Road Kill Grill on Thursday, June 13th, from portion of the building in on the south and east parts of the
5:30 until dusk. A steak, baked potato, and a salad for only structure, the restaurant is in the center, and the meeting
$5.00 per person, RSVP (WB Steve Schmedding, 509- location will be on the north end of the structure.
714-4696) is appreciated. Bring your Lady, wear your Ha-
waiian attire, and BYOB. Millwood Masonic Center, 3219 There will be several Hospitality rooms available for your
N. Argonne Road – take exit #287 off Interstate 90 and enjoyment, so please make yourself comfortable and enjoy
head north about one mile. If you cross the Spokane River, your time here in Spokane Valley. If there is anything that
you went too far! Also at the Millwood Masonic Center, Or- we can assist you with during your visit, please be sure to
chard Lodge #200 will be holding a breakfast on Saturday let us know.
morning, from 6:00 am until 9:00 am. At least $2.00 of ev-
ery breakfast will be donated to The Washington Masonic
Youth groups. RSVP to WB John Robertson (509-590- Again, welcome to Spokane Valley!
5441) or Br. Robert Davis (509-928-4787).
Lady Kerry Heinemann has several exciting opportunities VWB Jim Tourtillotte
for the ladies. My wife Lauri and I both highly recommend District Deputy of the Grand Master
the tour of the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, and she’s look- District No. 27










































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