Greetings from the East, May 2019
Brethren, First and foremost, on behalf of Olive Branch Lodge no 16, I wish to congratulate RW Gary J. Olsen on his […]
Brethren, First and foremost, on behalf of Olive Branch Lodge no 16, I wish to congratulate RW Gary J. Olsen on his […]
Brothers, April… Wow! Has it gone fast for you? It has for me; perhaps a bit too quickly. I have thoroughly enjoyed […]
Brethren, Another month is behind us in our Masonic journey this year. We’ve managed so far to bring four Brothers to the […]
Brethren, Well, we made it through our first month and what a month it was! We’re just beginning our journey this year […]
Brethren, It is my honor to serve you from the East this year! I am very fortunate to have such dedicated and […]
Where does the time go? I hope this Trestleboard finds you and yours well and preparing for the holiday season with your […]
When I first started my Masonic adventure, little did I realize how strong my bonds would be for my Brothers; some that […]
It is my intention in this article to stress the importance of the Masonic foundations upon which we are built. Obviously, as […]
Corn, wine and oil are the Masonic elements of consecration. The adoption of these symbols is supported by the highest antiquity. Corn, […]
Operative Masons received their Master’s wages in coin. Speculative Masons content themselves with intangible wages and occasionally have a hard time explaining […]