News From The East

July 2020 Trestle Board

         As previously announced, the Grand Master has approved the reopening of Lodges.   We will have a Stated Communication next Monday, July 13th at 7:30 PM..        *There will be no dinner served prior to the meeting.*         Here are some of the basic rules we must…
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July 11, 2020 0

June 2020 Trestle Board

        For the first time in a while, I have good news.  The Grand Master has approved the reopening of Lodges starting the beginning of July.    We will have a Stated Communication on July 13th at 7:30 PM!         Here are some of the basic rules we must follow:…
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June 11, 2020 0

May 2020 Trestle Board

         For those of you who may have given up on calendars (like me), this is the May Trestleboard.  Because we’re in May already.  In fact, it’s the middle of May.         As Phase 1 of the reopening for Virginia begins today, I’m feeling optimistic.  There is a light at the end of…
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May 11, 2020 0

April 2020 Trestle Board

         Well, this year has been… eventful.   I hope you and your families are staying safe.   Honestly, this Trestleboard is a bit late because I don’t have much to report.             The governor has issued a “stay-at-home” order until June 10th.   That’s two days after our normal 2nd Monday meeting, so…
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April 1, 2020 0

March 2020 Trestle Board

     We have another busy month ahead of us.  And I really need to count on your support.  So let’s get to it.  MEETING:      Our next stated meeting is Monday, March 9th.   Our OES sisters are planning an Irish theme for dinner of corned beef and cabbage at 6:30.        I’m pleased…
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March 11, 2020 0

February 2020 Trestle Board

     It’s only February, but your Lodge officers and members are already making an impact and getting things done.      At our Division Leadership Conference in Richmond, your Lodge was represented by 6 of your officers.  Of over 100 Lodges represented at the conference, I’d guess we were in the top 10 for…
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February 1, 2020 0

January 2020 Trestle Board

     First off, let me again thank you all for electing me as Master of the Lodge for 2020.   I am especially proud of the officers who you have elected to serve by my side.  These are great men and brothers who are excited to make this year one for the record books.    …
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December 29, 2019 0

March 2018 Trestle Board

Please CLICK HERE for a full PDF copy of this Trestle Board. A Message From The East   I look forward to seeing you all at the next scheduled stated communication and I am especially excited to see brother Logan Edmisten give back his EA catechism. I would like to thank the brothers who traveled…
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March 1, 2018 0

February 2018 Trestle Board

Please CLICK HERE for a full PDF copy of this Trestle Board. A Message From The East Thanks to all that came to the January Stated meeting. One of our senior brothers/members, former Sheriff OJ Moore, gave a wonderful program and hopefully he will be back to visit soon. My condolences go out to Brother…
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January 26, 2018 0

January 2018 Trestle Board

Please CLICK HERE for a full PDF copy of this Trestle Board. A Message From The East Happy new year to and yours. I look forward to serving in the East this year and having great fellowship with all brethren. I want to thank Colonial Beach Lodge No. 199 for their awesome gifts. A special…
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January 1, 2018 0