Eastern Star Lodge No. 44

A.F. & A. M.

Windham, Connecticut

Instituted 1789

Our 223^rd year

Trestleboard

April through June

2012

Stated meeting, Second Wednesday

375 Boston Post Road

North Windham, CT

Lodge opens promptly at 7:30 PM

Master’s Message

Brothers………  I began my Term by saying..

“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, .... it’s about learning to dance in the rain”

Little did I know that you were ALL such good “dancers”   I can’t thank you enough for the support that you have brought back to OUR Lodge during the first quarter of the year.

We have averaged 17 in the Lodge for all meetings, elected one new Brother who had a fantastic EA Degree in February, with a FULL Lodge room in attendance, had 3 Brothers affiliate with us, and our newly formed Craft Club has had a successful beginning.

Our first joint Lodge Social, supported by ESL, Ionic, Moriah and Wooster Lodges had to be postponed due to weather. The new tentative date is May 30, so look for more information to follow.

Our newest Brother, EA Michael Leisten, will receive his Fellow Craft degree in April and complete his work with the Master Mason Degree in June. Do come, and be a part of his Masonic History and the growth of our Lodge. One of the distinct pleasures that I have had this year is bringing our new Brothers to Light. There is nothing more impressive to the candidates than when“brought to Light”, he discovers a Lodge Room full of support and Friendship. We sure could use your help on the side-lines to welcome them to the Light that we have received and enjoy.

Your continued support in all of this, is what makes it work, and worth doing. Along with this trestle Board for the Second quarter, you have found a flyer for our fund raiser. Please consider supporting YOUR Lodge in this important endeavor so that we can continue to do what we must, should, and want to do. Make copies of the order form for all of your friends and organizations that you belong to and let’s make this a success and be able to fund OUR Lodge properly.

Finally, I have also been emailing an electronic version of this to help control expenses. If you did not get it, I don’t have your email address. PLEASE drop me a note so that I can add you to the list for future announcements’ and important communications. This will also help to reduce the expenses of the Lodge as well. If you would like to receive BOTH, the Paper version AND the Email copy please let me know. Beginning with the Summer & Fall Trestle Board, I will only be mailing the paper version to those that I do not have an email address for, unless you request both.

Remember: We are only Custodians of YOUR Lodge. Without your help and input, it will be just more of the same, and what a shame that would be for lack of a simple phone call or email. Please take the time to send us your thoughts or letter, and a few words of opinion as to what you would like to see for Programs and or suggestions. Remember, it IS your Lodge !

Finally, we will need help on the MM Degree in June. If you have a part you would like to do, or have done before, please let me know.

I am honored and humbled by your trust.

Paul H. Rice, WM

Easter Star Lodge No. 44, A.F. & A.M

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May 9, 2012

            Stated meeting @ 7:30 PM

            Guest Speaker

Saturday, MAY 12, 2012        Meet the Grand Master         10:00 AM to Noon

Casual dress, open forum

Open to all Masons, this VERY informal discussion forum is a chance to sit and chat with MWGM Gary Arseneau over a cup of coffee. This is a NO ritual, NO formalities, NO Lodge opening event. Come as you are…………..and by the way, Radiant Chapter # 11 Order of the Eastern Star will be there with there Annual Mothers Day plant Sale, and the Brothers of Ionic Lodge # 110 will also hold there Annual Tag Sale & Breakfast….So come on down, join the excitement, and enjoy the Brotherhood and Friendship that an event like this is designed for.

June 13, 2012

            Stated meeting @ 7:30 PM

            Guest Speaker

Special event >>  Saturday, June 16, 2012    Quarry MM Degree

The Brothers of Moosup Lodge, No. 113 are planning a Quarry Degree for the evening. Don’t miss this amazing event. For additional information, contact WM Frank Maxim @ 860-564-7394

June 20 & June 27 Alternate

            Master mason degree rehearsal.  7:00 PM

            Very casual

June 27, 2012

            Master Mason Degree, 7:30 PM

Formal Attire for the presentation of the Master Mason Degree, for FC Michael Leisten if qualified. Once again, his Family members and Friends will be taking an active roll in the work of the evening

Light refreshments to follow

Looking Ahead for the Summer

In the past, our Lodge has not met during the summer months of July and August. I would like to take a poll and see if there is any interest at all of continuing through the summer. I would envision perhaps a cook out at the Lodge, very brief opening and / or perhaps an activity that all could enjoy.  Please take a moment and let me know your thoughts, either by email, letter or at our upcoming meetings.

Last Call

We have reactivated our Lodge website, and though not completed as yet, we have the basics up and running. More will be added shortly, along with published information in the CT Free Masons news. The direct link is:  http://www.easternstarlodge44.net  and you can also access it through the Grand Lodge site.

Finally, I would also ask that if you enjoy doing Ritual, or would like to start, even if only a small part, to please let me know. We will be discussing positions for next year very soon, and the more of our Brothers that become involved, the stronger we will be.

Fraternally, WM Paul

Eastern Star Lodge Member News !

April Birthdays:

Willard B. Lovejoy, Gerald F. Cloutier, Robert Raymond, Albert Whittaker, James Doubleday

May Birthdays:

Richard W. Ames, Thomas Goodale, Richard W. Smith, Milton R. Johnson, Harold E. Mattern,

Edson H. Lyman, J. Warren Higgins, Conrad J. Haul Jr., William Z. Roberts, Kenneth C. Garee,

Richard G. Barrows, Raymond C. Miles, Richard J. Beaulieau, Joseph R. Kablik

June Birthdays:

John B. Evans, William J. Harrington, Richard J. Fawell Jr., Peter L. Considine, Waynne E. Moshier, Andrzej Jacewicz, Richard A. Chick, Charles E. Autry, John R. Smith Jr., Robert J, Coolick, Edwin G. Brainard, Lynn A. Kelsey

Masonic Anniversaries:

April:

                                                  Andrzej Jacewicz                      4

Charles W. Hill Jr.                     52

Richard A. Chick                       53

                                                           Charles P. Chambers                53

Alex P. Ferguson                       54

Edson H. Lyman                        62

May:

                                               Gerald F. Cloutier                         7

J. Warren Higgins                      38

Robert Raymond                       45

Charles E. Autry                        46

John R. Smith Jr.                       64

Albert K. Whittaker                     66

June:

                                              Albert Llanes                                4

                                                Christopher Beaulieu                   5

William C. Meehan                     12

Louis S. Rogulski                       14

Conrad J. Haul Jr.                       17

Robert J. Coolick                        27

William Z. Roberts                      31

Arthur B. Fawell Jr.                     31

Alan E. Marshall                          31

Richard M. Balogh                      36

Charles P. Bates                        43

Frank E. Maxim                        44

James W. Currier                      45

Floyd E. Wing Jr.                      49

Roderick A. Dole                       56

              Norman E. Warrender              58