Senior Warden - Michael Penney
Junior Warden -Warren Spencer
Lodge Phone number 207.384.2182
St John's Lodge No.51
Trestle Board
In Memorium to Brothers Called to Eternal Rest in 2010
Bro. Richard W. Walsh Sr. Benjamin T. Bragdon who passed to eternal rest on March 21, 2010 He was a Brother Mason and past Worthy Patron of The Order of the Eastern Star, Sarah Orne Jewett Chapter 176. He was Worthy Grand Patron in the State of Maine 1993-1994. Other Events \ Brethren, if you know of any members of Saint John’s Lodge who are sick, please let us know so that we can send them a card. You can e-mail us at stjohnslodge51@comcast.net. FUEL ASSISTANCE FUND If you know of someone whom you feel could benefit from this Fund (who is a brother, widow or orphan of St. John’s Lodge) please e-mail us at: Stjohnslodge51@comcast.net. All requests will remain anonymous. We have honored two (2) requests so far. If you know of someone that could use our help, please give us a call. GRAND LODGE OF MAINE Since 1988, the Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine has sponsored a statewide scholarship program granting at least one $500 scholarship to a graduating senior in every public high school in the state. Eligibility: - Maine High School graduating senior - Leadership, citizenship, and financial need (as determined by your school's Scholarship Committee) - Planned attendance at any accredited college, university or trade school Payment is made to the institution when the student enrolls for his/her second semester. Application forms are available through your school's Guidance Office. For more information go to http://www.mainemason.org ___________________
St John's Lodge Slate of Officers Master Wor. Michael Penney Senior Warden Wor. Al Locke Junior Warden Harvey Barr Senior Deacon Alan Johnson Secretary Wor. Jeff Cutting Chaplain Wor. Dennis Weightman Treasurer Wor. Gerald MacPherson Marshall Mark Conant Senior Steward D.K. Horne Junior Steward Jeff Pino Tyler Wor. James Morgan III Organist MGO John Moulton Electrician Wor. Henry Miller
Librarian Robert Jenness I feel compelled to talk to you this month about relationships. Whether we realize it or not, we participate in relationships almost constantly. Whether it is the people we work with, the people we socialize with, the clerk at the grocery store or gas station, or those people that are special in our lives; these are all relationships How we chose to be in those relationships is up to us.. It defines us as human beings. It is how we are judged in the world and where the people we come in contact with will form their opinions of us. So how will you be? Will the people that come in contact with you have a good or not so good impression after they have contact with you? Some people don’t care about this fact, and it shows. Others will be cognizant of this fact, and try and a least be pleasant and smile even if they really don’t want to. But ultimately, it’s up to you. What impression do you want to leave this world with is entirely up to you. It’s a choice we make at any given moment. We can even chose to still love the ones that hurt us. I don’t know about you, but I can’t turn my feelings on and off like a light switch! I’m not sure anyone can. I will chose at any given moment to love those that I love regardless of their actions, even actions I don’t like or agree with. It’s my choice and their chose! So that brings us to the members of fraternal organizations. Will those that know you to be a member of a Masonic Lodge or an Eastern Star Chapter regard you as someone they can trust and admire! Will your contact with them form a favorable opinion of our work in the community? Will it spark an interest in these organizations? I believe that all members have chosen to be there because they want to be there. And I hope you realize the way you are not only reflects on you, but all the things associated with you; which include the organizations you have chosen to be a member of. I hope you chose to be that spark. The organization is you! Without you, there is no organization! The kind word or gesture costs you nothing, but the rewards can be spectacular! Fraternally, Michael Penney Worshipful Master St John's Lodge 51 WANTED Brothers who would like to step up and help sustain their Lodge. We are in need of individuals to fill future open Officer Positions! St John’s is looking for a new Secretary to take Jeff’s place; as he is not continuing next year. Please let me know about this or any other position you might be able to help us with. It can’t happen without you! ALSO WANTED Those Officers that have been noticeably absent. We need you! We need you back in Lodge and you need to be with us. Come back! . SECRETARIES MESSAGE I hope everyone has a great summer as this is the last Trestle board until fall. I would ask one last time we still have over 30 members that have not paid dues yet. Check your wallet, if you card is expired please send them in. I will be sending out second notices during the summer.
We are in the process of starting an electronic Trestle Board. By doing so, the Lodge will save money on printing and mailing costs and help the planet by reducing waste. If you would like to be included in receiving your Trestle Board via e-mail, please send your e-mail address to stjohnslodge51@comcast.net and we will add you to the list. The Web site is up and running again if you would like to keep up-to-date with Lodge events. Look for us on the Web at www.stjohnslodge51.0rg Jeffrey Cutting Secretary St. John's Lodge #51 
Febuary 16, 2010
Bro. Donald C. Hurd
January 22, 2010
March 12, 2010
Brother Lyle Littlefield
Brother Charles "Bill" Warren
June 28, 2010
Brother Michael Cutting
July 3,2010
AILING MEMBERS
2010
Junior Deacon Greg Fowler ____________________________
Master's Message
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Happy Masonic Birthday!!!!!
Make sure you check your monthly printed trestle board! If you see your name listed, To celebrate your masonic birthday you will receive dinner on us at the next stated meeting. The ladies from the Eastern Star are cooking some wonderful meals. So please come down and enjoy some fellowship, see some old friends and make some new ones at the same time.
Brethern, If you are due a 25,40 or 50 year pin or bronze star please contact the Secretary at jrcutting@comcast.net so presentation can be made.
Please share this web sites with member of St John's lodge lodge that have moved away or winter in sunny places. It will help them keep in touch and connected with the lodge.
When they are in town we hope they will visit us.
If you are interested in purchasing a highly coveted and hard to come by St. Johns #51 coffee mug please contact the lodge Secretary Jeffrey Cutting. Cost is $6.00
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