Greetings, brothers. It is July and that means it’s time to break out the grill! Our lodge had an enjoyable day at the Crabs baseball game and barbecue with over 60 guests in attendance. It is an event that I look forward to every year and this time, I had the pleasure of manning the grill. Excellent weather and good company made for a great day. And the Crabs came from behind and won in the 11^th inning. What a game! I hope you all are enjoying the summer. 

Quote of the month: 

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” —Winston Churchill 

July events: 

July 4^th – Thursday – Humboldt lodge is dark for the July 4^th Holiday 

July 11^th – Thursday – Stated Meeting @ 7pm 

July 18^th – Thursday – 3^rd degree rehearsal @ 6pm 

July 20^th – Saturday – Masonic Race Day Barbecue at the Samoa Drag Strip @ 11am. We will need volunteers to help with set-up, packing and cleanup. 

July 25^th – Thursday – 3^rd degree for Brother Tom Lazio @ 6:30pm 

July 27 – Saturday – Coffee with the Master @ 9am 

And now, I would like to introduce you to Brother Jesse Hindbaugh. 

Jesse was born in Illinois and grew up in the Midwest. He spent time in the Sierra Nevada’s and then moved to Humboldt County.  

He worked for a time as a microbiologist but now likes to try new things that interest him. One thing he mentioned was that he has his own ammunition company, which lead me to think that he is a hunter. And I was right. Jesse loves hunting season and the great outdoors. He also likes hiking, which is understandable since. Humboldt County has some of the finest trails to be found on the west coast.  

Jesse is also the adventurous type that likes to ride motorcycles, 4 wheelers, and jet skis. When pushing the limits of his vehicles, he sometimes went a little too fast which led him to break a few bones. About 76 of them! Hey Jesse, are you moonlighting as a Hollywood stuntman?  

Golfing is another favorite pastime and while he admits that he will never be the greatest golfer, his goal is to be the best dressed golfer.  

When I asked Jesse what he most enjoys about masonry, he said it is the strong friendships he has made over the years; how his brothers are always there to lend a helping hand if needed and how everyone gets along. “I wouldn’t trade masons for anything. I just really like this group.” 

Jesse lives in McKinleyville with his wife Erica, and three teen daughters. 

Respectfully, 

Daniel Sarver 
Master
Humboldt Lodge No. 79

NO MEETING THIS MONTH – We will not have a meeting in July, but there are a lot of Masonic activities. Here is a list of some of the events.

JULY –

3 – Camellia-Star Friendship Night – 7:30 (Humboldt Lodge)

4 – Ferndale 4^th of July parade – NOON (if you would like to ride on the Masonic float, meet at Ferndale Lodge no later than 11a.m.

10 – Ferndale Chapter Meeting – 7:30

14 – District Tea (See below for more information)

13-21 – Fortuna Rodeo Week (check out the events)

26-28 – Fortuna Auto Expo (Show & Shine on the 27^th)   

(Randy Cady’s 2022 entry. Check out his 2024 entry.)

A Sunday afternoon tea will be held on July 14 at 2 p.m. in the Humboldt Lodge in Eureka. The tea is a distirct fund raiser for Paws for Purple Hearts. The cost is $20 per person and the deadline for reservation is July 7^th. Terri Ewing, PGM will be the guest speaker. For reservation contact Joni at 707 499-9478 or joni@reninet.com. It should be a fun and informative afternoon.

AUGUST –

    8 – Regular Stated Meeting – 7:30 (Theme – The 50’s) 50-year members will be honored.

   11 – Masonic Picnic – Noon (Rohner Park)

   21 – Sept 2. – Humboldt County Fair

   31 – Grand Elect Deanna Bay’s Reception – 7 p.m. (Loleta) See below for more information.

Our regular stated meeting will be August 8, at 7:30. The theme for the evening is the 1950’s, and the Chapter will honor 50-year members.

Sunday the 11^th (at noon) will be the annual Masonic Picnic at Rohner Park. The Masons cook a wonderful deep pit BBQ, and make great baked beans. All you need to bring is a side dish/dessert, plates and eating utensils. A donation to help cover the expense of the meat and the rental of the park facilities is always appreciated.   

Grand Electa, Deanna Bay’s Reception will be Saturday, August 31, in the Loleta Pavilion at 7 p.m.           RSVP to Janessa Woolley by August 21st,  202janessawoolley@gmail.com| 707.617.0259

Details and QR code below. Every $20.00 buys a baseball mitt for a child. Donate today!

PAWS FOR PURPLE HEARTS helps Veterans and Active Duty Service Members by providing trained service dogs. Community support allows this organization to continue fulfilling their mission. We invite members of our entire Masonic Family to attend this July 14th Afternoon Tea to learn more and help us spread the word. Feel free to invite friends and family as well. We do ask that you please let us know you’ll be attending (see flyer for contact information). Thank you.

Warm Summer Wishes to One and All –

            Our Worthy Matron Joni had a wonderful trip to Scotland in early May, and our Worthy Patron Lee had a fun adventure in Prague, Provence, etc., about the same time.  Both enjoyed their trips immensely; however, they did miss the May 1 meeting.  It was an ante-room meeting, and members and guests also enjoyed a scavenger hunt following clues through the Lodge and adjoining rooms crafted by Sister Peggy. 

            The next meeting, on June 5, was our Memorial Service and Tribute to Star Point Officers.  Refreshments of fruit salad, meat, cheese, crackers, and cupcakes were served at 7:00, and the meeting started at 7:30.  We had so many visitors that nearly all our stations were filled.  Karen Parlato volunteered to be our Organist and played wonderful live music, which was a real treat.  The special Tribute to the Star Point Officers was really lovely with Sisters Leslie N, Helene N, Jean T, and Margaret R filling in the chairs with our own Sister Alice as they read short paragraphs about their heroines.

            The Memorial Service was also beautiful with all the ladies in their white dresses around the Altar.  Thanks to Sister Lynnie H and Brother Lee A substituting for the Memorial with Sister Laird to drape the Altar. 

            Other visitors who also helped fill in offices for the evening were Sister Tricia C, and Brothers Larry N and Kirby B.  We had so many visitors, some were able just to sit on the sidelines and enjoy, including Sister Nancy B and Grand Electa Deanna B. 

            It was also good to see our own Sister Mary back after being gone from our meetings for several months.  I believe I heard she might be able to make it to more meetings in future!  And, of course, a big thank you for our own officers who came to the meeting and did a lovely job.

         The “We are so glad you came” gifts were won by Brother Kirby  and Sister Leslie!  Congratulations, and Thanks for coming to the meeting!  We’re so glad you came! 

            Again, thank you to everyone who came and filled in or just came to enjoy.  Thank you to all who helped make the evening extra special.  Your presence and your assistance are very much appreciated!

            Next on the calendar is Saturday, June 15, at 12:00 Noon at Humboldt Masonic Lodge for a 50-Year Presentation to Sister Peggy Mecham-Carlotti.  The presentation will come first, followed by lunch (sandwiches, salads, and beverages to be provided).  Please come and celebrate with our newest 50-year member!  RSVP to Sister Peggy at (707) 499-1037 or peggy@bramblemanor.com.  Remember: “Friends are the flowers in the garden of life!”

            Hopefully sometime during June, we will be putting together prizes for the Humboldt County Library’s Summer Reading Program. When we deliver the prizes, we will also deliver a check for the donation portion of our contribution to the Library and its Summer Reading Program.  The delivery will happen in July.

            Our July 3 meeting is Friendship Night and “Hats Off to American Heroes!”  Refreshments will be at 7:00 and meeting at 7:30.  Please come have fun with us, and maybe have in mind an American Hero (from history or from the present) who is meaningful to you.  We hope to see you there!

            July 14, 2024, at 2:00 is the District-wide fundraiser Afternoon Tea to benefit Paws for Purple Hearts at the Humboldt Masonic Lodge in Eureka.  Sister Terri Ewing, Past Grand Matron, will be present as a speaker.  There will also be a silent auction.  All members, prospective members, and friends are invited.  RSVP to Sister Joni at (707) 499-9478 or joni@reninet.com.  Tickets are $20 per person.

         Our August meeting is anticipated to be an ante room meeting and board game night.  Join us for fun and fellowship.  Bring your favorite game to share, and let’s have some fun!

         At our September meeting we will gather school supplies to donate to a school (yet to be determined).  Start now to collect pencils, pencil sharpeners, notebooks, pens, folders, construction paper, staplers, staples, and other school supplies to be donated to a local school.

            In October, bring your teddy bears and other stuffed companions for our “Teddy Bear Picnic” themed evening!

         Thanks again to everyone who supports our Chapter.  We could not manage without all our friends!  We look forward to seeing you all at future events!

Star Love,

Joni Hewston, Worthy Matron

Lee Astorino, Worthy Patron

Please join is for Peggy Mecham-Carlotti’s 50 year presentation on June 15. See the attached flyer for more information.

Greetings, brethren. 

June is finally here. Temperatures are rising and the weather has been beautiful lately. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors of Humboldt County.  Whether it’s strolling on the beach, or hiking in the redwood forests, now is the time to be outside.

I would like to take a moment to thank all the brothers that showed up at Ocean View and Sunset cemeteries to put flags out for Veterans Day. It was a fun time, except for those blood thirsty mosquitoes. In the end, we put out and collected about 3,000 flags in total.

We have some degrees coming up including a couple of 3^rd degrees. We just need a few more practices and we’ll get them on the calendar. Stay tuned. 

Quote of the month: 

“What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson. 

Our June calendar of events is listed below.  

June 6^th, Thursday – Humboldt Lodge Stated Meeting at 7:00pm 

June 8^th, Saturday – District School of Instruction at Crescent Lodge in Crescent City. Starting at 10:00am. 

June 13^th, Thursday – Taco Thursday for the Eureka Police Department, where the lodge will be treating EPD to a free taco lunch. Also, we will have a rehearsal of the 2^nd section of the 3^rd degree at 6:30pm. 

June 15^th, Saturday – Father’s Day Dinner at the VI in Ferndale starting at 5:30pm. Tickets are $30.00 per person and can be purchased on the lodge website. When you buy your ticket, please specify your meal choice, chicken or steak. 

June 18^th, Tuesday – Humboldt Lodge Festive Board at Six Rivers Lodge No. 106 starting at 6:00pm. This year, we will have our annual festive board with our brothers in Arcata. This is a free event. Please RSVP to info@humboldtlodge79.org if you’d like to attend. 

June 20^th, Thursday – Rehearsal of the 2^nd section of the 3^rd degree at 6:30pm. 

June 22^nd, Saturday – Coffee with the Master at Humboldt Lodge starting at 9:00am. Come on out and enjoy a cuppa with the leadership team and share your ideas for future lodge events. 

June 27^th, Thursday – 2^nd degree for Brother Leo Herrera at 6:30pm. 

June 30^th, Sunday – Crabs baseball game at the Arcata Ballpark starting at noon. $10.00 a person and this includes the game ticket, food and drinks. Bring the whole family. Tickets can be purchased on the lodge website. 

And now, I’d like to introduce you to Joshua Lawrence. 

Josh was born in Arcata, California and raised in Cutten. He is a software developer by trade and has been married to his wife Ann for 15 years in September. She is a part-time flight attendant and they met at the airport in McKinleyville. He is a dog lover and has two of them, Jake and Zelda. The older dog, Jake is about 15 years of age. Josh and Ann got him the first year of their marriage. 

In his spare time Josh likes to work with his hands. One project that Josh enjoyed was remodeling his AirBnB. It gave him the chance to, “do something that doesn’t require a computer” he told me. I understand that feeling. (I also work with computers all day.)

And he has done some traveling. He was telling me about a trip to Machupicchu in Peru, before COVID and how he enjoyed taking pictures and trying some of the local delicacies, including fire roasted guinea pig on a spit. “Gamey” was how he described its flavor. Funny, I thought it would have tasted like chicken.

When I asked Josh what he most liked about Freemasonry, he said it was the friendships he has made over the years with his lodge brothers. “I have made friends with guys that I might have never crossed paths with outside of the lodge.” 

Josh frequently attends our lodge events with Ann and you can also find him at our monthly stated meetings.

Respectfully,

Dan Sarver
Master
Humboldt Lodge No. 79

It has been a while since our Bethel updated its article in the new Trestleboard, and we have had quite a busy term!

We had installation on January 7 with a theme of “Friends are like snowflakes, all different and all are beautiful.”  Betsy was installed for her second term as Honored Queen.

In March we decided to have a fun night, and all met at Ultimate Yogurt for a social get-together. 

Also, in March some of our members helped with the Scottish Rite Shrimp Feed. 

In April we attended the Humboldt Lodge’s youth night and explained the meaning of our Bethel Flag to the Masons.

In April we also took part in the Rhododendron Parade, which is always a lot of fun!

In early May we had a Spring fundraiser of making and selling boxes of cookies and other treats.  We want to thank everyone who supported our fundraiser!  We are so grateful to everyone who bought our cookies!

We have been busy all term long planning a couple big events.  One of them was on May 25 when all the Job’s Daughters from several Bethels including Eureka, Ukiah, and some Bay Area Bethels all met in Ukiah to do a service project with the residents of a senior home.  We played games, visited, sang songs with the residents, all as a part of our Grand Guardian’s Official Visit.  Our Job’s Daughter Team of Bethels also presented to the Grand Guardian and Associate Grand Guardian framed certificates and star maps to the stars we had named in their honor. 

After the Grand Guardian’s Official Visit, our Bethel grabbed some dinner at KFC before going to the Ukiah Lodge for the reception honoring the Grand Bethel Librarian.  Our own Miss Brooke Hansen was both the Presiding Officer and the Hostess for the evening, and her mother Mrs. Sally Hansen was Honorary Recorder.  However, Since Mrs. Hansen had broken her leg and had difficulty with walking, our Guide Logan filled in as her “walker” and walked in and then was in the closing cross in Mrs. Hansen’s place.  Logan did a great job!

After the reception, it was a long drive home at night, getting to Humboldt Hill about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.  And some of us had to be at our own Lodge at 9:00, others by 11:00 to decorate and practice for a reception honoring Mrs. Sally Hansen, Grand First Messenger.  The reception started at 1:00, and was well attended.  The theme for the reception was based on Mrs. Hansen’s favorite reality shows, “Survivor,” “Big Brother,” and “Amazing Race.” 

Still to come, our next installation is planned for June 9 at 1:00 p.m. with a fairyland theme.  We hope you will be able to attend!

Then on June 15, we will participate in the Flag Ceremony at the Elks Lodge at Noon.

Then we blast off to Grand Bethel in Visalia!  We will tell you how that turns out when we get back.

And, of course, we will have our Krispie Kreme donut booth in Old Town Eureka on the 4^th of July!  Please drop by and buy some donuts!  We will be in Old Town from opening until we sell out of donuts!  Except for our Honored Queen, who will zip down to Ferndale to participate in their parade.

Thank you to everyone who supports our Bethel!  We look forward to seeing you at some of our events!

Best wishes,  

Bethel No. 86 Eureka

PHOTOS:
1. Bethel Installation in January
2. Daughters on the Float in the Rhody Parade in April
3. Putting together goodie boxes for our Spring fundraiser
4. Our Bethel at the Grand Guardian & Associate Grand Guardian’s Official Visit in Ukiah
5. Reception for Mrs. Sally Hansen, Grand First Messenger on May 26

ROHNERVILLE-REDWOOD CHAPTER No. 76 – June 2024

June is known for graduations, weddings, and the start of summer. For Rohnerville-Redwood Chapter this June it will mean attending the production of ‘Prom’ at the Ferndale Rep., and since we will not be having a Memorial ceremony this year, the theme for the meeting will be Summer Fun.

Last month I had the chance to deliver cookie boxes to our 50-year members and shut-ins. It is always nice to have the opportunity to honor these special members, and visit with them. Thank you to Bethel No. 86 JDI for the lovely cookie boxes.

Worthy Matron Kim was able to deliver our Books for Bikes books donation to  the Linell Walker (South School) Elementary School in May. With all the cuts in education funding, it is great to be able to support the local schools with the donation of library books. In the fall the school will start the Books for Bikes program, where the students read books to receive a chance to win a bike. The more books they read, the more chances they have to win.

Randy’s 2022 entry

We will not have a meeting in July. It is a busy month with the 4^th of July, Rodeo and Auto Expo. The Masonic family participates in the 4^th of July parade in Ferndale. Then the week of July 13-21, is Fortuna Rodeo events. (Rodeo July 20 & 21) The Fortuna Auto Expo is July 26, 27, & 28. Checkout the Auto Expo Show & Shine to see what car Randy Cady enters.

June

         1 – Ferndale Rep. Theatre, ‘The Prom” – 7:30

       13 – Regular Stated Meeting – Summer Fun 7:30

       15 – 50-year pin presentation – Peggy Mecham-Carlotti

                        11 a.m. – Humboldt Lodge (Eureka)                                         

July (NO MEETING this month)                                                      

         4 – Ferndale Parade – noon

        14 – District Tea (fund raiser for Paws for Purple Hearts) – Humboldt Lodge – 2:00              

  13-21 – Fortuna Rodeo Week (checkout all the events)

  20-21 – Fortuna Rodeo (Sun. BBQ – 11 a.m.)

  26-28 – Fortuna Auto Expo (Show & Shine 27^th)

August –

        8 – Regular Stated meeting – 50’s Night (Honoring 50-year members)

      21 – Sept. 2 – Humboldt County Fair

      31 – Grand Elect Deanna’s Reception – Loleta

We always looked forward to seeing you at a meeting or event.

Hello Brothers.

We have some additions to the Humboldt Lodge events schedule for May 2024 and beyond. They are as follows:

May 9^th, Thursday – 1^st degree for Mr. Sheyenne Stillinger at Humboldt Lodge– 6:30pm

May 10^th, Friday – Cook your own steak night at the Elks – 6:00pm

May 11^th, Saturday – Two events: Coffee with the Master at Humboldt Lodge – 9:00am. Humboldt Lodge group blood donation at Northern California Community Blood Bank – approximately 11:00am

May 13^th, Monday – Humboldt Lodge carpet repairs begin.

May 16^th, Thursday – 3^rd degree rehearsal at Humboldt Lodge – 6:00pm. This will take place in the library (read through) or the dining room due to the lodge carpet repairs.

May 23^rd, Thursday – 3^rd degree rehearsal at Humboldt Lodge – 6:00pm. This will also take place in the library (read through) or the dining room due to the lodge carpet repairs.

May 25^th, Saturday – Place flags on the graves of veterans at Ocean View Cemetery – 7:30am. The whole family is welcome. We usually put out a few thousand flags in a few hours. Donuts are also provided.

May 25^th, Saturday – BBQ with Six Rivers Lodge at Six Rivers No. 106 – 6:00pm. Brothers this is a FREE event. There will be standard BBQ food, with whiskey and cigars by the campfire!

May 27^th, Monday – Remove flags from the graves at Ocean View Cemetery – 3:00pm

May 30^th, Thursday – 3^rd degree rehearsal

June 1^st, Saturday – Herman Bouler Masonic Funeral at Six Rivers Lodge No. 106 – 1pm. Brothers, if you only attend one event this month, this is the one. Herman was a beloved brother of the fraternity, and he is sorely missed. Please join me as we pay our respects to Herman and his family.

June 8^th, Saturday – District School of instruction at Crescent City Lodge – 10am to 12pm

June 15^th, Saturday – Two events: the annual trap shoot at the Humboldt Trap Club – 10am to 2pm. See Buster Garrison for more information. Father’s Day dinner at the VI in Ferndale – 5:30pm to 8pm

June 18^th, Tuesday – FESTIVE BOARD at Six Rivers Lodge No. 106 – 6:15pm. This year, our festive board will be sponsored by Six Rivers and will take place at their lodge. Brothers, this is another FREE event. Beef stew is the main course this time. Please RSVP to me at info@humboldtlodge79.org if you’d like to attend. Masons only.

Take care, talk soon.

Dan Sarver

Master

Humboldt Lodge No. 79