Chickahominy Lodge No. 286 A.F. & A. M. Trestleboard

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1 Message From The Master Brethren; 2016 was a very successful year for Chickahominy No We closed the year with Brother Jeff Vinson reciting his Master Mason Catechism during a Called Communication on December 20, Chickahominy Lodge No. 286 A.F. & A. M. Chartered February 16, 1905 Trestleboard January, 2017 We have had numerous successes this past year. We have been awarded the Hillman Award, Morlock Award, Stokes and Levy Awards. Let s not forget to mention the Grand Master s Official Visit to our March Stated. We also demonstrated our abilities to put on an exceptional degree program that I hope left each candidate with a lasting memory of their Initiation, Passing and Raising. Thanks, Worshipful Scott for your leadership. Now we are in 2017 and as your Master I hope we continue the successes we have had in the past years. I am planning on 2017 being as successful and busy as we have been in the past. First, we have two Master Masons to cite their Master Mason Catechisms, one Fellow Craft to cite their Catechism and be raised to Master Mason, and two Entered Apprentices to cite their Catechism and be passed to Fellow Craft. We may have one petition to read at January s Stated. The significance of these Degrees is that when completed, they will put Chickahominy No. 286 over 100 members. What a great accomplishment! Training is my main priority for my year. Brethren, our experienced Degree Team needs new members. We need to give them a break or at least take some of the burden off them. I am encouraging everyone to come to training and learn something new and encourage others who want to learn. You being there means a lot just showing your support for the others. The Master Mason s degree, 2 nd part is where we need the help now. We need Fellowcrafts, both primary and backups. In other areas, we need coaches, and anyone wanting to learn a Lecture. I also encourage you to attend our District School held at different lodges in the 57 th District on the first Monday each month, you might be surprised what you might learn. P.O. Box Richmond Road Toano, VA Stated Communication: 2 nd Tuesday, 7:30 P.M. On the fourth Monday of each month we will be conducting Lodge Training Night. We will have an agenda so not to waste time and to accomplish what we set out to do. I promise it will not be a waste of your time. So, mark your calendar for this new monthly lodge event. Page 1 of 6

2 Message From The Master cont d Chickahominy Lodge No. 286 A.F. & A. M. Trestleboard OFFICERS 2017 We will begin holding special Lodge Social Breakfasts at Jimmy s Oven and Grill in Norge every month on the first Saturday at 8:30 a.m. All members and their guests are invited to attend. It should be a great time to eat breakfast and get to know each other a little bit better. The first breakfast will be January 7, Because of a schedule conflict, the first breakfast will start at 8:00 a.m. Please plan to come out for some fellowship with your Brothers. We have a few other projects and programs planned. We have decided to Adopt a Highway. We are beginning a joint project with the VFW to donate used American Flags to funeral homes to be used when a veteran is cremated. Also, we will be collecting food for our local food bank (FISH). More on these projects will be discussed at our stated in January. As we move through 2017 please do not hesitate to contact me if you have a suggestion or concern. I am there for you as much as you are here for me. My is gregj83@cox.net and my cell is Please feel free to contact me. In closing, keep our Brothers and their families who are sick or have other problems in your thoughts and prayers. Also, please keep our men and women in the Armed Forces serving around the world and our First Responders in your prayers as well. Sincerely and Fraternally, Greg Johnson Worshipful Master Chickahominy Lodge No. 286 Worshipful Master Gregory B. Johnson (Kim) Senior Warden Thomas V. Hardin (Debbie) Junior Warden Russel F. Jeffries (Pat) Treasurer Jack C. van Leliveld (Stacy) Secretary Joseph A. Rose (Bert) Senior Deacon Bruce W. Burkett (Marcia) Junior Deacon Robert E. Cosby, III Chaplain Harold W. (Bo) Bohannon, Jr. (Vonnie) Tiler James W. Grant, III (Jetta) Senior Steward Kenneth A. Shannon (Kim) Junior Steward Burton T. Holm (Nora Jeane) Marshall E. Miles Riley, Jr. (Helen) Page 2 of 6

3 MASONIC BIRTHDAYS January, 2017 James M. Miller Ronald E. Meredith Joseph L. Cobb, Jr John Z. Luciano CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 3 - Chickahominy Roadrunners Botetourt Lodge No. 7 Jan. 3 - District Yorktown Lodge No :00 p.m. Jan Breakfast Jimmy s Oven and Grill 8:00 a.m. (All members and guests invited) Jan. 9 - Williamsburg No. 6 Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan Chickahominy Lodge No. 286 Dinner 6:30 p.m. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan Chickahominy Lodge No. 286 Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Jan Yorktown Lodge No. 205 Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan Mann Page No. 157 Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 Chickahominy Lodge No. 286 Practice 6:30 p.m. Jan Williamsburg No. 6 Breakfast Feb Breakfast Jimmy s Oven and Grill 8:30 a.m. (All members and guests invited) Feb. 6 - District Mann Page Lodge No :00 p.m. Feb Chickahominy Lodge No. 286 Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Feb Williamsburg No. 6 Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. Feb Chickahominy Lodge No. 286 Dinner 6:30 p.m. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. CHICKAHOMINY ROADRUNNERS 2017 Schedule January 3 Botetourt Lodge No. 7 February 21 Varina No. 272 March 16 Bremond Lodge No. 241 April 17 Warsaw- Bauman Lodge No. 332 May 8 Urbanna Lodge No. 83 June 15 Donovan Lodge No. 75 July 17 Dupont Lodge No. 289 August 10 West Point Lodge No. 238 September 28 Babcock Lodge No. 322 October 9 - Washington and Henry Lodge No. 344 November 7 Monitor Lodge No. 197 December 14 Transportation Lodge No. 337 Contact Bro. Jack van Leliveld for more information. treasurer@chickahominy286.org JANUARY STATED MEETING TUESDAY January 10, 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Salad Desert Thanks In Advance to This Month s Chefs Bro. Russ Jeffries and his wife Pat SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION FOR DINNER $7.00 Page 3 of 6

4 SPECIAL NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS A blank Stated Dinner Volunteer sign-up for 2017 sheet has been put on the bulletin board in the Dining Hall. Thank you to all who volunteered in Now is the time for new volunteers to sign up for The Lodge will reimburse you for your out of pocket expenses. Please contact Wor. Joe Rose if you have questions. Also remember that wives and potential candidates are always welcome to attend our dinners. Ready for more Degree work? We now have two Entered Apprentices and one Fellowcraft. The Degree Teams have been kept quite busy and can always use more help. If you would like to participate in any of this degree work, please contact Bro. Tommy Hardin. Even if you do not participate with a role in the degree please come to the degree practices or even the Degree, so you can at least observe the work and support these new Masons. The Sunday afternoon Ritual Classes that Wor. Ted Holm has been conducting have been suspended until further notice. We could surely use more Catechism Coaches. If you are interested in becoming one, please contact Wor. Ted Holm. SPECIAL NOTES AND REMINDERS 1. Bro. Jack van Leliveld has put together our Roadrunner Trips for See that information on the previous page. Please plan on travelling with us. We are always graciously welcomed at each visit and have a lot of fun. Just as importantly, we always learn a little something new at each visit. 2. Your 2017 Dues are now due and payable to the Lodge. The invoices were mailed on December 1 st. If you did not receive one, please contact Wor. Joe Rose. We have several projects scheduled for 2017 and would really appreciate your prompt payment. 3. Bro. Bob Cosby would like everyone to know that we collected just over $1,100 for the Salvation Army at the Bell Ringing event at Walmart. DECEMBER 2017 MINUTES HIGHLIGHTS Attendance: Members 26 Visitors 3 Total 29 SUMMARY: The Master ordered the Senior Deacon to Drape the Charter in memory of Bro. William H. Mann, Jr. and a moment of silence was observed. Wor. Scott presented Bro. Lynn Howell with his White Leather Apron and RW Steve Anderson with a Certificate from the Grand Lodge acknowledging his work as 2016 DDGM for District 57. Wor. Joe Rose reported on the progress of the Second Story Stairway Project and the Lodge voted unanimously to approve Bro. Bill Drumheller s latest project quote. Bro. Bob Cosby reported that 20 Brothers, 1 wife and 1 son helped ring the bell for Salvation Army on December 8 th. He also reported on the Sleigh Bell 5K Child ID program. Wor. Bo Bohannon reported on the Masonic trip to England scheduled for next October and that Wor. Warren needed the names of those interested. Wor. Scott conducted a Lodge Memorial Service for the Brethren who passed away this year as well as well as members of our Military and First Responders. Wor. Scott gave his closing address thanking first his wife and family as well as all members who supported him this past year. He gave a special note of thanks to Wor. Ted Holm, RW Steve Anderson and Wor. Joe Rose for the special help they gave him in He also thanked Bro. Jack van Leliveld for service as Treasurer. The Master closed the Lodge of Sorrow. The Officers for 2017 were either elected or appointed and were then installed. Wor. Ted Holm, RW Charlie Hinson, RW Jack Jones and Wor. Lanny Smith conducted the installation. Wor. Greg presented Wor. Scott with his Past Master s Apron and case and Wor. Scott presented Wor. Greg with his gavel. Wor. Greg Johnson gave his incoming Master remarks. The Master, Senior Warden and Junior Wardens nominated their Proxies for the year and they were unanimously approved by the Lodge. Page 4 of 6

5 CHICKAHOMINY LODGE 286 LIVING PAST MASTERS John Flannagan 1972 Murray T. Rowe 1977 Harvey C. Latta 1981, 87 Albert W. Brady 1982 William E. Duer 1988, 89 Mark Hockaday 1995 Robert C. Wright 1997 *2000 William S. Patterson, Jr Henry S. Branscome 1999 James C. Miller 2000, 03 *2004 James M. Miller 2001, 02 *1985 Robert W. Parke 2005 *2008 Paul W. Gilley 2006, 07 *2006 Robert Humrich 2008 James O. Smith 2010 Jack G. Jones 2011 *2012 Stephen W. Anderson 2012 *2016 Raymond W. Donahoe 2013 Joseph A. Rose 2014 Harold W. (Bo) Bohannon, Jr Z. Scott Florence 2016 OTHER LODGES Jack G. Jones # *2012 William E. Rorer, Jr. # *1981 **2010 James M. Miller # *1985 John G. Pouch #5 (DC) 1985 Gerald E. Burks #197 (1989) #49 (2016) *1996 Theodore B. Holm # Paul W. Gilley # , 2015 *2006 Victor A. Schumaker #6 1997,05 *2010 Theodore B. Holm # Glen Roxy Gwyn # Charles E. Hinson # ,09,10 *2005 James C. Miller # *2004 Robert E. Lee # Thomas W. Mears, Sr. # *2011 Geo. A. Hollingsworth # Ronald E. Meredith #776 (PA) 2005 & 06 Geo. A. Hollingsworth # *Denotes PDDGM & Year **Denotes PGM & Year LIFE MEMBERS IN PERPETUITY Stephen W. Anderson Princes E. Baker Harold W. Bohannon Henry S. Branscome, II Bruce W. Burkett Gerald E. Burks Robert E. Cosby, III George Dimitrov Raymond W. Donahoe Zachary Scott Florence William S. Ford Stephen W. Foster Paul W. Gilley George A. Hollingsworth, II Burton T. Holm Theodore B. Holm William E. Honsinger Russell F. Jeffries Walter R. Jennings Gregory B. Johnson Tommie F. Karns Robert J. Long William R. McCleary James M. Miller William S. Patterson, Jr. John G. Pouch Charles R. Reeves E. Miles Riley, Jr. Thomas E. Robards Joseph A. Rose Victor A. Shumaker James O. Smith James W. Smith Jack C. vanleliveld Harry C. Wager (In Memory Of) Robert C. Wright SIXTY YEAR MASONS Albert E. Bills Wor. Theodore B. Holm James B. Knapp Frank J. Shaffer FIFTY YEAR MASONS Princes E. Baker Otis S. Childress, Jr. Ryland F. Clark, III Tommie F. Karns Robert Lawrence Wor. Murray T. Rowe, Jr. HONORARY MEMBERS Wor. John V. Flannagan Wor. Theodore B. Holm M.W. William E. Rorer Jr. TRUSTEES R.W. Jack G. Jones Wor. James O. Smith R.W. Robert C. Wright PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT Copies of Trestleboards, contact information, pictures, announcements and current events are all available on that site. TO RECEIVE YOUR TRESTLEBOARD BY , CONTACT Page 5 of 6

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