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Welcome Lodge No. 255

Welcome Lodge No. 255 647 W. Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245

Phone: (559) 924-5032

Website:
www.welcomelodge255.weebly.com
F. & A. M. of the State of California Email:
welcomelodgeno255@gmail.com
October 2017
Trestle Board

If you are a Mason, anywhere in the World,

Making Good Men Better,
This is your Home! From Time Immemorial!

Welcome Lodge No. 255

Meetings: Every Thursday

From the East Stated Meeting:

Dinner: 6:30 pm
Worshipful D.W. Venturella
Meeting: 7:30 pm
Brethern,
Special Meetings:
I would like to thank all the brothers for their support this Refreshments: 6:15 pm
year. I am very proud of all of you. You have shown your Meeting: 7:00 pm
commitment to our craft in many ways. Your dedication to the Lodge
Dark: July / August
has been inspiring to myself and our officers.
We had a great turn out at the School of Instruction in Selma on 9-27-2017; those who did not attend
missed some good council and fellowship. Remember Brothers; SOLs are open to all brethren of the degrees in
which we are being instructed, i.e. First Degree SOL is open to all masons; second degree SOL is open to Second
Degree and Master Masons. Third Degree SOL is open to Master Masons only.
I will not be able to attend Grand Lodge this year, I have other commitments in Illinois this year.
Worshipful Jack Cloud will be attending and I know he will cast our votes as they should be.
We will have our Christmas Party with Hanford Lodge again this year. Last year was a great success and
Im sure this year will be as good or better.
Our Masonic year is quickly coming to a close. Again, I thank all the brothers for their support and
dedication this year. Remember, we need officers to fill positions this coming year. If you have ever had a
desire to be a Lodge line officer, NOW is your chance to start on a journey that will enlighten and enrich the rest
of your life; not only in your Masonic life, but the rest of your life outside the Lodge. If you have a desire to
become a Line Officer, contact Worshipful Jack Cloud. I know he will be pleased to help in your journey.

Fraternally,
D.W. Venturella, WM
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2017 LEADERSHIP
Officers for the Year 2017
Master: D.W. Venturella, PM (559) 380-5486
2017 OFFI CERS PHOTO
Sr. Warden: Jack Cloud, PM (559) 381-2112
Jr. Warden:
Treasurer:
Jose Pascual, PM
Richard Cadiente
(559) 584-6187 CMING IN FEB 2017
Secretary: Clayton Holmes
Asst. Secretary: Fabian Gonzalez
Chaplain: Joel Gonzalez
Sr. Deacon: Ed Kaczynski
Jr. Deacon: Eli Malicsi
Marshal: James Withycombe
Sr. Steward: Billie Solomon
Jr. Steward: Tracy Jon Miranda
Tiler: Don Willis

Fraternal Support Service Ambassador Officers Coach

Bro. Norman Stewart (559) 707-6354 Bro. Herme Valdeabella, PM

Lemoore Masonic Temple Association Candidates Coach

Bro. D.W. Venturella, WM Bro. Pat Cerdenola, PM
Bro. Ed Kaczynski President / Building Manager Bro. Mel Perez, PM
Bro. T. J. Miranda Chief Financial Officer Bro. Jack Cloud, PM
Bro. Jack Cloud, PM - Secretary Bro. Norman Stewart
Bro. Rupert Beckford Bro. James Withycombe
Bro. Fabian Gonzalez Bro. Ed Kaczynski

DRESS CODES
All Degrees: Officers: Black Suit and Tie - or - Tuxedo. Sidelines: Suit and Tie.
Stated Meetings: Suit Coat, Slacks, and Collared Shirt. Tie not required (except for Official Visits/Ceremonies)
Practices: Casual attire (No Shorts).
June, July, August, September: Business Casual Slacks and collared shirt (due to the heat).

Tuxedos will be reserved for: Grand Lodge Official Visits (March Stated Mtg), Formal Ceremonies (Hiram Award, PM Night,
Public Schools, Youth Appreciation, etc).
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Brother Secretarys Corner

October Calendar of Events

Oct 2, Mon 7pm, Jobs Daughters, Bethel 288 Meeting
Oct 3, Tue 6pm, LMTA Meeting
Oct 4, Thu 7:30pm, Welcome Lodge 255 Stated Meeting,
Dinner 6:30PM
Oct 7, Sat 7pm, Rental: Herme Valdeabella, PM October Birthdays
Oct 8, Sun 7pm, Rental: Mel Perez, PM
Oct 9, Mon Holiday: Columbus Day Oct 02 Angel Luna
Oct 10, Tue 7pm, Lucerne Lake, Ch. 13
Oct 03 Godwin Apostol
Oct 11, Wed 7pm, DeMolay International Meeting
Oct 07 Michael Leach
Oct 10 Danny Britton
Oct 11, Wed 7pm, Hanford Hiram Award Dinner, for Charles
Dimaano, P.M. If attending, RSVP to Worshipful Mark Oct 10 Eddie Ferreras
Dawson, DMDawson@WebDawsons.com Oct 14 Joel Castillo
Oct 12, Thu 7pm, Welcome Lodge 255 Pending (TBD) Oct 14 Peter Clark
Oct 13-15 Grand Lodge Annual Communication Oct 15 Jcid David
Oct 15, Sun Jobs Daughters Oct 16 Terry Snowden
Oct 16, Mon 7pm, Jobs Daughters, Bethel 288 Meeting Oct 16 Ronald Villi
Oct 19, Thu 7pm, Welcome Lodge 255 Pending (TBD) Oct 17 Ralph Medeiros
Oct 23, Mon 6pm, Rental Oct 19 Joseph Randa
Oct 24, Tue 7pm, Lucerne Lake, Ch. 13 Oct 20 Walter Kendall
Oct 25, Wed 6:30pm, Masonic District 506, SOI, Sanger, CA
Oct 20 Jason Noralez
Oct 26 Jose Fontanos
Oct 25, Wed 7pm, DeMolay International Meeting
Oct 26 Ralph Oglesby
Oct 26, Thu 7pm, Welcome Lodge 255 Pending (TBD)
Oct 27 Richard McClelland
Oct 28, Sat Rental: Jimmy Barerra, PM
Oct 30 Jose Pascual
Oct 31, Tue Holiday: Halloween
Oct 31 Daniel Guevara
Feel free to call WB Jack at (559) 381-2112 regarding the
schedule.
The calendar is fluid and changes often happen.

2018 ANNUAL DUES

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR
POINT OF CONTACT
Please take some time to review your contact information (email,
telephone, and mailing address) at https://www.freemason.org.
Update it if you can, if you cannot update, please contact the
Secretary to update your info.
The 2018 dues will remain at $108.50.
Expect to see notices arrive in late October.
For those who desire to pay with a card, you
can do so now using the Lodge App. (There
is a $3 processing fee on the App., total
$111.50).
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LEMOORE MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION
NOTES:

Brothers, Sisters; when you use the Lodge,

Remember, ONE BROTHER does all of the daily cleaning.

Be RESPECTFUL of their efforts and clean up after your events.

This Brother is Volunteer only and receives NO compensation. He

sacrifices a few hours a day to ensure you have a clean and http://welcomelodge255.org
inviting Lodge to meet in. Please pass this along at your meetings.
Welcome Lodge 255 will soon have a new
In the Lodge Room website. The new site will allow us to
eventually incorporate new functionality and
Return all regalia and furniture following your meetings. better payment options for Lodge dues and
Remove all trash from podiums, and beneath seats. member donations. Thanks to Brother T.J.
Miranda for the design and build.
Dining Room

Wipe down tables.

Sweep after events.

Kitchen

Wipe down surfaces.

Remove Trash to the dumpster.
Clean up greasy and sticky floors.

You support is greatly appreciated!!! Grand Lodge of California

Welcome Lodge 255 Officer Elections
November 2017
Officer Elections and Appointees for 2018 are just
around the corner. To be proficient, incoming
officers need to practice and be ready to qualify no
later than October 2017.
Study the ritual and contact Worshipful Brother
Herme Valdeabella, the Officers Coach, if you have
questions about the ritual.
Annual Communication
October 13th 15th, 2017
Celebrating 300 Years of Masonry
District 506, Masonic School of Instruction
Sanger, CA
Wednesday, October 25th, 6:30pm
ALL Masons are invited!
Reception of the Flag, Annual Election of Officer,
Legislation Results of Annual Communication

A Lodge is not held together with steel bands, but by the silken ties of
brotherhood, woven of interest, friendliness, good times, wholesome
fraternal intercourse.
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Congratulations to Worshipful Brother Charles Dimaano! Hanford Lodge has selected him as their
Hiram Award winner for 2017! Well-deserved Worshipful! His Hiram Award presentation will be
held on Wednesday, October 11th at 7pm. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Worshipful Mark
Dawson at DMDawson@webdawsons.com.

Masonic Outreach Information and Referral Services: Masonic family members can contact Masonic Outreach
Services for help connecting with local services - from veterans' benefits to home care and transportation
agencies.
Call (888) 466-3642 to speak with a care manager.

Masonic Senior Outreach Services: Senior fraternal family members can access needed resources to stay healthy
and safe at home or in a retirement community in their local area.

Masonic Family Outreach Services: Masonic families can access assistance navigating complex life challenges,
including assistance during economic challenges, support for divorce and other difficult transitions, and
information about local resources.

Residential Senior Communities: Dynamic campuses in Union City and Covina offer an active lifestyle, social
activities, and compassionate care for retired Masons and their wives and widows.

Masonic Center for Youth and Families: Comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services are provided for
children struggling with mental health difficulties. Experienced psychologists, social workers, and therapists work
with the whole family.

Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of California

Grand Masters Proclamation
OCTOBER 2017 IS MAKE A DIFFERENCE MONTH
1717-2017: Celebrating 300 Years
Whereas, the Masonic tenets of brotherly love and relief inspire us to continuously make a difference in our lodges, in our communities, and
across the world; and
Whereas, for 300 years, our brothers have committed themselves to bettering the world around them; and
Whereas, the process of giving back within our communities is an integral part of our ongoing mission to become better, wiser, more honorable
men; and
Whereas, when Masons work side by side with our Masonic youth, there is no end to the good work that can be achieved together; now,
Therefore, as Grand Master, I proclaim October 2017 to be Masonic Family Make a Difference Month. I ask all California Masons to partner with
the Masonic youth orders in their communities to help plan a local community service project and to reach out to elder brothers and widows
who may need home repairs or other support from their lodge.

Let us build the next century of our fraternity starting in our own communities, working side by side with the brothers and sisters who inspire us.

Dated this 27th day of August, 2017.

Sincerely and fraternally, Attest:

John R. Heisner Allan L. Casalou
Grand Master Grand Secretary