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Greetings from the East.
Hope you had a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a safe
New Year. Due to not knowing who would be in the Officers
line last November, I sent out a summons. This was required by the Grand
Master as a condition of any lodge that did not have its regular election. This
also gave the Lodge a chance to breathe and see if anyone would assist it in
becoming an officer. The November meeting was well attended. Many also
emailed/regular mail/called me correctly to notify why they would not be able to
attend. I thank all of you for your actions. The meeting produced several good results. Worshipful
Bill Malmstrom PM volunteered to be Senior Warden for 2012 and 2013. Richard Jenkins volunteered
to be Junior Warden. Others had good ideas to explore. One was for changing our meeting night.
Various nights were discussed with the pros and cons of each. This will be brought up further in a stated
meeting if interest is there. Many of the younger Masons desired to learn lessons from the more senior
Brothers as a mentoring program. The projects where each new brother will be the lead, for something he wishes to engage for the
Lodge, will continue. Brothers, I thank all of you and Worshipful Randy Downy PM for making this meeting a good basis for
the 2013 Masonic Year.
December was dark after the Election Stated Meeting. Many had the usual holidays, work, and family obligations. I hope all had a
great time and are ready to go to work in January. We will have a Second degree for Brother Ryan as well as planning a first
degree for the new applicant.
The Projects from the New Brothers need to be firmed up. To our new Entered Apprentices, think of what you would like to do in
the lodge. You will be in charge of this event. This includes planning and promotional activity so the other brothers will know what
is happening. Let me know as soon as possible so we will not have a calendar conflict.
At the January stated meeting we will elect members to the hall board. We will also need members to be part of the audit
committee and other ongoing programs. If you have the time and would like to help the lodge and serve in these positions advise
me or be at our stated meeting in January. The lodge also needs a Junior Steward. What a great way to take part, progress and
learn the various offices that are part of our ritual.
It is again, my brothers, time to be a bee in the industrious hive to advance our learning, cause, and Masonic Experience through
actions. I look forward to working with all of our brothers to advance our knowledge of our craft.
A Thank You to all that donated toys this year to the kids via the Menlo Park Fire Department. They were well received and will
make a child’s Christmas better.
See you at the January Stated Meeting.
Sincerely,
Richard (Rick) Field
The Trestleboard
Three Great Lights Masonic Lodge #651
Free and Accepted Masons
Worshipful Master
From The East
Rick Field
At our stated meeting in December; the following brothers were elected/ appointed for the ensuing Masonic
year:
For the remainder of the 2012 Masonic year
Bill Malmstrom, PM - Senior Warden
For the Masonic year of 2013
Richard Field - Master
Bill Malmstrom, PM - Senior Warden Richard Jenkins - Junior Warden
Harvey McAninch, PM - Treasurer Tom Stoehr, PM - Secretary Tom Prussing - Chaplain
Dan Ellison - Senior Deacon Larry Jones - Junior Deacon Allan Navarro - Marshal
Morian Walker SR - Senior Steward Bruce Utecht - Tyler
January
2013
From The West
Never say Never. Been there, done that, won’t do it again. Well what can I say, I’m back. Last time I
was elected Master. This time I was elected Senior Warden. Next time maybe Junior Warden. I’ve
gone through the chairs maybe this is the way to come out of the chairs. Hopefully this year will give
our newer members a chance to get their ritual tuned to get in the line and really make Three Great
Lights the Lodge it has the potential to be. We do more degrees than the average lodge and have more
new members than most. When I got raised I would come to lodge and watch the officers do ritual and
within six months of sitting on the side lines I wanted to be a part of it. Luckily, Great Lights 818 had
a Sideliners Degree Team, and I asked if I could be part of it. I was welcomed with open arms and in
no time I was doing ritual. When an opening came up in the line due to a brother dropping out I was ap-
pointed Marshal to finish the year and the fallowing year I began my travels to the East by being ap-
pointed Junior Steward. As I sat in the Junior Steward’s chair I watched and listened to the other
officers as they did their ritual, really concentrating on the next chair I would be progressing to and
then the next one. I was told to study two chairs ahead of where I was just in case I had to jump.
That was good advice because my next move was to Junior Deacon. It is amazing how much you learn
by just watching and listening to what the officers say and do. As you move up the line as Stewards
and Deacons there is nothing more important than rod work. It can make the floor work look so per-
fect especially when it is done in pairs and both, either Deacons or Stewards, move as one. I look for-
ward to serving the lodge this next year and will do all I can to help those that are wanting to get in
the line and progress through the chairs and become Master. It is a great feeling to be called Wor-
shipful.
Bill Malmstrom, PM
Senior Warden Elect
From The South
Greetings Brothers. I wanted to take this time to introduce myself. This will be my first time writing for the Trestle Board.
And, I must say, it is an honor to have the opportunity to do so. After really delving into research pertaining to the purposes
of the Trestle Board, I reached a definitive image, within my own perception, of its purposes. The Trestle Board projects the
lodge’s image to its members and, perhaps more importantly, to non-members. It is a projection of who we are as an institu-
tion. In a world where light can be dimmed by tragic events or the unfortunate circumstances, as seen in recent happenings in
Connecticut, this is our opportunity to provide a favorable ray of hope and support for local and broader communities. This
ability to make a difference here, with our Lodge, is why I am so happy to be a part. I joined the lodge in 2003, if my memory
serves me well. Being tied to a career that demanded all of my time, it became very difficult to attend Lodge, not to mention
participate. Although apart for almost 10 years, I remained connected through the highlights given in the Trestle Board. For
that I was thankful, because I knew that one day the opportunity would come that would allow me to be a part once again.
Well, that day came and it was shortly after a career change. I received a summons to attend the Lodge for a mandatory
meeting. So, I did. I knew it was the right time for me to reconnect. However, knowing the Lodge was at a critical point, this
added an additional layer of importance to the decision process. That night, although not completely knowing the labors of my
decision, I opted to assume the Leadership duties of Junior Warden in the upcoming year. I know it will not be an easy task.
However, I am overwhelmed by all the support and guidance from the current and past leadership. I am excited to be re-
ceived back to the Lodge as a brother and it is my goal and ambitions to give back as much, if not more than, what has been
offered to me. I offer my most sincere gratitude and I am very thankful for my Brothers in the Lodge and the trust they
have placed in me.
Richard Jenkins
Junior Warden Elect
Three Great Lights Lodge #651
Meetings are held at
The Royal Hodge Masonic Center
651 Roble Avenue
Menlo Park, California
January 2013
2 Light meal 6:15 pm
2 Stated meeting 7:30 pm
9 Second Degree Practice 7:00 pm
16 Second Degree Practice 7:00 pm
23 Second Degree 7:00 pm
Dates and times subject to change
2013 Officers of Three Great Lights Lodge #651
Candidates coach
Mike Garoutte
1121 Notre Dame Ave
Belmont
650-592-6158
337th District Inspector
Randy Downey, PM
1084 Windsor St
San Jose, CA 95129
408-255-3719
Officers’ Coach
Dennis Anastole, PM
741 Pollard Rd #7
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-761-2719
Master - Richard Field
5413 McDonald Ave Newark
CA 94560 408-599-4130
SW - William Malmstrom PM
935 Larkspur Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-738-3069
JW - Richard Jenkins
1608 W Campbell Ave PMB187
Campbell, CA 95008
408-771-3710
Treasurer -
Harvey McAninch PM
3514 Cabrillo Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
408-984-5305 [email protected]
Secretary - Tom Stoehr PM
2283 Armada Way
San Mateo, CA 94404
650-638-1690
Chaplain - Tom Prussing
194 Ravenswood Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-327-8247
Sr. Deacon - Dan Ellison
1520 Lakeside Drive
Felton, CA 95018
831-335-4205
Jr. Deacon— Larry Jones
3503 Cabrillo Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95081
408-368-0736
Marshal - Allan Navarro
37203 Greenpoint St
Newark, CA 94560
408-945-6458
SS - Morian Walker Sr
1156 De Altura Cmns
San Jose, CA 95126
408-396-4487
Tyler - Bruce Utecht
3015 McGarvey Ave
Redwood City, CA 94061
650-780-7306
Birthdays in January
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Brother Birthday
Calendar of Events Elias M. Eleftheriades 1
James C. Miller, Sr. 3
Jerry N. Mandel 4
James P. Malatesta 10
Edward Z. Pickens 11
Allen C. Hermann 14
James R. Lee 16
Mason O. Jackson 17
Stephen Hamilton 19
Richard C. Hardiman, III 22
Gerald R. Murphy PM 23
Richard C. Field 26
Howard A. Feinberg 29
Donald L. Smejdir 29
Gabriel E. Vigil 29
Henry A. Schulken 30
In Memoriam
Almighty Father! Into thy hands we commend the soul
of our beloved brother
Robert Barrington PM
Born November 11, 1929
Raised March 25, 1969
Entered into rest July 10, 2012
January 2013
Address Service Requested
Three Great Lights
Masonic Lodge #651
2283 Armada Way
San Mateo, CA 94404
Trestleboard
Dated Material
Time Value
http://www.calodges.org/no651 651 Roble Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Toys donated to Menlo Park Fire Department.