Volume XXIX No. 9, May 2012

Grand Master’s Message: On the Spiritual Journey, we are all men of Faith

s an Oregon Mason, you prob- were — the distinction being that ate what that means to all of us as Aably know there are two sub- they did not bring their politics or Freemasons. jects that are never discussed in political campaigns into the Lodge. As a Mason, you’re not told you Lodge: politics and religion. And Additionally, many Freemasons have to completely divest yourself yet Masons have also been leaders in their re- of your politics or your religion; you have been spective religious groups. I suspect are simply told they are not topics involved in that just about every religion you of discussion in your Lodge. politics and can think of has been represented What that has done for our Frater- religion for in Freemasonry. And yet, these men nity has been amazing: We always many years, did not bring their specific religious meet in Lodge in brotherly and har- dating back viewpoints into the Lodge. monious action. Also, we prohibit to the orga- When I first became a Mason, I no man from entering our fraternity nization of was told about eliminating politics based on his religious or political the Oregon and religion from our discussions, beliefs. This has allowed good men, Territory. and I simply accepted that fact. I no matter their beliefs, to become The first have since come to truly appreci- Continued on page 2 territorial M.W.B. Richard A. Martin, governor, Grand Master Joseph Lane, 1848 A Message of Gratitude — Thank You to All to 1850, was a Freemason. Twenty- by Janet Martin, Grand Lady two of the 43 Oregon governors have served the Fraternity, slightly hen I started this journey with Concordant Bod- more than half of all the governors WRich five years ago, I never ies, the wives and in the past. And many of you know dreamed it would turn out to be so friends who have there were 14 U.S. Presidents who rewarding. What a wonderful and made “Val’s Project” were also Masons. Were they not exciting time we have had. so successful. Thank involved in politics? Of course they Thank you for making the journey you! to Rich’s Grand Master year — and You have given the year itself — so memorable, your time, thoughtfulness and mon- IN THIS filled with friendship and hospitality ey to Val’s Project. I have received Issue that will stay within our hearts. letters, notes and telephone calls The meetings, district dinners, the on how appreciative the domestic 1 Grand Master’s Message get-togethers with other Concor- violence shelters and the staff are 1 Message from Janet Martin dant Bodies throughout the Frater- for what you ALL have done this 3 Grand Master’s Calendar nity; the support, laughter and con- year. You made a huge difference 3 Chaplain’s Corner versations are such special gifts you in each and every community and 3 Oakridge History, 2nd installment have given us. We will both cherish made it possible for women and 5 Contributions them for many years to come. children to get the everyday neces- 6 Annual Communication Signup I also want to thank all the Lodg- sities they need, and they can re- 7 MSAP Golf Tournament es, the Masons, the members of our Continued on page 2 Thank you to all, Grand Master’s Message, continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Freemasons. or any subordinate Lodge,” allowing ceive them at the shelters. You gave Does that mean as Masons we his intentions for a Masonic Office books, clothing, toys, art supplies, never disagree? Not at all. As to be known. Also allowed are the cell phones and monetary dona- human beings we will obviously “qualifications or lack of qualifica- tions and this has helped change disagree on some things. How- tions for such office.” the lives of those who visit, and ever, when it comes to politics and In retrospect, it might seem like even stay at, the shelters. religion there is often no common a simple notion to exclude politics They know we are in the commu- ground; arguments on these top- and religion from conversation in nities and that we care and share ics are often never reconciled. Our Lodge. However, it is my opinion what we can. Please remember that heads are not in the sand about that it was a truly brilliant policy. If you ALL made a difference. I thank this, but these topics are best left you think about conversations in you for helping me give encourage- outside the Lodge. the past that have made your blood ment and hope to those coura- The Oregon Masonic Code ad- boil, they were most likely dealing geous women looking for a new life dresses the relationship between with one of those topics. for themselves and their children. religion and Freemasonry in its Additionally, how many men I also have to convey my gratitude Resolu- would have been excluded from our to all of you in support of Parents tions. The Gentle Craft if we only had one re- of Murdered Children. I have had “Resolu- ligion that we espoused? Although the privilege of sharing information tion on the various forms of Christianity about this very supportive organiza- State- are the primary religions in the U.S., tion that helps all of us who have ment on they are not the largest in the world. had to live with the tragedy of los- Freema- So if we chose one religion, no mat- ing a child or children. sonry and ter which one it was, we could not This nonprofit organization was Religion” meet on level ground. formed in 1978 in Ohio. Our Oregon adopts How many wars have been fought chapter, formed in 1979 by a group the in the name of religion? It seems of 10 families, now has over 3,000 position that’s what many wars were based members. The Grand Master and recom- on. In addition, if we were a “right- I are — unfortunately — members mended wing” or “left-wing” society, we of this great organization, as many by the would be excluding about half of of you know. We have been since Masonic the men that are currently mem- 1997 when our daughter Valerie was Information Center: It generally bers. Of the governors that served murdered by her boyfriend. states: “Freemasonry is not a Re- Oregon, there were both Republi- The Oregon chapter of POMC has ligion.” However it supports the cans and Democrats. been trying to raise funds for the concept “there is one God” and I do not know just when these last four years to build a memorial that “God is personal, private, and policies came into effect. I would garden at Mt. View Cemetery, in sacred” to each Brother. surmise it was a gradual decision. Oregon City, where our loved ones’ There is also a Resolution on However it came about, I believe lives will be publicly remembered. It “Electioneering or Campaigning” it is one that makes us distinctive will be the eighth memorial con- that speaks to the practice as it among other Fraternities. And it structed in the United States. The regards public office. It states that gives us the flexibility we need to al- others are located in Arizona, Cali- “partisan politicking in the Lodges low all good men to become a part fornia, Florida, Kansas, New York, for candidates for governmental of our beloved Craft. Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. office” is prohibited. Excluded As we progress through the The memorial will also display the from the definition is “information degrees of Freemasonry, we might names of fire and police personnel concerning a Brother’s desire for consider ourselves to be on a elective office in this Grand Lodge Continued on page 4 Continued on page 4

Page 2 GRAND MASTER’S TENTATIVE ITINERARY The Chaplain’s Corner May 2012 - by R.W.B. William C. Phillips Jr. 2 — Evergreen Lodge No. 137, Scholarship presentations, 7 p.m. 5 — Bethel Reception - U, L ow that my time serving as 6-10 — Grand Lodge of New York, Manhattan - U, T, S, L Nyour Grand Chaplain is coming 12 — MESH Meeting, Forest Grove, 7:30 a.m. - S to an end, I am reflecting on how 14 — Cornerstone No. 157, Official Visit; dinner, 6:30 p.m.; Lodge, 7:30 p.m. - U, L serving in this position — and es- 16 — Jennings No. 9, Dallas, Official Visit; dinner, 6:30 p.m.; Lodge, 7:30 p.m. pecially writing these articles — will - U, L soon be just a memory. I am asking 19 — District Deputy Training, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Forest Grove myself “Why did the Great Archi- 20 — Grand Lodge Officer Training, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Forest Grove tect of the Universe choose me to 31 — Grand Lodge of Arizona - U, T, S, L be here? And why was I chosen to serve at this time?” June 2012 In reflection, one of the greatest 1-2 — Grand Lodge of Arizona - U, T, S, L miracles of my life happened this 7-8 — Grand Lodge of Oregon, Seaside - U, T, S, L year: When my lifelong friend Chris 9 — MESH, Seaside, 8 a.m. - C, L Kuppler’s father passed on — Past U = Uniform; L = Ladies; T = Tuxedo; S = Suit, C = Casual; O.V. = Official Visit Grand Master of Oregon, Herman Kuppler — I was chosen to do the eulogy at Herman’s Lodge. No other Masons have had as A Somewhat Short History of Oakridge Lodge No. 205: much of an impact on my life than Continued from April 2012 — By Don Owen, Senior Warden, Creswell Lodge these two. Interestingly, God chose No. 112, A.F. & A.M. — With help from W.B. Dan Rehwalt, P.M., Oakridge Lodge this time, this year, to take Herman. No. 205, 1976 I am pretty sure Brother Chris was not even aware I was Grand Lynda Kamerrer and Gary Carl, owners Chaplain since I had lost regular of The Oakridge Hostel, Oakridge, Ore., contact with him. God graced my found more than tree roots as they dug in life with Chris and Herman, these the front yard of their business. The pair men and Masons — and at the end I uncovered a mystery for one Oakridge was given God’s grace again — a last Mason — and a lot of memories. chance to say thank you to them WE ENDED OUR STORY last and their families for what they had month with the closure of the mill in done for me. Westfir and Pope and Talbot, which As Masons, I believe we look at had once employed more than 500 our Brothers searching for quali- people, laying off all its workers in Houses, as well as businesses, ties they have that we would like to 1985. sat empty with for sale signs hung have. For example, over the years The boom times for Oakridge were prominently on all sides. Oakridge I have watched Past Grand Master over. By the late 1970s the railroad Lodge No. 205 also suffered a slow- Art Bush, because of his leadership had stopped its regular service in down and less than a dozen active qualities that I would like to emu- Oakridge and the depot was torn Masons were still members. late, and Past Grand Master Gareth down. Today Union Pacific Railroad For 50 years the Lodge had stood Duggan, for his graciousness and operates the rails and trains are as home for all local Masons. The kindness. I am especially grateful to still a common sight, but Amtrak no heart wrenching decision to turn be asked to serve as Grand Chap- longer stops in Oakridge. the charter back over to the Grand lin by my longtime friend, current As the area entered the 1990s the Lodge became effective on April 14, Grand Master Richard Martin, who economic slowdown had caught 1997, and the Lodge returned to its and buried Oakridge in its wake. Continued on page 8 Continued on page 4

Page 3 Grand Master’s Message, Continued from page 2 Thank you to all, Continued from page 2 journey from darkness to light. That also get a glimpse of the end of our who have died in the line of duty. journey has a beginning and an end. journey, when we will be once again The initial cost was $248,000 and The journey begins with a prayer reunited with all those we have we are in need of approximately in which God is referred to as the loved, and lost. $7,500 to get this memorial under “Almighty Father of the Universe.” There is so much more we learn, construction. I know we are almost We ask that “this candidate for as we travel from darkness to light. there — we are nearly ready to start Masonry may dedicate and devote Is this journey a religious pilgrim- construction. Everyone has helped his life to Thy service, and become a age? Does it have anything to do tremendously by buying one of the true and faithful Brother among us.” with politics? I think not! 700 raffle tickets the Grand Lodge We are taught that “The three Prin- I believe it is a spiritual journey; Officers, District Deputies, the cipal Tenets of Masonry are Broth- one where we discover what God’s Grand Lodge Office and I are selling erly Love, Relief and Truth.” The plan is for each of us. And it doesn’t to help in this worthy endeavor. four Cardinal Virtues, Temperance, matter what our conception of God The tickets are for a certified, num- Fortitude, Prudence and Justice, are is. We can use our personal beliefs, bered, signed and framed painting explained to us. applied in the manner of Masons. by Thomas Kinkade, titled “Sun- And this is just the beginning! Our common bond is that each of rise.” Thank you to those who have In the Fellowcraft Degree we are us has a belief in the Great Architect sent in monetary donations for the taught about Architecture, the of the Universe, and that we will project. The Masonic Fraternity and senses and the stages of life. We are meet once again, in that House not the rest of our organizations have introduced to “Geometry, the first made with Hands, eternal in the helped make this dream a reality. and noblest of sciences, and the Heavens. With your help and support, the Fra- basis on which the superstructure As such we are all men of Faith, ternity will have an engraved marker of Freemasonry is erected.” taking this journey together, ever at the memorial garden. You may And finally, in the Master Mason working on becoming better men. view an artist’s sketch of the memo- Degree, we learn of the building But always remember, my Brothers, rial along with other information at of King Solomon’s Temple. We are that “Faith Without Works is Dead.” www.pomc.com/portland. shown, through a tragedy, that in- If there are any leftover raffle tick- tegrity is required of all Masons. We b ets, please bring them to the Annual Communication in Seaside and we’ll sell them there. If you sold your Chaplain’s Corner, Masons volunteer for St. tickets, or a portion of them, please Continued from page 3 send your money to the Grand Jude’s Hospital Lodge office. We will announce the total amount helped pick me up from a great Dear Editor: raised and present a check to Mary darkness nearly 18 years ago. God Fifty years ago our Brother Danny Elledge, president of POMC, at the then allowed me to be there for Rich Thomas founded St. Jude’s Hospital Fellowship Banquet. when his beautiful daughter Valerie to provide research into, and treat- Thank you for sharing this year died. ment for, catastrophic childhood ill- with Rich and me. We have made If what I have said in this newslet- ness. No child has ever been denied many new lifelong friends and hold ter this year doesn’t convince you services because of an inability to them and those we knew before this of God’s grace in my life — freely pay. journey close to our hearts. given to me by Masonry — then Bicoastal Media owns eight Or- please contact me, as I have many egon radio stations, including KSHR Janet Martin more examples. These truly are the in Coos Bay. Each year, its stations gifts God graced upon me and they broadcast an appeal for contribu- k came with Freemasonry. tions to the hospital. This year the bµ Continued on page 5

Page 4 Contact OutReach Masonic & Eastern Star Home Services for support Foundation Society Alfred Trommershausen Trust (14) embers of our Lodges and Petitioner Club MChapters are receiving much Arthur D. Case Jr. (44) James C. McNamara (154) Ian Erickson (110) needed assistance with housing, Richard S. Gidley - in memory of Winnie Nelson Raean Johnston - in memory of Kathryn Perry dietary, transportation and so- Raean Johnston - in memory of Josephine Graham cialization needs coordinated by Glenn Clark (56) Ed Bousquet, IPGM (139) Judy Bousquet OutReach Services. You may refer Hyman Sadoff Trust - in memory of Emily Mae Sadoff and Hyman Sadoff (207) someone to OutReach by filling out Russell Bogart Trust Jason Allan Surrett George Dickie a Lodge & Chapter Referral Form. The form is inside the OutReach OMCF/MSAP brochure and may be obtained by Apprentice Club calling the Grand Lodge office at Sheridan-Dayton Lodge No. 64 503-357-3158. Lodge secretaries can OMCF Golf Tournament locate this form at www.masonic-or- Petitioner Club egon.com, under “Reporting Forms Beaverton Masonic Lodge No. 100 John B. McCroskey, DDS for Lodges” and then choose “Fill- Apprentice Club able OutReach Form Eligibility.” Washington Chapter 18, Royal Arch Masons Information on OutReach and Fellowcraft Club MESHCare is also available on the Hansen Hunter & Co., PC Washington Lodge No. 46 Grand Chapter website, www.or- Vista Masonic Lodge No. 215 egonoes.org. Look on the left of the OutReach Services web page for “MasonicAid.” Petitioner Club Danielle Christopherson, Out- Jennifer Brundidge – in honor of Thomas F. Burke Reach Services Coordinator, will and in memory of Forrest A. Steen attend the June Annual Communica- Robert Swenson (57) tion in Seaside and be available to Donation Level: Tier answer your questions. She can be Foundation Society - $10,000 and above reached by phone at 503-357-3158, Cornerstone Club - $5,000 - $9,999 or dchristopherson@masonic-ore- Masters Club - $2,500 - $4,999 gon.com. b Fellowcraft Club - $1,000 - $2,499 Apprentice Club - $500 - $999 Petitioner Club - $499 and below St. Jude’s, Your donation, no matter what size, helps Oregon Masonry continued from page 4 achieve its goals and fulfill its mission. KSHR appeal was from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., March 22-23. Oregon Masonic News The phone bank was fully manned The Oregon Masonic News is published monthly (except July and August) by authority of the Trustees of The Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Oregon. Editors are the Trustees of the Grand Lodge. Deadline for copy by Masons and their wives from is the fifth of the month preceding the publication date. Example: May 5 for June issue. High resolution Districts 14 and 16, and by Sisters of photos, along with story submissions, may be sent electronically to the Grand Secretary. Photos should not be reduced in size. Printed photos are also acceptable. If you scan your own photos, they should be at Doric Chapter No. 53, O.E.S. least 300 dpi. Photocopies are NOT acceptable. Pledges totaled $13,619 and we — The Oregon Masonic News is a publication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Oregon and unauthorized made friends for Masonry. duplication is strictly forbidden ©. Proprietary rights to all articles published in the Oregon Masonic News are the sole property of the author and cannot be reproduced without express permission of the Grand Fraternally, Secretary of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Oregon. — Michael D. Sullivan, District Deputy “News of Lodges” is solicited. Rights are reserved to edit all submitted material, and views expressed in articles No. 14 and Thomas F. Burke, District may not necessarily be the official position of the Grand Lodge nor an endorsement thereof. Non-members’ domestic-subscription rate is $5 per year. PLEASE NOTE: The mailing address is Oregon Masonic News, Deputy No. 16 2150 Masonic Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Phone: 503-357-3158; outside the Portland-area, 800-970-9920. Fax: 503-357-1815. Website: www.masonic-oregon.com. E-mail: [email protected] ô

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M.W. GRAND MASTER, Rich Martin, invites all Master Masons, their wives, and guests to attend the Fellowship Banquet Thursday, June 7th at 7:00 p.m., at The Seaside Civic & Convention Center, in Seaside, Oregon. There will be a no-host social hour from 6:00 p.m. until dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. Dress for the Banquet will be Business Casual or 1950’s/1960’s themed attire. Thursday the Ladies are invited to attend a Ladies Bus Tour of Historical Astoria. The bus will load at 10:00 a.m. and will return at approximately 3:30 p.m. A boxed lunch is provided. We are limited to 55 people on the bus, attire will be Business Casual. There will be a Ladies Luncheon on Friday, June 8th beginning at 11:30 a.m. Dress for the Ladies Luncheon will be Business Casual or “I Love Lucy” themed attire. Other Luncheons will be available Thursday and Friday for the men and those Ladies not attending scheduled Ladies events. Please complete your meal choices below and return this form with your Check or Credit Card information to cover the number of tickets you desire for each meal. Tickets will not be mailed. Reserved tickets will be held in your name and may be picked up in the registration area during registration hours from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 6th, and beginning again at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 7th. NOTICE: Tickets will not be sold at the door the night of the banquet. Refunds will not be given to those unable to attend the banquet. LODGING: Please make your own reservations at any of the fine lodging facilities in Seaside. The Seaside Convention Center is located 3 blocks from the Pacific Ocean, right along the Necanicum River. The Grand Lodge website, www.masonic-oregon.com has information on some nearby lodging facilities, or you may contact the Seaside Visitors Center for lodging information. Visit the Grand Lodge website to view and print this form. www.masonic-oregon.com Proposed Legislation will be available for viewing on or about April 23, 2012. Please complete and return the form below for your tickets. Mail orders must reach the Grand Lodge office by Friday, May 18th. Please enclose check, money order, or provide VISA, Master Card, or American Express information Card #______exp. date______3 Digit Code:______Name as it appears on Card ______Billing address (incl. ZIP code)______(required) (please provide the address as it appears on your statement) Thursday Lunch tickets (All Invited) Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl at $20.00 X ______$______Monte Cristo Sandwich at $20.00 X ______$______

Thursday Ladies Bus Tour & Lunch: (All meal selections include dessert & bottled water) at $35.00 each (tour & lunch) (Please select meat choice) Sandwich: Turkey ____ Roast Beef _____ Smoked Ham _____ $______Or: Chef Salad ______Ranch or Italian Dressing (circle one) $______

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Friday Lunch tickets (All Invited) Sausage & Cheese Cannelloni at $20.00 X ______$______(includes Bread Pudding Dessert)

Friday Ladies Luncheon tickets Chowder & ½ Turkey Club at $20.00 X ______$______(includes cupcakes & sherbet)

(Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free meals available on request) Enclosed is the total amount of $______Your Telephone Number ______(in case of questions regarding order) Your Name ______Your Lodge Name & No. ______Your Ladies Name ______Send to: Paul Temple, Grand Secretary - 2150 Masonic Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 Questions? Call 503/357-3158 or 1-800-970-9920 Please Make checks payable to The Masonic Grand Lodge Page 6 — Stone Creek Golf Club — The 9th Annual Foursome: $380 Student Assistance Single: $95 Golf Tournament Gold Card Package — $20 - In advance or at registration - Thursday, July 19 •Hole-In-One Shot - No. 6 •G.M. Marshmallow Long Drive - To benefit at-risk No. 17 youth •Two Mulligans

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Oakridge Lodge history, continued from page 3 Summer Special origins. Oakridge Lodge consolidated with Creswell Lodge No. 112. Creswell helped with the closing of the Let us pay your Lodge and its sale, and this is where moving costs! the new owners, W.B. Gary Carl, P.M., Eugene Lodge No. 11, and his business Move into the partner, Lynda Kamerrer, came in. The Jennings McCall Lodge was remodeled and called the Oakridge Hostel. The new owners were Center between May 1, digging out roots in the front and under 2012, & July 31, 2012, a layer of concrete found what they and we will credit thought might be a time capsule. Carl, a Past Master of Eugene Lodge your first month’s rent No. 11, promised to give me the con- for up to $1,000 of your tents when I finished restoring the moving costs!* original capsule. I sandblasted and primed the “capsule” and wondered Offer expires August 1, 2012 what the dots and numbers indicated. Contact Mark Read or Bev Buckner at Jennings McCall, 503-357-4133 Possibly it was part — [email protected] or [email protected]. of a barrel of some sort of military gun. Using Google, I came Adult Living You Design up with no results. However, after a visit to Dan W. Rehwalt, Past Master of Oakridge Lodge, a light was turned on for me because of something he said. 2300 Masonic Way • Forest Grove, OR 97116 I thought I might now know what the www.jenningsmccall.com numbers meant! Read the last installment on *Some restrictions might apply. Receipt is required for moving costs and a Oakridge Lodge No. 205 history copy of this ad must be submitted before credit will be applied to your rent. in our June issue.