Volume XXXV No. 2, October 2017

The Grand Master’s Message: Restoring Lodge History The Importance of Membership Research Lodge No. 198 uly and August were busy travel months for the Grand Master esearch Lodge No. 198 in Portland would Jwith visits to Daytona, Fla. for the Imperial Shrine, Washington Rlike to remind you that the history of your D.C. for the Scottish Rite Supreme Council, Portland for the Gen- Lodge is what makes your Lodge unique, and eral Grand York Rite, and a dinner honoring the Supreme Queen, what attracts new members. If we neglect to Daughters of the Nile. The summer also involved trips to the document Lodge history, then all Lodges be- Malheur Cave Degree, Baker City come essentially robotic clones. for the East/West Shrine football Some families have a treasured member game, plus other fun events such who takes the time as the Pie in the Eye Masonic Youth to do family geneal- Fun Day, the All Masonic Picnic, ogy, tracing the fam- and a couple of outdoor degrees. ily tree back in time. These visits have been memorable It is not so much the events, and eye openers, no pun in- genetics of the fam- tended, for all who attended. ily that is important; Except for a couple of these it is discovering sto- events, there has been one com- ries that highlight mon thread amongst these organi- what makes the fam- zations: Membership. Each group is ily unique and special. These family traits are dependent on Blue Lodge mem- what give family members pride, and pride bers. To join these organizations, without arrogance. Every Lodge should take one is required first to be a mem- care to document events, and therefore ber of a Blue Lodge; he must al- should have a designated historian. M.W.B. W. Myles McMillan ready be a Mason. These groups Grand Master Last year, Research Lodge noticed the are struggling for membership just Lodge Bible was in disrepair. Pages were like our Blue Lodges. If our Blue Lodges do not grow, neither can falling out where it had been opened to the these other important organizations, and growth is necessary for same place for over 80 years. There was health. quickly a motion on the floor to replace it M.W.B. Mike Wick, P.G.M. (2014) put great emphasis on quality vs. quantity. This we must not forget. I urge the Worshipful Mas- continued on page five ters of all Lodges to direct their Investigation Committees to do their due diligence. Thoroughly investigate petitioners, and be IN THIS ISSUE confident they are the type and 1 Grand Master’s Message quality of men we need. None of 1 Restoring Lodge History our Masonic groups need just 2 Regional Gathering Registration numbers, we all need men of 3 Grand Master’s Calendar integrity. A good resource, avail- 4 Youth Day at Oaks Park able through the Grand Lodge 4 Masonic Governors of Placemats office, is a pamphlet, Duties of the 5 Contributions Investigation Committee. The other 6 News From Our Lodges suggestion I have heard from 7 Lodge to Match OMYELF Funds several Lodges is to require the 7 Oregon DeMolay 8 Mason of the Month continued on page three Occasional Grand Lodge Photo Contest REGIONAL GATHERING Take your best shot registration wo Occasional Grand Lodge meetings are planned for the North Tand South regions of Oregon. The first will be held on Dec. 2, 2017, at Laurel Lodge No. 13, in Roseburg. The second is set for Feb. 24, 2018, at Washington Lodge No. 46 in Portland. These regional gatherings are free to attend and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The attire is uniform or business casual. Ladies are encouraged to attend as a program will be offered in the morning. Check-in will open at 8 a.m., and a light breakfast will be provided. The first portion of these meetings will include a Grand Lodge opening, followed by a closed session of Masons, the Grand Lodge Trustees, and Lodge Officers. During this time, the attending Worshipful Master regon Lodges and members are or representative of each Lodge will be expected to give a brief report Oinvited to submit photographs they of their Lodge status, happenings, problems, solutions, issues, etc. A have recently taken to Grand Lodge for discussion of the new Grand Lodge membership database, Grand View, evaluation each month. A committee will will be given explaining some of the features and highlights. Lunch will review and select the best submission in be provided and available to all attendees. the following three categories: a historic The afternoon session, open to ladies and all attendees, from 12:30 Masonic building, a Masonic event, or p.m. to 3 p.m., will include the introduction of attending Masonic Bodies followed by an overview of the Grand Lodge youth programs. some esoteric meaning to Masonry. The regional gathering will end with a keynote speech from one of the The photograph must be in JPEG Grand Lodge Officers. Registration will be open until one week before format of at least 2 MB in size. A short the session. Space is limited so register early to reserve your place. write-up must accompany the submission detailing the following: The category of the photograph; the name of the Lodge REGIONAL GATHERING • REGISTRATION FORM or Brother submitting the photograph; We are from Lodge: a description of the image; and the time No. and place the photograph was taken. The selected photographs will be Name Office Held featured in the Oregon Masonic News and then displayed at the 168th Annual Communication for the delegates to vote for their favorite image. The first-place winner will receive a plaque and $500 Register for the FREE Regional to give to the Masonic charity of their My lady will be attending Gathering online, masonic-oregon. choice. Second and third place winners com/regional-gathering, mail this will receive a plaque. Submissions must form to the Grand Lodge office, be received by the 5th of the month to or call (503) 357-3158. [email protected] to be considered For more information, contact W.B. Greg Jenkins, Senior Grand for that month’s competition. Dec. 2, 2017 Deacon at (503) 474-7449. Roseburg Laurel Lodge No. 13 Register for the North or South Feb. 24, 2018 Regional Portland W.B. Hank Dougherty Washington Lodge No. 46 Gathering. playing the banjo during Space is limited. M.W.B. McMillan’s } Installation. Page 2 — October 2017 Grand Master’s Message, GRAND MASTER’S TENTATIVE ITINERARY continued from page one October 2017 top line signer on a petition to be a mentor 4 — Vale No. 142, Official Visit: dinner, 6 p.m.; Lodge, 7 p.m. - U, L 5 — Mt. Moriah No. 95, Condon, Official Visit: dinner, 6 p.m.; Lodge, 7 p.m. for the petitioner. No mentor, no signer. - U, L This signer should not be the coach, but 7 — MESH/Trustee Meeting: Grand Lodge, Forest Grove, 8 a.m. - U a mentor. Each petitioner needs a mentor, 7 — Grand Worthy Advisor Reception, Salem Scottish Rite Center - T, L and the top line signer must be this man. 11 — MMSAP, Jennings McCall Center, Forest Grove - U A mentor to answer his questions, GUIDE 11 — Tigard-Orenomah No. 207, Tigard, Official Visit: dinner, 6 p.m.; Lodge, 7 p.m. - U, L and work with him, and make him feel wel- 12 — Lents No. 156, Portland, Official Visit: dinner, 6:30 p.m.; Lodge, come, not just a number in the Lodge, but 7:30 p.m. - U, L also an asset to the Lodge. He must feel 13-15 Grand Lodge of California, San Francisco - U, T, L some worth within the Lodge, and it starts 16 — Santiam No. 25, Stayton, Official Visit: dinner, 6:30 p.m.; Lodge, with the mentor’s help and assistance. 7:30 p.m. - U, L In closing: seek membership, quality vs. 19-21 Scottish Rite, Baker Valley Reunion, Baker City - U, T 21 — Al Kader Food Caravan: Baker City to Wilsonville, 8 a.m. - U quantity, Duties of the Investigation Committee, 22 — DeMolay Pancake Breakfast, Al Kader Shrine, Wilsonville top line signers, and have fun. 24 — Tillamook No. 57, Official Visit: dinner, 6 p.m.; Lodge, 7 p.m. - U, L 29 — United Grand Lodge of England: Welcome Dinner (invitation only), Fraternally, 7 p.m. M.W.B. W. Myles McMillan, Grand Master 30 — United Grand Lodge of England: Reception at Mansion House A.F. & A.M. of Oregon (invitation only), 6-9 p.m. 31 — United Grand Lodge of England: 300th Anniversary Celebration, Royal Albert Hall (official guests only), 2 p.m.; reception & dinner, 5:30 p.m. Correction: Highlights from the 2017 Annual Communication November 2017 11 — MESH/Trustee Meeting: Grand Lodge, Forest Grove: 8 a.m. - U n the September issue of this publica- 12-14 Grand Lodge of Nevada, Las Vegas - U, T, L Ition, we shared a recap of some of the 16 — Aurora No. 59, Reedsport, Official Visit: dinner, 6:30 p.m.; events that happened during the 167th Lodge, 7:30 p.m. - U, L Annual Communication in Bend. The 18 — Champoeg No. 27, Canby, Official Visit: breakfast, 9:30 a.m.; Lodge, 10:30 a.m. - U, L Brother who sang “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s 18 — DeMolay Grand Master’s Class: Tigard-Orenomah Lodge No. 207, My Brother” during the Installation of the Tigard, 1-4 p.m. - U Grand Master, M.W.B. W. Myles McMillan 18 — Chief Rabban Night: Al Kader Shrine, 6 p.m. was performed by W.B. Lance King and not W.B. Hank Dougherty as the story U = Uniform; L = Ladies; T = Tuxedo; S = Suit; BC = Business Casual states. W.B. Dougherty was the installing musician and played the banjo through- out the installation ceremony. Wherever you are, we care.

Whether you wish to live independently in your own home or in a retirement community, you’ll find support through MasonicAid. W.B. Hank Dougherty Oregon Masonic and Eastern Star members can benefit from available services W.B. Lance King around the state to live happily in the home they choose. playing the banjo during performing M.W.B. McMillan’s “He Ain’t Heavy, CALL US TODAY (503) 357-3158 Installation. He’s My Brother.” or visit www.Masonic-Oregon.com/MasonicAid

October 2017 — Page 3 George L. Curry John W. Davis Stephen F. Chadwick W.W. Thayer George E. Chamberlain 1849-1850, 1853. 1853, 1854-1859. 1853-1854. 1859-1862. 1877-1878. 1887-1895. 1878-1882. 1902-1909.

Youth Day at Oaks Park — Fun with pie The Masonic Governors Frank W. Benson of OregonJay Bowerman Placemats Owsald West Ben W. Olcott 1909-1910. 1910-1911. rom its earliest days, Master Masons 1911-1915. 1919-1923. Fplayed a prominent part in Oregon his- tory. Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, THE GOVERNORS the first American explor- MASONIC OF OREGON ers of the Oregon Coun- try, were Masons. Since the formation ofFrom our its first earliest days, Master Masons played a prominent part in ons. Two, Stephen Chadwick and , were Grand Masters of Oregon history. Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the first the Grand Lodge of Oregon. Oregon organized its first Provisional government inAmerican 1845, explorers 22 of the Oregon Country, were Masons. Since the Government in 1845. One year later, at Oregon City in 1846, the first of Oregon’s 43formation Provision of our- first government in 1845, 22 of Oregon’s 43 Provi- Lodge met and organized. Oregon’s Grand Lodge was organized in Walter M. Pierce al, Territorial,sional, and Territorial State andS.F State Chadwick, Governors P.G.M. are known to have been Mas- 1851. Here are the portraits of Oregon’s 22 Masonic Governors. Isaac L. Patterson Joseph Lane George L. Curry John1923-1927. W. Davis John Whiteaker Stephen F. Chadwick Sylvester Pennoyer W.W. Thayer George E. Chamberlain 1849-1850, 1853. 1853, 1854-1859. 1853-1854. Governors 1859-1862. are known to (1865); 1877-1878.Oregon’s , 1887-1895. 1878-1882. 1902-1909. 1927-1929. have been Masons. Two, 1877-1878 hank you to the members of DeMolay, Stephen Chadwick and TJob’s Daughters, and Rainbow who Earl Snell, were Grand participated in this year’s Youth Day Masters of the Grand at Oaks Park in Portland on Aug. 13. Lodge of Oregon. Or- Pictured (right) is M.W.B. Myles McMillan egon organized its first giving the Grand Worthy Advisor, Allyssa Provisional Government Calhoun, I.O.R.G., a pie to the face when in 1845. One year later, at she was not expecting it. Pictured (above) Oregon City in 1846, the is the Rainbow girls admiring their pie A.W. Norbladfirst LodgeJulius Meier met and- or Earl Snell Douglas Mckay Paul L. Patterson Mark O. Hatfield Frank W. Benson Earl W. Snell, P.G.M. Owsald West Ben W. Olcott work with the Grand Master. 1929-1931. ganized. Oregon’s1931-1935. Grand 1943-1947. 1949-1952. 1952-1956. 1956-1957. 1959-1967. 1979-1987. 1909-1910. 1910-1911. (1940); Oregon’s Governor, 1911-1915. 1919-1923. Lodge was organized in 1943-1947 FORM 125 - 1982 | Re-printed 2017 1851. These placemats are available from the office of the Grand Secretary THE GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF OREGON TIGARD-ORENOMAH LODGE NO. 207’s Has your Lodge called the Grand Lodge FOURTH ANNUAL THE office to receive 100 complimentary place- GOVERNORS MASONICmats which feature the Masonic governors OF OREGON German Festive Board of Oregon? These placemats make a great addition to monthly dinners or special oc- OCTOBER 25TH — 7:00 P.M.From its earliest days, Master Masonscasions. played a Purchaseprominent part additional in ons. placematsTwo, Stephen Chadwick and Earl Snell, were Grand Masters of COST: $35.00 Oregon history. Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the first the Grand Lodge of Oregon. Oregon organized its first Provisional American explorers of the Oregon Country,for 10 centswere Masons. each, Since100 for the $10, Governmentor 250 for $25in 1845. One year later, at Oregon City in 1846, the first GERMAN BEERformation of our first government in(plus 1845, shipping 22 of Oregon’s and handling 43 Provi-). Interested?Lodge met andCon organized.- Oregon’s Grand Lodge was organized in Walter M. Pierce sional, Territorial and State Governorstact are theknown Grand to have Lodge been Mas- office, (503)1851. Here357-3158. are the portraits of Oregon’s 22 Masonic Governors. Isaac L. Patterson OKTOBERFEST1923-1927. STYLE FOOD CATERED BY BAVARIAN SAUSAGE COMPANY 1927-1929.

A VARIETY OF GERMAN SAUSAGES, A KEEPSAKE GLASS HANDMADE IN TIGARD TO TAKE WITH YOU! SOFT PRETZELS AND BEER CHEESE Joseph Lane George L. Curry John W. Davis John Whiteaker Stephen F. Chadwick Sylvester Pennoyer W.W. Thayer George E. Chamberlain 1849-1850, 1853. 1853, 1854-1859. 1853-1854. 1859-1862. 1877-1878. 1887-1895. 1878-1882. 1902-1909. SALAD GERMAN OKTOBERFEST GAME GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE — HAMMER SCHLAGEN —

ATTIRE: JACKET + TIE Frank W. Benson Jay Bowerman Owsald West Ben W. Olcott MORE BEER! 1909-1910. 1910-1911. 1911-1915. 1919-1923.

THE GOVERNORS MASONIC OF OREGON

A LECTURE OF “The Illuminati and German From its earliest days, Master Masons played a prominent part in ons. Two, Stephen Chadwick and Earl Snell, were Grand Masters of Oregon history. Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the first the Grand Lodge of Oregon. Oregon organized its first Provisional American explorers of the Oregon Country, were Masons. Since the Government in 1845. One year later, at Oregon City in 1846, the first formation of our first government in 1845, 22 of Oregon’s 43 Provi- Lodge met and organized. Oregon’s Grand Lodge was organized in Walter M. Pierce sional, Territorial and State Governors are known to have been Mas- 1851. Here are the portraits of Oregon’s 22 Masonic Governors. Isaac L. Patterson Society” BY WB Erik L. Arneson 1923-1927. 1927-1929. A.W. Norblad Earl Snell Douglas Mckay Paul L. Patterson Elmo Smith Mark O. Hatfield Victor Atiyeh 1929-1931.Cost: $35 — payable1931-1935. at door 1943-1947. 1949-1952. 1952-1956. 1956-1957. 1959-1967. 1979-1987. A.W. Norblad Julius Meier Earl Snell Douglas Mckay Paul L. Patterson Elmo Smith Mark O. Hatfield Victor Atiyeh — Reservations Mandatory — Masons Only — 1929-1931. 1931-1935. 1943-1947. 1949-1952. 1952-1956. 1956-1957. 1959-1967. 1979-1987. FORM 125 - 1982 | Re-printed 2017 Contact WB Thomas Pierce: [email protected] These placemats are available from the office of the Grand Secretary THE GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF OREGON FORM 125 - 1982 | Re-printed 2017 These placemats are available from the office of the Grand Secretary THE GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF OREGON

Page 4 — October 2017 Joseph Lane George L. Curry John W. Davis John Whiteaker Stephen F. Chadwick Sylvester Pennoyer W.W. Thayer George E. Chamberlain 1849-1850, 1853. 1853, 1854-1859. 1853-1854. 1859-1862. 1877-1878. 1887-1895. 1878-1882. 1902-1909.

Restoring Lodge History, Frank W. Benson Jay Bowerman continued from page one Owsald WestJuly 19, 2017 — AugustBen W. Olcott 30, 2017 1909-1910. 1910-1911. 1911-1915. 1919-1923.

Masonic & Eastern Star Home THE GOVERNORS Petitioner Club MASONIC OF OREGON James C. McNamara (154) Dickson Memorial Foundation AmazonSmile Foundation

Foundation Society From its earliest days, Master Masons played a prominent part in ons. Two, Stephen Chadwick and Earl Snell, were Grand Masters of Oregon history. Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the first the Grand Lodge of Oregon. Oregon organized its first ProvisionalJack & Dorothy Smalley Trust American explorers of the Oregon Country, were Masons. Since the Government in 1845. One year later, at Oregon City in 1846, the first formation of our first government in 1845, 22 of Oregon’s 43 Provi- Lodge met and organized. Oregon’s GrandOregon Lodge was Masonic organized in Youth Education & Literacy Foundation Walter M. Pierce sional, Territorial andS.F State Chadwick, Governors P.G.M. are known to have been Mas- 1851. Here are the portraits of Oregon’s 22 Masonic Governors. Isaac L. Patterson Joseph Lane George L. Curry John1923-1927. W. Davis John Whiteaker Stephen F. Chadwick Sylvester Pennoyer W.W. Thayer George E. Chamberlain Petitioner Club (1865); Oregon’s Governor, Research Lodge rededicated their repaired Lodge Bible in 1927-1929. 1849-1850, 1853. 1853, 1854-1859. 1853-1854. 1859-1862. 1877-1878. 1887-1895.a special ceremony that involved1878-1882. the family of Past Master1902-1909. Judy and Ed Bousquet, P.G.M. (139) 1877-1878 Leonard “Buzz” Wynkoop. Pictured (left to right): Michelle Jennifer Brundidge – in honor of Tom Burke (130) and Wynkoop, Daughter; Joseph C. Lambert, Past Master; in memory of Forrest A. Steen Blair Wynkoop, Son; and Daniel K. Gray, Lodge Master. with a larger Bible, one of higher quality. Our Oregon Masonic Charitable Foundation - MMSAP Lodge Historian, R.W.B. Michael Robinson, Petitioner Club with panic in his voice, reminded us that Salem Area Lodges – Awesome 3000 our Lodge Bible was unique and special. It AmazonSmile Foundation was the original Bible of our Lodge, a gift from the Lodge’s first Secretary, Sidney Z. Masonic OutReach Services A.W. Norblad Julius Meier Earl Snell DouglasBartley. Mckay Paul L. Patterson Elmo Smith Mark O. Hatfield Victor Atiyeh Frank W. Benson Jay Bowerman Earl W. Snell, P.G.M. Owsald West Ben W. Olcott 1929-1931. 1931-1935. 1943-1947. 1949-1952. 1952-1956. 1956-1957. 1959-1967. Apprentice1979-1987. Club 1909-1910. 1910-1911. (1940); Oregon’s Governor, After considerable1911-1915. research, we found1919-1923. a 1943-1947 craftsman who specializes in restoring heir- William C. Hamburg (157) – FORM 125 - 1982 | Re-printed 2017 loom Bibles. Our Great LightThese was placemats rebound are available from the office of the RitualGrand Secretary Competition THE GRAND Winner:LODGE OF A.F.Apron & A.M. Lecture OF OREGON THE GOVERNORSand the frayed pages repaired. The funds Fellowcraft Club MASONIC OF OREGONto do the restoration were part of a gener- Michael D. Robinson (227) – ous gift from the family of one of our mem- Ritual Competition Winner: MM Obligation bers, W.B. Buzz Wynkoop, who had recently passed. The restoration also gave us an op- From its earliest days, Master Masons played a prominent part in ons. Two, Stephen Chadwick and Earl Snell, were Grand Masters of Educational Assistance Oregon history. Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the first the Grand Lodge of Oregon. Oregonportunity organized to itsremember first Provisional our Brother, friend, American explorers of the Oregon Country, were Masons. Since the Government in 1845. One year later,and at Oregon Past Master. City in 1846, The the familyfirst of W.B. Buzz Petitioner Club formation of our first government in 1845, 22 of Oregon’s 43 Provi- Lodge met and organized. Oregon’sparticipated Grand Lodge inwas the organized rededication in of our re- Linda & Richard Thornton (TX) Walter M. Pierce sional, Territorial and State Governors are known to have been Mas- 1851. Here are the portraits of Oregon’s 22 Masonic Governors. Isaac L. Patterson 1923-1927. stored Lodge Bible. Take care to notify Grand Lodge 1927-1929. or Research Lodge, before you dispose of pictures, documents, and items that will be treasured by future generations of Masons. It is important that we document our history with biographies and annual summaries. Label pictures with names, dates, and events, as they offer significance when teaching new members about the history of Masonry. Always remember that celebrating A.W. Norblad Julius Meier Earl Snell Douglas Mckay Paul L. Patterson Elmothe Smith Lodge historyMark is what O. Hatfield makes your LodgeVictor Atiyeh Your donation, no matter what size, 1929-1931. 1931-1935. 1943-1947. 1949-1952. 1952-1956. 1956-1957.special to your membership.1959-1967. 1979-1987. helps Oregon Masonry

FORM 125 - 1982 | Re-printed 2017 achieve its goals and fulfill its mission. These placemats are available from the office of the Grand- bySecretary W.B. THEDaniel GRAND K. LODGEGray OF A.F. & A.M. OF OREGON

October 2017 — Page 5 NEWS FROM OUR LODGES — Crater Lake No. 211 rater Lake Lodge in Klamath Falls Masonic Restoration Foundation Symposium Cawarded two $1,000 scholarships to the 2017 graduating class at Mazama High School. The first scholarship recipient, awarded to Trevor Arino, will be attending Oregon State University. Pictured below (left to right) is Bro. Tommy Sims, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee; Trevor, receiving the award; and M.W.B. Lyle C. Logan, P.G.M., and Master of Crater Lake Lodge. Not pictured is the second scholarship recipient, Jazmin Hall, who will be attending Klamath Community College. We wish both winners the best of luck in college. our Brothers from Oregon (W.B. Wayne Ford, Bro. Peter Grover, - submitted by Bro. Tommy Sims FBro. Eryk Miller, and W.B. Thomas Pierce) traveled north to at- tend the 8th Annual Masonic Restoration Foundation Symposium in Vancouver, B.C. The program began on the night of Aug. 18 with a Harmony (Festive Board), where a fine dinner was served, and the topics of Happiness and Joy were discussed. The event contin- ued Saturday with lectures, panel discussions and the conferral of a Master Mason Degree using the Canadian ritual, a working very different from Oregon’s! New friendships were made as Brethren spent the evening on the town, exploring the vibrant city. On Sun- day morning, the attendees were treated to an address on the “Fu- ture of Freemasonry” by R.W.B. Thomas Jackson, Past Grand Sec- retary of Pennsylvania and one of the most traveled Masons alive. It was a terrific and stimulating weekend where much light was Aurora No. 59 shared. Consider attending the 2018 symposium to learn more about improving your Masonic experience. The location will be announced in late December. - submitted by W.B. Thomas Pierce

n Aug. 17, W.B. David Morgan re- Oceived a comfort blanket from Aurora Lodge in Reedsport. Several years ago, the Lodge started giving blankets, em- broidered with the Masonic history of the recipient, to Brothers that have been long- time productive Masons. - submitted by W.B. Jack Dailey

Page 6 — October 2017 Eugene Lodge to Match Oregon DeMolay — Pin & Certificate OMYELF Funds Available to senior members he Oregon Masonic Youth Education regon DeMolay would like to inform all senior DeMolay that T& Literacy Foundation (OMYELF) was Oif eligible, you can get a 10, 25, 50, 60, 65, and 70-year pin founded to improve the education and lit- and certificate free of charge. All you need to do is contact the eracy opportunities, activities, and capa- DeMolay office at [email protected], provide your current bilities of youth in Oregon. Eugene Lodge mailing address, which Chapter you belonged to, and the year you No. 11 recognizes that OMYELF is a great joined DeMolay. Please note: Your DeMolay Chapter did not have service providing to those in need, and to be in Oregon for you to receive your pin and certificate. we are pleased to offer matching funds in You can have the pin and certificate sent to your home address, support of OMYELF. Any Masonic Lodge or have your District Deputy present them to you in Lodge. The in the Oregon Jurisdiction that donates pin and certificate can also be given to you at the annual Honors money to the OMYELF fund from Octo- Day in October by the Executive Officer of DeMolay in Oregon ber 1, 2017, through or his representative. We would also like to take this time to urge the opening of Grand you to visit your local Chapter on one of their meeting nights. The Lodge (June 2018) young men would love to have your support. will see their funds If you do not have a local DeMolay Chapter but know of young matched up to $1,000 men and adults who would be interested in starting one, contact per Lodge. Eugene our Membership Development Director, Brian Lodge will match up Allphin at [email protected]. He would be more to a total of $25,000. than happy to discuss options with you. The matching funds We recently opened two Squire Manors in will be delivered to Oregon. Squires is an organization for boys, the Grand Lodge session by the officers of ages 9-11. Like DeMolay, it is a value-based Eugene Lodge No. 11. To learn more about organization. The goal of the Order of the OMYELF, please visit www.masonic-oregon. Squires is for its members and their parents com/charity/omyelf. to have fun while learning three important life lessons: Wisdom (the importance of education), Truth (honesty), - by W.B. Zachary Blalack, Grand Orator and Justice (equality and fairness). Contact the office for details. & Past Master of Eugene Lodge No. 11 Several events are planned in the coming months: Honors Day on Oct. 22, the Grand Master’s Class on Nov. 18, our third Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner on Nov. 26, and our Annual Hockey Night at the Portland Winterhawks on Feb. 9. These events are a lot of fun so don’t miss out! We also invite you to attend the CALL FOR Oregon DeMolay Foundation’s Annual Crab Feed and Auction on SUBMISSIONS Feb. 23. Keep up with DeMolay in Oregon by visiting our website, www.oregondemolay.org. f you have Lodge stories of Icommunity involvement, events, - submitted by W.B. James Van Anda etc. you are invited to submit your articles and pictures to Erin Evans at eevans@ Upcoming DeMolay Events OMN masonic-oregon.com. Deadline: The 5th of Oct. 22 - Honors Day the previous month Nov. 18 - The Grand Master’s Class (i.e., articles for June Nov. 26 - Third Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner issue are due by May Feb. 9 - Annual Hockey Night at the Portland Winterhawks 5). Feb. 23 - Oregon DeMolay Foundation’s Annual Crab Feed & Auction visit www.oregondemolay.org for more information

October 2017 — Page 7 OREGON MASONIC NEWS NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE The Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of OR PAID 2150 Masonic Way SALEM OR PERMIT NO. 526 Forest Grove, OR 97116

Change service requested

Scan this QR Code for a quick link to the Grand Lodge website. Oregon Masonic News Mason of the Month — A man of many talents The Oregon Masonic News is published f ever there was a Mason of the Month or year, it is W.B. Jon Torbert, monthly (except July and August) by authority of the trustees of The Grand IHiram Award recipient and Past Master of Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Oregon. Editors Grants Pass Lodge No. 84 and Past Master are the trustees of the Grand Lodge. of Rogue River Lodge No. 226. Jon starts the Deadline for copy is the fifth of the morning by putting on his Shrine bolo. You can month preceding the publication date. usually find him down at the greasy spoon café Example: May 5 for the June issue. (Gold Miner Restaurant on 7th Street) in Grants High resolution photos, along with story Pass, having his coffee and favorite salad, and submissions, may be sent electronically of course, talking Masonry. to the Grand Secretary. Photos should not be reduced in size. Printed photos Recently, Jon was the ramrod during Grants are also acceptable. If you scan your Pass Lodge’s Past Masters’ sale that took own photos, they should be at least 300 place in August. The Brethren brought so many dpi. Photocopies are NOT acceptable. items to the event that Jon had to volunteer his The Oregon Masonic News is a lady to help. With the success of the sale, Jon publication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. designated the funds to repair a computer for Child ID, replaced chairs in & A.M., of Oregon and unauthorized the dining area, and replaced a vandal damaged door and wall. He also duplication is strictly forbidden. managed to clean everything up after the sale. Proprietary rights to all articles published in the Oregon Masonic News Jon’s contributions to Masonry are never-ending. He is also the head are the sole property of the author and digger, secretary, and maintenance person at the Grants Pass Lodge No. cannot be reproduced without express 84 cemetery. permission of the Grand Secretary of - nominated by Bro. Don Hurd the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Oregon. “News of Lodges” is solicited. Rights are reserved to edit all submitted material, THANK YOU, W.B. Jon Torbert! and views expressed in articles may not necessarily be the official position of The Grand Lodge Trustees welcome you to nominate that Mason who, in your the Grand Lodge nor an endorsement experience, exemplifies what it is to be a Mason. To do so, we ask that you submit a short thereof. Non-members’ domestic- bio on the Brother (500 words or less) and send it to our Grand Secretary, M.W.B. subscription rate is $5 per year. PLEASE Ed Bousquet, P.G.M. by email to [email protected]. Submission NOTE: The mailing address is Oregon deadline is the fifth of the month to be considered for that month’s award. The Trustees Masonic News, 2150 Masonic Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Phone: 503- will review all entries. One nominee will be selected each month through May 2018. 357-3158; outside the Portland-area, One will be Mason of the Year and presented with a plaque. Countless Masons are 800-970-9920. Fax: 503-357-1815. Website: working tirelessly for their Lodge. Please nominate a Brother today. www.masonic-oregon.com. Email: ebousquet@ masonic-oregon.com.