CAPITAL CITY LODGE #499
FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS
4647 U STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
MARCH 2022
MONTHLY TRESTLE BOARD
Published monthly by
Monica Hodge
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MARCH 2022
Wednesday, March 2nd……..Capital City Masonic Temple
Start 6:30 pm…………….………….…….………Dinner
Start 7:00 pm…….……..…….………..Stated Meeting
Wednesday, March 9th……..Capital City Masonic Temple
Start 6:00 pm………………………Hall Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 16th………..Harding-San Juan Lodge
Start 7:00 pm………….……………………OSI Meeting
Wednesday, March 23rd……Capital City Masonic Temple
Start 7:00 pm…………………………….Ritual Practice
Wednesday, March 23rd……Capital City Masonic Temple
Start 7:00 pm…………………………….Ritual Practice
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday to the following brother!! May you have many, many more.
Pericle Georgallis
ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2022
Joseph “Kelly” Dixon (Sabrena) Master
Robert W. Leach (Julie) Senior Warden
Eduardo Caballero Jr., PM (Jeralyn) Junior Warden
Eric Schlenker, PM (Shelly) Treasurer
Mark K. Laybourn, PM (Alicia) Secretary
Valentino V. Garcia Chaplain
Virgilio V. Manganaan, PM (Tessie) Senior Deacon
Kevin R. Laybourn (Kristine) Junior Deacon
Sean Roper Marshall
Roy Ridley, PM Senior Steward
Ron Ridley, PM Junior Steward
Tony Shelton, PM (Monica) Organist
Alexander A. Asuncion Sr., PM (Myra) Tiler
John Knox, PM Grand Lodge Inspector for the 410th Masonic District
MARCH STATED MEETING MENU
(Meal prepared by Worshipful Kelly Dixon)
Main Dish Corned Beef
Side Dish Cabbage
Bread Rolls
Drinks and dessert will also be provided. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
CAPITAL CITY LODGE #499, F. & A.M.
Stated Meeting………………First Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Officer’s Coaches: Loren Robinson, PM
Chief Candidate’s Coach: TBD by Master
LODGE EMAIL ADDRESS
FROM THE EAST – THE PILLAR OF WISDOM
Brethren,
As we close out February, I would like to thank all who participated in putting together our Super Bowl barbeque and Sweethearts and Ladies Luncheon. These events required planning, hard work and the efforts of many. For that, I am truly grateful. Though my beloved GB Packers were not involved in the game, I enjoyed the back and forth bantering between those who cheered for the Bengals and those who cheered for the Rams.
Unfortunately, I was sidelined from attending the Sweethearts and Ladies Luncheon in person, due to COVID But, through the use of technology (Zoom), I was able to address those who attended. Looking back over the past few years with restricted in-person events, what a great opportunity to serve those who have supported our membership over the years.
For our March Stated Meeting, I will be personally preparing and serving our meal. If anyone wishes to pitch in with a helping hand, please let me know. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we will be having a traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage meal. As for dessert, I will be working on something unique, though I think the color green will be central to its theme.
To honor our brethren who entered that “Celestial Lodge” above in 2022, where the Great Architect of the Universe presides, a Roll Call Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 2nd. Brother Tim Scott will be preparing our meal, and the attendance of all Capital City Lodge members and their guest is expected. This event is also an opportunity to reunite brethren, who may not have seen each other in some time. There is no ritual involved, so no one needs to be concerned about that or what degree they may have completed. Please RSVP to our Junior Warden, Brother Ed Caballero, no later than March 25, 2022.
Fraternally,
Kelly Dixon
Master
FROM THE WEST – THE PILLAR OF STRENGTH
Brethren,
First off, I would like to give a big shout out to the brethren who attended the Super Bowl Party and Sweethearts and Widows Luncheon in February. Thank you!!!!! We really appreciate the help and support by just showing up and pitching in. It really helps make it a success. We were able to kick off these two events just a week from each other. What a success to the start of a new Masonic Year. A special “thank you” goes out to the ladies who showed up and had a good time. We were able to send them home with a box of chocolates and bouquet of flowers.
A special thank you to Worshipful Ed Caballero, who dusted off his rusty IT skills in Zoom & computer tech, to help us have a live feed for the Worshipful Master at our Luncheon. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Master had to remote in from an undisclosed location; secret base, hidden trail, or was it the presidential Yacht? We will never know.
A Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our brethren. If you don’t know already, we are having Corn Beef & Cabbage with all the Irish fixings. I look forward to seeing you all there. Please remember that we are trying to have Ritual Practice and/or a casual get together every Wednesday. The two exceptions being our Stated Meeting (1st Wednesday), and being Officers School of Instruction (3rd Wednesday).
Also in March, we are starting the monthly Lodge breakfast back up. In the past, this has routinely been the first Saturday of the Month. Tentatively, we are planning a traditional American breakfast of eggs, sausage, hashbrowns and pancakes. The offices are looking for any brothers with ideas, to contribute to & help out with this event.
One of the challenges we continually face as a Lodge, is communication. The officers have been looking into new forms of Technology, in order to help bring our Lodge closer together. One of these forms that we are leaning more heavily too, is an app called “Viber”. This app allows us to post chat groups with our Lodge members, so that we have the most up-to-date information. We can do groups based upon general announcements. Smaller groups will include communication for committees like the Executive Committee, who will be trialing the app this Month, and so on. I believe it’s going to be a great way to help our Lodge be more interactive, and encourage the brethren to be more involved. It will be a long road, but one worthy of instituting. Please stay tuned, as we bring more information in the near future.
We encourage all brethren, to reach out with concerns, questions or ideas. Fill free to reach out to any officer.
Fraternally,
Robert W. Leach
Senior Warden
Rwleach@gmail.com
FROM THE SOUTH – THE PILLAR OF BEAUTY
Greetings Brethren.
It is the third month of the year! I can say with certainty, that our Lodge has had a really good start, and it’s just warming up.
For this month, I would like to share some general information about Masonry. It is my hope that we will rekindle that fire within each and every Mason’s heart.
Did you know?
Freemasonry is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the world? As a fraternal organization, Freemasonry unites men of good character, even though they are of different religions, ethnic or social backgrounds. They share a belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of mankind.
Is Freemasonry about religion?
Freemasonry is not a religion, and certainly not a cult. In no way is the fraternity meant to replace anyone’s religion; rather its universal teachings of charity and brotherly love are meant to supplement one’s personal faith in God, and creed of one’s choice.
What is it like being a freemason?
The Masonic life is a journey of our own growth as human beings, and be of service to humanity. The Freemasons of North America alone, contributes over 2$ million a day to charitable causes. So why not be a better dad, a better son, a better husband, a better friend, a better man and be a Freemason!
You should know that some notable Freemasons in US history includes:
George Washington – 1st United States President
Arnold Palmer – Legendary Golfer
John Wayne – Renowned Actor
Walt Disney – Pioneer of Animated Cartoon Films
Col. Sanders – Founder of KFC
Babe Ruth – Baseball Legend
Thurgood Marshall – US Supreme Court Justice
Shaquille O’neal – Basketball Hall of Fame Member
Steve Wozniak – Apple Co-founder
Buzz Aldrin – United States Astronaut
One would wonder, how did these individuals from all walks of life, become a freemason? What drives each of them? The answer can be found in every Mason’s heart, and I for one am proud to call them my brother!
Fraternally,
Eduardo Caballero Jr., PM
Junior Warden