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CAPITAL CITY LODGE #499

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS

4647 U STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA  95817

JUNE 2023

MONTHLY TRESTLE BOARD

Published monthly by

Monica Hodge

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JUNE 2023

Saturday, June 3^rd………………………..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 8:00 am…….…Monthly Lodge Breakfast

Wednesday, June 7^th……….….……..…Capital City Lodge

Start Time 6:30 pm…………….…..……..……..Dinner

Start Time 7:00 pm…….……..……….Stated Meeting

Wednesday, June 14^th…….…………….Capital City Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm……………………..Ritual Practice

Friday, June 16^th……………………..…..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm……………..…Game/Card Night

Wednesday, June 21^st…………..Harding-San Juan Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm………….…………….OSI Meeting

Wednesday, June 28^th……….……..…..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm……………………..Ritual Practice

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2023

• On July 29^th – 1pm Social, 3pm Dinner – Capital City Lodge Family BBQ – Burgers & Hot Dogs provided by Lodge – Please Bring Side Dish to Share.

• On August 18^th – 20^th – Capital City Lodge Camping Trip to Inn Town Campground in Nevada City, CA.

ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2023

Robert W. Leach, (Julie)                                                 Master

Joseph “Kelly” Dixon, PM (Sabrena)          Senior Warden

TBD                                                          Junior Warden

Eric Schlenker, PM (Shelly)                              Treasurer

Tony Shelton, PM (Monica)                               Secretary    

Valentino V. Garcia                                            Chaplain

Virgilio V. Manganaan, PM (Tessie)           Senior Deacon

Kevin R. Laybourn, (Kristine)                    Junior Deacon

TBD                                                                  Marshall

Roy Ridley, PM                                        Senior Steward

Ron Ridley, PM (Sandra)                          Junior Steward

TBD                                                                  Organist

Sean Roper                                                              Tiler

John Knox, PM              Grand Lodge Inspector for the          410^th Masonic District

JUNE BIRTHDAY LIST

Happy Birthday to the following 8 brothers!!  May you have many, many more. 

   Michael L. Sellick, PM    Robert P. Philip    

   Martin L. Walker            Enrique Gutierrez

   Eric A, Schlenker, PM     Christopher T. Love

   Pete P. Marcellana          Eddie T. Langston

JUNE STATED MEETING MENU

(We would like to thank Brother Steve Sylvanus, for preparing this month’s Dinner).

   Main Dish:     Mexican Carnitas Ribs

   Side Dish:       Macaroni & Cheese w/Vegetable Rotini

   Vegetable:      Mexican Corn            

A variety of drinks 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:            Steve Larson, PM

       Chief Candidate’s Coach: TBD by Master

LODGE EMAIL ADDRESS

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FROM THE EAST – THE PILLAR OF WISDOM

Brethren,

I would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you”, to all the brothers that signed my card while I was hospitalized during our May Stated Meeting.  I am very thankful to have such a great core of officers, willing to step up and step in to help out. Thank you, Worshipful Dixon, for filling the East again this month.   

I’m certain the food you all had, was better than my clear liquid diet, LOL.  Thank you to Brother Tim, and all who helped out in the Kitchen.  I heard the food was absolutely amazing.

We were supposed to have our “Official Visit” in May, but that has now been changed to June in light of recent events.  The June Stated Meeting brothers will now be our “Official Visit” with the Inspector Scott Morrison, who is still filling in for Worshipful John Knox.

This last month in May, the Lodge held a Campfire Social.  It was a little different approach, to what we have done in the past.  It was a very successful event, my brothers.  We had 6 gentlemen interested in the craft, who attended this event.  It was filled with a time of great conversation, laughs, good drinks and snacks were had by all.  We talked about Masonry, and helped answer any questions they may have.  I believe that in June, we will find in a few applications read in Lodge.  I would like to once again encourage all of you to please attend Lodge events, and to come meet these new gentlemen as well as your brothers. The officers of Capital City are working very hard to grow our little corner of Masonry.

On 6/16/23 at 7:00 pm, we plan to have another social event. It will be a Game/Card Night, so please bring a snack or beverage to share, as we have a casual get together for fellowship.

In July, we will be skipping our Monthly Lodge Breakfast, in- leu of the Holiday weekend for the 4^th of July.  Instead, we are having a Lodge Family BBQ on 7/29/23.  Social will start at 1:00 pm, and dinner is at 3:00pm.  The Lodge will provide hamburgers & hot dogs, and we ask that everyone bring a side dish to share.  We will also have yard games, inflatable jump house, movies going for entertainment and who knows what else.

Later on in August, the Lodge will have a camping trip for all those interested.  Please see Worshipful Dixon’s article in this month’s Trestle Board for further details.

Great things are happening this summer brothers, and I hope that each and every one of you are able to take part in the festivities.  Please reach out to your Worshipful Master and officers, if you have any questions or concerns.

See you all in Lodge.

Fraternally,

Robert W. Leach

Master  Rwleach@gmail.com

  FROM THE WEST – THE PILLAR OF STRENGTH

Greetings Brethren.

To all who answered the Master’s Summons and attended our annual Roll Call Dinner, thank you for setting aside some time to attend this solemn event.  As I’m sure the Master is, I’m also grateful for all who selflessly gave of their time to put this event together.  Food shopping began Thursday, setup occurred Friday night, the Kitchen Crew began food preparation on Saturday at 8 am, and the Lodge was secured at about 7 pm after cleanup was completed.  These events do not occur without the support of others, and for that, I am grateful.

We will be having our first Lodge camping trip in August.  Check in will be Friday, August 18th, and checkout will be Sunday, August 20th.  The Inn Town Campground is in Nevada City, and has amenities for all campers.  I have camped at this facility on a number of occasions, and I believe it will be a good place to enjoy the company of our family members away from the Lodge.  If you like to attend, you can check out the campground offerings, and make reservations at https://inntowncampground.com.

For those who haven’t had a chance to come to Lodge lately, we finally completed a project that properly honors the Past Masters of Capital City Lodge.  Past Master photos that were once on display in small frames in the dining hall, have all been digitally scanned.  We were able to fill in gaps where Past Master information and/or photographs were missing, and put together an easy-to-see multimedia display.  It is now located in the Lodge foyer, for our members, families, guests and renters to enjoy.  The following is an example presentation slide:

We are missing photographs for three Past Masters, Richard Terk-1983, Robert Tice-1993, and Robert Reavis-1996.  If any brother has any photographs of these individuals or information on whom we might contact to obtain them, please reach out to me so that we can add them to the display.  In the meantime, I will be working with Brother Ron Ridley on a similar project which properly honors the Past Masters of Golden Empire Lodge.

Fraternally,

Kelly Dixon, PM

Senior Warden  Kd.12682@gmail.com

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Brethren, how about a brush up on our flag, the “Symbol of America”.  Do you know that when the first flag was adopted to represent the American colonies?  I found this information fascinating to research, and I hope it was at least information you may not have known.

In 1776, the first flag was constructed as the Continental Army Flag, by General George Washington.  It consisted of 13 red and white stripes, but in the field where we now have stars, a British Union Jack was placed.  Several 13 stripe flags were used in 1776 & 1777, all individual to the original colonies.  

On June 14^th 1777, Congress designed the flag with alternating red and white stripes.  In the upper left corner was a blue background of 13 stars with 6-points, for the original 13 colonies.  This design was conceived by Francis Hopkins, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

In 1777, the State Navy Board of Pennsylvania Commissioned Betsy Ross to sew flags for Naval Vessels. To speed up the process, the stars were changed from 6-points to 5-points.

In 1795, when Vermont and Kentucky became states, and new stars were added.  This inspired Francis Scott Key to write about the star-spangled banner, composed in 1818.

In 1818, Congress decided not to add more stripes for the new states, but rather add a new star for each new state.  At that time, there were 20 stars on the flag.  

In 1861, the Stars and Stripes flew for the first time, in a Flag Day celebration in Hartford Connecticut.  It was the first summer of the Civil War.  

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed a nation-wide observance of Flag Day.  This practice however, was not adopted until 1949, when Congress voted to declare that Flag Day is to be a “Permanent Holiday”.

After the 49^th and 50^th stars were added to the flag, the regulated design now stands with seven red stripes & 6 white stripes which alternate with the red on top and bottom of the flag. 

Fraternally,

Tony L. Shelton, PM

Secretary

CAPITAL CITY LODGE #499

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS

4647 U STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA  95817

MONTHLY TRESTLE BOARD

Published monthly by

Monica Hodge

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JANUARY 2023

Wednesday, January 4^th……….…….…Capital City Lodge

Start Time 6:30 pm…………….…..……..……..Dinner

Start Time 7:00 pm…….……..……….Stated Meeting

Saturday, January 7^th…………………..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 11:00 am……………….…….…Fellowship

Start Time 12:00 noon…………….………Installation

NOTE:  Dinner will be served directly following the Installation of Officers.

Wednesday, January 11^th…….…….….Capital City Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm……………………..Ritual Practice

Wednesday, January 18^th……..Harding-San Juan Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm………….…………….OSI Meeting

Saturday, January 21^st……………..…..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 12:00 noon……………Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday, January 25^th………….…..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm……………………..Ritual Practice

LODGE EMAIL ADDRESS

info@capitalcitylodge.org

(OFFICERS TO BE INSTALLED IN 2023)

Robert W. Leach                                               Master

Joseph “Kelly” Dixon, PM                      Senior Warden

TBD                                                          Junior Warden

Eric Schlenker, PM                                         Treasurer

Tony Shelton, PM                                           Secretary    

Valentino V. Garcia                                          Chaplain

Virgilio V. Manganaan, PM                    Senior Deacon

Kevin R. Laybourn                                 Junior Deacon

Bryan Lincoln                                                  Marshall

Roy Ridley, PM                                       Senior Steward

Ron Ridley, PM                                     Junior Steward

TBD)                                                                   Organist

TBD                                                                          Tiler

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2023

• Lodge February Breakfast – 2/4/23 at 8am 
• Widows & Sweethearts Luncheon – 2/4/23 at 1pm 
• Super Bowl Party 2/12/23 – time TBD

JANUARY BIRTHDAY LIST

Happy Birthday to the following 8 brethren!!  May you have many, many more.

Alexander A. Asuncion, PM

Eduardo R. Caballero

Paul L. Drew

Lendrith L. Jackson

Virgilio V. Manganaan, PM

Roy F. Ridley, PM

Brian W. Schroeder

Tony L. Shelton, PM

JANUARY STATED MEETING MENU

          Main Dish:                     Spaghetti & Meatballs 

          Bread :                            Garlic                                

          Salad:                             House A variety of drinks will also be provided.  We look forward to seeing everyone

FROM THE EAST – THE PILLAR OF WISDOM

Greetings Brethren.

With the coming New Year, I look forward to our continued progress in rebuilding our Lodge, both the physical structure and its membership.  At our December Stated Meeting, I was pleased to hear the reading of two new applications, Mr. Chris Love and Mr. Dan Marrujo. 

Though I will be the Master for our January Stated Meeting, I look forward to Brother Robert Leach’s Installation on the 7th of January.  Robert spearheaded our monthly Lodge breakfasts, and has a number of other ideas, which he believes will create opportunities for increased fellowship and community. 

In January, Robert will be holding a sort of Town Hall Meeting, which I’m sure he will address in his article.  After that meeting, myself and a few brothers will be going through our basement storage to clean out old, unused and unnecessary items.  If you would like to participate in determining what stays and what must go, please join us.

I encourage all members of our Lodge to join me in supporting Robert’s year in the East, and to attend our annual “Installation of Officers.  The future of our Lodge is up to each and every member.  Masters of the Lodge serve for only a season.  So, it is our individual responsibilities, from our most senior Master Mason to our newest Entered Apprentice, to fulfill that Masonic obligation we took while kneeling

at the altar.  Where we go has yet to be seen, I look forward to joining you in that journey, wherever it may lead.

Thank you for allowing me to serve our Lodge during the 2022 Masonic Year.  May each of you have a blessed and fulfilling year in 2023.

Fraternally,

Kelly Dixon

Master  Kd.12682@gmail.com

FROM THE WEST – THE PILLAR OF STRENGTH

Greetings Brethren.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!!!!!  I hope the new year finds everyone well.  This new Masonic year is going to be exciting.  We are starting the new year off with our “Installation of Officers”, and I would like to thank everyone involved for their assistance in making this wonderful experience possible.  

We are also excited to have in the works, as Worshipful Dixon mentioned, two new applicants who are very much excited & engaged to join our wonderful fraternity.  Please welcome Mr. Chris Love and Mr. Dan Marrujo, when you have a chance.  Also, congratulations to brother Bryan Lincoln for passing his EA proficiency.  We will soon be planning his next advancement in degrees.  Well done brother, and I look forward to passing you.

Brothers, on January 21^st we plan to have a Lodge Town Hall Meeting.  You will hear a report from our Hall Board Management team. We will also be holding a brain storming event, to see how can we improve engagement and interest in our Lodge.  I hope to see you all attend, especially since there will be Pizza, salad and refreshments available. 

Afterwards, we will be going through the Lodge archives in the basement, and organizing/sorting out what we need to keep and don’t need to keep.  We are pushing forward on a basement remodel, which we will hopefully explain in more detail during the Town Hall Meeting.  This meeting is very important to me, as I would like to hear from each of you, what it is that you want out of Masonry and what you want to see happen within our Lodge.

The first weekend in February (2/4/23), the officers plan to recognize our Widows & Sweethearts at a luncheon in their honor.  I would love to have a few volunteers to help out.  If you’re interested, please reach out and let me know.

Again, I would like to thank and congratulate all the officers to be “Installed” this month, for their dedication to step up and help lead this Lodge into another great Masonic year for 2023.  I also want to thank Worshipful Dixon, for stepping in the line again, to help see our Lodge grow.  I’m looking forward to the new 2023 Masonic Year.

Please reach out with any concerns, questions or ideas.  Fill free to contact any officer.

Fraternally,

Robert W. Leach

Senior Warden – 2022 Rwleach@gmail.com

Master Elect – 2023

FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Greetings Brethren.

Next year is already showing to be a great year.  Worshipful Leach has challenged us to help each other in assisting him in insuring great Stated Meeting Dinners.  So far, we have brothers committed to 8 months for preparing the dinners.  But there are still 4 months available, if you would like to provide a meal for one of our Stated Meetings.  Anyone interested can contact Secretary Tony Shelton at (916) 240-0709, so he can provide you with the remaining available months.

Worshipful Leach has been working very hard to have our youth group help us out, with the serving & cleaning at our meetings.  Worshipful also has some exciting ideas for us this year, motivated by family involvement and expanding fellowship among brethren.

If possible, come on down to the Lodge and bring your ideas.  Especially since Robert is very receptive to new thoughts.  That’s it for now.

Fraternally,

Tony L. Shelton, PM

Secretary

CAPITAL CITY LODGE #499

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS

4647 U STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA  95817

DECEMBER 2022

MONTHLY TRESTLE BOARD

Published monthly by

Monica Hodge

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2022

Saturday, December 3^rd…………….…..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 8:00 am…….…Monthly Lodge Breakfast

Wednesday, December 7^th……….….…Capital City Lodge

Start Time 6:30 pm…………….…..……..……..Dinner

Start Time 7:00 pm…….……..……….Stated Meeting

Wednesday, December 14^th…….….….Capital City Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm……………………..Ritual Practice

Wednesday, December 28^th……….…..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm……………………..Ritual Practice

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2023

• Installation of Officers – 1/7/2023 at 11am 
• Lodge Town Hall Meeting – 1/21/23 at Noon
• Lodge February Breakfast – 2/4/23 at 8am 
• Widows & Sweethearts Luncheon – 2/4/23 at 1pm 
• Super Bowl Party 2/12/23 – time TBD  

LODGE EMAIL ADDRESS

info@capitalcitylodge.org

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

Tony Shelton, PM (Monica)                                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

TBD                                                                         Organist

Alexander A. Asuncion Sr., PM (Myra)                        Tiler

John Knox, PM               Grand Lodge Inspector for the          410^th Masonic District

DECEMBER BIRTHDAY LIST

Happy Birthday to the following 5 brethren!!  May you have many, many more.

Jerry L. Clark

Moses A. Cohen

Ronald L. Gross

“Jay” Del Rosario

Charles E. Senk

DECEMBER STATED MEETING MENU

         Main Dish:    Teriyaki Chicken    Kabobs

         Side Dish:     Fried Rice    

         Appetizer:     Cream Cheese Wontons

         Salad:           Spinach                                      

A variety of drinks 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

FROM THE EAST – THE PILLAR OF WISDOM

Greetings Brethren.

This is the 36th article I have written for our Trestle Board, since going to the South in January of 2020.  I began my journey to the East just over 36th months ago.  I am very grateful to those who trusted me to lead our Lodge, and who have supported me through the 2022 Masonic Year.

As we begin our 102nd year, I encourage all brothers of Capital City Lodge #499, to join me in support of Robert Leach, our in-coming Master.  He, like all others who have chosen to serve, deserves no less than 100% of all our support. 

May your Holiday Season find you surrounded by those you love, and filled with joy and happiness!  

Fraternally,

Kelly Dixon

Master  Kd.12682@gmail.com

FROM THE WEST – THE PILLAR OF STRENGTH

Happy Holidays to all!!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, spent with family and friends.  Thanksgiving always leads off my favorite time of year.  It’s always been my family’s tradition to set up the Christmas Tree on Thanksgiving weekend, and then decorate the house.  My favorite part of the Christmas season is the outside lights.  Whatever your family traditions are, I wish you and your family the best Holiday season this year.

I’m so humbled that the Lodge decided to vote me in as Master-Elect for this next Masonic year.  I am looking forward to serving the brethren, and to grow our fraternal organization.  This means that in January, we will have the “Installation of Officers”.  Please invite your friends and family to the Lodge on January 7^th, at 11:00 am.  Lunch and fellowship will follow the ceremony.

NOTE:  There will not be a Monthly Lodge breakfast in January.

Also in January, please add to your calendars a Lodge Town Hall Meeting on January 21^st at Noon. This will be a very important event, as we kick off the New Year.  The pillars are planning this meeting for the brethren, to come together and brain storm on what we want out of our Lodge.  Also, to get a perspective on how the Hall Board is handling the running of our building.

Brothers, we need your help.  The Lodge cannot survive without you.  All we are asking, is that you consider helping pick up a piece of the puzzle where you can, and help out.  We will also be serving pizza & salad, so please try very hard to attend.

This coming year, the Lodge leadership will be looking for brothers who are interested in advancing to the line of officers. While this commitment is a large one, it is essential to the advancement of our Lodge. This probably sounds like a sales pitch, because it is.  We need all our brethren, to assist us in this endeavor.

It’s going to be an exciting start to a new year, as we have a brother who is working very hard to advance in his degrees. We also have a few others, who are interested in joining.

Viber Messenger: Chats & Calls

Please fill free to ask one of the Pillars of the lodge for assistance in setting up “Viber”. You can send a message to my phone at 916-591-0137 and I can send you an invite to download and join “Viber”. Or you can go ahead and download “Viber” and add me as a contact. Simply, message me in Viber and I will add you to the Main Lodge Communication Group. The App is available for Apple and Android smart phones which most of us have these days. If you are having issues, please let us know at a lodge meeting or event and one of us would be happy to help.

Please reach out with any concerns, questions or ideas.  Fill free to contact any officer.

Fraternally,

Robert W. Leach

Senior Warden – 2022 Rwleach@gmail.com

Master Elect – 2023

FROM THE SOUTH – THE PILLAR OF BEAUTY

Greetings from the South brethren.

We are now in the last month of this masonic year, time indeed travels very fast, and awaits no man.  First of all, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to my brethren, for allowing me to serve as Junior Warden this year.  As some of you are aware, I will not be able to continue on as one of the three pillars.  Although my masonic journey in this Lodge will not take me to the east, I will continue to support the Lodge in any way I can.  I will also submit to the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master.

May you all have a blessed and joyful season, and may we look forward into the ensuing masonic year, with optimism and enthusiasm.  For this month, I would like to end this year with a short article about the “Square and Compass”.

    We all know the square and compass is the most distinguishable symbol of our craft. The origin of the Masonic logo, (as we know it today), can be dated as far back as the 1780s.  The exact place of origin, of the square and compasses joined together, is unknown.  It’s theorized to come from the stonemason’s guild during the middle-ages.  The Chinese are said to have used the “square and compass” many years “BC”.  Possibly, to suggest order, regularity and prosperity.

Looking at it from a Freemason’s perspective, the square is from the masonry era.  It was a necessary tool in testing the accuracy of each side of a stone, to ensure that the angles align with the squares ‘true’ right-angle.  It helped the stonemasons, bricklayers, architects and other builders, to draw a perfect square in plans and corners.  In Masonry, the master of the workmen’s perfect square, was used as a standard against all the other measuring squares on the construction site were checked for accuracy.

A compass is specifically the basis of geometry, which is the basis of architecture.  Therefore, both the square and the compass, were derived from architectural tools.  The “square and compass” are used as a visual representation of morality, truth and honesty in Masonic teachings.

Freemasons are taught that the standard of life cannot be based on material things such as cars, houses or clothes. Instead, Masons learn that the real standard of living is measured in the intangible things like obligations to community, family, responsibility towards the weak, and the general welfare of the community & self.  These are the central teachings of morality, honesty, and the golden rule.  A compass is also used to remind Masons that God has defined the limit around good and evil, through His impartial justice.  Masons, shall therefore be rewarded or punished according to the way they have kept within the circumference, or gone beyond it.

Therefore, Freemasons use the “Square and Compass” symbol, to ensure that every single day, no matter your social status or physical location, your actions should be appropriately squared and within due bounds.

“A society without standards, will be a society without stability, and it will go down.  Not only nations, but also whole civilizations, have perished in the past for lack of righteousness.  Hence the importance attached to the square of virtue, and the reason why Masons call it the symbol of their craft.  It’s a symbol of the moral law upon which life must be based, if it is to continue.” (Joseph Fort Newton).

Fraternally,

Eduardo Caballero Jr., PM

Junior Warden  ejrcaballero@hotmail.com

CAPITAL CITY LODGE #499

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS

4647 U STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA  95817

SEPTEMBER 2022

MONTHLY TRESTLE BOARD

Published monthly by

Monica Hodge

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

Saturday, September 3^rd………………..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 8:00 am……….Monthly Lodge Breakfast

Wednesday, September 7^th…………….Capital City Lodge

Start Time 6:30 pm…………….…..…….………Dinner

Start Time 7:00 pm…….……..……….Stated Meeting

Wednesday, September 14^th…………..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm……………………..Ritual Practice

Wednesday, September 21^st…..Harding-San Juan Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm………….…………….OSI Meeting

Wednesday, September 28^th…………..Capital City Lodge

Start Time 7:00 pm……………………..Ritual Practice

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY LIST

Happy Birthday to the following 11 brethren!!  May you have many, many more.

    William D. Alger                            Christopher T. Clarke

    William J. Dreher                        Matthew D. Ernst, PM

    Lucien A. Grondin                        James D. Lloyd

    Melvin Q. Mate                            Angelito De Dios Mostajo

    Joe F. Stastney                              Billey C. Tuttle

    Larry G. Wells

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

Tony Shelton, PM (Monica)                               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

TBD                                                                 Organist

Alexander A. Asuncion Sr., PM (Myra)                      Tiler

John Knox, PM              Grand Lodge Inspector for the          410^th Masonic District

SEPTEMBER STATED MEETING MENU

   Main Dish:               Pot Roast Beef                     

   Salad:                       Garden                                

   Vegetables:               Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans

   Dessert:                    Ice Cream                            

A variety of drinks 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

info@capitalcitylodge.org

FROM THE EAST – THE PILLAR OF WISDOM

Greetings Brethren.

Recently, over breakfast with a longtime friend, he jokingly commented about me belonging to “that cult.”  I’m sure most Masons have heard such comments, made in jest by friends and family alike.  I’m guessing most are simply repeating what they have heard from others, and that they simply have no understanding of our fraternity.  While I quickly “jabbed back with some quip” about his less than successful football team, the Minnesota Vikings.  I wonder if there was a more appropriate comment that I could have made, which may have ignited further conversation about Masonry.

I wonder if I had followed up and said, “It is organized as a fellowship of men, a system of morals, a philosophy taught by degrees through the use of symbol, story, legend, pictures and drama.  It has served as a center of union among differing backgrounds, cultures and countries.  It also serves as the means of conciliating true friendship among persons, who because of differences, may have otherwise remained at a perpetual distance.” 

I could have told him that President Harry S. Truman (a Mason), is attributed with this quote.  Now, if a Mason can be at the helm of this great nation when World War II came to an end, don’t you think Masonry can play just as critical of a role in bringing a “Green Bay Packers fan” together to share a meal with a “Minnesota Vikings fan”.  Then I could say, “And to think, you actually believed I belong to a “cult.  No wonder your team can’t win a Super Bowl!!  Now, who’s paying for breakfast?”

Are you prepared for the unexpected opportunity to discuss Masonry? I hope I am!

Fraternally,

Kelly Dixon

Master  Kd.12682@gmail.com

FROM THE WEST – THE PILLAR OF STRENGTH

Greetings Brethren.

From the West, as I’m writing this month, I’m reflecting on this past weekend where I was involved in a Lodge project. A project for the Hall Board, where we are in the beginning stages of the basement renovation, and going through our archives.  I was able to spend a wonderful Saturday with Worshipful Dixon and Shelton, doing what we Masons do. That’s chatting and fellowship.  Even though it was over a long slaving day of hard labor and saw dust.  We were able to get the first phase of our cabinet archives built in the basement.  I bring this up because I feel these are the important events at the Lodge, where we can get together with brethren and join in fellowship.  I encourage you to get involved, come down to see the changes we are making and join in the fellowship.

As I begin planning for next year, as a potential candidate for the Masters chair, I’m realizing that it takes a village to run this Lodge.  I will begin to ask you now if you are interested in being more involved, or would like to take an officer’s position.  Please reach out and let me know.  I truly feel that if each brother takes a piece of the puzzle, no matter how large or small, we will grow.  Remember brothers, this is your Lodge too.  An old saying, (an oldie but a goodie), I learned from my days in DeMolay.  “You get out of “it”, what you put into it”.  That “it”, can be lodge, work, friends, family or whatever your passion is.

Brothers, I again look forward to seeing you all at the Lodge Breakfast on the first Saturday of this month, September 3^rd from 8am to 10am.  Remember, friends and family are always invited.  I know this may be a busy weekend too, as it’s also Labor Day weekend.  But, if you can’t make it, I hope all is well and you’re able to spend some quality family time with your loved ones.

Viber Messenger: Chats & Calls

Please fill free to ask one of the Pillars of the lodge for assistance in setting up “Viber”. You can send a message to my phone at 916-591-0137 and I can send you an invite to download and join “Viber”. Or you can go ahead and download “Viber” and add me as a contact. Simply, message me in Viber and I will add you to the Main Lodge Communication Group. The App is available for Apple and Android smart phones which most of us have these days. If you are having issues, please let us know at a lodge meeting or event and one of us would be happy to help.

Please 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 from the South brethren.

For our September Stated Meeting, our Senior Warden, Brother Robert Leach, has graciously volunteered to prepare “Pot Roast Beef”.  We will also be serving mashed potatoes, green beans, a garden salad and ice cream for dessert.  We will all look forward to this opportunity to share a delicious hot meal, and have a warm conversation to continually forge the bond of friendship & brotherly love in our Lodge.

Whenever the months start to hit the (Bers), it is generally a signal for me to start working on my list for Christmas presents.  This process is usually a very stressful event for me, considering I almost always end up with a very long list.  Especially since most of my family are overseas.  For a Masonic Lodge like ours, it is also a signal to start preparing for our last yearly quarter, as well as the advancement of our officer’s line up in the Lodge.  As a Masonic Lodge, it is everyone’s responsibility to have a continuous progression.  A vibrant, healthy Lodge ensures an unbroken line of officers.  All the events, activities and the future of our Lodge relies on the full cooperation of its members.  

Let me share a short story with you.

Who Did It?

This is a story about four people.  The first one is named “Everybody”, the next is “Somebody”, then there is “Anybody” and lastly “Nobody”.

With an important job to be done, Everybody was asked to do it. 

Everybody was very sure that Somebody would do it. 

Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.

Somebody got angry about this, since it was Everybody’s job.  

Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody would not do it.

It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody, when actually Nobody had accused Anybody.

As we continue to make great plans for our Lodge, we must always remember that it is everybody’s responsibility. Brotherly Love, Relief & Truth, never under, never over, but always on the level.

Fraternally,

Eduardo Caballero Jr., PM

Junior Warden  ejrcaballero@hotmail.com

CAPITAL CITY LODGE #499

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS

4647 U STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA  95817

JULY 2022

MONTHLY TRESTLE BOARD

Published monthly by

Monica Hodge

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JULY 2022

Saturday, July 2^nd…………..Capital City Masonic Temple

Start 8:00 am…………..….Monthly Lodge Breakfast

Wednesday, July 6^th………..Capital City Masonic Temple

Start 6:30 pm…………….………….…….………Dinner

Start 7:00 pm…….……..…….………..Stated Meeting

Wednesday, July 13^th………Capital City Masonic Temple

Start 7:00 pm…………………………….Ritual Practice

Wednesday, July 20^th…….…….Harding-San Juan Lodge

Start 7:00 pm………….……………………OSI Meeting

Wednesday, July 27^th……..Capital City Masonic Temple

Start 7:00 pm…………………………….Ritual Practice

JULY BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to the following 6 brethren!!  May you have many, many more.

Noel P. Carlos

Douglas N. Conrad

Merritt L. Davis

Mark K. Laybourn, PM

Tyler S. LeTellier

Donald L. South, PM

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          410^th Masonic District

JULY STATED MEETING MENU

(Meal prepared by Eduardo Caballero Jr.)

Main Dish:                  Hot Dogs & Hamburgers             

Side Dishes:               Potato Salad/Garden Salad

Dessert:                      Ice Cream Sandwiches                                                                                                       

A variety of drinks 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

info@capitalcitylodge.org

FROM THE EAST – THE PILLAR OF WISDOM

Greetings Brethren.

Here are a few facts about the celebration of our Nation’s Independence Day:

• We actually declared independence from Great Britain on July 2, 1776.
• The 4th of July didn’t become a federal holiday until 1870.
• Every 4th of July, Americans eat approximately 150 million hot dogs. 
• Every 4th of July, Americans spend over 1 billion dollars on fireworks.
• At least eight Masons were signers on the Declaration of Independence.

These, and many more facts, can be found on the Internet. So, they must be true!!

As we enter the month in which we celebrate the birth of our Nation, I think we can all agree on at least this undisputable fact, that many patriots sacrificed everything so that we can enjoy the many freedoms that we have today.

As we celebrate our Nation’s independence with family, friends, food, and fireworks, please take a moment to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy such celebrations.  May God bless you all during this national celebration and may God bless the United States of America.

Fraternally,

Kelly Dixon

Master  Kd.12682@gmail.com

FROM THE WEST – THE PILLAR OF STRENGTH

Greetings from the West Brethren.

As we move into the Hot days of Summer, let us not forget about these fun times spent with Family and Friends.  Let us remember that this 4^th of July Month allows us to reflect on our freedom, as well those that have sacrificed for our freedom.  This allows us to freely choose to be better men, and brothers to one another.  I hope you all get a chance to share some time with family and friends, and are all in good health.  July is also a big time for family vacations.  Very soon, I will be taking my family to Disneyland….big shocker there.  I hope everyone gets a chance to do some traveling this Summer.

Speaking of family time. For those that were able to make it to the Hawaiian night in June, it was a blast.  Lots of food, great conversation and filled with lots of laughter & kiddo’s running around too.  Thanks to the Bounce House, I’m sure most of the kids slept well that night.  LOL!!!!  It was wonderful to see all the brothers and their families.  Thank you to all who helped out, and to Worshipful Ed for a fantastic Menu.

We will have Lodge breakfast again this month.  The first Saturday of the Month is July 2nd, 2022, and will be held at the same time (8am to 10am).  It’s a great opportunity to catch up with your brothers, and so far, each month we have had someone new show up as well.  Remember, reach out to your brothers and get them involved.  It’s the best time to invite someone back to Lodge, or new to the Lodge. Brothers, if you have someone interested in joining our Lodge, please bring them down to meet the brethren.  Hope to see you all there.

Viber Messenger: Chats & Calls

Please fill free to ask one of the Pillars of the lodge for assistance in setting up “Viber”. You can send a message to my phone at 916-591-0137 and I can send you an invite to download and join “Viber”. Or you can go ahead and download “Viber” and add me as a contact. Simply, message me in Viber and I will add you to the Main Lodge Communication Group. The App is available for Apple and Android smart phones which most of us have these days. If you are having issues, please let us know at a lodge meeting or event and one of us would be happy to help.

Please 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 from the South Brethren!

We are now on our seventh month! The year before we knew it, will be at its end.  A lot of things have happened so far, projects and events were executed efficiently by the Worshipful Master.

As we are taught, the twenty-four-inch gauge, being one of our principal working tools in the first degree, we find that the practice and practical application of the concept might not be as easy as it says.  Time management is a concept that may have different meanings from one individual to the next, as our life is governed by one priority to another.  So how do we manage our time?

I want to share this story: 

  One day, a professor was giving a lecture to his students. In front of him is an empty large mayonnaise jar. He picked it up and proceeded to fill it with rocks about 2 inches in diameter.  He then asked the students if the jar was full, and they agreed that it was.  So, the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.  He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks.  He then asked the students again if the jar was full, and they agreed it was.  The professor then poured sand into the jar, and of course, the sand filled up everything else.  He once again asked if the jar was full.  The students responded it was.

  “Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.  The rocks are the important things like your family, health and children.  Things that if everything else was lost & only they remain, your life would still be full.  The pebbles are the things that matter, like your job, your house and your car.  The sand is everything else, (the small stuff)”.

  “If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks.  The same goes for your life.  If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.  Take care of the rocks first, the things that really matter.  Set your priorities, and the rest is just sand”.

In the exercise of our twenty-four-inch gauge, I think this story can provide a blueprint on time management.  In Masonry, we are taught to value family first. 

Recently, we conducted yet another successful “Hawaiian themed” event, which was held at the Lodge on June 18, 2022.  It was a much-needed event to foster the bonds of friendship & brotherly love, and it tied us together to our Lodge.  I would like to specially recognize Brother Robert Leach, for setting up the atmosphere of “Hawaii”, and Worshipful Brother Ron Ridley for showing his exceptional entertaining talent in playing the ukulele. And, of course, thanks also go out to our Worshipful Master Kelly, who made this event possible.  Finally, I would like to thank to the ever supportive and hard-working Worshipful Tony Shelton. Your dedication to the craft and commitment to our fraternal brotherhood, is an example truly worthy of imitation. 

Fraternally,

Eduardo Caballero Jr., PM

Junior Warden  ejrcaballero@hotmail.com