The May 11th 2024 stated meeting of Texas Lodge no. 46 Free & Accepted Masons of California opened upon the book of Chronicles, page 646 of our Bible. Lodge was opened at 10:06AM upon the first degree of Masonry, in San Juan Bautista California, for the transaction of business.
Master: Richard Bartlett PM
Sr. Warden: Raymond E. Hill PM
Jr. Warden: Jack Swallow
Treasurer: John Densem PM
Secretary: Loren McKechnie
Chaplain: Reb Monaco PM
Sr. Deacon: Jessie Dimas
Jr. Deacon: Charles Baylacq
Sr. Steward: Jesse Rodriguez
Jr. Steward: Charles Hewitt
Tyler: Tony Averill PM
Organist: Rob Wilson PM
READING OF THE MINUTES
- The April 13th 2024 Stated Meeting, were read and approved, with a change to the Reimbursement made to our Tenant, for the $300 (Not $400, as previous stated) that was due to PGE due to the space heater being left on.
REPORTS
Our Brother John Densem, updated us on the project he is working on w/ Grand Lodge RE: A new Pro-Forma Hall Association Bylaws documentation. Once approved, he may propose we update ours.
APPLICATIONS
We received an Application for Degrees from Mr. Jacob Reed Radcliff of Hollister Ca. Upon passing background investigations, the usual process will commence.
NEW BUSINESS
Breakfast Proceeds were $313 minus -84.75(food cost) for a total $228.25 donation to the building fund.
COMMUNICATIONS
We received a letter “offering, for us to once again, participate in San Juan Day, with a Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser.” The Brethren, agreed this would be a good idea, and a vote was held in affirmative. A committee will be created for the event Sunday August 11th 2024
CALENDAR
- The Calendar was discussed and can be found online here: https://lodge46.freemason.org/#events
- The Trestle board is also to be found under the NEWS section of the website
- Please join us at Monterey Lodge for the 3rd Degree of Brother “TAM” who will become a Master Mason on April 29th at 6:00pm
The Lodge was closed in due form at 11:30AM, peace and harmony prevailing.
Respectfully Submitted,
Loren George McKechnie
Secretary of Texas Lodge no.46 F. & A.M. of California
Richard Bartlett, Worshipful Master
