The December 14th 2024 Stated Meeting of Texas Lodge no. 46 Free & Accepted Masons of California opened upon the book of Psalms page 829 of our Bible.
Lodge was opened at 10:09AM upon the first degree of Masonry, for the transaction of business and Installation. The Brethren Pledged allegiance to the flag of our great nation.
Master: Raymond E. Hill IV PM
Sr. Warden: David Driesbach PM
Jr. Warden: Jack Swallow
Secretary: Loren George McKechnie
Chaplain: Reb Monaco PM
Sr. Deacon: Brian Vanderpool
Jr. Deacon: Jessie Rodriguez
Tyler: Jessie “JD” Dimas
READING OF THE MINUTES
- The September (Deferred) Meeting minutes, and November Minutes were read and approved
REPORTS
Hall Association Report:
A motion was made and seconded that the Hall Association proceed with the improvements project, in the amount of $30K and that $10,200 will go toward Plaster, $10,818 toward painting, and $8,882 toward new carpeting.. The bids and vendors selected to perform the work, and will be awarded the project but only after the Hall Association obtains written approval from the Masonic Properties Committee.
Furthermore, the Hall Association has obtained some project funding from the Hall Grant Preservation fund and will seek additional project funding from the owner lodge to cover the complete project cost and any unused funds will be returned to the Lodge. Motion carried.
Treasurer Report:
The Lodge Checking $36,677 of which $33,147 is earmarked for the building restoration, leaving an operating balance of $3,530 for normal lodge operations.
APPLICATIONS
Billy Gene Bowens Jr. having previously been elected to receive the degrees of Masonry, will become a brother following the January Stated meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Breakfast Proceeds were $190, no food receipts for reimbursement were submitted.
The lodge was called to refreshment at 10:37AM for the Installation of 2025 OFFICERS
The following officers were installed for the Ensuing 2025 Year
Master: Raymond E. Hill IV PM
Sr. Warden: Kevin Herrick PM (To be installed)
Jr. Warden: Jack Swallow
Treasurer: John Densem PM (To be installed)
Secretary: Loren George McKechnie
Chaplain: Reb Monaco PM
Sr. Deacon: Brian Vanderpool
Jr. Deacon: Charles Baylacq
Marshall: Charles Hewitt
Sr. Steward: Jessie Rodriguez
Jr. Steward: John Phillips
Tyler: Jessie “JD” Dimas
Organist: Robert Wilson PM
COMMUNICATIONS
None
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
The Lodge was called again to labor on the 1st degree at 12:16pm. And at 12:25pm closed in due form, peace and harmony prevailing.
Respectfully Submitted,
Loren George McKechnie
Secretary of Texas Lodge no.46 F. & A.M. of California
Richard Bartlett
Worshipful Master
