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Important Lodge events

Stated meeting: Wednesday – March 18, 2020

6:15pm Dinner 7:30pm lodge opens

Corn beef and cabbage by our SD Bro. Nolet

Upcoming Events:

March 4th RS Rehearsal 7pm

March 5th Town Hall Meeting 6:30pm Jewel Lodge Pembroke Attire is casual

March 8th 2nd District Dine out Buffalo Wild Wings 5:30-8:30 Manchester

March 15th Rainbow/Pledge breakfast. 8am-10:30

April 8th FC Degree 7pm start

Michael Ansaldi (if entitled) Scott Hurley (if entitled) Wayne Miguel (if entitled)

April 15th Stated Meeting

April 22nd Master Mason Degree 5:30 1st section Dinner at 6:30 2nd Section 7:30. Bro. Randal Perkins (if entitled) Bro. Eric Thing (if entitled)

A quick look at important dates

Important Lodge Events
Stated Meeting

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 19, 2020 6:15 PM DINNER, 7:30 PM LODGE OPENS.

CHILI AND BREAD
Culinary delights by

Larry Gullett and Kevin Bailey

Special Events

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 18, 2020 6:15 PM DINNER, 7:30 PM LODGE OPENS.

Upcoming Events:

February 16th

Rainbow/Pledge breakfast. 8am-10:30

Bi-Centennial planning meeting 4th floor 11am-12:30

February 22, 2020 Special Communication.
A semi-public Memorial Service will be held in Nashua to commemorate the contributions of Joseph J.H. Beaumont, Past Master of both Rising Sun #39 and Ancient York #89. Officers of both Lodges are requested to be at the Lodge at 11:30AM. There will be Social Hour refreshments and light fare served immediately after the service. Your attendance is requested.

February 26th FC Degree 7pm start

Michael Ansaldi (if entitled) Wayne Miguel (if entitled) Lawrence Osborne (if entitled) Randal Perkins (if entitled) Eric Thing (if entitled

Rising Sun Lodge #39 F&AM

Masonic Trestleboard

~December 2019~

Important Lodge Events

STATED MEETING

WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 18, 2019 6:15 PM DINNER, 7:30 PM LODGE OPENS. ALL ARE INVITED

CULINARY DELIGHT BY

LARRY GULLETT AND KEVIN BAILEY

ROAST BEEF ,POTATOES ,VEGGIE AND ROLLS

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS WITH OUR JW

BRO. WOODROW.

REQUESTED DONATION IS 7.00

See page 3 for additional events.

If you need a ride to Lodge please contact the Master 603 557-8931

Upcoming events

Dec 4^th

Officer’s rehearsal 7pm.

Dec 7^th Annual Christmas party. 8-11 Breakfast at 8, St. Nick appearing around 9.

December 11th 2019

Entered Apprentice Degree open 7 pm

December 16th 2019

Stuffing backpacks for end 68 hours of hunger

rom the East

The holiday season is upon us and it is at this time of year we can look back on a year well spent and the year ahead of us. I ask each of you to reflect on your Masonic experiences over this last year. We have been a productive lodge and been happily busy. I hope that as each of you looks forward to the year ahead you look to help continue that work within the lodge. Each and every member of this lodge is an important piece of a large puzzle and without the members, officers, and Past Masters of our lodge we would not succeed as we have. Thank you for everything that you have done this year and will do in the future.

At this time, we also look to those we have promised to assist – those special ladies that are as much a part of our Masonic family as our brothers. A call to action went out at November’s stated meeting and I need help from you to reach out to our special ladies. Offer your assistance to them during this time of year so that they and the world see how Masons love one another through the fulfillment of that most important promise we made to each and every brother. Please reach out to me or any of the officers if you wish to help with this initiative and watch for new plans for our special ladies’ program in the next year. Those brothers who no longer toil in

the quarry rely on us to fulfill our obligations and look to those that they left behind.

Thank you again, Brethren, for your support this last year. Enjoy the holidays and please join us for our important Stated Meeting in December.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Tim Marotte W.M.

From the West

Of all the times of year, in my mind this month is the most meaningful. Surrounded by family, Brethren, and friends, we renew our faith and count our blessings. Regardless of the religion, race, or country from which we are borne, the Holiday season is a time of joining hands, thinking of others, and embracing our common heritage as children of one almighty god and inhabitants of the same planet. I learned this from my Dad, who was deprived of his Father at the age of eight. Grandfather was going about his work day just like any other, when he suffered a heart attack and was summoned to join the Great Architect of the Universe.

It was during the 1930s, and there was hardship everywhere. It was a time when food was scarce, war was approaching. My Grandmother, now a

widow with a young son (an orphan in those days) made the most difficult decision for a mother – she appealed to her Masonic family at Grandfather’s Lodge and her Eastern Star. Her prayers were answered when they arranged for my Dad to attend Girard College in Philadelphia – 200 miles away by rail. On a cold December morning, my father, 8 years old, was sent by train alone, and he was not to see his mother for 6 months, as was the school policy for new students.

The pain of that separation had a profound effect on my Father. This was most evident around Christmas time. Family was his joy, and he demonstrated it in every way imaginable for a man of his means. There was always one more friend to visit, one more gift to buy, one more trip to see the Great Wanamaker Organ, one more chance for my brother and I to tell Santa what we wanted. One more chance to give his family the Christmas he never had.

Those were simpler times, and I was fortunate to have had such an experience to emulate as I grew older. The world today is far more complex. Many things lay claim to our time, leaving precious little for thought and reflection. However, every year I take the time to pour a dram, light the tree, and contemplate where I have been,

and where I am going. It is always time well spent – my annual course correction.

My message this month is to prioritize some time to consider the many blessings that surround us – family, friends, Brethren, comforts of home, and the many freedoms we enjoy. Share those with every person who might not be so fortunate. Hold your families close, and tell them you love them. Enjoy the mystery of human Faith, the anticipation of Hope, and the warmth of Charity.

Fraternal blessings to everyone!

Rich Johnston, PM, Senior Warden From the office of the Secretary

Brother Denehy has asked the Lodge for assistance with helping the organization of End Hunger for 68 hours. This organizations mission is to see that children do not go hungry when not in school. They typically pack 300 backpacks and send them home with the kids every weekend. Well Brethren, the Christmas school shutdown is about to occur, and we have been asked to assist in packing 300 backpacks with enough food to last through the holiday season. Brethren this is an awesome way to give back to the community.

We are set for December 16th at their location (noted below). We need four or five volunteers to meet at Aldi on Amherst street at 5 p.m. We will load up the food and take to their location, we should have everything ready for the full cadre of volunteers to be at 17 Airport Road (near Law logistics) off of Amherst Street by 630. So that is when those folks should show up. We need about 50 people. We should be done no later than 7:45 p.m. The teachers who distribute the food will show up between 7:15 and 7:45 to pick up their bags. We load them right into the cars. We might need to do a little clean up, like break down boxes etc, but we only need a few people to do that.

We will be reaching out to our Sisters and Brothers within the Masonic community to assist.

rom the East

The holiday season is upon us and it is at this time of year we can look back on a year well spent and the year ahead of us. I ask each of you to reflect on your Masonic experiences over this last year. We have been a productive lodge and been happily busy. I hope that as each of you looks forward to the year ahead you look to help continue that work within the lodge. Each and every member of this lodge is an important piece of a large puzzle and without the members, officers, and Past Masters of our lodge we would not succeed as we have. Thank you for everything that you have done this year and will do in the future.

At this time, we also look to those we have promised to assist – those special ladies that are as much a part of our Masonic family as our brothers. A call to action went out at November’s stated meeting and I need help from you to reach out to our special ladies. Offer your assistance to them during this time of year so that they and the world see how Masons love one another through the fulfillment of that most important promise we made to each and every brother. Please reach out to me or any of the officers if you wish to help with this initiative and watch for new plans for our special ladies’ program in the next year. Those brothers who no longer toil in

the quarry rely on us to fulfill our obligations and look to those that they left behind.

Thank you again, Brethren, for your support this last year. Enjoy the holidays and please join us for our important Stated Meeting in December.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Tim Marotte W.M.

From the West

Of all the times of year, in my mind this month is the most meaningful. Surrounded by family, Brethren, and friends, we renew our faith and count our blessings. Regardless of the religion, race, or country from which we are borne, the Holiday season is a time of joining hands, thinking of others, and embracing our common heritage as children of one almighty god and inhabitants of the same planet. I learned this from my Dad, who was deprived of his Father at the age of eight. Grandfather was going about his work day just like any other, when he suffered a heart attack and was summoned to join the Great Architect of the Universe.

It was during the 1930s, and there was hardship everywhere. It was a time when food was scarce, war was approaching. My Grandmother, now a

widow with a young son (an orphan in those days) made the most difficult decision for a mother – she appealed to her Masonic family at Grandfather’s Lodge and her Eastern Star. Her prayers were answered when they arranged for my Dad to attend Girard College in Philadelphia – 200 miles away by rail. On a cold December morning, my father, 8 years old, was sent by train alone, and he was not to see his mother for 6 months, as was the school policy for new students.

The pain of that separation had a profound effect on my Father. This was most evident around Christmas time. Family was his joy, and he demonstrated it in every way imaginable for a man of his means. There was always one more friend to visit, one more gift to buy, one more trip to see the Great Wanamaker Organ, one more chance for my brother and I to tell Santa what we wanted. One more chance to give his family the Christmas he never had.

Those were simpler times, and I was fortunate to have had such an experience to emulate as I grew older. The world today is far more complex. Many things lay claim to our time, leaving precious little for thought and reflection. However, every year I take the time to pour a dram, light the tree, and contemplate where I have been,

and where I am going. It is always time well spent – my annual course correction.

My message this month is to prioritize some time to consider the many blessings that surround us – family, friends, Brethren, comforts of home, and the many freedoms we enjoy. Share those with every person who might not be so fortunate. Hold your families close, and tell them you love them. Enjoy the mystery of human Faith, the anticipation of Hope, and the warmth of Charity.

Fraternal blessings to everyone!

Rich Johnston, PM, Senior Warden From the office of the Secretary

Brother Denehy has asked the Lodge for assistance with helping the organization of End Hunger for 68 hours. This organizations mission is to see that children do not go hungry when not in school. They typically pack 300 backpacks and send them home with the kids every weekend. Well Brethren, the Christmas school shutdown is about to occur, and we have been asked to assist in packing 300 backpacks with enough food to last through the holiday season. Brethren this is an awesome way to give back to the community.

We are set for December 16th at their location (noted below). We need four or five volunteers to meet at Aldi on Amherst street at 5 p.m. We will load up the food and take to their location, we should have everything ready for the full cadre of volunteers to be at 17 Airport Road (near Law logistics) off of Amherst Street by 630. So that is when those folks should show up. We need about 50 people. We should be done no later than 7:45 p.m. The teachers who distribute the food will show up between 7:15 and 7:45 to pick up their bags. We load them right into the cars. We might need to do a little clean up, like break down boxes etc, but we only need a few people to do that.

We will be reaching out to our Sisters and Brothers within the Masonic community to assist.

Please contract RW Larry Gullett to sign up.

Please contract RW Larry Gullett to sign up.

Masonic Birthdays –Dec. 2019

Happy Masonic Birthday to the following Brethren:

	Brother	Years
Edward M. Annis	61
Jack H. Tottel	60
Samuel W. Kouchalakos	43
James F. McLaughlin	43
Jeffrey D. Alexander	25
George P. Brown	21
Norman J. Poisson	21
David J. Proulx	13
Robert S. Paul	12
Jay C. Taylor	11
Michael J. Marotte	10
Stephen W. Dohoney	6
Dominick L. Mandeville	6
Daniel W. Leonard	2

I wish each of the above Brethren a very happy Masonic Birthday, and invite them to join us at Lodge this month, so that I may personally extend my hand and best wishes.

Timothy Marotte, W.M.

Attest: Brian J Smith, P.M., Secretary

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Rising Sun Lodge #39

F&AM

Masonic Trestleboard

~November 2019~

Important Lodge Events

STATED MEETING

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 20, 2019 6:15 PM DINNER, 7:30 PM LODGE OPENS. ALL ARE INVITED

CULINARY DELIGHT BY

JANE BEAUMONT ASST BY

KEN ZIEHM PM JOHN WOODROW JWSPAGHETTI CASSEROLE CAESAR SALAD AND GARLIC BREAD PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS WITH OUR JW BRO. WOODROW. REQUESTED DONATION IS 5.00

Upcoming events

October 30th 2019

Entered Apprentice Degree open 7 pm

Nov 6^th

Officer’s rehearsal 7pm.

Nov 13^th

Master Mason Degree 1^st Section 5:30 Dinner at 6:30 2^nd section at 7:30 Please make dinner reservations with RW Gullett

Nov 28^th

Once again, we will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone is invited, dinner will be served at 2pm. Please make reservations with RW Gullett

Dec 4^th

Fellowcraft Degree Lodge opens at 7 pm.

Dec 7^th Mark your calendars for our Annual Christmas party. More details to follow.

From the East

As you may have noticed by the lodge schedule, we have quite a bit of activity coming up to close out the year. It brings me great joy to see new brothers being initiated into our fraternity and to see our brothers progressing through their degrees successfully and the support from brothers on the sideline. Among the many activities we have scheduled for our lodge in November one of our most important fundraising and community service activities is coming up our annual turkey drive. The work we do in the lodge to make new Masons and deliver outstanding ritual is important, but the work we do outside of the lodge to enrich our communities is one of the greatest expressions of the tenets of our fraternity so please consider those in need as we move forward into the holiday season.

Our Lodge will be busy in the next month and a half and I encourage all brothers to participate as liberally as they can, a new brother’s initiation or raising is a once in a lifetime experience and that event is only enhanced by seeing the sidelines full. Please make every effort to attend as many of these important events as you can because your effort will create stronger bonds between the members of this Lodge.

Sincerely and Fraternally, Tim Marotte W.M.

From the West

The variety of scenes that Fall brings to the discerning eye is truly striking. As I write this, my backyard woods are illuminated by a bright sun and a golden rain of leaves. Although I personally dread winter’s cold and snow removal, I am taken by the beautiful gift of Fall, which is an acceptable trade-off. I now understand why my Father – and Brother – was so insistent that we travel yearly from New Jersey to New England. I never expected that I would move here permanently, but am now glad that I did. We just held the Masonic Open House and I think I can speak for everyone who participated that it was an interesting experience. We have done this for several years now, and I have noticed that the questions from visitors are becoming more informed. Perhaps this is a result of the media generally promoting our Fraternity in ways that naturally prompt people to do their research? In past Open Houses I fielded questions around esoteric fiction, alchemy, the “New World Order”, and hidden Templar treasure. The questions now revolve around our moral goals, compatibility with various religions, history, and our impact within the community. This is an important distinction. It demonstrates that the Fraternity is of interest to

thinking visitors, who are looking to participate in something practical, larger and more important than themselves. I came away from that day exhausted, reflective, and pleased. On a more practical note, one of the visitors was a descendant of one of Rising Sun’s founding officers. Melissa Lund is descended from John Lund, a Grantee of our original June 13, 1822 dispensation from the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. She was in the process of cleaning out stored items, and brought to the Lodge a copy of the Rising Sun Centennial book published in 1922. Her comment was that this was an item that she knew we would value, and that this was its home. I was moved and thankful for her thoughtfulness. This gift will be placed in the second-floor library as a reference for anyone with an interest. Please do not remove it from the Library, but leave it there for others to read. In particular, pages 54-55 have what amounts to a direct charge from the Brethren of 1922 to those of 2022. I hope you will take their charge to heart as I have. It is a powerful message from our Brethren Past, traveling across the generations! I have also uploaded a pdf copy of the book to the Rising Sun #39 Facebook page should you like to download a personal copy.

My Brothers, enjoy the Fall colors, support each other, the Craft, and count your blessings!

Rich Johnston, PM, Senior Warden From the South

Earlier this month we held an impromptu Brotherhood night at Boston Billiards. We had a wonderful time just celebrating being brothers, without concerning ourselves with floor work, remembering our lines or signs. It was refreshing to just relax and enjoy being in each other’s company without obligation or requirements to do so. It was also a great opportunity to welcome newly made Masons as well as a few candidates interested in learning more about our brotherhood. We spend hours and hours and hours rehearsing and preparing ourselves to pass along light to others in our fraternity, but this event reminded me that we can spend too much time looking down at the position of our feet, and not looking up at the men in front of us. The purpose of Masonry is to take a good man and make him better. That’s not just accomplished only in the lodge room, it’s done in the kitchen, the dining room, in the local tavern, bowling alley and pool hall.

I’ve been a Mason nine years this month and have never been more excited about the future for Rising Sun Lodge. This is OUR lodge brothers, it’s up to us whether we merely survive or thrive and prosper. We have SEVEN new candidates or brothers looking forward to receiving their degrees over the next few months. While we have a lot of work ahead of us, and there is little question in my mind that they will receive good degrees. The question then becomes what next? After the degree is given, more light shared, and we remove our aprons, will we be a Lodge newly made Masons will feel a part of? Will we be a Lodge where they will be welcome and want to return and where they want to grow as men?

I’m proud of the Lodge, how we have grown and who we are as Masons, but to quote a famous coach we need to be sure that we are good in “all three phases of the game”. In this case not just attracting new members, and delivering solid ritual, but being a Lodge where brothers feel welcome, included and a part of something bigger than themselves.

John Woodrow JW

Happy Masonic Birthday to the following Brethren:

Brother	Years
Allan M. Barker	72
Jesse F. Hall	68
Richard E. Gilson	61
Lewis H. Coronis	57
Earl S. Prolman	56
Robert E. Nicholson	53
Reuben S. Streeper	41
Jon R. Widdowson	41
Kenneth E. Patterson	21
Jonathan P. Ramsdell	12
Robert M. Marotte	10
Adam P. Shrey	10
William S. Horn	9
Leonard L. Perkins	9

I wish each of the above Brethren a very happy Masonic Birthday, and invite them to join us at Lodge this month, so that I may personally extend my hand and best wishes.

Timothy Marotte, W.M.

Attest: Brian J Smith, P.M., Secretary

Rising Sun Lodge #39

F&AM

Making a difference in our community

since 1822

Masonic Trestleboard

~ Oct 2019~

Important Lodge Events

STATED MEETING

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 16, 2019

6:15 PM DINNER, 7:30 PM LODGE OPENS.

SALAD, GERMAN POT ROAST BUTTERED, PARSLEY NOODLES BY OUR SW WM JOHNSTON

SPECIAL EVENTS

FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE

OCTOBER 2^,2019

ENTERED APPRENCTICE DEGREE

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 30, 2019

7:30 PM LODGE OPENS..

If you need a ride to Lodge please contact the Master 603 557-8931

From the East

It has been a busy and action-packed weekend of Masonry in Nashua and I thank every one of you who came out to support our exchange with John Albro and participated in any of this weekend’s events. This weekend started off with a fantastic Ladies at the Table, continued into an exceptional degree to raise 3 new Master Masons and ended with fellowship of the highest order at RW Bro. Gullett’s home. We were joined in Rising Sun by brothers from 8 different jurisdictions, including India and Germany, and we were able to witness ritual and degree performance of the highest caliber from our brothers to the North. I have not always had the opportunity to get time off from work or my other commitments to participate as I should have in past exchanges and my brothers, I will not make that mistake again! What I imagine most of us experienced this weekend is that Masonry that we always talk about, the brotherhood beyond the walls of the lodge where we get to experience the fraternity to its fullest potential.

The important thing to understand about this weekend’s event is that it does not require a busload of brothers driving across international borders. While our exchange with John Albro has built unbreakable bonds between our two lodges there are lodges within our district and our own state that we

should be seeing more often and we shouldn’t need the excuse of the exchange to pursue that fellowship that we experienced this evening. If anything, the overwhelming success of our Masonic exchange with John Albro should impress upon you the strength of our bond and you should experience that bond as often as possible by visiting with our brothers in this district. Visitation season is upon us, take advantage brethren.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Tim Marotte W.M.

From the West Richard L. Johnston PM SW

As I write this, we are spinning up our September Lodge activities. The summer ends in only a few weeks and now we are looking forward to an exceptional and busy Fall schedule that the Worshipful has planned. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again at Lodge – not so much to the approach of Winter! The Trowel is a publication of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Recently there was an article discussing ‘Internet etiquette’. We are so connected electronically these days it’s hard to find a family that doesn’t participate on the Internet through Facebook, Instagram, instant messaging, emails and Snap. All of these means of communication are new commodities within the past 30

years. As it is with all things new, people adopt and learn how to use them in different ways. Setting aside the technical issues, one cultural challenge is how people conduct themselves when using these media. It is easy for a person to hide behind an electronic screen. There is no eye-to-eye contact, it’s difficult to convey or read feelings, and our self-control mechanisms are blunted. There are good reasons why most companies have social media rules of conduct, among them the specter of legal liability, privacy concerns, and damage to their brand. As Masons, we must also be concerned. Our ‘brand’ is one of high moral character and self-improvement. Because there is essentially no privacy, each Mason owes it to himself and the Fraternity to ensure that what is posted on the internet conveys the best image of their character. None of us are angels (yet), and we have all had times where we have acted out of impulse or anger. But there is a line beyond which many posts cross into questionable territory, and this line is constantly being pushed further. I urge everyone who is a Mason, to listen to the monitor within, temper your on-line conversations, and promote the type of a strong moral man that represents our Craft favorably. I also urge us to self-police each other by whispering good counsel into a Brother’s ear when we see poor conduct on-line. Remember, friends, family, and non-Masons all know that you have it in yourself to improve, and to strive to be an exemplary Freemason at all times!

From the South: John C. Woodrow JW

When I first visited Rising Sun Lodge a brother who was showing me around said that the difference between Masons and other organizations was that was Masons kept their word. That struck me as being something important; simple and profound. The purpose of Masonry is to take a good man and make him better to strive to take a rough ashlar and make it true, square and perfect. It’s the foundation of our Lodge and I would argue a foundation of Free Masons expressed in our oaths and obligations. Are you a man who gives and keeps your word? Are you doing your part? On my way to Lodge this past Wednesday it dawned on me that I had not confirmed, I had not followed up with the brothers who said they would cook at our Stated Communication. My mind was racing as I drove into Nashua, thinking what if no one is there, what back up plan do I have? But my worry was wasted energy and as I got off the elevator on the fourth floor I smelled a delicious meal being prepared and two brothers who promised months before

to cook in the kitchen putting the final touches on our evening dinner. We have to all be accountable to each other as brothers and I am delighted to see this more and more in our Lodge, brothers showing up where they said they would be, when they said they would be there, fully prepared and ready to go, as well as additional brothers showing up just to help out in case they were needed. We can do better but we are making progress. Our Lodge openings and ritual is being performed at a higher level by brothers keeping their commitments to knowing their ritual and helping to set the standard for others. I see new men, potential brothers showing up for dinner, and to find out more about our Lodge and the activities we have are becoming better attended. And yet, we have more work to do as too much of the burden is still shared by too few brothers. We forget sometimes that it’s not about the task itself, not about picking up trash, setting up tables, doing dishes, cooking or cleaning- it’s about the camaraderie, the brotherhood and the shared experience of being part of something bigger than ourselves, an organization that strives to take good men and make them better. As you were told when you first asked about becoming a Mason, you get out of it what you put into it. To get the full benefit of being a

Mason you have to show up, participate, be accountable, make a contribution, and do your part, whatever that means for you. I invite you to join us if you haven’t been to Lodge or a Lodge event in a while-you’ll meet some honorable l brothers, doing good work, who share the same values and are striving to become better men.

The following pictures are from our Ladies of the Table held during our exchange with John Albro Lodge # 122 from Nova Scotia. She said yes.

Masonic Birthdays –October 2019

Happy Masonic Birthday to the following Brethren:

	Brother	Years
Owen F. Walton	55
Richard J. Thompson	48
Brian J. Smith	37
Brian C. Turner	37
Frederick M. Raban	34
George P. Ivy	28
Steven E. Munzing	28
Dimitrios Katsioulis	24
Robert M. Porter	17
Michael A. Christopher	15
Norman W. Pelletier	14
John J. Dagianis	13
Stanley R. Heinrich	13
Pascal H. Corbinand	9
John C. Woodrow	9
Anthony F. Zanichkowsky	9
Jonathan R. Bibeau	8
Mark E. McLaughlin	8
Robert A. Nolet Jr.	8
Stephen M. Trachtenberg	8

Rising Sun Lodge #39

F&AM

Making a difference in our community

since 1822

Masonic Trestleboard

~September 2019~

Important Lodge Events

STATED MEETING

WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 6:15 PM DINNER, 7:30 PM LODGE OPENS. ALL ARE INVITED

CULINARY DELIGHT BY

IOURI STAROSSELSKI

If you need a ride to Lodge please contact the Master 603 557-8931

Elected Officers – Rising Sun 2019

Worshipful Master: Timothy Marotte

Senior Warden Richard Johnston

Junior Warden John Woodrow

Secretary Brian Smith

Associate Secretary Larry Gullett

Treasurer Kevin Bailey

Associate Treasurer Steve Bahsler

Trustee: Ed Waible

Grand Lodge Rep: Michael Tebbetts

Lodge Dues are $115 for Rising Sun, combined with the Assessments for 2019 totaling $55 this brings the total to $170. Note that dues are due prior to the ensuing year. 2019 Dues are due on or before December 31, 2018

Brethren we still have a significant number of members who have not paid their Dues.

If you need assistance, please contact the Master or Secretary

2019 ANNUAL DUES ARE PAST DUE

You may pay via check, or electronically via the Rising Sun Website. You may also make donations electronically for specific funds as well.

www.risingsun39.com

From the East

Welcome back from our Summer break! As you all know we have some busy and exciting times coming up in the next month and I hope you are all ready to come back to lodge. Coming up this month we will be visited by our brothers from the North for our annual exchange, we are continuing our visitation season here in District 2, and we will be closing out this year with a number of degrees so please pay attention to the dates on the Trestleboard and come out to support your lodge as we get back to work! I look forward to seeing everyone in the next couple of weeks at our events and hope our visitors, new brothers, and district will see your support in the months ahead.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Tim Marotte W.M.

From the West Richard L. Johnston PM SW

We Past Masters have a reputation for being unpredictably cranky. I assure you, that reputation is well deserved! You may ask yourself, why that is true? I intend to answer this in as Brotherly a way as I can, that is, by whispering good counsel. In a way, this is a personal retrospective that I hope some will take to heart. I remember as a newly-minted young Mason that I

was confused and confounded by many things I observed both in the Lodge, and across our own Grand Lodge. Being an entrepreneur, with a rapidly growing and successful company growing from $0 to $6MM in 3 years, I emulated many behaviors during the booming internet period that

– looking back now – were both aggressive, and to a degree disrespectful. I repeated these behaviors because I had a payroll to fulfill, customers to satisfy, vendors, and taxes to pay. And I thought that this was how a business owner should run their business. Hard-nosed, making quick decisions, always seeking the slightest advantage, not caring how people felt about my actions.

One day, my team and I blew off an early morning breakfast at the Windows on the World. Too much work to do! And then that day – 9/11 happened. I was shaken to the core. I remember sitting on the hotel bed, watching the TV, seeing the smoke across the river, and thinking, “Should I grab that night chocolate on the pillow? If this is a war, I might need it later.” My Brothers, what unraveled for the following 2 years after, I would wish on no one. Few Brothers know that my life changed overnight. Company gone, then wife gone, bankrupt, many friends falling away, no income. Standing at the crossroads. One of our Brothers, Warren Pyles, lost his entire company in an instant! Later, he and I would talk

about how we were so lucky but by the grace of a single random decision we were spared. Two years later in January 2003, I stepped into being the Worshipful Master of this great Lodge. I was shaky, to say the least. But here there were strengths and support I found when I sat within the Tiled door. Friends who were always there, support and an ear when it was needed the most – structure, discipline that was crushed after 9/11 and then restored, and a responsibility and authority that I found helped me grow beyond all of my small struggles in the outside world – and beyond what I thought I was capable. What I learned in the succeeding years, was patience. Tolerance. Respect for Grand Lodge and the role that it plays. Charity to others who were worse off than myself. Most of all, I opened myself to the wisdom and advice of those who have gone before me – Past Masters, Grand Masters, friends, who in the continuance of their Brotherly Love would not let me fail, and who

were always there with good counsel. And so, when a Past Master decides a word is needed, even if it is not welcome, I hope you will at least listen and weigh what he says. It is the voice of experience that we hope to pass along to you so that you will not fail. For me, it saved my life, and made me a better man. For you, I hope you find it in the least interesting, but also that you will give it some thought.

Upcoming events

Sept 19^th through the 22nd our Brother’s from John Albro Lodge # 122 will be visiting.

Friday September 20^th we will be hosting a Ladies of the Table. Tickets are 20.00 each. Please contact Rich Johnston PM for tickets.

Saturday the 21^st, John Albro will be conferring the Master Mason Degree on three of their own candidates. Let’s fill the sidelines to welcome these Brother’s on their special day.

Lodge will open at 10am.

Saturday afternoon/evening we will be continuing our fellowship and social enjoyment with a cookout at Brother Gullett’s home. Cost is 10.00. Please contact Larry Gullett PM for tickets.

September 25^th

Our Official Inspection by the District Officer’s will be on the Entered Apprentice Degree

October 2, 2019

FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE

Brother Jack Tulley if entitled Lodge will open at 7:30.

October 19, 2019

Statewide Open House

October 23^rd 2019

Our Official Visitation by the District

Officer’s will be on the Entered

Apprentice Degree

Masonic Birthdays –Sept. 2019

Happy Masonic Birthday to the following Brethren:

Brother Years

Paul G. Bielawski	8
Christopher H. Fowler	8
Michael F . Rizzo	7
Scott A Smiledge-Farragamo	5
Michael Tibbetts	6
Robert Rashkin	42
Keith Vaskelionis Jr.	33
Michael F . Jean	29
Richard G. Coutoumas	19
Adam J. Freiband	12
Alan J. Sewell	9

I wish each of the above Brethren a very happy Masonic Birthday, and invite them to join us at Lodge this month, so that I may personally extend my hand and best wishes.

Timothy Marotte, W.M.

Attest: Brian J Smith, P.M., Secretary

Rising Sun Lodge #39

F&AM

Making a difference in our community

since 1822

Masonic Trestleboard

~May 2019~

Important Lodge Events

STATED MEETING

WEDNESDAY – MAY 15, 2019

6:15 PM DINNER, 7:30 PM LODGE OPENS.

FAMILIES ARE INVITED

STEAK TIPS DINNER

KEN ZIEHM P.M.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WEDNESDAY – JUNE 19, 2019

6:15 PM DINNER, 7:30 PM LODGE OPENS.

HIATUS FEAST

PULLED PORK, COL SLAW AND DELI MEAT

ALL ARE INVITED

If you need a ride to Lodge please contact the Master 603 557-893

Upcoming events

May 25^th will be a Nashua Masonic

cookout at the home of the Gullett’s. From

11am till? To ensure we have enough

vittles, please RSVP to

August 10^th Deep Sea Fishing Trip, please

see Guy Martineau for more details.

Sept 19^th through the 22nd our Brother’s

from John Albro Lodge # 122 will be

visiting; additional details will be published

in future Trestleboards.

From the East

At the end of March a number of your officers had the opportunity to attend events outside of the lodge. Your Senior and Junior Wardens attended the New England Brotherhood Night in Boston to meet with brothers from around the region and hear some fantastic speakers. That same night I had the opportunity to attend Ancient York’s 70s/80s themed dance with a number of brothers and their families from Ancient York and Rising Sun. These opportunities are important, developing fraternal relations with brothers outside of our own lodge and outside of the lodge room are fundamental aspects of this organization so I encourage each of you to attend events like this and in the spirit of our Senior Warden’s message, travel and meet with your brothers in other lodges, we will all be better Masons if we learn from those that we don’t interact with regularly. Our lodge is a special place, but our fraternity is deeper and more rewarding when you experience those people and activities outside of those doors.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Tim Marotte W.M.

From the West Richard L. Johnston PM SW

There are many exciting things happening in our Lodge, and my message this month is to bring some of them to light and to encourage you to come back to our Lodge. As you may have heard through other Brothers, our meals have ‘stepped up to bat’ immensely, so to speak. We have several very talented cooks in our ranks. Although it is a bit of extra work to plan, shop, and cook for a crowd, the results are not only satisfying, but brings us together to share ideas, experiences, and values. This month, for instance, we had Chicken Piccata, cavatelli pasta Alfredo Primavera, Caesar salad, and of course – garlic bread. Next month promises to be equally good – steak tips by Past Master Ziehm! Our June Stated will be our hiatus feast, with RW Larry Gullett providing the vittles. September will be Bro. Iouri Starosselski in special guest chef appearance. We are an international cadre of cooks, just like our Fraternity. Remember that these meals are open to everyone – family and friends. Always fun, tasty, and unforgettable. I extend a special thanks to those who show up to assist – very much appreciated!

I have located the Travelling Gavel that was started in 2003. It is currently in possession of Ancient York Lodge in Lowell, having traveled throughout the US and Canada. It is time that we brought it

back to Nashua Rising Sun! Stay tuned for details. We need only 10 Brothers to travel to reclaim it, and the friendships we will renew will be unforgettable. As mentioned at our April Stated, we are also planning a Fall trip to Rhode Island to Rising Sun Lodge #30. At the New England Brotherhood night in Boston, we met some officers of the RI Grand Lodge, and found that the building where the RI Lodge meets is also their Grand Lodge building. We are excited at the thought of visiting because they are named after our own Rising Sun #39. Again, we will make plans

and let you know details as soon as possible. Also, in September I will begin to expose proposed plans for the 200th anniversary of our Lodge. Thanks to everyone – Past Masters, Grand Lodge officers, and many Brethren – for their input! Now the time is to begin settling on the events, nail the high-level planning for financing, setting up responsibilities, etc. This is going to be a gala event, and will have several Grand Lodges involved, as well as the other Nashua Masonic bodies and local community leaders. I am indebted to Roger Gaskill, our Lodge Historian, for writing up the celebrations of the previous celebrations. Very interesting that his wife baked a celebration cake that fed 400 guests at the celebration for our 150^th

Until next month, look to the West!

From the South: John C. Woodrow JW

Are You a MINO?

I recently attended an evening of Masonic

instruction with Mike Salisbury, Grand

Lecturer and a down to earth brother that

knows ritual cold, and has the ability to

speak to you not at you. At one point in

the evening he used the term “MINO”

which I had never heard before, MINO-

Mason In Name Only, used to describe our

brothers who perhaps pay their dues but

are not otherwise active in Masonry. It’s

something that I’ve been thinking about

over these past few weeks.

A study of men in the 1980’s found… “almost to a man, the men were so caught up in working, building their careers and being more involved with their children than their own fathers had been, something had to give,” Dr. Schwartz said. “And what gave was connection with male friends. Their lives just didn’t allow time for friendships.”

I invite you to take a minute and think about it, have you fallen into the MINO rut? Everyone is wrestling with life circumstances, commitments and obligations and you can only go so far as your cable tow allows. We were all told as we were working towards becoming

Master Masons “you’ll get out of Masonry

what you put into it-”- like any worthwhile

endeavor it’s an investment.

Are you a MINO? No judgement, just food

for thought.

Hope to see you soon.

Everyone having fun at the 70’s Dance

Masonic Birthdays –May 2019

Happy Masonic Birthday to the following Brethren:

Mark A. Marden	59
Creighton L. MacKinley	57
Archie S. Mobley Jr.	55
John J. McCartney	51
Peter M. Shulkin
Kenneth W. Juttner	41
Robert G. Bianchi	33
Albert R. Anctil	32
John W. Jackson	25
Matthew H. Hoffman	15
Robert P. Cate	13
Gregory R. Hovagim	13
Ryan B. Gartley	11
David O. Hunt	11
Jacon B. Weisberg	11
Brian M. Anderson	8
John B. Burns	6
Michael T. Rhodes	6
Alexander J. Woodrow	6

Elected Officers – Rising Sun 2019

Worshipful Master: Timothy Marotte

Senior Warden Richard Johnston

Junior Warden John Woodrow

Secretary Brian Smith

Associate Secretary Larry Gullett

Treasurer Kevin Bailey

Associate Treasurer Steve Bahsler

Trustee: Ed Waible

Grand Lodge Rep: Michael Tebbetts

Lodge Dues are $115 for Rising Sun, combined with the Assessments for 2019 totaling $55 this brings the total to $170. Note that dues are due prior to the ensuing year. 2019 Dues are due on or before December 31, 2018

Brethren we still have a significant number of members who have not paid their Dues.

If you need assistance, please contact the Master or Secretary

2019 ANNUAL DUES ARE PAST DUE

You may pay via check, or electronically via the Rising Sun Website. You may also make donations electronically for specific f

Rising Sun Lodge #39

F&AM

Making a difference in our community

since 1822

Masonic Trestleboard

~April 2019~

Important Lodge Events

STATED MEETING

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 17, 2019 6:15 PM DINNER, 7:30 PM LODGE OPENS. FAMILIES ARE INVITED

SPECIAL EVENTS

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 17, 2019

6:15 PM DINNER, 7:30 PM LODGE OPENS.

.

If you need a ride to Lodge please contact the Master or Secretary

From the East

As Master of the Lodge I have many tasks that I am faced with and one of those that I would like to tackle first is member engagement at meetings. This encompasses a lot of different things, but the two I want to discuss today are how to make meetings valuable and enjoyable for members and how to increase attendance from brothers we don’t see often. Generally, I think these go hand in hand because members will come to meetings if they are engaged and have a reason to be there. In support of this task your officer team and I are focused on bringing engaging discussions, guest speakers, and activities to bring us together outside of Lodge. Our intention is to publish our schedule in the outgoing Trestleboard and promote these activities so everyone knows what is happening and when. Our first of these sessions was last month’s visit from Ryan J. Flynn, world-renowned Masonic artist and the incoming R.W. District Deputy Grand Education Officer.

Communication moving forward will be important. We want to make sure that no one misses upcoming events because they missed a meeting so please read your Trestleboards, you’ll find the menus for upcoming stated dinners, upcoming events both in and out of lodge, events around the district, and important news from your top 3 officers. I’d love to hear from each of you about what you would like to see happening with your lodge and I entertain any suggestions you may have on how we can improve our meetings, activities, or communication.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Tim Marotte W.M.

From the West Richard L. Johnston PM SW

I recently heard the phrase “guarding the West Gate”. I had never heard that phrase before, but immediately thought it must be something to do with the Junior Deacon and Tyler. In truth, it was meant to refer to admitting into the Fraternity only those who are deserving and earnest in pursuing the ideals of Freemasonry. Across the district, each Lodge welcomes applicants and many are admitted. But as happens far too frequently, the candidate fails to progress or stops coming to Lodge. In the as following discussion, it became clear that many times there was a lack of engagement both by the candidate and the Lodge. We owe it to the applicant to set the right expectations and to investigate him thoroughly. They must understand that becoming a Brother requires hard work, personal involvement, and a time commitment for self-improvement. Conversely, the Lodge owes it to the applicant to ensure he receives the best education possible, that there is engagement, support, and encouragement. This is a responsibility shared not only among the top-line signers or officers of the Lodge, but among all members of the Lodge. The next time someone seeks admission – before handing him a petition – ask yourself if you know he will make a solid member? Have you taken the time to understand his motivations? Is this the place for him? Is this just someone who should remain just a friend, or is this someone who will become a serious student of our craft?

Guard the West Gate!

From the South: John C. Woodrow JW

When I was an Entered Apprentice the new Worshipful Master scheduled my Fellow Craft degree on a day that I was out of town on business. I began to hurriedly rearrange my schedule so that I could get back in time for my degree when a trusted brother whispered council in my ear. He said “your priorities need to be your job, your family, and then Masons, in that order”. It’s advice I have heeded over the past several years involved with our craft. We are sometimes torn between conflicting priorities and these words “work, family, and then Lodge” have served as a good reminder of what’s important. At the same time, I’ve found it necessary to balance this with and obligation I took to obey all due signs and summonses. What that means to me is, if I don’t have a work commitment or an existing family obligation, attending Lodge activities should be my next priority. Our Lodge is only as strong as the Brothers who support it, who show up, and who are activity engaged. Food for thought, what are your priorities?

From the Southeast:

Greetings all, I am happy to report that many of the brethren have paid their dues in a timely manner this year. We have just paid our annual assessment to Grand Lodge, so our coffers have taken a bit of a hit. Please check your wallet, and if your dues card does not say 2019 on it, please consider paying your dues, or at least a partial payment to assist the Lodge with our operating expenses.

If you need assistance, please contact the Master or Secretary.

Please save the following dates:

May 25^th will be a Nashua Masonic cookout at the home of the Gullett’s.

Sept 19^th through the 22nd our Brother’s from John Albro Lodge # 122 will be visiting; additional details will be published in future Trestleboards.

Elected Officers – Rising Sun 2019

Worshipful Master: Timothy Marotte

Senior Warden Richard Johnston

Junior Warden John Woodrow

Secretary Brian Smith

Associate Secretary La rry Gullett

Treasurer Kevin Bailey

Associate Treasurer Steve Bahsler

Trustee: Ed Waible

Grand Lodge Rep: Michael Tebbetts

Lodge Dues are $115 for Rising Sun, combined with the Assessments for 2019 totaling $55 this brings the total to $170. Note that dues are due prior to the ensuing year. 2019 Dues are due on or before December 31, 2018

Brethren we still have a significant number of members who have not paid their Dues.

If you need assistance, please contact the Master or Secretary

2019 ANNUAL DUES ARE PAST DUE

You may pay via check, or electronically via the Rising Sun Website. You may also make donations electronically for specific funds as well.

www.risingsun39.com

Masonic Birthdays –April 2019

Happy Masonic Birthday to the following Brethren:

	Brother	Years
Keith Vaskelionis Sr.	63
William R. Whitney	54
Ernest C. Hiscoe	49
Rollain E. Mercier	44
Robert E. Pelletier	27
Wilfred G. Caouette	26
Ronald P. Moody	26
Douglas M. Barker	21
Iouri M. Starosselski	21
Theodore F . Thompson	14
Thomas C. Rizzo	13
Vasilios P. Zaharopoulos	12
Timothy R. Marotte	10
Gregory R. Bean	9
Jon A. Rhan	9
Benjamin J. Langlois	8
David M. Denehy	7
Alexander L. Durden	3
Costin Barbu	3

I wish each of the above Brethren a very happy Masonic Birthday, and invite them to join us at Lodge this month, so that I may personally extend my hand and best wishes.

Timothy Marotte, W.M.

Attest: Brian J Smith, P.M., Secretary

Proposed 2019 Amendments to the Bylaws of Rising

Sun Lodge #39, F&AM

Please see attached pdf at the top of page for all highlighted areas

Amendment 1, Article 1, Section 3, Paragraph 1 currently reads:

Stated Communications shall be held on the third Wednesday in each month, except in the months of July and August, when they shall be omitted. Special communications may be held as often as the Worshipful Master may deem proper. In the case of a special emergency, the members shall be notified by written or printed notices, stating the time, place, and business of the communication. The hour for the Stated Communication shall be at 7:30 o’clock p. m.

Amendment 1, Article 1, Section 3, Paragraph 1 will be amended to read:

Stated Communications shall be held on the third Wednesday in each month, except in the months of July and August, when they shall be omitted. The hour for the Stated Communication shall be at 7:30 o’clock p. m.

Special communications may be held as often as the Worshipful Master may deem proper. In the case of a special communication, the members shall be notified by written or printed notices, stating the time, place, and business of the communication.

In the event of dangerous traveling conditions, catastrophic event or other similar reason, the Worshipful Master may postpone the Stated Communication until the next available Wednesday. The Worshipful Master may also postpone for the same reasons a SpecialCommunication, until the next available date. Notice of such postponement must be given at least 24 hours prior to thecommunication, if possible, by all available means including but not limited to phone, email, and posted signage on the doors of the Lodge.

Notes

The intent of this amendment is to provide for the safety of the Brethren and continuity of the Lodge during periods of dangerously inclement weather or other unforeseen emergencies.

Amendment 2, Article 1, Section 6, Paragraphs 2 and 3 currently read:

Except for the Past Masters, the Treasurer, the Secretary, and the Tyler of the Lodge, and those remitted annually by vote of the Lodge for financial or physical distress, or for fifty (50) and more years of membership in good standing, each member of this Lodge shall pay to the Secretary annually, on or before the 31^st day of December of the preceding year, the sum, voted by the members at the Stated Communication in September, plus the Grand Lodge per capita dues and any assessment levied by the Grand Lodge.

The Past Masters, Treasurer, Secretary, and Tyler, unless remitted by vote of the Lodge, shall pay on or before the 31st day of December of the preceding year the Grand Lodge per capita dues and any assessment levied by the Grand Lodge.

Amendment 2, Article 1, Section 6, Paragraphs 2 and 3 will be amended to read:

Except for the those remitted annually by vote of the Lodge for financial or physical distress, or for fifty (50) and more years of membership in good standing, each member of this Lodge shall pay to the Secretary annually, on or before the 31^st day of December of the preceding year, the sum, voted by the members at the Stated Communication in September, plus the Grand Lodge per capita dues and any assessment levied by the Grand Lodge.

The Past Masters prior to 2016, unless remitted by vote of the Lodge, shall pay on or before the 31^st day of December of the preceding year the Grand Lodge per capita dues and any assessment levied by the Grand Lodge.

Notes

The amendment amends the 3^rd paragraph. It is the intention that all Past Masters since 2016 officers and members of this Lodge shall pay dues equally as does the membership at large, with the exception of those whose dues are remitted due to longevity of faithful service to the Lodge or members who are in financial or physical distress. It specifically removes the dues remittance for theSecretary, Treasurer, and Tyler. Note that it is always in the power of the members of the Lodge to propose that a member’s dues be remitted for just cause, when presented as a motion at any Stated Communication or by transmission of the request to the Master.

Amendment 3, Article ll, Section 1, Paragraph 2 reads as follows:

The first five officers of the Lodge, the Trustee, and the Representative to Grand Lodge shall be elected separately by written ballot at the Stated Communication in December. The other officers shall be appointed by the newly elected Worshipful Master.

Amendment 3, Article II, Section 1, Paragraph 2 will be amended to read:

The first five officers of the Lodge, the Trustee, and the Representative to Grand Lodge shall be elected in conformance with the provisions of Article XIV in the Grand Lodge Constitution at the State Communication in December. The other officers shall beappointed by the newly elected Worshipful Master.

Notes

The intention of this amendment is to align the Lodge’s balloting of officers to coincide with the procedure stipulated within the Grand Lodge Constitution.

Amendment 4, Article ll, Section 1, Paragraph 3 reads as follows:

The Lodge may also elect separately, by written ballot, an Assistant Treasurer and an Assistant Secretary and the newly elected Worshipful Master may appoint an Associate Chaplain and an Organist.

Amendment 4, Article II, Section 1, Paragraph 3 will be amended to read:

The Lodge may also elect in conformance with the provisions of Article XIV in the Grand Constitution, an Assistant Treasurer and an Assistant Secretary and the newly elected Worshipful Master may appoint an Associate Chaplain, Lodge Historian, and Organist.

Notes

The intention of this amendment is to align the Lodge’s balloting of officers to coincide with the procedure stipulated within the Grand Lodge Constitution and to add the positions of Associate Chaplin, Lodge Historian, and Organist to the roster of officers.

Amendment 5, Article II, Section 1, Paragraph 4 currently reads:

The installation of officers shall be held prior to the Stated Communication in February following the December election.

Amendment 5, Article II, Section 1, Paragraph 5 will be added to section 1 after Paragraph 4 to read:

The installation of officers shall be held prior to the Stated Communication in February following the December election.

No officer, elected or appointed, shall be installed into their office unless all dues and fees are current.

Notes

The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that officers of the Lodge will not suffer themselves to be suspended due to non-payment of the current year’s dues, and that they may be fully enabled to attend Grand Lodge, and be qualified to be admitted to this and other Lodges.