Month: April 2025

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Greetings from the East!

May is on the horizon, and with it comes more and more daylight. The sun lingers a bit longer in the sky, and its warmth carries further into the evening. It’s a small but powerful reminder that light endures, and that even during darker seasons of our lives it will slowly and steadily return.

In many ways, this time of year can remind us of our Masonic path. Just as the light stretches further each day, the light within us also grows and increases. We can each encourage that growth through our actions, our words, and the way we carry ourselves in the world.

This month, I encourage each of us to reflect on the ways we can grow and increase our light. Not rapidly, but steadily and consistently over time. Whether that’s checking in on a Brother you haven’t seen in a while, mentoring someone new to the Lodge, or simply bringing a positive spirit to our next meeting. All of those encourage light to grow and spread.

I look forward to the work ahead through degrees, charitable work, and great fellowship. Thank you for the light you bring to our Lodge. Let’s keep encouraging it to grow together!

Fraternally and appreciatively,

Stephen Carlson
Worshipful Master
Denver Lodge No.5

A Look at What’s Ahead
Thursday 05/01 – Stated Communication – Short Talk: Masonry and Mental Health (Please be sure to RSVP for more accurate count for dinner, this will help us better manage cost and food waste)
Thursday 05/15 – Scholarship Night (Open event, friends and family welcome) Dinner at 6:30pm with award presentation to follow – Officers please arrive before 5:30pm for early open and hear a proficiency
Wednesday 05/21 – Volunteer Event – Food Bank of the Rockies Main Warehouse – Link to register: https://foodbankrockies.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/DenverLodge
Thursday 06/04 – Stated Communication (last meeting before breaking for the Summer) Casual night – Reading of minutes, suspensions, etc. Please be sure to RSVP for more accurate count for dinner, this will help us better manage cost and food waste)
Saturday 06/07 – Ghost Town Degrees at Nevada 4 Lodge – Multiple 3rd Degrees – Open at 9:00am
Sunday 06/22 – Summer Picnic (Save the date, details TBD)
Sunday 07/13 – Pancake Breakfast at Nevada 4 (Lodge purchased 20 tickets, more available at the door)

Lodge Officers – 2025

  • Worshipful Master – Stephen Carlson
  • Senior Warden – James Warner
  • Junior Warden – Troy Greig
  • Treasurer – Josh Ruegsegger, P.M.
  • Secretary – Mike Scott, P.M.
  • Senior Deacon – Conner Gould
  • Junior Deacon – Adrian Fulle, P.M.
  • Senior Steward – Donald Stewart
  • Junior Steward – Max Petersen
  • Marshal – Kevin Trabert, P.M.
  • Chaplain – Van Troi Perozo, P.M.
  • Tiler – Jim Weeks, P.M.

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Our meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of each month and typically dinner will be served at 6:30pm with Lodge following at 7:30pm.

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April 2025 Trestleboard

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Greetings from the East!

April and Daylight Savings time are here, and with them also comes our annual reminder of accountability…. Tax Day.

While not everyone enjoys this season of forms and searching for missing receipts, it serves as an important reminder of responsibility. Just as we are expected to keep our financial affairs in order, so too should we take time to reflect on our obligations as Masons, both to our Lodge and to one another.

In Masonry we often talk about how life requires careful planning and thoughtful investment. Just as we review our W2’s and 1099’s we should also review our personal and fraternal commitments. Are we setting aside time to strengthen our bonds with our brethren? Are we giving of ourselves through time, mentorship, or charitable efforts? Are we staying true to the various obligations we’ve made?

This season is not just about resolving debts but also about ensuring a solid foundation for the future. A well-prepared tax return provides stability, just as a well-measured Masonic journey provides personal growth and fulfillment. The principles we live by are investments that yield returns far greater than financial gain.

As we move forward this month, let’s commit to balancing our personal ledgers along with our financial ones. Let’s make time for our Lodge and for each other. After all, the true value of our fraternity isn’t measured in numbers but in the strength of our brotherhood.

Fraternally and appreciatively,

Stephen Carlson

Bylaw Change Update:

The bylaw changes communicated on March 13th were voted on during our March 20th Stated Communication. Both bylaw measures passed with a majority vote and will be adopted into our Lodge’s bylaws after final approval from the Grand Lodge.

A Look at What’s Ahead:

Thursday 04/03 – Stated Communication

              Short Talk: Lodge Rooms of Europe – Bro. Eli Rouch

Thursday 04/17 – Stated Communication 

              Short Talk: Van Troi Perozo, P.M.

Lodge Officers – 2025:

  • Worshipful Master – Stephen Carlson
  • Senior Warden – James Warner
  • Junior Warden – Troy Greig
  • Treasurer – Josh Ruegsegger, P.M.
  • Secretary – Mike Scott, P.M.
  • Senior Deacon – Conner Gould
  • Junior Deacon – Adrian Fulle, P.M.
  • Senior Steward – Donald Stewart
  • Junior Steward – Max Petersen
  • Marshal – Kevin Trabert, P.M.
  • Chaplain – Van Troi Perozo, P.M.
  • Tiler – Jim Weeks, P.M.