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Author: Pablo Colomban
January 2025 Trestleboard
Happy New Years, and Greetings from the East!
As we step into the new year, let us welcome this next chapter with enthusiasm, renewed purpose, and unwavering commitment to the values that bind us as Masons. The beginning of a new year provides us with a fresh opportunity to strengthen our bond of brotherhood, deepen our pursuit of knowledge, and continue our journey toward personal growth.
Let us reflect on the past year with gratitude for the challenges that have helped shape us, and the successes that have brought us closer together. As we look ahead, may our Lodge continue to be a beacon of light in our community. A place where brotherhood, charity, and integrity shine brightly in all our actions.
In the coming months, we will have several exciting events and opportunities for fellowship, education, and service. I encourage each of you to actively participate, to connect with old friends, and to extend a warm welcome to new brothers who join us on this journey. Together, we will make 2025 a year of growth and unity.
In our first meeting on January 2nd, I aim to lay the groundwork for the upcoming year and introduce the amendments that will be voted on during the Grand Lodge Communication later in the month. Then, in our second meeting on January 16th, we’ll have a brief overview of plans to bring Masonica back in 2026, followed by a talk on the shared ideas and concepts between Masonry and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Fraternally and appreciatively,
Stephen Carlson
Worshipful Master
Denver Lodge No.5
Stephen.P.Carlson@gmail.com
Upcoming January Events
Jan 2nd – Stated Communication
Masters Welcome
Review of BOC Amendments
Jan 16th – Stated Communication
Masonica 2026 introduction
Short Talk: Masonry and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Jan 18th – Robert Burns Dinner – Denver Consistory
RSVP Required
Jan 23rd – 25th – Grand Lodge Annual Communication
Principle Officers
Lodge Officers – 2025
Worshipful Master – Stephen Carlson
Senior Warden – James Warner
Junior Warden – Troy Greig
Treasurer – Josh Ruegsegger
Secretary – Mike Scott
Senior Deacon – Conner Gould
Junior Deacon – Adrian Fulle
Senior Steward – Donald Stewart
Junior Steward – Max Petersen
Marshal – Kevin Trabert
Chaplain – Van Troi Perozo
Tiler – Jim Weeks
March 2024 Trestleboard
Greetings From the East!
First off, I would like to thank all the brothers who made it to our last meeting and were a part of raising Brothers Eli and Max to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. Your presence helped make it a truly memorable experience. I would also like to thank the brothers who were able to make our visit to Longs Peak Lodge #197 on the 29th. We had a great time visiting with our brothers in Loveland and listening to the various Masonic conspiracy theories that were discussed. I look forward to more Lodge visits in the near future.
I encourage all of you to attend our first meeting in March on the seventh. Worshipful Brother Van Troi will be presenting a talk on “What has Freemasonry Changed in you.” This is also a reminder that we will be doing the polar plunge this Saturday the 9th at the Boulder Reservoir. If you would like to attend but have not yet signed up, please reach out to me, and let me know. Please remember to bring a second pair of shoes to take the plunge in. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to contribute to the Colorado Special Olympics.
For our second meeting on March seventh we will have the pleasure of welcoming the brothers from Prince Hall lodge Mount Evans #7. I encourage all the brothers to attend. This will be a terrific opportunity to share fellowship with our brothers from Prince Hall. They will be presenting the History of Prince Hall Masonry and telling us a little about their lodge.
As we witness the change of seasons from Winter to Spring, I invite all of you to reflect on how Masonry has changed you, and the ways in which it can help you continue on the path of becoming a better man and mason.
My best to all of you, my Brethren
Joshua Ruegsegger
Worshipful Master 2024
d5wmaster2024@gmail.com
January 2023 Trestleboard
Greetings from the East!
I am excited to be your Worshipful Master for the 2023 year. The installation ceremony was a blast and I thank everyone who came out and worked hard to make it happen. There are a whole host of events planned for this next year. Many great education nights, district lecture workshop, fellowship fun nights, an outrageous summer picnic and Masonica in the fall. All this while maintaining our excellent degree work and charitable causes. Stay on the look out for fun events and opportunities to help out at Denver 5. Starting January 1st the applications for student scholarships will be available on the Denver 5 website. If you will be sponsoring a student please make sure they turn in all the required information to be considered for scholarship and note the deadline for submission is March 31st, 2023.
The first meeting January 5th I will lay out my plans for the year in greater detail, introduce committees and their goals, we will hear a FC proficiency and prepare for the Grand Lodge annual communication happening Jan 26th – Jan 28th. Please plan on attending this meeting and get involved we have a lot of work to do! RSVP for dinner here.
The second meeting January 19th lodge will open early at 5:30 to take care of business. The rest of the night will be our big Denver 5 dinner celebration. Stay on the look out for further reminders of this event. We are going big with this one, don’t miss out! We expect a great turn out to capacity. Reserve your spot before its full by RSVPing here.
We have a couple brothers that have been waiting patiently to receive their third degree. I will be putting together the cast list this month, feel free to let me know if you will participate. I will be reaching out as well. My email is Brycummings@comcast.net. We will have a practice Jan 25th and one again in February the night before the degree. Even if you know your part well it is super helpful to practice the parts in unison so do your best to attend the practices.
Many hands make light work! I look forward to laboring together with my Brothers.
Warmly and Fraternally,
WM. Bryan Cummings