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Gary Bregel Passing (copy 01)

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UPDATE: Tomorrow, we will meet at staging area B

Brethren, 

We regret to inform you of the passing of Bro. Gary Bregel 

We’ll be celebrating Gary’s life on March 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM at Fort Logan cemetery 4400 W Kenyon Ave Denver, CO 80236. If you’d like to join us for this heartfelt service, please feel free to arrive 15 mins prior. The ceremony will be a 30-minute military service with taps.

We ask if you are able to attend, please do so.

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Gary Bregel Passing

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Brethren, 

We regret to inform you of the passing of Bro. Gary Bregel 

We’ll be celebrating Gary’s life on March 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM at Fort Logan cemetery 4400 W Kenyon Ave Denver, CO 80236. If you’d like to join us for this heartfelt service, please feel free to arrive 15 mins prior. The ceremony will be a 30-minute military service with taps.

We ask if you are able to attend, please do so.

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Event Update

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Greetings (again) from the East!
 
I hope and trust that everyone is doing well as we approach the start of March. Some changes have been made to an event announced in our previous trestleboard, so I wanted to make sure everyone is informed.
 
Thursday, 03/06 – Our Stated Communication, originally scheduled to take place at Eastern Star Retirement Home for EA degrees, will now be held back at the Welton St. building to ensure a better experience for our candidates. Dinner will still be at our usual time, 6:30 PM, and we’ll keep it simple with pizza. The degrees will follow at 7:30 PM. (Officers, please plan to arrive by 5:30 PM for an early opening.) Please RSVP here in advance so we can finalize the headcount for food. 
 
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
 
Fraternally and appreciatively,
Stephen Carlson, Worshipful Master, Denver Lodge No.5

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Stated Communications:

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.

 

Posting:

Every Wednesday Night 6:30 pm to 8:30pm

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March 2025 Trestleboard

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Greetings from the East!As we welcome March, we also welcome a season of balance. The Vernal Equinox is on March 20th which marks a moment of perfect balance, when day and night are both equal. It’s a reminder of the balance we seek in our own lives and in our Masonic journeys. Spring is also a time of renewal—nature begins to wake up, and so can we. It’s the perfect opportunity to reflect, refresh, and renew our commitments, both to ourselves and to each other.

With the days getting longer and the air warmer, let’s take inspiration from the season and strive for balance. Like the changing seasons, we also have moments to grow and evolve. Let’s use the coming of springtime to pause, appreciate the progress we’ve made, and look forward to possibilities ahead.

Whether you’re delaying the start of spring cleaning or the enjoying the excitement of March Madness (no judgments if your bracket’s already in bad shape), let’s remember that this season is about more than just chores, games, or weather—it’s a chance for all of us to reset and find the balance we need to keep moving forward.

We look forward to seeing you at our meetings next month, where we can continue our journey together and support one another in this season of renewal.

Fraternally and appreciatively,
Stephen Carlson

A Look At What’s Ahead

Thursday 02/20 – Stated Communication – Visitation from Nevada Lodge No.4 and a talk about their history and Masonry in Colorado
Tuesday 02/25 – We will be our first “Gunsmoke” social event! We’ll start at the firing range and then head to a cigar lounge for refreshments and good company. There are limited spaces left so please let me know if you’re interested in more details.
Thursday, 03/06 – Our Stated Communication, originally scheduled to take place at Eastern Star Retirement Home for EA degrees, will now be held back at the Welton St. building to ensure a better experience for our candidates. Dinner will still be at our usual time, 6:30 PM, and we’ll keep it simple with pizza. The degrees will follow at 7:30 PM. (Officers, please plan to arrive by 5:30 PM for an early opening.) Please RSVP here in advance so we can finalize the headcount for food. 
Saturday 03/15 – Colorado DeMolay is going to be hosting a Senior DeMolay night at Park Hill Masonic Lodge (4819 Montview Blvd, Denver CO, 80207) on Saturday March 15th from 6:00 pm-8:45 pm. The evening will consist of a dinner, a DeMolay degree put on by Senior DeMolays, and a silent auction. Tickets cost $30, and all the proceeds will go to the organization A Child’s Song. The link to RSVP is here – https://forms.gle/K2VAfKX5Bc45dKAv7
Thursday 03/20 – Our Stated Communication will be back to the usual time and place. Please join us to hear a talk from Junior Warden Troy Greig around the topic of Clandestine Masons. It should be a very interesting topic followed by great engaging discussion.

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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February 2025 Trestleboard

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Greetings from the East!

As we get ready to move into February, which is traditionally a month filled with expressions of romantic love, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the type of love that truly unites us as Masons – Brotherly Love.

Romantic love with all its intensity can be wonderful, but it’s often fleeting, conditional, and can quickly change with circumstances. Sometimes even the best of intentions get tested and fail. But Brotherly Love is something far stronger. It’s the kind of love that is rooted in respect, care, and an unwavering commitment to support each other through whatever challenges life may throw our way.

As Masons, we share a bond that’s built not on temporary emotions, but on something much more enduring. Brotherly Love means standing by each other through thick and thin. It’s about helping each other grow, lifting each other up when we’re down, and celebrating together when things are good. It’s not about what we can get from one another, but what we can give.

As we navigate the chocolate isles, flower stores, dinner plans, and all the other reminders of romantic love next month, let’s all take a moment to remember the special kind of love we have for one another as Brothers. It’s a love that doesn’t fade or vanish. It is strong, dependable, and rooted in the shared belief that we’re all in this together. As Masons, men, and as a Lodge

I encourage you all in February to not only reflect on what Brotherly Love means, but to live it out each day. Let’s be the brothers who show up for one another, who lend a helping hand, and who treat each other with the kind of respect and care that truly reflects the values that our Lodge stands for.

Fraternally and appreciatively,
Stephen Carlson
Worshipful Master
Denver Lodge No.5
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Stated Communications:

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.

Feb 6th – Stated Communication- Short Talk: “Light” – Adrian Fulle, J.D., P.M.
Feb 20th – Stated Communication – Proficiency – MM – Visitation from Nevada 4- Short Talk: History of Nevada 4

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Every Wednesday Night 6:30 pm to 8:30pm

Upcoming Events in February

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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September 2024 Trestleboard

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Greetings From the East!

I hope you are enjoying Summer and making great memories with your family and friends.  As we come back to Lodge in September, I am very excited for the events we have planned!

At our first meeting on September 5th, we will be hosting a joint communication with Douglas Lodge #153.  We have some Fellowcraft proficiencies on the agenda, so I hope you join us to see all the hard work our brothers put into their proficiencies.  We will also be having Masonic Trivia this evening hosted by WB Scott Bates. There will be prizes to give away so come test your Masonic knowledge!

For our second meeting on September 19th, Denver Royal Arch Chapter No 2 of the York Rite will be coming to put on the Mark Master degree in our lodge.  This is a fantastic opportunity to receive the initial degree of the York Rite for free!  This meeting will only be open to Master Masons, and I invite all Master Masons to attend and see the work of Denver RA Chapter No 2.

As the summer comes to a close, I hope you can reflect on how you spent your time this summer, and how the lessons taught in Masonry were able to influence you in your actions and interactions with those around you.  I look forward to seeing you in September!

My Best to all of you, my Brethren,

Joshua Ruegsegger
Worshipful Master 2024
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February 2024

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Greetings from the East!

As January comes to a close, I hope all of you have had a good start to your year.  Last month we initiated brother Drew Turner and brother Jason Keeler.  It was a great night and I hope it was a memorable experience for both Drew and Jason.  I enjoyed seeing all of the brothers who came to lodge and were there to support our new EAs.

This month we will have plenty to discuss in lodge as we continue to look forward to the new year and all that we would like to accomplish.  The first meeting this Thursday, February 1st, will have a presentation on a short talk bulletin by bother Bro Sr Deacon Troy and Bro Jr Deacon Conner.  I look forward to both of their presentations as they share a part of Freemasonry they find impactful.  Please be sure to RSVP for dinner here.

In our second on February 15th, we will be raising brother Eli and Max to the sublime degree of a Master Mason.  We will be opening the Lodge at 5:30 PM to cover any bus I encourage all brothers who can attend to join us and make this a memorable event.  I am still putting the cast list together, and if you are interested in being a part of this degree, please let me know. Please RSVP for dinner here.

I look forward to seeing you all in lodge this month as we progress through the beginning part of the year.  My hope is that you will come to lodge to strengthen our fraternal bond, and I encourage you all to think about how Masonry makes us better men.

My best to all of you, my Brethren

Joshua Ruegsegger

Worshipful Master 2024

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April 2023 Trestleboard

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Greetings from the East, Brethren

Wishing you a joyful spring season! I know I’m looking forward to longer days and blooming flowers; to the seeds planted thus far sprouting into opportunities for exciting events and fellowship. 

 *April 15th is the deadline to submit applications for scholarships!!!!*  If you are sponsoring a student make sure everything required is submitted to the Secretary on time for it to be considered by the scholarship committee.  If you are sponsoring a student please rsvp for the scholarship dinner on  May 18th here.  Include your sponsored student and his/her family in your rsvp count.  I would like to get ahead on head count for this dinner so arrangements can be made.

Thank you all for the great turn out last meeting!  It was a very pleasant surprise to have so many visiting Brothers and Past Masters attending. Dinner conversation was stimulating and the meeting and education afterward was great!  My thanks to our speaker WB. Ryan Wallace for his talk.

April 3rd we will be visiting Harmony Lodge #61 located at 350 S. Broadway  Denver CO  80209.  Dinner is at 6:30pm with lodge at 7:30pm.  

April 6th our first Thursday meeting in April we will be hearing a Master Mason proficiency from Bro. Brian Neeper come out and support him!
As always rsvp here for dinner

The second meeting in April we will be entranced by the riveting words of our own Worshipful Brother Van Troi Perozo.  He will be giving a talk on the FC degree regarding the pillars of the temple.  This is sure to be a great night, don’t miss our and rsvp here for dinner.

Brethren, In keeping with the season remember not to judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant. 

March 2023 Trestleboard

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Greetings from the East!   

First I’d like to congratulate our Junior Past Master James Bechtel for receiving the honor lodge award from Grand Lodge for his year, 2022. We presented the lodge with the plaque at the last meeting, I hope to continue the tradition this year and know that with all the Brothers help we will achieve it.  I’d also like to congratulate Brothers  Romini Sherali, Brian Neeper and Donald Stewart for receiving their third degree at our first meeting in February.

Our annual participation in the Special Olympics polar plunge is coming up quickly. This year it is being held March 11th at Boulder Reservoir. Come out and show your support for the cause and spend time with your Brothers! WB Tom Shoots needs to get our list of participants in ASAP so rsvp to him here right away, please. 

Note* The lodge will not be doing the St Paddy’s day parade this year as it falls on the same day as the polar plunge. 

The first meeting in March I look forward to a lively discussion on lodge culture and expectations so think about what it is that brings you to lodge, what gets you excited and what are you looking forward to in the future. RSVP for dinner here.

Our second meeting we have a guest speaker, Brother Ryan Wallace, member of Research Lodge of Colorado, giving his talk on “Freemasonry and Morality”.  RSVP for dinner here.

Upcoming events: Denver Lodge is sponsoring the Scottish Rite’s Clays for a Cause and Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Community’s golf tournament.  Spots are available and are first come first serve,  RSVP you interest to WB Pablo Colomban.

“We Mason’s are among the fortunate ones who are taught to meet together with others opposing convictions or competitive ideas and yet respect each others as Brothers.”  -Albert Pike

December 2022 Trestleboard

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Greetings from the East!

I hope everyone had a safe and very filling Thanksgiving! I know I definitely ate more pie than I needed but hey, it’s a holiday right! Now it’s on to the next set of holidays and then it’s time for the year 2023! When I started my year in the East, I was given lots of advice from past masters but the one constant I heard from them all was just how fast the year would go. They were not wrong. It does not feel like it’s been a WHOLE year already and I don’t think the realization has fully set in yet. We had a lot happen this year and had some very good meetings and always shared in some great fellowship along the way.

Our first meeting of December (Dec. 1st) we will be hearing from our committees and submitting their reports and then we will be holding the election for officers, for the 2023 Masonic year! Come and show your support for our future D5 officers! Dinner at 6:30pm. RSVP here

Our second as well as final meeting (Dec. 15th) for the 2022 year will be our Annual Agape Dinner! This dinner is open to Masons only and will start around 6:30pm.  As this is a popular event, to ensure there is enough food and drink it’s very important that you RSVP here.

Our last event of the year will be our installation of the new Denver 5 officers! This will take place Saturday, December 17th. Dinner will be at 6:30pm, with the installation to follow. this is always a fun evening and I highly recommend coming and supporting our brothers on their journey. Since this is an open lodge event It will be absolutely crucial that you RSVP here, so we have enough food to go around.

I have learned so much during my year in the East and I truly love and appreciate everyone who has helped me during my time. I will miss wearing the hat, but I know I’m leaving D5 in better, more capable hands than ever. Looking to the bright future of Denver 5 and Colorado Masonry, I’m excited to see what the newer members will bring to the table and confident that the craft we all love will continue to grow strong. Thank you all, my brothers!

Fraternally yours always,
James Bechtel, Worshipful Master 2022