Trestleboard

My brothers,

Please note that a lot of our previously-announced plans for February have changed. The current February schedule is included in this message.

As I write this, the Wardens and I are at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication in Grand Junction, where I just received PM Stephen’s plaque for earning Honor Lodge for 2025. Thank you, PM Stephen, for upholding Denver Lodge #5’s traditions and earning this award for us again.

In my January trestleboard, I described how we will be executing on a theme of “Our Community in Masonry” this year, and I appreciate how we have all been engaging in that theme. You have given of your time, both in lodge meetings and social events, and you have given of your talents in helping us plan and pull off several educational, social, and ritual sessions. Thank you all for the work you have done to get this year started off on the right foot.
Additionally, my personal appreciation goes out to those brave few who didn’t let the 156 stairs up to Br. Drew Turner’s rooftop stop them from attending the D5 social on 9 January. Even though the elevator was broken that evening, it was a great opportunity to share fellowship, swap stories, and learn how to play bumper pool.

Even with all this great activity behind us, we still have a lot more on the agenda:

28 January: Social
- We are going to steal the Traveling Gavel.
- The Traveling Gavel will be present at Marquis de Lafayette Lodge #41 in the Welton St. building during their Stated Communication at 7pm (optional dinner at 6pm).
- Attendance: EA and above.
- Attire: Business, but don’t let casual attire stop you from joining us.
- RSVP: To JW Conner if you plan to attend dinner.
5 February: Stated Communication:
- WM is out of town, so the entire officer line will step up.
- SW Troy will provide education.
- This will be a short meeting, so please plan to join us for fraternal socialization at a downtown bar after the meeting.
  - Visitors are welcome to stick around after dinner and join the members at whichever bar SW Troy decides.
- Attendance: EA and above in the meeting.
- Attire: Business
- RSVP to JW Conner for dinner if you are not a regular attendee
12 February: Social:
- Lodge visit to Black Hawk #11 (4625 Morrison Rd., Denver.) Dinner at 6pm, meeting at 7pm.
- Attendance: MM only.
- Attire: This is one of the more relaxed lodges in the city. Jeans and a polo are perfectly acceptable.
- RSVP to JW Conner if you plan to attend.
19 February: Stated Communication:
- Early Open on the 1st degree at 5:30 to initiate new members.
  - We plan to initiate Max before dinner.
  - We plan to initiate Rosen, Dustin, and probably Chase after dinner.
- Attendance: EA and above are welcome.
- Attire: Business
- RSVP to JW Conner if you are not a regular attendee
5 March Stated Communication:
- El Jebel Shrine is visiting to tell us about their history, philanthropies, and units for their members.
- Attendance: TBD
- Attire: Business
- RSVP to JW Conner if you are not a regular attendee
19 March Stated Communication:
- EARLY OPEN to hear an EA proficiency from Br. Canfield before dinner, and put on a FC degree for at least Br. Valerio after dinner.
- This will likely be a Joint Communication with the brothers from Douglas Lodge #153 in Castle Rock.
- We will have a six-months-until-Masonica update on the status of planning, communications, and finances.
- Attendance: TBD
- Attire: Business
- RSVP to JW Conner if you are not a regular attendee.
26 March Social:
- Lodge visit to Mt. Evans #7 PHA (650 Billings St., Aurora, CO)
- Dinner is at 6:30, meeting at 7:30.
- Attendance: MM only.
- Attire: Business. Bring your own apron with gloves if you have them.
- RSVP to JW Conner if you plan to attend.

All members (EA and above): Please know you can use our GroupMe chat to socialize and stay updated on lodge events. Click this link or scan the QR code below to join our group.