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 3^rd 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.

CALENDAR

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

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

Lodge Officers 2025

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
Stephen.P.Carlson@gmail.com

CALENDAR

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

Posting:

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.