Burbank Masonic Lodge No. 406

Trestleboard Messages for April 2003 From the East  Brethren:       It has been a long time since Burbank has had this many candidates moving through the degrees. As of this writing, we have 8 Masons actively working towards achieving the sublime degree of Master Mason. I imagine that by August they will all have completed this goal. Burbank Lodge is growing and with that, getting stronger.       Our next big event for everyone is the night of our May Stated Meeting, May First. Beginning with the Annual Trout Fry at 6:00 PM, we will seal the time capsule and it willl be the first official visit of our new District Inspector, Donald L. Griffiths as well as the annual visit of The Burbank Glendale Shrine Club.       This month's Junior Officer spotlight is on Bro. Steven J. Harris. Bro. Harris is a 20 year Master Mason and a jack-of-all-trades in the lodge. He has served Burbank Lodge in several officer positions and this year he agreed to serve as Burbank's Junior Steward. Steve has the distinction of being born in Japan and raised in Santa Monica. He is a graduate of Santa Monica High School and received his Bachelor of Arts from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. After college, he served our country for over 12 years as a US Army Signal Corps Officer and was posted to Germany twice, New Jersey, Colorado, Kansas, and Georgia. Steve currently works for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California as a Senior Administrative Analyst in their Information Technology Section. Bro. Harris is a single father of two autistic sons, Joe 18 and Dan 16 who reside with him in their house in Burbank and they all enjoy running his 1/8th scale train in Griffith Park. Bro. Steve was raised to the Sublime degree in Galilei Lodge #810A of the American-Canadian Grand Lodge in Kaiserslautern, Germany, where he is still a member. He cherishes the memory of having sat in lodge with his grandfather, father, and several uncles. Bro. Harris affiliated with Burbank Lodge in 1995 and is also a current member of the Pasadena Scottish Rite, Al Malaikah Shrine, and the Burbank-Glendale Shrine Club. Thanks for your time and effort Steve; your brethren appreciate it. Fraternally, Greg  Return to Top From the West Brethren!       The Lodge is really getting busy with degrees and events this year. We have had quite a nice increase in applications accepted in the past few months and we are looking forward to more and more. The new faces of our Lodge would like to meet all of you, so when you see a degree scheduled, be sure to come out and show your support.       The month of April is an especially busy time for our Lodge. Not only do we have a number of degrees scheduled, but also the annual Public Schools Night on April 10th, as well as Burbank on Parade which is planned for Saturday, April 26th. Burbank on Parade is a great day for me as Senior Warden as I have the pleasure to use the Child ID program. Last year we had a pretty good showing and hopefully we will continue in the years to come. We invite all of you to these events, as they are a great way to show not only our true colors of Masonry, but also the support we have for our community. Please contact the Lodge to confirm dates/times.       As we head into the second quarter of the year, there are uncertain times ahead, both for the Lodge and for our country. I ask that you say a prayer for our troops abroad and on our homeland that they continue to protect our freedom and that they return home safely to their families.       Have a great month! Fraternally, Jason  Return to Top From the South Brethren:       All I can say is WOW! Here we are, only a few months into the new Masonic year and the degrees have not slowed down. If you haven't been to a degree lately, you really should come on down to The Center. We have some great candidates for all degrees and an exciting buzz around the lodge.       Burbank Lodge has been enjoying a great deal of success with our Fellowship Friday's. Be sure to stop in and grab a donut, some coffee, and some great conversation every Friday Morning from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.       Don't miss our Public Schools Night coming up on April 10th at 6:00 PM. This night is put on in partnership with Magnolia Park #618. I encourage you to get there early as this event is always very well attended. We will be serving the food this year (Burgers, Hot Dogs, etc.) and I am always thrilled to have the brethren of Burbank Lodge there to help. This is a huge opportunity for us to show the community what we are about as we recognize the hard work of the students and teachers of this wonderful city.       I will leave you with a friendly reminder to make a reservation if you would like to attend one of our dinners. Be sure to call the Lodge at 818-846-3750 or E:mail Secretary and let us know. Fraternally, Tim Return to Top Burbank Masonic Center Youth Groups Job’s Daughters            Job’s Daughters Bethel 97                        Bethel 208 Trish Vossper                  Amanda Price 818 846-3042                  818 500-8202 1th Friday & 3rd Saturday      1st Saturday & 3rd Friday DeMolay L.C. Kelley Chapter Steve Jordan 818 729-0913 2nd & 4th Tuesday  APRIL 2003 CALENDAR  Tuesday April 1st Officer's Practice Master Mason's Only 7:00 PM        Thursday April 3rd Stated Meeting Social Hour 8:00 PM 7:00 PM        Friday April 4th Fellowship Friday The lodge dining room will be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for coffee, juice and donuts. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM        Thursday April 10th Public Schools Night Hosted by Burbank Lodge and Magnolia Park Lodge 6:30 PM        Friday April 11st Fellowship Friday The lodge dining room will be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for coffee, juice and donuts. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM        Tuesday April 15th Officer's Practice Master Mason's Only 7:00 PM        Thursday April 17th Entered Apprentice Degree — Refreshments Following 7:30 PM        Friday April 18th Fellowship Friday The lodge dining room will be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for coffee, juice and donuts. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM        Monday April 21st Officers School of Instruction at Magnolia Park Lodge Master Masons Welcome 7:30 PM        Thursday April 24th Master Mason Degree Steak Dinner $7 — Master Masons Only E:mail Reservations for dinner 7:30 PM 6:00 PM        Friday April 25th Fellowship Friday The lodge dining room will be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for coffee, juice and donuts. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM        Saturday April 26th Burbank on Parade Burbank Lodge will be Marching 11:00 AM        Thursday May 1st Stated Meeting Annual Trout Fry Dinner  —  —   Reservations Required 8:00 PM 6:00 PM        Friday May 2st Fellowship Friday The lodge dining room will be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for coffee, juice and donuts. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM        Thursday August 7th Summer Bar-B-Que at McCambridge Park Details Later 5:30 PM 6:00 PM  Return to Top Return to Table of Contents FREEMASONRY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE THIRD MILLENNIUM