Brethren!
As we start our first full month with our newly set of officers, I would like to thank everybody who came out to support our Annual Installation of Officers. As I am now the newly installed Senior Warden, I have a whole new list of responsibilities. Not only am I in charge of planning my 2006 Year as Master (if elected that is), but it is also my duty to set up and tear down the lodge room for every stated meeting and degree. My highlight responsibility for
this next year is to head up the Child ID program. For those of you who do not know about this program, it is set up to instantly provide parents with a full identification sheet about their child including a description of their physical features as well as a picture and fingerprint. Parents may carry this printout with them to be prepared for any unfortunate event. This program is completely free of charge and we would love to provide this service at any event within our community. Please call
the lodge, or contact me personally, if you need any further information or if you would like to set up an event. As we say in masonry, "All you have to do is ask!"
I would also like to recognize a few Burbank Lodge members regarding some recent good news. First I would like to recognize Brother Mark Steiger and Brother Marc Canterbury (Mark and Marc or vise versa) on being the recipients of the prestigious "C. Mark Steiger Award." Either one or both of these Brothers assisted me at every single dinner that I was responsible for last year. Your efforts were greatly appreciated and not one minute of labor went unnoticed!
I would also like to congratulate Brother Herb Rowher on being installed President and Brother Marc Canterbury on being installed Vice President of the Burbank Shrine Club for 2005. Congratulations to Worshipful Andy DeCaro on becoming a grandpa once again! Also, congratulations to Brother Jeff Lindstrom on becoming engaged over the Holidays for a wedding planned this year. Lastly, I would like to congratulate my brother, Brother Chris Barnes II on becoming a dad for the second time. On January
10, Chris and his wife Dawn gave birth to a very healthy and handsome (like his Uncle) baby boy named Christopher Alexander James Barnes. Everybody is home and doing great!
"Acquiring a dog may be the only opportunity a human ever has to choose a relative." Mordecai Siegal
Fraternally,
Kenneth L. Barnes
Senior Warden
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From the South
Brethren:
WOW! The excitement has now set in. I am honored to have been elected by the Brethren, and now Installed to serve Burbank Lodge No. 406 Free & Accepted Masons as Junior Warden for the ensuing Masonic year. I look forward to a successful year, and the opportunity to help lead our lodge over the next three years. The leadership of our Lodge is quite unique this year. Our top three officers are all Past Master Councilors of the International Order of DeMolay.
This shows us how important the Masonic youth orders are to our community, and to the future and strength of our own Lodge. Let's not forget to support our Burbank DeMolay and Job's Daughters by attending their meetings and fundraisers.
This past year the Junior Warden, Brother Ken Barnes has definitely fulfilled his obligation in the kitchen. We have had creative dinners and refreshments all year long. Ken is not only my lodge brother, but also my brother-in-law and long time friend. I hope to be able to continue to fill the large shoes he has left behind. My first order of business in the kitchen will be our annual "Sweethearts Dinner" February 10th at
6:30 P.M. All ladies will be guests of Burbank Lodge. As we all know this will be a well attended function, so please make your reservations with the Secretary as soon as possible. Reservations are a must!!
My wife, Susan and I really do look forward to the next three years, and hope not only to strengthen the friendships that we have, but create many more.
Fraternally,
John T. Brennan,
Junior Warden
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From the Secretary's Desk
Brethren:
Three Things Worth Remembering
Three things that make a man;
Hard work, Sincerity & Commitment
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Three things in life that may never be lost;
Peace, Hope & Honesty
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Three things in life that are most valuable;
Love, Self-confidence & Friends
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Three things in life that are never certain;
Dreams, Success & Fortune
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Three things in life that can destroy a man;
Alcohol, Pride & Anger
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Three things in life that, once gone, never come back;
Time, Words & Opportunity
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Three things that are truly constant;
The Father, The Son & The Holy Ghost
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We are into the New Year and Brethren your dues ($64.00) are due for the Masonic year 2005. Dues for 2004 and prior are $48.00.
Pursuant to the By-Laws of the Lodge and Section 19040 Article IX, of the California Masonic Code, dues are payable in advance on the first day of January. It is the desire of the Lodge to retain the membership of all Brethren in the greatest Masonic Lodge in California.
A dues remittance envelope was sent to all of the Brethren of the Lodge in December. Check your dues receipt and verify if your dues are current. Then remit your dues (current and past) in the envelope provided to you.
The Brethren and Officers desire each and every Brother remain a current member of Burbank Lodge. Your dues maintain the operation of your Lodge. Thank you.
Fraternally,
Norm Furman, Secretary
e-mail: burbanklodge406@att.net
OPERATION PHONE HOME
Operation Phone Home is a campaign designed with the goal of providing prepaid international phone calling cards to as many military men and women serving overseas as can be reached. It will be an ongoing effort as long as American Military Personnel serve overseas, particularly in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans.
The Masonic Service Association, on behalf of the Masonic fraternity, has entered into an agreement with the USO to participate in this program. MSA has met all of the requirements necessary to have a web site presence and a link to the USO web page and to have a Masonic Logo on the phone card. The card will include the logo of the USO, the participating phone company (AT&T), and the American Flag. On the left side of the card will appear the Square and
Compasses and the words Compliments of America's Freemasons. (Image below)
Anyone wishing to participate in this program may send a donation marked Operation Phone Home to:
The Masonic Service Association
8120 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4785.
All of the monies received will go to this program and an accounting will be made by MSA at the end of each calendar year.
Or go to http://freemasonry.org and follow the links.
Thank you very much for your help!
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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
1st Friday & 3rd Saturday 1st Saturday & 3rd Friday
DeMolay
L.C. Kelley Chapter
Steve Jordan
818 729-0913
2nd & 4th Tuesday
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