Brethren & Ladies,
      If I were writing in a journal, this would be entry number twenty-eight. After twenty-seven Trestleboard articles, I thought that I would run out of ideas to write about. On the contrary, I can write a book just talking about our wonderful past events and also our exciting to come. If you have not gotten involved, jump on board quick to ride the wonderful wave of excitement that the rest of the year has awaiting us!
      If you missed last month, you missed another great month. I dedicate last month to our Star Player Bro. Jeff Yates for very hard work. He was the representative from our Lodge that coordinated and planned our annual Public Schools Night. His efforts made our Lodge shine in front of over 200 people from the public who attended the event. A week later, Bro. Yates served as Master of the Lodge and, for the first time, obligated a man and made him a Mason. At the end of the month, Bro. Yates also proudly led our Lodge through the first qualification in preparation for next year, when he served as Master in the Entered Apprentice degree in front of our District Inspector. Congratulations Burbank Lodge, and congratulations Bro. Yates! Great Job! I congratulate Bro. French, our newest Entered Apprentice Mason, who also happens to be the grandson of Bro. Joe Larrson. To close the month, I am also proud to say that we read four new petitions this month from men desiring to become Masons! Yes, I said four!
      Needless to say, the month of May is going to be another exciting one. As always, the month will start with the Stated Meeting. As usual, prior to the meeting, we will have our annual fish fry dinner, but this year it will have a special twist. Instead of fried trout, we will be serving fresh fish and chips. (I’m sure that Wor. Art Beddoe will enjoy it!) As before, women in attendance will be free for dinner as a guest of Burbank Lodge, as well as any Mason from our Lodge who will be having a Birthday in the month of May! Also, as usual, while the men are conducting their meeting, their will be a ladies program hosted by my Lady Kelly. And to top the evening off, this is traditionally the annual Burbank Shrine Club Official Visitation as well as the Inspectors Official Visit. Wow, what a night! Please, if you have not already done so, book your reservation for both our Laughlin trip in June, as well as our Ensenada Cruise in November! You won’t want to miss either one! Contact our Secretary if you need any information.
      I thank our Junior Warden, Brother Marc Canterbury, for his hours of hard work in the kitchen. He is doing a wonderful job, and I really appreciate your huge efforts. In closing, I wish all of the Ladies with children a very Happy Mothers Day on the 14th. This will be Kelly’s first, so I especially hope that she has a wonderful day!
      “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” --Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Fraternally,
Kenneth L. Barnes
Worshipful Master