Magic Valley Masonic Trestleboard

News from around the valley about the Masonic family

April 2024

Greetings and welcome to the Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (AF&AM) of Idaho. Freemasonry is one of the oldest known fraternal organizations in the world. It unites men of good character who, though of different religious, ethnic, or social backgrounds, share a belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of mankind. The primary tenants of the order are brotherly love, relief, and truth. In the United States Grand Lodges operate within State geographic boundaries and the District of Columbia.

Modern Freemasonry was established in England in 1717, although its exact origins are lost in time. Its modern roots are found in the guilds of stonemasons. There are approximately one million Masons in the United States and nearly six million worldwide.

Freemasonry continues to provide a way for men to live their lives to their fullest potential in association with like-minded men by caring for each other, our families, our communities, assisting those in distress, using knowledge and understanding to improve ourselves. The focus on the social, moral, and intellectual development and well being of the individual man is unique among modern organizations. For centuries, the Masonic Lodge has been the launchpad for Masonic education, the tools required for self-improvement, enlightenment, and living a greater purpose.

There are forty-five local Lodges in Idaho. They run the gamut from small rural communities to large cities. These Lodges engage in charity and service to their local communities. Masonry in Idaho includes family organizations. These organizations include groups for men, both women and men, and youth. Some of these organizations require Masonic relationship. No relationship is required to become a Freemason.

We have but one purpose: to make good men better. We are all equal and must practice brotherly love, relief, and truth with each other and all mankind. Other Masonic organizations have similar goals, charities, and service to mankind. Masons do not ask you to join. It must be of your own freewill and accord. Much information can be found about Masonry on the internet. Some is accurate and some is far from the truth.

Masonry brings men from all walks of life together to share the benefits of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. This is one of the greatest benefits of Masonry. An opportunity to grow your circle of friends that you would not have otherwise met. If you are interested in Masonry, please visit the website https://beafreemason.org and complete the form. Additionally, you can contact our Grand Secretary at gs@idahomasons.org.

Gary Alexander Sullivan LaBruyere

Grand Master

Grand Lodge AF&AM of Idaho

Grand Lecturer Ritual Workshops

led by RW Dan Siddall

Topics will be suggested by District Deputies, but in absence of specific requests, the plan is to review the first degree, including some discussion on some of the meanings in the ritual. For example, why were metal tools not used in building the temple, why a shoe, and other interesting topics.

Stewards and Deacons and newly raised Masons are strongly encouraged to attend.

District 3 - April 18th @ Richfield #21, dinner @ 6 PM, meeting @ 7 PM RSVP to darren@donleyfarms.net

District 4 - April 11th @ Lincoln #59, dinner @ 6 PM, meeting @ 7 PM

*dinner will be hosted by Order of Eastern Star, a $10 donation will be wonderful

*pork loin roast, funeral potatoes, veggies, hot rolls, dessert, etc.

*RSVP to WB Rick Clendenning, 208-407-4748 or rbtmhid101@gmail.com

*located at the Lincoln Lodge #59 (624 California St., Gooding)

IDAHO GRAND YORK RITE

Annual sessions April 18-20

ALL EVENTS (EXCEPT THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE DINNER) WILL BE HELD AT THE BEST WESTERN PLUS BURLEY INN, 800 N OVERLAND AVE, BURLEY. HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE DINNER WILL BE HELD FRIDAY EVENING AT PAUL LODGE)

CONTACT INFORMATION

If your contact information has changed, please let me know tflodge45@gmail.com

Eastern Star

Twin Falls Chapter #29 OES meets on the 4th Tuesday @ 7:30pm

lindawhismore2547@outlook.com

Star of the West #35 meets 1st Thursday @ 7:30pm carsarroyaust@gmail.com

Cosmopolitan #36 meets Wednesday prior to 2nd Thursday @ 7:30pm heyjudeid43@gmail.com

E-dah-ho #77 meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday @ 7:30pm edahho77@gmail.com

York Rite

Twin Falls York Rite Bodies meet the 4th Monday @ 7:30pm

kcbrooks68pgm@gmail.com

Blue Lodge