Oct2024 Trestleboard.pdf

Clarksboro No. 87 Grand Lodge Of New Jersey, F & AM

Hello Brethren, Please find attached the October 204 trestleboard.  Also on Thursday, October 3rd, we will be having a joint Master Mason degree with Mantua lodge at 7:30 on three brother Fellow Crafts from our lodge along with two from Mantua. A Master Mason degree takes a lot work and requires the help of at least 33 brothers. We would love to see as many of our members come out and help raise our newest brethren. Fraternally, Jason Neal, Treasurer

Brethren,

We are sad to announce the passing of Albert Hann who was an honorary member of our lodge and of Laurel Lodge #237 on May 6, 2024. A Masonic service will be held tomorrow Wednesday, May 8 at 7pm at the Wooster Funeral Home, 51 Park Blvd in Clementon, NJ. 

Fraternally,

Jason Neal

Hello Brethren,

Please find attached the May 2024 trestleboard

Fraternally,

Jason  Neal

May2024 Trestleboard.pdf

Hello Brethren,

Please find attached the April 2024 trestleboard. Also as an update to our earlier post about the sinkhole, it has now been reparied and the back driveway of the lodge is now fully accesible. Thank you for your patience.

Jason

Dear Brethren,

Yesterday an approximately four foot deep and two foot wide sinkhole was discovered in the back of the lodge where the driveway u-turns around the building. The sinkhole is possibly related to the septic system in that area and a plumping service has been called and will be on site today to assess the damage and determine the repair needed. The damage does not appear to impact the structural integrity of the building nor it’s functionality. However, we have roped off the back driveway and for everyone’s safety we ask please do not attempt to drive by or walk near the sinkhole. Both side parking lots are accessible from the front entrance off Cohawkin Road with handicapped parking available on the left side of the lodge.

The sinkhole will not impact our Entered Apprentice degree for tonight with dinner starting at 6:30 and we would appreciate everyone’s help as we initiate a new brother. Also the Grand Lodge of Instruction scheduled for next week will proceed as planned at the lodge. We will update the brethren as the repair proceeds. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Fraternally,

Jason Neal

Secretary, Clarksboro Lodge #87

Hello Brethern,

Attached is the March 2024 trestleboard. 

Fraternally,

Jason Neal

Hello Brethern,

We are sad to learn of the passing of Brother Glenn Calhoun. For anyone wishing to pay their respects a viewing, will be held at Smith Funeral Home in Mantua on Saturday, March 2 from 1 to 3pm. A celebration of life will be held at Riverwinds Restaurant in West Deptford on Sunday March 3 from 5 to 7pm. 

Fraternally,

Jaso Neal, Secretary

Hello Brethern,

With sadness we learned of the passing of Brother Kenneth Condit Sr this past Saturday. The family has requested a Masonic service to be held this Saturday, February 24 at 10:30am at the McBride-Foley funeral home on 228 W.Broad St Paulsboro. RW John Stevenson will be officiating the service and we ask any brethern participating in the service to kindly be at the funeral home by 10:15am so we can line up and get organized.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions at 609-213-4763. Thank you!

Fraternally,

Jason Neal, Secretary

Hello Brethern,

Our planned fellow craft degree for tomorrow evening has been cancelled as one of our EA candidates has a family emergency and cannot participate. No make up date has been set but we will let everyone know when the degree has been rescheduled.

Fraternally,

Jason Neal, Secretary 

Hello Brethern,

The family of Charles Ziesloft has a requested a Masonic funeral this Saturday February 3rd at 10:45am at the Cheega Funeral Home on 1329 King's Highway in Swedesboro. RW John Stephenson will be conducting the service. Members needing a ride can meet at Clarksboro lodge at 10am where a car pool will drive to the funeral home for the service. The lodge would certainly appreciate a good turnout for our dearly departed brother. For any questions please contact WM John Higgins.

Fraternally,

Jason Neal, Secretary

Hello Brethern,

We are sad to announce the passing of Brother Charles Ziesloft on January 24, 2024. A viewing will be held at Cheega Funeral Home on 1329 King's Highway in Swedesboro this Friday evening from 6 to 8pm and again on Saturday morning from 10 to 11am. No Masonic services are presently planned.

Frternally,

Jason Neal

Hello Brethern,

We are sad to learn of the passing of Brother Andrew Campbell on January 19, 2024 who had over 40 years of Masonry. Funeral services for Brother Campbell will be held at Smith Funeral Home in Mantua this Saturday January 27 with viewing from 1pm to 3pm with a memorial service starting at 3:00pm for any members wishing to pay their respects. There will not be a formal Masonic service.

Fraternally,

Jason Neal

Secretary of Clarksboro Lodge

Hello Brethern,

Attached is the February trestleboard in addition to two fliers for Msster Mason's night for Fairview chapter of the Eastern Star and Ladies Night for Glassboro chapter of Tall Cedars.

Fraternally,

Jason Neal, Secretary

Hello Brethern,

We are sad to announce the passing of Brother Jack Geisler. His family has requested a Masonic Service on Friday January 26th at 12pm at the Budd Funeral Home, 522 Salem Ave, Woodbury. Visitation will be from 10am to 12pm prior to the Masonic Service with a regular funeral service following afterward. Interment will be at Eglington Cemetary. John Stevenson will be providing the service and ask all participating brethern to appear in suit and apron.

Fraternally,

Jason Neal

Secretary of Clarksboro Lodge 

Hello Brethern,

This Monday January 15th, Clarksboro lodge #87 will be hosting a Past Master's dinner at 6pm. All Master Mason's and their spouses are welcome to attend. Please RSVP with WM John Higgins at jhiggs219@verizon.net if planning to attend. Dinner is free and donations are welcome.

Fraternally,

Jason Neal, Secretary

Clarksboro trestle bord

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