The news from our lodge…
 Washington No. 81 Grand Lodge Of Connecticut, A.F. & A.M. |
IN MEMORIAM It is with sadness that we announce the death of Right Worshipful Brother Andrew G. Weimann, II Right Worshipful Brother Andrew G. Weimann, II served the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Connecticut as District Deputy for Masonic District 3A in 2011 and 2012. He also served as Worshipful Master of Seneca Lodge No. 55 in Torrington in 1976, 1990, 1991, 2007 and 2008. Brother Weimann passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024. Calling hours will be held at the Thurston Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Litchfield Road in Litchfield on Friday evening, Oct. 25, 2024, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. A Masonic Funeral Service will be conducted at 8:00pm followed by a Hermann’s Sons service. A brief calling hour at 10:00am Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, will be followed by an 11:00am funeral service with burial at Hillside Cemetery afterwards. Memorial Donations may be made to Seneca Lodge No. 55 or the American Heart Association. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Fraternally, James M. Anderson R.W. Grand Secretary |
Washington No. 81 Grand Lodge Of Connecticut, A.F. & A.M. |
Brothers, Attached please find a letter to the Masonic Family from WB Jon-Paul Venoit President and CEO Masonicare |
Washington No. 81 Grand Lodge Of Connecticut, A.F. & A.M. |
Brothers, Please find the attached flyer below for BRUNCH FOR VETS for the benefit of RIVERS OF RECOVERY hosted by Trumbull Lodge No. 22 December 14, 2024 10:00am-1:00pm 285 Whitney Ave New Haven, CT General Admission $25 Vets/Children $10 |
Washington No. 81 Grand Lodge Of Connecticut, A.F. & A.M. |
| Worshipful Masters and Brother Secretaries, Please be advised that Mr. Michael Paul Ranieri, member id # 132820. has been SUSPENDED as of October 25, 2024. Mr. Ranieri should be denied access to any Masonic function. Please see attached photo. We have requested that Mr.Ranieri return his dues card to the Grand Lodge Office by Friday 11/1/2024. We have not received it as of yet. Please inform me if any attempt to access a Masonic function is made. Fraternally, RWB James M. Anderson Grand Secretary |
Washington No. 81 Grand Lodge Of Connecticut, A.F. & A.M. |
CAMP DEGREE 2024, presented by the Connecticut Masonic Scouters Association and Daytime Lodge No. 144, Sunday, October 6, 5:30 p.m. at Camp Workcoeman, 169 Camp Workcoeman Road, New Hartford, Connecticut. An Entered Apprentice Degree performed in a secluded forest location by brothers of the Connecticut Masonic Scouters Association, all Freemasons in good standing in regular Masonic lodges are welcome to attend. Those registered in Scouting are encouraged to be in full BSA uniform. All others should dress comfortably for the outdoors. Bring an apron, current lodge dues card and camp chair. Dinner will be served prior to the degree. All attendees will receive a special limited-edition Camp Degree patch. Reservations must be received at https://shorturl.at/Kagx4 by October 4. Walk-ins not permitted. Questions? Contact WB Michael Abrahamson at mabrahamson@earthlink.net or WB Jonathan Glassman at jonathan.glassman@scouting.org . Jonathan Glassman, Acting Secretary Connecticut Masonic Scouters Association 203-701-8522 jonathan.glassman@scouting.org |
Washington No. 81 Grand Lodge Of Connecticut, A.F. & A.M. |
Brothers All, Our hearts are heavy as we inform you that Right Worshipful Brother Raymond Edward Moore crossed over to that undiscovered country on Friday, August 16, 2024. Earlier this summer, Brother Ray was diagnosed with ALS, for which there is no cure at this time. ALS is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The officers of Anchor Lodge ask for your support and presence as we gather to pay respect, and show our love, for a most deserving Brother: Wake - A wake at Spencer Funeral Home will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main Street East Hampton, CT 06424 (Across the street from Anchor Lodge # 112) Masonic Service - To be performed at 6:30 p.m. during the wake on Wednesday evening. Masonic Service Rehearsal - Scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2024 at Anchor Lodge. Additional information will be sent along as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, please say a prayer for Brother Ray's family and his beloved wife Barbara. |
Washington Lodge 81
5/9/24 Stated Communication 7:30 PM
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
May Birthdays:
Mitch Kostich 5/6
Ryan Brown 5/9
Bernard Pawlicki 5/9
Paul Young 6/13
Robert Hamm 5/15
Zach Marotte 5/17
Dan Watson 5/18
Henry Nunes 5/19
William Hall 5/21
Eric Nims 5/22
David Jorsey 5/31
April Masonic Birthdays:
Thomas Turner 5/8
Paul Young 5/13
Stephen Saehrig 5/19
David Blasco 5/25
Ken Smith 5/26
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 3/28/24 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- Memorial Day Parade- no float do we walk
- Discussed school of instructions for EAs. WM holding- need help
- 2023 Inspection Report – we received a 2.5 out of 3 for EA Ritual- improved
- Awards night- Discussed Secretary reviewing candidates and pins required.
- Discussed food bank donations and need in town.
- Discussed continuing of Projects and Brothers taking on action items
New Business:
- Secretary reading of the SC 4/11/24 and 4/25/24 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Memorial Day Parade- Do we walk it? Who can attend?
- Hawaiin Shirt Night- food planning?
- Greg Gaulton Scholarships- 2 students 5/23 awards presentation- on an SC night
- Lodge Dinners before SC 6 pm- need RSVP to WM Stan- 860-301-0412
- Memorial Day Parade- Brother Randy Root cannot pull a float- should we walk?
- EAs- Mike Lemay and Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status (can any brother kick in) WM did last session
- Award Night- Secretary reviewed and created report on candidates and pin years
- David Brown - 15 years
- Phil Gorman - 15 years
- Salvatore Lanzo - 15 years
- Zach Marotte - 5 years
- Mike McDermott - 30 years
- John Morales - 5 years
- Henry Nunes - 20 years
- Sokol Selimaj - 15 years
- Anderson Zeidler - 55 years
How do we proceed?
Masonic Discussion- The Due Guard
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in nonperishable item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Washington Lodge 81
04/25/24 Stated Communication 7:30 PM
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
April Birthdays:
Lawrence Anderson 4/17
Michael Moody 4/24
April Masonic Birthdays:
Melvin Christensen 4/9
William Hall 4/23
Lowell Spink 4/23
Michael Moody 4/28
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 3/28/24 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- First payment to Grand Lodge made late with $35 penalty
- Discussed school of instructions for EAs. WM holding- need help
- 2023 Inspection Report – we received a 2.5 out of 3 for EA Ritual- improved
- Awards night- Discussed Secretary reviewing candidates and pins required.
- Discussed food bank donations and need in town.
- Discussed continuing of Projects and Brothers taking on action items
New Business:
- Secretary reading of the SC 4/11/24 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Lodge Dinners before SC 6 pm- need RSVP to WM Stan- 860-301-0412
- Memorial Day Parade- Brother Randy Root cannot pull a float- should we walk?
- EAs- Mike Lemay and Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status (can any brother kick in) WM did last session
- Award Night- Secretary reviewed and created report on candidates and pin years
- David Brown - 15 years
- Phil Gorman - 15 years
- Salvatore Lanzo - 15 years
- Zach Marotte - 5 years
- Mike McDermott - 30 years
- John Morales - 5 years
- Henry Nunes - 20 years
- Sokol Selimaj - 15 years
- Anderson Zeidler - 55 years
How do we proceed?
Masonic Discussion- The Due Guard
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in nonperishable item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Washington Lodge 81
04/11/24 Stated Communication 7:30 PM
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
April Birthdays:
Lawrence Anderson 4/17
Michael Moody 4/24
April Masonic Birthdays:
Melvin Christensen 4/9
William Hall 4/23
Lowell Spink 4/23
Michael Moody 4/28
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 3/14//24 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- Discussed Spring Breakfast fundraiser – no revenue from door sales= high food cost
- Discussed school of instructions for EAs. WM holding- need help
- Still haven’t received 2023 Inspection Report.
- Awards night- Discussed Secretary reviewing candidates and pins required.
- Discussed food bank donations and need in town.
- Discussed continuing of Projects and Brothers taking on action items
New Business:
- Secretary reading of the SC 3/28/24 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Grand Lodge April 6 – WM, SW and Treasurer attended
- Have we paid Grand Lodge dues yet? Treasurer report
- Inspection Report Status- We did very well- Ritual was rated a 2.5 out of 3!
- Lodge Dinners before SC- need RSVP to JW Jeff I. per Trestleboard instructions
- EAs- Mike Lemay and Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status (can any brother kick in) WM did last session
- Award Night- Secretary reviewed and created report on candidates and pin years
- David Brown - 15 years
- Phil Gorman - 15 years
- Salvatore Lanzo - 15 years
- Zach Marotte - 5 years
- Mike McDermott - 30 years
- John Morales - 5 years
- Henry Nunes - 20 years
- Sokol Selimaj - 15 years
- Anderson Zeidler - 55 years
How do we proceed?
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- Masonic Discussion- Relevance of the Star and Garter to the EA Ritual
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in nonperishable item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Brothers
Find attached the Testleboard for April thru June
We will have dinners offered prior to the Stated Communications again.
Must RSVP Junior Warden jeff Isleib via text or phone call at number listed on the Trestleboard attached.
I will continue to present Masonic Discussions at 2nd stated communication of the month as there has been a good interest in these varied topics.
See you at a SC soon.
Fraternally
WM Stan
BROTHERS
Agenda for our SC on Thursday the 28th below
REMINDER
Please bring in an item(s) for donation to the Cromwell Food Bank.
WM Stan
Washington Lodge 81
03/28/24 Stated Communication 7:30 PM
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
March Birthdays:
Laurence Hangland 3/15
Jason Allen 3/2
David Blasko 3/21
Stephen Post 3/23
Dave Brown 3/24
March Masonic Birthdays:
Michael Shonta 3/17
Harold Koussa 3/26
Lawrence Anderson 3/28
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 2/2/24 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- Treasurer read 2024 budget details to Brothers in attendance. Budget voted on and approved.
- Discussed Spring Breakfast fundraiser final details and pancakes will also ne served. Ryan Brown to handle
- Discussed school of instructions for EAs. WM to hold session on 19th.
- Still haven’t received 2023 Inspection Report.
- Awards night- Discussed Secretary reviewing candidates and pins required.
- Discussed food bank donations and need in town.
- Discussed continuing of Projects and Brothers taking on action items
- Jeff suggested holding a Ladies Table night
New Business:
- Secretary reading of the SC 3/14/24 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Lodge Dinners before SC- Should we try this again? Discussion on when to start and where
- Spring Breakfast – How did we make out- discussion and lessons learned
- EAs- Mike Lemay and Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status (can any brother kick in) WM did last session
- Award Night- Secretary reviewed and created report on candidates and pin years
- David Brown - 15 years
- Phil Gorman - 15 years
- Salvatore Lanzo - 15 years
- Zach Marotte - 5 years
- Mike McDermott - 30 years
- John Morales - 5 years
- Henry Nunes - 20 years
- Sokol Selimaj - 15 years
- Anderson Zeidler - 55 years
How do we proceed?
- Grand Lodge April 6 – will JW and SW attend?
- Mailing of Agendas and Trestle Boards- EA created a label print program file- thanks Stephen
- Inspection Report Status- Not received to review
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- Masonic Discussion- Relevance of the Star and Garter to the EA Ritual
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in nonperishable item(s) to donate!
Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Washington Lodge 81
03/14/24 Stated Communication 7:30 PM
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
March Birthdays:
Laurence Hangland 3/15
Jason Allen 3/2
David Blasko 3/21
Stephen Post 3/23
Dave Brown 3/24
March Masonic Birthdays:
Michael Shonta 3/17
Harold Koussa 3/26
Lawrence Anderson 3/28
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 2/8/24 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- Treasurer read and 2024 budget details to Brothers in attendance and will send out for review and potential changes at 2/22/23 S.C.
- Discussed Spring Breakfast fundraiser. To be held Match 24 from 9-12. Need to get new signs to place around town with improved picture of food being served and updated menu. Advertising in Rare Reminder and Cromwell Chronicle. Ron Magilano suggested Masonic Monthly advert. Wardens to follow up. Need brothers to pitch in on 24th.
- Discussed school of instructions for EAs.
- Still haven’t received 2023 Inspection Report.
- Awards night- Discussed Secretary reviewing candidates and pins required.
- Discussed food bank donations and need in town.
- Discussed continuing of Projects and Brothers taking on action items
- Jeff suggested holding a Ladies Table night
New Business:
- Secretary reading of the SC 2/22/24 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Lodge Dinners before SC- Should we try this again? Discussion
- Lodge Budget – review, vote to reject or accept
- Spring Breakfast - How the advertising and planning coming along?
- EAs- Mike Lemay and Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status (can any brother kick in) WM did last for both
- Award Night- Secretary reviewed and created report on candidates and pin years
- David Brown - 15 years
- Phil Gorman - 15 years
- Salvatore Lanzo - 15 years
- Zach Marotte - 5 years
- Mike McDermott - 30 years
- John Morales - 5 years
- Henry Nunes - 20 years
- Sokol Selimaj - 15 years
- Anderson Zeidler - 55 years
How do we proceed?
- Grand Lodge April 6 – will JW and SW attend?
- Mailing of Agendas and Trestle Boards- over 20 Brothers have no email listed
- Inspection Report Status- Not received to review
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- Masonic Discussion- Relevance of the Golden Fleece and Roman Eagle in Apron Presnetation
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in nonperishable item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Brothers
The 7th District Masonic Table Lodge will be held on March 23rd at the Marlborough American Legion hall,with a social hour starting at 3 pm.
Tickets cost $30 and I have these for sale.
Hall located at 128 East Hampton Road, Marlborough CT.
WM Stan
Washington Lodge 81
02/22/24 Stated Communication 7:30 PM
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
February Birthdays:
Peter Gaulton
Eric Saehrig
Stan Mackiewicz
Stanley Warner
February Masonic Birthday:
Ryan Brown
Kurt O’Neal
Randall Root
Michael McDermott
Rich Gorman
Jeff Islieb
Eric Nims
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 1/11/24 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- Treasurer read and 2024 budget details to Brothers in attendance and will send out for review and potential changes at 2/7/23 S.C.
- Discussed Spring Breakfast fundraiser. To be held Match 24 from 9-12. Need to get new signs to place around town with improved picture of food being served and updated menu. Advertising in Rare Reminder and Cromwell Chronicle. Ron Magilano suggested Masonic Monthly advert. Wardens to follow up. Need brothers to pitch in on 24th.
- Discussed school of instructions for EAs.
- Still haven’t received 2023 Inspection Report.
- Awards night- Discussed Secretary reviewing candidates and pins required.
- Discussed food bank donations and need in town.
- Discussed continuing of Projects and Brothers taking on action items
New Business:
- Secretary reading of the SC 2/8/24 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Lodge Dinners before SC- Should we try this again? Discussion
- Lodge Budget – review, vote to reject or accept
- Spring Breakfast - How is it coming along?
- Ladies Restroom update
- Mailing of Agendas and Trestle Boards- over 20 Brothers have no email listed
- Inspection Report Status- WM spoke to DD on 12/15- still not received
- EAs- Mike Lemay and Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status
- Award Night- Secretary report on candidates and pins
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in nonperishable item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Washington Lodge 81
02/08/24 Stated Communication 7:30 PM
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
February Birthdays:
Peter Gaulton
Eric Saehrig
Stan Mackiewicz
Stanley Warner
February Masonic Birthday:
Ryan Brown
Kurt O’Neal
Randall Root
Michael McDermott
Rich Gorman
Jeff Islieb
Eric Nims
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 1/11/24 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- Treasurer read and 2024 budget details to Brothers in attendance and will send out for review and potential changes at 2/7/23 S.C.
- Discussed Spring Breakfast fundraiser. To be held Match 24 from 9-12. Need to get new signs to place around town with improved picture of food being served and updated menu. Advertising in Rare Reminder and Cromwell Chronicle. Ron Magilano suggested Masonic Monthly advert. Wardens to follow up. Need brothers to pitch in on 24th.
- Discussed school of instructions for EAs.
- Still haven’t received 2023 Inspection Report.
- Awards night- Discussed Secretary reviewing candidates and pins required.
- Discussed food bank donations and need in town.
- Discussed continuing of Projects and Brothers taking on action items
New Business:
- Secretary reading of the SC 1/25/24 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Lodge Budget – review and discuss potential modifications
- Spring Breakfast Planning- How is it coming along?
- Inspection Report Status- WM spoke to DD on 12/15- still not received
- EAs- Mike Lemay and Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status
- Award Night- Secretary report on candidates and pins
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in nonperishable item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Brothers
If you have paid your annual dues ,I thank you for your diligence.
Please mail a check to Secretary Eric Nims or come in to a Stated Communications to personnally deliver the payment if you haven't.
It is most appreciated that you do this as our lodge will need to send in $60 to the Grand Lodge for each Master Mason on our roster for 2024.
Reminder that dues are $125 per year and if you have niot paid for 2023 as well, we still sent in that $60 per brother.
If you are in any distress to pay, please contact us.
Fraternally
WM Stan
Washington Lodge 81
01/25/24 Stated Communication 7:30 PM
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
January Birthdays:
Michael Carabeta 1/1
Stephen Kriksciun 1/1
Norman Browne 1/4
Michael McDermott 1/6
Thomas Turner 1/14
Lowell Spink 1/27
Kenneth Smith 1/30
Kenneth Nelson 1/31
January Masonic Birthdays:
NONE
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 12/28/23 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- Discussed need for Treasurer to create 2024 for review and vote at 1 /25 S.C.
- Discussed Spring Breakfast fundraiser. Need to get new signs to place around town with improved picture of food being served and updated menu.
- Discussed school of instructions for EAs.
- Discussed food bank donations and need in town.
- Discussed continuing of Projects and Brothers taking on action items
New Business:
- Secretary reading of the SC 1/11 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Lodge Budget – review and vote to accept on 1/25
- Spring Breakfast Planning- what date will it be?
- Inspection Report Status- WM spoke to DD on 12/15- still not received
- EAs- Mike Lemay and Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status
- Award Night- Need to discuss date to be held
- Masonic Discussion- Why we reference the Holy Saints John in Ritual
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in nonperishable item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
WASHINGTON LODGE #81
A.F. & A.M.
Chartered 5/15/1856
"If you keep Masonry in front of you, it will lead you. If you place yourself in front of Masonry, it will never catch up."
TRESTLE BOARD
January - March
2024
STATED COMMUNICATIONS
Second and Fourth Thursday of Each Month at 7:30 PM
324 Main Street
Cromwell, Connecticut 06416
Facebook Link:
http://www.washingtonlodge81.org/
Living Past Masters and Year(s) in the East
Peter Gaulton: 1974
Bernard Pawlicki: 1984, 2000, 2011, 2012
Vincent Kalinauskas: 1987
Ken Smith: 1982, 1988
Michael Moody: 1989, 1990, 2009
William Stafford: 1991, 1992
Lawrence Anderson: 1993
Michael McDermott: 1999
James Keithan: 2001
Phil Gorman: 2013, 2014
Kurt O’Neil: 2015
Ryan Brown: 2017
Steve Saehrig: 2018,2019, 2020
David Brown: 2021, 2022
Stan Mackiewicz 2023
Master’s Message
Dear Brothers,
2023 saw us eliminate the challenges we faced during 2021 and 2022 at the lodge.
Our goal for 2023 was to reconnect with brothers lost to time and responsibilities and to make new acquaintances and relationships that can strengthen our Lodge membership and brotherhood and continue our good work.
We accomplished this and saw brothers come back to our stated communications and have seen two new brothers join our lodge as EA’s.
We reinstituted our two in-house fund- raising breakfasts and had very good attendance and results. We also assisted the local community by contributing very needed food donations to two Cromwell Food Banks.
We also saw Brothers step up and contribute to working on projects to improve our facilities and for this I am deeply appreciative.
Brothers have suggested new ideas that we can embrace and make our events better and continue to grow our membership with good men.
Once again by staying in the East for a second term this year, I am looking forward to working with all of you to continue to reinvigorate the activity and attendance of our membership at stated communications and events.
Please do mark your calendars after reading the information below and please join us.
We are going to have a great year!
Fraternally,
Brother Stan Mackiewicz
2024 Principal Officers
WORSHIPFUL MASTER Telephone Numbers
Brother Stan Mackiewicz 860-301-0412
SENIOR WARDEN
Brother Mitch Kostich 860- 560-9459
JUNIOR WARDEN
Brother Jeff Isleib 860- 818-0002
TREASURER
WB Kurt O’Neil 860-806-1004
SECRETARY
Brother Eric Nims 860-995-5212
SENIOR DEACON
WB David Brown 860-578-7936
JUNIOR DEACON
Brother Richard Gorman 860-830-7967
HISTORIAN
Ken Smith 860-638-9754
Community Interests
Cromwell High School
Gregory Gaulton Scholarships
Cromwell Food Bank
Continue collection and donations
Cromwell Town “Halloween Event”
Family “Trick r Trunk” – getting the “Lodge” word out to our community
Event Reminders
Feb. 10th.
CME Ritual Seminar
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
East Hampton, CT
March 30th
Blue Wave Statewide Master Mason Degree
9:30 AM New Haven, CT
Grand Lodge: Grand Lodge of CT Annual Communication Sat. April 6, 2024
CALENDAR
1 st. Quarter Trestle Board
Jan. 11 – 2nd Thursday
7:30pm Stated Communications begins for planning, development and community enrichment.
Join us for refreshment following the SC
Have a friend who would make a great Mason? Ask him to attend our refreshment and acquaint
him with our Brotherhood.
Jan. 25 – 4th Thursday
7:30pm Stated Communications begins for planning, development, and community enrichment.
Masonic Discussion- The Holy Saints John referred to in our Ritual
Join us for refreshment following the SC
Have a friend who would make a great Mason? Ask him to attend our refreshment and acquaint
him with our Brotherhood.
Feb. 8 – 2nd Thursday
7:30pm Stated Communications begins for planning, development, and community enrichment.
Join us for refreshment following the SC
Have a friend who would make a great Mason? Ask him to attend our refreshment and acquaint
him with our Brotherhood.
Feb. 22 – 4th Thursday
7:30pm Stated Communications begins for planning, development, and community enrichment.
Masonic Discussion- The Golden Fleece and Roman Eagle relation to
the Lambskin/ Leather Apron
Join us for refreshment following the SC
Have a friend who would make a great Mason? Ask him to attend our refreshment and acquaint
him with our Brotherhood.
.
Mar. 14 – 2nd Thursday
7:30pm Stated Communications begins for planning, development, and community enrichment.
Join us for refreshment following the SC
Have a friend who would make a great Mason? Ask him to attend our refreshment and acquaint
him with our Brotherhood.
Mar. 28 – 4th Thursday
7:30pm Stated Communications begins for planning, development, and community enrichment.
Masonic Discussion- The Star and Garter and relation to the Lambskin/ Leather Apron
Join us for refreshment following the SC
Have a friend who would make a great Mason? Ask him to attend our refreshment and acquaint
him with our Brotherhood.
Washington Lodge 81
01/11/24 Stated Communication 7:30 PM
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
January Birthdays:
Michael Carabeta 1/1
Stephen Kriksciun 1/1
Norman Browne 1/4
Michael McDermott 1/6
Thomas Turner 1/14
Lowell Spink 1/27
Kenneth Smith 1/30
Kenneth Nelson 1/31
January Masonic Birthdays:
NONE
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 12/14/23 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- Discussed continuing of Projects and Brothers taking on action items
- Installation Ceremony completed 1/4/24- Officers for 2024- Stan to sit in East, Mitch in West and Jeff in South, Kurt as Treasurer and Eric as Secretary
New Business:
- Secretary reading of the SC 12/28 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Lodge Budget – to be created/review and vote to accept on 1/25 at SC
- Spring Pancake Breakfast Planning- date?
- Inspection Report Status- WM spoke to DD on 12/15- still not completed
- EAs- Mike Lemay and Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status
- Award Night- Need to discuss date to be held
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in nonperishable item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Washington Lodge 81
12/28/23 Stated Communication 7:30 PM
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
December Birthdays:
Vincent Kalonauskas 12/1
Rich Gorman 12/3
Phil Gorman 12/3
Mark Rodriquez 12/13
Charles Nelson 12/15
Kurt O’Neal 12/21
December Masonic Birthdays:
Dave Brown 12/6
Phil Gorman 12/6
Michael Lanzo 12/6
Sokol Selimaj 12/6
Timothy Johnson 12/28
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 11/29/23 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on 12/10- raised $480
- Discussed continuing of Projects and Brothers taking on action items
- NPDs- Voted and agreed on actions
- Annual Meeting- Erick presented annual Secretary Report and Kurt presented annual Treasurers Report
- Officers for 2024- Stan to sit in East, Mitch in West and Jeff on South, Kurt as Treasurer and Eric as Secretary
New Business:
- Secretary reading of the SC 12/14 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Inspection Report Status- WM spoke to DD on 12/15- still not completed
- EAs- Mike Lemay and Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status
- Award Night- Need to discuss date to be held
- Installation date?
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in an item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Brothers
Agenda for our SC on Thiursday 10/14/23
WM Stan
Washington Lodge 81
12/14/23 Stated Communication
AGENDA
Any Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
December Birthdays:
Vincent Kalonauskas 12/1
Rich Gorman 12/3
Phil Gorman 12/3
Mark Rodriquez 12/13
Charles Nelson 12/15
Kurt O’Neal 12/21
December Masonic Birthdays:
Dave Brown 12/6
Phil Gorman 12/6
Michael Lanzo 12/6
Sokol Selimaj 12/6
Timothy Johnson 12/28
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 10/12/23 SC were read by the Secretary, voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site with no modifications
- Inspection Event (EA) – Held October 26 – Kurt and Eric Completed and submitted paperwork for DD Mike Schafer review
- Pancake Breakfast fund raiser for 12/10. Mitch coordinating
New Business:
- Annual Meeting- Line for 2024
- 2023 Accounts Update- Treasurer report
- 2023 Dues Status- Secretary Report / Number of members not paid
- Secretary reading of the SC 11/09 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Inspection Report Status?
- EA Stephen Kriksciun school of instruction – Status
- Award Night- Eric / Do we have candidates and required pins?
- Christmas Pancake Breakfast- December 10th Results
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in an item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Brothers,
We are having our annual meeting coming up on our next lodge. This will be the second Thursday on December (14th) at 7:30pm. We will be reviewing our year end reports for the Secretary and Treasurer. Along with this, we will be voting on NPD's. There are 6 brothers we will be voting on. They are:
1. Robert Hamm
2. Michael Albert Hemingway
3. Michael Wallace Moody
4. John Alexis Morales
5. David E. Ryan
6. Ralph E. Stoeckle
We look forward to seeing all of you there.
Fraternally,
Eric Nims
Brothers
As we do not have a stated communication of Thursday November 23 due to it being Thanksgiving:
We will hold an Officers Meeting on Wednesday November 22nd at 8:30 pm.
Important that current officers attend this session.
WM Stan
Brothers
Attached is agenda for our Stated Communication on Thursday the 9th.
Please read the agenda and bring required updates.
Also, please support the Cromwell Foodbank by bringing in non perishable items to donate.
Thank you all.
WM Stan
Brother,
We would like to wish you a happy birthday! We are a bit late on some and I appologize for that. YOu have been in our thoughts. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you,
Your Brothewrs at Washington Lodge 81
Agenda for tonight 10/12 attached
Please bring in donations for Cromwell Food Bank
EA Practice tonight for 10/26 Inspection Night
WM Stan
Brothers
As discussed at our last Stated Communication om 10/28, we wiill hold EA Ritual practices on Monday and Thursday nights in October.
Please make every effort to be there at 7:30 pm on October 2nd, 5th., 9th, 12th (SC night), 16th, 19th and 23rd.
Ritual to take place for candidate Stephen Kriksciun on the 26th which is also our annual Inspection for the lodge.
Lers make this a memorable night for him with a great turn out of brothers!
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Find below the agenda for our next Stated Communication on 9/28 at 7:30 pm.
Note- We will meet at Chicago Sams prior to the meeting at 6 pm sharp.
Important night as we will need to schedule practices for EA Ritual and Inspection Night on October 26th.
We also will be voting on EA Candidate Stephen Kriksciun, as he will be having his EA Ritual on the 26th sans a favorable vote.
REMINDER- Please bring in food donations for the Cromwell Food Bank!
Lets see a great turnout Brothers!
WM Stan
Washington Lodge 81
9/28/23 Stated Communication
AGENDA
Sickness and Distress to communicate?
Any News to Celebrate?
September Birthdays:
Michael Shonta 9/11
Michael Hemingway 9/18
Valdemar Ramos 9/19
Randall Root 9/24
September Masonic Birthdays:
Jason Allen 9/29
Old Business:
- Secretary Minutes of the 6/22/23 SC were voted on and approved for addition to Grandview site
- Inspection Event (EA) – To be held October 26-
Rolls- Door Lecture / Mitch and Dave
Apron Lecture- Ken
Working Tools – TBD at this meeting
Charge / Kurt
Stewards- TBD at this meeting
- Discussed “Trestelboard”- Project List posted on communication board in dining area. Need Brothers to execute. Light painting, repair damaged walls, window frame ledge repair and basement clean- up for example.
Dave Brown fixing restroom walls
WM Stan fixed kitchen/serve area peeled formica and hole in wall
New Business:
- 2023 Accounts Update- Treasurer report
- 2023 Dues Status- Secretary Report / members not paid
- Secretary reading of the SC 9/14 Minutes for review by Brothers to modify or approve
- Discuss Inspection Event and EA Ritual- practice dates? Review Required inspection items
- Award Night- Do we have candidates?
- Trick or Trunk event support- can and do we make a donation to get Lodge PR?
- EA candidate Stepen Kriksciun- Vote on his acceptance tonight
- Lodge Projects- Brothers – Please Review Project List and Post for additional sign ups
- REMINDER- Please support Cromwell Food Pantry- bring in an item(s) to donate!
- Any new item(s) suggested by Brothers in attendance?
Brothers
Find attached the agenda for our next Stated Communication on 9/28 at 7:30 pm.
Note- We will meet at Chicago Sams prior to the meeting at 6 pm sharp.
Important night as we will need to schedule practices for EA Ritual and Inspection Night on October 26th.
We also will be voting on EA Candidate Stephen Kriksciun, as he will be having his EA Ritual on the 26th sans a favorable vote.
REMINDER- Please bring in food donations for the Cromwell Food Bank!
Lets see a great turnout Brothers!
WM Stan
Brothers
A reminder that our next stated communication will be held on Thursday September 14 at 7:30 pm.
As stated in the last Trestleboard sent to our member ship, please attend a meal to be had at 6 pm at Chicago Sams located at 51-14 Shunpike Road here in Cromwell.
Please do attend the meeting at the least as we have a EA candidate (Stephen Kriksciun) we have met with over the summer coming in to meet witj our membership.
We also need to solidify the brothers who will participate on the EA Ritual at our Inspection Night on October 26th and decide on pratice nights and dates to hold them.
Lastly, please do bring in any non-perishable food items we can donate to the Cromwell Food Bank. Our last doination was greatly appreciated,
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Find attached the Tresle Board for balance of 2023.
Reminders
August 19- picinic at Kurt O' Neils house. See email on this event.
September 14- Stephen Kriksciun will be at Lodge to meet addtional brothers as he has shown a desire to petiiotn for membership. Please make an effort to be in to meet him.
We wish to hold a vote on his candidacy at our second September 28 SC and have met with him at lodge over the summer.
Food Bank- Please support the local community by bringing in some no perishable items.
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
The Lodge Summer Picnic will be held at Brother Kurt O'Neils house at 1 pm on August 19.
Address is 5 Eastwood Road, Cromwell 06416
The lodge will be supplying hamburgers, hiot dogs , chips, soda and and a case of beer.
Please bring a pot luck food item or desert to the event.
BYOB= if prefered and chairs and if anyone can , a pop up canopy.
Please RSVP to Brother Mitch Kostitch via email to assure he can plan and purchase food and drink.
:Hope to see a lot of brothere and family there to share some brotherhood.
WM Stan
Brothers
Our next Stated Communications is this Thursday the 22nd. at 7:30 pm.
This is also our annual Hawaiian Shirt Night!!!! There will be Good food and Refreshments Bothers.
I promise a short SC session to get the ball rolling quickly.
Lets have a great evening togther before we go dark for July and August.
Agenda attached
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers,
This is just a reminder that we have our annual Hawaiian shirt night on Thursday, June 22nd. It will be a quick lodge so we can have some fun with the brothers after. If you plan on coming, please let me know so we have a decent head count. We look forward to seeing all of you there.
Fraternally,
Eric Nims
Brothers,
This is just a reminder that we have our annual Hawaiian shirt night on Thursday, June 22nd. It will be a quick lodge so we can have some fun with the brothers after. If you plan on coming, please let me know so we have a decent head count. We look forward to seeing all of you there.
Fraternally,
Eric Nims
Brothers
Find attached the agneda for the SC on Thursday 6/8.
Reminder: Please bring in any non perishable food item(s) to be donated to the Cromwell Food Pantry if capable to do so,
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Washington Lodge 81 will be participating in the parade on a float pulled by Brother Randy Root. Parade begins at 6 pm.
Plan is to decorate the float beginning at 4 pm that day across the street form Brother Ken Smiths house as we did last year.
Ken has invited the Brothers to his house for a picnic afer the parade.
If you can make it, please do attend as it is a perfect event to get us together outside of Lodge and for us to get our Lodge out in front of the community here in Cromwell.
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Find attached agenda for the SC on Tursday night 5/25.
There will be a vote to bring on a new EA into the Lodge. Please attend the SC to to review the committee findings and vote accordingly.
Projects List is Posted and need Brothers to take an action and signs up to complete
REMINDER
Pleas bring in a non perishable item that we can bring to the Cromwell Foodbank.
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Find attached agenda for the SC on Tursday night
Also attached is the list I committted to create for Projects that really need to be complete for discussion and signs ups
REMINDER
Pleas bring in a non perishable item that we can bring to the Cromwell Foodbank.
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Find attached the agenda for our SC on Thursday 4/27.
REMINDER
Please bring in an item(s) for donation to the Cromwell Food Bank.
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Finda attached the agenda for the 4/13 Stated Communication
Hope to see a lot of Brothers attend!
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Find attached the Trestleboard for activities taking place From April through June.
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Find attached the Trestleboard for activities taking place From April through June.
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Attached find the agenda for our 7:30 pm SC on 3/23.
COUPLE OF REMINDERS
After closing the SC we will have a live performance of Martin and Max for our Brothers and guests to enjoy.
For those who wish to have dinner prior, we will be meeting at ABC Trattoria at 6:30.
Hoping to see Brothers we havent had at SC this year attend.
Our Spring Pancake Breakfast fund raiser is fast approaching on Sunday April 2nd., 9 a.m. to noon.
Please spread the word. Tickets at the door and advance tickets can be purchased and or a donation can be made (see the Facebook site for link).
And please, if you could please bring a donation of food to supply to the Cromwell Food Bank.
Fraternally.
WM Stan
Brothers
Attached find the agenda for our 7:30 pm SC on 3/23.
COUPLE OF REMINDERS
After closing the SC we will have a live performance of Martin and Max for our Brothers and guests to enjoy.
Fior those who wish to have dinner prior, we will be meeting at ABC Trattoria at 6:30.
Hoping to see Brothers we havent had at SC this year attend.
Our Spring Pancake Breakfast fund raiser is fast approaching on Sunday April 2nd., 9 a.m. to noon.
Please spread the word. Tickets at the door and advance tickets can be purchased and or a donation can be made (see the Facebook site for link).
And please, if you could please bring a donation of food to supply to the Cromwell Food Bank.
Fraternally.
WM Stan
Brothers
The Lodge will hold its first fundraiser pancake breakfast on April 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon.
Tickets can be purchased at the link below and at the door that day.
Purchasing via the link helps us assure we are prepared to serve.
Come out and spend some time with us. The fruit compote to top off the pancakes is the bomb!
We appreciate any an all support.
Fraternally
WM Stan Mackiewicz
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pancake-breakfast-tickets-562496180217
Brothers
Please see attached agenda for our Stated Communication on 3/9/23.
Our Lodge will be hosting the Max and Martin Masonic Play that night.
Anyone caring to have a meal prior can meet at ABC Trattoria at 6 pm .
As a reminder:
Please consider bringing item(s) for donation to the Cromwell Food Bank to Lodge that night.
Our April 2nd Spring Pancake Breakfast will be at the Lodge friom 9 a.m. to Noon. Please spread the word to make this event a success!
Looking forward to seeing evryone.
WM Stan
Brothers
Please find attached the agenda for our stated communication on Thursday 2/23.
Reminder that we will meet for dinner at 6:00 pm at ABC Trattoria for food and social prior to the 7:30 SC.
Pease make an effort to come out and get back into meeting with your Brothers!
Our Junior Warden Mitch Kostich and committee have been working hard to advertise and make our charity Pancake Breakfast on Sunday April 2nd form 9 - 12 a success.
Plan ahead to come in and enjoy a hardy breakfast with our Brothers and families and please the spread the word to get a a lot of people to attend.
More information on purchasing ticksts will be out soon!
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers,
Hoping all of you weathered the arctic blast and temperatures we saw this past weekend with no issues.
Please see attached agaenda for the Stated Communications Meeting on Thursday 2/9.
Reminder
We will have grinders from ABC Trattoria at 6:30 upstairs in Lodge. Please email, text or call Junior Warden Mitch Kostich to RSVP with ginder selection.
Also:
Please do bring a donation for the Cromwell Food Bank to Lodge.
Collection Bin is on a table next to the KItchen.
Fraternally
WM Stan
Brothers
Please open the attachment to review the agenda for 1/26/23 Stated Communication
Theres plenty of things to discuss to make our Lodge successful.
Reminder
Call , email or text Junior Warden Mitch Kostich if you plan to attend dinner (sandwhiches or grinder at ABC Trattoria)
Would love to see more Brothers attend
Fraternally
WM Stan Mackiewicz
Brothers
Please open the attachment to review the agenda for 1/26/23 Stated Communication
Theres plenty of things to discuss to make our Lodge successful.
Reminder
Call , email or text Junior Warden Mitch Kostich if you plan to attend dinner (sandwhiches or grinder at ABC Trattoria)
Would love to see more Brothers attend
Fraternally
WM Stan Mackiewicz
Brothers,
Please see the email (copied below) from Granite Lodge.
You may have an opportunity to pick up a Tuxedo for free on Feb 8th at that lodge.
WM Stan
Find attached an updated Trestleboard for January thru March
I added our Chaplain information and a Pancake Breakfast event (Jan 21) to support Fayette Lodge in Ellington after an arson event.
Fraternally
WM Stan Mackiewicz
Find attached an updated Trestleboard for January thru March
I added our Chaplain information and a Pancake Breakfast event (Jan 21) to support Fayette Lodge in Ellington after an arson event.
Fraternally
WM Sta Mackiewicz