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Dover Lodge #489

Masonic Lodge of Westlake, Ohio

July 16, 2009
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Work Day, Part Two

Work Day!

A Friendly Reminder!

Brethren of Dover Lodge, as a follow-up to our exterior work day we will be having an interior work day as well. Join us on Saturday July 18th at 9am as we spend some time sprucing up the insides of Dover Lodge for the upcoming second half of the year. Bring your cleaners, brooms, vacuums and paint brushes.

We are so fortunate for the work our Brethren have done over the past 135 years. Join us as we do their memories proud by making Dover Lodge a tidy and welcoming place in which to make good men better!

July 7, 2009
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What is a Trestleboard?

If you’re wondering what the images are at the top of this web site, these are all examples of Masonic Trestleboards. They are used as teaching devices for those entering into our gentle Craft. Each of the symbols above alludes to moral lessons held in highest regard in our fraternity. These trestleboards range from 19th century photographic reproductions to present-day digital images. You’ll notice many of the symbols repeated throughout the many trestleboards, every one holding its own depths of meaning.

We hope you enjoy this glimpse of the wide variety of works done by those who desire to give back to our Fraternity by using their artistic skills. If you’d like a closer look to view more detail, a downloadable version of the original collage follows. Feel free to leave comments below!

Trestleboard Collage

June 30, 2009
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A Time To Celebrate!

Friends and Brethren, the men of Dover Lodge were both overjoyed and humbled today. Dover Lodge has received the 2009 Ritual Award for First Place in our inspection degree for the 22nd Masonic District! Our thanks to all of the Brethren who participated in the degree work, as well as to all of the Brethren who give so much of their time and energy to Dover Lodge. This award is for all of us, and reflects the pride in Masonry that is such a special part of Dover Lodge.

We thank the visiting Brethren who gave us their spiritual and Brotherly support by being present during our inspection. Your encouragement is the very source of our energy.

Thanks as well go to our inspecting District Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Behner. Your guidance has helped light the way to this honor.

And of course, lest we fail to make mention: three cheers for our Worshipful Master!!!

Dover Lodge is a special place for all of its members, and we hope that our visitors also find it a welcoming shelter in this world of uncertainty. We continue to be approached by men who are investigating for themselves what being a Mason truly means. We hope that this award is seen by those men for what it truly represents – our sincere and fervent desire to make good men better.

Dover Lodge 2009 First Place

June 23, 2009
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Dover Work Day #1 – Redux

Wondering what happened on Dover Work Day #1? Have a look at the video below for an insider’s peek into that sunny June day. Such mass destruction may not be suitable for the feint of heart…

June 19, 2009
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Work Day

Work Day!Brethren, Summer Darkness has come. But we won’t be idle at Dover Lodge! Saturday June 20th will be our first Work Day this year! We will be meeting at Dover Lodge at 9am rain or shine (should be “shine” according to the forecast) to clean up the exterior of the building. Please come along in work clothes with gloves and any power or yard tools you might be able to use.

The best news? Donuts and coffee are on the Worshipful Master! Come out and join us in making Dover Lodge a beautiful part of Westlake.