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FEBRUARY 2026 trestleboard

Star in the East Lodge #59

Exeter, New Hampshire

Wor. Dwane Staples, Master

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Stated Meeting of Star in the East Lodge #59, F. & A. M.

Thursday February 12, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. (Dinner at 6:P. M. and Collation after meeting)

- To conduct all business that may regularly come before the Lodge

- Program:

Thursday February 5: EA Rehearsal for our Inspection 7pm

Thursday February 12: Stated Meeting, Another fleece and flannel night!

!!Sunday February 15: Breakfast at Star in the East, 9am!!

Thursday February 19: Fellowship Night 6pm!

Thursday February 26: EA rehearsal for our Inspection 7pm

Thursday March 5: EA rehearsal for our Inspection 7pm

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FROM THE EAST

Greetings Brethren!

I want to thank all who attended the Installation of Officers in January. There was a great number in attendance and the Installing team did a great job and I am truly grateful for those who participated.

I have been working on programs for the upcoming year and would ask if there is a subject you would like to have as a program, please let me know. If you would like to do a program, please let me know. The more voices that we can have at our meetings I believe the better we can make the meetings so that they don’t become white noise in the background.

The Loggers Degree Team put on the MM Degree in January and if you missed it you missed an excellent degree. The cast was put together by MW Stew Aronson. I want to thank the officers that filled in at the last minute for those who could not make the degree. We were lucky that we had done the MM Degree in October.

Our Inspection this year will be on the EA Degree and will be on April 2, 2026. I am looking for someone to be the fill in candidate for that night. If you would like to do this, please contact me before that night.

Lastly, last year I wrote it had been a cold January and we had not had that type of cold in years. Well Brethren it has been extremely cold in December and January and we have definitely not had this type of cold or as long for many years. Where it is not cold is at our Lodge room so if you can come and join us it will be warm and welcoming and a hot meal awaits you.

I look forward to seeing you in Lodge!

Fraternally,

Dwane Staples, WM (DDSL@comcast.net) 603.682.5205

Final Thought:

“The secret of making progress is to get started.” - Walt Disney

Special Notes:

- There is no warmth more comforting than surrounding yourself with good people who care.

- Star in the East is committed to being a Lodge that practices inclusion. Please, Brethren, if you would like to present a program, take part in Ritual, serve on a committee, or help with our dinners, we’d love to hear from you.

- Remember, our Lodge room is a sanctuary, free from the worries and tribulations of the outside world, where we all meet on the Level.

- You are someone’s impression of the Fraternity. Please dress appropriately for our meetings.

From the West

Greetings from the West!!!

We have certainly hit the ground running during this new year. From a great installation to a beautiful Master Mason Degree, we have seen the best of Star in the East.

I would like to thank the officers for their continued hard work thru rehearsals and degree work. I would also like to acknowledge the great programs that have been initiated by our officers. I am looking forward to presenting a program on “Generational Masonry” next month.

I am studying at the knees of great Masonic leaders as I aspire to one day to sit in the East. Thank you to all who have gone before me – for the time and patience you have, and are, showing me.

Please come and support all the great work happening in Star in the East.

Fraternally,

Michael W. Frost, SW

“Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.”

Tennyson

FROM THE SOUTH

Fraternal greetings Brethren

We are looking forward to our February Stated Meeting with Dinner starting at 6PM.

As we progress into 2026, with all things, time is the product that is constantly in high-demand. How you spend your time is a constant battle. Being part of Star in the East helps me diversify my time away from my “usual avocation” (which seems to be more than 2/3 of my 24” gauge) and for that I am grateful!

The menu for February Stated:

MAIN COURSE:

Beef Stroganoff
- Garlic butter green beans and honey glazed carrots

DESSERT:

With an ode to “Mardi-Gras” desserts will be King cake and Beignets

COLLATION:

Assorted Cookies and Pastries

NOTE: RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST FOR THIS MEAL.

The cost of this meal will be $15.00
If you will be joining us for dinner, you are requested to email or call Brother Joe Elliott, Junior Warden; cell: (603) 702-3480 – joe@atlanticautotruck.com
. “Active Candidates & “Special Ladies” are not charged for the meals

Please reserve no later the Monday preceding the stated Meeting!

Fraternally,

Joe Elliott, JW

SUNDAY IS FUNDAY!!

Just a reminder – our next breakfast will be February 15, at 9:00 am and go until we run out of food or conversation. Bring your family and friends for breakfast. There is no charge. All we ask is that you bring some food item to contribute to the meal. If you could please let the Junior Warden or me know if you’re attending it would be appreciated.

– Wor. Mike Daley, Jr.