BLYTHE-NEEDLES LODGE NO. 473
Over 100 Years Of Freemasonry
Chartered April 9, 1919 since then we've been making true friends, improving ourselves, having an impact in our community. Blythe-Needles Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole.
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September 2025 Trestleboard Message
From the East…….
Brethren, Thank the Lord above for the impending change of season looming ever closer. If you’re reading this (except for a few of our brothers in northern climates), you’re probably going to make it the rest of the way.
We had our first stated meeting since May, and considering the brief ‘layoff’, it went pretty well. Bills got paid, our District Inspector (W. Thomas Johnson) came for his annual visit, and we had two past masters from the Imperial Valley attend. The Inspector passed along a few tidbits as to how we can perform better, which are always welcome suggestions. Our next stated meeting will take place the first Wednesday in October (which happens to be the 1st). No plan as to the dinner menu yet, but there will be one at 6pm, followed immediately by the meeting itself. If anyone would like to step up and / or has any suggestions, please contact me asap!
I have been penciling in names for next year’s officer lineup, and am excited to say that we are very close to having all positions filled! We will be discussing that further at the next meeting, and try to get it firmed up.
One final note - the Hiram Committee has voted yes on a candidate for the award, and it will be announced at the October stated meeting.
See you all then, and hopefully sooner, and keep your eyes open for any potential prospects.
Fraternally,
Jeff Gatchell
Master
July 2025 Trestleboard
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May 2025 Trestleboard
The May 2025 Trestleboard is available for viewing. Click on the image above to download the trestleboard.
Please join us at the Spring Street Fair on Saturday, May 3rd from 10AM - 4PM.
We're going to set up a table and EZ-Up as we've done in the past.
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WHAT IS MASONRY?
Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.
REWARDS OF BEING A FREEMASON
MAKING TRUE FRIENDS
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
IMPROVING OURSELVES
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
HAVING AN IMPACT
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and Blythe-Needles Lodge No 473, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.