Guidelines for preparing articles for The Trestle Board

General notes:

Just after Stated Meeting, write about the events that happened last month, and the things that will happen next month. (In other words, just after the July Stated Meeting, you should write about the events that happened during the month of June, and invite everyone to events that will happen in August.)

Collect things to write about during the month.

Keep a piece of paper and a pen close at hand so you can write yourself a note.

If you can put your thoughts in a text file, on a disk, great, but we'll take stuff scribbled on a napkin, as long as we get it the week after Stated Meeting.

Worshipful Master

"Draw the designs upon the Trestle Board."
Tell us about the things that happened.
Tell us what we need to do.
Encourage us.
Express gratitude.
Mention meaningful causes you want us to attend to.
Mention the sick, widows and orphans.
Steer us towards your vision of the future.
Welcome new Master Masons, but don't mention candidates by name.

Senior Warden

"Pay the craft their wages."
Mention the good works of committee members.
Tell us about things the Lodge is doing.
Start laying the ground work for your programs.
Schedule the work to be practiced during the week.

Junior Warden

"Oversee the time of refreshment."
Talk about activities outside of Stated and Called Lodge meetings.
Talk about other Masonic activities.

Secretary

At the beginning of the year, prepare a list of members eligible for 50 and 25 year awards.
Prepare a list of those celebrating Masonic birthdays in the next month.
Describe any administrative matters.

Senior Deacon

Remember any visitors to any of the Stated or Called meetings during the month.

Editor

Take good notes and see that all the bases are covered.
Get a good list of officer's names and addresses.
Get a good list of committee assignments.
Keep a tight watch on upcoming lodge activity.