Jesse Maxwell and Elery Kabina (the two holding keystones) were the candidates. Brothers from Yakima and CleElum assisted, it was pretty fun. It is nice to get back to something closer to a normal Masonic Life.
Nick Owens – checking the work
Jeramie Himrod – checking the work
A night for Knights!
Temple Commandery No. 5 – March 3rd, 2022
A visit to Naches Lodge 211 – February 9th, 2022
Bro. Mik Munden and VWB Pat Stanton went to Naches to visit our brothers at their monthly stated communication. It is always fund to see all of the buildings and history. Also, the neon “G” is pretty darn cool.
Entered Apprentice Degree – January 18th, 2022
Mr. Marty Blankson, now a brother, received the Entered Apprentice Degree. Evan Jones Conferred the degree. Marty is left of the ancient chart and Evan is to the right wearing the hat of the Master of the Lodge.
WB Evan Jones – presiding
WB Marc Fairbanks delivering the charge
Bro. Jesse Maxwell – Senior Warden
Back at it in person – somewhat….
We have been holding in-person meetings for several months now. All of the rules have changed a bunch over time. But here’s the thing, Ellensburg #39 survived the 1918 pandemic and will make it through this one as well.
Installation of Officers January 8, 2022
York Rite Degree Festival in Wenatchee Washington – October 30th, 2021
Fellow Craft Degree – November 26th, 2021
Bro. Brad Rassmusen is in the center wearing his white apron as a Fellow Craft Mason. WB Kyle Tynan of Naches lodge delivered the lecture (shown far right) and we appreciate his efforts..
York Rite Degree Festival
in Wenatchee Washington – October 30th, 2021
Brothers Jeramie Hidrod, Jeremy Wholers, Mik Munden, WB Marc Fairbanks and VWB Daryl Bullard are all somewhere in this picture as they are about to receive the Knight of the Temple Degree. Lots of interesting things in the degree, for sure.
York Rite Mason’s
Childrens Heart Foundation – Charity
Check this Out! There is a story about this event in the ‘Charitable Activities’ section of the website. 4th from the left is Ron Graham of Ellensburg and they are giving money to help kids!
On 4/21/2021 – The lodge held a ZOOM stated communication and elected officers.
VWB Patrick Stanton – Secretary How the heck this happened, I don’t know. I guess I am the secretary again. Still, when I think back I have probably attended about 275 stated and special communications of Ellensburg #39 and can only remember 1 or 2 bad meetings. So that makes like 99.3% good adventures with the lodge. I am grateful for that experience and am proud of our lodge!
On 5/31/2019Brother Jesse Maxwell:
Completed his proficiency as a Master Mason.
He is shown here with Matt Panattoni, his coach.
He is also proud of his Masonic Ink.
The portrait below the Square and Compasses is of his
grandfather, Jeff Bartow.
Jeff was a member of our Lodge.
He was also the Master of Myrtle in 1986.
To the left is a picture of Jeff in 1986 and below is
Jesse’s Grandfather Horace Bartow who also
served as Master of Myrtle Lodge.
On 5/15/2019The Lodge Hosted:
Our Scholarship Winner and Her Family to dinner and presented a check.
On 4/15/2019Our Brother Reid Burbank
was initiated to the degree of an Entered Apprentice Mason.
WB Tedd Hansen conferred the degree.
Some time this spring…
A couple of our Lodge Brothers noticed this in a display at the local middle school.
We host tours of the building fairly often, to share the history of Ellensburg.
A class that toured in the fall made this replica of the building.
There is a model of the Davidson Building in the display as well.
These are two of the oldest buildings in town.
They did a good job! Check it out, the door is labeled “OPEN”.
On 4/3/2019 The Ellensburg Lodge:
Hosted a reception for the Grand Master of
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington
MWB James Kendall
On 3/22/2019Some of Our Brothers:
John Wilson, Pat Stanton and Mathew Panattoni
Traveled to Visit Bob Johnston.
John is 100 years old and has a hard time attending meetings.
We needed to extend a thank you for a substantial
donation he made to the Lodge.
On 3/20/2019Our Brother John Wilson
Was Presented with a Certifiate
that he had successfully completed the
Grand Lodge of Washington
“Proficiancy In Lodge Management” Program.
Congrats John!
Not many have completed this program,
it is quite an achievement for the good of the Lodge.
There is always a little goofing off….
At Left is a picture of our ancient Mark Book!
On 3/2/2019The Royal Arch Chapter
conferred the Mark Master Degree:
Justin Vincett of Ellensburg #39
And
Jeremy Wohlersand Jeramie Himrod
Of Cobalt #24 in Yakima
were each enrolled as Mark Masters.
On 12/28/2018Our Brothers:
Shane Earlyand Jesse Maxwell
were each raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. WB Patrick Stanton conferred the degree.
On 12/12/2018 The Lodge held its annual Christmas Dinner and Installation of Officers.
It was a good family event complete with food, cake and gifts for the children.
In keeping with tradition the cake was wrong again. It should have read “Happy 136th Year” as this was the 136th annual installation of Officers for Ellensburg #39.
The Brother elected to serve the Lodge as Master for the year, Shawn Clerf, is shown to the left along with the installing master WB Tedd Hansen. This is an ancient ceremony where Shawn swears to serve the lodge to the best of his ability and Tedd explains to him all of the duties incumbent upon the master of a lodge.
Tedd delivered an excellent lecture on the duties of the master. It really is interesting stuff.
On 9/11/2018Our Brother Shane Early was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason. WB Marco Thompson conferred the degree.
On 7/25/2018Patrick Stanton was installed as District Deputy Grand Master for District 20. (click the picture).
On 6/9/2018Wayne Erickson was presented a lifetime achievement plaque at the annual Grand Lodge meeting.
Wayne had served on the Grand Lodge Finance Committee for 27 years!
The Annual Grand Lodge (meeting) is the governing body for all lodges in this jurisdiction (Washington State.)
On 6/1/2018 The Lodge Presented Bicycles to Mt. Stuart School students. The bikes were used as an incentive for students who participated in the school’s reading program. We call it “Bikes for Books”, and it is a great program and a lot of fun.
a little charity………
On 5/23/2018 The Lodge conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree. The candidate was Jesse Maxwell. Jesse is the grandson of a long-time member and Past Master of the Lodge, Jeff Bartow.
On 5/16/2018 The Lodge hosted our scholarship winner Skler Smith and her family to dinner at the Pasta company and presented her with a large check! We also gave her a regular, bank sized, check.
On 5/16/2018 The Lodge also recognized VWB Robert J. Johnston for 70 years of membership in Ellensburg No. 39!
Bob was not feeling well enough to make it to the temple, so we took the lodge to him. (To be masonically clear, we were called to refreshment).
We presented him with a commemorative clock, thanked him for all of his hard work over the years and shared a celebratory cake!
Bob will turn 100 in September,
70th is just as a Mason
This was the best lodge meeting ever!
On 5/3/2018, Temple Commandery #5 hosted a visit from the Grand Commander of Washington.
Knights traveled from all over Washington to attend, and we certainly appreciate it.
We also has a brief ceremony to return Bob Johnston’s Grand Commander Jewel to the Grand Secretary. These have been held by many knights over the years.
On 3/10/2018, A meeting of The Knight Masons was held in the Ellensburg Temple.
The event was well attended by masons from all over the Great North West.
On 3/2/2018, The Lodge hosted a visit by the Grand Master of Washington State.
The event was well attended by masons in this part of Washington State.
On 2/19/2018, The Lodge conferred the Fellow Craft Degree. The candidate was Bro. Mathew Panattoni.
Worshipful Brother Marco Thompson conferred the degree.
VWB Tedd Hansen delivered the lecture. Each degree contains a part called “the lecture”. The lecture furnishes the candidate with information as to what the degree means.
On 1/27/2018, The Lodge participated in the conferral of the Master Mason Degree. The Degree took place in CleElum and was held for Bro. Mark Fairbanks.
Royal Arch Masons
Ellensburg Chapter 11
On 12/19/2017 The York Rite Chapter elected Companion Andrew Caveness to serve as High Priest for the ensuing year.
The Lodge has a very long history with the Royal Arch Degree. The Chapter was actually chartered 1 year before the lodge. That would have been 1881, for those playing along at home.
Here he is along with a painting of George Washington. Bro. George Washington was one of the first Royal Arch Masons in America.
On 12/20/2017 Past Master Scott Randall was presented with a commemorative apron. This is a token from the Lodge as a sincere “thank you” for his service.
On 12/9/2017 The Lodge held the annual Christmas Party!
The Lodge held a family event to celebrate Christmas, St. John’s Day and the winter Solstice. Many wives and Children were in attendance.
We have been performing some work on the temple building and so the dining room was under construction. Please excuse our mess!
Click on the pictures for larger views…..
On 12/9/2017 The annual installation of Officers was held, just prior to our annual Christmas Party.
It was an “open installation” meaning family and guests could attend.
This is an ancient ceremony that includes all of the normal masonic stuff like a flag salute and a prayer, but it also has something very specific and important.
Each office of the lodge, whether elected or appointed, is informed of his duties and responsibilities and is required to swear that he will carry them out, to the best of his ability.
It is also pretty fun!
Click on the pictures for larger views…..
On 11/15/2017 Our Brother and Master Elect Austin Marshall presented the Lodge with a Plaque that he had acquired in South America. The artist was also a brother of the fraternity!
On 11/13/2017Our Brother and friend Bob Johnston participated in the veteran’s day parade by driving his WWII era jeep. Bob has been a member of our lodge for nearly 70 years! He is an inspiration to us all.
On 8/15/2017 The Lodge conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree. The candidate (now brother) was Mr. Shane Early.
On 7/19/2017 The Lodge hosted our scholarship winner and her family to dinner at the Pasta company and presented her with a large check! We also gave her a regular, bank sized, check.
On 5/22/2017 The Lodge delivered bicycles to the local school for our “books for bikes” program
Royal Arch Degree
Ellensburg Chapter
On 3/4/2017 The York Rite Chapter conferred the Holy Royal Arch Degree. The Candidate was our current Master of the Lodge Scott Randall. This is a particularly enjoyable degree and one that we are proud to present when we get the opportunity.
We also get to use a lot of props and costumes like the one Andrew is shown in here.
The Lodge has a very long history with the Royal Arch Degree. The Chapter was actually chartered 1 year before the lodge. Here is an old and interesting Mark from a brother in 1922
New Lodge in Yakima!
On 3/3/2017 a new Lodge was consecrated in Yakima. Cobalt Lodge is the name. Since this even occurred in our district many members of #39 were in attendance. Most Worshipful Grand Master Jim Mendoza (wearing the hat) performed the ceremony. He addressed the Lodge and was warmly received.
Entered Apprentice Degree
On 2/9/2017 The Lodge conferred the Entered Apprentice degree for our new Brother Matthew Panattoni. Matt is from a large local Ellensburg family and is currently the Chaplain for the local Hospice.
Annual Christmas Family Event
Ellensburg #39
On 12/21/2016 The Lodge held a family event to celebrate Christmas, St. John’s Day and the winter Solstice. Many wives and Children were in attendance. Austin, Scott and Tedd prepared most of the food. There were presents for the children and a lot of fun was had by all.
We had Prime Rib for dinner donated by Ron and Travis!
The only ham in the whole place seems to have been Andrew Caveness.
Lots of Pictures! Lots of Fun!
Annual Christmas Family Event
Ellensburg #39
More Pictures……
Washington Historic Trust
for Preservation Award
On 12/6/2016 Our brother Tedd Hansen was presented with a grant from the Historic Trust for preservation. The funds will be used for repairs to our historic Temple building.
This is the fourth grant Tedd has successfully gained for the lodge and they total about $15,000 for repairs and upgrades. We are in debt to his efforts!
Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Preists
On 12/3/2016 Pat was installed as Recorder of the Knights Templar Priests. Believe it or not, this is a role that Bob Johnston has held for 50 years.
York Rite Chapter Installation
On 12/3/2016 Our companion Ronald P. Graham was duly installed as High Priest of the Chapter.
Most Worshipful
Grand Master of Washington –
Visit to Ellensburg #39
On 11/16/2016 at our November stated communication Most Worshipful Grand Master Jim Mendoza was in attendance. He addressed the Lodge and was warmly received.
2017 Installation of Officers
On 11/12/2016 The Lodge held its 135th Annual Installation of Officers.
The Lodge has been observing this annual solemnity – word for word and unchanged – since before Washington was a State!
3rd Annual Lodge Riffle Raffle.
On 9/4/2016 The Ellensburg Rodeo Queen drew the winning ticket for the Lodge Raffle. This was another successful fund raiser and will allow us to continue the important work of maintaining our historic building.
Ellensburg Rodeo Parade
On 9/3/2016 A few of our brothers entered a float in the annual Rodeo Parade. Austin Marshall rode in the float, well jeep, provided for the event by Bro. John Wilson. The cowboy was our own VWB Nick Henderson. This was a good opportunity for exposure in the community, and was fun!
Masonic Cornerstone
Ceremony!
On 7/10/2016 at noon, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge performed a cornerstone ceremony for the Kittitas County Fire and Rescue facility.
A great time was enjoyed by all!
An assembly of Masons was opened, the masons marched to the fire and rescue center, performed the ancient ceremony, some speeches were given and we ate a cake!
Masonic Cornerstone
Ceremony!
On 7/10/2016 at noon, the Lodge will perform a cornerstone ceremony for the Kittitas County Fire and Rescue facility.
If you have not seen something like this, come down. It will be the same ceremony that George Washington performed when they laid the cornerstone for the US Capitol in 1793!
The ceremony will be at the new Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue Headquarters station at 400 E. Mountain View Ave
Master Mason
Diploma
On 6/15/2016 Our brother John P. Wilson was presented with a Lodge Diplomas. Worshipful Master of the Lodge M. Thompson (left) and John (right). John had been waiting for a while.
Grand Lodge
of Washington
The Grand Lodge met in Wenatchee, Wa the second weekend in June. Ron, Wayne, Pat and Scott attended.
It is an interesting affair, this is the state governance body made up of representatives of all the lodges in Wa. They elect officers and vote on legislation that effects the rules for masons and lodges in Wa.
You can also buy mason ‘stuff’.
York Rite
Degree Festival – Wenatchee
On 4/29 and 4/30/2016
Some of us participated in the NW York Rite Degree Festival. There were about 100 guys from the NW in attendance at the Wenatchee Masonic Center.
Two whole days of York Rite Fun! It was a serious couple of instructive and rewarding days, but the Eburg guys are dedicated to having fun and keeping it real!
Holy Royal Arch Degrees – York Rite
On 4/9/2016
The York Rite Chapter conferred the Holy Royal Arch degree upon companions Austin Marshall (holding Keystone), Shawn Clerf andMichael Smith. It was a fun and rewarding day!
Most Excellent Master and Past Master Degrees – York Rite
On 2/24/2016
The York Rite Chapter conferred the degrees of Past Master and Most Excellent Master upon companions Shawn Clerf andScott Randall. Super Fun.
Special Event
On 2/20/2016
Regional Lodge Planning Workshop
Ellensburg hosted a regional lodge planning workshop put on by a group from the Grand Lodge of Washington. It was pretty informative. The dining area is still under construction, but we made do. We also had a great catered lunch!
Special Event
On 1/24/2016
The Widow’s Sons – Motorcycle Riding Club
held a meeting in our temple. At the event they gave Charters to two new chapters. Their website is here : http://www.widowsson-wa.org/ Very interesting group and the website is certainly worth a look! The gallery page has some great photos http://www.widowsson-wa.org/gallery.html
Master Mason
On 1/13/2016 we held a Third Degree for our brother Andrew Caveness.
A Brother Travels
On 12/16/2015 the Lodge bid a farewell to Bro Chris Beyer who is moving to Bellingham. Chris was presented with a few small gifts from the lodge ie: A book on Masonic History by Mackey, a book on Ellensburg History by Caveness, Honey from Bro. Justin’s farm, a MM Diploma and a certain apple pie flavored beverage from Bro. John Wilson. Chris, we hope ours paths cross again soon. Travel well Brother!
Master Mason
On 11/19/2015 we held a Third Degree for our brother John Wilson.
Lodge Officer
Installation
On December 7th, 2015 Ellensburg #39 held the 134th annual installation of Officers.
The cake decorator got the text right this time. (See last year’s below). We didn’t complain or anything, it was kind of funny and good to see thinking in action.
Regional Masonic
Meeting
On 10/21/2015 A regional Masonic meeting was held in our building. The Grand Master of Washington was in attendance and presented our brother Patrick Stanton with the Grand Master’s Achievement award. Pretty Awesome!
Holy Royal Arch
Degree
On 9/26/2015 The York Rite Chapter conferred the degrees of Holy Royal Arch upon companion Evan Jones. Super Fun. We’re all sitting down because it is a huge production, and we’re tired.
Sneak peak pictures below the main.
Annual
Riffle Raffle
Fund Raiser
One of the Lodge’s main fundraisers is an annual raffle.
Here we are with the Ellensburg Rodeo Royal court as the Rodeo Queen draws the winner.
This year the lucky winner wasDon Osmonovich of CleElum.
A Brand new shotgun!
Entered Apprentice
Degree
On 7/16/2015 A 1st degree was held for candidate John Wilson.
Master Mason
Diplomas
On 7/15/2015 Our brothers Evan Powell and Shawn Clerf were presented with Lodge Diplomas. Shawn had been waiting for a while.
Master Mason
On 7/7/2015 we held a Third Degree for our brother Justin Vincett.
Master Mason
On 6/25/2015 we held a Third Degree for our brother Evan Powell.
Fellow Craft
On 4/9/2015 we held a Second Degree for our brother Justin Vincett.
Most Excellent Master
Degree
On 3/14/2015 The York Rite Chapter conferred the degrees of Past Master and Most Excellent Master upon companions Evan Jones, Austin Marshall and Michael Smith. Super Fun.
Once you are a Mark Master, you get to choose a mark.
On February 9, 2015 we held a First Degree for our new brother Justin Vincett.
Mark Master
Degree
On February 2, 2015 we conferred the Mark Master Degree for our new companions Austin Marshall and Scott Randall. (center holding mallets and chisels.)
Hiram Award
On December 23, 2014 Several members of the Lodge made a surprise visit to Greg Maes to deliver him an award. The award, The Hiram Award, is given for outstanding service to the Lodge. Congrats to Bro. Greg Maes!
Lodge Officer
Installation
On November 8, 2014 Ellensburg #39 held the 133rd annual installation of Officers.
We had a group of students from CWU help us to re-create this picture of the installation held in 1965. Much remains the same!
The cake was ordered and the form was filled out as “Happy 133rd – #39 F&AM”. The cake decorator must have thought that there was a mistake and nothing could be 133 years old.
“Happy 13th!”
Marshall Marshall
On November 10th, 2014 at the annual installation of officers, Bro Austin Marshall was installed as Marshall of the Lodge. Just sort of cool, a little ‘catch-twenty-twoey’, but still cool.
On the left is Austin. He is being given the jewel of his office by his brother-in-law Bro. Scott Randall.
Entered Apprentice
On October 8th, 2014 held a First Degree for our new brother Aaron Carlton.
Riffle Raffle
Drawing 2014
We recently raffled off a riffle for a fundraiser. Here are five members of the Lodge with the Ellensburg Rodeo Royal Court.
The Queen drew the winning ticket on Sept 1, 2014. Congratulations to Bill Fitzgerald!
Mark Master
Degree
On July 26, 2014 The Royal Arch Chapter conferred the Mark Master Degree for three candidates, Kyle Nicholson, Evan Jones and Michael Smith.
Marks chosen by Evan and Kyle are shown .
To learn more about what a ‘Mark Master’ is – click here.
Master Mason
Degree
On May 14, 2014 The Lodge held a Master Mason degree for Brother Michael Smith.
Brother Travis Estes attempted to elude the photographer. (click picture below main).
Master Mason
Diplomas
On May 14, 2014 The Lodge presented ‘Master Mason Diplomas’ to Brothers Michael Flecha, Austin Marshall and Michael Smith.
To see a picture of one of these diplomas – click here.
Mark Master
Degree
On May 14, 2014 The Royal Arch Chapter conferred the Mark Master Degree for Ron Graham.
To learn more about what a ‘Mark Master’ is – click here.
Master Mason
On 4/26/2014 we held a Third Degree for our brother Austin Marshall
Holy Royal Arch
Degree
On 4/18/2014 The York Rite Chapter conferred the Holy Royal Arch Aegree Companion Wayne Erickson.
This degree is the culmination of the Chapter Degrees and is the degree the building was designed to accommodate back in 1890. That is not a type-o, not 1980, 1890!
Cryptic Mason of the Year!
WB Marc Thompson
Our Brother Marc Thompson (center) was awarded Cryptic Mason of the Year at the York Rite Grand Sessions, on May 20th, 2013. This is quite an honor.
WB Bob Johnston 65 Years a Mason!
Group photo of the guys in honor of WB Robert Johnston, celebrating his 65th year as a member of Ellensburg Masonic Lodge, on April 17th, 2013.
Master Mason
On 3/13/2012 we held a Third Degree for our brother Chris Beyer.
