Trestle Board - May 2025
Greetings Brothers,
To open the month, we hosted another Fellow Craft Degree for five Entered Apprentices. Four courtesy Brothers from Temple (2), Duval, & Ribault Lodges and one of our own Ionic Brothers. We had a full Lodge room with five Lodges represented to see our Brothers passed. Congratulations to our new Fellow Crafts, it was truly a wonderful night of Masonic Fellowship. We received tremendous feedback back from the visiting Brethren. Special thanks to our Degree Team for another outstanding performance, per usual. Extremely proud of Ionic's Ritual Work and our Degree Team!
It's that time of year again; Grand Communication is right around the corner. Our WM, Wardens, & Secretary will be traveling to Orlando to represent Ionic at the Grand Lodge Proceedings. At our May 15th meeting, we will be going over the candidates for the Grand Line and Legislation to be voted on this year. Please make plans to attend this meeting to let your voice and vote be heard. Our Ionic Representatives will be casting your votes for who will be the next Grand Master and Grand Line of the State of Florida. The next leaders will shape Masonry for the years to come, it's vitally important for you to be a part of the process.
This past week our WM, Wardens, & Secretary attended a Masonic Education Course held at Temple Lodge. It was very informative and allows us to stay in good standings. On the topic of Masonic Education, be on the lookout for upcoming dates for MLT and MM I, II, & III training. Ionic is petitioning to host Masonic Leadership Training and Master Mason I, II, & III Exams here in the near future. This will allow our Brothers who need these courses, in order to advance to the principal chairs, an opportunity to complete them in a timely manner.
We want to thank the Scottish Rite Valley of Jacksonville for hosting an Honors Dinner for all the Worshipful Masters in the surrounding Jacksonville Area. The Valley presented the WMs with Certificates of Appreciation and handed out roses to all the Ladies. W:. David, of the Knights of Light, presented an enlightening lecture for all those present. It was a great night of Masonic Fellowship, and future WMs should make plans to attend next year.
Finally, Ionic Lodge would like to Congratulate W:. Jeffrey and his new bride, Mercy. Who were married this past Saturday in front of family & friends here in Jacksonville. We wish the newly married couple the very best and are excited to see the life they build together. Happiness, Health, and Prosperity for them both!
Take Care of One Another!
Fraternally,
Travis, Worshipful Master
Worshipful Master