News from Our Lodges

Seaport Lodge No. 7

On Nov. 9, 2022, W.B. Jon Englund, Past Master of Harbor Lodge No. 183, was presented with a special wall plaque commissioned by Seaport Lodge Secretary W.B. Ronald Atkins and designed by W.B. Dan Sealy of Astoria. W.B. Atkins (left) made the presentation on behalf of Seaport Lodge to W.B. Englund (right) for his many years of outstanding financial support to the Lodge.

Holbrook Lodge No. 30

Halloween trick-or-treating was well and alive in Forest Grove. Holbrook Lodge No. 30 was pleased to participate in the city’s annual “Trick-or-Treat the Merchants.” As in the years past, we gave away apples, apples, and apples; in total, we gave away over 10 cases of apples to the princesses, ghouls, superheroes, pirates, and many other costumed participants. Our Worshipful Master disappeared, but instead, Eeyore appeared to assist in handing out apples (evidence obtained in the photo). One very welcomed assistance came from our Senior Warden-elect and his family. After making the rounds of the various merchants, he and his family joined us at the Lodge, where his two daughters were the hit of the day, making sure every person who stopped by received an apple. Thanks to everyone who helped make Holbrook Lodge an active participant in our community.

- submitted by W.B. Ronald L. Atkins - submitted by W.B. Jay Carey

Sidney Croft Lodge No. 206

Again this year, a local merchant gave bicycles with missing pieces or broken parts to Sidney Croft Lodge No. 206 and Chetco Shrine Club. I have reached out to bike companies who have helped us with missing or broken pieces. So far, we have 20 bikes repaired; five went to Hillah Shriners to give away at the circus in May. Fifteen bikes will go to Community Action, which they will give to children for Christmas. The Bug-out Bag Project exists because W.B. Alex Sims saw a need in the Salem area foster care system to provide basic hygiene, sleepwear, and gifts for children placed in an emergency foster care home. The fraternity has a long history of stepping in to help families in such moments of crisis, and we created the Bug-out Bag Project as a modern extension of this relief — offering expertise and resources to guide families through sensitive situations. Salem Lodge No. 4 is seeking donations of new and unopened shampoo, soap, washcloths, towels, small toys, and pajamas for boys and girls. For more information about the Bug-out Bag Project, contact W.B. Alex Sims at (503) 400-2827.