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Welcome to Esoterika Lodge No. 316

Seattle’s premier esoteric Masonic Lodge.


The Masonic Fraternity is the oldest Fraternity in the world.  Freemasonry is a society of men whose goal is to improve themselves and the world around them by engaging in the practice and application of a system of moral and philosophical lessons that we call Speculative Freemasonry. 

The history, origins, and practice of Freemasonry is very ancient, and the lessons that we learn as Masons are known as the Degrees of Masonry.

Esoterika Lodge is an esoteric lodge, or a lodge focusing on the examination and contemplation of the deeper philosophies, traditions, practices, and ritual, that have become the Degrees of Freemasonry today.

We welcome your inquiries concerning Masonry.  To learn more, please feel free to contact us or visit Esoterika on Facebook.

 

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Krucible Lodge in Tacoma is founded on the Esoterika Lodge principles. If you are in the South Sound area looking to join a Lodge, check out Krucible at www.KrucibleLodge318.org!

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Message from the Worshipful Master

Springtime greetings,

As we roll in to springtime, our days are getting longer, and new life is buzzing all around. We as masons are always in search of more light. Esoterika has been bring further light in discussions at our annual all hands retreat which was held in February in Camano Island, and at our quarterly study group on the new candidate education program. These discussions led into some great changes going into effect over the next year to improve the quality of our meetings and keeping engagement throughout the membership and I am sure will lead to enlightening discussions.

Our next stated meeting is fast approaching as we have a very full agenda to run through as well as voting for new candidates for the year. Bro. JW Rick Heston has an excellent speaker lined up for our entertainment by Mr. Howard Phillips who will be giving a talk about personal growth and responsibility, which should be quite entertaining and uplifting.

Please get your reservations in as soon as possible to Rick Heston via e-mail and pay at the door or online!

May 18thwill be our upcoming EA degree for the year, and I would invite all brethren to attend and give your support for the upcoming class Esoterika class of 2013.

Thanks much and I look forward to seeing everyone on April 23rd.

Sincerely & Fraternally,

WB Brad Greco

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Greetings My Brothers,

 

As we move toward our October Stated Communication, I send to you my last newsletter as your Worshipful Master. First, thank you all so much for such a wonderful opportunity; I am truly blessed to have been elected Master of our Lodge and words cannot describe my sincere gratitude to all of you for your support and encouragement over the last two years. It is my sincere hope that every Brother continues to provide the same support, encouragement, and patience to our incoming Officers. 

 

As I think back since the Dispensation of our Lodge, I am amazed at all we have achieved and am proud to have contributed, even a little, to our success; the true secret to our success resides with all of you. As we prepare for this season of renewal, I challenge all Brothers to stay involved, to support one another as Brothers and fellows, to laugh, to celebrate each other’s achievements, and to remember that the strength of our Lodge resides within each of you – not the Master, not the Officers, not committees, but within each of you – to that point, never stop striving to that perfect ashlar.

 

Speaking of renewal, do not forget that our upcoming Stated Communication will be on Tuesday, October 23rd with our social hour beginning at 5:00pm.  At that Communication, our potential candidate, Bret Wolfe, will speak to the Lodge as to why he wants to join Esoterika and what he has learned from his journey with Esoterika over the last two years, I will speak on the history of Esoterika, and we will elect new officers for 2013. Remember, any Master Mason may run for office, but you must have completed your Proficiency in Lodge Officers’ Management to be qualified for the seat of Master.  Currently, we have the following Brothers running for office:

Master: Bro. Brad Greco

SW: Bro. Matt LaCroix

JW: Bro. Richard Heston

Sec. Bro. Doug Lidz

Treas. Bro. Dan Stauffer   

If you would like to run for office, please contact WB Jeff Lane with your statement of availability on or before October 20th.  Also, please be sure to RSVP for dinner on or before Friday, October 20, via PayPal or by sending an email to Bro. Matt LaCroix (or both).

 

Also, don’t forget that Black Night is this Saturday, October 6th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at The Vertigo Club in Seattle. Remember, Black attire is required for entrance, but please no neckties.

 

Remember to mark your calendar for the upcoming Master Mason Degree on Saturday, November 3rd starting at 11:00 am with a special dinner to follow. This is a very special day as we raise four Brothers to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our candidates and coaches. Please RSVP with me as soon as possible as I need a full headcount by October 26th. The location is a secret, but it will be within driving distance and has parking! If you are participating in the Degree, please remember your attendance is required at the next two practices: Tuesday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00pm and Wednesday, October 17th starting at 7:30pm at the SVSR.

 

Again Brothers, thank you for all that you do and for providing me with memories that I will always cherish. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers have built this Lodge for generations to follow – never forget that.  

 

Be well my Brothers.

 

Sincerely & Fraternally

WB Nicholas James Mitchell