The Trestleboard is an official publication of Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32, which is a legally constituted Masonic Lodge operating under charter granted by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah. The Trestleboard is published for the sole and exclusive use of the members of Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32, and any other use is expressly forbidden.  The editor of The Trestleboard is Glen Van Steeter.  Submissions of educational articles or other announcements may be sent to the editor at [email protected], and if selected for publication, will be given full attribution. All submissions are subject to the approval of the Worshipful Master of Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32 and the editor of the Trestleboard.

Sickness and Distress

Your Trestleboard editor is happy to announce that as of April 28th, 2026, we have not received any reports of sickness or distress.

If you are aware of any members whom are in distress, please notify the Lodge Secretary using our Contact page “Email Us” form. Please put “Brother in Sickness and Distress” and then provide details in the “Message” box. This information will be immediately received by multiple members of the Lodge when the “Submit” button is clicked.

From the Trestleboard Editor

We are always looking for educational, historical, or personal articles that illustrate the principles of our Craft or are simply of interest to our members. If you are willing to provide such articles, send them to me via my email, which can be found in Grand View in the Lodge Roster. If you have not yet registered in Grand View, please consider doing that today. You can reach out to our Secretary Ephraim Sng, PM, or our Assitant Secretary, Bob Hartman, PM, in order to get your member ID for the registration process.

May 4th Stated Meeting – Special Attire

Brethren, as you can see, we’re doing things a little different for our stated meeting. Dress casually (but respectfully). If you have Star Wars themed clothing, you are encouraged to wear it to the meeting. Let’s have fun with this one. I’m personally hoping to hear the Worshipful Master say “Do it!” in the manner of Emperor Palpatine.

Brethren,
April has been a month rich in labor, fellowship, and meaningful connection—an excellent reflection of what our Craft is meant to be.

We began the month in the spirit of charity with a strong turnout at our Utah Food Bank project. Your willingness to give your time and effort speaks volumes about the character of this lodge. It is in these moments, working shoulder to shoulder for the good of others, that we best exemplify the principles we profess.

Our travels this month have also been both busy and rewarding. Our visit to Rocky Mountain No. 11 was highlighted by a wonderful and impressive demonstration from Job’s Daughters, a reminder of the bright future of our extended Masonic family. We were honored to attend the Grand Lodge Visitation at Argenta No. 3 and also made our way to Canyon No. 13, strengthening the bonds that unite us across lodges.

Our own Grand Lodge Visitation was, by all accounts, a genuinely good time. The support, engagement, and fellowship shared that evening made it a memorable occasion. A particular highlight was the presentation of the Hiram Award to Worshipful Brother Robert Hartman. This recognition was more than well deserved, honoring years of dedication, leadership, and service to the Craft. It was a privilege to witness and be part of that moment.

In a more solemn but equally important duty, we assisted Canyon No. 13 in performing a funeral service for Worshipful Brother Carly Burton. The service was beautiful and very well attended, a testament to the respect and admiration he earned in life. It was a powerful reminder of the enduring bonds of brotherhood and the honor we carry in laying a Brother to rest.

To top off an incredibly rewarding month, we had the opportunity to participate in a collaborative Entered Apprentice degree with Mt. Moriah No. 2. Working together in degree work not only strengthens our ritual, but deepens our unity as Masons. Not to mention, it was an incredibly fun experience. I look forward to future opportunities like this.

Brethren, April has shown us the full breadth of our fraternity—charity, fellowship, travel, solemn duty, and ritual excellence. I encourage each of you to carry this momentum forward as we continue our work.

May promises to be nothing less! Don’t miss our “May the 4th” stated meeting, as the crew has some shenanigans brewing. Stay tuned for details and keep an eye on the calendar, as it’s constantly being updated.
Fraternally,

Frank Keller
Worshipful Master Twin Peaks No. 32

From The West

Greetings my brothers! April was an exciting month, we had the opportunity to partner with Mt. Moriah Lodge to perform a joint dual EA degree. For those of you that were unable to attend the entire evening was an absolute blast! It is my sincere hope that we can continue that fellowship.

On a more somber note brethren, this month my attention has been drawn to brothers that for one reason or another struggle with continuing in their masonic career. This is a decision I know no one would take lightly. If you ever find yourself considering this please remember, we are a brotherhood. And that brotherhood does not end at the doors to the lodge room, we should all be willing to extend a friendly ear and words of good counsel. If a brother comes to you please open your home, your heart and your ears. Remember those words of good counsel for the brother may not be to bring him around to your mind, but what is truly best for him. 

If any of you ever need a brother I am here, as I know are all of your brothers.

Fraternally,

Michael Hartman

Twin Peaks has been very busy with visitations and Degrees this year, and April was no exception. On April 10th, Twin Peaks members visited Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 11 in Tooele, Utah for their stated meeting. There was a generous meal provided beforehand. We had the additional pleasure of witnessing the members of Bethel No. 16 of Job’s Daughters perform some of their ritual work as an educational feature.

On April 13th, 13 Twin Peaks members and 16 Utah Grand Lodge officers convened at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple for the official visitation of Most Worshipful Brother Samuel Harris, Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of Utah. There was a meal beforehand, and we then convened in the Moorish Room for the official visitation. I would like to take this opportunity to mention that if you have not yet paid for your meal, or your reserved a meal but could not attend, please remit the $25 to our Lodge Secretary at your earliest convenience.

On April 20th, we initiated Brother Oleksandr Starik at a dual degree with Mount Moriah Lodge No. 2 at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple.

May does not look like it’s going to be quite as busy as the last three months, but please look at the Calendar page or the quick glance calendar below to make sure that you are aware of what the Master has planned for this month. One event we do not have in May is our Utah Food Bank service project. The next one is on June 20th at 8 am at the main distribution center at 3150 W 900 S in South Salt Lake City. But now is a great time to think about helping out. It’s always fun and the work isn’t really that hard. And, you are doing a great service for our community.

Our Annual Fundraiser Picnic is fast approaching. Instructions for how to RSVP can be found on our website by clicking on the “Masons at Work Picnic 2026” link at the top of the page. The date is Sunday, June 14th from 10 am to 3 pm at Onyx Park in Sandy, Utah.

Newest Entered Apprentice

Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32 welcomes Brother Oleksandr Starik, who was initiated an Entered Apprentice on the evening of April 20th in a dual degree conferral with Mount Moriah Lodge No. 2. Both Lodges performed the Degrees with all the dignities and solemnities of the Craft. The members of Twin Peaks Lodge looks forward to Brother Starik’s progression.

Calendar at a Glance

You can always find out what the Lodge is doing by going to the Calendar on our website.

• May 4th @ 6:30 PM: Pre-stated meeting meal at the South Valley Masonic Center.
• May 4th @ 7:30 PM: Stated meeting at the South Valley Masonic Center.
• May 11th @ 7:00 PM: Fellow Craft Degree Practice at the South Valley Masonic Center.
• May 18th @ 7:00 PM: Fellow Craft Degree for Brother Tucker at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple.
• May 21st @ 7:00 PM: Masonic Education Night (virtual meeting via Zoom). Connection information can be found on the Calendar page on our website.
• May 25th @ 7:00 PM: Monthly Meetup at Chubby’s Cafe in Riverton.
• May 27th @ 7:00 PM: Virtual Officer’s Meeting via Zoom.

May Degree Schedule

Masonic Anniversaries

These brethren were born in the month of May. Make sure to congratulate them when you see them!

• Worshipful Brother Gavin Kenneth Wardrope was born on May 2nd.
• Brother Richard Taylor Lee was born on May 2nd.
• Brother Arun Mathew Jacob was born on May 3rd.
• Brother Brock Creed Haymond was born on May 14th.
• Brother Trent J Norton was born on May 22nd.
• Brother Albert Shahinian was born on May 28th.
• Worshipful Brother Lyle Glenn Miller was born on May 30th.

The following brethren were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in May.

• Brother Arun Mathew Jacob was raised on May 19, 2014 and has 12 years of service.
• Brother Sam Tom Korologos was raised on May 12, 1982 and has 44 years of service.

Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32 Presents the Hiram Award

At the official visitation of the Grand Lodge Officers of Utah on April 13th, 2026, Most Worshipful Grand Master assisted Worshipful Brother Frank Keller in presenting the highest award that a Lodge can confer, the Hiram Award, to Worshipful Brother Robert Hartman, Past Master of Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32 (times five). The recommendation letter that W:.B:. Keller wrote to the MWGM was inspiring. As the Trestleboard Editor, I can only say “Well done! Thou Good and Faithful Servant!”

Masons At Work Picnic – June 14th!

PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR! Details can be found on our website here.

THE HARD WORK IN A MASONIC LODGE

Ritual, properly delivered with passion and authority, is designed to stimulate in the mind of both the candidate and the sideliner, an interest in the esoteric and obtuse. It should be the product of good labor, hours spent studying the meaning behind the words so we can deliver an experience unlikely duplicated in today’s self-facing social constructs. It is indeed a true labor of love to develop yourself into a competent ritualist. Hard work, some might say. 

Meetings, to be effective, must be properly planned, with an agenda worked out in advance; the various officers and committees having reports to deliver or assignments to report on, should be ready long before the meeting itself is gaveled to order. It is desirable to have strong, short educational programs to provide interest to the Lodge members in attendance. If we reduce the amount of time spent on the mundane acts of paying the bills, reporting on the income, and reading the minutes, more of the valuable time the members are giving to the meeting can be spent in education and discussion. I cannot recall the last time a member said, let’s make a business meeting last 2 hours. In fine, meeting planning can take more of the Masters’ and Wardens’ time than the actual meeting. Yes, it is hard work to make the meetings run smoothly and quickly, but well worth the effort if the intention is to keep officers and sideliners attending on a regular basis. 

Perhaps the most difficult work in the Lodge is encouragement, the creation of desire among the members to attend the stated and special meetings. This worthy goal can be accomplished in many ways, and only working on one aspect of lodge attendance to the neglect of others will not have the desired result. We believe as Masons in Brotherly Love, relief, and truth, and what better way to display those  qualities than to show up early for a meeting and use the time to speak to brothers you may not know well, or to those who do not appear in our meetings with any regularity. Show interest in them, inquire as to their health and that of their families; do not make the conversation about yourself, but instead about them. Should a brother be absent you normally see at a meeting or event, do not hesitate, reach out to him via a phone call or text, and ask about his absence. Take the time to show some of the brotherly love we talk so much about. 

Take the initiative. Look at a copy of the member’s roster, search out a member that perhaps lives close to you and hasn’t been at a meeting, call him up and ask if he would like to ride with you to the next meeting or event. Volunteer to work on the picnic committee, the phone committee, or the widow’s committee. Take the time to visit the next Jobie meeting. Offer to assist in the pre-meeting meals, help clean up after the meeting, assist the Tyler to set up and put away the meeting paraphernalia. There is a lot that needs to be done, will you be the one that volunteers?

Being a Mason is not just a “Monday Night” thing. It is a lifetime commitment to improving yourself, in thought and in deed, and from that self-improvement, we can improve the lives of those around us. Creating and building an atmosphere of true Brotherly Love and Affection is hard work, but then, no one said it would be easy!

Fraternally Submitted,

Robert M. Hartman, Past Master – Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32

Masonic Heroes — From Robert Hartman, PM

When I reflect on Masonry in general, and on Twin Peaks Lodge #32 specifically, I often think of the remarkable people I’ve met over the years. Generous, kind, and giving individuals whose stories aren’t widely known but who have had a profound effect on my life. I’d like to share a few memories of two of these Brothers — this is by no means a complete list, just some thoughts that come to mind right now.

When I began my Masonic journey about 38 years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Most Worshipful Brother Bill F. Baker, PGM, who served this jurisdiction in 1983. Two qualities that stood out were his sincere modesty and his deep pride in Masonry. I sat in Lodge with him for three or four months before I discovered he was a Past Grand Master — imagine my surprise as a newly raised Mason! His energy was contagious; he seemed to be present wherever Masonry was involved. He rarely spoke of his many achievements in Masonry or  in his life. It was only after his passing that I learned he was a flight engineer with B-17s in World War II. M.W. Brother Bill was always ready to participate in degrees; although he seldom rose from his chair on the sidelines, when he did he spoke kindly and passionately, offering wise counsel. His help as I moved through the chairs was invaluable, and during my first two years as Master he was the person I turned to with the many questions new masters face. I frequently asked myself, “What would PGM Bill Baker say or do?” before acting. He will always be someone I strive to emulate, and knowing him improved both my life and my Masonry.

My coach and mentor, PM Merle Taylor, was an ideal guide when I entered Masonry. At the time I worked two jobs and had a young family. I would call him after my second shift; he’d put on a pot of coffee and we’d work on the catechism for an hour and a half almost every evening for the 90 days it took me to complete my degrees. As mentor and candidate do, we learned a great deal about each other during those sessions. He stayed in regular contact, calling to offer rides to Lodge, checking on my family, and wishing me well. After leaving the military he had driven for Consolidated Freight and accumulated over a million miles without an accident or ticket. He joined Twin Peaks “because one of my friends at CF was a member and spoke highly of his Masonic life.” When I first met W. Bro. Taylor he was a widower — his wife had died two years earlier — and, upon learning my wife and I had joined Mt. Olympus Chapter #23 OES,  he asked me for a petition to join. When I handed it to the secretary she told me the Chapter had spent years trying to persuade him and his wife to join, then asked how I had convinced him. I replied simply, he asked me; the lesson I took from that moment was that you never know how your actions will touch another person. Sadly, I was Master of Twin Peaks Lodge when this fine Brother joined the Grand Lodge on high, and it was with great honor and many tears that I officiated at his funeral. Worshipful Brother Taylor has influenced the way I mentor candidates today, and interact with the members of my Lodge, and all for the better.

My brothers, these are but two of the wonderful Masons I have known, I hope you enjoyed this article. 

POTS

Bob Hartman, PM