Tillamook Masonic Lodge No. 57 AF&AM

04/28/2026

On April 14th and April 17th, Tillamook Masonic Lodge awarded several of the Cryptic Mason International service awards to members of the Community and our own Masonic Family.

On April 14th, We awarded two Cryptic Mason International Veterans Service Awards to Donavan Goff and Nick Torres. Both Donavan and Nick are extremely active in supporting the Tillamook County Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 2848 and American Legion Post 47

On April 17th, we invited up members of the Tillamook Police Department, where we presented the Cryptic Masons International First Responders Recognition award to Officer Kenny Moreland for his service as the Code Compliance Officer for the City of Tillamook. In attendance was Officer Moreland's family; Chief of Police, Nick Troxel; and several officers from the Tillamook Police Department. there were also in attendance approximately 30 members and adult advisors for multiple Bethels of Oregon Job's Daughters.

That same evening, during the Official Visit for Bethel 17, Oregon Job’s Daughters, The Cryptic Masons International Youth Advocate Awards were presented to Mrs. Kristi Reid and Mrs. Vanessa Gomez for their dedication to Job's Daughters and tireless work to bring Bethel 17 to Tillamook as well as getting it going and growing. Mrs. Reid is the Past Grand Bethel Guardian for Oregon Job's Daughters and is the current District Deputy to Tillamook Bethel 17. Mrs. Gomez is the Bethel Guardian to Bethel 17.

We at Tillamook Lodge No. 57 congratulate the 2025 recipients for these Cryptic Masons International Awards and praise them for their dedication to the community.

These Cryptic Masons International awards must be sponsored by a Cryptic Mason, but may be given to anyone who meets the requirements. in this case, these awards where presented by Tillamook Lodge to members of our community for their service and dedication in their respective fields.

Awards were presented by Worshipful Brother Kris Torrey, Secretary of Tillamook Lodge. Worshipful Brother Ted Johnson assisted with the presentation of the Veterans Service awards.

04/15/2026

Tonight at a ceremony held by Tillamook Masonic Lodge No. 57, County Veterans Service Officer/Post Quartermaster for VFW Post 2848 Nick Torres, and Post Sr Vice Commander for VFW Post 2848 and Acting Commander of American Legion Post 47 Donavan Goff were recognized for their hard work serving Veterans and the community as a whole.
Both recipients received the Cryptic Masons International Veterans Service Award.

Awards were presented for the 2025 year by WB Kris Torrey and WB Ted Johnson, both of Tillamook Masonic Lodge No. 57 and Columbia Council No. 19, Cryptic Masons of Oregon

01/08/2026

Tillamook Job's Daughters Bethel 17 has three baking events coming up over the next few months.
All events are from 2pm-5pm(ish) and happen at the Masonic Lodge.

January 19th- New Year, New Kneads
February 14- Bake Your Heart Out
March 1- Luck of the Loaf (1 to 3pm)

If you know a young lady (ages 8 to 19) who could benefit from a girls fraternity that teaches life skills such as financial management. Public speaking, socialization and much more, come check out their events.

Contact the Bethel Guardian at [email protected]

12/06/2025

Congratulations to WB Ron Benson for his installation as Worshipful Master of Tillamook Lodge for the 2026 year

12/05/2025

11/27/2025

Today Tillamook Job's Daughters held their "Bakesgiving" event. The Daughters had a great time learning to make star bread, mini pumpkin pies and apple turnovers. Come check out the next event on december 26th with their "For Goodness Bakes" cookie event

11/20/2025

The Tillamook Masonic Family consists of multiple organizations which meet on different days. Below are the days and times of their meetings:

Tillamook Masonic Lodge No. 57
2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7pm.
No meetings in July and August

Silverwave Chapter No. 18, Order of the Eastern Star
First Thursday at 7:30pm
No meetings in July and August

Bethel #17, Oregon Job's Daughters
First Sunday at 3pm, 3rd Friday at 7pm
No meetings in July and August

Columbia York Rite Bodies
3rd Saturday in April, July and September
Columbia Chapter No. 53, Royal Arch Masons, 9am
Columbia Council No. 19, Cryptic Masons. 10:30am
Columbia Commandery No. 26, 11:30 am

For more information please feel free to contact us.

11/20/2025

Notice of Elections for Columbia York Rite bodies of Royal Arch Masons and Cryptic Masons officers for 2026.

Columbia Chapter No. 53
Hifh Priest- EC Frank Bryan
King - EC Kris Torrey
Scribe- REC Ted Johnson
Secretary/Tresurer- EC Michael Kreger

Captain of the Host - MEC John Ridenour
Principle Sojourner- EC Greg Hinkelman
Royal Arch Captain - MEC Mark Reed
Master of the 3rd Veil- EC Ralph winters
Master of the 2nd Veil - REC Ryan Winters
Master of the 1st Veil- Companion Ed Jordan
Sentinel - Companion Frank Jordan

Columbia Council No. 19, Cryptic Masons

Illustrious Master - IC Frank Bryan
Deputy Master- IC Terry Pea
Principle Conductor of the Work - Companion Kris Torrey
Recorder/Tresurer IC Michael Kreger
Captain of the Guard - Companion Ted Johnson
Conductor of the Council - Companion Greg Hinkelman
Steward - MIC John Ridenour
Chaplain- IC Ralph Winters
Sentinel - IC Ryan Winters

11/20/2025

On Tuesday, November 18th, a group of Brethren from various lodges and appentant bodies got together at Chemeketa Community College to inform the students and staff on Freemasonry. This was a very positive experience where they represented Oregon Freemasonry, Order of the Eastern Star, Shriners, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Job's Daughters.

This event was setup and ran by Bro. Tyler Gabrielli of Pearl Lodge No. 66/Tillamook Lodge No 57.
He was joined by WB Anthony Chase of Salem Lodge No. 4, WB Jeremiah Pruitt of Vista Lodge No. 215; WB Kris Torrey of Tillamook Lodge No. 57; and Bro Mason Bowen of Salem Lodge No. 4.

11/12/2025

Our Worshipful Master, WB Kris Torrey, was the keynote speaker for the Tillamook Veterans Day activities for 2025.
The theme this year was Service Dogs and Dogs who Served.
VFW post 2848 took a video and posted on their page. Link below

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19tVA3W2rP/

WB Torrey spoke on his service dog, his military service and PTSD and su***de awareness with veterans.
WB Torrey received his Service Dog, Gunner, from Paws Assisting Veterans out of Cornelius, Oregon. For more information on Paws Assisting Veterans, please visit their website at www.paveusa.org