Masonic Life Network

I would like to thank all of those Brothers and Sisters that came out to Evergreen Lodge this past Saturday. Through your generous support and hard work, Evergreen had one of the most successful events to happen in a very long time. We were able to collect 22 pints of blood. This is double the amount from our last Blood Drive two years ago. And as of yesterday, there have been 1,143 toys donated, totaling and estimated $7,200 – and more donations are still coming in.

There is something beyond all of these wonderful accomplishments that also transpired this weekend.  There were so many Brothers and Sisters in attendance that an accurate head count would be impossible  The parking lot was full. The foyer was full. There was standing-room-only in the dining hall. There was interest and support from the community. The mayor and congressman paid a visit.  A car club stopped by, donated toys, then stayed to show off their rides and draw a crowd. There was a genuine buzz in the air. People were excited, smiling, and having a good time. I am often asked what Freemasonry is all about, and sometimes that can be hard to put into words. Ladies and Gentlemen, Saturday was a shining example of what Freemasonry is all about: coming together in support and for the benefit of the greater good. This is a good time to be a Mason.

I'll add to this  . . .   that the toys will be delivered  to  the  Shrine Hospital in Los Angeles this week by the  Ladies of the Oriental Shrine assisted by the Jobs Daughters .

This year our Grand Master is leading an effort to support the Firefighters in Safety Education (FISE) program.  This program will bring active firefighters into our public schools to teach age-appropriate fire safety lessons to thousands of elementary aged school children every year.

Parents should never have to respond to a fire emergency involving their children, however, should it occur the FISE program will be the difference between a parent’s prayer of relief verses one of sorrow.  Fire safety education should never be delayed as it is truly a matter of life or death for our children.  Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding, fire safety instruction all too often gets lost in some educational priorities.  Through your support of the …Click here to read the entire article

The Grand Master just returned from an extraordinary trip with many California Masons to the Holy Land.  Please check the Grand Master’s remarks on the following “On The Level” link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smTddUEQfpM).