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January 4, 2013
The First Annual Gingerbread Decorating Contest At Evergreen Lodge 259
The First Annual Gingerbread contest by Job's Daughters Bethel No. 264 of Evergreen Lodge was held on December 5, 2012. Each table had a great gingerbread house to decorate (provided by Pete Servantes a member of Evergreen Lodge).With theme's like: What were you thinking? Country Christmas, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Most Jobs, Most decorated, etc; everyone had a great time decorating their house. W. Frank Lee, was the judge and everyone went home with a prize and a certificate. 'Lynnette Channon
December 6, 2012
Golden Anniversary Award Presented To Brother Joseph E. Davis
Golden Anniversary, 50- yr. Award is presented to Bro. Joseph E. Davis following Fellowship Lodge's dinner in honor of his half-century commitment to the Craft's principal tenents of Freemasonry: brotherly love, relief, and truth. Bro. Davis was,pinned by his gracious wife, Betty, as many friends and brethren express their affection with much applause. Four other Golden Award recipients added their individual welcome to this unique band of brothers of the Lodge.  Additionally, two other brothers were recognized for their 50- years of dedication to the Fraternity: Bro. Edward McCarthy, P.M. and Bro. James Doolittle. Due to family circumstances, they could not attend, requesting that their individual awards…
December 2, 2012
Palm Springs Lodge 693 Welcomes Newest Master Mason On Past Master Night
Alan Franks, received his Third Degree on November 13th by Past Masters of Palm Springs Lodge,in attendance were many past masters visiting from other Lodges.Palm Springs oldest Past Master John Abernethy at 90 years old did the east in the second half of the degree. The following Past Masters were William Bronstein 1960, Marvin E. Rudin 1971, John W. Abernethy 1984, Mark N. Gibson 1990, Charles R. Ash 1996, Jeffery M. Bayer 1997, Philip B. Perrin, Veron E. Smith 2002, James T. Leighton 2003, James J. Nash 2004, William A. Sullivan, Sr. 2008-09, Julio "Cesar" Rubio 2010-11 and visiting Past…
November 25, 2012
Blythe Needles Lodge 473 Will Host Annual Desert Retreat And Celebration
Ladies and Gentlemen, It’ time once again for our Annual Desert Retreat/Celebration. This has been a tradition in our Lodge for several years. The Master & I invite everyone to come out, participate, and have a good time. We will set up at the site we used last year. It is up on the mesa at the far West end of 22nd Avenue. It’s your choice whether you would like to come out for the day, the week, a visit, or just for dinner. There are no set times or pre-planned schedule in camp. We enjoy a little target shooting,…
November 22, 2012
Past Masters’ Night Program Draws Entire District for 3rd Degree
The largest assembly of Past Masters in the 822nd district resulted in a fine evening on November 14. The event held at Evergreen Lodge began with a salad ,steak , baked potato, masonic beans, and a homemade dessert all prepared by Lynnette Channon and Greg Covel. Evergreen officers opened lodge earlier. There were 41 Masons in attendance with 21 being Past Masters from 4 Lodges:  Evergreen, Riverside, Temescal/Palms, and Moreno Valley as well as one from Scotland and one from Nevada who are now affiliated with Lodges in our district. Past Grand Master , William Holsinger was present and …
November 22, 2012
Temescal Palms Lodge No.314 Third Annual Public Service Appreciation Awards
On the evening of Tuesday, November 13th, the Third Annual Public Service Appreciation Awards Ceremony was held at Temescal Palms Lodge #314, F&AM, located at 2313 South Main Street in Corona, California. The event honored public servants who go beyond their regular duties and give of themselves to the community with dinner and an award ceremony to present plaques and certificates of appreciation from the Masonic Lodge and City of Corona. Freemasonry is the world’s oldest and largest fraternity. The purpose of Masonry is to find good men and make them even better. Masonry is premised upon the core…
November 21, 2012
Brother Haworth Receives 50Year Golden Anniversary Award
Brother Haworth was honored at Evergreen Lodge in Riverside for his 50 years of membership at a dinner and presentation on November 7, 2012. The honoree was  escorted to the East to be pinned by his Grandson Tanner and then conducted to a place between the pillars to commemorate his journey in the Lodge. A biography of Brother Haworth was presented by Inspector, John Channon and the certificate was presented by Master, Greg Covel. After receiving his honors , the brother spoke about his participation on the Building Committee back  in the 70s when the plans for the new…
November 6, 2012
Elsinore High School Wins Vic Knight Commemorative Constitution Contest
On Thursday, October 18, 2012, Menifee Valley Lodge #289 of the 826th Masonic District, held its 17th Annual Brother Vick Knight, Ed.D., Commemorative Constitution Contest. The High Schools competing this year were: Elsinore HS, Wildomar; Lakeview HS, Lake Elsinore; Nuview Bridge Early College HS, Nuevo; Paloma Valley HS, Menifee;Â and Perris HS, Perris. After each team had the opportunity to answer 16 questions, Elsinore HS and Lakeview HS ended at the top in a tie. In the run-off, Elsinore HS won for the 8th consecutive year. What a record! Our hats are off to the students and their faculty…
October 25, 2012
Redlands Lodge 300 And Palm Springs Lodge 693 Welcomes New Members
Redlands Lodge No. 300 raised Brother Silver Montero to sublime degree of Master Mason. Palm Springs Lodge No. 693 raised Brothers Dan Woodman, Michael Bord and Nathan Romero to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Congratulations to both lodges and to the new brothers. Photos submitted by Dave Hall Inspector of the 818th Masonic District and Luther Wood Master of Palm Springs Lodge 693. ( i )Click on the icon in the upper left hand corner of the picture for more information about each picture.
October 24, 2012
Masonic Family Of Fellowship Lodge Presents Appreciation Award To Dee Dee Kelly
Members from Fellowship Lodge #668, High 12, Order of Eastern Star, DeMolay, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and Golden Slipper, honored DeeDee Kelly with a potluck dinner and presented her a plaque of appreciation for 10-years of service as chef and facility caretaker. DeeDee is also a member of OES and her son is a member of the DeMolay Chapter. Dave Hall Inspector 818th Masonic District