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September 17, 2012
Third Degree At Hemet Lodge
On Tuesday, September 11th, Brother Tony Martin was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Hemet Lodge #615. Lodge was opened and the First Section conferred by Worshipful Anthony McLean and his corps of officers from Temecula Catalina Island Lodge #524. Members of the Division VIII Degree Team conferred the second section of the degree and Worshipful Frank Postmus, PM, delivered the lecture. The degree was well attended and many of the Brothers present agreed that the presentation of the degree was most impressive. Submitted by, Frank Postmus, PM
September 11, 2012
Evergreen Masonic Center Gets a New Look
Over the past year, the familiar face of Evergreen Masonic Center has been under-going a significant perking up. Just drive in and you will see that the grounds are looking the best they have in years. The sign in the entry-drive got fresh letters and a coat of paint and the parking lot got a fresh blacktop, and the building has a fresh coat of paint . As you approach the front door you will see that the big beams that had been coming apart at the seams have been repaired and the weather-beaten front doors are all freshly …
September 4, 2012
Division 8 Events September 8 To September 30
See the video for more information about upcoming events in Division 8. If you have any questions, please contact the AGL, Frank Lee at allcingeye@aol.com. If you would like an upcoming event at your Lodge featured on our site, please send the information to my email address. Frank Lee - AGL Division 8
September 4, 2012
Southern California Jurisdiction Conclave 2012 August 31-September 2
Southern California Jurisdiction DeMolay (SCJ), held their annual Conclave at the Riverside Marriott hotel. The Heroes of Sparta brought their spirit and enthusiasm to the entire hotel and to the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, where many events were held this year, due to the Convention Center undergoing a major remodeling. The Consulting Oracle kicked off Conclave on Friday at 8p.m. Activities lasted long into the night, such as “Gods Never Sleep” that was board games, Karaoke and movies, which went from midnight to six a.m. A few Grand Lodge officers were seen partaking in the festivities with the younger Gods.…
September 3, 2012
Green Valley Assembly 220 Host I.O.R.G. Grand Officers Reception
On Saturday, September 1, 2012, Green Valley Assembly #220 held a reception for their Grand Officer, Nicole Patterson, Member of the Grand Executive Committee, California Flag Bearer, and Representative to Italy and Michigan. The podium in the east was beautifully decorated with a cascading rainbow of tulle, with a large golden image of the State of California resting on the rainbow. The large audience included not only many present and past Rainbow Grand Officers, Rainbow Girls from other Assemblies, many past and present Mother Advisor’s and board members from other Assemblies, and two Assistant Grand Lecturer’s from the Grand Lodge…
September 3, 2012
Menifee Valley 125th Anniversary Celebration
On Friday evening, August 31, 2012, M. W. Frank Loui and many of the Grand Lodge officers were at Menifee Valley Lodge #289, Sun City, on the occasion of the Lodge's 125th Anniversary. A dispensation authorizing Elsinore Lodge U. D. to meet was issued September 1, 1887. On September 1, 2005, Elsinore #289 and Perris #411 consolidated to form Menifee Valley #289. Dinner was prepared by Brother Jeff Barba, who is a professional chef and the Junior Deacon of Menifee Valley Lodge, and was served by six members of Bethel #165, Sun City, I. O. J. D. and six…
August 31, 2012
Fellowship Lodge Moves Forward
Fellowship Lodge #668, in Yucaipa, has been in the midst of an extensive rebirth. From the Lodge building to their activities, they have been making big changes. They have recently painted the outside of the building, resurfaced and marked the parking lot and they have refurbished their Masonic emblem on the outside of the building. The Lodge has also been working on having more exposure in the community. They are currently manning a child ID booth every Friday evening at the Yucaipa Market Night, a local community event that is put on by the Yucaipa Chamber of Commerce August…
August 25, 2012
Division 8 Upcoming Events Aug. 25 To Sept. 8, 2012
See the video for more information about upcoming events in Division 8. We also have information for an event in Division 7. If you have any questions, please contact the AGL, Frank Lee at allcingeye@aol.com. If you would like an upcoming event at your Lodge featured on our site, please send the information to my email address. Frank Lee - AGL Division 8
August 22, 2012
Division 8 Photo Album
During our Division 8’s Operation Literacy program this year, we were treated with a collage of some of the Division’s events in the past few years, that was compiled by John Channon, P.M. and Inspector of District #822. These were just a few of the events that Lodges participated in, not only in the Lodge but in their communities. Since the completion of this year’s Operation Literacy, we have added some photos from this event. We hope you enjoy looking back at these events that show that our Division is striving to show that we as Mason’s have been, and…
August 18, 2012
Awards Ceremony At Ungava Chapter
W.M. Cara Sung and W.P. Slade Smiley made presentations after a catered spaghetti dinner on August 6 honoring three recipients: Don Young, Lynnette Channon and Kelly Padilla. Over 55 people attended coming from various chapters. All three recipients were heralded for going “above-and-beyond” in their service to the family of freemasonry and their community. Don Young (a 3x Past Master) received a service award for being chairman of Ungava’s Board of Trustees, his work with the Collier reading program, volunteer teacher’s aid for 14 years, and his support of the programs at Scottish Rite and Shrine hospitals. Bill Roland, P.P…