June 30, 2013
Contact: Brother Casey Latham for More Info : caselat@mail.regent.edu Phone:(760)646-1882
May 7, 2013
Dear Brother and Members of the Family of Freemasonry, Be part of a historical event that will take place on July 27, 2013 at Evergreen Lodge, in Riverside. The Grand Lecturer, Very Worshipful Jack Rose, the Ritual Committee and members of Division 8 are proud to be producing and filming an instructional DVD that will provide a new tool to the craft, that will educate the public as to our Cornerstone Ceremonies. Eight of our Past Grand Masters will be participating in this filming. This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet and spend a little…
May 3, 2013
In April Mike Sekera, from San Jacinto Lodge, along with Dr. Shari Fox, Superintendent of the San Jacinto School District, accompanied representatives from the Raising A Reader program to the Edward Hyatt Elementary School in San Jacinto. While visiting the Kindergarten class he was asked to read to the students. The book that the students chose was “Read and Rise”. The class also presented to Brother Sekera a collection of pictures and thank you notes, made by the students, thanking the Masons for the Raising A Reader Program that they are participating in. The pictures were given to the…
May 1, 2013
On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, a thirty year tradition continued with Upland-Mt. Baldy and Ontario Lodges hosting their “Schools Night” at the Ontario Lodge. This night recognizes the public schools efforts to educate our children, and recognizes the students who have distinguished themselves through their scholastic achievement and citizenship, Many officers and members arrived early to set up the Lodge and dining rooms with tables, chairs, and setting out food for the guests. There was a crowd of 186 parents, family, and students who attended. During the course of the evening many of the District scholars were acknowledged for…
April 30, 2013
Before 100-plus Brothers, family members, and guests, Tuesday evening April 23, 2013, Temescal Palms Lodge #314 Free and Accepted Masons honored eight Exemplary Students from seven of the CNUSD high schools, four Teachers of the Year, the Certificated, Classified Administrators of the Year, and the Classified, Confidential, and Site Support Employees of the Year. Each honoree received Certificates of Recognition from the Lodge represented by Worshipful Master Micheal Padilla; the City of Corona represented by Mayor Jason Scott; Congressman Ken Calvert’s office; and State Senator Richard Roth represented by staffer Tyler Madary. The brethren of the Lodge also presented…
April 30, 2013
The Third Degree for Dave Garner was well attended on April 24. Several members of Riverside Lodge as well as Moreno Valley were at Evergreen Lodge for the conferral . We even had two brothers from Texas (long -time friends of Brother Garner) who came all this way to see his degree. Dave was particularly impressed by the ritual of the fraternity. Wor. Greg Covel led the first section , and Wor. Vic Ropac led the second. Pizza and dessert and various presentations followed in the dining room and some "words of wisdom" from each of the past masters…
April 17, 2013
Friday April 12, 2013 was a glorious day for Masonry and the Masons of Division VIII! With guests, many Brethren, Grand Lodge officials, parents, students, and school officials, the Public Schools Advisory Council – Inland Empire hosted the annual Public Schools Kick-Off event at Edward Hyatt Elementary School in the San Jacinto Unified School District. The second elementary school to have Raising A Reader as an integral and successful part of the education process in the District. Brother Mike Sekera of San Jacinto Lodge coordinated the program which featured glowing comments from school officials, parents, and teachers on the…
April 10, 2013
On March 5, 2013, the staff of San Jacinto High School provided breakfast for those individuals and organizations who donated time and financial awards to its students during the 2012 school year. Mike Sekera and Dennis Brandt, members of the Grand Lodge Public Schools Advisory Council – IE, joined with community members, school staff, and San Jacinto Unified School District administrators in being serenaded by groups from the school’s Music Department and enjoying presentations from the Art and Drama Departments as well. In 2012 the PSAC-IE awarded an Investment in Success scholarship to Ms. Jamie Back, a graduate of…
