April 5, 2013
 The Grand Master, Most Worshipful John Lowe & the Executive Committee of the Grand Lodge of California have voted to Reinstate the Charter of Chino Valley Masonic Lodge # 427. A Grand Lodge representative, Worshipful Inspector, Herb Pompey presented the Charter to the Lodge at our Stated Meeting on Monday, April 1st, 2013. The Division VIII, Grand Lecturer, Worshipful Frank Lee was present. Both our Inspector and A.G.L. were very happy, as were the Brethren to be able to return the Charter to Chino Valley Masonic Lodge. Refreshments were served at 6:30pm and we anxiously waited for the Stated Meeting to begin at…
March 5, 2013
On February 9, 2013, The Temescal Palms Masonic Lodge had its 117th Annual Valentines Sweetheart Dinner and Dance at the Lodge. The Worshipful Master’s Timelessly Lovely Wife, Kelly Padilla, who was the only person present who has attended all of the previous 116 Valentines Sweetheart Dance’s, has assured all that this by far was the best ever!!! This year the group was smaller, but the most fun people were in full attendance, and they were inspired by an out of this world menu. The Chefs were Brother Richard Panazzo and his wife.  The menu started out with Poached Pear…
February 25, 2013
Richard  Bonilla received the Hiram Award at a dinner and  program at Riverside Lodge on Feb. 21. After a roast beef dinner,the program  began with the escort of Bro.Bonill,  his wife Mary Jane, and sons.Wor. John Channon MCd the program with introductions  and a  story of the origin and meaning of the Hiram Award and Wor. Rick Emmons gave the  biography. Mackenzie Denholtz  presented  statements from all three sisters remembering Br. Bonilla's decade of service to the Jobs Daughters Bethel as Assoc. Guardian.   Master Steve Morrison presented the letter from the Grand Master,the certificate and  turned the Hiram pin…
February 17, 2013
Evergreen Lodge, in Riverside, hosted a dinner and Big Band entertainment for our sweethearts. Our special guests were 12 of our lodge widows who were presented roses. Approximately 50 attended the dinner prepared by Lynnette Channon consisting of rolls; chuck roast, fresh mashed potatoes, peas, gravy, and cheesecake. Chuck Scalf chaired the committee with Vic Ropac, John Channon, and Greg Covel assisting. Keith Downs helped the committee set the tables and serve along with our Jobs Daughters, Bethel 264. Jeremiah Bayer-Smith headed up the dishwashing. An all-day prep culminated in an excellent meal followed by an hour of great music in the lodge…
February 13, 2013
There are no words so great that can express the loss and despair we feel at the passing of our Brother, Worshipful Mark Sandstrom. Mark has given his talents and untold hours of service, not only to his church, our Fraternity, his Lodge but also to our Division. Mark always had a warm smile and a kind word to all he came in contact with. I know many who sought him out for guidance and counseling. Our sympathy, prayers and warmest thoughts are with Pamela , Erik, his family and all that knew him in this time of great…
February 13, 2013
Brother  James  Stocks  received  his  Golden Veteran (50 yr) Award  at  Riverside Lodge on Feb. 7,2013 .  His wife, Rosie had the honor of  pinning him.   Inspector, John Channon , officiated the ceremony with W.M. Steve Morrison and  Wor. Lee Cleveland  assisting. The  new, long-form,  ceremony was used  for the program which was  very appreciated by the  recipient, his wife , and the brethren and  families  present. James  Stocks  began his  residence in Riverside in 1945,  spent 38 yrs  with  SCE serving in such places as  El Segundo,  Mojave,  Big Creek,   and  Rosemead working with  steam and hydroelectric plants,  then…
January 4, 2013
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, 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
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
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,…
