October 7, 2016
Bro. Jack Handjain of San Benito Lodge #211 in Hollister. Brother Jack lives in Corona and due to his health, Temescal Palms lodge 314 had the great honor of presenting his 50 pin by our Inspector Worshipful John Channon. Congratulation Jack.
August 4, 2016
Ted Hammond received the high honor of the Hiram Award on June 15 after a prime rib dinner at Evergreen Lodge in Riverside. Bro. Hammond had at least 60 attend the event . Former recipients of the Award , Vic Ropac, John Channon , and Howard Born gave various parts of the presentation followed by acting Master , Tom Philp presenting the award. Ted’s family was well represented as well as members of his church and the lodge. Various stories about Ted were told and Bro. Ted gave us some stories of his friendships with John Vanderzyl and some …
August 4, 2016
Bethel 264 Installation of officers on June 11. This Jobs Bethel has grown significantly, although only 7were able to be at this installation ceremony. Former Grand Bethel Honored Queen /Director of Epochs was the installing HQ . Jullie Perez was installed as the Honored Queen.
August 3, 2016
The Brethren Edgar A. Guest The world is needing you and me, In places where we ought to be; Somewhere today it′s needing you To stand for what you know is true. And needing me somewhere today. To keep the faith, let come what may. The world needs honest men today To lead its youth along the way, Men who will write in all their deeds The beauty of their spoken creeds, And spurn advantage here and gain, On which deceit must leave its stain. The world needs men who will not brag, Men who will honor Freedom′s Flag, Men,…
July 11, 2016
With thousands of members across the United States, Canada, Australia, the Philippines, and Brazil, Job's Daughters offers you a limitless array of opportunities. If you are a young lady between the ages of 10 and 20, and would like more information on how you can join in the fun, be sure to talk to your parents and then e-mail the Executive Manager at sgc@iojd.org with your name, age, address, and phone number, and we will do the rest. Remember to tell your parents that you are interested in joining, and that someone will be contacting you soon to give you…
June 30, 2016
Yes, it is true. We have been working with the state DMV to bring Masonic license plates to all who qualify in our great state of California. Our then AGL, WOR. Frank Lee gave us the approval to start this project in 2010. Our current AGL has given his approval and with the assistance of PGM Wor. Russ Charvonia, myself and Wor. Michael Sekera has been meeting with the proper authorities to proceed with this endeavor. Yes, we have had several “hoops” to get through, but we are preserving to bring this to fruition. After several meetings and presentations to…
June 24, 2016
Fur trapper, Indian agent, and soldier was Bro. Kit Carson. His exploits west of the Mississippi were as famous as Bro. Daniel Boone's east. Bro. Kit Caron's father fought in the Revolutionary War, then moved with his family from Kentucky to a tract of land in Missouri owned by Bro. Daniel Boone's sons. At age 16, Bro. Kit Carson followed the Santa Fe Trail to Taos, New Mexico-capital of the fur trade in the Southwest. He stayed with a friend who had served with his brothers in the War of 1812. Learning the skills of a fur trapper, Bro. Kit Carson became fluent in speaking: Spanish, Navajo, Apache, Cheyenne, Arapaho,…
