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
The Job's Daughters Bethel 140 Corona are sponsering a Ladies Tea on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 2 to 4 P.M.. The cost is $10.00 per person and everyone is invited. Ladies may bring daughters, grand daughters, great grand daughters, friends and neighbors. Please RSVP by either calling 951-737-2013 or emailing to temescalpalms314@sbcglobal.net by April 29th. Hope to see the room full of ladies. Fraternally, Jim Nighswonger P.M. Secretary
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…
April 6, 2013
Come to Redlands Lodge on April 15th and join us in honoring the members of our uniformed services and first responders. The program is designed to recognize and thank the men and women who voluntarily put themselves in harms way in defense of our country, our communities and our homes. There will be an honor guard, a piper playing taps, Worshipful Brother Van Owen reciting his stirring tribute to the flag of a country, and a keynote address by a retired police chief who was targeted for assassination. A dinner will precede the event. Reservations required. Phone Brother Jeff Anderson…
