September 17, 2012
Last Tuesday, 9-11-12, Fellowship Lodge No. 668 raised Brother Don Evans to the sublime degree of Master Mason with many of his brethren present on the sidelines. After the Secretary's presentation of the gift of The Holy Writings from his lodge brethren, and Lodge having been closed in due form, many brethren gathered for a lodge photo and later proceeded to the dining room for refreshments where Brother Ryan's wife and children were waiting to congratulate him. The Lodge officers provided a well-practiced presentation of the third degree with the assistance of a few brethren from Redlands Lodge No. 300, Coachella Lodge No. 476, and Moreno Valley Lodge No. 804. Worshipful…
September 17, 2012
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
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
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 3, 2012
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 #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
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
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 16, 2012
Temescal Palms Lodge #314 had their Annual Deep Pit BBQ this last Saturday and it was attended by many from within and without the District. Brethren from Pomona Lodge #246, Glendora Lodge #404 and Chino Valley #427 also visited and joined with us for a great day of fellowship and fun. Temescal Lodge had for many years prior to the late 1980’s had a annual deep pit BBQ, three years ago the Lodge and their OES Chapter re-kindled this great event and it has grown and become better and better with each passing year. This is a good example…
July 31, 2012
“There is a tide in the affairs of men” The Operation Literacy committee presented this year’s Division 8 program, for the Grand Master’s project, “Raising A Reader” on Wednesday June 20, 2012 at the San Bernardino Scottish Rite Center. The theme of the program was “There is a tide in the affairs of men”, and it was brought to life with guests speakers, a slide presentation, and donations to the Grand Master’s project from Lodges and other supporting groups. After the welcome by the Master of Ceremonies, Jim Ridley, P.M., San Jacinto Lodge No. 338, Virgil Mink, P.M. from Temescal-Palms…
