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…
July 30, 2012
The Grand Lecturer, the Very Worshipful Jack M. Rose, conducted the Division’s Master Mason’s class on Saturday, July 14th at Evergreen Lodge in Riverside. At least 60 Mason’s were in attendance for the exemplification of the 3rd Degree. The degree was presented in an exemplary manner by members from Temecula-Catalina Island Lodge, presenting the 1st section of the degree, and the Division 8 Degree Team executing the 2nd section. The Grand Lecturer also spoke to the future of the ritual work in our Craft, and how the Grand Lecturer and the ritual committee are the custodians of the continuity…
July 30, 2012
Sonora League restarted it's Palm Springs Chapter. This evening at the Moreno Valley Chapter's meeting we Initiated it's first two members along with two new members for the Mo Val Chapter. It was one of the most exciting Masonic Family events I have ever had the honor of attending. There were Masons, Sweethearts, Princesses, Parents and Advisors from, Downey, Temecula, Hemet, my goodness, from all over in attendance. This young people who are running for office gave their election spiel and to be honest after listening to them I couldn't begin to speak. The future of the Masonic Family…
July 22, 2012
The perfect cap and foundation stones for this year’s Operation Literacy program were furnished by Brothers Virgil Mink and Robert Bonner. Worshipful Brother Virgil opened the program with the invocation and Brother Bonner closed the ceremonies with the benediction. Thank you Brothers for your inspired words and thanks to everyone who made a submission. We look with anticipation to your participation next year. Floyd Orr Division 8 Operation Literacy Prayer Contest Chairman
July 19, 2012
On Saturday and Sunday June 23rd to 24th the Rialto Masonic Family had a team participating in the Rialto Relay For Life held at Carter High School. Relay For Life is a 24 hour walk-a-thon that raises money to support the American Cancer Society and has been operating for many decades at many locations throughout the US. The Rialto Masonic Family has been participating with the Relay For Life in Colton for many years, primarily under the leadership of Tri-Star Chapter OES as the team captains. This year was the first working with the Rialto Relay For Life, which…
July 16, 2012
The semi-annual Installation for Moreno Valley Chapter Order of DeMolay took place on Tuesday,July 10, 2012 at the Montee Masonic Center. The Installation of Master Councilor Brother Harrison Baker-Strader supported by Councilors, Brothers Jordan Roubedeaux and Job Solis in the West and South respectively was exceptionally performed by The Southern California Jurisdiction Deputy Master Councilor Brother Chris Baker. Assisting him were Jacob Hanson, Julius Galba-Bright (Moreno Valley); Joseph Musgrove, Chris Parenteau and Christopher Baker. Mom Ruth Blanco presented awards to Job and Justin Solis for Outstanding New Members, and Dad Solis the new Chapter Dad received the “Hats Off”…
