September 18, 2013
Seven Inland Empire Jobs Daughters Bethels converged on Evergreen Lodge on Saturday, Sept. 14  for a Grand Guardian visit. A county fair theme organized by the girls entertained the Grand Guardian and  Assoc. Grand Guardian. The girls opened with one Honored Queen, escorts by another, and closing ceremony by another. The visitation was followed with an assortment of food prepared , mostly on sticks,  like a fair. John Channon ,   PABG
September 6, 2013
Bro. Bill Stines  was  honored on September 4, 2013  at  Evergreen Lodge in Riverside  with the  Golden Veterans Award  (50 year membership)  . Prior to the  ceremony , more  than  50 attended the  dinner .  Lynnette Channon cooked up chicken fried steak,  fresh mashed potato,  corn,  rolls,  salad , and her cherry/pineapple dessert. Jobs Daughters of Bethel  264 served  the  dinner . Following the  dinner, Greg Covel, Master of Evergreen introduced  the  Past Grand  Masters  and turned the program over to the  Assistant Grand Lecturer, Frank Lee  to perform the  ceremony. Bill and Norma were  escorted into the  Lodge…
May 7, 2013
Dear Brother and Members of the Family of Freemasonry, Be part of a historical event that will take place on July 27, 2013 at Evergreen Lodge, in Riverside. Â The Grand Lecturer, Very Worshipful Jack Rose, the Ritual Committee and members of Division 8 are proud to be producing and filming an instructional DVD that will provide a new tool to the craft, that will educate the public as to our Cornerstone Ceremonies. Eight of our Past Grand Masters will be participating in this filming. This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet and spend a little…
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…
November 22, 2012
The largest assembly of Past Masters in the 822nd district resulted in a fine evening on November 14. The event held at Evergreen Lodge began with a salad ,steak , baked potato, masonic beans, and a homemade dessert all prepared by Lynnette Channon and Greg Covel. Evergreen officers opened lodge earlier. There were 41 Masons in attendance with 21 being Past Masters from 4 Lodges:  Evergreen, Riverside, Temescal/Palms, and Moreno Valley as well as one from Scotland and one from Nevada who are now affiliated with Lodges in our district. Past Grand Master , William Holsinger was present and …
November 21, 2012
Brother Haworth was honored at Evergreen Lodge in Riverside for his 50 years of membership at a dinner and presentation on November 7, 2012. The honoree was  escorted to the East to be pinned by his Grandson Tanner and then conducted to a place between the pillars to commemorate his journey in the Lodge. A biography of Brother Haworth was presented by Inspector, John Channon and the certificate was presented by Master, Greg Covel. After receiving his honors , the brother spoke about his participation on the Building Committee back  in the 70s when the plans for the new…
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 …
