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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 room  by  the  Marshal , Brent Bjornstad. . Wor. Lee  made the  presentation  of the  award and  Norma  pinned it on Bill. The  biography  was  read by  Wor. Vic Ropac  and  the  chaplain  was  Wor.  Chuck  Scalf.  Following  the  presentation and  the  certificate , Bill  Stines   thanked  the  many  who  were  responsible  for the event  and  those  who  played  a large  part in his  masonic career in  Blue Lodge,  Scottish Rite, York Rite  and  Shrine.

John Channon

Brother Bob Bequin was honored at Temescal Palms  Lodge in Corona for his 50 years of membership at a  dinner and presentation on  August 6, 2013. His bio was read by the Master of the Lodge, Worshipful Michael Padilla. Many members from the Corona Circle City Shirne Club were also in attendance, supporting their long time member.  Frank Lee, AGL of Division 8, presented Brother Bequin with his 50 year certificate and pin.

Submitted by:

Frank Lee – AGL Division 8

Brother  James  Stocks  received  his  Golden Veteran (50 yr) Award  at  Riverside Lodge on Feb. 7,2013 .  His wife, Rosie had the honor of  pinning him.   Inspector, John Channon , officiated the ceremony with W.M. Steve Morrison and  Wor. Lee Cleveland  assisting. The  new, long-form,  ceremony was used  for the program which was  very appreciated by the  recipient, his wife , and the brethren and  families  present.
James  Stocks  began his  residence in Riverside in 1945,  spent 38 yrs  with  SCE serving in such places as  El Segundo,  Mojave,  Big Creek,   and  Rosemead working with  steam and hydroelectric plants,  then  another  12 yrs  as a consultant and instructor.
He was  raised  as  a Master Mason on  Sept 27, 1962.

John Channon ,   D8 reporter,   Inspector

Golden Anniversary, 50- yr. Award is presented to Bro. Joseph E. Davis following Fellowship Lodge's dinner in honor of his half-century commitment to the Craft's principal tenents of Freemasonry: brotherly love, relief, and truth. Bro. Davis was,pinned by his gracious wife, Betty, as many friends and brethren express their affection with much applause.
Four other Golden Award recipients added their individual welcome to this unique band of brothers of the Lodge.  Additionally, two other brothers were recognized for their 50- years of dedication to the Fraternity: Bro. Edward McCarthy, P.M. and Bro. James Doolittle. Due to family circumstances, they could not attend, requesting that their individual awards be mailed. Approximately 35- brethren and friends attended an outstanding dinner prepared by DeeDee prior to the award presentation.
Again, CONGATULATIONS to Wor. Bro. Edward McCarthy, Bro. James Doolittle, and Bro. Joseph Davis.

Dave Hall

Inspector 818th Masonic District

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 building were  being formulated. He conveyed  fond  memories of  Wor. Stan Channon, Chairman, and many of those  who served on that committee.

John Channon P.M.

Inspector of the 822nd Masonic District