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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 and our communities will be in good hands. Below is a Facebook post from Master Councilor. Facebook has a number of posts regarding the evening. Being an Advisor I knew I was going to attend an Initiation but did not know that there would be four young men being Initiated. Dad Galba Bright,
League Administrator and Allan Solis did a great job of putting the event together. Thank you for allowing me to share the event and thank tDivision VIII for it's support of Masonic Youth. If you could hear these young men and women speak you would all be as happy as I am tonight. Wow! G-d Bless you all.
Sincerely & Respectfully,
Manny Blanco,
Adult Advisor Order of DeMolay..

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” award.

Attending the Installation were Division 8 AGL Worshipful Frank Lee and his spouse, Worshipful James Willhem PM, Worshipful Master #804, Worshipful Manny Blanco PM, Worshipful Master Chino Valley Lodge #427 and Worshipful John Allen Worshipful Master Temecula-Catalina Lodge #524 and other distinguished guests. The recipients for Sonora’s League Awards Night on August 18^th at the Scottish Rite San Bernardino, was announced by League Administrator Dad Galba-Bright Sr. Receiving PMC-MSA is Julius Galba-Bright; Chevalier Award: Brian Chafe and Jacob Hanson. Representative DeMolay Award: Jacob Hanson. Cross of Honor Award: Mom Ruth Blanco and Mom Delphine Galba-Bright. Awards Night is a public ceremony.

 On Thursday, June 21^st, members of the Grand Lodge Family, including the Grand Master Frank Loui and his wife Jeanie, gathered for the opening sessions of California Grand Bethel, for Job’s Daughters, at the Visalia Convention Center.  The Daughters in attendance were very exuberant even before the session began with cheers and one side of the room challenging the other with “Who’s Got Sprit?” Judy Hooper even encouraged the Grand Lodge Officers and their wives to stand up and show their sides spirit.

 After many escorts and introductions the Grand Master of Masons in California, Most Worshipful Frank Loui was presented for introductions. The Grand Bethel room was suddenly filled with the pounding of a dozen Chinese drums setting the stage for the Grand Master to be brought out in his own personal rickshaw.  A VERY spirited white Chinese dragon then entertained us. He danced, jumped, raised himself up and shook his tail, to the delight of all those in attendance.  The Grand Master also introduced the Grand Lodge officers and their wives.

At the end of the evening, Past Grand Master, Richard Wakefield Hooper, presided over the Miss California Job’s Daughter pageant.  The Grand Master and the Worthy Grand Matron were among the dignitaries that presided over the final question given to the three finalists. Hearing from the 16 finalists and reading their stories was very impressive. The new Miss California Job’s Daughter for 2012-13 is Jessica Anthony PHQ, from Dublin Bethel #1.

After the sessions closed for the evening, everyone was treated to chocolate ice cream. It was a welcome treat after the warm evening. The Grand Family enjoyed being able to visit with the Daughters, their adult advisors, and to support the Jobs Daughters, one of our hard working youth groups.

Friday was a full day. The morning session had all of the Honored Queens and Princess introductions, a memorial service for all those who had passed away, the drill team competition, variety show, and selection of the next Grand Bethel lineup. Most of Saturday was ritual and music competition, then out-to-eat, followed by the installation of the Grand Bethel girls, then the big dance and fun after which ran until midnight.  Many sleepy and happy girls went  to their respective homes on Sunday.

Frank Lee AGL Division 8 and John Channon , PABG, for  D8 Today