March 30, 2013
December 7th 1941, Pearl Harbor was the start of World War II for the United States. Mal Middlesworth was an active Marine stationed on the U.S.S. San Francisco, which was moored to a pier in Pearl Harbor. On March 14th, at the Upland Masonic Center, Lodge, Eastern Star, DeMolay, Rainbow members and their families and friends were blessed with a wonderful historical presentation on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Theater by Mr. Mal Middlesworth. Following Mal’s presentation everyone retired to the dining room for refreshments and a chance to visit one on one with Mal. Mal told us about…
February 13, 2013
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…
October 4, 2012
Lewrana and I flew to San Francisco on Wednesday, September 19th to prepare for this year’s Annual Communications. San Francisco greeted us with lovely blue skies and 70 degree weather, which was a welcome change from the 90 degree weather we had in Riverside. We enjoyed a delightful Italian dinner that evening with the other Assistant Grand Lecturers and their wives. On Thursday we met with the Grand Lodge officers and their wives for a review of the weekend’s activities, which was followed by a ritual practice for the Grand Lodge officers. The members of the Grand Lodge…
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
August 17, 2012
My Brothers, There is a portion in our Obligation that goes, “…I will always hele, forever conceal and never reveal, any of the secret arts, parts or points". We have all said it. We have memorized it for our proficiency and have recited it, perfectly. I’ll bet you know what I am going to ask. You’re right! What does it mean? What does it mean to “always hele”? What are “the secret arts, parts or points”? For the longest time, I gave the meaning of the phrase, “always hele” a mental shrug. I figured I’d say it because I…
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 9, 2012
Inland Empire Lodge No. 306 hosted a reception for the Junior Grand Deacon, Victor A. Key, Jr. on Saturday June 16, 2012.The Grand Master, Frank Loui, was joined by many Grand Lodge officers, Masons, DeMolay, Jobs Daughters, Rainbow Girls and family to recognize the work Worshipful Key has done. In addition to being a Grand Lodge officer this year, he is also the Southern California Executive Officer for So. Cal. DeMolay. Many senior DeMolay that are now Masons, spoke of the guidance and support they have received from Dad and Mom Key. One of those who spoke and gave their…
June 29, 2012
The Master , Wardens and Senior Deacon of Palm Springs Lodge 693 received and passed on the "Traveling Gavel" at the Master/Wardens Retreat in Newport Beach March 25, 2012. R.W. Bull passing the Gavel to Luther Wood, WM Palm Springs Lodge #693, to the SD, Imanuel Eisendle, and on to SW Ted Parker and the JW David Pucksoontorn. There is a book that travels with the gavel which photos are enter into it as the gravel travels the United States and other countries. For more information on the Gavel, see www.kansasmason.org/?p=807
June 28, 2012
file://localhost/Users/franklinlee/Desktop/Palm%20Springs%20Golden%20Veteran%20Award%202012/DSC04064.JPG Brother Fogle graduated from El Paseo, Texas High School in 1946. He also received greetings from his Uncle Sam and was enrolled in Basic Training in the Army. After Basic Training he was trained to be Solider in the 82nd Airborne, Tank Battalions and in the Corp of Engineers. Then the Army liked him so well they sent him home and told him to get a college education. So he enrolled in the University of Texas at El Paseo. The military liked the good grades he was maintaining so well, they invited him to flight school in 1949. After…
