Masonic Life Network

“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 Lodge No. 314 gave the invocation. The invocation and benediction were chosen from the 2012 Operation Literacy Prayer Contest submissions.

A toast to the American Flag was given by Van Owen, P.M., Upland-Mt. Baldy Lodge No 419, in his Hero of 76 uniform, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Dr. Gabrielle Miller, the National Executive Director for “Raising A Reader” spoke on evaluating interventions for at-risk learners. She brought home the importance of having students reading at grade level by the 3^rd grade, and how their program strives to put books in the children’s hands and follow their progress though out a school year.

Mr. John Zickenfoose (Mr. “Z”), who is the Outreach and FFL Coordinator for Corona Public Library, gave his personal testimony on the challenges he had as a young man who graduated from high school, unable to read. His road to literacy began by attending literacy classes at the Corona Public Library. He is now an advocate for literacy for our youth in the community.

The program continued with a presentation, written and produced by the Division 8 Committee that intertwined various narrators and a video about the history and importance of education and literacy in the United States.

The Illustrious Melvin K. Tallon, 33˚, Personal Representative in the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in California, welcomed us to the San Bernardino Scottish Rite Center on behalf of the Scottish Rite. He commented how the Grand Master’s project tied in with their perpetual charity that focuses on assisting children with childhood language disorders.

We then came to the most important part of the evening, when the representatives from the Lodges and other supporting groups presented their donations to the Grand Master, Frank Loui, for his project, “Raising A Reader”. There were donations from 19 Lodges from Division 8 and 3 Lodges from Division 7, who also participated. There were also donations from Moreno Valley Chapter Order of DeMolay and Yucaipa’s Order of the Golden Slipper and High Twelve Club.   The donations presented that evening exceeded $13,000.00.

Division 8’s Inspector at Large, Mark Sandstrom P.M., on behalf of the Division then presented a gift to Jeanie Loui and a crystal engraved plate to Frank Loui. The presentations were followed by the formal introduction of the Grand Master and his remarks.

The programmed was closed with the benediction, given by contest winner Robert Bronner, Fontana Lodge No. 653. Refreshments, fellowship and photo opportunities followed in the dining room.

We cannot overlook the importance of the participation and the donation made by the Moreno Valley Chapter Order of DeMolay and the assistance from the DeMolay from the Sonora League. These young men help not only in greeting the guests, but showed their support to this important endeavor. The Division 8 committee also wishes to send our sincere thanks to the San Bernardino Scottish Rite Center for the use of their facilities and the time they allowed us in preparation and practices for this event.  Our thanks also to our guest speakers for their time and their support of this years’ project.  And finally, but by no means least, the Committee cannot say enough to the Lodges from the Division 8 and Division 7 for presenting their donations, participating in the program, and their continued support of all events the Lodges in our division participate in.

A video of the entire event is available on this web site. Click on the link above under “2012 event was a success!” In the near future we will also be posting smaller sections of the program, for your viewing pleasure.

Franklin R. Lee

A.G.L. Division 8

The Grand Lecturer, the Very Worshipful Jack M. Rose, conducted the Division’s Master Mason’s class on Saturday, July 14^th at Evergreen Lodge in Riverside. At least 60 Mason’s were in attendance for the exemplification of the 3^rd Degree. The degree was presented in an exemplary manner by members from Temecula-Catalina Island Lodge, presenting the 1^st section of the degree, and the Division 8 Degree Team executing the 2^nd 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 of our traditions.

I appreciate all of the Brothers who attended this important annual meeting. Meeting with the Grand Lecturer gave us the opportunity to continue the high standards we have set upon ourselves and the presentation of our Craft’s ritualistic ceremonies. I would also like to thank the Brothers of Evergreen Lodge for donating the use of their facilities for the day. I would especially like to send the division’s thanks and appreciation to the Very Worshipful Jack Rose, for not only taking the time to prepare and attend our Master Mason’s School, but also for bringing his talents and experience to us in Division 8.

Frank Lee – AGL

Division 8

 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 personal story of working with Dad Key was Jeremyha Lyle. Many of the speakers assured the audience that this was “not a roast”, but the tributes that were given to Worshipful Key had everyone laughing, crying and applauding. The lively evening ended with nachos and hot dogs, Dad Key’s traditional DeMolay refreshments.

Frank Lee – AGL Division 8

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

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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 Flight school he was assigned to Davis-Monahan field in Tucson, Arizona.  There he flew B29 and B50 bombers all over the world.  As new planes were built, they would be delivered to Davis-Monahan Field and it was Brother Fogle’s job to deliver these new or refurbished planes to their new duty assignments.  One of the B-50s he flew to North Africa was the first plane to be flown nonstop around the world.

While in the Air Force as it was now called he was a single man.  One of his good friends introduced him to his future wife Virginia McCoy.  When he became involved with his wife he resigned his Captain’s commission and reentered civilian life.  He returned to El Paseo and started his career as a Marketing Manager with John Manville Construction Material.  His father talked him into joining masonry and his Brother-in-Law became his coach.

Brother Fogle was Initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason on April 20, 1962.  Passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on May 18, 1962 and Raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason on June 15, 1962 in Lodge 310 in El Paseo, Texas.

In 1974, his profession moved him to California and he affiliated with Palm Springs Lodge.  His family was also starting to grow and he and his wife became very active in Rainbow for Girls.  From 1980 to 1994 he was Rainbow Dad for the Rainbow for Girls chapter at Palm Springs and in 1995 he was the State Rainbow Dad for California’s Rainbow for Girls.  Because of his involvement with the Rainbow for Girls in 1989 he was awarded the Hiram Award by his brothers at Palm Springs Lodge.  He was never installed in any lodge office but many a time he was asked to stand in at one of the minor positions in the Lodge lineup of Officers.
Fraternally

Richard F. Davis, PM