March 13, 2012
Picture #1-Is of a few of the Inspectors enjoying dinner on Friday evening.L to R (seated) George Whitmore, who is being reappointed as the Inspector of District #802, John Channon #822, Richard Davis #830, Chet Olson #814, Ted Morris #834, Herb Pompey #806, Walt McCurry, Division 7 District #733, Russ Baldauf #826. Standing in the back, Richard Harlan #810 and Dave Hall #818. (Picture by- Frank Lee A.G.L. Division 8) Picture #2- The Grand Lecturer, Very Worshipful Jack M. Rose, preparing for the day. Pictures #3, #4 & #5- Inspectors, in the Lodge Room, hard at work. This…
March 8, 2012
On Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 12:00 Noon, the Orange County Masonic Officers Association presented their 10th Annual Orange County Reception for the Grand Master of Masons in California. This year they combined their reception with a fundraiser for the Grand Master’s project, “Raising A Reader”. Many of those in attendance traveled their directly from the L.A. Service Bureau’s Breakfast in Los Angeles to the reception at the DeMolay Center in Anaheim. The reception hall was nicely decorated, in a colorful school theme, using balloons tied to school books on each table. The program included a silent auction, luncheon…
March 7, 2012
The Los Angeles Masonic Service Bureau had their annual breakfast at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel on March 4, 2012. The Masonic Service Bureau was formed for the primary purpose of properly relieving the distress of Masons, who are members of Lodges in other areas of the State or members of Lodges in others states, that may need assistant while residing or visiting in the area of the Service Bureau. Additionally, they arrange for and conduct funerals for such Masons, visit sick sojourning Masons, operate a clearing house as to applicants for membership in local Lodges, make special…
March 5, 2012
Evergreen Lodge had the opportunity to visit Pachappa Elementary School’s Open House on March 1st. The purpose of their visit was to present to the school a myriad of items and supplies. Among the items donated were; pencils, markers, pens, crayons, white boards, white board markers, and organizers desperately in short supply in this time of fiscal need. Past master Drew Gilkey made a presentation retailing for about $10,000 on behalf of Evergreen Lodge and gave a short history regarding Masonry and its support of education over the years. Mrs. Kiersten Frausto, the principal of Pachappa, teachers, parents, and students…
March 5, 2012
Worshipful Frank Lee & I along with hundreds of others attended the Service for Worshipful "Dad" Mike Musgrove at the Covina Christian Church. The heartfelt Eulogy was given by Worshipful Brethren Mark Sandstrom & Raymond Davies. There was a DeMolay and Masonic Service for Worshipful Mike who gave so much to our Masonic Family. Worshipful Sandstrom had mentioned that if everyone in attendance told a story about an experience they had with Dad Musgrove that we would be there for a month. He was right. There was standing room only. Three people were chosen to speak about Worshipful Musgrove. They…
March 4, 2012
On February 29th six officers of our Lodge, and our Division’s Assistant Grand Lecturer, Frank Lee, participated in the program "Reading Across America", at Edwin Rhodes Elementary School in Chino. Those from Chino Valley Lodge were, Master-Manny Blanco, PM, Jr Warden-John Cover Spear, PM, Secretary-Phillip Stekel, Sr Deacon-Jim Duran and Sr. Steward-Stanley Briones. What a very proud and important day this was for our Lodge. We were very excited to participate in this important community event. From 9:30 to 11:30 AM, each one of the participants went to their assigned rooms to read. Books were provided, or the "readers"…
March 4, 2012
Frederick Davis, of Riverside, received his 50 yr membership recognition in Masonry at a ceremony held March 1 at Riverside Lodge. Brother Davis was raised in Riverside and spent most of his life here. He served in the Acacia team at Riverside Lodge #635 for almost 20 years. His pin and certificate were presented by Inspector, John Channon and Master, Lee Whelan. A special version of the ceremony incorporating a journey from entering the lodge to the altar was particularly appreciated by the honoree and those who attended. John Channon
February 29, 2012
On Friday, February 24, 2011, Temescal Palms Lodge was honored to have the Most Worshipful Frank Loui, the Grand Master of Masons in California, participate in the conferral of the first degree of our new Brother Martin Durbin. After the degree, we retired to the dining room for fellowship and refreshments. After many words of encouragement, from the other Brothers in attendance, we were honored with a few words from the Right Worshipful John Cooper III, Senior Grand Warden. We found them to be timely and inspirational. We would also like to acknowledge the Brothers that have contributed photos from…
February 27, 2012
Temescal Palms Lodge in Corona held a special First Degree on Friday, Feb. 24 with approximately 50 masons in attendance including the Grand Master (who served as Senior Deacon) and the Sr. Grand Warden , John Cooper. The evening began with some social time and then a roast beef dinner was served by the Jobs Daughters of Bethel #140 . Lodge Master Robert Burger welcomed everyone and introductions followed including numerous Past Masters , 4 Inspectors, 2 Assistant Grand Lecturers, and 5 Grand Officers. Burger also announced the Hiram Award recipient for the year would be Dan Malinowski who …
