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 30, 2012
Redlands RAM #77 hosted a tri-tip steak dinner and home-made cherry/chocolate cake with 7-toasts in open Table Lodge for Master Masons and guest to learn more about the York Rite and Freemasonry.Fifty-five RSVP guests were in attendance and enjoyed the fellowship, Masonic education, and experience of an open Table Lodge. A photo was requested of the event but the cameraman never left his plate see photo. Redlands Lodge #300 will be hosting its roast-the-master fundraising dinner on August 25 at 6:30pm. All Masons, family, and friends are invited. If you are impressed with the tri-tip steak dinner, you won't want miss…
July 19, 2012
Ernest Borgnine, 1917-2012 Ernest Borgnine (born Ermes Effron Borgnino; January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was an American film and television actor whose career spanned more than six decades. He was an unconventional lead in many films of the 1950s, winning an Oscar in 1955 for Marty. On television, he played Quinton McHale in the 1962–1966 series McHale's Navy and co-starred in the mid-1980s action series Airwolf, in addition to a wide variety of other roles. Borgnine was also known for his role as Mermaid Man in the animated television serices SpongeBob SquarePants. Borgnine earned an Emmy Award nomination…
July 11, 2012
The second annual Division 8 Inspector of Instruction and family weekend in Big Bear was held on June 29 and 30, 2012. Members of Big Bear Lake Lodge and many of the Inspectors and their wives, joined the A.G.L., Frank Lee and his wife Lewrana, on Friday evening for dinner, hosted by Big Bear Lodge. Since our ISI weekend last year, the Lodge has transformed their reception hall into a stage and entertainment area, including floor to ceiling panels, removable stage area and they have added a professional light and sound system. The evening began with a social hour, complete…
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…
June 19, 2012
The Chairman of this years Division 8’s special program called “Operation Literacy” , Jim Ridley, invites you to the Division’s program on June 20th.This years committee has been creating and refining this program since January 2012. They are anticipating a larger turnout than last years program, and will hold this year’s event at the San Bernardino Scottish Rite Center, to accommodate a larger audience. On behalf of everyone in Division 8, we would like to thank you in advance for attending this special program, with the Grand Master, Frank Loui, and supporting his project, “Raising a Reader”. The Division 8…
June 8, 2012
Jim Ridley interviews Allan Bowmen about the Russ Baldauf Challenge Match that Menifee Valley Lodge will be sponsoring in order to raise funds to donate towards the "Raising A Reader" project. See our event calendar or the video for details.
