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…
March 30, 2013
The Shrine Circus is here, Friday April 5 though Sunday April 7. They are looking forward to a very successful Circus.They are adding some new rides, attractions, and food. There will be some surprises at the openings of some shows, too. See video for more info. or visit www.almalaikah.com for more infomation on the Circus.
March 6, 2013
Temescal Palms Lodge has expanded it Widow’s program to include a personal visit to their homes. They will check on how they are doing and volunteer to help with any small projects they may need done. The first visit was on January 26, 2013 to Susan Skipper, widow of Dennis Skipper, at her home in Corona. She was very appreciative of the visit from the Lodge and they hope to get a work party together to repair some of her sprinklers. The second visit, in February was with Betty Hillebrand. Their visit included many stories about her home…
March 5, 2013
On February 9, 2013, The Temescal Palms Masonic Lodge had its 117th Annual Valentines Sweetheart Dinner and Dance at the Lodge. The Worshipful Master’s Timelessly Lovely Wife, Kelly Padilla, who was the only person present who has attended all of the previous 116 Valentines Sweetheart Dance’s, has assured all that this by far was the best ever!!! This year the group was smaller, but the most fun people were in full attendance, and they were inspired by an out of this world menu. The Chefs were Brother Richard Panazzo and his wife. The menu started out with Poached Pear…
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 8, 2012
Menifee Valley Lodge #289, Sun City, will be hosting the 17th Annual Dr. Vick Knight Commemorative High School Constitution Contest on October 18, 2012, at 6:30 pm. Dr Knight, who is a member of Menifee Valley Lodge, and a former member of the Riverside Board of Education, founded and headed the contest for the previous 16 years. Frank Postmus, PM, will be the Quizmaster this year. Submitted, Frank Postmus, PM See the video for more information about this upcoming event. If you have any questions about this event, or if you would like an upcoming event at your Lodge featured…
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 25, 2012
See the video for more information about upcoming events in Division 8. We also have information for an event in Division 7. If you have any questions, please contact the AGL, Frank Lee at allcingeye@aol.com. If you would like an upcoming event at your Lodge featured on our site, please send the information to my email address. Frank Lee - AGL Division 8
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…
