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…
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…
