2016 Life Membership Investment Resolution Schedule 1
2016 Life Membership Investment Resolution Schedule 1 “The bylaws are to be amended as follows” The attached is the first notice to the membership. I know we voted to consider a resolution to engage Grand Lodge to invest and administer the Life Membership Fund, however, I think motion should be […]
A Gift to Those in Need
A Gift to Those in Need The program of cooking turkeys has become a tradition for our lodge. We recognize and willingly support the charitable work performed by One Incredible Family (a non-profit charitable organization that brightens the holidays for those in need) by preparing I excess of 1600 meals […]
A Thanksgiving Proclamation
A Thanksgiving Proclamation by Sam House, Senior Warden Brethren: I found this appropriate article when searching Freemasonry and Thanksgiving: Written by George Washington in 1789, this was the first official Presidential Proclamation made in the United States. Shortly after the Thanksgiving Proclamation was written, it was lost for 130 years. It […]
Grand Lodge Legislation, 2015
Grand Lodge Legislation, 2015 by Mike Miller, Junior Warden Several of our Brothers recently made the trip to the Grand Lodge Annual Communication in San Francisco. The sessions are open to all Master Masons and all members are encouraged to attend. An important part of this meeting is the election […]
Adopting a Successful Life Membership Plan
Adopting a Successful Life Membership Plan by Adam Wolf, Master Brethren, I want to address briefly a topic that has become somewhat controversial within our Lodge and within the fraternity as a whole, Life Membership Plans. As many of you know, especially those who attended this year’s Annual Communications, RESOLUTION […]
From The Inspector
From The Inspector by Justin J. Daza-Ritchie. P.M.,Inspector, 709th Masonic District Dear Brethren, This summer the Inspectors from across Southern California met to discuss the upcoming Masonic year, and the several priorities Masons have identified at town hall meetings held across the state. There was response from thousands of brothers, […]
XIV World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges
A Display of National Heritage – XIV World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges Credit to the Grand Lodge of California Masonic leaders from throughout the world are preparing to convene at the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco for the XIV World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges. […]
November 4th Dinner, Stated Meeting & Election of Officers
November 4th Dinner, Stated Meeting & Election of Officers CULVER CITY FOSHAY LODGE No.467 F&A.M. Brethren, Wednesday, November 4th you are all encouraged to attend our stated meeting and dinner. As you might know, we will be holding our Annual Election of Officers, so please attend. Dinner begins at 6:30pm […]
Cause of Masonry
Cause of Masonry by Justin J. Daza-Ritchie. P.M., Inspector, 709th Masonic District Greetings Brethren, It is always a pleasure to address you, my brethren, through your bulletin. It is a labor, to be sure, to produce it. I was just recently at a Town Hall Meeting. Our Grand Master, Most […]
Changes
Changes by Edward Calzaretto, Chaplain #ccmasons When we face a near fatal ordeal, how shall we respond to it? Shall we change our habits? Or shall we return to normal patterns? Will life be different? Help, Almighty One, to navigate the ups and downs of life! —-May we enjoy our […]
The Tiler’s Sword
The Tiler’s Sword by Bryan Godwyn, Tiler #ccmasons For 2015, I was granted the honor of the office of Tiler for our Lodge. The sword is both the emblem and implement of my office. Much like everything in Freemasonry, the sword has many layers of meaning, both exoteric and esoteric. […]
Costume Drama
Costume Drama by Andrew Merenbach #ccmasons Dear Brethren, The days have begun their yearly diet, shedding copious quantities of sunshine—and rain. Hallowe’en approaches, accompanied by sugar highs, sugar lows, and human diets. Much can be made of Hallowe’en. Is it simply a commercialized celebration of our nation’s dedication to corn […]