As I was concluding the position and duties of Jr. Warden, I had it within my responsibly to again host the ‘Feast of Saint John the Evangelist’, on Dec. 27th (which is the recognized day of this event). Unfortunately we didn’t receive enough RSVP’s from our brothers to make this event happen. Several times I had the question asked as to why the ‘Holy Saints John’ are the Patron Saints of Freemasonry today. It’s a great question, and hopefully my answer will encourage more to

I share the following quote attributed to President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt - “Give the brethren a chance to do something, anything, no matter how small or unimportant. A brother convinced that he is helpful is enthusiastic.” I believe what Bro. Roosevelt was trying to share here was the importance of activity of every member of the lodge. If you get involved, even if it is just a little involved, it adds up to a great lodge and a wonderful Masonic experience. See you so

This month I share this quote from US President & Brother William Howard Taft “The secret of Masonry, like the secret of life, can be known only by those who seek it, serve it, live it. It cannot be uttered; it can only be felt and acted. It is, in fact, an open secret, and each man knows it according to his quest and capacity. Like all things worth knowing, no one can know it for another and no man can know it alone.” Have you been “feeling” and “acting” your Masonry? Join

The 19-century English writer Thomas de Quincey wrote that “Freemasonry is neither more nor less than Rosicrucianism as modified by those who transplanted it to England.” Was he right? In an upcoming lecture British historian and long-standing Mason Dr. Christopher McIntosh will examine this question and show how Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism have interacted in complex ways over the centuries. The resulting insights will fascinate both Freemasons and Rosicrucians alike. Frid

Brethren, I share this short poem: Have love. Not love alone for one, But man as man thy brother call; And scatter like the circling sun Thy charities on all. - Johann von Schiller As tax time approaches, remember our many Masonic Charities: the Masonic Homes, Masonic Outreach Services for Seniors, Youth & Families, The Raising-A-Reader Program, our Masonic Youth Orders, The Scottish Rite Language Clinics, The Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. Invest in the success of thes

Looking forward to a great year. Hope you can join us for the 3rd Degree on February 22nd. Until next month, stay excited and get active! #fromthewest #fredkao

A Hopeful Year - I have entered a portal through which I was visiting but wanting to make a contribution, in terms of filling in an essential Officer’s station. I am seeking to be qualified and installed in the near future to act in official capacity as your Sr. Warden. In retrospect, I have not been in this seat for 30 years and much time has passed. Our lodge deserves to have time for the purpose of renewal and rebuilding this year. It is my hope that we all take the time t

Brethren: I just returned from the 168th Annual Grand Lodge Communication in San Francisco where 264 of the 312 Lodges in California were represented. There were 1,434 Master Masons registered. Various resolutions were considered and next year’s Per Capita of $48.75 was voted on and approved. This meeting of Brothers from around the state is always eventful. The highlight for me was the Grand Oration. The theme was “Who Are We and Why Are We Here, As Masons?” This question h

Good October Brethren: This month has the Annual Grand Lodge Communication in San Francisco. Registration opens at noon on October 12 and sessions begin on Friday 13 and continue on Saturday. Any Master Mason in good standing can attend Grand Lodge, but only Masters & Wardens can vote (each lodge also gets one vote for all of it’s Past Masters). Sunday is the Public Installation for the new Grand Lodge Officers which is open to anyone (Masons, spouses, friends, etc.). Please

Brethren: Here Ye! Here Ye! We called ALL members to the August 5, 2017 Membership Meeting! Every member was sent a personal letter and if you did not respond as requested one of the officers called you. IF you did not get the letter OR did not receive a phone call then our records need updating so please email or call the Secretary. The officers received very positive feedback from every member that we called and spoke to. Our meeting was very successful. There were more tha