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New Grand Master of California
On October 21, Most Worshipful Brother Stuart A. Wright was installed as Grand Master of Masons in California. We look forward to a year...

Ron Katz, PM
Nov 1, 20181 min read


Making Good Men Better
We have all started out the very same way, 3 knocks at the door, we've knelt for the benefit of prayer. We have all knelt at the altar as...

Ron Katz, PM
Nov 1, 20181 min read


From the East
Brethren: October received its name from the Latin numeral octo meaning "eight", because in the original Roman calendar it was the eighth...

Ron Katz, PM
Oct 1, 20182 min read


From the South
Brethren and Families: Stretch forth your hands and welcome into our ranks our newest Brother; Nicholas J. Nelson, who was made an...

Ron Katz, PM
Oct 1, 20182 min read


From the Secretary’s Table
Hope you had a wonderful summer. Now that fall is upon us it is time to look forward to a new masonic year, 2019. Life members will...

Ron Katz, PM
Oct 1, 20182 min read


SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!
Once again our lodge is sponsoring a Family Xmas Party for children of all ages. Bring your children, grandchildren,...

Ron Katz, PM
Oct 1, 20181 min read


ANNUAL WHITE TABLE NIGHT
Join us for a magical evening of excellent food in a romantic setting in honor of the Ladies of the Lodge. Enjoy a prime-rib dinner with...

Ron Katz, PM
Oct 1, 20181 min read


From the East
The name September comes from the Latin ‘septem’, meaning seven, since it was the seventh month of the Roman calendar, which began with...

Ron Katz, PM
Sep 1, 20182 min read


From the South
Brethren and Families: August has been a busy month at the lodge. It’s always a lot of fun to see all the brothers and their loved ones...

Ron Katz, PM
Sep 1, 20182 min read


From the Secretary’s Table
Here are some numbers that you might want to keep 1-888-466-3642. We never know what is around the corner for each of us. The Masonic...

Ron Katz, PM
Sep 1, 20181 min read


Masonic Family Corner
As summer comes to a close, Bethel 1 has been busy. In June we had 9 girls attend Grand Bethel in Visalia. Then in July, our Honored...

Ron Katz, PM
Sep 1, 20181 min read


The Four Cardinal Virtues
Part of the lessons of the first degree of Masonry are the Four Cardinal Virtues. Although listed in a different order, below is a...

Ron Katz, PM
Sep 1, 20181 min read


From the East
Brethren: August was named in honor of Augustus Caesar. It has 31 days because Augustus wanted as many days as Julius Caesar's month of...

Ron Katz, PM
Aug 1, 20181 min read


From the South
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable July with friends, family, and loved ones. It’s been a warm summer so far, which possibly means...

Ron Katz, PM
Aug 1, 20182 min read


From the Secretary’s Table
The financial report for the period January 1st to June 30th will be read at our August stated meeting. It should be noted that there...

Ron Katz, PM
Aug 1, 20182 min read


From the East
June has the Summer Solstice, the day with the longest daylight of the year, typically on June 21st, which is also World Peace & Prayer...

Ron Katz, PM
Jun 1, 20182 min read


From the West
I share the following quote attributed to President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt - “Give the brethren a chance to do something, anything,...

Ron Katz, PM
Jun 1, 20181 min read


From the South
Brethren and Families:In our last Trestleboard, our Worshipful Master offered a free dinner at the May Stated meeting for any lodge...

Ron Katz, PM
Jun 1, 20182 min read


From the Secretary’s Table
It happened again. A widow called me asking for information for admission to the Masonic Home in Union City. I found the brother’s...

Ron Katz, PM
Jun 1, 20181 min read


Public Schools Month Recap
Teachers Krista Samboy of Chabot Elementary School and Kelly Abbott of Redwood High School were recognized for their outstanding efforts...

Ron Katz, PM
Jun 1, 20181 min read
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