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From The East (June / July 2015) Greetings brethren near and far wherever you are, This month I’d like to hit you with the heavy news first.

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From The West (June / July 2015) Greetings Brethren, Thank you for your confidence in electing me for the position of Senior Warden of this Lodge.

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From The South (June / July 2015) With the upcoming Stated Meeting of June there will be ceremonies for the stations of Junior and Senior Warden.

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From The Secretary (June / July 2015) Grand Master Russ Charvonia has proclaimed June 2015 as Masonic Homes Month. California has two campuses for the Masonic Homes, Covina and Union City.

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From The Assistant Secretary (June / July 2015)

From The Assistant Secretary (June / July 2015)

WB Del introduced three public questions from our cipher given to a candidate before he proceeds through the initiation of Entered Apprentice. Of the three, it is the last that is the most complex. Just what are “the ancient established usages and customs of the fraternity”? Men such as Robert Gould and Albert Mackey have written volumes of books about the topic. Even though the Grand Lodge of…

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From The East (May 2015) Greetings brethren near and far wherever you are, During my short time as Master, a number of lessons have been taught to me.

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From The Secretary (May 2015)

From The Secretary (May 2015)

Brethren,

Most Worshipful Russell E. Charvonia, Grand Master has proclaimed May 2015 as “Champion Civility Month”. In his proclamation he asks all California Masons to champion civility throughout the month of May and to share its virtues with their lodges, communities, and families. He encourages all lodges to employ the Civility Toolkit (civilitycenter.org/Civility-Resources.html) to…

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Video: On the Level 9 – April 1, 2015 It’s hard to believe that spring has arrived already, but with it comes exciting Masonic events and opportunities for California lodges to step up to the plate.

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Video: On the Level 8 - March 11, 2015

Video: On the Level 8 – March 11, 2015

  Grand Master Charvonia updates us on the recent Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, including the strong California leadership presence. He also rolls out the Civility Toolkit – with online resources available for immediate use.

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Video: On the Level 7 - February 18, 2015

Video: On the Level 7 – February 18, 2015

  Get tips from the grand master on several different ways to recognize and celebrate an important time of year for California Masons: Youth Orders Month (March) and Public Schools Month (April). In addition to preparing for and upholding these important traditions set forth by past brethren to help our future, there are even…

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Video: On the Level 6 - January 27, 2015

Video: On the Level 6 – January 27, 2015

  Catch up with the grand master about our many current and upcoming fraternal happenings. From National Burn Awareness Week (February 1-7) to a new lodge award program, California Masons are starting off the new year with ambition, promise, and more ways to connect. Watch the video and discuss it at your lodge.

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Video: On the Level 5 – January 6, 2015 At the beginning of the year, we look back upon the accomplishments of the past year and forward to our hopes and aspirations for the new one.

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Video: On the Level 4 - December 18, 2014

Video: On the Level 4 – December 18, 2014

  The holidays are a time to celebrate and appreciate all that we are grateful for – a time to connect with family, lodge members, and widows. Grand Master Charvonia is inspired by the spirit of residents and staff of the Masonic Homes and Acacia Creek. Watch the latest On The Level episode for the latest updates and upcoming…

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Video: On The Level 3 - November 26, 2014

Video: On The Level 3 – November 26, 2014

  Happy Thanksgiving from the grand master! As lodges finalize plans to install new officers, the grand master encourages California Masons to be sure to invite friends and relatives to join them at their installation ceremonies.

The Masonic Hospital Visitors Program Committee work to support Masons, veterans, and their…

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Video: On the Level 2 - November 4, 2014

Video: On the Level 2 – November 4, 2014

  In the second episode of On the Level, Grand Master Charvonia discusses the many upcoming Masonic events this month, the importance of lodge elections, and this year’s fundraising project: The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. Find more information about this fire safety program at freemason.org/aarbf.

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Video: On the Level 1 – October 13, 2014

Video: On the Level 1 – October 13, 2014

  Grand Master Russell E. Charvonia shares his thoughts with the brethren and our greater Masonic family in his new video series, On The Level. Watch this first episode, and stay tuned for more over the coming weeks.

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From The East (April 2015) Greetings brethren near and far wherever you are, It is with the greatest of sadness that I deliver to you this month the heartbreaking news of the death of our brother and friend, Juan Manuel Zeledon.