Temescal Palms Masonic Magazine TB No. 314 F&AM July 1, 2018 Volume XX, Issue 6 FROM THE MASTER Hello all, greetings from the East! It's a bit ironic typing that because as I write this article, I'm about as far west as you can be. I'm sitting on a balcony facing the beach sipping a cup of coffee. The girls are asleep inside and my wife is here next to me. This week, my family and I are on vacation and we are at one of our favorite places...the beach! Unfortunately, Jordan couldn't make it because he has to work but, I'd venture to guess that having the house all to himself is bit of a vacation for him. July is gearing up to be busy month, or rather, a 'regular' month because it's not often when our lodge isn't busy. At our July stated meeting, we will be voting on a dispensation to hold our August stated meeting on the first Saturday morning of that month. This is something Worshipful Dave Stiles had started in hopes of bringing brother's to stated who aren't able to come on a week night. We will be having a stated meeting breakfast that morning. And, as you will read in our secretary's article this month, reservations are IMPORTANT. On Wednesday, July 4 th, we will be celebrating Independence Day. Bro. Dale and his wife, Mrs. Edna Fisher, have secured a spot in the parade, as they normally do, and this year we, as Masons, will be in the parade jointly as the Masonic Family. All brothers are welcomed to join. We will be having a breakfast that morning in the dining hall at 6am. "The Hat" will be placed by the door, donations are encouraged, but not required. We will be making our way to Ontario Ave. to line up for the parade at roughly 8:30am. If you will be joining us, please wear black slacks and white lodge polos. Later in July, the officer's will be qualifying in the 2nd degree for next year. This will relieve the end of the year rush to qualify that many lodge's find themselves in and will take pressure off of our inspector's shoulders. June found Bro. Roy Stewart in surgery for his knee. I'm happy to report he is recuperating well and even on the day after his surgery the nurses had him up and at 'em. On his way out of rehab, he high-fived Worshipful Bob Barden who went into rehab after a fall. Please join me in wishing both brothers a speedy recovery. INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Master... 1 From the Senior Warden... 2 From the Secretary... 4 Calendar... 5 Special Events 6-7 Birthday & Anniversaries.8 Elected Officers... 9
FROM THE MASTER Early in the degrees of Masonry, we are taught about one of the working tools of an Entered Apprentice mason being the 24-inch gauge which we are taught to divide into 3 equal parts. One of the parts being for refreshment and repose. It sounds like one of the easiest things to do but, to some, it's not. Some people find it very easy to lay their tools down and take a break. Other's will lay their tools down and pick up others for another task, while others might put their tools down just to eat and sleep. I encourage all brothers to take some time for themselves and their family. It's important to recharge your batteries and change your head space and look inward to better one's self. On that note, the girls are asking for breakfast and are ready to dip their toes in the sand and the Pacific Ocean. I wish you all well look forward to seeing you... EDDIE RIVERA MASTER Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN Greetings from the West: 2 Once again, there is a lot going on within the Fraternity. Our members always look forward to Independence Day celebrations, and this year will be no different. On Wednesday, July 4, by 7:00 a.m., breakfast will be served at the Lodge. Plan to come early. There is no need to buy tickets or make a reservation; a donation will be requested at the door. Each year, the Job s Daughters make an effort to be in the Corona Independence Day Parade. This year, we are encouraging the entire Masonic Family to join in. All Brothers (of every degree) are encouraged to dress in black slacks and white collared T-shirt (with officers in their official T-shirts), and to bring their white lambskin aprons. (Aprons will be made available for those that require them.) At 8:30 a.m., clad in those aprons, the Brothers will walk North on Main Street, turn East onto Ontario, and join with Micheal Padilla and the Job s Daughters... and march in the parade. Do not miss out. The Independence Day festivities will continue in the evening when our families are invited to come to the Lodge to watch the City of Corona fireworks display. Plan to be at the Lodge a little before dusk. On Monday, August 6, at 7:00 p.m., Chuck Dunning will be the featured speaker of The Illumination Lecture Series. Mr. Dunning s talk is entitled Contemplative Work and Wages. This series is presented at the South Pasadena Masonic Temple. As you may recall, some of the Brothers from our Lodge have been going to these lectures. The historic South Pasadena Masonic Temple and Lodge facility is located at 1126 Fair Oaks Ave in South Pasadena. Parking is available in the back (which is accessed by way of an alley). The talks are given in the Lodge Room on the Second Floor. ->>>
Sometimes, I wear my sunglasses when I read so that people can t tell when I m sleeping. FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN (CONT D) Dinner is provided afterward on the Third Floor. There is no charge, but RSVP s to the South Pasadena Lodge are appreciated. On Saturday, August 11, at 11:00 a.m., the Ladies of the Lodge will be having an afternoon tea. All Ladies of the Lodge, daughters, granddaughters, nieces, female cousins, etc., are invited to attend. Reservations are required by August 4, 2018. Please see the attached flyer for additional information. Members are continuing to meet at the Lodge at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening. First Tuesday of every month is Stated Meeting Dinner. Reservations are encouraged. Every other Tuesday evening, we meet for snacks and fellowship. If you have been joining us, please continue to do so. If you have been away from the Lodge for a while, come on by any Tuesday evening between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., get reacquainted with some of the old members, and meet some of the new members and their guests. I am continuing to reach out to the Entered Apprentice Masons and the Fellowcrafts to see how I might be of assistance in their progress through the degrees of Masonry. My goal is to make sure that everyone, particularly those that have degrees to complete, are connected to the Lodge. If we have yet to speak, or you have questions, feel free to contact me at my office (951-738-1337) or via e-mail (dickmanholt@earthlink.net). The second presentation of the Lodge System of Masonic Information, which addresses the Entered Apprentice Degree, is being planned for a Tuesday evening this August or September, as the Lodge calendar permits. Every member should attend. Details will be circulated soon. Fraternally, John G. Dickman, Senior Warden 3
FROM THE SECRETARY PLEASE SEE THE IMPORTANT NOTICE BE- LOW REGARDING ALL UPCOMING STATED MEETING DINNERS. STATED MEETING DINNER & RESERVATIONS Brethren & Friends: It has become necessary to mandate the use of reservations for our monthly Stated Meeting dinner. Starting in August the following rules will apply. Please see that they are adhered to. *Reservations must be made by the Tuesday before Stated Meeting. (7 days in advance) *A reservation made, is a reservation paid. *No one will be turned away if you forgot to make your reservation, but it will cost you $5.00 Dinner without a reservation made will cost $15.00. With a reservation $10.00. 4 *Reservations can be made by the following means & methods: *Call the Lodge and leave a message at (951) 737-2013 *Call the Secretary at (951) 496-0276
July 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Tues July 3rd Stated Meeting 630pm *Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Salad with Italian Dressing, Dessert of some kind Wednesday July 4th Breakfast & Parade 7-11am Sat July 7th Funeral Ed Luekemeyer 10am Corona United Methodist Monday July 9th Job s Meeting Tuesday July 10th 2nd Degree Practice Thurs July 12th Breakfast Bunch 930am Tues July 17th 2nd Degree Practice Mon July 23rd Job s Meeting 7pm - TMTA 7pm Tues July 24th Officer Qualification 7:30p Friday July 27th High Twelve 11:30am Sun July 29th AGL Div 8 Reception 5-8p Evergreen Masonic Center Tues July 31 Officer Qualifications *If Needed
MASTER MASON ANNIVERSARIES Bembaron, Jeffrey 16 yrs Holder, James 12 yrs Kesilis, Steven 35 yrs Nighswonger, James You can never get enough or too much knowledge. 30 yrs BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES Owens, Cleo 40 yrs Ahrens, Frederick Alvon July 5, 1956 62 yrs old Collins, Scott Lawrence July 11, 1972 46 yrs old Granstrom, Paul Manuel July 12, 1936 82 yrs old Zimmerman, Charles Elwyn July 15, 1952 66 yrs old Mc Coy, Robert Vance July 16, 1941 77 yrs old Harns, James R. July 17, 1931 87 yrs old Snyder, Gerald Lester July 20, 1940 78 yrs old Graham, George Lawrence July 22, 1942 76 yrs old Mc Quater, William John July 22, 1971 47 yrs old Orlando, Jeremiah William July 23, 1976 42 yrs old Garrison, Michael Leon July 24, 1950 68 yrs old Rudh, Herbert Gordon July 25, 1944 74 yrs old Davis, Brian Ray July 26, 1966 52 yrs old Hammond, Lester Joe July 26, 1957 61 yrs old Patel, Dev 7 yrs Padilla, Michael 12 yrs Payton, James 48 yrs Sternberg, Paul 41 yrs Thibodeaux, Stephen 26 yrs Workman, Dennis 38 yrs
ELECTED OFFICERS Master Eddie Rivera Senior Warden John Dickman Junior Warden Jimmy Blum Treasurer Dennis Brandt, HA Secretary Walt McCurry, PM, HA APPOINTED OFFICERS Chaplain Roy Stewart, HA Junior Deacon Rob Sandberg Marshal Johnathan Cornn Senior Steward Terry Newland Junior Steward Richard Pannazzo Organist Luis Orozco II, PM, HA Tiler Loren Montag Officer s Coach Michael Padilla, PM Head Candidate s Coach Roy W Stewart, HA Newsletter Editor Tim Coy Inspector, 822nd Masonic District John Channon, PM HA Lynnette Assistant Grand Lecturer Division VIII Victor Ropac, PM, HA