CHICO-LELAND STANFORD Masonic LODGE № 111 BLOG
Lodge and Other Masonic News
Coronavirus and CMFC Building Use - Please READ
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If you plan on using the Chico Family Masonic Center for events or meetings please read the following guidelines set by the board of directors:
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Robert Burns Dinner Raises Money for Local Charities
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The Robert Burns Charity Dinner and Whisky Tasting, hosted by the Butte County Scottish Society and the Chico-Leland Stanford Masonic Lodge No. 111, was held on February 15 and raised $1,600 each for three local charities.
Pictured from left are: Dean Fairbanks of the Masonic Lodge and dinner co-organizer; Ian Steenson, president of the Butte County Scottish Society and dinner co-organizer; Brad Marr, master of the Masonic Lodge; Caroline Cruz, housing coordinator, and Ann Winters, housing director, both of Catalyst Domestic Violence Services; Paul Moreno, first vice president, Chico Shrine Club; and Emily Bateman, director of 6th Street Center for Youth.
Lodge College Scholarships Available - Chico and Durham Highschools
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Chico Freemasons Offering Scholarships for College-bound High School Seniors
Up to $2,400 for Each Student Available
CHICO, Calif. –The Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons No. 111 is accepting applications for scholarships from college-bound high school seniors in Chico and Durham. Each recipient can receive $300 per semester for a total of $2,400.
Applications must be received by Friday, April 24 to be considered. Seniors currently attending Chico Unified or Durham Unified high schools are eligible to apply.
Download Application HERE
Chico Freemasons have offered scholarships for several decades. While financial need is the most important criterion for selection of scholarship recipients, applicants are also evaluated on academic performance, hardship and extracurricular activities.
Each scholar will receive $300 upon proof of full-time enrollment in the first semester of college or $200 for the first trimester or quarter. Recipients need to maintain a 2.5 GPA or better and submit proof of completion each semester, trimester or quarter for subsequent payments of up to $600 each academic year.
For more information, email the lodge secretary at 111secretary@sbcglobal.net
2nd Degree Ceremony: Bro. Shane Swithenbank
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When: Tuesday, February 4th @ 7:00pm
Come out to support Bro. Shane Swithenbank as he climbs the stairs of the beautiful 2nd degree.
Do you remember your 2nd degree?
Please make time to come out to support this young brother on his progress.
Contact Bro. Sid Crane, Lodge secretary (893-3171 or 111secretary@sbcglobal.net) if you need assistance with transportation. Lodge officers and others can help get you to the degree and home again.
3rd Degree Ceremony: Bro. Gerson Cortes Palacios - January 21st
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Come out to support Bro. Gerson Cortes Palacios as he raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.
January 21st @ 7:00 p.m.
Do you remember your 3rd degree?
Please make time to come out to support this young brother on his progress.
Contact Bro. Sid Crane, Lodge secretary (893-3171 or 111secretary@sbcglobal.net) if you need assistance with transportation. Lodge officers and others can help get you to the degree and home again.
In Memoriam: Bro. William Crowston
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Bro. William Crowston
was called to the celestial lodge above on December 17th.
Services TBA.
Robert Burn's Charity Dinner and Wiskey Tasting Tickets NOW Available!
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Tickets are now available at the Chico Masonic Family Center lodge secretary office M-F 9 to Noon, or visit the Allies Pub or Pullins Cyclery in Chico to purchase. Tickets at the lodge can only take cash or checks. The Allied Pub and Pullins Cyclery can take card.
Tickets also available at Discount (village) Bookshop in Oroville and Nic’s in Paradise.
You will need to declare if you are choosing Tri-tip or Salmon for dinner choice when you purchase tickets so we get near accurate numbers.
There is only seating for 320, so don’t delay!
3rd Degree Ceremony: Bro. Gerson Cortes Palacios - CANCELED - TBA January
/CANCELED Until January
Sorry for the confusion.
In Memoriam: Bro. Richard Burks
/Bro. Richard Burks
was called to the celestial lodge above on December 3rd.
Services to TBA.
In Memoriam: Bro. Jerry Sharpe, P.M.
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Bro. Jerry Sharpe, P.M.
was called to the celestial lodge above on October 9th.
2nd Degree Ceremony: Bro. Jason Cipta
/When: Tuesday, December 3rd @ 7:00pm
Where: Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge #111
Come out to support Bro. Jason Hendra Cipta as he climbs the stairs of the beautiful 2nd degree.
Do you remember your 2nd degree?
Please make time to come out to support this young brother on his progress.
Contact Bro. Sid Crane, Lodge secretary (893-3171 or 111secretary@sbcglobal.net) if you need assistance with transportation. Lodge officers and others can help get you to the degree and home again.
In Memoriam: Bro. Charles "Chuck" Rodman, P.M.
/Bro. Charles “Chuck” Rodman, P.M.
was called to the celestial lodge above on November 23rd.
Service to be held at Brusie Funeral Home on Saturday December 7, @ 11am.
Christmas Toy Donation: Catalyst of Chico
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Our lodge has partnered with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services of Chico to bring some Christmas cheer to families affected by domestic violence.
· Bring an unwrapped toy to donate. A local Boy Scout Troop will be working with the Catalyst to sort and wrap them for the children.
· During November drop them buy the secretary’s office at the lodge.
· Bring them to the December 10th stated meeting dinner.
· Your toy donation for Decembers stated meeting dinner is in lieu of your $8 payment for dinner.
· If you do not want to donate an unwrapped toy then monetary donations will also be accepted and the Catalyst will purchase toys.
Help children of families affected by domestic violence have a safe and joyful Christmas. A Catalyst representative will be at our December dinner to receive the donations for the families in need this Christmas.
Bring your Masonic Charity to CHICO!
Working Tools Group: Movie at Shrine Club Taco Thursday
/When: Thursday 21st, 6pm - 9pm
Where: Lodge library or Lodge room for movie
The Working Tools Group will be showing a new documentary from the maker of the beautifully done 33 & Beyond: The Royal Art of Freemasonry (2017). Johnny Royal is back this year with Illuminated…yes the true story of the shadowy German (Bavarian) splinter Masonic group, The Illuminati!
“An in depth expose on the truth behind the controversial group, the Illuminati. Written and directed by Johnny Royal ("33 and Beyond"), ILLUMINATED reveals the origins, documents, rituals, and degree ceremonies of the Illuminati.”
Come support the Chico Shrine at Oasis at 6pm, Tacos at 7pm, and movie starting at 7:30pm and will last 86 minutes.
If you want to eat Tacos ($10 per person) before the movie you MUST RSVP with Darrel Deatherage by Monday 18th. You can reach him at 521-5244 or ddeatherage1394@sbcglobal.net
Here is the movie trailer
Passing of Bro. Terry Rist
/Brother Terry Rist
was called to the Celestial Lodge above on
September 24, 2019
Services are pending.
Passing of Bro. Melvin Ike
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Brother Melvin Ike
was called to the Celestial Lodge above
on
October 19, 2019
Bro. Melvin Ike was a past Hiram Awardee in 1990.
Christmas Toy Donation: Catalyst of Chico
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The lodge has partnered with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services of Chico to bring some Christmas cheer to families affected by domestic violence.
Bring an unwrapped toy to donate at the November and December stated meeting dinners to support the Catalyst Domestic Violence Services here in Chico. Help children of families affected by domestic violence have a safe and joyful Christmas. Your toy donation for Decembers stated meeting dinner is in lieu of your $8 payment for dinner. If you do not want to donate an unwrapped toy then monetary donations will also be accepted. Lodge Secretary Sid Crane will be handling the donations in the lodge office. Donate any time during November and up to our stated meeting on December 10th. A Catalyst representative will be at our dinner to receive the donations for the families in need this Christmas.
Bring your Masonic Charity to CHICO!
Want to know more about Catalyst? Here is a letter from their executive director on what they do for our community:
“Each year, hundreds of individuals in your community make the difficult decision to leave their homes, contact us and share their story of trauma and abuse with one of our advocates. This is often a first step in a long journey. And for nearly 40 years Catalyst Domestic Violence Services has been here to offer a safe place to receive help.
Demand for our services has grown over the last year. Over 1,400 victims and survivors of domestic violence reached out for 27,339 units of service in our counseling, advocacy and housing programs. Unfortunately, we are on track to set a record for number of support services provided to community members. Catalyst staff recognizes that on-going prevention and education are key to reducing and eventually eradicating domestic violence in our community. Our prevention workshops and presentations reached over 2,300 individuals throughout Butte County on a variety of topics including healthy relationships.
Catalyst is grateful for your and assures you that any gift you give will be recognized and appreciated by our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and the participants we work with.”
Sincerely,
Anastacia L. Snyder
Executive Director
