CHICO-LELAND STANFORD Masonic LODGE № 111 BLOG
Lodge and Other Masonic News
Support Butte Humane Society this Summer!
/Hello Brothers,
Lets help the animals at Butte Humane Society this Summer.
Please bring down to the Lodge Monday through Friday between 10-12 to the secretary’s office, or for Thursday coffee (7-9am), either a bag or cans of dog and/or cat food. We will be bringing this to the Butte Humane Society at the end of July along with other donations.
Let’s show our community our Masonic pride!
If you bring a bag (or set of cans) of dog or cat chow to the July 13 dinner you have covered your dinner cost!
Thank you,
Glenn Story
Senior Warden
Lodge BBQ - This Friday, June 11th
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Do you feel like Rip Van Winkle for the last year and a quarter and ready to wakeup? Your lodge is back in action with activities. If you missed the lodge Tri-tip dinner on Tuesday this week (a la Chef Fritz) and a packed stated meeting here is your chance to come join your brothers, family members and guests for a BBQ on the lodges back patio.
Starts around 6pm
Food to be ready by 7pm. Hamburgers, Hotdogs, homemade ice cream…. YUM!
Bring your own lawn chair or you can sit out our picnic tables. Bring your own drink, no restrictions!
Please RSVP with Bro. Dan Heal (530-624-3937) so he can make sure we have plenty of food. Let Dan know if you want to bring a side dish to share.
In Memoriam: Bro. Myron Stephenson
/Brother Myron Stephenson
was called to the Celestial Lodge above on May 31, 2021.
He was a Golden 50th year awardee in 2014.
Call the Lodge for any information on pending services.
Lodge Dinner is BACK! :)
/Brothers, Families and Visitors we are back to having dinners before Lodge stated meeting!
To all of you that have expressed interest in joining Masonry you have another opportunity to come meet us and others like yourself that are interested in Masonry.
Please see the below announcement. If you let me know that you are attending, your dinner is on me and a guest if you would like to bring one.
Brethren:
We will be having our Stated Meeting dinner at the lodge on Tuesday June 8th at 6:30 PM. I will be grilling marinated tri-tip as our main course. YUM!
As this is our first dinner meeting back PLEASE RSVP to insure that we have enough to serve everyone.
Please let Chef Fritz know by Friday June 4th, either by phone or email, both are provided below.
Phone: (530) 894-5951
Email: teamfritz@yahoo.com
To insure a great meal for everyone let me know if you are going to be there.
Sincerely Yours,
Jr. Steward F.W. (Fritz) Zanker
Its a New Year...in Strange Times.
/Happy New Year 2021 to the Masonic Family
A couple of things to note for the new Masonic year:
Yes, all Masonic functions and appendant bodies are still not allowed to physically meet. No one is happy about this. Grand Lodge has still not figured out what to do. We will let everyone know when we get the green light to meet and eat in person again.
Virtual Installation of 2021 officers is tonight at 7:00pm via Zoom. Our new Worshipful Master will be John Barneson III. If you have not received the Zoom link contact 530-891-6270.
Annual lodge dues of $152.00 are now due. Please consider sending a check to the lodge address C/O the lodge secretary. If you do choose to use the new lodge app please know that Grand Lodge charges a $5.00 service fee and thus our lodge only receives $147. Paying your lodge direct is better for your lodge than using the phone app.
We hope everyone is healthy and in good spirits as we move into this new year. Looking forward to getting back to a normal life with or without the China virus (Covid-19).
Our Lodge Went Virtual!
/For months, most Masons gave the idea of an online "virtual" lodge meeting little more than the hairy eyeball. The notion of "social distancing" is about as far away from the philosophy and practice of Freemasonry as it's possible to get.
But we have been isolated from COVID-19 restrictions for too long, and with continuing Grand Lodge restrictions, desperate times call for desperate measures.
Well we did it! Our first lodge meeting to elect officers for the 2021 Masonic year was successfully conducted December 8th. Sure was good to see old faces and see new faces. 25 Brothers showed up on Zoom to make it work.
25 Chico-Leland Stanford #111 Masons showed up.
For 100 reasons we know or can imagine, as a Lodge that was formed in and for the physical world, and that thrives to stay as such for 100 more years, Chico-Leland Stanford #111 is meant to continue existing as a physical Lodge. But times as the one in which we find ourselves in, may make us think on the possibility of staying close while being away, so here’s to exploring the virtual possibilities of Lodge—while eyeing a future when we all can share fellowship and break bread together!
Lodge Meeting! Via Zoom TUESDAY 7:30pm
/Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge No. 111 is holding its first virtual stated meeting.
Tuesday, December 8th at 7:30PM.
Meeting virtually is not ideal, but it will allow brothers who have moved far to see old friends. It also lets you reconnect with your lodge if you've been away for a while. No signs and no rituals until we meet in person again. This is the perfect time to get back in touch with Masonry, your brothers, and your lodge! We are here for each other.
A Link will be sent via the Lodge Email. Click the link to RSVP for the meeting and get an email reminder. Only lodge members will be allowed to register.
This is important because we’re electing officers for 2021. Tthis will be a very unique experience for us all. Grand Lodge says this is the best we can do given the circumstances. If you have any questions you can contact me. Likely I won’t know the answer but I can find somebody who does…hopefully.
Sid j. Crane, Secretary
Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge #111
530/893-3171
111secretary@sbcglobal.net
Rainbow Girls: Holiday Winter Virtual Fundraiser!
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General Info for all orders:
Orders usually arrive right around Thanksgiving – sometimes the week before, sometimes the week after. So you can switch to Christmas right after Thanksgiving!
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED AND PAID FOR BY OCTOBER 23RD. No exceptions.
Order options:
Direct Orders: The assembly will receive approximately $9 in net profits from each item you order. If you order from either of the direct options, you will either need to get a check to me, or send money via venmo or paypal and I’ll write the check instead. Place your order by EMAILING me your choice of item(s) and how you would like pay, as well as a contact phone number in case there’s an issue.
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Chico pick-up: the items shown on the “Chico pickup” pdf will be the least expensive because they are being shipped in bulk to the assembly. I will then pick up ALL the orders placed through me and hold them at my office (which is near the police station on Humboldt in Chico), and notify you to come by and pick your order up.
Direct delivery: the items on the “Direct delivery” pdf will be more expensive, but they are shipped directly to your (or your gift recipient’s) doorstep. Note that the larger 40-inch live tree is only available with direct delivery. If ordering for direct delivery, I will also need your mail delivery address: no PO boxes allowed as they go FedEx. If you’re ordering a gift, please also include the recipient’s name and an optional personal message that will be delivered with your gift .
Online Orders: The assembly will receive approximately $8 in net profits from each item you order. You can order online with a credit card, and the order will ship directly to your doorstep. No mess, no fuss, just a great product that supports a good cause. To order online, got to www.GiftItForward.com and use fundraising code PARADICA002.
Whether you choose to order or not, THANK YOU for reading and considering this fundraiser. If you’d like to support these ladies, please feel free to forward this email to your friends, family, co-workers, etc!
Tara Campbell
Rainbow Girls Chico-Paradise
530-519-1697
tlynnecmobile@gmail.com
In Memoriam: Bro. Christian Teschan
/Bro. Christian Teschan
was called to the celestial lodge above on
August 16th.
Information here: https://www.affordablemortuary.net/obituary/christian-teschan
and here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/c57hm-cancer-sucks
Services are pending at this time.
ALL Masonic, Appendant Bodies and Youth Group Activities CANCELED until Notice Given
/Dear Chico Masonic Community,
Grand Lodge has extended social gatherings for ALL Masonic groups and youth groups until:
We Do Not Know!
District inspectors are to work with each lodge to develop plans for reopening. The State has made this difficult for any Lodge to open, and thus Grand Lodge has provided no guidance.
We will let you know soonest when we are All allowed to hold meetings and dinners again.
We hope all of you are keeping well! Remember there will always be light in the darkness!
New Lodge Phone App for Communication
/Dear Lodge Brothers,
If you have been using the old lodge app on your phone you will note that it ceased working on July 1st. You can now remove that app permanently for communication amongst lodge members.
WELCOME to the new Cellphone App!
The social media-style lodge app feed is now live, the new web-based member management system that is replacing both iMember and the previous lodge app. The new system works on any web-enabled phone, tablet, or computer, no extra downloads necessary. Check out the system today and start getting familiar with this and other new bells and whistles.
The new platform includes several new features and upgrades, including:
A digital dues card
Private social feed, replacing the current lodge app
Lodge locator for more than 20 jurisdictions, including California
Lodge calendars
Masonic education resources
Here are the steps:
Go here https://member.freemason.org/membership_registration
Fill in your lodge number (111), your member ID (look at your dues card), and your last name (case sensitive).
Follow the rest of the instructions that follow.
Loading the App on your cellphone:
You will want to be on your Cellphone using your web browser go to this link https://member.freemason.org/public_members/app This will allow you to load the new Cellphone Lodge App (two different procedures Iphone vs. Android devices) which will then link to your iMember2.0 account you registered.
You can then start the App and safely/privately text message lodge members just like the old App. Of course there is much more to this App so look around.
Note: The ability to incorporate our lodge digital web calendar with the app will be made available in August.
In Memoriam: Bro. Ren Wakefield
/Bro. Ren Wakefield
was called to the celestial lodge above on
June 16th.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be a small family gathering at First Christian Church on Saturday, July 11th, at 10 a.m.
It is the family's hope that all of Ren's friends and acquaintances will join in the service via Zoom.
Meeting ID 99683988441, Password Wakefield.
Being Present on Memorial Day
/To all our lodge veterans and their family members who have served in times of peace and conflict. Thank you for your willingness to serve the US armed forces.
Bro. Brad Marr, W.M.
In Memoriam: Bro. Edwin "Ed" Reid
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Bro. Edwin “Ed” William Reid
was called to the celestial lodge above on May 13th.
He was a 50+ year member of our lodge.
There will be no public service.
With Regret: Masonic Activities Canceled until July 1st
/Dear Chico Masonic Community,
The Grand Lodge of California in consultation with state agencies has decided that there will be a continuation of meeting closures until
July 1st
We know this will be a disappointment as many blue lodge brothers and concordant bodies members were looking forward to meeting again in June to share our wonderful fellowship. We will let you know when we are allowed to hold meetings and dinners again.
We hope all of you are keeping well! Remember there will always be light in the darkness!
Masonic Center for Youth and Families (MCYAF) Telehealth - Opportunity
/Dear Master and Secretary,
It is my sincere hope that this letter finds you, your family and fellow Brothers well and healthy. Given the current health crisis we are experiencing, there is an understandable increase in anxiety and stress throughout our homes, lodges, and communities. Please know the skilled counselors at the Masonic Center for Youth and Families (MCYAF) are available to assist Masons and their families during these uncertain times.
We are available to provide support through Zoom, our secure telehealth platform, which is accessible through smartphones, tablets, or any computer equipped with a camera. Our staff of licensed counselors are available to provide one-on-one, couples, and family support, which can help to manage the stress and concerns we are currently experiencing. Please know that MCYAF services are an added benefit of your membership, and that the first 3 sessions would be provided free of charge.
Please do not hesitate to reach out for support and to ask any questions about our services. We wish you rest and health during the days and weeks to come.
Jodi Mikel, M.A.
Project Coordinator
Masonic Center for Youth and Families
6 Funston Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94129
415.929.3000 (main phone line)
415.929.3005 (direct phone line)
415.929.3030 (fax)
