Robert Burn's Charity Dinner and Whisky Tasting Tickets NOW Available!

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Tickets are now available at the Chico Masonic Family Center at the following times:

Tuesday, February 8th, 6:30-7:30p.m. at Lodge Stated Meeting Dinner

Or from the lodge secretary office Mon-Thurs 9:00 to Noon for Masonic lodge and Masonic appendent bodies members.

General Public tickets available from:

  • The Allies Pub (Thursday to Saturday 4:00-10p.m.) - Chico

  • Pullins Cyclery (Monday to Saturday 9:00 - 5:00p.m.) - Chico

  • Thistle & Stitch (Monday to Friday 10:00 - 4:00p.m.) - Magalia

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.

Full tables of 8 persons can be purchased and reserved

There is only seating for 200 (25 tables), so don’t delay!

Golden Veteran Award: Bro. Louis Langie, PM

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Louis Anthony Langie of Chico was awarded a 50-year membership pin and certificate from the Chico-Leland Standford Masonic Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons No. 111 on Dec. 9. Presenting the award were John L. Barneson III, master of the Chico lodge and Brad Marr, Grand Lodge of California Inspector for Masonic District No. 216. Langie was raised a Master Mason in 1971 and was master of the lodge in 1984. Pictured from left are Barneson, Langie and Marr.

Congratulations to 50 Years in Masonry!

Golden Veteran Award: Bro. Floyd Miller

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Floyd Miller (left) of Chico was awarded a 50-year membership pin and certificate from the Chico-Leland Stanford Masonic Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons No. 111 on Dec. 9. Presenting the award were John L. Barneson III (right), master of the Chico lodge and Brad Marr (not pictured), Grand Lodge of California Inspector for Masonic District No. 216. Miller was raised a Master Mason in the Leland Stanford Masonic Lodge of F.&.A.M No. 784 in 1972.

Congratulations to 50 Years in Masonry!

Working Tools Group: Thursday 6:30-8:30pm - Masonic Boot Camp!

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Lodge Brothers and other Lodges in the Region! Please come join is for conversation, education, and some fun at the Working Tools Group meeting this THURSDAY 6:30-8:30.

Bring some beverages and snacks

Come to learn and discuss Masonic points of interest and etiquette

Haven’t been to lodge for a meeting in awhile? Feeling rusty and maybe shy? We are here to help!

This will be a MASONIC BOOT CAMP edition to refresh our memories.

We will also have a round of Masonic Jeopardy! What do you know and not know?

See you this Thursday!

2020 Hiram Award: Bro. Sid Crane

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Bro. Sid Crane was honored with the Hiram Award on Oct. 12 by the Chico-Leland Stanford Masonic Lodge No. 111. The Hiram Award is presented to a Master Mason who has served the Lodge and the Masonic Fraternity with devotion over and above the ordinary. It is the highest honor (other than being Master of the Lodge) that can be bestowed on a member of a Masonic Lodge. Among Crane’s contributions to the lodge include his many years of being our secretary and getting the lodge through the Covid-19 shutdown by the California Grand Lodge. Bro. Crane kept the lodge going on his own for the benefit of the lodge members.

2021 Hiram Award: Bro. Fritz Zanker

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Fritz Zanker of Chico (left) was honored with the Hiram Award on Sept. 14 by the Chico-Leland Stanford Masonic Lodge No. 111. The Hiram Award is presented to a Master Mason who has served the Lodge and the Masonic Fraternity with devotion over and above the ordinary. It is the highest honor (other than being Master of the Lodge) that can be bestowed on a member of a Masonic Lodge.  Among Zanker's contributions to the lodge include his many years of cooking dinners for monthly stated meetings, serving as junior steward and chairing the scholarship committee. On right is John L. Barneson III, master of the Chico Lodge.

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Fritz with lodge officers and family

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Fritz with his family. Pictured from left are Fritz's stepson Brett Bond, Fritz, wife Laurel Zanker, sister-in-law Peggy Porter and brother-in-law John Porter.

1st Degree Ceremony: Tuesday, August 31st

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We will be welcoming to our lodge Mr. John Couchot, candidate for the First Degree in Masonry

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When: Tuesday, August 31st

Time: 7:00pm

Do you remember your first degree?

Come support this new brother on his Masonic journey. Mr. Couchot is a lifelong DeMolay, so let’s be with him on this special evening.

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.

Light refreshment will be served after the degree ceremony.

Welcome to Bro. John Couchot!

Welcome to Bro. John Couchot!

3rd Degree Ceremony: Bro. Shane Swithenbank - Tuesday August 17th

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Brothers, please come join us in raising

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Bro. Shane Swithenbank

to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

When: Tuesday, August 17th @ 7:00pm

Light snacks and desert afterwards.

Do you remember your 3rd degree? 

Please make time to come out to support this young brother and help raise him to further light in Masonry.

Contact Bro. Sid Crane (530-893-3171 or 111secretary@sbcglobal.net) in the Lodge secretaries office if you need assistance with transportation. 

Lodge officers and others can help get you to the degree and home again.

3rd Degree Ceremony: Bro. Jason Cipta - Monday August 9th

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Brothers, please come join us in raising

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Bro. Jason Cipta

to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

When: Monday, August 9th @ 7:00pm

Light snacks and desert afterwards.

Do you remember your 3rd degree? 

Please make time to come out to support this young brother and help raise him to further light in Masonry.

Contact Bro. Sid Crane (530-893-3171 or 111secretary@sbcglobal.net) in the Lodge secretaries office if you need assistance with transportation. 

Lodge officers and others can help get you to the degree and home again.

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Pictures from Bro. Larry Willis's 50th ceremony

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Larry Willis of Chico was awarded a 50-year membership pin and certificate from the Chico-Leland Standford Masonic Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons No. 111 on July 12, 2021. Pictured with his children and fellow Masons from left are: Miles Mallette, Grand Lodge of California Inspector for Masonic District Nos. 216 and 226;  Davy Willis, Larry Willis, Jon Willis, Nan Miner and John L. Barneson III, master of the Chico lodge.

Let's Go Bowling Brothers! And those Interested in Masonry!

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Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge #111

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Proudly presents

Masonic Bowling Night @ Bowlero Chico

Brothers come on out for an evening of fun at the lanes! Our lodge is covering the costs (lanes and shoes) for 2 hours of bowling fun.

Any men interested in learning more about Freemasonry - If you ever thought of being one, then come ASK one!

Come to ask questions, bowl and have a good time. Bring a friend and discover Masonry! You’ll be glad you asked.

Thursday, July 22nd, 7-9:00pm

Bowlero Chico

2397 Esplanade

3rd Degree Ceremony: Bro. Travis Crane - July 6th

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Brothers, please come join us in raising

Bro. Travis Crane

to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

When: Tuesday, July 6th @ 7:00pm

Light snacks and desert afterwards.

Do you remember your 3rd degree? 

Please make time to come out to support this young brother and help raise him to further light in Masonry.

Contact Bro. Sid Crane (530-893-3171 or 111secretary@sbcglobal.net) in the Lodge secretaries office if you need assistance with transportation. 

Lodge officers and others can help get you to the degree and home again.

Golden Veterans Award: Bro. Larry Willis, P.M.

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Come Celebrate 50 Years of Masonry

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Come join with us in celebrating

Brother Frank (Larry) Larimer Willis, Jr.

Who has spent the last 50 years tirelessly working within the craft to better himself and spread the light

Tuesday, July 13th

Dinner 6:30pm

Public presentation at 7:30pm

Stated meeting to follow

Please RSVP for dinner with the lodge secretary, Bro. Sid Crane; 111secretary@sbcglobal.net or 530-893-3171