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)

jmikel@mcyaf.org

UPDATE: Cancellations and Closings Due to COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”)

Dear Chico Masonic Community,

As of today all meetings and Masonic body events have been canceled until

May 1st

We will let you know when the building is ready for use again.

Lodge Members: Need Help During 'Stay in Place'?

Dear Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge and appendent bodies,

Worshipful Master Brad Marr is reaching out to all of you. He would like to offer his help to anyone in need of errands or shopping or prescriptions to be picked up.

He is available most mornings until 10am. If its available in the shops he can pick it up for you.

Please contact him at 530-518-3111 for assistance.

Coronavirus and CMFC Building Use - Please READ

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:

HERE



Robert Burns Dinner Raises Money for Local Charities

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

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  

Chico Shrine Club: Gin Fizz Brunch

2nd Degree Ceremony: Bro. Shane Swithenbank

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

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

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!

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.

426 Broadway St #130

801 Main St

6256 Skyway Rd, Paradise

1515 Myers St., Oroville

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.

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

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.