Lodge Dress Code
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A friendly reminder about lodge dress code. Please see below from Worshipful Stu Ryan.
Officer’s Dress: (remember to wear your Lodge nametags)
Stated Meetings: Pants, Coat and tie or theme of the Month
(Shorts are not appropriate for meetings)
Special Events: TBD by the Master
Degrees: Tuxedo or Theme of Degree
Hiram Award: Tuxedo
Golden Veteran Award: Tuxedo
Inspector’s Official Visit: Tuxedo
Summer Wear: Pants, Coat and tie or approved lodge shirt
Double First Degree
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Blythe-Needles Masonic Lodge #473 and Coachella Masonic Lodge #476 collaborated to perform a double first degree. We welcome Brothers Jeffrey Dangermond and Chris Hout to our craft. Thanks again to the brothers of Coachella Masonic Lodge #476.
3rd Degree at Coachella Masonic Lodge
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The brothers of Blythe-Needles Masonic Lodge #473 traveled west to our sister lodge Coachella Masonic Lodge #476 in Indio, California. There we assisted in the raising of a new Master Mason, Brother Rusk. A great time was had by all and we wish our brother a great start to his Masonic journey.
Masons & Teachers
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Our own Blythe-Needles Masonic Lodge #473 hosted an appreciation event for our local teachers. Education is the backbone to any great society, and it was a pleasure for the lodge to support our local teachers!
California Freemason Magazine Mention!
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The California Freemason magazine has made mention of Blythe-Needles Masonic Lodge #473. In the article entitled "Masonic Relief Meets The Snow Patrol", the writer mentions the fraternal support provided to Rim of the World Lodge #711 earlier this year by none other than Blythe-Needles own assistant secretary and district inspector, Wor. Stu Ryan.
Such an inspiring story and a real-world example of the Masonic Tenants in action! A great news piece highlighting the entire story can be read on the California Freemason magazine website here:
https://californiafreemason.org/2023/06/13/masonic-relief-snow-patrol/
First Responder Pancake Breakfast - July 1st 2023
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Blythe-Needles Masonic Lodge #473 invites first responders to breakfast on July 1st, 2023 from 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM. Breakfast will be held in the lodge at 100 East Murphy, Blythe CA 92225. Menu consists of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage patties, coffee and juice. Our Masonic family wants to give a heartfelt thanks to all first responders for everything that they do!
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Visalia Scholarship Presentation
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Blythe-Needles Masonic Lodge #473 presented scholarships to Carmilla Pine in Visailia, CA. Miss Pine was honored to be presented this prestigious award by Past Grand Master most Worshipful Hopper on behalf of Blythe-Needles Masonic Lodge. Showing that freemasonry supports our local schools and communities!
Your District Inspectors
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Just a fun photo of your local Division Inspectors with the Deputy Grand Master (Marine Corps brothers in arms).
Food relief for sister lodge
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Our brothers in our sister lodge, Rim of the World Masonic Lodge #711, needed our help! There was more snow fall than anticipated and many people in Twin Peaks, Lake Arrowhead area were snowed in. A food donation and disaster relief drive was formed and the brothers of Blythe-Needles Lodge #473 answered the call for assistance. An entire box truck of supplies were delivered to the Rim of the World Masonic Lodge. The brothers and the local community couldn't have been more happier when they received those emergency supplies. Thanks to everyone who donated their time and supplies - a true example of Freemasonry at work.