Castro Valley Freemasons Hold Open House and Dinner
Castro Valley, CA, May 17, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Members of Crow Canyon Masonic Lodge will be holding an Open House entitled “Satisfying Your Appetite for Knowledge” on May 25, 2007 at 8:00 PM at the Castro Valley Masonic Center located at 4521 Castro Valley Boulevard. This “Masonic Information Night” will provide families in the community an opportunity to learn more about this “ancient and honorable institution” which is said to be the oldest fraternity in the world. Showcased also will be other organizations, founded by Freemasons, for women and teenagers. These include Eastern Star, Rainbow for Girls, Jobs Daughters, and the Order of DeMolay.
Preceding the Open House, at 6:30 PM, will be a complimentary dinner. A vegetarian option will be available. Reservations are required for the meal. Please call Ron Katz at (510) 431-1211 and let him know your name and how many will attend.
The purpose of Masonry in California is to “make good men better.” This is accomplished through helping members focus on their own personal growth, the success of their families, and reaching out to support the greater community. Masons promote the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. They are committed to a free Public School System and have programs available to teachers to help them identify and support at-risk youth. A recent, “Public Schools Night” at Castro Valley recognized the efforts of two excellent teachers in the Castro Valley School System. “Masonic Teacher of the Year” awards to Andy Popper who is a Physical Education teacher at Creekside Middle School and to Edie Odell who is a Kindergarten Teacher and Reading Specialist at Castro Valley Elementary. This event was attended by over 60 teachers, school board members, and the Superintendent of the Castro Valley Unified School District, as well as many Lodge members, and friends
With the success of movies like “National Treasure”, and books like “The DaVincci Code”, there is a lot of information and misinformation about Masonry or Freemasonry.
Many people are aware of the work of the Shriners’ Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children. Perhaps you didn’t know that every Shriner is a Freemason. Many of the Founding Fathers of the United States were members of Freemasonry including our first President, George Washington.
Masonry is open to all men over the age of 18 years of age, who are considered to be of good character. Masons don’t discuss personal things like politics or religion in their meetings. Freemasons come from every country, sect, and opinion. A Lodge room is a place where Christian, Jew, Muslim, and others can meet together “on the level.”
If you would like more information about Freemasonry, attend the Open House. If you have questions about the event, or would like to make reservations for the dinner, please call Ron Katz at (510) 431-1211.
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About Crow Canyon Masonic Lodge
Crow Canyon Lodge #551 is a member of the California Grand Lodge. Alvaro Reynosa is the current Master of the Lodge. Members of Crow Canyon Lodge have been serving the greater Castro Valley community for more than 80 years.
About the California Grand Lodge
During the Gold Rush of 1849, thousands of settlers came to California in search of fortune. Those who were Masons brought their rich traditions with them, soon establishing some of California's first Masonic Lodges in the mining towns of the Gold Country. In 1850 - the same year that California became a state - the Grand Lodge of California was established in Sacramento.
Today, the Grand Lodge of California boasts more than 75,000 members and 350 lodges located throughout the state, making it one of the largest Grand Lodges in the world.
The Grand Lodge website for California is http://www.freemason.org
About Freemasonry
In the Middle Ages, the terms "mason" and "freemason" were used interchangeably. They were stonemasons who built castles and cathedrals in England and Scotland. Because of the inherent danger of their work, many stonemasons formed local organizations, called lodges, to take care of sick and injured members as well as the widows and orphans of those who were killed on the job. The masons also used Lodges as places to meet, receive their pay, plan their work, train new apprentices, and socialize.
In 1717, the first Grand Lodge was established in London. Within the next two decades, English Freemasonry spread throughout Europe and eventually made its way to the American colonies. The first lodge organized on American soil appeared in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania around 1730. By 1733 a Provincial Grand Lodge was organized in Boston, Massachusetts. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and other founding fathers were among the first Masons in America. Of the 39 men who signed the U.S. Constitution, 13 were Masons.
Preceding the Open House, at 6:30 PM, will be a complimentary dinner. A vegetarian option will be available. Reservations are required for the meal. Please call Ron Katz at (510) 431-1211 and let him know your name and how many will attend.
The purpose of Masonry in California is to “make good men better.” This is accomplished through helping members focus on their own personal growth, the success of their families, and reaching out to support the greater community. Masons promote the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. They are committed to a free Public School System and have programs available to teachers to help them identify and support at-risk youth. A recent, “Public Schools Night” at Castro Valley recognized the efforts of two excellent teachers in the Castro Valley School System. “Masonic Teacher of the Year” awards to Andy Popper who is a Physical Education teacher at Creekside Middle School and to Edie Odell who is a Kindergarten Teacher and Reading Specialist at Castro Valley Elementary. This event was attended by over 60 teachers, school board members, and the Superintendent of the Castro Valley Unified School District, as well as many Lodge members, and friends
With the success of movies like “National Treasure”, and books like “The DaVincci Code”, there is a lot of information and misinformation about Masonry or Freemasonry.
Many people are aware of the work of the Shriners’ Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children. Perhaps you didn’t know that every Shriner is a Freemason. Many of the Founding Fathers of the United States were members of Freemasonry including our first President, George Washington.
Masonry is open to all men over the age of 18 years of age, who are considered to be of good character. Masons don’t discuss personal things like politics or religion in their meetings. Freemasons come from every country, sect, and opinion. A Lodge room is a place where Christian, Jew, Muslim, and others can meet together “on the level.”
If you would like more information about Freemasonry, attend the Open House. If you have questions about the event, or would like to make reservations for the dinner, please call Ron Katz at (510) 431-1211.
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About Crow Canyon Masonic Lodge
Crow Canyon Lodge #551 is a member of the California Grand Lodge. Alvaro Reynosa is the current Master of the Lodge. Members of Crow Canyon Lodge have been serving the greater Castro Valley community for more than 80 years.
About the California Grand Lodge
During the Gold Rush of 1849, thousands of settlers came to California in search of fortune. Those who were Masons brought their rich traditions with them, soon establishing some of California's first Masonic Lodges in the mining towns of the Gold Country. In 1850 - the same year that California became a state - the Grand Lodge of California was established in Sacramento.
Today, the Grand Lodge of California boasts more than 75,000 members and 350 lodges located throughout the state, making it one of the largest Grand Lodges in the world.
The Grand Lodge website for California is http://www.freemason.org
About Freemasonry
In the Middle Ages, the terms "mason" and "freemason" were used interchangeably. They were stonemasons who built castles and cathedrals in England and Scotland. Because of the inherent danger of their work, many stonemasons formed local organizations, called lodges, to take care of sick and injured members as well as the widows and orphans of those who were killed on the job. The masons also used Lodges as places to meet, receive their pay, plan their work, train new apprentices, and socialize.
In 1717, the first Grand Lodge was established in London. Within the next two decades, English Freemasonry spread throughout Europe and eventually made its way to the American colonies. The first lodge organized on American soil appeared in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania around 1730. By 1733 a Provincial Grand Lodge was organized in Boston, Massachusetts. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and other founding fathers were among the first Masons in America. Of the 39 men who signed the U.S. Constitution, 13 were Masons.
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Crow Canyon Masonic Lodge #551
Ron Katz
510-431-1211
www.calodges.org/no551
Ron Katz
510-431-1211
www.calodges.org/no551
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