California Lodge No. 1

Really pleased we got to see WB Kyler Schroder all the way from Belgium. It’s been to long.

Last Tuesday we had our annual Roll Call. A great time was had. Thanks Aziz for all your work.

Congrats to our newly passed Fellowcraft Mason.

Thank you to the Chinese Acacia Club who raised our Brother to the Sublime degree of Master Mason. Was a good night indeed.

To celebrate Fathers day we headed out to Top Golf in San Jose. Hit some balls and had a dinner. We are going back next year.

https://topgolf.com/us/

Happy 4th of July to you all. This pic is a little dated it’s from July,4,2011

I had an excellent time presenting a historical lecture for California No. 1 and Seven Hills No. 881 last week. Both lodges showed me outstanding hospitality during my visit and an incredible enthusiasm for the material. I look forward to visiting again soon!

This year's presentations are special for me as most lodges rarely get the president of the Philalethes Society, the editor of Heredom, and the Junior Warden of Quatuor Coronati all rolled into one person!

H/T to Sean Patrick Carter of Logos Lodge No. 861 for photographing me in action!

Tonight was a good night. We met at Free Mason Hall located at the top of California Street. Congrats to our newly obligated Entered Apprentice Mason.

Another 2nd degree in the books. Congrats to our newly passed Brother.

April stated meeting. Please join us for the May Stated meeting it’s the first Tuesday of the month. Just let us know you’re coming so we can reserve you a spot.

On Feb 24th we honored our Lodge Sweethearts. We took them to brunch at Starbelly’s in San Francisco. We had a fine time.

Happy Chinese New Year.

Tonight we passed a Brother and had a good night.

Happy New Year to all from California Lodge No 1. A good resolution would be to come back to lodge.

Merry Christmas to you all from California Lodge No 1 and a Happy New Year. This pic is from our lodge Xmass party from 2013.

Sometimes you need a little help with your corsage from a friend.

Tonight we held our 175th installation of officers. Thanks to all who made it happen.

175th Anniversary

Tonight we held our annual Roll Call. It’s a event that may be unique to Cal Lodge No 1 we read the roll. That’s where we start with the newest Master Main in the room and finish working the oldest. Your age is thd time since you were raised. A fine event. We also honor the members we have lost in the preceding year.

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California Lodge #1
SEPTEMBER TRESTLEBOARD
A MESSAGE FROM THE EAST
Brethren,
As we now wind toward the final quarter of the year, three events of note come to mind: our annual roll call, the celebration of our 175th anniversary, and our yearly installation.
This year’s roll call will be held at Basque Cultural Center on Tuesday, Oct 10, 5:00p-10:00p with all Master Masons in good standing encouraged to attend. An electronic invitation to rsvp has already been sent out, which also includes within it a detailed outline of the menu from which your selection is imperative to properly secure our booking. If you haven’t so already, I encourage you to make that rsvp, secure that date, and come break bread among brothers and fellows. It is personally one of my greatest joys to witness the genuine recoupled obligatory salutation from brothers of whom time and distance has caused estrangement, listen to the merriment and riotous laughter of shared conversation of days past and present, and reflect upon our numerous blessings of opportuning a bigger brighter day.
And what a day it will be when we get a chance to recognize the cumulative efforts, trials, and progress of California Lodge 1 during our celebration of its 175th year of existence! As always, we are incredibly fortunate to drink in the passionate energies of WB John Bermudez, who has been tasked to chair this most auspicious day along with WB Ed Lim and MW Frank Loui. Lake Merced Golf Club on Saturday, Nov 11, 5:00p-10:00p will bear witness to the recognition of our storied history as well as administrating thoughtful, deliberate ruminations of our shaping the future. With the majority of the planning having already hatched, meetings to finalize how best to dot every “I” and cross every “T” will hopefully reflect the vigor, endurance, and vitality of the soul of California Lodge 1. We implore you, as members, the join us in this celebration. Once the price and detailed menu is consummated, our members will obviously have 1st priority in reserving a spot – with a 2nd round of invitation to be selectively extended subsequently.
Purposeful selection of our lodge officers, those tasked with setting the tone, direction, and decisions, can often be a challenge, with this year being no exception. With utmost apologies to our members, I must confess I was unable to secure two future stewards for the upcoming Masonic year at the moment. My goal of ensuring we impart upon all Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts the traditional form of proficiency has both been a worthwhile goal, but also forces gradual deliberate pacing. Fortunately, support from our members stepping up, volunteering their time, efforts, and abilities have been such a welcomed demonstration of charitable actions to assist when in need, and my expressed gratitude to those members’ endorsement of fulfilling our present and future undertakings.
Let us continue to progress in harmony! Regards,
Jonathan Chan Worshipful Master

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Justin Dion Sam Robert Edmund Don Douglas Eddie Craig Johnny Rami Andrew Stephen William Geoffrey Hans Cameron
Stimson 2 Garcia 3 Hannon 7 Bradford 9 Lim 12 Nelson 14 Hively 14 Adams 16 Holm 17 Kwong 18 Tawasha 19 Makin 21 Hansen 21 Ames 21 Alman 22 Rudolph 28 Loughlin 28
September 2023
Tuesday, Sep 5 – Sep Stated Meeting, 6:00p
- 855 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco
Tuesday, Sep 12 – Officer’s Meeting/Discussion, 6:30p - email to be sent
Tuesday, Sep 19 – Executive Committee Meeting/ Discussion (tentative), 6:30p
- email to be sent
Wednesday, Sep 20 – DSOI (CBL to host), 6:00p
- topic: unknown
- 855 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco
Tuesday, Sep 26 – Masons 4 Mitts event at Oracle Park - join us in promoting this worthy cause and
October 2023
Tuesday, Oct 3 – Oct Stated Meeting, 6:00p
- 855 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco
Tuesday, Oct 10 – Cal1 Roll Call, 5:00p (Master Masons only) - Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave, South San Francisco Tuesday, Oct 17 – 2nd degree or DARK Thursday, Oct 19 – DSOI (SF120 to host), 6:00p
- topic: unknown
- 2850 19th Ave, San Francisco
Tuesday, Oct 24 – Officer’s Meeting/Discussion, 6:30p
- email to be sent
Tuesday, Oct 31 – Executive Committee Meeting/Discussion
(tentative), 6:30p - email to be sent
November 2023
Tuesday, Nov 7 – Nov Stated Meeting, 6:00p
- 855 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco
Saturday, Nov 11 – 175th Anniversary, 5:00p - Lake Merced Golf Club
2300 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City Tuesday, Nov 14 – DSOI (CA1 to host), 6:00p
- topic: tbd
- 855 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco
Tuesday, Nov 21 – 2nd degree, DARK, or Officer’s Appreciation Dinner (tbd), 6:30p
-specific location tbd Tuesday, Nov 28 – DARK
December 2023
Saturday, Dec 2 – Ca1 Installation of Officers, 4:00p - 855 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco
Tuesday, Dec 5 – Dec Stated Meeting, 6:00p
- 855 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco
Tuesday, Dec 12 – Officer’s Appreciation Dinner, 6:30p - specific location tbd
Tuesday, Dec 19 – DARK Tuesday, Dec 26 – DARK

7 Rules of Masonry
1. LET IT GO...
Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up your present
2. IGNORE THEM..
What others think of you is none of
your business
3. GIVE IT TIME
Time heals almost everything
4. DON’T COMPARE
You have no idea what others’ journey is all about
5. NEVER GIVE UP
It always seems impossible until it’s done
6. IT’S ON YOU
Only you are in charge of your happiness
7. SMILE
Life is short. Enjoy it while you have it.
Secretary’s Message:
Dear Brethren:
Just a reminder that the dues for 2023 is $100.50.
Thank you to those who have already paid. Those who have not paid, you are not in good standing.
To use a CREDIT CARD: Go to the Grand Lodge Website at: www.freemason.org Create and/or update your account
You can also print your due’s card through iMember 2.0
To pay by check:
Make check payable to:
CALIFORNIA LODGE #1
Mail to the following address:
California Lodge #1 295–89th Street,Ste #204 Daly City, CA 94015
Stated Meeting on 1st Tuesday of each month
Brotherhood Masonic Center
855 Brotherhood Way,
San Francisco, CA

California Lodge No. 1 California's first chartered Masonic Lodge, founded in 1848.

A first degree we held last month at Free Masons Hall. Congrats to our new Brother.

Happy Birthday our brothers born in August who made it to our stated meeting. We meet the first Tuesday of the month.

1st degree we held in August at Free Masons Hall. Proud moment for our Brother who watched his son become a Mason. Congrats brother Chan.