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Installation of Officers for 2007 - December 16, 2006

The photos for the Installation of Officers for 2007 at Mission Masonic Temple were just distributed. Our Installing Officer was the Very Worshipful Paul D. Hennig, P.M. Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Callifornia, Emilios Pavlou, P.M. served as our Master of Ceremonies and A. James Nikas, P.M. served as the Installing Chaplain. Photos are courtesy of J.S Watan, a friend of Bayani D. Rico, Worshipful Master for 2007. Please click on this link for photos from the Installation of Officers.

Mardi Gras Dinner - Feb. 20, 2007

Mission Lodge No. 169 and San Francisco Lodge No. 120 joined together for a Mardi Gras celebration at Mission Masonic Center. Senior Steward José Luis Gomez and his band provided the music in the Friendship Room while Senior Deacon Rudy Avenido provided the music during dinner. Photos courtesy of Brother Sam Yee and Richard Downing, P.M. Everyone had a great time we are looking forward to another joint event with San Francisco Lodge No. 120 this summer, a picnic someplace in San Mateo County. Click on this link to view the photos: Mardi Gras.

Hiram Award - October 30, 2007

The Hiram Award was designed to be presented to the “unsung hero” of every Lodge such as the volunteer who makes the coffee at each meeting, the one who sets the tables or arranges the furniture and ornaments in the Lodge room, the painter, the gardener, the handyman, the organist, the program chairman or any number of outstanding Brethren who consistently donate their time and talents to our beloved Fraternity or who have brought credit to the Craft by their
community activities.

The Hiram Award was launched in February of 1977 at Galt Lodge No. 267. That first year only one Hiram Award was presented. But it quickly caught on and in 1978 forty were presented and in 1979 two hundred and fifty were presented. By 1980, nearly all Lodges participated in granting a Hiram Award. This is the highest honor which can be bestowed upon a member that has unselfishly given of his time, talents and energy for the betterment of his Lodge and Freemasonry. Brother Gregory J. Pantages was presented with the Hiram Award in recognition of the many years of service he has devoted to Mission Lodge No. 169 as well as his church and the community in general.