92nd ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

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1 1 CHULA VISTA Lodge No. 626 Free and Accepted Masons State of California 92nd ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS December 9, 4:00 PM Chula Vista Lodge Masonic Center 732 Third Avenue Chula Vista, CA Installation Ceremony Entrance of Officers and their Ladies Welcome Remarks Carlos D. Buzon, II, PM Entrance of Outgoing Master and Installing Officers Master s Address: J. Gloriani A. Lontoc, PM Worshipful Master Entrance of 2018 Lodge Officers Invocation Presentation of the Flag by the Kimball Chapter Order of Demolay Installation of Appointed Officers Installation of Elected Officers Installation of 2018 Worshipful Master Proclamation Musical Interlude Sis Charito (Chat) D. Villegas Master s Remarks: Roberto I. General, PM 2018 Worshipful Master Introductions and Presentations Benediction Recessional Officers and their Ladies **Reception at the Dining Hall** 2018 Lodge Officers Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary Assistant Secretary Chaplain Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Marshal Senior Steward Junior Steward Organist Tiler Roberto I. General,PM Edward C. Raqueno Renato L. Estrada Lloyd E. Bilonoac Terry K. Stewart, PM Tony O. Albright Roseller Lim Walter Arce Elmer A. Agapay Enrico F. Balmaceda Reynaldo I. Aquino Steven C. Mejia Kevin C. Raqueno Danilo Q. Banta Officer s Coach Carlos D. Buzon, II, PM Inspector, 935th Masonic District Romulo V. devera, PM Installing Officers Installing Officer: Master of Ceremonies: Installing Chaplain Installing Organist: Cell phones Ernie M. Lampa, PM Rodrigo E. Cuevas, PM Arnel A. Paynita, PM Gil de Leon food Except the official photographer, please refrain from using flash photograpy during the ceremonies 1

2 FROM THE EAST TRESTLE BOARD Chula Vista lodge No rd Avenue Chula Vista ca, DECEMBER 2017 I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. The holidays are always a good time to reflect upon the year and enjoy the company of family, friends and brothers. As my time in the East comes to a close, I've been able to reflect on all the exciting things we've accomplished together these last three years. We all should be very proud of what's been done as a lodge and Masonic family. But the work is far from over. As I've mentioned several times during my terms, we need our brothers to come and work together for the betterment of Freemasonry. That way we can further promote our craft and position in the community. I thank all the officers, brothers and Masonic family who have volunteered their time, resources and talents to serving the lodge these last three years. Although you may not always get the recognition you deserve, the lodge appreciates your contributions all the same. This is the very essence of that great Masonic tenet: CHARITY. Without the efforts of brothers, friends and family, our lodge would not be in the position it is in today. 2 Chula Vista Lodge 626 Website... Chula Vista Lodge No. 626 Officers J.Gloriani Ani Lontoc, PM Roberto (Bing) General,PM (Josephine) Edward Raqueno (Maria) Lloyd Bilonoac (Angelita) Terry Stewart, PM Tony Albright (Johnnie) Elmer Agapay (Rosemarie) Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary Asst. Secretary Chaplain You are all invited to an open Installation on December 09, 2017, at 4:00pm. I hope to see all of you. I am looking forward to the coming year and hope you are also. I encourage everyone to support the 2018 officers. Congratulations and my best wishes to WB Bing General and the new set of officers for the ensuing Masonic year. Thanks again for a wonderful year. It has been a real blessing to me to have had the opportunity to serve this Lodge. Fraternally yours, Ani Lontoc, Master Renato (Ato) Estrada (Rosalinda) Walter Arce (Jean-Marie) Enrico Balmaceda (Nancy) Reynaldo (Rey) Aquino (Lolibeth) Enrico Balmaceda (Nancy) Steven Mejia (Tara) Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Marshal Senior Steward Junior Steward Tiler FROM THE SECRETARY S DESK, The month that contains Christmas, and Holiday giving, is upon us, which includes Lodge installations, and is a very busy time for all. This piece will be short as your scribe is also short, and very busy. The paper work team is working hard on mailing the dues cards that have been paid for, and anticipating more. The,CMC, and our Bylaws state: dues are due and payable in advance. For anyone that has a bill that is a Lodge expense and requires reimbursement, we have blank invoice forms in the office, so please come in and get one so they can be processed in a timely manner. In the future, the office will be manned and open on Tuesday afternoon from 4 PM to 6 PM, and office will also be open Thursday 10 AM to 1 PM..Your humble Scribe, Terry Stewart, PM A Note from the Assistant Secretary, I will be at the lodge when possible, If you have any questions, please call the office and leave a message or us. We both accept texts.. Bro, Tony Albright Kevin Raqueno Organist Officer s coach Carlos Buzon ll, PM Asst. Officer s Coach Roberto (Bing) General Candidate s Coach Head coach (619) Tony Albright, Inspector Masonic District 935 Romulo (Romy) DeVera, PM Rental/Building Manager Beth Eldridge (619) Cell: (619) LODGE PHONE NUMBER : (619) Chula Vista lodge # 626 Mailing address P.0 BOX 271 CHULA VISTA, CA

3 FROM THE WEST Hello Brethren, 3 Here comes the last month of the year, that is included in the holiday season, DECEMBER. Looking back since January of Seems like it s just around the corner still. But thinking of our sacrifices, un tiring and full filling endeavor on those days will remain in our memory as one of our great accomplishments. On this month of December it will commence the installation of officers of every lodge for the ensuing Masonic year. I wholeheartedly congratulate all the elected and appointed officers that will go with me hand in hand for the gigantic task ahead. I invite all the brethren of Chula Vista Lodge to come and witness the installation of officers for the year It is with deep gratitude that as you entrusted me that oriental chair in the East for the year 2018, I will do to the best of my capacity to serve the brethren of Chula Vista Lodge and the fraternity as well in conjunction with the Grand Master theme for the year 2018, With this endeavor, I expect the support of all the officers to assist me in bringing the light to all candidates in every degree s and perform their duties to the fullest, thereby enabling you to exert the talents wherewith God has blest you. I respectfully give thanks to all the Brothers who in their untiring support to the Lodge have nurtured for the betterment of the craft. And also, to the outgoing Master, HOORAH!!! Worshipful Ani for the great job well done. HAPPY HOLIDAYS my brothers, may the spirit of this season be the guiding EYE for the year ahead. Enjoy and be safe. From the West Roberto (Bing) General, PM Fighting Fires with Fraternity As wildfires blazed throughout Northern California, Masons and lodges banded together to make a difference. Marian McKenna wife of Bro. Greg McKenna, a member of Mount Jackson Lodge No. 295 and Santa Rosa Luther Burbank Lodge No. 57 reports that feelings of empathy and gratitude were intertwined in their hometown of Winsdor, where every lamppost and fence has thank-you messages to first responders. Every store has free or discounted things for those who lost homes. There are opportunities to donate everywhere. Supporting First Responders Bro. Brant Dierke, a father of three, lives in Sebastopol with his wife car and truck parts store in Sonoma County, he found himself on the front lines of relief efforts, helping CalFire, local fire departments, first responders, utility truck drivers, and independent truck and tractor operators get the parts they needed to keep emergency vehicles functioning. In the first three days of the North Bay fires alone, Dierke logged requests for parts. As many of the store s employees lived in the fires path, he and a skeleton crew worked 18-hour days for nearly tand is a 20-year member of Phoenix Lodge No. 144 in San Francisco. As the general manager of Napa Auto Parts, the largest hree weeks, delivering the parts to those who urgently needed them. At the same time, at his home, Dierke and his family took in friends and relatives who had no other place to go. The Sunday following the fire, Dierke, who is an assistant scoutmaster for his two sons Boy Scout Troop, assisted the Scouts in serving nearly 900 breakfast plates of pancakes and eggs to first responders at 5:00 a.m and raising more than $20,000 to support North Bay fire victims. Afterwards, he returned to work to deliver yet more needed parts to the same first responders. Serving the community and supporting the first responders during this time was a priority for me, said Dierke. If helping first responders keep their equipment running saved a life or a home, it was worth the effort. Devotion Despite Disaster At Petaluma Hamilton Lodge No. 180, members showed deep devotion to their ritual commitments, despite extraordinary obstacles in their own lives. Past Master Tony Timmer had lost everything at his home except for his truck and clothes he escaped in. Four days later, he attended lodge, as planned, to assume his role in a third degree conferral. Another brother from a neighboring lodge had been asked to stand in as senior deacon for this third degree. Like Timmer, he had lost everything except for one set of clothing and his vehicle. Still, he attended the degree as scheduled and performed the extensive duties of the senior deacon flawlessly and proudly. To thank him, a past master took him to a tuxedo store the following day and bought him a full tuxedo including shirt, tie, cufflinks, and shoes. Says Guy M. Chalmers, master of the lodge, We had a great time together at the lodge at a time when the Masonic virtues were needed the most and when everyone in the community needed a diversion. Home-Grown Relief Past Master Donald M. Walden, a resident of the Masonic Home at Union City, reports that his grandchildren have set up a website to sell stickers, clothing, and hats whose proceeds benefit the Redwood Credit Union Fire relief. To date, they have raised more than $14,500. The logo created for this special effort reads, From Ash Comes Love. Relief for Four-Legged Friends In San Rafael, Bro. Paul Dana senior warden of Phoenix Lodge opened his business to help dog owners affected by the fires. Dana owns Park-A-Pup Kennels, which provides daytime and overnight care for local dogs. As the fires spread, he was soon inundated with calls from frantic dog owners unsure of what to do with their pets as they sought temporary housing in the wake of the fires, much of which did not allow pets. Originally we weren t an active shelter, but we turned into one very quickly, Dana explained. His staff offered discounts to new clients who needed boarding and free services to families who were fostering dogs displaced by fires in the surrounding areas. A major challenge was that very few new clients had access to their pets vaccination records, due to destroyed or evacuated homes and veterinary hospitals. To avoid the spread of disease, Dana and his team built temporary isolation kennels to house new dogs apart from those whose vaccinations had been confirmed. He then worked with vet hospitals in the local areas to bring veterinarians to the kennel to administer vaccines. The kennel was soon housing dogs each day many of which may remain there for an indeterminable time as families whose homes were destroyed are still working to determine their next steps. Still, Dana is happy to be a part of the rescue efforts. Giving back is what being a Mason is all about, he says. I m happy to do what I can in this situation where families are facing extreme hardship and uncertainty. Knowing that their dogs are taken care of them gives them peace of mind and that s worth a lot. The Masonic Homes Steps In Masonic Homes residents and staff were committed to giving back in the community s time of need. The Home Association Team at the Masonic Home at Union City, which is responsible for staff-oriented events, organized a major clothing and blanket drive in support of fire victims. They gathered enough donations to fill two large trucks, then assisted local fire and rescue personnel in delivering the donations to evacuation centers throughout the North Bay. I am so proud of our staff in taking the initiative to organize this event and to go over and beyond the call of duty in helping to deliver the donations to those in need, says Masonic Homes of California President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Charland. They are truly exemplifying the Masonic values upon which our organization was founded. From Hard Times Comes Togetherness As Marian McKenna wrote, following disaster, your world has changed, even when you come through it personally unharmed. And, adds Dierke, Cal Fire, Santa Rosa Fire, and all other first responder agencies did a fantastic job! Their dedication to public safety and protection of property was exceptional during the worst firestorm in state history. I am sure that amongst the first responders or the people they protected there was a brother helping a brother. It is the duty of all Masons to help a brother in need sometimes knowingly and sometimes not. Thank you to all the brothers and friends who gave back to their communities during this extreme time of need. Help for fire survivors: If you are a member of our Masonic family in need of relief following the fires, please contact Masonic Assistance at (888) to speak with a member of our outreach team. Article printed with permission of the Grand Lodge of California. 3

4 4 Install Your Chula Vista Lodge 626 App This smart phone APP is intended for CV 626 members..with this app you can stay updated on all events.you can post messages and pictures, Send private messages to any member or all members on the app, and access the monthly trestle board, and a few other things.. Just enter the link below into your browser or click on the link below to install your CV626 app on your smart phone. You can trust this app if your device prompts you to trust it. This App Service is Approved by grand lodge of California has contracted out with this App service for all California lodges that want this app. All members are invited join in on the App.. Click here >>>>> DECEMBER BIRTHDAY S DECEMBER 5 TH STATED MEETING DINNER MENU Dinner is.. Mushroom Souffle, Roast Beef, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cider Roasted Vegetables, Rolls with Butter WARREN SLATER MM 12/1 JAMES VENNEBUSH MM 12/3 MELVIN CRANE MM 12/5 JOHN WILLIAMS EA 12/5 JOSE SORIANO SR. MM 12/7 ROBERTO GENERAL PM, MM 12/10 CARLOS SANCHEZ EA 12/12 JOSEPH SIEGFRIED MM 12/15 ROBERT LANG MM 12/17 ROBERT AMOS JR. MM 12/19 EDWARD NIEBLAS EA 12/19 JACK EVANS SR. PM, MM 12/20 MAURICE TURNER MM 12/20 DAN PEDERSEN MM 12/21 DONALD GARWOOD MM 12/22 OSCAR VILLAREAL JR. EA 12/26 Desert: Assorted Cookies Coffee, Tea, Hot Spiced Cider Donation for dinner $ To Make Reservations Terry Stewart, PM secretary@cv626.sdcoxmail.com) or call Lodge phone number (619) , and please make your reservation by the end of FRIDAY before the dinner. Our chef buys the food on Monday. Did you notice how clean and well pressed the visitor aprons look? Thank you to one of our newest EA s Tim Clay. He thought the coffee stains were inappropriate since he had to get his dress blues cleaned, he might as well get the aprons cleaned too. CHULA VISTA MASONIC LODGE TEMPLE BOARD MEMBERS Abraham Cunanan, PM Director. Carlos Buzon II,PM Director Lloyd Bilanoac,Treasurer. Renato Estrada, Vice President. Gloriani (Ani) Lontoc, PM Master. Roberto Bing General, PM SW Congratulations to Brother Danilo CV 626 Newest Master Mason. Congratulations to Brother Kevin CV 626 Newest Master Mason. 4 Brother Danilo raised to Master Mason with his father and uncle present.

5 5 CHULA VISTA LODGE NO. 626 P.O BOX 271 CHULA VISTA, CA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID SAN DIEGO, CA PERMIT, NO. 821 December 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Job s Daughters Bethel No. 146 stated meeting 5 CV Lodge stated meeting 7:30. Dinner starts at 6:30pm 6 7 Pearl harbor day 8 Installation 6:30 pm 9 CV626 Lodge Installation 4 pm Order of the Eastern Star No. 345 stated meeting 12 Third Degree conferral Rainbow Assembly No. 196 stated meeting CV Masonic Temple Board meeting. Job s Daughters Bethel No. 146 stated meeting 19 OES Social Club Double -Second Degree conferral Winter begins Christmas Day 26 TBA Rainbow Assembly No. 196 stated meeting New Year s Eve 5