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For Masonic Artifact Collectors, They’re Another Man’s Treasure

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To some, collecting Masonic artifacts, rings, aprons, and jewelry isn’t just a hobby. It’s a craze.

Lodge Profile: La Jolla No. 518, the Masonic Diplomat’s Lodge

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In San Diego, get to know a diversity-focused lodge where membership is an international Masonic melting pot.

For 2022, Masons4Mitts Returns with a Focus on More than the Mitt

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Masons4Mitts returns for another season with the support of the Masons of California and the California Masonic Foundation.

Member Profile: Eric de Jesus

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Get to know California Freemason Eric de Jesus, a Master Mason and master of taekwondo.

Through Masonic Outreach Services, a Lifeline to Those in Need

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Thanks to lodge volunteers, Masonic Outreach Services can be everywhere to provide support to those in need.

A Time of Rebirth

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Grand Master Jeffery M. Wilkins on how Freemasonry connects to life, death, and the cycle of renewal.

Member Profile: Austin Davis

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A Mason and conductor putting Native American music on the map.

Tune Squad

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Meet the L.A. lodge with a distinctly musical bent.

Gaga for Googie

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Celebrating one of the state’s most architecturally distinctive Masonic temples.

Before the Ballot Box

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The inside scoop on how the junior grand warden is chosen.

Intelligent Design

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Decoding the patterns at the Masonic Homes.

Donor Profile: Scott Spiegel

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A Southern California Mason explains why giving back is part of his family tradition.

Outstanding in Outreach

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How Beach Cities No. 753 made lodge outreach central to its entire mission.

Executive Message: Sounds of Harmony

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Grand Master Jeffery Wilkins explains how music deepens the magic of Masonry.

Spanning the Divide

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Why building harmony and friendships are the most important parts of Freemasonry.

Nights at the Round Table

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Round Table Lodge No. 876 on friendship, camaraderie, and squashing beefs.

Is Forgiveness Manly?

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Mason and manliness expert Brett McKay unpacks why letting go is the ultimate power move.

Getting Back in the Swing

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California Masonic lodges return after more than a year apart.

Member Profile: Aziz Yousef

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Meet a San Francisco café owner giving back through Freemasonry.

For Seniors in Need, a Home at Last

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With the brand-new Pavilion, the Masonic Homes opens specialized care to all.

Executive Message: In Perfect Harmony

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California Masonic Grand Master Arthur Weiss expounds on the timeless values behind the 2025 Fraternity Plan.

Trust Fall

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A straight-laced Mason takes a walk on the wild side.

The Shrine

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Inside a living museum to one Mason’s life well-lived.

Heritage Found

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How the craft showed a child of immigrants his roots.

The Best Medicine

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During the pandemic, MYCAF provided seniors at the Masonic Homes with vital connections.

Donor Profile: Edward Page

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A Southern California Mason honors his mother-in-law through the Masonic Homes.

iMember 2.0 Secretary Worksheet

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Use the links here to learn how to complete each of the common tasks of a secretary in iMember 2.0.