Category Archives: Traveling

Ritual Competition

On Saturday, June 16th, the officers of Modesto Lodge 206 traveled to Folsom to compete in the Grand Lodge Ritual Competition. Thanks to all the officers, Rocky Gould for sitting as Marshal, Frank Cottle for sitting in as Tiler, and … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our newest brothers

Congratulations to our newest Entered Apprentice Masons:  Vernon Curry and William Davison.  The first degree took place at the historic Masonic Hall at Columbia State Historic Park near Sonora, California. The Columbia degree is an annual event for Modesto Lodge.  … Continue reading

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Traveling to Antioch

On March 14th, Sr. Warden Michael went with our brethren from Tyrian to Antioch to witness a 3rd degree.

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Grand Lodge Annual Communications

On October 23rd and 24th, the brethren of 206 visited Grand Lodge for the Opening and Legislation of Grand Lodge Annual Communications. On Friday the 23rd, Wor. Nick Kellner and Don Scott PM traveled by BART to San Francisco and … Continue reading

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Trip to Masonic Homes in Union City

On March 5th, Modesto Lodge No. 206 traveled to the Masonic Homes in Union City to attend a Master Mason degree and tour the facility. The Masonic Home at Union City is located 40 miles east of San Francisco on … Continue reading

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Grand Lecturer’s School of Instruction at Lodi Lodge No. 256

  Most Worshipful Past Grand Master and present Grand Lecturer, Ken Nagel, hosted a School of Instruction at Lodi Lodge No. 256 on Saturday, July 30th to an assembly of dozens of area lodges.  Well over 200 brothers packed the … Continue reading

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Hornitos Lodge 98 Stated Meeting Trip

Eleven brothers traveled to Hornitos Lodge 98 to enjoy BBQ dinner, fellowship, and their Stated Meeting on Saturday August 13th.  We were welcomed with a kind reception and nourishing meal by Worshipful Christopher Rucker and his officers pictured above (Thank … Continue reading

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442nd Masonic District Joint Third Degree for Bryan Martin

Brethren from Tyrian #439 of Manteca and Modesto Lodges put on a joint third degree on Thursday July 14, at 6:30 pm for Brother Bryan Martin.  This was the first time in recent memory that such a degree has been … Continue reading

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Traveling News – Huntington Beach Lodge no. 380

While visiting family and friends in Southern California, I had the pleasure of traveling to Huntington Beach Lodge no. 380 for their stated meeting on July 6, 2011.  I could not have met a finer group of Brother Masons, as … Continue reading

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