From the East
Greetings from the East,
This year is shaping up wonderfully for our Lodge.
During our stated Meeting on August 3rd, 2023, it was our distinct honor to celebrate Past Master Harold Bingham by bestowing upon him the 50-year Golden Veteran Award. Recalling the days of 1980 when he served as the Master, the Officers adorned white tuxedos and the hall was full of members marking the occasion.
On the 31st of August, our prospective Officers proved their proficiency in the first degree.
Unfortunately, the unfavorable weather conditions brought by Hurricane Hilary compelled us to reschedule our much-anticipated trip to Catalina Island as well as our 3rd Degree for Brother Alessandro Meynardi.
Looking ahead to September, our Stated Meeting promises to be memorable with a delightful dinner, courtesy of Taqueria El Tapatio. We're also set to review several membership applications. Furthermore, we're thrilled about the upcoming Mason for Mitts event at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday September 13, the District School of Instruction on September 14, and our rescheduled day trip to Catalina Island on September 16. Later in the year, we're eager to present another Golden Veterans award and to celebrate the 25-year Mason milestone.
Our Lodge's vibrancy and growing energy are indeed reasons to be grateful. Serving the finest Lodge in Tarzana is both an honor and a privilege. For details on upcoming activities, do visit our calendar at www.hollywoodmasons.org.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Worshipful Master
Cedric Williamson
Cedric Williamson
Master
STATED MEETING & DINNER
September 7th - Taqueria El Tapatio
In commemoration of Mexican Independence from Spain, for the month of September, our Stated Meeting Dinner will be catered by El Tapatio in West Hills. They will bring their taco cart and make tacos, beans and rice in the Breezeway with dining in hall. Below is the Menu:
Tacos: Three kinds of meat (Chicken, Beef, Spicy Pork), Grilled Onions, Rice, Beans, Tortillas, Onions, Cilantro, Hot Salsa, Guacamole Salsa, Chips, Jalapeños, Radishes, Lemons, Mexican Salsa
Jamaica & Ice Tea
*** Brother Rich Mudge continues his challenge that if we drive attendance to over 40, he will perform cartwheels. Make your reservations now. Click on link underlining his name. We gotta see this. ***
Last Month for Casual Attire - Hawaiian Shirts or Polos, Slacks
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6:00 p.m. Social, 6:30 p.m. Dinner (all welcome, $15 donation requested)
7:30 p.m. assemble in the Lodge for Stated Meeting
(All Masons Only)
Worshipful Harold Bringman Golden Veteran Award
Golden Veteran Awarded in August, 2023
The prestigious Golden Veteran Award was awarded to Worshipful Harold Bringham for being a Master Mason for over 50 years. He was accompanied by his lovely Lady Mira.
Journey Through Hollywood Masonic Lodge No. 355 Lodge's Beauty: A Captivating Photo Gallery
Group photo of Worshipful Harold Bringham Golden Veteran Award Ceremony conducted by Worshipful Inspector Lynn Wallingfor.
Worshipful Harold Bringman when he was Master of the Lodge in 1980 at our building on Hollywood Boulevard.
Summer FUN
September 13 - Masons4Mitts at Dodger Stadium
Magic at LuLu's Restaurant in Van Nuys. Hollywood Lodge is Invited 9/21 7pm
September 13 - Masons4Mitts at Dodger Stadium
Hollywood Lodge will be recapturing the excitement of the Dodger Mason4Mitts Game from last year. Join us on Wednesday, September 13. Contact Brother Andrew Feder (click on his name for link) for your Tickets. All Masons and Prospects welcome. Limited tickets are available.
Catalina Express Cruise September 16, 2023
Magic at LuLu's Restaurant in Van Nuys. Hollywood Lodge is Invited 9/21 7pm
September 13 - Masons4Mitts at Dodger Stadium
The Event of the year has arrived. The Catalina Express Leadership Cruise & Dinner has arrived, Saturday, September 16, 2023. Details within the emails.
(Rescheduled due to West Coast Hurricane Hilary. Contact Worshipful Cedric (click on underlined name for link) for tickets.
Magic at LuLu's Restaurant in Van Nuys. Hollywood Lodge is Invited 9/21 7pm
Magic at LuLu's Restaurant in Van Nuys. Hollywood Lodge is Invited 9/21 7pm
Magic at LuLu's Restaurant in Van Nuys. Hollywood Lodge is Invited 9/21 7pm
The Magic of The Famous Hollywood Lodge is almost here.
The Magic event hosted by Sharpo Entertainment (a fellow Mason) is coming in September. Make your reservations now. All are welcome.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magic-at-lulus-tickets-685890716597
Upcoming Events
September - Public Schools Month
7 - Sep Thu - Social, Dinner & Stated Meeting
8 - Sep Fri - Hollywood DeMolay
12 - Sep Tue - Tarzana Jobs Daughters
13-Sep Wed - Masons4Mitts Dodger Night
14-Sep Thu - District Officers Meeting at Hollywood Lodge - Officers Required - All Master Masons Welcome 7pm
16 - Sep Sat - Catalina Express Leadership Cruise
22 - Sep Fri - Hollywood DeMolay
26 - Sep Tue - Jobs Daughters
27 - Sep Wed - Building Association Virtual (Open to Members only)
SPECIAL EVENTS
21-Sep Thu - Sharpo Magic at LuLu's Restaurant in Van Nuys
Bethel 289 - Tarzana - Job's Daughters International
Dear Members and Friends of Hollywood Lodge #355 F&AM,
The summer is over for the girls we did not meet in the month of July or August, so I do not have much to report.
The one event we did attend in August was our Annual Grand Guardians Official Visit. The Girls met at the Simi Valley Lodge and had a quick meeting with the Grand Guardian Mrs. Janice Herechski and Associate Grand Guardian Mr. Eric Langdon. During this meeting the girls had Mrs. Herechski and Mr. Langdon do a western music name that tune with Mrs. Herechski taking the win. After the meeting the girls line danced and had some fun with the adults. All in all a good day.
September, we return back to our regular meeting schedule of 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. I will; have more to report next month.
We at Bethel 289 Tarzana wish everyone to continue to be Healthy and Safe.
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays every month at 7 p.m.
Fraternally,
Mr. John Schnepp
Associate Bethel Guardian
Bethel 289 Tarzana
Cell Phone # 661-312-7398
Email@ johnabgbethel289@gmail.com
Hollywood DeMolay
During the month of August, the Southern California Jurisdiction of DeMolay celebrated Honors Night. Our very own Hollywood DeMolay Brother Sean Caster Santos received the Chevalier Degree, which is the highest honor that an Active DeMolay can receive.
Sunshine Committee
Call or email for any major event in your immediate family.
Help is always a phone call away.
Bro. Spyros Pappas - Chairman
818-894-5690
Social Hall Rental
The social hall is available for parties, weddings, receptions, bar mitzvahs, quinciñeras, bbq's etc.
Contact:
Illi Property Management
818-501-2212