DECEMBER 2024 TRESTLEBOARD
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Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.</strong<
South West Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole. We value respect, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, generational, and educational, and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodge, and in the global community.
As a lodge, we strive to be an active in our community. We have various charitable and educational events throughout the year, as well as social occasions. Some events are for members only, but many include our families.
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and South West Lodge No. 283, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.
South West Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
TEL: (619) 477-4488
1140 B Avenue
National City, CA 91950
**** WORSHIPFUL SIRS AND BRETHREN****
LODGE SCHEDULE
NOTE: Dress code for Stated Meeting and Special Meeting is Business Suit or Barong Tagalog, Polo Barong
*** DECEMBER 2024 ***
DECEMBER 4 (WEDNESDAY) – 630 PM – TEMPLE BOARD MEETING, PREP FOR STATED MEETING
D3CEMBER 5 (THURSDAY)- 630 PM – STATED MEETING DINNER/ CHRISTMAS PARTY
730 PM – STATED MEETING
DECEMBERR 9 (MONDAY) – 730 PM – JOBS DAUGHTERS MEETING
DECEMBER 11 (WEDNESDAY) – PREP FOR INSTALLATION
DECEMBER 12 (THIURSDAY) – 600 PM – INSTALLATION PRACTICE WITH THE DISTRICT INSPECTOR
DECEMBER 13 (FRIDA) – 730 PM – DEMOLAY MEETING
DECEMBER 14 (SATURDAY) – 430 PM – SOUTH WEST LODGE NO.283 2025 OFFICERS INSTALLATION
DECEMBER 18 (WEDNESDAY) 630 PM – DEGREE PRACTICE/PROFICIENCY
DECEMBER 19 ( THURSDAY) 630 PM – DEGREE CONFERRAL TB
DECEMBER 23 (MONDAY) – 730 PM – JOBS DAUGHTERS MEETING
DECEMBER 25 (WEDNESDAY) CHRISTMAS DAY
DECEMBER 27 (FRIDAY) – 730 PM – DEMOLAY MEETING
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