The Master's Message
July 2025
Greetings from the East,
After a memorable June with a variety of social activities and fantastic Masonic education, we look forward to the month of July. In keeping with our past traditions for the hotter months of the year, our upcoming Stated Meetings will be casual dress through the month of September.
After our July Stated Meeting, we will have our Annual 4th of July BBQ at our dear Bro. Jose Alvarez's residence, in honor of our great nation's independence. Please reach out to our brother Secretary with your number of guests so our host can prepare accordingly.
All Masons are invited to join us for our upcoming First Degrees. We look forward to welcoming Messrs. Antonello Stornelli, Michael Guarnera, and Nicholas Spera into Reseda Lodge, and to see these good men, our new friends, become our brothers.
We will also be joining other southern California lodges at the annual Grand Masters Breakfast at the LAX Hilton, and will conclude the month with Masonic education from Wor. Bro. Martin Faulks, Assistant Grand Pursuivant of the United Grand Lodge of England, and Managing Director of Lewis Masonic, the largest Masonic book publisher in the UK. This educational event is years in the making and is based on groundbreaking research. Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss this presentation!
Each and every one of you adds to the overall character and spirit of our lodge. Reseda No. 666 is the lodge it is today thanks to your talents, your time and efforts, and your unique experiences and perspectives. Your genuine aspiration is not to become "better than others," but to be a better man each day than you were the day before. Among such men, our lodge can and will remain a beacon of light and true brotherhood for years to come. I am privileged and grateful to labor and to serve alongside such men, and to find nourishment for the mind, refreshment for the soul, and joy for the heart amongst each of you.
Cordially and Fraternally,
Daniel Rivera, PM
Master, Reseda No. 666
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From the West
Boy how time flies. We’re already half way through the year, wow. those who did the Nethercutt museum tour had a great time. Masons4Mitts is coming along good. I urge all Brothers to get involved in this philanthropic endeavor. They’re only $20 each. Go ahead and buy some mitts for youth in need.
The Officers have been working on the First Degree. We have two First Degrees scheduled for July 10th and one on the 24th. All sideliners are welcome. The more the merrier. Be sure to see the Summer Events Schedule.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Stated Meeting July 3rd .
Upon the Level,
Glen O. Moore, Sr.
Senior Warden
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From the South
Brethren we had a great month of June in Reseda with Masonic education, fellowship and ritual practice. I am looking forward to July, it will be a great month with our nation's independence celebration and our upcoming degrees.
By the Plumb,
Jose Valdivia
Junior Warden
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From the Secretary's Desk
Brethren, as summer has arrived, please remember that if you have not paid your dues you can still pay them ok. Per Capita will be coming up soon, and your dues will help out with this yearly expense. We will also be getting a new accounting system from the Grand Lodge. It should really help us with the financial tasks that the treasurer and I do for the lodge. Have a great summer season.
Fraternally,
Chris Snyder
Secretary
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THIS MONTH AT RESEDA MASONIC LODGE
Thursday July 3rd
July Stated Meeting and Dinner
Open to Masons, Friends and Family
Dinner at 6:45PM
Meal options are Lasagna, Salmon, or Vegetarian (Vegan upon request)
Meeting at 7:30PM
Dress code is casual
Please RSVP on Discord or by texting or calling 818-576-9025 with your headcount and meal choices
Friday July 4th at 1 PM - 5 PM
4th of July BBQ at Bro. Jose Alvarez' Residence
8733 Gothic Ave, North Hills CA 91343
Open to Masons, friends and family
Casual dress.
RSVP at resedalodge@gmail.com
Thursday July 10th at 7:30 PM
Entered Apprentice Degree
Messrs. Antonello Stornelli and Michael Guarnera
Open to all Masons
Officers in Tuxedo, brethren in business formal
Thursday July 17th at 7:30 PM
Officers Rehearsal - EA Complete
Open to all Masons
Casual Dress
Sunday July 20th at 7:15 AM
LA Masonic Service Bureau Grand Master's Breakfast
Hilton Los Angeles Airport - 5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA 90045
Open to all Masons
Business formal
Thursday July 24th at 7:30 PM
Entered Apprentice Degree
Mr. Nicholas Spera
Open to all Masons
Officers in Tuxedo, brethren in business formal
Thursday July 31st at 7:30 PM
Masonic Education - Wor. Bro. Martin Faulks, PM
Assistant Grand Pursuivant, United Grand Lodge of England
"Freemasonry: The Path of Inner Alchemy"
Open to Masons, friends and family
Casual Dress
Have a wonderful month and see you Thursday!
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Brethren,
The following Resolution to change our By Laws was presented at our Stated Meeting in June:
- Resolution to increase annual dues from $75 plus Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax to $100 plus Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax.
This Resolution will be addressed and balloted at our Stated Meeting on September 7th, 2025.
Please plan to attend.
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Friday July 4th at 1 PM - 5 PM
4th of July BBQ at Bro. Jose Alvarez' Residence
8733 Gothic Ave, North Hills CA 91343
Open to Masons, friends and family!
Casual dress
See you there!!
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ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE
Messrs. Antonello Stornelli
&
Michael Guarnera
Thursday July 10th 7:30 PM
Open to all Masons
Refreshments to follow
Officers in Tuxedo, brethren in business formal
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ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE
Mr. Nicholas Spera
Thursday July 24th 7:30 PM
Open to all Masons
Refreshments to follow
Officers in Tuxedo, brethren in business formal
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JULY BIRTHDAYS
Kaylie Gipson 07/03
Joel Milner 07/06
Happy Birthday to our Brother and sister!!
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If you are a Brother or widow in need of support, please contact our Lodge at 818 576-9025 or resedalodge@gmail.com
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RESEDA LODGE WEBSITE
View upcoming events, see the monthly Trestle Board, access Masonic resources, and read articles penned by Masonic scholars and our own Reseda Brethren.
You can visit the website here:
resedalodge666.org
Many thanks to Worshipful Daniel Rivera for providing abundant and valuable content for it and to Brother Hunter Goodin for his stunning photo of our lodge's Square & Compass and Ashlars!
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RESEDA LODGE DISCORD APP
Reseda is now using Discord for its lodge app. If you are a member of Reseda, you are welcome to join to stay in touch with your Brethren digitally! You can participate in discussions, RSVP for events, and find photos and videos of our degrees and socials there.
Download Discord for your phone or computer here:
https://discord.com/download
After downloading, reach out to resedalodge@gmail.com to get access to the Discord server
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