Royal Arch Masonry is a part of the York Rite within the Masonic family. Royal Arch Masonry offers further insight through additional Masonic degrees. It builds on themes introduced during the earlier degrees (Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason) of the traditional Masonic Lodge. During several of the degrees, candidates are brought back in time, before the conferral of the Master Mason degree (before the destruction of King Solomon's Temple). One of the degrees portrays a portion of Jewish history after the release from Babylon and their return to their home. These degrees are just as vital today because they are based on themes not only of understanding one's self, but of working together for a common purpose.
Our degrees continue on one of Freemasonry’s underlying themes,
that of men working together in harmony.
News and Upcoming Events
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 2nd at Marin Lodge. We will open Chapter at 6:30 p.m. Retire for dinner at 6:50 p.m. We will then resume our labors at 7:45 p.m.
We will be visiting the Hamilton AFB Museum on Saturday March 21st at 2:00 p.m. Members of other Chapters and prospective members are welcome to join us.
Recent Events
Marin Royal Arch had its installation of officers on Monday, February 2nd at Marin Lodge. An Asian fusion salad was served along with lasagna and garlic bread. We opened Chapter and carried out our installation of officers for the year.
Petaluma Chapter, Santa Rosa Chapter and Sebastopol Chapter held their installation of officers on Saturday. January 24th at the Sebastopol Masonic Center. A generous prime rib dinner was served that was followed by the installation. The installing team did a fine job with their role.
We had a successful meetings for the September and December. In September, three Companions from Petaluma Chapter visited our Chapter. We enjoyed the food at Laos' Kitchen together and we then we held our meeting. In December, we held our election of officers and voted on several pending issues. It was a productive meeting.
2025 Tri-Way Visitation Hosted by Petaluma Royal Arch Chapter at Santa Rosa Chapter
On the same day that the Cryptic Degrees were conferred in Alameda, the 2025 North Bay Tri-Way Reception and Visitation was held at Santa Rosa Luther Burbank Lodge in Santa Rosa. It was hosted by Petaluma Royal Arch Chapter. Their caterer did a great job with the food and the Chapter did a great job with the reception. It was a credit to the district.
Here was the flyer for the Tri-Way.
2025 North Bay Tri-Way
East Bay York Rite Degree Festival
In addition to the degrees conferred at Comptche in June of this year, the East Bay York Rite Association conferred the Royal Arch degrees on September 27th. They did a great job. The lodge in Alameda has two Lodge rooms, one of which is dedicated for the Royal Arch. They did a great job with the degrees and their Lodge rooms are beautiful. Later in October, they conferred Cryptic Degrees and the Commandery Honors.
Here was the flyer for the conferrals in Alameda.
2025 East Bay York Rite Association
Comptche 2025
Comptche Outdoor Degree Festival
We had a great time at the Comptche Outdoor Degrees this year. The ritual work was very good. They were generous with the food. We met great Masons from throughout the state. There were things for the ladies to do on Saturday. Everyone was very happy with the event. It is with regret that we report that this was the final year that these degrees will be conferred there. We thank the Tunzi family for their many years in hosting this event.
The Candidates of the 2025 Comptche Outdoor Degrees.
The members of Marin 102 with their new members,
Wor. Brother Barrett Young PM and Brother William Ross.
The candidates, cast and visitors
of the 2025 Comptche Outdoor Degrees.
Here was the flyer for this year.
2025 Comptche Flyer
Next Convocation
March 2nd, 2026
at Marin Lodge.
Open Chapter 6:30 p.m.
Dinner location to be announced.
6:50 p.m.
Resume labor 7:45 p.m.
Earlier Events in 2025
We had a successful meeting in June. Though we could not meet on our original schedule date owing to a traffic conditions that night, we met two weeks later and elected a candidate and attended to another item of business.
We had a successful meeting in April. We had a great dinner at Lao's Kitchen on Fourth Street. Wor. Brother Don Nicodemus PM, PHP and current Illustrious Master then gave a talk which was well received. We then proceeded with the rest of our meeting.
2024
2024 was a good year with several social events of which blue Lodge brethren were welcomed to attend.
Hosting Brethren at Local Baseball
One of the best parts about 2024 was hosting fellow Masons at local baseball in Albert Park with the San Rafael Pacifics. We enjoyed several games, good baseball, fellowship, good weather and food.
2024 Comptche Outdoor Degree Festival
The Comptche Outdoor Degrees were held on June 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2024 in Comptche, California. They were a complete success. The Cryptic degrees were conferred on Sunday.
Here was the flyer for that year.
2024 Comptche Flyer
2024 District Events
2024 Tri-Way Visitation
The 2024 Tri-Way Visitation was held on September 7th, 2024 at Sebastopol Chapter. Their caterer served a great steak dinner and the dessert was the caterer's signature dessert. After the dinner, the Grand Officers of each body made their remarks for the evening.
Here was the flyer for the event.
2024 Tri-Way
Billy Bob Fish Fry
The Annual Bill Bob Fish Fry was held on September 28th, 2024 at Sebastopol Chapter. A great time was had. This annual event has been going on for many years. It was founded by the late Companion and Brother Billy Bob Boltz PHP who made many contributions to his Lodge and to his Chapter. The event is carried on in his name.
Here was the flyer for the event.
2024 Fish Fry
This Month in Royal Arch
This Year's District Events,
Royal Arch Masonry
Higher Degrees and Orders
For those of you who are interested in the higher degrees of the York Rite, Redwood Empire Cryptic Council and Santa Rosa Commandery (Knights Templar) meet in Petaluma at Petaluma-Hamilton Lodge on Western Avenue on the third Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. respectively. Petaluma Royal Arch Chapter No. 22 meets on the first Monday of the month at the same location. They have a dinner before their meeting beginning at 6:15 p.m. In addition, there is a Cryptic Council that meets on the peninsula. Cryptic Council No. 2 meets at San Mateo Lodge in San Mateo, California. Commandery No. 1 meets at the San Francisco Scottish Rite in San Francisco on 19th Avenue.
For reservations for our dinners or questions about our other activities, please contact Excellent Companion Richard Lyon PHP at marinra102sec@gmail.com. If you are interested in joining our chapter, or if you have other questions about Royal Arch Masonry, please contact him.