Here is the District Recent Events page for all three of the Masonic Lodges,
Marin Lodge, Mill Valley Lodge and Fairfax Lodge
the concordant and the appendant bodies who meet in Marin county.
All brethren, from those living nearby, to those visiting from afar
are welcome to join in our current events.

Recent District Degrees

On December 6th, 2017 the officers of Marin Lodge conferred
the degree of Master Mason upon Brother Ivan Alikhanov.
Our officers did a great job conferring the degree.
A good number of brethren attended the degree that night.
Afterwards, we retired for refreshments and to celebrate
the occasion.

The officers who conferred the degree of Master Mason
upon Brother Ivan Alikhanov on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017.

Mill Valley Lodge had a great Past Masters Night the night of November 13th.
Our Past Masters and officers assisted in conferring the degree.
Their Brother was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.
The ritual work was great and we had a good number of sideliners.

Marin Lodge followed with a great Past Masters Night
on the following evening, November 14th.
Dinner was prepared by Brothers Tufo and Sanderson.
Brother David Hammond was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.
On this night, the ritual work was also great and a good number of sideliners
were present for the degree.

The officers and guests who were present for the conferral
of the degree of Master Mason upon Brother David Hammond
on Past Masters Night, Wednesday, November 14th, 2017.

The brethren of the Acacia Club of San Francisco conferred
the Master Mason degree upon Brother Chad Marin of Mill Valley Lodge
on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at Mill Valley Lodge.
Afterwards, all present celebrated with a lunch at the Sweetwater Cafe.

The officers of Marin Lodge conferred the Entered Apprentice degree upon Brother Stewart Reubens on Wednesday, October 4th, 2017.

The officers of Mill Valley Lodge conferred the Entered Apprentice degree
upon Brother Carlos Guererro on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 at their Lodge.

The officers of Marin Lodge conferred the Fellow Craft degree
upon Brother Ivan Alikhanov on Wednesday, August 31st, 2017 at our Lodge.

upon Brother David Chad Marin on Tuesday, August 15th, 2017.

Hiram Award Receipient

Hiram Award Recipient Wor. Brother Adams
and the previous Hiram Award recipients of Marin Lodge.

On September 27th, 2017, Marin Lodge presented the Hiram Award to
Worshipful Brother Victor Adams PM, Secretary of Marin Lodge.
Brother Adams has extended a great amount of effort, coaching candidates,
carrying out the duties of secretary and supporting district Lodges by attendinging their degrees and their events.

We celebrated with a fine meal of both baked salmon and steak, salad, vegetables
The meal was prepared by Brothers Jacob Sanderson and Tony Tufo.

District Mason of the Year Recepients

WM Remington, Grand Master Heisner
Mason of the Year Brother Tony Tufo

WM Schmalz, Grand Master Heisner
Mason of the Year Brother Anderson Silveira.

Earlier District Events

Visit to Angel Island

Marin Lodge hosted a picnic on Angel Island
Members of their Lodge and their families participated.
Several brethren from Mill Valley Lodge joined in the event.

Bocce Ball

Mill Valley Lodge held a Bocce Ball Party on behalf
of the district at the Bocce Ball facility at Albert Park in San Rafael.
on May 27th, 2017. Brethren from Marin Lodge attended the event.
Much fun was had by those who attended.
Photos soon!

Stafford Lake Picnic

The brethren of Marin Lodge had a great picnic at Stafford Lake in Novato.
Members of their Lodge, their wives and families enjoyed the food and the games that were held.

Fairfax Lodge's Day at the Races

On May 4th, 2017, Fairfax Lodge held its Annual Day at the Races event
at Golden Gate Field. It was a good turnout as always.

Fairfax Lodge's Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner

Fairfax Lodge held their annual St. Patricks Day celebration
on March 24th at their Lodge, including the Healy Irish Dancers.
It was a fine event by all reports.

Fairfax Lodge's Annual Crab Feed Dinner

Fairfax Lodge held a successful Annual Crab Feed
on February 18th, 2017 at their Lodge.

Mill Valley Lodge Bowling Night

Mill Valley Lodge sponsored a Bowling Night
on February 11th, 2017 at Country Club Lanes.

Award Presentation

On April 19th, 2017, the officers and brethren of Marin Lodge convened for the presentation of the Golden Veteran Award to Brother Craig Steele who became a Master Mason in June 1967. Our District Inspector, Wor. Brother David Von Bima PM presented the award to him on behalf of the Grand Master. In addition to his years of membership in Marin Lodge, Brother Craig was a member of Marin Demolay in his youth. He later served as an adult leader in DeMolay in Santa Rosa.

Secretary Victor Adams PM and Chaplain Tony Tufo
prepared the dinner for the evening.

Earlier District Degrees

The officers of Mill Valley Lodge conferred the Fellow Craft Degree
upon Brother Georg Cagwin and Brother Gerrit Herbst on Wednesday, July 26th, 2017.

The officers of Mill Valley Lodge conferred the Fellow Craft Degree
upon Brother Chad Carvey on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017.

The officers of Marin Lodge and Mill Valley Lodge
conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree upon Brother David Hammond
on Wednesday, May 24th, 2017.

The officers of Mill Valley Lodge conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree
upon Brother Gerrit Herbst on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017.

The officers of Fairfax Lodge conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree
upon Brother Ezra Palmer on Thursday, May 11th, 2017.

The officers of Mill Valley Lodge conferred the Master Mason Degree
upon Brother Tom Benoit on the evening of Tuesday, April 18th, 2017.

The officers of Marin Lodge conferred the Fellow Craft Degree
upon Brother Tom Bishop on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017.

On March 21st, the officers of Mill Valley Lodge
conferred the degree of Entered Apprentice upon Brother Chad Marin.

The officers of Marin Lodge conferred the Degree of Master Mason
upon Brother Craig Montes on March 1st, 2017.

On February 21st, 2017 the officers of Mill Valley Lodge
conferred the degree of Entered Apprentice upon Brother Chad Carvey.

On January 25th, 2017, the officers of Marin Lodge
conferred the degree of Entered Apprentice upon Brother Vicente Osmani.

Installation of Officers

The Marin Lodge No. 191 and Fairfax Lodge No. 556
held their installation of officers together
on January 4th, 2017.

For information about our 2016 District Year, please click on
2016 District Year