Eureka Lodge Host “Make a Difference” Breakfast
The Masonic Family of Eureka Lodge No 16 in Auburn hosted a “Make a Difference” Community Service Appreciation Breakfast Saturday October 11th.
All the Masonic Orders joined together and presented our local service agencies that provide service in our community to a FREE BREAKFAST! In attendance; Auburn’s Chief of Police Valerie Harris and family, Placer Sheriff Department and Search and Rescue Personnel, District Attorney’s Office, APD Personnel, Placer Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, US Forest Firefighters and several members of the fraternity all enjoyed a huge homemade breakfast sponsored by the Masons of Eureka Lodge. This event was the Masonic Family’s way to express their gratitude to these hardworking service providers that “Make a Difference” in our community everyday!
Eureka Lodge of Auburn was established in 1851 during the height of the California Gold Rush. The Mason’s have been conducting business for 157 years while Crystal Chapter, Order of Eastern Star for 125 years. The mission of the lodge is brotherhood, community involvement and self-improvement through family values, moral standards and charity.
Freemasonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is based on the belief that each man can make a difference in the world. Freemasonry encourages good men to become better men by promoting a life dedicated to high ideals, community service, and goodwill. Masons contribute more than $1.4 million every day in the United Sates and support numerous Masonic philanthropies.
There are approximately 5 million Masons worldwide, including 2 million in the United States. Freemasonry celebrates ethnic diversity and welcomes men of all racial backgrounds. Membership is open to men 18 years or older and one must seek membership on their own. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
Many of the world’s most respected men have been Masons. These accomplished individuals include; Mark Twain, Roy Rogers, Clark Gable, John Wayne, Red Skelton, Danny Tomas, John Philip Sousa, Mozart, Charles Lindberg, James Doolittle, Henry Ford, Dave Thomas, Arnold Palmer, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, Buffalo Bill, Sir Winston Churchill, Douglas McArthur, Sam Houston, Paul Revere, George Washington and 13 other Presidents including Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Gerald Ford and 13 signers of the US Constitution including Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock.
To find out more information about Freemasonry in our community, contact Eureka Lodge (530)885-2723 or email @ www.auburnmason.com.
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Auburn Masons are the best! We are very fortunate to have such fine men as part of our community. I look forward their continual participation and contribution with our schools and community. I like to recognize them for all their work they do!
Eureka Lodge and the Masons and members donate so much of their time and energy to our community. They give so much everyday to children supporting the Shrine Hospitals. I have always appreciated the Masons. They never ask for anything in return. All fine men should consider being part of this wonderful fraternity.
What a wonderful event. This is just a sample how the fraternity supports our community with appreciation to our law enforcement organizations. The very people that serve our beautiful community here in the foothills.
What a wonderful thing to do for the community. As always, Masons provide a service to their community. It's no wonder that Freemasons have been around forever and are now not just the oldest and largest organization in the world, they are the fastest growing too. Membership is way up. Way to go! Thanks for being there. And, for those that don't know about Freemasons, think of the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Every Shriner is a Mason. It's a requirement for membership. Masons are like the Energizer battery, they just keep giving and giving.