Spring 2025 Issue Out Now: 175 Years
In this issue of California Freemason, we’re celebrating 175 years of incredible Masonic history in this state.
Making true friends,
improving ourselves, having an impact
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.
Los Cerritos 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 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 Los Cerritos Lodge No. 674, 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.
Los Cerritos 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.
Contact usMarch 27, 2025
District #644; OSI
March 27, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Host Lodge; Hermes
2nd Degree, Calling Up/Calling Down
*** Attendance of ALL Lodge Officers and Officer Coaches is mandatory. ***
If for any reason an officer is unable to attend,
please notify the inspector in advance,
preferably by email; normantondares@gmail.com or text; 714 883-7497.
Please include your name, office, and lodge.
April 7, 2025
LCL; Stated Meeting
April 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
April 24, 2025
District #644; OSI
April 24, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Host Lodge; Andres Bonifacio
3rd Degree Complete
*** Attendance of ALL Lodge Officers and Officer Coaches is mandatory. ***
If for any reason an officer is unable to attend,
please notify the inspector in advance,
preferably by email; normantondares@gmail.com or text; 714 883-7497.
Please include your name, office, and lodge.
May 5, 2025
LCL; Stated Meeting
May 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
May 22, 2025
District #644; OSI
May 22, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Host Lodge; Los Cerritos
3rd Degree Complete
*** Attendance of ALL Lodge Officers and Officer Coaches is mandatory. ***
If for any reason an officer is unable to attend,
please notify the inspector in advance,
preferably by email; normantondares@gmail.com or text; 714 883-7497.
Please include your name, office, and lodge.
June 2, 2025
LCL; Stated Meeting
June 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Inspector's Official Visit:
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
June 26, 2025
District #644; OSI
June 26, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Host Lodge; Hermes
2nd Degree, Calling Up/Calling Down
*** Attendance of ALL Lodge Officers and Officer Coaches is mandatory. ***
If for any reason an officer is unable to attend,
please notify the inspector in advance,
preferably by email; normantondares@gmail.com or text; 714 883-7497.
Please include your name, office, and lodge.
July 7, 2025
LCL; Stated Meeting
July 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
July 24, 2025
District #644; OSI
July 24, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Host Lodge; Andres Bonifacio
1st Degree, Complete
*** Attendance of ALL Lodge Officers and Officer Coaches is mandatory. ***
If for any reason an officer is unable to attend,
please notify the inspector in advance,
preferably by email; normantondares@gmail.com or text; 714 883-7497.
Please include your name, office, and lodge.
August 4, 2025
LCL; Stated Meeting
August 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
August 28, 2025
District #644; OSI
August 28, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Host Lodge; Los Cerritos
Masonic Funeral Certification
*** Attendance of ALL Lodge Officers and Officer Coaches is mandatory. ***
If for any reason an officer is unable to attend,
please notify the inspector in advance,
preferably by email; normantondares@gmail.com or text; 714 883-7497.
Please include your name, office, and lodge.
September 1, 2025
LCL; Stated Meeting
September 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
September 25, 2025
District #644; OSI
September 25, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Host Lodge; Hermes
Masonic Education, General Masonic Q&A
*** Attendance of ALL Lodge Officers and Officer Coaches is mandatory. ***
If for any reason an officer is unable to attend,
please notify the inspector in advance,
preferably by email; normantondares@gmail.com or text; 714 883-7497.
Please include your name, office, and lodge.
October 6, 2025
LCL; Stated Meeting
October 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
October 23, 2025
District #644; OSI
October 23, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Host Lodge; Andres Bonifacio
November Elections, Installation
*** Attendance of ALL Lodge Officers and Officer Coaches is mandatory. ***
If for any reason an officer is unable to attend,
please notify the inspector in advance,
preferably by email; normantondares@gmail.com or text; 714 883-7497.
Please include your name, office, and lodge.
November 3, 2025
LCL; Stated Meeting
November 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
December 1, 2025
LCL; Stated Meeting
December 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
January 5, 2026
LCL; Stated Meeting
January 5, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
February 2, 2026
LCL; Stated Meeting
February 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
March 2, 2026
LCL; Stated Meeting
March 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6pm Dinner
7pm Stated Meeting
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Brethren, Linked to the website will be our new calendar moving forward. As dates and events become available, I will update it. Included in the calendar will be notes for each event such as Stated Meeting agendas, dinner menu, event specifics, etc. Not only will you be able to access the calendar via the website, you […]
