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</h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Merriweather;"> </span></p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/impact-report-2024/" aria-label="Read more about Beyond the Lodge: Impact Report 2024" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-29620 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/raising-a-reader/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RaisingAReader-1047-1200x800-5b2df79-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-29630" alt="" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RaisingAReader-1047-1200x800-5b2df79-300x200.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RaisingAReader-1047-1200x800-5b2df79-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RaisingAReader-1047-1200x800-5b2df79-768x512.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RaisingAReader-1047-1200x800-5b2df79.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/raising-a-reader/" > California Masons and Raising A Reader Support Afghan Refugee Students </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Merriweather;">Masons of California, Raising a Reader, and Washington Unified School District Expand Programs to Improve Afghan Refugee Student Literacy in West Sacramento.<br /> </span></p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/raising-a-reader/" aria-label="Read more about California Masons and Raising A Reader Support Afghan Refugee Students" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-28474 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-charity"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/gcf-pledge/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071024_FFS2907-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-28492" alt="" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071024_FFS2907-300x200.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071024_FFS2907-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071024_FFS2907-768x512.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071024_FFS2907-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071024_FFS2907-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/gcf-pledge/" > Masons Make Three-Year, $650,000 Pledge to Giants Community Fund </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">Over the next three years, California Masons are committing $650,000 to the San Francisco Junior Giants in support of community programs aimed at championing local youth.</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/gcf-pledge/" aria-label="Read more about Masons Make Three-Year, $650,000 Pledge to Giants Community Fund" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-28863 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/175th-annual-communication-of-the-grand-lodge-of-california/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AnnComm24_enews-banner-sm-400x400-x1441-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-28877" alt="" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AnnComm24_enews-banner-sm-400x400-x1441-300x300.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AnnComm24_enews-banner-sm-400x400-x1441-150x150.jpg 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AnnComm24_enews-banner-sm-400x400-x1441-768x768.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AnnComm24_enews-banner-sm-400x400-x1441.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/175th-annual-communication-of-the-grand-lodge-of-california/" > 175th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of California </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p>The 175th Annual Communications commences on October 25–27, 2024 at the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco.</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/175th-annual-communication-of-the-grand-lodge-of-california/" aria-label="Read more about 175th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of California" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24875 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-charity"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/sdusd-grant/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Z728333-copy-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-24876" alt="Masons Announce Three-Year Grant to San Diego Unified School District" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Z728333-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Z728333-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Z728333-copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Z728333-copy.jpg 830w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/sdusd-grant/" > Masons Announce Three-Year Grant to San Diego Schools </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">This month, the Masons of California announced a $390,000, three-year grant to the San Diego Unified School District.</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/sdusd-grant/" aria-label="Read more about Masons Announce Three-Year Grant to San Diego Schools" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14850 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/symposium/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Symposium24-sm-enews-banner_r1-400sq-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-28266" alt="" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Symposium24-sm-enews-banner_r1-400sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Symposium24-sm-enews-banner_r1-400sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Symposium24-sm-enews-banner_r1-400sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Symposium24-sm-enews-banner_r1-400sq.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/symposium/" > 2024 California Masonic Symposium: Exploring the Mysteries that Bind Us </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p>The 2024 California Masonic Symposium explores the Mysteries that Bind Us</p> </div> <a 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srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screen-Shot-2024-02-13-at-2.07.47-PM-300x300.png 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screen-Shot-2024-02-13-at-2.07.47-PM-150x150.png 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screen-Shot-2024-02-13-at-2.07.47-PM.png 734w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/2023fraternityreport/" > Read the 2023 Fraternity Report </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p>In the Masons of California’s 2023 Fraternity Report, review the highlights of the past year, from a rise in new members to a full-scale renovation at the Masonic Homes.</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/2023fraternityreport/" aria-label="Read more about Read the 2023 Fraternity Report" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post 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class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/retreats/" > Masonic Leadership Retreats </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p>Make sure you and your fellow officers are positioned for a successful year ahead. The 2024 Leadership Retreats are different</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/retreats/" aria-label="Read more about Masonic Leadership Retreats" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24705 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/berkeley/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Intl-Conf-24-social_v3-600sq-x2-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-25285" alt="12th International Conference on Freemasonry at UC Berkeley: Rites in America" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Intl-Conf-24-social_v3-600sq-x2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Intl-Conf-24-social_v3-600sq-x2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Intl-Conf-24-social_v3-600sq-x2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Intl-Conf-24-social_v3-600sq-x2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Intl-Conf-24-social_v3-600sq-x2.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/berkeley/" > The 12th Annual International Conference on Freemasonry </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p>A panel of expert speakers will present new and exciting research on topics of interest to Freemasonry and other fraternal orders, comprising a wide variety of academic disciplines in the 12th annual International Conference on Freemasonry at UC Berkeley.</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/berkeley/" aria-label="Read more about The 12th Annual International Conference on Freemasonry" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-29440 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/leadershipsummit25/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Leadership24-sm-enews_v1-400x400x2-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-25084" alt="" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Leadership24-sm-enews_v1-400x400x2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Leadership24-sm-enews_v1-400x400x2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Leadership24-sm-enews_v1-400x400x2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Leadership24-sm-enews_v1-400x400x2.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/leadershipsummit25/" > 2025 Lodge Leadership Summit </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p>Calling All Leaders! Masters, Wardens, Secretaries, and Treasurers Unite for a New Leadership Framework Weekend! This year, we’re bringing all</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/leadershipsummit25/" aria-label="Read more about 2025 Lodge Leadership Summit" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-22955 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/excel-awards/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="294" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SIIA-2023-Excel-Winner-300x294.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-24271" alt="" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SIIA-2023-Excel-Winner-300x294.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SIIA-2023-Excel-Winner-1024x1005.jpg 1024w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SIIA-2023-Excel-Winner-768x754.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SIIA-2023-Excel-Winner.jpg 1417w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/excel-awards/" > CALIFORNIA MASONS WIN FOR THE 14TH YEAR IN A ROW </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: #252122; font-family: Avenir55, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">The Masons of California win in multiple categories for the 2023 EXCEL Awards, presented by the Association Media & Publishing Network of the Software & Information Industry Association.</span></span></p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/excel-awards/" aria-label="Read more about CALIFORNIA MASONS WIN FOR THE 14TH YEAR IN A ROW" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-23448 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/annual-communications-2023/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/e7488bc1-339c-46a8-9718-6fff1526897a-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-23462" alt="" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/e7488bc1-339c-46a8-9718-6fff1526897a-300x300.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/e7488bc1-339c-46a8-9718-6fff1526897a-150x150.jpg 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/e7488bc1-339c-46a8-9718-6fff1526897a-768x768.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/e7488bc1-339c-46a8-9718-6fff1526897a.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/annual-communications-2023/" > 174th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of California </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p>The 174th Annual Communications commences on October 27–29, 2023 at the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco.</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/annual-communications-2023/" aria-label="Read more about 174th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of California" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-29070 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/mexicocity2025/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Symposium24-sm-enews-banner_r1-400sq-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-28266" alt="" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Symposium24-sm-enews-banner_r1-400sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Symposium24-sm-enews-banner_r1-400sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Symposium24-sm-enews-banner_r1-400sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Symposium24-sm-enews-banner_r1-400sq.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/mexicocity2025/" > 2025 Grand Master’s Mexico City Trip </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p>The 2025 Grand Master’s Mexico Trip</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/mexicocity2025/" aria-label="Read more about 2025 Grand Master’s Mexico City Trip" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25181 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/2024-proclamations/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6.24-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-20012" alt="" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6.24-300x300.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6.24-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6.24-150x150.jpg 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6.24-768x768.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6.24-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6.24-2048x2048.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/2024-proclamations/" > Grand Master Metroka: 2024 Proclamations </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Merriweather;">Grand Master G. Sean Metroka announced Monday his administration’s proclamations for the 2024 fraternal year.</span></p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/2024-proclamations/" aria-label="Read more about Grand Master Metroka: 2024 Proclamations" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-21340 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-charity"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/johnny-ritchey-scholarship/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230105_MT_RitcheyAnnouncement_00017-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-21341" alt="The Masons of California, San Diego Padres, and Reality Changers of San Diego to expand Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program, honoring trailblazing ballplayer’s memory." srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230105_MT_RitcheyAnnouncement_00017-300x200.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230105_MT_RitcheyAnnouncement_00017-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230105_MT_RitcheyAnnouncement_00017-768x512.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230105_MT_RitcheyAnnouncement_00017-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230105_MT_RitcheyAnnouncement_00017-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/johnny-ritchey-scholarship/" > Masons Expand Scholarship Program </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">The San Diego Padres, in partnership with the Masons of California, announced the expansion of the Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program on what would have been the 100th birthday for the “Jackie Robinson of the West Coast.”</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/johnny-ritchey-scholarship/" aria-label="Read more about Masons Expand Scholarship Program" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-23722 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/imamason/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ImAMason-Profile-Pic-300x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-21703" alt="" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ImAMason-Profile-Pic-300x300.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ImAMason-Profile-Pic-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ImAMason-Profile-Pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ImAMason-Profile-Pic-768x768.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ImAMason-Profile-Pic.jpg 1284w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/imamason/" > Say It Loud: #ImAMason </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p>Say It Loud: #ImAMason! 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The 2024 Leadership Retreats are your</p> </div> <a class="elementor-post__read-more" href="https://freemason.org/tahoe/" aria-label="Read more about Masonic Leadership Retreats" tabindex="-1" > Read More » </a> </div> </article> <article class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-26495 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-for-members tag-2023-fraternity-report"> <a class="elementor-post__thumbnail__link" href="https://freemason.org/from-the-ground-up/" tabindex="-1" > <div class="elementor-post__thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="297" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-12-at-10.47.34-AM-copy-300x297.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-26731" alt="Masons of California Fraternity Report 2023: From the Ground Up" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-12-at-10.47.34-AM-copy-300x297.png 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-12-at-10.47.34-AM-copy-1024x1015.png 1024w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-12-at-10.47.34-AM-copy-150x150.png 150w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-12-at-10.47.34-AM-copy-768x761.png 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-12-at-10.47.34-AM-copy.png 1110w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/from-the-ground-up/" > Fraternity Report: From the Ground Up </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p class="p1" style="margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; 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loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="296" src="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_3073-true-up-horiz_CMYK-copy-300x296.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-26617" alt="Andres Bonifacio Lodge No. 879" srcset="https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_3073-true-up-horiz_CMYK-copy-300x296.jpg 300w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_3073-true-up-horiz_CMYK-copy-1024x1009.jpg 1024w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_3073-true-up-horiz_CMYK-copy-768x757.jpg 768w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_3073-true-up-horiz_CMYK-copy-1536x1513.jpg 1536w, https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_3073-true-up-horiz_CMYK-copy-2048x2018.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </a> <div class="elementor-post__text"> <h3 class="elementor-post__title"> <a href="https://freemason.org/the-givers/" > The Givers </a> </h3> <div class="elementor-post__excerpt"> <p 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