Freemasonry

Xtreme Fighting Championships Returns to Detroit with XFC Grand Prix II Live Event

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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DETROIT, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Xtreme Fighting Championships presented by Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc. (OTCPink: CGRW) will return to Detroit for XFC Grand Prix II, a live event on May 31, 2024, coinciding with the opening day of the Detroit Grand Prix, hosted on the streets of Downtown Detroit. The XFC Grand Prix II will take place at the Masonic Temple, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the event starting at 8:00 p.m.

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  • DETROIT, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Xtreme Fighting Championships presented by Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc. (OTCPink: CGRW) will return to Detroit for XFC Grand Prix II, a live event on May 31, 2024, coinciding with the opening day of the Detroit Grand Prix, hosted on the streets of Downtown Detroit.
  • The XFC Grand Prix II will take place at the Masonic Temple, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the event starting at 8:00 p.m.
    Tickets for XFC Grand Prix II go on sale April 12 at XFCFight.com or at the Masonic Temple box office.
  • XFC Grand Prix II builds on the momentum XFC is generating with the upcoming XFC 50 on April 12 in Lakeland, Florida.
  • XFC Grand Prix II will take place in the Masonic Theater, the largest of four event spaces in the building.

Masonic Homes of California Appoints New President and CEO to Lead Statewide Growth

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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She succeeds long-time president and CEO Gary Charland, who is slated to retire.

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  • She succeeds long-time president and CEO Gary Charland, who is slated to retire.
  • “In a mission-driven, human services organization that serves clients throughout the state, we need top-notch talent with expertise in community-based programs,” says Larry Adamson, chairman of the board of trustees for the Masonic Homes of California.
  • “Terry is well-positioned to take the Masonic Homes into the future, given her strong commitment to and passion for seniors, and her strategic know-how and proven relationships with community collaborators.
  • “There are so many things about the organization that I love,” Quigley said of the Masonic Homes of California, which is based in Union City.

California Masons Present $36,072 Donation to Angels RBI Through Masons4Mitts

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Since launching the program in 2009, Masons of California donations have provided nearly 7,000 mitts to players in Orange County through Angels RBI, and over 75,000 mitts to players across the state.

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  • Since launching the program in 2009, Masons of California donations have provided nearly 7,000 mitts to players in Orange County through Angels RBI, and over 75,000 mitts to players across the state.
  • All told, the Masons of California raised more than $281,000 for these youth programs in 2022, a record high.
  • In recognition of this achievement, leaders of the California Masonic Foundation and representatives of Angels RBI shared the field for a special pregame celebration and check presentation.
  • Since 2009, Masons4Mitts has been the signature public fundraising campaign of the Masons of California.

California Masons Surpass $1 Million in Donations to Junior Giants Since 2009 Through Masons4Mitts

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on more than a decade of partnership with the Giants Community Fund, the Masons of California are proud to announce that they have surpassed $1 million in donations to Junior Giants through their signature Masons4Mitts program.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on more than a decade of partnership with the Giants Community Fund, the Masons of California are proud to announce that they have surpassed $1 million in donations to Junior Giants through their signature Masons4Mitts program.
  • Since launching the initiative in 2009, Masons of California donations have provided 52,626 gloves to Junior Giants players.
  • In recognition of this important milestone, the Masons of California and the Giants Community Fund hosted a special pregame reception in advance of the Giants vs. Rockies game on Wednesday, September 28.
  • Since 2009, Masons4Mitts has been the signature public fundraising campaign of the Masons of California.

California Masons Present $70,453 Donation to Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Through Masons4Mitts

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on more than a decade of partnership with MLB teams, the Masons of California, in affiliation with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, are proud to announce that they have raised $70,453 this season for youth development programs through their signature Masons4Mitts baseball mitt drive.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on more than a decade of partnership with MLB teams, the Masons of California, in affiliation with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, are proud to announce that they have raised $70,453 this season for youth development programs through their signature Masons4Mitts baseball mitt drive.
  • Since launching the program in 2009, Masons of California donations have provided 15,000 mitts to players in Los Angeles County through the Dodgers Dream Team, and over 80,000 mitts to players across the state.
  • In recognition of this important milestone, the Masons of Californiarecently presented a check to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on the field at the game in advance of the Dodgers-Diamondbacks game on Thursday, Sept. 22.
  • Since 2009, Masons4Mitts has been the signature public fundraising campaign of the Masons of California.

California Masons Present $50,835 Donation to San Diego Padres Foundation Through Masons4Mitts

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on more than a decade of partnership, the Masons of California , in affiliation with the San Diego Padres Foundation, are proud to announce that they have raised $50,835 this season for youth development programs through their signature Masons4Mitts baseball mitt drive.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on more than a decade of partnership, the Masons of California , in affiliation with the San Diego Padres Foundation, are proud to announce that they have raised $50,835 this season for youth development programs through their signature Masons4Mitts baseball mitt drive.
  • Since launching the program in 2009, Masons of California donations have provided 9,700 mitts to players in San Diego County through the San Diego Padres Foundation, and over 75,000 mitts to players across the state.
  • In recognition of this important milestone, the Masons of California presented a check to the San Diego Padres Foundation on the field in advance of the Padres - Cardinals game on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
  • Among those in attendance at this special event were:
    Tom Seidler, Senior Vice President of Community and Military Affairs, San Diego Padres Foundation
    Each year, Masons4Mitts teams up with the San Francisco Giants, Angels Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres to purchase real, leather baseball mitts that are given, free of charge, to young ballplayers in junior leagues across California.

California Masons Give Over $75,000 for Ukraine Relief to the International Committee of the Red Cross

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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The total includes gifts from individual Masons throughout California, as well as contributions from lodges and the California Masonic Foundation.

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  • The total includes gifts from individual Masons throughout California, as well as contributions from lodges and the California Masonic Foundation.
  • The International Committee of the Red Cross delivers relief items to the displaced, provides medicine and supplies to health care facilities, restores the water supply to millions of people and engages in numerous other lifesaving activities.
  • This gift from the Masons of California will go specifically toward providing this vital support to civilians of the Ukraine as they continue their fight for freedom against Russian forces.
  • This gift to the International Committee of the Red Cross will provide important services for the Ukrainian people in their darkest hour.

New Roofing for Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Thanks to initial funding of more than $35 million from Minnesota Masonic Charities, the institute will focus on the early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders in early childhood and adolescence.  But first the structure needed top-to-bottom rebuilding --- inside and out.

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  • Scheduled to reopen in November, the building, including a new roof from Central Roofing Company, will house the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain .
  • Thanks to initial funding of more than $35 million from Minnesota Masonic Charities , the institute will focus on the early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders in early childhood and adolescence.
  • A two-level building is being redeveloped to include clinics, research facilities, tele-outreach, a dedicated community center, family-friendly spaces and conference areas.
  • "We won this roofing project because of our existing relationship with both the University of Minnesota and Knutson Construction," says Mike Mehring, vice president of commercial roofing with Central Roofing Company .

Anglin's Foundation and Masonry Repairs of Marietta, Georgia, is Recognized as a 2021 Top Client Rated Atlanta Contractor by Find Local Contractors

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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They identify local contractors who have earned superior online reviews and ratings from their customers for this award.

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  • They identify local contractors who have earned superior online reviews and ratings from their customers for this award.
  • Anglin's Foundation and Masonry Repairs has received consistent five-star ratings and excellent reviews from multiple online sources.
  • More About Anglin's Foundation and Masonry Repairs:
    Anglin's Foundation and Masonry Repairs is a fourth-generation family business that began in 1930.
  • For more information about Anglin's Foundation and Masonry Repairs or to obtain a free quote, please visit http://www.anglinsfoundationrepairs.com or call (770) 422-2924.

Prince Hall Grand Masons Lodge Calls for Members to End the Violence by Putting Down Weapons in Observance of Juneteenth

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"Lay Down Weapons" is a call by Worshipful Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, free and accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, in honor of Juneteenth to all Heads of Houses of Prince Hall Pennsylvania.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"Lay Down Weapons" is a call by Worshipful Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, free and accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, in honor of Juneteenth to all Heads of Houses of Prince Hall Pennsylvania.
  • They will be asked to also participate in a social media campaign to invoke the message: END THE VIOLENCE.
  • The Proclamation will also call on all members of Master Masons and Eastern Stars and their loved ones to end every message they post on all social media to include a STOP THE VIOLENCE personal sign off.
  • Where: Grounds of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 4301 North Broad Street, Philadelphia
    Who: Most Worshipful Grand Master, the Honorable Donald C. Jones, calling on all Prince Hall Grand Lodge Masters and Eastern Stars to come fully regaled to participate in Juneteenth.