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Masonic Values in South Santa Clara Valley: A Legacy in Morgan Hill and Gilroy

Masonic Values Santa Clara County South Valley

Posted on Jan 28, 2023 by Brad Meyer

The South Santa Clara Valley is a region rich in history and cultural heritage. The Freemasons, a fraternal organization with roots dating back centuries, have played a significant role in shaping the values and traditions of the communities in the area, particularly in Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The Masonic values of brotherhood, charity, and the pursuit of knowledge are deeply ingrained in the fabric of life in South Santa Clara Valley. These values are embodied in the ways that members...

It Was a Success!!!

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Posted on Aug 29, 2022 by Brad Meyer

Brotherly love, relief, and truth are the keystones of Masonry. We strive every day to practice those tenants to make ourselves, our families, and our community thrive. Relief was on display during our recent Red Cross Blood Drive on August 20, where we turned over our masonic hall to the local Red Cross for our first ever, and definitely not last ever, blood drive sponsored by South Valley Lodge. It warmed my heart to see our hall used for such a noble purpose to help...

Red Cross Blood Drive

Blood Drive Gilroy Morgan Hill Red Cross

Posted on Aug 7, 2022 by Brad Meyer

What does it mean to save a life and become a superhero? Some may think it’s wearing a cape and running into a burning building or jumping into a lake or river risking your own life to save a helpless victim. Those are bold ways to save a life and may be the image you have in your mind. But there are many ways to be a superhero and save a life that do not require a cape. One simple way is to donate blood. According to the American Red Cross, someone...

May is Public Awareness Month

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Posted on Apr 29, 2022 by Brad Meyer

May is Public Awareness month for the California Masonry and it’s a great time to get out in front of people and let them know we are here. People need to be aware that the Masons are here and part of our community helping whenever we can. This month, the lodge will work at the 41 st annual Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras during Memorial Day weekend. This is a yearly tradition for us where we help setup and tear down the festival and provide general assistance during...

Returning to Lodge – More Than Just Meetings

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Posted on Sep 30, 2021 by Brad Meyer

What does Lodge mean to you? To me, it means many things. First, it is the building, the physical edifice that we call home in Morgan Hill. The building has been there for decades and was built by masonic hands, both physically and spiritually. It’s the building we own and it’s the building we use to serve the greater community that surrounds us. And it’s the building that supports all the other meanings of the term “lodge” that we know....