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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.
Bakersfield 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.
Bakersfield 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.
MARCH TRESTLE BOARD
March 6 – Thursday – Stated Meeting at Bakersfield Masonic Temple. Annual Secretary and Treasurer’s Report.
Our monthly stated meeting will start at exactly 6:00 PM. Uniform for all officers is Blue Suit with White Polo Shirt or Blue Lodge Polo Shirt All others are business casual. Absolutely no T-shirts and shorts and sandals.
All family members and widows are invited in our dinner during stated meetings. We are doing POTLUCK for refreshments. Every family will bring a dish to include salad and desserts.
March 13 – Practice 2nd Degree Conferral (TBA)
March 15 – Saturday – DISI At Fresno Lodge, Lemoore, CA. Starting at 10 AM. All Officers are invited.
March 20 – 2nd Degree Conferral. Starts at 6PM at the Masonic Temple. Uniform is Black Tuxedo or Suit.
March 29 – Community Project – Bakersfield Marathon Volunteer (TBA).
MARCH BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS:
03 – Bro Charles Burke
18 – Bro Danielle Garcia
18 – Bro James Nason
29 – WB Eric Aralar
31 – Bro George Bakoo
Sister Sarah Garcia
Bakersfield Lodge #224 and Delano -Wasco Lodge #309 has combined force and held their Annual Ladies Night 2025. This time instead of letting the Ladies prepare and do all the works in the Temple, we decided to surprise them and brought them all to 1933 Speakeasy Bar and Grill and celebrated the night away. We […]
On December 14, 2024, Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 held their 153rd Open Installation of Officers for 2025. DGM RW Garrett Chan was the Installing Officer. WSir Christian Marano was the Master of Ceremony and WSir Zach Braun was the Installing Chaplain. About 200 members, family and friends attended the event. We want to thank everyone […]
Kern County Shrine Club participated in the Labor Day Parade on Sep 1, 2024 at Cambria, California. It was a great weekend with family and friends of the Shriner’s Club in Kern County. WB Steve Wofford, Bros Michael Goodwin, Victor Alcantar, Danielle Garcia and yours truly WB Gerry Mateo and our family enjoyed the weekend […]
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The Division V GL SOI was conducted on June 29, Saturday in Santa Barbara Lodge No 192. It was a very educational and informative School of Instruction lead by the GL WB Lowler and AGL WB Mariano. This was followed by Bakersfield Lodge No 224 Family Day at Santa Barbara Beach to scape the heat […]
Brother Jojo Butingan was raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason on June 27, 2024. It was a very memorable and solemn 3rd degree conferral said WM Eric Aralar. He wants to thank all the Brethren for stepping up and for all the support. A very impressive 3rd Degree Lecture and presentation by WB […]
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For the past three months Bakersfield Lodge has been very busy tending to our candidates conferrals. On March 21, 2024 our Brother Todd Stoner was successfully raised to the sublime degree of MM. Several of our members was present and visiting sojourner WB Richard Wright PM of Lodi Lodge No. 256 celebrated this very special […]
On May 16, 2024 Bakersfield Lodge celebrated Mother’s day to a surprise Wine Tasting dinner at “Wine Me Up” Restaurant in Bakersfield. In token of our appreciation to our Ladies this well deserve event for them was a great success. Thank you to all who joined us. Cheers!
Last April 20, 2024 Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 joined many volunteers in Bakersfield, California in the “Great American Cleanup” headed by the Mayor herself Honorable Karen Goh! Many of our members spend their whole morning picking up trash and cleaning a park and roads in and around Bakersfield. Special thanks to Mayor Goh for inviting […]
In this issue of California Freemason, we’re exploring what it takes to get new lodges off the ground, and how they define themselves within the landscape of Masonry in the state.
Our Annual Ladies Night on February 17 was a huge success! We had lots of food and dancing with The New Normal Band until midnight. To show our appreciation to all the ladies we will continue to this every year. Thanks to everyone that lend a hand preparing for this event. Special thanks to all […]
February 1, 2024 Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 had their Stated Meeting and welcomed our New Masonic Div 5, District 522 Inspector, WB Sir Zack Braun. It was a very successful night with our Brethren and a very impressive display of brotherhood and fellowships together with our ladies and families joining us for our “Potluck Dinner”. […]
Last December 16, 2023 Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 had its Annual Open Installation of Officers. It was a very successful and solemn installation led by WB Robert Beeson III, Assistant Grand Lecturer for Division 5, as the Installing Master, WB Jun Lungcob, District Inspector, as the Master of Ceremonies and WB Zaldy Damaso, Past District […]
Between July 10–21, we’re asking all members who are comfortable doing so to post a short message on Facebook or Instagram saying why Freemasonry is important to you.
In the Magic Issue of California Freemason magazine, we’re casting a light on some of those similar connections between magic and Masonry.
Maybe you’ve seen the square and compass logo on buildings around town or wondered about the meaning of emblems like the Masonic trowel. What’s the history behind Masonic symbols, and how do they factor into what happens in a lodge?
Most people know that there are two things that Masons don’t discuss in the lodge room: politics and religion. Instead, they focus on the things that bind them, not that divide. Could that be a model for a more harmonious world outside the lodge?
In this issue of California Freemason Magazine, we’re casting our gaze anew at our fraternal home, the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco.
Explore some stunning examples of this fraternal craftwork through the ages in From the Hands of Fellowship, a new virtual exhibition from the Henry Wilson Coil Library and Museum of Freemasonry.
In this special issue of California Freemason, we take a Masonic road trip south of the border to learn about the long history of Freemasonry in Latin America.
