About our Lodge
101 Years of
Masonry
Dispensation Issued, July 26, 1906
Chartered, October 10, 1906
Worshipful Master -- William VanDerveer Nichols
Senior Warden -- John Manning
Junior Warden -- George Adderson Lane
Masonic Inspector-- Eli T. Blackmer
Grand Master of California & Hawaii -- Motley H. Flint
"It is our goal and fervent prayer that we pass on to those who follow the same
spirit of Masonic Brotherhood and Dedication toward those ideals which have
structured the firm foundation of this Lodge for the past [101] years..."
Many of the dedicated leaders of the City of Oceanside were Masons and held a
place of prominence in their community. They contributed time, their
talents, and frequently their money, to furthering the quality of life in
Northern San Diego County. Then, when Carlsbad became a City in 1952,
there were Masons who gave of themselves in the same way.
-1985
Charles C. Inskeep, Lodge Historian
Ralph A. Beck, Sr.
George C. Schrum, PM
About Freemasonry
Masonry is the world's first and largest fraternal organization. It is a
body of knowledge and a system of ethics based on the belief that each man has a
responsibility to improve himself while being devoted to his family, faith,
country, and fraternity.
As Masons, we lead by example, give back to our communities, and support
numerous Masonic philanthropies. We invest in children, our neighborhoods,
and our future.
Our Values
Our Mission is guided by the enduring and relevant tenets of our
fraternity--Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth--and our core values, which
include.
Ethics
Our lives are based on honor and integrity, and we believe that honesty,
compassion, trust, and knowledge are important.
Tolerance
The fraternity values religious, ethnic, cultural, social, and educational
differences. We respect the opinions of others and strive to improve and develop
as human beings.
Personal Growth
Our continuous pursuit of knowledge, ethics, spirituality, and leadership brings
more meaning to our lives.
Philanthropy
We make a difference in our communities through charitable giving, community
service, and volunteerism.
Family
We strive to be better spouses, parents, and family members and are committed to
protecting the well being of members and their families, especially when they
are in need.
Freedom
Masons value the liberties outlined in the U.S. Constitution and continually
promote freedom of speech and expression, freedom to worship a Supreme Being in
an individual way, and other important liberties. We believe it is our duty to
vote in public elections and to exercise all of our liberties within due and
proper bounds.
For further information about Freemasonry in California, please visit the
Grand Lodge of California
website.
