SACRAMENTO MASONIC TEMPLE
Sacramento Masonic Temple
Centennial Celebration
1918-2018
The Masonic Temple Association of Sacramento has planned a gala celebration on September 15th of the 100th year of the laying of the cornerstone at 12th and J Streets. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view the contents of the two time capsules in that cornerstone, and participate in a Cornerstone Rededication Ceremony.
After a talk about the early history of Freemasonry in Sacramento, particularly regarding the Lodges at the Temple, group photos will be arranged, and a gala banquet enjoyed, with entertainment during dinner and dancing afterward.
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For more details about cost and hotel arrangements, please express your interest by September 1st, 2018 to ‘Cornerstone Rededication, 1123 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814’ or by e-mail to office@sacramentomasonictemple.org, or by phone to 916-443-5058.
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Schedule of Events
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Grand Lodge Opening (60 minutes)
Lodge Room One - 2nd Floor - Tiled Meeting (Masons Only)
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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Building Tours/ Viewing of Masonic Items
For those interested, building tours will be available every 15 minutes.
Items from the 1918 time capsule will be on display for viewing.
Each Masonic Lodge will also have a display representing their History.
Masons, Family Members and Banquet Gala Ticket Holders
Cost: FREE
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3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Cornerstone Rededication Ceremony
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Learn about Freemasonry in Sacramento.
Lodge Room One - 2nd Floor - Masons, Family Members and Banquet Gala Ticket Holders
Cost: FREE
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4:45 PM Group Photos
Lodge Room Two - 2nd Floor - Masons, Family Members and Banquet Gala Ticket Holders
Cost: FREE
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Social Hour
Banquet Gala Ticket Holders Only
Brothers will be available to help guests find their seats.
3rd Floor Ball Room
Cost: FREE
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Banquet Gala
(Dress Code: Business Suits)
3rd Floor Ball Room - Banquet Gala Ticket Holders Only
(Masons and Members of the General Public)
Cost: $100 Couple / $60 Individual by Check or Cash
($105 Couple / $65 Individual by PayPal)
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Banquet Menu - Family Style Dinner
• Strawberry Spinach Salad
• Smoked Tri-Tip
• Cedar Plank Salmon
• Penne Pasta - Sundried Tomatoes & Pesto Cream
• Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
• Artisan Bread & Butter
After dinner remarks by the Grand Master of Masons in California
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7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Music by Sacramento Jazz Cooperative
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