Hon. John R. Heisner, PM & Grand Lodge of California orator

John R. Heisner Receives Grand Lodge Nod for Junior Grand Warden

DATE: January 28, 2013
FROM: John F. Lowe, Grand Master
TO: District Inspectors
RE: Recommendee for Junior Grand Warden
Brethren:
Pursuant to §404.420 of the California Masonic Code, you are hereby notified that
Worshipful Brother John Richard Heisner, a Past Master of Amity Lodge No. 442, has been
selected as the recommendee for election as Junior Grand Warden at the next Annual
Communication to be held in October of this year.

Enclosed is a biographical sketch of Brother Heisner (click here)

John Richard Heisner

Brother John Richard Heisner was raised a Master Mason in Eugene Lodge No. 11 under the
jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Oregon on March 5, 1969. He affiliated with Amity Lodge
No. 442 in San Diego in 1985. He served as Master of that lodge in 2004.
Brother Heisner’s service to the Grand Lodge began that same year. He served two terms on the
Grand Lodge Research Committee and two terms on the Jurispurdence Committee. For the last
five years, John has served as Inspector of the 909th Masonic District. Brother John is
completing a three-year term as a trustee of the Masonic Homes of California and he is a
member of the Public Schools Advisory Council in San Diego. John served as Grand Orator for
Most Worshipful Brother Frank Loui in 2012. He is also the author of four published books on
the subject of masonic symbolism.
Brother Heisner is a 33° Inspector General Honorary of the San Diego Scottish Rite Bodies and
he is a member of the Al Bahr Shriners. He is also a member of the San DiegoYork Rite Bodies,
the San Diego Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine, the Rosicrucian College and the
Southern California Past Masters Association.
John is a partner at Sullivan Hill Lewin Rez & Engel, a business litigation law firm in San Diego.
He serves as the chairman of the litigation department and as the chairman of the compensation
committee and the executive committee. John has conducted more than 100 jury trials, first as a
government prosecutor and then as a private practitioner. He has extensive experience in all
phases of complex litigation relating to business, trust and estates, government regulations, real
estate and intellectual property.
John is active in his community serving as a trustee for the San Diego Maritime Museum. He
was a member of the board of trustees of the St. Jude Hospital Foundation. He is a member of St.
Luke’s and Sacred Heart churches in San Diego. Additionally, John served as an Adjunct
Professor for the University of San Diego School of Law for fourteen years teaching trial
advocacy.
Brother Heisner lives in Coronado with his wife, Margo. He has four adult children and nine
grand children.

Title: Grand Lodge of California Annual Communication
Location: 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA
Link out: Click here
Description: Grand Lodge of California will be hosting its annual communication in San Francisco. For details, please contact Kim Hegg @ programservices@freemason.org.
Start Date: 2012-09-21
End Date: 2012-09-23

Title: Grand Master's Reception and Mason of the Year
Location: Scottish Rite Center
Description: Grand Master of California will be at the San Diego Scottish Rite Center and will be presenting the Masons of the Year for 2012
Start Time: 17:30
Date: 2012-09-01
End Time: 21:00

Title: Grand Lodge Annual Communication
Location: Grand Lodge San Francisco
Link out: Click here
Description: 162nd Annual Communication Legislation Packet
The 162nd Annual Communication legislation packet is now available online.
The packet is available for download under Reports and Features in the secure Member Center. Each document has been posted separately under the Forms section. If you would like a printed version, please contact Member Services at 415/292-9180.
Start Date: 2011-09-23
End Date: 2011-09-25

Schedule at a Glance

Friday, September 23

Grand Lodge Opening Session
California Masonic Memorial Temple Auditorium 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
This historic session includes Board and Committee reports, Grand Master's message, and legislation. Masons who hold a 2011 dues receipt may attend any Grand Lodge session
Attire: Business suit

Saturday, September 24

Grand Lodge Session
California Masonic Memorial Temple Auditorium 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
(lunch break 12 - 1)
The tradition continues at today's sessions: Grand Oration, completion of legislation, election of Grand Lodge Officers, and approval of the Grand Lodge budget and per capita.
Attire: Business suit

Ladies' Tea
Fairmont Hotel 12:00 p.m.
Linda Bray, wife of the Grand Master, invites the ladies and family members to a distinctive gathering: tea and refreshments at the famed Fairmont Hotel.
Attire: Casual

A Fair to Remember Banquet
San Francisco Marquis Marriott 6:30 p.m. no-host social; 7:30 p.m. dinner
Don't miss Annual Communication's most memorable night. The County Fair theme continues at the All Member Banquet - an evening of socializing and celebrating with the fraternal community.
Attire: Casual

Sunday, September 25

Public Ceremonies
California Masonic Memorial Temple Auditorium 9:30 a.m.
Members, families, youth orders, and friends of the fraternity gather to honor the past year's extraordinary accomplishments by California Masons and welcome the year ahead.
Attire: Business suit for men; short dress or pant suit for ladies.

Installation of Grand Lodge Officers
California Masonic Memorial Temple Auditorium 11:00 a.m.
Be part of the 2011/2012 Grand Lodge Officer Installation, the 163rd in the history of California Masonry. The installation is open to all members, family, and friends. A final reception immediately follows in the Great Hall.
Attire: Business suit for men; short dress or pant suit for ladies.

June 26th 0600pm
Silver Gate Three stars Lodge 296
$25 or $30 at the door

Brethren,

Many areas of the Southeast were recently struck by a series of devastating tornadoes. Several Grand Lodges suffered loss of life and enormous property damage. The states hit the hardest were Alabama and Tennessee. As Masons, we are concerned about the well-being of the residents of these communities, particularly our brethren and their families.

Having received a request for relief from their respective Grand Lodges, the Grand Lodge of California has established a relief fund for the disasters in Alabama and Tennessee. All contributions will be sent to the Masonic Service Association of North America (MSA). The MSA will then forward all donations directly to the Grand Lodge F&AM of Alabama and the Grand Lodge F&AM of Tennessee.

If your members, lodge, families, or friends would like to make a contribution, please make your check payable to the MSA Disaster Relief Fund and mail it to:

Grand Lodge of California
Office of Philanthropy
Attn: Denise Avila
1111 California St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Please indicate on your check how you wish for your gift to be distributed (Alabama or Tennessee). If no designation is made the funds will be divided equally between Alabama and Tennessee.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Adam Kendall of the Masonic Service Bureau at 415/292-9137 or akendall@freemason.org.

Please open your hearts to the victims of these disasters, and give what you can to help.

Sincerely and fraternally,

William J. Bray III
Grand Master

2011 Mason of the Year Flyer

San Diego County’s Annual Grand Master’s Reception

2011 Grand Master's Reception & Mason of the Year San Diego

and Mason of the Year Award Presentations

Hosted by San Diego and Imperial County Masonic Officers Association

Awards will be presented by:

The Most Worshipful William J. Bray III

Grand Master of Masons in California

Scottish Rite Masonic Center

1895 Camino Del Rio South

San Diego, CA 92108

Saturday, September 3, 2011

5:30 p.m. Social Hour

6:30 p.m. Dinner

7:45 p.m. Mason of the Year Awards

$30.00 per person before August 15

$37.00 after August 15

Reserve Early (No Reservation, No Entry.)

RSVP by August 15, 2011

Please make checks payable to San Diego/Imperial Past Masters Association

Attire:

Men (Business Suits)

Ladies (Appropriate Dress)

For more info, call: Marvin Ens, (619) 806-0899

Email: marvens@cox.net

Message from the Grand Master

Brethren,

The tragic reports of devastation and suffering resulting from powerful earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand have shocked the world. As Masons, we are concerned about the well being of the citizens of those countries, particularly our brethren and their families.

The Grand Lodge of California has established a relief fund for the disasters in Japan and New Zealand. All contributions will be sent to the Masonic Service Association of North America (MSANA). The MSANA will then forward all donations directly to the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Japan and the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of New Zealand.

Please share this information with your lodge members as soon as possible. If your members, lodge, families, or friends would like to make a contribution, please make your check payable to the MSA Disaster Relief Fund and mail it to:

Grand Lodge of California
Office of Philanthropy
Attn: Denise Avila
1111 California St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Please indicate on your check how you wish for your gift to be distributed (Japan or
New Zealand). If no designation is made the funds will be divided equally between Japan
and New Zealand.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Adam Kendall of the Masonic Service Bureau at 415/292-9137 or akendall@freemason.org.

Please open your hearts to the victims of these disasters, and give what you can to help.

Sincerely and fraternally,

William J. Bray III
Grand Master

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