Division IX Organizations

Amity Masonic Lodge No. 442 Archives

SW Hackett Lodge# 574 – Table Lodge

Title: SW Hackett Lodge# 574 - Table Lodge
Location: Scottish Rite Center - Doric / Ionic Room
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Description: Cost is $30 which will include Shot Glass Cannons, Meals and Drinks. Please make your reservations with the Secretary at 619-295-4420 or by email at Hackett@lodge.sdcoxmail.com. Any questions about the event, please contact Wor. Steve Laurvick by email at slaurvick@gmail.com. All lodge officers are also encouraged to attend this event and opened to all Masons.
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2014-07-11
End Time: 22:00

Officer’s School of Instruction (909th & 921st Masonic District)

Title: Officer's School of Instruction (909th & 921st Masonic District)
Location: Scottish Rite Center
Description: "Host" Lodge provides refreshments for ~50 and "Work" Lodge demonstrates the ritual work for the evening. Host - East San Diego# 561 and Work - San Diego# 35.

2° Degree, Opening, 1st and 2nd sections.

All schools and events are at the San Diego Scottish Rite Center unless otherwise noted District schools start promptly at 6:30 pm Absences are excused only by the Inspector (via phone or e-mail)

Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2013-06-24
End Time: 21:30

SW Hackett Lodge# 574 – Masonic Education

Title: SW Hackett Lodge# 574 - Masonic Education
Location: Scottish Rite Center - Heald Room
Description: Masonic education presented by Bro. Devin Briese and Wor. Achenbauch who will discuss the Circumpunct or the Circle and the Dot. The symbol of the circle with a dot at its center is one of the oldest symbols on the planet. At different times throughout history, it has symbolized various ideas, concepts and realities. It also is part of modern Masonic symbolism and most recently featured prominently in “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown. This month’s Esoteric Masonry session will focus on this symbol and some of its history. And then, in keeping with our focus on personal practice, and tools for transformation, we will learn a specific concentration practice that one can do with this symbol that has the potential to bring the practitioner further into Light. This session is open to all Mason’s as well as those interested in Masonry. Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can start on time.
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2013-03-19
End Time: 21:30

California Grand Lodge Recommends John Heisner for Jr. Grand Warden

John R. Heisner, Grand Lodge of California, orator, junior grand master

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.

Masters and Wardens Retreat (Newport Beach)

Title: Masters and Wardens Retreat (Newport Beach)
Location: Newport Beach, CA
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Description: Annual Master and Wardens Retreats offer a team-based workshop approach to planning for each lodge's future. They are open to all lodge masters, wardens, and junior wardens; lodge leaders are encouraged to attend as a team.
Online registration will be available soon. Questions? Contact Kim Hegg, program services manager, at 415/292-9111.
Start Date: 2013-03-22
End Date: 2013-03-24

Officer’s School of Instruction (909th & 921st Masonic District)

Title: Officer's School of Instruction (909th & 921st Masonic District)
Location: Scottish Rite Center, Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
Description: "Host" Lodge provides refreshments for ~50 and "Work" Lodge demonstrates the ritual work for the evening
Host Lodge - Joe L. Shell Lodge# 837
Work Lodge - Lux Lodge# 846
3rd Degree, Second Section, Standard Close
All schools and events are at the San Diego Scottish Rite Center unless otherwise noted
District schools start promptly at 6:30 pm
Absences are excused only by the Inspector (via phone or e-mail)
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2013-03-25
End Time: 21:30

Officer’s School of Instruction (909th & 921st Masonic District)

Title: Officer's School of Instruction (909th & 921st Masonic District)
Location: Scottish Rite Center, Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
Description: "Host" Lodge provides refreshments for ~50 and "Work" Lodge demonstrates the ritual work for the evening
Host Lodge - Lux Lodge# 846
Work Lodge - Amity Lodge# 442
Opening on the 3rd Degree, First Section
All schools and events are at the San Diego Scottish Rite Center unless otherwise noted
District schools start promptly at 6:30 pm
Absences are excused only by the Inspector (via phone or e-mail)
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2013-01-28
End Time: 21:30

District Officers School of Instruction

Title: District Officers School of Instruction
Location: Scottish Rite Center
Description: Mandatory meeting for all lodge officers who are part of the 909th Masonic District and the 921st Masonic District. If you are unable to attend this event, please contact your district inspector - Wor. David H. Haslim (921st District) or Wor. John R. Heisner (909th District).
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2012-09-24
End Time: 21:00

Harry Besnoy Graveside Services

Title: Harry Besnoy Graveside Services
Location: Singing Hills Memorial Park, 2800 Dehesa Road, El Cajon
Description: Harry Besnoy passed on July 11, 2012.
Graveside services to be at Singing Hills Memorial Park, 2800 Dehesa Road, El Cajon at 11:00 am. - Monday, July 16, 2012
Masonic service to be in about three weeks. Additional arrangements are not set.

Amity Lodge

Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2012:07:11

Grand Lodge of California Annual Communication

Title: Grand Lodge of California Annual Communication
Location: 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA
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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