Masonic Lodge Begins Public Awareness Campaign, to end with Open House

Van Nuys, CA – March 1, 2023 - The Masons of Clarence F. Smith Daylight Lodge No. 866 have now begun their 2023 Public Awareness Campaign. The Campaign culminates with an Information Meeting/Open House on June 10, 2023, 10:30AM.

As member David I. Karp explains (paraphrasing the Grand Master of Masons in California), “The purpose of the campaign, including the open house, is to raise awareness of Freemasonry in the community, to inform what membership in Masonry means, to counter negative assumptions about the fraternity, and to illuminate the good works of Masons.”

The Lodge’s Information Meeting/Open House will be held on June 10, 2023, 10:30AM, at the Van Nuys Masonic Center, at 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405 (just East of Kester Ave.). There is no charge for this event; on the other hand, the Lodge has an ongoing Elementary School (K-5) Children’s Book Drive, so a new book or two as a donation is requested, although not required. Business attire please. For more information about this event, or to RSVP, contact David I. Karp, Event Chair, at davidikarp@karpmediation.com or 818-515-9361.

About the Lodge: Clarence F. Smith Daylight Lodge is a relatively new lodge, only about six years old, with about 60 members. It is diverse by age, cultural and religious background, language, occupation, personal interest, education, and experience. The lodge is named in memory of US Army Capt. Clarence F. Smith, of Blessed Memory, who fought and died in France in WWI. He was a prominent businessman, community leader and Mason in Los Angeles in the early 20th Century. The Lodge meets regularly on four Saturday mornings of each month in the Van Nuys Masonic Center. Learn more about the lodge at clarencefsmith.org .

About the Masons of California: Freemasonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization, based on the belief that a man who strives to improve himself can also improve his community and the world at large. The Masons of California have more than 60,000 members and over 340 lodges located throughout the state. The California Masonic Foundation is committed to making a profound difference for our communities, and touches the lives of thousands of Californians each year. Learn more at freemason.org. One of Masonry’s traditions is that the fraternity does not solicit members; Masons say “To Be 1, Ask 1.”

Media Contact: David I. Karp, davidikarp@karpmediation.com , 818-515-9361

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