Today was the finals for the First Degree California State Championship. I am really proud that we have made it this far. There are hundreds of lodges in California, many that take Masonic ritual very seriously. It is really a privilege to take part in this with them.
The competition was held at North Hollywood Lodge #542. There have been many famous masons and several belonged to this lodge. The most famous from North Hollywood lodge is probably Audie Murphy, the most decorated solider in American History. They have an "Audie Murphy" room that contains some of his medals and other artifacts. We waited in there as another lodge was preforming.
When our turn came we passed into the lodge room and met the Grand Lodge officials, all five Assistant Grand Lecturers and the Grand Lecturer were on hand to judge. After a brief period to familiarize ourselves with the layout, the degree began. All of our officers rose to the occasion and turned in outstanding performances. It was a dignified and meaningful ritual.
When it was over, the AGL's and GL congratulated us and thanked us for our hard work. They really seemed like a bunch of very nice guys. I hope to get to know them a bit better in the future. All in all, I think we acquitted ourselves as best we could. We will hopefully find out soon how we placed. Afterwards we adjourned to Jerry's Famous Deli for a delicious lunch and much conviviality.
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