In an email received from Bro Fred Marty of Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296, San Diego, California (Grand Lodge of California); he announced a get-together celebration in honor of Ill Sir WBro Ben Billena "for becoming the first Filipino Potentate of Al Bahr Shrine in San Diego and to celebrate his birthday as well."
The celebrations was spearheaded by the members of Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296, which was held at Bro Jim Padilla's residence last Sunday noon, 25 May.
Our birthday wishes to Ill Sir Ben Billena and our heartfelt congratulations for a much deserved honor.
The Al Bahr Shrine, located in San Diego, California, according to their website has the mission "... to combine friendship, family and fraternity with social activities and to provide support, both monetarily and by volunteer service to the "Worlds Greatest Philanthropy", the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children."
Pinoy Masons Worldwide
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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My family and I would like to extend our sincerest congratulations and warm birthday greetings to Illustrious Potentate Ben Billena.
Many more "beerdays" to come.
Fraternally,
Bro Monching
Ramoncito B. Piaña, PJGL
Barrigada, Guam 96921 USA
Sir Potentate Ben,
Indeed, it's an honor to be within the bounds of your compass and the inspiration you exhume from within so we can follow your footsteps.
Happy Birthday and Hail to the First & Only Filipino Potentate of Al Shrine-san Diego.
I wish I could join you all.
All the best . . .
Bro Pete M. Velasco, Jr.
Siete Martires Lodge :: 177
MWGLP(F&AM)
City of San Fernando, La Union
Brethren, how about grand honors to Sir Potentate Ben Billena for becoming the first Filipino Potentate of Al Bahr Shrine in San Diego.
All the best . . .
Bro Pete M. Velasco, Jr.
Siete Martires Lodge :: 177
MWGLP(F&AM)
City of San Fernando, La Union
Brother Pete,
Thank you my brother and I am humbled and honored to represent the Filipinos in California. I struggled hard and opened the door for anyone.
Again thank you.
Fraternally,
Ben Billena
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