Grand Master Garrett S. Chan

01/09/2026

Installation season is here! This past weekend, Grand Master Garrett Chan had the privilege of serving as Installing Officer for the new lodge leaders of Redlands No. 300 and Pilares Del Rey Salomon No. 886.

Officer installation ceremonies recognize the dedication of Masons as new leaders step forward with purpose and responsibility. Congratulations to all newly installed lodge officers throughout California.

May the year ahead be filled with wisdom, fellowship, and service as we continue to build together in .

12/19/2025

~ A Holiday Message from Grand Master Garrett S. Chan ~

As the year draws to a close and we gather to celebrate the holidays, JoMay and I want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. We hope this season brings you happiness, good health, and a spirit of renewal.

During this time of reflection, I find myself overwhelmed with thankfulness. I am deeply grateful for my family and for the incredible circle of brothers and friends who have supported me on this Masonic journey. Your encouragement, love and support allows me to serve, and for that, I am truly humbled.

I also want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the craft at large for your continued dedication to service and philanthropy. It is inspiring to witness lodges practicing that all-important lesson of peace and harmony—extending a caring hand to our widows and acting as pillars of light within our local communities.

I must also offer special thanks to the staff of our San Francisco Grand Lodge office, the compassionate teams at our Masonic Homes, Masonic Outreach Services (MOS), and the Masonic Center for Youth and Families (MCYAF), as well as the dedicated brothers serving on our Grand Lodge boards and committees. Your magnificent work ensures the wellbeing of our members across the state and keeps our fraternity strong.

As we celebrate and give thanks for the truly important things in our lives, let us also take a quiet moment to reflect upon those less fortunate. In the true spirit of , let us consider how we might pay it forward to help those in need, ensuring that the light of charity shines bright for everyone this season.

May the Great Architect watch over you and your families.

Fraternally,

Grand Master Garrett S. Chan
Grand Master of the Masons of California

12/09/2025

Last month, Grand Master Garrett S. Chan joined members , advisors, and supporters from across the jurisdiction for the Northern California DeMolay Convention in Burlingame!. Highlights included a banquet dinner, an inspiring DeMolay Degree, and the 63rd Annual Installation Convention, where newly elected officers were formally installed. A truly outstanding weekend celebrating brotherhood, service, and leadership, and a powerful reminder of the bright future of DeMolay in California!

12/04/2025

Last week in Millbrae, California No. 1 proudly honored two distinguished members during the Grand Lodge Officer Reception, Grand Sword Bearer John Bermudez and the Grand Master Garrett S. Chan. The evening brought together brethren and guests to recognize their exceptional leadership, dedication, and service to .

12/04/2025

Founded in 1852 as California’s first French-speaking lodge, La Parfaite Union No. 17 stands as a remarkable thread connecting our past to our present. And the lodge isn’t just a historic artifact—it’s a living tradition, continually renewed by those who carry it forward. From the waves of French immigration to , to its ties with 19th-century Masonic schisms, La Parfaite Union has embodied the balance between honoring history and embracing innovation.

For generations, the lodge has been a welcoming home for French-speaking immigrants from around the world. Among its most notable members was Domenico Ghirardelli, whose iconic chocolate legacy remains a San Francisco landmark today.

Read more: californiafreemason.org/la-parfaite-union

12/02/2025

On Thursday in Point Loma, Grand Master Garrett Chan proudly presented the 100-Year Certificate to Point Loma Masonic Lodge marking a century of brotherhood, service, and tradition. The evening was filled with warm fellowship, heartfelt memories, and outstanding food shared among friends and brothers. Congratulations to Point Loma Lodge on 100 extraordinary years. Here’s to the next century!

11/28/2025

Last weekend, Grand Master Garrett S. Chan and Grand Lodge officers joined Orinda No. 122 for a special Cornerstone Rededication Ceremony, commemorating the lodge’s 75th anniversary. It was a remarkable day filled with history, fellowship, and civic pride! Many congratulations to the members of Orinda Lodge on this significant milestone and for their dedication to the Craft.

11/27/2025

We’re grateful for the friendships and lodges we’ve built, the lessons we’ve learned, and the meaningful impact our lodges continue to make in our communities. Above all, we give thanks for our families and friends, those who inspire us every day to become better men. ⁠
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From all of us at the Masons of California, we wish you all a warm Thanksgiving!⁠
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11/26/2025

This month, Grand Master Garrett S. Chan joined Masons of Temple Lodge No. 14 on celebrating 175 years of California Masonry! Their enduring legacy of service, leadership, and fellowship in continues to inspire us all.

11/26/2025

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