On the evening of November 10, 2015, Mr. Aleksei Sviridov became Brother Aleksei Sviridov as Samuel Warren Hackett Lodge gained a new Brother.  We welcome Brother Aleksei as our newest Entered Apprentice.  Brother Sviridov was obligated an Entered Apprentice Mason by Brother John Fitch, Master Elect, who was in the East for the degree.  Worshipful Clint Black, PM, gave the lecture and Brother John Fitch, delivered the charge.

Our new Entered Apprentice, Brother Sviridov with Brother Fitch, Master Elect, who was in the East for the degree.

Worshipful Salini, Master, congratulates Brother Sviridov.

Worshipful Jim Achenbach, PM, Tiler, also congratulates his friend and Hachett's new EA, Brother Sviridov

The group pose of all that took part and most of the "sideliners".  Sincere thanks to all who attended and to
the visiting Brothers.  Special thanks to Worshipful William Stokes, PM and Inspector of the 921st Masonic district for attending the degree and to
Worshipful Lee Plastik of East San Diego Lodge who assisted with the degree in the Junior Deacon's position.