By Tom Burnett, 3/24/2011

The Temple Guard Unit of El Bekal has a new format for it's meetings this year. Under the leadership of President Mark Braconi, the guard normal meetings are on the second Monday of each month at the Shrine Center, but on some occasions the guard will hold their meetings at or near a blue lodge when a 3^rd degree is being conferred and will present the new Master Mason with a plaque, and introduce him to the temple guard Unit. Our February meeting was held at the Upland lodge, and seven members attended the third degree. Here are a couple of pictures from the event:

You probably recognize us more from the cars we drive in the parade.  Here's a picture of a few Guardsmen in their Parade Uniforms:

The Temple Guard is an active Unit with about 20 members, including the most past-potentates of any unit in El Bekal! If you are interested in becoming a member of the Temple guard, contact Mark Braconi at m77j77b77@aol.com.