My Brothers,

Thanks to your generous contributions, we were able to provide each child attending the Language Center with a very nice backpack, full of the “right” grade-appropriate supplies to help them thrive academically.

My personal thanks to Venerable Master, brother Bob McNamara, Asst. Personal Representative, Illustrious brother Rich-ard Wood, Illustrious brother Wayne Butterbo, brothers David Frias and family, Andrew Todd, Daniel Willerton, James McCallion, Jamie Hopkins, Daren Gress, Jim Nyfer, Thomas Olsen, and my extraordinary wife, for their generosity and support.

The “stuff the backpack” event held at our home was a total success! Together we assembled 56 backpacks, which were formally presented to the Language Center on Thursday August 30th.

As you can see, our children received their Rite Backpacks with great smiles!

I would like to share with you some of the statements made by our children and their families, in a beautiful book presented to the Scottish Rite during our Language Center appreciation dinner, which took place on Monday October 1st, at the DeMolay Center in Anaheim.

Esther’s family wrote:

We are so thankful for your donation! Thank you so much. We really enjoyed the use of the school supplies. It was enough to share among my sister and brother.

Katie’s family wrote:

Scottish Rite, Valley of Santa Ana, thank you for your kindness and generosity. Katie was thrilled to receive one of the your Operation Backpacks. It truly made her feel special. There are so many school supplies to keep her love of learning thriving for a very long time. Here smile says it all! Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.

The Nevine family wrote:

My family and I would just like to take a moment and thank you for your generous donation. My daughter Rachel was able to receive a beautiful backpack for school thanks to your generous donations. She was in desperate need for one as school recently started but we were unable to provide one for her. Once again, we give our heart-felt and sincere thank you for your philanthropy.

Brothers, this is the impact we make in the lives of our children. The Language Center is our Philanthropy, so let’s continue our work, as after all, this is what masons know how to do best!

If you missed out on this great opportunity, get ready, Operation The Rite Christmas is coming next! As I mentioned earlier, the “Rite” is here to stay!

Fraternally yours,
Frankie Rosario, 32°
Wise Master