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THE GRAND SOVEREIGN

R. STEPHEN DOAN and LADY DONNA

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GRAND SOVEREIGN’S MESSAGE

On a date I cannot now remember in early 1981, one of my mentors (a Past Grand Master of Masons of California) approached me about joining a group called Constantine. I was not sure what it was other than he told me that it was very important for me to belong. I was initiated on May 1, 1982. My Conclave meets twice a year, and since my initiation almost 35 years ago I have only missed one meeting. It was 1985, the year I was Grand Orator, and the Grand Master (a member of our Conclave) planned an out of town cornerstone laying ceremony at which I was to give an oration, and it was on the same day as Constantine!

The members of my Conclave were the leading Masons in Los Angeles, and there I was a 32 year old Mason among these giants of the fraternity. I did a lot of listening. Now, I have the opportunity through my Conclave to mentor the young men who will be among the giants of California Masonry in the years to come.

Constantine has also offered me something else that is special. It has allowed me opportunities to explore in a Masonic context how Christianity deepens my Masonic experience and vice versa. I belong to a great Lodge: we have Christians, Jews and Muslims who are members. But, it is Constantine that offers a special place where we can focus as Trinitarian Christians on the meaning of our faith and Freemasonry.

As I travel this year, my remarks will focus on this relationship. I am very much looking forward to the times we will have together this term and the perspectives we can share on our faith and fraternity.

Yours in Faith, Unity and Zeal,

Steve

CONSTANTINE

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GRAND SOVEREIGN’S BIOGRAPHY

R. Stephen Doan was born on October 17, 1949 in Santa Monica, California to Robert W. and Barbara Sebring Doan. He is married to the former Donna Heederik, and they have three children: Stephanie, Robert and son-in-law, Brian P. Bezner. They also have two granddaughters, Brianna and Charlotte.

Steve grew up on the Westside of Los Angeles. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1971 at the University of California at Los Angeles, graduating summa cum laude, with highest department honors and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Juris Doctor in 1974 at the School of Law at the University of California at Los Angeles.

Professionally, Steve is a lawyer in private practice with his daughter Stephanie Bezner where he lives in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, specializing in business and real estate planning, tax and estate planning and trusts. He was formerly a senior partner of Morrison & Foerster, LLP, Los Angeles. He is a member of the California State Bar Association.

Some of Steve’s community activities are as follows:

President (1982 - 1990) and member of the Board of Directors (1977 - 1990), The Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Venice, CA. Recipient of Boys’ Club of America Medallion Award for devoted service to a Boys’ Club.

Member, Saint Francis Episcopal Church, Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Vestry member (1981 - 1984). Chairman, Every Member Canvass (1980 and 1981). Lay Reader. Member, Saint Richard of Chichester Episcopal Church, Lake Arrowhead, CA. Lay Reader.

Member, Board of Directors, The Midnight Mission, Los Angeles (1985 - present). President (1994 - 1998). Chairman of the Board (1998 - present).

Member (1986 - present), Board of Trustees, Youth Fund of Southern California. President (1988 - present).

Member, The Jonathan Club, a private social club in Los Angeles.

Member of the Sons of the Revolution and The General Society of the War of 1812.

Fraternally, Steve’s son, son-in-law, father, uncles and grandfathers are or have been Masons. He traces his Masonic heritage as far back as a fourth great-grandfather who was a Mason in New York in the early 1800’s. Some of his Masonic activities include:

Member, Sunset Lodge No. 369, F. & A. M., Santa Monica. Initiated on November 10, 1970, Passed on January 26, 1971 and Raised on February 23, 1971 in Triangle Lodge No. 548, now Sunset Lodge No. 369 through consolidation. Worshipful Master, Triangle Lodge No. 548 (1975). Plural member, Los Angeles Harbor Lodge No. 332, San Pedro, CA (since 1999), and Santa Monica – Palisades Lodge No. 307, Santa Monica (since 2008). Received the Hiram Award from Santa Monica – Palisades Lodge No. 307 on January 11, 2012.

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A very active member of the Grand Lodge of California, Steve has served on many of its committees, many as chair. He chaired the Committee on Code Revision (2005), which wrote the Fourth Edition of the California Masonic Code. He has served for many years as the chair of the Committee on Jurisprudence. He was appointed Grand Bible Bearer (1979) and Grand Orator (1985) and was elected to the progressive line as Junior Grand Warden in 1989, serving as Grand Master of Masons in California in 1992-1993. Steve’s brother, David, was Grand Master in 2005, the first time in the history of California Masonry that brothers have served as Grand Master. Their cousin, Jonathan Doan Hines, was Grand Master of Masons in California in 1883 and 1884.

Member, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Los Angeles, since 1973. Venerable Master (1988). Decorated Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1985. Coroneted Inspector General Honorary in 1989. Personal Representative of the SGIG (1993 - 2005). Trustee of the California Scottish Rite Foundation (1993 – 2005). Plural member, Valley of San Francisco.

Member, Santa Monica Bay Chapter No. 97, Royal Arch Masons, Santa Monica (since 1979).

Member, Alpha Council No. 39, Cryptic Masons, Los Angeles (since 1981).

Member, Santa Monica Bay Commandery No. 61, Knights Templar, Santa Monica since 1981. Dual member, Empire State Commandery No. 83, New York. Eminent Commander (2014-2015). Life member of the California Past Commanders Association.

Member, Al Malaikah Shriners, Los Angeles (since 1979). Ambassador.

Member, Saint Gabriel Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Los Angeles (since May 1, 1982). Puissant Sovereign (1991). Recorder (2001 - present). Steve has served the UGIC as Grand Orator (2007 and 2009) and was elected Grand Almoner in 2011. He was elected and installed Grand Sovereign and invested with the Knight Grand Cross in 2016. He has also served on the UGIC’s Jurisprudence Committee (Member, 2006) (Chair, 2007 to 2013; 2015). He is the author of the 2010 restatement of the Constitution and Statues and Regulations of the United Grand Imperial Council.

Member, San Juan de Los Angeles Council No. 180, Allied Masonic Degrees, Los Angeles (since 1983). Sovereign Master (1987). Recipient of the Red Branch of Eri.

Member, The Royal Order of Scotland (since 1984), and The Robert The Bruce Association in California.

Charter Member, Brian Boru Council No. 38, Knight Masons, Southern California (member since 1991).

Charter Member, California College, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatus, Southern California (member since 1993). Celebrant (2003). VIII Grade.

Member, The Great Priory of America, Chevaliers Bienfasants de la Cite Sainte.

Member, Grand Preceptor’s Tabernacle “A,” Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests.

Member, Southern California York Rite College No. 110, York Rite Sovereign College of North America. Steve has been elected to receive the Order of the Purple Cross at the 60th General Assembly of the Sovereign College.

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Charter Member of Dr. Rob Morris Chapter No. 651, Order of the Eastern Star, Santa Monica. Plural member, Ocean Park Chapter No. 245, Santa Monica. Steve has been a member of Eastern Star since 1979 and has served four times as Worthy Patron.

Majority Member, Triangle Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Venice, CA, joining in 1963. Master Councilor (1967). Representative DeMolay. Recipient of the Past Master Councilor Meritorious Service Award. Chevalier.

Charter Member, St. Bernard Priory, DeMolay Order of Knighthood, Southern California. Charter Illustrious Knight Commander (1970). Recipient of the Past Illustrious Knight Commander Meritorious Service Award.

Jurisdiction Master Councilor of Southern California (1970).

Member, DeMolay Legion of Honor. Member, Southern California Preceptory, DeMolay Legion of Honor. Dean (1999).

Active Member, International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay (since 2002), serving previously as a Deputy Member from 1992 until 2002.

Currently Third Vice President, The Philalethes Society.

Steve is a frequent lecturer and published author on Masonic topics.

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New York was home to the UGIC 144th Annual Assembly, and what an event it was! A highlight of the event was the passing of the Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign banner from KC Robert S. Finley, KGC, to KC R. Stephen Doan, KGC, on Saturday morning, 4 June 2016!

There were many administrative requirements accomplished each day, including various committee meetings, a seminar for Recorders and Intendants General, and of course the UGIC General Sessions. On Saturday morning, a Memorial Service was conducted for the Knights Companions who passed in the last year. This service honored KC Donald R. Swanson, KCC, KGC, Past Intendant General Division of Nebraska from 12 June 1982 – 2 June 1998.

Each evening there was a reception followed by dinner; the Saturday night formal banquet is always a great event with all dressed in their formal attire; however, the highlight of the banquet was the dessert prepared especially for the Red Cross of Constantine…Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with Whipped Cream, dusted with cocoa powder. Yes, it was mouthwatering!

The Friday afternoon social event was a picnic lunch at the boat landing, and a boat tour of the Erie Canal, including a few of the locks. Photos of the boats follow.

Each day, the UGIC Hospitality Room was in operation providing “goodies” to all those who took advantage of the opportunity, morning, noon, and night!

So, if you have not attended a UGIC Annual Assembly, now is the time; the 145th Annual Assembly in Pasadena, California will be a real extravaganza! See the registration form included herein!

UGIC 144th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

BUFFALO, NEW YORK … 2 – 5 JUNE 2016

Prior to the opening of the UGIC General Sessions, there are always many last minute details to be discussed and finalized. A few minutes after this photo, all was ready and the work began!

UGIC 144TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY (Part II)

THE ERIE CANAL / 2016 – 2017 OFFICERS

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Buses took everyone from the hotel to the waterfront of the Erie Canal. A wonderful buffet picnic was enjoyed right at the canal. After lunch, the waiting boats were boarded. The boats were well staffed and plenty of refreshments were provided. Note the second boat, on the right, is a paddle wheeler! After about two hours, the boats safely returned to the pier, and all were bused back to the hotel to prep for the evening.

ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS WERE INSTALLED ON SATURDAY MORNING, 4 JUNE 2016

L – R FRONT ROW, ELECTED OFFICERS: KCs Richard V. Travis, KCC, Grand Trustee; Joe R. Manning, Jr., KGC, Grand Treasurer; James E. Winzenreid, Grand Junior General; R. Stephen Doan, KGC, Grand Sovereign; Joseph C. Harrison, Jr., Grand Viceroy; Douglas F. Hegyi, Grand Chancellor; D. Allen Surratt, Grand Almoner; Bruce B. Hildreth, Grand Trustee.

L – R BACK ROW, APPOINTED OFFICERS: KCs Dennis S. Strole, Grand Chamberlain; Kenneth P. Hill, Grand Chaplain; Larry L. Adamson, Grand Chaplain; John L. Cooper, III, Grand High Prelate; David D. Goodwin, Grand Marshal; Milton A. Slavin, Grand Herald; Arthur H. Weiss, Grand Orator.

UGIC 144th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY (Part II)

ERIE CANAL AND ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICERS

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UGIC 144th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY (Part III)

NEW IGs / INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

NEW INTENDANTS GENERAL INSTALLED

L – R: KCs Kevin J. Hecht, Division of Connecticut; R. Stephen Doan, Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign; Dan G. Daniel, Division of Missouri Northern; Donald R. Denning, Jr., Division of Massachusetts.

GRAND IMPERIAL CONCLAVE OF CROATIA RECOGNIZED

L – R: KC Robert Finley, Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign; KC Goran Kniewald, GCC, Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign of Croatia; and KC R. Stephen Doan, Grand Viceroy.

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Our world today seems to be in a state of turmoil where at times Christian values appear under attack from both religious and secular forces. As Knights Companions, we watch these events and wonder why the hallmarks of our fraternity do not propagate throughout society as we wish, why it seems difficult to spread the purpose of our beloved Order, “… to cultivate the social virtues, appeal to the intellectual and moral qualities....”, why so few seem to follow the chivalric code and Masonic principles we hold dear.

History suggests that this may be a cyclical occurrence over time as the focus of society on its character waxes and wanes. Certainly, chivalric concepts and principles existed before the Christian era. But, it can be argued that Constantine’s victory at Saxa Rubra, his adoption of the Labarum as his Ensign of Victory and Celestial Protection in battle and his encouragement of his Christian soldiers to include the mysterious Chi-Rho monogram on their shields paved the way for the evolution of these principles. Official military use of these symbols helped spread the teachings of Christianity among Roman soldiers and began to have a modifying influence on their conduct. The idea of chivalric principles as a way of life began to emerge.

These ideas blossomed during the Middle Ages, beginning with Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire. The mounted horse soldier (knight), or chevalerie, from which chivalry is derived, began to follow a code of military prowess, piety, and service to others, which emphasized the social and moral virtues and was supported by the Church. By the late Middle Ages, this code of chivalry was an established moral system giving the follower the feeling of honor and nobility.

Gautier, in his work La Chevalerie, summarized his definition of the code of chivalry at the start of the Crusades as,

Believe all the Church teaches and observe all its directions Defend the Church Respect all weaknesses, be their defender Love thy country Do not recoil before the enemy Make war against the infidel without cessation or mercy Perform your feudal duties scrupulously, if not against God’s law Never lie; remain faithful to your pledged word Be generous and give largesse to everyone Be everywhere and always champion Right and Good against Evil and Injustice

We see the continuing development of this code of chivalry during the Crusades, as the concept moved from the conduct of a militarized group of knights to the idealization of the Christian warrior so infused in medieval literature. Knights owed a duty to country and fellow Christians, duty to God and protecting the innocent, and duty to women through graciousness and service. Knighthood became a social rank, and as nobility, not all cavalry were knights. The rise of a bourgeoisie with wealth allowed sons to be educated in the knightly class, further expanding the influence of the code of chivalry.

THOUGHTS ON THE HISTORY OF CHIVALRY

By K. C. Arthur Weiss, Grand Orator

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Yet, even as chivalry had expanded further into society, it became more viewed as idealism rather than applicable to living real life. The Renaissance brought a reduced concern for external threats to Christianity and more infighting within the faith, more internal, political wars, and fewer knights in action as warfare techniques changed. Society began to attack the romantic idealization of chivalry. No greater example of this was Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote de la Mancha, where the hero clings stubbornly to the code of chivalry and is made out to be a fool. Other writings argued chivalry was outdated and not in step with society. Later, when Queen Elizabeth I made knighthood exclusively the realm of the monarch, the age of chivalry was essentially over.

But, although the cycle may have come full circle, the idealism of chivalry did not disappear. As the Renaissance progressed, the code of chivalry was replaced with the concept of gallantry, or refined elegance, a state of mind by which men should live. The period of Romanticism also tried to resurrect the ideas of chivalry.

As the Renaissance gave way to the modern era, Freemasonry established its public presence and its tenets began a new cycle of consideration of chivalric principles. Andrew Ramsey’s fanciful 1737 oration on Freemasonry’s connection with Crusader knights inspired the addition of Christian Knighthood degrees to our craft. Our Order, begun in its current form in the mid-nineteenth century by merging this Christian Knighthood tradition in Freemasonry with the historic pretext of the Constantinian orders, gives us an opportunity to live out and reflect upon the principles of chivalry as part of our personal path toward truth and perfection. As we demonstrate these traits in our lives, in open society, we hope that our fellow men will become aware of what we stand for and want to follow this path as well.

Thus, we must work to continue this new cycle, to reestablish the chivalric influence of our Masonic and Christian tenets in the face of current societal apathy, and redirect the view of society to the positive - toward the vision that our Lord has established. In these stressful times, we must remain unified in purpose, faithful to our country and our God, and zealous in our actions to abide by the chivalric and Masonic tenets we hold dear.

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ST. CLEMENT CONCLAVE

On 18 May 2016, St. Clement Conclave in Detroit, MI, installed one new Knight Companion into the Order, Corey F. Curtiss. In attendance were KC Richard Wisely, Puissant Sovereign, and KC Dr. Douglas Hegyi, Illustrious Grand Almoner and PGM of Michigan. Following stellar “work”, the KCs enjoyed a fine meal and good fellowship!

L – R: KC Christopher J. Fildes, Eminent Viceroy; KC Corey F. Curtiss; KC Richard Wisely, Puissant Sovereign and sitting MWGM of MI; and KC Dr. Douglas Hegyi, Illustrious Grand Almoner and PGM of MI.

SANDY SHORES CONCLAVE #21, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Enthronement of the new Sovereign occurred at Hervey Bay, Queensland on 27 June 2016. The photo was taken by R. Ill.& Em. Kt. Ted McCauley, Past Grand Viceroy, and a regular contributor to The Byzantium with news from down under!

In the red gown is Allan Dow, Most Puissant Sovereign; on his right is Ill Kt Gene Jonson, Marshal; to his left is R Ill & Em Kt Bill Tupou, Grand Viceroy; and to his left, M Ill Kt Jonathon Nantes, Past Grand Sovereign.

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EL SALVADOR CONCLAVE

The El Salvador Conclave held its Annual Assembly on Saturday, 18 June 2016. The session was primarily administrative in nature. However, there was a discussion about how Masonry has aided education worldwide, especially in the third world and how this changes the lives of the people.

Front Row, L – R: KCs Eugenio Romero; Carlos Araujo; Pedro Moreno; Rene Vela; Enrique Allwood, Sovereign; Franco Bendetti; and, Juan Diego Castro.

Back Row, L – R: KCs Ramon Sanfeliu; Oswald Hernandez Huerta; Carlos Lopez; Gumercindo Chavarria; Wilfredo Arevalo; Eduardo Villavicencio.

Seated in front is KC Gustavo Delgado, who recently had a stroke and has difficulty standing.

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CITY OF MEXICO CONCLAVE

On 28 May 2016, the Conclave met in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, in Northern Mexico. Hosted by the KCs in the Monterrey area, a total of 12 members from throughout Mexico attended the Assembly. One new member was installed as a Knight Companion of the Red Cross of Constantine as well as the Appendant Orders. The event was held in the Hotel Fiesta Americana; a dinner with the ladies followed the formal session.

Front Row – L to R: KC Denny Strole, Ill Intendant General Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador; KC Ricardo Ruiz, Sovereign; newly installed KC Ruben Hernandez.

Middle Row – L to R: KC Gerardo Manjarrez; KC Oscar Castillo, Viceroy; KC Eduardo Velasco, Treasurer; KC Joaquin Vega; KC Paco Cuevas, MWGM York Grand Lodge of Mexico.

Back Row – L to R: KC Jack Norman; KC Armando Torres, Senior General; KC Heriberto Rodriguez; KC Omar Martinez, Recorder; and, KC Hector Aleman.

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In the ritual of our Constantinian Order the second in rank in a conclave is the “Eminent Viceroy.” The term “viceroy” means “assistant king,” and if Constantine is presumed to be a “king,” then calling his second in command “viceroy” makes some sense. Or maybe nonsense! For the order also declares that the “Eminent Viceroy” is the “Venerable Eusebius,” and in this capacity he is supposed to be a bishop. From a historical standpoint, the Emperor Constantine was not a “king” in the first place, and his “assistants,” if any, would have been the two “deputy emperors,” called “Caesars” at this point in Roman history. That he would have had a Christian bishop as his “viceroy” is not only ahistorical, but absurd as well. However, as Masons we are familiar with the stuff of legends, and as legends go, it is a rather interesting one. So the Red Cross of Constantine degree posits the idea that the Emperor Constantine had a deputy emperor by the name of Eusebius.

But that is not all that is curious about our ritual. Who was Eusebius anyway? It would be simple if we knew which Eusebius the makers of our ritual had in mind – but we don’t. There were two men of this name associated with the Emperor Constantine, and both men were bishops. Since the authors of our ritual did not identify which “Eusebius” they had in mind, both can be claimants for the position of “our” Eusebius.

One “Eusebius” was Eusebius of Caesarea, bishop of the City of Maritima Caesarea in Palestine. He is also called Eusebius Pamphili, because he was a disciple of, and the successor of Pamphilus, Bishop Caesarea. This Eusebius was a great scholar, and wrote a comprehensive history of Christianity, which we still have. He was born sometime between AD 260 and AD 265, and died in either AD 339 or AD 340. The sources for our information vary, so these dates are imprecise. His “history” was so significant that he is called the “Father of Church History.”

Another “Eusebius” was Eusebius of Nicomedia, a city in Asia Minor which was also the location of one of Constantine’s palaces. We don’t know the date of his birth, but he died in AD 341. As you can see, he was a contemporary of the other “Eusebius,” and it is likely that this is the cause of our confusion as to which “Eusebius” we portray in our ritual. He was a distant relative of the Emperor Constantine, and if we have to pick one “Eusebius,” it is this one that is probably intended in our ritual. It was Eusebius of Nicomedia who baptized Constantine just a short time before his death, and who seems to have been more closely associated with Constantine, as he lived both at Nicomedia where the government of Constantine was located, and then at Constantinople, after Constantine had moved his government there from Nicomedia.

By another curious twist of history, both of these bishops were present at the Council of Nicaea where Constantine forced the adoption of the “Nicene Creed,” the first official and comprehensive definition of Trinitarian Christianity. And both bishops grudgingly gave their support to the definition that finally emerged from that council. Both Eusebius of Caesarea and Eusebius of Nicomedia doubted that the creed as adopted was an accurate definition of the nature of the Trinity. That definition insisted that Jesus had been God from the beginning of time, along with God the Father. These two bishops, along with many others, thought that if God had a son, that the Father must have been in existence prior to the coming into existence of the Son. Their viewpoint was espoused by another bishop of their day, Arius, and this point of view is known in history as “Arianism.”

WHO WAS EUSEBIUS?

By K. C. John L. Cooper III, Grand High Prelate

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Candidates for the Red Cross of Constantine must be “Trinitarian” Christians, but we do not actually require of our candidates any specific definition of what that means. However, if our “viceroy” represents either of the two bishops named “Eusebius,” then it is entirely possible that the “Arian” understanding of the Trinity should be our definition as well. However, history has overtaken us. Arianism died out, and the view espoused by the authors of the Nicene Creed prevailed in the Church – both East and West – by the end of the sixth century. Today “Trinitarian” Christians would all be adherents of the Nicene Creed of the Emperor Constantine, and thus the question is a moot one for us. Or is it? Is it possible that the authors of our ritual wanted us to think about these issues and perhaps come to our own conclusions about the nature of Christianity? We may never know, because we don’t know who created our ritual. But whoever it was gave us an interesting and curious insight into history.

WISCONSIN DIVISIONAL ASSEMBLY

On 13 August 2016, the Wisconsin Divisional Assembly was held in Milwaukee. In attendance were from left to right are: KC James Esswein, Past Sovereign, and KC Rod Anderson, Recorder, both of Chippewa Conclave; Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign, KC Steve Doan; Illustrious Intendant General of Wisconsin, KC Gary Beier; and, KC Lawrence Ganake, Sovereign, also of Chippewa Conclave.

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SAN JUAN CONCLAVE, PUERTO RICO

The San Juan Conclave was well represented at the 144th UGIC Annual Assembly in Buffalo! KC Ramon Montañez, Past Illustrious Intendant General of Puerto Rico, managed to gather everyone together for a photo with the Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign, KC R. Stephen Doan, following the installation.

L – R: KC Jose R. Lopez, Ill. IG of Puerto Rico; KC R. Stephen Doan, Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign; KC Pedro Nicot, Past Puissant Sovereign; in front of KC Nicot is Sra Gloria Montañez, Ramon’s Lady; KC Ramon Montañez, Past Ill IG; and, KC Manuel Oriola, Puissant Sovereign.

The current editor of The Byzantium, KC Denny Strole, will retire after the February 2017 issue of the newsletter. The UGIC is looking for a new editor starting in February 2017. All interested KCs are asked to contact the Grand Recorder. Please direct any questions to the current editor or the Grand Recorder.

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The Southwest Regional Assembly was held on 8 and 9 July 2016 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel, Albuquerque, NM, with 80 Knights Companions and 20 Ladies present. Friday evening was an opportunity for relaxation, and renewing friendships and catching up on events in the Region.

Saturday was a full day of Degree Work. College of Viceroys, presented by Saint Sophia Conclave, NM; Senate of Sovereigns, presented by Mount of the Holy Cross Conclave, CO; Order of the Red Cross of Constantine, presented by San Diego Conclave, CA; Knights of the Holy Sepulcher, presented by Tucson Conclave, AZ; Knight of Saint John the Evangelist, presented by Arizona Conclave, AZ. There were ten to twelve candidates for each of the conferrals that were presented from memory and in appropriate attire. After the Degree Work, the floor was given to the Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign, KC R. Stephen Doan, KGC, for well received comments.

Below are the Tucson Conclave (top photo) presenting Holy Sepulchre, and Arizona Conclave (bottom photo) presenting Saint John the Evangelist. The Regional Degree Teams were complimented for the excellent work, with a number of guests stating that they had never seen Holy Sepulchre done in full regalia.

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

8 AND 9 JULY 2016

Above, KC Robert A. Elsner, Ill, Sub-Prior and Intendant General Arizona, (fourth from right) retired from the cast after many years of service!

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OTHER OFFICERS INSTALLED ON SATURDAY MORNING, 4 JUNE 2016

Kenneth B. Fischer, KCC, Grand

Senior General

Frederick G. Kleyn, III, KGC,

Grand Recorder

Kenneth E. Dyer, Grand Standard

Bearer

Rev. William D. Hartman, Grand

Chaplain

NEW INTENDANTS GENERAL

Kevin J. Hecht (Connecticut), Donald R. Denning, Jr. (Massachusetts), David H. Laucius (Delaware), Jimmie L. Windham

(Mississippi), M. Eugene Warren (Arkansas), and David O. Martinez (Nevada)

Dan G. Daniel (Missouri Northern) and Wilfred G.

Soutiea, Jr., (Missouri Southern)

W. David Melear (Texas

Western)

Steven A. Duncan (Ohio

Western)

G. Arthur Shoemaker

(Idaho)

145th UGIC ANNUAL ASSEMBLY and SOUTHWEST REGIONAL

Pasadena, California

June 8th to 10th 2017

PASADENA MASONIC HALL & HILTON HOTEL PASADENA

The Knights Companions of California anxiously await your participation in the 145th Annual Assembly in Pasadena, California, the home of the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl and much, much more. Assembly sessions and meals will be offered at Pasadena Masonic Hall, a beautifully maintained, monumental two-story structure completed in 1927 in the style of Beaux-Arts Classicism. Dinners will be catered by Michael Shafer, owner and chef of The Depot in Torrance, a leading restaurant in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Friday morning will be the Southwest Regional Assembly. This Masonic Hall venue will permit the conferral of the Constantinian orders and degrees in a safe, secure and beautiful Masonic setting. All business of the Annual Assembly will be conducted in the Masonic Hall on Saturday.

Pasadena Masonic Hall

On Friday and Saturday afternoons, visits will be offered to the nearby Norton Simon Museum of Art and The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, each a major arts institution in Los Angeles. Transportation to these locations will be provided.

Huntington Celebration Garden – Huntington Library

Norton Simon Museum

Hilton Hotel Pasadena Rooms have been reserved at the Hilton Hotel Pasadena. Located at 168 South Los Robles Avenue, the Hilton is 240 steps from Pasadena Masonic Hall. Extensive shopping is available within walking distance of the hotel. On Thursday evening, June 8th, Saint Gabriel Conclave will hold its Regular Assembly at the historic Jonathan Club in nearby downtown Los Angeles. The Jonathan Club is a private social club founded in 1895 where Saint Gabriel Conclave has met since the conclave was formed. Saint Gabriel’s meetings are black tie and held at the festive board.

The Puissant Sovereign extends an invitation to all visiting Knights Companions to attend this assembly. Ladies will have the opportunity to dine that evening at redwhite+bluezz in the historic Pasadena Playhouse district. Seating will be limited at both venues, and there will be a supplemental charge for the meals at each. Submit your registration early to avoid disappointment!

Reagan Room at the Jonathan Club

The Hilton Hotel Pasadena is twenty minutes from Burbank Bob Hope Airport. The Super Shuttle charge to the hotel from Burbank Bob Hope Airport is typically $16.00 per person each way ($35.00 each way by taxi). Connecting air service is available to Burbank Bob Hope Airport from most major cities on Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines and/or Delta. Alternatively, Los Angeles International Airport is the region’s gateway to the world.

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MAP OF PASADENA

The Hilton Hotel Pasadena is located at 168 South Los Robles Avenue, one block north of Del Mar Blvd.

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Dining, Nightlife, Snacks, Coffee & Tea

1810 Argentinean121 W. Colorado Blvd.626.795.5658

21 Choices Frozen Yogurt 85 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.304.9521

The 35er Bar12 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.356.9315

800 Degrees Pizzeria2 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.993.6455

85°C Bakery Café 61 S. Fair Oaks Ave.626.792.8585

a|k|a American Bistro 41 Hugus Alley 626.564.8111

A’Float Sushi 87 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.792.9779

Akbar Cuisine of India 44 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.577.9916

All India Café 39 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.440.0309

Amara Chocolate & Café 55 S. Raymond Ave. 626.710.8831

Aux Delices Bakery & Café 16 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.796.1630

Azeen’s Afghani 110 E. Union Street 626.683.3310

B.A.D. Sushi 29 E. Holly Street 626.568.1500

Bachi Burger61 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.219.6297

Bar Celona38 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.405.1000

Barney’s Beanery 99 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.405.9777

Bird Pick Tea & Herb 10 S. De Lacey Ave. 626.773.4372

The Blind Donkey 53 E. Union Street 626.792.1833

Blockheads Shavery 61 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.460.8816

Boiling Point 18 W. Green Street 626.219.6935

Buca di Beppo 80 W. Green Street 626.792.7272

Café 86 36 W. Colorado Blvd.(on Mills Place) 626.219.6915

Café Bizou 91 N. Raymond Ave. 626.792.9923

Café Linda’s 34 E. Holly Street 626.584.0712

Café Santorini 64 W. Union Street 626.564.4200

California Chutney39 N. Raymond Ave. 626.396.6947

Chado Tea Room 79 N. Raymond Ave. 626.431.2832

The Cheesecake Factory 2 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.584.6000

Choza 96 96 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.432.4692

City Thai 48 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.577.1500

Club 54 54 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.0608

Coffee a la Mode100 W. Green Street 626.219.6750

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf18 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.449.5499

ConfeXion Cupcakes 11 W. Dayton Street 626.486.9977

Coolhaus 59 E. Colorado Blvd.(at the Indiana Colony) 626.486.2700

Copa Vida 70 S. Raymond Ave. 626.213.3952

Crepes de Paris 84 S. Fair Oaks Ave.626.666.3908

CREPEstudio 99 E. Union Street 626.844.8810

Der Wolfskopf72 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.219.6054

Dog Haus Biergarten 93 E. Green Street 626.683.0808

Dots Cupcakes 21 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.568.3687

Edwin Mills by Equator 22 Mills Place 626.564.8656

El Toreo Café 21 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.793.2577

Father Nature Wraps 17 N. De Lacey Ave. 626.568.9811

Frida Tacos36 W. Colorado Blvd. (on Mills Place) 626.584.0666

Grandview Palace 60 N. Raymond Ave. 626.577.2888

Green Earth Vegan 37 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.584.0268

Green Street Tavern 69 W. Green Street 626.229.9961

Green Zone Organic34 S. Raymond Ave. 626.535.9700

Guppy House61 S. Fair Oaks Ave.626.792.6888

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ 70 W. Green Street 626.405.4842

Halfsies Bistro 89 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.639.3270

Hello Gelato 20 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.744.1788

Hey, That’s Amore! 27 E. Holly Street 626.844.8716

Himalayan Café 36 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.564.1560

Home Brewed Bar 39 N. Arroyo Pkwy. 626.397.2887

Hot Wings Café 89 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.449.9055

Ice Cream Lab16 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.808.4874

Il Fornaio24 W. Union Street 626.683.9797

Intelligentsia 55 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.578.1270

IX Tapa Cantina 119 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.304.1000

Jamba Juice 64 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.666.1500

Jimmy John’s 10 N. Raymond Ave. 626.356.4441

Jin the Tea Shop 18 W. Green Street 626.219.6040

Juice Served Here 57 E. Holly Street 626.578.0101

Kabuki 88 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.568.9310

King Taco 45 N. Arroyo Parkway 626.792.0405

Kings Row Gastropub 20 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.3010

The Kitchen Café & Pizza78 W. Union Street 626.796.9802

La Grande Orange Café 260 S. Raymond Ave. 626.356.4444

La Lucé Café & Deli 62 W. Union Street 626.568.9696

Le Pain Quotidien 88 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.396.0956

Legacy Teas & Spices59 E. Colorado Blvd.(at the Indiana Colony) 626.506.8551

‘lette Macarons 14 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.793.5551

Little Sheep Hot Pot45 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.229.0888

Live Mixx Lounge Lobster @ Live Mixx 115 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.6544

Lucky Baldwins Pub 17 S. Raymond Ave. 626.795.0652

Luggage Room Pizzeria 260 S. Raymond Ave. 626.356.4440

Meat District Co. 69 N. Raymond Ave. 626.765.9902Mi Piace Italian 25 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.795.3131

Mignon Chocolate 6 E. Holly Street 626.796.7100

Nikka Fish Grill43 E. Union Street 626.440.0100

Noodle World 24 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.585.5885

Old Towne Pub 66 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.577.6583

Osawa 77 N. Raymond Ave. 626.683.1150

Papabubble LA91 E. Green Street626.793.7457

The Pie Hole59 E. Colorado Blvd. (at the Indiana Colony) 626.765.6315

Poke Salad Bar 12 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.304.3100

POP Champagne33 E. Union Street 626.795.1295

Pressed Juicery59 E. Colorado Blvd. (at the Indiana Colony) 626.696.3593

Q’s Billiard Club 99 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.405.9777

Racion Restaurant 119 W. Green Street 626.396.3090

Ramen Tatsunoya 16 N. Fair Oaks Ave.COMING SOON

Rocco’s Tavern 44 W. Green Street 626.765.6810

Russell’s 30 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.578.1404

Saigon Noodle 28 N. Raymond Ave. 626.796.9378

San Restaurant 124 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.584.1120

Sangers & Joe 57 E. Holly Street 323.553.0563

Shandong Dumplings80 N. Fair Oaks Ave. COMING SOON

Slater’s 50/50 61 N. Raymond Ave. 626.765.9700

SORRISO46 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.2233

The Speakeasy 25 N. Raymond Ave. 626.676.1205

Spinfish Poke House 36 W. Colorado Blvd. (on Mills Place)626.585.0988

Starbucks Coffee 93 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.577.4622

Stick Station62 W. Union Street 626.345.5531

Stone Company Store 220 S. Raymond Ave. 626.440.7243

Subway 15 E. Holly Street 626.577.0050

Sugarfina 20 Hugus Alley 855.784.2734

Sushi Kimagure 220 S. Raymond Ave.626.535.0880

Sushi Roku 33 Miller Alley 626.683.3000

Sushi Stop 58 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.405.1518

Tea Rose Garden 70 N. Raymond Ave. 626.578.1144

Tibet Nepal House 36 E. Holly Street 626.585.0955

Tortas Mexico 90 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.432.4887

Tortugas Mexican 37 N. Arroyo ParkwayCOMING SOON

True Food Kitchen 168 W. Colorado Blvd.COMING SOON

Umami Burger 49 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.799.8626

Union Restaurant 37 E. Union Street 626.795.5841

Union StreetSandwich Co.109 E. Union Street 626.440.7474

Vertical Wine Bistro 70 N. Raymond Ave. 626.795.3999

Waffles de Liege21 E. Holly Street 626.793.7726

We Olive & Wine Bar32 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.744.2766

White Horse Lounge41 S. De Lacey Ave.626.583.9013

Wokcano Café 33 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.578.1818

Yogurtland 30 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.304.0808

Alter Ego Salon 114 E. Union Street 626.793.1128

The Bar Method32 Mills Place 626.844.7888

Bellacures Nail Salon40 Mills Place 626.264.8616

Blo Out Lounge 62 N. Raymond Ave. 626.795.3001

The Body Firm 75 N. Arroyo Pkwy 626.792.8977

Bokaos Aveda 52 Hugus Alley 626.304.0007

Burke Williams Spa 39 Mills Place 626.440.1222

Chignon Hair Salon 41 E. Union Street 626.683.3724

Classic Kickboxing 91 E. Union Street 626.796.6387

CorePower Yoga 168 W. Green Street 626.200.4594

Crowned Studio Salon 54 S. Raymond Ave. 626.844.5042

De Lacey Beauty Shoppe 48 S. De Lacey Ave. 626.577.4809

Evanthé Aveda Salon 117 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.304.0433

Eyelash Lab88 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 213.265.6564

Fresh 40 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.564.2648

Hair by Cesaré 170 S. De Lacey Avenue 626.792.5829

Harmony Nail & Threading Salon 54 S. Pasadena Ave. 626.578.1807

Heart & SoleReflexology 85 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.578.9933

Lather 17 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.396.9636

Lush Cosmetics 24 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.792.0901

Luxelab42 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.564.0001

M.A.C. Cosmetics 55 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.535.0154

Original Scent 86 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.657.2226

Origins 15 Douglas Alley 626.564.1790

Pasadena Elite Fitness 155 W. Green Street 626.817.3365

Pivoine Nails & Spa 26 S. Raymond Ave. 626.396.1560

POP Physique59 E. Colorado Blvd.(at the Indiana Colony) 626.521.5522

Pure Barre 107 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.345.8631

Regne - HauteBlow Dry Salon 38 E. Holly Street 626.204.0210

Salon Sessions Studio 112 S. De Lacey Ave. 626.795.8856

Santé Aesthetics88 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.788.9200

Scizzor Hair Salon117 W. Green Street626.836.6733

Sephora 13 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.683.3100

Soap Kitchen 25 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.396.9996

Sugarscrub Salon 27 N. Raymond Ave. 626.449.3482

Tangles Salon 145 W. Green Street 626.792.2948

Title Gym 87 Fraser Alley626.340.2500

Union Salon 174 S. De Lacey Ave. 626.793.7745

Whips Salon 88 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.765.1021

YogaHop 26 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.844.7222

Zoey Van Jones - Brow Studio 45 E. Union Street(at Kendall Alley) 626.683.3308

Health, Beauty,& Spa

Abercrombie & Fitch 58 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.795.0210

Anna Elyse Bridesmaids 56 S. Raymond Ave. 626.396.1900

Anthropologie 35 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.397.2819

Athleta46 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.765.0183

Banana Republic 150 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.683.8286

Boutique Hailey 89 E. Green Street 626.568.8100

Clothes Heaven 111 E. Union Street 626.440.0929

Cop.copine 12 Douglas Alley 626.796.1985

Cotton On 42 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.405.1071

Crossroads Trading Co. 104 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.2007

Crown City Sports 17 N. Raymond Ave. 626.356.9726

Diesel 87 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.304.0055

Eileen Fisher 15 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.792.2343

Elisa B. 16 E. Holly Street 626.397.4770

Enchantress Co. 62 W. Union Street 626.792.4556

Finn + Willow 34 Hugus Alley 626.564.2745

Forever 21 35 N. De Lacey Ave. 626.792.7473

Gap 61 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.683.9356

Goorin Bros. Hat Shop 49 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.440.1895

H & M 60 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.8974

Heavenly Couture 36 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.585.8008

Il Teatro54 S. De Lacey Ave. 626.796.2313

Ivivva 107 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.792.9612

J. Crew3 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.568.2739

Jenette Bras 18 E. Holly Street 626.744.9484

Joie 47 W. Colorado Blvd.626.243.5704

Kate Spade 39 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.356.9460

Kit & Ace 107 W. Colorado Blvd. 844.548.6223

Lou & Grey110 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.584.0437

Lucky Brand 112 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.792.9879

Lululemon Athletica 103 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.792.0791

Luv Shooz 88 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.585.2991

Lux Tots 58 S. Raymond Ave. 626.773.2953

Madewell 126 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.792.1261

Mohawk General Store 26 Smith Alley 626.440.1603

NEO39 Footwear 39 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.683.1257

Nike Running 37 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.7862

Old Focals Eyewear 45 W. Green Street 626.793.7073

OSKA Pasadena 13 Douglas Alley 626.432.1729

Panache Bridal 82 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.585.8201

Pasadena Watch Co.20 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.440.7002

Patagonia 47 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.795.0319

Pelletteria Leather38 S. Raymond Ave. 626.213.3990

Scotch & Soda 105 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.817.2003

Splendid113 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.683.4915

Steve Madden 106 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.584.6814

Sunglass Hut 89 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.449.1423

Therapy 65 E. Holly Street 626.568.9905

Urban Outfitters 139 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.449.1818

Vans 28 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.396.0163

Vince. 29 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.639.0761

Zara 132 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.535.0905

Apparel & Accessories

5 Alarm Music44 W. Green Street 626.304.1698

Alliance Française34 E. Union Street 626.683.3774

Armory Centerfor the Arts 145 N. Raymond Ave. 626.792.5101

Ballard’s ArtworkFraming 270 S. Raymond Ave. 626.440.7448

Bickley Printing Co. 25 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.792.6594

Castle Catering 50 E. Green Street 626.792.4444

Castle Green 99 S. Raymond Ave. 626.793.0359

Chase Bank 132 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.395.7706

Church of Scientology 35 S. Raymond Ave. 626.792.7532

College Launch 67 W. Dayton Street 800.559.8830

Color Me Mine 81 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.298.6765

Courtyard by Marriott 180 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.403.7600

Curatorial Assistance 115 E. Union Street 626.577.9696

Eco Auto Care – Schoolhouse Garage33 E. Green Street626.789.0209– De Lacey Garage45 S. De Lacey Ave.626.375.1120

– One Colorado Garage30 E. Union Street626.695.4119

Friendship Baptist Church 80 W. Dayton Street 626.793.1062

iPic Theaters 42 Miller Alley 626.639.2260

John Aaroe GroupReal Estate Services42 S. Pasadena Ave. 626.792.4420

Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts85 E. Holly Street 626.683.3230

Lineage Performing Arts Center 89 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.844.7008

Neon Retro Arcade28 S. Raymond Ave. 626.568.2924

One Colorado Management Office 24 E. Union Street 626.564.1066

Paradise Test Kitchen19 S. Fair Oaks Avenue626.329.1313

Pasadena Fire Dept.Station 31135 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.744.4661

PasadenaSenior Center 85 E. Holly Street 626.795.4331

Pasadena ShellGas Station200 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.795.2533

Prix Body Adornment 56 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.405.9253

Rococo Room 70 W. Union Street 626.564.4201

Sam Lim Studio88 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 213.291.1359

uBreakiFix 10 E. Holly Street 626.683.8239

Cultural, Community, & Specialty Services

3rd Generation 56 S. De Lacey Ave. 626.844.0471

Anderson Business Technology 120 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.2166

Apple Store 54 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.577.2685

AT&T 83 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.396.0100

Audio Element 117 E. Union Street 626.793.7229

Bang & Olufsen 169 W. Green Street 626.449.5172

Bea’s Knees Wine, Cheese & Gifts +Beyond the Olive120 S. Raymond Ave. 626.795.9308

Bertrand’s Old Town Music42 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.4730

Blick Art Materials 44 S. Raymond Ave. 626.795.4985

Brownlow + Chen 169 W. Green Street 626.808.4646

Cigars by Chivas 58 S. De Lacey Ave. 626.395.7475

The Container Store1 E. Union Street 626.449.5100

Crate & Barrel 75 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.683.8000

Crown City Loan & Jewelry Co. 65 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.5404

Design Within Reach 60 W. Green Street 626.432.6700

Distant Lands Travel Bookstore & Outfitters 20 S. Raymond Ave. 626.449.3220

The Dog Bakery 36 W. Colorado Blvd. (on Mills Place) 626.440.0443

El Pueblo Folk Art & Specialty Gift Store 50 N. Raymond Ave. 626.432.4800

Everson Royce Wine & Tasting 155 N. Raymond Ave. 626.765.9334

Fishbecks Patio Center 150 S. Raymond Ave. 626.796.9255

Flower Pepper Gallery 121 E. Union Street 626.795.1895

Gilly Flowers & Events59 E. Colorado Blvd. (at the Indiana Colony)323.953.2910

Gold Bug 22 E. Union Street 626.744.9963

Homage Pasadena2 E. Holly Street 626.440.7244

Incycle Bicycles 175 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.577.0440

It’Sugar111 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.796.1153

Lula Mae 100 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.304.9996

Maude Woods: Artful Living 55 E. Holly Street 626.577.3400

Molteni&C | Dada163 W. Green Street626.808.4646

Old Pasadena General Store 30 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626.796.1909

Old Town Shaving Co. 120 S. Raymond Ave. 626.795.9308

Paper Source 163 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.577.3825

Place Vendôme 48 Hugus Alley 626.577.7001

Pottery Barn 1 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.577.1474

Restoration Hardware 127 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.795.7234

Roche Bobois 33 W. Green Street 626.618.6210

Romantix AdultSuperstore 45 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.683.9468

Rose City Flowers 26 N. Raymond Ave. 626.683.3138

Rudolf Steiner Library & Book Shop 110 Martin Alley 626.578.7513

Seiho International 120 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.395.7293

Shant’s Clock & Watch Repair8 E. Holly Street 626.304.4874

The Shade Store133 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.788.9811

Sierra Madre Sawing & Milling 120 S. Raymond Ave. 626.795.9308

The Sofa Company 100 W. Green Street 888.778.7632

Sofa U Love111 W. Green Street 626.844.0054

SpecstacularFine Eyewear 13 S. Raymond Ave. 626.584.5859

Sprint Nextel 80 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.396.6200

Stats Floral Pasadena 120 S. Raymond Ave. 626.795.9308

Sur La Table 161 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.744.9987

Tesla Motors 117 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.356.7519

Tibet Nepal Galleria 20 E. Holly Street 626.304.9806

Tiffany & Co. 68 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.793.7424

T-Mobile 33 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.844.4651

zenDeluxe 12 E. Holly Street 626.219.6326

Home, Gifts, & Specialty Retail

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