My name is Ronald E. Witte - I am the current generation of Master Masons in a multi-generational line of Freemasons. My life has been focused on contributing my time and talents in marketing to make our world a better place. FREEMASON CIVILIZATION PARK is my vision to achieve one of the most important aspects of Freemasonry. That of improving our world through education about the “Masonic Timeline of History.’
Currently, the efforts and contributions put forth by Freemasonry over the centuries that have strongly influenced and guided the development of civil societies in the history of mankind, are not well taught, highlighted, or showcased in its entirety, in a comprehensive manner.
And there are too few places in the world where Freemasonry is given a valuable and informative showcase to educate the public about important aspects of Freemasonry, to illuminate people about Freemasonry's integral part in the development of civilization, and of its role in the progress of the human story. I envision an open park that would showcase, through experiential learning for all ages, Freemasonry history, culture, architecture, science, and philosophy, and of its influence on civil societies.
A visit to FREEMASON CIVILIZATION PARK will give a tangible experience of Freemasonry’s connection to Civilization, to all of us, and offer discovery, and inspiration of its future contributions.
Proposed themes are the Seven Liberal Arts & Sciences, as described in Greek literature: Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, Astronomy. The Five Orders of Architecture, i.e., the Five types of columns that laid the foundation of many architectural creations world-wide, including the most important of geometric concepts of form and design —The Golden Ratio — all in a concrete way. With engaging experiential workshops, and events for all ages, that would be both transformative and informative of Freemasonry's Three Major Tenets to the public and the world.
The Park would also be a great place to host concerts, programs, events, plays, weddings, receptions, graduations, educational classes, and other gatherings. These would provide sustainable revenue for the administration, promotion, and future growth of the educational park.
The Park itself is to be primarily at ground level, but with below ground facilities that will be supporting a Masonic museum, a classroom, theater dressing rooms, Park administration offices, and an emergency operations center (EOC) with enough storage for ER supplies, which will round out its important usefulness to the community.
Welcome to FREEMASON CIVILIZATION PARK!
The first fundraising goal of Freemason Park Foundation is to facilitate a seeding of 5 Million dollars – designed to establish a sure footing for the next steps to be taken to bring this Park into reality.
The Foundation will then plan, design, build, and administer the future work of this project. If your interest has been piqued in supporting this project, PLEASE GIVE TODAY, AND HELP BUILD CIVILIZATION... PARK.
We look forward to hearing from you. There are many opportunities to help bring FREEMASON CIVILIZATION PARK to fruition.
I am Ronald E. Witte, a Freemason & Founder of Freemason Park Foundation,
Contact: (909) 222-9293
Email: info@freemasonpark.org
GOALS
Our overall fundraising goal for 2021? $2,000,000
Two years out. $10,000,000
Five years out. $20,000,000
The result of our mission, if we reach our fundraising goal, as described above:
Next 12 months. All the necessary ground analyses, site plans, city permits, Master plans, established Master Architect contract, ongoing non-profit training, grant writing, and other professions engaged to facilitate success of the beginning of the project.
Year 2022. Groundbreaking and secured major constriction contracts, and excavation of sublevel of park.
By 2025. Ground level construction is hoped to commence. Power, water, air infrastructure. Educational partnerships and outside corporate sponsorships established. Soon after, possible Grand Opening of FREEMASON CIVILIZATION PARK.
By the Square,
Ronald E. Witte, Master of Fellowship Lodge #668
President of
Freemason Park Foundation
P.O. Box 1265
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Freemasonry is founded on the immutable laws of Truth and Justice and its grand object is to promote the happiness of the human race.
George Washington
