CALIFORNIA: Russel Charvonia, 2015 Grand master of Masons in California, has been named as Grand Marshal of the 49th Annual Nevada City Constitution Day Parade (NCCDP).The selection was announced by parade chairman Tim Brown, who is a member of the local Nevada Lodge No. 13, F.&A.M, which sponsors the event. Charvonia, who resides in Venture, will ride near the front of the Constitution Day Parade, which moves down a flag and bunting draped Broad Street .
An attorney and owner of a financial planning and investment firm, Charvonia is a longtime member and former master of San Bonaventure Lodge No. 14 where he rose to 33rd degree Inspector General Honorary. He has served California Freemasonry since 1995, serving on its finance, investments and audit committees. He was named Grand Orator in 2009.
The annual Nevada City Constitution Day Parade, a local tradition since 1967, is expected to include 60 or more entries this year. The Constitution Day celebration is sponsored by Nevada Lodge No. 13, F.&A.M. of Nevada City, the 49er Breakfast Rotary Club of Nevada City, the City of Nevada City, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and Nevada City Constitution Day Committee.
