On June 17, 1954 the Grand Lodge of Oregon issued Charter number 215 to Vista Masonic Lodge. During the latter part of the 1970’s a home for the Lodge was found within the Scottish Rite Temple on South Commercial street in Salem. Vista Masonic Lodge supports various charitable activities, including, Waldo Middle School’s “Closet”, Salem YMCA, The Oregon Robotics Tournament, and The West Salem Band Competition. Vista Masonic Lodge prides itself on fine ritual work and brotherly love.