GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA in the Province of Ontario
P R O C E E D I N G S
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION HELD IN THE CITY OF TORONTO July 17th, A.D. 2013, A.L. 6013
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Established 1855 - Incorporated 2010
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 1 13-12-02 2:16 PM MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER DONALD A. CAMPBELL GRAND MASTER
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 2 13-12-02 2:16 PM A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF OUR GRAND MASTER
M.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell was born in Niagara Falls where he received his primary, elementary and high school education. He graduated from Guelph University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Justice Studies; a graduate of Humber College with a Diploma in Police Foundations Leadership with Honours; a graduate of the 201st Session of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia; graduate of the 59th Session of the DEA Drug Unit Commanders Academy, Quantico Virginia; Leadership Certificate from the University of Virginia and the Canadian Police College (Executive Development) in Ottawa. He has extensive emergency services training in Public Order and Crowd Management and is a trained National Incident Commander for major events. M.W. Bro. Campbell is a 38 year member of the Toronto Police Service; currently Unit Commander of No. 41 Division, with the rank of Superintendent. He is a recipient of the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal; Canadian Police Exemplary Service Medal with 30 year bar; the Medal of Merit for acts of personal bravery and highly meritorious police service. Our Grand Master comes from a long line of Masons in his immediate family as well as his In-laws. He was initiated into and is an honorary life member of Scarboro Lodge No. 653, Scarborough, served as its Worshipful Master in 1987. He is a member of Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, serving as Worshipful Master in 2002. Along with his father (Stanley) and brother (Robert), he is a member of King Edward VII lodge, No. 471, Niagara Falls, a charter member of Templum Fidelis Lodge No. 746, Bath, and a member of Luxor Daylight Lodge No. 741, Ottawa. He also holds membership in Antiquity Lodge No. 571, Canada Lodge No. 532, Dufferin Daylight Lodge No. 570, Georgina Lodge No. 343, Perfect Column Lodge No. 510, Riverdale John Ross Robertson Lodge No. 494, and York Lodge No. 156, Toronto. M.W. Bro. Campbell was elected District Deputy Grand Master of Toronto Four District in 1994. He served the Board of General Purposes from July 1997 until July 2011 on several committees including; Management, Membership Resources (Friend to Friend and Mentors, DDGM Orientation and Officer Progression), Public Relations, Blood Donors and the Ad Hoc Committee for Amalgamations. He was elected to the office of Deputy Grand Master in July 2011 and installed and invested as Grand Master on July 18, 2013. He is a member of the Lodge of Perfection and Rose Croix Chapter, Toronto Valley, Moore Sovereign Consistory, Hamilton, and was inducted into the Royal Order of Scotland in 2013. He was coroneted Honorary Inspector-General 33° Supreme Council of Canada in September 2013. He is a Past Principal of Oakwood Chapter No. 233, R.A.M. and Ambassador
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 3 13-12-02 2:16 PM at Large of the A.A.O.N.M.S. Rameses Temple and serves as an Imperial Marshal’s Aid. He is a Past Director and Past Vice President of the Masonic Foundation of Ontario. A widower, our Grand Master was married for 34 years to the former Kathie Sauvé until her sudden passing in 2010. The Grand Master and Kathie were were blessed with son Kyle, partner Jessica, and granddaughter Olive, and daughter also named Jessica. He is also a member of St. Andrews United Church, Markham and an active member of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the FBI National Academy Associates. He is the Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of Alberta, near this Grand Lodge.
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GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA in the Province of Ontario ______At the One Hundred and Fifty-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, held in the City of Toronto, commencing Wednesday, July 17, A.D. 2013, A.L. 6013, Present were: THE GRAND MASTER M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER R.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell R.W. Bro. Robert D. Stillwell ...... Grand Senior Warden R.W. Bro. Ronald F. Janes...... Grand Junior Warden R.W. Bro. Gordon R. Maitland ...... Grand Chaplain R.W. Bro. Thomas W. Hogeboom ...... Grand Treasurer M.W. Bro. Terence Shand...... Grand Secretary R.W. Bro. James Harrison ...... Grand Registrar R.W. Bro. Ian B. Dale ...... Grand Director of Ceremonies PAST GRAND MASTERS M.W. Bros. R. E. Groshaw, C. E. Drew, T. Shand, D. H. Mumby, G. L. Atkinson, A. J. Petrisor, R. S. J. Daniels. THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Algoma...... Grant E. Poulin Peterborough ...... Walter Artymko Algoma East . . . . . E. George Mersereau Prince Edward ...... Harold E. Newton Brant...... Ronald G. File St Lawrence . . . . . J. D. Andrew Graham Bruce ...... Randall Willick St Thomas...... John C. McIntyre Chatham ...... Robert W. Pennington Sarnia ...... Frederick C. Hoffner Eastern...... Scott H. Prosser South Huron...... James McTavish Frontenac...... Hugh Goldie Sudbury-Manitoulin . . . . Keith I. Jordan Georgian North . . . . Douglas T. Steward Temiskaming ...... Patrick Toner Georgian South ...... Douglas R. Fleet Tor. Don Valley ...... Arthur Di Cecco Hamilton A...... Allan P. Quainton Toronto East ...... Bruce N. Palanik Hamilton B...... Lindsay Reiach Tor. Hum. Valley . . . . . Dennis R. Blake London East ...... David J. Parisian Toronto West...... William Bath London West ...... Norman R. Kerr Victoria...... Darren J. Byrne Muskoka-Parry S ...... David Hardie Waterloo...... Douglas A. Fickling Niagara A...... Donald J. Seyffert Wellington ...... David E. L. Cowell Niagara B ...... Thomas McClellan Western ...... W. Murray Alexander Nipissing East...... Douglas Cavener Wilson North ...... David R. Wilton North Huron ...... W. Harold Forbes Wilson South ...... Douglas G. Waller Ontario...... Colin B. Skilling Windsor ...... Craig M. Glenwright Ottawa 1...... Brain W. Griffin York...... Walter W. Foster Ottawa 2...... Russell A. Staye
BOARD MEMBERS F. Halpern, D. E. Jacklin, R. Kliaman, N. G. McCarthy, A. D. Nichols, H. E. Standish, J. C. Sutherland, J. L. Hay, L. Armstrong, D. M. Sheen, T. A. Siemiernik, B. Burchill, R. J. Cresswell, R. F. Manz, D. J. Cameron, J. C. Green, G. E. Hinds, W. A. Atkinson Sr., G. Crutcher, C. Reid, I. Wates, L. Felt, D. Galt, R. Kaufman, B. Koivu, S. W. Libbey, R. Morrow, C. Singh, S. Drumond, J. M. Forster, S. Kalinowsky, P. McConnell, G. R. Taylor, S. E. Warren, C. A. Woods.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 5 13-12-02 2:16 PM 6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES R. E. Groshaw ...... Scotland G. E. Hinds . . . . . Ontario & Jurisdiction D. A. Campbell ...... Alberta K. J. Hay...... Argentina A. P. Stephen...... Manitoba F. Halpern...... Austria T. Shand . . . . . Newfoundland/Labrador J. H. Hough ...... Burkina Faso F. G. Dunn...... Nova Scotia G. A. Napper ...... Bahia R. S. J. Daniels...... Quebec R. F. Manz ...... Grand Orient (Brazil) T. Pachal...... Saskatchewan D. E. Swann...... Mato Grosso A. Simpson...... Alabama G. H. Hazlitt ...... Mato Grosso do Sul T. W. Hogeboom ...... Alaska A. A. Atkins...... Mina Gerais J. C. Sutherland ...... Arkansas E. Jones ...... Para R. S. Whitmore...... California L. Martin ...... Rio de Janeiro G. L. Atkinson...... Connecticut A. D. Nichols...... Sao Paulo D. Hawman ...... Delaware M. Dennis...... Chile G. R. Taylor...... Florida S. W. Libbey ...... China T. A. McLean...... Georgia W. A. Atkinson, Sr...... Bogota D. A. Conway...... Idaho B. J. Hutton ...... Costa Rica G. R. Clauson...... Illinois P. G. Farrell ...... Croatia I. Wates ...... Kansas D. J. McFadgen ...... Cuba D. J. Cameron...... Kentucky G. Turek...... Czech Republic B. Burchill ...... Maine T. P. Hansen...... Denmark J. D. Angus ...... Maryland R. Charles ...... Dominican Republic I. D. Dale ...... Massachusetts R. Atsidakos...... Greece J. T. Cassie...... Minnesota S. C. Dunlop...... Guatemala C. Woods ...... Mississippi P. J. McGrenere ...... Honduras R. G. Wands...... Nebraska J. A. J. Hughes ...... Iceland D. G. Dowling ...... New Hampshire G. W. Nelson...... Iran W. E. Elgie...... New Jersey S. H. Cohen ...... Israel C. E. Drew...... New York H. E. Standish...... Japan J. R. Hay...... North Carolina D. E. Jacklin...... Mauritius P. E. Todd...... North Dakota D. J. Purvis ...... Nuevo Leon/ Mexico A. J. Petrisor...... Ohio R. K. Campbell...... York M. J. Thompson...... Oklahoma B. K. Schweitzer ...... Netherlands D. H. Mumby...... Rhode Island J. C. Green...... Norway K. D. Beggs ...... South Carolina J. P. Chua...... Philippines D. M. Sheen...... Tennessee P. W. Hooper ...... Puerto Rico C. H. M. Reid...... Texas J. Forster...... Queensland R. Kliaman...... Vermont S. Kalinowsky ...... South Australia R. Cooper ...... Virginia J. W. Lidstone ...... Switzerland A. W. Watson...... Washington G. C. Crutcher ...... Tasmania S. R. Drummond ...... West Virginia T. A. Siemiernik...... Uruguay B. W. Lyle ...... Wisconsin R. C. Tate...... Venezuela
The Most Worshipful the Grand Master, D. Garry Dowling, distinguished guests and officers of Grand Lodge took their places in the Canadian Room of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel at 8:35 a.m. in the forenoon, and Grand Lodge was opened forthwith. MASONS ADMITTED The Grand Master invited all Masons to enter.
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ANTHEM The brethren joined in singing O Canada followed by the Star Spangled Banner and God Save the Queen. DELEGATES REGISTERED
ALGOMA DISTRICT No. 287 J. Horbow, M. Hrycyk, N. Lundberg, No. 584 Not Represented M. Salmi No. 636 R. Manz No. 415 Not Represented No. 656 L. Nuhn No. 499 R. Manz No. 662 W. Davis No. 511 T. Appelt, W. Davis, S. Jagoe, No. 672 G. Allan, L. Andersen, R. Manz, G. Poulin L. Townes
ALGOMA EAST DISTRICT No. 412 A. Koivisto, S. Tarchuk, R. Crowie, No. 622 Not Represented S. Koivisto No. 625 K. MacKenzie No. 442 J. Bird, L. Beggs, K. Beggs No. 680 Not Represented No. 469 R. Bird, W. Fiset, W. Weeks No. 698 K. Pierce No. 487 B. Olson, A. Petrisor, M. Stewart
BRANT DISTRICT No. 35 F. Topp, R. Edwards, K. Hannah No. 243 C. Logan, R. Bailey, G. Davis, No. 45 I. Davidson, R. Clarke, W. Foster, R. File, F. Kalliokoski, W. Lawrence J. Herron, W. Martin, H. McClelland, No. 319 J. Roberts, J. Phillips, P. Duns, A. Petrisor, D. Smith R. Shoup No. 82 G. Atkinson, A. Devereux, T. Forbes, No. 329 W. Martin, E. Payne C. Oliver, R. Stinson, C. Terreberry No. 505 R. Hunt, F. Waller No. 106 G. Mudford, S. Dekruyf, R. Fritzley, No. 508 J. La Berge, R. Todd B. Mannen, J. Mitchell, C. Oliver No. 515 S. Corbett, M. Hodgson No. 113 J. Paquette, R. Anderson, H. Misener, No. 519 R. Hunt D. Mumby No. 193 Not Represented
BRUCE DISTRICT No. 131 G. Higgins, W. Boose, L. Culp, B. Smith F. Eagleson, M. Harley, E. Richard, No. 393 R. Dunn, T. Murphy, R. Oswald, R. Shular, P. Zorzi T. Williams No. 197 B. McNeil, D. Cunningham, M. Reid, No. 396 B. Burnett, C. Noble C. Reidl, R. Willick, H. Ziegler No. 429 G. Meneely, T. Kolmel, P. Zorzi No. 235 O. Parsons, L. McGill, J. Cumming, W. Blackwell, L. Hammell, M. Harley, B. Cumming, B. Dayman, E. Grant, D. Grant, K. MacLean, F. Richardson, K. Stiles, J. Green, J. Kline, K. MacLean, J. Ryan, T. Willins, J. Wark No. 431 G. Abell, A. Abell, L. Abell, No. 262 T. Collins, L. Hartwig, T. Heise, T. Gregory, S. Mannerow, T. Rock A. Jaunzemis, A. Lee, J. Richardson, No. 432 E. McDougall, W. Sickel, D. Simpson, P. Wallace D. Brownell, B. MacTtavish, D. McCallum No. 315 L. Harkness, A. Harkness, R. Walsh No. 436 B. Mangan, G. Atkinson, E. Brown, R. Harkness, M. Mullholland, B. Shannon, R. Lesperance, D. Matches, R. Pringle No. 362 S. McLeod, J. Stewart, B. Antonette, W. Hynd J. Barclay, L. Hammell, A. McKay, R. Ruff,
CHATHAM DISTRICT No. 46 R. Bye, W. Lockhart, R. Pennington No. 312 P. Polkinghorne, L. Tapp No. 245 T. Maynard No. 327 R. McNaughton, R. Munro No. 267 G. Betts, D. Hewitson, P. Japp, No. 336 S. Stone, D. Gosnell J. Simpson, G. Vojvodin No. 391 D. Clark, R. Spence No. 274 D. Jacklin No. 422 R. Hewitt, R. Munro No. 282 D. Reycraft, K. Dickie, G. Atkinson, No. 457 G. Betts, D. Jacklin, J. Kirk R. McNaughton, J. Mitchell, B. Walker
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 7 13-12-02 2:16 PM 8 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION EASTERN DISTRICT No. 21a K. Brewin, A. Ciastek, R. Cook, No. 383 Not Represented C. Deacon, D. Mumby, M. Purvis No. 418 W. Shields, D. Cameron, No. 125 L. Finnamore, S. Libbey M. McConnell, J. Shields, G. White No. 143 R. Maginnis, D. McQuade, T. Seward No. 439 K. Brewin, A. Ciastek No. 186 J. Cleary, J. Clemens, R. Cook, No. 450 P. Whetstone, R. Cook D. Green No. 452 J. McKay, S. Prosser No. 207 D. Fraser, G. MacGregor, D. Mumby, No. 491 Not Represented S. Upton No. 557 Not Represented No. 256 A. Cayer, G. Hillis, D. Tyrell No. 596 Not Represented No. 320 A. Naish
ERIE DISTRICT No. 34 P. Wiebe, W. Atkinson, P. Barber, No. 395 J. Spence D. Charette, C. Glenwright No. 413 D. Pardo No. 41 I. Panton, J. Cherwak, G. Hughson, No. 448 R. Jackson R. Lane, J. Pirie, R. Washburn No. 627 G. Hughson, T. Ronald, J. Smith, No. 290 C. Whittle, D. Berry, A. Dobbie, D. Berry, R. Jackson, D. Pardo, R. Washburn, E. Jones, G. Stevenson C. Whittle
FRONTENAC DISTRICT No. 3 G. Atkinson, H. Goldie, R. Paddle, W. Prohaska W. Robertson No. 299 J. Barker C. Farber, G. Atkinson, No. 9 C. Alderson, R. Morrow E. Peters, G. Reid No. 92 P. Byer, R. Cleverdon, D. Hay, No. 460 R. Haley, P. Belshaw, J. Schaeffer J. Schaeffer No. 497 R. Magie, A. Maitland, Q. Mieske, No. 109 D. Rickards, P. Belshaw, R. Black, H. O'Brien, J. Wilson P. Byer, K. Prohaska No. 578 W. Kennedy, D. Quinn No. 119 H. Mylks, T. Barber, P. Beyer, No. 621 S. Spanchak, W. Kennedy, R. Magie C. Falan, D. Galt, T. Hansen, T. Hogeboom, No. 739 G. Ballard, C. Falan, T. Hogeboom, T. Horner, G. McDonald, D. Mumby, E. Peters, W. Prohaska, D. Quinn, G. Reid, E. Parrott, V. Simpkins, E. Thomas J. Schaeffer, M. Switzer, J. Wilson No. 146 M. Switzer No. 746 S. Pere, T. Barber, D. Campbell, No. 157 P. Clarke, J. Seeley C. Farber, T. Hogeboom, T. Horner, D. Quinn No. 201 S. Pere G. McDonald, R. Morrow, D. Mumby, No. 253 R. Haley, D. Mumby, K. Prohaska, H. Mylks, A. Petrisor,, M. Switzer
GEORGIAN NORTH DISTRICT No. 90 C. Barnes, C. Elliott, D. Graham, E. McGauley, R. Neate, A. Petrisor No. 348 B. Seabourn, D. Don, W. Edmonds, No. 192 D. Wiggins, W. Edginton, R. Daniels, S. Maddock, D. Steward, D. Walker P. Hayes, J. Vessey No. 466 J. Savage, D. Don, W. Edmonds, No. 234 C. Neale S. Maddock, D. Snedden, D. Steward No. 249 G. Watters, L. Hanmer, J. Lidstone, No. 492 J. Burton, R. Beckett R. Phillips, K. Robertson, D. Walker No. 659 D. Purvis, E. Robertson No. 266 F. Bellumini, J. Thompson, D. Austen No. 718 D. Hawman, J. Hough, P. Weir
GEORGIAN SOUTH DISTRICT No. 96 R. Best, G. Atkinson, R. Daniels, No. 304 R. Best, J. Bunt, L. Jack, K. Linegar, D. Gillis, A. Petrisor M. Long, R. McBrine, E. Spring No. 230 J. Greaves, D. Crawford, L. Andersen, No. 385 T. O'Rourke, R. Groshaw, H. Auty, B. Carrique, D. Conway, R. Daniels, A. Johnston, R. MacDonald, D. Todd D. Mumby, C. Neale, D. Snedden No. 444 S. Jagoe, B. Lawson, W. Thomas No. 236 J. Slessor, J. McKillip, W. Walter No. 467 W. Thomas No. 285 D. Fleet, W. Haza, W. Hunter, No. 673 D. Tomlinson, D. Hardwick, C. Drew H. Oliver, M. Sandford, W. Thompson, No. 737 D. Boyd, L. Jack, K. Linegar, C. Winter R. MacDonald, R. McOrine
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 8 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2013 9 GREY DISTRICT No. 88 P. Charles, G. Atkinson, L. Culp, No. 322 W. Griffith, R. Alexander, W. Hynd, W. Laycock, R. Manson, M. Wood J. Gardhouse, A. Harvey, R. McCulloch, R. McCulloch, T. Skippen, G. Walker, J. Mervyn No. 137 B. Johnson, J. Dobie, G. Lougheed, No. 333 J. Wilson, R. Fawcett F. Moore, J. Oliver, W. Pearson, W. Robinson, No. 334 R. Brown, T. Brown, R. Giles, C. Hall, T. Ross, R. Sander,, T. Wilcox, G. Wyville, F. McEachern, K. Rutherford B. Vail No. 377 K. Bowler, C. Bricker, S. Doney, No. 200 R. Krueger, W. Ellison, G. Krueger, W. Holtz, B. Hubbert, R. Sellars A. Petrisor, K. Thompson, A. Watson, No. 421 S. Banfield, C. Bricker, R. Rounding, A. Wilson A. Townsend, R. West No. 216 S. Brass, D. Brown, J. Dean, S. Doney, No. 449 G. Polci, D. Dobson, W. Seeley T. Rielly, R. Sharpe No. 490 G. Wyville, C. Hedges, G. Aitken, No. 306 Not Represented J. Coultes, G. Hedges, L. Whyte
HAMILTON DISTRICT A No. 6 D. Mitchell, C. McBride, D. Amis A. Parsons K. Adamson,, G. Benton, W. Braun, J. Hough, No. 639 R. Hinkley, A. Duncan, W. Gilchrist, C. Lemmex, K. Nickerson F. Heymans, H. Mitchell, N. Paterson, No. 40 M. De Abreu, J. Duncan, T. Shand J. Worman K. Adamson,, A. Duncan, A. Quainton, No. 663 M. Maennling, E. Marshall, T. Binns W. Goddard No. 135 W. Chisholm, J. Forrester, J. Hough No. 681 B. Carroll, B. Gushway, J. Marshall, No. 165 W. Riske, D. Swallow, N. Laine, B. Seaton S. Gillies, P. Lyles, D. McFadgen No. 712 D. Dell, J. Williams, Z. Byramjee, No. 357 M. Savoie R. Dunne, J. Evans, S. Madon, H. Ogilvie, No. 400 W. Denison, J. Forrester, G. Humes, R. Oldfield, G. Perry, H. Schroeder, J. Selnes, D. Lewis, S. Warren, E. Warren N. Stephens, P. Suchak No. 475 F. Ryan, D. Jack, J. Kirk, D. Lyle No. 725 J. Baker, L. Vass A. Hale, P. No. 551 K. Brown, J. Crowe, C. Cleaver, Bazilsky T. Fifield, R. Hall, R. Hinkley, D. Midgley, C. Porteous, R. Cummings, J. Barker, H. Mitchell, H. Mitchell D. Kemp, G. Maitland, D. McFadgen, No. 603 D. Elliot, E. Evans, R. Johnson, D. Thornton
HAMILTON DISTRICT B No. 7 J. Taggart, M. Wilson, R. Beringer, R. Hinkley, R. Kerr, M. Mainprize, G. Watt R. Brooks, D. Kemp, J. Stewart, S. Straughon, H. Mitchell, T. Wills No. 185 R. Forbes, T. Forbes, W. Lanigan No. 27 R. Skinner, M. Fidler, G. Harrison, No. 544 McLaren, G. Degrow, V. Lepp, N. Cameron, C. Crow, F. Inch, D. Laliberte, M. Murphy, S. Ward, T. Young G. Lowry, N. Madill No. 593 K. McLeod, S. Stanley, T. Brigante, No. 57 W. Anders, G. Degrow, K. Etsell, B. Alexander, K. Baglole, T. Brown, T. Corrin P. McQueen, B. Schweitzer No. 594 G. Benton, A. Gowling, R. Young, No. 61 V. Abraham, G. Atkinson, J. Harrop, A. Lozinski, B. Schweitzer, H. Standish C. Mills No. 62 R. Edwards, T. Forbes, W. Lanigan, No. 667 E. Burns, D. Jack, R. Todd L. Leousis, L. Reiach, L. Salmon No. 714 S. Stafford, R. Blundell, No. 166 L. Vass, S. Miller, D. Drywood, R. Henderson, G. Tait G. Atkinson, D. Gibson, W. Hawkins,
HAMILTON DISTRICT C No. 100 S. W. Paul, L. Mullett, G. Allan, W. Millar, P. Mouriopoulos, J. Slade, W. Millar, R. Parliament D. Sutton No. 272 R. Forbes, B. Howarth, T. Marshall No. 513 G. Chiarot, A. Bouchard, B. Carr, No. 291 D. Tuinstra, G. Benton J. MacPherson, J. McCulloch, M. Oddi, No. 324 G. Notman, K. Adamson, D. Beland, R. Stewart, R. Stewart H. Hillgren, A. Loopstra, R. Ross, T. Stewart, R. No. 549 V. Balta, Whitmore No. 550 M. Kingsley, K. Wallace, P. James, No. 495 D. Washer, M. Raab, G. Allan, G. Magwood J. Bennett, K. Brisbois, W. Gordon, T. Kazias, No. 555 J. McCulloch, I. Craig, F. Fordham, J. Lyness, J. MacPherson, R. Small
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 9 13-12-02 2:16 PM 10 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION HAMILTON DISTRICT C (Continued) No. 602 E. Patterson, S. Badger, H. Auty, W. MacPherson, N. McCarthy, D. Mumby, I. Clunie, C. Foreman, J. Harrop, J. Johnston, D. Staples, D. Tuinstra, R. Wands, A. Ward B. Kiernan, A. McQuilkie, G. Rhodes, No. 671 J. Hempel, K. Ravo, C. Cleaver, M. Tees, S. Thiede P. James, J. MacPherson, D. Midgley, P. Nagy No. 654 G. Jones, V. Zsiros, J. Dove, No. 687 H. Auty, E. Cordero, R. Joyce, E. Cordero, R. Daniels, W. Elgie, L. Evans, R. Parliament
LONDON EAST DISTRICT No. 20 M. Brunnenmeir, R. Arnold, S. Baker, I. Hutt, A. Ingrey, K. Parker G. Atkinson, G. Brown, D. Emerick, E. Grant, No. 394 K. Brunsdon, J. Peter, E. Dundas, L. Martin, C. Mortlock, P. Mullen, M. Willis, W. Brown, D. Kincaid, C. Roulston, D. Taylor R. Parker, C. Skinner, T. Skinner, J. Warder, H. No. 399 L. Martin, R. Villavecer, J. Ford, Wilkinson, P. McGrenere, W. Walker No. 64 J. Barker, T. Seewald, G. Atkinson, No. 597 M. Ford, M. Graystone, R. Graystone, J. Bissett, R. Charles, R. Cooper, R. Hopkins, L. Martin, R. Milliken, D. Parisian, G. Polci I. Dale, D. Dowling, J. Ford, B. Maxwell, No. 684 R. Cramp, W. Cramp, M. Andersen, R. Leffley, F. Smith, E. Burt W. Barker, D. Cameron, J. Cassie, C. Drew, No. 190 Not Represented E. Dundas, M. Gordon, R. Groshaw, G. Hazlitt, No. 300 S. Ivins, G. Atkinson, J. Clays, J. MacLeod, D. MacLeod, W. Sutherland, W. Deller, A. Gillies, L. Nichol, J. Sutherland R. McLeod, T. Shand, J. Sutherland, No. 344 N. Dix, P. Styles E. Marshall No. 345 D. Duff, B. Andersen, B. Fickling, No. 716 R. Petch R. Rossi No. 735 D. Cassan, J. Kilgour, W. Walker, No. 379 J. Black, J. MacLeod, R. Parker D. Clark, C. Cousins, A. Ingrey, A. Petrisor, No. 380 T. Walker, J. Calverley, L. Hartin, H. Sharpe, T. Skinner, D. Watkins
LONDON WEST DISTRICT No. 42 K. Ross, R. Fletcher, D. Frontera, I. Dale, D. Dowling, S. Pocock, T. Shand, E. Jones, B. Lyle, A. Messenger, J. Ticknor P. Turner, D. Watkins No. 81 E. Burt, M. Leach, W. Sutherland No. 330 V. Govan, A. Smuck, W. Walker, No. 107 J. Barber, R. Beringer, S. Pocock, No. 358 C. Murray, H. Morrison, J. McKay W. Redekop, J. Steele No. 378 R. Hewitt, J. Serratore, D. Sworik, No. 195 M. Harper, L. Lawson, G. Huxley, G. Atkinson, A. Howard, P. Mullen D. Dignard, C. Drew, L. Granton, R. Hawken, No. 388 R. Bain, B. Kennedy, F. Smallbone, G. McEllister, G. Walker, O. Weihmayr P. Styles No. 209a C. Ramsey, R. Gonzales, B. Andersen, No. 610 J. Cousins, A. Orlay, N. Kerr, S. Budge, N. Cameron, C. Crow, J. Davidson, D. Radloff, D. Sanderson, J. Simpson, J. Steele H. Schottle No. 708 J. Angus, R. Day, G. Maitland, No. 289 R. Cooper, S. Baker, G. Campbell, D. Mumby
MUSKOKA – PARRY SOUND DISTRICT No. 352 R. Goodfellow, J. Chrysler, D. Hardie, No. 409 R. Brown, C. Boon, J. Fowler, W. Johnson, K. Reed F. Richardson, G. Schenk, T. Taylor No. 360 J. Ault, C. Boon, E. Goldthorp, No. 423 G. Carpenter, T. Hornibrook, J. Lidstone, S. McIntyre, G. Schenk, T. Taylor, B. Hubbert I. Wates No. 434 M. Grima, J. Boyuk, O. Strood No. 376 D. Bentley, W. Hawkins, R. Munroe, No. 443 D. Mumby, R. Summerville, P. McGrenere, R. Romberg, No. 454 Jaques, J. Shaw, G. Brandt, M. Grima, H. Schell, T. Shand, A. Stephen, D. Conway D. Schmeler
NIAGARA DISTRICT A No. 2 G. Bouchard, P. Westlake, D. Neal, No. 221 D. Vernal P. Borland, K. Brisbois, W. Mitchell, J. Quinn No. 277 D. Mitchell, G. Atkinson, R. Lick, B. Nehring, D. Lintaman, R. Mallabar, L. Mallabar, No. 15 M. Anderson McGaw, G. Arndt, M. Rolston, D. Rorison, J. Zoccoli D. Gillis, R. Green, P. Klotz, D. Monteith No. 296 M. Grecco, D. Legros, F. Marshall, No. 32 J. Barwell, T. MacDonald, J. Hart, R. Julian, R. Paige M. Palmer No. 338 D. Pollard, M. Partington, J. Hart, No. 103 C. Wojtowicz, D. Seyffert, N. McLean, D. Seyffert, C. Wojtowicz E. Woodland No. 115 M. Andelic, K. Haner, M. Kapitan, F. Branston, A. De Vos, D. Pollard
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 10 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2013 11 NIAGARA DISTRICT A (Continued) No. 502 T. Wills, R. Bivens, L. Johnson, D. Grimshaw, M. Palmer, J. Payette M. Kapitan, D. McLaren, N. McLean No. 697 W. Harrison, A. McLay, B. Nehring, No. 614 D. Grimshaw, G. Hubbard, J. Lee, R. Tucker D. Mumby No. 745 J. Neufeld, R. Bivens, P. Borland, No. 616 M. Molnar, G. Fairbairn, J. Harper, P. Klotz, A. McLay, D. Mumby, B. Nehring, R. M. Locke, L. Penton Tucker, T. Wills No. 661 D. Ross, G. Critchley, R. Brown,
NIAGARA DISTRICT B No. 105 K. Green B. Burnett, J. Calver, W. Dzierba, D. O'Neill No. 168 R. Muha No. 471 W. MacKenzie, E. Auger, No. 169 B. Tarabalka, M. Metzger, S. Pearce W. Brooks,D. Campbell, R. Ennest, No. 254 R. Chalmers, R. Cook, T. McCellan, D. Martin, L. Stewart B. Radford No. 535 G. Cook No. 337 B. Douglas, K. Halbert No. 573 C. Wright, N. Andras, F. Granville, No. 372 J. Perham R. Stokes, T. Tkach No. 373 B. Stirling, D. Hayward, G. Adams, No. 615 J. De Heus, J. Fazekas, M. Vanderkant
NIPISSING EAST DISTRICT No. 405 D. MacDonald, R. Campbell, No. 462 Not Represented R. Emrick, B. Parks No. 486 J. Anderson No. 420 S. Graham, J. Kilgour, J. Lacourse, No. 507 D. Blackwell, D. Mihailovic No. 617 McChristie, N. Pascoe, G. McKay, No. 447 R. Carlson, D. Cavener, S. Fenton, T. McParland R. Guay
NORTH HURON DISTRICT No. 93 M. Crowley, R. Duncan, P. Johns, J. Henderson, J. Vessey, D. Wall B. Lowry, G. McClelland, C. Pollock, No. 303 J. Coultes P. Richards No. 314 G. Metzger, W. Forbes, H. Thompson, No. 162 R. Douglas, W. Edgar, G. Van Engen A. Toner, A. Wright, No. 184 Not Represented No. 331 E. Dustow, M. Inglis, R. McClement, No. 225 M. Dadson, R. Bingham, D. Ward R. Shelley M. Cockwell, D. Davidson, R. Fair, No. 341 R. Cramp, R. Duncan, F. Gregory No. 284 Not Represented No. 568 Not Represented No. 286 D. Bateman, R. Bregman, C. Cousins,
ONTARIO DISTRICT No. 17 J. Beedham, J. Dempster, R. Groshaw, No. 91 G. McArthur, J. Beedham, R. Croft, B. Jenkins, T. Shand, T. Skippen, R. Vanwort, D. Galt, J. Peters, C. Robinson, P. Ross R. Watson No. 114 F. Guy, R. Ough, C. Robinson No. 26 M. Robling, M. Waterfall, J. Halls, No. 139 G. Jess, B. McQuillin, G. Zenglein L. Winfield , S. McCarthy, D. McMillan, No. 270 T. Perkins, A. Beattie, P. Haylock, L. Lowry P. Irwin, R. Porter No. 30 K. Olley, G. Olley, H. Visser, No. 325 I. McKenzie, J. Cowan, R. Croft, G. Zenglein R. Ough, R. Thompson No. 31 O. Mathurin, D. Fulton, T. Wilson, No. 428 D. Lee, R. Bivens, K. Fralick, J. Hartwell, S. Jackman, R. Jones, C. Mueller, W. McKee, P. Miles, J. Nottingham D. Page, H. Schell, R. Thompson No. 649 D. Osborne, M. Elliott, G. Gifford, No. 39 , B. Middleton,D. Mumby, J. Wallace W. MacLeod J. Monaghan,, G. Ramsay, G. Chalmers No. 695 J. Walters, D. Emmorey, D. Fear, No. 66 , K. Latchford, C. Le Gresley I. Oliver L. Driskell No. 706 B. Taylor, C. Skilling
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 11 13-12-02 2:16 PM 12 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OTTAWA DISTRICT 1 No. 58 D. Charron, J. Calverley, W. Edwards, No. 479 G. Cormier, M. Gutfriend, J. Barber, B. Griffin, A. Thompson N. Hotchkiss, J. Moore, K. Sharp No. 63 C. Snow, I. Bayley, G. Echlin, No. 517 R. Reeve, A. Hendry, B. Seaton, D. Mumby, R. Rogers, P. Todd D. Andrews, W. Bradshaw, E. Denbeigh, No. 147 A. St Dennis, B. Cavanagh, R. Mills, B. Dorling, L. Fitz-Gerald, D. Glenney, B. Burchill, L. Cavanagh, G. Giles, D. Gomme, D. Howie, E. Jacobs, A. Kopf-Johnson, G. Holmes, S. Hudson, W. Lowe, G. McKay, G. Lacey, J. Lofthouse, D. MacKey, D. Kemp D. Sonnenburg D. Mancuso, H. McIlquham, B. Shivkumar, No. 148 D. Barbara, G. Morgan, C. Assad, D. Wilson C. Aysan, M. Dell, J. Lambie, L. Richardson, No. 558 R. Booth, J. Plumondon, R. Boone, C. Thomson J. Christie, J. Ruffo No. 159 P. Hulford, D. Butler, I. Bayley, No. 560 M. Dorner, G. Simpson, W. Burns, R. Borrowdale, D. Healey, D. Howie, R. Campbell, G. Clauson, D. Fermoyle, R. Ledingham, D. Mumby, K. Zeigler J. Forster, A. Gillis, W. Kinastowski, R. Tate, J. No. 231 G. Gariepy, G. Clauson, R. Taylor, Thomas A. Wright No. 561 D. Campbell, B. Burchill, J. Campbell, No. 371 A. Merrizi, G. Blain, A. Wright D. Gravelle, M. Jackson, D. Mumby, No. 465 K. Fields, D. Gray, P. Pregel, B. Quinney, R. Uhrig B. Adams, C. Booth, R. Bouchard, R. Coker, No. 665 , R. Conrad, R. Edwards, C. Heney D. Dockrill, M. Downey, K. Farmer, G. Turner, S. Jenkyns, D. Saikaley, T. Hemmerling J. Gourlay, R. Grant, G. Moore, D. Mumby, H. Sainthill, L. Westwell P. Pate, W. Paul, D. Roper, R. Toner, No. 736 S. Livingstone, D. Gibson, M. Martin, G. Wilson C. Carroll, D. Mumby, A. Naish
OTTAWA DISTRICT 2 No. 52 B. Brambles, C. Drew, D. Fraser, G. Hutchison, M. Mohamdee, G. Singh A. McArdle, D. Mumby No. 564 A. Lawrie, D. Durr, D. Ouellette, No. 122 M. Essiambre, G. Jamieson, D. Green, G. Hutchison, D. Mumby, D. Mumby G. Prashad No. 128 W. Grubb, F. Galloway, D. McEwen, No. 590 C. Michael, D. Harrison, R. Morgan, D. Mumby, R. Taylor S. Kalinowsky, G. Singh No. 177 S. Bouchard, L. Davis, W. Keech, No. 686 N. Brooks, J. Carter, F. Galloway, R. Loomes, R. Pepper, J. Saunders D. McEwen, R. Morgan, R. Taylor No. 196 W. Lightbody, J. Durand, R. Staye No. 721 E. Nelson, D. Mumby, B. Pepper M. Essiambre, J. Barrie, N. Brooks,, R. Toner No. 741 M. Jackson, I. Bayley, J. Forster, No. 264 G. Hall, D. Mumby, P. Nonkoh, B. Burchill, R. Campbell, D. Campbell, S. Woods J. Carter, G. Clauson, B. Dorling, D. Mumby, No. 433 R. Taylor, E. Gillingham, D. Mumby, S. Kalinowsky, A. McArdle, M. Mohamdee, M. Munk, R. Staye B. Quinney, J. Saunders, T. Shand, R. Tate, No. 459 D. Steeves, R. Taylor, P. Todd No. 526 M. Pogue, C. Mori, J. Forster,
PETERBOROUGH DISTRICT No. 101 M. Eyre, C. Addison, H. Rose No. 313 C. Anderson, H. Hamilton N. Devere- Bennett, B. Maddock, V. Orr, No. 374 R. Cook, N. Mathie, R. McBride D. Sherwin No. 435 L. Howarth, L. Gerow, D. Gerow, No. 126 T. Osborne, G. Ballard, L. Cave, L. Gerow, A. Gray, S. Henderson, A. Vuyk, F. Clarke, S. Drummond, B. Manson E. Kowalchuk,, R. Pollock, J. Wheeler No. 145 S. Stuart, W. Brass, P. McGowan F. Randall, R. Watson, J. Medcof J. Hay, No. 523 J. Fraser, J. Acheson, W. Howell, No. 155 D. Bedford, H. Hewitt, W. Scott R. Keay, D. Martyn No. 161 M. Drew No. 675 A. McMichael, R. Ducharme, No. 223 Not Represented R. Jones, R. McBride, P. Rhodes
PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT No. 11 J. Chambers, J. Flanigan, H. Newton, No. 29 P. Ross, J. Henderson, J. Lalonde S. Reid No. 38 J. Chambers, R. Verrall No. 18 S. Brindley, K. Campbell, J. Carter, D. Mercer, D. Porter, S. Westhead
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 12 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2013 13 PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT (Continued) No. 48 D. Gillis, G. Haskell, G. Holmes, A. Foote, J. Rushnell, I. Wylie W. Mitchell, F. Randall, J. Varty No. 164 G. Ballard, C. Drew, A. Hackett, No. 50 K. Campbell, R. Gayton, D. Harvey, D. Mercer R. Keene No. 215 M. Roy, L. Bedford, W. Bedford, No. 69 J. Chrysler, H. Danford, R. Emerson, R. Carter A. Foote No. 283 N. Reed, A. Foote, D. Plumpton, No. 123 D. English, R. Verrall, C. Allan, C. Reid M. Allen, L. Kellett, T. McMillan, H. Newton, No. 482 C. Mueller, A. Gray, E. Mueller, B. Rodgers, T. Ross C. Mullett, T. Shand, F. Wilson No. 127 P. Johnson, G. Potter, H. Goeree,
ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT No. 5 M. Humes, J. Gaylord, G. Bruce, R. Shannon M. Clark, R. D'Alton, G. McNaughton, No. 209 J. Graham, J. Munro D. Moore No. 242 P. Wykes, L. MacDonald No. 14 S. Howard, J. Munro, D. Rogers, No. 368 M. Farrelly, R. Miller, D. Mumby, J. Ruffo A. Whitehorne No. 24 K. Almey, G. McNaughton, P. Weagle No. 370 G. Loshaw, R. Hawkins, L. Hoover, No. 28 J. G. Earl, J. Graham, C. Hughes C. Minor, J. Seeley, R. Southin No. 55 R. Miller, C. Minor, R. Southin No. 387 R. Jaquith, R. Palmer, M. Clark, No. 74 Bennett, J. Brown, E. Earle, E. Nash, C. Gibbins, D. Mumby No. 416 R. Fritz, J. Barrio, R. Easton No. 85 G. Cooke, D. Miller, G. Atkinson, No. 504 G. McNaughton, C. Minor R. Duff, G. Jones, G. Loshaw, G. McNaughton, No. 556 R. Bennett, J. Hunter, W. Smith D. Mumby, A. Whitehorne W. Montgomery, D. Mumby, H. Reddick, No. 110 T. Nixon, F. Hill, K. Milburn, No. 650 G. McNaughton, C. Minor
ST. THOMAS DISTRICT No. 44 A. Irving, R. Bennett, W. Dunn No. 232 G. King, J. Corneil, C. Armstrong, No. 94 R. Cadotte, J. Robinson, D. Cosens, J. Barber, R. Campigotto, G. Galbraith, R. Cresswell, G. Gale, D. O'Neil, R. Pickard J. McIntyre, R. Van Brenk, B. Vanbrenk No. 120 R. Bennett, G. Atkinson, C. Nichols, No. 302 D. Cosens, A. Cowie, S. Durham, D. Nichols D. Durham, G. Hughson, D. O'Neil No. 140 M. Wilson, W. Plyley, R. Cresswell, No. 364 G. Howe, R. Howe, C. James, J. MacIntyre, R. Pickard, T. Segui, G. Sinden, G. Smithrim, J. Trott J. Smith No. 386 S. Bond, D. Cosens No. 171 A. Cowie, D. Durham, S. Durham, No. 546 G. Birkin, R. Paddon, R. Ross, G. Hughson, R. Keith, T. Keith, D. O'Neil S. Smith
SARNIA DISTRICT No. 56 C. Anderson, G. Atkinson, E. Duke, J. Sercombe, P. Dunlop, M. Russell, W. Summers, No. 328 D. Collings, G. Atkinson, J. Ireland, G. Simmons, S. Thomson, A. O'Neill A. McLean, B. Payne No. 83 R. Marshall, A. Needham, P. Brown, No. 392 C. James, L. Armstrong, G. Atkinson, S. Freymond, J. Holzli, J. Howden, M. Dennis G. Vojvodin, C. Vojvodin, A. Vojvodin No. 397 G. Atkinson, J. McBean, J. Morley No. 116 E. Morenz, J. McCormick, No. 419 M. Adam, M. Fullerton, C. Veinot, H. Jamieson M. Adam, G. Atkinson, A. Beasley, B. Bouck, No. 153 D. Hart, L. Armstrong, G. Atkinson, D. Davidson, M. Earl, R. Hall, C. James, E. Beacock, W. Wright W. McKee, A. Stokes, W. Summers, No. 158 K. Sitzes, G. Atkinson, R. Bailey, S.Thomson, S. Thomson, K. Wood G. Cameron, S. Dunlop, R. Ferguson, No. 425 M. Fullerton, M. Adam, G. Atkinson, L. McDonald, B. Simpson, A. Simpson, A. Beasley, D. Davidson, R. Hall, C. James, K. Sitzes G. Simmons, W. Summers, S. Thomson, No. 194 G. Ainsworth, J. Boyd, R. Martin K. Wood No. 238 T. Keith, G. Atkinson, J. Sayers, No. 425 P. Dunlop, D. Davidson, R. Finkbeiner, F. Searson C. Johnston No. 294 J. McIlwaine, G. Atkinson, No. 437 G. Atkinson, A. Beasley, D. Emerick, E. Clysdale, C. Johnston, R. Rule, W. Smith W. Graham No. 307 W. Hodgins, M. Richards, F. Hoffner, T. Keith, C. Kristensen, G. Richards, R. Wilson,
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 13 13-12-02 2:16 PM 14 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION SOUTH HURON DISTRICT No. 33 L. Harrison, G. Morgan No. 244 Not Represented No. 73 W. Austin, D. Bateman, D. Cousins, No. 309 Not Represented R. Hopkins No. 332 S. Budge, W. Brown, I. Fraser, No. 133 G. Atkinson, N. Dix, J. Eckel, R. James, J. McTavish, A. Prescator R. Ferguson, D. MacLeod, J. Steele No. 483 M. Andersen, J. Harding, R. Marshall, No. 141 D. Henry, J. French, R. Hopkins, J. McTavish M. Mullholland, D. Reynolds, J. Stewart, No. 574 K. Wiseman, J. Barnes, G. Campbell, D. Stewart C. Corbett, J. Craig, B. Davies, H. Elliott, No. 144 S. Budge W. Hodgins, M. Lee, J. Mitchell, W. Mollard, No. 170 R. Marier, J. Coultes, J. French, K. Pedersen B. Hutton
SUDBURY-MANITOULIN DISTRICT No. 427 S. Fleming, R. Fleming, J. Innes, J. Farquharson, W. Glehs, K. Jordan, G. Little, P. Liukko, R. Luoma, C. Stephenson, R. Storie D. McAleece, E. Moore No. 455 R. Eaton, E. Elchyshyn, G. Fraser, No. 658 R. Daigle, M. Lanthier, G. Cayen, N. Hore, D. Mumby J. Dixon, E. Elchyshyn, J. Farquharson, No. 472 W. Campbell, P. Gordon E. Moore, B. Tooley No.527W. White, A. Burns, G. Fraser No. 691 R. Kitching, R. Barlow, L. Bracken, No. 536 J. Ashley, V. Stranges, P. Ashley, W. Chung, S. Khoury, B. Mullen, L. Redden, J. Bell, A. Burns, W. Fuller, J. Gamble, B. Stoddart N. Hore, C. Jackson, B. Koivu, M. Lees, No. 699 R. Tailleur, S. Pretty, D. Carscallen, D. Mumby, T. Newburn, E. Patton, H. Stump C. Gilpin, D. Rousell, H. Saville, A. Sweetman, No. 588 D. Keown, E. Elchyshyn, J. Thomson, P. Whitton
TEMISKAMING DISTRICT No. 506 A. Cochrane, D. Kemp, W. Orr, No. 534 R. Emrick, I. MacPherson, G. Nelson, T. Pachal, P. Toner L. Nuhn, D. Ramkissoonsingh, L. Williams No. 528 E. Goldthorp, W. Sweet No. 540 Not Represented No. 623 I. MacPherson, T. Shand
TORONTO DON VALLEY DISTRICT No. 25 T. Hicks, E. Taimazov, L. Ben-Eliezer, S. Maizels, M. Schecter, B. Shiner E. Capogiannopoulos, A. De Vries, P. Skazin No. 570 G. Alexopoulos, D. Bergerson, A. Di Cecco, R. Gomes, R. Groshaw, B. Blyden-Taylor, D. Campbell, R. Deline, No. 156 K. Stewart, M. Black, D. Campbell, C. Drew, R. Gomes, F. Halpern, W. Utton, G. Campbell, A. Demello, D. Fernandes, K. MacDonald, A. McLelland, C. Reid, G. Forbes, J. Forbes, F. Fordham, R. Kliaman, R. Scott, P. Selvaraj, T. Shand, L. Smith S. Lipton, D. Skinner, R. Takeda, A. Walker No. 581 J. Currie, J. Mathers No. 265 S. Maizels, A. Back, A. Cobb, No. 586 R. Manabat, L. Smith, R. Deline, G. Crutcher, R. Groshaw, F. Halpern, D. Lee, K. MacDonald, R. Niddery, R. Scott, N. Joseph, E. Lakien, K. Lawrence, S. Lipton, T. Osborne, E. Smith A. Maitland, D. Mumby, D. Todd No. 592 W. Thomson, H. Altunyuzuk, No. 316 C. Bakic, W. Bolychuk, A. Di Cecco, N. Chatzifilalithis, D. Rothwell, R. Gomes, V. Lombardo, J. Myers, P. Vogel No. 611 A. Nichols, A. Sheffield, R. Telford No. 367 M. Harris, R. Stewart, N. Konkin, No. 620 T. Abramovici, R. Chadwick, W. Chatwell, M. Fleming, D. Martyn, R. Groshaw, R. Jewell, V. Lombardo, D. Sabourin, J. Thomson, E. Zovighian I. Nichols No. 522 L. Spagat, V. Rubinoff, N. Friedman, No. 629 A. Velarde, R. Tan, I. Gavieres, K. Goldblum, I. Lazar, M. Litvak, S. Schatzker, C. Allan, P. Balatbat, J. Chua, E. Cordon, E. Smith, P. Stern, J. Warren, M. Weingott J. Karra, T. Shand No. 531 C. Ciovarnache, J. McGregor, No. 696 Y. Demirji, Z. Adamji, W. Boyle, J. Domonkos, J. McGregor, G. Alexopoulos, F. Bautista, E. Burrell, D. McNulty, S. Nicolaou, L. Phillips, A. Demello, D. Persaud, G. Russell, M. Soler, D. Swann, H. Wright D. Wright No. 559 E. Richmond, A. Back, M. Black, No. 696 J. Lander, R. James, M. McKenna, L. Feldt, R. Groshaw, S. Katchen, E. Lakien, M. Stewart
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 14 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2013 15 TORONTO EAST DISTRICT No. 87 C. McOuat, R. McOuat, J. Crawford, F. Collins, R. Groshaw, K. Jones, P. Wilson, R. Deline, E. Ferguson, S. Gill, B. Grimbleby, R. Kliaman, T. Norris, E. Russell J. McDonald, E. Milley, G. Ramsay, F. Scali No. 543 D. Surovy, N. Bryant, E. Ferguson, W. Russell, E. Sweetland, W. Von Kalben R. Groshaw, J. Hughes, R. Lundy, D. Neave, No. 269 J. McDonald, L. Lombardi, D. Evans, M. Parish, C. Preet, R. Scott L. Fisher, G. Fitzpatrick, B. Grimbleby, No. 576 L. Bertulli, T. Klawsuc, H. Cini, R. Hedges, E. Jones, J. Mason, F. McAvoy, B. Gibbs, K. Jones, J. McMurray, T. Owens, D. Neave, T. Norris, P. Nuttall, M. Parish, P. Sialtsis, D. Spence, M. Yoney F. Redshaw, D. Vale No. 612 E. Chin, T. Doughty, C. Drew, No. 384 B. Guinn, G. Papadogambros, M. Ikonomidis, J. Johnston, F. Kilian, E. Capogiannopoulos, D. Gray, P. Hatsisavvas, J. McKinnon, J. Pickett, P. Sialtsis, R. Thomas A. Hodges, N. Law, K. MacMillan, G. Upton No. 637 R. Steenson, G. Atkinson, H. Clarke, J. McKinnon, S. Sachdeo, M. Skulnick, C. Drew, M. MacLean, N. Mathie, A. Vuyk A. Williamson, W. Shane, A. Pendleton, A. Petrisor, B. Pyper, A. Wilson, No. 424 S. McDonald, T. Doyle, G. Cousins, R. Young G. Hinds, J. Houghton, B. Hutton, M. Kiloh, No. 647 P. Hillis, F. Collins, M. Luegger, E. MacKinnon, W. Nicholson, B. Palanik, D. Rankin, L. Reiach W. Sanders, T. Saunders, T. Shand, W. Utton, No. 653 S. Jackman, A. Tsolkas, E. Arlitt, M. Thompson, R. Bassett, D. Campbell, W. Evans,F. MacKay, No. 430 R. McGill, I. Franco, D. Rankin, J. MacPherson, A. McLelland, R. Steenson F. Dietz, C. Drew,, J. Ferrer, A. Birnie, No. 670 C. Cooksey, W. Drane, B. Villiers, L. Hartwig, G. MacKenzie, M. Faminial B. Dias, E. Goodwin, J. Howitt, R. Johnston, T. Shand J. Mason, J. McGregor, J. Ouellette, D. Phelan, No. 473 N. Zarafonitis, P. Sialtsis , P. Selvaraj, C. Sudlow, R. Thompson R. Richardson, G. Boyce, E. Crosier, K. Irani No. 683 R. Narinesingh, M. Eid, A. Douris, A. Dvorak, J. Johnston, A. McDonald, S. Giles, R. Baker, H. Bishop, J. Das, M. Gillingham, No. 494 L. Goins, A. McKinnon, G. Campbell, G. McHallam, J. Mlynek, L. Muss, G. Newall, D. Campbell, J. Chamberlain, B. Grimbleby, K. Penchoff, J. Seale, T. Shand, A. Singh, R. Groshaw, J. Morton, D. Phelan, W. Russell, J. Vasko, E. Washington, K. Whiting F. Scali, R. Stephenson, W. Willis No. 705 A. Birnie, J. Gardiner, A. Gilmour, No.520 L. Rosaroso, R. Cada, P. Nuttall, J. Law, D. Reesor, S. Wilson E. Aspiras, K. Black, C. Cabrera, T. Carlton, R. No. 729 M. O'Sullivan, R. Binns, B. Binns, Castaneda, I. Clunie, S. Fenton, G. Rhodes, C. Drew, K. Fralick, J. Henderson, S. Smith, C. Foreman, R. Groshaw, P. McGowan, J. Das M. Henderson, M. Ikonomidis, E. MacKinnon, No. 532 D. Bergerson, R. Allgood,M. Yoney, W. McKee, T. Saunders, T. Shand,R. Steenson, R. Beverley, B. Booth, D. Campbell, G. King, C. Sturgeon
TORONTO HUMBER DISTRICT No. 65 A. Mitchell, M. Yoney L. Bodrogi, D. Campbell, V. Codato, No. 86 B. Binns, R. Carveth, R. Groshaw, J. J. Craymer, W. Goddard, B. Layne, D. Leong, Pearson, R. Sircar, A. Soltanzadeh, J. Leutri, M. MaKay, T. McLean, R. Palmer, D. Villaflor, C. White, G. Whitmore J. Ratuszny, J. Sapak, C. Sinclair, A. Stoddart No. 247 G. Atkinson, M. Manfredi, E. Ralph, No. 537 E. Bessler, T. Lloyd, L. Pipher M. Velasco No. 547 E. Bessler, N. Bryant, W. Chatwell, No. 305 V. Bagwalla, K. Lall, D. Frankland, G. Donnelly, T. Foley, J. Hough, T. Lloyd, P. Atsidakos, V. Codato, T. Foley, H. McKnight, P. Miles, R. Scott, J. Thomson, D. Greenway, D. Mumby, E. Paul, W. Pellow, M. Yoney C. Tinglin, A. Turk No. 571 J. Marshall, T. Fernando, V. Bagwalla, No. 339 D. Hutt, F. Besenthal, A. Cowan, D. Blake, B. Blyden-Taylor, D. Campbell, G. Hinds, P. Lumsden, G. Robinson, C. Scott J. Cassie, W. Chisholm, K. Irani, T. James, No. 343 H. Clarke, D. Dunlop, O. Adeite, W. Karda, T. Shand, T. Van Horne R. Daniels, D. Down, C. Drew, M. Drew, No. 575 M. Aus, J. San Miguel, R. Collins, T. Dyer, T. Edwards, T. Gilbank, R. Groshaw, A. Fryer, T. Horner, K. Hunter, D. Jacobson, T. Hansen, K. Jones, R. Lewis, G. MacKenzie, R. Lynas, P. Monaghan, D. Mumby, I. MacKenzie, N. Mathie, G. McCowan, E. Palacol, R. Palacol, A. Petrisor, M. Resposo, J. Myers, J. Odebunmi, T. Shand, M. Yoney, R. J. Roy, D. Sheen, S. Sheen, E. Stewart, Young W. Stoddard, D. Swann, J. Thorne, No. 369 G. Forrest, G. Bryan, P. Ponce, C. Tidmarsh, M. Velasco, S. Wiersma, J. Ratuszny, J. Ronstead, M. Tosh, R. Ward C. Woodburn No. 410 A. Magda, T. Brown, W. Chatwell, G. Donnelly, N. Funnell, G. Morris, J. Munroe No. 510 P. Noack, L. Sims, D. Blake,
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 15 13-12-02 2:16 PM 16 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION TORONTO HUMBER DISTRICT (Continued) No. 599 H. Somir, G. Knapp, V. Codato, M. Yoney R. Groshaw, G. Harrison, S. Knapp, No. 655 S. Yehia, D. Smith, G. Taylor, F. McIntosh, D. Mumby, W. Pellow, D. Smith, D. Traves E. Stewart No. 664 K. McKaye, H. Ansara, L. Aldebert, No. 600 T. Groth, W. Vollick, T. Bennell, P. Atsidakos, L. Barrett, D. Humble, H. Jones, G. Blackwell, W. Burgoyne, J. Frazer, R. Landers, T. McLean, J. Sim, A. Stoddart, D. Stevens J. Thornton, P. Whitaker, C. Winter No. 606 J. Romano, G. Barker, E. Chambers, No. 713 G. Golding, E. Bessler, T. Lloyd, E. Codack, D. D'Amario, R. Holliday, J. Low, H. McKnight, P. Whitaker R. James, K. Stewart, J. Vasko, C. Willmore No. 733 A. McCausland, L. Bodrogi, No. 644 T. Van Horne, S. Benli, A. Thompson, V. Codato, E. Anderson, W. Holden, J. Hough, B. Booker, J. Hough, P. Renzland, H. Schulz, R. Kliaman, J. La Berge, C. Reid, M. Yoney
TORONTO WEST DISTRICT No. 229 D. Barnwell, A. Kassad, L. Di Salvia, C. Reid, G. Turek, C. Willmore J. Dorris, A. Jackson, J. Kawenka, S. Maddock No. 630 I. Visser, A. Afek-Levy, J. Delmas, No. 356 G. Lenathen, D. Barnwell, B. Collins, B. McAteer, J. Peacock, C. Sinclair, A. Duerden, R. Taylor C. Willmore No. 468 T. Shannon, J. Appleby, R. Ward No. 632 R. Amaya, L. Crocker, R. Tschudi, A. Cunnington, J. Laceby, I. MacFarlane, J. Romano, G. Turek, E. Walsh J. Thornton, No. 640 H. McKnight, B. Booton, C. Chapin No. 474 C. Hebert, J. Challet, C. Willmore No. 645 P. D'Amelio, W. Holden, F Dunn, W. Holtham, S. Maddock, R. McTavish, S. Armstrong, W. Armstrong, W. Doughty, D. Papavramidis, A. Soltanzadeh, D. Eyford, H. McKnight, T. McMillan A. Trajkovski, No. 674 J. Olszewski, J. Chanco, C. Bytheway, No. 496 J. Lloyd, K. Jansons, T. Demkiw, P. Monkman J. Currie, M. Dave, C. Le Gresley, A. Maitland, No. 685 E. Pinto, A. Carney, W. Anders, A. Petrisor, M. Stoiko, D. Thompson, F. Veri, H. Sanders S. Warren No. 689 D. Sybliss, S. Ellstrom, B. Kahler, No. 501 C. Sealock, I. Balog, W. Doughty, W. Laycock, P. Watson W. Holtham, J. Pownall, N. Seawright No. 710 R. Cramp, A. Duerden No. 524 I. Gardner, D. Garcia, H. Adams, No. 727 E. Bessler W. Bath, P. Booker, G. Burt, E. Cordon, No. 734 G. Tom, J. Phoenix, D. Clarke, J. Delmas, P. Hebert, R. Jose, J. Lawson, D. Gomme, R. Groshaw, J. Hartzema, A. Penaflor, E. Recuenco, D. Roberts, C. Scott M. Hofland, T. Horner, L. Jansurik, M. Kong, No. 548 M. Cobanov, A. Meldrum, J. Challet J. Lee, C. Phoenix, A. Simon, G. Warner, No. 565 J. Lisi, M. Decorte, M. Shepherd, C. Woods W. Bain, D. Cowie, G. Dickson, A. Golden, No. 738 G. Spoletini, B. Pires, G. Sutherland, D. Gomme, P. Irwin, R. Lund, K. MacDonald, S. Armstrong, W. Armstrong, P. Atsidakos, A. McLelland, R. Mowles, J. Munroe, C. Reid, J. Forrester, B. Hillyer, S. Kirrwattuduwa, H. Sanders, G. Thelwell, N. Thomson, S. Maizels, W. Martin, B. Maxwell, E. Lakien C. Willmore H. McKnight, R. Paonessa, D. Papavramidis, No. 566 J. Berry, S. Jackson, F. Carmona, C. Reid, D. Sheen, M. Stephenson, M. Cobanov, L. Crocker, C. Drew, F. Edwards, C. Willmore E. Grinko, J. Kikiantonis, H. McKnight, No. 740 D. MacLeod, W. Bain, J. Dick, R. Morell, E. Walsh, W. Wingrove S. Kirrwattuduwa, H. McKnight, J. Peacock, No. 619 B. Hillyer, R. Cacciacarro, J. Daniele, W. Pratt, G. Thelwell, A. Williamson C. Bytheway, D. Greenway, M. Martin,
VICTORIA DISTRICT No. 77 K. Campbell, R. Lindsay, S. Sisson No. 408 J. Appleby, R. McMillan, J. Warren No. 268 P. Ferguson, D. Ingram, K. Ingram, No. 440 W. Reed, G. Grainger, J. Jones, J. Wylie G. Kellett, R. Mann, N. Pawluck, B. Robb No. 354 M. Bailey, K. Campbell, S. Sisson No. 461 D. Byrne, J. Deak No. 375 W. Holden, D. Burgomaster, No. 463 J. Jones, N. Pawluck, J. Burton, S. Burgomaster, J. Morrison, D. Whitmore J. Deak, K. Goodall, R. Johnson, J. Lee, No. 398 A. Greenway, R. O'Brien, R. Porter, S. Sisson, F. Waller M. Thompson No. 464 R. Janes, M. Bailey, J. Gorrell, No. 406 B. Gyton, R. Lindsay, J. McMillan, J. Robinson, J. Shea, W. Walter
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 16 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2013 17 VICTORIA DISTRICT (Continued) R. Oldfield W. Walter No. 477 J. Gorrill, R. Houghton No. 608 J. Sulyma, R. Hanks, D. Bacon, No. 498 W. McCormick, T. Hodgson, D. Byrne, R. McMillan, J. Millington, G. Scott
WATERLOO DISTRICT No. 72 V. Hetherington, G. Atkinson, No. 509 A. Arnold, J. Smith, G. Booker, H. Clarke, I. Hall, D. Orton, L. Wiebe B. Lowry, G. Napper, E. Patterson, S. Thiede No. 151 D. Wiggins, E. Besenschek, No. 539 H. Bishop, Y. Levanoni, F. Gregory, C. Atkinson, D. Bate, D. Byers, D. Cameron, R. W. Addison, D. Churchill, D. Fickling, Chadwick, J. Dickie, L. Primeaux, C. Silva, E. R. Galbraith, R. Gregory, G. Ough, B. Snider, Ward, D. Wildfong J. Tracey No. 172 W. Griffiths, W. Lawrence No. 628 R. Bock, E. Lucko, M. Ulusoy, No. 205 T. Lomond, H. Bishop, R. Brooks, W. Clemens, J. Reynolds, E. Ward A. Nichols, J. Williamson No. 690 A. Atkins, K. McGeagh, B. Lane, No. 279 S. Mohan, R. Daniels, C. Heap, R. Daniels, S. Farooq B. Lowery, A. Petrisor, L. Reid, M. Schram, No. 722 J. Walden, D. Roelans, K. Adamski, E. Stewart R. Gregory, W. Griffiths, B. Lowery, R. Small No. 297 M. Sembhi, S. Bhogal, W. Brown, No. 723 F. Gregory, R. Gregory, A. Kennedy, K. Elligson, D. Kowalski, H. Markle, B. Snider J. Oldreive, R. Small, M. Woolley No. 744 G. Morgan, G. Atkinson, G. Booker, No. 318 R. Steele, J. Baechler, A. Atkins, D. Cameron, D. Churchill, R. Daniels, F. Branston, R. Daniels, S. Farooq, D. Fickling, F. Gregory, G. Hazlitt, W. Lawrence, T. Shand, R. Kaufman, K. McGeagh, J. Mittelholtz, D. Mumby, G. Napper, R. Small, J. Walden W. Reidl, D. West
WELLINGTON DISTRICT No. 180 S. Pararaj, G. Farb, W. Clatworthy, C. Somerville, T. Somerville, R. Taylor, D. Cowell, D. Doughty, G. Kerr, H. Law, W. Wellstead D. McCombe, N. Stephens No. 347 J. McClennan, J. Alliston, No. 203 W. Steen, C. Brown, J. Malloch, F. Barkhouse, R. Pearse, R. Wilson M. Bowman, C. Brown, S. Steen, A. Steen No. 361 J. Johnson, W. Atkinson, G. Curl, No. 219 F. Dunn, S. Harrison, D. Hyde, L. Wardlaw, J. Whiteley L. La Fond, D. Scheeringa No. 688 C. Deal, C. Christie, D. Dyson, No. 258 G. Powell, J. Reid, W. Rogers, M. Hawkes, J. Millar C. Thomson No. 724 C. Slingsby, F. Douglas, S. Adams, No. 271 J. Brennan, D. Butcher, D. Barbour, P. Carberry, D. Dunn, D. Hamilton, W. Oliver B. Butcher, J. Cherry, R. Daniels, P. Gillespie, D. Hamilton, H. Law,, B. Poole, L. Sulzer, W. Jones, A. King, F. McEnery, P. McGrenere, W. Sweet, B. Donovan, D. Dunn, D. Hamilton, H. Standish B. Poole No. 295 T. Fisher, S. MacKey, R. Cherrey, No. 742 E. Schneider, P. Curry, W. Atkinson, B. Claussen, A. Cunningham, D. Fisher, C. Christie, D. Churchill, G. Curl, R. Daniels, J. Green, R. Groshaw, D. Hilborn, W. Jack, A. De Vries, D. Dyson, A. Gillies, J. Green, J. Petrik, E. Schneider, B. Twiss D. Hamilton, E. Humphreys, R. Jewell, No. 321 J. Mansfield, G. Power, G. Barker, J. Johnson W. Rogers, J. Thomson, J. Millar, W. Barr, G. D'Ambroso, A. Ellacott, C.Thomson, J. Whiteley, M. Woolley, A. King, G. Ferguson, H. Sanders, W. Somerville, P. McGrenere,
WESTERN DISTRICT No. 414 D. Coulter No. 484 Not Represented No. 417 Not Represented No. 518 Not Represented No. 445 B. Jackson No. 631 B. Jackson No. 446 B. Jackson No. 660 Not Represented No. 461 Not Represented No. 668 Not Represented
WILSON NORTH DISTRICT No. 37 D. Munro, J. Peter, D. Rumble No. 68 J. Sawyers, M. Bowman, L. Charlton, No. 43 B. Willert, G. Atkinson, J. Ault, K. Cunnington, R. Jackson G. Bayne, S. Bertrand, B. Burrill, W. Foster, No. 76 D. Cooper, R. Dobbs, S. Kubota, L. Hand, S. Harrison, D. Radloff, D. Wilton A. Petrisor, J. Sutherland, J. Truscott, J. Walls
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 17 13-12-02 2:16 PM 18 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION WILSON NORTH DISTRICT (Continued) No. 108 G. Anderson, W. Redekop A. Petrisor, T. Siemiernik No. 178 K. Small No. 569 B. Hutton, W. McKay No. 250 J. Smith, K. Ulch, W. Foster No. 609 T. Smythe, B. Tettman, M. De Belleval No. 261 G. Atkinson, M. Chesney, J. Devries, No. 678 M. Coulter, R. Findlater, W. Foster, W. Foster, F. Gendron, R. Hilderley, T. Shand, D. Grimshaw, A. Petrisor
WILSON SOUTH DISTRICT No. 10 S. McQuade, J. Paquette, J. Smith, No. 181 Not Represented A. St. Jacques, D. Waller No. 217 C. Smith No. 78 Not Represented No. 237 J. Smith No. 104 W. Addison No. 624 R. Dobbs, No. 149 F. Collins No. 701 J. Withington, D. Bentley, P. Woods No. 174 G. Overbaugh
WINDSOR DISTRICT No. 47 G. Thibert, D. Milne, G. Minto, C. Fairthorne, C. Glenwright, P. Hooper, E. Carey, D. Chamney, W. Chamney, A. Jackson, R. MacNevin, A. McDonald, A. Dobbie, G. Dumouchelle, W. Girard, R. McKee, G. McQuarrie, P. Wiebe C. Kania, R. MacNevin, C. Olender, R. Page, No. 554 M. Brodsky, B. Chartier, C. Drew, R. Truscott C. Fairthorne, P. Hooper, A. McDonald No. 403 P. Pesce, J. Cherwak, P. Hooper, No. 579 M. MacKem, M. Brassard, T. Moffat, T. Seal, B. Sotto, A. Taylor, M. Brodsky, B. Chartier, A. McDonald, M. Tingle G. McQuarrie No. 500 W. Ritz, G. Maitland, A. McDonald, No. 642 B. Bachelder, E. Charette, J. Simon, K. Ritz B. Chartier, D. Flett, M. Flett, R. Gellner, No. 521 P. Wiebe, R. Gellner, B. Evans, T. Roberts, A. Vojvodin, G. Vojvodin
YORK DISTRICT No. 22 J. Alliston, R. Groshaw, E. Holt, L. Sandiland, T. Shand, J. Wagg, J. Wylie F. Lock, F. McIntosh, J. Pearson, D. Valleau, No. 220 E. De Beaupre, M. Woolley G. Vlastakis No. 292 G. Upton, K. Bice, W. Boyle, No. 23 I. Lazar, R. Guerrero, D. Livingstone, R. Carveth, R. Daniels, D. Lane, F. McIntosh, F. Lock, F. Lock, B. Stapley, R. Whitmarsh M. Yoney No. 54 B. Stapley, T. Dibattista, G. Albin, No. 311 N. Funnell, W. Dejesus, R. Julian, D. Evelyn, D. Lane, W. Thompson J. MacKenzie No. 79 D. Brohm, L. Hamilton, P. Mizzoni, No. 468 NOT REPRESENTED G. Pohle, S. Soltanzadeh, J. Trotter No. 481 R. Martin, S. Lochran, R. Groshaw, No. 97 T. Johnston, R. Cowieson, L. Hamilton, R. Murdock, A. Quinn, J. Stirling, H. Colquhoun, R. Janes, G. Leitch, R. Leitch, J. C. White, H. Williams Pearson, L. Pipher, G. Van Houdt, No. 512 R. Bivens, E. Earle, G. Forrest, G. Whitmore W. Foster, D. Girard, H. Kernohan, No. 98 G. Reid, R. Reid, W. Dobson, P. Egan, W. Lawson, K. Linegar, D. Livingstone, J. Laceby, G. McArthur, D. Wylie G. Reevie, L. Richardson No. 99 S. Broughton, L. Barclay, L. Hamilton, No. 634 G. Alexopoulos, K. Linegar, D. Emerson, R. Hutchinson, R. Janes, J. Dent, W. Pellow, D. Ryckman, W. Thompson D. Purvis,C. Stevenson, G. Van Houdt No. 635 M. Jubran, O. Baliseh, G. Ajram, No. 118 W. Cober, S. Bailie, W. Boyle, J. Dahdaly, G. Ghneim, R. Groshaw, G. Burt, R. Cober, R. Wood H. Hinnawi, K. Zabaneh, N. Zabaneh No. 129 K. Cromarty, R. Bellows, M. Redman, No. 646 D. Fernandes, J. Hopkins, D. Ryckman H. Kernohan, E. Kirton, W. Leek, K. Linegar No. 136 R. Reid, H. Colquhoun, R. Bower, No. 702 C. Thomas, D. Bayne, F. Bellumini, P. Burkholder, A. Dvorak, B. Gyton, R. Guerrero T. Lonergan, W. McKee, R. Morreau, S. Pickard, J. Rennie, W. Sanders,
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GUESTS M.W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw presented to the Grand Master and introduced to Grand Lodge the following distinguished guests: ALBERTA NEW YORK M.W. Bro. John G. Cameron R.W. Bro. James E. Sullivan Grand Master Grand Master BRITISH COLUMBIA NOVA SCOTIA M.W. Bro. Donald Stutt M.W. Bro. George Grant Grand Master Grand Master CONNECTICUT OHIO M.W. Bro. Simon LaPlace M.W. Bro. James Easterling Grand Master Grand Master INDIANA PENNSYLVANIA M.W. Bro. Mark A. Genung R.W. Bro. J. W. Smith Grand Master Grand Master R.W. Bro. Mark A. Haines MANITOBA M.W. Bro. Doug Webster Grand Secretary Grand Master QUEBEC M.W. Bro. Jean Reed MARYLAND M.W. Bro. Gerald E. Piepiora Grand Master Grand Master RHODE ISLAND M.W. Bro. Russel R. Davis Sr. MASSACHUSETTS M.W. Bro. Richard J. Stewart Grand Master Grand Master SASKATCHEWAN M.W. Bro. Jack Colenutt NEW BRUNSWICK M.W. Bro. Stephen Allen Grand Master Grand Master ANC & ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE Ill. Bro. Richard A. H. Brown NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR M.W. Bro. Gerald Budden Sovereign Grand Commander Grand Master ROYAL ARCH MASONS M.Ex.Comp. Michael J. Bowman NEW HAMPSHIRE M.W. Bro. Stewart L Aronson Grand First Principal Grand Master MOCHA SHRINERS A.A.O.N.M.S. Ill Sir. Robert E. Parker Potentate
Grand Honours were then given, led by the Grand Director of Ceremonies.
PAST GRAND MASTERS The Grand Master presented our Past Grand Masters who were present, namely: M.W. Bros. Ronald E. Groshaw, C. Edwin Drew, Terence Shand, Donald H. Mumby, Gary L. Atkinson, Allan J. Petrisor and Raymond S. J. Daniels. Grand Honours were given.
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ADDRESS OF WELCOME TO GRAND LODGE W. Bro. Brianerd Blyden-Taylor, Master of Antiquity Lodge No. 571, Toronto Humber Valley District, delivered the Address of Welcome, which was responded to by M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling, Grand Master. MINUTES The Grand Secretary proceeded to read the Minutes of the last meeting held in Toronto, on July 18, 2012, when it was moved by M.W. Bro. A. J. Petrisor, seconded by M.W. Bro. Gary L. Atkinson, and resolved: That inasmuch as the Minutes of the last Annual Communication held in Toronto have been printed and distributed to all constituent lodges the same be now taken as read and confirmed.
RULES OF ORDER As the Grand Secretary read the Rules of Order as prescribed by the Constitution of Grand Lodge, it was moved by M.W. Bro. D. H. Mumby, seconded by M.W. Bro. C. E. Drew, and resolved: That the Order of Business of this Annual Communication be changed at the discretion of the Grand Master.
M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling announced that R.W. Bro. F. Halpern had accepted the request to serve as parliamentarian, and any controversial constitutional problems that may arise would be decided by Bro. Halpern.
M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling announced that V.W. Bro. D. Lane had accepted the request to serve as the official photographer.
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GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS
To the Officers and Members of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada, in the Province of Ontario. My Brethren: I welcome each one of you to the One Hundred and Fifty Eighth Annual Communication of your Grand Lodge. It is a privilege to welcome the Masters of our constituent Lodges with us this morning. My Brethren, it is you who are the real Leaders in this fraternity, for it is on the floor of your Lodges where the tenets and principles of Freemasonry are put into practice every day of the week. The vitality that exists in our Lodges determines the future of our Craft. That vitality is due in large part to the contributions you make as Craft Lodge leaders and we thank you for giving of your time and talents to lead our Lodges. It is a special privilege to welcome Distinguished guests from our Sister Grand Lodges as well as the representatives of the concordant Masonic bodies. Brethren, among these distinguished visitors are some of the most respected leaders in Freemasonry in North America. Brethren, a warm fraternal welcome. Our personal thanks for your attendance and I hope we will be able to return that wonderful hospitality shown to us during our visits to your jurisdictions. We thank you for your gifts of friendship and through you convey our best wishes to the Brethren and Ladies of your jurisdictions. NECROLOGY
From Ecclesiastics we know these words: “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was and the spirit to God who gave it”. We are privileged to share our lives with men of high moral character, loyalty and devotion because of our membership in this great fraternity. Our lives have been enriched by these individuals and at their passing we suffer a great loss. We remember their contributions. We honour their friendships. Time constraints allow us to mention only several here. Representative of those who have departed us this past year are:
M.W. Bro. David Crowe Bradley: Grand Master 1990-1991 M.W. Bro. Bradley was initiated into Queen City Lodge No. 552 in 1954. He served as Master of Doric Lodge No. 316 in 1968 and was elected DDGM of Toronto District 3 in 1973-74. He was appointed to the Board of General Purposes in 1980, elected Deputy Grand Master in 1987 and Grand Master in 1989. He served as Master of Heritage Lodge No. 730 in 1983 and was a member of the Quatuor Coronati Correspondence Circle and a number of other Masonic research bodies around the world. David’s passion was Masonic Education and he devoted his years to the advancement of Masonic Education in our Jurisdiction, serving as Curriculum Chairman for our early Correspondence Course and Editor of our publication “The Newsletter”, now called “Reflections”. There wasn’t a Lodge in Ontario that David wouldn’t visit, if offered the opportunity to speak on Masonic education and he could churn out short Masonic papers faster than anyone. Many newly made Masons considered him a mentor and role model. In later years, he was
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one who could be easily engaged in discussions on what he perceived to be a degradation of Masonic values in our society today. Those who knew David well, especially in his later years, could count on his favourite response to a “how are you David?”, “I am coping with tremendous bravery and courage”.
R.W. Bro. James Van Trigt, Grand Registrar 2012-2013 With sadness we reported the passing of our Grand Registrar on Jan 31, 2013. R.W. Bro. Van Trigt was a dedicated Craft Mason, whose love for Masonry led him to be an active visitor within the District, the Grand Jurisdiction and far beyond. His dedication to Masonry also led him to active participation in many concordant bodies. Jim will be remembered as the big man who loved to play the organ or piano in any Lodge he visited. He was proud of his election to Grand Registrar which he said capped his Masonic career and allowed him to become even more involved in Grand Lodge.
R.W. Bro. James Jackson: Past District Deputy Grand Master, 1976. Jim was initiated into Lake of the Woods Lodge No. 445 in Kenora in 1953 and served as its Master in 1967. After serving Western District as its DDGM, Jim went on to serve on the Board of General Purposes for an outstanding 21 year term from 1980- 2001. Jim was the recipient of the Grand Master’s Meritorious Award in 2008. His friendly smile and warm handshake are fondly remembered by all those who knew him. He was a tremendous ambassador for Masonry in our North West. Jim will be sadly missed.
V.W. Bro. George Downing Dickerson, Past Grand Steward, 1991. George belonged to Powassan Lodge No. 443, where he served as Worshipful Master 1989-1990. He served as Secretary for Powassan Lodge and Strong Lodge for many years. He was an active Scottish Rite member in the North Bay Valley and was Coroneted Honorary Inspector General 33rd degree in 2009. He was also a member of St. John’s Royal Arch Chapter No. 103 in North Bay. He was extremely active in his community and his church. George was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal this year, but regrettably passed away before he could receive it. He was a big man with a big heart and a Mentor to many.
V.W. Bro. Sam Forsythe (1924 - 2013) Past Master of Wexford Lodge No. 683. Served as District Secretary of Toronto District No. 4 1982 – 1983 and was appointed Grand Superintendent of Works in 1983. A Mason for over 50 years and a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Bodies of Toronto. He served as the Secretary of Heritage Lodge No 730 for 11 years. He was a natural leader, and was truly one who made a difference, both with the officers of his lodge and to the newer members. Sam always had an encouraging word. Wexford lodge, established in his honour, the V.W.Bro.Samuel Forsythe Award presented annually to the mason who best exemplifies the Wexford Lodge motto “By Their Works Ye Shall Know Them”. Sam’s passion for masonry was infectious and it rubbed off on all those who came in contact with him.
I would also mention the passing this year of R.W. Bro. T. Roy Davies, PDDGM Wilson South District, who, together with his wife Kathy, for many years
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contributed countless hours to the maintenance of our Grand Lodge Scrapbook.
We thank these, and all our Brethren who have passed since our last Communication and we remember them for the services they rendered.
Brethren, allow me to quote from the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge in 1868: “may we not, my Brethren, confidently hope that those services, so suddenly arrested on earth, are now continued in Heaven? Though we thus mourn for the departed, we mourn not as those without hope; for we rejoice in the belief that we shall again meet them in the Grand Lodge above, there to partake, in peaceful re- union with the souls of all our departed Brethren who have kept the faith, the mysterious and unspeakable happiness of thine everlasting kingdom”.
We mourn their passing, we remember them as friends and Brethren, we are thankful for the times we shared with them.
PAST RANK Pursuant to Section 73 of the Book of Constitution, I recommend the rank of Past Master be conferred upon the following: • W. Bro. Greg Pittman, Old Light Lodge No. 184, Lucknow. • W. Bro. Blake Kennedy, Harmony Lodge No. 388, London.
I further recommend that the rank and title of Past Grand Senior Warden (Honourary) be conferred upon V.W. Bro. Ross Keeler, St. John’s Lodge No. 20, London East District for his thirty-one years of devoted service to Demolay.
WILLIAM MERCER WILSON MEDAL Our Grand Jurisdiction rewards a number of its devoted servants with the prestigious William Mercer Wilson Medal – awarded for steadfast service, loyalty, and dedication not only to the craft, but to community and church as well. This award is presented to a Brother who has not, nor will likely be the Master of a Lodge. These Brethren are however, part of the very fibre of their Lodges and are those, around who a Lodge culture is built. The Awards Committee for last year recommended the medal be presented to five Brethren. It was my privilege to present the following with this distinguished award: • Bro. Alan Roy Capon Prince Edward Lodge No. 18, Acton • Bro. Alexander Cook Ozias Lodge No. 508, Burford • Bro. Gordon Cecil Fenn Sharon Lodge No. 97, Queensville • Bro. Ronald Bruce Gillespie Oak Branch Lodge No. 261, Innerkip • Bro. Garnet John Kranz Bonnechere Lodge No. 433, Eganville Regrettably, the following three past recipients are no longer with us: • Bro. Russell Herbert Irvine • Bro. Donald Charles Metcalfe • Bro. Robert Stewart Esch Five new recipients will be announced by the Chairman of the Awards Committee at this Communication to join this elite corps of worthy Brethren.
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GRAND MASTER’S MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD The Grand Master’s Meritorious Award is presented to those Brethren who have laboured tirelessly, over many years to promote Freemasonry, its principles and its values, not only in their Lodges, but in their Districts and across the jurisdiction. These men earn the respect and esteem of not only their Brethren, but their friends and colleagues by their words and actions, by their leadership and accountability and by their quiet and unassuming demeanour. It is my privilege to grant the Grand Masters Meritorious Service Award to: • R.W. Bro. James C. Sutherland, Mount Olivet Lodge No. 300, London East District • R. W. Bro. Lawrence Martin, Moffat Lodge No. 399, London East District
The contributions of the individuals receiving this Award, to their craft Lodges, their Districts and this Grand Lodge have been outstanding. We thank each of you and may you wear this award with pride and honour.
APPOINTMENTS Due to the untimely death of our Grand Registrar in January of this year, it was necessary to appoint a replacement. It was with pleasure that I was able to appoint R.W. Bro. S. James Harrison as Grand Registrar and invest him with his regalia on March 05, 2013. Jim, is also a Member of R.W. Bro. Van Trigt’s Lodge, King Solomon’s Lodge No. 43 in Woodstock, and was very pleased to have been given the opportunity to wear his predecessors regalia. We thank Jim for his willingness to step in and accept the challenge of the office so late in the year.
In accordance with Section 131 (e) of the Book of Constitution, I am pleased to announce the re-appointment of the following Brethren as Honourary Members of the Board of General Purposes for additional three year terms:
• R.W. Bro. H. Edward Standish, 2013 - 2016 • R.W. Bro. James C. Sutherland, 2013 - 2016
RECOGNITION OF 100 YEARS OF SERVICE Pursuant to Section 394 of the Book of Constitution of Grand Lodge, I am pleased to grant permission for the following lodges to wear gold braided regalia, effective the dates indicated: Corinthian Lodge No. 513, Hamilton, as of October 24, 2013 Coronati Lodge No. 520, Ajax, as of January 9, 2014 Trinity Lodge No. 521, Windsor, as of February 22, 2014 Mount Sinai - Pillars Lodge No. 522, as of February 28, 2014 Royal Arthur Lodge No. 523, as of June 12, 2014 Waterloo Lodge No. 539, as of May 23, 2017
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES I am pleased to appoint the following Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges on the recommendation of their respective Grand Masters: • Alberta – M.W. Bro. Peter J. Dunlop • New York – R.W. Bro. John E. Kuemmel • Brazil – R.W. Bro. Edwin Parra Rocco
I am also pleased to recommend to the Grand Masters of their respective Grand Lodges the following worthy Brethren as Grand Representatives of their Grand Lodge near our Grand Lodge: • Maine – R. W. Bro. Barry Burchill • Massachusetts – R. W. Bro. Ian B. Dale • Mississippi – R. W. Bro. Charles Woods • South Dakota – V. W. Bro. Ross Sutherland • Virginia – V. W. Bro. Robert Cooper • Brazil, Espirito Santo – R. W. Bro. Raymond L. Dobbs • Western Australia – R. W. Bro. John R. Hanna
AD HOC COMMITTEES
AD HOC COMMITTEE ON BUILDING COMPLIANCE
This Committee, under R.W. Bro. Perry McConnell, was established to monitor progress and provide assistance and guidance to Lodges and Temple Corporations on our Grand Lodge initiative to have every Lodge and Temple Corporation in the Province request and complete a retrofit Fire Safety inspection.
Although not without some difficulties, we are making steady progress. Many Lodges have already requested the inspection and an increasing number have had it completed already. In most situations, minor upgrades were required, such as the installation of Fire Extinguishers and Exit Lights and clearing blocked access to fire exits. In a small number of instances, it was reported that the inspectors placed time limits on completion of the necessary upgrades which resulted in immediate unexpected expenses to the Lodge or Temple Corporation. However, this situation appeared to not be widespread and R.W. Bro, McConnell was able to provide assistance and guidance, when consulted. There are however, a very small number of Lodges or Temple Corporations that have reported it would take major modifications to their premises in order to comply. These Lodges and Temple Corporations have been forced to deal sooner, rather than later, with the investigation of options that include selling and relocating. Some had in fact been considering these options already and the inspection results simply accelerated these discussions. I and R.W. Bro McConnell extend to all the Lodges and Temple Corporations our sincere gratitude for the manner in which you have accepted this challenge to ensure that the safety of our Brethren is of the highest priority. I know I have the support of my successor for the continuance of this initiative that will eventually lead to all Lodges and Temple Corporations conducting regular tri-annual inspections of our Masonic buildings. To ensure our continued diligence, this Ad Hoc Committee will be succeeded by a Standing Committee of this Grand Lodge.
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AD HOC COMMITTEE ON MEDALS AND AWARDS
This Committee, chaired by R.W. Bro. Ronald Campbell reviewed inconsistencies in the Constitution around our Awards and Jewels and the report proposed several housekeeping changes be made to the Constitution. These proposed changes were reviewed by the Constitution and Jurisprudence Committee and sufficient discussion and new ideas ensued, that a recommendation to delay the changes until next year was accepted by R.W. Bro. Campbell. Thus the changes in their original format were withdrawn. SPECIAL EVENTS
HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER On Sat Mar 16, 2013, a large contingent of Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren from Eastern District and surrounding areas travelled to LaChute, Quebec to attend the Annual Hands Across the Border visitation, initiated by the Brethren of Hawkesbury Lodge No. 450 in Vankleek Hill and the Brethren of Argenteuil Lodge No. 67, PQ. This year’s visitation was hosted by the W. M, W. Bro. Robert Thompson, and the Brethren of Argenteuil Lodge. All the Brethren enjoyed the fraternal warmth and hospitality evident throughout the evening. The Table Lodge format was well received and well orchestrated by the Grand Master of Quebec, M. W. Bro. Paul Mailhot and his Grand Lodge Officers. M.W. Bro. Paul Mailhot and I thank W. Bro. Thompson and all those, on both sides, who worked so hard to make the evening a resounding success.
BROCK UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP Our ongoing partnership with Brock University continues to achieve success in bringing awareness to the role played by Freemasonry in shaping our national culture, into the Academic Community and providing education on Freemasonry for masons and non-masons alike. This year, the fourth Sankey Lecture took place on Mar24. Guest lecturer, Prof. Joy Porter, Professor of Indigenous History, Department of History, University of Hull spoke on Native American Freemasonry: From Joseph Brant to the 21st Century. This topic also tied in with the continuing celebrations of the War of 1812. We continue to execute our planning for hosting the International Conference on the History of Freemasonry to be held in St. Catharines in 2015, sponsored by this Grand Lodge. We had several attendees at the fourth such Conference this year in Edinburgh, to ensure we gather as much detail as possible prior to hosting our own.
CANADA LODGE UD, KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN Our thanks and appreciation goes out once again to V.W. Bro. Rick Fulford and the Officers of Canada Lodge U.D., in Afghanistan. Their dedication to the craft and the time and effort that they put into ensuring that Canada Lodge U.D. provides a welcome respite from day-to-day activities in Kandahar is much appreciated. Last year, I spoke of an opportunity for us to work in concert with M.W. Bro. Paul Litteral, Grand Master of the American-Canadian Grand Lodge of Germany, to grant dispensation for one of his Past Masters to sit in the East in Canada Lodge U.D. and conduct the Lodge using our ritual, during V.W. Bro. Fulford’s absence. I had the distinct privilege in Feb at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America to be able to meet personally with M.W. Bro. Litteral and W. Bro. Bill Hobbs, our Brother who sat in the East. Bill had travelled several hundred miles just to meet with us and to express how much his time in Kandahar at Canada Lodge had
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meant to him and the other Brethren on duty there. This short meeting with M.W. Bro. Litteral and W. Bro. Hobbs was certainly a highlight of your Grand Masters term.
MASONICHIP INCORPORATION This year was the first year of operation of the newly formed MasoniChIP Ontario Corporation. Details of the program may be found in the Annual Report of the Corporation, but this Grand Lodge would be remiss if we did not thank the initial Board of Directors for their efforts and also congratulate and thank R.W. Bro. Ray Dobbs and Lady Karen and R.W. Bro. Rob Fleming for their tireless efforts in the continuing success of this program. Our thanks are also extended to the efforts of those unsung volunteers across our jurisdiction who freely give of their time and talents to conduct the clinics, maintain the equipment, work on fundraising and advertising and all the other activities that make MasoniChIP such a wonderful program for the children of our Province.
SPECIAL COMMENDATIONS There are several instances of service beyond the call of duty that I would like to recognize: Our Grand Archivist and Grand Historian: V.W. Bros. Michael Jenkyns and Dan Glenney both work diligently behind the scenes for this Grand Lodge. This year, they are working on a number of special projects that will come to fruition in the future. They receive little recognition, but their tireless research and dedication to this Grand Lodge are both commended and applauded.
College of Freemasonry Mentors: No one knows the names of these Brethren because they perform their work in the background without being identified. If you have taken one of our college courses you will have found them most supportive and helpful. We congratulate them and thank them for their efforts year in and year out. There is one of our mentors who is retiring this year after 28 years of service to the College. He is the longest serving member of the College, having been with us since it’s inception and during that period of time he has shown distinguished service to the College and the Craft and has given valuable advice to students as an evaluator and as a mentor. We congratulate R. W. Bro. Peter Polkinghorne, from Chatham District for his many, many years of devoted service. College of Freemasonry Principal: Also this year, after many years of devoted service to the College, our College Principal, R.W. Bro. Garnet Schenk is retiring. Garnet’s contribution has been immense and he has made a significant difference: not only as Principal but over many years in a variety of roles within the College. His ideas and dedicated service have enabled us to progress and to bring educational opportunities to all Brethren of the jurisdiction. He will be remembered as a major contributor and leader of the College of Freemasonry in Ontario. Protocol and Etiquette: While we know the face of R.W. Bro. Gordon Crutcher as the editor of our P&E Essentials Newsletter and for his work on our Lodge of Instruction Teams, many of us do not know of the time and effort Gordon has put into assisting the Custodian of the Work over many years with a great variety of other activities. Of particular note is his involvement with helping to revise the Book of the Work, the Ceremony of Installation, the Lodge of Instruction Questions and Answers booklet and other reference materials. Gordon, for all the work you do, we commend and thank you.
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ANNIVERSARIES Along with many Grand Lodge Officers, we have been delighted this year to participate in the special anniversaries of many of our Lodges, including the following:
100th Anniversary: • Ozias Lodge No. 508, Burford, on Feb. 02, 2013 • Malone Lodge No. 512, Sutton, on Apr. 20, 2013 • Perfect Column Lodge No. 510, Toronto, on May 3, 2013
150th Anniversary: • York Lodge No. 156, Toronto, on Apr. 09, 2013 • Peterborough Lodge No. 155, Peterborough, on June 18, 2013
200th Anniversary: • Norfolk Lodge No. 10, Simcoe, on Oct. 27, 2012
UNVEILINGS AND DEDICATIONS Dedications The Ceremony of Dedication of New Lodge Premises was conducted in: • Huronia Lodge No. 348, Midland, on May 04, 2013
Dedications of Mosaic Pavements were conducted at: • Lynden Lodge No. 505, Lynden, Brant District, on Mar 06, 2013
New Lodge Regalia and furnishings were also dedicated coinciding with Lodge Anniversary celebrations in: • Norfolk Lodge No. 10, Simcoe, Wilson South District, on Oct 27, 2012 • Lynden Lodge No. 505, Lynden, Brant District, on Mar 06, 2013 • Twin City Lodge No. 509, Waterloo, Waterloo District, on Mar 09, 2013 • Malone Lodge No. 512, Sutton, York District, on Apr 20, 2013 • Connaught Lodge No. 511, Thunder Bay, Algoma District, on Jun 01, 2013
AMALGAMATIONS AND SURRENDER OF WARRANTS We continue to manage requests for Amalgamations and Surrender of Warrants. Dwindling numbers and the financial burdens imposed on the membership by the cost of maintaining our physical structures are among the top two reasons. Around 1960, we had a membership of over 140,000 and 650 Lodges. Today we have approximately 43,000 members and 560 Lodges. Thus, it cannot come as a surprise that these consolidations are taking place. While these consolidations will continue, likely until something close to pre war levels are reached once again, they are a natural evolution and I do not believe they reflect the current resurgence of interest in our craft. We remain optimistic that consolidation will lead to a rejuvenation of those Brethren who have given so much to these Lodges over time. To those Brethren who chaired the joint Committees for the Amalgamations, and the Committees on Surrenders, on behalf of your Grand Lodge, please accept our thanks and appreciation for a job well done.
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The following Amalgamation was approved and presided over: Friendly Brothers No. 143 and Cardinal No. 491 – now Friendly Brothers No. 143, Eastern District I am confident that these consolidations, combined with the resurgence in our craft will offer our new Masons a solid footing, both in terms of experienced members and viable physical premises, upon which to embark upon their Masonic journeys. We must focus on the positive energy and the new sense of vitality that consolidation brings. With proper reverence for the past, we must turn our attention to the future by dedicating ourselves to ensuring the timeless vitality of Freemasonry in these communities. Several of our Lodges, having survived for years without any visible signs for future change, have had to surrender their Warrants. We therefore conducted the Ceremony of Extinguishing the Lights in: • Finch Lodge No. 557, Ingleside, Eastern District on Dec 31, 2012 • Cochrane Lodge No. 530, Cochrane, Temiskaming District on Dec 31, 2012 • Old Light Lodge No. 184, Lucknow, North Huron District, on May 14, 2013 • Limestone Daylight Lodge No. 739, Harrowsmith, Frontenac District, on May 11, 2013 • Composite Lodge No. 667, Hamilton, Hamilton District ‘B’ on May 29, 2013 To the Brethren of these Lodges who worked so hard to sustain them, we recognize and applaud your contributions and we trust that you will find a rewarding and enjoyable Masonic future in the Lodges to which you affiliate. MASONIC FAMILY EVENTS
MASONIC LEADERS As in past years, our Masonic Leaders met to discuss common issues, share mutual concerns and exchange information. This Grand Lodge was privileged to be able to draw together, twice this year, these talented Brethren from all walks of our Masonic Family. The topics of discussions were current and of concern to us all. I think I can speak for the other leaders and state that we are of one mind when it comes to ensuring the entire Masonic Family in Ontario operates in an atmosphere of peace and harmony.
SUPREME COUNCIL, AAR It was my honour and privilege, as your Grand Master to attend the Supreme Council Session, of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite held in Winnipeg, Sep 12-15, 2012. It was a wonderful session, held right at the windiest intersection in all of Canada.
ROYAL ARCH MASONS GRAND CHAPTER It was also an honour and privilege to represent your Grand Lodge at the annual Grand Chapter Communication, held in Woodstock, Apr 18-20, 2013. This was another wonderful opportunity to engage our Brethren in the Royal Arch and share information, concerns and challenges. Wendy and I would also like to thank the organizing Committee for their warmth and hospitality and the courtesies extended to us during the sessions.
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IMPERIAL SHRINE SESSION It was a privilege to be asked to attend and bring remarks at the International Shriners Day held in Ottawa on Jun 06. The Imperial Shrine Sessions were held in Indianapolis, Indiana, Jun 29–July 04, 2013 and it was a privilege to be able to be in attendance with Nobles from all three Ontario Shrine Temples. I considered it important to participate in discussions, attend the sessions, and engage in the sharing of ideas with our fellow Shrine Masons. We thank the Nobles of the Shrine in our jurisdiction for the invitation to be with them. I will comment that, based on discussions held this year, it is my personal opinion, that the Shrine-Masons of Ontario are of one mind.
Scheduling conflicts prevented attendance at a number of other Masonic related events. Where possible, our Grand Lodge was represented, but regrettably a number of invitations had to be declined
PRINCE HALL ANNUAL COMMUNICATION I was privileged to represent our Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A.M., Ontario and Jurisdiction, held in Markham Aug 10-11, 2012. What a pleasure and real joy to be able to share in this Communication with our Prince Hall Brethren. Your Grand Master and Lady Wendy were warmly received and treated as old friends. I thank M.W. Bro. Ronald Kelman, for the honour he bestowed upon me by making me an Honourary Past Grand Master of their Grand Lodge. I wear the jewel presented to me with pride and humility and recognize the past contributions of so many Brethren from both jurisdictions who persevered for so many years to enable us to enjoy the relationship that we have today.
OTHER COMMUNICATIONS In August of last year, it was also an honour and privilege to represent, and bring the greetings of, our Grand Lodge to the Annual Communications of the Grand Imperial Conclave (Red Cross of Constantine) and the Sovereign Great Priory, both held here in Toronto at the Airport Hilton hotel. I also had the privilege, along with our Chairman of Youth Initiatives and several of our Grand Lodge Officers of attending the Annual Assembly of the Rainbow for Girls held in Oakville last August. CONFERENCES The Deputy Grand Master and I attended the Conference of Grand Masters of North America, held in Kansas City, Feb 16-20 2013. This gathering provides a wonderful opportunity to meet with peers from across North America as well as from around the world. Once again, we are reminded that in many jurisdictions, especially in North America, we share many of the same issues and concerns and we often find that we are approaching these challenges in a similar manner. That is one of the reasons why I feel that our reviews of outside jurisdictions provides us with valuable information for use in our strategic and tactical planning. Being aware of the varied approaches to shared concerns and challenges can be of great benefit. The Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary and I attended the All Canada Conference of Canadian and District Grand Lodges of Canada, held in Winnipeg, Apr 04 -Apr 06, 2013. The theme of this years conference was Masonic Education and our peers from all across Canada offered their time and talents as presenters and panellists. As with the North American Conference, shared approaches to common
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issues benefits all those who participate. Summaries of both conferences were distributed to our Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters and Members of the Board of General Purposes, as well as being posted on the Grand Lodge Website, so our Brethren might better understand the nature of these sessions. COMMUNICATIONS OF OTHER GRAND LODGES I was privileged to represent this Grand Lodge at a number of Annual Communications of Canadian and American Grand Lodges. The warmth and friendship shown to us by our hosts was outstanding. We have made many new Masonic friends and we thank our visiting guests for the hospitality extended to both of us.
I have delivered and circulated, reports on Communications attended in order to bring the highlights of Freemasonry as it exists outside Ontario, to the attention of our Brethren. I can assure the Brethren of Ontario, that the challenges and opportunities that face all our jurisdictions are very, very similar. By and large, they jurisdictions with which we maintain regular contact find themselves differentiated, for the most part, only by size. Reciprocal visitation provides us with an inside window into how our friends and neighbours are facing the challenges and opportunities that we are facing as we ply our craft in an ever changing world. Those Annual Communications attended were:
• Grand Lodge of Delaware • Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador • Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania • Grand Lodge of Massachusetts • Grand Lodge of New York • Grand Lodge of New Hampshire • Grand Lodge of Rhode Island • Grand Lodge of Quebec • United Grand Lodge of England (Quarterly Communication) • Grand Lodge of British Columbia Our Grand Lodge was represented at the Grand Lodge of West Virginia by our Deputy Grand Master and at the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia by Past Grand Master Shand. Past Grand Master Atkinson attended the Grand Lodge of Ohio Celebrations at Put-in-Bay on July 04, on our behalf. WORLD CONFERENCE OF REGULAR GRAND LODGES: I was privileged to represent this Grand Lodge at the World Conference of Regular Grand Lodges held in Chennai, India. The culture in which Freemasonry operates in countries outside North America is significantly different than what we experience in North America. While inside the tyled recesses of the Lodge, we find that ‘masonry is masonry’, outside the tyled recesses, is quite a different story. Being exposed to the cultures in which European, South American and Asian Freemasonry exist brings home incredible feelings of privilege, pride, humility and thanks for what being a Freemason means in Ontario.
DISCIPLINE The flow of petty piques and quarrels between Brethren in our Lodges continues. The few Brethren who cannot agree to disagree, having caused problems in their
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own Lodges and Districts, inevitably want the Grand Master or Grand Lodge to resolve their conflicts. My Brethren, I repeat what I said to you last year, like it or not, there are always two sides to every story. To those who seem to thrive on an approach of antagonism, look at yourself in the mirror. Ask yourself if your egotistical quest to win the argument has overshadowed your respect for your Brethren in Masonry. What is to be gained from continuing, whether you are right or wrong? After discussion, most of these situations have been referred back to the source with a plea to the Brethren to play together nicely in the sandbox! However, two matters of discipline did proceed to the next steps in our Disciplinary process. Brother “A”, after repeated steps at reconciliation was suspended indefinitely by the Grand Master for failure to comply with a conditional directive issued by the Grand Master. Those conditions specified have not been met. Therefore, in accordance with Section 85 of the Book of Constitution, I recommend, supported by the Chairman of the Discipline Committee, that Brother ‘A’ be suspended indefinitely until such time as the conditions can be satisfied.
The second matter relates to the suspension of Brother ‘B’ at our communication two years ago. This matter has been in the hands of the Committee on Discipline for final resolution by Review Committee and or Trial Commission for over two years. The matter progressed through the Review Committee and on to a Trial Commission. Brother ‘B’ was found guilty of the charges and the matter proceeded to an Appeal Board. The Appeal Board reported, “ after careful discussion and due deliberation, the Appeal Board unanimously denied the appeal of Brother ‘B” and confirmed the judgement of the Trial Commission”.
Again this year, I state that, in the opinion of your Grand Master, it is unacceptable that the execution of such Discipline policies and procedures, as defined in our Constitution, cannot be completed within a reasonable time (certainly within the period of one year). This remains unacceptable for the Brethren under suspension and unacceptable to this Grand Lodge. Repeated attempts to speed up the process continue to have little impact on the overall result.
GRAND MASTER’S BANQUET Brethren, this evening, we are privileged to have W. Bro. Andrew Hammer as our Guest Speaker. Andrew is a Past Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, one of the most historic Lodges in the United States. Andrew is a Masonic Author and lecturer who frequently speaks on the theme of Excellence in masonry, as well as philosophical aspects of the craft. He authored “Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labour and Observance”. His theme tonight will be “Observing the Craft”. He is a member of the Philalethes Society and the Quatuor Coronati Correspondence Circle, as well as a board member of the Masonic Society, and the Masonic Restoration Foundation. Professionally, he is an international political consultant, having taken part in campaigns and projects on four continents. He resides in Alexandria, Virginia. Our dinner entertainment will feature Bro. Scottie Newlands, member of High Park-Melita Lodge. You may have seen or heard Scottie sing the anthems for the Maple Leafs and the Toronto Rock lacrosse teams. Scottie now has his own record label.
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CONDITION OF MASONRY Brethren, I would like to make a few remarks to the Brethren at this Annual Communication, on the Condition of Masonry as viewed from the Office of Grand Master. During the last two years our top three priorities have remained as Communications, Extending our Learning Opportunities and being responsive to the Condition of Masonry in our jurisdiction. Why communications? Simple – we can’t do with out it. Because Lodges who do not communicate with their Brethren will have empty seats; because one of the top three reasons Brethren give for taking a dimity or being suspended NPD is because no one from the Lodge took the time to communicate with them; because without the ability of Grand Lodge to communicate to our Brethren and without the capability of Grand Lodge to be able to listen to our Brethren, Grand Lodge, as a service organization cannot respond to the delivery of those services that are wanted, needed and expected by the Brethren.
Why extending our learning opportunities? Because we have each pledged in our obligations to undertake a continuous, personal, lifelong Masonic education program; because we are not a coffee club, but rather a fraternity steeped in history, filled with allegories and illustrated by symbols whose members would be missing so much if they did not avail themselves of the knowledge of the lessons communicated to us on the floor of our Lodges; and, because, without at least a rudimentary knowledge of what lies behind our rites and ceremonies, we simply cannot act as ambassadors for Freemasonry and without ambassadors, our gentle craft will certainly cease to grow.
Why being responsive to the Condition of Masonry? Because understanding the condition of Masonry is understanding the life blood of our craft in this jurisdiction; because understanding the Condition of Masonry allows us as Lodges, Districts and Grand Lodge, to determine if we are retreating, standing still, or moving ahead towards the attainment of our Vision and Mission.
Brethren, it is my opinion that the resurgence of interest in our Craft that I spoke of last year, has continued throughout this year. Furthermore, I believe that we are just on the edge of some tremendous growth years ahead. In our travels throughout the jurisdiction the return of vitality, excitement, and enthusiasm is strong and is in evidence from east to west and north to south. The Masters, Officers and Brethren of Lodges that are initiating new members have renewed interest themselves and excitement builds as these new men progress in their Masonic journeys. Even our stalwart Brethren, who never lost faith, and who have struggled in the quarries over the last few decades to keep us going, are excited about what is happening and glad to be able to pass the torch. Is Masonry relevant today? Have those so called ‘old fashioned’ Masonic values of morality and virtue stood the test of time? The answer, an unequivocal ‘yes’! We are the benefactors of what is happening in the world around us; we are beginning to understand what we have to do to take advantage of that; and we are laying the foundations for not just a ‘good’, but a ‘great’ future! Do we still have significant challenges ahead? Of course we do. And we have the mechanisms in place with our Strategic Planning process to deal with those challenges in a very methodical, detailed, team driven manner. The only unanswered question is whether our leaders at all levels have the will power and the
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desire to force ourselves to believe in our Vision, to believe in our plan, and confront those challenges as we ought. Let me also Brethren, make it very clear that our ability to take advantage of the opportunities placed before us today, can be directly attributed to the groundwork laid by those Grand Masters who have preceded me in this Office. They may not have been fortunate enough to lead in times of renewed interest, yet their dedication and commitment to our future is what has ensured we are positioned where we are today, poised and ready to return to greatness.
MEETING THE CHALLENGES What have we accomplished? While time and space allow me only to comment on only a few of our initiatives, please refer to the reports of the Chairmen of our various Committees for the details.
AS REGARDS COMMUNICATION We have made great strides in the last two years on implementing a first class communications tool in the form of our Grand Lodge Website. The significant new functionality just delivered, will take a while to have an impact on the way we communicate to and from Grand Lodge, in our Lodges and even as individual Masons. However, once it does I believe it will achieve its goal of being among the best of breed in Masonic websites; of being the primary communication tool within the jurisdiction; and of contributing to our overall Grand Lodge Strategic plan communication goals. Only time will tell if such a communication tool will enable us to reduce the number of demits and suspensions because we had the capability to reach out to our Brethren, keep them informed and solicit their opinions.
Alongside the development of the new website, we are working diligently on bringing an online magazine to our Brethren. With the demise of the Ontario Mason Magazine, we lost a key communication vehicle that allowed us, as Grand Lodge to communicate directly to our members. It is our hope that this new online version will be an effective replacement.
As a personal contribution to Communication, I provided updates on events of interest in the jurisdiction and for other jurisdictions. Although not ‘blogs’ in the true sense, these local updates were posted on the Grand Lodge Website for all to see. Additionally, I provided a brief report on all our travels outside the jurisdiction. I hope these were seen as of some value to our Brethren. AS REGARDS EDUCATION From the survey that we conducted in 2011, we realized that there were several areas of Masonic Education that were not being addressed as they should. We have responded to those needs and expectations with a number of initiatives. We reorganized the College of Freemasonry into a modular environment, allowing for the addition of new material easier and quicker and allowing students to more easily select topics of interest to themselves. We directed efforts to making available more in depth Masonic education, in the areas of symbolism for those who are interested. We have initiated a series of Education workshops across the jurisdiction. We are working at providing educational material, designed to answer some of the ‘whys’, for candidates as they progress through their degrees. We have taken the time to re-evaluate our existing Grand Lodge programs and their delivery mechanisms to see if they are current and relevant. Our successful
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Cornerstone Lodge recognition program continues to grow and has been responsible for generating considerable excitement throughout the jurisdiction. The habits of successful Lodges emphasize continually that these programs can be of benefit, especially when they are used within a Lodge framework designed to capitalize on the resurgence we are experiencing. AS REGARDS THE CONDITION OF MASONRY Over many past years, we have been accumulating a vast amount of data, sourced primarily from the reports submitted by our District Deputy Grand Masters, District Secretaries and Lodge Secretaries. We are finally beginning to learn how to mine that data and turn it into knowledge. From that knowledge we can better understand what is going on at the grass roots level in our jurisdiction. Secondly we are at last, beginning to use that knowledge as input to our strategic and tactical planning processes. Without an understanding of the grass roots needs, wants and expectations, we, as leaders, create a large credibility gap in our ability to act as the servants of our Brethren, to provide the services and tools, and to demonstrate that we have but one, single Vision for our jurisdiction, embraced and supported by all. It is only through our continuing work on understanding the Condition of Masonry that we will be able to make some good strides in narrowing that credibility gap.
A point of concern. Our Constitution allows for the Brethren of each of our Districts to elect their District Deputy Grand Master by the method chosen within the District. This year for the first time, we have had serious concerns within several Districts that are having trouble putting forth the names of qualified candidates. Brethren, this situation must be given priority in your Districts. Succession planning within the District is key and we cannot simply put up a name at the last minute, hoping that we will get good leadership. If the selection process in your District is not giving you the quality of leadership that you need, then it is incumbent on the Brethren in the District to examine the process and consider changes as appropriate. Many jurisdictions appoint their District Deputy Grand Masters. Perhaps we need to consider a change.
One particular point of note regarding the Condition of Masonry. For whatever reasons, we appear to be seeing the waning of the concept of Daylight Lodges in the jurisdiction. If we consider that to be a natural evolution (i.e. if the reason for the existence of those Lodges is no longer relevant), then surely this is an indicator that we must start now to look ahead at the next opportunity to organize our Lodges in a manner that reflects the current environment in which Freemasonry exists today. And the good news! We have a strategic plan and we have a planning process firmly in place. This process has taken a number of years to implement but it is not finished yet. What we need to make even greater progress, is the desire to embrace that plan by our leaders in the craft and to make it the foundation for all we do. We recognize the criticism that we have received about our strategic planning by those who maintain that it is a ‘Grand Lodge plan” and not a strategic plan for the jurisdiction. I respond to that criticism by saying that it is partially true. Input from the Brethren of this jurisdiction is a critical factor in our planning for the future. We must demonstrate that your leaders understand the needs and wants of our Brethren and use that as input to our planning. However, if you want to ask for people’s opinion, you have to have the desire, the knowledge and the capacity to deal with it. Without a firmly established planning process there would have been no point in seeking additional input. Therefore, I remind you that our planning process is not complete. I truly believe that we have laid the foundation and that it is time to move
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ahead with implementing the next key component of the puzzle – providing the mechanism to gather input from the Brethren and use that input along with what we know of the Condition of Masonry and what we know about the Masonic world outside our borders in order to determine the best possible way to achieve our Vision and accomplish our Mission. Finally, we initiated an extremely important initiative this year with our Building Compliance Policy, wherein we instructed all Lodges and Temple Corporations to schedule a Fire Safety Inspection within the year. Brethren, you have responded positively and we thank you. It was time to pay attention to our Masonic homes and the safety of the Brethren and guests who meet there. Hardship has been encountered by a few Lodges in having to incur unscheduled expenses, but most have responded well, knowing that we had let the situation lapse over many years.
FUTURE Last year I documented several areas where I felt we needed to improve to take us ahead. We have undertaken initiatives in some of those areas, while others remain to be tackled. As mentioned above, as your Grand Lodge, we still need to work at providing the mechanisms to allow our Brethren to make their wants, needs and expectations known to those elected to serve them. I am of the opinion that we could be better organized to provide effective leadership and administration to the entire jurisdiction. Likewise we still suffer from an inability to pinpoint key skill sets and talents that we can use, and when we do, we don’t present to those Brethren a very convincing picture of why their time and effort dedicated to serving our Grand Lodge, would be rewarding to them and beneficial to the fraternity. And finally, we still have room for improvement in knowing how to bring new ideas to fruition, not only in Grand Lodge, but in our Lodges and our Districts. Despite these concerns and challenges, Brethren, my attempts to communicate with the Brethren through the use of Town Hall sessions, has convinced me that we are on the right track. By continuing to demonstrate to our Brethren that Grand Lodge is there to serve them, we open the lines of communication to our Lodges and Districts. We get the message out that it is in our Lodges where we not only make, but keep Masons, and that it is on floor of our Lodges where our Brethren pursue their individual Masonic journeys. I thank each of the Lodges that agreed to host these Town Hall sessions. We are making progress towards the achievement of our Vision and our Mission remains solid. This journey will not be completed during the tenure of one or even two Grand Masters and that is why the commitment of all your Grand Lodge Leaders to our strategic plan is so important. We still have a long way to go, but the resurgence in our craft is providing the stimulus, providing the opportunity and providing the vitality needed to refocus on the end goals, and more importantly to make the journey one of profit and pleasure for all those willing to participate.
SUMMARY Brethren, these remain exciting times in Masonry not only in our Grand jurisdiction, but in those jurisdictions all around us. There is absolutely no doubt that Freemasonry is relevant in the 21st Century. The Condition of Freemasonry in our jurisdiction indicates to those willing to listen, that , in patience, enthusiasm, leadership and trust, we have the qualities needed to once again move this ‘good’ organization forward to become a ‘great’ organization once again. Our future leaders are now knocking at the West Gate. It is up to us not to disappoint them!
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND APPRECIATION The demands of this Office are such that no Grand Master can fulfill his duties without the support and encouragement of many Brethren.
THE PAST GRAND MASTERS Once again this year, we drew on the knowledge and experience of our Past Grand Masters for advice and wise council. To a man, they responded with enthusiasm and dedication. When solicited, their comments and opinions were much appreciated and of great value in assisting this Grand Master in his decision making. The Deputy Grand Master and I are most appreciative of their continued support.
THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER To our Deputy Grand Master, I thank you for all that you have done to serve your Brethren as President of the Board of General Purposes and in your role as Deputy Grand Master. Your friendship and support have been much appreciated. I wish you the very best in the next step of your Masonic journey.
THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS To the Brethren who represent your Grand Master in our 44 Districts, I thank you for all they have done this past year. You have been a great bunch to work with, you have tended your duties with enthusiasm and you have represented this Grand Lodge with honour and pride. Without your support, the geographic expanse of this great jurisdiction would prevent us having a Grand Lodge presence in many areas. Thanks for all the miles and the hours you gave this year. As an aside, I must mention the devoted effort of a number of our District Deputies this year, who continued to provide dedicated service despite suffering significant health issues. We wish for them all, a return to good health and we thank all those who supported them through their difficult moments.
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES To our colleagues on the Board, the Deputy Grand Master and I say thank you. As I mentioned in many of my visits to our Districts, your time and effort in serving the Brethren of our jurisdiction goes beyond expectations. You give of your skills and talents freely and voluntarily and for that we thank you. Regrettably this year, due to retirement, we are losing two members of the Board. First, we are losing a valuable, long serving Member of this Board, R.W. Bro. Samuel Kalinowsky. Sam has served our Grand Lodge as a Board Member from 2005-2013 and I would like to offer him our congratulations on his retirement, extend best wishes to him and his Lady for health and happiness in the future, and most importantly thank him for his contributions. May we express our gratitude to you R.W. Sir, for your many years of service, both to this Grand Lodge and to the Masonic Foundation of Ontario. Also retiring this year after a short tenure on the Board, is R.W. Bro. Douglas Galt. We thank Doug for stepping up to the plate when asked and we wish Doug and Lady Cathy all the best in your future endeavours. (Please show your appreciation to these two Brethren)
GRAND LODGE DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES AND ASSISTANT To R.W. Bro. Ian Dale and V.W. Bro. Wayne Barker, and your Ladies, a sincere thank you for all you have done this year. Many of the Brethren do not understand
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or appreciate the demands of your positions. In fact, these are two of the most important appointments made by any Grand Master, as the happiness of the Grand Master and his Lady is largely dependent on the job you do. From both Wendy and I, thanks to you and your Ladies for your friendship, camaraderie, counsel and support. THE CUSTODIAN OF THE WORK To M.W. Bro. Mumby, thank you for serving your extended year in this office with the same enthusiasm and dedication that you gave in all prior years since 2007. In all that you do, you continue to strive to raise the bar in the performance of our rites and ceremonies. As you are finally about to retire from this position, I express the thanks and gratitude of your Brethren for all you have done in this position. You have certainly upheld the high standards of all your predecessors. I can only trust that you have kept good notes. (Brethren, assist me to show our appreciation to M.W. Bro. Mumby) THE GRAND SECRETARY To our Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, thank you for all you have done, not only for me but for all your Brethren in faithfully and zealously fulfilling the duties of your Office this past year. I want our Brethren to know that as I travel outside of this jurisdiction, I have come to appreciate the high regard in which you are held by your peers in other Grand jurisdictions. Thanks you for all you do in serving the needs of our Brethren, our Lodges, and our Districts. We congratulate you on receiving the Erasmus James Phillips Medallion for distinguished service from the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. Thanks are also extended to our Grand Lodge Office staff who sit on the ‘front line’ to administer the affairs of this Grand Lodge.
FAMILY Finally, to my Lady Wendy, for being with me every step of the way, for all you do, and for all you have done, I express my deepest love and thanks. Your encouragement has been outstanding and your confidence in me has been truly appreciated. At all events attended, your warmth and friendliness have made you a hit with all the Ladies and Brethren we have met. It as been a great ride, only made possible because you were at my side. To all our family, for adjusting your schedules to fit us in, for encouraging us, for supporting us and for your love, we thank you for helping us have this wonderful experience. CONCLUSION Brethren, thank you! Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving as your Grand Master. This has indeed been the ride of a lifetime. While respecting “Whence We Came”, I have tried, with your help, to build on the foundation of my predecessors, to effect some of the changes that I believe we need to implement to make Freemasonry work in the world in which we live today. Unequivocally, I say to you that the tenets and fundamental principles of Freemasonry are as relevant today as they ever were, but we do need to make changes in the way we operate. I thank all of the Brethren for the utmost respect and attention that you have afforded to the Office of Grand Master, and for your hearty and fraternal welcome at each and every visit during the last two years. I believe in our Vision. I believe in Freemasonry! D. Garry Dowling Grand Master
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Appendix ‘A’ - Itinerary August 2012 01-Aug-12 Regional Meetings with DDGM Hamilton 02-Aug-12 Regional Meetings with DDGM Huntsville 10-Aug-12 Prince Hall Grand Lodge Ont & Jurisdiction Aug 10-12 Markham 15-Aug-12 London Consistory Club BBQ London 18-Aug-12 Grand Lodge Chairmen’s Meeting Hamilton 18-Aug-12 Rainbow For Girls Annual Communication Burlington 22-Aug-12 Grand Imperial Conclave (Red Cross of Constantine) Aug 22-23 Toronto 24-Aug-12 Sovereign Great Priory Aug 24-25 Toronto September 2012 06-Sep-12 St. George’s No. 42 –GM Meritorious Award- R.W. Bro. Earl Jones London 12-Sep-12 Supreme Council AASR Sep 12-15 Winnipeg 15-Sep-12 Brant District Grand Masters Reception Brantford 19-Sep-12 Management Committee Meeting Hamilton 20-Sep-12 Oak Branch Lodge - WMW Presentation Innerkip 21-Sep-12 Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 - Recognition Night London (Gd of C and Grand Steward) 24-Sep-12 Past Grand Master's Meeting Hamilton 26-Sep-12 Audit & Finance Meeting Toronto 26-Sep-12 Rose Lodge No. 500 - Windsor Grand Chaplain Recognition 29-Sep-12 Thistle Lodge No. 34 Heritage Celebration BobLo Island 30-Sep-12 Sep 30 - Oct 01 Grand Lodge of Delaware RehobothBeach October 2012 01-Oct-12 Sep 30 - Oct 01 Grand Lodge of Delaware Rehoboth Beach DE 09-Oct-12 Tor Valley Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection Toronto Dinner and degree 10-Oct-12 Nation Lodge No. 556 - GM Meritorious Award Spencerville R.W. Bro. John Hunter 11-Oct-12 Ontario Masonic leaaders Meeting - Keele St. Toronto 16-Oct-12 LOI – Maxville Maxville 17-Oct-12 Bonnechere Lodge No. 433 - WMW Presentation Eganville 18-Oct-12 Oct 18-21 Grand Lodge of Newfoundland St. John's & Labrador 23-Oct-12 Sharon Lodge No. 97 - WMW Presentation Queensville 25-Oct-12 Sunnylea Lodge No. 664 - Etobicoke Grand Sword Bearer Recognition 27-Oct-12 Norfolk Lodge No.,10 - 200th Anniversary Simcoe (Afternoon Lodge) 30-Oct-12 London East and London West PMMW Assoc - London Town Hall session November 2012 1-Nov-12 Prince Edward Lodge No. 18 - WMW Presentation Picton 2-Nov-12 GM Reception - St. Thomas District Dutton 17-Nov-12 Ozias Lodge - WMW Presentation (Daylight Lodge) Burford 18-Nov-12 World Conference of Grand Lodges - Nov 18 - 26 India 28-Nov-12 Management Committee Meeting Hamilton December 2012 07-Dec-12 Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Philadelphia 15-Dec-12 MasoniChIP Directors Meeting Woodstock
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19-Dec-12 Doric Lodge No. 289 - Installation Lobo 21-Dec-12 Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 - Installation London 26-Dec-12 Dec 26 - 28 Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Boston January 2013 11-Jan-13 Mocha Shrine Installation of Officers London 12-Jan-13 DDGM Mid Term Meeting Hamilton 15-Jan-13 St. Andrew's No. 16 Perpetuating St. John Toronto Lodge No. 75 Burns Night 16-Jan-13 16-Jan-13 Audit & Finance Committee Meeting Toronto 18-Jan-13 Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 Burns Night London 23-Jan-13 St. Andrew's Lodge No. 593 Burns Night Hamilton 28-Jan-13 London Chapter Rose Croix - Installation London
February 2013 02-Feb-13 Ozias Lodge No. 508 - 100th Anniversary Burford 09-Feb-13 GM Reception - Niagara A and Niagara B Niagara Falls 13-Feb-13 Management Committee Meeting Hamilton 16-Feb-13 Conf. of Grand Masters of North America Kansas City Feb 16-20 23-Feb-13 GM Reception - Wellington District Guelph 25-Feb-13 London Chapter Rose Croix - London Town Hall Meeting 26-Feb-13 Board Meeting Guelph March 2013 01-Mar-13 GM Reception - Chatham District Ridgetown 02-Mar-13 GM Reception - combined Windsor and Windsor Erie Districts 09-Mar-13 Twin City Lodge No. 509 - 100th Anniversary Waterloo 16-Mar-13 Hands Across The Border Meeting (GL of Ontario and Quebec) Lachute, PQ 22-Mar-13 GM Reception - Sudbury Manitoulin District Sudbury 23-Mar-13 GM Reception - Algoma East District
April 2013 04-Apr-13 All Canada Conference Apr 04 -06 Winnipeg 08-Apr-13 Masonic Leaders of Ontario Meeting - Rameses Toronto Centre - Keele Street 08-Apr-13 GM Reception - Grey District Arthur 09-Apr-13 York Lodge No. 156 - 100th Anniversary Toronto 11-Apr-13 Oak Branch Lodge No. 261 Innerkip 12-Apr-13 GM Reception - South Huron District Kirkton 13-Apr-13 Board of General Purposes Meeting London 13-Apr-13 GM Reception - London East & West Districts London 15-Apr-13 Adoniram Lodge No. 573 - Fraternal Visit - Niagara Falls Town Hall session 16-Apr-13 Old Light Lodge No. 184 - Extinguishing of the Lights Lucknow 17-Apr-13 Management Committee Meeting Hamilton 17-Apr-13 Niagara Lodge No. 2 - Fraternal Visit - Niagara on the Town Hall session Lake 18-Apr-13 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Apr 18-20 Woodstock 20-Apr-13 Malone Lodge No. 512 - 100th Anniversary Sutton 24-Apr-13 Audit & Finance Committee Meeting Hamilton 27-Apr-13 GM Reception - Ottawa 1& 2 Districts Pembroke 30-Apr-13 GM Reception - Toronto Districts and Markham York District
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May 2013 03-May-13 Perfect Column Lodge No. 510 - Mississauga 100th Anniversary 04-May-13 Georgian North & South Districts Midland GM Reception & Dedication, 3:00PM 05-May-13 Grand Lodge of New York - May 05-07 New York 09-May-13 Sunnylea Lodge No. 664 - Installation Renforth 10-May-13 GM Reception - St. Lawrence District Roebuck 11-May-13 GM Reception - Prince Edward Belleville 17-May-13 Grand Lodge of New Hampshire Manchester 19-May-13 Grand Lodge of Rhode Island Providence 24-May-13 Grand Lodge of Quebec Montreal 30-May-13 Audit & Finance Committee Meeting Hamilton 31-May-13 Connaught Lodge No. 511, 100th & Thunder Bay GM Reception Algoma District
June 2013 01-Jun-13 Connaught Lodge No. 511 100th & Thunder Bay GM Reception Algoma District 05-Jun-13 Management Committee Meeting Hamilton 18-Jun-13 Peterborough Lodge No. 155 - Peterborough 150th Anniversary 20-Jun-13 Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Vancouver Yukon June 20-23 29-Jun-13 Imperial Shrine Session Jun 29 - Jul 04 Indianapolis Jul 2013 13-Jul-13 Annual Communication of Grand Lodge Toronto July 13-18
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APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS At the conclusion of the Address, it was moved by R.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell, seconded by M.W. Bro. R. S. J. Daniels, and carried: That a committee composed of all the Past Grand Masters present consider and report to Grand Lodge on the Grand Master's Address. PRESENTATION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVE COMMISSION During the sessions, M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling called R.W. Bro. Gareth R. Taylor (Florida), R.W. Bro. Iain Wates (Kansas), R.W. Bro. Bruce W. Lyle (Wisconsin), R.W. Bro. A. Douglas Nichols (Sao Paulo), R.W. Bro. S. Weston Libbey (China), R.W. Bro. Ray Charles (Dominican Republic), R.W. Bro. John Forster (Queensland), and presented them with their Commission.
RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES As the Grand Secretary called the roll of Grand Representatives of their Grand Lodges, those who were present stood and were welcomed by the Grand Master. Grand Honours were given under the direction of the Grand Director of Ceremonies. MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS
R.W. Bro. James C. Sutherland, and R.W. Bro. Lawrence Martin, was presented in the East by the Grand Director of Ceremonies to receive at the hand of M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling the Meritorious Service Award as a tribute to their exceptional devotion, loyalty and zeal in both Masonic and community circles.
A brief Memorial Service was conducted by R.W. Bro. Gordon R. Maitland Grand Chaplain
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These Tablet Pages Are inscribed and fraternally dedicated
in memory of Our Departed Brethren
M. W. BRO. DAVID CROWE BRADLEY District Deputy Grand Master - 1973 Deputy Grand Master - 1987 Grand Master - 1989 Born August 16, 1916 Died January 19, 2013 Initiated Queen City Lodge No. 552, Belleville, 1954 Affiliated Doric Lodge No. 316, Thornhill, 1961; W.M. 1968 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Toronto, 1977; W.M. 1983 Affiliated with/Honorary Member of 20 other lodges.
R.W. BRO. WILLIAM RAEBURN ACTON District Deputy Grand Master - 2010 Born 1943, Kirkland Lake Died 2012 Initiated Doric Lodge No. 623, Kirkland Lake, 1973; W.M. 1978
R.W. BRO. DONALD LLOYD ATTRIDGE District Deputy Grand Master - 1994 Born August 6, 1925 Died September 29, 2012 Initiated Galt Lodge No. 257, Cambridge, November 4, 1952; Meritorious award 2010 Affiliated Ayr Lodge No. 172, Cambridge, 1969; W. M. 1973 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge,1997 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, 2000 Affiliated Mystic Tye Lodge No. 279, Cambridge, 2002 Affiliated Newlight Lodge No. 744, Cambridge, 2008
R. W. BRO. GEOFFREY WILLIAM BAILEY District Deputy Grand Master - 2005 Born December 4, 1929, England Died May 31, 2013 Initiated Union Lodge No. 87, Markham, 1979 Affiliated River Park Lodge No. 356, Mississauga, 1987; W.M. 1993 Affiliated West Gate Lodge No. 734, Streetsville, 1996; W.M. 1998
R. W. BRO. DOUGLAS ROSS BENDER District Deputy Grand Master - 1991 Born September 12, 1945, Dashwood, Ontario Died April 3, 2013 Initiated King Hiram Lodge No. 37, Ingersoll, 1980; W.M. 1987 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1997
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R. W. BRO. GRAHAM EDWARD NICHOL BILBOE Grand Sr. Warden -1989 Born Died May 24, 2013 Initiated Temple Lodge No. 649, Oshawa, 1975; W.M. 1983 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1986 Affiliated Dufferin Daylight Lodge No. 507, Thornhill, 1990
R. W. BRO. RONALD N. BOWER District Deputy Grand Master - 1988 Born March 1, 1939, Lockport New York Died January 26, 2013 Initiated Lockport Lodge No. 73, Lockport, W.M. Affiliated Seymour Lodge No. 277, St. Catharines, 1989
R.W. BRO. DOUGLAS BEVERLY BROWN District Deputy Grand Master - 1965 Born July 29, 1929, Centreville, Ontario Died September 6, 2012 Initiated Victoria Lodge No. 299, Frontenac, 1951; W. M. 1959
R.W. BRO. HAROLD ALEXANDER CAMERON District Deputy Grand Master - 1963 Born 1917, Howard Township Kent County Died July 30, 2012 Initiated Tecumseh Sydenham Lodge No. 245, Thamesville, 1947; W. M. 1956
R.W. BRO. ROBERT DONALD CARR District Deputy Grand Master -1988 Born 1933 Died November 11, 2012 Initiated Algonquin Lodge No. 257, Emsdale, 1970; W.M. 1977, 1999, 2000
R. W. BRO WILLIAM ERNEST CLEVERDON District Deputy Grand Master - 1992 Born January 10, 1925 Died January 16, 2013 Initiated North Bay Lodge No. 617, North Bay Affiliated Golden Rule Lodge No. 409, Gravenhurst, 1983; W.M.. 1988
R.W. BRO. KEITH COSIER District Deputy Grand Master - 1989 Born May 17, 1943 Died December 7, 2012 Initiated St. Andrew’s Lodge No. 62, Caledonia, 1967; W.M.. 1985 Affiliated Hillcrest Lodge No. 594, Hamilton, 1980
R.W. BRO. THOMAS ROY DAVIES District Deputy Grand Master - 2000 Born April 4, 1937, Wales Great Britian Died November 20, 2012 Initiated Ashlar Lodge No. 701, Wilson South 1968; Affiliated King Solomon’s Lodge No. 43, Woodstock, 1976; W.M. 1982
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R. W. BRO. DENNIS ALFRED DICKSON District Deputy Grand Master - 1984 Born 1921, Orford Township, Kent County Died January 2, 2013 Initiated Star Of The East Lodge No. 422, Bothwell, 1952; W.M.. 1976
R.W. FREDERICK STEPHEN FOOTE Grand Steward - 1978 Grand Registrar - 1984 Born 1924, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia Died November 15, 2012 Initiated Nickel Lodge No. 427, Sudbury, 1952; W.M. 1963
R. W. BRO. WILFRED GUYMER District Deputy Grand Master (Hon) - Manitoba Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies - 1977 Born 1914, The Pas, Manitoba Died January 18, 2013 Initiated The Pas Lodge No. 124, Manitoba, 1945 Affiliated North Star Lodge No. 322, Owen Sound, 1975; W.M. 1985
R.W. BRO. FLOYD WILLIAM HALL District Deputy Grand Master - 1998 Born 1936, Lindsay Died August 26, 2012 Initiated Gothic Lodge No. 608, Lindsay, 1965; W.M. 1975 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1988
R. W. BRO. WALTER HENRY HIGHTOWER District Deputy Grand Master - 1988 Born August 12, 1930, Edmonton, Alberta Died May 13, 2013 Initiated Highlands Lodge No. 168, Edmonton, 1964 Affiliated Bonnechere Lodge No. 433, Eganville, 1982; W.M. 1986 Affiliated Atomic Daylight Lodge No. 686, Pembroke, 1996 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000 Affiliated Luxor Daylight Lodge No. 741, Ottawa, 2001
R.W. BRO JOHN DERRICK HOEKZEMA District Deputy Grand Master - 1985 Born November 30, 1929, United Kingdom Died August 24, 2012 Initiated St. Clair Lodge No. 135, Milton, 1972; W. M. 1981 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1982
R. W. BRO. JOHN ADOLF HOFSTETTER District Deputy Grand Master - 1981 Born January 23, 1924, Plattsville Died January 8, 2013 Initiated Plattsville Lodge No. 178, Washington, 1969; W.M. 1980
R. W. BRO. SAMUEL JOSEPH HUTNYK District Deputy Grand Master - 2004 Born April 22, 1942 Died July 13, 2013 Initiated Beaches Lodge No. 473, 1965 Affiliated Ontario Lodge No. 26, 1966; W.M. 1988 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, 2000
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R. W. BRO. JAMES DANIEL JACKSON District Deputy Grand Master - 1976 Born 1933 Died April 28, 2013 Initiated Lake of the Woods Lodge No. 445, Kenora, 1953; W.M. 1967 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000 Member of the Board 1980-2001 Recipient of Grand Master Meritorious Award 2008
R. W. BRO. DONALD LOUIS JAGGER District Deputy Grand Master - 1994 Born January 15, 1933 Died August 2, 2012 Initiated Acacia Lodge No. 61, Hamilton, 1961; W.M. 1971 Affiliated Ancient Landmarks Lodge No. 654, Hamilton, 1984 Affiliated Centennial Daylight Lodge No. 679, Hamilton, 1992 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, London, 2000 Affiliated Corinthian Lodge No. 513, Hamilton, 2003 Recipient of Grand Master Meritorious Award 2011
R.W. BRO. WILLIAM GRANT KEALEY District Deputy Grand Master - 1988 Born February 22, 1935, Atwood, Elma Twp, Perth County Died December 22, 2012 Initiated Port Elgin Lodge No. 429, Port Elgin, 1974; W.M. 1981
R. W. BRO. NORMAN WILLIAM LUMLEY District Deputy Grand Master - 2007 Born June 29, 1928 Died May 30, 2013 Initiated King Edward Lodge No. 488, Kingsville, 1995 Affiliated St. George’s Lodge No. 41, Kingsville, 1996; W.M. 2002, 2003, 2004
R. W. BRO. ROBERT JOHN MACAULAY District Deputy Grand Master - 1985 Born May 20, 1921 Died January 15, 2013 Initiated Scotland Lodge No. 193, Oakland, 1943; W.M. 1958 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1983
R. W. BRO. DOUGLAS ROBERT MACKAY District Deputy Grand Master - 1981 Born May 9, 1930, Toronto Died March 3, 2013 Initiated King Solomon’s Lodge No. 22, Toronto, 1955; W.M. 1971, 2009 Affiliated Mercer Lodge No. 347, Fergus, 1983 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730 Cambridge, 1985 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000
R. W. BRO. MURRAY JOSEPH MAY District Deputy Grand Master - 1986 Born February 9, 1930, London, Ontario Died March 29, 2013 Initiated St. Johns Lodge No. 209a, London, 1954; W.M. 1972 Affiliated The Lodge of Strict Observance No. 27, Hamilton, 1986 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000
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R. W. BRO. LLOYD LAVERN MILES District Deputy Grand Master - 1974 Born 1921 Died February 3, 2013 Initiated Dereham Lodge No. 624, Mount Elgin, 1953; W.M. 1965 Affiliated St. John’s Lodge No. 104, Norwich, 1982
R. W. BRO. ERIC THOMAS MOORE District Deputy Grand Master - 1977 Born September 3, 1925, Blenheim, Woodstown, Co Waterford, Ireland Died January 11, 2013 Initiated Sudbury Lodge No. 658, Sudbury, 1961; W.M. 1971, 1984, 2004, 2006 Affiliated National Lodge No. 588, Sudbury, 1982; W.M. 1998
R. W. BRO. DAVID PATTERSON District Deputy Grand Master - 1993 Born 1937 Died May 10, 2011 Initiated Queen’s Lodge No. 578, Kingston, 1973 W.M. 1979
R. W. BRO. GERALD ABBOTT PINNEGAR District Deputy Grand Master - 2007 Born August 14, 1932 Died November 25, 2012 Initiated St. David’s Lodge No. 302, St. Thomas, 1973; W.M. 1991 Affiliated Pelee Lodge No. 627, Pelee Island, 1996
R. W. BRO. MELVIN ALFRED PRETTY District Deputy Grand Master - 1987 Born 1915, Niagara Falls Died December 21, 2012 Initiated St. Mark’s Lodge No. 105, Niagara Falls, 1956; W.M. 1965
R. W. BRO. NORMAN RATTEW District Deputy Grand Master - 1962 Born May 29, 1923 Died September 29, 2012 Initiated Thistle Lodge No. 34, Amherstburg, 1946; W. M. 1957 Affiliated St. George Lodge No. 15, St. Catharines, 1991 Affiliated Brock Daylight Lodge No. 745 St. Catharines 2003
R. W. BRO. DAVID CHARLES REEDIE District Deputy Grand Master - 1971 Born 1917 Died May 3, 2013 Initiated Lakeshore Lodge No. 645, Etobicoke, 1953; W.M. 1967 Affiliated Connaught Lodge No. 501, Etobicoke, 1973
R. W. BRO. ROY ARTHUR SAWYER District Deputy Grand Master - 1995 Born August 9, 1946, Portage LaPairie, Manitoba Died July 16, 2013 Initiated St. Mark’s Lodge No.94, Port Stanley, 1985; W.M. 1995 Affiliated Pelee Lodge No. 627, Pelee Island, 2010
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R. W. BRO. ALBERT BAXTER BENNETT SEWELL District Deputy Grand Master - 1986 Born March 1, 1930, Lower Caraquet, New Brunswick Died January 16, 2013 Initiated St. Mark’s Lodge No. 35, Nova Scotia, Affiliated Acacia Lodge No. 561, Ottawa, 1965; W.M. 1974 Affiliated Heritage Lodge, No. 730, Cambridge, 1981
R. W. BRO. RONALD JOHN SHIRRAN District Deputy Grand Master - 1992 Born Died July 29, 2013 Initiated Cassia Lodge, No. 116, Sarnia, 1986; W.M. 1990
R. W. BRO. NEIL DUNCAN SINCLAIR District Deputy Grand Master - 1973 Born 1925 Died November 30, 2012 Initiated Maple Leaf Lodge No. 362, Tara, 1957; W.M. 1963
R. W. BRO. ROBERT CHARLES SMITH District Deputy Grand Master - 1971 Born December 9, 1925, Merlin Ontario Died June 29, 2013 Initiated Century Lodge No. 457, Merlin, 1950; W.M. 1958, 1999, 2004 & 2005 Affiliated Parthenon Lodge No. 267, Chatham, 2007
R. W. BRO. HAROLD GEORGE STANLEY District Deputy Grand Master - 1985 Born 1940 Died April 13, 2013 Initiated Tuscan Lodge No. 541, Toronto, 1973; W.M. 1980 Affiliated Maple Leaf Lodge No. 362, Tara, 1997; W.M. 2003 Affiliated Mount Zion Lodge No. 39, Brooklin, 1997 Affiliated Dufferin Daylight Lodge No. 570, 1990 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, 1986
R. W. ALBERT WILLIAM STONIER District Deputy Grand Master - 2010 Born April 22, 1948, England Died April 23, 2013 Initiated Nickel Lodge No. 427, Sudbury 1993; W.M. 2003
R. W. BENNY JACK STECK District Deputy Grand Master - 1965 Born 1921 Died October 22, 2012 Initiated Nation Lodge No. 556, Spencerville, 1951; W.M. 1958
R. W. BRO. DOUGLAS N. TOWNSEND District Deputy Grand Master - 1983 Born March 18, 1932 Died March 9, 2013 Initiated Walsingham Lodge No. 174, Port Rowan, 1954; W.M. 1971 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1984 Affiliated Millinium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000
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R. W. BRO. JAMES ALBERT VAN TRIGT Grand Registrar - 2012 Born 1938 Died January 31, 2013 Initiated King Solomon’s Lodge No. 43, Woodstock, 1975; W.M. 1981 Affiliated New Dominion Lodge No. 205, Baden, 1993; W.M. 1993-1995
R. W. BRO. GORDON EVAN THOMAS District Deputy Grand Master - 1984 Born June 21, 1930 Died February 14, 2013 Initiated Prince of Wales Lodge No. 371, Ottawa, 1955; W.M. 1978 Affiliated True Briton’s Lodge No. 14, Perth, 1988; W.M. 1982-1984
R. W. BRO. LEONARD WILLIAM HALE WALTHAM District Deputy Grand Master - 1987 Born March 14, 1923 Died February 6, 2013 Initiated Composite Lodge No. 30, Whitby, 1976; W.M. 1982 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2001
V. W. BRO. WILLIAM GORDON AITCHISON Grand Standard Bearer - 1997 Born September 1, 1923 Died November 2, 2012 Initiated Dundalk Lodge No. 449, Dundalk, 1954; W.M. 1967
V. W. BRO. ROBERT DEAN ALLEN Grand Steward - 1995 Born August 22, 1923 Died December 29, 2012 Initiated Dyment Lodge No. 442, Thessalon, 1952; W.M. 1960
V.W. BRO. JAMES GEORGE EDWARD ANGUS Grand Steward - 2010 Born April 12, 1944 Died September 6, 2012 Initiated Fort William Lodge No. 415, Elliot Lake, 1973; W.M. 1980 Affiliated Elliot Lake Lodge No. 698, Thunder Bay, 1981
V. W. BRO. DOUGLAS ALEXANDER ARNOLD Grand Steward - 1995 Born August 29, 1926, Toronto, Ontario Died January 12, 2013 Initiated Victoria Lodge No. 474, Toronto, 1970; W.M. 1990 Affiliated King Hiram Lodge No. 566, Toronto, 2009
V. W. BRO. RICHARD BARRIE AUGER Grand Tyler - 1990 Born October 27, 1927, Salem, Ontario Died April 6, 2013 Initiated Clifford Lodge No. 315, Harriston, 1960; W.M. 1968, 1975
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V. W. BRO. JOHN ALEXANDER BALMER Grand Steward - 1998 Born February 7, 1929, Toronto Died January 18, 2013 Initiated Queen City Lodge No. 552, Toronto, 1959; W.M. 1970 Affiliated Heritage lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1997 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto 2000 Affiliated Markham Union Lodge No. 87, 2001
V. W. BRO. GORDON M. BAYES Grand Steward - 2008 Born April 13, 1923 Died July 11, 2013 Initiated Dufferin Lodge No. 338, 1948; W.M. 1960
V. W. BRO. DAVID MCDONALD BEATTIE Grand Steward - 1971 Born 1915 Died August 14, 2012 Initiated Mercer Lodge No. 347, Fergus, 1944; W.M. 1955
V. W. BRO. JAMES ALLARD BERNARD Grand Steward - 2002 Born March 24, 1950, Prince Edward Island Died March 17, 2013 Initiated Rideau Lodge No. 595, Ottawa, 1989 Affiliated Winchester Lodge No. 320, Chesterville, 1994; W.M. 1998 Affiliated Finch Lodge No. 557, Chesterville, 1999; W.M. 2004 Affiliated Henderson Lodge No. 383, Chesterville, 2001
V. W. BRO. MARTIN BIRTHELMER Grand Steward - 2003 Born February 17, 1921 Died September 9, 2012 Initiated St. John’s Lodge No. 40, Hamilton, 1950; W.M. 1959 Affiliated Battlefield Lodge No. 714, Stoney Creek, 1964
V. W. BRO. FREDERICK ROBERT BRITTEN Grand Steward - 1992 Born January 13, 1916 Died March 7, 2013 Initiated Zetland Lodge No. 24, New Brunswick, 1945 Affiliated Cedar Lodge No. 270, Oshawa, 1946; W.M. 1965
V. W. BRO. WALTER NELSON BROWNING Grand Steward - 1992 Born August 9, 1927, Belle Ewart Died February 10, 2013 Initiated Minerva Lodge No. 304, Stroud, 1966; W.M. 1976 Affiliated Innisfil Lodge No. 737, Stroud, 1984; W.M. 1986
V. W. BRO. THOMAS FRANK CHUTE Grand Steward - 2001 Born 1926, Wheatley Ontario Died January 11, 2013 Initiated Xenophen Lodge No. 448, Wheatley, 1961; W.M.. 1969
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V.W. BRO. REUBEN CROWN CLARK Grand Steward - 1983 Born 1922 Died September 13, 2012 Initiated Dereham Lodge No. 624, Mount Elgin, 1954; W. M. 1973
V. W. BRO. JOSEPH ROBERT COWAN Grand Steward - 1983 Born December 31, 1935, Dunnville, Ontario Died April 16, 2013 Initiated Amity Lodge, No. 32, Dunnville, 1969; W.M. 1981
V. W. BRO. CLARENCE FRANCIS COWIE Grand Steward - 1986 Born October 4, 1932, Cramahe Township Died August 10, 2012 Initiated Colbourne Lodge No. 91, Cobourg, 1960; W.M. 1974
V. W. BRO. BRUCE KENNETH DETTMAN Grand Steward - 1999 Born June 29, 1931, Galway Twp Died January 5, 2013 Initiated Sommerville Lodge No. 451, Kinmount, 1953; W.M.. 1960, 1966, 1967, 1973, 1974
V. W. BRO. GEORGE DOWNING DICKERSON Grand Steward - 1991 Born February 2, 1935 Died March 26, 2013 Initiated Powassan Lodge No. 443, Powassan, 1976; W.M. 1989 Affiliated Strong Lodge No. 423, Sundridge, 1997
V. W. BRO. FRANK EDGAR DULMAGE Grand Steward - 1994 Born April 16, 1926, Picton Ontario Died July 19, 2012 Initiated Prince Edward Lodge No. 18, Picton, 1951; W.M. 1978
V. W. WILLIAM ROGER DYER Grand Steward - 1998 Born August 2, 1936 Died December 2012 Initiated Doric Lodge No. 623, Kirkland Lake, 1985; W.M. 1995 Affiliated Englehart Lodge No. 534, Englehart, 1996
V. W. BRO. DONALD GRANT ELLIOTT Grand Steward - 2005 Born 1942, Brockville, Ontario Died April 15, 2013 Initiated St. James Lodge No. 74, South Augusta, 1968; W.M. 1998, 1999 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743. Toronto, 2000 Affiliated Harmony Lodge No. 370, Elgin, 2006
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V. W. BRO. SAMUEL URQUHART FORSYTHE Grand Superintendent of Works - 1983 Born December 20, 1924 Died February 20, 2013 Initiated Wexford Lodge No. 683, Ajax, 1959; W.M. 1966 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1984 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000
V. W. BRO. JOHN R. FOURNEY Grand Steward - 1985 Born February 2, 1917 Died August 26, 2012 Initiated Lancaster Lodge No. 207, Lancaster, 1949; W.M. 1957
V. W. BRO. HUGH KILLBORN FREEMAN Grand Steward - 1968 Born October 12, 1926, Battersea, Ontario Died January 14, 2013 Initiated Rideau Lodge No. 460, Seeleys Bay, 1948; W.M.. 1956 Affiliated Limestone Daylight Lodge No. 739, Harrowsmith, 1990
V. W. BRO. FREDERICK (FRED) WILLIAM FURMIDGE Grand Steward - 1991 Born August 26, 1937 Died September 13, 2012 Initiated Belleville-Temple Lodge No. 123, 1960; W.M. 1978
V. W. BRO. GRAHAM HENRY GARLOUGH Grand Steward - 1961 Born January 25, 1929, Williamsburg, Ontario Died July 20, 2012 Initiated Williamsburg Lodge No. 480, Winchester, 1948; W.M. 1952 Affiliated Henderson Lodge No. 383, Winchester, 1984
V. W. BRO. LIONEL EDWIN GARRETT Grand Steward - 1981 Born September 1, 1929 Died May 29, 2013 Initiated Niagara Lodge No. 2, Niagara on the Lake, 1958 W.M. 1968
V. W. BRO. RONALD L. GREEN Grand Steward - 2001 Born Died July 21, 2013 Initiated St. John’s Lodge No. 40, Hamilton, 1979; W.M. 1986, 1992, 1993, 1998 Affiliated Centennial Daylight Lodge No. 679, Hamilton, 2001 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto 2001
V. W. BRO. EMIL WILFRED HENDRICK Grand Steward - 1982 Born 1937, Grand Bend Died November 10, 2012 Initiated Lebanon Forest Lodge, No. 133, Exeter, 1972; W.M. 1982
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V. W. BRO. LESLIE PATTEE HIGGINSON Grand Steward - 1994 Born Died July 11, 2013 Initiated Hawkesbury Lodge No. 450, Van Kleek Hill, 1952 W.M. 1969
V. W. BRO. ALVIN EDWARD HODGINS Grand Steward - 2001 Born October 12, 1924 Died November 4, 2012 Initiated Cedar Lodge No.396, 1947 Affiliated Powassan Lodge No. 443, Powassan, 1971; W.M. 1988
V. W. BRO. NICHOLAS HODSON Grand Steward - 1975 Born 1923 Died January 12, 2013 Initiated Manito Lodge No. 90, Collingwood, 1949; W.M. 1964
V. W. BRO. DONALD ANTHONY HUGHES Grand Steward - 1991 Born Died July 13, 2013 Initiated Lorne Lodge No. 377, Shelburne, 1945 Affiliated Wellington Lodge No. 635, Maple 1956; W.M. 1966
V. W. BRO. HENRY JACKSON Grand Steward - 2001 Born England Died December 9, 2012 Initiated Quinte St. Alban's Lodge No. 620, Thornhill, 1980; W.M. 1992 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1980
V. W. BRO. ANGUS JAYNES Grand Steward - 1991 Born April 27, 1920, London, Ontario Died October 27, 2012 Initiated Mount Olivet Lodge No. 300, Thorndale 1963; W.M. 1974 Affiliated Daylight Lodge No. 735, London, 1988
V. W. BRO. BARRY LESLIE JONES Grand Steward - 2004 Born March 9, 1942 Died January 11, 2013 Initiated Caledonia Lodge No. 637, Caledonia, 1992; W.M. 1996
V. W. BRO. ROBERT ALLAN KEARNEY Grand Steward - 1979 Born 1929, Westmount, Quebec Died October 11, 2012 Initiated Canon Stratford Lodge No. 116, Quebec, 1953 Affiliated Civil Service Lodge No. 148, Ottawa, 1956; W.M. 1973
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V. W. BRO. FREDERICK LAING Grand Steward - 2002 Born July 9, 1924 Died February 21, 2013 Initiated Birchcliff Lodge No. 612, Ajax, 1965 Affiliated Thistle Lodge No. 34, Amhurstburg, 1987; W.M. 1991
V. W. BRO. GEORGE LAPPAGE Grand Steward - 2004 Born October 6, 1950, Uphall Station, Scotland Died December 27, 2012 Initiated Hatherly Lodge No. 625, Sault Ste. Marie, 1989; W.M. 1997 Affiliated Algoma Lodge No. 469, Sault Ste. Marie, 2008
V. W. BRO. HERBERT KENNETH LEE Grand Pursuivant - 1963 Born November 5, 1910 Died October 2, 2012 Initiated Canada Lodge No. 532, Pickering, 1944; W.M. 1955
V. W. BRO. JOHN ALEX LEE Grand Steward - 1981 Born October 8, 1923 Died July 14, 2013 Initiated Hullett Lodge No. 568, Londesboro, 1955; W.M. 1966
V. W. BRO. EWART KENNETH MASON Grand Steward - 1973 Born October 3, 1917 Died March 14, 2013 Initiated Kaministiquia Lodge No. 584, Thunder Bay, 1950; W.M. 1964 Member of Scottish Rite 33o
V. W. BRO. WILLIAM EARL MATHESON Grand Steward - 1993 Born May 31, 1929 Died January 31, 2013 Initiated Oak Branch Lodge No. 261, Innerkip, 1954 Affiliated Ionic Lodge No. 229, Brampton, 1972; W.M. 1979 Affiliated Chinguacousy Lodge No. 738, Brampton 1987
V. W. BRO. NEIL ERNEST MCCLURE Grand Steward - 1987 Born 1931, Peterborough Died December 6, 2012 Initiated Norwood Lodge No. 223, Norwood, 1975; W.M. 1983
V. W. BRO. DOUGLAS LYLE MCCONNELL Grand Standard Bearer - 1990 Born February 19, 1933, United Kingdom Died October 21, 2012 Initiated St. Paul’s Lodge No. 107, London, 1958; W.M. 1969, 1995
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V. W. BRO. CARL MCCHARLES Grand Steward - 1995 Born 1925 Died November 1, 2012 Initiated Royal Edward Lodge 585, Kingston, 1965; W M. 1976 Affiliated Royal Edward of Cataraqui Lodge 92, Kingston, 2007
V. W. BRO. JAMES RAYMOND MCFARLAND Grand Steward - 1959 Born December 14, 1913 Died May 11, 2013 Initiated Dalhousie Lodge No. 52, Ottawa, 1943; W.M. 1949, 1990
V. W. BRO. DAVID ROBERTSON MCLEOD Grand Steward - 1969 Born February 20, 1919 Died February 24, 2013 Initiated Wentworth Lodge No. 166, Stoney Creek 1942; W.M. 1951 Affiliated Thomas Hamilton Simpson No. 692, Stoney Creek 1957; W.M. 1957
V. W. BRO. NORMAN BRUCE MCLEOD Assistant Grand Secretary - 1997 Born November 20, 1930, Embro Ontario Died August 4, 2012 Initiated Thistle Lodge No. 250 Embro, 1952; W.M. 1963
V. W. BRO. CHARLES MCMILLAN Grand Steward - 1991 Born 1926 Died May 25, 2013 Initiated St. Andrews Lodge No. 593, Hamilton , 1956 Affiliated Dundurn Lodge No. 475, Hamilton, 1976; W.M. 1983, 1984, 1985
V. W. BRO. ANDREW DAVID MURRAY Grand Steward - 2008 Born May 8, 1945, London Ontario Died October 20, 2012 Initiated St. Paul’s Lodge No 107, London 1986; W.M. 1999, 2005
V. W. BRO. ALLEN RAY PARKER Grand Steward - 2001 Born June 3, 1953 Died November 8, 2012 Initiated Ancient St. John’s Lodge #3, Kingston, 1987; W. M. 1994
V. W. BRO. JOHN ROBERT PATTISON Assistant Grand Chaplin - 2009 Born 1944, Toronto Died July 23, 2012 Initiated Twin City Lodge No. 509, 1988; W.M. 1995
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V. W. BRO. SIDNEY HORACE REDGRAVE Grand Steward - 1990 Born Died July 8, 2013 Initiated Prince of Wales Lodge No. 630, 1959; W.M. 1971
V. W. BRO. JOSHUA EDWARD (TED) RICHARDSON Grand Steward - 1962 Born September 7, 1918 Died November 25, 2012 Initiated King Solomon Lodge No. 394, Thamesford, 1946; W.M. 1956 Affiliated Oxford Lodge No. 76, Woodstock, 1987
V. W. BRO. JOHN RAYMOND RIXSON Grand Steward - 1986 Born May 5, 1922 Died January 26, 2013 Initiated Hanover Lodge No. 432, Hanover, 1950; W.M. 1958 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000
V. W. BRO. WILLIAM ROBERT SHARPE Grand Steward - 1965 Born Toronto 1915 Died June 1, 2010 Initiated High Park Melita Lodge No. 531, Thornhill, 1944; W.M. 1958
V. W. BRO. JAMES ARTHUR ROBERT SHAW Grand Senior Deacon - 1995 Born February 11, 1921 Died March 18, 2013 Initiated Oakville Lodge No. 400, Oakville, 1952 Affiliated Anniversary Lodge No. 733, Etiboke; W.M. 1986 Affiliated Dufferin Daylight Lodge No. 570, Thornhill, 1997
V. W. BRO. ROBERT JAMES SCOTT Grand Steward - 1986 Born June 24, 1925 Died December 8, 2012 Initiated Canada Lodge No. 532, Pickering, 1952; W.M.. 1963 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1984
V. W. BRO. LAWRENCE EVERDEN SHOUP Grand Steward - 2004 Born 1926, Hagersville, Ontario Died July 19, 2012 Initiated Hiram Lodge No. 319, Hagersville, 1981; W.M. 1992, 1994
V. W. BRO. ALAN IRWIN SMITH Grand Steward - 1992 Born 1934, Walpole Township, Jarvis, Ontario Died July 26, 2013 Initiated St. John’s Lodge No. 35, Cayuga, 1970; W.M. 1978 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1977
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V. W. BRO. KENNETH JAMES SOMERVILLE Assistant Grand Chaplain - 1995 Born 1924 Died October 5, 2012 Initiated Finch Lodge No. 557, Ingleside, 1952; W.M. 1975 Affiliated Lost Villages Lodge No. 256, Ingleside, 1986
V. W. BRO. ROY STEPHENSON Grand Senior Deacon - 1986 Born May 7, 1926 Died May 2, 2013 Initiated York Lodge No. 156, Toronto, 1959; W.M. 1972
V. W. BRO. NALDO WAYNE STICKNEY Grand Steward - 1981 Born 1926 Pelee Township, Wellington County, Ontario Died September 22, 2012 Initiated Xenophen Lodge No. 448, Wheatley, 1963; W.M. 1971
V. W. BRO. WILLIAM GLEN STRACHAN Grand Steward - 1990 Born September 2, 1941 Died May 2, 2013 Initiated National Lodge No. 588, Sudbury, 1970; W.M. 1978
V. W. BRO. BRIAN TINNING Grand Steward - 1991 Born 1927, United Kingdom Died December 13, 2013 Initiated Acacia Lodge No. 580, London, 1974; W.M. 1979 Affiliated Daylight Lodge No. 735, 1992 Affiliated St. Paul's Lodge, No. 107, London, 2006
V. W. BRO. REGINALD URBAN Grand Assistant Chaplain - 2008 Born August 6, 1924, Souris, MB Died April 21, 2013 Initiated Ft. William Lodge No. 415, Thunder Bay, 1967; W.M. 1967 Affiliated Shuniah Lodge No. 287, Thunder Bay, 1980
V. W. BRO. JAMES E. WALSH Grand Steward - 1977 Born September 14, 1920 Died July 19, 2013 Initiated Blyth Lodge No. 303, Blyth, 1970; W.M. 1993
V. W. BRO. JOE ROSCOE WEATHERHEAD Grand Steward - 2000 Born 1924 Died December 19, 2012 Initiated Coronati Lodge No. 520, Ajax, 1960 Affiliated Cedar Lodge No. 396, Wairton, 1976; W.M. 1986
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V. W. BRO. BRENTON WELCH Grand Steward - 1980 Born June 24, 1922 Died August 3, 2012 Initiated Union Lodge No. 380, London, 1954; W.M. 1964 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000
V. W. BRO. JOHN IVOR WELLS Grand Steward - 1993 Born August 10, 1927, England Died February 2, 2013 Initiated Royal Lodge No. 453, Thunder Bay, 1963; W.M. 1971 Affiliated Shuniah Lodge No. 287, Thunder Bay, 2000
V. W. BRO. DONALD RAYMOND WINKWORTH Grand Steward - 1999 Born April 21, 1931 Died September 9, 2012 Initiated St. Clair Lodge No. 135, Milton, 1976; W.M. 1985 Affiliated Walker Friendship Lodge No. 321, Georgetown, 1991 Affiliated Flower City Lodge No. 689, Brampton, 2005
V. W. BRO. HARRY EDWARD WRIGHT Grand Steward - 2010 Born 1950, Toronto Died July 5, 2011 Initiated High Park Melita Lodge No. 531, Thornhill, 1977; W.M. 1985
WILLIAM MERCER WILSON MEDAL HOLDERS
BRO. RUSSELL HERBERT IRVINE Born May 15, 1920 Died December 1, 2012 Initiated St. Andrew’s Lodge No. 593, Hamilton, 1949 Affiliated Seymour Lodge No. 593, Ancaster, 1999 Received medal in 2000
BRO. DONALD CHARLES METCALFE Born 1927 Died April 1, 2013 Initiated St. James Lodge No. 74, Brockville, 1958 Received medal in 2003
BRO. ROBERT STEWART ESCH Born June 5, 1924, Fort Frances, ON Died May 11, 2013 Initiated North Bay Lodge No. 617, North Bay, 1959 Affiliated Powassan Lodge No. 443, Powassan, 1986 Received medal in 1992
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Deloitte & Touche LLP 1005 Skyview Drive Suite 201 Burlington ON L7P 5B1 Canada Tel: 905-315-6770 Fax: 905-315-6700 www.deloitte.ca
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Officers and Members of Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc., which comprise the statements of financial position as at April 30, 2013, April 30, 2012 and May 1, 2011, and statements of operations and changes in fund balance, statements of operations and changes in fund balances for the General and Segregated Funds, statements of expenses – General Fund, and statements of cash flows for the years ended April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
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Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. as at April 30, 2013, April 30, 2012 and May 1, 2011 and the results of its statements of operations and changes in fund balance, statements of operations and changes in fund balances for the General and Segregated Funds, statements of expenses – General Fund, and statements of cash flows for the years ended April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012 in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
Chartered Professional Accountants, Chartered Accountants Licensed Public Accountants July 17, 2013
On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. James C. Sutherland, the Auditor’s Report was adopted.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 60 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 61 $ 2011 6,056 3,855 May 1, May 27,810 25,413 30,873 10,743 36,220 40,000 38,025 41,880 67,293 (Note 2) (Note 164,000 306,575 554,467 2,408,935 4,492,048 5,114,325 2,638,097 5,047,032 5,114,325 Page 3
- - - $ 2012 5,475 3,855 24,152 41,734 40,000 53,551 57,406 57,406 (Note 2) (Note 161,900 111,918 345,179 April30, 2,285,928 4,601,562 4,986,741 4,929,335 4,986,741 2,643,407
------$ Fund 4,220 4,220 4,220 59,903 59,903 2,587,724 2,647,627 2,643,407 2,647,627 2,643,407 Segregated
- - - - $ Fund 5,475 3,855 52,015 24,152 41,734 40,000 49,331 53,186 53,186 General 161,900 285,276 2,285,928
2,013,838 2,339,114 2,285,928 2,339,114
- - - $ 2013 5,275 3,855 39,394 34,422 40,000 39,888 43,743 43,743 341,333 261,500 681,924 April 30, April 2,556,208
4,759,507 5,481,431 5,437,688 5,481,431 2,881,480
------$ Fund 129,810 129,810 2,751,670 2,881,480 2,881,480 2,881,480 2,881,480 Segregated
- - - - $ Fund 5,275 3,855 39,394 34,422 40,000 39,888 43,743 43,743 211,523 261,500 552,114 General
2,007,837 2,599,951 2,556,208 2,556,208 2,599,951
The accompanyingfinancialnotesthestatementsto an integral financial this of are statement part Funds held for committees (Note 14) Fundsheld (Note for committees Accruedinterest receivable Accrueddues Receivablesdues booksand - Prepaids Deferredrevenue Cashcashand equivalents Accountsaccrualsand payable GrandLodge of Ancient, Freeand Accepted Inc. Ontario of Province the in Canada of Masons Statements of financial position of financial Statements 2011 1, May 2012 and 30, April 2013, 30, April at as Assets assets Current 4) (Note Investments 5) Notesreceivable (Note Capitalassets 6) (Note Liabilities liabilities Current Deferreddonations-in-kind 12) (Note Commitments balanceFund Fund General balances Fund Segregated Board the by Approved Director______Director______
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Statements of operations and changes in fund balance years ended April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012 2013 2012 (Note 2) $ $
Revenue Advertising - Ontario Mason - 10,540 Bequests and donations 250 50 Commutations 14,850 15,000 Fees and dues 931,317 529,999 Investment income General 184,102 163,275 Gain on sale of investments 25,170 87,459 Masonic Child I.D. Program - net (Note 8a) - 3,968 Masonic Education Newsletter - net (Note 8b) (604) 2,400 College of Freemasonry Program - net (Note 8c) 12,353 (11,842) Management fees from Masonic Holdings (Note 10) 8,000 8,000 Sale of books, buttons and license plates 83,099 88,216 1,258,537 897,065
Expenses Administrative - General Fund 814,938 770,214 Investment management fee - Segregated Funds 19,583 18,918 Benevolent grants 36,256 41,100 Pension 3,540 3,540 874,317 833,772
Excess of revenue over expenses before unrealized gain on investments 384,220 63,293 Unrealized gain (loss) on investments 124,133 (128,996) Excess of (expenses over revenue) revenue over expenses 508,353 (65,703) Transfer of Masonic Child I.D. Program net assets - (51,994) Fund balance, beginning of year 4,929,335 5,047,032 Fund balance, end of year 5,437,688 4,929,335
The accompanying notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this financial statement
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Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Statements of operations - General Fund years ended April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012 2013 2012 (Note 2) $ $
Revenue Fees for Initiation 20,430 21,990 Affiliation 6,045 6,660 Dues 890,714 484,872 Certificates 3,045 2,325 Dispensations 5,540 6,385 Miscellaneous 5,543 7,767 Investment income General 80,084 70,877 Gain on sale of investment 9,115 38,445 Masonic Child I.D. Program - net (Note 8a) - 3,968 Masonic Education Newsletter - net (Note 8b) (604) 2,400 College of Freemasonry Program - net (Note 8c) 12,353 (11,842) Management fees from: Masonic Holdings (Note 10) 8,000 8,000 Memorial Fund 8,000 12,000 Sale of Books 73,393 79,415 Buttons and medals 8,386 4,841 License plates 1,320 3,960 Ontario Mason Advertising - 10,540 1,131,364 752,603
Expenses (Statement of expenses - General Fund) 814,938 770,214
Excess of revenue over expenses (expenses over revenue) before unrealized gain on investments 316,426 (17,611) Unrealized gain (loss) on investments 53,854 (53,402) Excess of revenue over expenses (expenses over revenue) 370,280 (71,013) Transfer of Masonic Child I.D. Program net assets - (51,994) Interfund transfer to Segregated funds (100,000) - Fund balance, beginning of the year 2,285,928 2,408,935 Fund balance, end of year 2,556,208 2,285,928
The accompanying notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this financial statement
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Statements of expenses - General Fund years ended April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012 2013 2012 (Note 2) $ $
Administration Salaries and benefits - administrative staff 230,993 205,335 Salaries and benefits - Grand Secretary 80,737 81,862 Rent - office (Note 10) 83,004 83,004 Office 33,538 37,852 Furniture and equipment 2,532 2,437 Data input and equipment 11,419 11,642 Amortization - 2,397 Honorary presentations 5,876 - Insurance 10,025 9,384 Investment management fee 14,654 14,468 Miscellaneous 1,999 3,515 Office Technology/Assistance to Grand Secretary 161 913 Professional fees 23,996 22,543 Regalia 1,102 1,255 500,036 476,607
Officer expenses Custodian of the work 8,957 7,049 Deputy Grand Master 8,000 8,000 Grand Chaplain 750 750 Grand Director of Ceremonies 3,000 3,000 Grand Master 16,000 16,000 Grand Secretary 1,718 993 38,425 35,792
Conferences Conference of Canadian Grand Lodges 3,882 3,395 Conference of Grand Masters of North America 4,566 5,690 Conference of Grand Secretaries of North America 2,035 2,232 Representative to other Grand Lodges 13,197 15,281 Representative to World Conference 7,617 98 31,297 26,696
Materials for resale Books 44,426 37,905 Buttons and medals 13,852 174 58,278 38,079
Grand Lodge Annual Communication Board 2,666 3,502 Grand Lodge banquet 34,235 34,235 Grand Lodge meeting 75,982 71,118 Banquet ticket sales (35,570) (37,196) Preliminary proceedings 2,421 2,786 Proceedings of Grand Lodge 8,276 8,082 88,010 82,527
Committee expenses (Note 7) 98,892 110,513
814,938 770,214
The accompanying notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this financial statement
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Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 64 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 65 - $ 50 2012 5,310 5,310 3,540 18,918 15,000 41,100 12,000 92,398 75,558 49,014 80,904 (75,594) (Note 2) (Note 156,462 2,643,407 2,638,097
- - - $ 50 Fund 8,312 2,002 41,100 12,000 63,414 40,585 61,412 22,779 (32,614) (32,614) (34,616) Memorial 1,131,350 1,163,964
Page 7 - - - - - $
Fund 9,726 9,726 41,754 41,754 15,000 90,190 47,509 27,681 80,464 (38,710) 1,393,498 1,351,744
Commutation
- - - - - $ 212 616 212 Fund 8,779 3,489 4,156 5,290 3,540 4,623 (4,411) 82,828 82,616 Special
Retirement
------$ 815 264 264 2,143 175th (4,042) (5,921) (4,042) (6,736) (6,185) 35,731 39,773 Anniversary
Reserve Fund Reserve
$ 250 2013 8,000 3,540 14,850 36,256 70,279 67,379 16,055 19,583 67,794 138,073 100,000 135,173 138,073 104,018 2,881,480 2,643,407
- - $ 250 (353) Fund 8,000 7,448 8,366 28,732 36,256 52,269 29,085 28,732 52,622 44,571 100,000 Memorial 1,260,082 1,131,350
- - - - - $ Fund 7,653 14,850 77,415 36,957 10,324 10,324 54,912 67,091 104,048 104,048 1,497,546 1,393,498
Commutation - - - - - $ 156 625 (321) Fund 1,363 3,844 1,684 1,363 3,688 4,165 3,540 84,191 82,828 Special
Retirement ------$ 847 798 268 268 3,930 1,645 1,377 2,553 3,930 175th 39,661 35,731
Anniversary Reserve Fund Reserve The accompanying notes theaccompanying to financialThe of statement integralan financial part are statements this General (loss) Gain saleon of investments Commutation fees Commutation income Investment Bequestsdonationsand Pension fee management Investment grants Benevolent fee Fund General to Management gain unrealized (loss) investments on GrandLodge of Ancient, Free andAccepted Inc. Ontario of Province the in Canada of Masons Statements of operations and changes in fund balances - Segregated Fund Segregated - balances fund in changes and operations of Statements 2012 30, April 2013 and 30, April ended years Revenue Expenses Excessbefore expenses over revenue) of (expenses revenue over (loss) Unrealized gain investments on Excessexpenses over revenue) of (expenses revenue over balances, Fund beginning of year InterfundFund transfer General from Excessexpenses over revenue) of (expenses revenue over balance,Fund end year of
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Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Statements of cash flows years ended April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012 General Segregated 2013 2012 Fund Fund Total Total (Note 2) $ $ $ $
Operating activities Excess of revenue over expenses (expenditures over revenue) 370,280 138,073 508,353 (65,703) Adjustments for : Unrealized (gain) loss on investments (53,854) (70,279) (124,133) 128,996 Gain on sale of investments (9,115) (16,055) (25,170) (87,459) Transfer of Masonic Child I.D. Program net assets - - - (51,994) Transfer of Masonic Child I.D. Program capital assets - - - 27,810 Interfund transfers (100,000) 100,000 - - Change in non-cash operating working capital items: Accrued interest - - - 30,873 Accrued dues (99,600) - (99,600) 2,100 Receivables - dues and books 7,312 - 7,312 (5,514) Prepaids 200 - 200 581 Accounts payable and accruals (9,443) (4,220) (13,663) 15,526 Deferred donations-in-kind - - - (25,413) 105,780 147,519 253,299 (30,197)
Investing activities Purchase of investments (981,505) (1,294,149) (2,275,654) (4,385,814) Proceeds from sale of investments 1,050,475 1,216,537 2,267,012 4,234,763 68,970 (77,612) (8,642) (151,051)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents 174,750 69,907 244,657 (181,248) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 76,167 59,903 136,070 317,318 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 250,917 129,810 380,727 136,070
Cash and cash equivalents consists of: Cash and cash equivalents 211,523 129,810 341,333 111,918 Funds held for committees 39,394 - 39,394 24,152 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 250,917 129,810 380,727 136,070
The accompanying notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this financial statement
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Notes to the financial statements April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012
1. Description of the Organization The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. (the “Organization”) is a not-for-profit organization which serves as the central administrative body for Masonic Lodges in the Province of Ontario. The Organization is exempt from income tax under section 149 of the Income Tax Act.
2. Adoption of a new accounting framework During the year ended April 30, 2013, the Organization adopted the new accounting standards for not- for-profit organizations (the “new standards”) issued by the Accounting Standards Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) and set out in Part III of the CICA Handbook. In accordance with Section 1501 of Part III of the CICA Handbook, First-time adoption by not-for-profit organizations, (“Section 1501”), the date of transition to the new standards is May 1, 2011 and the Organization has prepared and presented an opening statement of financial position at the date of transition to the new standards. This opening statement of financial position is the starting point for the entity’s accounting under the new standards. In its opening statement of financial position, under the recommendations of Section 1501, the Organization: (a) recognized all assets and liabilities whose recognition is required by the new standards; (b) did not recognize items as assets or liabilities if the new standards do not permit such recognition; (c) applied the new standards in measuring all recognized assets and liabilities. In accordance with the requirements of Section 1501, the accounting policies set out in Note 3 have been consistently applied to all years presented and adjustments resulting from the adoption of the new standards have been applied retrospectively, excluding where optional exemptions available under Section 1501 have been applied. No optional exemptions were applied by the Organization. Impact of the adoption of the new standards Government remittances The new standards require separate disclosure of the amount of government remittances payable. As at April 30, 2012 and May 1, 2011, there were no amounts requiring reclassification. The adoption of the new standards had no impact on the fund balances as at May 1, 2011 or on the statement of operations for the year ended April 30, 2012. The Organization now discloses a statement of cash flows as a result of the transition to the new accounting standards.
3. Significant accounting policies Fund accounting The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. follows the restricted fund method of accounting for contributions. The General Fund reports the Organization’s administrative activities. Revenues and expenses related to the 175th Anniversary Fund, Special Retirement Fund, Commutation Fund and Memorial Fund are combined and reported in the Segregated Fund. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances held with banks, and highly liquid temporary money market investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of the acquisition.
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Notes to the financial statements April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012
3. Significant accounting policies (continued) Capital assets Capital assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization. Only expenditures in excess of $5,000 are capitalized. Amortization is provided using the straight-line method over the useful life of the assets as follows: Computer equipment and workstations 3 years The donations-in-kind revenue used to acquire capital assets has been deferred and will be recognized as income at the same rate as the asset is depreciated in order to match revenues and expenses. Revenue recognition Restricted contributions related to general operations are deferred or recognized as revenue of the General fund in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. All other restricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate restricted fund. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the General Fund in the year received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Donated materials which would otherwise be paid for by the Organization are recorded at fair market value when provided. The value of these donations-in-kind, as determined by the fair market value to acquire similar goods, amounted to $nil in 2013 (2012 - $7,200) and have been included in Masonic Child I.D. Program revenue - donations-in-kind, and capital assets for the year. Financial instruments The Organizations financial instruments are comprised of cash and cash equivalents, funds held for committees, accrued dues, receivables, investments, notes receivable and accounts payable and accruals. Cash and cash equivalents, funds held for committees and investments are initially recognized at fair value when the Organization becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. Subsequently, they are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the statement of operations. All other financial instruments are measured at amortized cost. Transaction costs related to financial instruments measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value are expensed as incurred. Transaction costs related to other financial instruments are added to the carrying value of the asset or netted against the carrying of the liability and are then recognized over the expected life of the instrument using the effective interest method. Any premium or discount related to an instrument measured at amortized cost is amortized over the expected life of the item using the effective interest method and recognized in operations as interest income or expense. With respect to financial assets measured at cost or amortized cost, the Organization recognizes in operations an impairment loss, if any, when there are indicators of impairment and it determines that a significant adverse change has occurred during the period in the expected timing or amount of future cash flows. When the extent of impairment of a previously written-down asset decreases and the decrease can be related to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed to operations in the period the reversal occurs.
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Notes to the financial statements April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012
3. Significant accounting policies (continued) Use of estimates In preparing the Organization's financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant areas requiring management estimates include amortization of capital assets, determination of useful lives of assets and calculation of accrued liabilities.
4. Investments April 30, April 30, May 1, 2013 2012 2011 $ $ $
General Fund 2,007,837 2,013,838 1,942,616
175th Anniversary Reserve Fund 39,554 35,035 38,022 Special Retirement Fund 83,472 80,310 79,931 Commutation Fund 1,477,581 1,352,938 1,301,870 Memorial Fund 1,151,063 1,119,441 1,129,609 Segregated Fund 2,751,670 2,587,724 2,549,432 4,759,507 4,601,562 4,492,048
During the year, the Organization sold portfolio investments totaling $2,267,012 (2012 - $4,234,763; 2011 - $873,567) and purchased additional investments totaling $2,275,654 (2012 - $4,385,814; 2011 - $935,231).
5. Notes receivable – Masonic Holdings April 30, April 30, May 1, 2013 2012 2011 $ $ $
6% debentures - Series A 40,000 40,000 40,000
The debentures are receivable on demand, but are not expected to be repaid within the next fiscal year.
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Notes to the financial statements April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012
6. Capital assets April 30, 2013 Accumulated Net book Cost amortization value $ $ $
Computer equipment 30,175 30,175 -
April 30, 2012 Accumulated Net book Cost amortization value $ $ $
Computer equipment 30,175 30,175 -
May 1, 2011 Accumulated Net book Cost amortization value $ $ $
Computer equipment 30,175 27,778 2,397 Workstations Child I.D. Program 207,200 181,787 25,413 237,375 209,565 27,810
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Notes to the financial statements April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012
7. Committee expenses – General Fund 2013 2012 $ $
Audit and finance 6,238 130 Benevolence 128 198 Blood donors 271 414 Brock University 3,644 329 Communications 227 608 DDGM orientation 1,790 1,142 Discipline 370 410 Fraternal reviews 1,000 1,000 Internal Communications 89 123 Leadership Development 137 - Library - rent (Note 9) 3,500 3,500 - general 9,741 9,403 Lodge finances 119 - Lodge resources 257 6,274 Brother to Brother - 119 Officer Progression - 400 Friend to Friend - 309 Mentors Programme - 184 Cornerstone Project - 277 Long Range planning 17 - Management committee 425 730 Masonic education 47 - Masonic Child I.D. Program - 1,281 Museum rent (note 9) 7,500 7,500 Ontario Mason (350) 19,177 Protocol & etiquette 1,332 2,565 Seminars and workshops at Grand Lodge 406 49 Special discretionary 7,360 689 Special events - 2,904 Website 53,433 49,672 Youth initiatives 1,211 1,126 98,892 110,513
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Notes to the financial statements April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012
8. Programs a) Masonic Child I.D. Program 2013 2012 $ $
Revenue - 34,592 Amortization of deferred donations-in-kind - 21,776 Expenses - (30,624) Amortization of workstations - (21,776) - 3,968
b) Masonic Education Newsletter 2013 2012 $ $
Revenue 7,795 7,364 Expenses (8,399) (4,964) (604) 2,400
c) College of Freemasonry Program 2013 2012 $ $
Revenue 15,932 11,064 Expenses (3,579) (22,906) 12,353 (11,842)
9. Defined contribution pension plan The Organization participates in a defined contribution pension plan with eligible employees. The Organization matches contributions up to a maximum of 5% of individual employee gross earnings. The assets of the plan are held separately from those of the Organization in independently administered funds. During the year, the Organization incurred pension expenses totaling $11,838 (2012 - $15,023). Post retirement benefits The Organization offers post retirement benefits to retired former employees which consist of health insurance benefits. Amounts have been appropriately expensed in the current year through administration expenses in the General fund. The post retirement benefits are offered until the date of death of these former employees; therefore an obligation has not been disclosed as the amount is not measurable.
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Notes to the financial statements April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012
10. Related party transactions During the year, Grand Lodge paid rent to Masonic Holdings in the amount of $94,004 (2012 - $94,004) and received management fees in the amount of $8,000 (2012 - $8,000). These transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties. Masonic Holdings is a not- for-profit organization whose board of directors are members of the Board of General Purposes of Grand Lodge. Rent paid to Masonic Holdings consists of the following: 2013 2012 $ $
Office rent - General Fund (Statement of expenses - General Fund) 83,004 83,004 Library rent - General Fund (Note 7) 3,500 3,500 Museum rent - General Fund (Note 7) 7,500 7,500 94,004 94,004
11. Related entities The Board of Directors of both The Masonic Foundation of Ontario and Masonic Holdings consists of members of the Board of General Purposes of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. The object of The Masonic Foundation of Ontario is to receive, maintain, manage, control and use donations exclusively for charitable purposes within Ontario. The Foundation is permitted to use its donations for the relief of poverty, the advancement of education and the advancement of other purposes beneficial to the community. The Foundation is committed to funding bursaries, hearing research, drug and substance abuse, education in the school systems and other specific and community projects which fall within its guidelines. Title to the land and building, situated at 363 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario was taken in the name of Masonic Holdings Inc., an entity incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and without share capital. Masonic Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1957 to acquire and operate adequate premises for the administration, personnel and staff of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc.
12. Commitments The Organization has commitments for leases of office, museum and library space as well as office equipment with various expiry dates up to 2016. Future lease payments aggregate $283,675 and include the following amounts payable over the next three years: $
2014 95,675 2015 94,000 2016 94,000
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario Inc. Notes to the financial statements April 30, 2013 and April 30, 2012
13. Financial instruments Financial risk The value of a financial instrument can be affected by changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity and commodity prices and credit spreads. Market risk Market risk is the potential for loss from changes in the value of financial instruments. The Organization is exposed to market risk in the investment portfolio as well as through non-trading activities. Market risk in investment activities is managed by the senior management of the Organization and every investment transaction is guided by policy and regulatory limitations. Interest rate risk The interest rate risk is the risk that arises from fluctuations in interest rates and the degree of volatility of these rates. The Organization does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to interest rate risk. Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Organization cannot meet a demand for cash or fund obligations as they come due. Liquidity risk also includes the risk of not being able to liquidate assets in a timely manner at a reasonable price. Management manages liquidity risk and monitors the cash and funding needs on a daily basis. Fair value The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accrued dues, receivables, notes receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values due to their short-term maturity. The fair value of investments are marked to their market value.
14. Funds held for committees At April 30, 2013, the Organization held funds totaling $14,872 (2012 - $10,797; 2011 - $10,743) for the Reflections Newsletter Committee. On behalf of the College of Freemasonry, the Organization held funds of $24,522 (2012 - $13,355; 2011 - $nil).
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Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 74 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 75 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AUDIT AND FINANCE This Report was presented by R.W. Bro. J. C. Sutherland, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. J. C. Sutherland, it was adopted. To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: This year it is my pleasure to report Good News. Last year I reported a net operating loss on the General Fund before the application of unrealized capital gains or losses on investments of $17,611. This year it is my pleasure to report that as of April 30, 2013, your General Fund shows a net operating profit of $316,426 before the application of unrealized capital gains or losses on investments. Approximately $80,000 of this net operating profit comes from an accruals calculation due to the $8.00 increase in the assessment. In previous years this was not noticeable when the assessment would remain the same. Normally one year’s accrual would be offset by the following year’s accrual. This profit was expected due to the increase in the Grand Lodge Assessment. Some of this profit will be used to cover previous deficits. Also contributing to this profit was the continued prudent use of Grand Lodge Funds by the Grand Lodge Office and the Committee Chairmen. We are on tract financially to keep our promise of not raising the Grand Lodge Assessment for 5 years. During the past year, your Audit & Finance Committee completed the following tasks: 1) On a monthly basis the financial statements of all Grand Lodge funds were reviewed. 2) The annual reports of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer were reviewed and the committee recommends the adoption of these reports. 3) The Investment Policy Statement was reviewed and updated. 4) The quarterly financial statements of the College of Freemasonry and the Newsletter Reflections were monitored. As of April 30, 2013, Grand Lodge held in trust for the College of Freemasonry $24,522 and for the Newsletter Reflections $14,872. 5) The Grand Lodge Pension Plan and the grand Lodge Insurance policies were reviewed. The Grand Lodge Insurance Program now has 2 Districts, 62 Building Corporations and 250 Lodges/Concordant Bodies participating in the program. Premium rates remain unchanged. 6) The rolling 5 year Budget for Grand Lodge was updated. 7) A Sub Committee consisting of the Grand Treasurer and 2 committee members (Brian Koivu and Alan Stoddart) was formed to review the Portfolio Managers actions regarding Grand Lodge Funds on a monthly basis. 8) A budget was established for Grand Lodge of the Masonic year 2013-2014. Project Accomplishments: 1) Rogers Investment Consulting was retained to do a review of our Portfolio Manager, Scotia Asset Management L.P. This was last done 12 years ago. The review recommended several changes in how Scotia Asset Management reports to this committee and how we night better monitor their performance. Also the report recommended that our Investment Policy Statement be updated and strengthened to bring it more in line with what is standard practice among Non Profit corporations. The recommendations of the report are being implemented. The new revised investment Policy Statement will be presented to this Grand Lodge meeting by the Grand Treasurer. 2) A Conflict of Inertest Policy was established for the Audit & Finance Committee. This policy is being forwarded to the Management Committee to consider adopting the same or a modified version for the who of Grand Lodge. Special thanks to Patrick McGrenere for undertaking this project. 3) Updated the Job Description for the Audit & Finance committee and the Skill Sets required by committee members. Committee Recommendations Board of General Purpose Allowances need to be aligned with Committee Expenditures. Reimbursement to Board Members regarding the Annual Communication to be changed
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 75 13-12-02 2:16 PM 76 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION to $50 from $40 per night for those listed on the Group Rooming List of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and the Committee expenses for travel over 160 km one way be increased from $0.20 to $0.45 per kilometre. Investment Portfolio: Your committee met with Scotia Asset Management L.P. three times during the year to review our investments and the income generated by those investments. As of April 30, 2013, the General Fund investment Portfolio of Grand Lodge stood at $2,007,8376 as compared to $2,013,838 on April 30, 2012. The other funds under the purview of this committee totalled an additional $2,751,670 as detailed in the notes of the audited financial statements. The overall Investment Portfolio of Grand Lodge as of April 30, 2013 stood at $4,759,507 compared to $4,601,562 on April 30, 2012. All investments have been marked to market value. We recommend along with the Grand Treasurer that Scotia Asset Management L.P. continue to be engaged as the Grand Lodge portfolio managers. Financial Statements: The audited financial statements of Grand Lodge for the year ended April 30, 2013, were reviewed and discussed in detail with our auditors, Deloitte LLP at a May 30, 2013, meeting of the Audit & Finance Committee. These audited financial statements can be found elsewhere in the Annual Proceedings. For the year ended April 30, 2013, the General Fund of Grand Lodge experienced before the application of unrealized capital gains or losses on investments an excess of revenue over expenses of $316,426 for fiscal 2012 to 2013. This compares with a deficit of revenue over expenses of $17,611 for fiscal 2011 to 2012. The consolidated financial statement for all our funds shows an excess of revenue over expenses of $384,220 before the application of unrealized capital gains or losses on investments. The committee recommends that the audited financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2013, be adopted as submitted. We also recommend the continued engagement of Deloitte LLP as our auditors. Our thanks go to Evan McDade CA and his team for conducting in time to meet the time lines required by Grand Lodge. Budget 2013 – 2014: The requirements of all Grand Lodge Committees were used in the preparation of the annual budget for Grand Lodge for the year ending April 30, 2014. The requirements of the Grand Lodge Committees for the coming year total $120,600. The budget for the General Fund for the coming year is set out in the appendix of this report which reflects anticipated revenues of $933,300 and expenses of $874,550 resulting in a projected excess of review over expenses of $58,750 before the application of unrealized gains or losses on investments. Your committee submits for consideration and approval the estimate of revenue and expenses as they relate to the General Fund for the period ending April 30, 2014. The committee believes that the budget set out in this report is realistic and provides for items that can be reasonably foreseen to meet the obligations, financial responsibilities and commitments of the General Fund of Grand Lodge for the coming fiscal year. Charitable Donations: Your committee reviewed the donations made by the Grand Master on behalf of our Grand Lodge. The donation totalled $1,000 to MSA for Hurricane Sandy. As such we recommend the approval of the same. My job as Chairman would be impossible without the hard work of the members of this committee, R.W. Bros. T. Hogeboom, N. McCarthy, P. McGrenere, B. Koivu, V.W. Bro. P. Skazin, A. Stoddart and W. Bro. R. Hawken. Thanks are also owed to the Grand Secretary and the staff of Grand Lodge for their assistance during the past year. To the Ex- Officio members M.W. Bro. D. G. Dowling, R.W. Bros. D. Campbell and S. Drummond your attendance, interest and input is greatly valued by this committee. Respectfully and fraternally submitted on behalf of the committee. JAMES C. SUTHERLAND, Chairman .
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 76 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 77 COMMITTEE OPERATIONAL BUDGETS 2013 – 2014 Name Expense Budget Expense Budget 2011/2012 2012/2013 2012/2013 2013/2014
Audit and Finance 130 300 6238 300 Benevolence 198 250 128 300 Blood Donors 414 500 271 500 Brock Partnership 329 2,100 3644 400 Communications 608 – 227 51,000 - Internal Communications 123 250 89 – - Website 49,672 80,000 53,433 – - Ontario Mason 19,177 500 (350) – Condition of Masonry – 200 – 300 Constitution/Jurisprudence – 100 – 300 D.D.G.M. Orientation 1,142 1,900 1,790 2,000 Discipline 410 500 370 400 Fraternal Correspondence 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Fraternal Relations – 50 – – Infrastructure Advisory – – – 500 Leadership Development – 100 137 1,900 Library 9,402 10,000 9,741 11,000 Lodge Buildings – 500 – – Lodge Finance – 800 119 500 Lodge Resources 6,274 6,500 257 15,000 - Brother to Brother 119 – – – - Officer Progression 400 – – – - Friend to Friend & Mentor 309 – – – - Mentor 184 – –– Cornerstone 277 – – – Long Range Planning – 350 17 300 Management 730 1,300 425 1,000 MasoniCHIP 1,281 – – – Masonic Education – 500 47 4,000 Protocol and Etiquette 2,565 3,000 1,332 3,800 Public Awareness – 50 – 9,000 Special Events 2,904 2,000 – 3,000 Seminars/Workshops 49 2,500 406 7,500 Special Discretionary D.G.M. 689 5,000 7,360 5,000 Strategic Planning – 2,500 – – Youth Initiatives 1,126 1,200 1,211 1,600
TOTAL 99,512 123,950 87,892 120,600
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 77 13-12-02 2:16 PM 78 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES
Revenue Budget Revenue Budget 2011/2012 2012/2013 2012/2013 2013/2014
Initiations 21,990 22,000 20,430 22,000 Affiliations 6,660 7,000 6,045 6,300 Dues 484,872 810,000 890,714 790,000 Commutation Fee –––– Certificates 2,325 2,500 3,045 2,500 Dispensations 6,385 6,000 5,540 6,000 Miscellaneous 7,767 3,000 5,543 3,000 Book Sales 79,415 65,000 73,393 65,000 Licence Plates 3,960 – 1,320 – 25 year Pins and 50 year Jewels 4,841 4,000 8,386 4,000 Investment Interest General 109,322 100,000 89,199 70,000 Administration Fee Memorial Fund 12,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 Administration Fee Masonic Holdings 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
TOTAL 747,537 1,035,500 1,119,615 984,800
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 78 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 79 750 2,500 3,500 4,000 7,500 8,000 7,000 4,000 5,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 2,000 2,200 4,000 9,500 8,000 2,000 5,000 Budget 11,000 10,000 75,000 35,000 16,000 14,500 20,000 83,000 10,000 20,000 40,000 14,000 120,600 373,000 926,050 – 161 750 2,421 3,882 8,957 4,566 6,750 2,532 2,666 5,876 3,000 2,035 7,617 1,718 8,000 8,276 1,102 1,999 Expense 11,000 87,892 67,897 44,426 16,000 14,654 13,852 23,996 11,419 83,004 10,025 33,538 13,197 814,938 311,730 – 750 3,500 2,500 8,000 2,000 7,000 4,000 3,000 4,500 4,000 8,000 3,000 8,000 4,000 9,500 2,000 5,000 Budget 11,000 11,000 10,000 66,533 35,000 16,000 20,000 13,000 20,000 83,000 10,000 40,000 14,000 2012/2013 2012/2013 2013/2014 – 98 913 174 993 750 2397 2,786 5,690 7,049 2,232 6,500 3,000 2,437 3,395 3,502 8,000 9,384 8,082 1,255 3,515 Expense 99,512 123,950 61,656 11,642 37,905 16,000 11,000 14,468 22,543 83,004 37,852 15,281 770,212 922,233 287,197 370,000 2011/2012 GENERAL FUND SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONAL EXPENSES arges and Lodges Lodge) quipment expenses benefits fee tage monies r resale Grand Lodge Balloting Printing Proceedings Printing General expenses (Grand Board Meeting and misc Board Meeting fo r resale Printing of materials Printing Preliminary Reports Honorary pins Investment Management Investment Buttons and medals fo Regalia Conference of G.SecysConference of North America Conference of Canadian Grand Lodges Committee expenses Representative to World Conference Representative to other Gr Deputy Master's Grand e xpenses Custodian of the Work Office Technology/Asst. to Gr. Secy. Chaplain Grand Grand Director of Cere Rent — Office Salaries and employees’ TOTAL Depreciation Miscellaneous and Bank Ch Conference of G.M.s of North America of G.M.s Conference Grand Secretary expenses Grand Master's expe nses Professional fees Professional Computer Services and E Services Computer Insurance Library Furniture and Equipment Office expenses and pos
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 79 13-12-02 2:16 PM 80 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER This Report was presented by R.W. Bro. T. W. Hogeboom, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. T. W. Hogeboom, it was adopted. To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: Once again this year, at the 158th session of our Annual Communication, I have the honour and pleasure to submit the Grand Treasurer’s Report for the Masonic year 2012 – 2013. It is such a pleasure this year because I can once more assure you that as the ‘Financial Conscience of our Grand Lodge,’ the finances of our Grand Lodge are in a sound and satisfactory state and that the bottom line indicates further growth in our assets. It also gives me a great deal of pleasure to be able to repeat my comment from a year ago that those responsible for the administration of the affairs of your Grand Lodge are worthy of much credit for the excellent financial statements and clear audit that is printed in these Proceedings. This positive financial position is in large part to the agreement of the membership to our proposed amendment to raise the per capita fee to Grand Lodge at the 2011 Annual Communication. Your Grand Lodge appreciates your confidence in our action plan to put us back on a sound financial footing. I would argue that today, our Grand Lodge is in the strongest and financially sound a position that it has been in for years. The foundation of our sound financial position is due in no small part to the professional management of the Grand Lodge investment portfolio under the direction of our Portfolio Manager, Marcia Wisniewski, of Scotia Asset Management L.P. Again, we have been most pleased with the wisdom and care exhibited in the management of these funds and recommend the approval of our continuing this relationship on the existing terms with some revisions. As mentioned in my last report to the Annual Communication, that in order to be prudent in this regard, the Audit and Finance Committee would be calling for tenders for an assessment of the management of the investment assets of Grand Lodge to assure we are getting value on the return and on the cost of the advice. This being completed, the firm of Rodgers Investment Consulting was engaged to perform this assessment on our behalf for the first time in the last twelve years. This report agreed with the Audit and Finance Committee that our Portfolio Manager has been very good at meeting the highest standards of the industry, however this was not the case with either the formal reporting from Scotia Asset Management or by the performance of the portfolio compared to both the markets and other investment managers. The current performance reporting by Scotia is gross of fees and it does not include the performance of the industry benchmarks thereby providing insufficient information to determine the long term performance of the portfolio and manager. The report also pointed out that given the relatively low levels of withdrawals from the investment portfolio, our current asst mix appeared to be overly conservative and that increasing the equity component could increase the expected long term returns and cash flow. As a result of these recommendations we have instructed our Portfolio Manager for the next fiscal year, to report net of fee performance and to report compared to the individual asset class and total portfolio industry benchmark as part of the regular quarterly investment report. As for the advice on our investment strategy, our asset allocation ranges in our Investment Policy Statement have been changed to allow for a heavier weight of equities and based on our last quarterly review, there may be room to widen this range yet further. Even with this advice and the current trending marketplace you can rest assured that your Grand Lodge will continue to invest prudently and conservatively enough to never risk the advantages made in this area by our predecessors. The other key issue arising from the portfolio management assessment was that our Investment Policy was lacking in detail and is not consistent with current practices within the not for profit sector. Over the past several years, our one page Investment Policy Statement has provided very limited detail with which to provide guidance to the Portfolio Manager. The Audit and Finance Committee, has over the last few meetings, expanded our Investment Policy Statement to four pages and is recommending a number of enhancements
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 80 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 81 that will provide for more detailed risk controls, evaluation and monitoring procedures and clarity on the role of the Audit and Finance Committee. Our Investment Policy Statement is presented annually at the Annual Communication but given the dramatic change in our Investment Policy with respect to the addition of such items as governance, conflict of interest, service and reporting, monitoring and evaluation, we have attached the full Investment Policy Statement in these Proceedings as part of the report of the Grand Treasurer for your approval. As at the end of the previous investment portfolio year ending March 31, 2012, our investment portfolio consisted of 10% cash and equivalents, 60% bonds and 30% equities. As of the end of this portfolio year we have moved to an allocation of 7% cash, 55% bonds and 38% equities – all within the approved range of your Grand Lodge Investment Policy Statement. At our last investment portfolio review for the year ending March 31, 2013, Scotia noted a significant increase in our portfolio percentage yield at year end of 7.09% - almost 2.5% above the index. On an asset base of $4.9M, after withdrawals and management fees, we yielded interest of $163,195 during the last portfolio year. For the 2013 – 2014 portfolio year, Scotia is projecting a modest rate of return of 4.9% or a cash return of $239,639 less the management fees. As a result of the turnaround of our Grand Lodge financial position, it was agreed by the Audit and Finance Committee to strengthen the capital base of the Memorial Fund as we had begun to use some of the capital base to fund the expenditures of the Benevolence Committee. This increased capital base should increase the income generated by the Memorial Fund during this era of low interest rates. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, and his staff again this year for having a ‘clean’ audit by Deloitte & Touche LLP. It is very comforting to your Grand Treasurer to hear Evan McDade report from our audit firm that our financial statements present fairly the financial position of our Grand Lodge in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. The Audit and Finance Committee of our Grand Lodge, under the chairmanship of R.W. Bro. James Sutherland, continues to review monthly, report to the Management Committee and the Board of General Purposes of our Grand Lodge when called upon and reports annually to the membership as a whole on all sources of income and items of expenditure. This job of managing every financial aspect of what is a very successful business with a budget of $875,000 per year is a daunting task and we must recognize all those volunteers involved, the Grand Lodge Committee Chairman and the Grand Lodge staff who monitor and manage within these boundaries. We commend each of those involved for their stewardship and commitment to the financial stability of our Grand Lodge. I continue to pledge my support and thanks to each and every Grand Lodge Committee, Chairman and the Grand Secretary who spend so much time detailing accurate and accountable annual budgets and then living within them as approved by the Management Committee and the Grand Master. Sincerely and fraternally submitted, THOMAS W. HOGEBOOM Grand Treasurer On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by the Grand Treasurer, the Report was adopted.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 81 13-12-02 2:16 PM 82 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Investment Policy Statement Scotia Asset Management and Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada In the Province of Ontario The Grand Lodge portfolio was established to provide funding for the programs and services of the Grand Lodge, beyond funds generated by membership dues and other activities, in perpetuity. The Grand Lodge has a number of Investment Portfolios that are managed for distinct purposes. The combination of these accounts comprises the total assets governed by this Investment Policy Statement. Total Portfolio Assets consist of: General Fund: Income generated is used to fund the operations of Grand Lodge Commutation Fund: Life membership Trust Fund Benevolence Fund: Provides funding for the Grand Lodge Benevolence Committee Retirement Fund: Income from this fund is for the benefit of two retired long service Grand Lodge employees 175th Anniversary Fund: To be used for the 175th anniversary of Grand Lodge in 2030. Governance The Board of General Purposes has delegated the responsibility for overseeing the investment policy to the Audit and Finance Committee. Specific responsibilities include: - Development and review of the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) - Monitoring and evaluating the investment performance, - Advising the Board of General Purposes on the sustainable withdrawal levels and - Such other responsibilities as determined from time to time by the Board of General Purposes The portfolio will be managed on a discretionary basis by a firm registered as Portfolio Manager in accordance with National Instrument 31-103 7.2(1)(a). The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for asset class and security selection decisions within the parameters outlined in this document. The signing officers are any two of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and the Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee. This statement of Investment Policy will be reviewed formally, at least annually, in order to ensure that it continues to be appropriate. Objectives The objectives of the overall portfolio are to fund the programs and services of the Grand Lodge. Risk Profile Given the perpetual nature of the portfolio, the size of the fund, and the cash flow requirements, the financial tolerance to risk are deemed to be above average (moderately high). Time Horizon The time horizon for the portfolio is long term. The asset base is intended to fund the activities of Grand Lodge in perpetuity. Income and Liquidity Requirements There will be liquidity requirements from this portfolio, the bulk of which is to come from the General Fund. Tax Issues The Grand Lodge is tax exempt. Legal Considerations and Unique Preferences Grand Lodge is an Ontario registered Not for Profit Corporation. Target Asset Allocation Fund assets will be managed as a balanced portfolio, composed of an equity portion and a fixed income portion. The expected role of the equity investments will be to maximize the long term real growth of portfolio assets, while the role of fixed income investments will be to generate current income, provide more stable periodic returns and to provide some protection against a prolonged decline in the market value of portfolio equity investments.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 82 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 83 The investment management should be guided by the following ranges for each asset class. Minimum Target Maximum Cash and 0% 5% 20% Equivalent Bonds 25% 55% 75% Equities 25% 40% 55% If any asset class within the portfolio varies significantly from its target weighting for a significant period of time, the portfolio will be reviewed and rebalanced and the portfolio manager will notify Grand Lodge in this event. Authorized Investments The portfolio will hold equities and fixed income securities that trade in established global markets. - No security should represent more than 10% of the total market value of the total portfolio. - No single corporate issuer should represent more than 10% of the total portfolio. - A minimum of seven of the ten Global Industry Sectors must be represented within the equity component of the portfolio. - Fixed income investments must be investment grade at the time of purchase and bonds rated BBB cannot represent more than 20% of the fixed income portfolio. - Income trusts may be held as part of the equity portion of the portfolio. - Pooled funds that meet the above criteria may be held. - Purchasing or selling derivatives for speculation or leverage is prohibited except in the event of currency hedging. - Leveraging and short sales within the portfolio or within a pooled fund is prohibited. Qualitative and Quantitative Constraints Cash and Equivalents - Short term Investments - Money market instruments including term deposits and guaranteed investment certificates of federally insured Canadian financial institutions. - Short term investments with a term to maturity up to one year that are eligible for investment include: - Government of Canada and Provincial treasury bills - Commercial paper issued by Canadian and U.S. Corporations and Financial Institutions which hold a minimum rating of R2 by the CBRS, DBRS or equivalent Fixed Income - Bonds, notes, debentures, preferred shares and other debt securities of Canadian and non-Canadian governments, government agencies or corporations must be investment grade at the time of the purchase. Bonds rated BBB by a recognized rating agency can be used in the portfolio. - Investment in bonds, debentures or preferred shares (where applicable) of a single issuer shall not exceed 10% of the total bond portfolio at the time of purchase with the exception of Government of Canada and Provincial issues and their guarantees. - The number of individual bond holdings will not be subject to any limitations. - Preferred shares held must be rated P2 high or higher at the time of purchase. Equities - Investment in the common shares of any single company should not exceed 10% of the total value of the equities. - The minimum number of individual equity holdings should not be less than 15. - Equity securities, including securities convertible into equities and warrants to purchase equities should be listed on a major stock exchange. Other Investments - Funds that invest in any of the above including pooled funds, index securities and mutual funds may be used provided no unreasonable management fee is incurred. - Investments in direct real estate, non-marketable securities other than bank deposits, GICs or similar instruments.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 83 13-12-02 2:16 PM 84 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Custodial Arrangements All securities are held in custody at Scotia Trust. Conflicts of Interest A conflict of interest situation arises when an individual or group associated with the Fund and its agent, including family members, is in a position to benefit, or is perceived to be in a position to benefit, from a proposed investment transaction for the Fund. In the event of a conflict of interest, the individual or group involved must immediately notify the Audit and Finance Committee verbally or in writing of the actual or perceived conflict of interest and will not participate in the decision making process concerning the transaction in question. Notwithstanding the above, the Audit and Finance Committee recognizes that employees of Scotia Asset Management may from time to time make personal portfolio transactions in marketable securities that are also held by the Fund and other clients of the Portfolio Manager, provided the Portfolio Manager maintains a system to monitor conflicts of interest, including the policy of internal disclosure and a system to ensure no personal benefit is derived or perceived to be derived from transactions made on behalf of the Fund, these transactions are excluded from the necessity to report to the Audit and Finance Committee. Service and Reporting - Monthly transaction and portfolio holdings report. - A quarterly report including portfolio summary, transactions, portfolio valuation and an economic and market commentary will be provided. - The quarterly report will include a performance report detailing the performance of this portfolio compared to the relevant market indexes and compared to a constructed index portfolio based on the Policy asset mix. Performance will be reported net of fees. - The quarterly report will include a compliance statement indicating compliance with this policy or explaining any deviations from policy with a strategy for remedy of the situation. - The portfolio manager will meet with the client on a quarterly basis at a minimum and be available for meetings and telephone consultation as required. - During the regular meetings, or in writing as convenient to Scotia Asset Management, the client may request to be apprised of how Scotia Asset Management exercised voting rights on the securities in the portfolio. Performance Performance numbers will be compared with the following indices based on asset mix allocation. Fixed Income ……………DEX Short-Mid Blend Bond Index Canadian Equities ………S&P/TSX 60 Benchmark US Equities …………… Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 ($ CDN) International Equities … Morgan Stanley Europe, Australia & Far East (EAFE) ($ CDN) Monitoring and Evaluation The Audit and Finance Committee will evaluate the performance of the portfolio against the relevant market indexes. The Portfolio Manager will be expected to match the other investment managers having similar objectives. While the focus of the Committee is on the long term performance of the portfolio, the Committee will evaluate shorter term performance at regularly scheduled reviews. Failure to meet the performance objectives over a three year rolling period will result in the manager being placed under review and present the committee with a plan to address the unsatisfactory performance. Should the performance issue not be resolved to the committees satisfaction, the committee will take such action as it deems necessary to address the situation which may include replacing the manager. The committee will commission an independent performance review at a period of not less than every five years. Scotia Asset Management and the portfolio manager will adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the CFA Institute.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 84 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 85 REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE This Report was presented by R.W. Bro. D. A. Campbell, Chairman, and on motion of R.W. Bro. H. E. Standish seconded by R.W. Bro. D. A. Campbell it was received. To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: I am pleased to present this report on behalf of the Management Committee for the 2012-2013 Masonic Year. The members of the committee continue to demonstrate their dedication and attachment to our fraternity by giving their time and expertise for the betterment of Freemasonry in Ontario. It was a pleasure welcoming R.W. Bro John L. Hay, our newest member who was elected to a 3 year term on Management. The purpose f the Management Committee, whose mandate is located in Section 136(I) of the Book of Constitution: • Advance the work of the Board; • Review and report issues that require disposition in the interest of the welfare and due administration of the Craft; • Receive from the Committee on the Condition of Masonry the annual review of the District Deputy Grand Masters; • Review recommendations made by Grand Lodge Committees; • Consider and report to the Board on any specific proposals for constitutional amendment; • Make recommendations to the Board concerning any changes, constitutional or otherwise, deemed to be desirable for the better and more orderly administration of the Craft by Grand Lodge; • Consider and report to the Board on any matters referred to it by the Board; • Act in an advisory capacity to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge in all matters deemed to be in the best interests of and for the better administration of the Craft. The composition of the Management Committee is located in Section 134(k). In Section 134(k)(vii), it discusses vacancies that occur in the Management Committee. This year both appointed members terms will expire along with one elected position. The 35 Members of the Board were notified that there will be a vacancy in the elected position, and if interested being an elected member, they had to notify the Deputy Grand Master prior to April 1, 2013. Ten members had submitted their names and the election will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at the Fairmount Royal York Hotel shortly after 9:00 pm. At our last Annual Communications of Grand Lodge, the brethren directed the Board of General Purposes to focus its attention on the specific goals that make up the Yearly Tactical Plan for 2012-2013. All committee work, mandates, roles and responsibilities are important and we are obligated to ensure we address those issues. The Yearly Tactical Plan priorities our work for he coming year. All 14 goals were actively worked on. Several were fully completed, while some will need to be measured to ensure they meet the goal expectations and others will continue to be worked and will be part of our 2013-2014 Yearly Tactical Plan: Project 2012 -01: Leadership for Board of General Purposes • The old manual is being revised and this project still actively being worked on. Until the deliverables and measurements have been completed, this project is still open and will be carried over next year. Project 2012-02: New Members Degree Education • The deliverables of this project will be completed on time. However the project will need to be measured, such as a survey of new members will not be completed by July 2013. Project 2012-03: College Symbolism Modules • This project has been completed and it is currently being offered by the College of Freemasonry. Ongoing measurements will continue. Project 2012-04: Lodge of Instructions Effectiveness • All parts of the project completed that are under the committee’s control. The presentations and programs are valuable and appreciated by those who attend. Unfortunately, those whom we feel would benefit most, do not attend. Project 2012-05: Pre-Degree Education
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 85 13-12-02 2:16 PM 86 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION • This project is still in progress. Most of the deliverables and measurements will be completed on time, except the random survey of new members will not be done by July 2013. Project 2012-06: Reassess Lodge Resources Program • Project completed. As noted in 2012-04, those who attend get value from the presentations. Unfortunately, those whom we feel would benefit most, do not attend. Project 2012-07: Add Members Only section to Website • Project completed. It will however continue to be enhanced and kept current as a day-to- day function of the Website Team. Project 2012-08: Personal Profile Updating Functionality • Project will be completed. It will, as above, continue to be enhanced and kept current as a day-to-day function of the Website Team. Project 2012-09: Delivery of the Communication Strategy • This project is ongoing and has not been completed. Observations continue to indicate that communications from Grand Lodge and its’ Officers is still not getting through to the membership. Strong recommendation that each District establish a Communications Committee to improve the awareness of Grand Lodge programs and initiative amongst the District members. Project 2012-10: On Line Ontario Mason Magazine • This project is ongoing and has not been completed and will be carried over next year. Target date for the first On Line Ontario Mason Magazine will be September 2013 followed by a winter and spring production. Project 2012-11: Condition o Masonry Summary Report • Project completed. Final report will be submitted prior to the Annual Communication and the summary report will be available on the Grand Lodge website, for members only. Project 2012-12: Sankey Lecture Series & ICHF • Fourth Sankey Lecture completed. The fifth and last lecture will take place on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Brock University. Planning for the 2015 International Conference on the History of Freemasonry is still ongoing. Project 2012-13: Create Tactical Plan 2013-2014 • This project completed and will be presented to the Board of General Purposes and Grand Lodge for approval. Project 2012-14: Implement Key Performance Indicators for the Strategic Plan • This project completed and will be presented to the Board of General Purposes for discussion. The Management Committee acting in its advisory and policy making role dealt with the following during this year and recommend their approval by the Board: • Recommend the transfer of the Square and Compasses trademark from the Masonic Foundation of Ontario to Grand Lodge. • Grand Lodge will be hosting the International Conference on the History of Freemasonry (ICHF) 2015. To properly prepare to host this conference, recommend to send R.W. Bro. Gareth Taylor to 2013 ICHF being held in Edinburgh, Scotland. • Recommend the information document for brethren aspiring to “The office of Grand Senior or Grand Junior Warden” is forward to Publishing Review Sub-Committee to ensure this document complies with Grand Lodge’s publication policy. After which, the document be placed on Website – Membership Section. • Recommend the report submitted by the Leadership Development Committee document “Tips for the newly Appointed Grand Lodge Officer” is forwarded to Publishing Review Sub-Committee to ensure this document complies with Grand Lodge publication policy. After which, the document be placed on Website – Membership Section. • Recommend the Lodge Resources Committee report on “Mentors Notes” be sent to the Custodian of the Work and the Ritual Committee for review. • The Management Committee is recommending that Grand Lodge continue with its current policy and not endorsing or supporting private enterprise in any communication and/or entering into third party relationship. • Recommend the Board financially support the William Mercer Wilson Historical Plaque project, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Simcoe, Ontario.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 86 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 87 Grand Lodge commitment not to exceed $8,500. Also coincide with William Mercer Wilson’s 200th Birthday (Aug 24), • The Management Committee supports the recommendation of the Grand Archivist on two projects: The official recognition of the Grand Lodge Coat of Arms; and the reproduction of the John A. MacDonald Apron. • Recommend the approval of 2013-2014 Grand Lodge Committee Budgets. • Recommend adoption of the report submitted by the Strategic Planning Committee on “Governance Model for the Tactical Plan” which will provide a more clear explanation of each project and the expected outcomes. • Support the recommendation to establish “Conflict of Interest” guidelines for the Audit & Finance Committee. Last February 2013, the 35 Members of the Board held a series of meetings over a three day period and discussed some of the current issues within our fraternal organization. Some of the topics discussed were: • Temple Closings; • Communications (Social Media, Website); • Masonic Education (College of Freemasonry programs and are they available all members, the D.D.G.M. Course being offered to every Past Master); • Leadership (amalgamations and the effects it has on District operations, Past Masters offering their service to Grand Lodge or Districts); • Membership (retaining membership); and • The 2013-2014 Yearly Tactical Plan. Special thanks to V.W. Bro. Lawrence Barrett, Grand Sword Bearer for his assistance and being our facilitator during our business meetings. 2013-2014 Tactical Plan The Management Committee recommends that the Board of General Purposes and Grand Lodge approve the 2013-3014 Tactical Plan: Project 2012 -01: Introduce Leadership Training Course for Members of the Board of General Purposes to ensure strong leadership within the Craft. Project 2013-01: Develop training / instruction to improve quality of ritual through Lodge of Instructions. Project 2013-02: Investigate why new members are leaving the Craft prior to receiving their second degree. Project 2013-03: Develop a guiding document for use by Sponsors and Committees of Inquiry. Project 2013-04: Develop and Event Triggering notification system through the Members Area of the Website. Project 2012-10: Introduce Online Ontario Mason Magazine. Project 2013-05: Examine options and provide recommendations for the necessary fundraising for the Brock University Partnership. Project 2013-06: Develop an External Communications Strategy and provide recommendations for engagement within our communities Finally, as President of the Board of General Purposes and Chairman of the Management, I would like to express my appreciation to all Members of the Board who have given their time, energy and talents to serve as Grand Lodge Committee Chairmen, Team Leaders and Committee Members. Your work was very much appreciated. The Management Committee is indebted to the Grand Master for his support of those recommendations made to him and through him to the Board of General Purposes and Grand Lodge for their approval. All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the following committee members: R.W. Bro. David M. Sheen, John C. Green, and John L. Hay – Elected Members; R.W. Bro. David J. Cameron and H. Edward Standish – Appointed Members; M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling, Grand Master and R.W. Bro. James C. Sutherland, Chairman of Audit and Finance Committee – Ex Officio Members, and M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, Grand Secretary and Thomas W. Hogeboom, Grand Treasurer – Advisors. DONALD A. CAMPBELL, Chairman
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 87 13-12-02 2:16 PM 88 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND JURISPRUDENCE This Report was presented by R.W. Bro. F. Halpern, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. Halpern, it was received. To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: Your committee has received SIX (6) proposed amendments to the Constitution of Grand Lodge, three of which were withdrawn. The 1st proposal deals with the current Section 50(b) and proposes that it be amended to read as follows: Section 50(b) A candidate nominated for the office of District Deputy Grand Master or Grand Registrar shall be in possession of a certificate of completion of the course known as “Past Masters Course”, as offered by the College of Freemasonry. The proposer: Bro. Richard Cadotte. Your committee finds this proposal regular. The 2nd proposal deals with current Section 114 and proposes it be amended to read as follows: Section 114 The Grand Registrar may, at the pleasure and direction of the Grand Master, take charge of any district or lodge for which there is not a District Deputy Grand Master. The proposer: R.W. Bro. David R. Mackey Your committee finds this proposal regular. The 3rd proposal deals with the creation of a Secretary Jewel or Treasurer Jewel for exemplary service to the lodge. It proposes Section 384(a) - remain unchanged Section 384(b) be replaced to read: The Grand Lodge recognizes and adopts the usage of the Secretary Jewel and the Treasurer Jewel in our jurisdiction. The present Section 384(b) be renumbered to be Section 384(c).and include, the Secretary Jewel, the Treasurer jewel, following, ‘ the Grand Master’s Meritorious Medal,’ The present Section 384(c) be unchanged and renumbered to be Section 384(d) The proposer: R.W. Bro. Don Hamilton. Your Committee finds this proposal irregular I, Frederick Halpern, move that this report be accepted and referred to Grand Lodge for approval, Seconded by All of which is submitted by on behalf of the committee. FREDERICK HALPERN, Chairman
COMMITTEE OF SCRUTINEERS The Grand Master appointed the firm, ClearNeed Information Systems Inc., W. Bro. George Benton, to serve as scrutineers this year.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 88 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 89 GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: It is my privilege to present this annual report for the year ended December 31, 2012, containing a recapitulation and a summary of the entire long service lapel buttons awarded during the year.
MEMBERSHIP RECAPITULATION DECEMBER 31, 2012
Membership December 31, 2011 ...... 47,037 Initiated ...... +1366 Passed...... 969 Raised...... 893 Affiliated ...... 407 Reinstated...... 121 Sub Total ...... 48,931 Deaths...... 1316 Resignations...... 1098 Suspensions ...... 849 Adjustments re membership checks / lodge closures . -116 NET changes in membership in year...... - 1485 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP as of December 31, 2012 ...... 45,552 Total number of warranted lodges ...... 552
GENERAL INFORMATION 2012 2013 Number of active memberships 47,037 45,552 Number of active members 43,426 42,064 Number of multiple membership holders 3,611 3,488 Number of commuted life memberships 6,387 6,016
BUTTONS AWARDED DURING 2012 CALENDAR YEAR 50's...... 365 50"s Past Master...... 24 60's...... 162 60's Past Master...... 4 70's...... 7 50's P.D.D.G.M...... 1 75's...... 2
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 89 13-12-02 2:16 PM 90 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION 70 Years a Mason Fred Barker Bickers, St. Clair Harold Edward Olafson, Prince Lodge No. 135, Milton Edward Lodge No. 18, Picton Gordon Bertram Brown, Acacia Robert R. Gordon Phillips, Lodge No. 61, Hamilton Chaudiere Lodge 264, Ottawa John Wilfred Dowkes, Hanover Melville Jacob Stewart, Atomic Lodge No. 609, Hanover Lodge No. 686, Pembroke Ronald Whitby McPherson, Union Lodge No. 9, Napanee 75 Years a Mason Albert Seddon Jackson, Tuscan Lodge No. 551, Hamilton Charles Wellington Strong, True Blue Lodge No. 98 Bolton 60 Years a Past Master John Robert Atkins, St. John’s Norman Rowan Hern, Dyment Lodge No. 208, London Lodge No. 442, Thessalon Murray Lou Emerson, Oriental Walter Douglas Spence, Howard Lodge No. 181, Vienna Lodge No. 391, Ridgetown
50 Years a Past District Deputy Grand Master Norman Roy Ratten Thistle Lodge No. 34 Printing and Publications A number of publications have been updated and reprinted, they include: The Book of the Work, Constitution of Grand Lodge, Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft ritual booklets and the Information for the Prospective D.D.G.M. booklet. Computerization Transition of the office computer system from D Base to an SQL system has been contracted. Phase one is scheduled to be completed by August 1, 2013, and Phase two by September 30, 2013. Warrants Since the 2012 report; Limestone Daylight Lodge No. 739, Old Light Lodge No. 184, Finch Lodge No. 557, Cochrane Lodge No. 530, and Composite Lodge No. 667, have surrendered their charters. Cardinal Lodge No. 491 amalgamated with Friendly Brothers Lodge no. 143 to become Fr4iendly Brothers Lodge no. 143. Conferences In February 2013, I attended ‘The Conference of Grand Secretaries in North America,’ held at Kansas City, Missouri. Its theme; “Learning, Sharing and Doing - Keys for Masonic Greatness.” Several presentations and group discussions included; “Mentoring Portal,” “Treasurer Issues”,”Social Media,” “Cell Phone Usage in the Lodge Room”.and a Committee on Recognition Update”. In April 2013, I accompanied our Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master to the “All Canada Conference” held at Winnipeg. The theme, “Who Is Responsible For What”. Presentations and panel discussions were made regarding, “Masonic Career Engagement”, “The Role of Grand Lodge in Masonic Education”.and a “Masonic Debate Demonstration”...Reports were received from each jurisdiction by their respective Grand Master, together with, reports on: the Western Canada Conference,
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 90 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 91 Conference of Grand Masters in North America and the Conference of Grand Secretaries in N.A. and Commission on Information for Recognition. Secretary Seminars During the past Masonic year a Lodge Secretary Seminar was conducted in Sudbury, Ontario. Lodge Secretaries attended a half-day symposium dealing with recent constitutional changes and a review of the responsibilities of Lodge Secretary relative to our Book of Constitution. The sessions provide an excellent forum for friendly interaction of ideas and information to address concerns, and to overview the operations of our Grand Lodge office and its staff. Secretary seminars in the coming year, if requested, can be arranged through the District Deputy Grand Master. Semi-Annual Returns I am most pleased to report all Semi-Annual Returns, due January 8, 2013, have been received at the Grand Lodge office (a vast improvement over previous years). Subsequently, the July 8th return forms have not been mailed, negating the three principal officers an opportunity to vote at this Communication. A reminder . . . Section 300, Book of Constitution states, “Each lodge shall mail or otherwise deliver to the Grand Secretary, its returns and payments to Grand Lodge, semi-annually, on or before the 8th day of January and the 8th day of July each year.” Please consider this responsibility an important one, particularly when considered in relation to Section 152 (p) Constitution of Grand Lodge, adopted July 2009. It is essential that the replacement of a Lodge Secretary receive adequate information and training prior to assuming his arduous duties. He should not be expected to commence his duties with several boxes of secretary data merely placed at his feet. Closing Remarks Grand Lodge has undergone staff changes this year. Mrs Rosalyn Siegel and Mrs Kathy White have joined our ranks to complement Mrs Gail Nickerson and Mrs Stacey Birks. Each of them are tasked to serve our Grand Lodge; the lodges throughout Ontario, and its membership, in an exemplary manner and with the utmost of assistance and courtesy. We applaud the great majority of lodge secretaries for the stellar service provided to their respective lodge. We commend those of you who conscientiously submit the required data and information in a timely manner. To all those having dealings at the Grand Lodge office; our thanks for your cooperation, as we endeavor to provide the necessary essential services Respectfully and fraternally submitted. TERENCE SHAND, Grand Secretary On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by the Grand Secretary, the Report was adopted by Grand Lodge. REPORTS OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Forty-four reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters were presented to the Deputy Grand d Master and, on motion of Grand Secretary, seconded by R.W. Bro. J. Hay they were referred to the Board of General Purposes.
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REPORT OF THE DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE This Report was presented by R.W. Bro. D. E. Jacklin, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. D. E. Jacklin, it was received. To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: This year there were no masonic trails, one Appeal Committee hearing and decision and two requests for Certificates of Severance which were granted. The Committee was called upon for advise with regard to a number of matters which, after consultation, the Grand Master took the appropriate steps to address. Two matters were reviewed and further action has been recommended. The Appeal Committee considered the appeal of a verdict of guilty and sentence of a trail commissioned from June of 2012 by a brother who was convicted of an office under section 410 (b) of the Constitution and the imposition of the punishment of indefinite suspension and a recommendation for expulsion from the Masonic Order pursuant to Section 423. After due deliberation, the Appeal Committee unanimously upheld the Trail Commission’s verdict. After review, the Committee on Discipline recommends that Grand Lodge carry out the penalty of expulsion from the Masonic Order and moves the same. The Committee wishes to thank the members of the Trail Commission and the Appeals Committee for their efforts in ensuring both the rights of the accused brother and the complainants were respected and the process was fair to all concerned. I am also pleased to report that Grand Lodge has now purchased appropriate recording apparatus for use in any future trials. This will overcome the difficulties in the transcription of evidence which plagued the work of the Appeal Committee and in large part contributed to the delay in dealing with the matter. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. DAVID E. JACKLIN, Chairman
REPORT OF THE GRAND CHAPLAIN This Report was presented by R.W. Bro. Ronald C. Smeaton, Grand Chaplain To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: Let me begin my report by expressing my gratitude to the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Garry Dowling, for his preferring me to the office of Grand Chaplain. It was an amazing and profound honour to be so chosen, an honour which was further enhanced by his presence at the presentation of my regalia in Rose Lodge No. 500 in Windsor. This was only the beginning of a busy and wonderful year. I also want to express my thanks to the Masters and brethren of the three Lodges of which I am a member for their support and encouragement throughout my term in this position. I know they are proud of me as I am of them. I especially want to thank Rose Lodge No. 500 for presenting me with my “dress” Grand Chaplain Regalia and Oakridge Lodge No. 708 for presenting me with my “undress” Grand Chaplain Regalia. Their generosity is most appreciated. It is hard to know where to begin: the round of Lodge Visitations and Installations, leading or taking part in Divine Service, attending Grand Master Receptions, and giving educational talks. Every occasion was special and enjoyable in its own way. I’m pleased that my wife, Jane, was also able to be a part of some of these events. It is always a privilege to meet new people and to become acquainted with Lodges which were hitherto unknown. My only regret
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 92 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 93 is that my public and private avocations prevented me from taking part in even more events both within my district and without. If there is one occasion which stands out in particular, it was an Official Visit together with the D.D.G.M. of Hamilton District A, R.W. Bro. Allan Quainton, to my mother Lodge in Burlington, Wellington Square Lodge No. 725. It had been more than 15 years since I had set foot in that Lodge, and yet from the moment of my arrival it felt like I was home again. Some of the senior brethren welcomed me back, and members who had joined since my departure were warmly introduced to me. It was profoundly moving for me to realize how deep the sacred ties of Masonic brotherhood really are, and how friendships made within our tiled recesses can genuinely last over a lifetime. Without for a moment denying the importance of the great teachings revealed within the Masonic ritual, I can say without hesitation that the fraternal bonds forged with the Lodge room is one of the most satisfying and joyful reasons for being a Mason. May the Most High prosper our united endeavours and bless our fraternal work. May He grant eternal rest to our departed brethren and strengthen us to perform our duty. May the light imparted in Masonry redound to the glory of Him who is the true Light, the Great Architect and Grand Geometrician of the universe. Respectfully and fraternally submitted. REV. GORDON R. MAITLAND, Grand Chaplain
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, this Report was presented by M.W. Bro. D. H. Mumby, seconded by M.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, and adopted. To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. My Brethren: It is my honour and pleasure on behalf of the Committee composed of all of the Past Grand Masters to present this report on the Grand Master‘s 2013 address. We join with our Grand Master in extending a warm welcome to all of our special guests. In particular we echo his words of welcome to the leaders of our Constituent Lodges and hope they find this Annual Communication interesting and informative. We are so pleased to join with our Brethren from other jurisdictions and hope their stay leaves them with such warm memories that they will return again. The passing of those we have held in such high estimation leaves us with an emptiness that is only softened by cherished memories. Those who have left us during this past year were true builders of our Fraternity; their contributions will be a lasting memorial to their dedication and effort in improving their respective lodges, communities and our Country as a whole. We join with so many others in not only mourning their departures, but in paying thankful remembrance for their friendship and the positive impact they made upon on of us. The Committee concurs with the granting of Past Rank to two meritorious Brethren and to the conferral of Past Grand Senior Warden rank to a most deserving Brother. Likewise we applaud the presentation of the William Mercer Wilson award to the 5 recipients. They join a distinguished group of honoured Brethren who shine as the epitome of what a Freemason should be. The death of three of their numbers is noted with sadness. All were men whose lives should be emulated by all who knew them. Our congratulations are extended to the recipients of the Grand Master‘s Meritorious Service Award. You have justly earned this reward through your diligent efforts and dedication to the services of this Grand Lodge. We agree with the appointment of Honorary Members of the Board of General Purposes and extends heartfelt thanks to R.W. Bro. S. James Harrison who agreed to serve as Grand Registrar following the death of R.W. Bro. Van Trigt. We note with appreciation and grateful thanks the work of those connected with the Ad Hoc Committee on Building Compliance and commend our Grand Master for initiating this
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 93 13-12-02 2:16 PM 94 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION action which is so necessary for the safety of our members. We are also grateful that any initial resistance that may have been present was soon turned into willing cooperation. The efforts of R.W. Bro. Ron Campbell who headed up the Ad Hoc Committee on Medals and Awards are noted and appreciated. R.W. Bro. Campbell devoted many hours to this endeavour and his suggestions have been of great value to us. The Committee applauds the efforts of our Grand Master in maintaining close relationships with our Brethren in other jurisdictions as evidenced by his participation in the Hands Across the Border festivities and his attendance at the annual Communication of our Prince Hall Brethren. We note with thanks and considerable interest the Grand Masters comments concerning the Brock University Partnership and feel that this is an area that holds great potential for educational and membership pursuits in the future. We also note with deep appreciation his comments concerning Canada Lodge U.D. In Kandahar. While Canadian troop commitment is not what it once was it is reassuring to know that all allied Brethren in that arena are at liberty to pursue the aims of Brotherhood through this medium. We heartily endorse the Special Commendations awarded to those who have applied themselves above and beyond the call in furthering the aims and ideals of this Grand Lodge. Our special thanks go to the recipients. The Committee notes with concern the increasing number of lodges that find it necessary to either amalgamate with another lodge or surrender their Charter. While we understand that in many areas time and circumstances are changing, we do feel that every effort should be made to energize flagging lodges in an effort to stem this haemorrhaging. Amalgamation and/or Surrender of Warrant should be the avenue of last resort. We would point out the we have many workers on Grand Lodge Committees who are prepared to offer their services and efforts in order to assist lodges that may require assistance. We ask that you not be too proud to seek such help. In this same vein, we must note that while we are encouraged by the number of members that are being brought in through initiation, the continuing decline in our overall membership is a source of concern. The Grand Masters involvement in the wider Masonic family is applauded. He has certainly gone out of his way to promote a healthy and stable relationship with all allied bodies. We are also most appreciative with the manner in which the Grand Master has kept all Masons in this jurisdiction aware of events and happenings in the wider Masonic field. His reports on the Conferences he has attended as well as his visits to other jurisdictions have been informative and of assistance to us all. We extend deep thanks for his efforts in this regard and trust such reporting will continue in future. Discipline is an area that effects each of us and we, as a Committee, share our Grand Master’s concern with the prolonged delays in reaching resolution in cases that have been heard and appealed. We support the indefinite suspension of Brother “A”. We also share the opinion expressed by the Grand Master that it is about time we acted as Men and Masons and put private piques and quarrels behind us. We join with the Grand Master in thanking those who are leaving the Board of General Purposes and note with thankfulness their contributions to our Grand Lodge programs. We wish them good health in the years to come. The Grand Master’s acknowledgement of the contributions of the Past Grand Masters, the Deputy Grand Master, the District Deputy Grand Masters, the Members of the Board of General Purposes, the Grand Lodge Director of Ceremonies , the Assistant Grand Lodge Director of Ceremonies, the Custodian of the Work, the Grand Secretary and the Office staff are appreciated and received with thanks. We also note with appreciation the supportive role played by his wife Wendy. Finally, the Committee wishes to thank our Grand Master for his many efforts over the past two years. Your vision for Freemasonry has been refreshing and has encouraged many of our newer members. We wish you good health and happiness in the years ahead. Respectfully and fraternally submitted on behalf of the Committee. D. H. MUMBY, Chairman
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CALLED OFF Grand Lodge adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
CALLED ON Grand Lodge resumed labour at 1:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING REPORTS The following remaining Committees were adopted for printing as written.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE
R.W. Bro. I. Wates Report and Reviews (See page 208)
REPORT OF THE LIBRARY, MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: On behalf of the committee, it is my pleasure to report on the activities of the Library Museum and Archives Committee for the past Masonic year. LIBRARY This year your Committee consisted of R.W. Bro. Lanny Salmon (Team Leader), James Ford (Grand Librarian), Ron Bivens, V.W. Bros. Tom Peddle, Don Falconer and W. Bros. Alliston Gowling and Louis Jansurik. They were supported by the following volunteers, V.W. Bro. Rick Rutherford, Chas. Willmore and W. Bro. Robert Todd. We continue to catalogue and scan all donated and new material into our on-line software programme for the Lending and Reference Libraries. We completed the second year of our Restoration Book Programme for the Reference Library. We continue to re-new our membership in the MLMA Association of North America. We also renewed our leasing agreement with Library World for their on-line software programme. While we have renewed our leasing agreement with Library World, we are looking at two or three other library software programmes. We have received a presentation from an outside website specialist company. For the convenience of the Brethren, both Libraries were opened from Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for the months of September, October and November 2012 and February, March, April and May 2013. We also have a special arrangement for those Brethren who cannot take advantage of the above date and times. For a special visit to the Library - call 1-905-541-9912 and ask for Lanny Salmon. MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES This year the Committee comprised of V.W. Bro. Daniel Glenney (Team Leader, Grand Archivist), Michael Jenkins (Grand Historian). Archivist, V.W. Bro. Daniel J. Glenney has ongoing projects in four areas; the official designation by an appropriate heraldic body of our Grand Lodge Coat of Arms, the display of a suitable Masonic Apron of Brother, Sir John A. McDonald at Bellevue House, the
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preservation of Lodge records, and, in consort with V.W. Bro. Michael Jenkyns, Freemasonry’s role in the War of 1812 to help commemorate the Bicentennial. Complete documentation and photographing of final resting place of Grand Masters continues. Update cataloguing of Masonic War dead is on hold at present. Update cataloguing of all cornerstones laid by the Masonic Fraternity is continuing. Update cataloguing of all Masonic Heritage markers in on hold at present. The locating of the Robbie Burns Masonic Apron is on hold a present. The Museum and Archive website when developed will be part of the Library website. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. CHARLES H. REID, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: On behalf of the members of the Seminars and Workshops Committee, I am pleased to submit our report for the period July 2012 to July 2013. Overview: In keeping with our mandate of “Providing, informative, instructional and interactive seminars and workshops on timely topics of importance to the Masons of Ontario” once again this year our job was to deal with 3 areas. • Analyze the data collected at the 2012 Annual Communication of both the 5 workshops offered as well as the “Meet the Nominees” session. • Prepare for the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master a list of potential workshop and seminars for the 2013 Annual Communication. • Organize and carry out a “Meet the Nominees” session for the 2013 Annual Communication. Looking back on 2012: The committee considered the lineup of Seminars and workshops presented in 2012 to be a success; with each year we try to continue to evolve the Tuesday afternoon program of the Annual Communication. Although all sessions were well attended, 2 in particular stood out as definite repeats in a future year, the workshop entitled “Membership and Mentoring “, led by now R.W. Bro. Bruce Palanik and “Serving Your Grand Lodge-the 7 Minute Mentor” organized and led by RW Bro Terry McLean, were very well received by those who attended. Expanding a bit further on “Serving Your Grand Lodge-the 7 Minute Mentor”, this concept had 6 past Grand Lodge officers of various ranks, including a Past Grand Master, each prepared a 3 minute “elevator talk” to present to the group in their circle. The session bell rang the presenters would then move on to the next circle where the process would start again. When we repeat this again, likely in 2014 we will attempt to move it to a little bigger room as it got quite noisy in the room that was used. Attendance at the other session offered is below, and we would like to once again sincerely thank those who gave their time as presenters. The overall comments were very positive, to both the content of the sessions as well as to the quality of the presentation and presenters. Just as a qualifier, attendance statistics are based on the number of evaluation cards handed back in, it would be safe to say 10% or so did not wish to evaluate the workshops they attended. • The Cornerstone Project- RW Bro Ron Findlater - 61 • Diversity in Masonry- W Bro Dennis Saikaley and VW Bro Charles Singh - 108 • Retention: What Works for Us- W Bro’s Angus Gillis, Wlad Kinastowski, and Malcolm Gutfriend - 76
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 96 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 97 • Membership and Mentoring- RW Bro Bruce Palanik - 126 • Serving Your Grand Lodge-the 7 Minute Mentor- RW Bro Terry McLean - 60 The Committee would also like to acknowledge R.W. Bro. Robert Kliaman, who again put on a continuous Computer Resources seminar during the afternoon, these sessions are always well attended. Meet The Nominees 2012: A session was held to allow the Brethren to meet those who were letting their name stand for the various Grand Lodge positions. Held once again in Salon A from 7:00 pm to 8:30pm, with an attendance of 130 based on comment card being returned; again probably 10% did not take a card. All but 1 candidate for the Board of General Purposes participated. The committee would make the following conclusion: Although we only draw a small percentage of those who cast ballots, with a bit more promotion though the avenues that are available to us we hope to improve attendance I feel if we continue to evolve this concept, make small improvements each year it will continue to be a worthwhile part of Grand Lodge. Seminars and Workshops 2013 The committee is pleased to announce this year that our Grand Master has secured the services of W Bro Andrew Hammer noted Masonic scholar and author of the book, “Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labour and Observance” to present 2 sessions entitled “What Came Ye Here to Do” this will mark the first time we have had a guest presenter. Below is a synopsis of the other sessions for 2013: Title: The Cold Call Presenters: RW Bro John Forster, W Bro Angus Gillis and W Bro Wlad Kinastowski Using a combination of presentations and skits to highlight some of the issues with the reception of “Cold Call” application, including applications received through the internet. To highlight how the Lodge Committee of General Purposes has a big role to play in the management of these applications. To then highlight some successes St. Andrew’s Lodge No. 560 has had with this issue, in short to stress that cold calls need time and effort dedicated to “cultivating” these interested men, rather than set them aside or rush them through. This will be followed by Questions and discussion. Title: Engaging The Cohort: How to get new Masons interested, involved and a major part of a vital lodge. Presenters: W Bro Adam Nesrallah and W Bro Martin Dorner Engaging the influx of young men in their 20’s and 30’s who have recently joined Freemasonry. Their motivations for joining Freemasonry as their vehicle of choice for personal development, most of these men are seeking not only fraternity, but education. How that search for enlightenment comes not only through a desire for knowledge and discussion of philosophy, symbolism, spirituality, and self-development, but also through a feeling of acceptance and belonging among like-minded men. This workshop will explore how we as experienced masons can assist with their development. Looking at what lessons in philosophy and symbolism they are looking for? Getting past the “In My Year ….” syndrome. How much Masonry takes place outside the lodge? How to deal with the restlessness and frustration that sometimes affects the “mid-point” Mason. How many ways there to participate in Masonry? His role as a Mason in the lives of his brothers and his responsibility to his Lodge. P&E Session: Got a protocol or etiquette question? Where does the DD sit at the banquet? Does a Past Grand Master out rank the Deputy? What side of the DD should the Senior Deacon be on when he is received? Join us for an informative and interactive hour with R. W. Bro Gordon Crutcher and has P & E Team.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 97 13-12-02 2:16 PM 98 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Lodge of Inspiration: Based on the short video “What’s Right With the World” by a retired National Geographic photographer Dewitt Jones, RW Bro Gordon Forbes of York district will apply this positive way of thinking to our beloved craft. The Grand Lodge Website: My Grand Lodge” – On-Line Come and be a part of the future! During this workshop you will learn about the features and content of the Members Section of the Grand Lodge Website. What it can offer you, your lodge and your District! The new exciting features of “My grand Lodge” will open the possibilities for communicating on-line within the privacy of our Members Only Area. On behalf of the committee, RW Bro’s Robert Cresswell, Neil Dolson, Gary MacGregor, Paul Shaver, Jamie Ireland, Geoff Clays, Anthony St Dennis, Ivor Bailey and W Bro Adam Nesrallah it has been our pleasure to serve Grand Lodge this year! Respectfully submitted. BARRY BURCHILL, Chairman REPORT ON THE MASONIC FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO This Report was presented by R.W. Bro. A. Douglas Nichols, President To the Most Worshipful, the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: This Report does not appear in the Preliminary Reports and Fraternal Reviews of Grand Lodge. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to present this report on The Masonic Foundation of Ontario to the one hundred and fifty-eighth Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. M. W. The Grand Master, I take great pleasure in officially presenting to you a copy of the 2013 Annual Report of The Masonic Foundation of Ontario. Year in Review On Tuesday morning, it was my privilege to preside over the fiftieth annual general meeting of The Masonic Foundation of Ontario and present the 2013 Annual Report to the assembled members and guests. The annual report highlights the regular, ongoing activities of the Foundation, as described by the Directors and Committee chairmen, and I highly recommend it to your perusal. The report was widely circulated at the Foundation's information booth, and extra copies are available from the Foundation's office. All lodges in Ontario will be furnished with a copy and the report has been posted on the Foundation's website (masonicfoundation.on.ca). There is also a link to the website through the Grand Lodge website. As you read through the report, you will appreciate the wide spectrum of social needs addressed by the Foundation. This year has been another year of accomplishments and advances for the Foundation. As more fully set out in the Annual Report, this past year the Foundation embarked on a new Bursary program to provide endowed bursaries to all community colleges in Ontario over a ten year period. It is hoped that these funds will be matched by the alumni and friends of the colleges, and, indeed, I am pleased to report that one college’s alumni has already matched this grant. Your Foundation also initiated a program of providing funding for Prostate Cancer Research. For many years the Foundation has supported the work of youth programs and this year was no exception. Scouts Canada, The Girl Guides of Canada, 4H, De Molay, and Rainbow for Girls were recipients of grants this year to assist them in developing the potential of our youth. In addition to these programs, the Annual Report highlights the continuing programs supported by the Foundation. As you read through these reports you will appreciate the great work of the various recipients of your Foundation’s funding. Your Directors vigilantly oversee the programs to ensure your funding is used efficiently and effectively.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 98 13-12-02 2:16 PM TORONTO, ONTARIO 2013 99 Financially, the Foundation’s capital base has grown to $14.6 million, and this growth has been achieved through many bequests received and investment of capital gains realized over the past several decades. We were very pleased that many District charity projects were registered with the Foundation and received, or will receive, a financial bonus from the Foundation upon presentation of the proceeds of their work to their supported charities. District charity projects are important in making communities better places, and the Foundation encourages, and is very supportive of, this activity. We thank the District Deputy Grand Masters and their fund-raisers for their hard work. The primary objective of these charitable activities is to meet and work together in the peace, harmony, and fraternal affection which characterize our great fraternity. Appreciation The Foundation is grateful for the tremendous support of The Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, in his capacity as a Director of the Foundation and chairman of special charitable projects, and, indeed all Grand Lodge officers. On Tuesday, the Board expressed their appreciation to Graeme Boyce and Ed Standish, who completed their six-year Director terms. We wish Graeme success in his future endeavours. We are fortunate that Ed Standish has consented to remain involved with the Foundation for another year. We also recognized the contribution of Deputy Grand Master Donald A. Campbell for his contribution to the Foundation over the last 14 years. The Foundation could not function without the support of our dedicated staff. We are fortunate to have Mel Duke, Secretary, and Marlene Victor, administrative assistant. Their loyalty and devotion is very much appreciated, and the Directors salute them for their hard work. On a personal note, I have enjoyed the support and confidence of the Board of Directors and am thankful for their devotion to the Foundation. Looking Ahead On Tuesday, Allan C. Dvorak and Charles A. Woods were elected to the Board of Directors, and we look forward to working with them in the coming years. The Foundation is now in the fiftieth year of service to our community. To mark this occasion, we have undertaken a number of initiatives: we commissioned Past President Ron Campbell to document our history for the last twenty-five years, and incorporate it with the twenty-five year history book - FOR THE CAUSE OF GOOD. This fifty-year history will be published in time for next year’s Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. A celebratory special Dinner will be held in Toronto next July, and details of this dinner will be announced in due time. In conjunction with the Deputy Grand Master, I announced yesterday that the Foundation is marking the beginning of our 50th year celebration with the selection of the Foundation’s new prostate cancer medical research program as the highlighted charity of our golden anniversary. Brethren, together we look forward to our fiftieth year with enthusiasm, energy, and your support. We will continue to strive to make the Foundation the charity of choice of the Masons of Ontario…for the cause of good. All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the Board of Directors, Officers, and Committee Chairmen of The Masonic Foundation of Ontario. A. DOUGLAS NICHOLS, President REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: In December 2012, correspondence was received from the Regular Grand Lodge of Tahiti and the archipelagos, on the occasion of its first anniversary. This Grand Lodge is deemed to practice regular freemasonry and meets the standards for recognition. The committee
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 99 13-12-02 2:16 PM 100 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION recommends their request for recognition be monitored further and held in abeyance for future consideration. Further to the committee report of 2012, progress is being made in the Grande Loge Nationale Francaise (GLNF). New elections were held last Fall resulting in the installation of Jeane-Pierre Servel as Grand Master. Civil authorities have relinquished control back to the Grand Lodge. In support of these endeavors the committee recommends an easement of the fraternal relations suspension; by re-instituting visitation privileges to those members that hold duel membership in both the GLNF and our own jurisdiction. The following information is provided due to our close proximity to Michigan. The International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. of Detroit; is a “Masonic” organization covering Craft Masonry, Order of Eastern Star, Scottish Rite and Shrine admitting both men and women. They were self chartered in 1950 and have recently created a web page providing information about itself. They meet none of the standards for recognition. Respectfully and fraternally submitted. TERENCE SHAND, Chairman
REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON LODGE FINANCES To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: The Finance Advisory Committee’s focus continues to be on “Financial Guidance for the Lodges”. With that objective in mind, the committee has been meeting regularly to develop processes that will help Lodges and more particularly; Lodge Treasurers to prudently manage their lodge’s finances. The committee also responded to email inquiries from Worshipful Masters, Lodge Secretaries, Treasurers, Building Trustees, concerned Masons and The Grand Master. The type of inquiries received have ranged from Lodge Treasurers looking for a “Best Practice” guidelines, lodges with questions about Lodge Audits, Life Membership Trust Funds, Benevolent Funds, Corporate Returns and information on Lodge Corporations. Prudent Financial Management The Committee’s efforts were primarily directed at the Lodge Treasurers with emphasis on producing an annual forecast of income and expenses for the Lodge or Corporation. Diligent book-keeping is vital to prudent financial management and to assist with their record keeping, the committee recommends that lodges invest in a well known accounting software program. Several are available for less than $100 - anyone looking for further information may contact any member of this committee. The committee will continue to encourage Lodges to find competent individuals with the skills necessary or at the very least, a desire to learn the Treasurer’s job and invest in a good accounting software program.
NEWSLETTER The Committee published two Newsletters; one in December and one in May – both issues are available on the Grand Lodge Website.
LODGE CORPORATIONS Lodge Corporations are another area of concern as there are Temple Corporations within our jurisdiction that has not filed their annual corporate returns. This matter is too serious to be overlooked since failure to file the return within the prescribed time frame can expose the Masonic Hall Corporation to penalties and interest and even forfeiture of the corporate charter to the Crown. If the organization is required to file a NPO (Non-Profit-Organization) information return, and fails to do so, the penalty is $25 per day. There is a minimum of $100 and maximum of $2500 for each failure to file. All Directors and/or Trustees need to be aware that the responsibility for this lies solely on them and at their next Directors/Trustee’s meeting, satisfy themselves that this has been done.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC AWARENESS To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: I am pleased to present the following report on behalf of the following dedicated members of your Public Awareness Team; R.W. Bro.'s R. Cresswell (Vice-chair), E. Pellicle (Secretary), A. Arbuckle, G. Bryan, G. Hinds, R. Manz, J. Woodburn, V.W. Bro. G. McDonald and W. Bro.'s R. Foote and T. Van Horne. William Mercer Wilson – Ontario Heritage Plaque Through the outstanding efforts of Rob Foote, and the support of your Grand Lodge and the Heritage Lodge, the Masons of Ontario, in conjunction with the Ontario Heritage Ministry are erecting a plaque to mark the final resting place of our first Grand Master, and to acknowledge his contributions to both masonry in general and Ontario in particular. The plaque will be erected in the churchyard of St. John's, Woodhouse near the gravesite of Grand Master Wilson. There will be a public unveiling ceremony on Sunday, August 18th, 2013 at 1300 hours, followed by a public reception. Masonic regalia will be worn. Please mark your calendars and plan to be a part of this historic event. Friend to Friend Video The original Friend to Friend video has become dated, and does not match the expectations of our new young masons, and their friends and associates we are hoping to attract. The need for this kind of a tool is highlighted by the proliferation of "home-made" videos on YouTube and other social networking tools. Members of the team, along with some volunteer members from Trillium Lodge No.575, are working on a low cost, streamable, updated product. Open Houses & Information Events Your committee continues to receive dispensations for various lodges to hold Open Houses, Friend to Friend Nights, and to participate in public events. We commend all those lodges who are taking advantages of these opportunities to showcase masonry to the public and earnestly recommend that others lodges give similar consideration to taking every opportunity to showcase masonry. Strategic Direction – the Path Forward In our deliberations, your committee found it very confusing that Grand Lodge would have both a Public Awareness Committee, and a separate Media Relations Officer who is assigned directly to the Grand Master. This situation results in an uncertain delineation of roles and responsibilities, and perhaps missed opportunities to properly leverage Masonic events of a public nature. Recommendation: That Grand Lodge consolidates all public relations roles under one centralised Public Relations Committee. A number of years ago, a five year public relations strategy was developed. This was meant to be a fluid plan with yearly revisions – it was also meant to create a centralised plan and responsibilities, able to adviser and support the various lodges and districts on public relations matters, as well as to provide a strategy for the craft as a whole to raise public awareness. Recommendation: As a part of the tactical plan, your committee recommends support of the creation of a long range public relations plan for Grand Lodge.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 101 13-12-02 2:16 PM 102 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Closing The committee wishes to commend all those lodges and districts who are stepping up and showcasing masonry in such a positive light. We have seen everything from Christmas turkey giveaways, District Projects focused on very public initiatives, Open Doors participation, Parades, and the list goes on. It is our collective hope that others join them in raising public awareness to help ensure the timeless vitality of our gentle craft. Respectfully submitted. DAVID SHEEN, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: 1. Develop degree specific education material for new members . 2. Develop College of Freemasonry modules on Symbolism & Philosophy. 3. Expand the scope of book sales. 4. Revise format & distribution methods for “Reflections”. 5. Create an on-line resource for Educational material. 6. Provide Pre-degree education for candidates –not ritual instruction. 7. Create a research component to Masonic Education All but one (#7) of these objectives have been completed or will have been when this report is presented at the Annual Communication. In addition the Library and Archives Committee has developed objectives for the year. Progress towards these objectives is summarized below
1. Develop degree specific education material for new members The three manuals formerly known as the “G-15 manuals” have been extensively reviewed. We have drastically reduced the size and scope of these documents and created a basic introduction and overview of each degree with references to other reading material, both physical and on-line. At the time of writing this preliminary report the documents are in their final draft stage. They will be completed and submitted for approval prior to the Annual Communication. These documents, when completed and approved will be available on line. As of the time of writing this report therefore none have been downloaded and read by the membership. This on line usage was part of the tactical plan and we are confident that it will occur before the end of 2013. 2.Develop College of Freemasonry modules on Symbolism & Philosophy. Although three modules were asked for, we have placed all of the material into 2 modules and integrated them into the Masonic Arts & Sciences course leading to Fellowship of the College of Freemasonry. They were added into that course of study at no additional charge, but if people wish to take those modules individually, they may do so at the cost of $10 each. The mentor/evaluators have been guided on how to grade the modules and what is expected of the student. Thus far 79 students have the symbolism modules in their hands, and five have completed them to date. The college reports that five additional mentor/evaluators had been added to their roster totaling 36. Each mentor/evaluator grade 2 to 3 assignments each month. Their anticipated workload will increase, warranting more Mentors as time progresses. An evaluation has been carried out and numbers of students etc. are reported below. Expand the scope of book sales. The team leader for book sales, W. Bro. George Warner, has conducted an inventory of books held at present in the G.L. collection. These total 22 titles. He has compiled an inventory of
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the current stocks. In conjunction with W. Bro Bill Minors of “Books Galore” in Port Perry, he discussed our past expectations and procedures. He received and has submitted an extensive list of books for approval. It is proposed that the list of all books will be sent to the 44 district librarians and in return they will promote these books to the brethren in their districts. It is further proposed that we should up an independent body to purchase, promote, and sell books with the inclusion of Books Galore as agent. We would propose to create an online infantry for sale at a discounted price & utilize PayPal for payments. 2. Revise format & distribution methods for “Reflections”. Bro Andrew Douris, Team Leader for “Reflections”, reports that we have communicated with the Webmaster and agree that future in future “Reflections” will be available online free of charge to those who have paid their subscription. There will be a “teaser” edition published simultaneously with the printed edition. This teaser will be placed on the website. The Web page will also contain free access to previous editions 12 months or more previously. The number of subscriptions has remained fairly static at about 600 for several years. Hopefully with online availability and more vigorous promotion this will begin to rise. 3. Create an on-line resource for Educational material. The College of Freemasonry is working to have all of its courses obtainable through the web site. Masons will download all assignments and submit them electronically. All College information including application forms is available on line. As noted above, Book sales and Reflections will also have a significant online presence including the ability to subscribe and order books. 4. Provide Pre-degree education for candidates –not ritual instruction. The Committee on Masonic Education has created protocols for the Pre-initiation instruction of candidates. This will be in the form of guidelines for sponsorship, guidelines for Lodges on optimal ways of preparing candidates, especially those coming to the Craft via non-traditional means. It includes general and specific goals relevant to our jurisdiction, a progressive process of mutual discovery, and refers to available resources available from the District and Grand Lodge on the subject. 5. Create a research component to Masonic Education. Not yet started. Committee on Library, Museum and Archives. R.W. Bro. Charles Reid This year, of the 10 objectives set by the Library team, 8 have been completed; the two not completed were: • Replace inoperable older computer system - This will be addressed later in 2013-2014. • Complete Development of Website The current system in place for receiving data from the Brethren ordering books from the Lending library is not working smoothly. We are investigating the problem and should know shortly if the problem can be corrected or whether we need to change to another software program. The Grand Lodge Library, Museum and Archives require a high impact website that is user friendly and easy to navigate. To that end, we contacted "Mind Press Inc" who has over 15 years' experience in corporate design and development of websites. A written proposal was asked for, received and reviewed by several Committee members and looks upon favorably. The cost quoted was approximately $3500.00, which has been forwarded to Grand lodge as part of our 2013-2014 forecasted budget. The Museum & Archives is still searching out the Grave Site locations for our Past Grand Masters, with the remainder of the objectives have received little attention. Other Activities & Initiatives • “Education Monthly” is published monthly and distributed by e-mail and is on the web site. We are attempting to ascertain the size of its distribution and all available evidence points to this being quite extensive.
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• 3 conferences on Masonic Education are planned at Thunder Bay, London and Ottawa. Last year’s Ottawa conference was deemed a success and the feedback was extremely positive and useful. • We continue to create liaison between the College and the Committee to create teams of people IN EACH DISTRICT who will accept invitations from lodges and district Masonic Associations to give workshops and presentations on a variety of subjects. The concept is that, in conjunction with the District Deputy Grand Master and his Education Chairmen, the FCF Masons in each district (and there are some in every one) will organize such teams. This is a long term, multi -year project. • We have agreed with the following regulations for the College of Freemasonry Courses. • Courses for which a student has been registered but not completed in a seven year period will require re-registration • Transcripts of previous course material will only be retained for 7 years • Grand fathering” of previous registrants will cease as of July 2013 • The Principal of the College, RW Bro. Garnet Schenk has prepared new instruction and assistance books for the Mentor/Evaluators who are contributing major efforts as regards the courses • We continue to initiate new methods of internal marketing of the products on Masonic Education (Book sales, seminars, course and publications) • We propose to create a discussion page on the web site College of Freemasonry The College of Freemasonry has had a successful year. It was a busy one for the College staff and the mentors since it was a year of transition as we introduced the modular system of course delivery. I thank the Staff of the College, W. Bro. Rick Cadotte, Secretary/Mentor Coordinator, W. Bro. George Warner, Treasurer and Bro Mark Kapitan for their contributions in meeting the goals and objectives of the College.
2012 (Up to July 2012) 2013 (July 2012 - April 2013 D.D.G.M. Registrants 59 66 10% increase D.D.G.M. graduates N/A 15 FCF Registrants 35 121 348% increase W.M. Course N/A 13 W.M. Grads N/A 1
New Symbolism modules: 121 students have it in their hands, with 11 students having completed those modules
Only 11 students have opted to take individual modules as opposed to a complete course of study.
FCF graduates = 3 (there are 2 students who have only 1 assignment to hand in and to be graded and then they will have completed their FCF. Another is 5 assignments away from graduation).
The College of Freemasonry and the Education Pillar acknowledges and appreciates the dedicated hard work of the Mentor /Assessors who provide their knowledge, experience, wisdom and time to those taking the courses. These brethren, whose names are placed below are making a huge contribution to Masonic Education and we are in their debt.
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Peter Polkinghorne William Lewis Waldo Redekop Gordon Hendrie FCF Roy Eaton Elliot Zovighian Garnet Schenk FCF Ken Pierce Keith Jones Glen KruegerGarry MacGregor Alvin Gillies Rick Cadotte FCF Peter Harbert Louis Domjan Douglas Gray FCF Paul Stephen John Johnston George Warner FCF Andrew Douris FCF Sam Khoury Jacques Lacourse FCF Mark Kapitan FCF Kian Jensen Godfrey Golding Adam ThompsonFCF Paul Woods David Quinn Don Kemball FCF Ron Duncan David Fraser Kevin Smith Bob Clarke FCF Jack Ledger Bob Croft Robert Ducharme Bob Broom Keith Buchanan One of our mentors, R. W. Bro. Peter Polkinghorne, of Chatham District, is, retiring this year after 28 years of service to the College of Freemasonry. During that period of time he has shown distinguished service to the College and the Craft and has given valuable advice to students as an evaluator and as a mentor. He has been with the College since its inception. His name is R. W. Bro. Peter Polkinghorne and is from the Chatham District. In recognition of this extensive service to the Craft we are making R.W. Bro. Polkinghorne an Honorary Fellow of the College. Survey Participants in the College courses were surveyed by Bro. Mark Kapitan. The results were as follows Survey Overview • 85% of respondents were current students to one of the Courses, as opposed to those that were already Grads. • 12 % said the College and its courses were well promoted. • 24% of the total, were line officers • 39% have aspirations for a G.L. position. • Almost 1/3 of respondents said it was not what they expected and almost 2/3 said it looked difficult. • Although almost 2/3 hoped to be further with their progress, 3/4 of the total did set out some goals for completion. • About ½ said they did not need or it that didn’t matter if they had a Mentor to communicate with. • ½ of the total, reflected that a study group was not important to them. • 67% thought a speaker was a good idea. • 3/4 of the respondents said papers were returned quickly • 50% were happy with the amount of feedback, and the majority claimed marks were as deserved. • 15 % were not considering being a Marking Mentor. • Overall the respondents feel the Staff are achieving or succeeding its performance goals. • The majority of the surveys suggested that Grand Lodge was providing adequate to plenty in regards to education, and meetings can sometime have education as the focus, however 25 % do not actively promote it and almost 20 percent said they might not or would not encourage other to take the courses. Modules are receiving numbers that reflect that the material is relevant and if any improvement is required it might come by way of its presentation. From the written part most complained about the book list and the availability of material and felt the College and G.L. should do more to solve this. Many ideas were presented, with the major focus being that some be included to the student. It was also felt and expressed that the Courses need to be actively promoted and that Grads need to be more visible to assist current and future students.
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Many expressed that an easier way of presenting answers be established to cut down on the amount of typing of answers. Overall the survey presented a few interesting points to improve on what is offered by the College and its Courses, and that we need to continue forward with the steps made in the last year or so. Acknowledgments The “Pillar of Masonic Education” consists of the following Chairmen and team Leaders R.W. Bro. Charles Reid: library and Archives R.W. Bro Garnet Schenk: College of Freemasonry V. W. Bro. Charles Singh: Committee on Masonic Education W. Bro. George Warner: Book Sales Bro. Andrew Douris : Reflections
These brethren, along with M.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels and Bro. Rick Cadotte form the Executive committee of the Pillar under my chairmanship. I sincerely thank all of these brethren for their work and support this year. We are also indebted to the many committee secretaries and treasurers of the various committees and teams. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. JOHN FORSTER, Chairman
REPORT OF THE BLOOD DONORS’ COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the GrandLodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: I am pleased to present this report on behalf of the Blood Donor’s Committee; R.W. Bro. T. Forbes (Secretary), H. Danford, W. Davis, R. Ferguson, G. Hayward, R. Keith, S. Khoury, D. Rumble, W. Sylvester, V.W. Bro. D. Gray, D. McCallum, R. Munro, W. Bro. J. Thomas. Special thanks to our Secretary R.W. Bro. Tom Forbes for his endless efforts. To all volunteers, District Chairmen and D.D.G.M., this Committee wishes to extend our sincere thanks for all you have done and are still doing. Without your dedication we could not accomplish so much. We welcome R.W. Bro. Sam Khoury to our committee, who replaced R.W. Bro. Rob Fleming. We thank R.W. Bro. Rob Fleming for his long dedicated service on the Blood Donor’s Committee. The goal of our committee is to encourage donations and heighten the awareness of how important it is to give blood. We also want to show our appreciation to all our volunteers who work so hard helping with the blood clinics. Partner’s For Life - PFL This program remains to be an extremely important part of the committee’s mandate and a very strong relationship exists between your Grand Lodge and Canadian Blood Services. Forty two of the forty four Masonic Districts are currently registered in The Partners for Life program. Everyone is reminded that members, family, friends and others who are willing to donate on behalf of the Masonic District can register in the program. R.W. Bro. Tom Forbes has continued to work with Charlene Goodwin of the Canadian Blood Services to make this year another success story. Listed below are the numbers recorded from the data collected through the Partners for Life system for each Masonic District. Note, Canadian Blood Services record donations by calendar year (January to December). Numbers are BASED ON CALENDAR YEAR January 1 to December 31, 2012
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2011 2012 2011 2012 Algoma 289 84 Ottawa 1 26 28 Algoma East 9 7 Ottawa 2 13 29 Brant 216 204 Peterborough 108 103 Bruce 101 106 Prince Edward 9 24 Chatham 32 37 St Lawrence 50 39 Eastern 0 0 St Thomas 77 80 Erie 41 48 Sarnia 70 82 Frontenac 34 42 South Huron 95 172 Georgian North 0 12 Sudbury-Manitoulin 120 79 Georgian South 107 106 Temiskaming N/R N/R Grey 5 5 Toronto Don Valley 47 47 Hamilton A 52 46 Toronto East 140 111 Hamilton B 78 82 Toronto Humber Valley 11 21 Hamilton C 40 26 Toronto West 72 75 London East 165 154 Victoria 44 64 London West 720 650 Waterloo 183 212 Muskoka-P Sound 24 13 Wellington 33 16 Niagara A 88 88 Western N/R N/R Niagara B 15 47 Wilson North 387 300 Nipissing East 13 20 Wilson South 113 105 North Huron 139 140 Windsor 71 78 Ontario 281 263 York 36 27 Total Donations for 2011 - 4154 Total Donations for 2012 - 3872 Note: n/r Not Registered Grand Lodge Milestone Certificates This year we have recognized individuals by certificates who have achieved milestone donations. 1st Time Donor - W. Bro. J. Scott Rowe, Georgian South District 25 Donations - W. Bro. Paul Wales, Georgian South District 50 Donations - Bro. Burton William Parks, Nipissing East District - W. Bro. Dave Cozens, Erie District 75 Donations - W. Bro. John F Wainwright, Georgian South District - W. Bro. Ernest G Derry, Toronto East District 100 Donations - W. Bro. Les Fraser, Georgian South District - W. Bro. Bert Cozens, Erie District - W. Bro. Dan Chamney, Windsor District - W. Bro. Mike Weber, Erie District - R.W. Bro. Scott Drummond, Peterborough District - W. Bro. Frank J A MacKay, Toronto East District 125 Donations - V.W. Bro. Mort Brodsky, Windsor District 800 Donations - V.W. Bro. James Abrams, London West 900 Donations - W. Bro. Shuards Sutherland, London West
Grand Lodge Milestone Certificates This year we have recognized individuals by certificates who have achieved milestone donations. 1st Time Donor - W. Bro. J. Scott Rowe, Georgian South District 25 Donations - W. Bro. Paul Wales, Georgian South District 50 Donations - Bro. Burton William Parks, Nipissing East District - W. Bro. Dave Cozens, Erie District
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75 Donations - W. Bro. John F Wainwright, Georgian South District - W. Bro. Ernest G Derry, Toronto East District 100 Donations - W. Bro. Les Fraser, Georgian South District - W. Bro. Bert Cozens, Erie District - W. Bro. Dan Chamney, Windsor District - W. Bro. Mike Weber, Erie District - R.W. Bro. Scott Drummond, Peterborough District - W. Bro. Frank J A MacKay, Toronto East District 125 Donations - V.W. Bro. Mort Brodsky, Windsor District 800 Donations - V.W. Bro. James Abrams, London West 900 Donations - W. Bro. Shuards Sutherland, London West We certainly applaud the above donors for their outstanding dedication and time taken to give the Gift of Life. International Plowing Match-IPM Plans are underway for the Canadian Blood Services to showcase their display in the Masonic Tent at the 2013 IPM held this year at Mitchell, Ontario during the week of September 17, 2013 – September 21, 2013. This will be an excellent addition to our Masonic tent display as 2013 is the IPM’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. I invite all who can to visit our Masonic tent in Mitchell during this time.
Observations We are disappointed to hear that the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) has closed their permanent Clinic in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Perhaps the CBS may provide more mobile clinics to assist all of the donors in that area. We commend the Brethren in the Northern part of our jurisdiction for their endless efforts in supporting Blood Donors. Province Wide Blood Week went well with donations being up substantially. Thanks to all the districts and the volunteers who participated in Province Wide Blood Week for 2013. Conclusion The giving of blood is just one of the many ways we as Masons can practice charity. It only cost time. Time that is well spent when you realize the number of lives it affects. It is my hope we continue to give the Gift of Life and bring happiness and health to all who need it. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. LES F. ARMSTRONG, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE CONDITION OF MASONRY To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: I am pleased to present this report on the Condition of Masonry for the 2012-13 Masonic Year. It has been another busy year for this committee as we continue to work with the many new initiatives that were established in the previous couple of years to further enhance the service that this committee provides for your Grand Lodge. As we complete the fourth year of the reporting process set in motion by the constitutional amendment to Section 104 passed in July of 2009, we recognize that in order to better serve the constituent Lodges of the Jurisdiction, we must continue to refine the way we gather, review, report, and act upon information that comes to us by way of the Official Visit Reports of the D.D.G.M.s. This year the Committee has continued to adapt and update our methods and activities to more efficiently manage the vast amount information that we receive.
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It is with a great sense of gratitude that this committee extends our sincere appreciation to the D.D.G.M.s and District Secretaries who worked so diligently to complete these reports with accuracy and completeness and to manage their electronic submission in a timely fashion. The Activities of this Committee include the Following. D.D.G.M. Exit Session In July of 2012 following the Monday afternoon Board Meeting , your Condition of Masonry chairman, and members of the Committee met with the attending D.D.G.M.s for a session relating to “Life after serving Office”. The meeting included a break out activity to discuss previously provided survey questions followed by a brief report presented by a speaker from each group. The Chairman then spoke on “What’s in the Future for a Past D.D.G.M.”. The meeting concluded with questions and comments from many members of the group. As the value and success of this meeting appeared evident to all, it was the consensus of the group that this type of meeting be continued in the future. Later this afternoon we will again conduct a similar “Exit Session” with this year’s retiring D.D.G.M.s. I look forward to your participation. COM Committee Following Grand Lodge last year three new members, R.W. Bro. Cameron Minor, R.W. Bro. Steve McIntyre, and V.W. Bro. W. Denison joined the 21 returning brethren to bring the Committee to 25 including the Chairman. I am proud to have served with this sincere, dedicated, and hard working group who spent countless hours on the Computer reviewing, recording and reporting the statistical data on the Condition of Masonry across this Jurisdiction. Grand Lodge offers its sincere appreciation and gratitude to each of you for a job well done. Preparing to Receive Reports As the beginning of the reporting year approached, on-line briefing of the committee took place with emphasis on active two way communication among co-ordinators, chairman, and committee members. Introductory letters were also sent to the new D.D.G.M.s outlining the methods of the reporting process which included electronic Master Copies of the Reporting Forms. D.D.G.M. Orientation Sessions In the fall of 2012 and spring of 2013, members of this committee participated in the District sessions held by the D.D.G.M. Orientation Committee to outline the function of our committee as well as aspects of the reporting process. The COM committee welcomes the opportunity to share in the presentation of the D.D.G.M. Orientation Sessions and extends our sincere appreciation to R.W. Bro. Siemiernik and his committee for including us in these presentations. Condition of Masonry Presentations Your Chairman was pleased to have the opportunity as guest speaker at a number of District Association Meetings to provide an outline on the Condition of Masonry and the function of our Committee. Sincere appreciation goes to those Districts for your interest in the work that we do. DDGM Midterm Meeting In January of 2013 this committee chairman took part in the D.D.G.M. Mid Term session held in Hamilton. This provided a valuable opportunity to meet personally with the D.D.G.M.s and to discuss current issues with them as well as receive feedback on their experiences with the reporting process. Letter of Assistance An innovation initiated last year of sending out a letters offering the assistance of Grand Lodge Committees to Lodges that may be able to benefit from early help with issues the Lodge may be experiencing was again continued this year. All correspondence is directed
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through the D.D.G.M. and assistance is offered only if the Lodge wishes to accept. As in the previous year this concept has been met with some degree of hesitation by the Lodges. As we notice Lodges that are struggling, we will continue to promote Grand Lodge help with these letters. Report Forms In order to update the report Forms for the 2013-14 Masonic year this committee has continued to refine the L-Forms by editing questions for further clarification and usefulness. Much appreciation goes to committee members, D.D.G.M.s, and members of the Board for your submissions regarding these forms. A brief “Electronic Reporting Guide” that was created to assist D.D.G.M.’s, District Secretaries, and Lodge Master/Secretaries when completing the forms was e-mailed to the D.D.G.M.s with the Introductory letter from the COM Committee prior to September. It has been edited and will again be used for the 2013-14 Masonic Year. COM Committee Final Report of the “Condition of Masonry – 2012-13 As the last reports from the D.D.G.M.s arrived in late May and early June, the Committee then completed the Grand Lodge Report Summary Spreadsheet and the COM Summary Report that accompanies it. We are pleased to present this report to this Grand Lodge. Computer discs containing the report have been given to the Grand Master, Deputy, Grand Secretary, and members of the Management Committee for review and subsequent distribution to the Board. The content of the Report Summary spreadsheet has been significantly expanded to include many more areas of statistical data gathered from the D.D.G.M. reports. The report that presents this information also includes two specific areas of investigation which are Condition of Lodge Buildings and Condition of Lodge Finances across the jurisdiction. This is a result of the two “Tactical Plan Initiatives” that was undertaken by this Committee this year. Summary Sincere appreciation is extended to all of the valued members of the committee for the diligence, sincerity, and dedication with which they have approached the tasks presented to them again this year. The committee appreciates the support of R.W. Bro. Robert Kliaman, R.W. Bro Donald A. Campbell, Deputy, and our Grand Master, M. W. Bro. D. Garry Gowling for their continued guidance, support, and encouragement. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Committee. Committee Members: R.W. Bro. Steven R. Armstrong, R.W. Bro. Douglas Conway, V.W. Bro. Michael Dennis, R.W. Bro. Robert Forbes, R.W. Bro. Wm. Graham, R.W. Bro. Frank Granville, R.W. Bro. Douglas W. Hammill, R.W. Bro. Randy MacNevin, V.W. Bro. Barry Maddock, R.W. Bro. Brian R.S. Manson, R.W. Bro. Robert Ough, R.W. Bro. Blain Moffat, W. Bro. Bill Hughes, R.W. Bro. Iain Oliver, R.W. Bro. Jim Sercombe, R.W. Bro. Robert Taylor, R.W. Bro. David Vojvodin, R.W. Bro. Gareth K. Kellett, R.W. Bro. Keith Buchanan, V.W. Bro. Clive Stephenson, V.W. Bro. T. Wm. Osborne, R.W. Bro. Cameron D. Minor, R.W. Bro. Stephen R. McIntyre, V.W. Bro. Wm. Denison Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. JOHN HAY, Chairman
REPORT OF THE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
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The Long Range Planning Committee has been focused on four initiatives this Masonic year.
CREATION OF THE ANNUAL TACTICAL PLAN (TACTICAL PLAN PROJECT 2012-13) Following the Tactical Plan Process Document, your committee reviewed several sources of information as inputs to the plan. These included; the Strategic Plan, past and current Tactical Plans, 2009 GAP Survey, 2011 All Masons Survey, Condition of Masonry reports, Fraternal Correspondence reviews, Grand Master’s Town Hall minutes, input from the Members of the Board of General Purposes, and the 2013 GAP Survey. A list of 15 new projects was presented to the Planning Committee which was evaluated and prioritised. The resulting list of eight projects was presented to the Board in April. The final proposal for 2013 – 2014 consists of six new projects and two carry over projects from the 2012 – 2013 plan. This will be presented to the Board for approval in July.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (TACTICAL PLAN PROJECT 2012-14) R.W. Bro. Wes Libbey, with assistance from other committee members, has developed a series of Key Performance Indicators for our Grand Lodge. These measures are indicators of the overall health of the Craft in Ontario and focus on membership under two key headings which are within the influence of our members. - First is Total Membership and includes initiations, suspensions, and demits. - Second is Candidate Advancement from Entered Apprentice to Fellow Craft and Master Mason. We have plotted these measurements over several years and can project the expected future trends. Future results which show improvement over projections can be evaluated based on the on-going work being done towards these goals. Although not specifically tied to any one Strategic Imperative, these are indicators of our success in building a stronger fraternity. This will be presented to the Board for approval in July.
LODGE LONG RANGE PLANNING TOOLKIT FOR DISTRICTS One year ago, we launched the Long Range Planning Toolkit for Lodges. This has met with success by providing lodges with a framework which can be used to plan for the future while identifying areas of opportunity for improvement. Over the course of the year, R.W. Bro. Bill Bowick has attended Lodge and District meetings and seminars to discuss the process and help our brethren move forward with their own long range plans. Additionally, R.W. Bro. Bowick has been working on a planning project in Frontenac District and is applying his learning from that exercise to understand district needs in Long Range Planning and how that differs from the needs of a Lodge. The results will guide us in our work towards a Long Range Planning Toolkit for Districts.
INCREASED GOVERNANCE FOR TACTICAL PLAN PROJECTS In July 2012 we introduced Project Definition Forms which explained each Tactical Plan Project in detail including its Rationale, Alignment with the Strategic Plan, Deliverables, and Measurements of Success. In order to ensure that the work being done to accomplish these goals is aligned with the intention of the project, we are proposing a governance model for use by Committee Chairmen. This model would require each Chairman assigned a Tactical Plan Project to submit to the Deputy Grand Master, a Project Plan, two Scheduled Updates, and a Final Report of progress made toward the stated deliverables. This will be presented to the Board for approval in July.
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Respectfully and fraternally submitted on behalf of the Committee: R.W. Bros. Wes Libby, Bill Bowick, Jeff Dickson, Bob Collins, W. Bros. Brent Julian, David Neave, Evan Woodhead. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. STEVEN E. WARREN, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BENEVOLENCE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: On behalf of the Grand Lodge Benevolence Committee- I am pleased to issue this report coinciding with the Masonic year ending - April 30, 2013. The Grand Lodge Benevolence Committee started off the year, continuing the efforts of the previous year’s Benevolence Committee - to revise the Application for Benevolence Form. I am pleased to report that with the Assistance of the Communications Committee, the form has been revised ,approved and placed in the Grand Lodge Office as well as on the Grand Lodge Web site ( under the Members Only section ) for those requiring a copy. Throughout the year, the Benevolence Committee dealt with each application that was submitted as quickly as possible –by utilizing electronic and conference communications. At our annual Meeting held April 15 th 2013 – the committee reviewed six ( 6) new applications from Brethren and Masonic Widows who are dire need of assistance. Even since our Annual meeting- the committee has been dealing with requests for assistance on a regular basis. As of April 30th 2013 – in regards to the Memorial Fund our Receipts and Expenditures are as follows:
Expenditures: Grants -$ 36,255.50 Benevolence Administration $ 8,000.00 Management Fees to Scotia Private Client Group $8,365.59 ------Total$ 52,621.09
Receipts: Income on Investments $ 52,018.41 Donations/ Bequeath $250.00 ------Total $ 52,268.41
On behalf of the members of the Committee, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to the District and Lodge Chairmen of Benevolence for their compassion and understanding towards their Masonic Brethren and /or their dependents. Their hard work and vigilance, ensuring that those in need of assistance -are taken care of -is most important.
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It is paramount that each Lodge in our jurisdiction, ensure that they have a Benevolence Committee in place and operational. As well – it is essential that the District Chairman of Benevolence continue to take an active role in the promotion of Benevolence and assisting the Lodges as need be. As a refresher or a quick reference to the rules, regulations and procedures should Benevolence matters occur – I would refer to:
Book of Constitution (2010) Section 109 page 39 Sections 428,429,430 page 159 Part V111 –Regulations Pages 187, 189 …para. 1-13 Meeting the Challenge Several indexed references Guide to Masonic Benevolence (2006)
The committee would like to extend our heartfelt “Thanks “to Mrs. Stacey Birks from our Grand Lodge Office staff, as well as the Supervisor of Benevolence – M.W. Bro. Terence Shand for their caring and diligence to all concerned – it is greatly appreciated. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Committee: M.W. Bros. Ronald E. Groshaw, C. Edwin Drew, Terence Shand, Donald H. Mumby, Allan J. Petrisor, Raymond S.J. Daniels and R.W. Bros. P.J. Mullen and Robert Kerr . GARY L. ATKINSON, Chairman
REPORT OF THE LODGE RESOURCES COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: The Lodge Resources Committee embodies five teams: Friend to Friend, Mentors, Officer Progression, Brother to Brother and Cornerstone. As part of the tactical plan we reassessed the importance of the Lodge Resources programs. We reviewed the all-masons survey results, our independent statistical analysis and the feedback we have received from brethren who attended our presentations. No single metric provided an adequate picture, but our opinion is that the presentations and programs are valuable and appreciated by those who attend. And therein lies the problem. Those who attend are usually the same brethren that attend everything. Those whom we feel would benefit most, do not attend. Because our programs cover the spectrum of Lodge activities we have many target groups, but there are two groups who stand out: recently raised brethren and line officers. These groups are under-represented at our presentations. These brethren are always said to be busy: juggling careers, relationships and family. We must find a way to attract them to our programs. Better marketing may be a way. We continued to give our presentations to those lodges and districts which asked us, however, we focused our marketing efforts on the website where we explained how each of our programs/presentations would benefit a lodge. A Video Newsletter on the Cornerstone project created by W. Bro. Tony Fernando was very well received. We felt that the massive “roll outs” or “overview” sessions which we have foisted on districts are not attracting the target audience. In June the Officer Progression Team ran a
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pilot of a Wardens’ Retreat. This is an event in which lodge Wardens from several neighbouring districts gather for a day or weekend of presentations to prepare them for their roles and their potential role as WM. It has several benefits. It is aimed directly at one of our target audiences. Wardens are generally at a teachable moment; they are anxious to learn what they need for the big chair. They get to mingle and meet their colleagues, increasing the likelihood of visiting and mutual support. We had sessions not only on the Lodge Resources programs, but also a Warden-specific Lodge of Instruction, a session by the College of Freemasonry on the new WM course, and a session on Robert’s Rules of Order. The Brother-to-Brother Team updated their presentation and posted a revision of the B2B Manual on the members-only portion of the Grand Lodge website, so brethren can easily access this reference guide for the most common of lodge problems. The Mentors Team is working on new versions of the booklets given to candidates at their degrees, as well as a series of short videos for the website. And the Friend-to-Friend video on the website was updated by editing out the dated portions. Special thanks to W. Bro. Michael Stewart for his technical help. The Cornerstone project continues to be a hit, with many lodges using it and all our programs in order to retain, revitalize and renew their lodge experience. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. DAVID CAMERON, Chairman
REPORT OF THE D.D.G.M. ORIENTATION COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: I am privileged to present this D.D.G.M. Orientation Report on behalf of this committee. To date we have schooled eight workshops at several locations, Harriston, Oshawa, Paris, Sturgeon Falls, Brockville, Ridgetown, Guelph and Bradford. We extend our appreciation to these host lodges. We have been given permission to present a payment of seventy five dollars to help these lodges offset their costs. This was very well received and much appreciated. A letter was sent to all host lodges expressing our appreciation. We were pleased with the attendance of approximately 140 D.D.G.M. and District Secretary participants. The enthusiasm of the aspirants resulted in having to extend the duration of these sessions by one hour. As the aspirants want to do the best they can, many additional questions were asked and answered. We are very pleased with the positive attitude of our future leaders. Book sales have diminished since many of the aspirants have previously purchased the books to complete the Correspondence Course. We continue to make minor changes in our presentation in hope of providing the best training we are capable of. The Past Masters course is well received as it has a wealth of information within it, however many question its content. The College of Freemasonry, the Masonic Education Committee and this Committee have agreed to work together to streamline the course. The goal of the above mentioned committees is to provide the best courses/training possible. Our partnership with the Condition of Masonry Committee, under the chairmanship of R.W. Bro John Hay, has certainly complimented us at all sessions. I extend special thanks to all members of this committee. This joint presentation has effectively provided useful information. This will certainly assist all those involved in collecting this data.
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In conclusion, I wish to thank all committee members for their diligent work. Special thanks to R.W. Bro Paul Johnson for providing the necessary electronic equipment and all written data that we require. I extend our appreciation to our G.M., M.W. Bro D. Garry Gowling and D.G.M., R.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell for your encouragement and support. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee R.W. Bro. Norm Allingham (co- chair), Paul Johnson (secretary)Tom Keith, Ivor Bailey, Jack Nancekivell, Dushan Surovy, Isaac Lazar, V.W. Bros., Bob Ledingham and Lester Sulzer. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. THOMAS A. SIEMIERNIK, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: Communication might best be considered an art, from hieroglyphics, to today’s modern electronic forms of interaction; we strive to communicate better, faster and with greater clarity. Perhaps that’s why communication is an art and not a science. We Need Your Help - to improve the communication in our Grand Jurisdiction by raising the awareness of our Grand Lodge Website. We need you to spread the word that we now have a centralized authority’s source of information, news and documents for this Grand Lodge. We are also in need of your feedback, which will allow us to improve our website and ultimately our communications. As we have been taught to make a daily advancement in our Masonic Education, so must we make similar improvements in our communications that involves us all. The Communications Committee presents the details of the various teams in the following sub-sections: Ontario Mason Magazine This production and distribution of the Ontario Mason magazine in hard copy format has been discontinued due to the escalating costs and our inability to maintain current and proper mailing addresses for the Brethren of this Province. The All Masons Survey indicated a high level of interest in electronic communications from Grand Lodge including news, events, and publications. Our scan of other jurisdictions has reinforced the notion of transforming the Ontario Mason into digital format viewable on line or could be downloaded or printed from a PDF file. Therefore, our goal is to deliver an electronic version of the Ontario Mason Magazine, available to all Masons and the public via the Grand Lodge this fall. A team consisting of R.W. Bro. G. Schenk, V.W. Bro. D. Glenney, V.W. Bro. P. Suchak, W. Bro. V. Bagwalla, W. Bro. C. Warden, Bros. D. Bacon, J. Chisholm, S. Hanna, D. Humphrey, S. Du Kamp, S. Safadi and C. Smith has now been assembled and have been diligently developing all the components necessary to make this endeavour a success. The new ‘magazine’ will have a consistent structure with a portion for Grand Lodge or the Jurisdiction, a local component that would have contributions from a group of Districts (4 – 8) that would rotate by issue (this would require regional coordinators) and then a portion dedicated to articles of general interest or education. The target for the first release is September 2013 followed by a winter and spring publication with between 12 and 20 pages. The goal will be promoting Masonry in Ontario
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to Masons and Non-Masons alike and to educate and inspire Brethren to learn more about and contribute to the advancement of Freemasonry. Special thanks to the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bros. B. Millar and R. Kaufman, Bro. R. Ackroyd and our Committee Chairman for their assistance. W. BRO. DAN DIGNARD, Team Leader Internal Communications The internal Communications team traditionally focused on such activities as the creation of distribution lists, forwarding announcements and district trestle-boards. These duties are now managed by our News & Events Coordinator, V.W. Bro. E. Lakien as part of our Grand Lodge Website Management Team. The Internal Communications Team has begun to concentrate their time and talents on identifying and recognizing the efforts of Brethren, Lodges and Districts who are “raising the bar” when it comes to effectively communicating within their sphere of influence. A thorough review of the award system and categories has been completed. When the awards program began, over fourteen years ago, only the Lodge Summons were included, as it was the one tool that each Lodge used to connect with their members monthly. The goal at that time was to acknowledge outstanding Lodge Summonses, in the hopes that others would work towards improving their own. The team recognizes that with rare exceptions Lodge Summons have made vast improvements, due to the hard work and dedication of Lodge Secretaries and supporting members. All the Lodges are to be congratulated. Having achieved this goal; it was decided to discontinue this category. In the past, only those nominated by the respective D.D.G.M.s for the various awards were considered. Each successive year there has been a reduction of nominations, while the All Masons Survey indicated that there still was a general interest throughout the jurisdiction in Communications Awards. The Team derived a new approach to select the outstanding Newsletters and Websites in our Districts. The team has reviewed each known District Website, no nomination required, against a list of criteria for scoring, to determine a Gold and Silver award. It was also resolved that they would announce to the membership (via the Grand Lodge Website) open nominations for a Lodge or District Newsletter thought worthy of recognition. Thank you to everyone who made a submission. Our hopes are that more will participate in upcoming years.
The following are the awards for each category: Newsletters – • Gold Award: Brant Lodge No. 663 • Silver Award: York Lodge No. 156 – The Compass Rose District Website – • Gold Award: Toronto East - http://www.torontoeastdistrict.com/ • Silver Award: Hamilton C - http://www.hamiltondistrictcmasons.org/
Appreciation is extended to V.W. Bro. Jim Thornton, W. Bro. R. Leffley and W. Bro. Carl Kristensen who assisted in the selection of awards. R.W. BRO. JAMES R. SERCOMBE, Team Leader Website Management A year and a half ago you were presented with a brand new Grand Lodge Website to modernize how we communicate with the Brethren of this jurisdiction and the world. Today we average approximately 5,600 guests viewing over 50,000 pages per month. Approximately
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90% of those are from Canadians while the balance represents visits from people in 149 different countries. Another very interesting statistic - 15% of all our visits, are from mobile devices (cell phones, tablets, etc.). Future development may include mobile optimization of our site. The Home page of the website that displays to the general public information about Freemasonry, our organization, our community outreach and ways to contact us, has generated over 375 inquiries for more information in the last 15 months. While a number required no further response or did not reply to our note of acknowledgment, the balance or 42% provided enough data that we were able to forward their information to Ontario Lodges or redirect them to query another appropriate Grand Lodge. On occasion, the team receives word that a successful connection has been made. Feedback is most appreciated. The Lodge Locator has proven a valuable resource and we continue to find ways to improve it. At the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge the ‘Members Only Section’ was launched. Over the course of the year there have been a number of modifications made to improve the work ability of the site including the move of our Grand Lodge Website to a dedicated server versus a shared one with other websites. In order to draw attention to the website, a letter was addressed to the individual lodges requesting that they include information about the site and how to access it. While the team is pleased with the moderate increases in new users and frequency, there are still 75% of our active lodge members who have yet to sign-in to the Members Section. We need the help of all Members of the Board of General Purposes, and our District Deputy Grand Masters to lend their support, by not only using the website, but by promoting it throughout the Province to help complete the “Communications Network”. The plan to stop publishing communications or announcements that contain attachments was delayed from December 1st until the beginning of April. Now a bulletin will be issued referencing a ‘News’ or ‘Event’ posting on the Grand Lodge Website. Feedback on this change is welcome. The team is always looking for new content. The “My Grand Lodge” section including personal profile updating functionality for social networking with our Members, Lodges and Districts is on target for launch just prior to our Annual Communication. Training is currently ongoing. The team offers thanks to the Committee on Seminars and Workshops who have agreed to allow them 2 sessions for demonstration at the Annual Communication. They valued also the time permitted by the Grand Master to conduct a presentation at the D.D.G.M. mid-term meeting. The website team continues to update forms and templates with the approval of the owners. Many other documents, presentations, and awards are also available. Please investigate this area. Once again, we must remind the respective D.D.G.M.s that their District Websites are their responsibility and must ensure they are actively maintained and report to the Grand Lodge Communications Committee any default or problems so that links contained on the Grand Lodge site are proper. A revised website policy has been drafted and will be submitted shortly. My personal and sincerest thanks for the assistance of this team – R.W. Bro. John Kroezen, V.W. Bro. Eric Lakien, W. Bros. Stephen Clarke, Harry Bishop, Devin Tuinstra, Bros. Bill Griffiths, Dan Graham, Jacques Lacourse, Rob Lipic, and Mike Morris. R.W. BRO. RICHARD W. KAUFMAN, Team Leader
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Publishing Review The mandate of this team is to “Receive and review all updates, submitted by other Grand Lodge Committees (including the Management Committee), for all Grand Lodge Publications (hard copy and soft copy) and approve or reject publication based on the guidelines” with the exception of any material pertaining to the ritual which falls under the guidance of the Custodian of the Work. To date some 20 publications have been reviewed. It was recommended that more lead time for requests would allow for meeting time constraints. Currently the team has had a more reactive than proactive role and is ready to assist wherever they can. They recommend that the Deputy Grand Master inform all committee chairman of the roles and responsibilities of this committee.
A concern has been raised that material existing on the Grand Lodge Website may be copied and altered without permission and worry that Grand Lodge will have no control, therefore recommending that all Lodges and Districts should be reminded that no material from the “Members Area” of the Grand Lodge Website should appear on their individual websites. Lodge and district websites should link to the Grand Lodge website as the authoritative source and repository of materials. It should be noted however, that all documents published on the website are in PDF format which is the most secure form and most challenging to copy, paste etc. The Website Team is supportive of labeling documents with a notice of use or handling instructions such as; "Not for Public Posting or Distribution" as appropriate if required. In a random Google search they became aware that one District website contained material from the ‘Book of the Work’ and on communication it was promptly removed. It is important to recognize the time and talents of the team members who assisted this year – R.W. Bros. Bill MacPherson, Peter Mouriopoulos, V.W. Bro. Ian MacKenzie and W. Bro. Harley Auty. V.W. BRO. D. LEE SUTHERLAND, Team Leader
Communication Strategy There is a concern that although the strategy was published as part of this report in the 2012 Preliminary and Final Proceedings of the Annual Communication, that there has been a lack of implementation. The team feels, based on their professional experience that the nature of change that the communications strategy brings, requires ongoing and active support and promotion from the Leader Champions to successfully implement. The comprehensive strategy has been documented, reviewed by the Management Committee and adopted into the official policy manual. Its’ components consist of: targeting communications towards specific audiences; following communication standards (branding, consistency, routing, style and publishing policy); providing support within the Districts and the use of multiple communication technologies for messaging. Unfortunately, progress to date has been minimal and we recommend that this project be continued in the next Masonic Year. We need to raise the visibility and understanding (marketing) and strongly recommend that there is an opportunity during the forthcoming Regional Workshops/Seminars to introduce the Communication Policy or Strategy and highlight its importance and specifics. Our observations indicate that communications from Grand Lodge and its’ Officers do not reach their intended audience with consistency and the desired reach. As an aside, at a North Huron District meeting in August, a Communications committee was established to
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support Grand Lodge initiatives to become paperless and to support our non-computer using membership, ensuring they receive Communication from Grand Lodge. Hopefully, this measure will improve the awareness of Grand Lodge’s programs and initiatives amongst the District’s members. Once again, the Committee continues to stress, as it has for the past 2 years that each District needs to embrace this concept and create a Communication Committee. This step would undoubtedly take some of the pressure off the D.D.G.M.s R.W. BRO. JOHN R. NANCEKIVELL & R.W. BRO. DAVID E. WOOD, Advisors
Conclusion Communications is about people and relationships. The question is not about whether we communicate but how well we do it. It is really up to every one of us. Within the report from our Grand Master relating to the ‘Conference of Grand Masters of North America – Kansas City Feb 2013’ (found on the Grand Lodge Website – Grand Masters Blog) there is a most interesting portion regarding Social Media in section 3. Brethren, I encourage you to read this article, it is really worth your while to gain a better understanding of the dynamics of this increasingly popular mode of communication. We thank our Grand Master and R.W. Bro. B. Gilkinson for sharing this information with us. My personal thanks are offered to the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master, to my Advisors, Team Leaders and all the volunteers involved with the efforts of the Communications Committee over this past year for their support and encouragement. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the volunteer members of this committee, R.W. BRO. NORMAN G. MCCARTHY, Chairman
GRAND LODGE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY REPORT
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
It has been a very busy year for the Office Technology Committee which has worked diligently as a cohesive unit in completing its pressing business of the day.
Seminars We have conducted several seminars throughout Ontario this Masonic year. The attendance and interest has been rewarding, and will bolster our plans for continuation. • July 17, 2012 Grand Lodge (3 seminars) • December 15, 2012 Sudbury
Computer Resources Disks Produced and Distributed Over 300 CDs and DVDs were produced and distributed throughout the jurisdiction to the brethren via the seminars and to the District Deputy Grand Masters. The disks contained a significant amount of information including all current Grand Lodge forms as well as significant other resource material for the benefit of not only the lodge Secretaries and Treasurers, but the three principle officers of the lodge as well.
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Grand Lodge Forms Several Grand Lodge forms, including the Semi-Annual Return, D.D.G.M. Forms, Return of Officers, degree and installation set-up forms were updated and posted to the Grand Lodge Forms site. These forms have been added to the Computer Resources Distribution CD and postings are made to the Forms Site as updates are applied so that these are available in a timely manner. Most of the forms and the Semi-Annual Return may be completed on a computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader, available as a free download from www.adobe.com or from your Computer Resources Representative. Approximately 10% of the Lodge Secretaries requested and used an electronic copy of the Semi-Annual Return.
Site and Hearing Challenged Brethren The lodges who have members who are sight impaired may apply for a special CD designed to be used by a voice synthesizer in their computer. There are also several publications available in large print format. Both of these items are available to any member who suffers sight impairment. Application to Grand Lodge for this CD or large type books must be made by the lodge on behalf of the member, on lodge letterhead and signed by the Master. The following publications are available: • Book of the Work – 2013 • Book of the Work [EA] – 2012 • Book of the Work [FC] – 2009 • Booklets No. 1, 2, and 3 – 2010 • Book of Installation – 2012 • Book of Constitution – 2012 • Guide and Mechanics – 1985 • Meeting the Challenge – 1998 • Several other Grand Lodge Publications
These files are password protected and formatted in either Microsoft Word and/or Adobe Acrobat formats as required by the standards set down by the manufacturers of the voice synthesizer equipment. I would like to thank V.W. Bro. Kris Nickerson, W. Bro. Robert Lipic and Bros. Travis Dafoe and David MacMillan for their support and assistance throughout the year. I would especially like to thank M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, Grand Secretary, for his navigation and management skills provided to the committee. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. ROBERT KLIAMAN, Chairman
REPORT OF THE YOUTH INITIATIVES COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: The youth initiatives committee attended the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls “Twas the Night before Christmas” 57th Grand Assembly in Burlington on August 16th, 17th and 18th 2012. On Friday afternoon our committee presented the Youth of the Year Award Plaque to Christina Ouellette from Toronto Assembly #2. Our committee members do not know the winner of the Youth of the Year Award they have chosen (as all names are removed from the
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applications when sent to our committee for grading) this year’s winner was the Grand Daughter of one of our committee members V.W. Bro. Gerry Ouellette, it was a great surprise to both the winner Christina and her Grand Father Gerry. On Saturday morning R.W. Bro. Barry Burchill a member of the Board of General Purposes from Ottawa received his Grand Cross of Color along with two Rainbow Girls, in a closed ceremony of recipients of the Grand Cross. Both myself and V.W. Bro. Gerry Ouellette where honoured to be able to take part in the Grand Cross Ceremony and we congratulate R.W. Bro. Barry Burchill on receiving this distinguished honour for his dedication to the youth in the Ottawa area. On Saturday evening, we were honoured to have our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. D. Garry Gowling, with us at the Banquet and he later presented, from our Grand Lodge Youth Initiatives Committee, a cheque for $500.00 to the Youth of the Year Award winner and $300.00 to her Assembly, Toronto #2, during the evening installation of the new Grand Worthy Advisor, Melissa Cooper and the Grand Assembly Officers. Our committee attended the DeMolay All Canada Conference held in Burlington on Oct. 26th, 27th and 28th 2012, where DeMolay from across Canada and the U.S.A. gathered. We witnessed the installation of Provincial Master Councilor, Robert Phillip Booker Jr. and the Provincial Jurisdictional Officers for 2012-2013. The DeMolay boys elected Danielle Witterick from the Rainbow for Girls, Primrose Assembly #8, as their Provincial Sweetheart for the year and chose the Shriners Hospital in Montreal as their charity for the year. On Nov. 1st 2012 several of our committee members attended and participated in the Master Mason degree of former Provincial Master Councilor and DeMolay Distinguished Service Award recipient, Bro. Andrew MacDonald, at Doric Lodge No.424 in Pickering. The evening saw a full house of Masonic Brethren come out for an emergent meeting and witness a flawless degree. Congratulations to Bro. MacDonald and the members of Doric No.424. On Nov.10th 2012 our committee attended the Institution, Initiation and Installation of a new Rainbow for Girls Assembly, Fort Assembly #26 in Windsor. Luanne Walton, Supreme Deputy of Canada, over saw the formalities of the formation of this new Assembly. In excess of 120 persons witness the day’s events. Worthy Grand Advisor, Melissa Cooper and her Rainbow Sisters traveled by auto from New Brunswick and where joined by 30+ Rainbow Girls from Michigan. Marissa Wingerden was installed as Worthy Advisor of Fort Assembly #26 by her mother Brenda Wingerden (O.E.S.) and witnessed by her father Jason Wingerden a member of St. George’s No.41, Kingsville. I had the privilege of presenting the Apron Lecture to the newly Initiated Rainbow Girls. Congratulations to Fort Assembly No. 26 on their formation of an Assembly and the Windsor District Masons for providing a free meeting room for the Rainbow Girls. On January 12th 2013 our committee attended the Installation of Officers Ceremony for the G. Fred Kingsmill Chapter Order of DeMolay at the London Masonic Temple. The Provincial Officers, led by Provincial Master Councilor Phil Booker, performed an impeccable ceremony in the Installation of Master Councilor Connor Nichol and the officers of the Chapter. There were 27 Masons in attendance, including R.W. Craig Glenwright D.D.G.M. of Windsor District, R.W. David J. Parisian D.D.G.M. of London East, R.W. Norman R. Kerr D.D.G.M. of London West and R.W. Earl Jones recipient of the Grand Masters Meritorious Service Award. The Grand Family of the Order of Eastern Star stayed for the Installation after having a Reception in the London area. The attendance of family, friends, Eastern Star and Masons was in the neighbour hood of 60 to 70 persons. A great showing of support for these young DeMolay by the attendance was well appreciated. On February 6th 2013, one of our committee members, V.W. Bro John Black gave an emotional talk to the G. Fred Kingsmill Chapter Order of DeMolay on Patriotism. He spoke
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of his exposure to the flag, beginning in his early school years in Kapuskasing. For eight years they would form up as individual rooms and after the National Anthem, God Save the King and the Lord’s Prayer they would march to their class rooms. At the age of 17 he joined the Canadian Army in Petawawa and then was sent to Rivers Manitoba for parachute training, while travelling in his uniform he was always proud to wear the emblem of a Canadian. He was stationed in Soest, Germany for two years and returned to London where in 1959 he married. In 1961 he served on the Gaza strip in Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force with five other countries, always holding his head high as he represented his country. Back to Egypt again in 1975 to a village called Ismailia on the Suez Canal then to the Golan Heights of Israel on the border of Syria always remembering who he was and who he represented. During his life he has always been very proud of his country, his flag and himself for serving.
Here are some of the main topics he stressed. 1- When the Flag is raised or lowered or presented, always come to attention. 2- When the National Anthem is being played or sung always come to attention. 3- When standing at attention, never scratch or move and absolutely never chew gum. 4- Last but not least, always be proud of who you are and where you are, we may have our problems in Canada but there is no place in the world we would rather be. Thank you, V.W. Bro. John Black; the DeMolay present that night have learned by listening and knowing the past and will now go forward to be part of the future. On March 9th 2013, our committee attended the DeMolay Degree Conferral Class named after Ill. Bro. Richard A. H. Brown, Sovereign Grand Commander, of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Canada; at the Scottish Rite Consistory in Hamilton. Ill. Bro. Brown served as the Provincial Master Councilor of Saskatchewan during his tenure in DeMolay. One Hundred and two DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, Jobs Daughters, Advisors and Parents attended the Sweethearts Ball that evening. Our committee would like to express their appreciation for the assistance and advise from our Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary and our Community Outreach Chairman. I extend my sincere appreciation to the committee members for their devotion to the support of the youth of this province – R.W. Bro. Allin Brown, R.W.Bro. Keith Jones, R.W. Bro. Jim Williamson, V.W. Bro. John Black, V.W. Bro. Gerry Ouellette, W. Bro. Richard Looms, Bro. Derek Fried and Bro. Sheldon Kofsky (secretary). Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Youth Initiatives Committee. WILLIAM A. ATKINSON, SR.,Youth Initiatives
REPORT OF THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
The Leadership Development Committee (L.D.C.) is a Special Committee of the Board of General Purposes, Training and Development Pillar (Craft Stewardship), chaired by R.W. Bro. David Cameron for 2012-2013.
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The L.D.C. focus is to “develop and implement training for the Members of the Board of General Purposes”. The deliverables for 2012-2013 were
1. Develop a set of Key Competencies necessary for strong leadership within the Craft. 2. Develop a program to address and train members in those key areas. 3. Identify requirements (if any) for Members of the Board to complete this training. It may be different for Elected, Honourary, and Appointed members.
Based on the interest and experience of the individual members of the L.D.C., each member of the L.D.C. team and, in some instances, each pair, undertook an active leadership in various portions of our task. Grand Lodge’s Power Point guidelines were reviewed and revised by the committee. Various committees and lodges are using Power Point presentations as a forum to communicate during workshops and seminars. This material provides assistance in a consistent and effective format for communication. In addition, it contains important tips and suggestions in the delivery process. V.W. Bro. Dale Graham and R.W. Bro Doug Hammill, assisted by fellow brethren, over the recent past, thoroughly completed the document for those aspiring to the positions of Grand Junior Warden, and Grand Senior Warden. This can be found in the document information of Brethren Aspiring to, or Newly invested in, the Office of Grand Junior Warden or Grand Senior Warden” supported by the material titled “Tips for the Newly Appointed Grand Lodge Officer”. R.W. Bro. Elliot Zovighian took on the review and revision of “A Reference Guide” for those newly elected and appointed members to the Board of General Purposes to Grand Lodge. The revision was ongoing with many sections being extensively updated and various members of the L.D.C. becoming involved in the process. The L.D.C. recommends that the Reference Guide remain a “hard copy” of the orientation program presented to all new members. This material enables the new member(s) to be fully engaged in the work of the Board and become confident ambassadors for the fraternity. Based on the Deliverables of the 2012-2013 Tactical Plan, R.W. Bro. Leyland Muss assisted the L.D.C. team in producing documents relating to Key Competencies for leadership roles. They are “The Leadership Assessment Form (Key Competencies)”, “Identifying High Potentials for Leadership Roles” and Development Programs for High Potential Members”. Within his work, he has done an extensive review of Masonic publications. For the document “Development Programs for High Potential Masons” the L.D.C. recommends members of the Board complete courses offered by the College of Freemasonry which include, but not limited to, “Module 8: The Beginnings, Module 13: Grand Lodge, Module 14: Leadership, Module 15: Communications Q 1 & 2, 5-14 and Module 18: Past Masters”. The committee submitted a comprehensive set of proposals for initiatives to address the need for succession planning and to reduce the likelihood of acclamation for the offices of Grand Wardens and Grand Registrar. All leaders require the skills and tools to equip them as strategic leaders for the future. To address this, the L.D.C. “Recommends that Grand Lodge arrange a Leadership Skills workshop which would be mandatory for all members of the Board”. The purpose of such a workshop is to strengthen the current skills of members and the topics can be tailored to the needs of Grand Lodge at the time and location decided by Grand Lodge. The L.D.C. recognizes there are Core Values linked to diversity and accountability inherent with Freemasonry. There are also Key Competencies which are mandatory, and
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measurable on a graduated scale, for any individual aspiring to a leadership position within the fraternity. A Leadership form and process have been drafted by R.W. Bro. Muss to help identify people possessing these skills and aspiring to those positions. High potential candidates were an ongoing discussion for the L.D.C. Courses and readings would be a good start for these brethren. The L.D.C. encourages that the focus should be on future candidates for the Board of General Purposes. The District Deputy Grand Masters could go a long way in identifying these High Potential candidates. An extensive discussion concerning the completion of sections of the Past Masters Course and membership on the Board of General Purposes has continue to develop. While stressing merit and competency in leadership candidates, the emphasis must be on future leaders while maintaining the management style. The Grand Lodge has access through the L.D.C. for the ability to survey a representative sample of its membership. Bro. Dan Hutt5 coordinated this effort on behalf of the L.D.C. He assisted with the survey design and administration for the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master at the Grand Lodge Crief Retreat February 26-28, 2013. Sections of the survey were: Craft Stewardship, Membership, Communication, Operations, and Community Outreach. W. Bro. Hutt then collated the results of the survey. V.W. Bro. Craig Alderson, with the assistanceof Bro. Dan Hutt, undertook the challenge to review and refine the Biographical Profile developed in 2011. The L.D.C. firmly believes that Masonry will grow as it engages good leaders. However, not enough Past Masters are willing to become involved with Grand Lodge. As noted earlier, the D.D.G.M.’s could go a long way in assisting with this shortfall. The D.D.G.M.’s must express a need for the involvement of Past Masters and higher ranking officers in becoming involved in Masonic Leadership at the Grand Lodge level. The Biographical Profile requires the brother pursuing a Grand Lodge elected position to complete a personal profile. Thus, based on the Grand Lodge Strategic Initiatives the brother would outline his skills and past experiences. Such information would be used for the benefit of informing the membership of that brother’s merits and abilities prior to an election. This form would be submitted by the individual with the filing of this Nomination papers. The profile would outline his Masonic experience, and elicit how his skills and experiences are relevant to the Grand Lodge Strategic Initiatives and benefit those Deliverables as outlined in the Tactical Plan. The profile will assist voting Masons to be made fully aware of the brother’s qualifications. The Leadership Development Committee has been very successful in demonstrating progress in areas of its mandate. As chairman of the L.D.C., I extend my sincere appreciation to the committee members for their devotion and timeless effort to leadership development. I am pleased to present the members of the Leadership Development Committee: V.W. Bro. Craig Alderson, V.W. Larry Barrett (secretary), R.W. Bro. Cliff Farber, V.W. Bro. Dale Graham, R.W. Bro. Doug Hammill, Bro. Han Hutt, R.W. Bro. William Lewis, R.W. Bro. Leyland Muss (vice-chairman), R.W. Bro. Elliot Zovighan, and R.W. Bro. David Cameron (for his liaison and management skills provided to the Committee). Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Leadership Development Committee. ROLAND A. MORROW, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE PROTOCOL AND ETIQUETTE COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: Long ago, Lodges of Freemasons discovered the grave necessity of decorum and protocol. Through the ages, certain traditions, Landmarks, customs, usage, laws, edicts, and regulation have evolved to produce guidelines and rules that govern our behaviour in Lodge and elsewhere.
"All Masons should know and observe these rules of proper Masonic protocol. Protocol is a formal code of etiquette that has been long honored and practiced within our Fraternity. Protocol encompasses standards for conducting Lodge business and for maintaining a level of dignity and decorum that serves to promote harmony and respect within the Lodge.
“Regular attention to proper etiquette and protocol is a defining characteristic of Masonic meetings. It is an important part of showing respect to the Brethren and to the Fraternity and, as such, should be practiced and encouraged by the Master at all times”.
- Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Protocol Handbook
You may therefore think of P&E as a concept, an agreed set of standards so everyone does the same thing, a set of rules to govern our behaviour in most situations, to bring about uniformity throughout our Grand Jurisdiction.
The mandate of the P&E Committee is to communicate those standards of Protocol and Etiquette which are applicable in our Grand Jurisdiction, thereby creating a heightened awareness of them and to assist the brethren in becoming competent in them. We endeavour to carry out our mandate by making presentations throughout the Province, by distributing educational material, and by responding to a multitude of questions from the brethren – both in person and by e-mail. Our most successful initiative to date has been the electronic distribution of a monthly educational bulletin called P&E Essentials. It is estimated that over 10,000 brethren read each Issue, including Masons in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the United States, Europe, and even in Asia. The key to its success has been its easy-to-read, easy-to-download, and easy-to-distribute, two page format. We are grateful for the assistance of our District Deputy Grand Masters and so many of our Lodge Secretaries in the distribution effort. Now that the committee’s sixth year of activity is coming to a close, it is a pleasure to report that there is a very strong awareness of the importance of Protocol and Etiquette in each of our 44 Districts. Our standards have definitely improved. The questions received from brethren – at our presentations, by telephone and by hundreds of e-mails – about all aspects of P&E, reflect their genuine desire to learn our standards and to practice them correctly. This year we again witnessed a commendable depth and complexity to the questions raised. Formal requests for the Committee to conduct a P&E presentation again remained high this year. Twenty separate P&E presentations were given by Committee members over the
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past twelve months, throughout the Province. Both the interest levels and the attendance at these workshops and seminars were commendable. The Committee continues to address the importance of specific aspects of Protocol and Etiquette in our presentations, namely:
• The Masonic Memorial Services; • The Ceremony of Installation and Investiture; • The Reception of Grand Lodge Officers; • Banquet Hall Protocol; • Conducting the Ballot; and the • Committee of Inquiry.
Comprehensive educational guidelines have been developed by the Committee for these topics. These guidelines are designed to compliment and expand upon the material contained within Meeting The Challenge and The Masonic Manual. Hard copies of these documents are made available to brethren who attend our presentations. They can also be found on the Grand Lodge web site and on several District sites. Many copies have been distributed electronically. The task facing the Committee is an immense one. It will likely never be complete. However, our approach of using the electronic medium of web sites and e-mail messaging, together with the more personal “hands-on” venue of District workshops, appears to be fairly effective. The pleasure of addressing this formidable task was considerably enhanced by the opportunity of working with a dedicated and accomplished Committee. The following brethren have deservedly earned my deep appreciation – and hopefully yours as well – for all their efforts and contributions: R.W. Bros. George McCowan, James Pearson, David Purvis (Secretary), Saliem Khoury, Steven Armstrong, William Elliott, Michael Litvak, Richard Morreau, Brian Seabourn, David Stevens, V. W. Bros. George Pohle, Bryan Middleton, and W. Bro. Terrence Van Horne. The P&E Committee reports directly to the Custodian of the Work. All of our material is reviewed by him before it is disseminated. A significant number of the questions we receive from the brethren are referred to him. We also endeavour to keep him fully-informed about all our activities. It has been an unequivocal privilege and a pleasure for your Chairman to have worked closely with M. W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby, Past Grand Master and Custodian of the Work, during his tenure over the past seven years. Much of the credit for whatever successes this committee has accomplished can be attributed to him and his guiding hand. While it is only human nature to wish that things would always remain as they are, we need only look in the mirror to be reminded that change is inevitable. M. W. Bro. Mumby will be relinquishing his very demanding duties as Custodian at the conclusion of this Annual Communication. His leadership and many contributions to this committee will be truly missed. As they say in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, “It has been a wonderful ride”. We look forward to continuing to serve the brethren in the year ahead, under the guidance of the next Custodian, who is most qualified for the role he is assuming. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. GORDON CRUTCHER, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE BROCK UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: This year the Committee focused on the following parts of its mandate: • In partnership with Brock University encourage research into the significant impact fraternalism in general and Freemasonry in particular have made on society here in Canada and throughout the world: • To assist Brock University with the series of annual lectures by world renowned and local Masonic scholars, with options for periodic multi-day conferences. • To promote the project to the brethren and encourage donations to Project 2937 of the Masonic Foundation of Ontario. • To promote and encourage other Grand Lodges, Concordant and Appendant Bodies to financially support and participate in the initiative.
The fourth lecture in Charles A. Sankey Lecture Series took place on Sunday March 24, 2013. Dr. Joy Porter, University of Hull, Hull UK, was the keynote speaker. Dr. Porter’s talk was entitled Native American Freemasonry: Joseph Brant to the 21st Century. Dr. Michael Driedger, Associate Professor, Department of History, Brock University was the Master of Ceremonies for the Lecture. The lecture was well attended with over 300 in attendance, although 345 tickets were reserved through the Brock University box-office. Copies of Dr. Porter’s book, Native American Freemasonry: Associationalism and Performance in America were available for sale and, following the lecture, Dr. Porter was available for a book signing session, which was very well received. The Committee is indebted to Dr. Michael Driedger, Associate Professor, Dr. Mark Spenser, Chair, Dr. Renée Lafferty, Associate Professor all from the Department of History, and Norman Bradshaw, Senior Major Gifts Officer in the Faculty of Humanities, Brock University for their time and effort in making the 2013 lecture such a success. To help promote the event, invitations were extended through the Grand Secretary to the Grand Lodge of New York as well as the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Ontario and Jurisdiction. Sankey Lecture Website (www.sankeylectures.ca): There is a twofold purpose to the site: to provide information about current lectures as well as an archive of previous lectures. During the year we updated and revised certain elements of the website. The video of the third lecture given by Dr. Steven Bullock, Professor of History, Humanities and Arts - Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA, was made available on the website in May 2013. The video of Dr. Porter’s presentation was made available in May 2013. Further editions to the content of the website are now under development. Future Sankey Lectures: 2014 will mark the fifth lecture in the series and the end of the initial contract with Brock University. The guest lecturer will be Dr. Renée Lafferty, Associate Professor, Department of History, Brock University Dr. Lafferty was the Master of Ceremonies for the 2012 Lecture and provided a very entertaining introduction to her area of research as it relates to Masonry during the War of 1812. Dr. Lafferty has a strong Masonic family connection. The date for the lecture is March 31, 2014. As we have now completed the fourth lecture in the series this allows us to review the timing, promotion and other aspects of the lecture series to improve future lectures. From the discussions with the Department of History, it is felt that the march time frame is most advantageous to attract students and faculty as part of the outreach of this program.
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There have been preliminary discussions with the Department of History regarding potential speakers for future years as well as starting to work on the renewal of the five year agreement. International Conference on the History of Freemasonry (ICHF) 2015: The organizers of the ICHF announced at the ICHF meeting held in Alexandria Virginia in May, 2011 that the 2015 conference would be at Brock University. We are working with Brock University and SuperSonic Events (organizers of the ICHF) in the planning of the 2015 conference. Seed funding for the ICHF 2015 is provided by funds from M.W. Bro. Daniels project during his term as Grand Master. The preliminary dates for the 2015 Conference are May 21 to 24, 2015. This year the ICHF is being held in Edinburgh, Scotland from May 23 to 26, 2013. Gareth Taylor is representing our Grand Lodge at the Conference and will have an opportunity to speak about the 2015 Conference and venue. There will also be an opportunity during the conference to meet with Bros. Ewan Rutherford and Andrew Mushet from SuperSonic Events to discuss the 2015 Conference. During committee meetings, the longer term goals of the partnership with Brock were discussed as well as possible mechanisms for funding of the initiative at Brock. A priority for next year is to work on the long term funding of this initiative. Respectfully and fraternally submitted on behalf of the committee, M.W. Bros. Raymond Daniels, William Pellow, R.W. Bros. John Forster, and Charles Reid and V.W. Bro. Dale Graham. GARETH R. TAYLOR, Chairman
CALLED OFF Grand Lodge adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
CALLED ON Grand Lodge resumed labour at 8:45 a.m. On Thursday, July 19, 2012.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
This Report was presented by R.W. Bro. D. Roberts, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. Roberts, it was adopted. To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: Your Committee on Credentials begs to report: There are on the Register of Grand Lodge Warranted Lodges represented at this Communication: By Regular Officers...... 367
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By Proxies ...... 100 By Past Masters...... 40 TOTAL LODGES REPRESENTED ...... 507 TOTAL NUMBER OF DELEGATES REGISTERED...... 2,304 WITH A TOTAL VOTE OF ...... 3,057
All of which is fraternally submitted. D. ROBERTS, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF SCRUTINEERS This Report, presented by V. W. Bro. Kris Nickerson, Chairman, was received and approved on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by V. W. Bro. Nickerson. To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: We have counted the ballots deposited in the ballot boxes under our control in accordance with the instructions given to us by the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. The ballots therein show the results of the election as follows:
• Grand Master Donald Alexander CAMPBELL • Deputy Grand Master John Cameron GREEN • Grand Senior Warden Dale Allison GRAHAM • Grand Registrar Jacques Craig LACOURSE
• Board of General Purposes: • Gordon Collings CRUTCHER • William Arthur ATKINSON • Charles Alexander WOODS • Scott Rodney DRUMMOND • Iain Donovan WATES • Gareth Rhys TAYLOR • Charles Henry Reid Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. GEORGE F. BENTON, Chairman
THANKS The Grand Master extended his sincere thanks to R.W. Bro. D. Roberts, Chairman and Committee on Credentials, their committee personnel; and V.W. Bro. George F. Benton, Chairman of the Committee of Scrutineers, and their personnel.
The Grand Master declared the above brethren duly elected.
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REPORT OF THE AWARDS COMMITTEE (William Mercer Wilson Medal) This Report was presented by M.W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw, Chairman, seconded by the Deputy Grand Master, and received.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: “It is men who endure toil and dare dangers, that achieve glorious deed and it is a Lovely thing. To Live with courage and to die leaving behind an everlasting renown.” These words are attributed to Alexander The Great, as recorded by Plutarch is his writing entitled “Lives” It is on the sad note that I comment upon the bead news as reported yesterday by our Grand Master in his report, that so many of our recipients for the William Mercer Wilson Medal are called to their eternal home before they and other brethren can rejoice together in the awarding of this prestigious award of our Grand Lodge. However, some good news is that your committee has once again reviewed all of the submissions from Lodges - fortunately, some submitted on several occasions. In my estimation, this year, each report is worthy of having this recognition bestowed. Independently, each committee member has studied and prioritized this printed material, collectively in alphabetical order, we recommend the following to receive this honour of our Grand Lodge:
1. Charles G. ADAMS Leamington Lodge No. 290 2. William C. FISHER Windsor Lodge No. 403 3. Robert GRAY Keewatin Lodge No. 417 4. James W. SULLIVAN St. Clair Lodge No. 425 5. George R. H. TUTIN Norfolk Lodge No. 10
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. R. E. GROSHAW, Chairman
M.W. Bro. C. E. Drew was appointed a member of the Awards Committee for a three year term. REPORT OF THE GRAND HISTORIAN This Report was presented by V.W. Bro. S. Michael Jenkyns, Grand Historian, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, it was received. To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: This report is submitted in accordance with the book of Constitution which requires the Grand Historian “to record matters that are connected with the history of Freemasonry in Ontario.” Given the challenge posed by the subject a more comprehensive research paper has been given to The Heritage Lodge: this report is but a compressed summary. Last year my report focused on the War of 1812 and the masonic dimension across the six British Colonies of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island,
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Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. It was one of the key periods in our history which would help to define what it is to be a Canadian. But the process of developing a national cohesiveness would continue until, on July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada would be formed by confederation of the Province of Canada (Canada East and Canada West), New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The process would continue with the addition of Manitoba and the North West Territory (July 15, 1870), British Columbia (July 20, 1871), Prince Edward Island (July 1, 1873), Alberta and Saskatchewan (September 1, 1905) and Newfoundland (March 31, 1949). These ten provinces are considered co-sovereign divisions deriving their power and authority directly from the Constitution Act of 1867 where the “Crown” is represented by a Governor General and provincial Lieutenant-Governors. The three Territories—Northwest Territories (formed July 15, 1870), Yukon (formed 1898) and Nunavut (separated from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999)—derive their mandates and powers from the federal government and are headed by a Commissioner. Across Canada, Grand Lodges would be established as their Provinces were formed. Although the idea of a single Grand Lodge had been raised in 1865, the size of the country and the various populations would mitigate against this. William Mercer Wilson summed the situation best when he expressed “. . . grave doubts, whether a union, embracing such an immense extent of country, would have a tendency to promote the advancement of the best interests of masonry on this continent . . .” (11th Annual Communication, July 12, 1866). Ontario and Nova Scotia’s Grand Lodges were formed prior to the Dominion of Canada, New Brunswick’s on October 10, 1867, Quebec’s on October 20, 1869, British Columbia and Yukon on October 21, 1871, Manitoba’s on May 12, 1875, PEI’s on June 23, 1875, Saskatchewan’s on August 8, 1905, Alberta’s on September 1, 1905 and our newest, the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador, on November 1, 1997. Throughout the process leading to Confederation (and afterwards), the men who were involved were ones who saw beyond the limits of religion, race, nationality and language. They sought a common ground with benefits to an evolving “country.” Compromise achieved results which accepted diversity in society. Some of these men were Freemasons. The majority were not. But when we look at their activities we see men for whom brotherly love, relief and truth were truly present and practiced in their daily lives.
Who were they? What were they? Why did they take these steps?
What we might call the Confederation “event” of July 1, 1867, is “book-ended” between political actions in the late 1830's in the two Canada’s (Rebellions in 1837 and 1838 and the investigative visit of John George Lambton, 1st Earl Durham and his famous Durham Report which saw Lower and Upper Canada united into the Province of Canada in 1841) and in 1949 (when Joey Smallwood won the referendum to bring Newfoundland into Confederation with an affirmative vote of 52.3%). Lord Durham—Right Worshipful Brother Lambton—was possibly a sixth generation Mason, a member of Marquis of Granby Lodge in Durham and a one-time Provincial Grand Master of Durham. Right Worshipful Brother Joseph Roberts Smallwood, was a Past Master of Lodge Northcliffe, No. 1086 SC, Grand Falls, NL and a member of the local Mark Lodge as well as the Scottish Rite. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island moved to discuss maritime amalgamation and a common form of government during the 1850's and by 1864 had agreed to meet on September 1, 1864 for one day at Charlottetown to complete arrangements. Meanwhile the challenge of governing the United Province of Canada encouraged John A. Macdonald (a “liberal” from Kingston), George Étienne Cartier (a distant relative of Jacques
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Cartier, one-time member of the St. Jean Baptiste Society and a “liberal-reformer of Quebec City) and George Brown (Scottish, “reform” member and reporter/editor of The Globe of Toronto), to seek attendance at the Charlottetown Conference. The three were co-Premiers of the United Province of Canada. Of the three, only Brother John Alexander Macdonald was a Freemason, a member of St. John’s Lodge, No. 758 ER, (now The Ancient St. John’s No. 3 GRC) Kingston. The Canadian request was accepted and a delegation of nine arrived in Charlottetown: George Étienne Cartier, Alexander Tilloch Galt, Hector-Louis Langevin and Thomas D’Arcy McGee of Canada East and John A. Macdonald, George Brown, Alexander Campbell, William McDougall and Hewitt Bernard of Canada West. The fifteen representatives of the maritime colonies—New Brunswick: Edward Barron Chandler, John Hamilton Gray (b Bermuda), John Mercer Johnson, William Henry Steeves and Samuel Leonard Tilley; Nova Scotia: Adams George Archibald, William Alexander Henry, Jonathan McCully, Charles Tupper and Robert Barry Dickey; and PEI: George Coles, Andrew Archibald Macdonald, Edward Palmer, John Hamilton Grey (b PEI) and William Henry Pope—quickly agreed to extend the one day deliberations. Subsequent discussions covered a wide range of topics: on September 7, the Conference adjourned but agreed to meet soon. In this group of 24 delegates there were Masons and non-Masons, Protestants and Catholics, American-born, Scots, Loyalists, businessmen turned politicians and lawyers turned politicians. Their interests were wide ranging. Their political backgrounds were widely scattered and different. But they saw the benefits of collaborating on many issues and the need for a more formal union. Macdonald’s vision and influence now came to the fore. He offered the services of Hewitt Bernard (a well skilled lawyer and administrator and Editor of the Upper Canada Law Journal) to act as Secretary throughout the entire series of conferences and the final negotiations in London in 1866-67. The offer was readily accepted. Macdonald and Cartier jointly offered Quebec as the venue for the second Conference, to be held on October 10, 1864. And Macdonald’s suggestion to invite Newfoundland to participate was accepted and invitations were despatched. At Quebec the core group remained with additions and changes. New Brunswick added Charles Fisher and Peter Mitchell, Nova Scotia remained unchanged. PEI added Edward Whelan and Thomas Heath Haviland, Canada East added Jean-Charles Chapais and Étienne- Pascal Taché (who had become joint premier of Canada with Macdonald and as such he presided over the Quebec Conference), Canada West added James Cockburn and Oliver Mowat, and Newfoundland was represented by Frederick Bowker Terrington Carter and Ambrose Shea in an “observer” capacity as Confederation per se had not been discussed in the Assembly. With the addition of three new faces for the London Conference, the full group of Fathers of Confederation would total thirty-seven, a number not recognized until 1921 by our Government. It would be anticlimactic to write about the London Conference of 1866-67 which culminated in the granting of Royal Assent to the Canada Act with effect as of July 1, 1867. This Conference would occupy the smallest number of representatives—eighteen—four from New Brunswick, five from Nova Scotia, three from Canada East and six from Canada West. But their work was specialised and crucial, and effective and successful. Local political decisions in PEI and Newfoundland did not allow them to proceed at this time. We owe these thirty-seven men a great debt for their foresight and their willingness to move in a direction for a better world.
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How diverse were these thirty-seven men? - Nine were born in the United Kingdom, one in Bermuda, one in Jamaica and one in the United States with the rest being born in one of the “Canadian colonies.” - Twenty were lawyers, five were journalists, eight were merchant businessmen, two were doctors, one was a land promoter and one was a soldier. - Allowing for changes in the meaning of words over time and understanding that many of these men would change party affiliations during their political careers, fifteen were conservatives, twelve were liberals, five were Reform, two were Liberal-Conservative, two were Reform-Liberals and one was “radical independent”/Conservative. - Six had entered politics as appointed members of government and thirty-one had been elected when entering the political arena. - Twenty-seven were supporters of Confederation almost from the beginning, or very early on, in their political careers. - As a result of the creation of the Dominion of Canada, fifteen would be elected to the new Canadian Federal Parliament in the elections of 1867. One of the fifteen would be our first Prime Minister (Macdonald) and one would be our first MP who was assassinated (McGee). Six were appointed to the new Canadian Senate. Three were appointed to other senior offices (federal Commissioner, federal DM of Justice and one as Lieutenant-Governor of Rupert’s Land and the North West Territory, although he was never installed). One chose a career in provincial politics. Three delegates lost in the 1867 elections. Eight were not eligible for any federal office by election or appointment as they were from PEI and Newfoundland which did not enter Confederation in 1867. - After their Confederation activities and their “active” political careers, three would later become Senators, nine would become Lieutenants-Governor of Provinces (including one for Manitoba and the North-west Territories and was later appointed for Nova Scotia), three would become Provincial Premiers, one would become a Federal Supreme Court Justice and six Provincial Supreme Court Justices, two were appointed as Canadian High Commissioners to London, one became Governor of the Bahamas, one returned to his military career, one returned to business as a railway promoter and one was appointed to collect and classify Canadian statutes of the time. - Fifteen of the Fathers of Confederation were honoured by Queen Victoria with British Orders of Chivalry: - one Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath (GCB) and one Knight Commander of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath (KCB) were both conferred on Sir John Alexander Macdonald (in 1884 and 1867 respectively); - three Companions of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath (CB); - two Knights Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (GCMG); - eight Knights Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG); - one Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG); - two were created Baronets; and - one was created a Knight Bachelor. Of thirty-seven Fathers of Confederation, eleven were Freemasons: - Hewitt Bernard, friend, colleague and eventual brother-in-law of John Alexander Macdonald, was a member of Ionic Lodge, No. 25 GRC, Toronto, received his degrees in 1855 and served as Lodge Steward in 1859. He resigned during 1859 when he left Toronto
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for Quebec to work in government. Grand Lodge records indicate that he affiliated with Civil Service 148 on March 13, 1873, but the Lodge records don’t confirm this; - Sir Alexander Campbell (later 6th Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario) was a member of St. John’s Lodge, No. 3 GRC, Kingston and received his degrees in 1844. He resigned from the Lodge in 1858 when he removed to Quebec with the government and did not affiliate with any Lodge in Quebec or Toronto; - Sir Frederick Bowker Terrington Carter (later Prime Minister of Newfoundland) was a member of St. John’s Lodge, No. 579 ER (now No. 1 GRNL) of Saint John’s, NF by initiation in 1853 but the dates of second and third degrees are unknown; - Edward Barron Chandler (later Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick,1878-1880) was a member of Sussex Lodge, No. 480 ER (now No. 4 GLNB) of Dorchester, NB by initiation in December 1851 and received his second and third degrees in the spring of 1852; - Alexander Tilloch Galt was reported in the media to have been a member of Victoria Lodge, No. 16 GRQ, Sherbrooke but we have no further confirming information or dates of degrees from the Lodge; - John Hamilton Gray of New Brunswick was a member of Albion Lodge, No. 841/570/500 ER (now No. 1 GRNB), Saint John, NB by initiation in 1847 and received his Second and Third degrees the same year. Lodge records show him suspended NPD in 1869 which he must have settled as he affiliated with Civil Service Lodge, No. 148 GRC, Ottawa on December 12, 1876; - Thomas Haviland and his friend William Henry Pope were both members of Victoria Lodge No. 383 SC (now No. 1 PEI), Charlottetown. Both were initiated on September 19, 1859, passed on October 29, 1859 and raised on November 21, 1859); - William Alexander Henry of Nova Scotia listed himself as a member of St. John’s Lodge, No. 161 ER (now No. 2 GRNS), Halifax at the time he affiliated with Civil Service Lodge No. 148, Ottawa on March 13, 1883; - Sir John Alexander Macdonald (Canada’s first Prime Minister) was initiated March 14, 1844, into St. John’s Lodge, No. 758 ER (now The Ancient St. John’s Lodge, No. 3 GRC) Kingston. He was passed on April 22, 1844 and raised on June 27, 1844. On July 23, 1875, he affiliated with Zetland Lodge, No. 326 GRC, Toronto, although he would demit from that Lodge on May 9, 1884. He subsequently affiliated with Dalhousie Lodge, No. 835/731 ER (now No. 52 GRC), Ottawa after his removal here in 1867. At the 1867 Annual Communication (July 10, 1867) in Kingston he was received by Grand Lodge and the honourary rank of Past Grand Senior Warden was conferred upon him. On December 6, 1868 he was named by the United Grand Lodge of England as their Grand Representative near to the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada. He affiliated with Civil Service Lodge, No. 148 GRC, Ottawa, on May 11, 1869 (RN 0069) and on July 8, 1869, was made an Honourary Lifetime Member of the Lodge. He was a exalted as a Royal Arch Companion in Victoria Chapter (attached to St. Paul’s Lodge), Montreal in 1847 and affiliated with Cataraqui Chapter, No. 12 GRC (now Ancient Frontenac RA Chapter No. 1 GRC), Kingston. He was made an Honourary Life Member of Lafeyete Chapter, No. 5, Washington DC. He was consecrated as a Knight Templar on January 14, 1854 in Hugh de Payens Encampment (now Hugh de Payens Premier Preceptory) No. 1, Kingston. In 1855 he was elected as 1st Captain and resigned his membership on May 9, 1884; and - Sir Leonard Tilley (later Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick), is apocryphally reported to have been the father of the title of Canada as a “Dominion.” Macdonald wished to call the country the “Kingdom of Canada” and Tilley was later reported to have been
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reading his Bible, and lucked upon Psalm 72 which, in verse 8, describes a “. . . dominion from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.” As Canada was perceived as stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the word “Dominion” was proposed by him and adopted by all attendees. According to R. W. Bro. Hon. Donald M. Fleming in his CMRA article Masonry in the Centennial Setting (vol 3, p 1631), Samuel Leonard Tilley was a Freemason. It would be nice to identify his lodge, number and location, and anything about his Masonic career, but such has not yet been possible. I would also like to mention the important support provided by two lodges in the Confederation process: Rehoboam 65 of Toronto and Civil Service 148 of Ottawa. Formed in 1855-56 out of King Solomon’s 22 of Toronto, Rehoboam Lodge was not active between 1860 and 1879. The reason was political: most of its members were associated with the Government of the Province of Canada whose seat had alternated every four years between Toronto and Quebec, but which had removed permanently to Quebec in 1859, and would remain there until 1865. The needs of the members of the Lodge who were involved with the government were met when Grand Master Thomas Douglas Harington, authorized the operation of Civil Service Lodge “. . . as in the nature of a Military Lodge, that is, a travelling lodge.” Rehoboam Lodge’s books and Warrant had been returned to the custody of Grand Lodge and the original jewels of the Lodge were purchased by York 156, Eglinton. Rehoboam’s Charter was reactivated in 1869 by M.W. Bro. Alexander Allan Stevenson, the Lodge jewels were returned by York Lodge and Rehoboam has continued its strong existence ever since. Meanwhile Civil Service Lodge had been instituted in the Lodge rooms in Quebec City on May 14, 1861 by R.W. Bro. Richard Pope, D.D.G.M. of Quebec District. He described the Lodge in his 1861 report as being open to all members of the fraternity but that the offices of the Lodge were confined solely to members of the civil service and legislative branches, and this wording appeared in the By-Laws of 1863. While at Quebec the Lodge address shown in the Annual Proceedings appears as “Seat of Government” and thereafter as “at Ottawa.” With the decision of Queen Victoria to select Bytown as the new seat of the Dominion Government and a name change to Ottawa, effective in 1865, Civil Service Lodge met for the first time in its new home on November 14, 1865, in the rooms of Dalhousie Lodge, No. 571 ER (now 52 GRC). The Grand Master agreed with the use of the original Warrant 148 which had been issued to permit the Lodge to meet at “Seat of Government.” Unfortunately this Warrant was destroyed by fire in 1886 and the new Warrant was issued for a normal (stationary) Lodge located at Ottawa. What do we learn from the actions of the thirty-seven Fathers of Confederation and members of the fraternity? That people of different races, religions, nationalities and language can find common ground beneficial to all. That we can accommodate diversity in society. That there are many different paths to achieve the same benefits. So mote it be! With special thanks to the brethren who assisted me in this research project: Jacques Ruelland (Montreal), Stuart MacDonald (New Brunswick), George Doughart (PEI), Brian Loughnan (NS), John Warren (NL), Brian Rowntree (Manitoba), Scott Bates (The Ancient St. John’s 3), Michael Macdonald (Ionic 25) and Ron Dixon (Civil Service 148).
All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted. MICHAEL JENKYNS, Grand Historian
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1. The Canadian Encyclopedia Year 2000 Edition, McClelland and Stewart, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-7710-2099-6. 2. A Short History of Canada, by Desmond Morton5th Edition, published by McClelland and Stewart, Toronto, ISBN 0-7710-6509-4. 3. Basic Documents in Canadian History, by James J. Talman, D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc., Toronto, LCC 59-9760, 1959. 4. Political Unrest in Upper Canada 1815-1836, by Aileen Dunham, Carleton Library Number 10, published by McClelland and Stewart, Ltd., 1963, Toronto. 5. Lord Durham’s Report, edited by Gerald M. Craig, Carleton Library Number 1, published by McClelland and Stewart, Ltd., 1963, Toronto. 6. The Confederation Debates in the Province of Canada - 1865, Edited and Introduced by P. B. Waite, Carleton Library Number 2, published by McClelland and Stewart, Ltd., 1963, Toronto. 7. Whence Come We? Freemasonry in Ontario 1764-1980, Edited by The Special Committee on the History, Wallace McLeod, Chairman, published by the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario, 1980. 8. Masonry in the Centennial Setting, by the R. W. Bro. Hon. Donald M. Fleming, as published in The Papers of the Canadian Masonic Research Association, Volume III, published by The Heritage Lodge, No. 730 GRC, Cambridge, Ontario, 1986. 9. The Grand Lodges of Canada: An Overview of their Formation, by R. W. Bro. Cyril C. Martin, PDDGM, Niagara District, as published in The Papers of the Canadian Masonic Research Association, Volume III, published by The Heritage Lodge, No. 730 GRC, Cambridge, Ontario, 1986. 10. The Masonic Career of Sir John A. MacDonald, Freemason, by W. Bro. Dr. Lewis F. Riggs, paper No. 19, p 333, Canadian Masonic Research Association, Volume 1, published by The Heritage Lodge No. 730, A.F. & A.M., G.R.C., 1986 as a three-volume set. 11. John George Lambton, the First Earl of Durham, by Bro. John Webb, ARS Quatuor Coronatorum, Transactions of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No. 2076; Volume 109, 1996, ISBN 0-907655-35-1. 12. Masonry in the Centennial Setting, by R. W. Bro. Hon. Donald M. Fleming, paper No. 89, p 1628, Canadian Masonic Research Association, Volume 1, published by The Heritage Lodge No. 730, A.F. & A.M., G.R.C., 1986 as a three-volume set. 13. Freemasonry and Democracy: Its Evolution in North America, by Allen E. Roberts and Wallace McLeod, ISBN 0-935633-18-9. 1997, PUBLISHED BY Anchor Communications for the masonic Service Association of North America.
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PRESENTATION OF NOTICES OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion, presented on the floor of Grand Lodge, were duly adopted.
Your committee has received SIX (6) proposed amendments to the Constitution of Grand Lodge, three of which were withdrawn.
The following two were those adopted at the Annual Communication, July 2013.
The 1st proposal deals with the current Section 50 (b) and proposes that it be amended to read as follows:
Section 50 (b) A candidate nominated for the office of District Deputy Grand Master or Grand Registrar shall be in possession of a certificate of completion of the course known as “Past Masters Course”, as offered by the College of Freemasonry.
The 2nd proposal deals with current Section 114 and proposes it be amended to read as follows:
Section 114 The Grand Registrar may, at the pleasure and direction of the Grand Master, take charge of any district or lodge for which there is not a District Deputy Grand Master.
INSTALLATION M.W. Bro. T. Shand to conduct the installation.
INSTALLATION OF THE GRAND MASTER M. W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw presented R.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell Grand Master-elect at the Altar, following which he was obligated by M.W. Bro. T. Shand and invested by M.W. Bro. C. E. Drew.
INVESTITURE OF THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER The Deputy Grand Master-elect, R.W. Bro. John C. Green was presented at the Altar by R. W. Bro. I. B. Dale, Grand Director of Ceremonies, and following obligation by M.W. Bro. T. Shand and investiture by M.W. Bro. R. S. J. Daniels, he was placed in the chair on the right of the Grand Master.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS The Grand Secretary read the names of the following brethren who had been selected in the various districts to serve as District Deputy Grand Masters. Algoma...... Leif R. B. Andersen ...... Red Rock Algoma East...... Brian K. Olson ...... Blind River Brant...... Albert Devereux...... Paris
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Bruce ...... Terry P. Heise...... Harriston Chatham...... Robert M. McNaughton ...... Newbury Eastern...... Roger Cook...... L’Orignal Erie ...... Grant G. Hughson ...... St. Thomas Frontenac...... Timothy Barber...... Kingston Georgian North...... John F. Thompson ...... Stayner Georgian South...... Michael J. Long ...... Innisfil Grey...... Bradley L. Vail...... Meaford Hamilton A...... Jeffrey Baker ...... Waterdown Hamilton B...... D. Kenneth Laliberte ...... Hamilton Hamilton C...... Geoffrey S. Allan ...... Oakville London East ...... W. Jeffery Brown...... Thamesford London West ...... R. Randall Hawken...... London Musk)Parry Sound ...... Robert Romberg...... Baysville Niagara A...... David E. Gillis ...... St. Catharines Niagara B...... David T. O’Neill...... Wellend Nipissing East...... Gordon A. McKay ...... North Bay North Huron...... Dereck H. Ward ...... Gowanstown Ontario...... David A. G. Mills ...... Brooklin Ottawa 1...... Dario N. Mancuso...... Kanata Ottawa 2...... G. Charles Singh...... Ottawa Peterborough ...... S. Andrew Henderson...... Havelock Prince Edward ...... Eric R. Mueller...... Maple Leaf St Lawrence...... David L. Rogers...... Perth St Thomas...... R. Dean Paddon ...... St. Thomas Sarnia...... Brain M. Simpson...... Brights Grove South Huron...... Jeffrey French ...... Mitchell Sudbury-Manitoulin ...... L. Clair Bracken...... Naughton Temiskaming ...... Lenard Williams ...... Englehart Toronto Don Valley...... A. Joseph Demello ...... Thornhill Toronto East...... David J. Neave...... Oshawa Toronto Humber Valley...... Harold Clarke...... Toronto Toronto West...... George M. Warner ...... Mississauga Victoria...... John A. Deak ...... Kinmount Waterloo...... Grahame Booker ...... Stratford Wellington...... Clark A. Somerville ...... Acton Western ...... David S. Coulter...... Vermilion Bay Wilson North ...... Scott J. E. Kubota ...... Woodstock Wilson South ...... Douglas G. Waller ...... Simcoe Windsor ...... Terence Roberts ...... Windsor York...... Munder Jubran ...... Brampton
Following the presentation of the D.D.G.M.s at the Altar and their confirmation by the Grand Master, they were then obligated and invested by R.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby. The D.D.G.M.s were then introduced and presented individually to the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master.
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APPOINTMENT OF GRAND CHAPLAIN The Grand Master announced the appointment of R. W. Bro. Beven J. M. Carrique as the Right Worshipful Grand Chaplain.
INVESTITURE OF OTHER OFFICERS The other Grand Lodge Officers were then invested under the direction of M.W. Bro. T. Shand: the Grand Senior Warden by M.W. Bro. R. S. J. Daniels; the Grand Junior Warden by M.W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw; the Grand Chaplain by M.W. Bro. C. E. Drew; the Grand Registrar by M.W. Bro. G. L. Atkinson; and the Grand Director of Ceremonies by M.W. Bro. A. J. Petrisor.
APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD R.W. Bro. David Armstrong...... Toronto R.W. Bro. David Cameron...... Waterloo R.W. Bro. Ronald L. Findlater...... Woodstock R.W. Bro. Colin Heap ...... Cambridge R.W. Bro. Perry M. McConnell ...... Maxville R.W. Bro. Paul Todd ...... Carleton Place R.W. Bro. Steven E. Warren ...... Oakville and for one year R. W. Bro. Leyland Muss ...... Scarborough R. W. Bro. Paul Skazin ...... Toronto
APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE Grand Dir of Ceremonies...... R.W. Bro. Howard Adams...... Oakville Grand Senior Deacon ...... V.W. Bro. Duncan S. Skinner...... Toronto Grand Junior Deacon ...... V.W. Bro. Christopher S. Yates ...... St. Mary’s Grand Supt of Works...... V.W. Bro. Larry A. Park...... Lucknow Assistant Grand Secretary ...... V.W. Bro. Joe B. M. Rabot ...... Churchill Assistant Grand Dir of Cers . . . . . V.W. Bro. Todd Owens ...... Uxbridge Assistant Grand Chaplain...... V.W. Bro. Ernest J. Fowles...... Toronto Assistant Grand Chaplain ...... V.W. Bro. William T. Gordon ...... Ottawa Assistant Grand Chaplain...... V.W. Bro. R. Carl Hall ...... Sarnia Assistant Grand Chaplain ...... V.W. Bro. Frederick G. Lock ...... Aurora Assistant Grand Chaplian...... V.W. Bro. George A. Malloch...... Pelee Island Grand Sword Bearer ...... V.W. Bro. Edward Arlitt ...... Toronto Grand Organist...... V.W. Bro. Robert T. Watson...... Madoc Assistant Grand Organist ...... V.W. Bro. Raymond J. Toner ...... Arnprior Grand Pursuivant...... V.W. Bro. Wayne J. D. Nicholson ...... Cobourg
Very Worshipful Grand Stewards
Thomas F. Appelt...... Thunder Bay J. Jerome Boucher ...... St. Catharines Adam Baker...... Lakefield R. William Bower ...... Cannington Lawrence Ben-Eliezer ...... Toronto Donald A. Broad ...... Courtice Sheldon Bertrant ...... Woodstock Michael W. Carberry ...... Oakville
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Timothy E. Chajkowski . . . . . Kemptville Vincent M. McCurdy ...... Caledonia Dennis n. Cunningham ...... Hanover John M. McDougall ...... King City Michael Davenport ...... Fort Erie James N. McKay ...... Maxsville John Devries ...... Innerkip Jason F. Mervyn...... Bognor James N. Duncan ...... Stoney Creek David G. Midgley...... Hamilton Elwin Earle...... Sutton William S. Moody ...... Devlin William M. Edmonds ...... Perkinsfield Christopher Mundreon . . . . Mississauga William R. Edwards ...... Cumberland Mart R. Munk...... Eganville Steven J. Ellstrom...... Brampton Thomas A. Norris...... Toronto William A. Farmer ...... Port Elgin Wayne Orr ...... Timmins J. W. Allan Farquharson ...... Sudbury Gordon J. Ough ...... Kitchener Stanley R. Fenton...... Lively Douglas H. Pearce ...... Cameron J. Barry Flanigan ...... Roslin Brian W. Radford ...... Niagara Falls Ian A. Fraser...... Stratford Daniel A. Raycroft . . . . Sault Ste. Marie Gerald W. Galbraith ...... West Lorne William Robertson ...... Kingston Michael R. Graystone...... London William Robinson ...... Tara Karl M. Haza ...... Everett G. Douglas Scott ...... Lindsay Philip V. Hebert ...... Toronto Kenneth F. Simpson ...... St. George Robert Hill...... Komoka L. Terry Sleightholm ...... Toronto Keith M. Holdsworth ...... Markham Rennie A. Taylor ...... St. Jacobs James E. Jones...... Baysville Dana A. Thomas...... Aurora George A. Kough ...... Delhi Allan Toner ...... Palmerston Robert Lane ...... Kingsville Clifford A. Travis ...... Smithville Wayne L. Lanigan ...... Caledonia John Varty ...... Eldorado James D. Laughton ...... Windsor Peter Westwater...... Toronto John A. Law ...... Toronto John F. T. Whetham ...... Parry Sound William G. Lockhart ...... Chatham Chris Wojtowicz ...... St. Catharines James Low...... Brampton Nicolas Zabaneh...... North York Malcolm Mackay...... Mississauga
Grand Standard Bearer...... V.W. Bro. David Dunn...... Ripley Grand Standard Bearer ...... V.W. Bro. Clinton A. Sturgeon ...... Ajax Grand Tyler ...... V.W. Bro. John M. Harkness ...... Niagara Falls Grand Historian ...... V.W. Bro. S. Michael Jenkyns...... Kanata Grand Librarian ...... R.W. Bro. James E. Ford ...... London Grand Archivist ...... V.W. Bro. Daniel J. Glenney...... Ottawa Grand Piper ...... V.W. Bro. John Terence ...... Binbrook
THANKS The Grand Master expressed his appreciation to the Committee on Arrangements for their dedicated service rendered once again this year. Recognition of the role of this committee met with the approbation of all in attendance.
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GUESTS SPEAK During the session the following distinguished guest, at the request of the Grand Master, addressed the brethren assembled:
III. Bro. Richard A. H. Brown M.W. Bro. Stephen Allen Sov. Gr. Com. Grand Master Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Grand Lodge of New Brunswick
M.W. Bro. Gerald E. Piepiora Grand Master Grand Lodge of Maryland
GRAND LODGE CLOSED Grand Lodge closed at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
Grand Secretary
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RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012 Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April 142 to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
DENOTES DAYLIGHT LODGE
No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 2 a Niagara ...... 1st Wed ...... Niag-on-Lake...... G.Bouchard ...... A.Brandon, 37 Keefer Rd, 9 4 6 1 1 5 4 4 171 169 Thorold L2V 4W5 3 a Ancient St. Johns ...... 1st Thurs.....Kingston ...... T.Bellamy ...... S.Bates, 1081 Hudson Dr, 3 0 0 0 0 2 5 1 125 120 Kingston K7M 5K9 5 Sussex...... 3rd Mon...... Brockville ...... M.Humes ...... G.Mielke, 2651 Blue Church Rd, RR 1, 0 1 0 0 1 3 10 0 165 153 Prescott K0E 1T0 6 a The Barton...... 2nd Wed .....Hamilton...... D.Mitchell...... K.Nickerson, 65 Chesswood Trail, 1 1 2 2 0 1 2 0 109 109 Hamilton L8N 2Z7 7 Union...... 2nd Thurs ...Grimsby...... J.Taggart ...... C.Warden, 37 Golden Blvd, 6 2 1 1 1 0 6 0 143 145 St Catharines L2N 7M6 9 Union...... 2nd Wed .....Napanee...... W.Cook...... C.Alderson, 118 Neville Point Rd, 1 4 2 0 1 3 2 0 67 64 Erinsville K0K 2A0 10 a Norfolk ...... 2nd Tues.....Simcoe...... D.Thibeault ...... J.Lewis, 443 Queen St S, 8 3 1 2 0 0 3 1 121 127 Simcoe N3Y 5M1 11 a Moira ...... 1st Wed ...... Belleville ...... D.Rosebush...... S.Reid, 184 Shannon Rd, 1 3 3 1 1 2 6 0 125 120 Planfield K0K 2V0 14 True Britons' ...... 1st Mon ...... Perth ...... J.Cassibo ...... S.Howard, 7 Inverness Ave, 2 1 1 0 0 2 4 0 119 115 Perth K7H 3G5 15 St. George's...... 2nd Tues.....St. Catharines...... M.Anderson McGaw....D.Monteith, 7135 Brian Cres, 0 1 0 0 1 3 2 2 73 67 Niagara Falls L2J 3P4 16 a St Andrew's/St Johns ...... 3rd Tues...... Toronto...... K.Gliha...... H.Montgomerie, 16 Bedale Crescent, 9 5 2 1 1 13 3 4 142 133 Markham L3R 3N7 17 a St. John's...... 2nd Tues.....Cobourg...... M.Harrison...... J.Dempster, 170 University Ave E, 0 2 2 1 0 0 7 3 124 115 Cobourg K9A 1E1 18 a Prince Edward...... 1st Thurs.....Picton ...... S.Brindley ...... D.Porter, 63 Lewis St, 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 4 132 122 Belleville K8P 1R4 20 a St. John's...... 2nd Tues.....London ...... M.Brunnenmeir ...... R.More, 15 Highland Place, 3 4 4 0 0 0 10 0 248 241 London N6C 5E7 21a St. John's...... 1st Tues ...... Vankleek Hill ...... N.Das Eiras ...... N.Ouellet, 5-652 Valois, 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 43 43 Vaudreuil Dorion J7V 8K4 22 a King Solomon's...... 2nd Thurs ...Richmond Hill ...... K.Margetis ...... R.Heyworth, 133 Tower Dr, 5 4 6 1 0 1 2 3 99 99 Scarborough M1R 3P4 23 Richmond ...... 3rd Wed...... Richmond Hill ...... J.Smart ...... J.Galati, 604 Carlton Rd, 3 1 1 1 0 3 2 1 114 112 Markham L3P 7R9 24 a St. Francis...... 1st Thurs.....Smiths Falls ...... D.Russell...... K.Almey, 328 Kelly Jordan Rd, RR 6, 2 0 0 3 2 5 5 1 141 137 Smith Falls K7A 4S7 13-12-02 2:17 PM 25 a Ionic...... 1st Wed ...... Toronto...... G.Partington...... P.Skazin, Box 266, 31 Adelaide St E, 2 4 0 2 1 4 0 1 66 66 Toronto M5C 2J4 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 143
26 a Ontario...... 3rd Thurs ....Port Hope ...... M.Robling...... S.McCarthy, 37 Ballantine St, 1 1 2 0 0 4 4 2 90 81 Cobourg K9A 5G8 27 a Strict Observance...... 3rd Fri...... Stoney Creek ...... R.Skinner ...... G.Lowry, 20 Darlington Dr, 2 1 0 2 0 0 1 3 73 73 Hamitlon L9C 2L7 28 Mount Zion...... 3rd Thurs ....Kemptville...... G.Earl...... P.Rippstein, 74 Calaveras Ave, 3 6 5 0 0 1 6 0 103 99 Ottawa K2J 4Z4 29 United...... 1st Tues ...... Brighton...... P.Ross ...... C. Wright, 18 Lockwood Dr, 1 1 3 2 1 3 1 1 94 93 Brighton K0K 1H0 30 Composite...... Last Mon ....Whitby...... K.Olley...... G.Olley, 71 The Cove Rd, 7 3 1 0 0 3 4 0 124 124 Newcastle L1B 1B6 31 a Jerusalem...... 2nd Wed .....Bowmanville ...... O.Mathurin...... D.Page, 23-350 Camelot Crt, 5 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 144 151 Oshawa L1G 6P7 32 Amity...... 2nd Wed .....Dunnville...... J.Barwell ...... D.Madill, 170 Brookfield Boulevard, 2 2 2 0 0 2 2 1 94 91 Dunnville N1A 2Y4 33 Maitland ...... 2nd Tues.....Goderich...... W.Pfannenstiel...... R.Murray, 193 Shore Cres, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73 73 Goderich N7A 1Y5 34 a Thistle...... 1st Tues ...... Amherstburg...... P.Wiebe...... P.Barber, 3395 3rd Conc Rd, 2 5 7 2 0 3 3 0 81 79 Amherstburg N9V 2Y9 35 a St. John's...... 1st Thurs.....Cayuga ...... F.Topp...... R.Gibson, 23 Cayuga St S, Box 51, 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 5 85 80 Cayuga N0A 1E0 37 a King Hiram...... 1st Mon ...... Ingersoll...... D.Munro...... J.Peter, 405 King St W, 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 61 57 Ingersoll N5C 3J7 38 Trent ...... 2nd Tues.....Frankford...... J.Kenworthy...... W.Robison, 95 County Rd 5, 1 3 2 21 0 1 2 2 67 84 Wooler K0K 3M0 39 a Mount Zion...... 1st Tues ...... Brooklin...... G.Gregg ...... M.Parr, 94 Queen St, 4 2 2 0 0 2 1 6 61 56 Brooklin L1M 1C3 40 St. John's...... 3rd Thurs ....Hamilton...... M.De Abreu ...... A.Quainton, 2474 Cavendish Drive, 1 2 3 1 0 0 7 0 65 60 Burlington L7P 3T8 41 a St. George's...... 1st Thurs.....Kingsville ...... I.Panton...... D.McGillivray, 31 Queen St, 2 3 5 2 0 3 2 0 92 91 Kingsville N9Y 1Z8 42 a St. George's...... 1st Thurs.....London ...... K.Ross...... J.Ticknor, 225 Sterling St, 1 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 76 78 London N5Y 1Z3 43 King Solomon's...... 1st Tues ...... Woodstock...... G.Corlett ...... B.Armstrong, 37 Crow Cres, 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 102 98 Woodstock N4T 1S6 44 St. Thomas...... 1st Thurs.....St.Thomas...... A.Irving...... R.Howes, Box 331, 0 0 3 0 1 2 8 0 89 80 Thamesford N0M 2M0 45 Brant...... 2nd Tues.....Brantford ...... S.Frotten...... J.Herron, 44 Hickery Place, 5 4 5 0 0 2 1 6 122 118 Brantford N3S 3C8 46 Wellington-Victory...... 2nd Tues.....Chatham ...... B.Archer...... H.German, 150 Regency Dr, 1 2 1 0 0 3 3 3 90 82 Chatham N7L 5J6 47 a Great Western...... 1st Thurs.....Windsor...... G.Thibert...... D.Chamney, 2434 Hemlock Rd, 1 1 1 0 0 1 20 9 123 94 Windsor N8R 1Z9 48 Madoc-Marmora-Tweed ...... 3rd Tues...... Madoc...... B.Moorcroft ...... E.Sandford, 113 McKenzie St, Box 835, 3 2 3 0 0 2 4 2 163 158 Madoc K0K 2K0
50 a Consecon ...... 4th Thurs ....Consecon...... K.Campbell ...... D.Harvey, Box 308, 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 55 52 143 13-12-02 2:17 PM Carrying Place K0K 1L0 52 Dalhousie...... 1st Tues ...... Ottawa ...... B.Brambles ...... A.McArdle, 614 Glendale, 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 94 94 Buckingham J8L 1Y2 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 144
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012 Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April 144 to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
DENOTES DAYLIGHT LODGE
No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 54 a Maple...... 2nd Tues.....Maple ...... B.Stapley...... D.Lane, 95 Luba Ave, 0 2 1 0 0 2 3 1 59 53 Richmond Hill L4S 1G7 55 Merrickville ...... 3rd Fri...... Burritts Rapids...... P.Secretain ...... R.Miller, 7627 Settler's Way, 2 2 2 2 0 5 3 0 58 54 North Gower K0A 2T0 56 a Victoria...... 1st Tues ...... Sarnia ...... J.Spelay...... D.Bennett, 1710 Canadian Crt, 1 1 2 0 0 4 5 0 133 125 Sarnia N7S 5Y8 57 Harmony...... 2nd Wed .....Binbrook...... K.Tomlinson ...... A.Rutherford, 5 Wildberry Way, 3 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 61 63 Carlisle L0R 1H2 58 Doric...... 3rd Thurs ....Ottawa ...... D.Cole...... D.Robar, 2140 Walkely Rd, 5 4 2 0 0 2 3 0 78 78 Ottawa K1G 3V3 61 a Acacia...... 3rd Mon...... Hamilton...... I.Leppert...... T.Peddle, 12 Aberdeen Ave, Box 286, 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 6 73 65 Mount Hope L0R 1W0 62 a St. Andrew's...... 3rd Thurs ....Caledonia...... J.Lanigan...... R.Gripper, 50 Shetland St, 1 1 2 0 0 5 1 4 79 70 Caledonia N3W 1B4 63 St. John's...... 2nd Wed .....Carleton Place...... C.Snow...... I.Bayley, 60 Sarah Street, 6 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 94 96 Carleton Place K7C 2Z3 64 a Kilwinning...... 3rd Fri...... London ...... J.Barker...... R.Cooper, 576 Winblest Ave, 5 2 1 1 0 4 5 1 196 192 London N6C 3C3 65 Rehoboam...... 1st Thurs.....Etobicoke...... J.Barbosa...... Y.Suer, 39 York Ridge Rd, 5 1 1 1 0 2 6 10 60 48 Toronto M2P 1R8 66 Durham...... 1st Wed ...... Newcastle ...... L.Driskell ...... R.Craig, 41 Wabboish Cres, 6 4 1 2 0 4 2 0 93 95 Courtice L1E 2X6 68 St. John's...... 3rd Tues...... Ingersoll...... G.Lesser...... L.Charlton, 3002 Pigram Line, 1 2 1 0 0 2 4 1 65 59 Salford N0J 1W0 69 Stirling...... 3rd Thurs ....Stirling...... D.Town ...... H.Danford, 317 McMaster Rd, 2 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 67 65 Springbrook K0K 3C0 72 a Alma...... 2nd Tues.....Cambridge ...... S.Sinclair...... H.Clarke, 149 St Andrews St, 3 3 1 0 1 5 0 6 66 59 Cambridge N1A 1N2 73 St. James...... 3rd Mon...... St. Marys ...... N.Primeau ...... R.McKnight, Box 45, 344 Elizabeth St, 4 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 119 122 St Marys N4X 1A9 74 a St. James...... 2nd Tues.....Brockville...... R.Bennett ...... M.Bauder, 3449 County Rd 26, RR 1, 0 2 4 0 0 3 2 0 81 76 Prescott K0E 1T0 76 Oxford ...... 2nd Mon .....Woodstock...... D.Berry ...... J.Sutherland, 20 Fairview Cr, 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 133 129 Woodsstock N4S 6L5 77 Faithful Brethren...... 2nd Tues.....Lindsay...... E.Heighington ...... S.Sisson, 16 St James St, 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 87 88 Lindsay K9V 1L8 13-12-02 2:17 PM 78 King Hiram...... 2nd Wed .....Tillsonburg ...... S.MacDonald ...... J.Stanbridge, 68 Wilkins Cres, 1 0 2 0 0 0 4 3 105 99 Tillsonburg N4G 5M5 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 145
79 a Simcoe...... 2nd Mon .....Bradford ...... D.Brohm ...... F.Longthorne, 1113 Northshore Dr, 0 2 3 1 0 0 7 2 87 79 Gilford L0L 1R0 81 a St. Johns ...... 2nd Tues.....Mount Brydges ...... C.Reath ...... M.Leach, 54 Millmanor Pl, Box 64, 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 41 44 Delaware N0L 1E0 82 a St. John's...... 2nd Tues.....Paris...... J.Vernooy...... G.Stapleton, 64 The Strand Ave, 5 4 4 1 0 3 3 0 96 96 Brantford N3L 2Y6 83 Beaver...... 3rd Mon...... Strathroy...... R.Marshall...... J.Howden, 8751 Egremont Rd, 7 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 105 107 Watford N0M 2S0 85 a Rising Sun ...... 1st Thurs.....Athens ...... G.Cooke...... R.Ferguson, 156 Dixie Rd, 2 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 79 79 Athens K0E 1B0 86 Zetland Wilson ...... 1st Tues ...... Toronto...... J.Greavette ...... S.Soltanzadeh, 12816 McCowan Rd, 3 2 2 2 2 3 11 3 153 143 Stouffille L4A 7Z5 87 a Markham Union...... 3rd Wed...... Claremont ...... C.McOuat...... B.Grimbleby, 218 Larkin Ave, 7 2 2 0 0 6 3 1 96 93 Markham L3P 4Z3 88 St. George's...... 2nd Wed .....Owen Sound ...... J.Stronach...... B.Crawford, 103319 Grey Rd 18, RR 6, 3 3 0 0 0 4 4 0 142 137 Owen Sound N4K 5N8 90 Manito ...... 2nd Tues.....Collingwood ...... C.Barnes...... C.Elliott, 47 St Clair St, Box 2434, 8 3 4 1 1 6 5 3 123 119 Collingwood L9Y 3Z1 91 a Colborne ...... 3rd Wed...... Cobourg...... G.McArthur...... C.Robinson, 43 Parliament St, 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 57 58 Colborne K0K 1S0 92 Royal Edward Cataraqui ...... 4th Fri...... Kingston ...... D.Chamberlain...... W.Martin, 860 Allum Ave, 2 2 2 0 1 1 9 1 115 107 Kingston K7M 7A1 93 Northern Light ...... 1st Wed ...... Kincardine ...... M.Crowley ...... R. Hilton, 248 Birchwood Ave, 6 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 114 116 Tiverton N0G 2T0 94 a St. Mark's...... 2nd Tues.....St. Thomas...... R.Cadotte ...... W.Chaplow, 43841 Talbot Line, 2 3 4 0 0 6 4 0 134 126 St Thomas N5P 3S7 96 Corinthian...... 1st Thurs.....Barrie...... G.Quinn ...... R.Greer, 324 Harvie Rd, 5 3 2 0 1 6 4 0 220 216 Barrie L4N 8H7 97 a Sharon...... 2nd Tues.....Queensville...... T.Johnston...... M.Bales, 9724 Morning Glory Rd, 3 1 1 1 0 6 4 7 98 85 Pefferlaw L0E 1N0 98 True Blue...... 1st Fri ...... Bolton...... G.Reid...... N.Brooksbank, 15505 Centreville Creek Rd, 3 2 4 0 0 1 2 2 90 88 Caledon L7C 3C3 99 a Tuscan ...... 2nd Thurs ...Newmarket ...... A.Elder...... D.Emerson, 756 Botany Hill Cres, 7 4 4 2 0 5 2 3 188 187 Newmarket L3Y 3A8 100 Valley ...... 2nd Mon .....Dundas ...... B.Knapman ...... A.Smith, 606-2386 New Street, 3 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 77 77 Burlington L7R 1J9 101 Corinthian...... 3rd Fri...... Peterborough ...... M.Eyre ...... A.Baswick, 1044 St Paul's St, 3 3 3 1 0 1 7 0 148 144 Peterborough K9H 6J8 103 Maple Leaf...... 2nd Thurs ...St. Catharines...... R.Cuttriss ...... S.Barbacki, 548 Memorial Dr, 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 50 50 Fenwick L0S 1C0 104 St. John's...... 3rd Mon...... Norwich...... W.Addison ...... T.McCoy, 133 Glendale Dr, 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 73 69 Tillsonburg N4G 5V9 105 a St. Mark's...... 2nd Tues.....Niagara Falls ...... S.Ferguson ...... M.Ferguson, 4837 Fifth Ave, 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 58 55 Niagara Falls L2E 4S2
106 a Burford ...... 3rd Wed...... Burford ...... G.Mudford ...... J.Mitchell, 327 Maple Ave S, RR 2, 4 2 2 0 0 0 2 1 69 70 145 13-12-02 2:17 PM Burford N0E 1A0 107 a St. Paul's ...... 2nd Wed .....Lambeth...... J.Acal ...... R.Blak, RR 4, 20198 Cherry Hill Rd, 3 4 4 1 0 0 9 0 118 113 Thamesford N0M 2M0 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 146
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012 Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April 146 to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 108 Blenheim ...... 2nd Fri...... Innerkip ...... T.Deheer ...... G.Anderson, Box 16, 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 44 43 Princeton N0J 1V0 109 Albion...... 2nd Thurs ...Harrowsmith...... D.Rickards ...... R.Black, 4563 Fox Ridge Trail, 8 7 6 1 0 2 4 1 86 88 Sydenham K0H 2T0 110 Central ...... 1st Tues ...... Prescott...... M.Ruttle ...... R.Shannon, 44 Sunset Dr, RR 1, 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 29 29 Gp Box 6-10, Prescott K0E 1T0 113 a Wilson ...... 2nd Wed .....Waterford ...... J.Paquette ...... F.Sebring, Box 1322, 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 72 68 Waterford N0E 1Y0 114 a Hope ...... 3rd Tues...... Port Hope ...... B.Smith ...... R.Demerchant, Box 47 Stn Main, 2 2 3 1 0 0 5 0 91 89 Port Hope L1A 3V9 115 a Ivy ...... 1st Tues ...... Beamsville...... M.Andelic ...... P.Jacek, 7 Fairview Rd, 2 3 2 1 0 4 6 2 101 92 Grimsby L3M 3L1 116 Cassia ...... 2nd Mon .....Forest...... E.Morenz ...... J. McCormick, 6536 Pinetrail Ave, 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 38 37 Lambton Shores N0N 1J3 118 Union...... 2nd Mon .....Schomberg...... T.Cober ...... W.Boyle, 16663 Keele St, 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 48 53 King L7B 0G1 119 a Maple Leaf...... 2nd Mon .....Bath ...... K.Vyse ...... V.Simpkins, 21 Bayview Dr, 2 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 78 75 Bath K0H 1G0 120 Warren...... 1st Tues ...... Fingal ...... R.Bennett ...... D.Nichols, 39707 Talbot Line, RR 7, 1 2 0 3 0 1 4 0 57 56 St Thomas N5P 3T2 122 Renfrew ...... 1st Mon ...... Renfrew...... M.Nagrodski ...... W.Stonehouse, 12 Brydges Rd, 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 64 63 Burnstown K0J 1G0 123 a Belleville-Temple ...... 1st Mon ...... Belleville ...... D.English ...... D.Konkin, Box 639, 87 Westwind Cres, 1 0 2 0 1 4 5 5 189 177 Wellington K0K 3L0 125 Cornwall-Corinthian ...... 1st Wed ...... Ingleside ...... L.Finnamore...... E.Mercer, 864 Chelsea Cres, 0 1 1 0 1 4 3 2 62 109 Cornwall K6H 6Y6 126 Golden Rule Hastings ...... 2nd Mon .....Campbellford...... T.Osborne ...... G.Ballard, 2264 8th Line E, RR 2, 1 1 1 1 0 4 3 0 123 118 Campbellford K0L 1L0 127 a Franck...... 3rd Mon...... Frankford...... P.Johnson ...... I.Wylie, 303 River Rd, 4 3 3 2 0 1 4 3 90 88 Corbyville K0K 1V0 128 Pembroke...... 1st Thurs.....Pembroke...... W.Grubb ...... D.McEewen, 577 Cecelia Street, 4 3 4 2 0 4 2 5 133 128 Pembroke K8A 1T2 129 a Rising Sun ...... 1st Thurs.....Aurora ...... K.Cromarty ...... M.Redman, 35 Anderson Place, 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 0 70 69 Aurora L4G 6G4 131 St. Lawrence ...... 3rd Wed...... Saugeen Shores...... G.Higgins...... R.Shular, Box 997, 6 4 2 5 0 0 2 0 86 95 Southampton N0H 2L0 13-12-02 2:17 PM 133 a Lebanon Forest ...... 2nd Mon .....Exeter ...... R.Groot ...... D.Bender, 143 Fried St, Box 113, 2 1 0 0 0 1 5 0 108 104 Dashwood N0M 1N0 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 147
135 a St. Clair...... 1st Thurs.....Milton...... J.Burns ...... G.Bragg, 129 Bristlecone Court, 7 4 5 2 0 2 6 11 125 115 Belwood N0B 1J0 136 a Richardson...... 4th Wed ...... Stouffville...... R.Reid ...... A.Dvorak, 1517 Oakburn St, 3 1 2 0 1 4 3 4 134 127 Pickering L1V 6N2 137 a Pythagoras ...... 1st Tues ...... Meaford...... J.Clarke ...... W.Pearson, 226020 Centreville Rd, 1 3 1 0 0 2 3 0 87 83 RR 3, Meaford N4L 0A7 139 a Lebanon...... 2nd Tues.....Oshawa...... S.McQuillin...... G.Smith, 222-777 Terrace Dr, 6 3 4 0 2 1 2 1 186 190 Oshawa L1G 2Z3 140 Malahide...... 3rd Wed...... Aylmer ...... W.Plyley ...... J.Smith, 30 Dufferin St, 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 3 141 136 Aylmer N5H 2L5 141 Tudor ...... 2nd Tues.....Mitchell ...... D.Henry ...... D.Stewart, 2877 Forest Rd, 0 1 0 0 0 3 3 0 98 92 Strafford N5A 6S5 143 Friendly Brothers' ...... 2nd Wed .....Iroquois ...... G.Thompson...... D.Roddick, 5600 Marine Station Rd, 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 1 52 49 Cardinal K0E 1E0 144 Tecumseh...... 4th Wed ...... Stratford...... R.Wurm ...... T.Ridgway, 255 Lincoln Rd, 1 2 3 1 0 0 3 1 89 87 Waterloo N2J 2P6 145 a J. B. Hall...... 2nd Tues.....Millbrook...... S.Stuart...... W.Brass, 305-282 Romaine St, 3 4 3 0 0 5 0 6 101 93 Peterborough K9J 2C5 146 a Prince Of Wales...... 1st Wed ...... Napanee...... D.Scott ...... M.Switzer, Box 241, 3 1 0 1 0 2 1 3 35 33 Newburgh K0K 2S0 147 Mississippi...... 3rd Thurs ....Almonte...... A.St Dennis...... B.Hargreaves, Box 1799, 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 109 110 Almonte K0A 1A0 148 Civil Service ...... 2nd Tues.....Ottawa ...... D.Barbara...... M.Dell, 404 McDermitt Dr, 4 2 2 0 0 1 3 0 103 103 Rockland K4K 1K9 149 Erie ...... 2nd Mon .....Port Dover ...... C.Cottingham...... P.Goodwin, Box 868, 3 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 68 72 Port Dover N0A 1N0 151 Grand River ...... 2nd Tues.....Waterloo...... K.Wiggins ...... N.Bobier, 38 Lombardy Crt, 12 6 5 2 1 7 3 8 134 131 Kitchener N2M 1W7 153 a Burns'...... 2nd Thurs ...Wyoming...... D.Hart ...... M.Lambie, Box 323, 2 1 1 1 0 1 6 5 90 81 Wyoming N0N 1T0 155 a Peterborough...... 1st Fri ...... Peterborough ...... J.Martin...... D.Glover, 2666 Lakefield Rd, RR 4, 5 1 3 1 1 0 2 0 75 80 Peterborough K9J 6X5 156 York...... 2nd Mon .....Toronto...... R.Szachrajuk ...... G.Forbes, 79 Compton Cres, 3 2 2 4 1 2 3 3 112 112 Bradford L3Z 2X6 157 Simpson...... 1st Tues ...... Newboro...... P.Clarke ...... J.Bond, 2751 Hwy #15, RR 1, 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 53 47 Portland K0G 1V0 158 Alexandra-Inwood ...... 1st Monday.Oil Springs...... K.Sitzes...... S.Dunlop, 4827 Oil Springs Line, 0 1 2 0 0 0 5 0 106 101 Box 245, Oil Springs N0N 1P0 159 Goodwood ...... 1st Tues ...... Richmond ...... P.Hulford ...... R. Ledingham, 4352 West River Dr., 3 2 1 2 0 2 4 2 67 64 Manotick K4M 1G7 161 Percy...... 1st Wed ...... Warkworth...... C.Hughes ...... J.Hutchinson, RR 4, 2 5 2 0 0 4 1 1 81 77 Warkworth K0K 3K0 162 Forest...... 2nd Mon .....Wroxeter...... N.Watson ...... J.Dickson, Box 631, 54 Brownlee St S, 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 41 41 Teeswater N0G 2S0
164 Star-In-The-East ...... 1st Tues ...... Picton ...... M.Kingsley ...... T.Lyons, 54 Lake Breeze Crt, 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 64 63 147 13-12-02 2:17 PM Wellington K0K 3L0 165 a Burlington...... 1st Wed ...... Burlington ...... W.Riske ...... P.Lyles, 804-3000 Creekside Dr, 4 2 2 1 1 5 3 8 108 98 Dundas L9H 7S8 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 148
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012 Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April 148 to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 166 Wentworth ...... 3rd Tues...... Stoney Creek ...... L.Vass ...... R.Kerr, 16 Margaret Ave, 7 6 2 0 0 2 9 0 180 176 Grimsby L3M 4S1 168 a Merritt...... 2nd Mon .....Port Colborne ...... G.Faraday...... R.Muha, 43 Heather Crt, 4 4 3 1 0 2 2 1 49 49 Welland L3C 4P9 169 Macnab ...... 2nd Tues.....Port Colborne ...... B.Tarabalka...... K.Burke, 176 Scholfield Ave, 5 4 2 0 0 1 5 3 109 105 Port Colborne L3K 5T2 170 Britannia ...... 1st Mon ...... Seaforth ...... R.McDowell...... B.Hutton, 30 Stornoway Cres, RR 4, 1 2 1 2 0 0 3 0 64 64 Seaforth N0K 1W0 171 Prince Of Wales...... 2nd Thurs ...Iona Station ...... C.Webster ...... R.Keith, 9369 Currie Rd, 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 45 44 Wallacetown N0L 2M0 172 a Ayr ...... 2nd Mon .....Ayr ...... W.Griffiths...... J. Vliehs, 66 Beech Ave, 1 1 1 1 0 0 3 1 32 30 Cambridge N3C 1X5 174 a Walsingham...... 3rd Thurs ....Port Rowan...... R.Cann ...... G.Overbaugh, Box 173, 1 1 1 2 0 1 6 1 63 56 Port Rowan N0E 1M0 177 The Builders ...... 3rd Mon...... Ottawa ...... S.Bouchard...... W.Keech, 195 Barrow Cres, 5 3 3 0 0 1 0 1 72 75 Kanata K2L 2K9 178 Plattsville ...... Fri B.F.M....Innerkip ...... R.Hewitt...... K.Small, 52 Mechanic St, Box 180, 4 3 0 0 0 2 1 1 37 37 Drumbo N0J 1G0 180 a Speed ...... 1st Tues ...... Guelph...... S.Pararaj...... W.Clatworthy, 43 Burns Dr, 4 3 3 0 0 2 1 1 87 87 Guelph N1H 6V8 181 Oriental...... 4th Tues...... Vienna ...... C.Marlatt...... L.Williams, 369 Froest Ave, 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 37 35 St Thomas M5R 2K8 184 Old Light ...... (May 2013 – surrendered charter)...... 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 58 54
185 Enniskillen...... 1st Mon ...... Caledonia...... M.Smith ...... M.Martin, 44 Queen St E, 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 50 46 York N0A 1R0 186 Plantagenet ...... 2nd Mon .....Riceville ...... G.Unrau ...... D.Lingley, 980 Queen St, Box 3, 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 34 33 L'Original K0B 1K0 190 a Belmont ...... 4th Thurs ....Belmont ...... D.Ferguson...... T.Barfett, 109 Edmunds Pl, 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 40 38 London N5Z 4V7 192 a Orillia ...... 1st Thurs.....Orillia ...... D.Wiggins ...... D.MacDonald, 4236 Monck Rd, 3 1 3 2 0 6 1 5 141 134 Orillia L3V 6H5 193 a Scotland ...... 2nd Mon .....Oakland ...... L.Azzopardi ...... D.Elliott, 256 Harrison St, Box 307, 1 0 0 1 0 2 8 0 78 70 Waterford N0E 1Y0 194 Petrolia-Washington ...... 1st Wed ...... Petrolia ...... J.Boyd ...... G.Ainsworth, Box 1677, 524 Kerr St, 0 1 1 0 0 2 3 0 78 73 Petrolia N0N 1R0 13-12-02 2:17 PM 195 a Tuscan ...... 1st Mon ...... London ...... M.Harper...... D. Dignard, 1516 North Vernon Ave, 3 2 0 3 0 2 1 5 126 124 London N5X 1N8 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 149
196 Madawaska...... 2nd Mon .....Arnprior...... W.Lightbody ...... N.Brooks, 2360 Diamondview Rd, 3 4 1 3 0 0 1 1 109 113 Carp K0A 1L0 197 Saugeen ...... 2nd Wed .....Walkerton...... R.Field ...... R.Willick, Box 1445, 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 59 57 Walkerton N0G 1V0 200 St. Alban's...... 3rd Wed...... Mount Forest ...... R.Krueger...... R.MacEachern, 232 Egremont St N, 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 96 95 Mount Forest N0G 2L2 201 Leeds ...... 2nd Tues.....Gananoque...... J.Bezant...... S.Pere, 1105 Craig Lane, 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 59 55 Kingston K7M 7W6 203 Irvine ...... 1st Mon ...... Fergus...... W.Steen...... C.Brown, 175 Edinburgh Ave, 5 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 34 39 Fergus N1M 1A2 205 a New Dominion ...... 2nd Mon .....Baden ...... T.Lomond ...... R.Zilles, 32 Brentwood Ave, 4 1 2 1 1 2 0 0 32 36 Kitchener N2H 2C5 207 Lancaster ...... 1st Tues ...... Lancaster ...... S.Fowler...... G.Macgregor, 2408 Lyn Rd, 2 1 1 0 1 3 4 1 76 71 Elizabethtown K6V 5T3 209 a St. John's...... 1st Fri ...... London ...... C.Ramsey...... A.Aitken, 706-500 Talbot St, 1 1 1 0 0 5 3 1 185 177 London N6A 2S3 209 Evergreen...... 2nd Thurs ...Lanark ...... J.Brownlee ...... H.Von Rosen, 1355 Pinegrove Rd, 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 42 44 Lanark K0G 1K0 215 Lake...... 1st Tues ...... Ameliasburg ...... M.Roy...... R.Casson, 2712 County Rd 3, 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 58 55 Carrying Place K0K 1L0 216 a Harris...... 2nd Tues.....Orangeville ...... C.Bradley ...... S.Brass, 116 Goldgate Cres, 4 3 1 1 1 1 2 0 92 95 Orangeville L9W 4B9 217 a Frederick...... 2nd Sat...... Delhi...... C.Smith ...... D.Roe, 599 Larch St, 2 2 0 0 1 1 2 9 54 45 Delhi N4B 3A7 219 a Credit...... 2nd Wed .....Georgetown ...... J.Smith ...... D.Scheeringa, 3 Heather Court, 3 0 3 0 0 6 1 2 80 74 Georgetown L7G 2R5 220 a Zeredatha ...... 3rd Mon...... Uxbridge...... A.Milne...... E.Testa, 78 Mooney Rd, 0 1 2 0 1 8 1 3 68 57 Sunderland L0C 1H0 221 Mountain ...... 3rd Thurs ....St. Catharines...... C.Pearson ...... D.Vernal, 63 Welland St, 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 50 50 Thorold L2V 2B7 223 a Norwood...... 2nd Mon .....Norwood...... K.Buchanan...... N.McArthur, 1339 County Rd #4, 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 49 47 Warsaw K0L 3A0 225 Bernard ...... 3rd Tues...... Listowel...... M.Dadson...... D.Kritzer, 177 Krotz St, 2 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 62 61 Listowel N4W 3V7 229 Ionic...... 2nd Tues.....Brampton...... D.Barnwell...... E.Ireland, 53 Argyle Cres, 9 5 6 0 1 6 2 0 148 150 Brampton L6T 1M9 230 Kerr ...... 3rd Thurs ....Barrie...... J.Greaves...... P.Laundry, 29 Radenhurst Cres, 9 8 3 4 0 3 1 4 188 193 Barrie L4M 6C6 231 Lodge Of Fidelity ...... 3rd Tues...... Ottawa ...... G.Gariepy...... A.Wright, 1609 Chaucer Ave, 2 1 1 0 0 2 5 1 92 86 Ottawa K1G 0R7 232 Cameron ...... 1st Wed ...... Dutton...... J.Corneil...... C.Armstrong, Box 337, 213 Annie St, 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 62 62 Dutton N0L 1J0 234 Beaver...... 2nd Wed .....Thornbury...... R.Knott...... B.Johnson, Box 273, 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 51 51 Clarksburg N0N 1J0
235 Aldworth...... 2nd Thurs ...Paisley ...... O.Parsons ...... B.Cumming, 810 Waterloo St, 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 86 84 149 13-12-02 2:17 PM Port Elgin N0H 2N0 236 a Manitoba...... 2nd Tues.....Cookstown...... J.Malek...... J.Wainwright, 15 Douglas Dr, 6 5 3 3 0 1 2 0 79 85 Barrie L4M 5A8 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 150
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012 Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April 150 to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 237 Vienna ...... 3rd Fri...... Vienna ...... J.Tribe ...... E.Ketchabaw, 9494 Sandytown Rd, 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 91 92 RR 1, Eden N0J 1H0 238 Havelock...... 4th Mon ...... Watford ...... T.Keith...... I.Bryce, 47 Sunset Ave, 2 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 67 67 Watford N0M 2S0 242 Macoy...... 4th Mon ...... Lyn ...... P.Wykes ...... M.Flikweert, 321 County Rd 5, RR 4, 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 33 32 Mallorytown K0E 1R0 243 a St. George...... 1st Tues ...... St. George...... C.Logan ...... R.Bailey, 32 Summerhayes Cres, 3 4 2 0 0 1 2 1 113 112 Brantford N3R 5J3 245 a Tecumseh Sydenham ...... 2nd Mon .....Thamesville ...... L.McRobbie ...... D.Atkinson, RR 6, 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 95 91 Thamesville N0P 2K0 247 a Ashlar St. Clair ...... 4th Wed ...... Toronto...... K.Charabaruk ...... W.Chadderton, 52 Barwick Dr, 3 1 2 0 1 6 2 9 91 78 Barrie L4N 6Z5 249 a Bayport ...... 3rd Tues...... Victoria Harbour..... G.Watters ...... H.Belfry, 1020 Hugel Ave, 2 2 1 2 0 3 2 3 119 115 Midland L4R 1Y1 250 a Thistle...... 4th Thurs ....Embro...... J.Smith ...... K.Chute, 20294 Cherry Hill Rd, 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 76 76 Thamesford N0M 2M0 253 a Minden ...... 1st Tues ...... Kingston ...... W.Anderson ...... M.Hebert, 21 North Bartlett St, 1 3 1 0 1 5 3 2 51 43 Kingston K7X 1X6 254 a Clifton...... 2nd Wed .....Niagara Falls ...... S.Reid ...... A.Immel, 31-7645 Preakness St, 4 3 1 2 0 1 9 4 71 63 Niagara Falls L2H 3A8 256 Lost Villages...... 1st Wed ...... Ingleside ...... A.Cayer...... G.Hillis, 15 Kent St, Box 609, 4 3 3 1 1 2 2 0 59 61 Long Sault K0C 1P0 258 a Guelph ...... 2nd Tues.....Guelph...... G.Powell ...... J.Reid, 15 Windsor St, 3 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 56 55 Guelph N1E 3N1 261 a Oak Branch...... 2nd Thurs ...Innerkip ...... C.Aspden ...... K.Hanenburg, 20 Oakridge Ave, 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 56 57 Innerkip N0J 1M0 262 Harriston...... 4th Tues...... Harriston...... B.Walters ...... A.Lee, 267 King St, 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 70 68 Harriston N0G 1Z0 264 Chaudiere...... 4th Tues...... Ottawa ...... J.Gibson ...... T.Davies, 8141 Fallowfield Rd, RR 4, 4 4 0 0 0 2 2 0 89 89 Ashton K0A 1B0 265 Patterson Grey ...... 4th Tues...... Thornhill...... S.Maizels ...... J.Shiell, 1702-7601 Bathurst St, 5 5 1 1 0 4 2 2 115 113 Thornhill L4J 4H5 266 Northern Light ...... 1st Tues ...... Stayner ...... F.Bellumini ...... E.McGauley, 210 Hamilton Dr, 5 3 5 3 2 1 4 0 153 158 Box 704, Stayner L0M 1S0 267 Parthenon...... 1st Wed ...... Chatham ...... D.McKenzie...... D.Hewitson, 108 O'Neil St, 0 0 1 1 1 1 5 4 104 96 Chatham N7M 3A3 13-12-02 2:17 PM 268 a Verulam...... 3rd Fri...... Bobcaygeon...... P.Ferguson ...... D.Ingram, 76 Little Bob Dr, 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 81 81 Bobcaygeon K0M 1A0 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 151
269 a Brougham Union ...... 1st Wed ...... Claremont ...... J.McDonald...... E.Jones, 175 Barkley Cres, 6 3 1 1 0 2 0 0 61 66 Oshawa L1J 2E5 270 a Cedar ...... 4th Tues...... Oshawa...... T.Perkins ...... P.Haylock, 106 Auburn Lane, 6 3 2 1 1 6 2 7 140 133 Courtice L1E 2E9 271 a Wellington ...... 1st Thurs.....Erin...... J.Brennan ...... W.Jones, 9544 Wellington Rd 124, 2 1 1 1 0 4 1 0 92 90 RR 2, Erin N0B 1T0 272 a Seymour ...... 2nd Tues.....Ancaster...... K.Chintoh...... T.Marshall, 58 Allanbrook St, 2 4 2 0 0 3 1 3 102 97 Stoney Creek L8J 2E8 274 a Kent ...... 2nd Mon .....Blenheim ...... B.Case...... D.Robert, 895 Mariners Rd, Box 34, 4 4 3 0 0 1 2 0 81 82 Erieau N0P 1N0 277 a Seymour ...... 2nd Wed .....St, Catharines...... D.Mitchell...... G.Hannah, 7694 Swan Street, 4 1 1 0 1 2 1 0 93 95 Niagara Falls L2H 2R2 279 a Mystic Tie...... 4th Mon ...... Cambridge ...... S.Mohan...... P.Barber, 7036 Concession #1, RR 2, 2 2 1 1 0 1 2 10 57 47 Puslinch N0B 2J0 282 Lorne ...... 2nd Tues.....Glencoe ...... D.Reycraft...... J.May, 4345 Glendon Dr, RR 4, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69 69 Glencoe N0L 1M0 283 a Eureka...... 2nd Wed .....Belleville ...... G.May-Anderson...... D.Plumpton, 283 Bellevue Dr, 2 0 0 1 0 3 3 3 113 107 Belleville K8N 4Z5 284 St. John's...... (May 2012 – amalgamated with Lodge No. 286)...... 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 22 0
285 Seven Star...... 2nd Mon .....Alliston...... L.Soares ...... W.Clayton, 67 William St, 4 2 3 1 0 1 4 0 101 101 Alliston L9R 1N1 286 Wingham ...... 1st Tues ...... Wingham...... J.Dore...... D.Wall, 53 Maple St, Box 744, 0 0 1 0 0 3 4 0 91 101 Wingham N0G 2W0 287 a Shuniah...... 1st Tues ...... Thunder Bay...... J.Horbow...... L.Wolverton, 7443 Dog Lake Rd, 6 3 5 0 1 14 8 3 191 173 Jacques P7G 0Z9 289 a Doric...... 3rd Wed...... Lobo ...... E.Sandle ...... R.Caverhill, 11406 Ivan Dr, RR 1, 2 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 61 64 Ilderton N0M 2A0 290 Leamington...... 3rd Tues...... Leamington...... C.Whittle...... A.Dobbie, 1911 Rd #2 West, 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 98 96 Kingsville N9Y 2E4 291 a Dufferin ...... 3rd Thurs ....W. Flamborough..... D.Tuinstra ...... R.Jones, 1275, 2nd Concession W, 3 2 3 2 0 6 1 0 46 44 RR 1, Lynden L0R 1T0 292 Robertson...... 3rd Sat ...... Aurora ...... M.Somersall...... F.MacLean, 231 Kemano Rd, 2 4 3 0 0 4 2 1 90 86 Aurora L4G 4Z1 294 Moore ...... 2nd Mon .....Sarnia ...... J.McIlwaine...... W.Richardson, 52 Michael Snow Crt, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 57 57 Sarnia N7W 1B8 295 a Conestogo...... 3rd Tues...... Drayton...... T.Fisher...... D.Fisher, 7525 Wellington Cty Rd 8, 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 38 38 RR 2, Alma N0B 1A0 296 a Temple...... 3rd Wed...... St. Catharines...... M.Grecco ...... E.Kertyzia, 97 Ventura Dr, 3 0 2 0 0 2 4 4 84 77 St Catharines L2R 7H3 297 a Preston...... 3rd Thurs ....Cambridge ...... M.Sembhi...... H.Markle, 952 Stonebrook Rd, 7 2 2 0 0 2 0 2 51 54 Cambridge N1T 1H5 299 Victoria...... 1st Thurs.....Centreville ...... T.Fisher...... E.Peters, 214 Simcoe St, 1 0 1 0 0 2 2 2 54 49 Napanee K7R 2Y1
300 a Mount Olivet ...... 3rd Thurs ....Thorndale ...... S.Ivins ...... L.Nichol, 58 Benedict Court, 3 3 1 0 0 3 3 0 62 59 151 13-12-02 2:17 PM London N5Y 5H6 302 St. David's...... 3rd Thurs ....St.Thomas...... D.Cosens...... A.Jones, 4 Ada St, 1 1 2 3 0 5 10 1 157 145 St Thomas N5R 1M7 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 152
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in 152 the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 303 a Blyth...... 3rd Mon...... Blyth...... D.Cartwright ...... J.Coultes, Box 45, 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 45 43 Belgrave N0G 1E0 304 a Minerva ...... 3rd Tues...... Stroud...... D.Ferrie...... J.Bunt, 31 Golfdale Rd, 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 103 96 Barrie L4N 6R5 305 a Humber...... 1st Thurs.....Toronto...... K.Lall...... D.Greenway, 28 Humbercrest Blvd, 9 7 0 2 1 5 1 19 105 92 Toronto M6S 4K7 306 Durham...... 2nd Tues .....Durham...... J.Bell ...... D.Christie, 313-14th St, 0 1 1 0 0 3 3 1 62 55 Hanover N4N 1Z6 307 Arkona...... 1st Thurs.....Arkona...... W.Hodgins ...... C.Kristensen, 444 Belhaven Rd, 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 36 38 London N6C 2N2 309 a Morning Star-Clinton...... 2nd Wed .....Carlow...... W.Vincent ...... P.Young, 50 Maitland Rd N, 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 111 109 Goderich N7A 2N1 311 a Blackwood...... 1st Tues ...... Maple ...... D.Gonzalez ...... W.Dejesus, 80 Domey Rd, 5 6 4 1 0 2 0 1 60 63 Toronto M3L 1P2 312 Pnyx Baldoon ...... 3rd Mon...... Wallaceburg ...... P.Polkinghorne...... L.Tapp, 14 Carleton Cres, 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 50 48 Wallaceburg N8A 4R5 313 a Clementi ...... 1st Tues ...... Peterborough ...... C.Anderson ...... A.Baker, 1175 Crowley Line, 2 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 70 70 Otonabee-South Monaghan K9J 6X7 314 Blair...... 4th Thurs ....Palmerston...... A.Holder ...... R.Holder, Box 403, 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 61 59 Palmerston N0G 2P0 315 Clifford ...... 3rd Tues...... Harriston...... L.Harkness ...... M.Mullholland, 447 Highland Dr, 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 35 34 Box 1432, Wingham N0G 2W0 316 Doric...... 2nd Tues.....Thornhill...... R.Gomes ...... R.Gomes, 1136-3 Centre St, 2 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 55 57 Thornhill L4J 3N1 318 a Wilmot...... 2nd Thurs ...Baden ...... R.Steele...... R.Kaufman, 50 Ironstone Dr, 4 3 3 1 0 2 1 0 68 70 Cambridge N1P 1A2 319 a Hiram...... 2nd Thurs ...Hagersville ...... J.Roberts ...... P.Duns, 4 Hunter St, Box 326, 0 1 1 0 1 1 4 0 74 70 Hagersville N0A 1H0 320 Chesterville...... 3rd Wed...... Winchester...... L.Gaal ...... A.Naish, 2 Howard St, 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 30 29 Chesterville K0C 1H0 321 a Walker-Friendship ...... 4th Thurs ....Halton Hills ...... J.Mansfield...... R.Taylor, 55 Windsor Rd, 1 2 5 4 0 3 3 0 95 94 Georgetown L7T 1T2 322 North Star ...... 1st Wed ...... Owen Sound ...... W.Griffith ...... L.Stuck, 624-9th St E, 5 0 0 0 1 5 2 2 104 101 Owen Sound N4K 1P7 324 Temple...... 2nd Tues.....Hamilton...... G.Notman...... M.Samoila, 54 Strathcona Ave S, 3 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 79 81 Hamilton L8P 4H9 13-12-02 2:17 PM 325 a Orono...... 2nd Thurs ...Orono ...... I.McKenzie ...... R. Croft, 196-217 King St. W., 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 6 62 55 Cobourg K9A 2N2 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 153
327 Hammond ...... 4th Tues...... Wardsville ...... B.Currie ...... D.Laszewski, 170 Grant St, 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 33 31 Wardsville N0L 2N0 328 Ionic...... 3rd Wed...... Napier...... D.Collings ...... J.Rowe, 6403 Walkers Dr, 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 45 43 Strathroy N7G 3H5 329 King Solomon...... 3rd Tues...... Jarvis ...... Z.Badi ...... W.Alliston, 7 Michael Court, 0 1 0 0 0 3 3 0 52 46 Jarvis N0A 1J0 330 a Corinthian...... 1st Tues ...... London ...... G.Virdy ...... W.Booth, 209 Tecumseh Ave E, 5 0 2 0 1 3 3 3 98 95 London N6C 1S5 331 Fordwich...... 2nd Thurs ...Fordwich ...... F.McCann ...... W.Freeman, Box 202, 1 2 2 0 0 2 2 1 49 45 Gorrie N0G 1V0 332 Stratford...... 2nd Mon .....Stratford...... S.Budge...... B.Mason, 265 Mornington St, 4 2 0 2 0 2 6 2 117 113 Stratford N5A 5G4 333 Prince Arthur ...... 2nd Fri...... Flesherton...... J.Wilson ...... P.Mullin, Box 381, 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 58 56 Flestherton N0C 1E0 334 a Prince Arthur ...... 3rd Mon...... Arthur...... R.Brown...... D.Gohn, 69 Patrick Blvd, 1 2 1 0 0 3 0 0 49 47 Elora N0B 1S0 336 a Highgate ...... 2nd Fri...... Highgate ...... S.Stone...... C.Sloan, 10179 Pine Hurst Line, 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 37 35 Chatham N7M 5J3 337 a Myrtle ...... 4th Tues...... Port Robinson ...... C.Watson ...... K.Halbert, 221-4658 Drummond Rd, 2 4 3 1 0 1 2 0 91 91 Niagara Falls L2E 7E1 338 Dufferin ...... 3rd Tues...... Wellandport...... D.Pollard ...... R.McLennan, 4294 Hillview Dr, RR 2, 3 2 3 1 0 3 2 0 66 65 Beamsville L0R 1B2 339 a Orient...... 1st Wed ...... Toronto...... P.Bazilsky ...... C.Scott, 218 Grace St, 6 4 7 0 0 2 1 2 76 77 Toronto M6G 3A6 341 Bruce ...... 4th Tues...... Tiverton...... W.Palmer ...... D.Manary, Box 108, 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 2 59 56 Tiverton N0G 2T0 343 a Georgina ...... 4th Fri...... Toronto...... D.Dunlop ...... G.McCowan, 105 Gamble Lane, 4 1 7 0 1 1 3 4 122 119 Rockwood N0B 2K0 344 a Merrill...... 1st Thurs.....Nilestown ...... J.Hackland...... D.Gent, 1220-160 Cherryhill Place, 3 2 0 0 0 2 5 0 52 48 London N6H 4M4 345 a Nilestown...... 3rd Tues...... Nilestown ...... D.Duff...... B.Smith, 87 Condor Court, 2 2 3 0 0 1 4 0 132 129 London N5W 5Z8 347 a Mercer ...... 4th Wed ...... Fergus...... J.McClennan ...... F.Barkhouse, 540 McTavish St, 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 8 73 64 Fergus N1M 3P9 348 Huronia...... 3rd Thurs ....Midland ...... V.Aube...... G.Price, 397 Manly St, 4 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 78 78 Midland L4R 3E4 352 Granite...... 3rd Wed...... Parry Sound ...... R.Goodfellow...... J.Todd, 22 Tudhopestr, 3 5 1 1 0 5 2 6 162 153 Parry Sound P2A 2S1 354 Brock ...... 2nd Fri...... Cannington ...... S.Petrie...... J.Elburg, C 21300 Sideroad 17, RR 1, 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 43 44 Cannington L0E 1E0 356 River Park...... 1st Tues ...... Mississauga ...... G.Lenathen...... R.Murphy, 1415 Gibson Dr, 4 2 2 1 1 0 1 7 88 86 Oakville L6J 7B3 357 a Waterdown ...... 3rd Tues...... Millgrove...... S.Chick...... J.Bulthuis, 51 Hollybush Dr, 0 5 2 0 0 5 2 3 81 71 Waterdown L0R 2H5 153 13-12-02 2:17 PM 358 a Delaware Valley ...... 2nd Thurs ...Lambeth...... C.Murray...... B.Dawson, 426 Beachwood Ave, 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 48 46 London N6J 3K1 360 a Muskoka ...... 1st Tues ...... Bracebridge ...... H.Castella...... D.Beaumont, 1074 Beaumont Farm Rd, 6 2 7 1 0 6 2 0 220 219 Bracebridge P1L 1X2 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 154
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in 154 the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 361 a Waverley ...... 2nd Mon .....Guelph...... J.Johnson...... P.McSherry, 343 Waterloo Ave, 3 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 83 82 Guelph N1H 3K1 362 Maple Leaf...... 2nd Mon .....Tara ...... S.McLeod...... A.McKay, Box 295, 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 50 49 Tara N0H 2N0 364 Dufferin ...... 3rd Tues...... Melbourne ...... P.Cools...... W.Newitt, 5762 Riverside Dr, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 37 Melbourne N0L 1T0 367 St. George...... 3rd Fri...... Toronto...... M.Harris...... W.Chatwell, 52 Carrick Ave, 6 5 2 0 1 4 2 13 100 88 Keswick L4P 3R5 368 Salem...... 2nd Mon .....Brockville...... E.Branston...... J.Gipson, Box 415, 2 1 1 0 0 2 3 1 96 92 Cardinal K0E 1E0 369 a Mimico ...... 2nd Tues.....Toronto...... N.Selvaggio...... J.Ratuszny, E20-296 Mill Rd, 1 1 1 0 0 7 5 0 117 106 Etobicoke M9C 4X8 370 Harmony...... 2nd Wed .....Elgin...... G.Loshaw...... L.Vincent, Box 194, 2 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 38 39 Delta K0E 1G0 371 Prince Of Wales...... 4th Fri...... Ottawa ...... A.Merrizi ...... G.Sheppard, 2367 Palm Street, 2 2 2 0 0 1 2 1 69 67 Ottawa K1H 6Y7 372 Palmer...... 1st Tues ...... Fort Erie ...... C.Stickland...... R.Gorham, 930 Edgemere Rd, 3 4 2 3 1 5 3 4 138 133 Fort Erie L2A 1A8 373 a Cope-Stone ...... 2nd Thurs ...Fonthill ...... B.Stirling...... W.Adams, 29 Westdale Dr, 5 3 4 0 0 1 0 0 70 74 Welland L3C 2S3 374 a Keene...... 3rd Thurs ....Keene ...... A.Scollard ...... R.Lucas, 1117 Fleetwood Rd, RR 1, 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 57 63 Janetville L0B 1K0 375 Lorne ...... 2nd Wed .....Omemee ...... W.Holden...... S.Burgomaster, 4 Emily Manor Dr, 2 3 3 2 0 1 1 0 86 88 RR 2, Omemee K0L 2W0 376 Unity...... 2nd Wed .....Huntsville ...... H.Coggins ...... H.Johnson, 198 Fairyview Dr, 2 2 1 0 0 2 1 2 105 102 Huntsville P1H 1C1 377 Lorne ...... 1st Fri ...... Shelburne...... W.Best ...... C.Widbur, 785 Greenwood Cres, 3 4 4 1 0 2 1 0 66 67 Shelburne L9V 3C8 378 a King Solomon's...... 2nd Thurs ...London ...... R.Hewitt...... J.Brewe, 1909 Aldersbrook Rd, 1 2 5 0 0 0 1 2 104 102 London N6G 3R4 379 a Middlesex ...... 4th Tues...... London ...... R.Hammond ...... R.Heighway, 597 Kingsway Ave, 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 1 71 69 London N6H 2T7 380 a Union...... 2nd Mon .....London ...... T.Walker ...... G.Publicover, 37 Conway Dr, 2 2 4 0 0 1 3 3 100 95 London N6E 2H4 383 Henderson...... 2nd Thurs ...Winchester...... H.Richmond ...... M. Valois, 12162 Ottawa St, 1 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 43 40 Winchester K0C 2K0 13-12-02 2:17 PM 384 a Alpha Tuscan...... 1st Thurs.....Toronto...... R.Rego ...... M.Skulnick, 4 Cultra Square, 3 5 4 1 2 1 0 3 94 96 Toronto M1E 2C9 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 155
385 a Spry ...... 4th Mon ...... Beeton ...... S.McCormick ...... P.Gower, 6933 Pine Plains Rd, RR 3, 2 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 69 72 Everett L0M 1J0 386 West Elgin ...... 2nd Wed .....Rodney ...... S.Bond ...... W.Graham, 9612 Graham Rd, RR 2, 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 5 87 80 West Lorne N0L 2P0 387 Lansdowne...... 1st Wed ...... Lansdowne ...... R.Jaquith ...... B.Nash, 671 Eden Grove Rd, RR 4, 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 45 44 Lansdowne K0E 1L0 388 a Harmony...... 2nd Tues.....London ...... J.Geddis ...... D.Kennedy, 372 Lynden Cres, 5 6 6 0 0 3 1 1 49 70 London N6K 2H9 391 a Howard ...... 1st Mon ...... Ridgetown ...... J.Pegg...... K.Spence, RR 3, 11941 Selton Line, 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 62 61 Kent Bridge N0P 1V0 392 Huron...... 3rd Thurs ....Camlachie...... J.Palumbo...... P.Fisher, 4646 Fisher Line, RR 2, 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 62 60 Camlachie N0N 1E0 393 Forest...... 4th Thurs ....Paisley ...... S.Brown ...... T.Murphy, Box 27, 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 38 35 Chesley N0G 1L0 394 a King Solomon...... 2nd Wed .....Thamesford...... K.Brunsdon ...... R.Kordyban, 32 Pamela Court, 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 54 50 Thamesford N0M 2M0 395 a Parvaim...... 3rd Mon...... Essex ...... R.McKinlay...... G.Smith, 170-111 Brien Ave E, 4 1 1 1 0 5 2 1 84 81 Essex N8M 2P1 396 Cedar ...... 1st Tues ...... Wiarton...... B.Burnett...... D.Blacklock, 439 Stickel St, 1 2 2 1 0 1 2 7 84 76 Port Elgin N0H 2C1 397 a Leopold...... 2nd Wed .....Brigden...... D.Miller ...... A.Steadman, 3040 Brigden Rd, 3 1 2 0 1 3 4 0 75 72 Brigden N0N 1B0 398 Victoria...... 1st Wed ...... Kirkfield ...... A.Greenway ...... B.Anderson, 227 Portage Rd, RR 6, 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 40 Woodville K0M 2T0 399 a Moffat...... 1st Wed ...... London ...... L.Martin ...... D.Strickland, 123 Inverary Cr, 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 42 41 London N6G 3L7 400 a Oakville ...... 1st Tues ...... Oakville...... D.Goodman...... B.Palmer, 42 Chartwell Rd, 5 3 3 4 1 11 1 4 120 114 Oakville L6J 3Z4 403 a Windsor ...... 1st Fri ...... Windsor...... P.Pesce...... T.Seal, 2440 Kildare Rd, 3 2 1 0 0 1 5 1 135 131 Windsor N8W 2Y2 405 Mattawa...... 1st Tues ...... North Bay ...... D.MacDonald...... G.Maxwell, 1158 Highway 630, 4 3 3 0 0 1 1 0 31 33 Mattawa P0H 1V0 406 The Spry ...... 4th Wed ...... Fenelon Falls ...... T.McLean...... J.Shea, 81 Blythe Shore Rd, 2 2 2 3 2 1 3 3 85 85 Fenelon Falls K0M 1W0 408 Murray...... 1st Tues ...... Beaverton ...... G.Brown...... R.Gibson, 59 Victoria St, 1 3 4 0 0 8 2 0 65 56 Beaverton L0K 1A0 409 Golden Rule...... 2nd Mon .....Gravenhurst ...... R.Brown...... G.Schenk, 870 Third Street, 2 4 2 1 0 2 0 5 113 109 Gravenhurst P1P 1L8 410 Zeta-Shamrock...... 2nd Tues.....Toronto...... R.Deguzman...... G.Donnelly, 571 Winette Rd, 3 3 3 1 0 4 6 0 119 113 Pickering L1W 2M4 412 a Keystone...... 1st Tues ...... Sault Ste. Marie ...... A.Koivisto...... S.Koivisto, 29 Selkirk Rd, 3 4 7 0 0 5 2 2 91 85 Sault Ste Marie P6B 4L1 413 a Naphtali ...... 2nd Tues.....Tilbury...... C.Recker ...... D.Farquharson, 4018 Pollard Line, 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 39 36 RR 1, Tilbury N0P 2L0 414 Pequonga ...... 1st Wed ...... Kenora...... R.Sillery...... S.Meadows, 1500 Pine Portage Rd, 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 94 95 155 13-12-02 2:17 PM Kenora P9N 2K2 415 a Fort William ...... 2nd Wed .....Thunder Bay...... G.Maxwell ...... F.Bryson, 312 Leland Ave S, 4 2 0 1 0 6 5 2 85 77 Thunder Bay P7E 2N7 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 156
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in 156 the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 416 Lyn ...... 1st Tues ...... Lyn ...... R.Avery...... R.Miller, 43 Manor Dr, 1 1 2 0 0 3 0 0 50 48 Brockville K6V 3E5 417 Keewatin...... 1st Thurs.....Keewatin ...... J.Goldman ...... R.MacKay, 1117 Hillside Cres, 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 38 Kenora P9N 2Y1 418 Glengarry Highland ...... 3rd Wed...... Maxville ...... W.Shields...... M.McConnell, 12 Villeneuve Dr, Box 422, 1 2 1 3 0 0 3 0 49 50 Maxville K0C 1T0 419 Liberty ...... 3rd Mon...... Sarnia ...... M.Fullerton ...... M.Adam, 1336 Ridgewood Dr, 4 1 1 2 0 3 6 0 220 217 Sarnia N7V 3R3 420 Nipissing...... 2nd Mon .....North Bay ...... T.Lacelle ...... B.Hopkins, 221 Nightingale Dr, 5 1 0 1 1 6 10 5 197 183 North Bay P1A 2R1 421 Scott...... 1st Mon ...... Grand Valley ...... S.Banfield ...... R.West, 111 Crozier St, 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 53 50 Grand Valley L9W 5N6 422 Star Of The East...... Last Wed ....Bothwell ...... K.Meredith...... R.Johnson, 304 Chestnut St E, 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 31 29 Bothwell N0P 1C0 423 Strong ...... 2nd Tues.....Sundridge ...... D.Meloy ...... G.Carpenter, Box 299, 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 73 72 South River P0A 1X0 424 a Doric...... 3rd Thurs ....Ajax...... S.McDonald ...... J.Houghton, 12 Broughton Court, 4 5 3 0 0 5 4 0 140 135 Whitby L1N 6Y8 425 a St. Clair...... 3rd Tues...... Sombra ...... D.Henderson ...... R.Finkbeiner, 1384 St Clair Parkway, 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 0 36 35 Courtright N0N 1H0 427 Nickel ...... 1st Sat...... Sudbury ...... T.King...... R.Fleming, 37 Cobalt St, 3 2 1 0 0 0 8 0 141 136 Copper Cliff P0M 1N0 428 Fidelity ...... 2nd Mon .....Port Perry ...... D.Lee ...... F.Young, 74 Country Estate Dr, 2 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 90 88 Port Perry L9L 1S2 429 Port Elgin...... 3rd Thurs ....Port Elgin ...... G.Meneely...... L.Carr, 116 Miramichi Bay Rd, 6 6 3 0 0 3 2 2 112 111 Port Elgin N0H 2C0 430 Acacia...... 3rd Mon...... Toronto...... J.Rush ...... M.Faminial, 34 Moorefield Dr, 3 3 1 0 0 3 2 1 57 54 Scarborough M1C 5B6 431 Moravian ...... 3rd Mon...... Cargill...... G.Abell...... B.Riley, 191 Side Rd 5B, 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 41 41 Formosa N0G 1W0 432 Hanover ...... Last Mon ....Hanover ...... E.McDougall...... A.Morrow, 79 3rd St, 5 4 2 2 0 0 3 0 79 83 Hanover N4N 3H8 433 Bonnechere ...... 3rd Wed...... Eganville ...... R.Barnett...... C.Jeannotte, 67 Columbine Lane, 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 51 50 Eganville K0J 1T0 434 Algonquin...... 3rd Tues...... Emsdale ...... M.Grima...... J.Boyuk, 77 Old Muskoka Rd, 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 49 46 Emsdale P0A 1J0 13-12-02 2:17 PM 435 Havelock...... 4th Mon ...... Havelock ...... L.Howarth...... F.Randall, 875 County Rd 48, RR 1, 3 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 80 83 Havelock K0L 1Z0 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 157
436 Burns ...... 2nd Tues.....Hepworth...... B.Mangan...... R.Lesperance, 274 Salem Rd, RR 3, 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 81 82 Allenford N0H 1A0 437 Tuscan ...... 3rd Wed...... Sarnia ...... C.McRae ...... A.Payne, 382 Devine St, 1 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 70 69 Sarnia N7T 1V4 439 Alexandria ...... 2nd Tues.....Alexandria ...... Y.Gagnon...... R.Gordon, 47 Sandfield Ave N, 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 29 26 Alexandria K0C 1A0 440 Arcadia ...... 4th Thurs ....Minden ...... B.Heise...... B.Robb, 1156 Oliver Rd, 1 1 0 1 0 7 1 2 81 72 Algonquin Highlands K0M 1J2 442 Dyment ...... 2nd Thurs ...Thessalon...... F.Briel ...... R.Allen, Box 417, 2 1 1 0 0 2 4 3 114 107 Thessalon P0R 1L0 443 Powassan ...... 2nd Fri...... Powassan...... P.Toswell ...... W.South, 89 Sunset Cove Rd, 2 2 2 1 0 2 1 0 88 88 Callander P0H 1H0 444 a Nitetis ...... 3rd Mon...... Creemore ...... A.Hargrave...... J.Deslippe, 25 Jardine Cres, 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 73 72 Creemore L0M 1G0 445 Lake Of The Woods...... 2nd Wed .....Kenora...... R.Jones...... R.Kitowski, 631 8th Ave South, 1 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 49 48 Kenora P9N 3Z9 446 Granite...... 1st Tues ...... Fort Francis ...... K.Siemens ...... C.Gray, 118 3rd St W, 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 59 57 Fort Fances P9A 1J5 447 a Sturgeon Falls ...... 2nd Thurs ...Sturgeon Falls...... R.Carlson ...... R.Tailleur, 1622 Southview Dr, 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 47 49 Sudbury P3E 2M2 448 a Xenophon ...... 3rd Thurs ....Wheatley ...... R.Grieves ...... A.Ascott, Box 84, 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 88 85 Wheatley N0P 2P0 449 Dundalk ...... 3rd Mon...... Dundalk...... G.Polci ...... W.Seeley, 297 Main St W, Box 433, 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 58 59 Dundalk N0C 1B0 450 Hawkesbury...... 3rd Thurs ....Vankleek Hill ...... C.Simpkin ...... D.Cameron, 46 Mill Entrance, 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 27 28 Hawkesbury K6A 2L2 451 Somerville ...... 1st Thurs.....Kinmount...... R.Wackernagel...... E.Bateman, 4253 Cty Rd #121, 2 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 27 32 Minden K0M 2A1 452 Avonmore...... 3rd Mon...... Monkland ...... R.Berkvens...... J.Watkins, 17085 Rombough Rd, 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 39 40 Monkland K0C 1V0 454 Corona ...... 1st Thurs.....Burks Falls...... G.Jaques...... R.Van Der Wijst, 134 Simpson St, 2 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 49 49 Box 589, Burk's Falls P0A 1C0 455 Doric...... 2nd Tues.....Little Current ...... B.Martin...... J.Hodder, 1 Turner Lane, Box 920, 2 1 1 1 0 5 1 0 111 108 Little Current P0P 1K0 457 Century ...... 3rd Tues...... Merlin...... J.Wilcox...... D.McAleece, RR 5, Box 253, 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 30 29 Merlin N0P 1W0 459 Cobden ...... 2nd Tues.....Cobden ...... D.Steeves ...... D.Schauer, RR 5, 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 62 59 Cobden K0J 1K0 460 a Rideau...... 1st Thurs.....Seeley's Bay...... G.Bracken ...... M.Hebert, 21 North Bartlett St, 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 0 49 47 Kingston K7X 1X6 461 Ionic...... 1st Thurs.....Rainy River ...... K.Cunningham ...... G.Wilson, Box 131, 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 30 29 Rainy River P0W 1L0 462 Temiskaming ...... 3rd Thurs ....Haileybury...... C.Alexander ...... W.Praskey, Box 223, 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 4 60 53 North Cobalt P0J 1R0 463 North Entrance...... 3rd Wed...... Haliburton ...... J.Winsley ...... L.Giles, 2162 North Shore Rd, 2 2 1 0 0 2 2 2 88 84 157 13-12-02 2:17 PM Algonquin Highlands K0M 1J1 464 King Edward...... 3rd Tues...... Sunderland...... G.Sooley ...... J.Cook, 911 Highway 7, 2 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 48 50 Oakwood K0M 2M0 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 158
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in 158 the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 465 Carleton ...... 4th Thurs ....Carp...... K.Fields...... K.Farmer, 137 Robert Lee Dr, 2 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 80 81 Box 354, Carp K0A 1L0 466 a Coronation...... 4th Wed ...... Elmvale ...... W.Wheeler ...... D.Don, 5 Archer Cres, 1 1 2 2 0 0 1 2 83 83 Elmvale L0L 1P0 467 Tottenham...... 1st Mon ...... Tottenham ...... M.Hodges...... R.Murdock, Box 695, 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 59 61 Tottenham L0G 1W0 468 Peel...... 3rd Tues...... Caledon East...... T.Shannon ...... I.MacFarlane, 19132 Heart Lake Rd, 3 3 2 0 0 0 2 0 79 80 Caledon L7K 1Z8 469 a Algoma ...... 2nd Mon .....Sault Ste. Marie ...... R.Bird ...... W.Vair, 44 Barber Blvd, 5 9 3 0 0 0 5 0 145 145 Sault Ste Marie P6A 5T4 471 a King Edward VII ...... 1st Wed ...... Niagara Falls ...... J.Bradley ...... W.Berkhold, 216-3568 Montrose Rd, 4 3 1 0 0 0 6 2 66 62 Niagara Falls L2E 6S4 472 Gore Bay...... 2nd Thurs ...Gore Bay ...... P.Gordon...... W.Bentley, Box 1018, 654 Newburn Rd, 2 2 3 0 0 1 5 1 94 89 Kagawong P0P 1J0 473 The Beaches...... 1st Thurs.....East York...... S.Giles...... A.McCarthy, 611-60 Fairfax Cres, 8 4 3 0 0 1 0 0 92 99 Toronto M1L 0E1 474 a Victoria...... 3rd Tues...... Toronto...... C.Hebert...... G.Padgett, 3327 Rymal Rd, 4 3 3 2 0 4 0 2 98 98 Mississauga L4Y 3C2 475 Dundurn...... 1st Mon ...... Stoney Creek ...... A.Holman...... D.Jack, 202-803 Concession St, 0 1 1 1 0 5 2 4 69 59 Hamilton L8V 1C6 477 a Harding...... 2nd Mon .....Woodville...... J.Gorrill...... B.Tamlin, 5 Melbourne St W, 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 46 46 Lindsay K9V 2S5 479 Russell...... 3rd Mon...... Russell...... G.Cormier ...... J.Inch, 121 Rue Des Pins, 3 2 2 1 0 1 2 0 68 69 Russell K4R 1C5 481 a Corinthian...... 1st Wed ...... Newmarket ...... S.Lochran...... L.Hamilton, 1 Donaldson Rd, 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 136 139 Holland Landing L9N 1J2 482 Bancroft...... 2nd Mon .....Bancroft...... H.Nicholson ...... P.Murdock, 1038 Squirrel Lane, RR 3, 4 4 2 2 0 4 4 0 170 168 Bancroft K0L 1C0 483 a Granton...... 1st Mon ...... Granton...... S.Rinn ...... J.Wilhelm, 570 Widder St East, 1 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 56 53 St Marys N4X 1A9 484 Golden Star...... 2nd Tues.....Dryden...... C.McFayden...... B.Smith, 52 Ingall Dr, 4 3 3 1 1 3 3 0 113 112 Dryden P8N 3B7 486 a Silver ...... 1st Mon ...... Haileybury...... W.Pickard ...... C.Oslund, Box 975, 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 55 48 Haileybury P0J 1K0 487 Penewobikong ...... 2nd Mon .....Blind River ...... S.Sine...... J.Thomas, 5 Ash Street, 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 59 60 Blind River P0R 1B0 13-12-02 2:17 PM 490 Hiram...... 2nd Thurs ...Markdale ...... G.Wyville...... G.Aitken, 197674 Grey Rd 7, RR 4, 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 47 47 Meaford N4L 1W7 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 159
491 Cardinal ...... (May 2012 – amalgamated with Lodge No. 143)...... 0 1 1 0 0 3 2 0 25 20
492 Karnak ...... 1st Wed ...... Orillia ...... J.Burton...... T.Taylor, 2748 Upper Big Chute Rd, 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 38 37 RR 1, Coldwater L0K 1E0 494 a Riverdale Robertson ...... 3rd Tues...... Toronto...... F.Mears ...... G.Campbell, 316 Rhodes Ave, 4 3 3 0 2 1 3 0 89 91 Toronto M4L 3A3 495 The Electric ...... 3rd Wed...... Hamilton...... D.Washer ...... P.Mouriopoulos, 275 East 45th Street, 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 108 109 Hamilton L8T 3K7 496 University ...... 2nd Thurs ...Toronto...... J.Lloyd ...... M.Dave, 17 Kentish Cres, 9 10 8 1 0 4 3 2 109 110 Scarborough M1S 2Z3 497 St. Andrew's...... 3rd Fri...... Sharbot Lake ...... D.Gray ...... H.O'Brien, 14668 Hwy #41, Box 52, 1 2 1 1 0 3 1 1 97 94 Cloyne K0H 1K0 498 a King George V...... 1st Mon ...... Coboconk ...... W.McCormick ...... T.Hodgson, 224 County Rd 44, 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 46 47 Burnt River K0M 1C0 499 a Port Arthur...... 2nd Mon .....Thunder Bay...... C.Jankovic...... M.Mosley, 121 Mayflower Dr, 5 5 5 2 0 6 0 8 117 110 Thunder Bay P7G 1C6 500 a Rose...... 2nd Wed .....Windsor...... Z.Haramic ...... D.Malcolm, 3160 Massey Court, 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 36 35 Windsor N9E 2Z5 501 Connaught ...... 2nd Thurs ...Etobicoke...... C.Sealock ...... N.Seawright, 1540 Pinetree Cres, 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 3 71 62 Mississauga L5G 2S8 502 Coronation...... 1st Mon ...... Smithville ...... T.Wills ...... D.Thomas, Box 208, 2 1 0 3 0 3 1 0 79 80 Smithville L0R 2A0 504 Otter...... 2nd Tues.....Lombardy ...... T.Delong ...... W.Lesurf, 30 Carol Cres, 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 42 42 Smiths Falls K7A 4V3 505 a Lynden...... 1st Wed ...... Lynden ...... K.McCormack...... J.Telfer, RR 2, 4000 Governors Rd, 1 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 47 47 Lynden L0R 1T0 506 Porcupine...... 3rd Mon...... Timmins ...... A.Cochrane ...... R.Barnes, 163 Eric Cr, 6 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 85 89 Porcupine P0N 1K0 507 Elk Lake ...... 2nd Tues.....Elk Lake ...... D.Blackwell ...... C.Pinkerton, Box 135 Rosedale Ave, 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 3 41 40 Elk Lake P0J 1G0 508 Ozias...... 3rd Sat ...... Burford ...... S.Stannard ...... G.Clifford, 44 Gordon St, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 40 39 Hamilton L8L 3K2 509 Twin City...... 2nd Fri...... Waterloo...... A.Arnold ...... T.Nielsen, 21 Shanley Street, 4 2 4 0 0 5 1 5 75 68 Kitchener N2H 5N7 510 Perfect Column ...... 2nd Wed .....Etobicoke...... G.Timleck ...... T.Malicki, 739 Hurondale Dr, 3 1 0 1 0 0 3 7 104 98 Mississauga L5C 4N9 511 a Connaught ...... 3rd Mon...... Thunder Bay...... R.Swan...... J.Milloy, 114 Elmwwod Cr, 3 4 3 1 0 2 1 9 173 165 Thunder Bay P7E 6A7 512 Malone...... 1st Wed ...... Sutton West ...... J.Meehan...... G.Forrest, Box 783, 20846 Dalton Rd, 4 2 2 2 0 4 0 2 86 86 Sutton L0E 1R0 513 a Corinthian...... 4th Thurs ....Hamilton...... G.Chiarot ...... D.Downey, 10 Mulligan Trail, 2 2 1 1 0 2 1 6 88 82 Hamilton L9B 0A4 515 a Reba...... 2nd Fri...... Paris...... S.Corbett ...... A.Hall, 169 Forest Rd, 0 1 1 1 0 3 4 0 81 75 Brantford N3S 7L5 517 Hazeldean ...... 3rd Wed...... Kanata ...... R.Reeve...... L.Fitz-Gerald, 10 Laurel Valley Crt, 7 0 3 4 0 3 3 0 110 115 159 13-12-02 2:17 PM Stittsville K2S 1B9 518 Sioux Lookout ...... 1st Mon ...... Sioux Lookout ...... K.Knorz ...... P.Barclay, Box 3006, 0 4 0 0 0 1 2 5 78 70 Sioux Lookout P8T 1J8 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 160
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in 160 the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 519 a Onondaga...... 4th Tues...... Onondaga ...... B.Vansickle...... R.Howden, 242 Morrison Dr, 1 3 4 0 0 1 0 1 83 82 Caledonia N3W 1A8 520 Coronati...... 2nd Thurs ...Ajax-Pickering...... L.Rosaroso ...... P.Nuttall, 29 Grantown Ave, 3 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 83 89 Toronto M1R 3R8 521 Trinity...... 1st Mon ...... Windsor...... D.Bastien ...... K.Lorenz, 1529 Moy Ave, 7 1 0 0 2 1 19 2 178 165 Windsor N8X 1J4 522 a Mount Sinai Pillars ...... 2nd Thurs ...Thornhill...... L.Spagat ...... P.Stern, 78 Braeburn Dr, 0 5 3 0 0 1 5 12 192 174 Thornhill L3T 4W8 523 a Royal Arthur ...... 1st Mon ...... Peterborough ...... J.Fraser...... J.Acheson, 9 Kerry Circle, 3 2 3 0 0 0 1 2 87 87 Ennismore K0L 1T0 524 a Mississauga...... 2nd Thurs ...Port Credit ...... N.Dela Cruz ...... A.Penaflor, 4181 Wakefield Cres, 10 6 5 5 0 1 0 1 116 129 Mississauga L5C 4M2 526 Ionic...... 2nd Wed .....Ottawa ...... M.Pogue...... A.Braslins, 27 Naismith Cres, 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 85 82 Kanata K2L 2K7 527 Espanola ...... 1st Wed ...... Espanola ...... B.Bracken ...... R.Dutton, 434 Cutler Lake Rd, 0 1 2 1 0 4 0 0 89 86 Massey P0P 1P0 528 Golden Beaver...... 2nd Wed .....Timmins ...... J.Fitchett...... W.Sweet, 212 Queen St, 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 64 62 Porcupine P0N 1C0 529 a Myra ...... (January 2012 – amalgamated with Lodge No. 388)...... 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 0 29 0
530 Cochrane...... (December 2012 – surrendered charter) ...... 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 64 0
531 High Park Melita...... 1st Thurs.....Thornhill...... C.Ciovarnache...... M.Minor, 11 Archer Ave, 4 0 2 1 0 3 3 0 118 117 Bradford L3Z 2Y4 532 a Canada...... 1st Tues ...... Pickering Village .... D.Bergerson ...... R.Beverley, 29 Satok Terrace, 3 1 1 0 0 0 4 2 104 101 West Hill M1E 3N4 534 Englehart ...... 2nd Mon .....Englehart ...... R.Emrick ...... T.Henderson, Box 464, 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 56 53 Englehart P0J 1H0 535 Phoenix...... 3rd Mon...... Fonthill ...... S.Alderdice ...... G.Cook, 1564 Maple St, 2 2 2 0 0 3 0 0 49 48 Fenwick L0S 1C0 536 Algonquin...... 3rd Tues...... Sudbury ...... V.Stranges...... C.Searle, 697 Old Wanup Rd, 1 1 1 0 1 2 4 2 108 102 Sudbury P3E 4N1 537 Ulster ...... 3rd Mon...... Toronto...... A.Butt ...... T.Lloyd, 1292 Forest Hill, 2 2 3 0 0 0 3 0 87 86 Oakville L6H 2S4 539 a Waterloo ...... 1st Wed ...... Waterloo...... H.Bishop ...... A.Rodgers, 620 South Haven Dr, 7 4 5 1 1 4 0 0 113 118 Waterloo N2K 4M2 13-12-02 2:17 PM 540 Abitibi...... 2nd Sat...... Timmins ...... W.Amendola ...... J.Chalmers, 55 Avenue Rd, 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 38 33 Timmins P4N 5C7 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 161
542 a Metropolitan ...... (February 2012 – amalgamated with Lodge No. 592)...... 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 32 0
543 a Imperial East Gate ...... 2nd Wed .....Scarborough ...... P.Snetivy...... R.Lundy, 193 Scarboro Cres, 0 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 70 68 Toronto M1M 2J6 544 a Lincoln ...... 1st Thurs.....Abingdon...... K.McLaren...... R.Haining, 8842 North Chippawa Rd, 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 56 54 Caistor Centre L0R 1E0 546 Talbot ...... 2nd Wed .....St.Thomas...... G.Birkin ...... P.Matthews, 10 Weldon Ave, 4 0 1 0 0 1 6 3 117 111 St Thomas N5P 1J6 547 a Victory...... 2nd Thurs ...Toronto...... E.Loiselle ...... T.Lloyd, 1292 Forest Hill, 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0 47 44 Oakville L6H 2S4 548 a General Mercer...... 2nd Fri...... Toronto...... M.Cobanov ...... K.Bice, 13 Nelkydd Lane, 1 4 4 2 0 1 1 0 52 53 Uxbridge L9P 1Y1 549 a Ionic...... 1st Wed ...... Hamilton...... M.Bate ...... W.Brimer, 2023 Cavendish Dr, 0 0 2 0 0 3 1 2 62 56 Burlington L7P 1Y9 550 Buchanan ...... 1st Thurs.....Hamilton...... M.Kingsley ...... W.Fulton, 70 Jerome Park Dr, 1 0 1 4 0 0 2 2 63 64 Dundas L9H 6H3 551 Tuscan ...... 1st Thurs.....Hamilton...... K.Brown...... J.Teeft, 54 San Remo Dr, 4 3 2 0 3 3 5 2 109 106 Hamitlon L9C 5N3 554 Border Cities...... 1st Wed ...... Windsor...... M.Brodsky ...... H.Cook, 905 Watson Ave, 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 50 49 Windsor N8S 3T1 555 Wardrope ...... 4th Mon ...... Hamilton...... J.McCulloch...... J.Lyness, 701-21 Ben Lomond Pl, 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 60 56 Hamilton L8V 2T1 556 Nation...... 2nd Wed .....Spencerville...... T.Brown...... J.Hunter, 5031 Rock St, RR 4, 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 49 49 Spencerville K0E 1X0 557 Finch...... (December 2012 – surrendered charter) ...... 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 9 43 32
558 Sidney Albert Luke...... 2nd Wed .....Ottawa ...... R.Booth...... J.Christie, 1927 Sharel Dr, 3 2 2 0 1 1 2 0 50 51 Ottawa K1H 6W3 559 Mosaic ...... 4th Wed ...... Thornhill...... E.Richmond ...... S. Katchen, 9 Lilac Ave, 3 1 2 0 1 5 4 3 199 191 Thornhill L3T 5K1 560 St. Andrew's...... 1st Thurs.....Ottawa ...... M.Dorner ...... C.Skuce, 5 Hanover Court, 3 1 1 0 0 2 5 3 95 88 Kanata K2M 2H7 561 Acacia...... 3rd Tues...... Ottawa ...... D.Campbell ...... A.Earnshaw, 75 Weybridge Dr, 3 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 75 73 Nepean K2J 2Z6 564 Ashlar ...... 1st Fri ...... Ottawa ...... A.Lawrie ...... I.Birks, 982 Chantenay Dr, 1 2 4 0 0 5 1 0 71 66 Orleans K1C 2K9 565 a Kilwinning...... 3rd Fri...... Toronto...... J.Lisi ...... G.Thelwell, 3120 Glen Erin Dr, Unit 2, 4 3 1 0 0 0 4 5 144 139 Mississauga L5L 1R6 566 King Hiram...... 1st Fri ...... Toronto...... J.Berry...... J.Kikiantonis, 34 Ravenal St, 9 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 71 79 Toronto M6N 3Y7 568 a Hullett...... 2nd Tues.....Londesboro...... T.Elliott...... J.Jewitt, RR 1, 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 34 33 Londesboro N0M 2H0 569 Doric Corinthian ...... 1st Wed ...... Lakeside ...... C.Yates...... S.Greason, 164 Ontario St, Box 3045, 2 2 0 1 0 1 2 0 62 62 St Marys N4X 1A7 570 Dufferin Daylight ...... 4th Wed ...... Thornhill...... E.Chambers...... R.Gomes, 1136-3 Centre St, 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 52 52 161 13-12-02 2:17 PM Thornhill L4J 3N1 571 Antiquity...... 4th Tues...... Toronto...... B.Blyden-Taylor ...... J.Hendry, 39 Ardagh St, 6 0 1 3 0 4 2 2 56 57 Toronto M6S 1Y4 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 162
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in 162 the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 573 Adoniram...... 1st Mon ...... Niagara Falls ...... D.Bloom...... D.Russell, 6759 Waters Ave, 3 1 0 0 0 3 3 1 80 76 Niagara Falls L2G 5W9 574 Craig...... 1st Tues ...... Ailsa Craig...... K.Wiseman ...... H.Elliott, 128 Scott St W, 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 3 147 136 Strathroy N7G 1J7 575 Trillium...... 1st Thurs.....Toronto...... J.San Miguel ...... D.Sheen, 33 Belgrave Square, 14 7 6 0 0 6 4 9 208 203 Markham L6C 2T6 576 a Mimosa...... 1st Mon ...... Toronto...... L.Bertulli...... D.Spence, 32 Freeman Rd, 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 54 53 Markham L3P 4G1 578 Queen's ...... 2nd Wed .....Kingston ...... W.Kennedy ...... D.Quinn, 8 Ann St, 3 2 6 1 0 2 1 2 64 63 Kingston K7K 1M7 579 a Harmony...... 1st Thurs.....Windsor...... M.MacKlem...... D.Warner, 1005 Glidden Ave, 7 2 0 2 0 2 2 1 59 63 Windsor N8S 2N9 581 a Harcourt...... 3rd Wed...... Toronto...... J.Fleming ...... C.Eyton, 55 Lyonsview Lane, 6 5 2 1 0 5 3 0 72 71 Caledon L7C 1P1 584 a Kaministiquia ...... 3rd Tues...... Thunder Bay...... C.Syrja ...... W.Meadows, 1100 Riverdale Rd, 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 2 86 82 Thunder Bay P7J 1N2 586 Remembrance ...... 2nd Fri...... Thornhill...... R.Manabat...... K.MacDonald, 230-16A Elgin St, 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 4 65 60 Thornhill L3T 4T4 588 National ...... 1st Tues ...... Sudbury ...... D.Keown...... K. Jordan, 2 Davenport Crt, 2 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 63 62 Sudbury P3A 5V1 590 Defenders...... 1st Wed ...... Ottawa ...... C.Michael...... R.Clarke, 626 Tourelle Dr, 7 5 6 0 0 7 2 5 80 73 Ottawa K4A 3H4 592 a Fairbank...... 1st Mon ...... Toronto...... S.Maingot...... W.McCormack, 9 Worfolk Place, 2 0 1 1 4 5 1 0 63 93 Whitby L1N 6Z2 593 a St. Andrew's...... 4th Wed ...... Hamilton...... K.McLeod ...... C.Robertshaw, 59-2530 Northampton Blvd, 2 2 3 0 0 0 9 2 102 93 Burlington L7M 4B4 594 Hillcrest ...... 2nd Mon .....Hamilton...... C.Mills ...... D.Kinnear, 17 Russet Cres, 7 1 1 0 0 3 3 0 85 86 Stoney Creek L8E 3Z5 596 Martintown ...... 2nd Thurs ...Lancaster ...... M.Groleau ...... B.Rankin, 4933 Desjardin Ave, 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 52 53 Martintown K0C 1S0 597 a Temple...... 2nd Wed .....London ...... K.Dow...... M.Graystone, 1281 Limberlost Rd, 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 56 56 London N6G 3M3 599 Astra - Mt Dennis ...... 4th Wed ...... Weston ...... H.Somir...... G.Smith, 52 Guernsey Dr, 1 1 0 1 0 0 5 4 111 104 Etobicoke M9X 3A7 600 a Maple Leaf...... 1st Tues ...... Etobicoke...... W.Vollick...... W.Burgoyne, 1 Dunstable Place, 2 1 1 0 0 5 3 2 97 89 Toronto M3R 3A9 13-12-02 2:17 PM 602 a Hugh Murray ...... 3rd Tues...... Hamilton...... E.Patterson ...... B.Kiernan, 14-25 Garrow Dr, 5 2 1 4 0 1 4 6 141 139 Hamilton L9C 2X2 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 163
603 a Campbell ...... 1st Tues ...... Campbellville ...... B.Agnew ...... E.Evans, 122 Main St N, 7 5 3 1 0 0 2 1 57 62 Campbellville L0P 1B0 606 a Unity...... 1st Wed ...... Etobicoke...... E.D'Amario ...... R.Holliday, 5556 Bourget Dr, 2 2 2 0 0 5 5 0 61 53 Mississauga L5R 3A3 608 a Gothic...... 3rd Mon...... Lindsay...... J.Sulyma...... R.McMillan, 111 Sanderling Cres, 1 3 3 1 0 2 4 0 92 88 Lindsay K9V 4N5 609 Tavistock ...... 2nd Tues.....Tavistock ...... T.Smythe...... E.Dredge, 86 Long Dr, 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 58 58 Stratford N5A 7Y9 610 a Ashlar ...... 4th Mon ...... London ...... J.Cousins ...... M.Steele, 673 Griffith St, 5 3 8 5 0 1 5 3 124 125 London N6K 2S5 611 Huron-Bruce ...... 1st Thurs.....Toronto...... A.Snare ...... P.Katerenchuk, 29 Allonsius Dr, 1 2 2 0 4 6 1 0 54 52 Toronto M9C 3N4 612 a Birch Cliff...... 2nd Fri...... Scarborough ...... M.Morris...... P.Sialtsis, 14 Briarbluff Ave, 3 1 1 2 1 2 6 4 113 107 Scarborough M1E 3H3 614 Adanac...... 1st Thurs.....St.Catharines ...... S.Miller ...... J.Lee, 18 Berkwood Place, 5 1 3 1 0 1 1 0 76 80 Fonthill L0S 1E2 615 Dominion...... 1st Thurs.....Fort Erie ...... J.De Heus...... M.Vanderkant, 3486 Marlbourough Pl, 2 3 3 0 0 3 1 2 52 48 Niagara Falls L2J 2S3 616 Perfection...... 2nd Mon .....St. Catharines...... M.Molnar ...... M.Locke, 26 Kilkenny Dr, 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 3 55 50 St Catharines L2N 6E3 617 a North Bay ...... 2nd Fri...... North Bay ...... B.Swannell...... R.Coutts, 2344 Trout Lake Rd, 6 3 2 1 0 1 2 1 156 159 North Bay P1B 7S6 619 Runnymede...... 2nd Wed .....Toronto...... B.Hillyer ...... D. Greenway, 28 Humbercrest Blvd, 0 2 1 2 0 4 2 7 92 81 Toronto M6S 4K7 620 a Quinte St. Alban's ...... 4th Mon ...... Thornhill...... T.Abramovici...... I.Nichols, 51 Lyall Ave, 6 7 6 1 0 1 2 1 100 103 Toronto M4E 1W1 621 Frontenac ...... 2nd Fri...... Sharbot Lake ...... S.Spanchak...... J.Bowick, Box 77, 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 36 36 Sharbot Lake K0H 1P0 622 Lorne ...... 1st Thurs.....Chapleau...... G.Bertrand...... D.Broomhead, Box 142, 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 60 59 Chapleau P0M 1K0 623 Doric...... 2nd Thurs ...Kirkland Lake...... I.MacPherson ...... P.Matijek, 5 George St, 1 1 1 0 4 3 2 4 114 110 Kirkland Lake P2N 3G7 624 a Dereham ...... 1st Tues ...... Mount Elgin...... J.Taylor ...... A.Forrester, RR 7, 332544 Plank Line, 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 56 54 Tillsonburg N4G 4H1 625 a Hatherly...... 2nd Thurs ...Sault Ste. Marie ...... T.Whent ...... I.MacKenzie, 12 Royal Rd, 10 6 3 1 0 3 2 2 83 87 Sault Ste Marie P6C 5G9 627 Pelee ...... 1st Tues ...... Pelee Island ...... G.Hughson ...... C.O'Hara, 781 East West Rd, 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 47 47 Pelee Island N0R 1M0 628 a Glenrose ...... 3rd Tues...... Elmira...... R.Bock ...... W.Clemens, 12 South St W, 0 1 2 3 0 0 1 0 64 66 Elmira N3B 1K7 629 Grenville...... 2nd Wed .....Thornhill...... A.Velarde...... J.Chua, 171 Sexton Cres, 5 3 1 0 0 2 2 2 85 84 North York M2H 2L7 630 a Prince Of Wales...... 4th Fri...... Toronto...... M.Strasky...... E.Waugh, 110 Gilmour Ave, 4 2 6 0 2 0 0 2 49 53 Toronto M6P 3B3 631 Manitou ...... 3rd Thurs ....Emo ...... C.Alberts...... W.Moody, Box 222, 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 50 48 163 13-12-02 2:17 PM Devlin P0W 1C0 632 a Long Branch ...... 3rd Tues...... Etobicoke...... R.Amaya ...... G.Carney, 693 Mississauga Valley Blvd, 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 3 56 47 Mississuaga L5A 1Z3 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 164
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in 164 the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 634 a Delta ...... 2nd Tues.....Aurora ...... K.Rezvanifar...... K.Linegar, Box 28, 5 3 2 0 1 2 2 5 55 52 Keswick L4P 3E1 635 Wellington ...... 2nd Wed .....Maple ...... O.Baliseh ...... J.Majed, 155 Cottonwood Dr, 8 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 89 95 Toronto M3C 2B3 636 a Hornepayne...... 2nd Wed .....Hornepayne ...... G.Goulet...... E.Rendell, 141 First St, 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 3 58 56 Hornepayne P0M 1Z0 637 a Caledonia...... 3rd Mon...... Toronto...... R.Steenson ...... A.Wilson, 1960 Carscadden Chase, 0 0 1 0 1 3 8 13 160 137 Mississauga L4W 3R9 639 a Beach...... 2nd Tues.....Stoney Creek ...... R.Hinkley...... N.Paterson, 82 Gardiner Dr, 2 2 1 0 0 1 4 4 99 92 Hamilton L9C 4V2 640 a Anthony Sayer ...... 3rd Fri...... Etobicoke...... H.McKnight ...... C.Knox, 6231 Lavery Court, 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 33 32 Mississauga L5N 3G2 642 a St.Andrew's...... 2nd Fri...... Windsor...... B.Bachelder...... A.Vojvodin, 2764 St Patrick's St, 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 62 61 Windsor N9E 3G6 644 Simcoe...... 2nd Thurs ...Toronto...... S.Benli ...... Y.Suer, 39 York Ridge Rd, 5 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 58 62 Toronto M2P 1R8 645 a Lake Shore...... 1st Mon ...... Toronto...... P.D'Amelio...... W.Armstrong, 257 Aldercrest Rd, 0 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 72 75 Toronto M8W 4J9 646 a Rowland ...... 1st Tues ...... Mt. Albert ...... T.Russell ...... S.Pottage, 12835 Reg Rd 39, Box 26, 1 2 2 2 0 0 4 0 61 60 Zephyr L0E 1T0 647 a Todmorden ...... 2nd Thurs ...Toronto...... P.Hillis ...... T.Fulton, 312-121Minerva Ave, 2 2 3 0 0 1 1 1 52 51 Scarborough M1M 1V9 649 a Temple...... 3rd Tues...... Oshawa...... D.Osborne ...... W.MacLeod, 460 Holcan Ave, 10 5 6 2 1 2 5 3 113 116 Oshawa L1G 5X6 650 Fidelity ...... 1st Mon ...... Toledo ...... R.Barr ...... W.Bell, 748 Kitley Line 3, RR 2, 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 37 37 Jasper K0G 1G0 653 a Scarboro ...... 2nd Mon .....Ajax...... S.Jackman ...... E.Arlitt, 1 Palace Pier Court, Unit 2709, 0 1 1 0 1 3 2 7 87 76 Etobicoke M8V 3W9 654 Ancient Landmarks...... 4th Tues...... Hamilton...... G.Jones...... W.MacPherson, 136 Lowden Ave, 5 5 4 1 0 4 5 1 122 118 Ancaster L9G 3A3 655 a Kingsway...... 3rd Mon...... Etobicoke...... S.Yehia...... A.Jurdi, 17 Highland Trail, 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 55 59 Brampton L6S 1P4 656 a Kenogamisis ...... 1st Wed ...... Geraldton...... M.Stephenson...... P.Gilbert, 304 Main St, 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 58 55 Beardmore P0T 1G0 658 Sudbury ...... 3rd Mon...... Sudbury ...... R.Daigle ...... C.Blais, 1194 Bancroft Dr, 2 2 3 1 0 2 7 0 115 108 Sudbury P3B 1R5 13-12-02 2:17 PM 659 Equity ...... 2nd Tues.....Orillia ...... J.Slater ...... E.Robertson, 7902 Park Lane Cr, 3 5 3 2 0 2 5 3 125 120 Box 147, Washago L0K 2B0 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 165
660 Chukuni ...... 2nd Wed .....Red Lake ...... R.St. Jean ...... M.Rogowsky, Box 777, 248 Howey St, 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 56 54 Red Lake P0V 2M0 661 a St. Andrew's...... 4th Fri...... St. Catharines...... D.Ross...... W.Powell, 21 Acadia Cres, 4 1 1 2 0 5 3 4 143 137 St Catharines L2P 1H7 662 Terrace Bay ...... 2nd Thurs ...Terrace Bay ...... W.Davis ...... J.Nesbitt, 123 Winnipeg St, 0 2 4 3 0 0 3 0 70 70 Schreiber P0T 2S0 663 Brant...... 3rd Mon...... Burlington ...... M.Maennling...... G.Wright, 278 North Shore Blvd E, 4 2 1 1 0 4 11 8 137 119 Burlington L7T 1W9 664 Sunnylea ...... 2nd Thurs ...Etobicoke...... H.Ansara ...... J.Seckington, 14 Governor Grove Cres, 6 3 1 2 1 3 2 1 68 71 Brampton L6Y 1A6 665 Temple...... 1st Tues ...... Ottawa ...... C.Heney ...... R.Williams, 26 Harris Place, 4 1 0 1 0 4 5 4 98 90 Nepean K2G 2P2 667 Composite...... (May 2012 – surrendered charter)...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 53 47
668 Atikokan ...... 2nd Wed .....Atikokan...... T.Desaulniers ...... A.Williams, Box 2213, 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 50 48 Atikokan P0T 1C0 669 Corinthian...... (June 2012 – amalgamated with Lodge No. 125)...... 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 56 0
670 a West Hill...... 1st Wed ...... Scarborough ...... C.Cooksey...... J.Ouellette, 14-300 Invergordon Ave, 4 2 0 0 1 2 3 3 106 103 Scarbourgh M1S 4K7 671 a Westmount...... 4th Tues...... Hamilton...... J.Hempel ...... C.Cleaver, 94 East 13 Street, 2 1 2 1 0 3 1 1 58 56 Hamilton L9A 3Z5 672 Superior ...... 2nd Wed .....Red Rock...... M.Bunch ...... R.Manz, 218 Phillips St, 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 53 53 Thunder Bay P7B 5L7 673 Kempenfeldt ...... 1st Tues ...... Barrie...... D.Tomlinson ...... D.Hunter, 78 Coleman Dr, 9 7 11 0 0 1 0 0 132 140 Barrie L4N 0N9 674 South Gate ...... 1st Tues ...... Port Credit ...... J.Olszewski ...... R.Hakim, 29 Gatwick Lane, 4 4 5 0 0 2 3 0 81 80 Brampton L6S 2E4 675 a Wm. J. Dunlop...... 3rd Wed...... Peterborough ...... A.McMichael ...... P.Rhodes, 350 Plati Ave, 2 1 0 0 0 4 2 2 96 90 Peterborough K9L 1C7 676 a Kroy...... 3rd Fri...... Thornhill...... Y.Demirji ...... M.Soler, 20 Nightstar Dr, 2 1 2 0 0 4 2 7 59 48 Richmond Hill L4C 8K1 678 a Mercer Wilson ...... 3rd Wed...... Woodstock...... J.Creamer ...... R.Findlater, 684754 Highway 2, RR 3, 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 93 91 Woodstock N4S 7V7 679 Centennial...... (June 2012 – surrendered charter)...... 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 53 0
680 Woodland ...... 2nd Wed .....Wawa ...... L.Dereski ...... L.Staines, 30 Long Beach Rd, 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 57 59 Wawa P0S 1K0 681 a Claude M. Kent...... 2nd Wed .....Oakville...... B.Carroll ...... E.Anderson, 204-1901 Pilgrims Way, 3 3 2 0 0 4 3 1 78 73 Oakville L6M 2W9 683 a Wexford...... 1st Fri ...... Scarborough ...... R.Narinesingh ...... G.Newall, 98 Fairmeadow Place, 6 1 2 1 1 0 3 0 88 93 Whitby L1N 8V8 684 a Centennial...... 1st Tues ...... London ...... R.Cramp...... M.Gordon, 15 Cluney Place, 0 1 1 0 0 0 9 0 312 303 London N5Z 4H1 685 Joseph A. Hearn...... 2nd Fri...... Port Credit ...... E.Pinto ...... M.Watson, 1607 Birchwood Dr, 10 8 8 1 0 2 1 10 111 109 165 13-12-02 2:17 PM Mississauga L5J 1T5 686 Atomic...... 2nd Tues.....Pembroke...... A.Kehoe ...... J.Carter, 3 William St, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 47 Petawawa K8H 2K3 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 166
RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT DECEMBER 31ST, 2012
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation and Investiture of Officers on or near the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, in 166 the months from October to March inclusive, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist, in the months from April to September inclusive. The names of the W.M. and Secretary are corrected up to September 30, 2013.
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No. Lodge Night of Where W. Master Secy. and Address Meeting Held Initiated Passed Raised Joined Restored Resigned Deaths Suspensions Members 31 Dec 2011 Members 31 Dec 2012 687 Meridian ...... 2nd Wed .....Ancaster...... J.Deans...... R.Joyce, 1023 Garth St, 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 64 66 Hamilton L9C 4L5 688 a Wyndham ...... 3rd Wed...... Guelph...... C.Deal...... J.Millar, 18 Valleyview Dr, 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 50 51 Guelph N1H 6E3 689 Flower City...... 2nd Thurs ...Brampton...... J.Leutri...... S.Ellstrom, 12 Cresswell Dr, 8 4 4 0 1 5 9 2 126 119 Brampton L6Y 2T6 690 a Temple...... 3rd Wed...... Waterloo...... A.Atkins...... D.Lambert, 188 Forest Wood Dr, 3 1 1 0 0 3 1 0 68 67 Kitchener N2N 1B8 691 a Friendship...... 2nd Wed .....Sudbury ...... J.Robbie ...... B.Stoddart, 95 Claudia Crt, 4 3 2 0 0 2 0 3 85 84 Sudbury P3A 4C1 695 Parkwood...... 2nd Thurs ...Oshawa...... J.Walters ...... R.James, 208-534 Mary St E, 4 3 3 0 1 1 4 3 114 111 Whitby L1N 2R1 696 a Harry L Martyn...... 2nd Wed .....Toronto...... R.Harris...... M.McKenna, 5 Merredin Place, 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 61 62 Toronto M3B 1S7 697 Grantham ...... Last Mon ....St. Catharines...... W.Harrison...... C.Martin, 230 Riverview Blvd, 1 2 1 0 0 2 1 1 70 67 St Catharines L2T 3M8 698 Elliot Lake ...... 2nd Wed .....Elliot Lake...... D.Pecore...... G. McCarthy, 88 Taylor Blvd, 0 2 1 0 0 2 4 0 101 95 Elliot Lake P5A 3K2 699 a Bethel ...... 2nd Fri...... Sudbury ...... S.Weatherbee ...... S.Pearce, 110-570 Notre Dame St W, 4 1 4 3 0 2 0 0 74 79 Azilda P3E 5Z9 701 Ashlar ...... 3rd Thurs ....Tillsonburg ...... A.Carvalho...... L.Hicks, 185106 Cornell Rd, 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 0 76 72 Tillsonburg N4G 4G8 702 a Lodge Of Fellowship ...... 4th Tues...... Richmond Hill ...... C.Thomas...... I.Sinclair, 66 Lawnwood Court, 8 0 4 1 1 5 2 2 71 72 Richmond Hill L4C 4T2 705 a Universe ...... 2nd Tues.....Scarborough ...... V.Wilson...... J.Law, 14 Aspendale Dr, 6 1 1 0 0 5 2 0 77 76 Toronto M1P 4J6 706 David T. Campbell...... 3rd Thurs ....Whitby...... B.Taylor ...... R.Murphy, 108-19 Regency Cres, 9 3 3 1 1 1 4 0 159 165 Whitby L1N 8M6 708 a Oakridge ...... 3rd Thurs ....London ...... J.Thomas...... L.Thomas, 543 Country Club Dr, 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 53 56 London N6C 5R3 710 Unity...... 1st Thurs.....Brampton...... A.Santana...... F.Roselli, 70 Pezzack St, 4 4 2 0 0 6 4 3 113 104 Cambridge N3C 3R6 712 a Trafalgar...... 2nd Thurs ...Oakville...... D.Dell ...... J.Evans, 205-36 East St, 1 2 3 0 0 2 1 0 83 81 Oakville L6L 5K2 713 Bridgewood ...... 3rd Thurs ....Etobicoke...... G.Golding ...... G.Ford, 4057 Pheasant Run, 1 1 1 0 2 2 0 5 38 34 Mississauga L5L 2C2 13-12-02 2:17 PM 714 a Battlefield ...... 4th Mon ...... Stoney Creek ...... S.Stafford ...... S.Alexander, 403-90 King St E, 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 0 77 80 Stoney Creek L8G 1K7 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 167
716 a Ionic...... 3rd Wed...... London ...... R.Petch...... M.Belan, 16-801 Osgoode Dr, 1 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 92 90 London N6E 2G8 718 Twin Lakes ...... 3rd Wed...... Orillia ...... W.Martin...... P.Weir, 419 Mooney Cres, 2 2 1 0 0 3 1 2 82 78 Orillia L3V 6R5 721 Bytown ...... 3rd Thurs ....Ottawa ...... J.Hawkins...... J.Martineau, 160 Elgin St, Box 70042, 3 3 1 0 1 2 1 1 65 65 Ottawa K2P 2M3 722 a Concord ...... 1st Thurs.....Cambridge ...... J.Walden ...... B.Lowery, 34 Pinedale Court, 11 3 2 8 0 1 1 1 41 57 Kitchener N2E 1K9 723 Brotherhood...... 4th Wed ...... Waterloo...... D.Beatty...... A.Kennedy, 670 Rhine Fall Dr, 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 41 43 Waterloo N2V 2V5 724 a Trillium...... 3rd Thurs ....Guelph...... C.Slingsby...... L.Sulzer, 19 Jason Dr, 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 63 62 Guelph N1H 6J2 725 a Wellington Square ...... 2nd Thurs ...Burlington ...... J.Barker...... A.Hale, 3216 Palmer Dr, 2 2 2 2 0 4 1 0 77 76 Burlington L7M 1L8 727 Mount Moriah...... 3rd Mon...... Brampton...... L.Loforte...... C.Brown, 3253 Chokecherry Cres, 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 152 152 Mississauga L5L 1B1 729 Friendship...... 2nd Wed .....Ajax...... M.O'Sullivan ...... K.Fralick, 913-1890 Valley Farm Rd, 5 3 2 1 0 0 2 2 72 74 Pickering L1V 6B4 730 a Heritage ...... 3rd Wed...... Cambridge ...... W.Mitchell ...... A.McCausland, 411-1400 Dixie Rd, 0 0 0 17 0 51 14 14 575 513 Mississauga L5E 3E1 733 Anniversary ...... 2nd Wed .....Etobicoke...... V.Codato...... E.Anderson, 1405-15 La Rose Ave, 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 80 81 Etobicoke M9P 1A7 734 Westgate ...... 4th Wed ...... Mississauga ...... G.Tom...... R.Bryant, 16 Wimbledon Court, 6 9 8 1 0 1 0 5 111 112 Brampton L6V 2S4 735 a London Daylight...... 3rd Sat ...... London ...... D.Cassan ...... W.Elliott, 31 Glenroy Rd, 0 2 1 0 0 1 5 0 72 66 London N5Z 4H2 736 Edinburgh ...... 1st Wed ...... Ottawa ...... S.Livingstone ...... A.Quinn, 8528 Copeland Rd, 3 5 3 0 0 2 0 3 94 92 Ashton K0A 1B0 737 Innisfil ...... 4th Thurs ....Stroud...... R.Husband...... S.Bradley, 942 Gilmore Ave, Box 615, 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 91 89 Lefroy L0L 1W0 738 a Chinguacousy ...... 4th Mon ...... Brampton...... G.Spoletini ...... S.Kirrwattuduwa, 17 Greenfield Square, 2 2 0 2 0 4 2 2 154 150 Brampton G6S 2J3 739 Limestone Daylight ...... (May 2013 – surrendered charter)...... 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 52 50
740 Ibrox ...... 4th Fri...... Brampton...... D.MacLeod ...... T.Clark, 21 Cheviot Cres, 2 1 1 3 0 1 3 0 183 184 Brampton L6Z 4E7 741 Luxor Daylight...... 3rd Wed...... Ottawa ...... M.Jackson ...... J.Saunders, Box 893, 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 61 61 Kemptville K0G 1J0 742 Royal City Daylight ...... 4th Thurs ....Guelph...... E.Schneider ...... A.Gillies, 47 Cherry Blossom Circle, 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 50 47 Guelph N1G 4X7 744 a New Light Lodge...... 4th Sat ...... Cambridge ...... G.Morgan...... G.Fries, 17 Lark St, 2 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 37 37 Kitchener N2K 1G4 745 a Brock Daylight ...... 2nd Sat...... St. Catharines...... E.Dunsmore ...... P.Borland, 13 Portland St, 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 51 48 Thorold L2V 1S2 746 a Templum Fidelis...... 3rd Sat ...... Bath ...... S.Hampton ...... C.Farber, 4045 County Rd #6, RR 3, 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 24 24 167 13-12-02 2:17 PM Yarker K0K 2N0 Note: Where no name/address of secretary shown, those lodges either amalgamated or closed during the year 2012 & 2013. 1366 969 893 407 121 1098 1316 849 47037 45552 168 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
List of Lodges ) By Districts Denotes Daylight Lodge Lodges ) 9ALGOMA DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 841 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Grant E. Poulin, Thunder Bay No. 287)Shuniah ...... Thunder Bay No. 636)Hornepayne ...... Hornepayne No. 415)Fort William ...... Thunder Bay No. 656)Kenogamisis ...... Geraldton No. 499)Port Arthur...... Thunder Bay No. 662)Terrace Bay ...... Terrace Bay No. 511)Connaught ...... Thunder Bay No. 672)Superior ...... Red Rock No. 584)Kaministiquia...... Thunder Bay
Lodges ) 8ALGOMA EAST DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 697 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. E. George Mersereau, Sault Ste. Marie No. 412)Keystone...... Sault Ste. Marie No. 622)Lorne...... Chapleau No. 442)Dyment...... Thessalon No. 625)Hatherly ...... Sault Ste. Marie No. 469)Algoma...... Sault Ste. Marie No. 680)Woodland ...... Wawa No. 487)Penewobikong ...... Blind River No. 698)Elliot Lake ...... Elliot Lake
Lodges ) 13 BRANT DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 973 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Ronald G. File, St. George No. 35)St. John's ...... Cayuga No. 319)Hiram ...... Hagersville No. 45)Brant ...... Brantford No. 329)King Solomon ...... Jarvis No. 82)St. John's ...... St. George No. 505)Lynden ...... Lynden No. 106)Burford...... Burford No. 508)Ozias ...... Burford No. 113)Wilson ...... Waterford No. 515)Reba ...... Brantford No. 193)Scotland ...... Oakland No. 519)Onondaga ...... Onondaga No. 243)St. George...... St. George
Lodges ) 12 BRUCE DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 815 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Randall Willick, Walkerton No. 131)St. Lawrence...... Port Elgin No. 393)Forest ...... Chesley No. 197)Saugeen...... Walkerton No. 396)Cedar...... Wiarton No. 235)Aldworth...... Chesley No. 429)Port Elgin...... Port Elgin No. 262)Harriston...... Harriston No. 431)Moravian ...... Cargill No. 315)Clifford...... Clifford No. 432)Hanover ...... Hanover No. 362)Maple Leaf...... Tara No. 436)Burns...... Hepworth
Lodges ) 11 CHATHAM DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 653 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Robert W. Pennington No. 46)Wellington-Victory...... Chatham No. 327)Hammond...... Wardsville No. 245)Tecumseh Sydenham . . . . . Thamesville No. 336)Highgate ...... Highgate No. 267)Parthenon ...... Chatham No. 391)Howard...... Ridgetown No. 274)Kent ...... Blenheim No. 422)Star of the East...... Bothwell No. 282)Lorne...... Glencoe No. 457)Century...... Merlin No. 312)Pnyx Baldoon ...... Wallaceburg
Lodges ) 13 EASTERN DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 684 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Scott H. Prosser, Monkland No. 21a)St. John's ...... Vankleek Hill No. 383)Henderson...... Winchester No. 125)Cornwall-Corinthian ...... Cornwall No. 418)Glengarry Highland ...... Maxville No. 143)Friendly Brothers'...... Iroquois No. 439)Alexandria ...... Alexandria No. 186)Plantagenet...... Riceville No. 450)Hawkesbury ...... Vankleek Hill No. 207)Lancaster...... Lancaster No. 452)Avonmore ...... Monkland No. 256)Lost Villages ...... Ingleside No. 596)Martintown...... Lancaster No. 320)Chesterville ...... Winchester
Lodges ) 7ERIE DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 515 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. G. John Smith, Essex No. 34)Thistle ...... Amherstburg No. 413)Naphtali ...... Tilbury No. 41)St. George's...... Kingsville No. 448)Xenophon ...... Wheatley No. 290)Leamington...... Leamington No. 627)Pelee...... Pelee Island No. 395)Parvaim-Central...... Essex
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Lodges ) 15 FRONTENAC DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 995 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Hugh Goldie, Yarker No. 3)Ancient St. John's ...... Kingston No. 253)Minden...... Kingston No. 9)Union ...... Napanee No. 299)Victoria...... Centreville No. 92)Royal Edward of Cataraqui . . . Kingston No. 460)Rideau...... Seeleys Bay No. 109)Albion...... Harrowsmith No. 497)St. Andrew's...... Tamworth No. 119)Maple Leaf...... Bath No. 578)Queen's...... Kingston No. 146)Prince of Wales ...... Napanee No. 621)Frontenac ...... Sharbot Lake No. 157)Simpson ...... Newboro No. 746)Templum Fidelis...... Bath No. 201)Leeds...... Gananoque
Lodges ) 10 GEORGIAN NORTH DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 973 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Douglas T. Steward, Tiny No. 90)Manito...... Collingwood No. 348)Huronia...... Midland No. 192)Orillia ...... Orillia No. 466)Coronation ...... Elmvale No. 234)Beaver...... Thornbury No. 492)Karnak ...... Orillia No. 249)Bayport...... Victoria Harbour No. 659)Equity...... Orillia No. 266)Northern Light ...... Stayner No. 718)Twin Lakes...... Orillia
Lodges ) 10 GEORGIAN SOUTH DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,125 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Douglas R. Fleet, New Lowell No. 96)Corinthian ...... Barrie No. 385)Spry...... Beeton No. 230)Kerr...... Barrie No. 444)Nitetis...... Creemore No. 236)Manitoba...... Cookstown No. 467)Tottenham...... Tottenham No. 285)Seven Star...... Alliston No. 673)Kempenfeldt...... Barrie No. 304)Minerva...... Stroud No. 737)Innisfil ...... Stroud
Lodges ) 12 GREY DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 892 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Robert A. McCulloch, Owen Sound No. 88)St. George's...... Owen Sound No. 333)Prince Arthur ...... Flesherton No. 137)Pythagoras ...... Meaford No. 334)Prince Arthur ...... Arthur No. 200)St. Alban's...... Mount Forest No. 377)Lorne...... Shelburne No. 216)Harris ...... Orangeville No. 421)Scott ...... Grand Valley No. 306)Durham...... Durham No. 449)Dundalk ...... Dundalk No. 322)North Star...... Owen Sound No. 490)Hiram ...... Markdale
Lodges ) 14 HAMILTON DISTRICT A Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,235 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Allan P. Quainton, Burlington No. 6)Barton...... Hamilton No. 551)Tuscan...... Hamilton No. 40)St. John's ...... Hamilton No. 603)Campbell...... Campbellville No. 135)St. Clair...... Milton No. 639)Beach ...... Stoney Creek No. 165)Burlington...... Burlington No. 663)Brant...... Burlington No. 357)Waterdown...... Millgrove No. 681)Claude M. Kent ...... Oakville No. 400)Oakville ...... Oakville No. 712)Trafalgar...... Oakville No. 475)Dundurn ...... Hamilton No. 725)Wellington Square ...... Burlington
Lodges ) 11 HAMILTON DISTRICT B Membership Dec 2012 ) 998 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Lindsay Reiach, Caledonia No. 7)Union ...... Grimsby No. 185)Enniskillen ...... York No. 27)Strict Observance ...... Stoney Creek No. 544)Lincoln...... Abingdon No. 57)Harmony ...... Binbrook No. 593)St. Andrew's...... Hamilton No. 61)Acacia ...... Hamilton No. 594)Hillcrest ...... Hamilton No. 62)St. Andrew's...... Caledonia No. 714)Battlefield ...... Stoney Creek No. 166)Wentworth ...... Stoney Creek
Lodges ) 13 HAMILTON DISTRICT C Membership Dec 2012 )1,045 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. D. Wayne Robinson, Hamilton No. 100)Valley...... Dundas No. 550)Buchanan ...... Hamilton No. 272)Seymour...... Ancaster No. 555)Wardrope ...... Hamilton No. 291)Dufferin ...... W. Flamboro No. 602)Hugh Murray ...... Hamilton No. 324)Temple ...... Hamilton No. 654)Anc Landmarks (... Doric) ..... Hamilton No. 495)Electric...... Hamilton No. 671)Westmount ...... Hamilton No. 513)Corinthian...... Hamilton No. 687)Meridian...... Ancaster No. 549)Ionic ...... Hamilton
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Lodges ) 14 LONDON EAST DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,477 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. David J. Parisian, London No. 20)St. John's ...... London No. 380)Union ...... London No. 64)Kilwinning...... London No. 394)King Solomon ...... Thamesford No. 190)Belmont ...... Belmont No. 399)Moffat...... London No. 300)Mount Olivet ...... Thorndale No. 597)Temple ...... London No. 344)Merrill...... Nilestown No. 684)Centennial...... London No. 345)Nilestown...... Nilestown No. 716)Ionic ...... London No. 379)Middlesex...... Thorndale No. 735)London Daylight ...... London
Lodges ) 12 LONDON WEST DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,094 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Norman R. Kerr, London No. 42)St. George's...... London No. 330)Corinthian...... London No. 81)St. John's ...... Mount Brydges No. 358)Delaware Valley...... Lambeth No. 107)St. Paul's...... Lambeth No. 378)King Solomon's ...... London No. 195)Tuscan...... London No. 388)Harmony...... London No. 209a-St. John's ...... London No. 610)Ashlar...... London No. 289)Doric...... Lobo No. 708)Oakridge...... London
Lodges ) 8MUSKOKA-PARRY SOUND DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 838 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. David Hardie, Orillia No. 352)Granite ...... Parry Sound No. 423)Strong...... Sundridge No. 360)Muskoka ...... Bracebridge No. 434)Algonquin ...... Emsdale No. 376)Unity...... Huntsville No. 443)Powassan ...... Powassan No. 409)Golden Rule...... Gravenhurst No. 454)Corona ...... Burks Falls
Lodges ) 15 NIAGARA DISTRICT A Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,218 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Donald J. Seyffert, St. Catharines No. 2)Niagara...... Niagara-on-the-Lake No. 338)Dufferin ...... Wellandport No. 15)St. George's...... St. Catharines No. 502)Coronation ...... Smithville No. 32)Amity ...... Dunnville No. 614)Adanac ...... St. Catharines No. 103)Maple Leaf...... St. Catharines No. 616)Perfection...... St. Catharines No. 115)Ivy...... Beamsville No. 661)St. Andrew's...... St. Catharines No. 221)Mountain ...... St. Catharines No. 697)Grantham ...... St. Catharines No. 277)Seymour...... St. Catharines 745)Brock Daylight...... St. Catharines No. 296)Temple ...... St. Catharines
Lodges ) 11 NIAGARA DISTRICT B Membership Dec 2012 ) 804 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Thomas McClellan, Welland No. 105)St. Mark's ...... Niagara Falls No. 373)Cope-Stone...... Fonthill No. 168)Merritt...... Welland No. 471)King Edward VII ...... Niagara Falls No. 169)Macnab...... Port Colborne No. 535)Phoenix...... Fonthill No. 254)Clifton...... Niagara Falls No. 573)Adoniram ...... Niagara Falls No. 337)Myrtle...... Port Robinson No. 615)Dominion ...... Fort Erie No. 372)Palmer...... Fort Erie
Lodges ) 7NIPISSING EAST DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 565 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Douglas Cavener, London No. 405)Mattawa ...... North Bay No. 486)Silver...... Haileybury No. 420)Nipissing...... North Bay No. 507)Elk Lake...... Elk Lake No. 447)Sturgeon Falls ...... Sturgeon Falls No. 617)North Bay...... North Bay No. 462)Temiskaming ...... Haileybury
Lodges ) 9NORTH HURON DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 609 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. W. Harold Forbes, Palmerston No. 93)Northern Light...... Kincardine No. 314)Blair ...... Palmerston No. 162)Forest ...... Wroxeter No. 331)Fordwich...... Fordwich No. 225)Bernard...... Listowel No. 341)Bruce...... Tiverton No. 286)Wingham ...... Wingham No. 568)Hullett...... Londesboro No. 303)Blyth...... Blyth
Lodges ) 15 ONTARIO DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,627 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Colin B. Skilling, Oshawa No. 17)St. John's ...... Cobourg No. 39)Mount Zion ...... Brooklin No. 26)Ontario...... Port Hope No. 66)Durham ...... Newcastle No. 30)Composite...... Whitby No. 91)Colborne ...... Colborne No. 31)Jerusalem...... Bowmanville No. 114)Hope...... Port Hope
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ONTARIO DISTRICT (cont'd) No. 139)Lebanon ...... Oshawa No. 649)Temple ...... Oshawa No. 270)Cedar...... Oshawa No. 695)Parkwood ...... Oshawa No. 325)Orono ...... Orono No. 706)David T. Campbell...... Whitby No. 428)Fidelity ...... Port Perry
Lodges ) 15 OTTAWA DISTRICT 1 Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,263 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Brian W. Griffin, Ottawa No. 58)Doric ...... Ottawa No. 479)Russell ...... Russell No. 63)St. John's ...... Carleton Place No. 517)Hazeldean ...... Kanata No. 147)Mississippi...... Almonte No. 558)Sidney Albert Luke ...... Ottawa No. 148)Civil Service...... Ottawa No. 560)St. Andrew's...... Ottawa No. 159)Goodwood ...... Richmond No. 561)Acacia ...... Ottawa No. 231)Lodge of Fidelity ...... Ottawa No. 665)Temple ...... Ottawa No. 371)Prince of Wales ...... Ottawa No. 736)Edinburgh ...... Ottawa No. 465)Carleton ...... Carp
Lodges ) 14 OTTAWA DISTRICT 2 Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,064 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Russell A. Staye, Arnprior No. 52)Dalhousie ...... Ottawa No. 459)Cobden ...... Cobden No. 122)Renfrew ...... Renfrew No. 526)Ionic ...... Ottawa No. 128)Pembroke ...... Pembroke No. 564)Ashlar...... Ottawa No. 177)The Builders...... Ottawa No. 590)Defenders...... Ottawa No. 196)Madawaska...... Arnprior No. 686)Atomic Daylight ...... Pembroke No. 264)Chaudiere...... Ottawa No. 721)Bytown...... Ottawa No. 433)Bonnechere...... Eganville No. 741)Luxor Daylight...... Ottawa
Lodges ) 11 PETERBOROUGH DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 952 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Walter Artymko, Peterborough No. 101)Corinthian...... Peterborough No. 313)Clementi...... Peterborough No. 126)Golden Rule Hastings . . . . Campbellford No. 374)Keene ...... Keene No. 145)J. B. Hall...... Millbrook No. 435)Havelock...... Havelock No. 155)Peterborough ...... Peterborough No. 523)Royal Arthur...... Peterborough No. 161)Percy...... Warkworth No. 675)William James Dunlop . . . . Peterborough No. 223)Norwood...... Norwood
Lodges ) 13 PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,352 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Harold E. Newton, Belleville No. 11)Moira...... Belleville No. 123)Belleville-Temple ...... Belleville No. 18)Prince Edward...... Picton No. 127)Franck...... Frankford No. 29)United ...... Brighton No. 164)Star-in-the-East...... Wellington No. 38)Trent ...... Trenton No. 215)Lake ...... Ameliasburg No. 48)Madoc/Marmora/Tweed ...... Madoc No. 283)Eureka...... Belleville No. 50)Consecon...... Consecon No. 482)Bancroft ...... Bancroft No. 69)Stirling...... Stirling
Lodges ) 17 ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,169 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. J. D. Andrew Graham, Kemptville No. 5)Sussex...... Brockville No. 242)Macoy...... Lyn No. 14)True Britons' ...... Perth No. 368)Salem ...... Brockville No. 24)St. Francis ...... Smiths Falls No. 370)Harmony...... Philipsville No. 28)Mount Zion ...... Kemptville No. 387)Lansdowne...... Lansdowne No. 55)Merrickville ...... Burritt's Rapids No. 416)Lyn...... Lyn No. 74)St. James ...... Brockville No. 504)Otter ...... Lombardy No. 85)Rising Sun...... Athens No. 556)Nation...... Spencerville No. 110)Central ...... Prescott No. 650)Fidelity ...... Toledo No. 209)Evergreen...... Lanark
Lodges ) 10 ST. THOMAS DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 877 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. John C. McIntyre, Dutton No. 44)St. Thomas...... St. Thomas No. 140)Malahide...... Aylmer No. 94)St. Mark's...... Port Stanley No. 171)Prince of Wales ...... Iona Station No. 120)Warren ...... Fingal No. 232)Cameron...... Dutton
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ST. THOMAS DISTRICT (cont’d) No. 302)St. David's...... St. Thomas No. 386)West Elgin ...... West Lorne No. 364)Dufferin ...... Melbourne No. 546)Talbot...... St. Thomas
Lodges ) 15 SARNIA DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,182 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Frederick C. Hoffner, Kerwood No. 56)Victoria ...... Sarnia No 307)Arkona ...... Arkona No. 83)Beaver ...... Strathroy No. 328)Ionic ...... Napier No. 116)Cassia...... Thedford No. 392)Huron ...... Camlachie No. 153)Burns' ...... Wyoming No. 397)Leopold ...... Brigden No. 158)Alexandra-Inwood ...... Oil Springs No. 419)Liberty ...... Sarnia No. 194)Petrolia Washington...... Petrolia No. 425)St. Clair...... Sombra No. 238)Havelock...... Watford No. 437)Tuscan...... Sarnia No. 294)Moore...... Sarnia
Lodges ) 10 SOUTH HURON DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 953 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. James McTavish, Stratford No. 33)Maitland ...... Goderich No. 170)Britannia...... Seaforth No. 73)St. James ...... St. Marys No. 309)Morning Star-Clinton...... Carlow No. 133)Lebanon Forest ...... Exeter No. 332)Stratford ...... Stratford No. 141)Tudor ...... Mitchell No. 483)Granton...... Granton No. 144)Tecumseh...... Stratford No. 574)Craig...... Ailsa Craig
Lodges ) 9SUDBURY-MANITOULIN DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 854 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Keith I. Jordan, Sudbury No. 427)Nickel...... Sudbury No. 588)National ...... Capreol No. 455)Doric...... Little Current No. 658)Sudbury ...... Sudbury No. 472)Gore Bay...... Gore Bay No. 691)Friendship...... Sudbury No. 527)Espanola...... Espanola No. 699)Bethel...... Sudbury No. 536)Algonquin ...... Sudbury
Lodges ) 5TEMISKAMING DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 347 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Patrick Toner, South Porcupine No. 506)Porcupine ...... Timmins No. 540)Abitibi ...... Iroquois Falls No. 528)Golden Beaver ...... Timmins No. 623)Doric...... Kirkland Lake No. 534)Englehart ...... Englehart
Lodges ) 19 TORONTO DON Valley DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,819 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Arthur M. Di Cecco, Etobicoke No. 16) St. Andrew's ....(St. Johns) . . . East York No. 570)Dufferin...... Thornhill No. 25)Ionic...... Toronto No. 581)Harcourt ...... Toronto No. 86)Zetland Wilson ...... Toronto No. 586)Remembrance...... Thornhill No. 156)York ...... Toronto No. 592)Fairbank ...... Toronto No. 265)Patterson Grey ...... Thornhill No. 611)Huron-Bruce...... Toronto No. 316)Doric...... Thornhill No. 620)Quinte St. Alban's...... Thornhill No. 367)St. George...... Toronto No. 629)Grenville ...... Thornhill No. 522)Mount Sinai- Pillars ...... Thornhill No. 676)Kroy ...... Thornhill No. 531)High Park Melita ...... Thornhill No. 696)Harry L. Martyn...... Toronto No. 559)Mosaic ...... Thornhill
Lodges ) 19 TORONTO EAST DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,662 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Bruce N. Palanik, Pickering No. 87)Markham Union ...... Stouffville No. 576)Mimosa...... Toronto No. 269)Brougham Union ...... Claremont No. 612)Birch Cliff...... Ajax No. 384)Alpha Tuscan...... Toronto No. 637)Caledonia ...... Toronto No. 424)Doric...... Ajax No. 647)Todmorden...... Toronto No. 430)Acacia ...... Toronto No. 653)Scarboro...... Ajax No. 473)Beaches ...... Toronto No. 670)West Hill...... Toronto No. 494)Riverdale JR Robertson ...... Toronto No. 683)Wexford ...... Ajax No. 520)Coronati ...... Ajax No. 705)Universe...... Ajax No. 532)Canada ...... Ajax No. 729)Friendship...... Ajax No. 543)Imperial East Gate ...... Toronto
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Lodges ) 20 TORONTO HUMBER VALLEY DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,674 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Dennis R. Blake, Toronto No. 65)Rehoboam ...... Etobicoke No. 571)Antiquity...... Toronto No. 247)Ashlar St. Clair...... Toronto No. 575)Trillium ...... Toronto No. 305)Humber...... Weston No. 599)Astra-Mt. Dennis ...... Weston No. 339)Orient ...... Toronto No. 600)Maple Leaf...... Etobicoke No. 343)Georgina...... Toronto No. 606)Unity...... Etobicoke No. 369)Mimico...... Etobicoke No. 644)Simcoe ...... Toronto No. 410)Zeta-Shamrock...... Toronto No. 655)Kingsway ...... Etobicoke No. 510)Perfect Column...... Etobicoke No. 664)Sunnylea ...... Etobicoke No. 537)Ulster ...... Toronto No. 713)Bridgewood ...... Etobicoke No. 547)Victory...... Toronto No. 733)Anniversary...... Etobicoke
Lodges ) 23 TORONTO WEST DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 2,284 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. William Bath, Port Credit No. 229)Ionic ...... Brampton No. 632)Long Branch ...... Etobicoke No. 356)River Park...... Streetsville No. 640)Anthony Sayer ...... Etobicoke No. 468)Peel...... Caledon East No. 645)Lake Shore...... Etobicoke No. 474)Victoria...... Toronto No. 674)South Gate ...... Mississauga No. 496)University...... Toronto No. 685)Joseph A. Hearn...... Mississauga No. 501)Connaught ...... Etobicoke No. 689)Flower City...... Brampton No. 524)Mississauga ...... Mississauga No. 710)Unity...... Brampton No. 548)General Mercer...... Toronto No. 727)Mount Moriah ...... Brampton No. 565)Kilwinning ...... Toronto No. 734)West Gate...... Streetsville No. 566)King Hiram...... Toronto No. 738)Chinguacousy...... Brampton No. 619)Runnymede ...... Toronto No. 740)Ibrox...... Brampton No. 630)Prince of Wales ...... Toronto
Lodges ) 14 VICTORIA DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 901 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Darren J. Byrne, Lindsay No. 77)Faithful Brethren...... Lindsay No. 440)Arcadia...... Minden No. 268)Verulam ...... Bobcaygeon No. 451)Somerville ...... Kinmount No. 354)Brock ...... Cannington No. 463)North Entrance...... Haliburton No. 375)Lorne...... Omemee No. 464)King Edward...... Sunderland No. 398)Victoria...... Kirkfield No. 477)Harding...... Woodville No. 406)Spry...... Fenelon Falls No. 498)King George V...... Coboconk No. 408)Murray ...... Beaverton No. 608)Gothic...... Lindsay
Lodges ) 14 WATERLOO DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 883 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Douglas A. Fickling, Waterloo No. 72)Alma ...... Cambridge No. 509)Twin City...... Waterloo No. 151)Grand River ...... Waterloo No. 539)Waterloo...... Waterloo No. 172)Ayr ...... Ayr No. 628)Glenrose...... Elmira No. 205)New Dominion...... Baden No. 690)Temple ...... Waterloo No. 279)Mystic Tie...... Cambridge No. 722)Concord ...... Cambridge No. 297)Preston ...... Cambridge No. 723)Brotherhood ...... Waterloo No. 318)Wilmot ...... Baden No. 744)New Light......
Lodges ) 12 WELLINGTON DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 783 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. David E. L. Cowell, Guelph No. 180)Speed ...... Guelph No. 321)Walker Friendship ...... Georgetown No. 203)Irvine...... Fergus No. 347)Mercer...... Fergus No. 219)Credit ...... Georgetown No. 361)Waverley...... Guelph No. 258)Guelph ...... Guelph No. 688)Wyndham ...... Guelph No. 271)Wellington ...... Erin No. 724)Trillium ...... Guelph No. 295)Conestogo...... Drayton No. 742)Royal City Daylight ...... Guelph
Lodges ) 10 WESTERN DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 599 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. W. Murray Alexander, Fort Frances No. 414)Pequonga ...... Kenora No. 484)Golden Star...... Dryden No. 417)Keewatin...... Keewatin No. 518)Sioux Lookout ...... Sioux Lookout No. 445)Lake of the Woods ...... Kenora No. 631)Manitou ...... Emo No. 446)Granite ...... Fort Francis No. 660)Chukuni ...... Red Lake No. 461)Ionic ...... Rainy River No. 668)Atikokan ...... Atikokan
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Lodges ) 11 WILSON NORTH DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 767 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. David R. Wilton, Woodstock No. 37)King Hiram ...... Ingersoll No. 250)Thistle...... Innerkip No. 43)King Solomon's...... Woodstock No. 261)Oak Branch...... Innerkip No. 68)St. John's ...... Ingersoll No. 569)Doric Corinthian...... Lakeside No. 76)Oxford...... Woodstock No. 609)Tavistock ...... Tavistock No. 108)Blenheim...... Innerkip No. 678)Mercer Wilson ...... Woodstock No. 178)Plattsville ...... Washington
Lodges ) 10 WILSON SOUTH DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 721 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Douglas G. Waller, Simcoe No. 10)Norfolk ...... Simcoe No. 181)Oriental...... Vienna No. 78)King Hiram ...... Tillsonburg No. 217)Frederick...... Delhi No. 104)St. John's ...... Norwich No. 237)Vienna...... Vienna No. 149)Erie...... Port Dover No. 624)Dereham...... Mount Elgin No. 174)Walsingham ...... Port Rowan No. 701)Ashlar...... Tillsonburg
Lodges ) 7WINDSOR DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 598 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Craig M. Glenwright, Windsor No. 47)Great Western ...... Windsor No. 554)Border Cities...... Windsor No. 403)Windsor ...... Windsor No. 579)Harmony...... Windsor No. 500)Rose ...... Windsor No. 642)St. Andrew's...... Windsor No. 521)Trinity...... Windsor
Lodges ) 19 YORK DISTRICT Membership Dec 2012 ) 1,662 D.D.G.M. ) R.W. Bro. Walter W. Foster, Sutton West No. 22)King Solomon's ...... Richmond Hill No. 220)Zeredatha ...... Uxbridge No. 23)Richmond ...... Richmond Hill No. 292)Robertson ...... Aurora No. 54)Maple...... Maple No. 311)Blackwood ...... Maple No. 79)Simcoe...... Bradford No. 481)Corinthian...... Newmarket No. 97)Sharon ...... Queensville No. 512)Malone ...... Sutton No. 98)True Blue...... Bolton No. 634)Delta...... Aurora No. 99)Tuscan...... Newmarket No. 635)Wellington ...... Maple No. 118)Union ...... Schomberg No. 646)Rowland...... Mount Albert No. 129)Rising Sun ...... Aurora No. 702)Lodge of Fellowship . . . Richmond Hill No. 136)Richardson ...... Stouffville
RESEARCH LODGE – NO. 730 – Heritage ...... Cambridge Membership Dec 2012 — 513
RECAPITULATION (547 Lodges) Algoma...... 9 Hamilton B...... 11 Peterborough .....11 Victoria ...... 14 Algoma East...... 8 Hamilton C...... 13 Prince Edward . . . . 13 Waterloo ...... 14 Brant...... 13 London East ...... 14 St Lawrence...... 17 Wellington...... 12 Bruce ...... 12 London West ..... 12 St Thomas ...... 10 Western ...... 10 Chatham...... 11 Musk-Parry Sound . . 8 Sarnia...... 15 Wilson North...... 11 Eastern...... 13 Niagara A...... 15 South Huron ...... 10 Wilson South ...... 10 Erie...... 7 Niagara B...... 11 Sud-Manitoulin . . . . 9 Windsor...... 7 Frontenac...... 15 Nipissing East ..... 7 Temiskaming...... 5 York...... 19 Georgian North . . . 10 North Huron...... 9 Toronto Don Valley 19 Research Lodge .....1 Georgian South . . . 10 Ontario...... 15 Toronto East ...... 19 Grey...... 12 Ottawa 1...... 15 Tor. Humber Valley 20 Hamilton A ...... 14 Ottawa 2...... 14 Toronto West . . . . . 23
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LODGES ) ALPHABETICALLY Denotes Daylight Lodge No and Name District and Location No and Name District and Location 540 Abitibi ...... Temiskaming, Timmins 341 Bruce...... North Huron, Tiverton 61 Acacia ...... Hamilton B, Hamilton 550 Buchanan ...... Hamilton C, Hamilton 430 Acacia ...... Toronto East, Toronto 177 Builders (The)...... Ottawa 2, Ottawa 561 Acacia ...... Ottawa 1, Ottawa 106 Burford...... Brant, Burford 614 Adanac ...... Niagara A, St Catharines 165 Burlington...... Hamilton A, Burlington 573 Adoniram ...... Niagara B, Niagara Falls 436 Burns...... Bruce, Hepworth 109 Albion...... Frontenac, Harrowsmith 153 Burns' ...... Sarnia, Wyoming 235 Aldworth...... Bruce, Chesley 721 Bytown...... Ottawa 2, Ottawa 158 Alexandra-Inwood . . . . . Sarnia, Oil Springs 637 Caledonia ...... Toronto East, Toronto 439 Alexandria ...... Eastern, Alexandria 232 Cameron...... St Thomas, Dutton 469 Algoma...... Algoma East, S S Marie 603 Campbell...... Hamilton A, Campbellville 434 Algonquin ...... Musk-Parry So, Emsdale 532 Canada ...... Toronto East, Ajax 536 Algonquin ...... Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury 465 Carleton ...... Ottawa 1, Carp 72 Alma...... Waterloo, Cambridge 116 Cassia...... Sarnia, Thedford 384 Alpha Tuscan ...... Toronto East, Toronto 270 Cedar...... Ontario, Oshawa 32 Amity ...... Niagara A, Dunnville 396 Cedar...... Bruce, Wiarton 654 Anc Landmarks (...Doric) . . . . Ham C, Ham 684 Centennial...... London East, London 3 Anc St John's ...... Frontenac, Kingston 110 Central ...... St Lawrence, Prescott 733 Anniversary . . . . Tor H Valley, Etobicoke 457 Century...... Chatham, Merlin 640 Anthony Sayer . . . Toronto West, Etobicoke 264 Chaudiere...... Ottawa 2, Ottawa 571 Antiquity . . . . . Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 320 Chesterville ...... Eastern, Winchester 440 Arcadia...... Victoria, Minden 738 Chinguacousy . . . . Toronto West, Brampton 307 Arkona ...... Sarnia, Arkona 660 Chukuni ...... Western, Red Lake 564 Ashlar...... Ottawa 2, Ottawa 148 Civil Service...... Ottawa 1, Ottawa 610 Ashlar...... London West, London 681 Claude M Kent ...... Hamilton A, Oakville 701 Ashlar ...... Wilson South, Tillsonburg 313 Clementi...... Peterborough, Peterb 247 Ashlar St. Clair . . . . . Tor H Valley, Toronto 315 Clifford...... Bruce, Clifford 599 Astra-Mt Dennis . . . . Tor H Valley, Weston 254 Clifton...... Niagara B, Niagara Falls 668 Atikokan ...... Western, Atikokan 459 Cobden ...... Ottawa 2, Cobden 686 Atomic Daylight . . . . Ottawa 2, Pembroke 91 Colborne...... Ontario, Colborne 452 Avonmore ...... Eastern, Monkland 30 Composite...... Ontario, Whitby 172 Ayr ...... Waterloo, Ayr 722 Concord ...... Waterloo, Cambridge 482 Bancroft ...... Prince Edward, Bancroft 295 Conestogo...... Wellington, Drayton 6 Barton...... Hamilton A, Hamilton 501 Connaught ...... Toronto West, Etobicoke 714 Battlefield ...... Hamilton B, Stoney Cr 511 Connaught ...... Algoma, Thunder Bay 249 Bayport . . Georgian North, Victoria Harbour 50 Consecon ...... Prince Edward, Consecon 639 Beach ...... Hamilton A, Stoney Creek 373 Cope-Stone ...... Niagara B, Fonthill 473 Beaches ...... Toronto East, Toronto 96 Corinthian ...... Georgian South, Barrie 83 Beaver...... Sarnia, Strathroy 101 Corinthian...... Peterborough, Peterb 234 Beaver ...... Georgian North, Thornbury 330 Corinthian...... London West, London 123 Belleville-Temple . . . . . Prince Ed, Belleville 481 Corinthian...... York, Newmarket 190 Belmont ...... London East, Belmont 513 Corinthian...... Hamilton C, Hamilton 225 Bernard...... North Huron, Listowel 125 Cornwall-Corinthian . . . . . Eastern, Cornwall 699 Bethel ...... Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury 454 Corona ...... Musk-Parry So, Burks Falls 612 Birch Cliff...... Toronto East, Ajax 520 Coronati ...... Toronto East, Ajax 311 Blackwood ...... York, Maple 466 Coronation ...... Georgian North, Elmvale 314 Blair ...... North Huron, Palmerston 502 Coronation ...... Niagara A, Smithville 108 Blenheim ...... Wilson North, Innerkip 574 Craig...... South Huron, Ailsa Craig 303 Blyth...... North Huron, Blyth 219 Credit ...... Wellington, Georgetown 433 Bonnechere ...... Ottawa 2, Eganville 52 Dalhousie ...... Ottawa 2, Ottawa 554 Border Cities ...... Windsor, Windsor 706 David T. Campbell ...... Ontario, Whitby 45 Brant ...... Brant, Brantford 590 Defenders...... Ottawa 2, Ottawa 663 Brant...... Hamilton A, Burlington 358 Delaware Valley ...... London W, Lambeth 713 Bridgewood . . . . . Tor H Valley, Etobicoke 634 Delta...... York, Aurora 170 Britannia ...... South Huron, Seaforth 624 Dereham...... Wilson S, Mount Elgin 354 Brock ...... Victoria, Cannington 615 Dominion ...... Niagara B, Fort Erie 745 Brock Daylight . . . Niag A, St Catharines 58 Doric...... Ottawa 1, Ottawa 723 Brotherhood ...... Waterloo, Waterloo 289 Doric...... London West, Lobo 269 Brougham Union . Toronto East, Claremont 316 Doric ...... Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill
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No and Name District and Location No and Name District and Location 424 Doric...... Toronto East, Ajax 57 Harmony...... Hamilton B, Binbrook 455 Doric...... Sud-Man, Little Current 370 Harmony ...... St Lawrence, Philipsville 569 Doric Corinthian . . . Wilson North, Lakeside 388 Harmony...... London West, London 623 Doric ...... Temiskaming, Kirkland Lake 579 Harmony...... Windsor, Windsor 291 Dufferin ...... Hamilton C, W. Flamboro 216 Harris ...... Grey, Orangeville 338 Dufferin ...... Niagara A, Wellandport 262 Harriston...... Bruce, Harriston 364 Dufferin ...... St Thomas, Melbourne 696 H. L. Martyn . . . . . Tor Don Valley, Toronto 570 Dufferin ...... Tor Don Valley, Thornhill 625 Hatherly ...... Algoma East, S S Marie 449 Dundalk ...... Grey, Dundalk 238 Havelock...... Sarnia, Watford 475 Dundurn ...... Hamilton A, Hamilton 435 Havelock...... Peterborough, Havelock 66 Durham...... Ontario, Newcastle 450 Hawkesbury ...... Eastern, Vankleek Hill 306 Durham...... Grey, Durham 517 Hazeldean ...... Ottawa 1, Kanata 442 Dyment...... Algoma East, Thessalon 383 Henderson...... Eastern, Winchester 736 Edinburgh ...... Ottawa 1, Ottawa 730 Heritage ...... Research Lodge, Cambridge 495 Electric...... Hamilton C, Hamilton 336 Highgate ...... Chatham, Highgate 507 Elk Lake ...... Nipissing East, Elk Lake 531 High Park Melita Tor Don Valley, Thornhill 698 Elliot Lake ...... Algoma East, Elliot Lake 594 Hillcrest ...... Hamilton B, Hamilton 534 Englehart ...... Temiskaming, Englehart 319 Hiram ...... Brant, Hagersville 185 Enniskillen ...... Hamilton B, York 490 Hiram ...... Grey, Markdale 659 Equity...... Georgian North, Orillia 114 Hope...... Ontario, Port Hope 149 Erie ...... Wilson South, Port Dover 636 Hornepayne ...... Algoma, Hornepayne 527 Espanola ...... Sud-Manitoulin, Espanola 391 Howard...... Chatham, Ridgetown 283 Eureka...... Prince Edward, Belleville 602 Hugh Murray ...... Hamilton C, Hamilton 209 Evergreen ...... St Lawrence, Lanark 568 Hullett...... North Huron, Londesboro 592 Fairbank . . . . Toronto Don Valley, Toronto 305 Humber ...... Tor Humber Valley, Weston 77 Faithful Brethren ...... Victoria, Lindsay 392 Huron ...... Sarnia, Camlachie 428 Fidelity ...... Ontario, Port Perry 611 Huron-Bruce . . . . . Tor Don Valley, Toronto 650 Fidelity ...... St Lawrence, Toledo 348 Huronia ...... Midland, Georgian North 689 Flower City ...... Toronto West, Brampton 740 Ibrox ...... Toronto West, Brampton 331 Fordwich ...... North Huron, Fordwich 543 Imperial East Gate ...... Tor East, Toronto 162 Forest ...... North Huron, Wroxeter 737 Innisfil ...... Georgian South, Stroud 393 Forest ...... Bruce, Chesley 25 Ionic ...... Toronto Don Valley, Toronto 415 Fort William ...... Algoma, Thunder Bay 229 Ionic ...... Toronto West, Brampton 127 Franck ...... Prince Edward, Frankford 328 Ionic ...... Sarnia, Napier 217 Frederick ...... Wilson South, Delhi 461 Ionic ...... Western, Rainy River 143 Friendly Brothers' ...... Eastern, Iroquois 526 Ionic ...... Ottawa 2, Ottawa 691 Friendship ...... Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury 549 Ionic ...... Hamilton C, Hamilton 729 Friendship...... Toronto East, Ajax 716 Ionic ...... London East, London 621 Frontenac ...... Frontenac, Sharbot Lake 203 Irvine...... Wellington, Fergus 548 General Mercer . . . . . Toronto West, Toronto 115 Ivy...... Niagara A, Beamsville 343 Georgina . . . . . Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 31 Jerusalem ...... Ontario, Bowmanville 418 Glengarry Highland . . . . . Eastern, Maxville 685 Joseph A. Hearn . . . . Tor West, Mississauga 628 Glenrose...... Waterloo, Elmira 145 J B Hall...... Peterborough, Millbrook 528 Golden Beaver . . . . Temiskaming, Timmins 584 Kaministiquia ...... Algoma, Thunder Bay 126 Golden Rule Hastings . Peterb, Campbellford 492 Karnak ...... Georgian North, Orillia 409 Golden Rule . . . . . Musk-P So, Gravenhurst 374 Keene ...... Peterborough, Keene 484 Golden Star...... Western, Dryden 417 Keewatin...... Western, Keewatin 159 Goodwood ...... Ottawa 1, Richmond 673 Kempenfeldt ...... Georgian South, Barrie 472 Gore Bay ...... Sud-Manitoulin, Gore Bay 656 Kenogamisis ...... Algoma, Geraldton 608 Gothic...... Victoria, Lindsay 274 Kent ...... Chatham, Blenheim 151 Grand River ...... Waterloo, Waterloo 230 Kerr...... Georgian South, Barrie 352 Granite ...... Musk-Parry So, P. Sound 412 Keystone ...... Algoma East, S S Marie 446 Granite ...... Western, Fort Frances 64 Kilwinning ...... London East, London 697 Grantham ...... Niagara A, St Catharines 565 Kilwinning ...... Toronto West, Toronto 483 Granton ...... South Huron, Granton 464 King Edward...... Victoria, Sunderland 47 Great Western ...... Windsor, Windsor 471 King Edward VII ...... Niag B, Niag Falls 629 Grenville . . Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill 498 King George V ...... Victoria, Coboconk 258 Guelph ...... Wellington, Guelph 37 King Hiram...... Wilson N, Ingersoll 327 Hammond...... Chatham, Wardsville 78 King Hiram...... Wilson S, Tillsonburg 432 Hanover ...... Bruce, Hanover 566 King Hiram ...... Toronto West, Toronto 581 Harcourt . . . Toronto Don Valley, Toronto 329 King Solomon...... Brant, Jarvis 477 Harding...... Victoria, Woodville 394 King Solomon ...... London E, Thamesford
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No and Name District and Location No and Name District and Location 22 King Solomon's . . . York, Richmond Hill 11 Moira ...... Prince Edward, Belleville 43 King Solomon's . . Wilson N, Woodstock 294 Moore...... Sarnia, Sarnia 378 King Solomon's . . . . London W, London 431 Moravian...... Bruce, Cargill 655 Kingsway . . . . . Tor H Valley, Etobicoke 309 Morning Star-Clinton . South Huron, Carlow 676 Kroy . . . . Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill 559 Mosaic . . . . Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill 215 Lake ...... Prince Edward, Ameliasburg 221 Mountain ...... Niagara A, St Catharines 445 Lake of the Woods . . . . Western, Kenora 727 Mt Moriah (The) . . Toronto West, Brampton 645 Lake Shore . . . . Toronto West, Etobicoke 300 Mt Olivet ...... London East, Thorndale 207 Lancaster ...... Eastern, Lancaster 522 Mt Sinai-Pillars . Tor Don Valley, Thornhill 387 Lansdowne . . . . St Lawrence, Lansdowne 28 Mt Zion...... St Lawrence, Kemptville 290 Leamington ...... Erie, Leamington 39 Mt Zion...... Ontario, Brooklin 139 Lebanon ...... Ontario, Oshawa 408 Murray ...... Victoria, Beaverton 133 Lebanon Forest . . . . South Huron, Exeter 360 Muskoka ...... Musk-P So, Bracebridge 201 Leeds ...... Frontenac, Gananoque 337 Myrtle ...... Niagara B, Port Robinson 397 Leopold ...... Sarnia, Brigden 279 Mystic Tie...... Waterloo, Cambridge 419 Liberty ...... Sarnia, Sarnia 413 Naphtali ...... Erie, Tilbury 544 Lincoln...... Hamilton B, Abingdon 556 Nation ...... St Lawrence, Spencerville 702 Lodge of Fellowship . . . . York, Rich Hill 588 National ...... Sud-Manitoulin, Capreol 231 Lodge of Fidelity . . . . . Ottawa 1, Ottawa 205 New Dominion...... Waterloo, Baden 735 London Daylight . . . London E, London 744 New Light ...... Waterloo, Waterloo 632 Long Branch . . . Toronto West, Etobicoke 2 Niagara...... Niag A, Niag-on-Lake 282 Lorne ...... Chatham, Glencoe 427 Nickel ...... Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury 375 Lorne ...... Victoria, Omemee 345 Nilestown...... London East, Nilestown 377 Lorne ...... Grey, Shelburne 420 Nipissing ...... Nipissing East, North Bay 622 Lorne ...... Algoma East, Chapleau 444 Nitetis ...... Georgian South, Creemore 256 Lost Villages ...... Eastern, Ingleside 10 Norfolk ...... Wilson South, Simcoe 741 Luxor Daylight . . . . . Ottawa 2, Ottawa 617 North Bay ...... Nipissing East, North Bay 416 Lyn...... St Lawrence, Lyn 463 North Entrance ...... Victoria, Haliburton 505 Lynden...... Brant, Lynden 322 North Star...... Grey, Owen Sound 169 Macnab ...... Niagara B, Pt Colborne 93 Northern Light ...... N Huron, Kincardine 242 Macoy ...... St Lawrence, Mallorytown 266 Northern Light ...... Georgian N, Stayner 196 Madawaska ...... Ottawa 2, Arnprior 223 Norwood ...... Peterborough, Norwood 48 Madoc/Marmora/Tweed . . . Pr Ed, Madoc 261 Oak Branch...... Wilson N, Innerkip 33 Maitland ...... South Huron, Goderich 708 Oakridge...... London West, London 140 Malahide...... St Thomas, Aylmer 400 Oakville ...... Hamilton A, Oakville 512 Malone...... York, Sutton 519 Onondaga ...... Brant, Onondaga 90 Manito ...... Georgian N, Collingwood 26 Ontario ...... Ontario, Port Hope 236 Manitoba ...... Georgian S, Cookstown 339 Orient ...... Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 631 Manitou ...... Western, Emo 181 Oriental ...... Wilson South, Vienna 54 Maple...... Toronto York, Maple 192 Orillia ...... Georgian North, Orillia 103 Maple Leaf ...... Niag A, St Catharines 325 Orono ...... Ontario, Orono 119 Maple Leaf...... Frontenac, Bath 504 Otter ...... St Lawrence, Lombardy 362 Maple Leaf...... Bruce, Tara 76 Oxford...... Wilson North, Woodstock 600 Maple Leaf . . . . Tor H Valley, Etobicoke 508 Ozias...... Brant, Burford 87 Markham Union ...... York, Stouffville 372 Palmer...... Niagara B, Fort Erie 596 Martintown...... Eastern, Lancaster 695 Parkwood ...... Ontario, Oshawa 405 Mattawa . . . . . Nipissing East, North Bay 267 Parthenon ...... Chatham, Chatham 347 Mercer ...... Wellington, Fergus 395 Parvaim-Central...... Erie, Essex 678 Mercer Wilson . . . Wilson N, Woodstock 265 Patterson Grey . . Tor Don Valley, Thornhill 687 Meridian...... Hamilton C, Ancaster 468 Peel...... Toronto West, Caledon East 55 Merrickville ....St Law, Burritt's Rapids 627 Pelee...... Erie, Pelee Island 344 Merrill ...... London East, Nilestown 128 Pembroke ...... Ottawa 2, Pembroke 168 Merritt ...... Niagara B, Welland 487 Penewobikong . . . . . Algoma E, Blind River 379 Middlesex...... London East, Thorndale 414 Pequonga ...... Western, Kenora 369 Mimico . . Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke 161 Percy ...... Peterborough, Warkworth 576 Mimosa ...... Toronto East, Toronto 510 Perfect Column . . Tor H. Valley, Etobicoke 253 Minden ...... Frontenac, Kingston 616 Perfection...... Niag A, St Catharines 304 Minerva ...... Georgian South, Stroud 155 Peterborough ...... Peterborough, Peterb 524 Mississauga . Toronto West, Mississauga 194 Petrolia-Washington ...... Sarnia, Petrolia 147 Mississippi...... Ottawa 1, Almonte 535 Phoenix...... Niagara B, Fonthill 399 Moffat...... London East, London 186 Plantagenet...... Eastern, Riceville
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No and Name District and Location No and Name District and Location 178 Plattsville ...... Wilson N, Washington 81 St John's ...... London West, Mt Brydges 312 Pnyx Baldoon ...... Chatham, Wallaceburg 82 St John's ...... Brant, St George 506 Porcupine ...... Temiskaming, Timmins 104 St John's ...... Wilson South, Norwich 499 Port Arthur ...... Algoma, Thunder Bay 209a St John's ...... London West, London 429 Port Elgin...... Bruce, Port Elgin 131 St Lawrence ...... Bruce, Port Elgin 443 Powassan ...... Musk-Parry So, Powassan 94 St Mark's ...... St Thomas, Port Stanley 297 Preston ...... Waterloo, Cambridge 105 St Mark's...... Niag B, Niagara Falls 333 Prince Arthur ...... Grey, Flesherton 107 St Paul's ...... London West, Lambeth 334 Prince Arthur ...... Grey, Arthur 44 St Thomas ...... St Thomas, St Thomas 18 Prince Edward ...... Prince Ed, Picton 368 Salem ...... St Lawrence, Brockville 146 Prince of Wales ...... Frontenac, Napanee 197 Saugeen...... Bruce, Walkerton 171 Prince of Wales ...... St Thomas, Iona Sta 653 Scarboro...... Toronto East, Ajax 371 Prince of Wales ...... Ottawa 1, Ottawa 193 Scotland ...... Brant, Oakland 630 Prince of Wales . . . . Toronto West, Toronto 421 Scott ...... Grey, Grand Valley 137 Pythagoras ...... Grey, Meaford 285 Seven Star ...... Georgian South, Alliston 578 Queen's ...... Frontenac, Kingston 272 Seymour...... Hamilton C, Ancaster 620 Quinte St Alban's Tor Don Valley, Thornhill 277 Seymour ...... Niagara A, St Catharines 515 Reba ...... Brant, Brantford 97 Sharon...... York, Queensville 65 Rehoboam . . Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke 287 Shuniah ...... Algoma, Thunder Bay 586 Remembrance . . . Tor Don Valley, Thornhill 558 S A Luke...... Ottawa 1, Ottawa 122 Renfrew ...... Ottawa 2, Renfrew 486 Silver ...... Nipissing East, Haileybury 136 Richardson ...... York, Stouffville 79 Simcoe ...... York, Bradford 23 Richmond...... York, Richmond Hill 644 Simcoe ...... Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 460 Rideau ...... Frontenac, Seeleys Bay 157 Simpson ...... Frontenac, Newboro 85 Rising Sun ...... St Lawrence, Athens 518 Sioux Lookout .... Western, Sioux Lookout 129 Rising Sun ...... York, Aurora 451 Somerville ...... Victoria, Kinmount 356 River Park ...... Toronto West, Streetsville 674 South Gate . . . . . Toronto West, Mississauga 494 Riverdale J.R. Robertson . Tor East, Toronto 180 Speed ...... Wellington, Guelph 292 Robertson ...... York, Aurora 385 Spry ...... Georgian South, Beeton 500 Rose ...... Windsor, Windsor 406 Spry...... Victoria, Fenelon Falls 646 Rowland...... York, Mt Albert 164 Star-in-the-East . . . . . Pr Edward, Wellington 523 Royal Arthur ...... Peterborough, Peterb 422 Star of the East ...... Chatham, Bothwell 742 Royal City Daylight . Wellington, Guelph 69 Stirling ...... Prince Edward, Stirling 585 Royal Ed. of Cataraqui . Frontenac, Kingston 332 Stratford ...... South Huron, Stratford 619 Runnymede ...... Toronto West, Toronto 27 Strict Observance ...... Ham B, Stoney Cr 479 Russell ...... Ottawa 1, Russell 423 Strong ...... Musk-Parry So, Sundridge 200 St Alban's...... Grey, Mount Forest 447 Sturgeon Falls ...... Nip E, Sturgeon Falls 16 St Andrew's...(St. Johns) Tor D V, East York 658 Sudbury ...... Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury 62 St Andrew's...... Hamilton B, Caledonia 664 Sunnylea . . . . Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke 497 St Andrew's ...... Frontenac, Tamworth 672 Superior ...... Algoma, Red Rock 560 St Andrew's...... Ottawa 1, Ottawa 5 Sussex...... St Lawrence, Brockville 593 St Andrew's...... Hamilton B, Hamilton 546 Talbot...... St Thomas, St Thomas 642 St Andrew's ...... Windsor, Windsor 609 Tavistock ...... Wilson North, Tavistock 661 St Andrew's ...... Niag A, St Catharines 144 Tecumseh ...... South Huron, Stratford 135 St Clair ...... Hamilton A, Milton 245 Tecumseh Sydenham . . . . Chat, Thamesville 425 St Clair ...... Sarnia, Sombra 462 Temiskaming ...... Nip E, Haileybury 302 St David's ...... St Thomas, St Thomas 296 Temple ...... Niagara A, St Catharines 24 St Francis ...... St Lawrence, Smiths Falls 324 Temple ...... Hamilton C, Hamilton 243 St George ...... Brant, St. George 597 Temple ...... London East, London 367 St George . . . Toronto Don Valley, Toronto 649 Temple ...... Ontario, Oshawa 15 St George's ...... Niag A, St Catharines 665 Temple ...... Ottawa 1, Ottawa 41 St George's...... Erie, Kingsville 690 Temple ...... Waterloo, Waterloo 42 St George's...... London West, London 746 Templum Fidelis ...... Frontenac, Bath 88 St George's...... Grey, Owen Sound 662 Terrace Bay ...... Algoma, Terrace Bay 73 St James ...... South Huron, St Marys 34 Thistle...... Erie, Amherstburg 74 St James ...... St Lawrence, Brockville 250 Thistle...... Wilson North, Innerkip 17 St John's ...... Ontario, Cobourg 647 Todmorden ...... Toronto East, Toronto 20 St John's ...... London East, London 467 Tottenham ...... Georgian S, Tottenham 21a St John's ...... Eastern, Vankleek Hill 712 Trafalgar...... Hamilton A, Oakville 35 St John's ...... Brant, Cayuga 38 Trent...... Prince Edward, Trenton 40 St John's ...... Hamilton A, Hamilton 575 Trillium ...... Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 63 St John's ...... Ottawa 1, Carleton Place 724 Trillium ...... Wellington, Guelph 68 St John's ...... Wilson North, Ingersoll 521 Trinity...... Windsor, Windsor
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No and Name District and Location No and Name District and Location 98 True Blue ...... York, Bolton 174 Walsingham ...... Wilson S, Port Rowan 14 True Britons'...... St Lawrence, Perth 555 Wardrope ...... Hamilton C, Hamilton 141 Tudor ...... South Huron, Mitchell 120 Warren ...... St Thomas, Fingal 99 Tuscan...... York, Newmarket 357 Waterdown...... Hamilton A, Millgrove 195 Tuscan...... London West, London 539 Waterloo...... Waterloo, Waterloo 437 Tuscan...... Sarnia, Sarnia 361 Waverley...... Wellington, Guelph 551 Tuscan...... Hamilton A, Hamilton 46 Wellington-Victory . . . . Chatham, Chatham 509 Twin City ...... Waterloo, Waterloo 271 Wellington ...... Wellington, Erin 718 Twin Lakes ...... Georgian North, Orillia 635 Wellington ...... York, Maple 537 Ulster ...... Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 725 Wellington Square . . . . . Ham A, Burlington 7 Union ...... Hamilton B, Grimsby 166 Wentworth ...... Hamilton B, Stoney Cr 9 Union ...... Frontenac, Napanee 386 West Elgin ...... St Thomas, West Lorne 118 Union ...... York, Schomberg 734 West Gate ...... Toronto West, Streetsville 380 Union ...... London East, London 670 West Hill...... Toronto East, Toronto 29 United ...... Prince Edward, Brighton 671 Westmount ...... Hamilton C, Hamilton 376 Unity ...... Musk-Parry So, Huntsville 683 Wexford ...... Toronto East, Ajax 606 Unity ...... Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke 675 Wm Jas Dunlop ...... Peterborough, Peterb 710 Unity...... Toronto West, Brampton 318 Wilmot ...... Waterloo, Elmira 705 Universe...... Toronto East, Ajax 113 Wilson...... Brant, Waterford 496 University ...... Toronto West, Toronto 403 Windsor ...... Windsor, Windsor 100 Valley...... Hamilton C, Dundas 286 Wingham ...... North Huron, Wingham 268 Verulam ...... Victoria, Bobcaygeon 680 Woodland ...... Algoma East, Wawa 56 Victoria...... Sarnia, Sarnia 688 Wyndham ...... Wellington, Guelph 299 Victoria...... Frontenac, Centreville 448 Xenophon ...... Erie, Wheatley 398 Victoria...... Victoria, Kirkfield 156 York ...... Tor Don Valley, Toronto 474 Victoria ...... Toronto West, Toronto 220 Zeredatha ...... Toronto York, Uxbridge 547 Victory . . . . Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 410 Zeta-Shamrock . . . . Tor Humber Valley, Tor 237 Vienna ...... Wilson South, Vienna 86 Zetland Wilson Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 321 Walker-Friendship Wellington, Georgetown
LODGES BY LOCATION Denotes Daylight Lodge Location Name and No Location Name and No Abingdon ...... Lincoln 544 Ancaster...... Seymour 272 Ailsa Craig...... Craig 574 Arkona ...... Arkona 307 Ajax...... Birch Cliff 612 Arnprior...... Madawaska 196 Ajax...... Canada 532 Arthur...... Prince Arthur 334 Ajax...... Coronati 520 Athens ...... Rising Sun 85 Ajax...... Doric 424 Atikokan ...... Atikokan 668 Ajax...... Friendship 729 Aurora ...... Delta 634 Ajax...... Scarboro 653 Aurora ...... Rising Sun 129 Ajax...... Universe 705 Aurora...... Robertson 292 Ajax...... Wexford 683 Aylmer...... Malahide 140 Alexandria...... Alexandria 439 Ayr...... Ayr 172 Alliston ...... Seven Star 285 Baden...... Wilmot 318 Almonte...... Mississippi 147 Baden...... New Dominion 205 Ameliasburg...... Lake 215 Bancroft...... Bancroft 482 Amherstburg ...... Thistle 34 Barrie...... Corinthian 96 Ancaster...... Meridian 687 Barrie...... Kempenfeldt 673
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Location Name and No Location Name and No Barrie...... Kerr 230 Chatham...... Wellington-Victory 46 Bath ...... Maple Leaf 119 Chesley...... Aldworth 235 Bath ...... Templum Fidelis 746 Chesley...... Forest 393 Beachburg ...... Enterprise 516 Claremont...... Brougham Union 269 Beamsville ...... Ivy 115 Clifford ...... Clifford 315 Beaverton...... Murray 408 Cobden ...... Cobden 459 Beeton ...... Spry 385 Coboconk ...... King George V 498 Belleville ...... Belleville-Temple 123 Cobourg ...... St John's 17 Belleville ...... Eureka 283 Colborne ...... Colborne 91 Belleville ...... Moira 11 Collingwood ...... Manito 90 Belmont...... Belmont 190 Consecon...... Consecon 50 Binbrook ...... Harmony 57 Cookstown ...... Manitoba 236 Blenheim ...... Kent 274 Cornwall ...... Cornwall-Corinthian 125 Blind River...... Penewobikong 487 Creemore...... Nitetis 444 Blyth...... Blyth 303 Delhi ...... Frederick 217 Bobcaygeon...... Verulam 268 Drayton ...... Conestogo 295 Bolton ...... True Blue 98 Dryden...... Golden Star 484 Bothwell...... Star of the East 422 Dundalk ...... Dundalk 449 Bowmanville ...... Jerusalem 31 Dundas ...... Valley 100 Bracebridge ...... Muskoka 360 Dunnville ...... Amity 32 Bradford...... Simcoe 79 Durham ...... Durham 306 Brampton...... Chinguacousy 738 Dutton ...... Cameron 232 Brampton...... Flower City 689 East York...... St Andrew's (...St. Johns) 16 Brampton...... Ibrox 740 Eganville ...... Bonnechere 433 Brampton...... Ionic 229 Elk Lake...... Elk Lake 507 Brampton...... (The) Mount Moriah 727 Elliot Lake ...... Elliot Lake 698 Brampton...... Unity 710 Elmira...... Glenrose 628 Brantford ...... Brant 45 Elmvale ...... Coronation 466 Brantford ...... Reba 515 Emo ...... Manitou 631 Brigden ...... Leopold 397 Emsdale...... Algonquin 434 Brighton...... United 29 Englehart ...... Englehart 534 Brockville ...... St. James 74 Erin...... Wellington 271 Brockville ...... Salem 368 Espanola...... Espanola 527 Brockville ...... Sussex 5 Essex ...... Parvaim-Central 395 Brooklin...... Mount Zion 39 Etobicoke ...... Anniversary 733 Burford...... Burford 106 Etobicoke...... Anthony Sayer 640 Burford...... Ozias 508 Etobicoke...... Bridgewood 713 Burks Falls...... Corona 454 Etobicoke...... Connaught 501 Burlington ...... Brant 663 Etobicoke...... Kingsway 655 Burlington ...... Burlington 165 Etobicoke...... Lake Shore 645 Burlington ...... Wellington Square 725 Etobicoke...... Long Branch 632 Burritt's Rapids ...... Merrickville 55 Etobicoke...... Maple Leaf 600 Caledon East ...... Peel 468 Etobicoke...... Mimico 369 Caledonia ...... St Andrew's 62 Etobicoke...... Perfect Column 510 Cambridge...... Alma 72 Etobicoke...... Rehoboam 65 Cambridge...... Concord 722 Etobicoke...... Sunnylea 664 Cambridge...... (The) Heritage 730 Etobicoke...... Unity 606 Cambridge...... Mystic Tie 279 Exeter...... Lebanon Forest 133 Cambridge...... Preston 297 Fenelon Falls...... Spry 406 Campbellford...... Golden Rule 126 Fergus ...... Irvine 203 Campbellville ...... Campbell 603 Fergus ...... Mercer 347 Camlachie ...... Huron 392 Fingal...... Warren 120 Cannington...... Brock 354 Flesherton ...... Prince Arthur 333 Capreol...... National 588 Fonthill...... Cope-Stone 373 Cargill ...... Moravian 431 Fonthill...... Phoenix 535 Carleton Place ...... St John's 63 Fordwich ...... Fordwich 331 Carlow...... Morning Star-Clinton 309 Fort Erie...... Dominion 615 Carp...... Carleton 465 Fort Erie...... Palmer 372 Cayuga...... St John's 35 Fort Frances...... Granite 446 Centreville ...... Victoria 299 Frankford...... Franck 127 Chapleau ...... Lorne 622 Gananoque ...... Leeds 201 Chatham...... Parthenon 267 Georgetown...... Credit 219
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Location Name and No Location Name and No Georgetown ...... Walker-Friendship 321 Kingston...... Ancient St John's 3 Geraldton...... Kenogamisis 656 Kingston ...... Royal Edward of Cataraqui 92 Glencoe ...... Lorne 282 Kingston...... Minden 253 Goderich ...... Maitland 33 Kingston...... Queen's 578 Gore Bay ...... Gore Bay 472 Kingsville ...... St George's 41 Grand Valley...... Scott 421 Kinmount ...... Somerville 451 Granton ...... Granton 483 Kirkfield...... Victoria 398 Gravenhurst ...... Golden Rule 409 Kirkland Lake ...... Doric 623 Grimsby...... Union 7 Lakeside...... Doric Corinthian 569 Guelph...... Guelph 258 Lambeth...... Delaware Valley 358 Guelph...... Royal City Daylight 742 Lambeth...... St Paul's 107 Guelph...... Speed 180 Lanark ...... Evergreen 209 Guelph...... Trillium 724 Lancaster ...... Lancaster 207 Guelph...... Waverley 361 Lancaster ...... Martintown 596 Guelph...... Wyndham 688 Lansdowne...... Lansdowne 387 Hagersville ...... Hiram 319 Leamington ...... Leamington 290 Haileybury...... Silver 486 Lindsay...... Faithful Brethren 77 Haileybury...... Temiskaming 462 Lindsay...... Gothic 608 Haliburton ...... North Entrance 463 Listowel...... Bernard 225 Hamilton ...... Acacia 61 Little Current ...... Doric 455 Hamilton ...... Anc Landmarks (...Doric) 654 Lobo...... Doric 289 Hamilton ...... Barton 6 Lombardy...... Otter 504 Hamilton ...... Buchanan 550 Londesboro ...... Hullett 568 Hamilton ...... Corinthian 513 London ...... Ashlar 610 Hamilton ...... Dundurn 475 London ...... Centennial 684 Hamilton ...... Electric 495 London ...... Corinthian 330 Hamilton ...... Hillcrest 594 London ...... Harmony 388 Hamilton ...... Hugh Murray 602 London ...... Ionic 716 Hamilton ...... Ionic 549 London ...... Kilwinning 64 Hamilton ...... St Andrew's 593 London ...... King Solomon's 378 Hamilton ...... St John's 40 London ...... London Daylight 735 Hamilton ...... Temple 324 London ...... Moffat 399 Hamilton ...... Tuscan 551 London ...... Oakridge 708 Hamilton ...... Wardrope 555 London ...... St George's 42 Hamilton ...... Westmount 671 London ...... St John's 20 Hamilton ...... Wentworth 166 London ...... St John's 209a Hanover ...... Hanover 432 London ...... Temple 597 Harriston ...... Harriston 262 London ...... Tuscan 195 Harrowsmith ...... Albion 109 London ...... Union 380 Havelock ...... Havelock 435 Lyn...... Lyn 416 Hepworth...... Burns 436 Lyn...... Macoy 242 Highgate ...... Highgate 336 Lynden...... Lynden 505 Hornepayne ...... Hornepayne 636 Madoc ...... Madoc/Marmora/Tweed 48 Huntsville ...... Unity 376 Maple...... Blackwood 311 Ingersoll...... King Hiram 37 Maple...... Maple 54 Ingersoll...... St John's 68 Maple...... Wellington 635 Ingleside...... Corinthian 669 Markdale ...... Hiram 490 Ingleside...... Lost Villages 256 Maxville ...... Glengarry Highland 418 Innerkip ...... Blenheim 108 Meaford...... Pythagoras 137 Innerkip ...... Oak Branch 261 Merlin...... Century 457 Innerkip ...... Thistle 250 Melbourne ...... Dufferin 364 Iona Station ...... Prince of Wales 171 Midland ...... Huronia 348 Iroquois ...... Friendly Brothers’ 143 Millbrook ...... J B Hall 145 Iroquois Falls ...... Abitibi 540 Millgrove ...... Waterdown 357 Jarvis ...... King Solomon 329 Milton ...... St Clair 135 Kanata ...... Hazeldean 517 Minden...... Arcadia 440 Keene...... Keene 374 Mississauga...... Joseph A Hearn 685 Keewatin ...... Keewatin 417 Mississauga...... Mississauga 524 Kemptville ...... Mount Zion 28 Mississauga...... South Gate 674 Kenora...... Lake of the Woods 445 Mitchell ...... Tudor 141 Kenora...... Pequonga 414 Monkland ...... Avonmore 452 Kincardine...... Northern Light 93 Mount Albert ...... Rowland 646
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Location Name and No Location Name and No Mount Brydges ...... St John's 81 Perth...... True Britons' 14 Mount Elgin ...... Dereham 624 Peterborough ...... Clementi 313 Mount Forest ...... St Alban's 200 Peterborough ...... Corinthian 101 Napanee...... Prince of Wales 146 Peterborough ...... Peterborough 155 Napanee...... Union 9 Peterborough ...... Royal Arthur 523 Napier...... Ionic 328 Peterborough ...... William James Dunlop 675 Newboro ...... Simpson 157 Petrolia...... Petrolia-Washington 194 Newcastle...... Durham 66 Philipsville ...... Harmony 370 Newmarket...... Corinthian 481 Picton...... Prince Edward 18 Newmarket...... Tuscan 99 Port Colborne...... Macnab 169 Niagara-on-the-Lake...... Niagara 2 Port Dover...... Erie 149 Niagara Falls ...... Adoniram 573 Port Elgin...... Port Elgin 429 Niagara Falls ...... Clifton 254 Port Elgin...... St Lawrence 131 Niagara Falls ...... King Edward VII 471 Port Hope...... Hope 114 Niagara Falls ...... St Mark's 105 Port Hope...... Ontario 26 Nilestown...... Merrill 344 Port Perry...... Fidelity 428 Nilestown...... Nilestown 345 Port Robinson ...... Myrtle 337 North Bay...... Mattawa 405 Port Rowan ...... Walsingham 174 North Bay...... Nipissing 420 Port Stanley...... St Mark's 94 North Bay...... North Bay 617 Powassan...... Powassan 443 Norwich...... St John's 104 Prescott ...... Central 110 Norwood ...... Norwood 223 Queensville ...... Harmony 438 Oakland ...... Scotland 193 Queensville ...... Sharon 97 Oakville ...... Claude M Kent 681 Rainy River ...... Ionic 461 Oakville ...... Oakville 400 Red Lake ...... Chukuni 660 Oakville ...... Trafalgar 712 Red Rock...... Superior 672 Oil Springs ...... Alexandra-Inwood 158 Renfrew...... Renfrew 122 Omemee...... Lorne 375 Riceville ...... Plantagenet 186 Onondaga ...... Onondaga 519 Richmond...... Goodwood 159 Orangeville ...... Harris 216 Richmond Hill ...... King Solomon's 22 Orillia ...... Equity 659 Richmond Hill ...... Lodge of Fellowship 702 Orillia ...... Karnak 492 Richmond Hill ...... Richmond 23 Orillia ...... Orillia 192 Ridgetown ...... Howard 391 Orillia ...... Twin Lakes 718 Russell...... Russell 479 Orono...... Orono 325 St Catharines ...... Adanac 614 Oshawa...... Cedar 270 St Catharines ...... Brock Daylight 745 Oshawa...... Lebanon 139 St Catharines ...... Grantham 697 Oshawa...... Parkwood 695 St Catharines ...... Maple Leaf 103 Oshawa...... Temple 649 St Catharines ...... Mountain 221 Ottawa ...... Acacia 561 St Catharines ...... Perfection 616 Ottawa ...... Ashlar 564 St Catharines ...... St Andrew's 661 Ottawa ...... (The) Builders 177 St Catharines ...... St George's 15 Ottawa ...... Bytown 721 St Catharines ...... Seymour 277 Ottawa ...... Chaudiere 264 St Catharines ...... Temple 296 Ottawa ...... Civil Service 148 St George...... St George 243 Ottawa ...... Dalhousie 52 St George...... St John's 82 Ottawa ...... Defenders 590 St Marys...... St James 73 Ottawa ...... Doric 58 St Thomas ...... St David's 302 Ottawa ...... Edinburgh 736 St Thomas ...... St Thomas 44 Ottawa ...... Ionic 526 St Thomas ...... Talbot 546 Ottawa ...... Lodge of Fidelity 231 Sarnia...... Liberty 419 Ottawa...... Luxor Daylight 741 Sarnia...... Moore 294 Ottawa ...... Prince of Wales 371 Sarnia...... Tuscan 437 Ottawa ...... St Andrew's 560 Sarnia...... Victoria 56 Ottawa ...... Sidney Albert Luke 558 Sault Ste Marie ...... Algoma 469 Ottawa ...... Temple 665 Sault Ste Marie ...... Hatherly 625 Owen Sound ...... North Star 322 Sault Ste Marie ...... Keystone 412 Owen Sound ...... St George's 88 Schomberg...... Union 118 Palmerston...... Blair 314 Seaforth ...... Britannia 170 Parry Sound ...... Granite 352 Seeleys Bay...... Rideau 460 Pelee Island ...... Pelee 627 Sharbot Lake ...... Frontenac 621 Pembroke ...... Atomic Daylight 686 Shelburne...... Lorne 377 Pembroke...... Pembroke 128 Simcoe...... Norfolk 10
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Location Name and No Location Name and No Sioux Lookout ...... Sioux Lookout 518 Toronto ...... Antiquity 571 Smiths Falls...... St Francis 24 Toronto ...... Ashlar St. Clair 247 Smithville ...... Coronation 502 Toronto ...... Beaches 473 Sombra...... St Clair 425 Toronto ...... Caledonia 637 Spencerville ...... Nation 556 Toronto ...... Fairbank 592 Stayner...... Northern Light 266 Toronto ...... General Mercer 548 Stirling...... Stirling 69 Toronto ...... Georgina 343 Stoney Creek...... Battlefield 714 Toronto ...... Harcourt 581 Stoney Creek...... Beach 639 Toronto ...... Harry L Martyn 696 Stoney Creek...... Strict Observance 27 Toronto ...... Huron-Bruce 611 Stouffville ...... Markham Union 87 Toronto ...... Imperial East Gate 543 Stouffville ...... Richardson 136 Toronto ...... Ionic 25 Stratford...... Stratford 332 Toronto ...... Kilwinning 565 Stratford...... Tecumseh 144 Toronto ...... King Hiram 566 Strathroy ...... Beaver 83 Toronto ...... Mimosa 576 Streetsville ...... River Park 356 Toronto ...... Orient 339 Streetsville ...... West Gate 734 Toronto ...... Prince of Wales 630 Stroud...... Innisfil 737 Toronto ...... Riverdale J.R. Robertson 494 Stroud...... Minerva 304 Toronto ...... Runnymede 619 Sturgeon Falls ...... Sturgeon Falls 447 Toronto ...... St George 367 Sudbury ...... Algonquin 536 Toronto ...... Simcoe 644 Sudbury ...... Bethel 699 Toronto ...... Todmorden 647 Sudbury ...... Friendship 691 Toronto ...... Trillium 575 Sudbury ...... Nickel 427 Toronto ...... Ulster 537 Sudbury ...... Sudbury 658 Toronto ...... University 496 Sunderland ...... King Edward 464 Toronto ...... Victoria 474 Sundridge ...... Strong 423 Toronto...... Victory 547 Sutton...... Malone 512 Toronto ...... West Hill 670 Tamworth...... St Andrew's 497 Toronto ...... Zetland Wilson 86 Tara ...... Maple Leaf 362 Toronto ...... York 156 Tavistock...... Tavistock 609 Toronto ...... Zeta-Shamrock 410 Terrace Bay ...... Terrace Bay 662 Tottenham ...... Tottenham 467 Thamesford ...... King Solomon 394 Trenton...... Trent 38 Thamesville ...... Tecumseh Sydenham 245 Uxbridge ...... Zeredatha 220 Thedford ...... Cassia 116 Vankleek Hill...... Hawkesbury 450 Thessalon...... Dyment 442 Vankleek Hill...... St John's 21a Thornbury ...... Beaver 234 Victoria Harbour ...... Bayport 249 Thorndale...... Middlesex 379 Vienna ...... Oriental 181 Thorndale...... Mount Olivet 300 Vienna ...... Vienna 237 Thornhill ...... Doric 316 Walkerton ...... Saugeen 197 Thornhill...... Dufferin 570 Wallaceburg...... Pnyx Baldoon 312 Thornhill ...... Grenville 629 Wardsville ...... Hammond 327 Thornhill ...... High Park Melita 531 Warkworth...... Percy 161 Thornhill ...... Kroy 676 Washington ...... Plattsville 178 Thornhill ...... Mount Sinai-Pillars 522 Waterford...... Wilson 113 Thornhill ...... Mosaic 559 Waterloo ...... Brotherhood 723 Thornhill ...... Patterson Grey 265 Waterloo ...... Grand River 151 Thornhill ...... Quinte St Alban's 620 Waterloo...... New Light 744 Thornhill ...... Remembrance 586 Waterloo ...... Temple 690 Thunder Bay ...... Connaught 511 Waterloo ...... Twin City 509 Thunder Bay ...... Fort William 415 Waterloo ...... Waterloo 539 Thunder Bay ...... Kaministiquia 584 Watford ...... Havelock 238 Thunder Bay ...... Port Arthur 499 Wawa...... Woodland 680 Thunder Bay ...... Shuniah 287 Welland ...... Merritt 168 Tilbury...... Naphtali 413 Wellandport ...... Dufferin 338 Tillsonburg ...... Ashlar 701 Wellington...... Star-in-the-East 164 Tillsonburg ...... King Hiram 78 West Flamboro...... Dufferin 291 Timmins...... Golden Beaver 528 West Lorne...... West Elgin 386 Timmins...... Porcupine 506 Weston...... Astra 682 Tiverton...... Bruce 341 Weston...... Humber 305 Toledo ...... Fidelity 650 Weston...... Astra -Mount Dennis 599 Toronto ...... Acacia 430 Wheatley ...... Xenophon 448 Toronto ...... Alpha Tuscan 384 Whitby...... Composite 30
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DEATHS 2012 2 P. A. Couillard, S. S. Knox, T. R. Davies, C. J. Mattias, C. McCharles W. E. Guy, W. I. Dickieson D. G. Hoshel, J. C. McGachie, 93 J. D. MacKay 3 H. Raby, A. R. Parker, D. I. J. Chalmers, G. R. Yohn, 94 S. G. Speers, F. J. Willand, D. F. Cory 44 B. Thompson, D. G. Harvey, F. Walden, M. H. Berry 5 F. P. Warren, L. W. Mallory, D. B. Wolfe 96 D. E. Rodgers, H. G. Cole, E. I. Kirkby, R. C. Robinson, 45 W. H. Scott H. Keiser W. G. Munro, D. J. Chadwell, 46 A. M. Smith, K. F. McCleary, 97 W. F. Lawrence, R. Reid, J. Switzer, T. A. Kingston, K. W. Dewar P. S. McCarthy, M. H. Hopps, N. C. Reynolds 47 R. J. Spencer, J. McMillan, R. J. Scott 6 J. A. Ridsdale, D. Siverns J. Russell, G. A. Erwin, 98 E. T. Carberry, C. E. Cook 7 J. R. Morris, G. C. Schaef, J. A. N. Carmichael, 99 A. H. McNabb, J. H. Luesby R. S. Clarke, P. E. Prince, W. T. Carmichael, C. Boyle, 100 B. M. Harvey, G. C. Glover W. T. J. Purdy, H. C. Graham, H. J. Dekker, J. H. Vollans, 101 J. Myall, G. W. Holnbeck, J. A. Entwistle, A. M. Johnston N. R. Leverick, A. Y. Leslie, G. Lee, H. R. Beemer, 9 J. K. Gourlie, H. F. Storey A. J. Leishman, E. P. Vichos, W. R. Dawson, S. S. Elmhirst 10 E. W. Young, V. H. Kneale, D. H. Milne 104 J. S. Bickell, F. C. Thompson, W. E. Bennett 48 K. Trumble, S. Colden, J. H. R. Lester 11 R. W. Ford, G. K. Bennett, K. R. Fisher, N. Moore 105 R. G. Bain H. A. Williams, J. P. Hall 50 A. A. Phillips 106 H. J. Brooks, A. E. R. Manning M. W. Akey, B. M. Skinner, 52 A. W. Currie 107 A. W. Crinklaw, T. B. Copp, 14 G. M. Richardson, G. E. Kane, 54 G. Madill, C. W. Shaw, G. R. Patterson, R. E. Scobie, A. G. L. Blanchard N. T. Asquith D. L. McConnell, F. W. Watt, 15 N. R. Rattew, N. T. Millar, 55 D. A. Cole, P. J. Hilliard, A. D. Murray, T. Brownlie, A. Evans R. Brown R. J. Briars, B. Tinning 16 R. J. Henderson 56 L. H. Niles, P. Ross, A. A. 108 G. C. Bonney 17 O. Burrison, J. F. Mitchell, Sauve, R. M. Aitken, 109 E. M. Lansdell, S. B. Lambert, C. T. Stephen, N. F. T. Allen, 58 G. L. Brading, C. W. Crompton G. T. Johnson T. S. Fisher, G. F. Saunders 61 J. C. Forbeck, D. L. Jagger 113 W. G. Woodley, J. I. Haviland, 18 H. E. Olafson, J. A. Henderson, 62 K. Cosier W. C. Bowers H. J. J. McFarland, R. P. Fisher, 64 K. C. Layland, A. M. Maylard, 114 R. C. Wakely, W. J. Brown, G. A. Barber, R. P. Johnson R. M. Haldane, J. K. McCreery , R. W. Laney, W. E. Collins, 20 R. McCulloch, K. W. Hoggard, 65 G. K. Strickland, A. Siriopoulos W. A. Wicklund W. J. Martin, P. Gregory, G. C. J. Hevenor, E. J. Crowe 115 A. W. McLeod, R. E. Burton, R. H. Teams, E. C. Buck 68 C. W. Nash, W. G. Malpass, W. F. Gurney, H. E. Smith, 22 N. C. Jackson, H. E. Feather J. C. Piper, J. O. Young S. Krukowski, N. Selle 23 W. G. Costoff, T. S. Veitch 69 D. E. Francis, R. W. Philp, 119 D. M. Weatherson 24 G. A. Best, E. G. Bradley, G. B. R. H. Sills, G. A. Barber 120 A. L. Silcox, N. A. Ripley, Carpenter, J. A. Robinson, 73 J. A. Hewson R. Ahara, A. B. Green K. G. Green 74 E. W. Plant, R. Spicer 121 G. M. Angus, W. Stefanovic, 25 K. B. Jackson 76 H. D. McCurdy, C. G. Nudds, J. R. L. Dinner 26 J. F. Keeler, L. Henning, E. Richardson, M. R. Stevely 122 H. F. Campbell E. E. Tallis 77 G. W. Rathmell, A. T. Robson 123 W. J. N. Throop, E. Badgley, 27 A. I. Cunningham 78 J. R. Goatley, H. S. Lambert, F. W. Furmidge, A. Hamilton, 28 B. Turner, B. W. McGregor, J. S. Elliott, W. J. Bennett W. D. Henderson, J. Trafford J. A. Steels, H. E. P. Merkley, 79 L. E. West, C. W. Baynes, 125 C. Scrutton, H. A. Motherwell, R. J. K. Robertson, D. E. Milks G. F. Allan, S. W. Langford, V. Kovinich 29 R. D. S. Lackey J. Fernhout, J. T. MacFadden 126 E. R. McCulloch, S. T. Barratt, 30 G. E. Gouldburn, C. N. Tripp, 82 G. F. Simons, E. D. Webster, W. H. C. Witthun, A. Campbell, J. A. Watson G. M. Angus 127 C. P. Mikel, D. Montgomery, 31 W. J. Hall, I. M. Hovey, 83 J. R. Leitch, W. A. Wicklund, J. G. Heron, G. A. Barber W. L. Eby W. J. Sills 128 G. B. Abdallah, J. R. Arnott 32 K. F. Houseman, G. Madill 85 R. J. Godkin 129 M. N. Wilson, J. E. Longrigg, 34 N. R. Rattew, S. Gyurindak, 86 D. R. Shaw, L. T. Ascott, R. N. Armstrong R. E. McKenna J. A. Smale, W. J. Treleaven, 131 J. R. Obright, S. A. Stark 35 R. H. Leverington J. H. G. Englert 133 H. W. L. Boyle, H. F. Holtzman, 37 F. J. Richter, L. B. Alter, 87 M. A. Shenfield, L. P. Dawson E. W. Hendrick, W. R. Venner E. R. Mabee, J. C. Piper, 88 A. C. Whiteside, B. K. Rathwell, 135 B. V. Bird, R. F. Ford, R. C. Bradfield H. M. Lemon, G. K. Barclay J. D. Hoekzema, R. B. Simpson, 38 K. M. Hutchinson, K. S. Deller 90 R. E. McIlroy, W. A. Allan, D. R. Winkworth, D. A. Stetson, 39 M. A. Shenfield D. H. Hunt, J. D. Mazur D. Rowbottom 40 V. J. Kubiak, M. Birthelmer, 91 C. F. Cowie 136 R. Morgan, S. E. Christensen, R. R. Spence, D. B. Beattie, 92 K. B. Jackson, A. S. MacLean, T. R. Lambert P. J. Kosid K. R. McGowan, A. W. Holton, 137 W. Kolohon, J. M. Jolley 41 G. A. Ulch, L. L. Clark L. M. Ferguson, D. J. Sherman, 139 I. S. McCullagh, 43 O. T. G. Martin, J. A. Easby, R. G. Noble, G. L. Bennett, 140 G. A. Penny, C. C. Stafford,
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A. H. Coleman, D. H. Durdle 215 R. Hamilton, P. Hayes, 296 W. F. Smith, R. B. Yeager, 141 J. R. Campbell, J. M. Vock, R. P. Fisher C. B. Pratt, J. G. Compton R. A. Wieterson 216 D. Dunne, H. L. Costante 299 D. Brown, R. Sweet 143 W. S. Moffat, R. Banford, 217 H. B. Kaye, F. D. H. Cook, 300 R. A. Fraser, A. Jaynes, J. A. Shaver, G. G. Collison M. A. Sloot F. Gomez 144 S. R. McTavish, F. P. Reece, 219 P. G. Moss 302 D. S. Wanless, P. L. Collins, D. F. W. Birkmann, 220 C. Phypers I. W. Berdan, G. A. Pinnegar, D. G. Burrow 221 W. Berketa R. A. Bishop 146 D. E. Stitt 223 N. E. McClure 303 T. S. Douglas 147 R. C. Paul, J. L. Toshack 225 W. T. Coghlin 304 G. A. Todd, D. N. Campbell, 148 R. A. Kearney, R. D. Nickerson, 228 D. E. Stitt C. D. Coutts, D. S. Jaroch D. F. Smith 229 J. J. Menary, W. G. Bettridge 305 I. Cowan 151 H. L. Becker, A. Mooser, 230 D. Irving 306 K. N. Whitmore, D. E. Schutz, H. L. Miller, P. A. Couillard 231 W. B. Sims, L. G. Moar, C. J. J. E. Larose 153 J. P. Redmond Munroe, W. C. Quesnel, J. A. 309 D. J. Watson 155 A. L. Spears, F. W. Hunter Morrison, W. I. Webb 312 J. E. Marshall, H. W. Eves 156 Z. Zepic, C. W. Houghton, 232 F. T. Hayes 313 C. H. Asquith C. E. Barker 234 D. M. Grant 315 P. Nieuwenhoff 157 H. B. Chant, D. S. Polk 235 J. D. McGregor, R. L. Pycock 316 R. J. Chamberlin 158 K. A. Turner, G. B. Stephenson, 236 J. R. Pearson, R. G. Riley 318 A. E. Leigh I. L. Jaques, P. L. Morningstar, 237 R. M. Bartlett 319 E. D. Davis, R. A. Lickers, G. G. Campbell 238 D. U. Putt, P. Clements, L. E. Shoup, V. Bomberry 159 T. A. Brown, P. W. H. Dell, W. L. Lehrbass 320 D. Durant M. F. A. Hayne 242 G. G. Collison, L. J. Mallory 321 G. E. Allan, E. A. Stoakley, 164 L. V. Kemp, R. P. Fisher 243 D. G. Doig, W. Stefanovic D. R. Winkworth, G. Collins 165 N. Katerenchuk, G. H. North, 245 H. A. Cameron, R. A. Jewell, 322 C. B. Turner, R. G. White W. D. McLelland H. R. Sutton, G. E. Bee 325 W. S. Moffat 166 C. E. Brooks, H. J. Weir, 247 R. C. Lewis, T. Brodhurst, 327 P. H. Abbott, W. L. Ashton J. I. R. Woodliffe,R. N. Turner, S. K. Karayi 328 M. R. Ireland D. L. Dalgleish, F. T. Despond, 249 F. G. McConkey, N. L. MacInnis 329 D. R. Smelser, L. O. Walker, M. Biljetina, R. Countryman, 250 N. B. McLeod E. S. Lundgren W. H. Thompson, J. Cherrington 253 J. G. McIlquham 330 J. A. Tipping, J. A. Daniel, 168 R. G. McNall, J. Murdoch 254 E. G. Kohnle, M. Cooper J. R. Roach 169 R. E. Davison, T. Ivan, 256 H. E. P. Merkley, 331 L. E. Nickel, D. C. Coghlin J. J. Tomiuck K. J. Somerville 332 J. G. Shaw, A. Large, 170 J. O. Turnbull, A. A. Nicholson, 257 D. L. Attridge A. Whittaker, R. W. Appel, M. K. Vincent 258 D. Lucyk, R. J. Dunne S. R. McTavish 171 F. W. Watt 259 D. H. Durdle 333 A. J. Odell 172 M. K. Vincent, D. L. Attridge, 261 R. L. Harwood 336 F. W. Reinhardt H. H. Howie 262 G. I. Rabb, D. Dunne 337 K. F. Houseman, G. R. Evans, 174 R. L. Dinner, M. H. Chute, 265 G. De Vroom, M. Avakian R. A. Egerter J. E. Knowles, R. E. Blight, 266 A. E. Bowles, L. G. Skippen, 339 G. F. Saunders J. G. Meade, G. Klein J. G. Sparrow, G. Hunter 341 I. S. Buchanan, W. F. Loeprich, 178 F. A. Sinclair 267 J. A. Slater, D. J. Parry, M. E. Ibbotson 180 J. Hobson R. J. Pickering, M. D. Hall 343 B. O. Brewer, N. A. Drew, 181 F. D. H. Cook 268 R. E. Murray R. Morgan 184 R. C. McKenzie 270 L. G. Corson, R. J. Fleming 344 G. E. Ledgley, H. M. Wood, 185 J. C. Shipway, J. Brenzil 271 R. J. McEnery, A. M. Johnston R. R. Martindale, J. O. Young, 186 L. A. Campbell 272 R. H. Irvine C. M. Carpenter 192 R. E. Liscombe 274 J. B. Atkinson, R. J. Holling 345 R. J. Jackson, J. W. W. Brown, F. 193 E. R. Porteous, B. J. Allison, 279 B. C. Burrows, D. L. Attridge S. Lilliman C. R. Roberts 283 J. D. Rollins, W. D. Henderson, 348 W. G. Costoff, B. Wright 194 R. H. Tomlinson, B. W. J. Meinzinger 352 J. McNicoll, T. D. Gibson K. A. Callander, 285 J. A. Lewis, C. B. Caswell, 354 C. E. Bagshaw B. L. R. McDonald E. A. M. Fairhead, J. R. Morris 356 G. Chataigneau 195 M. R. Muir 286 J. G. Leggatt, F. V. Russell, 357 W. B. Wetherall, D. J. Dunnett 196 W. C. Ward E. D. Layton, K. G. Lockwood 358 H. C. Brodie, K. M. Tilden 197 D. L. Wilkie, R. R. James 287 J. Shanks, J. I. Wells, 360 D. C. Thomas, D. G. Kaye 200 T. Brodhurst, J. D. McGregor, J. W. Wanson, M. D. Simmons, 362 N. D. Sinclair R. W. Morrison, H. Elder H. T. Walsh, R. E. Pelky, 367 J. E. Felix, K. R. Gourlie 201 F. J. Glover, R. L. Meggs G. P. Cameron 368 J. E. Shields, N. E. Mooney 207 J. R. Fourney, E. H. A. St. John, 289 J D. E. Galpin, D. J. Epps 369 J. Galarneau, J. L. W. Scott, J. C. Sangster, W. T. Fairhurst 290 R. K. Duncan, F. C. Cowan, I. Cowan, R. R. James, M. D. McCrimmon, J. W. Peacock R. E. Prout, K. S. Sagoo, 208 J. H. Sumner, W. A. Carroll, 291 R. A. Krompart D. C. Mellis D. Harding, R. M. Buchanan 292 D. J. Scott, D. Mitev 371 K. F. Scott
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372 A. W. McLeod, C. I. Chambers, G. J. Scott 510 A. J. Watson, L. B. Arnold, J. A. Bowman, B. D. Kent 435 W. H. Smith G. E. Morrison 374 A. T. Shaw 436 D. H. Hewitson 511 J. Curran 375 A. T. Shaw 437 D. G. MacIntyre, E. L. Moore 513 G. H. Smith, D. L. Jagger 376 R. D. Corry 439 W. W. Hope 515 R. E. Stephenson, D. Murray, 377 D. J. McKelvie 440 H. M. Holler A. I. Cunningham, S. F. C. Sloan, 378 A. D. Cartier 442 J. H. Morrison, C. E. Gardiner, J. Chisholm 379 J. W. Smith, J. C. McGhee R. D. Allen, A. E. Goodmurphy 517 V. N. Ryland, F. J. Farrell, 380 B. C. Welch, W. A. Knight, 443 F. J. Toswell, A. E. Hodgins, G. R. J. Shaw, D. F. Smith P. S. Abboud R. B. Currie 518 T. C. Curtis, D. C. Tench 383 G. H. Garlough 444 D. J. McKnight 521 R. K. Little, B. Actomick, 386 K. H. Marr, T. Leitch, 445 C. J. Manson R. L. N. Nicol, D. N. Thoms, A. J. Thomson 446 W. M. Gow, D. I. Melville L. C. Ross, G. W. Chappell, 387 W. S. Moffat 447 G. C. Warren P. Kotevich 388 M. L. Cannom 448 L. J. Jacobs, N. W. Stickney, 522 M. Shubinsky, G. Segal, 391 R. G. Burk F. T. Marshall, M. Beaupre M. Fermanian 394 J. E. Richardson, J. G. Brown, 449 W. G. Aitchison, W. D. Arnill 523 R. H. Mounce, W. E. Bennett C. L. Hutchison 452 D. L. Shufflebotham 524 G. J. Scott 396 J. R. Weatherhead, J. G. Emslie 453 R. J. Rowe 526 O. G. Wickerson, J. A. Steels 397 C. B. Pratt, W. H. Carroll, 454 E. Campbell 528 R. A. Webster, F. N. Schwantz R. J. Laur, D. R. Thompson 455 D. S. Slaght 529 J. R. Wright, W. R. Smith, 399 F. D. H. Cook 456 D. G. Hoshel D. C. McIntyre, J. E. Gibbons, 400 D. L. Jacques 457 W. H. Gardiner F. X. McNeil 401 E. Badgley 459 J. K. Gould 531 E. Stewart, G. J. Larwill, 403 D. H. Freeman, W. Flowers, 461 G. T. Hannam, F. A. Hartnell A. W. Peebles R. Aitken, R. Forrest, G. Nobbs 463 R. F. Watt, G. Klein 532 H. K. Lee, R. J. Scott, 404 W. J. N. Throop 464 A. W. Valleau W. W. Hainon, J. R. Grant 405 S. Elzinga 466 R. Copeland 534 I. E. Smith, J. D. MacPherson, 406 D. L. Cowan, F. A. Carlson, 467 D. Montgomery, L. A. Moore M. R. Montminy O. W. Macey 468 C. E. Cook, J. E. Larose, 536 J. A. Orr, R. A. Wing, 408 R. L. Wilson, R. F. Goard J. A. Cathcart, D. Montgomery M. G. Gravelle 410 A. A. Phillips, J. F. Crumb, 469 H. G. Ogden, G. J. Griswold, 537 D. Livingstone P. D. Hector, P. J. Caddick, J. T. Hnatchuk, W. J. McMaster, 539 C. E. Brooks H. Dunlop, T. Morton G. Lappage 542 A. Siriopoulos 412 G. A. Constable, D. L. Wilson 471 J. G. Edmondson, J. A. Mann, 543 B. A. Job, A. W. Espey, 413 R. Davidson A. Crinson, G. E. Hill, J. F. J. Smillie 414 T. L. Shelton, C. McCrundle R. C. Thiel, I. W. Wilson 546 J. Magnusson, J. G. Nelson, 415 K. W. Gunby, C. C. Kelly, 472 M. J. Hester, R. J. Galbraith, J. L. Shone, H. E. Smith G. E. J. Angus B. H. Hunter, D. J. McQuarrie, 547 J. McPhee, A. Siriopoulos, 418 G. E. Stirling, C. MacLeod, E. R. Gilmore A. L. Outridge, V. Trento W. P. Muir 475 R. C. Houston, A. J. R. Barnwell 548 J. T. Johnston 419 A. MacInnes, D. H. Baird, 478 D. G. Hoshel 549 C. M. Tootell G. R. Wade, J. A. Hyde 479 D. J. Hall, D. Graham 550 J. E. Campbell, G. E. Pearson 420 J. R. Gorman, C. H. Edwards, 480 G. H. Garlough 551 F. J. Logan, R. N. Turner, A. G. Warren, J. W. McGhee, 482 M. E. Minnie, L. L. Plunkett S. Pisio, F. R. Winn, K. Oikawa S. Elzinga, H. Frenssen, 484 M. R. Brown, R. E. Hagen, 552 M. H. Hopps, I. C. Williamson R. B. Currie, H. J. Breckles, H. L. Russell 555 H. W. Clayton, E. L. Dempsey F. J. Toswell, R. Croxall 485 T. W. Huff, K. Leopold 556 B. J. Steck 421 J. B. Boswell 486 T. J. S. Davis, T. W. Huff, 557 K. J. Somerville 422 W. L. Ashton K. Leopold 558 R. J. K. Robertson, D. E. Milks 424 C. W. Shaw, C. G. Hollinger, 488 L. L. Clark 559 J. J. Kramer, W. Pape, P. A. Robertson, J. Janacek, 489 J. A. Robinson S. H. Meltzer, B. Weinstein I. C. Williamson 491 F. D. Armstrong 560 J. M. Phillips, W. D. Dunbar, 425 H. S. Romphf, F. Dalton 494 W. J. Wallace, R. E. McIlroy, H. W. Welsford, D. I. Cross 427 F. S. Foote, T. H. Lloyd, A. Hiley 561 S. G. Swettenham, R. R. Barnard, C. H. Nauss, 496 R. S. MacIntosh, P. J. Tuz A. L. Hammell, I. A. Pearson, F. W. Fox, S. Ellor, 497 J. E. L. Davison L. M. Langstaff, B. Martin D. G. Hoshel, B. A. Fransen 500 W. H. Patterson 564 H. M. Wright 428 J. A. Baird, R. R. Mitchell 501 G. L. Keown 565 S. E. S. Lumsden, J. M. Jolley, 429 R. H. Minke, K. Cafik 502 R. V. Tylee W. Leitch, E. A. Ruddell, 430 J. A. Murphy, C. M. Norris 504 G. Weekes W. H. Scott 431 H. L. Conley 505 G. M. Pickard, H. Hall 567 L. B. Arnold 432 B. A. Job, H. J. Allen, 506 W. L. Hamilton, R. MacInnes 568 D. R. Buchanan D. E. Rodgers 507 M. V. McMahon 569 W. E. Smith, W. A. Ball 433 W. J. Kilby 509 J. K. Palmer, J. R. Pattison 570 K. W. Smith, H. E. Silver 434 C. J. Cowden, R. D. Carr,
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571 M. J. Milburn, P. Dewsnap, 629 J. Maybin, T. Brodhurst W. W. Hainon I. C. Williamson 631 J. E. Niskala, J. B. Finch, 684 L. E. Dickerson, M. L. Newman, 573 G. G. Wright, W. A. Abbott, A. E. Goodmurphy J. A. Wright, W. P. Roberts, J. J. Elliott 634 T. W. Bliss, H. C. Graham E. J. Brotzel, E. N. J. Lecapelain, 574 J. T. Campbell, D. K. Hodgins, 635 R. N. Butcher, J. McPhee G. W. Oldham, J. R. Roach, B. J. Hodgins, K. V. McLinchey, 636 J. H. Munro T. G. Schreiter L. S. Scott, E. G. Nethercott 637 D. A. M. Finlayson, D. H. Hay, 685 M. Krstic 575 R. A. Westacott, D. J. Ferguson, J. A. Beattie, 688 E. J. Brown, R. H. W. Deacon, W. N. Nicholson, M. Krstic, A. Bartley, N. T. Asquith, J. C. Newstead, J. E. Newstead, M. E. Walsh W. McTaggart, T. W. Bliss R. Williams 576 S. E. S. Lumsden, K. I. Spence 639 A. F. Hall, B. Wild, S. J. Dawes, 689 J. B. McCleave, R. G. Young, 578 J T. L. Stubbs D. M. Blake B. S. Fowler, W. D. Dinsmore, 579 R. S. Porter, T. Osborne 642 H. A. Pike, F. G. Welsh, N. Penner, H. Skolnick, 581 R. J. Boxer, D. G. Burrow, R. B. Mitchell J. O'Reilly, D. R. Winkworth R. G. Stackhouse 644 J L. E. West 690 T. G. Schreiter 582 O. W. Macey 645 N. R. Hunwicks 692 B. A. Harris 584 R. J. Rowe 646 M. D. Crone, H. G. Park, 695 J. R. Mark, T. Zurawell, 587 T. S. Veitch J. F. Cupples, J. M. Sooley J. A. Ash, E. H. P. Maring 588 T. H. Lloyd, L. Chretien 647 T. F. Camacho 697 J. Jones 590 J. Lieff, M. Konick 649 R. E. Walker, J. S. Bryans, 698 G. A. Taylor, G. G. Lipinski, 591 A. Hiley G. S. Willson, D. W. Sloman, A. Patchett, G. E. J. Angus 592 D. M. Blake R. R. Dash 701 F. D. H. Cook, T. R. Davies, 593 D. C. MacKenzie, 650 E. R. Kulp J. R. Wray D. A. Wilkinson, R. H. Irvine, 651 J. R. Grant 702 O. J. Magee, R. Barbour J. P. Rivers, G. M. Ross, 653 J. B. Robb, J. A. Crawford 705 K. W. Smith, A. L. Outridge L. M. Daw, E. Wozniak, 654 R. Wheeler, J. Darby, 706 A. K. Craig, E. H. P. Maring, J. J. Pizzolante D. L. Jagger, M. A. Stein, K. Waltham 594 L. H. Morgan, J. K. Fozard 710 J. Barron W. M. MacDonald, J. Girvan 656 W. I. Webb, R. R. Berday 711 H. K. Lee, I. C. Williamson 596 H. M. Murray 657 R. Croxall 712 R. W. Best 599 K. W. Smith, A. Patchett, 658 W. W. Dopson, N. H. Love, 714 M. Birthelmer, S. J. White G. L. Dowthwaite, K. H. Rankin G. M. Lougheed, A. H. Bondy, 716 J. A. Finch, F. Gomez 600 D. E. G. Street, W. S. Betts, D. Gareau, D. A. Shields 717 G. Segal J. M. Wilkinson 659 O. L. A. Jermey, J. B. Merkley, 718 J. C. Falls 602 J. W. Beatt, W. H. Whitworth, E. L. Holcomb, J. A. D. Plant 719 R. M. Aitken W. D. Barr, D. A. J. Corbett 660 G. S. McQuade, J. Frastiak, 720 J. Janacek 603 D. H. McMillan, R. B. Simpson R. D. Gula 722 H. E. Jones, P. A. Couillard 605 R. N. Butcher 661 J. MacPherson, L. C. Fetterley, 724 R. H. Adamson 606 E. R. Stuart, J. L. Simon, J. A. Monks 729 J. F. Crumb, T. W. Bliss T. Brodhurst, W. R. Bacon, 662 G. Riley, R. Byham, J. Curran, 730 H. E. Jones, R. S. MacIntosh, V. L. Martin, V. J. Kubiak A. E. Goodmurphy B. A. Harris, J. C. Piper, 608 R. W. Rogers, F. W. Hall, 663 W. S. Skeates, R. L. Dafoe, R. R. Spence, F. S. Foote, S. C. H. Irvine, T. M. Black E. H. Durnan, J. B. Carr, G. A. Barber, J. D. Hoekzema, 610 R. D. Palser, K. M. Tilden, C. W. Baker, H. Korman, A. G. L. Blanchard, T. R. Davies, J. R. Tapp F. C. Melton, S. D. Wynn R. J. Chamberlin, R. J. Scott, 611 G. Forbes-Harley 664 A. Whetherall, S. F. C. Sloan A. A. Phillips, A. E. R. Manning, 612 W. A. Weir, R. J. Spenceley, 665 W. L. Lytle, J. L. White, J. A. Cathcart, F. W. Hall, H. T. Rutter, G. W. Lowe, N. F. Shureih H. Jackson H. E. Silver 667 R. Trouten, A. P. Andrews 733 J. M. Jolley 615 R. B. Reid 668 A. Jaman 735 M. L. Cannom, R. J. Briars, 616 J. Ellison, J. A. Monks 669 L. E. Cutler A. Jaynes, W. J. E. McKibbon, 617 R. B. Reid, D. Linaker, 670 R. E. Murray, K. E. Holmes, F. S. Foote, B. Tinning, B. B. Watson F. Smith R. M. Buchanan, R. R. Berday 618 R. J. Rowe 671 R. Collins 737 D. N. Campbell, C. D. Coutts, 619 A. Lindberg, V. Trento 672 G. A. Law R. Gardner 620 H. Jackson 674 S. C. L. McCabe, J. Campbell 738 J. A. Cathcart 622 J. M. Austin 675 R. M. Oddie, V. W. Hall 739 A. W. Holton, V. N. Ryland, 623 R. J. Cameron, W. R. Acton 676 J. L. Cummins, W. H. Massey K. B. Jackson 624 R. C. Clark, T. A. Belore 678 B. A. Margerum 740 J. L. W. Scott, J. Ritchie, 625 R. A. Richards, F. D. Morrison, 679 W. J. Halladay, C. M. Tootell, W. Leitch G. Lappage, P. W. H. Dell D. L. Jagger, D. Siverns 741 W. B. Sims, J. L. White 626 G. E. Hill, I. W. Wilson, 680 J. W. Campbell 743 D. L. Jagger, D. L. Attridge, R. C. Thiel 681 C. R. Burke, B. W. King, T. G. Schreiter, F. S. Foote, 627 F. D. H. Cook, G. A. Pinnegar, R. W. B. Sawyer G. L. Dowthwaite, J. M. Jolley, F. T. Marshall 683 J. L. Hayes, R. Gardner, K. M. Tilden, C. D. Coutts, 628 B. A. Harris M. R. D. Ganpatsingh, D. J. Epps, B. C. Welch,
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R. J. Cameron, R. R. Martindale, 744 J. R. Pattison, T. G. Schreiter, 745 N. R. Rattew, J. K. Palmer M. L. Cannom H. L. Miller, D. L. Attridge
SUSPENSIONS 2012 2 D. Young, M. P. Burgess, K. A. 86 G. W. Slade, S. Le Blanc, 165 J. R. Hill, R. J. McDougall, Hobbs, R. McEwen, S. M. G. Panagopoulos R. W. Kerr, B. S. Costello, Yurenko 87 I. R. Darling D. Taylor, P. J. Balogh, 3 M. Bondett 90 R. Trebble, J. R. Brooker M. A. Capretta 10 C. M. Camacho 92 R. M. Monahan 168 E. Myciak 15 J. W. McGregor, E. Myciak 96 D. Clements 169 R. P. Saudelli, E. Myciak, 16 C. R. Duff, C. Sabado, 97 R. W. Melnechuk, B. James, F. Pongracz, B. Grabowski G. Anderson, O. S. Te M. J. Francis, K. P. McClatchie, 172 P. J. Hamel 17 G. D. Thompson, L. Matheson, D. J. Rowe, G. J. Gilder, 174 E. R. Kovacs G. Denby N. Matte 177 P. A. Penie 18 G. Dyke, J. R. Fairman, 98 J. Storr, M. Tapp 178 B. F. Bierman D. E. Geraldes, R. W. Bazinet 99 R. J. Thompson, N. Baker, 180 K. R. Roberts 22 H. E. Tannus, R. D. Yee Fung D. S. McNamee 190 R. Henry, B. G. Toonders, 24 S. A. Walker 100 J. M. Knowles L. Swales 25 V. Gagliargi 104 R. B. Fewster 192 E. M. Barlow, L. C. Brooks, 26 R. S. Boycott, K. C. H. Roane 105 D. P. Covello, P. Vandelaar J. J. M. Parks, A. McNabb, 27 M. E. Brake, U. A. Ackbar, 106 H. R. Horney J. E. Bellenie T. Jordan 108 R. Margerum 195 J. Marshall, J. R. Neely, J. Iro, 29 S. Jensen 109 R. M. Monahan J. R. Carver, M. J. Gayford 31 A. D. Bell 115 P. Wilhelm, C. Oliver, 196 N. J. Fraser 32 P. G. Allan 118 K. R. Woods, R. Berardi, 200 J. Clark 35 L. H. Topp, B. Serblan, K. McKay 207 H. B. Shipton M. S. Smith, R. Picco, 119 A. S. K. Cooke, 208 B. Hong R. G. A. Peckover K. V. Sweeney, 217 D. R. Shine, F. L. Bozek, 38 M. J. Lake, M. R. Farrer T. A. Richmond I. A. Juneja, B. C. Szatrowsky, 39 J. Piwek, T. Sciulli, 122 J. R. White S. Brady, R. K. Smith, M. J. Brunner, G. Sooklal, 123 G. T. Jones, W. G. Walt, S. Ryder C. Gordon K. Harrison, D. Sisto J. M. Corbett, L. Melenson, 219 W. F. Jessop, P. D. Smith 45 L. D. Leslie, G. M. Ross, S. A. Lowe 220 P. E. Burgess, R. H. McGuckin, C. L. Thoms, L. B. Ewens, 125 N. Harrison, T. W. Fetterly D. C. Smith E. G. Foster, B. K. Maranda 127 D. M. Dunford, R. Bulman, 223 L. C. Archer 46 R. Bohunicky, D. R. Davidson W. Watson 229 S. Lockhart B. J. Johnston 128 C. D. Snelgrove, 230 R. J. May, P. Mantzioris, 47 H. Kobrosli, M. C. S. J. C. S. Walker, J. L. Cavasin, G. A. Viau, M. D. Martin Wollocombe, J. S. S. Beaudin, R. Frodsham, J. P. McCann 231 G. Gauthier P. G. Carr, B. M. Nutter 135 A. Rehmtulla, P. Brown, 243 A. Testani 48 R. B. Drummond, D. R. Stewart R. B. Good, D. Gahs, J. Dermo, 247 W. J. N. Huddy, S. M. Alam, 50 J. C. Stapley J. Santarelli,, A. Budgell, W. A. Vince, M. B. Goetz, 54 D. A. Chapley, M. Caspar, M. Abeidat, P. Stam P. G. Oushalkas, G. Ilias, E. L. M. Gallaugher, 136 J. Saringer, A. Koech, P. Hulskramer, T. Shuper, J. P. Tsotsos D. A. Brown M. Boguzs 61 R. L. Welsh, E. Savin, 139 T. M. Daniels 249 N. G. Towns, W. S. Bilinski, S. Mithani, B. Owen, 140 R. W. Brower, T. C. Orleman, R. K. S. Vidler C. J. Owen J. D. Facey 253 A. S. K. Cooke, T. S. Beaubiah, 63 J. Nethery 143 P. G. McEwan S. Beaudry 65 A. E. Smith, E. Miller, 144 B. McKee 254 S. Hurst, S. Travers, R. H. Hill J. J. Stewart, N. L. Pearson, 145 B. A. F. Thomson, G. Kerr 265 A. Starfas, R. Singh L. F. C. Nelson, A. Fleming, R. W. Rampton, W. Bradley, 267 D. J. Edmondson S. Adams, A. Kandaharian, A. L. St. Pierre, W. Umphrey 270 D. Bisset, R. McDougall, R. A. Elia, J. J. Hannah 146 J. S. Hayes, A. P. Mercier, K. K. L. Norton, B. R. Elliott, 68 M. J. Holden D. Hurtubise R. E. Sedore, D. D. Campbell, 72 K. Gray, B. D. McConnell, 149 W. Dowrie D. W. McGill J. A. Green, G. L. Lachance, 151 A. T. M. Bak, D. G. Allison, 272 W. A. Doidge, J. A. Venema, J. R. Ostofe, M. W. Ballard R. J. Hyatt, T. O'Sullivan, A. B. Hill 73 T. H. Young L. R. B. Burey, B. Putin, 277 R. W. Dean 76 P. Thomas, J. Lajos A. R. Moir, O. Shah 279 C. W. Cober, J. A. Sutton, 78 K. D. Anderson, 153 J. J. Dietrich, I. Stefanik, N. Lemon, J. Gaukrodger, J. O. Kitchenham, R. K. Johnson, D. C. J. Hands G. D. D. Quinnell, A. Kent, K. S. McKenzie L. T. Nguyen, R. Brooker, 79 R. Palfrey, T. Fowler 156 W. Soliman, A. Saunders K. Murphy, J. J. Gill 81 A. Fletcher 159 R. J. Bedard, R. A. Doull 283 D. C. Meens, R. G. B. Porter, 83 T. J. Neve, R. Stevens 161 C. Burgess L. C. Florez
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287 R. M. Ross, V. R. Paddon, 375 A. P. Cherney 498 E. T. Yeo, B. Bradimore J. Anderson 376 H. A. Klodnicki, D. Dobson 499 P. Brescia, R. D. Lord, 292 S. D. Ackie 378 G. J. E. Stewart, D. Pritchard N. Smith, S. McGregor, 296 J. W. Rogers, G. J. Taylor, 379 A. C. Whatford, S. G. Madsen C. R. Mason, M. R. Storkson, S. W. Fraser, K. G. Stockman, 380 W. Carson, B. Wilson, P. J. Vardy, M. P. Gaudreau R. C. Mosher B. Desando 500 J. O'Rourke 297 G. Dawson, L. R. Devine 383 D. A. Baerg 501 J. L. Craig 299 D. E. Drew, P. B. Love 384 G. Vermeulen, C. Bowen 507 R. G. Beland, R. P. Pinkerton, 302 R. J. Williams 386 D. S. R. Jones, B. J. Coutts, P. Tufford 304 N. R. W. Neely, E. Plowright, F. Kovacs, R. D. Kersten, 508 P. A. Ramprashad B. D. Black, G. Bennett P. V. Marks 509 R. B. Fewster, N. K. Matchett, 305 A. Atsonclo, S. N. Voiculescu, 388 J. Marshall, A. C. Whatford J. J. O. Kroeker, M. A. Doherty, P. G. James, 392 G. R. Hawkins, A. J. Chapman , D. R. Detweiler J. Caramanna, K. Bertram, E. G. Bovingdon, R. J. Irvine 510 R. A. Smith, R. Sarrouh, K. Ramsay, M. Marinov, 393 A. G. Eaton, D. Clements R. Scott, J. R. Waddell, C. Yunusoglu, D. Popescu, 394 D. A. Garnham J. Watson, N. Westwater, T. Jordanov, A. Daryaei, 396 W. C. Haythorne, W. J. Perry S. Roffey, J. Clark, R. Cundari, J. W. Wyonch, J. M. Knowles, 511 B. D. Reid, D. Haywood, G. Verduzco, A. Flannery, P. A. Bridge, A. S. Turk, B. Baty, W. Pennycock, J. Kassar S. R. R. Glassco A. J. Binmore, C. Wojda, 311 P. Sharp 399 F. T. Qassem B. O'Connor, D. Muzzin, 313 D. T. Kallikragas 400 K. E. Cassey, E. Salzer, P. Muzzin 320 D. A. Baerg B. Paisley, F. Caiella 512 H. Geddes, J. Cooney 322 O. J. Datt, K. S. Hanson 403 J. Williamson 513 G. Hume, G. Patricelli, 325 R. S. Rosseau, S. A. Walker, 406 G. R. Dawson, T. C. T. Shea, G. B. Rogal, C. J. Pedlar, J. C. Dodds, W. J. Jackson, A. T. Flynn S. W. Smith, C. T. Gill J. Bagden, D. Bedminister, 409 W. Barnes, J. E. Schrader, 515 B. K. Maranda R. M. Stephenson R. K. Dubciak, C. M. Mocon, 518 F. Patel, S. Boles, J. Fahlman, 330 W. W. Harrison, J. W. Topping J. S. Westgarth T. G. Guenot, M. Longeway 331 D. M. Howard 412 C. Hult, C. Dumanski 519 B. Adlam 332 K. King, M. R. Jones 415 T. Robertson, A. E. Babcock 521 T. A. Giles, D. C. Easton, 333 R. Dixon, K. G. Charman 420 W. D. Sokoluk, W. E. Bell, S. D. MacDonald 336 W. G. Coombe, L. Bennett M. Piche, D. T. Crane 522 M. Singer, A. Pal, H. Goldberg, 339 R. M. Johnston, R. Johnston 422 W. B. Moorehouse S. Rosen, J. D. Silbert, 341 D. R. Forbes, W. D. Gaudreau 424 B. Bradimore D. Skomoronsky, D. Katic, 343 I. Anguelov, R. Mancini, 429 L. Babineau, B. Webster M. Krisman, C. Foster, S. J. Caveen, P. Malongi 430 H. D. T. Duke, W. J. Jackson R. Chau, S. Giwa, J. Tobias 347 J. R. Calder, R. Page, 434 B. Benn 523 J. E. Loucks, D. R. Clydesdale I. R. Darling, A. L. Croll, 438 R. Palfrey 524 P. Jackman K. Lock, A. Shortreed, 439 K. I. McIntyre, D. K. MacCuaig 528 B. Fluery C. J. Bain, J. F. Hiller 440 A. V. Xerri 529 A. Fletcher 352 J R. C. Corrigan, 442 T. R. McLeod, G. J. Dumond, 530 W. Schneider, E. C. Hotte, W. L. Foster, S. W. Fraser, J. A. Chillman R. C. Stackhouse G. Skinner, K. M. Phyliss, 446 N. Smith 532 R. McKinney, T. Upshall L. Schneider 447 B. J. Chartier 536 J. Abourbih, G. L. Brown 356 R. J. Armstrong, 452 J. A. Fleming 539 B. J. Chartier K. A. Whitehouse, 454 W. D. Fowler 543 A. Eloyan, T. A. Green B. S. Rajput, P. S. Benawra, 462 E. V. Dunnett,, 544 D. Nelson, D. Klunder S. H. B. Wannamaker, D. W. Shoebridge, 546 W. H. Proctor, R. R. Sinco, K. Laverty, M. H. Ozbulgur G. B. Larocque D. R. Middaugh D. Lozon 357 S. Kucsma, J. R. Milroy, 463 R. J. Potter, 549 E. K. Roy, D. W. Garner E. Swartz E. L. M. Gallaugher 550 J. E. Bellenie, H. Smith, 359 R. K. Smith 464 B. Middleton, J. Clark A. Moslehi, A. Moslehi 361 K. G. Kleihauer 465 P. J. Lambourne 551 R. Robinson, B. Kurpan 367 D. Marshman, M. L. Carter, 466 M. W. Lindsay, J. Brown 553 M. J. Brunner R. M. Johnston, J. Tescione, 471 B. Greenside, G. Pritula 556 P. L. Barlow M. T. Davis, R. Johnston, 472 W. F. Dittmar 557 D. G. Ouderkirk, G. Ducolon, P. Harrison, D. Basa, B. Park, 474 A. Gage, J. Ige S. A. Flanagan, D. Coulombe, T. Savard, J. Jennings, 475 M. Scutella, A. Perry, D. A. Baerg, T. R. Casselman, E. A. Felix, D. L. Tulloch E. Herrmann, P. J. Dramore J. C. Crites, D. A. Druce, 368 D. C. Ferguson 477 B. L. Scriver H. S. MacMillan 371 E. F. Clarke 486 W. P. Brown, M. Broderick 559 D. A. Chapley, B. A. Phillips, 372 W. M. Schoenhals, 484 R. Brown, R. Booi, E. Day, Z. Fiksel A. J. Claroni, J. A. Chew, S. W. McDonald, D. Mills 560 E. M. Balay, F. S. Birt, D. A. Hodgkinson, B. R. Coley 496 M. A. Wozny, A. S. Patel R. P. Watts 373 E. Myciak 497 M. D. Brash 565 S. R. B. Fraser, W. H. Smith,
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T. M. Charbonneau, A. Maniaci, G. Longo, G. M. Jorge, J. A. O'Haire, D. M. Bosco, J. F. Randall K. P. Penney R. Antangana 570 L. Melenson 620 S. Lane 664 A. Watkins 571 D. A. Rennie, A. Saquette 623 R. J. Lomanno 665 K. R. Pennell, J. Adeito 573 S. Booth 625 D. A. Lyle, S. V. Solomon 667 P. Smith, M. Scutella, H. Smith, 574 B. B. Chapman, M. West, 629 N. S. Sahbari, J. Solorzano A. B. Szusto, B. Elliott G. Cumming 630 D. Purcaru 668 E. Fredrickson, J. Palmai 575 R. B. Ramel, F. Resposo, 632 G. C. Elder, K. Whyte, 670 P. E. Burgess, G. J. Dragota, M. H. Migirdicyan, S. Powell, V. Kovacevic, C. P. Manuel M. Jefferies, S. Bell, B. Sharma E. M. Yakiwchuk, K. Doherty, 634 J. F. Milton, W. H. Smith, 671 G. D. Lane A. Vukcevic, A. B. Azadi B. J. Taylor, E. L. Tavares, 672 M. P. Gaudreau 577 A. S. C. Wilson G. Wilson, E. Pronk 676 R. M. Boyd, S. Lockhart 578 T. Pascoal, C. F. Duffy 636 P. F. Petsura, T. J. Stark, 678 B. M. Bennett 579 N. Nasr R. J. C. Dumoulin 681 S. Patterson 584 J. D. Gothard, G. Sutton 637 D. R. Burr, C. Linstrum, 685 M. Chopra, M. De La Mora, 585 R. M. Monahan D. Shahani, R. W. Dean, M. El-Shariff, S. McLaren, 586 D. G. Rynard, M. E. Carron, D. Jackson, G. M. Lochhead, S. H. Jelic, M. Aydin, S. Ristic, R. C. Robles, V. Seecharan M. A. J. Price, W. Harkin, A. Geimer, L. Domlao, 587 K. Laverty C. J. Eddie, I. Collins, J. McTrusty 590 A. S. C. Wilson, O. J. Parker, W. Vriesnyk, R. Simpson 689 D. Gahs, H. Elnahas, S. Grewal N. M. McLean, J. A. Bayls, 639 C. Cherubin, P. G. Quinn, 691 A. Gillham, A. G. Biro, M. Emmerson M. W. Baumbach, D. E. Johns R. M. Olynick 593 J. D. Mitchell, T. A. Giles 647 W. Moore 695 R. A. Scott, L. Greene 595 D. A. Baerg 648 J R. C. Stackhouse 697 S. M. Yurenko 599 L. J. Doe, J. L. Campbell, 649 W. E. Wakely, J. Kost, J. Davis 713 G. Ajami, H. Abrahamian, J. Folkerts, R. Fowkes 653 J. L. Ross, R. A. McNaughton, B. Pugliese, O. Firat 600 M. C. W. Chee, D. Semple J. C. Wisdom, J. W. Paterson, 718 M. J. Gilbertson, D. D. Doctor 602 R. A. Cooley, D. Robertson, C. J. Welsh, F. J. Duncan, 721 C. Holdsworth J. S. Callacott, J. Veselka, M. F. J. Lawrence, 722 D. Pettigrew R. Dent, E. Malo 654 R. R. Burnett 729 D. A. Large, C. G. Collin 603 B. Somerville 655 P. E. Roberts 730 D. A. Chapley, P. E. Burgess, 609 R. J. Irvine 656 M. Serre J. W. Paterson 610 L. McFadden, C. B. Noble, 659 W. F. Burtch, T. Greenhalgh, 734 R. Howe, G. C. Elder, M. Roberts S. Liarakos J. Parliament V. Ramdas, T. A. Solowij, 612 E. W. Andrews 661 M. Mazachowski, K. Layne 615 W. M. Schoenhals, R. Brazil I. R. C. Lafferty, J. Newhouse, 736 R. A. Theriault, B. Antonov, 616 B. W. Wieler, J. M. Collins, T. A. DiMatteo R. E. Lawrenson C. Hanlon 663 R. S. Pollock, R. Pollock, 738 N. Francavilla, P. R. Holgate 619 J. A. Todd, L. P. Hopkins, J. C. Swayze, D. Hamnett, 746 A. S. K. Cooke M. J. Anderson, A. Todarello,
RESTORATIONS 2012 5 S. Walker 155 M. Farquhar 384 D. R. Burley, G. E. Davis 9 J. L. Wannamaker 156 K. N. Stewart 392 S. Chahine 11 L. D. Bronson 165 J. P. Cowman 397 M. D. Gray 15 D. P. Flug 166 A. K. Qureshi, D. M. Bridges 400 W. James 16 M. I. Romeral 184 G. Larocque 406 R. L. Pennock, T. G. Curlew 24 T. Long 205 R. N. MacKenzie 420 R. Migdal 25 B. J. Lawrie 207 Z. M. Loos 435 W. J. Bird 29 J. D. Shanahan 216 J. Guy 464 R. B. Malcolm, K. Gorrell 44 D. Wong 217 R. J. Schnarr 484 A. Marsh 61 K. Bhargava 220 D. R. Spicer 494 S. Michael, W. Roblin 72 J. E. Povey 229 S. C. Resposo 520 N. Laureta 73 R. D. Puttock 253 K. Stennett 536 R. H. Glen 76 D. J. Fonk 266 W. J. Ball, A. D. Bastien 539 R. B. McLean 86 K. Chipman, J. A. Leitao 267 T. W. Peck 543 W. Meecham 92 D. W. Holton 270 R. Hill 551 D. I. Ellis, M. D. Heacock, 96 G. A. Roberts 277 K. Rorison T. E. Kelly 103 P. G. Farrell 287 P. A. Globensky 558 R. L. Tate 110 C. Brydges 305 P. Leger, S. Apostolide 559 M. S. Spring 123 W. H. Jensen 319 H. W. Best 562 L. D. Crawford 129 C. Lanese 330 J. G. Duncan 570 J. H. Kinsman 136 I. Kennedy 343 P. J. Kemp 583 R. Jenkins 139 G. B. Magee, M. Parker 356 G. Hendrie 584 D. A. Baxter 143 W. J. Reid 367 D. Konkin 586 A. A. Bacalso 151 B. Marin 372 K. W. Towner 592 V. Dosen, N. Bogdanovic,
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P. G. Dale, E. Altayoglu 637 N. Hunter 695 J. A. Ash 611 J. K. Oneschuk, D. Todaro, 642 D. Hawco 702 R. G. Vasquez A. Degian, J. R. Purdie 649 S. Broadbent 706 J. F. F. Campbell, J. C. Irwin 612 J. Clark 664 A. C. Berry 713 J. W. F. Bley 623 R. S. Seanor, G. W. Williams, 670 K. W. S. Size 714 A. MacCrimmon D. A. Goard, S. Cave 683 G. S. McHallam 721 T. G. Peak 630 R. A. C. Cauchi, F. G. Gibson 689 J. G. Lawrence
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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2013 ) 2014 The Grand Master M.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell...... Markham The Deputy Grand Master R.W. Bro. John C. Green ...... Drayton The District Deputy Grand Masters Algoma...... Leif R. B. Andersen...... Red Rock Algoma East...... Brain K. Olson...... Blind River Brant...... Albert Devereux...... Paris Bruce ...... Terry P. Heise...... Harriston Chatham...... Robert M. McNaughton ...... Newbury Eastern...... Roger Cook...... L’Orignal Erie...... Grant B. Hughson ...... St. Thomas Frontenac...... Timothy Barber ...... Kingston Georgian North ...... John F. Thompson ...... Stayner Georgian South ...... Michael J. Long ...... Innisfil Grey...... Bradley L. Vail...... Meaford Hamilton A ...... Jeffrey Baker ...... Waterdown Hamilton B...... D. Kenneth Laliberte ...... Hamilton Hamilton C...... Geoffrey S. Allan...... Oakville London East ...... W. Jeffery Brown...... Thamesford London West ...... R. Randall Hawken...... London Muskoka)Parry Sound ...... Robert Romberg...... Baysville Niagara A...... David E. Gillis ...... St. Catharines Niagara B...... David T. O’Neill...... Welland Nipissing East ...... Gordon A. McKay ...... North Bay North Huron...... Dereck H. Ward ...... Gowanstown Ontario...... David A. G. Mills ...... Brooklin Ottawa 1...... Dario N. Mancuso ...... Kanata Ottawa 2...... G. Charles Singh...... Ottawa Peterborough ...... S. Andrew Henderson ...... Havelock Prince Edward...... Eric R. Mueller...... Maple Leaf St Lawrence...... David L. Rogers...... Perth St Thomas ...... R. Dean Paddon ...... St. Thomas Sarnia...... Brian M. Simpson...... Brights Grove South Huron...... Jeffrey French...... Mitchell Sudbury-Manitoulin ...... L. Clair Bracken...... Naughton Temiskaming...... Lenard Williams ...... Englehart Toronto Don Valley...... A. Joseph Demello...... Thornhill Toronto East...... David J. Neave...... Oshawa Toronto Humber Valley...... Harold Clarke...... Toronto Toronto West...... George M. Warner...... Mississauga Victoria ...... John A. Deak ...... Kinmount Waterloo...... Grahame Booker ...... Stratford Wellington...... Clark A. Somerville ...... Acton Western ...... David S. Coulter...... Vermilion Bay Wilson North...... Scott J. E. Kubota ...... Woodstock Wilson South...... Douglas G. Waller ...... Simcoe Windsor...... Terence Roberts...... Windsor York...... Munder Jubran ...... Brampton The Grand Senior Warden The Grand Secretary R.W. Bro. Dale A. Graham ...... Owen Sound M.W. Bro. Terence Shand...... Hamilton The Grand Junior Warden The Grand Registrar R.W. Bro. Walter J. Drane...... Scarborough R.W. Bro. Jacques C. Lacourse...... Corbeil The Grand Chaplain The Grand Director of Ceremonies R.W. Bro. Beven J. M. Carrique...... Barrie R.W. Bro. Howard Adams...... Oakville The Grand Treasurer The Custodian of the Work R.W. Bro. Thomas W. Hogeboom .....Napanee M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling...... London The Grand Secretary Emeritus M.W. Bro. Robert E. Davies ...... Mount Forest
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Appointed Officers Grand Senior Deacon ...... V.W. Bro. Duncan S. Skinner ...... Toronto Grand Junior Deacon...... V.W. Bro. Christopher S. Yates ...... Appin Grand Supt of Works...... V.W. Bro. Larry A. Park...... Lucknow Assistant Grand Secretary...... V.W. Bro. Jos B. M. Rabot...... Churchill Assistant Grand Dir of Cers ...... V.W. Bro. Todd Owens ...... Uxbridge Assistant Grand Chaplain ...... V.W. Bro. Ernest J. Fowles ...... Toronto Assistant Grand Chaplain ...... V.W. Bro. William T. Gordon ...... Ottawa Assistant Grand Chaplain ...... V.W. Bro. R. Carl Hall...... Sarnia Assistant Grand Chaplain ...... V.W. Bro. Frederick G. Lock...... Aurora Assistant Grand Chaplain ...... V.W. Bro. George A. Malloch...... Pelee Island Grand Sword Bearer ...... V.W. Bro. Edward Arlitt ...... Toronto Grand Organist ...... V.W. Bro. Robert T. Watson ...... Madoc Assistant Grand Organist...... V.W. Bro. Raymond J. Toner ...... Arnprior Grand Pursuivant...... V.W. Bro. Wayne J. D. Nicholson...... Cobourg Very Worshipful Grand Stewards Thomas F. Appelt ...... Thunder Bay John A. Law ...... Toronto Adam Baker...... Lakefield William G. Lockhart ...... Chatham Lawrence Ben-Eliezer ...... Toronto James Low...... Brampton Sheldon Bertrantd ...... Woodstock Malcolm Mackey...... Mississauga J. Jerome Boucher...... St. Catharines Vincent M. McCurdy...... Caledonia R. William Bower ...... Cannington John M. McDougall ...... King City Donald A. Broad ...... Courtice James N. McKay...... Maxsville Michael W. Carberry...... Oakville Jason F. Mervyn ...... Bognor Timothy E. Chajkowski...... Kemptville David G. Midgley ...... Hamilton Dennis N. Cunningham ...... Hanover William S. Moody ...... Devlin Michael Davenport ...... Fort Erie Christopher Mundreon ...... Mississauga John Devries ...... Innerkip Mart R. Munk ...... Eganville James N. Duncan...... Stoney Creek Thomas A. Norris ...... Toronto Elwin Earle ...... Sutton Wayne Orr...... Timmins William M. Edmonds ...... Perkinsfield Gordon J. Ough ...... Kitchener William R. Edwards ...... Cumberland Douglas H. Pearce ...... Cameron Steven J. Ellstrom ...... Brampton Brian W. Radford ...... Niagara Falls William A. Farmer ...... Port Elgin Daniel A. Raycroft...... Sault Ste. Marie J. W. Allan Farquharson ...... Sudbury William Robertson ...... Kingston Stanley R. Fenton ...... Lively William Robinson ...... Tara J. Barry Flanigan...... Roslin G. Douglas Scott ...... Lindsay Ian A. Fraser ...... Stratford Kenneth F. Simpson ...... St. George Gerald W. Galbraith ...... West Lorne L. Terry Sleightholm...... Toronto Michael R. Graystone ...... London Rennie A. Taylor...... St. Jacobs Karl M. Haza...... Everett Dana A. Thomas ...... Aurora Philip V. Hebert ...... Toronto Allan Toner ...... Palmerston Robert Hill...... Komoka Clifford A. Travis ...... Smithville Keith M. Holdworth ...... Markham John Varty ...... Eldorado James E. Jones...... Baysville Peter Westwater...... Toronto George A. Kough ...... Delhi John F. T. Whetham ...... Parry Sound Robert Lane...... Kingsville Chris Wojtowicz ...... St. Catharines Wayne L. Lanigan...... Caledonia Nicolas Zabaneh ...... North York James D. Laughton ...... Windsor
Grand Standard Bearer ...... V.W. Bro. David Dunn ...... Ripley Grand Standard Bearer ...... V.W. Bro. Clinton A. Sturgeon...... Ajax Grand Tyler...... V.W. Bro. John M. Harkness ...... Niagara Falls Grand Historian...... V.W. Bro. S. Michael Jenkyns ...... Kanata Grand Librarian...... R.W. Bro. James E. Ford...... London Grand Archivist...... V.W. Bro. Daniel J. Glenney...... Ottawa Grand Piper ...... V.W. Bro. John Terence ...... Binbrook
BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES President R.W. Bro. J. C. Green, Box 8 (79 Wood Street) ...... Drayton N0G 1P0 Vice-President R.W. Bro. Frederick Halpern, 108 Venice Crescent ...... Thornhill L4J 7T1
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By Virtue of Office M.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell, GM, 14 Standish Crescent ...... Markham L3P 4A3 M.W. Bro. Robert E. Davies, PGM, Box 370...... Mount Forest N0G 2L0 M.W. Bro. Ronald E. Groshaw, PGM, 2010 Islington Avenue, Apt 1706 ...... Etobicoke M9P 3S8 M.W. Bro. William R. Pellow, PGM, 232 Wharncliffe Rd North, Apt. 1 ...... London N6H 2B7 M.W. Bro. David C. Bradley, PGM, 2100 Bloor St. W...... Toronto M6S 1M7 M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew, PGM, 5 Scotland Road...... Agincourt M1S 1L5 M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, PGM, PH 19 ) 1880 Valley Farm Road ...... Pickering L1V 6B3 M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby, PGM, 1525 Prestwick Drive ...... Orleans K1E 1S4 M.W. Bro. Gary L. Atkinson, PGM, 771 Broadway St., Box 648 ...... Wyoming N0N 1T0 M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, PGM, 495136 10th Line, RR 3...... Woodstock N4S 7V7 M.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, PGM, 30 Hudson Crescent ...... Kitchener N2B 2V8 M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling, PGM, 81 Naomee Crescent ...... London n6H 3T3 R.W. Bro. Dale A. Graham, GSW, 658 2nd Avenue West...... Owen Sound N4K 4M3 R.W. Bro. Walter J. Drane, GJW, 17 Romulus Drive...... Scarborough M1K 4C1 R.W. Bro. Beven J. M. Carrique, G Chap, 48 Benson Drive...... Barrie L4n 7Y1 R.W. Bro. Thomas W. Hogeboom, G Treas, 192 Dundas St. West ...... Napanee K7R 2A6 M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, G Secy, 363 King Street West [905)528-8644] ...... Hamilton L8P 1B4 R.W. Bro. Jacques C. Lacourse, G Reg, 273 Big Moose Road ...... Corbeil P0H 1K0 R.W. Bro. Howard Adams, GD of Cers, 90 Culham Street...... Oakville L6H 1G5
The District Deputy Grand Masters Algoma...... Leif R. B. Andersen, 10 Steele Avenue...... Red Rock P0T 2P0 Algoma East...... Brain K. Olson, 15 Hiawatha Street ...... Blind River P0R 1B0 Brant...... Albert Devereux, 145 Whitlaw Way ...... Paris N3L 4C9 Bruce ...... Terry P. Heise, 32 Robertson Street ...... Harriston N0G 1Z0 Chatham...... Robert M. McNaughton, 12 Durham Street ...... Newbuty N0L 1Z0 Eastern...... Roger Cook, 94 Front Rd...... L’Orignal K0B 1K0 Erie...... Grant G. Hughson, 119 Metcalfe St...... St. Thomas N5R 3K6 Frontenac...... Timothy Barber, 75 Hatter Street ...... Kingston K7M 2L6 Georgian North ...... John F. Thompson, Box 956, 227 Dominion Dr...... Stayner L0M 1S0 Georgian South ...... Michael J. Long, 2240 Spoule St...... Innisfil L9S 0E2 Grey...... Bradley L. Vail, 243 Lakeshore Rd. North ...... Meaford N4L 0A7 Hamilton A...... Jeffrey Baker, 11 Chatsworth Crescent...... Waterdown L0R 2H5 Hamilton B...... D. Kenneth Laliberte, 94 Graham Ave. S...... Hamilton L8K 2M3 Hamilton C...... Geoffrey S. Allan, 1189 Sixth Line ...... Oakville L6H 1W8 London East ...... W. Jeffery Brown, 216 Seldon Street ...... Thamesford N0M 2M0 London West ...... R. Randall Hawken, 332 Central Avenue ...... London N6B 2C8 Musk)Parry Sound . . . . Robert Romberg, 1037 Burlmarie Rd...... Baysville P0B 1A0 Niagara A...... David E. Gillis, 131 Elma St...... St. Catharines L2N 6A1 Niagara B...... David T. O’Neill, 519 Leonard Aveune ...... Welland L3C 3A6 Nipissing East ...... Gordon A. McKay, 373 Pearce Street ...... North Bay P1C 1L5 North Huron...... Dereck H. Ward, 6116 Line 89 ...... Gowanstown N0G 1Y0 Ontario...... David A. G. Mills, 7680 Cedarbrook Trail, Box 472 ...... Brooklin L1M 1B5 Ottawa 1...... Dario N,. Mancuso, 15 Forbes Ave...... Kanata K2L 2L7 Ottawa 2...... G. Charles Singh, 1869 Lauder Dr...... Ottawa K2A 1B3 Peterborough ...... S. Andrew Henderson, 718 Mary St. S., RR 3 ...... Havelock K0L 1Z0 Prince Edward ...... Eric R. Mueller, 406 South Papineau Lake Rd...... Maple Leaf K0L 2R0 St Lawrence...... David L. Rogers, 1551 Blue Arrow Dr., Box 182 ...... Perth K7H 3E3 St Thomas ...... R. Dean Paddon, 25 Philip Streed ...... St. Thomas N5R 1W5 Sarnia...... Brain M. Simpson, 2964 Delia Cres...... Brights Grove N0N 1C0 South Huron...... Jeffrey French, 5631 Line 29, RR 2 ...... Mitchell N0K 1N0 Sudbury-Manitoulin . . . . L. Clair Bracken, Box 14, 137 Simon Lake Dr...... Naughton P0M 2M0 Temiskaming...... Lenard Williams, 594030 Mill Creek Rd., RR 2 ...... Englehart P0J 1H0 Toronto Don Valley . . . . A. Joseph Demello, 40 Snowshoe Cres...... Thornhill L3T 4M6 Toronto East...... David J. Neave, 616 Dundee Ave...... Oshawa L1J 2X1 Toronto Humber Valley . Harold Clarke, 167 Weir Crescent ...... Toronto M1E 4T1 Toronto West...... George M. Warner, 4010 Chadburn Cres...... Mississauga L5L 3X2 Victoria ...... John A. Deak, Box 259, 594 Reid St...... Kinmount K0M 2A0 Waterloo...... Grahame Booker, 107 Queen St...... Stratford N5A 4N2 Wellington...... Clark A. Somerville, 20 Victoria Ave...... Acton L7J 1Y9 Western ...... David S. Coulter, Box 522 ...... Vermilion Bay P0V 2V0 Wilson North...... Scott J. E. Kubota, 54 Beaver Place ...... Woodstock N4T 1S5 Wilson South...... Douglas G. Waller, 133 North Main St...... Simcoe N3Y 2M2 Windsor ...... Terence Roberts, 1967 Ford Blvd...... Windsor N8T 2E4 York...... Munder Jubran, 1902-18 Knights Bridge Rd...... Brampton L6T 3X5
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Honorary Members of the Board R.W. Bro. Frederick Halpern, 108 Venice Crescent...... Thornhill L4J 7T1 R.W. Bro. David E. Jacklin, PO Box 1421 ...... Blenheim N0P 1A0 R.W. Bro. Robert Kliaman, 3000 Langstaff Rd., Unit 14 ...... Concord L4K 4R7 R.W. Bro. Norman G. McCarthy, 93 Donn Avenue ...... Stoney Creek L8G 3S2 R.W. Bro. A. Douglas Nichols, 25 Shirefield Lane ...... New Hamburg N3A 4L8 R.W. Bro. H. Edward Standish, 1616 Spruce Drive ...... Caledon L7K 1B4 R.W. Bro. James C. Sutherland, 530 Willowdale Avenue ...... London N5X 1H8 Elected Members of the Board R.W. Bro. Gordon Crutcher, 15 Thornlea Road ...... Thornhill L3T 1XZ2 R.W. Bro. William A. Atkinson Sr., 5448 Con. Rd. 5 North...... Amherstburg N9V 0C8 R.W. Bro. Charles A. Woods, 1615 Hollywell Ave...... Mississauga L5N 4P8 R.W. Bro. Scott Drummond, 92 Doxsee Avenue ...... Campbellford K0L 1L0 R.W. Bro. Iain Wates, P.O. Box 123...... Port Carling P0B 1J0 R.W. Bro. Gareth R. Taylor, 3 Black Willow Crt...... Richmond Hill L4E 2M8 R.W. Bro. Charles H. M. Reid, 3 Water Beach Crescent ...... Etobicoke M9W 3L8 R.W. Bro. John L. Hay, 1319 Hooton Dr., RR 2 ...... Cavan L0A 1C0 R.W. Bro. Leslie F. Armstrong, 740 Norman Street ...... Wyoming N0N 1T0 R.W. Bro. David M. Sheen, 33 Belgrave Square ...... Markham L6C 2T6 R.W. Bro. Thomas A. Siemiernik, 25 Alder Grange Ave., Box 51 ...... Innerkip N0J 1M0 R.W. Bro. Barry Burchill, 10 Kesler Ave...... Nepean K2E 5Z1 R.W. Bro. Robert J. Cresswell, 46343 Talbot Line, RR 3 ...... St. Thomas N5P 3S7 R.W. Bro. Robert F. Manz, 218 Phillips Street ...... Thunder Bay P7B 5L7
Appointed by the Grand Master R.W. Bro. David Armstrong, 257 Aldercrest Rd...... Toronto M8W 4J9 R.W. Bro. David J. Cameron, 166 Sanford Fleming Drive ...... Waterloo N2T 1E9 R.W. Bro. Ronald Findlater, Highway 2, RR 3 ...... Woodstock N4S 7V7 R.W. Bro. Colin Heap, 220-5 Salisbury Ave...... Cambridge N1S 1K5 R.W. Bro. Perry M. J. McConnell, 12 Villeneuve Dr., Box 422 ...... Maxville K0C 1T0 R.W. Bro. Paul Todd, 211 Munro Street ...... Carleton Place K7C 1G7 R.W. Bro. Steven E. Warren, 398 Maidstone Crescent ...... Oakville L6M 1A1 R.W. Bro. Leonard Feldt, 70 Baynards Lane ...... Richmond Hill L4C 9B9 R.W. Bro. Richard Kaufman, 50 Ironstone Drive...... Cambridge N1P 1A2 R.W. Bro. Brian Koivu, 33 Winfield Lane...... Sudbury P3A 6E2 R.W. Bro. S. Weston Libbey, 1714 Jane Street ...... Cornwall K6J 1X9 R.W. Bro. Roland Morrow, 207 Elmwood Blvd., RR 1 ...... Bath K0H 1G0 R.W. Bro. Leyland Muss (1year), 2209-2330 Bridletown Circle ...... Scarborough M1W 3P6 V.W. Bro. Paul Skazin (1 year), 2108-1555 Finch Ave. E...... Toronto M2J 4X9
STANDING COMMITTEES
Audit and Finance ) R.W. Bros. J. Sutherland (Chairman), T. Hogeboom (Grand Treasurer), B. Koivu, P. McGrenere, M. Stoiko; V.W. Bros. P. Skazin, A. Stoddart. Benevolence ) R.W. Bros. R. Kliaman (Chairman), L. Bedford, R. Kerr, P. Mullen; V.W. Bros. J. Keith, J. Whiteley; W. Bro. E. Patterson. Brock U. Partnership ) R.W. Bros. G. Taylor (Chairman), A. Di Cecco, D. Graham, P. McGrenere, C. Reid, C. Woods; Bro. D. Graham. Condition of Masonry ) R.W. Bros. P. Todd (Chairman), S. Armstrong, K. Buchanan, D. Conway, L. Domjan, W. Graham, F. Granville, R. MacNevin, B. Manson, S. McIntyre, C. Minor, D. Wood, J. Sercombe, R. Taylor, D. Vojvodin; V.W. Bros. W. Dennison, W. Osborne, C. Stephenson; Bro. W. Page. Constitution and Jurisprudence ) R.W. Bros. F. Halpern (Chairman), B. Gilkinson; and all Past Grand Masters. Discipline ) R.W. Bro. D. Jacklin (Chairman), all Past Grand Masters; R.W. Bros. H. Adams, F. Halpern; V.W. Bro. P. Sialtsis; Bro. M. MacDonald. Finance (Advisory) ) R.W. Bros. D. Armstrong (Chairman), R. Collins, L. Williams; V.W. Bros. W. Birdshall, S. Schatzker, P. Skazin; Bro. A. Freedman. Fraternal Correspondence ) R.W. Bros. C. Heap (Chairman) K. McGeagh; W. Bro. H. Bishop. Fraternal Relations ) R.W. Bro. R. Manz (Chairman); all Past Grand Masters. Library, Museum and Archives ) R.W. Bros. C. Reid (Chairman), L. Salmon (Library Team Leader), R. Bivens, J. Ford; V.W. Bros. D. Falconer, T. Peddle; W. Bros. A. Gowling, L. Jansurik; V.W. Bros. D. Glenney (Museum & Archives Team Leader), M. Jenkyns (Historian). Long Range Planning ) R.W. Bros. S. Warren (Chairman), W. Bowick, R. Collins, J. Dickson , W. Libbey; W. Bro. B. Julian. Management Committee ) R.W. Bros. J. C. Green (Chairman), D. Cameron, J. Hay, D. Sheen, E. Standish, P. E. Todd (liaison); ex-officio J. Sutherland.
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Masonic Education ) R.W. Bros. C. Woods (Chairman), J. Forster ,W. Rawlins, L. Reiach; W. Bros. R. Gomes, R. Lund; College of Freemasonry – R.W. Bro. B. Koivu (Team Leader); Bro. R. Cadotte; Reflections Newsletter – R.W. Bro. W. Libbey (Team Leader); Book Sales – Bro. N. Sammy. SPECIAL COMMITTEES Blood Donors ) R.W. Bros. L. Armstrong (Chairman), H. Danford, W. Davis, R. Ferguson, S. Fuller, S. Khoury, R. Keith, D. Rumble, W. Sylvester; V.W. Bros. D. McCallum, R. Munro; W. Bros. D. Chamney, M. Hofland, J. Thomas. Building Infrastructure ) R.W. Bros. P. McConnell (Chairman), D. Byrne, P. Gillespie, J. Lacourse; W. Bro. J. Shields. Communications ) R.W. Bros. I. Wates (Chairman), P. Harbert, D. Wilton, D. Wood; V.W. Bro P. Sialtsis; Internal Communications Committee – R.W. Bro. J. Sercombe (Team Leader); V.W. Bro. J.Thornton; W. Bros. C. Kristensen, R. Leffley; Publishing Review – V.W. Bro. L. Sutherland (Team Leader); R.W. Bros. W. Elgie, W. McPherson, P. Mouriopoulos; V.W. Bro. I. McKenzie; Website – R.W. Bros. R. Kaufman (Team Leader), J. Kroezen; V.W. Bro. E. Lakien; W. Bros. H. Bishop, J. Cousins, D. Graham, W. Griffiths, R. Lipic, M. Morris; Ontario Mason Magazine – W. Bro. D. Dignard (Team Leader); R.W. Bro. G. Schenk; V.W. Bros. D. Glenney, S. Hanna; W. Bro. V. Bagwalla; Bros. D. Bacon, J. Chisholm, S. Safadi. D.D.G.M. Orientation ) R.W. Bros. T. Siemiernik (Chairman), N. Allingham, I. Bayley, P. Johnson, T. Keith J. Nancekivell; V.W. Bros. B. Ledingham, G. Pohle. Leadership Development ) R.W. Bros. R. Morrow (Chairman); B. Bowick, C. Farber, L. Muss, E. Zovighian; V.W. Bros. C. Alderson; Bro. D. Hutt. Lodge Resources ) R.W. Bro. S. Drummond (Chairman); Brother to Brother – R.W. Bros. L. Muss (Team Leader), J. Anderson, A. Hackett; V.W. Bro. G. Newall; W. Bros. T. Fernando, R. Singh, C. Wolverton; Friend to Friend – V.W. Bro. R. Lindsay (Team Leader); R.W. Bros. I. Bayley, W. Chung, J. Gorrill,, J. Smith; V.W. Bros. D. Bergman, G. McDonald; W. Bro. T. Power; Mentors – R.W. Bros. L. Feldt (Team Leader), A. Graham, J. McTavish, J. Trotter; W. Bro. M. Stewart; Officer Progression – R.W. Bros. K. Smith (Team Leader), D. Byrne, H. Johnson; W. Bro. D. Porter; Cornerstone Project – R.W. Bro. R. Findlater (Team Leader), S. DeKruyf, J. Gorrill, J. Ireland, J. Johnston, L. MacDonald, D. Quinn, R. Parker, R. File; W. Bro. R. Shular. Protocol & Etiquette ) R.W. Bros. G. Crutcher (Chairman), S. Armstrong, A. Di Cecco, D. Hawman, S. Khoury, M. Litvak, G. McGowan, J. Pearson, D. Purvis, D. Stevens; V.W. Bros. D. Fernandes, B. Middleton, G. Pohle, R. Yoney. Public Awareness ) R.W. Bros. R. Cresswell (Chairman), G. Bryant, K. Jones, R. Manz, E. Palacol, J. McTavish, J. Lewis; W. Bros. R. Foote, T. Van Horne. Seminars and Workshops ) R.W. Bros. B. Burchill (Chairman), I. Bayley, G. Clays, J. Forster, N. Dolson, J. Ireland, G. MacGregor, P. Shaver, A. St. Dennis; W. Bro. A. Nesrallah. Youth Initiatives ) R.W. Bro. W. Atkinson (Chairman), A. Brown, K. Jones, J. Williamson; V.W. Bros. J. Black, G. Ouellette; W. Bros. D. Friesen, B. Kennedy, R. Loomes, A. McDonald; Bro. S. Kofsky.
Awards ) M.W. Bros. R. Groshaw (Chairman), C. Drew, W. Pellow. Office Technology (Asst. to Grand Secy) ) R.W. Bro. R. Kliaman (Chairman); V.W. Bro. K. Nickerson; W. Bro. R. Lipic.
MasoniChIP — R. Fleming (President), Z. Byramjee, M. Clarke, P. Hernandez, J. Hough, G. MacGregor, E. MacKinnon, J. Stevens, L. Weeks; V.W. Bros. T. Atkins, D. Berry, M. Dale, R. McTavish, D. Scott; W. Bros. D. Botcher, D. Madill, D. Wilkinson; Bros. J. Cousins, M. Lalonde, J. Savage,(Directors). Masonic Foundation of Ontario ) D. Nichols (President); A. Dvorak, I. Elliot, B. Koivu (Vice Presidents); E. Standish (Treasurer); M. Duke (Secretary); T. Shand (Assistant Treasurer); G. Bryan, D. Cameron, J. Hanna, J. Hay, R. McBride, P. McGrenere, C. Woods (Directors); J. Green (Deputy Grand Master), D. G. Dowling (Custodian of the Work), R. Kliaman (Chairman of Benevolence). Masonic Holdings ) G. Atkinson (President), B. Burchill, E. Drew, J. Hay, B. Hutton, R. Kliaman, T. Shand, T. Siemienik, E. Standish, C. Woods; Ex-Offices – D. Campbell (Grand Master), J. Green (Deputy Grand Master)
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 197 13-12-02 2:17 PM 198 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of tion Date Elec- 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1868 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1896 1897 1898 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1878 1879 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1899 1855 ...... iller Gunn...... Grand Fairbanks...... urtis Jr...... urtis Noel...... pry...... rhm...... Graham . Registrar McLellan...... J ri ...... Craig J. Hahil ...... Heathfield . M. Malloch...... M. . ri ...... Irwin . . M. Morson...... M. . . H. Hetherington. H...... Greenfield...... J. Nettleton .H og...... Long H. E. Derbyshire...... D. .G. J. Bennett...... J. .G. .A. Murray...... A. Manley...... J. .F. ..J. B. Bickell...... B. ..J. Waterman...... I. ..F. C. Martin...... C. ..F. Satchell...... J. Bishop...... A. ..W. ..W .Wlisn...... Wilkinson C...... W. ....Bnet...... Bennett ...... C. ...E .Mln ...... Malone T...... E...... R. 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Mason Mitchell...... J. E. J. Bray...... T. W. Mitchell...... Dewar...... E. Robertson...... S. R. J. Plant...... Murray...... J...... H. Murray...... E...... H. 1870 A. Stevenson 1871 J. Seymour 1872 W. Wilson M. 1873 W. Wilson M. 1874 W. Wilson M. 1875 J. K. Kerr 1876 J. K. Kerr 1877 W. H. Weller 1878 W. H. Weller 1869 A. Stevenson 1881 J. Moffat 1882 D. Spry 1883 D. Spry 1884 H. Murray 1885 H. Murray 1886 H. Robertson 1887 H. Robertson 1888 R. T. Walkem 1897 W. Gibson 1898 E. T. Malone 1899 E. T. Malone 1857 W. Wilson M. 1858 W. Wilson M. 1859 W. Wilson M. 1860 T. D. Harington 1861 T. D. Harington 1862 T. D. Harington 1863 T. D. Harington 1864 Simpson W. B. 1865 Simpson W. B. 1866 W. Wilson M. 1867 W. Wilson M. 1868 A. Stevenson 1879 J. A. Henderson 1880 J. A. Henderson 1889 R. T. Walkem 1890 J. R. Robertson 1891 J. R. Robertson 1892 J. M. Gibson 1893 J. M. Gibson 1894 W. R. White 1895 W. R. White 1896 W. Gibson Date of Elec- Master Grand Grand Deputy Senior Grand tion 1855 W. Wilson M. 1856 W. Wilson M.
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E. T. Malone...... W. M. Logan...... C. R. Spencer...... H. J Spencer...... H. R. C. Logan...... M. W. Malone...... T...... E. Freeston L...... H...... E. A. M A...... E...... J. G. Dodd...... W. J. Dunlop...... E. G. Dixon...... C. E. Kenny ...... *C. W. Powers...... W...... *C. Kenny E. C. Dixon...... G. E. Dunlop...... J. W. Dodd...... G...... J. mill illiger ills onnor illiamson A. L. Bennett A. L. ....E aGeo.. .K emn.... .J ulp....E .Dxn....E .Tosn..C .Bie..... 194 Bailey...... A. Thomson.....C. A. E. Dixon...... G. E. Dunlop...... J...... W. Redman K. L. MacGregor.... E...... A...... *W. Y. M Y...... *W...... W. E. Gowling...... J. A. Hearn...... J. A. Rowland ...... E. G. Dixon...... W. C. White...... F. E. S E. White...... F. C. W. Dixon...... G...... E. Rowland A. J. Hearn...... A. J. Gowling...... E...... W...... V. W ...... V...... H ibe... .A asal....E .Mln.... .M oa....J yn...... D ue ...... Sucee D. Lyons...... C. J. Logan...... M. W. Malone...... T. E. Foucar A. Marshall...... A. S. Harton.....J. W. Gimblet...... L. H. S...... W. Dixon...... G...... E. Rowland A...... Hay J. M. A. J. Overend...... T...... W. milton milton opus opus obbie obbie ..... S. A. Luke...... H. W. Wilson...... J. Boyd...... E. T. Malone...... R. L. Gunn ...... D. Stewart...... O. Ca Stewart...... O...... Gunn D. W L. A...... R. Gunn G. L. Malone...... R. T. E. Malone...... Boyd...... T...... J. E. Tanner Wilson...... J. W. Warren D. Luke...... H. A...... S. Luke...... S. A...... S. C A...... F. C A...... F...... J. E. Harding...... A. G. McWhinney... A. Gibson...... H. Murray ...... J. J. Mason ...... J. C. Farthing ...... J. D ...... J. Farthing C...... J. Mason J...... J. Murray Gibson...... H. A. McWhinney... G. Harding...... A. E...... J...... J. E. Harding...... T. Clappison...... A. E. Dyment...... H. Murray ...... J. J. Mason ...... R. Von Pirch...... J. O'Hara...... Pirch...... J. Von ...... R. Mason J...... J. Murray H. Dyment...... E. A. Clappison...... Harding...... T. E...... J...... F. W. Harcourt...... W. O. Adams...... G. W. Fluker ...... E. T. Malone...... R. L. Gunn ...... J. D. Byrnes ...... D. Pa ...... D. Byrnes D...... Gunn J. L. R. Malone...... T...... E. Fluker A W. H. G. W. Adams...... O. Ailworth...... M. Harcourt...... W. W...... F. Harcourt...... F. W...... F. C. Ross...... C. McDermid....J. C. R. Logan...... M...... W. Rowland A...... J. Martin J...... S. Guthrie S...... G. Dunlop J...... W...... W. J. Dunlop ...... S. Vila ...... G. E. French...... J. A. Rowland ...... W. M. Logan...... W. M. Lee...... S. Y Lee...... S. M. W. Logan...... M...... W. Rowland A. J. French...... E...... G. Vila ...... S. Dunlop J...... W. MacLennan...R H. Wright...... D. L. Dixon...... H W. G. Dixon...... Semple E. G. E. Jas Dunlop...... Dixon...... J. Dunlop...... G. W. J. E. Clark...... W. F. Dunlop...... G. McNair...... J. Kings R. W. F. A...... G...... Mitchell...... Easton...... F. H. E. Simpson ...... J. B. Heimrich H...... J. T. Simpson Chandler...... H...... G. T. Maher...... C. P...... J. Maher...... F. P...... J...... W. N. Ponton...... T. Barber ...... M. Wilbie ...... E. T. Malone...... W. M. Logan...... G. H. Purchase .....G. Mc .....G. W. Purchase Piercy...... R. H. C. G. Logan...... Logan...... M. M. W. W. Malone...... Malone...... T. T...... E. E. Wilbie Madil...... M. R...... W. Barber A McKenzie Ponton...... T. Seager...... F. N...... A. W. Ponton...... H. C. N...... Tebbs...... J. Logan...... W. W. M. G. W. Logan...... Malone...... M. T. W. E. Malone...... T. McKeown...... E. R. C. Robinson...... A. J. McCulloch...... J. Wade...... K. ....T. Herrington S...... W. Herrington S...... W...... J. A. D A...... J. D A...... J...... A. White...... T. Rowe...... J. P. Rankin...... E. T. Malone...... R. L. Gunn ...... F. E. P E...... Gunn F. L. R. Malone...... T. E. Rankin...... P. J. Rowe...... Terw R. White...... T...... A. White...... L...... A. Ha S...... C. ....W .Doe....D .Edl.... .P catr... .T aoe....W .Lgn... .J rc ...... J. Bruce J. A. Logan...... J. M. .... W. Malone...... Sheppard Perkins T. E. M. E. Logan...... J. M. R. W. Logan...... McMaster...... Malone...... M. P. T. Burch...... J. W...... W. E. L. Malone...... A. Esdale...... T. Forsyth Logan...... A. E. T. M...... D. Perry W. Drope C. Malone...... J...... F...... Wansbrough..... T. W. Drope W. E. J...... J. W. Heron...... Ostler...... M. A. Rome...... Martin...... W. S...... J. Martin...... A. S...... J. Ha S...... C...... J nesn....E oms... .B og...... A oln ... .M oa....S .Lmet...... W Lambert E. S. Morris...... W. Logan...... J. M...... Logan...... W. M...... Rowland W. A. Rowland J. A. Hodge...... J. B. Hodge...... B. B. ... B. Coombs...... E. Drummond A. Anderson...... A. J...... A. Anderson...... W. J...... A...... A oln.....G rnh....W .Mnau....E .Mln.... .M oa....R .Barv ..... Blagrave C. Shriner...... R. L. Logan...... R. M. Kidd...... W. H. J. Malone...... Logan...... T. M. E. W. Malone...... Montague...... T. F. E. W. Walsh...... P. French...... N. G. Murray...... J. Rowland...... H. A...... J. Rowland...... A. A...... J. Eakin...... Lowe...... G. Thos N. Dixon...... Kingston T. G. Dixon...... F...... E. G. G. E. Dixon...... Rowland G...... Dunlop...... A. E. Kidd...... J. J. E. W. Rowland W. A. Beasley...... Dixon...... Graham...... J. C. G. R. B. E. Hinton...... A. J. Dunlop...... England...... G. J...... H. W. Kinnee...... Gibson J. McRae...... F. F. A. D...... J. McRae...... M. Rosie...... A...... J. Wardley...... W.H.C.McEachern... C...... T. Wardley...... J. C...... T...... B. Allen ...... W. G. Eakins ...... R. V. Mathews...... E. T. Malone...... H. Murray...... A. J. F. Cobb...... C F. Ar J. L...... A. W. Mason Murray...... J. H...... J. Malone...... Murray T. H. E. Elwood...... O. Mathews...... V...... R. Buchanan...... S. Eakins Allen G...... W. B. Allen ...... B...... 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L. T. R. E. Malone...... Clewlo...... T...... W. E. Cane ...... R. G. Moore J. Line...... H. Wardrope.....G. H...... W. Wardrope.....W. H...... W...... W. D. McPherson....J. A. Grobb...... T. G. Davis ...... E. T. Malone...... R. L. Gunn ...... S. A. W A...... Gunn S. L. R. Malone...... T...... E. Davis G. T. M Grobb...... R. A. Shaver...... N. McPherson....J. D...... W. McPherson....W. D...... W. Reid...L. K. Cameron...... K. Reid...L. Baynes L. H. Murray...... H. Malone...... T. E. Browne...... H. D. J. Harrison...... H. Burritt...... W. H...... J. 1936 A. J. Anderson 1937 W. J. Dunlop 1938 W. J. Dunlop 1908 A. T. Freed 1909 Macwatt D. F. 1910 Macwatt D. F. 1911 A. White 1912 A. White 1933 A. Copus F. 1934 A. Copus F. 1935 A. J. Anderson 1944 T. C. Wardley 1945 C. S. Hamilton 1946 C. S. Hamilton 1947 T. H. Simpson 1948 T. H. Simpson 1949 J. P. Maher 1913 W. McPherson D. 1914 W. McPherson D. 1915 S. A. Luke 1916 S. A. Luke 1917 W. H. Wardrope 1918 W. H. Wardrope 1919 W. F. Harcourt 1920 W. F. Harcourt 1921 W. N. Ponton 1922 W. N. Ponton 1923 W. J. Drope 1924 W. J. Drope 1925 J. A. Rowland 1926 J. A. Rowland 1927 J. S. Martin 1928 J. S. Martin 1929 Dargavel R. B. 1930 Dargavel R. B. 1931 W. S. Herrington 1932 W. S. Herrington 1939 J. A. Dobbie 1940 J. A. Dobbie 1941 J. McRae A. 1942 J. McRae A. 1943 T. C. Wardley 1900 Hungerford R. B. 1901 Hungerford R. B. 1902 J. E. Harding 1903 J. E. Harding 1904 Allen B. 1905 J. H. Burritt 1906 J. H. Burritt 1907 A. T. Freed
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 199 13-12-02 2:17 PM 200 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of tion Date Elec- 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1990 1991 1992 1993 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1956 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 ...... llington oodley iller Grand Registrar M. Wilson...... M. .Pre ...... Parker C. . .R otr...... Porter R. R. J. Johnstone J .Huh...... Hough H. .J. F .Lvrn ...... Green...... R. Lovering C. .F...... Foote S. .F. Moffatt...... P. ..D. H. Townsend...... H. ..D. Hudson...... S. ..J. ...R .Bafr ..... Bradford C. R. ....W. ....H. B. Coxon...... B. ....H...... F. N. Rupert...... N...... F. Matches...... W...... E...... M. MacKenzie...... M. ....E hw...... Shaw E...... W...... F. K. Hyatt...... K...... F...... W. H. Cheetham...... H...... W...... G. F. W. Inrig...... W. F...... G. ille illiams . . J. E. McKeever ddock ooper udor ohnston mith ohnston Grand Chaplain Grand Secretary ... .A rie.... rcSsl.....aeBeke ...... Bjerknes Sisel...... Aage ...... Eric Irvine A...... J. ....E .Dxn....M .Js...... H uhi ...... Guthrie H. Jess...... E. M S. J. M...... C. Dixon...... G...... Davies E. R...... T. Irvine A...... J. ....J .Ivn ....A .Wto...L .Gn ...... Gent J. Corne de ...... R. Watson...... L. Irvine W...... A. A...... J. Irvine A...... J...... E. G. Dixon...... A. J. McLaughlin ...J. A. Foster...... A. ...J...... Bruce R. McLaughlin J. A. Dixon...... Houghton....G. G...... E. Rowland E. J.E.G. Dixon...... G...... Lowry...... R. E. G...... H. Sutton...... Irvine Dymond...... A...... B. J. Fairley...... Jack Scovil.....M...... Wm C. Irvine C...... A. G...... J. Irvine A...... J. ooper ooper ooper ooper ooper ooper ooper ooper ooper ooper Grand Treasurer T. R. Davies ..... A. L. Copeland ...... R. E. Davies ...... S. J. Ma J...... S. Davies E...... R. Copeland L...... A. ille ...... A. L. Copeland ...... R. E. Davies ...... J. A. J A...... J. Davies E...... R. Copeland L...... A...... A er.....E .Dxn....A .Cmbl....Mg ...... Mogk Campbell.....W. K. A. Dixon...... G. Hearn...... E. A...... J. n...... W. J. Dunlop...... E. G. Dixon...... M. G. R. W R. G. M. Dixon...... G. E. Dunlop...... J. n...... W...... A. L. Copeland ...... R. E. Davies ...... P. Barrow ...... G. L. Given...... L...... G. Barrow ...... P. Davies E...... R. Copeland L...... A. milto iller ittain ilmer oddy...... J. N. Allan...... J. A. Irvine ...... A. H. J H...... A. Irvine A. J. Allan...... N. oddy...... J. Warden Grand JuniorGrand L. R. Chester L. ...T .Wlo...... A er.....E .Dxn....J .Cega...H .Pl ...... Polk O. Creeggan...... H. B. J. Dixon...... G. Hearn...... E. A. J. Wilson...... L...... T...... J. R. Dargavel ...... J. A. Hearn...... E. G. Dixon...... H. J. Snell...... C. J. R. Ballantyne..... R. J. Snell...... C. J. H. Dixon...... G. Hearn...... E. A...... J. Dargavel R...... J...... P. de Karwin ...... M. C. H C...... M. Karwin de ...... P...... *A. E. Langman...... W. J. Dunlop...... E. G. Dixon...... G. M. Guest ...... H. R. We R...... H. Guest M. G. Dixon...... G. E. Dunlop...... J. W. Langman...... E...... *A. iller ooks ohnston mith Warden J. M. Boersma ...... E. L. James...... J. B. Sainsbury...... W. J. Dunlop...... E. G. Dixon...... R. S. Skinner...... R. C. W C. Skinner...... R. S. R. Dixon...... G. E. Dunlop...... J. W. Sainsbury...... B. J. James...... L...... E. ....J .Ra...... N atr...... J ulp....E .Dxn....E .MClah...E en ...... Keene E. McCullagh....O. A. E. Dixon...... G. E. Dunlop...... J. W. Salter...... N. J. Ryan...... B...... J. itts itts Master .... R. E. Davies...... J. H. Hutchinson .... C. J. Baxter ...... M. C. H C...... M. H Baxter C...... J. M. .... C. Behan T. A...... Hutchinson J. H. Groshaw E. Davies...... J. E. .... R. Davies...... R. E. .... R. F .Bret...... Barrett L...... F. Anderson J. A. Dixon...... G. Hearn...... E. A. Prentice...... J. M. W. Bennett...... C...... G. J P. Irvine ...... A. A...... J. Irvine A...... J...... H. O. Polk...... C.E.B. Le Gresley ... G. R. Jackson...... J. N. Allan...... R. E. Davies ...... H. C. Secker...... C...... T H. F. Davies ...... K. E. Irvine R. A. Allan...... J. N. Baxter...... Allan...... J. Wickett...... A. N...... F. D...... J. T. Jackson...... Davies Strutt Davies R. E. R. ... E. G. R...... N. R...... E Allan...... Newell Allan...... Gresley N. Lerner...... D...... N. N. Le J. Flowers H. J. T. Davies ...... Burton...... Polk...... A. R. Speers...... E. G. O. Davies ...... G. R...... E. H. E. Polk...... C.E.B. W. Allan...... R. O...... N. Jewell Allan...... H. E. N. Chamberlin Evans...... J. J. J. A. Brown...... W. Copeland...... R. R. Lawson L. K...... W. Ball...... A. Copeland...... R...... B. W. L...... A. A. Pellow ...... C. R...... W. Pellow R...... W. ....D .Baly...*.Gat.....A .Pasn.... .L oead... .E ais....M .H ar...... Farr Davies..... H. C...... D. R...... M. Davies Davies E. E. R...... R. Allan...... N. Copeland J. Dunn...... L. G. A. F. Pearson...... Gilpin...... F. R. A. Summerv Grant...... D...... R. Bradley...... J. C...... M Bilboe D. Bradley...... *A. M. M. C...... C. E. D. Glass...... W. Byrne...... G. E...... N. Byrne...... J. E...... N. .C. J. Bailey...... J...... C. Brownlie M. J. Dixon...... G. E. Dunlop...... J. W. Fleming...... M. D. Irvine...... A. S Martyn...... J. L...... H. Martyn...... W. L...... H...... G. E. Turner...... L. J. Scrutton ...... S. Ratford...... M. C. H C. Ratford...... M...... S. M J. Scrutton J. Turner...... D. E...... G. Turner...... L. E...... G...... C. M. P M...... C. H C. M. Bradley...... H J. C...... Hay M. M. D. M. Throop...... H ...... J. S. Hope C. ...R. A. *M. H. ...R. McNeil...... S. Nancekivell W. W. H ...... E. A. Nancekivell .... R. W...... Isbister...... E. A...... W. MacCallum A...... J. Richards R...... N. Richards R...... N...... C. M. P M...... C. ...M unt ...... K. Johnson G. Burnett M. ....J. Stevenson... S E. F. S. G. Baskier... Dixon...... Dixon...... E. G. G. E. Dixon...... Hearn...... E. G. Hearn...... E. A. A...... J. J. Hearn...... E. H G Cr A. C. H. McCleave J. J. M...... G...... L. A. Boon...... Damp MacKenzie...... J. Allan C. J. D. Rickard...... N. T...... M...... C. Stevens B. J. H Allan H D. G. Verral...... C. N...... C...... W...... G. M. Ritchie...... J. Gunn M. Murphy..... H. Burns M. J...... F. Luther...... L. D. Gunn ...... L. R. J...... K. D. Davies Foster...... J. I. B...... Speirs...... B. Foster...... Herbert B...... B. Bailey...... G. K...... W. Bailey...... James K...... W. Mitchell...... D. C Davies W...... E. J...... R. Davies E...... R. Copeland L...... A. Copeland L. Warner C. Br *A. Bell...... T. R. A...... G. Crow W. Barker...... McLelland..... A. Drew...... C. L. E...... C. Drew...... A. E...... C. Greenwood.....A. I...... D...... R .Teevn..H .Wlo ... .R rn...... J .Han...... G io.... .G alwo . Hazlewood G. R. Dixon...... G. Hearn...... E. Ha A. H. J...... T. Grant...... R. Talman ...... J. J. Wilson E. Treleaven.....J. W...... R. Treleaven.....H. W...... R. ..A. D. Read...... D. ..A. Scovell..... S. G. Dixon...... Tario...... G. V. E. G. Dunlop...... Neal...... J. B...... W. H. Dixon...... Cleghorn..... Wilson G. G. A. E...... H. B. Dixon...... Dunlop...... G. Simpson J. E. A. W. Guy...... Dunlop...... F. Hart...... L...... J. G. C...... W. N. Tait...... Gunsolus M. Hugh ...... R. Cain...... C. Wright ...... M. L...... W. Wright L...... W...... R. E. Groshaw ...... N. V. R. Camp...... B. D. Lamont...... J. N. Allan...... R. E. Davies ...... Geo Morris...... Geo Fresque.. Davies H...... E. G. R. Davies Allan...... E. N. R. J. Allan...... N. Lamont...... J. D. B. Camp...... Bartlett...... R. G...... V. K...... N. Gould A...... E. Groshaw E...... R. Groshaw E...... R. .F .Msn...... Sellar. Mason E. ...F. Morrison Dixon...... Donald.... G. D. E. C. Dixon...... Dunlop...... G. J...... E. W. Dunlop...... Richards J. W. W. R. Heap...... F. J. Gregory...... N. McKnight..... W. Hearn...... E. A...... J. Hearn...... J. A...... J. 1963 J. A. Irvine 1964 J. A. Irvine 1965 J. N. Allan 1966 J. N. Allan 1967 D. J. Gunn 1968 D. J. Gunn 1969 Foster B. B. 1970 Foster B. B. 1971 W. K. Bailey 1972 W. K. Bailey 1991 Byrne E. N. 1992 Byrne E. N. 1993 C. E. Drew 1958 Martyn L. H. 1959 C. M. Pitts 1960 C. M. Pitts 1961 R. W. Treleaven 1962 R. W. Treleaven 1973 G. E. Turner 1974 G. E. Turner 1975 E. W. Nancekivell 1976 E. W. Nancekivell 1977 R. E. Davies 1978 R. E. Davies 1979 N. R. Richards 1980 N. R. Richards 1981 H. O. Polk 1982 H. O. Polk 1983 R. E. Groshaw 1984 R. E. Groshaw 1985 Copeland A. L. 1986 Copeland A. L. 1987 W. Pellow R. 1988 W. Pellow R. 1989 D. C. Bradley 1990 D. C. Bradley Date of Elec- Master Grand Grand Deputy Senior Grand tion 1957 Martyn L. H. 1950 J. P. Maher 1951 N. C. Hart 1952 N. C. Hart 1953 J. A. Hearn 1954 J. A. Hearn 1955 Wright W. L. 1956 Wright W. L.
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*Henry T. Backus ...... Michigan...... 1857 ...... P.G.M. *Philip C.Tucker ...... Vermont ...... 1857 ...... P.G.M. *Michael Furnell ...... Ireland...... 1857 ...... P.D.D.G.M. *W. C. Stephens...... Hamilton ...... 1858 ...... P.G.M. *Robert Morris...... Kentucky...... 1858 ...... P.D.G.M. *T. D. Harington ...... Montreal...... 1858 ...... P.G.M. *Thos. G. Ridout ...... Toronto...... 1859 ...... P.G.M. *Aldis Bernard...... Montreal...... 1860 ...... P.G.M. *Thomas Drummond...... Kingston...... 1862 ...... P.G.J.W. *John H. Graham ...... Richmond ...... 1864 ...... P.G.J.W. *Jas. V. MacKey ...... Ireland...... 1867 ...... P.G.S.W. *Brackstone Baker...... England...... 1868 ...... P.G.S.W. *Sir John A. Macdonald ...... Kingston...... 1868 ...... P.G.S.W. *John V. Ellis ...... New Brunswick...... 1869 ...... P.G.S.W. *Rev. C. P. Bliss ...... New Brunswick...... 1871 ...... P.G.Chap. *Wm. H. Frazer ...... Wisconsin...... 1873 ...... P.G.Reg. *H. A. MacKay ...... Hamilton ...... 1873 ...... P.G.Reg. *Thos. White Jr...... Montreal...... 1874 ...... P.G.M. *J. A. Lockwood ...... New York...... 1882 ...... P.G.S.W. *Otto Klotz...... Preston ...... 1885 ...... P.G.M. *Geo. C. Patterson...... Toronto...... 1897 ...... P.G.Reg. *T. R. Barton...... Toronto...... 1897 ...... P.G.Reg. *J. J. Ramsay...... Toronto...... 1897 ...... P.G.Reg. *Kivas Tully...... Toronto...... 1897 ...... P.G.M. *W. A. Sutherland...... New York...... 1900 ...... P.G.M. *J. J. Mason...... Hamilton ...... 1900 ...... P.G.M. *Chief Justice Gerald Fitz-Gibbon ...... Ireland...... 1900 ...... P.G.S.W. *N. L. Steiner...... Toronto...... 1900 ...... P.G.Reg. *Alex Patterson ...... Toronto...... 1901 ...... P.G.Reg. *H.R.H. Duke of Connaught ...... England...... 1902 ...... P.G.M. *Lord Ampthill ...... England...... 1919 ...... P.G.M. *Gerald Fitzgibbon, K.C...... Ireland...... 1920 ...... P.G.S.W. *Rt. Hon. Lord Desborough, K.C.V.O...... England...... 1920 ...... P.G.S.W. *Stanley Machin, J.P...... England...... 1920 ...... P.G.S.W. *Jas. H. Stirling...... Ireland...... 1920 ...... P.G.S.W. *A. Cecil Powell ...... England...... 1920 ...... P.G.J.W. *John Dickens ...... England...... 1920 ...... P.G.J.W. *R. F. Richardson ...... Strathroy...... 1920 ...... P.G.Reg. *Sir George McLaren Brown...... England...... 1921 ...... P.G.Reg. *Sir John Ferguson ...... England...... 1923 ...... P.G.S.W. *H. Hamilton-Wedderburn ...... England...... 1923 ...... P.G.J.W. *Arthur E. Carlyle...... England...... 1923 ...... P.G.J.W. *Dudley H. Ferrell...... Massachusetts...... 1923 ...... P.G.M. *Chas. H. Ramsay ...... Massachusetts...... 1923 ...... P.G.S.W. *Frank H. Hilton ...... Massachusetts...... 1923 ...... P.G.J.W. *A. Beitler ...... Pennsylvania...... 1923 ...... P.G.M. *S. W. Goodyear ...... Pennsylvania...... 1923 ...... P.D.G.M. *George Ross...... Toronto...... 1925 ...... P.G.Reg. *Chas. B. Murray...... Toronto...... 1925 ...... P.G.Reg. *Sir Alfred Robbins ...... England...... 1927 ...... P.G.S.W. *Earl of Stair ...... Scotland ...... 1931 ...... P.G.M. *Lord Donoughmore ...... Ireland...... 1931 ...... P.G.M. *Viscount Galway ...... England...... 1931 ...... P.G.S.W. *Canon F. J. G. Gillmor ...... England...... 1931 ...... P.G.Chap. *J. Bridges Eustace ...... England...... 1931 ...... P.G.Reg. *Robt. J. Soddy ...... England...... 1933 ...... P.G.S'd. *Gen. Sir Francis Davies...... England...... 1938 ...... P.D.G.M. *Canon Thomas T. Blockley ...... England...... 1938 ...... P.G.Chap. *Rt. Hon. Viscount de Vesci ...... England...... 1938 ...... P.G.S.W. *Major R. L. Loyd...... England...... 1938 ...... P.G.Reg. *Raymond F. Brooke ...... Ireland...... 1938 ...... P.D.G.M. *Rt. Hon. Lord Farnham ...... Ireland...... 1938 ...... P.G.S.W. *Dr. W. E. Thrift...... Ireland...... 1938 ...... P.G.J.W. *Gen Sir. Norman A. Orr-Ewing ...... Scotland ...... 1938 ...... P.G.M. *T. G. Winning ...... Scotland ...... 1938 ...... P.G.J.W. *Joseph E. Perry...... Massachusetts...... 1938 ...... P.G.M. *Reginald Harris ...... Nova Scotia...... 1938 ...... P.G.M. *Norman T. Avard...... Nova Scotia...... 1938 ...... P.G.M. *Sir E. H. Cooper ...... England...... 1940 ...... P.G.Reg. *Field Marshal Viscount Alexander ...... England...... 1947 ...... P.G.S.W. *Ernest B. Thompson...... Hamilton ...... 1959 ...... P.G.S.W. *James W. Hamilton ...... Hamilton ...... 1959 ...... P.G.S.W. *E. G. Dixon ...... Hamilton ...... 1963 ...... P.G.M. *Robert Strachan...... Hamilton ...... 1963 ...... P.G.S.W. *Sir Edwin Leather ...... England...... 1966 ...... P.G.Reg.
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*A. C. Ashforth...... Toronto...... 1971 ...... P.G.S.W. *M. C. Hooper ...... Toronto...... 1973 ...... P.G.M. *Eric C. Horwood ...... Toronto...... 1974 ...... P.G.S.W. *J. Lawrence Runnalls ...... St. Catharines ...... 1975 ...... P.G.S.W. *James C. Guy...... Ancaster ...... 1976 ...... P.G.S.W. *John W. Millar ...... Toronto...... 1979 ...... P.G.S.W. *R. Wilson McConnell ...... Toronto...... 1981 ...... P.G.S.W. Hunter Reid...... Riceville ...... 1982 ...... P.G.S.W. John I. Carrick ...... Hamilton ...... 1983 ...... P.G.S.W. T. Richard Davies...... Toronto...... 1985 ...... P.G.S.W. George W. Kerr...... Weston ...... 1986 ...... P.G.S.W. *T. John Arthur ...... Willowdale ...... 1987 ...... P.G.M. *W. Norman Buckingham ...... Burlington...... 1989 ...... P.G.S.W. Samuel H. Cohen ...... Toronto...... 1989 ...... P.G.S.W. Raymond Hutson...... London ...... 1989 ...... P.G.S.W. J. M. Marcus Humphrey of Dinnet...... Scotland ...... 1990 ...... P.D.G.M. *Douglas H. Bliss ...... Stoney Creek...... 1990 ...... P.G.S.W. Kenneth L. Schweitzer ...... Hamilton ...... 1990 ...... P.G.S.W. James T. Cassie...... Willowdale ...... 1993 ...... P.G.S.W. J. Lloyd Mellor...... Toronto...... 1995 ...... P.G.S.W. *Robert N. Wilson...... Toronto...... 1995 ...... P.G.S.W. *Nathaniel Granstein...... Paris ...... 1996 ...... P.D.G.M. Alex Watson...... Mount Forest ...... 1996 ...... P.G.S.W. Melvyn J. Duke...... Toronto...... 1997 ...... P.G.S.W. G. Wayne Nelson ...... Englehart...... 1999 ...... P.G.S.W. James W. Daniel...... England...... 2001 ...... P.G.Secy Thomas W. Jackson ...... Pennsylvania...... 2001 ...... P.G.Secy John K. Baskey ...... London ...... 2002 ...... P.G.S.W. *Donald W. Lewis...... Stouffville ...... 2002 ...... P.G.S.W. Frederick Halpern...... Thornhill...... 2004 ...... P.G.S.W. William A. Atkinson Sr...... Amherstburg...... 2009 ...... P.G.S.W. Allan Arbuckle...... Ottawa...... 2010 ...... P.G.S.W. Lew Crocker...... Toronto...... 2010 ...... P.G.S.W. George Mitchell...... Jordan Station...... 2010 ...... P.G.S.W. Frank Broomhead...... Chapleau...... 2011 ...... P.G.S.W. Richard E. Fletcher ...... Maryland...... 2011 ...... P.D.G.M. W. Bruce Miller ...... Elmira...... 2011 ...... P.G.S.W. R. Kliaman...... Concord...... 2012 ...... P.G.S.W. A. Douglas Nichols ...... New Hamburg...... 2012 ...... P.G.S.W. R. Keeler ...... London ...... 2013 ...... P.G.S.W.
*Deceased
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LIST OF GRAND LODGES With names of Grand Secretaries and Grand Representatives Representatives Grand Lodge Grand Secretary Near other G.L. Near G.L. Canada(Ont) The United Kingdom England C. N. R. Brown Sir I. Percival R. E. Davies Ireland D. B. Lyons E. J. Keeley W. R. Pellow Scotland D. M. Begg C. M. McGibbon R. E. Groshaw Dominion of Canada Alberta J. W. Kopp J. R. Crawford D. A. Campbell British Col/Yukon G. Moore C. G. Wardlaw R. A. Barnett Manitoba E. H. Jones E. H. Jones A. P. Stephen New Brunswick R. W. Nelson J. David Bell Newfoundland/Lab D. Crocker N. M. Chaplin T. Shand Nova Scotia R. H. Northup R. E. Eisner F. G. Dunn Pr Ed Island E. R. MacLaren R. A. Ellis )))) Quebec J. E. Leide M. A. Kershaw R.S.J. Daniels Saskatchewan R. A. H. Brown J. Calvert T. Pachal United States of America Alabama J. M. Underwood M. L. Jones A. Simpson Alaska J. P. Wasson M. M. Routzahn T. W. Hogeboom Arizona W. E. Roberston J. L. Alexakis A. B. Loopstra Arkansas D. D. Lloyd W. R. Baugus J. C. Sutherland California A. L. Casalou C. R. MacPhee R. S. Whitmore Colorado E. W. Pyle C. M. Baum C. M. Miller Connecticut R. G. Fitzgerald A. R. Van Gasbeck G. L. Atkinson Delaware H. P. Fulmer J. S. Russell D. Hawman Dist of Columbia M. Hatefi L. L. Merryman J. M. Wagg Florida R. E. Lynn R. J. Manning G. R. Taylor Georgia J. W. Watson T. M. Taylor Sr T. A. McLean Hawaii M. P. Alexander D. R. Dainard Idaho M. B. Bollar G. L. Riggs D. A. Conway Illinois F. E. Cline D. Saturno G. R. Clauson Indiana R. J. Elman J. M. Barkdull Iowa W. R. Crawford ))))) )))) Kansas R. B. Pfuetze R. D. Overton I. Wates Kentucky J. R. Conway D. R. Stump D.J. Cameron Louisiana R. B. Tuck, Jr. W. F. Fink K. L. Whiting Maine H. G. Dixon K. L. Richardson L. W. Westwell Maryland H. Y. Holcomb III R. B. Ross J. D. Angus Massachusetts J. L. Gardiner J. A. Vytal D. C. Bradley Michigan R. W. Stevens J. B. Losee T. V. Horner Minnesota D. J. Campbell E. J. Neetenbeek J. T. Cassie Mississippi M. P. McMahan T.D. Swan G. T. Rogers Missouri R. D. Miller J. A. Noland Jr J. V. Lawer Montana R. L. Gardiner M. A. Bates K. L. Schweitzer Nebraska B. A. Watkins Nevada L. W. Darling F. E. Crowdis E. J. B. Anderson New Hampshire T. S. Lowe M. H. Morse D. G. Dowling New Jersey L. S. Plasket F. J. Eilert W. E. Elgie New Mexico D. R. Calloway ))))) ))))) New York G. Savitzky J. E. Kuemmel C. E. Drew North Carolina T. W. Clapp III J. R. Tillett J. R. Hay North Dakota C. Mundahl J. S. Ruliffson P. E. Todd Ohio C. M. Watson D. L. Dresser A. J. Petrisor Oklahoma S. O. Singleton C. J. Reamy Jr M. J. Thompson Oregon P. N. Temple P. J. Stidd P. J. Mullen Pennsylvania M. A. Haines )))))) )))))
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Prince Hall Connecticut A. Collins, Jr. North Carolina M. T. Carmon Ont. & Jurisdiction G. E. Hinds Other Countries Africa: Benin M. A. Lawson Burkina Faso J. C. Nabyoure S. Topan J. H. Hough Cameroun H. Moubitang Gabon J. Thardin A. Boumah Ivory Coast A. Pitte Malian (National) B. Keita Senegal Y. Thiam South Africa A. M. Arthur C. C. R. Heckmann G. F. W. Inrig Togolaise (Nat'l) G. De Souza Andorra J. M. Gabernet Argentina P. Lazaro H. Santangelo K. J. Hay Armenia D. Akopian Australia: New South Wales K. J. McGlinn R. F. Creighton T. R. Davies Queensland J. W. Rawlinson K. G. Wells` J. Forster South Australia P. J. Symons R. L. Hancock S. Kalinowsky Tasmania D. J. Macrow M. J. Keen G. C. Crutcher Victoria P. Henshall G. J. Sebo A. A. Barker Western Australia G. Nichols T. Twaddle M. J. May Austria G. Ratzenberger F. Halpern Belgium (Reg GL) R. Smeets P. Geairain J. A. Clayton Bolivia (G.L. of) C. V. Gomez Brazil: Acre J. F. Venturin Amapa P. R. Q. Santiago Amazonas F. J. De Vasconcellos Bahia E. Barbuda G. A. Napper G.L. Federal District J. H. Da Silva A. Porta D. W. Dixon Ceara J. E. Rola J. L. De Vasconcelos F. L. Bittle Espirito Santo J. C. C. De Faria M. J. De Menezes W. S. McNeil Goias A. F. S. Favaro R. B. Cruz A. G. Broomhead Grand Orient F. T. Colacioppo, Jr. E. Parra Rocco R. F. Manz Maranhao R. Robson F. M. Marques N. G. McCarthy Mato Grosso W. A. S. Da Silva J. A. C. Filho D. E. Swann Mato Grosso Do Sul A. D. Freitas P. Cury G. H. Hazlitt Mina Gerais R. O. V. D. Anjos A. DeSouza Garcia A. A. Atkins Para H. A. T. Neto O. L. Hiltner E. Jones Paraiba M. J. C. Silva W. V. Bezerra R. D. Summerville Parana F. H. Gasper L. G. De Paiua M C. J. Woodburn
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Pernambuco A. D. P. Alencar L. A. De Assis Rio de Janeiro J. C. De Seixas C. D. Ferreira L. Martin Rio Grande Do Norte H. De Souza Rio Grande Do Sul I. A. S. Avallone J. W. K. Neto Rondonia E. Ramos Santa Catarina S. G. Mattos L. Primeaux Sao Paulo A. Jovanovic G. Lo Duca A. D. Nichols Sergipe J. Gomes De Amorim Tocantins F. H. De Melo M. L. L. Gomes Bulgaria (U.G.L.) A. Lazarov N. R. Tchamov A. Stokes Chile J. C. Gonzlez E. B. Hamel M. Dennis China (Taiwan) S. C. Lo S. Hsin S. W. Libbey Colombia: Barranquilla A. M. Pugliesse A. S. Hamilton Bogota J. D. Gonzalez-Rubio-Rodriguez H. V. Ceron W.A. Atkinson Sr. Cartagena E. A. Trujillo N. O. Rico A. R. Milner Occidental, Cali R. A. L. Marmolejo Costa Rica R. Lacayo-Monge M. Yamuni B. J. Hutton Croatia R. Alomar-Ortiz Z. Zepic P. Farrell Cuba A. W. R. Aguilar O. L. Martinez D. J. McFadgen Cyprus C. L. Agrotis Czech Republic J. Huyghebaert J. Vecer G. Turek Denmark O. S. Hjorthoj O. S. Hjorthoj T. P. Hansen Dominican Republic M. A. Savinon O. J. Soto R. Charles Ecuador G. D. Marzo B. Plaza N M. J. Duke Estonia Finland A. Siltanen H. Taponen R.C. Casselman France (Nat'l) B. Heyraud J. Berrier Germany U.G.L. H. E. Meyer J. Brandt Z. Loos Greece A. C. Tzifakis K. Katsigiannis P. Atsidakos Guatemala J. O. Urbina J. H. Ayestas S S. C. Dunlop Honduras E. O. A. Zelaya H. Soriano A P. J. McGrenere Hungary S. Szatmari J. S. Vag Iceland T. Eggertsson S.G. Ringsted J. A. J. Hughes India B. Kamakoti V. Rajendran W. E. McLeod Iran E. Joseph A. Soltanzadeh G. W. Nelson Israel V. Serezo S. H. Cohen Italy (Gr Orient) A. Jannuzzelli G. Tavano Japan P. A. Ambrose R. D. Targett H. E. Standish Latvia A. Salnajs Luxembourg C. Brever P. Geisen` D. Landgridge Macedonia N. Polenak Madagascar J. Sanchis C. A. Razafimbahiny N. G. Stacey Malta S. J. Bush Mauritius B. Dumazel H. N. K. King D. Jacklin Mexico: Nuevo Leon J. V. Portillo Lopez H. G. Cantu D. J. Purvis Tamaulipas J. A. S. Quilantan York E. Velasco J. H. Berge R. K. Campbell Moldova V. Slonovski Montenegro (G.L. of) V. Mugosa Morocco S. Cherradi P. Mouselli Netherlands H. Mreijen G. Miltenburg B.K.Schweitzer New Zealand L. G. Milton L. J. Webb A. D. Hogg Norway S. Jorgensen F. Hauan J. C. Green Panama M. C. Cohen C. Quistgard J. A. Mittelhotz Paraguay (Symbolic) A. C. Volpe Peru G. J. Moncada Mau A. Cabello R. C. R. Alexander
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Philippines D. D. Angeles B. K. Tan J. P. Chua Portugal(Legal/Reg) R. C. Lele P. R. Marcelino de S M. D. Stienburg Puerto Rico D. S. Vazquez J. R. Rivera P. W. Hooper Romania (Nat. G.L.) C. Tohaneanu Russia V. Nikitin San Marino Serbia B. Stamenkovic Slovenia Spain I. D. Masso J. A. Rivas Lopez W. Sanders Sweden A. Grafström L. W. Hammel Switzerland(Alpina) N. Roll J. Krahenbuhl J. W. Lidstone Turkey B. Akkan S. Aksoy C. A. Houghton Uruguay O. Figueredo T. A. Siemiernik Venezuela M. G. Mariche C. C. Bratt Castillo R. C. Tate
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren: The Fraternal Correspondence Committee is pleased to report that it has again had a very productive year. Not only have we continued to maintain our traditional role of reviewing the Proceedings of our Sister Jurisdictions and providing Fraternal Reviews to our membership, we have also continued with our enhanced role of“Best Practices Benchmarking” of the programs and initiatives of external jurisdictions. What has been particularly gratifying is that both of these roles have dovetailed nicely into our participation on the new Grand Lodge Planning committee, where we have been able to contribute information and trend tracking to assist the Planning committee move our Grand Lodge forward in a positive way.
Best Practices Benchmarking: 1. The objective was to research the external jurisdiction’s many programs and initiatives with the express goal of finding resource material, that may enhance our Grand Lodge programs, or find new initiatives that could be used as a blue print to develop similar programs for our Grand Lodge. The committee members have worked diligently reviewing volumes of material and submitted research reports to the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Board of General Purposes; for the following external jurisdictions: • Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Alaska • Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of the State of Florida • Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Illinois • Grand Lodge A.F & A.M. of Idaho As the reports are comprehensive in nature we provide the following highlights from these “Best Practices Research Reports.” Each of these only reflect a small percentage of the conclusions which, in the committee’s view, merit some consideration by our Grand Lodge and its Standing and Special Committees: a Consideration should be given to the merits of having a “Monthly Mail” portal on the Members Area, similar to that utilized by the Grand Lodge of Florida. This Florida portal contains a list of mail, accessed by hyperlinks, to such information as the G.M.s Itinerary, Executive Orders, Proclamations, Board Minutes, etc.. All of which could be setup with rank specific access if required. This “Monthly Mail” portal would provide a consistent source of G.L. communication items. b Consider the posting of the Book of Constitution on our Grand Lodge’s Members Area, in a similar manner to the practice of the Grand Lodge’s of Florida, Illinois and Idaho. c Consideration should be given to the merits of establishing a jurisdiction wide “Masonic Challenge” similar to the “Eureka Challenge” held by the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Such a Challenge provides an opportunity for veteran Masons to apply their knowledge of the Craft, while giving new Masons the chance to learn about our Fraternity. d Consideration should be given to the merits of organizing “Masonic Community Days” similar to those held by the Grand Lodge of Illinois. This initiative assists lodges in increasing public awareness of the local lodges by telling friends and neighbours who Masons are and what they do in the community. e Consideration should be given to the merits of raising the priority Masonic Leadership Training through a series of separate PPT shows that have been designed
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for group of individual instruction, similar to that utilized by the Grand Lodge of Florida and Idaho. f Consideration should be given to the merits of developing a D.D.G.M. Resource Manual similar to that utilized by the Grand Lodge of Idaho. 2. In addition, the committee provided specific and immediate resource material and electronic links, from external jurisdictions, to a number of our Grand Lodge Committee Chairman namely: Communications, Finance Advisory, Leadership Development, Lodge Resources, Long Range Planning and Public Awareness. The committee is gratified by the fact that we have been able to provide such resources to our fellow committees and that they have found the resources useful during the year.
Fraternal Reviews: The purpose of producing reviews of external jurisdiction proceedings can be simply explained as attempting to learn from the experiences of others. Each Fraternal Review is a summary on the activities of a particular jurisdiction, in North America and around the World, with each containing an insight into how each jurisdiction has responded to their specific issues, concerns and challenges. In order to accelerate the learning from others, the committee again this year has systematically released the Fraternal Reviews during the course of the Masonic year. Each D.D.G.M. was encouraged to share the Fraternal Reviews with the brethren of their district, with the hope that some educational value could be gained from reading about how other Masons were meeting the challenges that we all face daily.
The following is a summary of the challenges faced by the Grand Jurisdictions highlighted in the Reviews of the external Proceedings received: • Continued membership decline. • Fraternal Dementia; Ignorance & Apathy. • Recruitment, Retention, Retrieval. • Average Lodge attendance at <20% of lodge membership • Declining finances having negative impact of lodge buildings condition. • Adapting to the needs of today’s members. What follows is a summary of proactive measures taken to combat those challenges: • Development of a high priority Mentoring Scheme (United Grand Lodge of England). • Encourage members to look introspectively at the health of the lodge and seek opportunities for growth and improvement (Grand Lodge of Virginia). • “Passport to Light” mentoring program (G.L. of Iowa). • Improve Lodge Officer Training, Lodge Meeting Experience and Visitation (Grand Lodge’s of District of Columbia, Massachusetts and Virginia). In closing, the committee wishes to express its appreciation to M.W. Bro. D. Garry Doling - Grand Master and R.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell - Deputy Grand Master, for the opportunity to enhance and expand the knowledge opportunities for the members of our Grand lodge and their guidance throughout the year. The research conducted has, once again, broadened the perspective of the committee members involved and it is hoped that the same can be achieved with those reading these reports. I wish to personally express my sincere gratitude to the committee’s Fraternal Reviewer, R.W. Bro. Colin Heap whose dedication to his committee role is commendable. The time and effort he puts into each review inhances the learning opportunities for all who read them. I am also extremely grateful to our external jurisdiction research team of R.W. Bros. Peter Harbert, Rob Fleming, Robbie Manz and Marvin Switzer for the great work that they
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have done in producing each of the research reports. Their ability to identify trends and resource material that could enhance our many offerings, has contributed greatly to the planning process of our Grand Lodge. All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. IAIN D. WATES, Chairman
Reviews written by R.W. Bro. Colin Heap
ENGLAND Quarterly Communication, Freemason’s Hall, London, December, 2011.
7,893 Lodges on the Grand Lodge Register, London, District and Abroad.
The Board of General Purposes gave notice that at the next Quarterly Communication, they will move an Amendment to the Book of Constitutions to approve the design of a new emblem or jewel to formalize a new optional office within a Private Lodge. The emblem will consist of Two Chisels in Saltire, one resting on the other in the shape of the Cross of St. Andrew. It will designate the office of Mentor, to rank immediately before the Senior Deacon, to co-ordinate mentoring within the Lodge. It is intended that the Brother appointed to this Office should ensure that every candidate (and any other Brother within the Lodge requiring guidance) is allocated a personal mentor, and that the work of the personal mentors so allocated is co-ordinated and organized. He should be able to provide guidance to the personal mentors on their responsibilities. While he should not be precluded in an appropriate case from acting as a mentor himself, that should emphatically not be his primary function, which is to act in a co-ordinating role. The Board hopes that when the Mentor is invested, as with other the Officers, he will be reminded of the duties attached to his Office. A formal office was considered desirable in order to give impetus to the scheme and to illustrate its’ importance. It has been high on the Grand Lodge agenda for some time and in his Address, the Pro Grand Master, MW Bro. P.G. Lowndes, took the opportunity to give clarity and perspective to what is meant my mentoring. “ We all have ideas about what mentoring is and, for that matter, what it is not. In an ideal world, mentoring would occur naturally and everyone would be looked after as a matter of course. This would ensure the progress of candidates - the next generation - and in turn would take care of issues such as recruitment, retention and retrieval. One of the aims to keep in mind is the promotion of belonging, understanding, involvement and enjoyment within the Lodge. The skill will be to achieve this with a “ light touch.” But first, Brethren, the word itself is translated in so many ways - rather like our Masonry! Let me be clear - mentoring is not just about the Lodge of Instruction. Rather, it is mostly about pastoral care - seeing the candidate is looked after, kept informed and that that support and care remains throughout each member’s Masonic life. There are essentially three stages. THE FIRST STAGE is for each candidate to understand the basic logistics that are involved in becoming a Freemason. It is really about a proper welcome. A candidate should never feel under-briefed and should be made aware of his financial and time commitment. During this stage the personal mentor answers any questions the candidate may have for him to gain a sense of belonging. In other words, there should never be any surprises. THE SECOND STAGE is to understand the basics of the Ritual, especially after
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Initiation, Passing and Raising. But this understanding should be about the ability to answer questions that non-Masons have - so that right from the start members can counter the questions about the so-called funny handshakes, the nooses, the rolled up trousers - all these classics. The questions about the myths need to be answered accurately and without embarrassment. I am not talking about an in-depth knowledge, but more a common understanding. We all understand the need to look after the candidates, but it is in THE THIRD STAGE, of giving the confidence – from the very outset – in order that you can speak to, in particular, family and friends about Freemasonry. That, Brethren, is vital to ensuring the future. A candidate - and this applies equally to the rest of us – needs to understand how to talk to the non-Mason about what Freemasonry means. The aim is to have as many members as possible as ambassadors of Freemasonry. Ambassador is not a rank or office. It is a mode of behavior. On the fundamental understanding that we recruit only people who live up to our principles – an ambassador will not only understand the basics of ritual, but also, importantly, will be able and willing , with our support and guidance, to talk to family and friends about their Freemasonry as and when appropriate. We need to have confidence in them to do so appropriately! It is with these three stages in mind that the Grand Secretary’s working party is producing brief and succinct guidelines for the Mentor, to give in turn, to the personal mentors. So, Brethren, the mentoring scheme is in place, progressing well, and evolving. In March, you will vote on whether you wish the appointment of Mentor to be an optional additional Office. The decision to use it is up to individual Lodges. In essence, I see it as a “light touch”, resulting in everyone enjoying their Freemasonry even more and feeling comfortable in talking to their family and friends in an informed and relaxed way. To quote the Grand Master, “ Talking openly about Freemasonry, as appropriate, is core to my philosophy, central to our communications strategy and essential to the survival of Freemasonry as a respected and relevant membership organization.”
IDAHO 145th Annual Communication, Twin Falls, Idaho, September, 2012.
55 Lodges 3833 Members
M.W. Grand Master of Masons, Jay A. Leonard, described the State of the Craft in Idaho in positive terms. “I continue to be encouraged by the number of new Masons coming into the Craft. It is apparent that they are not just joining the Fraternity in the larger cities, but throughout the Jurisdiction. This year we will have a net loss in membership, but that loss will be the smallest we have experienced in many years. We have many Lodges that are operating effectively, and all are, for the most part, compliant to the Code. They have met today’s challenges with positive action, realistic goals, good finances, and both support and participation from within their Lodge. Visiting these Lodges is a pleasure. We have reasons for optimism, but also reasons for concern. Some Lodges still struggle to have enough members to hold a meeting, some have difficulty with Ritual; the list goes on. We are willing to assist, but in reality, the solution must come from within the Lodge itself. Throughout the year I have noticed several things successful Lodges are doing. I will list them and ask you to evaluate your own Lodge to see if you are doing the things that result in success.
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1. Successful Lodges are active in their communities. 2. Successful Lodges have a Long Range Plan. Without it they are planning to fail. 3. Successful Lodges have their finances in order, budget annually and conduct annual financial reviews. 4. Successful Lodges perform good, even great Ritual. Ritual teaches the lessons of Masonry. They are easier to understand when the Ritual is done properly. 5. Successful Lodges visit other Lodges. The simple exercise of visiting gave birth to new life in several near-death Lodges. 6. Successful Lodges have active Mentoring and Membership programs. 7. Successful Lodges have developed a system of communication that is used regularly with all members. 8. Successful Lodges train their Officers. Lodges are most vulnerable to failure if they don’t have well-trained, proficient Worshipful Masters ready and qualified to lead.
Grand Lodge has also a formula for success. I recommend the following::
1. That we undertake a comprehensive review of all Grand Lodge Committees to determine their effectiveness and define their purpose. 2. That we undertake a comprehensive review of all Constituent Lodges to ascertain their effectiveness of operation. 3. That we reinstitute Leadership Training of Grand Lodge Officers and Constituent Lodge Officers and that the Masonic Research and Education Committee consider the use of District Instructors, covering on or more of the existing Districts, to assist the Committee in Leadership Training. 4. That the Grand Lodge Planning Committee continues to conduct periodic meetings and workshops, as determined by the Grand Master, to ensure proper continuity of Grand Lodge programs through a Long Range Plan.
Long Range or Strategic Planning is critical to the success of Masonry in Idaho. We must analyze our circumstances, plan for the future and enact those plans. We have, over the last two or three years, developed such a course of action, combined with a transparent Grand Lodge budgeting process based on a per-capita of $45 to provide a sound financial base.
Clear cut goals require a solid support system to ensure they will be realized. They include:
THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE maintains and updates the Idaho Grand Lodge Website. It ensures that it is current while at the same time is also developing a new Website that will increase the ease of access to data. It has the capability of hosting the Websites of Constituent Lodges, making their Websites easier to develop and saving them money in doing so. An interactive calendar was developed for use by Grand Lodge and The Idaho Masonic Alliance; an incredible resource which allows Grand Lodge, Idaho Masonic Lodges and all Appendant and Concordant bodies to list/advertize their events through the year, permitting user bodies to co-ordinate events and minimize scheduling conflicts. A user can also navigate directly to a page containing all Public Relations resources, which the Fraternity can share with their respective communities. THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE is developing a short Educational plan that would aid the Lodges in furthering our understanding of the Craft as well as creating dialogue and participation within each of their Lodge Meetings. Monthly lessons, covering all aspects of the symbolism of the Craft, are sent out, via e-mail with the Lesson Plan and directions on presentation. Ten subjects were sent out in 2012. It is the Education Committee’s hope, that eventually every Lodge would have an Educational Chairman who would send a monthly
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report on the topic used, including a copy of the presentation, and that all Educational topics from around the State be compiled on the our Website. Let us spread the wealth. We are here to LEARN. THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS urged the Brethren to support the Masonic License Plate program, to put our name in the public eye and share our pride in Masonry. The Jurisdiction was allowed three years to get one thousand of them on our vehicles across the State. This number would generate $22,000 in income for the Grand charitable fund. To date, only about three hundred have been sold. Each Brother is charged with selling this program to no less than three other Brethren with the next three months. If this program is lost, it will never be re-instated. Again this year, the Grand Master desired to increase the public awareness and image of the Fraternity by holding an Open House Activity across the entire State. Lessons learned from the previous year bear repeating. A few of them are:- Location is a big factor; high traffic areas make it easier to attract the curious. Timing is a big factor; try not to conflict with local celebrations or activities. Electronic media advertising is likely to be an unreasonable option. On radio and/or television, a single item is unlikely to produce much of a result. Local advertising may be more effective. Personal promotion may be best, with friends, neighbors, church members and co-workers. Word of mouth is almost always the best form of advertising. And it costs nothing. THE GRAND SECRETARY reported that Grand Lodge is now maintaining Membership records and demographics on software called ‘Records on line For Lodge Secretaries’ (ROLLS). It is being maintained by Lodge Secretaries and the Grand Lodge Office. All Lodges but three are taking part, and Grand Lodge will train and assist in getting them to log in. Reports are sent in monthly, whether by ROLLS or hard copy. Based on this program, a Membership Profile was generated, and the Grand Secretary gave an overview of the age separation of all (3383) Masons between the ages of 18 and 109 years old.
18 to 40 - 10% 40 to 60 - 24% 60 to 80 - 43% 80 to 98 - 23%
It also provided a breakdown of average Lodge Dues; the highest being $151 – the median being $70 – and the lowest being $20. A recommendation was made that future questionnaires include the several additional questions:- Are Lodges Dues greater than the Grand Lodge per-capita, and if so, are they sufficient to cover operating expenses? How many Brethren with Wardens Certificates have not served as a Warden of a Lodge? How many Brethren with Masters Certificates have not served as Worshipful Master?
PREPAID LIFE MEMBERSHIPS: The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution to change a Section of the Code to alter the cost of a Pre-Paid Life Membership. In future, the cost shall be at least twenty-one (21) years annual Dues that are in effect at the time of purchase, but not less than $700.This amount to be adjusted annually in the spring, based on the previous year’s inflation. Effective January 1st 2013, the minimum cost of a Pre-Paid Life Membership is $810.
RATIONALE: THE QUALITY AND STANDARD OF MEMBERSHIP. With the recent increase in candidates moving into the area, there are individuals admitted into the
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Fraternity, who, after being there, are deemed unworthy by the Brethren. Masonry is more than Ritual. A newly obligated brother must be evaluated on his observance of his Obligation. There are occasions when a Brother should not be advanced because of his conduct. We have a duty to insure only good men are admitted who will uphold our principles. The current provision only allows for an Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft to be halted from advancement by trial. In order that Master Masons who have been NPD are reinstated, they must pass a ballot of 3 black cubes. I believe this is also appropriate for a Master Mason’s Advancement. This does not restrict a candidate from appealing to Grand Lodge, but may help Lodges to control undeserving candidates from advancing and harming the Fraternity without the expense of a trial. (FROM THE GRAND MASTER) AMNESTY: The Grand Master declared an Amnesty for all Idaho Brethren dropped for NPD. With the consent of the Lodge, such Brethren may apply for reinstatement in their Lodges and pay Dues for 2012 in order to be reinstated. All other past Dues were to be forgiven. “In my time as a Grand Lodge Officer, we have initiated many changes.” the Grand Master concluded. “I can only hope that my contribution has been positive. It will be decided by members of Grand Lodge. Change is inevitable and often hard. We tend to resist change, but we must change to survive. That is nature’s way.”
IRELAND Annual Report, Freemason’s Hall, Dublin, December, 2011.
M.W. Bro. George Dunlop, Grand Master, emphasized that one of the major goals of the Grand Lodge of Ireland was to demonstrate to the public that Freemasonry was not an inward-looking organization or a threat to society, but rather a private body which cares for the welfare of mankind. Therefore, activities in the public place will be continued and expanded. Much credit and positive publicity has been gained by the Order through the Grand Master’s Charity, planned on a five-year cycle during which Grand Lodge focuses on new recipients who need genuine assistance. “Our exposure to society through radio and television is an avenue which we must not ignore as there are many benefits to gain. We cannot lock ourselves behind closed doors and expect to gain public trust, yet we must educate ourselves as to what ‘Freemasonry is all about’, and how we communicate as individuals and convince the public that we are a force for good. To this end therefore, our staff at Freemason’s Hall again threw open the doors on the annual Culture Evening Night in Dublin in September. They were, once again, almost swamped by the huge crowds curious about both our wonderful headquarters and our Order. I also had the privilege of a radio interview which was heard by many, including Masons and non-Masons, for which I received much commendation. Freemasonry in Ireland must maintain as well as raise its standards, in the process of which we should all be committed advocates. If our Order is to gain credence in society, then we must strive to meet the following objectives: Increase our membership by consolidation and growth. Improve our image and public acceptability. As benefactors, practice effective outreach and in-reach to those in need. Identify problems rather than throw solutions. Become more proactive rather than reactive.
At Tripartite meetings of the Grand Lodges of England, Scotland and Ireland we share problems and seek solutions. Harmonious working is vital for the well-being and future of our Order worldwide. Freemasonry represents all that is good in life and society generally could learn a great deal from us. My main priority is to foster a better public image,
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dispelling the myths and misconceptions about Freemasonry that have gained credence over the years and to reassure the public that we are not a sinister, secretive organization and that Freemasons are good, caring, responsible citizens, i.e. they have nothing to fear from Freemasonry. If we can all work together in a positive manner, totally committed, I am confident that Irish Freemasonry has a great future and that everyone has a part to play. There is no room for apathy. One of the highlights of 2010 was the inaugural “Irish Freemasons of Ireland Young Musician of the Year Competition” which turned out to be a marvelous success. The second year of the competition will be held at Freemason’s Hall in October of 2011. The International Jury, representing England, Ireland, Italy and Austria has already been selected. The Music Colleges are currently holding auditions to decide who will represent them. The Final of the Competition will again be broadcast on Irish Radio and Television. We have received excellent publicity and feed-back from many high –profile and influential quarters outside the Order for this Competition. The impact of the worldwide recession on employment and standards of living continued to be felt during the year. However, in our 125 year tradition of “Always Caring and Always Sharing,” we have not allowed increases in the cost of living to prevent us from helping to feed, clothe and provide housing and nursing home expenses for those in need. We spent almost 800,000 Euros supporting some 434 recipients in their education expenses, and in the development of the talents some of them are blessed with, through the Masonic Benefit Funds for Boys and Girls. Our Masonic Havens provide care for the elderly in sheltered housing in several locations. We will continue to provide these services, both for those with Masonic connections and also for the elderly in the general community. Our charitable ventures do not overshadow our commitment to maintaining excellence in all aspects of the activities of our Lodges. I am encouraged by the upward trend in attendance at the Grand Lodge of Instruction, which clearly demonstrates that ritual, membership, care of new candidates, Degree work and the social aspects of festive boards and visiting other Lodges is still a very important of Freemasonry. We consider it essential to request all Lodges to encourage their incoming Officers, particularly members taking a position for the first time, to attend these classes to give them the confidence to carry out their duties effectively and continue the long tradition of quality ritual within our Lodges. Reports from the Provinces indicate that numbers are stable with most Lodges having new members, some having three or four waiting for their First Degree. A net increase in some areas, although small, is a trend that gives great hope for the future. Visits to the Lodges at their Installations show the obvious enthusiasm of the Brethren and high standards reflecting the excellent work of the Classes of Instruction. This, combined with the commitment of our Brethren towards the Masonic Benevolent Institutions and our open policy towards the general public, demonstrates that Freemasonry is undergoing a gradual unmasking as a society of the highest ideals in the process of which we can all play a part.”
KENTUCKY 212th Annual Communication, Louisville, Kentucky, October, 2011.
400 Lodges 45,239 Members
The Grand Secretary commented that over the last couple of years a compilation of the Annual Returns of Lodges has shown a steady decline in the net loss of membership suffered by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, and is hopeful that the trend will continue to the point
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where the Jurisdiction would eventually get on the positive side of the equation. However, due to the net loss of 1235 members this year, it appears the corner has not yet been turned. 124 Lodges showed a gain in membership; the balance showed a decline or no activity at all. Demits and Suspensions cancel out Initiations almost on a one-for-one basis, thus off- setting all gains. However, there is still a positive outlook for Freemasonry in Kentucky. Many young men are joining the ranks and participating in all the labors and privileges. Grand Lodge has streamlined its operations by eliminating many unnecessary Special Committees. Several initiatives have been chosen and implemented, changes that will chart the direction of Kentucky Masonry for many years to come. To improve the skills and knowledge of our Candidates, they must now receive all Sections of all Degrees and return complete proficiencies, qualifications which will be essential for all members who wish to attain the Master’s chair. Most of the Districts have a Keeper of the Work, assigned with the task of assisting Lodges in the District and finding Ritualists to perform the various sections and lectures of the Degree and to encourage all Lodges to confer all of them. They are also responsible for ensuring all Lodges have a copy of the Kentucky Ritual and to encourage them, through communication and education, to begin transitioning to the Old Work as their primary Ritual. There are currently three books used for all Degree and monitorial work. The Ritual Committee recommended that the Grand Body recognize the need to adopt a single uniform Ritual for the Jurisdiction; that is the Kentucky Ritual only. The Lodge could continue to possess copies of all others authorized by Grand Lodge for reference only. This would restore a tradition of excellence in Degree work. This recommendation was adopted. Proficiency in Ritual must also be reinforced by Masonic Education. All Lodges were encouraged to take advantage of the Masonic Education resources on hand at Grand Lodge, which can either be purchased directly or viewed on the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Website. Ten Masonic Education Conferences were held during the year. Committee members travelled across the Commonwealth to provide programs and assist subordinate Lodges in promoting and disseminating Masonic Education. This is a program of high value, encouraging the Masters and Officers of each Lodge to take proficiency seriously and support these Conferences in the future. The Grand Treasurer concluded his Report with the words, “And when you thought that it could not get worse….guess what happened?” There has not been a great turnaround in the return on investments. Fixed instruments barely generate single digits. Revenues are smaller due to fewer numbers than we once had and life expectancy has increased. This fact illustrates the increased pressure placed upon Grand Lodge and individual Lodges by now having more senior members of 50 years service and over in the Craft than at any time in its history. One Lodge in particular with 238 members had 91 of them with free membership. The onus to correct this imbalance falls upon those who pay Dues and many Lodges find themselves struggling to keep afloat. We recommend that all subordinate Lodges remove from their By-Laws the provision that 50 year members are not subject to Lodge Dues, starting from the fiscal year July 1st 2015. All members who attain 50 year status by June 30th 2015 will be exempt from this change. This provision was instituted when the average life expectancy was 58 years of age and now it is 79. Grand Lodge will still grant members who attain 50 year status exemption from the Grand Lodge assessment. The Dues structure in the Jurisdiction varies from a low of $30.00 to a high of $126.50. The average is $61.75. Each Lodge must respond positively to these facts and prepare its Budget and Dues structure accordingly. The Grand Lodge continues to bring its members into the electronic age. Approximately 75% of all Lodges are reporting on-line via the new computer system. In order to comply with a Resolution passed at the 2009 Communication, all reports are to be submitted
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electronically after June 30th 2012. Lodge Secretaries are working closely with the Grand Lodge Office to assist them in meeting the deadline. The Grand Master proposed a change to the Book of Constitution regarding Petitions for Affiliation and Petitions for Degrees. A committee to whom a Petition for Affiliation is referred should take into consideration not only the moral and fitness of the applicant, but also the authenticity of his Demit or current status if for dual membership. No ballot shall be taken until the receipt of such a report. A committee to whom a Petition for Degrees is referred must verify by whatever means that the Petitioner is a good honest man. They are to use “INFOCheckUSA” and the fee for that service should be collected from the Petitioner in advance. This will resolve the problem of men being received into Lodges that should not have been allowed. The Grand Master summarized these changes stating, “It is our task to decide the direction that Freemasonry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is going to follow. Let us strive to do those things that are in the best interest of our Lodges and our Fraternity.”
LOUISIANA 201st Annual Grand Communication, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, February, 2012.
214 Lodges 21,154 Members
The Membership Committee reported that it has struggled to come up with viable ideas to increase membership, since the Grand Lodge of Louisiana does not permit members to directly ask men of quality to join the Fraternity. Increasing average age, decreasing numbers of truly active working Masons, and escalating numbers of Lodge closures all indicate that it must take immediate if not dramatic action to perpetuate the Fraternity into the future. Prior to 1717, little was known of Masonry as it truly was a “secret society.” Men who had been persecuted for membership in prior organizations, new religious beliefs, or the adoption and promotion of challenging new ideas of science, found a place of refuge in Freemasonry. In this environment, a Master Mason would ask a person in a like persecuted situation to join and inform him that their very lives depended on absolute secrecy. Research has shown that there was a period in Louisiana history when men were invited into the Craft. The Active membership in the Jurisdiction now stands at approximately 20,000. The last average reported age was 63. Most Lodges drape the altar 8 to 12 times for a deceased Brother while they are lucky to raise 2 or 3 to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason during the same year. Math at the grade school level indicates that our beloved Fraternity is headed for serious trouble. The Committee recommends that we change the rules at this Grand Lodge session. ALL LOUISIANA MASONS SHOULD CONSIDER FOR THE FUTURE THE THINGS WE CAN NOW DO TO IMPROVE MEMBERSHIP.
1. Talk about Freemasonry to people who are not Masons. Read your Monitors and your Reference Editions of the Holy Bible. You will be surprised at what you can talk about. 2. Search your Lodge records and make a concerted effort to raise every past Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft Mason to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. 3. Create programs designed to draw men who may be eligible for Masonry, such as breakfast meetings for policemen, firemen, military men and the sons and grandsons of members. 4. Ask every Mason to have a Petition in his car or truck so that we can immediately sign up an interested party and not lose a prospective member.
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5. Hold Friend to Friend nights early in the year and consider doing two a year for the Master’s Achievement Award. 6. Once you put a man in line, even if he needs help, keep him. Don’t do anything that would discourage him. Let the Past Masters help and guide him.
These are a few ideas that may help. One thing that is abundantly clear is that we need to advertize our Masonry. Wear your pins, hats, jackets and buckles daily. Most people in their 20’s and 30’s know nothing about us. Many get their information from the Internet, and that scares us as well as them. BE PROUD OF MASONRY AND BE PREPARED TO TALK ABOUT IT!
The Goals and Objectives Committee mentioned two major areas that are the most important and need to be implemented as part of the Long Range Plan introduced in 2007; Masonic Education and Financial Stability. The education of the Brethren is lacking and more and more Lodges fail to utilize the tools supplied to assist, such as the monthly Masonic Quiz, supplied by the Committee on Masonic Education and which is mailed to every Lodge. This one page quiz can be used in a meeting to explain portions of Masonic Law, traditions and practices. Every Lodge needs to have a functioning Education Officer. Our own members must be better educated, especially since non-Masons have easy access to the Internet and can source almost anything concerning our Craft. Every Mason needs to be better prepared to answer inquiries from members of the public. An added program deals with the multigenerational Lodge, combining the interests of a wide age group, from the members in their 20’s with those in their 70’s and 80’s, into a cohesive team working for the improvement of the Lodge. The Permanent Committee on Work, with the assistance of 19 District Grand Lecturers, continues to promote the improvement of the performance of the esoteric work throughout the Jurisdiction. Certificates recognizing improvement and proficiency are awarded to Masons following examinations and must be completed or renewed every 2 years, until 13 examinations are completed (called Gold Level), after which examinations are optional. Coded teaching aids for Instructors are provided for all three Degrees, containing the catechisms all candidates are required to commit to memory and recite in Lodge. The Fraternity is well served by proper instruction and the promotion of beautiful esoteric ritual in conjunction with proper floor work. Standard Work Books are not permitted to be used in a tyled Lodge of Masons. This program has been highly successful, ensuring quality work is being performed by new and experienced members in a uniform manner across the State. The gradual increase in the Per-Capita of $10 per member by 2018 will assist in the finances of this Grand Lodge. However, the reduced number of members will mostly off-set the increase in revenues. Sound financial oversight is essential. This Committee reminds all of the Brethren that this is inevitable – progress and improvement are optional. We are in the Brotherhood business and having educated members and a well- financed operation will help insure that we are a successful business! The Information Technology Committee reported that the Grand Lodge Web Site has been completely rebuilt and is constantly being upgraded. By expanding the Lodge Secretaries online reporting functions it continues to improve service to the Constituent Lodges. A professional Web developer has been contracted to perform continuing maintenance and updates. M.W. Frank N. du Triel Jr., Grand Master, vowed to continue the successful programs, the great strides being made in Public Relations, the Masonic Charities and all endeavors that promote the Fraternity. “We need to get outside of the four walls that keep us in our Lodges and show the world
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that we are not a secret society. This next year will travel so fast as to appear to be the blink of an eye. It is a new day in Freemasonry. Let us move on.”
MASSACHUSETTS
Stated Communication, Masonic Building, Boston, Massachusetts, December, 2011.
246 Lodges 37497 Members
In 2010 the Grand Master quoted Brother Benjamin Franklin when he outlined a comprehensive plan to meet the challenges facing the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. “Is there greatness in you?” One year later, M.W. Richard J. Stewart, Grand Master, responded by pointing to several accomplishments which would answer that question in the affirmative. “ Today, worthy men throughout the Commonwealth have heard Brother Franklin’s call and are responding by joining the Craft at a rate we have not seen for decades. In 2005, our Grand Lodge embarked on an ambitious membership development program. By all accounts it has been an unqualified success. We control our membership in two ways. We have no control over deaths whatsoever, but we do have control over retaining members and encouraging new members through the door and giving them what we call good service. Prior to 2005, our Lodges were developing somewhere between 650 to 800 candidates per year. Today, we are averaging 1600 to 1800, truly an impressive gain. Despite this, we have seen our overall membership decline. But imagine where we would be if we had not embarked on this program in 2005! The average age of our members has also decreased by several years since 2005.With the rapid influx of new members there has been a need to greatly expand the offerings of our Masonic Education and Training Committee. These programs- the Master’s Path for incoming Masters, the New Warden’s Workshop for incoming Wardens and junior Officers, the Masonic Leadership Program, the revamped Lodge of Instruction, and Beyond the Third Degree just to name a few- are providing much needed training and support, and are essential elements in engaging the Craft. Similarly, the Membership Development Committee has introduced a number of effective programs to help Lodges in the recruitment of new members and the retention of all members, new and not-so-new. Out of several, two in particular deserve special mention. The much anticipated Cable Tow Brothers Lodge Mentoring Program was finalized and presented to all Lodge Officers by District Ambassadors at the Lodges of Instruction. A commitment to each candidate is necessary to ensure a bond is established within their Lodges, and the goal is to have new members partnered with Brothers who will be part of their journey into Masonry. The Master Mason Rookie Award introduced in 2009, is growing by leaps and bounds. In the first year, we issued 36 Rookie Awards. Those 36 Rookies sponsored 35 new Masons into the Fraternity. In 2010, we had 93 new Rookies who sponsored 71 new members. So far in 2011, we have 15 who have sponsored 13 new members, for a total of 144 who have introduced 119 Brothers into the Craft. Please keep in mind, there are 12 requirements to become a Rookie, one of which is the optional requirement to sponsor a new candidate. They are also very active in their Lodges. Such is the success of this program that the Rookies are going to form their own association. To provide a boost to the awareness and importance of sponsorship, Grand Lodge will issue Candidate Sponsor Coins; a Bronze coin for 5 Candidates, Silver for 10, and Gold for 15. These coins will be distributed once a year and the tracking will be done automatically by computer through the Grand Secretary’s office.
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The second way to control membership is to reduce the number of Suspensions. Since March last, we have lost 356 members due to Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues. In comparison to this time last year, we had lost 750. This is a reduction of 53%. We were finding that Brothers were being suspended without a thorough process being followed. Grand Lodge is going to handle this problem with the co-operation of individual Lodges. We are doing this because the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia wrote a personal letter to all of the Brothers suspended for NPD, and he retained 70% of those just by reaching out. We are going to put the same program into practice here. This is a controlling factor that we can exert. The Masters and Secretaries have received a letter relative to Non- Payment of Dues and the Demit process. The Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden and Secretary must attest, in an affidavit, that they have followed the prescribed manner in contacting a member who is delinquent in his Dues. We are committed to continue our membership development activities. We believe they are vital to the future of our Fraternity. With our Lodges working harder on retention along with our aggressive membership development program, we can look forward to being a leader in positive membership growth. With almost every Lodge in this Jurisdiction having less than 20% of their members in attendance on a regular basis, our Brethren need to be able to work a systematic plan to reconnect with the majority of their members and ideally get them to attend again. A new Information Services and Communication Committee has been formed to implement new information technology systems and updates, establishing a new, dynamic information platform which will allow Grand Lodge to deliver these described services, materials, and information to Lodges and Masons across the Commonwealth. Brethren can now access and complete instruction courses on a variety of subjects, on-line, statewide, as their schedules allow, with little cost and minimal travel. This site is in addition to the highly successful website EducateMasons.org. developed for Masonic Education and Training in 2005. All of these programs come at a cost. Since 2005, the Board has spent $4 million on advertising and public relations alone. The cost of running Grand Lodge has also increased substantially. However, in the opinion of many, these programs have pulled our Fraternity back from a precipice. The financial investment has been considerable, but worth it. The cost is in excess of what we collect in Dues, Rent, and other charitable contributions. That is why you can expect to hear proposals to amend the Grand Constitution in order to increase fees for the Degrees as well as annual Grand Lodge Dues. I urge you to consider well these proposals. Is it fair to the next generation of Masons? How can we properly instruct them on the value of Freemasonry if we ourselves rely too heavily on the contributions and labors of preceding generations to pay our bills? What is the value of Freemasonry? George Washington once said, “Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your reputation, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.” Being a Freemason is the unlimited opportunity to meet and interact with men of good quality. As active members, we appreciate the role Freemasonry plays in our lives. For those who feel, as Benjamin Franklin did, that greatness does lie within, Freemasonry offers an unparalleled opportunity to find it.”
MINNESOTA 159TH Annual Communication, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, April, 2012.
152 Lodges 14,084 Members
The Inaugural Address of M.W. Bro Brian E. Beerman, Grand Master, outlined the direction of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for the forthcoming year.
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“This coming year I will be working with the Corporate Board of Trustees and the progressive line of Officers to get back onto the path of Long Term Planning and reestablishing a continuity of goals and efforts in a more constant and strategic manner. We have so much talent in our Fraternity and we can do so much better if we have a map and a desire to see the journey through together. Change is constant. The question is; do we change or does change affect us? One of the problems I have previously discussed was the fact that we had found that Freemasonry was not doing a good job of making good men better. The problem did not lie with the individuals that were participating in Degrees and coming up the line, it was the fact that we, as a Masonic Foundation, were not providing the Lodges with the proper tools to complete the task. One of the things that we rolled out last year was a Lodge Education Program, to do a better job of teaching the Worshipful Masters and the Wardens. The Leadership Committee put out this outstanding Officer Training Program to all Districts, and it was utilized by over four hundred Lodge Officers. We have had great success with this initiative and it will continue, with improvements, this year. We held two Education Conferences to talk about the role of Lodge Education Officers. There are a number of Lodges, in my experience, where this position has been occupied with a warm body, simply to fill the chair. The question we must now ask is, “What can this man do to help our Lodge and the Fraternity as a whole?” This became the theme of the Conference: “What is the purpose of the Lodge Education Officer?” “Where are the resources that will help these individuals to do their job?” “How do you find a good Lodge Education Officer?”
The next stage is to roll out a two and a half hour presentation of this program across the State so we can expose more of our Lodges to its benefits and get more Lodges involved in the Masonic process. The goal is to stimulate the interest of Masonic Students and non- Masons in Masonic Education, and encourage them to pursue their quest for knowledge in their life-long journey of self discovery. The Committee has also rejuvenated the Masonic Light Program, which encourages the participants to learn more about Freemasonry and develop additional proficiency and confidence. They have also revived the Dusty Square and Compass Program, which helps Brothers refresh their Masonic knowledge about symbolism, the lessons in the Degrees and other aspects of a Lodge communication. Additionally, we are placing a lot of emphasis and effort on our Schools of Instruction. They are Ritual workshops designed to improve the quality of the Degree Work. Everyone likes to see good Degree Work, with no open books and a minimum of prompting. We are working on distributing this to all six regions and Districts, where we can draw it all together and get the process moving forward. We are anticipating success with this program also. Good deeds should be rewarded. The Lodge Recognition Program was introduced in 2007 as a means for Brethren to take an active role in improving their Lodges by using a criteria set out to achieve any of four levels of achievement. They are:
Lodge in Good Standing Bronze Silver Gold
Topics in all levels address Membership, Mentorship, Lodge Activity, Community Involvement, Education, Ritual and Degree competence. The District Representative is actively involved with each Lodge to determine at which step it is presently at, and assisting
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the Lodge in planning the necessary steps to achieve a higher level. Upon completion of a specific level, the Lodge is recognized for their accomplishments. Lodges that use this program in planning and implementing their yearly calendar have proved to be more vital, resulting in an increased number of raisings, fewer Brothers being dropped for NPD, and higher member satisfaction. The Grand Lodge Membership Committee is focused on providing ideas, tools, training and motivation which Lodges can use to increase their membership through both retention and member acquisition. They concentrated on two events:- The Open House Day, modeled after events in other Jurisdictions, asks Lodges to hold an open house event on the same day across the State, for the purpose of introducing prospective members and the local community to Freemasonry. Twenty-three Lodges participated, with varying degrees of success. Those with the greatest attendance partnered the open house with a community event such as a KidsID project, a guest speaker or a community festival. The most effective marketing was direct and focused; personal invitations rather than newspaper advertising. The Grand Lodge Membership Seminar was held in March with over one hundred Brothers from more than fifty Lodges attending, to listen to speakers with a self-titled focus on “Marketing to the Millennials.” Interesting and eclectic programs on membership development were presented. The goal was to provide information, motivation and instruction for Brothers interested in increasing membership in the Fraternity. They talked about the expectations and communication styles of different generations, with the idea that a better understanding would facilitate stronger relationships and hence stronger Lodges. Basic marketing concepts were discussed around what Masonry, as a product, has to offer, and how best to communicate that value to prospective members. The Grand Secretary’s Report showed a 4.22% net loss of membership. The number of deceased members rose, as did NPD suspensions. “One we can do little to fix; but the other we must work on. The word ‘Synergy’ is defined by Webster as combined action or compatibility of distinct participants. In other words, working together will accomplish more than working alone. Synergy may one the best single word to sum up Masonry. Working together we will build tomorrow’s foundation today.”
NEW BRUNSWICK
145th Annual Communication, Saint John, N.B. May 2012.
41 Lodges 3274 Members (Loss of 156)
The DDGMs Reports on the 7 Districts of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick presented a blunt and candid overview of the Condition of Freemasonry in that Jurisdiction. They are a combination of good news and bad news. Membership remained stable in only 9 of 41 Lodges; with only 3 of them showing a minimal increase. “It would,” according to one Report, “be fine and good to report that everything is fine and good. If all I was reporting about was the just and upright character of fine, dedicated Masons in this District, then it would be an easy Report to write. But that would just be applying a bright coating over a very dark centre. There are 4 Northern Lodges who have almost exclusively had to fill their Officer lines with Past Masters. Their geographical location may be a factor. No new members are arriving to replace inevitable losses. Time is wearing away at them. The dedication of the Brethren is not enough. If nothing changes, if no startling event occurs to turn these Lodges around and bring in a huge influx of new Masons, then they may not survive. There are simply not enough Masons to keep them alive
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for the next 5, 10 or 20 years. The future of this District is in jeopardy.” Concerns about the decline in Membership and the lack of participation surfaced in other Reports, although they are tempered by optimism and the determination to meet these problems head-on. Membership is growing in 2 Districts, and young, enthusiastic minds are being introduced to practices and taking Offices in their Lodges. The hope is expressed that the corner may finally be turned on this recurring problem, that in spite of the many challenges ahead they are on track in making Masonry in their areas a vital and growing concern. This will not be achieved by wishful-thinking, but by a focus on new membership, visitation, improving Ritual work and involving and educating the existing membership. Two Committees, Membership and Strategic Planning, have developed a 5 Year Plan designed to stem the tide and return the Craft to a growth mode. The Masters of Lodges are responding with plans and specific targets of their own. Because of the current condition of many Lodges in the Jurisdiction, there is a strong possibly that some may have no option but to surrender their Charter and go into darkness. The concept of a Home Lodge set up by Grand Lodge, gives members of a Lodge gone dark a home, until such time as they can affiliate with another Lodge. This idea has been approved by the Board of General Purposes. The Membership Committee suggested that Lodges view the issue of membership in a specific way: “ When it comes to membership in the Fraternity, there are many factors that come into play, such as attendance, interest, programs and enlightenment. The men coming into our Fraternity today have high expectations, but once they have received their Degrees they start seeing that Freemasonry is not what they have read about or expected, and this is due to our shortcomings. We must go back to the basics and practice Freemasonry as it was intended to be and stop being just another group or gentlemen’s club. We must remember that when the Degree work has been completed, it is not the end of the process, but only the beginning. When this Brother has been introduced into Freemasonry and the white apron has been placed around his waist, the wisdom of the Craft does not automatically come with it. This is our biggest misconception and the reason we seem to receive many candidates into the Fraternity and fail to keep them. They are searching for something we have, and we must strive to communicate it to our future candidates.” The extensive documents created, updated and edited by the Mentorship Committee in support of this program, were successfully posted on the Grand Lodge Web Site, as well as a note from the Web Master as to how one would go about getting the passwords necessary to access them at the cost of an e mail. There are several avenues of information open to use when performing Mentorship duties with new members. The original Mentorship program, designed in 1986, is still available and there should be at least two copies of this document in every Lodge in New Brunswick. For those Lodges who take the time, energy and absorb the cost, the Mentorship Videos of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut are still available and are a valuable asset. Finally, documents have been posted which have been put together from a wide source of Mentorship material from several Jurisdictions, edited to make sure it applies to New Brunswick Masons. Never before has this Jurisdiction been so me rich in terms of information for the new Mason. The Committee hopes it will not go to waste. The Training and Education Committee reported that most of the Lodges are making a real effort to have some form of Masonic Education at all meetings when they are not busy with Degree work. Many are calling upon their new members to prepare a presentation for the Education portion of the evening. Financial stability is a vital factor in implementing all these initiatives. The Finance Committee reported that the increase in the Per-Capita tax, although painful, was necessary. No increase had been imposed for many years and Grand Lodge was in the dangerous
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situation of seeking funds from capital reserves to survive. This situation has been averted and Grand Lodge now operates within its budget. The burden and responsibility of guiding the Jurisdiction through these changes does not solely fall upon the shoulders of the Lodges. The Board of General Purposes is reviewing its structure and operations. It has been obvious for some time that the efficiency of the Board as it now stands is not functioning at its peak because of size, blurring lines of authority and redundancy. To correct this as much as possible the Board began by clearly determining the objective(s):
a. Clearly define the role and mandate of each Committee. b. Clearly define the lines of authority. c. Reduce the size of the Board d. Establish staggering terms of serving on the Board.
Presently, at 40+ members, the Board is too large and unwieldy for efficiency. It does not require this many people to properly serve a Jurisdiction of around 3000 members. Reducing the size to a manageable number while still retaining the key Officers and positions will result in a more productive body. M.W. Peter M. Whittaker, Grand Master, commented on all of the above and on the State of the Fraternity in New Brunswick:- “ I had truly hoped that we might show an increase in our numbers. Unfortunately, we have seen a small decline, a decrease of 156 Brothers. Yet I feel the State of the Fraternity is good. Our Lodges are raising new members, and as I have witnessed from their examinations, we are gaining some quality Officer material. Although we feel badly when we lose Brothers to Demits or Suspensions, these men were not dedicated to our cause. We who remain must set our sights high. We are the Masons who will stem the tide, and along with the quality of the men we bring into our beloved Fraternity, we will witness a resurgence in our ranks. As I said before, Brethren, keep your shoulder to the wheel!”
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
15th Annual Communication, St. John’s, Newfoundland, October, 2012.
31 Lodges 2128 Members (Loss-13)
M.W. Bro. John R. Payton, in an overview of his two year term as Grand Master, stressed that to a great extent, in the areas of membership and the local public perception of the Craft, the future of an individual Lodge lies in its own hands. “Brethren, you have, at one time or another heard me speak of issues relating to membership. This is still a concern for many of our Lodges. While Grand Lodge does what it can to provide necessary guidance to the Brethren, it is the Brethren within the respective Lodges that are the decision-makers as to whether the Lodge will continue to exist, grow or otherwise suffer. If a strong effort is not made by members of a Lodge to increase its membership, nor to make every reasonable effort to bring back former members who are not attending on a regular basis, I am concerned that some may reach the brink of going into darkness. Only the actions of the Lodge and individual members can encourage worthy men to join the Fraternity. Therefore it is the Lodges and individual members who must take ownership of their current situation and find the solutions to their problems.
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Just recently, I came across a slogan that has been offered as a way to seek an increase in membership. The slogan reads” Each One Bring One.” The main idea behind it is that all of us, as Freemasons, do come across many potential Masons in our close circle of friends and associates, who may enquire about Freemasonry. Yet I wonder as to what extent we are able to satisfy their curiosity and encourage them to take the first step. Our communicating enough information to them depends on how much knowledge we ourselves have about our institution and how well we are able to impart it. We must make every effort to open-up our Craft to the profane world, educate the public, and dispel the myths of secrecy that we have clung to for centuries. We should grasp every opportunity to show the public the true nature of our Fraternity. There are those we can educate. We have others who choose to be misinformed and who deliberately spread falsehoods about us. Those we cannot educate, but we can rebut their public pronouncements. This is why we have been stressing the importance of Masonic Education. Grand Lodge has been distributing pamphlets and literature which can be freely shared with such potential candidates. The Education and Membership Committee continues to provide programs and information for Lodge consideration and presentation. It is imperative that we develop well-informed Masons. This is what our Fraternity needs. Neptune Lodge, St. John’s Lodge and Farnham Lodge of Research, all located in the Avalon District, have all developed many significant teaching tools and programs which are of great value to Lodges in promoting Masonic Education. All are available through the Education Committee. Central District has made a commitment to increase its Lodge membership by ten percent. Yours doesn’t have to be ten percent. Even one good candidate can make a difference. It is time to make this important commitment.” The Reports of other District Grand Masters demonstrate that their Brethren are striving to advance Freemasonry despite these difficulties. Many Lodges are active with degree work, conferred with the proper protocol and decorum, and despite the challenges ahead, indicate that overall, the future of Freemasonry looks bright. Polaris Lodge # 17 in Labrador is unique. It is the only Lodge in that Jurisdiction. It is the current Lodge of The Year in the entire Jurisdiction as a result of their attendance, participation, an increase in membership, and their high profile and excellent reputation in the local area due to their strong community involvement. The Board of General Purposes, having shown a great deal of advancement in their respective workings, reported that the database for the Jurisdiction continues to be managed by the office of the Grand Secretary. It is constantly being updated to provide current and valuable information for Grand Lodge. It emphasizes the need for timely and punctual returns from Lodge Secretaries. Improvements in the efficiency of communication between the Grand Secretary’s Office and individual Lodges are being implemented. The old saying “I am just a ‘phone call away” has changed to “I am only an e mail away.” The Audit and Finance Committee, established to oversee the Grand Treasurer’s Office, praised his efforts to control expenditures, meet obligations, and operate within the Budget. Although there is a travel policy, compensation for those who travel on Grand Lodge’s behalf is well below normal costs. At the 2011 Annual Communication several changes were made to amend certain sections of the Constitution for the better government of the Craft, and efforts are under way to have a new Constitution printed and distributed during the present year. The Grand Master cautioned that as this is a relatively young Grand Lodge and still in a learning mode, it may move too quickly on motions and amendments from the floor before determining whether they fall within the scope of the Constitution. He recommended that controversial motions or amendments should be referred to the chair of the Constitution and Jurisprudence Committee for his expertise and guidance.
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M.W. Bro. Gerald W. Budden, newly installed Grand Master, also made reference to the fact that it has only been fifteen years since the establishment of the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador. “We had the strongest Masonic roots that one could have, being under the United Grand Lodge of England and the Grand Lodge of Scotland. As Masons, we had been quite comfortable with what we had for such a small territory. But it was time to move on. It was important to stand on our own two feet and govern our own destiny. It was important to have a Grand Lodge in our Province. The leadership was there. The desire to achieve was there. The support and guidance was unconditional, and the outcome was the birth of a birth of a new Grand Lodge in North America. But whatever colour of apron we wear, whatever Jurisdiction, province, state or country we are from, we are all Freemasons advancing a common cause. Our trust, friendship, and co-operation will always be evident, although there are times when things will be done that would not have been done under the old Grand Lodge set-up. With mutual respect and understanding for one’s position and duty, we will move forward as brothers and friends.”
PENNSYLVANIA Annual Communication, Hershey, Pennsylvania, December, 2011.
431 Lodges 111,661 Members
“What can I do as your Grand Master to make this Fraternity flourish for future generations?” With this question, R.W Grand Master Jay W. Smith opened his Inaugural Address. “We cannot watch the Fraternity dwindle to nothing while standing silent. Freemasonry should not be practiced in the dark. It should be practiced in the brilliant sunlight for all to see so that it can be said of us: “What an ideal way of life for all to follow!” At no time in history has there been a greater need for what we stand for than today. Throughout our history we have been challenged time and time again. When we respond to those challenges successfully, we flourish. Let us be guided by those who have preceded us, build upon past success, and begin today to prepare for the task ahead. The changes introduced by my predecessor, R.W. Grand Master Thomas K. Sturgeon, stirred controversy, but increased the quality of the knowledge and performance of the Ritual, and also resulted in an increase of over 8000 new members joining our Craft. This was a vital factor in balancing our losses through Suspensions, Demits and Deaths. In the next two years we are going to introduce new programs as well as enhance existing ones. We have been given the tools to increase our membership, but many times I have heard that we are a group of uneducated and ill- informed Brothers when it comes to Freemasonry. We need to better prepare ourselves to communicate effectively with Masons and non-Masons. To this end I am preparing the tools for educating and maintaining our membership by proposing the following programs:
1. I am establishing a Masonic Internet Education Program for new Master Masons and existing members. The first on-line educational lessons will be on: The History of Freemasonry, How Freemasonry and Appendant Bodies Were Established in Pennsylvania, and Masonic Law. Additional lessons will follow throughout the next two years. 2. I am proposing that throughout 2012 and 2013, the Grand Lodge fee of one hundred dollars and Grand Lodge Dues be excused for all full-time students, ages 18 through 23, attending a full two or four-year institution, who join the Fraternity. I encourage the
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Lodges to reduce the Initiation Fee and Lodge dues to attract the younger men who attend these institutions. 3. I am establishing a Master Builders Award for new candidates who complete a specified set of requirements. 4. I will continue with the Grand Master’s Award program, established by Past Grand Master Sturgeon, for Lodges that complete a specified set of requirements. 5. I am proposing the elimination of new Life and Honorary Memberships. Existing memberships will be honored. This will require a change to the AHIMAN REZON, the Book of Laws or Constitution. In today’s economic climate, the income from the principal does not cover the member’s Lodge dues for the year. The Lodges should not be burdened with subsidizing these dues. 6. I am asking every Lodge to establish the Grand Lodge mentoring program for new candidates. I am asking that a Brother be assigned as a mentor for one year. This will help our new Brothers to become more involved in the working of the Lodge and its activities. 7. I would like to see more day-time Lodges formed for our senior members and those who work night shift who cannot attend Lodge meetings in the evening. This could be done by taking a Lodge that is struggling and making it into a day-time Lodge, or by forming a new Lodge entirely. 8. I am asking that each Lodge have one Open House a year during 2012 and 2013, and that it be done as a District wide initiative. I also encourage the use of a Friend to Friend program as part of the Open House. 9. Each District will be required to have a One-Day Class in the fall of 2012 and 2013 to welcome new candidates in this expedited fashion. By accommodating their busy lifestyle, we hope to attract men of good quality to our ranks. 10. We will expand the new Ritual Manual by adding the rest of our Ritualistic work to make it complete. We will add: Business of the Lodge: Examination of a Visitor: the Table Lodge: Procedures for the Election and Installation of Officers. For the first time, all of the work will be in one place. There will be no more questions with regard to the Ritual. 11. The Committee on Masonic Temples, Halls and Lodge Rooms worked this past year with Lodges that are struggling to finance buildings that have not been well maintained, that require major repairs, and have had difficulty paying real estate taxes. Necessary repairs should be made and taxes kept current. All Lodges should prepare a realistic budget addressing the financial and safety requirements together with the essential operating funds required to keep the Lodge solvent. Keeping the budget realistic and obtainable will require the Lodge to use all the sound financial advice and management that we can muster. Lodges must always be conscious of escalating costs and inflation.
As you can see, we have a lot of work ahead of us. My theme for the next two years is “Freemasonry, Master Builders-Building for our Future.” I have designed a medallion reflecting this theme. It shows a circle of stones held together with a keystone in each quadrant. The circle of stones represents the foundation of Freemasonry. The keystones represent the members and Masonic leaders in Pennsylvania who hold this Fraternity together. It also has the Working Tools of the Master Builders in each keystone. In the middle, with the Square and Compasses, is the great light of Freemasonry. Prior leaders established these foundations and made available many tools and programs for our benefit. We must accept the responsibility to build on them in the next two years. As we go forward into the 21st Century we must all be Master Builders. I look forward to serving you as Grand Master. I know that with all of your support, we will have a successful journey.”
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RHODE ISLAND 220th Annual Communication, Freemasons’ Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, May 2011.
25 Lodges 4162 Members
The newly Installed Most Worshipful Grand Master, Leon C. Knudsen, closed his Address with the quote “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody. I don’t plan on being a failure nor do I intend to intentionally offend anyone. All Grand Lodges have but one Grand Master at a time and for the current term that responsibility rests with me. That may result in my having to make a difficult decision contrary to some members position, but I will make it based on what I believe will be the best for the future of the Craft and this Grand Lodge. I will not fail because I tried to please everyone.” The Grand Master considered this quote to be appropriate for one serving in his capacity at this time in his Grand Lodge’s history. Success in so many other areas should not overshadow a major challenge ahead, the responsibility for initiating change to halt the decline in the number of Masons in Rhode Island. Membership decreased by approximately 5% last year. The Grand Master and the Board of Governance focused efforts on specific programs to slow or halt this decline. They include:
1. PUBLIC RELATIONS. The very active PR Committee has embraced, along with the Education Department, a new program aimed at reaching a TV audience by producing a series of twenty-four half-hour programs, two per month, on Public Educational and Government Television. Titled “Spotlight on Masonry”, each segment will air four times during the month, beginning in February. The image of the Craft presented to the general public is of vital importance in attracting new candidates and controlling the decline in membership. These shows will also be available for viewing on the Internet. The Grand Lodge Website is operational and the information therein current, with regular and current updates. Guidelines for electronic communications at both Lodge and Grand Lodge levels are being finalized for distribution. 2. EDUCATION. A Committee Round Table discussion was held, populated by a number of the newest members. The purpose was to gain a better understanding of what will best attract new candidates, what they expect to get out of Freemasonry, and what might entice lost members back to being active members. The intent is to reinvigorate and inspire faithful Brothers and new members, re-acquaint old friends, cultivate our membership, and create positive activity within the walls of our Lodges. 3. FINANCE. Between 2008 and 2009 Grand Lodge, at the height of the financial crisis, suffered a decline in value of funds at its disposal of -28%. The updating of accounting systems over the last three years, strict budgeting, control of expenses and savings has returned this figure to a number within 5% of its original 2008 value. The Per-Capita of $33, which is assigned to the operating fund, is based on the current membership of 4212. Therefore, any decline in membership has a serious impact upon Finance and must be addressed. The importance of these issues was summarized in the Keynote Address by Thomas K. Sturgeon, R.W. Grand Master of Pennsylvania. “Friends who recently attended the World Conference of Grand Masters will verify that at that Conference, people stood up and said that they thought the next change for Freemasonry should be to allow the admission of women, and one Grand Master suggested that we should change the requisite that you must believe in God. Across my State in the last
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couple of years I have made many changes, some criticized, some applauded. But nothing I did was of that magnitude. I do believe that the way we live and practice our love of Freemasonry should be second to none. It is very important. So when we made changes to the Fraternity in Pennsylvania, people demanded to know why. It is a legitimate question. Today, when I heard the statistics for the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, they were kind of shocking. They are equally shocking in Pennsylvania. In our State we have lost 150,000 Masons in 50 years-a straight line of 3000 for 50 consecutive years. Where does our Fraternity get to if we don’t change that trend? How do we change it? We need to be concerned about the future of our Fraternity and we need to care. For the first half of the 20th century our Craft was on automatic pilot. It operated without leadership. It was on fire. The decline began and continued during the second half of the century. Little was done because it was still on automatic pilot. As we get into the 21st century, we need to concern ourselves with where our Fraternity is going and what it is going to take to change it. If we continue to decline, we will always have a Brotherhood, whether it is 500 in Rhode Island and 20,000 in Pennsylvania. The problem is that they are not going to have a building to meet in, or have the money to run a Grand Lodge. As the Masonic Fraternity shrinks, so does our financial stability. We need to be concerned about the financial side of this. In Pennsylvania, we now have Lodges meeting in buildings formerly owned by the Odd Fellows. We still have the Odd Fellows, but they don’t have buildings anymore. If we’re not careful, we will be in the same dilemma. We need to change the Fraternity to reflect the time in which we live. We must understand that the obligation to take care of Freemasonry is now in the hands of all of us. Our forefathers did their job. Now, we must do ours. It is tougher today than at any time in our history. Be patient, tolerant and understanding and be as willing as your Grand Lodge to find the necessity to change and be agreeable to it. Don’t worry about the past. Let’s look to the future because that is where we are. Let’s preserve the Fraternity for our children, grandchildren and those who will follow, so that 200 years from now there will be a meeting here, and maybe it will be in this building. If there is, it will be because of the changes and the way in which we restructure Freemasonry for future generations.”
VIRGINIA 154th Annual Communication, Grand Mound, Washington, June, 2011.
183 Lodges 16,698 Members
In the spirit of his theme, “Working Together”, M.W. Bro. G. Santy Lascano, Grand Master, set new goals for all the Grand Lodge Committees, each intended to support the overall objective, to streamline the Grand Lodge organization and the Committee structure. Many new committee members were appointed, based on the particular skills and qualifications they brought to a specific task. The complete list will be posted on- line and published in the Masonic Tribune. Every member in the Jurisdiction will know what the Grand Lodge Team is doing, and they will be held accountable for what is and isn’t accomplished. Many of these objectives are overlapping, requiring the Committees to work together and co-ordinate their efforts. To facilitate this, all of the Chairmen were appointed as members of the Long Range Planning Team. The Grand Master emphasized the practice of “Working Together” not only as individual groups but as a Masonic family as a whole. He discussed a few of the highlights of his Term of Office.
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“We have not been very efficient in communicating with each other to promote our programs effectively, to make us enjoy the feeling of togetherness and of being united as one family. There is a need to reinstate the Masonic alliance and organization we once enjoyed in our State. Proper co-ordination of our calendars and managing our time properly will make our operations much more efficient in enabling us to meet our goals. This is our key to success. Those responsible for Research and Education and Leadership Training were tasked to work together to evaluate, update, and automate the current programs “Approaching the Portals” and “Proficiency in Lodge Management,” designed to provide the Jurisdiction with quality leaders, from the Lodge level to future Deputies of the Grand Master. The amount of participation proved to be very successful, a substantial increase over previous years, in part due to the diligent promotion of the endeavor by the Deputies of the Grand Master. Quality leaders must have people to lead. The Grand Secretary’s Report indicated a loss of 411 members during the previous year. This has been a continuing trend and the conclusion is simple and obvious. Everyone needs to get a man within their sphere of influence to Petition and take one of the greatest steps in his life, “Ask to become a Mason,” Another way to put it is to replace yourself this next year. Let’s discuss Lodge Culture. A healthy and vibrant Lodge is what everyone wants to be a part of –and that culture starts when the membership decides upon “Why They Are Meeting?” If you meet and discuss the economy, community events or other non-Masonic topics - then you will reap those results. But if you build within your Lodge a culture that is about exploring Masonic topics in a systematic manner - you will reap those benefits as well. By making you Lodge THE PLACE for the exploration of relevant topics by creating an atmosphere of discovery and wonder within your Lodge - you will retain your Brothers and your Lodge will grow. Masonic Education combined with Fraternalism is the answer! Consider the lessons of the 1st Degree and the promises made to the Candidate before he enters a Lodge to be made an EA. Research papers and discussions need not be about obscure and arcane trivia when there are so many substantive and meatier topics that have direct impact and relevance to all Masons - more especially our new younger Brothers. There are two Resolutions on the floor to address our income shortfall. One asks for an increase of $10 for each enrolled Master Mason. This represents an increase of 67% over the current Per-Capita of $15. A survey conducted last year revealed that the current amount charged by our Grand Lodge to conduct its operations, $11.75, is among the lowest in the country. The average is around $25 to $30. Our rate covers only 23% of our costs. If approved, the new proposed rate will cover 42% of the total operational budget of Grand Lodge. A second resolution proposes an increase of the Management Fee of the General Fund from 1% to 2%. The Endowed Life Membership Fund will be excluded from the increase. This will have the least impact on individual Masons and Lodges. We consider these increases fair, as they current fee structure has been in effect since 2002.” The effect of cultural diversity and its positive impact on the Jurisdiction was discussed by the Grand Historian. He observed “The present and seven previous Grand Masters over the last 100 years were not born in the United States. It is therefore indisputable that the Grand Lodge of Washington has been diverse since its inception in 1858. There was a minimal presence of Asian members who were then not accommodated into mainstream Masonry perhaps because of the language barrier and, in spite of that, were also shunned by mainstream society. To the public eye, however, the outward appearance of Freemasonry was perceived by non-Masons in Masonic public ceremonies, as that of a predominantly Caucasian organization. The success of this Jurisdictions’ attempt for mutual respect and recognition between cultural and ethnic groups is apparent in the election of our current Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Godofredo Santy Lascano.
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His unprecedented practice of wearing tropical business attire contributed to the visible component of our Jurisdictions’ ethnic diversity. Superficial as the outward appearance of one’s attire is, this visual tool has caused acceptable outcomes in relation to our public image. The Fraternity has projected itself, in the ethnic communities within our circle, as being accepting of “others.” It has given hope to those men who once thought of joining but held back because of some unfounded perception related to the Fraternity’s membership. It has diminished the misconception that we are traditionally an “all white, good old boys club.” We as a Jurisdiction will certainly move forward and without a doubt accept similar innovations as we annually elect and support our succeeding Grand Masters. But in our behavior, in the centre of a tyled Lodge, homogeneity rather than diversity is desired, regardless of our dress code. We all have a common and shared experience. We are all de facto members of the Public Relations Committee. This reminds us simply to speak and act as speculative Masons. This in itself will be more effective than the most expensive advertisement money can buy.”
WASHINGTON 154th Annual Communication, Grand Mound, Washington, June, 2011.
183 Lodges 16,698 Members
In the spirit of his theme, “Working Together”, M.W. Bro. G. Santy Lascano, Grand Master, set new goals for all the Grand Lodge Committees, each intended to support the overall objective, to streamline the Grand Lodge organization and the Committee structure. Many new committee members were appointed, based on the particular skills and qualifications they brought to a specific task. The complete list will be posted on- line and published in the Masonic Tribune. Every member in the Jurisdiction will know what the Grand Lodge Team is doing, and they will be held accountable for what is and isn’t accomplished. Many of these objectives are overlapping, requiring the Committees to work together and co-ordinate their efforts. To facilitate this, all of the Chairmen were appointed as members of the Long Range Planning Team. The Grand Master emphasized the practice of “Working Together” not only as individual groups but as a Masonic family as a whole. He discussed a few of the highlights of his Term of Office. “We have not been very efficient in communicating with each other to promote our programs effectively, to make us enjoy the feeling of togetherness and of being united as one family. There is a need to reinstate the Masonic alliance and organization we once enjoyed in our State. Proper co-ordination of our calendars and managing our time properly will make our operations much more efficient in enabling us to meet our goals. This is our key to success. Those responsible for Research and Education and Leadership Training were tasked to work together to evaluate, update, and automate the current programs “Approaching the Portals” and “Proficiency in Lodge Management,” designed to provide the Jurisdiction with quality leaders, from the Lodge level to future Deputies of the Grand Master. The amount of participation proved to be very successful, a substantial increase over previous years, in part due to the diligent promotion of the endeavor by the Deputies of the Grand Master. Quality leaders must have people to lead. The Grand Secretary’s Report indicated a loss of 411 members during the previous year. This has been a continuing trend and the conclusion is simple and obvious. Everyone needs to get a man within their sphere of influence to
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Petition and take one of the greatest steps in his life, “Ask to become a Mason,” Another way to put it is to replace yourself this next year. Let’s discuss Lodge Culture. A healthy and vibrant Lodge is what everyone wants to be a part of –and that culture starts when the membership decides upon “Why They Are Meeting?” If you meet and discuss the economy, community events or other non-Masonic topics - then you will reap those results. But if you build within your Lodge a culture that is about exploring Masonic topics in a systematic manner - you will reap those benefits as well. By making you Lodge THE PLACE for the exploration of relevant topics by creating an atmosphere of discovery and wonder within your Lodge - you will retain your Brothers and your Lodge will grow. Masonic Education combined with Fraternalism is the answer! Consider the lessons of the 1st Degree and the promises made to the Candidate before he enters a Lodge to be made an EA. Research papers and discussions need not be about obscure and arcane trivia when there are so many substantive and meatier topics that have direct impact and relevance to all Masons - more especially our new younger Brothers. There are two Resolutions on the floor to address our income shortfall. One asks for an increase of $10 for each enrolled Master Mason. This represents an increase of 67% over the current Per-Capita of $15. A survey conducted last year revealed that the current amount charged by our Grand Lodge to conduct its operations, $11.75, is among the lowest in the country. The average is around $25 to $30. Our rate covers only 23% of our costs. If approved, the new proposed rate will cover 42% of the total operational budget of Grand Lodge. A second resolution proposes an increase of the Management Fee of the General Fund from 1% to 2%. The Endowed Life Membership Fund will be excluded from the increase. This will have the least impact on individual Masons and Lodges. We consider these increases fair, as they current fee structure has been in effect since 2002.” The effect of cultural diversity and its positive impact on the Jurisdiction was discussed by the Grand Historian. He observed “The present and seven previous Grand Masters over the last 100 years were not born in the United States. It is therefore indisputable that the Grand Lodge of Washington has been diverse since its inception in 1858. There was a minimal presence of Asian members who were then not accommodated into mainstream Masonry perhaps because of the language barrier and, in spite of that, were also shunned by mainstream society. To the public eye, however, the outward appearance of Freemasonry was perceived by non-Masons in Masonic public ceremonies, as that of a predominantly Caucasian organization. The success of this Jurisdictions’ attempt for mutual respect and recognition between cultural and ethnic groups is apparent in the election of our current Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Godofredo Santy Lascano. His unprecedented practice of wearing tropical business attire contributed to the visible component of our Jurisdictions’ ethnic diversity. Superficial as the outward appearance of one’s attire is, this visual tool has caused acceptable outcomes in relation to our public image. The Fraternity has projected itself, in the ethnic communities within our circle, as being accepting of “others.” It has given hope to those men who once thought of joining but held back because of some unfounded perception related to the Fraternity’s membership. It has diminished the misconception that we are traditionally an “all white, good old boys club.” We as a Jurisdiction will certainly move forward and without a doubt accept similar innovations as we annually elect and support our succeeding Grand Masters. But in our behavior, in the centre of a tyled Lodge, homogeneity rather than diversity is desired, regardless of our dress code. We all have a common and shared experience. We are all de facto members of the Public Relations Committee. This reminds us simply to speak and act as speculative Masons. This in itself will be more effective than the most expensive advertisement money can buy.”
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WYOMING 138th Annual Communication, Casper, Wyoming, August, 2012.
45 Lodges 3579 Members
M.W. Bro. Allen J. Pierce, Grand Master, commented on the numerical State of The Craft in Wyoming. “It pains me to report that we are down another 200 Brothers. The demographics of our membership make this very hard to turn around. Increases in membership are offset by deaths and Suspensions. I urge each of us to seek ways to attract more top quality candidates to our Craft to help replace our losses. I challenge the local Lodge leadership to have at each and every meeting some combination of challenging, fulfilling and enjoyable activities for the membership. This will help to keep our current members active and in good standing and hopefully reduce NPDs.” The visiting members of the Grand Lodge Officer Corp in all quadrants of the Jurisdiction reported that all Lodges were able to open in full form. They are very much alive and are doing what a Blue Lodge should be doing. They are preparing annual budgets, raising new Brothers, providing good Masonic Education, attending District Masonic Education seminars in good numbers, keeping their Lodge buildings in proper repair, and in some cases, remodeling. All displayed a commitment to the Fraternity. Twenty Lodges qualified for The Grand Lodge Master Builder Award, a first in the history of this program, which recognizes excellence and emphasizes building a better and more proficient Lodge. A Resolution to amend and improve the format of One Day Conferrals, whereby a candidate can fully participate in all three Degrees, was approved as follows:-
1. A Class shall not have more than fifteen members. With this size of class, each member can fully participate in all three Degrees and not just watch an exemplar candidate. 2. All candidates shall participate fully in the Third Degree, including the obligation and raising by the Master. 3. Each candidate shall have an assigned coach before beginning the Degrees, who promises to teach the candidate AND to see that the candidate becomes proficient as described in the appropriate section of the Constitution, and gives such proficiency in open Lodge by the specified time. 4. Each Lodge shall have only a single One Day Class per Masonic year. This insures the importance for the Lodge to do Degree work at its regular meetings. The purpose of the One Day Conferral is to accommodate good men who might otherwise have difficulties becoming Masons. 5. The Grand Master or his representative shall be present at each One Day Meeting. The meeting is the result of the Grand Master’s action and the Grand Lodge shall be involved. 6. A Lodge shall not hold another One Day Class until it can demonstrate to the current Grand Master that 80% of the members of its previous class have become proficient as required by the Code. The One Day Class should not be used as a method to circumvent the learning process by new Brothers.
One Day Classes in other Jurisdictions have come under criticism in that the focus seemed to be on increasing numbers at the expense of quality, and that it denied the candidate(s) the full Masonic learning experience. This Resolution and the resulting benefits will counteract that concern.
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The Grand Orator expounded on the theme of the Craft’s future growth or decline in terms of tolerance, public perception, and the manner in which the Masonic “message” is communicated. “Tolerance is held to be a condition of mind which is encouraged by, and is necessary for, civilization. It is necessary in our daily interactions with all persons, to allow the existence of something one may disagree with without interference. Does this have an impact on our membership issues? It is my intent to initiate an ongoing discussion of the term “tolerance” as it relates to the interactions of members of the Craft, both within and without the Lodge. We can be prideful because there can be few organizations in the world today that practice the degree of tolerance we find in Freemasonry. We accept all men of good faith, color, nationality or social status. That is what we say, but is that what we do? Within our Lodges, do you allow a Brother to speak his piece even if you disagree? We should. Do we allow the younger Brothers to struggle occasionally, making them find the answers on their path to experience or learning? A path which they might not go down if the answer to a problem is provided instantly by a more knowledgeable Brother. Should we be tolerant when a Brother’s actions may give the Fraternity a black eye? That is one time we should not be tolerant. We all make mistakes. We all have flaws and faults, even the most perfect among us. Confucius said that, “When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.” But I think I have separation anxiety. I also believe that the public’s perception of us as Freemasons impacts the Craft’s growth or decline. The problem with the public’s perception is that it does not have to be true. It is a snap shot that captures a moment, a picture, a sound bite, or both. That brief moment may become their truth, their reality. With that in mind, I remind you that as Freemasons, nothing you say or do goes unseen or unheard. Everything is scrutinized, measured and weighed against the strictest of standards. We are the builders of men. We set the example, being one that is representative of all of a group or a type, one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated. Some of you may say, “I could care less if I am imitated” However, if you represent Freemasonry, if you somehow show a connection to the Craft, then you should care. We need to deal with the impersonal aspect of public perception, and speak up when you see something that tarnishes the Fraternity. It is not personal. It is business. What about the perception of a new Brother? We have an age separation among our membership of more than 60 years. Does what we say mean the same to the candidate as it does to us? We may find young people with older souls, those who see the world the same as someone 20 years older. To find a young man who views the world the same as one who has lived through the Great Depression and remembers Pearl Harbor is going to be a little harder to find. In a time of immediate information and instant gratification, a peculiar system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols may not seem appealing. It is my theory that we need to communicate on their level or near their level to get our message across. We, as in some of us, need to learn their language. Once we have their attention, once we bring them into the Craft, it is then we can teach them to understand and learn our language. You are saying to yourselves, let them learn ours if they want to be part of the Fraternity. But different thing are important to different people and to different age groups. If we do not make changes we may well wither and die. Not changes to whom or what we are, but how we communicate. We must first get them to pay attention, and to do that we must communicate our message with them. Communicating with a wider spectrum of ages than we are accustomed to in our Lodges will be crucial. We might have to use, in both paper and electronic news letters, 15 words instead of fifty to reach a specific group, and all 50 to reach another portion. One size does not fit all. We must speak the current lingo.
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Mark Twain wrote, “The difference between the almost-right word and the right word is really a large matter – the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.”
THE THIRTIETH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF GRAND AND DISTRICT GRAND LODGES A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA
THEME: IS GRAND LODGE A BARRIER OR CONDUIT?
Winnipeg, Manitoba, March, 2012.
“Is Grand Lodge a Barrier or Conduit to the progress of Freemasonry? Do the discussions at Grand Lodge actually translate into action? Reviews of Grand Lodge Proceedings reflect recurring themes and ideas. Do topics recur because of changing circumstances, history repeats, or do topics recur because nothing is usually accomplished? Are Grand Lodge Officers leading or just passing through? Are they really advancing the Craft? What do they bring to the table? Let us look in the mirror. There is perception and there is reality. Our Brethren are watching us. What would they say if asked, “What does your Grand Lodge do for you?” Who is running the show? Or should be? Are we a barrier or a conduit?” With these remarks M.W. Bro. Garry Dowling, President of the Conference, invited a group of Guest Speakers to discuss this and several other introspective questions and their relevance and significance to Freemasonry today. R.W. Bro. Jerry Kopp, Grand Secretary of Alberta, was asked to revisit a topic he presented at the Conference in 2006, “Us Versus Them,” for the purpose of determining whether this attitude is still prevalent, “Us” being the Lodge, “Them” being Grand Lodge officers. “The 2006 Report identified several points and impressions gleaned from discussion groups regarding the manner in which Grand Lodge officers responded to subordinate officers; with an attitude of snobbishness and the attitude that respect can be demanded and not earned. They were aloof and distant. Some of our Canadian Jurisdictions have brought about a change whereby Master Masons have the right to vote at the District and Grand Lodge level. Did this alter the syndrome in any way? The answer would have to be no, as their attendance at Grand Lodge Communications is extremely low. However, I would ay that the majority of Master Masons who do attend these events have, in my opinion, a generally positive view of Grand Lodge. They are not the authors of this situation. It is the people who do not attend, Master Mason or not, who never vote at Grand Lodge, who retain this negative mindset. We have Lodge officers, past and present, and included in this group are past and current Grand Lodge officers that have the same attitude. I have heard that comment from the DDGMs. They don’t seem to catch on. This therefore begs the question. Have we ourselves changed as Grand Lodge officers? If not, why not? We know one thing for sure. Lodge members will certainly not express their views to our faces. So, if this situation does exist, we ourselves have to deal with it. In other words, change. We cannot expect our Lodges to change us. Perhaps we could say that this attitude started at the Lodge level and some of our Brethren have continued with this disposition up and into our Grand Lodge ranks. Who knows?
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We need to go back into our history to see how long these issues have existed. We will discover that they have been recognized, discussed, debated and written about extensively since the 1920s. We are still dealing with the same issues and problems today. They continue to be repetitious. Why? We are good at identifying problems, yet have we really offered the appropriate solution? Or, if we have a solution, have we taken the time to implement a plan within our Jurisdiction if it is applicable? I would suggest that in keeping with the President’s theme, we endeavor to provide a generic statement that would help overcome this attitude and which would help develop a plan for our respective Lodges and Grand Lodges. To begin, I am disturbed that we still have some District Deputies who display this characteristic, a negative view of the Grand Lodge line or Grand Lodge in general. It is disturbing and it is something that we in our respective Jurisdictions need to change. How do we do it? Perhaps the approach we need to use lies in a District Deputies Training Program. The benefit of this policy, the education, preparation and orientation of future leaders, is apparent in several Jurisdictions. We, in the Province of Alberta are developing such a program. The Province of Ontario has a District Deputies Education Plan which must be completed before the candidate becomes eligible for that position. British Columbia and the Yukon have had one for ten years, which has gone a long way towards team-building within the Grand Line with the officers going out and representing their Grand Lodge. They visit the Lodge and make themselves accessible to the Brethren. At a distance it’s “us and them.” When they appear at the Lodges and walk the talk in terms of relationships, it becomes a critical element that helps to break down those barriers. Our experience in regard to our Lodge Officer Training Program introduced a couple of years ago, is that it has definitely brought about a change, a very positive image of Grand Lodge. Grand Line officers are now more visible in our Lodge. We are all now meeting on the level. That is important. A comment from President Dowling said that the single biggest problem in 2006 was the attitude of certain Grand Lodge officers; snobbery, a lack of respect and so forth, and was, he believed, a characteristic of the inner man. So if that man is elected to Office, a training program is not going to train those characteristics out of that individual. Therefore you would have a group of snobbish, disrespectful officers visiting the Lodges. How will that help? That is exactly right. I think that one of the problems is that the appointment of DDGMs is made within the District on a Lodge rotational basis. Many are now leaning towards electing a DDGM by the entire District, so they can choose the best man for the job. A dedicated Mason is not necessarily your ideal man for the job, or even an ideal person to go through the Grand Line. It is not an honorific. It is not a reward for the oldest Past Master in the Lodge. It is a very important role within Grand Lodge and so we do need expertise. We have to capture or elect those people who are good in all aspects of Freemasonry to convey the message, that Grand Lodge officers must become more visible and accessible.
We also need to become more personable. We need to visit more often. How many Grand Masters have walked into a Lodge to find the Master is terrified by their presence? That should not be. We are not there to cause controversy. We are there to visit the Lodges and have fraternal relations. We are not there to cause problems. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia usually travelled with a large entourage to a Lodge visitation. He has instructed them not to accompany him. He said to his line officers, “I don’t want you to accompany me. I want you to go and visit on your own. So we spread the burden of visitations and put the face of the Grand Lodge officers into the Lodges, which I think has been very successful.”
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The importance of communication also comes into play. A report from the Grand Master’s Conference in Atlanta described communications from some Jurisdictions to their Lodges as a “downward shoot.” All they got from their Grand Lodge was –“you will do this - you won’t do that.” The point was that a relationship should be established between Grand Lodge and the Lodges. It is important to get Master Masons involved in their own Lodges and District. We also need to get them involved in Grand Lodge projects as well. It might be a nice idea for every Grand Master to send a card congratulating the Entered Apprentice who has just been initiated or the Master Mason who has just been raised, just to establish some communication without demanding anything from the Lodge. It is a question of perception, of breaking down the barrier of “Us and Them,” and establishing a two-way communication between Grand Lodge and the Lodges, not just a “one-way-shoot” of information from Grand Lodge to individual Secretaries. We can all see what “Us and Them” does. There is an obvious impact on membership. We need to do some damage control. We have reached a point in our history where must be proactive and no longer reactive if we are to enjoy a Masonic future. We must hope to make ourselves more relevant and attractive to men of sound moral character who have a right to share in what we have for so long kept as ours alone. The world, we must come to realize, is no longer made up of “us.” It is rapidly becoming a cultural majority of “them.” Resistance to societal realities is tantamount to walling ourselves up behind the tiled doors of a private club, elite, dusty and useless relics of things past, and an organization for study only by future historians. At the feast of the ego, everyone leaves hungry. It goes both ways. We need to be very cognizant of that. I am sure that the President will outline an excellent program whereby we will overcome that. I have one last question. I don’t know how to put this, but is there any perfect Mason? The answer is no. There are no perfect Worshipful Masters, DDGMs or Secretaries. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. We have to acknowledge that. So what is the role of the Grand Master in this situation? M.W.Bro. John Payton, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador defined the qualities the Brethren definitely want. Honesty Competency Humility A vision for the future A strategic plan to get us there One who is inspirational and can inspire others. “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” A Brother made a comment during this Conference that we must not become an organization with centuries of tradition unimpeded by progress. We are challenged to think about that, whether we have made any progress in what was perceived to be a problem or not. Maybe those Brethren sitting around this table will have the opportunity to come back in 2018 and see a change.”
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THE 86TH CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS OF MASONS IN NORTH AMERICA
Atlanta, Georgia, February 19th-21st 2012
The Grand Masters of 60 Jurisdictions met in Atlanta for their 86th Conference, the theme of which, “Cultivating the Masonic Experience”, is designed to seek new solutions to old problems and develop programs designed to make Masonry relevant to a new generation in a rapidly changing world. Breakout sessions topics were selected and planned to present ideas and guidance for the future leaders of the Fraternity and then posted on Masonic Renewal Web-Sites, such as www.masonic-renewal.org The major focus was on membership, mentorship, membership retention and the development of effective leadership in Grand Lodge, Constituent Lodges and Appendant Bodies. It also encouraged family involvement and community participation, thereby demonstrating our social relevance by illustrating the variety of Masonic contributions to local communities. CHIP-Child Find – Student Assistance Programs-all have met with positive public response. In a changing and evolving society, Masonry has an invaluable ally in the Internet and multiple Lodge Web-Sites. It provides, in the words of a program developed by the GRAND LODGE OF INDIANA, “Masonic Awareness at the Speed of Light.” This project is but one of the latest to emphasize the importance of leadership and membership development and is designed to increase and retain Masonic membership. It consists of 44 lectures, posted on the Internet, which to date, have been seen by over 1 million Masons in more than 150 countries. Additionally, the project will in the near future record the histories of each of the Grand Lodges within the Conference, for the benefit of our Brothers and posterity, and make them available on the Internet using technology developed for the Masonic Awareness Program. It is a great opportunity to inform potential members what we are about, what we stand for, and the social contribution Freemasons can make in today’s world. The GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA offers a superb two page message sent to each candidate elected to receive the Masonic Degrees. It is titled “An Introductory Message on Behalf of the Master of Your Lodge.” It was prepared by the Committee on Masonic Research and Education. The first page reviews the steps taken following receipt of the petition, and in a very welcoming tone, expresses the desire of the Lodge to do everything to ensure the new Brother will approach the Mysteries of the Fraternity in the proper frame of mind, and get the utmost from the experience and honor about to be conferred upon him. It emphasizes that, in every possible way, a Counselor or Mentor will assist him as he progresses through the Degrees. The second page asks “How shall I prepare myself for Masonry?”, and economically outlines, without compromising any of the Landmarks, the history of Freemasonry, what it stands for, what it offers to the enquiring Candidate, and most importantly, the commitment the Craft expects from the individual who has been admitted into the Fraternity. This introduction is reinforced by a 5 point Mentor Program. The Mentor meets the Candidate in person BEFORE Initiation, answers any questions he may have and offers to accompany him to his First Degree. He introduces him to all other Brothers in attendance, gives him a tour of the facility, and following the Degree, explains the Signs, Word, Grip, the symbolism of the ceremony, the form and contents of the Lodge, and the Officers stations and places. He then prepares the new Member for his next Degree. This “before and after” procedure is repeated through all the Degrees. The new member does not progress until he is fully informed and familiar with the objects and symbols of the previous Degree. He is encouraged to become active in Lodge affairs and visit others in the District.
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The Mentor’s responsibility does not end after the Master Mason ceremony. He must accompany the new Brother to his first stated communication; answer all questions; keep him involved in the Lodge; take him to neighbouring Lodges; discuss all Signs, Words, Grips and Obligations and explain all the Masonic resources available to him. The Mentor then informs the Master that the new Brother has completed the Mentor Program. He presents the Masonic Achievement Award to the new Brother in open Lodge. He is then obliged to meet with the candidate at or away from the Lodge for at least a year. The Mentor Program is the most useful aid for assisting Lodges to bond with their new members. It instills pride in being a Mason, a positive attitude and the desire to contribute directly to the Lodge’s future. THE GRAND LODGE OF OREGON’S “Fellow of the Craft” program has a similar structure and intention, to strengthen the Lodge and Jurisdiction by ensuring all new members are well informed and aware of their duties. Following the First Degree, the candidate is given a paper titled “The Responsibilities of an Entered Apprentice”, which explains the Degree in twenty detailed headings from the Ritual Book, and reminds him of obligations he has just taken. Before being allowed to proceed, he must successfully answer questions based on this paper before his Mentor will put his signature on a “Sign Off Sheet” permitting him to advance. This procedure is followed for all Degrees. Additionally, the new member must learn and answer questions from the Standard Manual and on the History of Oregon Freemasonry. Only then is he recognized as a fully qualified “Fellow of the Craft.” The secret to success, according to THE GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, is Planning, Planning, Planning and more Planning. In order to be successful in obtaining and holding new members or to be successful in converting inactive members to active ones, there must be a reason for these men to become involved. This means having a continuing Lodge program that gives its members a reason and desire to participate. An overall Lodge program becomes the key to success. This one is in three parts:-
Planning and Evaluation: Preparation and Execution Follow Up
The Lodge Program must be one that attracts people. Boring meetings, Ritual done alone or poorly, and unfulfilling activities will accomplish nothing. The monthly meeting is the key. Masters should plan these meetings to attract members. Innovation, recognition, quality and fun all enter into the equation. A Lodge Calendar should include social and community service events, visitations and other occasions which promote Fraternity and build sociability among the Brethren. Have fun, include wives and family and be appropriately innovative in considering new ideas and twists on old ones. An active Lodge, large or small, is a healthy Lodge. When the Brethren are enjoying themselves, its strength will increase. The Lodge Calendar, as used by Officers or individuals, should include planning goals and deadline dates in addition to events. The Lodge Officers should be able to glance at the Calendar in any given month and know exactly what is expected of them. The Calendar requires at least two years advance planning-and therefore must be done in conjunction with upcoming Officers and future Masters as well as the current one. The Lodge’s standing within the community, which we refer to as Awareness, is also important in attracting good citizens to the Fraternity. The best way to build Awareness is through community activity and presence. From CHIP to a host of other projects, Masons can demonstrate who they are and what they stand for. Don’t be afraid to seek publicity. Well planned and implemented programs will do nothing but enhance the image of Massachusetts Freemasonry.
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The next step is becomes the development of a Membership Recruitment List. There should be at least three of them:-
The active recruitment of new members. The active re-involvement of inactive members. A passive list of potential members for which the timing of recruitment is not yet right.
These lists and their proper maintenance are the key to success. Without these lists a coordinated effort is impossible. Finally, a Lodge must have a plan by which to involve new and re-activated members after they have entered the Lodge. Experience has shown a window of about six weeks to three months for as new member to become involved. If this does not happen, chances are that he will be lost from active membership in the Lodge. All Lodges should plan specific activities to engage these members. MATCH THE NEEDS OF THE LODGE WITH THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. Membership can be promoted at any open Masonic function. Lodges should always make appropriate invitations to prospective and inactive members to attend a social type of event; in a home or restaurant, as institutional dinners in Lodge basements do not often provide the best type of atmosphere. It can be as elegant and formal as the Lodge deems necessary; most importantly, conducive to close personal contact. This atmosphere should cater to wives as strongly as the prospective Mason. Individual members of the Lodge should be assigned to help the potential candidates mix within the group. There is room for spontaneity, but careful planning will yield the best results. Invitations should be sent out or hand delivered by specific members assigned to each prospect. The candidate should know this will be a fun party but be clear as to its intent, as they may feel ambushed and be turned off or intimidated. THIRTY INVITATIONS, PROPERLY DELIVERED SHOULD YIELD ABOUT TEN POSITIVE RETURNS. Potential candidates who sign up should be kept in constant contact prior to and during their Degrees. These candidates are building a relationship, which, if properly nurtured, will lead to them becoming a strong, active member of the Lodge. THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL CONTACT THROUGH THE DEGREES CANNOT BE OVERSTRESSED. One of the most important Masons in this process is the candidate’s Sponsor, or Mentor. He must already have a close relationship with the candidate. The Sponsor should make sure that the candidate is informed as to what is to be expected; that he be present for all Degrees; that he acts in between to offer continual support to the new Brother. It is also important that a new member make an investment in the Lodge to cement his relationship; through learning the Cipher and active involvement in the planning of Lodge activities and programs. It is vital, through personal contact, that he be made to feel welcome and an important member of the Lodge. LEAVE NOTHING TO CHANCE. PLAN FOR SUCCESS AND SUCCESS WILL HAPPEN. It is therefore imperative that the progress these new or re-activated members be followed closely. Everyone’s needs and interests vary. Take nothing for granted. Follow up. A SUCCESSFUL LODGE WILL CONTINUE THE EVALUATION PROCESS FOR EACH MEMBER LONG AFTER INITIATION IS COMPLETED. In summary, Membership is critical to the survival of Freemasonry. It is easy for those of us who love the Craft to generate enthusiasm for it. We must focus that enthusiasm on Membership. Planning and personal contact are the keys to success.
The re-activation of inactive members is more challenging that that of recruiting new members because the structure of the Degrees and the lure of the unknown are not present. THE GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA, addressing this situation, has said there may be
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at least as many displaced, visiting, or inactive Masons in the Jurisdiction as there are members. To help these Brethren find a new Masonic home, and to revitalize the interest of inactive Master Masons from California Lodges, Grand Lodge established the SOJOURNERS COMMITTEE. The benefits to a Lodge are increased membership, additional income, more participation and enthusiasm and possibly new Officers. The ideas presented can be modified to meet a Lodge’s specific needs. Each Lodge should have a Committee responsible for developing programs to re-activate Sojourners. Two to four members are recommended and their terms should be staggered to maintain continuity. The Lodge Tyler should be involved as he is usually the first member to meet visitors. The Basic Program is called LOCATING THE SOJOURNER. The first steps are to contact the Secretaries of other Masonic bodies for the names of members who refer to Lodges in other Jurisdictions. Provide each Lodge member and the Secretaries of the local Concordant Bodies with a supply of “Sojourner Cards” for these visiting Brethren. There is a question on this card; “Do you know a Sojourner or an inactive Brother?” If so, provide the following information requested on the card:-
SOJOURNER INFORMATION His name Address Telephone Number Lodge Name, Number and State,
Return the card to:- The Worshipful Master of your Lodge. Your Lodge address. Telephone number.
The next three steps are:- Contact Examination An invitation for a first time visit
Encourage a return visit and explain the advantages of Affiliation, explaining that California allows dual and plural membership. All of the above steps are to be done in good taste, with dignity, not coercively or in an overbearing manner. Radio, television and newspapers are also very effective ways of contacting these individuals. Announce your meetings in the Community Service Section of your local newspaper. Place a Masonic sign at the entrance to your town as is done by Rotary or Lions. Emphasize the listing your Lodge has in the telephone directory:- THE GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA CONTACT REQUEST. M.W. Bro. Kris Goodmanson, Grand Master of the GRAND LODGE OF MANITOBA, discussed a $350,000,000 twenty storey project going on in Winnipeg called the Canadian Museum of Human Rights. Three years ago, he established a program called “Just A Buck”, the intent being to urge Freemasons to raise a dollar from every Mason in Canada in support of Human Rights. The campaign has grown significantly. “It was my vision to encourage Freemasons to support this cause, because Brethren, you and I in this room have gown up with Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth as being an important part of who we are. We have all been struggling to encourage young men to become a part of the Fraternity. Perhaps the thing we could encourage them to consider, and
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with which they could align themselves in our thinking, is the fact that Freemasonry and human rights are on the same page. Perhaps if we would like to think about encouraging these young men to consider becoming a part of our wonderful Fraternity is the fact we believe in human rights, beliefs and causes. History records show that over 100,000 Freemasons died during the Holocaust. That was why the driving reason the “Just A Buck” project was started, to urge Freemasons planet-wide to consider supporting the Human Rights Movement. Consider perhaps that when you are talking to young men, that they may have trouble getting their head around Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. However, young men of today do understand what human rights and issues are and the abuses that have already been mentioned here; about bullying; about texting inappropriate information; issues that can create difficulties for young people on the social networks that will become an important part of their lives. All of these can be tied back to human rights causes. So, Brethren, if I am asking you to consider anything today it would be to consider including Human Rights in your discussions with young man who are thinking about joining our Fraternity.” M.W. T Michael Fegan, Past Grand Master of the GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS, encapsulated the purpose of the Conference and the value of all the initiatives presented with the question:- “Where do you want to go tomorrow.?” Masonry is still in a state of decline. Although the slide has diminished, membership loss is still the greatest threat to the viability of the Fraternity. The Masonic Renewal Committee offers a prescription to deal successfully with this problem. This prescription for success means we need to start thinking outside the box, coloring outside the lines and, in doing so, change the paradigms. Programs, seminars, and products are designed to complement the renewal process in the Lodge at the local level. That’s where the problem begins and that’s where the problem will be solved. We are committed to the continuing the development of new products and programs. They offer, we believe, the best hope for the future of the Fraternity in North America and around the world. The seed we plant today will produce abundant fruit for us all tomorrow.”
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INTRODUCTION OF W. Bro. Andrew Hammer Guest Speaker at the Grand Master’s Banquet Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Distinguished Guests, Brethren All:
It gives me a great deal of pleasure to introduce our guest speaker for this evening, W. Bro. Andrew Hammer. I have met Andrew several times over the last few years and have been privileged to hear him deliver addresses at a number of other Grand Lodges or Masonic Conferences. I was delighted when he agreed to join us at our Annual Communication. Andrew is a Past Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, one of the most historic Lodges in the United States. Andrew is a Masonic Author and lecturer who frequently speaks on the theme of Excellence in masonry, as well as philosophical aspects of the craft. He authored “Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labour and Observance”, and in fact, his theme tonight will be “Observing the Craft”. He is a member of the Philalethes Society and the Quatuor Coronati Correspondence Circle, as well as a board member of the Masonic Society, and the Masonic Restoration Foundation. Professionally, he is an international political consultant, having taken part in campaigns and projects on four continents. He resides in Alexandria, Virginia. Allow me to quote one of the praises for the book “Observing the Craft” by M.W. Bro. Jim Tresner, Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, Director of the Masonic Leadership Institute and Book Review Editor, The Scottish Rite Journal: If "blessed are the peacemakers", there is surely also a blessing for those who nudge us out of our zone of comfort and encourage us to think and re-evaluate. Such a one is Worshipful Brother Hammer. This book is edgy in some ways, controversial in others; but no one can doubt the pure and bright sincerity which shines through its pages. It is well written, thoughtful, and even genteel in its tone. Above all, it fulfills the highest challenge of a book. It makes you ponder.' And from Shawn Eyer, Editor, Philalethes: The Journal of Masonic Research & Letters: “At a time when Freemasons are clamoring for education and quality events, Observing the Craft is an ideal sourcebook for lodge leaders who desire to realize positive and lasting change.” Andrew also recently delivered a paper at the fourth Annual ICHF Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Conference our Grand Lodge will be sponsoring in St. Catherines in 2015 I am sure that those of you able to attend Andrew’s Seminar yesterday afternoon enjoyed it. Some of you may have been fortunate earlier today to get a copy of the book autographed by W. Bro. Hammer. Brethren, please welcome to the lectern, W. Bro. Andrew Hammer.
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W. Bro. Andrew Hammer Guest Speaker
Presentation at the Wednesday, July 17, 2013
M.W. Bro. Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Past Grand Maters, R.W. Bro. Deputy Grand Master, Distinguished Brethren, Guests and Friends:
Presentation Observing the Craft
In 1772, William Preston wrote: ‘Were the privileges of Masonry to be common, or indiscriminately bestowed, the design of the institution would be subverted; for being familiar, like many other important matters, they would soon lose their value, and sink into disregard.’ Put another way, Masonry is not for everyone, nor should we feel that it should be. But if one is going to pursue it, then there is no way to avoid the fact that one make time to do so, and invest genuine effort in the process. That brings me to the book I have written, Observing the Craft, and the concept behind the idea of observance. Some have asked, do you mean Traditional Observance? Traditional is a tricky word, because we just cannot claim that traditional Masonry is observant Masonry as we would define it. The debate between lodges where philosophy and decorum are the order of the day and lodges where men get together to socialise and drink is not even remotely new. It goes back to the very beginning of speculative Masonry, with men meeting in taverns 300 years ago. The term 'Knife and Fork Degree' goes back to the dispute between the Ancients and the Moderns, which means that both forms can lay claim to being traditional, and that arguably takes the T out of the TO. In our case also, our Lodge goes back to 1783, so we can't be traditional, because we already are in some sense. I prefer to use simply the term 'Observant', and have in my book referred to Observant Lodges and Observant Masons. In the simplest sense, when we use the term observance in relation to any discipline or philosophy, we are talking about a careful attention to and practice of what might be considered the essential tenets of that discipline. Another way to explain it is the effort to do everything involved with that discipline as correctly as possible, to the best of your ability. In the Masonic sense, observance means seeing to it that certain methods and characteristics of Masonic labour are carried out to the highest standard that can possibly be attained by a Lodge. I'm not talking about a specific ritual or unified form of practice, but rather to the maximum degree of performance that can be expected from any given Lodge, whatever their ritual or practice may be. Yet there are common elements of practice that will indicate observance in any Lodge: decorum, excellence in ritual, and reverence for the same are indispensable in an observant Lodge. For the moment however, I want to talk what observance is in a more profound sense, and how that concept relates to observing the Craft. Observance is as much a state of mind as a set of actions. In fact, each helps the other reach their maximum potential. The things we think and the philosophical attitude we cultivate as regards Freemasonry and its associated concerns, will influence and improve our actions in the Lodge. The actions we perform in Lodge, when done well and to a degree of proficiency, aid the mind in maintaining its disciplined state in ritual and introspection. The goal to be achieved by this activity is a high state of concentration on exactly those things we find in
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 244 13-12-02 2:17 PM APPENDIX B 245 the Craft which enable us to be that ‘better man’. It is a deliberately contemplative union between the mind and body, which then enables us to take the result of that union into the soul. In other words, observance is both a state of mind that manifests itself through a set of actions, and a set of actions which helps cultivate a specific state of mind. The overall experience, when done properly, can create a sense of deep fulfilment and almost other- worldly atmosphere within the Lodge and among the Brethren involved. If we were to define the essential tenets of Freemasonry that we are seeking to observe, we have to go back to certain concepts, notably those ideas from the Enlightenment that form the basis of why we are doing what we are doing. Moreover, we have to examine the source of those ideas as well. No era is born of a vacuum. Every age is influenced, either positively or negatively, by what has come before it. The men who formulated the ideas which would become known as the Enlightenment were directly inspired and essentially motivated by the philosophical studies of the late Renaissance, specifically the notion that man could truly become more than he had been, in both the spiritual and temporal sense. This notion reached its fruition in the concept of the higher man, closer to God and therefore to knowledge itself. This concept of the ‘better man’ was a crucial component of Renaissance thought, and the way to attain that condition was through engaging and challenging our minds, maximizing their potential, seeking a higher level of communion with and understanding of the Supreme Being. The generations that followed after this line of thought produced those men who constructed Freemasonry as we know it, enhancing their newfound awareness by seeking to manifest it outwardly through their actions, be they individual or social. This then led to the philosophical canals which would flow into the Enlightenment. The modern and verifiable origin of Freemasonry in the early 18th century stands perfectly on the cusp of these two significant ages in human development, and finds like- minded men organising themselves into Lodges in order to create a rarified space to do exactly that kind of work. To be sure, they celebrated their endeavours with hearty banquets to unwind from the rigour of their intellectual and ritual labour, but in the midst of this, they remained true to the notion that they were engaged in an exercise of personal advancement, for the benefit of self and society. When one approaches the Craft in this way, everything one does in a Lodge, from the lights to regalia to our physical movements becomes a pursuit of excellence, of that state of ‘betterness’ that allows us to distinguish the Masonic world of the Lodge from the profane world outside. Having an empirical experience of this higher, more refined state of being confirms that such a state is possible for us, outside of the Lodge as well as inside. We can know that because we will have achieved it, and we then take the inner knowledge that it is possible to better ourselves out into the world. This is not done as a function of Freemasonry itself in the world, as a visible social force, but as the better man in the world, improved by his Masonic education, study and discipline. Does that then mean that non-Masons and society as a whole are to be left without this knowledge unless they are somehow brought into the Craft? Not at all. The lessons found in the system of Freemasonry are not and never have been found exclusively within its doors. To the contrary, one of the most noble deeds of Freemasonry has always been to fashion itself as a repository or magnet for the world’s great philosophical ideas, ideas which have existed for millenia. Before universities were available to society at large, and indeed before the development of a middle class anywhere in the world, Lodges sought to be universities of the common man, challenging the obscurantism of kings and clergy in the name of free thought for all. The Craft, true to its name, is a method of instruction in these higher things; it is not those higher things themselves. There are many roads to enlightenment; we are concerned only with ours and how we practice it. By selectively introducing seekers of knowledge into our ranks, we do our part in those places we can, to add to the ranks of thinking beings everywhere, with the intention that they will share the benefit of our teaching by way of the quality of their minds.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 245 13-12-02 2:17 PM 246 APPENDIX B That being said, if we fail to approach the Craft in this way, we take the path of least resistance, and soon become unable to tell the difference between the Lodge and any other social club in our community. Absent an interest in observance, that is, in reaching for the light though our study and actions, Lodges risk ceasing to be in any way Masonic. They simply absorb whatever enjoyments and pastimes from the outside world their members enjoy, and mistakenly continue to label such superficial miscellany as Masonry. If Lodge meetings and functions are no different than any other social function one would normally have in life, save the symbols and jargon, then in time brothers will have forgotten what Masonry truly is, and abandoned what makes it the treasure it has been for centuries to the best of men in all stations in life. It will become just like everything else, conforming to everything else, and nothing more. The very thing that makes the Craft special will have been sacrificed to what is easy and comfortable, and the quarries then become filled with idlers who want the benefits of being called craftsmen, without actually doing or knowing how to do any work. This dilemma is exactly what is confusing so many men who are becoming Masons today. They have sought something in Freemasonry that they have, for whatever reason, been led to believe holds meaning, or stability, or some kind of nobler order of things. In some cases they have read about it, or heard things which have led them to believe that when they express an interest and submit a petition for membership, they are on the path to joining such an organisation. What they find however, in more cases than one should like to admit, is an old boys’ club like any other, with nothing distinguishable about it except the fact that it has a legal claim to a name and legacy it has no intention of living up to. We can bring these men into the Craft by whatever means and at whatever pace one wishes; we will have already lost them before they are raised, because we have lost ourselves. Observing the Craft, returning to the pursuit of meaning instead of mediocrity, can help all of us to avoid such an outcome.
Deputy Grand Master’s Thanks to W. Bro. Andrew Hammer
Most Worshipful, the Grand Master, Distinguished Head Table Guest, Brethren and friends.
On behalf of all the brethren present, we thank you W. Bro. Andrew Hammer for the historical background - the influence of the late Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment in forming the core values of Freemasonry. We need to be reminded that while celebrating with banquets if often appropriate, it is trivial to personal growth and advancement which the Craft promotes. And also, it never hurts to be reminded that our philosophical growth influences our actions inside and outside of the lodge and makes us better men. As you have said, we should remember the great repository of philosophical ideas within Freemasonry is our greatest treasure and influences our Craft. Your teachings and writings will continue to remind us of the difference between, in your words, “old boys’ clubs” and the true craft. Philosophy and decorum should always usurp socializing and drinking. Thank you for this sober message. Your book, Observing the Craft, is a valuable tool for new and experienced members of the Craft to remind them of our Core Values.
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SUMMARY REPORTS OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 2012 ) 2013
Algoma District ) 9 Lodges R.W. Bro. Grant E. Poulin At the Fall District Meeting the agenda was set on how we were going to proceed with our course of action for the ensuring Masonic year. There were three directives approved, to establish a guide fo the operation and management of Algoma District, to continue with the Grand Master’s number one priority communication and to encourage unity throughout all the Masonic bodies. The guide has been established, we encourage use of the Algoma District website and implemented a newsletter called the Algoma District Register and in continuation of our goals we attended to many meetings of concordant bodies. All of the reporting that came in stated that all lodges were in sound financial shape with much involvement in the community, especially the MasoniChIP. With the exception of one lodge, the lodges were very busy with degree work. There is pride in accomplishment as evident in the quality of work within the district. We united the brethren with the “Aviva Community Challenge” a national fund-raising project that we were directing toward the Masonic Child Identification Program and although we fell short or our goal we did raise a lot of community awareness in the MasoniChIP. Three lodges received their Grand Lodge Cornerstone certificate, and other lodges in the District have indicated that they will participate and have started the process of establishing the Cornerstone program. This year we celebrated the hundredth anniversary of Connaught Lodge 511 which provided the brethren the opportunity to share in their history and legacy. Although there is not a lot of commitment in the Lodges to Grand Lodge programs there is some usage as well as a start with the Brother to Brother team that have put together a new PowerPoint presentation that they are now presenting to the lodges. There is a long-term viability of most lodges in Algoma District as many lodges have dedicated membership and long-term plans. There are a few lodges that struggle with declining membership, inactive members and other concerns. But overall Masonry is alive and well in Algoma District with a resurgence in many of the lodges.
Algoma East – 8 Lodges R.W. Bro. E. George Mersereau
It is my privilege to comment on the Algoma East District as having made great strides in increased membership in almost all our lodges. This can be attributed to hard work and renewed interest in masonry and programs that have led to a renewed vision for the betterment of all our lodges. All programs are available to each and everyone of us but it is the renewed interest and determination to pick up the program, review and research it to the point where it can be beneficial to new candidates and in reality to all masons of the lodges. The mentors program is one such program when made use of by competent people and /or instructors is extremely beneficial and will definitely help a new brother mason get his footing straight and properly planted. It is the mechanise and foundation for guidance and development. There is nothing worse than having a newly accepted candidate that has been, just initiated, standing there in awe wondering what he has to do next or what is expected of him in the future? The experience to him may be overwhelming but in his mind is, what do I do next? And if he doesn’t find his kind of help needed, he may in all likelihood leave. Not minimizing or taking away from any lodge, but Algoma Lodge has one such person in the name of Wor. Bro. Harry Lewis who strategies and sets out planning for the educational continuation and expectation renewal of new comers. This procedure has retained and peaked everyone’s interest and has been a proven method of retention. This is evident in are other lodges, however, I have sighted Algoma Lodge because I am a member and therefore most familiar.
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Lodge Management should decide on an annual basis which one or more programs available from lodge, would be most beneficial and then or castrate the most talented person or group of persons to implement the program as a project. Periodic evaluation of projects is also most essential. The District lodges of Instruction (D.L. of inst.) introduced by M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew a number of years ago have been extremely beneficial. At the request of Elliot Lake lodge I have asked that this program led by PDDM’s again be instituted at the request of Elliot Lake Lodge. Ths will coordinated by Bro.’s R.P. (Bob) Schroeder, Larry Weeks and Sandy Marr PDDGM’s and is planned to be held on September 289th 2013 in Elliot Lake. Submitted with great appreciation to serve you as DDGM.
Brant District ) 13 Lodges R.W. Bro. Ronald G. File Brant District has thirteen lodges with one of them operating as a daylight lodge in Burford. All the lodges save one, initiated new members this year with several lodges having more than one initiation. This is a trend that has continued over the last two or three years. The result is that there are fewer Past Masters filling the chairs. A constant message this year was to make sure that these new members were encouraged to participate and for the members to listen to what they had to say. In September of 2012 the Masters, Past Masters and Wardens Association hosted a Grand Master’s Reception for M.W. Bro. Dowling at the Agricultural Hall in Burford. It was very well attended and the organizing committee should be congratulated for their efforts. We were very fortunate to have the Grand Master return to Brant District on three other occasions. Lynden Lodge No. 505 had their 100th anniversary this year and the Grand Master attended their Lodge for the dedication of the new regalia and square pavement. Ozias Lodge No. 508 also celebrated their 100th anniversary this year. The lodge organized a dinner reception, which the Grand Master also attended. The lodge compliance policy from Grand Lodge caused quite a bit of concern within the district. After receiving communication from the district expressing these concerns the Grand Master came back once more for a town hall meeting to give the brethren an opportunity to ask questions. This meeting was held at Brant Lodge No. 45 well attended. I believe that most of the concerns were addressed. I want to take this opportunity to thank the Master, Past Masters and Wardens of Brant District and the members St. George No. 243 for giving me the opportunity to represent the Grand Master in Brant District this past year. It has been a very rewarding year and I have come away with a new appreciation for the Freemasons in Brant. I also want to thank the District team for doing such a great job of promoting and supporting the Grand Lodge programs.
Bruce District ) 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Randall Willick
Building Better Masons took on a revitalized form in Bruce District this year. Twenty new Entered Apprentices were initiated in Bruce District this year. Being greeted into the craft by numerous Bruce District members will place our E.A.’s in familiar territory when other lodges visit or they visit neighbouring lodges in Bruce. MasoniChIP clinics had a big resurgence with 4 lodges processing 400 children this year. Partners for Life saw 46 blood donors’ sign up this past year. Protocol & Etiquette had a huge crowd of masons listen intently as Gordon Crutcher shared his knowledge of our Masonic Memorial service to carrying the wands the proper way. Fellowship, averaging 66 members to official visits, continues to be the way Bruce District enjoys meeting in Lodge and across the district. Serious interest in presenting meaningful ritual continues to improve from lodge to lodge. As visitors see quality ritual presented, they too want to be part of that great feeling of accomplishment. Lodges who do not have candidates are assisting busy lodges with their excess quantity of degree work. Long range planning happened on 2 district levels this year.
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Lodge buildings got the serious attention they were due after years of inactivity. This same planning spirit allowed Officers Progression and District progression to receive a greater emphasis from every lodge. Most Lodges examined their member attendance to map out a plan to get Rusty masons back to lodge. Cornerstone is now apart of 3 lodge yearly schedules. Improving communications directly to lodge members from Grand Lodge or District initiates needs more detail and attention. Assisting lodges will small memberships to receive a higher priority from our District. Our total number of members continue to erode with deaths, demits and suspensions. Our masonsofbrucedistrict.com Website is developing into a great information sharing medium. Every Lodge continues to support local charitable initiatives as well as Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village, our Bruce District charity. The privilege to be the Grand Master’s representative and Bruce District’s DDGM has been a humbling and rewarding experience.
Chatham District ) 11 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert W. Pennington
The condition of Freemasonry in Chatham District is good. Ritual work throughout the District has been progressively improving and it has been encouraging to see new, younger members performing their work with a very high level of proficiency. Overall our 11 Lodges are strong, both financially and in membership. We have 3 smaller rural Lodges who, although currently are in a viable situation, will require new membership to maintain this viability. This Masonic year the attrition rate was slightly over 6 % but in recent months an influx of new candidates would decrease this rate. Community work throughout the District continues to go well and we receive strong support from members and the general public for such programmes as the Bruce B. Foster foundation, chaired by V.W. Bro. Lynn Tap and the Care Bears project chaired by R.W. Bro. Willard Barnes. The C.H.I.P. programme, chaired by W. Bro. Greg Vojvodin and the Blood Donor programme, chaired by W. Bro. Dave Huddleston, were well supported by the brethren. During this Masonic year there has been many 50 and 60 year pin presentations and also Lewis jewel presentations. In April we held our inaugural Masonic Shrine Showcase. The purpose was to let the general public see what Masonry is about and to give them an insight in to all of the concordant bodies. Being our first effort at such an event we were expecting and did make some mistakes along the way but the event was well attended and we have had at least 5 applications for membership that were received either directly or indirectly because of the Showcase. 2012-13 was an active year in the Chatham District. Official visit attendance was very encouraging and I would like to thank all of the Brethren for their encouragement and support for what has been, for me, a very difficult 12 months. In particular I would thank the Chatham District Management Committee chairmen for their diligent work behind the scenes and I would give a special thank you to your District Secretary, W. Bro. Bill Lockhart, for a job well done.
Eastern District ) 16 Lodges R.W. Bro. Scott H. Prosser In the Eastern District Masonry continues to unfold, evolve and mould itself to changing times and circumstances, just like it has for the last 158 years. This is one reason why masonry continues to be the oldest and largest fraternity in the world. Eastern District is fortunate to have many dedicated and highly qualified brethren. These brethren are great supporters of their lodges, great supporters of the district and great ambassadors for Freemasonry. Together we worshipped at the District Divine Service, made 14 quite memorable official visits and together enjoyed a wonderful Ladies Night. On March 16th in Lachute Quebec, Grand Masters and Grand Lodge Officers from our Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Quebec attended a very enjoyable and memorable evening of “Table Lodge” at the “Hands Across the Border” fraternal visit.
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The District Charity, The Cornwall and District Alzheimer Society was well received and supported by the brethren. I developed a program of awareness and education relating to the personal and social consequences of this disease. Through the generosity of the brethren, we have exceeded all fund rasing expectations. The state of the lodges in Eastern District range from those which are growing with great vitality, to those which have diminished membership and resources with which to work. Finch Lodge No. 556 surrendered its warrant on December 6, 2012 after several years of tenuous existence. On May 23, 2013 Friendly Brother Lodge No. 143 and Cardinal Lodge No. 491 amalgamated under the Friendly Brothers charter. This new lodge now has extensive resources of facilities, finances and highly qualified and motivated brethren with which to move forward. In the past five years membership in Eastern District has diminished by 15 percent and we now have three fewer lodges than we did 5 years ago. In the immediate future other lodges will have to make changes to remain vital and relevant in our ever changing environment. I have been honoured to be our Grand Master’s representative in the Eastern District, this past year has been a wonderful experience. Thank you.
Erie District – 8 Lodges R.W. Bro. G. John Smith
Another successful Masonic year draws to a close for Erie District, and like other years, it has been a year filled with joy and tears. I have been privileged to witness the Work delivered as intended throughout the District! The skill and dedication of the Lodge Officers and those brethren participating, ensures that Erie District lodges will be in good, capable hands for years to come. Instituting the “Travelling Square & compasses” enhanced visitation at Official Visits, as most lodges vied to be the one whose name will be permanently attached for having the most visitors at Official Visits. This year’s winner is St. George’s Lodge No. 41. A permanent version will be awarded at the District meeting at the end of August. It was my great honour and extreme pleasure to present each of Erie District’s lodges with a Director of Ceremonies baton at the Official Visit. The heads of these batons were crafted by Masonry’s best Friend, Bro. Harry Jr. Cooper, William Mercer Wilson award winner, with the shafts made by the skilled hands of W. Bro. R.C. “Bob”Lane, Erie District Secretary. Throughout the Autumn, the brethren rallied to my “Food Bank Challenge” to the Windsor District. Erie District collected and donated almost three tons of foodstuffs to their local Food Banks! Leamington No. 290 collected a whopping 2651 pounds alone! A trophy marking this achievement was presented to Leamington Lodge by me at the February meeting. March saw the brethren of Erie & Windsor Districts join together to host and honour our Grand Master & Mrs. Dowling at a well attended and joyous reception! It was our great pleasure to welcome M.W. Bro. Dowling & Wendy to Essex county! The term culminates with the District Divine Service. Our Grand Chaplain, and my dear Friend, R.W. Bro. Rev. Gordon Maitland, delivered the sermon at a Service to honour all who have served and sacrificed for Canada from the War of 1812 to the present. The Ceremony of Installation at St. George’s Lodge in January, was enhanced once again by the musical accompaniment of our Grand Registrar, R. Wor. Bro. Jim van Trigt, F.C.F. Three weeks later, our hearts were pierced when we learned of his sudden call to the Grand Lodge Above. I miss my Friend. He was a fine man and a great Mason! We felt sorrow on numerous occasions as numerous other brethren received their call to the Grand Lodge above. All were good men who served our Ancient Craft well. It has been my great honour and pleasure to serve as the Grand Master’s representative for Erie District. My sincere thanks to the brethren of Erie District for the confidence they showed by electing me, and the Grand Master’s confidence in approving me for this high office. May God bless & keep you all.
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Frontenac District – 16 Lodges R.W. Bro. Hugh Goldie
It has been my privilege to represent the Grand Master, Most Worshipful, D. Garry Dowling Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario in Frontenac District. My visitation to the district lodges were very fulfilling to me and the attendance at the official visits inspiring. It is with sadness that we experience the loss of Lodges within the District, our year started with 16 lodges but we have Limestone Daylight Lodge No. 739 in darkness, Minden No. 253 in the process of amalgamation and Leeds No. 201 considering amalgamation. Although we are losing lodges the membership continues to grow and again this year some lodges are having emergent meetings to accommodate the number of new applicants. I believe that we need to ensure that our new candidates all have the benefits of the mentors programme, this will ensure consistent education and a solid foundation. Our retention rate is low and we need to address this problem directly with the Brethren who do not return after receiving their degrees. We need to have line officers educated in leadership and commitment. Lodges are finding reluctance of Brethren to move forward; and the lack of brethren moving forward is creating a serious problem. A mandatory leadership or preparation course should be initiated. All District lodges continues to be active in the community from Highway clean ups, walk for life, Canada day barbecues, attendance at Sir John A MacDonald ceremonies, sponsored blood donors clinics, Christmas tree decorating, and various other public events. The district Masons are showing that they are an essential part of their community. Our new district web page is up and active and has a wealth of information on it, It has an active calendar updated regularly which gives not only Lodge information but concordant body information. The district has had the honour of being presented with two awards; one for the great effort and commitment of the Brethren to the Canadian Blood services, and an award from the Juvenile Diabetes for the outstanding donation from last years District Project. During my journey this year I have been accompanied by W. Bro. Bill Robertson as District secretary, Bill was my sponsor into Masonry and I have enjoyed both his companionship and dedication to the Craft. My wife Elizabeth (Liz) and I would like to thank the Lodges of the District for the enjoyable Ladies nights, the gifts of flowers and the outstanding friendship and hospitality given to us. I believe with the dedication we have in Frontenac District Masonry will be active from many years to come.
Georgian North District – 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. Douglas T. Steward
10 Lodges still make up the number for Georgian North Districts. All Lodges are carrying out degree work. The new Grand Lodge requirement for the Fire Code has been implemented by all Lodges with requirements being up to date. A Grand Master’s Reception and Huronia Lodge Dedication were held in Midland on May 4, 2013. Grand Lodge, lead by the Grand Piper, paraded along King Street in Midland. It was a beautiful sunny day and the Dark Blue and Gold shone. Both events were a tremendous success. Four Lodges that meet in one building have gone through a considerable dues restructuring. So far the new structure has been received with acceptance and understanding. The Lodge Leadership is to be commended for its sensitive handling of the situation. Lodges carrying out renovations are at their completion. Northern Light Lodge in Stayner has installed an elevator. Bayport Lodge in Victoria Harbour have renovated their banquet area. Huronia Lodge in Midland have entered an extended agreement with the Oddfellow/Rebecca Organization which bolds well for their future.
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The District Charity this year was to raise for National Service Dogs which trains Retrievers and Labrador’s for Autistic Children and returning War Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. Our targets were met. I found this be ver rewarding. The District Devine Service was held on a Sunday evening. It was encouraging to see so many out on a beautiful evening. I want to thank the Brethren of Georgian North District for their support. They have receive me graciously and have shown to me, so much respect, that at first seemed overwhelming. As I progressed and became comfortable with the position, so have I enjoyed the responsibility which goes with this high office. This is one of the most important things I have done in my life. The memories will last forever. I would like to thank my Sponsor’s for their encouragement. I hope I have lived up to their expectations. Finally I would like to thank my Wife, Jean-Marie for her support. Without it, I would have never achieved the success in this Office.
Georgian South District – 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. Douglas R. Fleet The condition of Masonry in Georgian South District is, in my opinion, in very good shape. This is due to a number of factors such as the excellent state that the past DDGM’s have created and maintained, a sharp increase in the number of applications to the fraternity, and the dedication to the craft that the members have shown. With this new found interest, I’m sure this District will have a vast pool of officers and masters for years to come. The standard of work in the Lodges ranges from good to excellent, but we must always endeavor to improve. The onus is on the Masters to “lead by example” and encourage the upcoming officers to improve. As we cannot be “perfect” it is certainly possible to be “the best one can be” If we fail to strive for this, we run the risk of falling into a “good enough” state of mind. By holding regular practices, and demonstrating proficiency this standard can be achieved. The exposure of the Craft is high in this District due to the many fund raising efforts which include newbie nights, trivia nights, masonic challenges, widows sons, etc. We can also be proud of the other functions such as blood donors, highway clean up, masonichip, and social function s for our ladies and widows. Although the final total isn’t known at this time, I would like to thank the District for supporting the War Amps. During my term, I have had the honor of presenting 25, 50 and 60 year pins as well as blood donor certificates, college of freemasonry certificates, and numerous lapel pins to members of the District. This has certainly been a rewarding year for me and I would like to thank each and everyone for allowing me serve as your D.D.G.M. I would also like to thank W. Bro. Karl Haza for his ability to keep me on track. His organizational skills and attention to detail have made my task so much easier. In closing, I would like to say that I am proud to be a Mason, and more proud to be part of Georgian South District.
Grey District – 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert A. McCulloch Grey District is a very strong rural district with solid support for all our district activities. Our Official visits had a good strong support by Worshipful Masters and members. Travelling an hour and a half from one end of our district to the other is a challenge sometimes, especially in winter, as we are in the ‘Snow Belt’. We have very strong support from our membership, especially P.G.L.O. The District Chairman were very strong with their support. The District Activities, lodge of instruction, curling tournament, golf tournament, ladies night, divine service and the Grand Masters reception for M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling were extremely well attended. Thanks to the Masters, Past Masters, Wardens & Deacons District association. We have one ‘Cornerstone’ lodge in our district which makes it very active and has been a very positive achievement for the lodge.
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The Christmas Dinners, Ladies teas and summer picnics have created a positive social atmosphere for us in Grey District. Grey District has had a remarkable year with numerous 25 year pin presentations as well as 50 year and 60 year members receiving pins. Very heartwarming to see. The building upgrades to lodge halls was very positive for Grey District. The monthly use of P&E essentials was most helpful for all lodges on their Masonic Education programs throughout the year. The DDGM’s District Charity being the School for Children with Dyslexia at the Scottish Rite Valley of Barrie was strongly supported by Grey District. We will be donating over $2,000.00 by the end of the year. I have two strong recommendations for our lodges in Grey District (1) Keep a strong mentor program for W.M.’s, Officers and of course the G.L. Mentor program for New Masons. The senior members to make their time available for the newer members would help in a positive way. (2) Each lodge and the district need reasonable and positive long range planning committees. It has been a rewarding and delightful experience this past year to have been District Deputy Grand Master for Grey District as the representative of the Grand Master D. Garry Dowling.
Hamilton District A ) 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. Allan Quainton
Hamilton District ‘A’ consists of fourteen lodges that meet at seven different Temples which are all well managed and maintained. The condition of Masonry throughout Hamilton District ‘A’ continues to be healthy with a strong camaraderie amongst the brethren. The quality of the “Work” being presented is very high, and it is obvious that the Worshipful Masters are encouraging regular practice meetings and mentoring. Also the work by the candidates has been excellent, once again credit to the Worshipful Masters, Mentors, and Sponsors. The resurgence of Masonry throughout the district is still ongoing with all of the lodges receiving applications during the year. The lodges summons for the month of May show that there were 158 Total degrees outstanding on the trestle boards. Membership for the district has still declined this year down from 1,310 to 1,259 a loss of (4%) 51 members. Although there have been a number of brethren pass to the G.L.A, I think that the lodges have been cleaning up their books with regard to delinquent brethren, therefore making the loss of membership seem slightly more than usual. All of the lodges appear to be governing their finances in a very professional manner, with all having a financial committee in place and most having a long range plan for their financial future. Community involvement seems to be generally very good, and all of the lodges financially support the district MasoniChIP program. The district charity project this year “Camp Trillium Rainbow Lake” has been well supported by the lodges and the brethren. A surprise announcement by St. John’s Lodge No. 40 (my mother lodge) that they would fully match the amount raised means that the original target of the project has been doubled. I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Worshipful Master’s and the Brethren throughout the district for your excellent support throughout the year. It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as DDGM of Hamilton Masonic District ‘A’, an event that would not have happened without the confidence, support, and encouragement of the Past Masters and Brethren of St. John’s Lodge No. 40.
Hamilton District B – 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Lindsay Reiach My year as the Grand Master’s representative has been one of satisfaction and personal self- growth. I have a much greater understanding and appreciation of Masonry. I am happy to report that Masonry is alive and well in this District as we have many active members with long and distinguished careers who continue to promote the Craft in their everyday lives.
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During my term of office the District has participated in two Divine Church Services in support of the District Board of Relief, in partnership with the other Hamilton Districts. Also the District has been very involved in support of Autism awareness campaigns aimed at informing the public of the difficulties families face because of Autism. In addition, a special meeting of the District Lodges was held to outline and explain Grand Lodges’ requirements for compliance with the “Ontario Fire Code”. The meeting was very successful in reducing the level of anxiety among members regarding this issue and in giving the Lodges direction and advice on how to achieve regulatory compliance. A persona goal of mine during the year was to encourage a greater camaraderie among the Masters and Wardens of the District by inviting them all to accompany me on every Official Visit. On a sober note, during this past year one Lodge in the District has gone into darkness and another Lodge is looking to amalgamate. In both cases it is due to a lack of involvement by the members as the small number of dedicated Past Masters are no longer willing or able to support the needs of the Lodge. Masonry affords us three interconnected themes: history, privilege & obligation, inspiration. We have a long and proud history, which has been essential to the development of Canada and the World. The privilege of being a Mason should be cherished and protected, but this also instills an obligation to show that membership in the Craft is earned and that we are capable of great contributions to society. Finally, we must inspire in others the virtues and rewards of being a Mason, the stability, friendship and inner growth that belonging to the Craft brings.
Hamilton District C – 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. D. Wayne Robinson During my Official visits I have observed significant increase in the Entered Apprentice Degree. A large number of Lodges report having between 5-10 candidates awaiting degrees with lodges holding emergent meetings to accommodate their advancement. The standard of work is improving with new masons taking an active role in the ritual (a positive sign for the future of the lodge). My theme for this year was “Streamline and Efficiency”. To promote effective management of conducting the Lodge business and degrees so that at the conclusion of Lodge there will be sufficient time to enjoy the social aspects of our Fraternity. I am pleased to report that at each of my visits the Lodge was closed by 10:00 pm and a pleasant social hour concluded the evening. Masonic Education during the lodge meetings is taking place on a regular basis with some very interesting topics being presented, thus assuring our “daily advancement in Masonic knowledge”. This year I formed a District Long Range Planning Committee and asked them to report on the stability of each lodge with respect to membership, finances and long term viability. In general the majority of Lodges long term viability are secure, membership is increasing and long range financial planning is in place. However I have concerns regarding some lodges that are experiencing difficulty investing new line officers and having to recycle PM’s on an ever increasing basis and another with financial concerns. Recognizing members support and dedication to Freemasonry is a special occasion. I had the pleasure to assist in presenting service pins at several lodge meetings, with 60 year, 50 year a large number of 25 years service pins being presented. Congratulations and thank you Brethren for your dedication to Freemasonry. I have observed an increase in social activities throughout the district both within and outside of the Lodge Room that include family and friends, another positive direction taken by our lodges. The support given to the District Charity “The Salvation Army Family Services” has been tremendous. The brethren and a number of wives have donated their time, money and food donations exceeding 1 ½ tons to this worthy cause. In total over $20,000 was raised consisting of monetary donations, kettle donations non perishable food donations and volunteer labour. My sincere gratitude to all those involved.
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Finally, I wish to thank the Brethren of District “C” for electing me as their DDGM and making my Masonic year a memorable one.
London East District – 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. David J. Parisian
Masonry is alive and well in London East. Currently the district has 14 Lodges with 1400 masons, many of these masons being life members. Although attendance is less than desired, the core of the district is made up of dedicated, caring masons who give back to both community and lodge. The First District project was held at Christmas and was aimed at providing families that may not have a Christmas with a Christmas hamper (included in the hampers was Christmas dinner and gifts for the parents and children). The donations collected for this event allowed London East to create and circulate over 20 Christmas hampers to families in the London area. The second district project was a “London East Celebration” This was an opportunity for masons and friends to gather over dinner and a dance and celebrate who we are as masons and take the opportunity to visit with old friends and make new ones. A great time was held by all. The Lodges in London East are very active in various community causes ranging from community food banks, various charities fo choice, blood donor clinics, Ladies nights, Oktoberfest celebration, MasoniChIP programs, adopt a highway program, London remembrance day parade (in which London East and West were the largest non-military group parading that day) and various widow participation events to name a few. Lodges in London East had the following progressions: Initiations -11, Passes -5, Raised - 16, Lewis Jewel - 7, 25 year pin -2, 25 year Past Master - 1, 50 year pin - 6, 50 year Past Master -1, 60 year pin -2. Commitment has been made by a number of lodges in London East to start cornerstone projects. This is a great project and has gathered support by the various presentations done by the cornerstone Grand Lodge team. London East is on the right tract, lots of solid members supporting the district and a group of young masons starting their Masonic journeys. I look forward to the future of Masonry in London East. London West District – 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Norman R. Kerr
The first significant event in the London West Masonic District, was providing approximately 100 volunteers for the annual Home County Folk Festival in London’s Victoria Park. Other events in the District range from recognition of 800 blood donations to V.W. Bro. Jim Abrams (The Tuscan Lodge No. 195) to a 60 year Past Master Pin to V.W. Bro. Jack Atkins (St. John’s Lodge No. 209a) and many other Masonic Milestones. Ashlar Lodge No. 610 became a cornerstone Lodge and a few other Lodges have now begun the process to become one as well. Overall in the London West District we have 1082 members, that number is 55 less than one year ago. If we were to look at the positive aspect of declining numbers, there were 43 members added to Lodge rosters either by initiation or affiliation. This is certainly considering that some members within the District may be included in affiliations but on the whole the District continues to thrive in Masonry. Most of the Lodges in the London West District have conducted candidates through each of the three Degrees of Masonry and conduct ritual in an efficient and accurate manner according to the Book of the Work and Constitution. There are a couple of Lodges in the District however that are struggling for candidates and on one occasion that I am aware of requested another Lodge bring a candidate to their Lodge for the purpose of conducting a F.C. Degree. In the London West District, there are few Lodges with low membership numbers, but abundant in Degree work to conduct and yet Lodges with larger membership that have very few candidates. All of the Lodges pride themselves in observing proper Protocol and Etiquette when conducting Degrees Installation and Awards and Recognition. From my observation there
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are almost no issues with “local traditions” in the Lodges. Some of the Lodges have unique floor work and ceremonies which have been incorporated into the ritual and yet do not violate any dictated work in the Book of Work or the Constitution. On the night of Installation and the Official Visit of the D.D.G.M., the Lodges go to great lengths to ensure that the Installed Master and the D.D.G.M. are made to feel celebrated as Masons. In conclusion the condition of Masonry in The London West Masonic District is flourishing with dedication, ambition and a keen sense of Brotherhood. They are very proud to be Freemasons.
Muskoka-P Sound District – 8 Lodges R.W. Bro. David Hardie The condition of Freemasonry in Muskoka Parry Sound has had a positive note in that every Lodge has had applications for initiation and or affiliation this past year. Every Lodge has had an active Education component built into their Lodge meetings and every Lodge has been active in visitation using the Travelling Gavel programme. This past year we have introduced the Cornerstone project and I am happy to see that three of the eight Lodges have reported making application to enroll and another two are actively considering it. This is a really good sign and a progressive step as before none of the Lodges either knew about it or had a care to join. The District Charity in support of the local Food Banks has been a big success with both fund raising and food raising in support of the local Food Banks. Almost all Lodges have reported community involvement from outreach to school bursaries from seniors support to Open House Ontario. Several of the Lodges partnered with local grocery stores to raise awareness and funds for the Food Banks as well. The District has for a long time been active in name only. This past year the District Long Range Planning Committee has been truly active in revamping a set of bylaws and looking to implement many innovative steps to strengthen the District Association making it meaningful as a support and a resource to the Lodges. This will take several years to accomplish but the outlook is positive. Several of the Lodges have looked at what is happening on this front and are planning to get active long range committees up and running. All of the Lodges have complied with the Building Compliance and have arranged for inspections. One Lodge has completed the process with a clean report; one Lodge has an offer to purchase with a closing date of June 25; one Lodge has their building up for sale and one is in the process of renovations. Three of the others have had their inspections and are in the process of bringing their buildings into compliance. One Lodge will be having their inspection done later in May. On a less than positive note there has been a great difficulty encountered with trying to maintain the District web site with the moving of the new web master and his work commitments. The District newsletter has also seen a slump. Both these need to be addressed within the next few months. Finally there has been a difficult situation in one of the Lodges which continues to permeate the atmosphere and leave a toxic cloud of disharmony. This is being addressed and it is hoped that with effort a resolution will be reached. In conclusion I must thank all the District officers, members of their committees, and the Lodge officers for the effort they have put in this year. A great undertaking has been accepted and with ongoing energies going into the next few years will yield a very strong District and an even stronger and vibrant set of Lodges.
Niagara District A – 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. Donald J. Seyffert As my term of District Deputy Grand Master comes to a close I have learned many things about the lodges in my District. The lodges in this District, I suspect, are similar to lodges in other Districts. While there are lodges with strong memberships; good turnout of long term members and new members coming in, there are a few lodges that are struggling with low turn out of members and few new members joining. While this may be true in other Districts, Niagara A District has proven to me that the Brethren are fiercely loyal to their
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lodges. The lodges that are strong work hard keeping their lodge strong, while the lodges that are weak work equally hard in maintaining their lodge’s existence. I am very proud to say that Niagara A District has shown great vivacity in traveling this year. The amount of Brethren who have come out to my Official Visits, the Grand Master’s Reception, and finally to my Home Coming have made these events very significant to me. Likewise, other significant events included the MasoniChIP events that were held. The District was able to hold two of these events with over a hundred children processed. I am pleased that we had both senior and junior members willing to have a police check and man the processing tables so that there was no shortage of bodies at either of these events. Also, significant to me was being able to witness the candidates and personally thank them and see their gratitude for acknowledging them made me especially proud of my position. I would like to see newer faces turning out as the same faces do appear at all the events so I would like to see the enthusiasm of these Brethren transmitted to our newer members. I feel that the Lodges can be somewhat lackadaisical in their ritual work with some of the Masters not utilizing practice times as they should, and therefore the Lodges of Instruction are vital to ensuring our work is and remains pristine. While the Secretaries have a vital administrative part to play in their Lodges, long tenure has made some of them a little lazy in performing all their duties and this should be looked at and address by each succeeding District Deputy Grand Master. In closing I would like to say that the Brethren have been supportive of their lodges and the events in the District. As I have indicated previously in this Summary the brethren are fiercely loyal to their lodges and I feel that this loyalty coupled with a view to keeping the ritual work sound and Secretaries work complete that the condition of Masonry in Niagara A District is sound and can and will improve.
Niagara District B – 11 Lodges R.W. Bro. Thomas McClellan
This has been a wonderful Masonic year for Niagara ‘B’ District. The MasoniChIP program has continued to impact our local communities in a strong fashion. This year we had two events. One was at the Niagara Regional Exhibition in Welland where we had a very large turnout and the other was held at the Port Robinson Fire Department fire hall. In fact, it was at the latter location where we had the 500th young person in Niagara ‘B’ District as well as the 50,000 th in our jurisdiction given the ‘kit’ providing parents and guardians a most valuable tool to ensure the safety of those young people in their care. W. Bro. Sider has also wisely created a MasoniChIP committee consisting of members from may Lodges in our District ensuring that this program has a solid foundation to continue its good community work well into the future. The charity that is the focus of my Masonic Year is Habitat For Humanity. The brethren of the District donated money and many truckloads of material, some of which they delivered and other truckloads Chairman Bro. Wright cheerfully picked up himself and personally delivered to Habitat for Humanity. The Grand Master’s Banquet was a huge success as it brought together many Masons and their loved ones from near and far for an evening of harmony and a display of the very best of our Order. The Lodges are generally doing quite well financially with membership generally staying steady and I’m happy to say that the quality of the work done has ranged from good to excellent. Protocol on Official Visits has ranged from fair to excellent. Many Lodges are having difficulty with young members coming out and staying active. On top of the demands that they face with a young family, I believe it’s because they come from a culture that does not include memorization as it did for us older brethren. I recommend that we make memory work optional and put more focus on the inner man. Finally, I want to take this opportunity to thank my right had man, District Secretary W. Bro. Brian Radford for his invaluable assistance in making this year a great success.
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Nipissing East District – 7 Lodges R.W. Bro. Douglas Cavener
A fair number of successful Child Identification Programme clinics were held in the district through the year and another 4 or 5 are scheduled for this fall. In October Nipissing Lodge No. 420 celebrated their 125th anniversary with many dignitaries attending the celebrations. Brother to Brother and Friend to Friend nights were held and appeared to be a success. As they were not largely attended and they were not intended to be, they did bring in some new members. Surprisingly, one lodge brought in a new candidate via a yard sale. Most lodges seem to have adequate finances and good financial strategies. However the smaller lodges because of no new members are starting to dip into their savings. With the added costs of the Compliance Policy and the increased rent by the Corporate Temple boards some of the lodges find it a bit of a strain. During my year some lodges didn’t put on degrees at my Official Visit but I have made subsequent trips to them where degrees were done. Overall the quality of the degree work in the district appears to be adequate and the protocol on each of my visits was done very satisfactorily. It is not the quality of the members in some lodges but the quantity of members that is the real concern. It is surprising to find of the 7 lodges, with the exception of one, that so few are utilizing the Grand Lodge programmes. Mentoring being the must used. The Travelling Gavel was suspended a few years ago but I have reinstated it’s function and since then there have been many fraternal visits among the lodges. During my term as DDGM it has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve the brethren of Nipissing East District and I thank them for their support. I also wish to thank my travelling companion and District Secretary, W. Bro. Stan Fenton, for his support throughout this past year.
North Huron District – 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. W. Harold Forbes Thank you to the Brethren for allowing me to serve as the Grand Master’s representative, and for the courtesy and hospitality shown on my visits to each Lodge. A special thank you to the District Secretary, W. Bro. Allan Toner, for his dedication and diligence, and for his support and encouragement. Real challenges face North Huron; declining membership, attendance, participation and finances; challenges that resulted in the closure of Old Light Lodge No. 184, and reduced the District to nine Lodges. For some, Building Compliance is yet another, albeit necessary challenge, to ensure our present and future safety. However, I’m confident these challenges can be met. North Huron maintains its tradition of friendliness, fellowship and brotherhood, where all are welcome and made comfortable. Meetings are generally well organized, well run, and efficiently conducted, a tribute to the Masters and Secretaries. The quality of ritual work does fluctuate among the Lodges. Lectures and charges are typically done well, with sincerity and feeling, however, the mechanics of the floor work varies between good to fair, perhaps a function of infrequent opportunity. Adherence to the ritual, instruction, practice and rehearsal would not doubt reduce confusion, hesitancy or missteps resulting from lack of opportunity. I had the pleasure of participating in the presentation of lapel pins and membership certificates to several new members, and 25 year service pins to long service members. Four Brethren were eligible for 50 year pins, of which three were presented, as was one 60 year pin. Long service is to be cherished in Freemasonry as from these Brethren we learn to appreciate our past, having living guides for the present, and gain our examples for the future. It has been my honour and privilege to represent the Grand Master, following the path established by so many illustrious and distinguished Masons, and, I hope, to have contributed in some small way to the advancement of Masonry in North Huron District. I extend my best wishes to my successor and those who follow.
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Ontario District – 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. Colin B. Skilling Ontario District is the area directly east of Toronto and going as far north as Port Perry. It contains 15 lodges ranging in membership from less than 50 to almost 200 members. While some of the lodge visit more than others they all support the other lodges in Ontario District. Indeed those lodges that have had few candidates this year have been able to count on those lodges that have had many, to provide well-prepared candidates for second and third degrees. Everyone is in agreement that this helps, both the lodges who do not therefore have to emulate the degrees, and the lodges who have to deal with multiple candidates every evening. It has also meant that visitation has increased outside of Official Visits and Installations because the Worshipful Master and his retinue accompany the candidates. A programme began by last year’s D.D.G.M. to get our newest Entered Apprentices (E.A.) out visiting (the Travelling Entered Apprentice Display) has really blossomed this year with the latest E.A. passing on the display to the newest E.A. in the District. On occasion this has been just the Worshipful Master and a couple of officers accompanying the E.A. but on one evening, at which I had the good fortune to be present, five E.A. from one lodge were there for the presentation along with a contingent of officers and members numbering in total fifteen. Especially gratifying has been the number of Worshipful Masters (W.M.) who have been out visiting at, most notable, the Official Visits and Installation most often two thirds of them and on a couple of evenings 14 of the 15 were present. What support for each other, the District and Freemasonry. The support from the W.M. the District Chairmen and the general membership of Ontario District has been very humbling and I thank them most sincerely. In particular I have to thank them for taking to their hearts, and supporting the District Project: The Applied Behaviour Analysis Based Services at Grandview Children’s Centre, which is a new program for children and youth with autism. I fully expect to exceed our target of $10,000.
Ottawa District 1 – 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. Brian W. Griffin The awareness of the value of Masonic education was certainly evident within the lodges of Ottawa 1 this past year. The Worshipful Masters regularly included education within their programs, and several Worshipful Masters took the lead on researching and presenting papers. The challenge of Masonic education remains the same; education must be stimulating, well prepared, varied, and encourages further self-study. The Masonic Education Committees of Ottawa Districts 1 and 2 took the initiative to organize several joint events this past year. With assistance on occasion from the newly revamped Ottawa Masonic Association, three innovative educational events were held: an afternoon of Masonic education including family activities and a meal, a revamped Masonic Quiz, and an impressive narrative of the philosophy and symbolism of the Entered Apprentice Degree, which drew up to 130 members in attendance. The Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education held a second annual Masonic Education Conference in Ottawa in May. It was interesting to note the number of newer Masons attending. The Senior Wardens’ Mentor Program is now in its second year, and has become an excellent forum where guest speakers address various aspects of the office of Worshipful Master. All lodges were busy with degree work and overall, the degrees were well performed. At least two lodges conducted read-through practices, with emphasis on reading the rubrics and directions which often get overlooked. There are issues however, that are a cause for concern and action. Lodges undertake recognizable aspects of each of the grand lodge programs (B2B, F2F, Mentor), but for various reason are reluctant to take a further look at instituting these programs more fully. In addition protocol and etiquette needs constant emphasis, particularly during the banquet hour. Maintaining officer progression is a constant pressure for lodges, regardless of membership numbers.
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Several lodges are numerically weak; however, they are also receiving applications and conducting degrees, which are healthy signs. The lodge buildings themselves however, may strain financial reserves in years to come. This may drive some earnest long range planning and a serious evaluation of maintaining an underused, older building.
Ottawa District 2 – 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. Russel A. Staye Interest in Masonry amongst the brethren of Ottawa District 2 is flourishing. Younger men and newer Masons have begun to step forward in greater numbers to make their mark both within their lodge, and at the District level. This bodes well for the growth of our Lodges, and the stability of the District in the future. Several of these men suggested, and organized two spectacularly successful events; a Masonic Education Seminar & Pig Roast, and an emulation of the Entered Apprentice Degree. Both were sponsored in conjunction with Ottawa District 1, and were well received. The emulation saw a turn out in excess of 120 members, and plans are underway to do the same for the Fellow Craft Degree next year. I have been pleased to note that many lodges are apportioning the time spent on the craft to a greater variety of activities including; family functions, degree work, brotherhood events, and education. I believe firmly that this balance creates stronger lodges, and is evidence of wise local leadership. Grand Lodge programmes are worked inconstantly throughout the District. Some Lodges utilize programmes in full, others choose parts which suit local needs, while some use none at all. It is no surprise that those lodges that are resistant to using these materials remain weaker. At the District Level the Cornerstone Coordinator, Lodge Resources Chairman, and Lodge Assistance Chairman work in concert and are available to assist lodges in selecting and implementing appropriate programmes. The District has embarked on a Long Range Planning venture using the guide developed by the Grand Lodge Committee. This resulted in a planning meeting, a general meeting, and a sharing session. This work will continue into next year. Immediate results from this process identified concerns regarding communication within the District. To address this issue several steps were taken: the establishment of a District Facebook and Twitter account to communicate more quickly with interested brethren, and weekly emails from the D.D.G.M.’s office outlining upcoming events, and reporting on those just passed. This has had the effect of increasing visitation between lodges, and developing a greater sense fo fellowship and cohesion amongst the brethren.
Peterborough District – 11 Lodges R.W. Bro. Walter Artymko
Peterborough District has a long standard of excellence as per protocol, membership, and quality of work. The lodges continue to strive for that perfection, but in recent years of declining membership, changing times, and changing communication, some lodges have tended to take their eyes off the perfection that was once before them. Skill in the work is a continuing struggle for a few of the lodges, while others are succeeding and fairing well. Practice is the key to a well-done degree. Visitation is another key to having greater success in an evening of degrees in our lodges. The membership of Peterborough District has continued to hold steady the past few years with a slight variation within the individual lodges of the District. Not all of the lodges use the great tools that Grand Lodge provides, but those that do apply them with great success and results. The community programmes within the District have been supported by the lodges. Blood donor clinics and Remembrance Day parades are well attended. I believe that Peterborough District will continue to sustain a group of lodges that are financially sound. However, members must remember that no lodge can maintain a high level of operation with only a large bank account and few members in attendance.
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I would like to see a greater number attend the District Association meetings. These meetings are where your lodge representatives spend your hard earned finances, so help them by attending. I hope that the brethren realize that no one can make you do that which should be done. You must do it yourself and you must want to do it. During my years as a mason I always placed my Masonic commitments on my pocket calendar. I also placed them in my mind’s calendar. This allowed me to keep my family responsibilities and other career activities in order. In doing so, masonry became another part of my life without jeopardizing other commitments. I was successful in apportioning the proper time in my life among my various commitments.
Prince Edward District – 13 Lodges R.W. Bro. Harold E. Newton It has been an honour and a privilege to have been elected and to serve our Grand Master as his representative by the brethren of Prince Edward District and to have had their support has made it a memorable and gratifying experience. The Official Visits were well planned and executed with substantial attendance of the brethren of Prince Edward and generous support from other districts. Lodge Installations, to date, witnessed similar excellence as was reflected by the quality and manner the work was carried out by the new and progressing officers. Communications throughout the district and further, has been greatly enhanced by the efforts of our webmaster Brother Pieter Molenkamp and able assistance of the communications director, Worshipful Brother Jack Hellberg. Their cooperation and attention to detail has proved to be a great success. The District Divine Service was proficiently officiated by our District Chaplain R.W. and Reverend Brother Douglas Mitchell, with the assistance of the churches minister Reverend Jennifer Cameron. The service was enjoyed by brethren and their families and were joined by members of the community. The few question requiring the assistance of Grand Lodge were attended to quickly and satisfactorily for which I express my thanks and appreciation. Congratulations are extended to William Mercer Wilson Medal Recipient Brother Alan Roy Capon, member of Prince Edward Lodge No. 18, presented to him on Thursday, November 1, 2013 by Most Worshipful Brother D. Garry Dowling, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, Medal numbered 140, which was granted at the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, July 2012. I was unfortunately out of the country on this occasion and I express my thanks and appreciation to R.W. Brother Leonard Bedford, I.P.D.D.G.M., for his capable representation in my absence. Pleasurable District events shared by the brethren and their ladies throughout this Masonic year included: The Prince Edward District Masonic Association Ladies Night, March 16, 2013; Stirling Lodge No. 69 Ladies Night, April 13, 2013; Banquet on the occasion of the Official Visit for Moira Lodge No. 11, May 1, 2013; Our Grand Master’s Reception May 11, 2013. I believe these events indicated the requirement for greater support and the need of our ladies involvement to assist in an increase in our numbers.
St. Lawrence District – 17 Lodges R.W. Bro. J. D. Andrew Graham St. Lawrence is a terrific district, and the masons in it are great guys. It has a healthy, active district association that coordinates many district-wide initiatives. This in a shared sense of purpose, increased visitation, and mutual support among lodges. Overall, membership in the district is generally stable. The downward trend of the past couple of generations experienced by most institutions - fraternal and otherwise - has slowed for us, and in some areas, reversed, even if the recovery has been somewhat tentative. The health of individual lodges in the district, however, spans the spectrum from excellent to precarious. A couple of them are fighting for their very existence, primarily
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because of changing demographics, particularly in rural areas, and may not last more than a few years. While the demise of a lodge is sad, especially when it has been in continuous operation for over a century, we need to keep in mind that Masonry is more than bricks and mortar. It’s the character of the men that comprise it. We must ever bear this in mind as we move forward. A Tremendous opportunity awaits us. Educated, intelligent men are knocking at our doors, looking for something to fill a spiritual and social void in their lives. Some will be interested in ritual; others, in fraternity; others, in education; still others, charity, or character development, or self-improvement. More than a few will want to seek answers to the big questions in life: whence come I, and whither am I directing my course? Every applicant will be attracted to Masonry by a least one of these interests. The challenge for us - and it’s a big one - is to accommodate all of them. This means making our lodges better, and Grand Lodge programs like Mentors and Cornerstone can help to do this. Brethren, these are exciting times for Freemasonry. We stand at the Brink of a renaissance. By making our meetings interesting, providing opportunities for education and discussion, and being active in our communities, we can rise to the challenge and flourish. That is my dream for our Craft. See you in lodge.
St. Thomas District – 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. John C. McIntyre Freemasonry is alive and generally doing well in the District with eighteen initiations and many Fellowcraft and Master Mason degrees conferred. Degree work is very well done in the majority of lodges. I have stressed the need to practice ritual, so it can be delivered with pride and be well accepted by the candidates. The mentoring of candidates is exceptional and all have proved their work efficiently. Masonic education is improving with new approaches and the use of the Grand Lodge Web site. All lodges are in a very favourable financial position to carry on, provided some receive new candidates into their ranks. Although five lodges are recycling their Worshipful Masters in 2013/2014, younger brethren are filling the progressive chairs, which bodes well for the future. A large building has been purchased to serve as a new Temple in St. Thomas, and four lodges will move into that building. The new Temple will have a large lodge room, a meeting room for larger groups and a large auditorium for rental revenue. There will be ground floor access and ample parking. The location and visibility of this building should encourage new membership. All lodges have met their commitments for the Building Compliance Code and mare making the necessary changes. The District has one designated Cornerstone lodge and three more striving to achieve that designation. Successful MasoniChIP programs have been held in conjunction with community events, and have proven very successful. Many social and fund rasing events were held, and support for Benevolence and the Masonic Foundation projects continued, as well as donations to community projects. Several pin presentations were made that marked wonderful milestones in individual Masonic journeys. We were very appreciative of The Grand Master’s attendance at three lodges where Town Hall meetings were conducted. A very successful Grand Master’s reception was held with many District members in attendance. Official Visits were very well attended, and I was privileged to have several Grand Lodge Officers in attendance. I visited several of the surrounding Districts and was well received in all. I wish to thank the District for their confidence in me as the Grand Master’s representative and to all the brethren for your wonderful support. It was a humbling, enjoyable and memorable experience.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 262 13-12-02 2:17 PM APPENDIX C 263 Sarnia District – 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. Frederick C. Hoffner At the beginning of my Masonic year my home Lodge Arkona Lodge No. 307, proudly received hand-crafted brass working tools from Bro. Harry Jr. Cooper, WMWMR. This was an auspicious start of a great year to unfold for Sarnia District. My choice of charity, St. Joseph’s Hospice Sarnia Lambton was another piece of good fortune. The Hospice provides a home like atmosphere and support for terminally ill people and support to caring and grieving loved ones. The question ‘Would you give if it were in your power?’ has been resoundingly and positively answered by Sarnia District. We have three Cornerstone Lodges who have reapplied and 3 new applications. Sarnia District will soon have 6 Cornerstone Lodges and the hope of more - not too bad. This year we encouraged the newly minted EA’s to attend an Official Visit where they were welcomed by the DDGM to Masonry in general and Sarnia District. This welcome given to the EA seems good both for the EA and the District - and I think it is. One can easily be proud of the many events like a Robbie Burns dinner, MasoniChIP events, Church Services, service awards, informal gatherings, formal banquets and protocol, the District Ladies Night (sometimes called the Pie Olympics), and the 125th Anniversary Celebration of Liberty Lodge No. 419 as very positive happenings in the district. A little event I liked was the re-dedication ceremony for Bro. John Prior Estlin, who passed away Nov. 12, 1881. At that time the Freemasons in Sarnia and Point Edward had taken care of the funeral expenses and helped the family over the winter. In 2012 the family erected a new tombstone and invited the Masons to perform the re-dedication ceremony. As I wrote at the time, “it was good for the soul.” I have observed that significant individuals including PMs and PGLOs continue to be reminded by their distinguishing badge to cheerfully and willingly assume their duties and obligations to Masonry. I am proud to be a Freemason in Sarnia District. And, I am most proud to give this report.
South Huron District – 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. James McTavish
It has been an honour and a privilege to represent the Grand Master as District Deputy Grand Master of South Huron District this year. I am also grateful to the brethren of South Huron District for affording me the exceptional opportunity to serve the craft and give me memories that I will cherish for ever. It is my pleasure to state that Masonry in South Huron District is alive and well. The progress of the ten lodges of the district with improved ritual and protocol on my visits has indeed impressed me this year. The Masters and the officers of each lodge have shown a real commitment to the craft. There have been some lodges in the district that have shown modest growth while others have stayed the status quo. Over the course of the year there have been 15 new initiates that have entered our great fraternity. I am looking forward to watch these newly made masons continue on their Masonic journey. Over the course of the year I have presented 3 twenty five and 4 fifty year and 2 sixty year pins to brethren in the district. Sadly I have to report eight brethren of South Huron have passed to the Grand Lodge above. We will cherish their memories in our hearts forever. I am happy to report that all ten lodge are in good financial shape. The one lodge that I am most proud of is Maitland 33, which has risen like a phoenix from the rubble, caused by the devastating tornado that tore through the town of Goderich some nineteen months ago. The brethren of this lodge have made their lodge the showcase of the district. Good job brethren, well done! There have been significant events during my term of office that have met with great success. April 2013 saw four events that exceeded my expectations. The Junior Wardens Dinner at Lebanon Forest 133 was a great evening to hear R.W. Bro. William Atkinson address the brethren on the Youth Initiative Committee. Also April saw South Huron District have the Grand Master’s reception held at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre in honour for our Grand Master M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling and his wife Lady Wendy. Due
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 263 13-12-02 2:17 PM 264 APPENDIX C to the inclement weather of that morning, the night turned out to be a resounding success. Also in April, the District Divine Service was well attended by the brethren of South Huron. I feel that the Grand Lodge programs are having a positive impact on the state of Masonry in the district. Such programs as the Friend to Friend and the Mentor Program are serving the district well. During the course of the year I have seen a vast improvement in the quality of work done by the Masters and Brethren. Overall I have found the ritual floor work and enthusiasm has improved greatly. South Huron District has been without a district charity for some years. With a grandson that was diagnosed with Type 1 juvenile diabetes at the age of eighteen months, I have chosen Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundations as the District Charity which has been met passionately by the brethren of the district. One of the goals this year was to improve communication between the ten lodges in the district. A new web site has been established and will be implemented over a period of time. I feel that communications is one of the great aspects of the fraternity, especially in this decade where technology is so advanced. In closing, I would like to thank the brethren of South Huron District for their support, allowing me the opportunity to be their District Deputy Grand Master.
Sudbury-Manitoulin District – 9 Lodges R.W. Bro. Keith I. Jordan Masonry in the Sudbury-Manitoulin District is in relatively good condition with seven of the nine lodges doing extremely well. Overall membership is steady with many new initiations taking place. Unfortunately, the stats for 2012-2013 shows that a large number of members have passed to the Grand Lodge Above. This is indicative of the advanced age of our membership. The ritual work is of high quality and protocol is followed. All lodges of the District are in an acceptable financial situation. Social activities in the District are plentiful, widespread and well attended. Involvement in the community is excellent and includes a successful MASONIChIP program, well supported Blood Donor activities, and participation in the Lions Club Telethon. In addition, many of the District lodges present educational bursaries to local high schools, colleges and university students. Our Annual District Veterans Appreciation Evening appears to be getting bigger and better each year and includes significant participation from non-Masons. The District website and District Newsletter show professionalism from start to finish and offers interesting and topical information to Masons and those interested in masonry. Java Guild continues to thrive with 60-80 Masons in attendance each week. This is an important activity in that it portrays the fellowship that sometimes is missing in our business meetings and is often the starting point for the interest that leads to membership. The Masonic apartment offered to Masons and their families when they are visiting Sudbury for medical treatment had to be suspended because of the Temple Board’s economic situation. Compliance has been a very important issue during the year and at the time of this report, I am pleased to report that all Lodges and Temple Boards are in Compliance with the Grand Master’s directive. While the District is in good condition. Long Range Planning (LRP) activities continue to be a bit of a disappointment, being either absent or weak in their scope and duration. This is an important initiative for the long term viability of our gentle craft. Our District Committee has been working over time on their plan and it appears that most lodges rely on the District Plan. It is recommended that all lodges work on their plans and that the Grand Lodge Team should be invited up to Sudbury for half day session.
Temiskaming District – 5 Lodges R.W. Bro. Patrick Toner Temiskaming District had 6 lodges until Dec. 12/2012 when Cochrane Lodge surrendered their warrant. Some of the local lodge members affiliated with other lodges in the District and seemed quire happy to do so, although saddened by the closing of their lodge. Cochrane Lodge had 60 members.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 264 13-12-02 2:17 PM APPENDIX C 265 R.W. Bro. William Acton passed to the Grand Lodge above in Nov. and his funeral service was well attended by masons and non masons alike. We cherish his memory in our hearts. The lodge work and ritual is steadily improving and all lodges were informed that the only book to be open was that of the prompter, and this was followed from my observations at official visits and installations. In Oct. The Grand Lodge of Instruction was hosted by Porcupine Lodge No. 506, and directed by M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby and his team. The lodge was well attended and the brethren appreciated the instruction. The Official Visits were well attended throughout the District and it was nice to see full lodges on these occasions. With an aging demographic in the District some lodges were hit hard by death in their membership and although there were initiations membership declined. Some of the other lodges managed to increase their numbers through initiations. This is a key to survival for all lodges. Cochrane Lodge surrendering their warrant will place a strain on the district to support a DDGM, some sort of realignment will have to be looked at by Grand Lodge. The lodges in the district are in good financial shape although building owners are finding it tough to cover any capital expenditures. Building inspections to meet code are proceeding well with only one left to report. When handicap access comes into effect for lodges of the district, this will pose a major financial burden on owners of lodge buildings to meet these guidelines. The District had three major goals for the year: To get the District Website registered and up and running, we got it registered but are having problems dedicating the time to really make it functional hopefully we can resolve this shortly. To get the District registered as a “Partner for Life” with Canadian Blood Services and to be issued a District id number so that masons can have their donations counted. This is the start and the numbers should only grow from here. A MasoniChIP program was planned for the spring but will be done in the fall under the guidance of my successor.
Toronto Don Valley District – 19 Lodges R.W. Bro. Arthur Di Cecco The overall condition of Masonry in Toronto Don Valley continues to be vibrant and active. There is a noticeable increase in potential interest and attraction to the Craft, and with eventuality, newer members are appearing among the ranks of several of the lodges of our District. A general sentiment among our new members is a desire for a particular cause and purpose, where they can feel that they belong, where they can participate, and more importantly where they can feel that their contributions is acknowledged, appreciated, valued, and put to use. In this regard, lodges also appear to be taking a more focused approach to their candidate investigation committees and the commitment of the potential member. Nonetheless, we have seen a decline in the overall membership numbers. Areas that contribute to this attrition include the regular administrative activity of suspensions and demits, as well as the sad occasional passing of a brother. In time with the theme of unity and participation, our lodges were offered the opportunity to sponsor one of our Education and Lodge Resource events for one of their regular meetings. The lodges participated in this incentive as individual lodges sponsored our District events for Officer Progression, Mentors and Friend to Friend. Additional presentations on the Cornerstone Programme and Lodge Resource were also presented at these events. Our Brother to Brother Chairman elected to offer and take his presentation to our individual lodges with admirable success. Our Education evening, also sponsored by one of the lodges, featured a compelling and extremely well received presentation by our Grand Lodge Chairman of Education, R.W. Bro. John Foster. Also one of the great highlights for Toronto Don Valley District was the celebration the 150th anniversary of our own York Lodge No. 156. It must be noted that a good many of this year’s District Chairmen are recent Past Masters and newer masons. Their vision, dedication and commitment to the task at hand was nothing short of excellent, admirable and a beacon to the brethren and the Craft, they should
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 265 13-12-02 2:17 PM 266 APPENDIX C all be highly commended. As a result, there is a noticeable increase of newer masons involved in our District committees, their attendance and participation in District events, and their visibility in lodge visitations, official visits and installations. The main event for our charity project this year was our second Annual Spring Formal Fundraising Gala. Under the leadership of W. Bro. Joe DeMello, the resolve of our gala committee was not only to continue to raise the bar of our Masonic events, but also to confirm the elegance and dignity of freemasonry to our members, their families, friends and our community as a whole. Unanimously, our Gala Committee expressed the need to continue our support for our military and their families. The months of planning, commitment and dedication of the brethren and volunteers of District Project Committee resulted in another resounding success with Toronto Don Valley’s Second Annual Spring Formal Fundraising Gala in support of the Toronto Military Family Resource Centre. It has been a distinct privilege to serve as the representative of our Grand Master for Toronto Don Valley District. I extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the brethren for their support, and for their participation and involvement with our District incentives and programmes. Overall, I am left with the rewarding impression of an active and successful year for the brethren and the Toronto Don Valley District.
Toronto East District – 19 Lodges R.W. Bro. Bruce N. Palanik Ritual has generally been good with several Lodges performing exceptionally at their OfficialVisits. The voluntary "Mechanics of the Work" sessions continue to provide guidance and practice as most Officers and brethren were well-prepared and well-skilled. Protocol in our Lodge Rooms continues to improve while the friendly atmosphere in our Banquet rooms has made everyone welcome. Growth continues. For example, 16 summonses for May indicated 21 applicants and 124 brethren awaiting advancement. Our Lodges are generally well-administered and financially sound. Unfortunately, there are some instances where improvements to both of these areas are needed. As well, education sessions and long range planning need improvement. Many Lodges continue to use some of the Grand Lodge Programs. One example is the Friend-to-Friend Program. Unfortunately, the Brother-to-Brother, Officer Progression and Mentor Programs don't have the same traction, used only in a few Lodges. However, five Lodges have applied to work toward the Cornerstone Designation and, hopefully, successes achieved will encourage others. In addition to individual Lodge initiatives, the District has been active in its various communities. For example:
• District Charity - The SickKids Foundation. • Local Youth Programs - Attending and supporting Masonic youth meetings. • Blood Donor - Toronto East is one of the leading Districts in the GTA. • Habitat for Humanity - The District Chair enthusiastically kept his team together through numerous build-date changes. • MasoniChIP - Several sessions were held inside and outside the District with good success. • Remembrance Day Parades and District Divine Service - Masons and families supported these in much larger numbers than seen for many years. • District Gala - Year-end event to recognize our ladies and District awards.
In conclusion, I thank the brethren of Toronto East for their confidence in me as our Grand Master's Representative and for the outstanding support the District Secretary and I have received this year. I also extend my sincere appreciation to all of the District Chairs, Co-Chairs, Editors, Facilitators and Photographer for their tireless and successful efforts for our District. Finally, a heartfelt "thank you" to W. Bro. Wayne J. D. Nicholson for all of his administrative support and good humour as the District Secretary...a great experience together!!
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 266 13-12-02 2:17 PM APPENDIX C 267 Toronto Humber Valley District – 20 Lodges R.W. Bro. Dennis R. Blake The lodges in Toronto Humber Valley District range from very active and well attended to those that are inactive and struggling to pay the bills and to hold a quorum. The quality of work in the District varies from satisfactory to excellent with the active lodges being more skilful in delivering the ritual. The healthy and active lodges are supporting the District by hosting the main social events and most lodges host a District Project Fundraiser or a Ladies Night. The District is forging its own identity and many junior officers have no recollection of the previous District alignment. The most successful Grand Lodge Programme in the District right now is the Cornerstone Project, which is helping to stimulate lodges and spur them into conducting specific Masonic activities and events for the betterment of the lodge and its members. Meeting the requirements of the Cornerstone Programme has resulted in building strong. vibrant lodges, using well-established Masonic techniques. The Masonic profile in our Community was raised considerably this year through our support of a local charity, The Community Association for Riding for the Disabled. The support and dedication the Brethren of Toronto Humber Valley displayed during the renovation of the CARD Watchman’s bungalow was acknowledged with certificates of recognition and appreciation from the mayor of Toronto, the local Council member and the area MPP. The Second Annual Christmas Turkey Give-Away hosted by Georgina Lodge No. 343 was a huge success, with 300 turkeys and a tonne of potatoes given to needy families, and this event was covered by the local media. The District Divine Service was well attended at a local church. The lodges that are healthy and vibrant will need no recommendations for improvement as long as they continue to practice Masonry in the manner that has been successful for them thus far. The weaker lodges should enroll in the Cornerstone Certificate Programme or the Brother 2 Brother Programme in order to stimulate and inspire their membership. Another option for consideration is the amalgamation of three, four or five Lodges to create a strong, well attended lodge with steady Degree work and well attended meetings.
Toronto West – 23 Lodges R.W. Bro. William Bath In Toronto West we have witnessed a substantial growth in Lodges utilizing Grand Lodge programs and a web site. So much so that some Lodges are referring potential candidates to Lodges in need of members. A Lodge in the District was in danger of going dark, but with two new candidates being initiated, receiving two applications for Initiation, the three affiliations, they have managed to survive for another year. One Lodge in particular keeps enjoying Masonry the way it always has practised it, does not visit other Lodges, and is oblivious to how Masonry is practised in other Lodges. A new initiative for the District this year is the Cornerstone Project. this has been heartily received, with six Lodges registering. The Warden's Association continues to thrive and provide an excellent education program intended to prepare officers to assume the chair King Solomon. Graduates of its two year program have become well prepared with more knowledge as to what is available to them regarding Masonic Literature, the Ritual, and the book of constitution. The officers and management of one Lodge in particular needed some education on the book of constitution. Toronto West District's charity of choice this year has been the Sick Kids Hospital Foundation. to raise money for the charity, two events were held. A District Theatre Night in January, and a District Golf Tournament in May. Some Lodges also made substantial additional contributions, as well as some private donations were received. The District again this year supported a Bowlathon charity event for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The District Committee chairmen have submitted activity and progress reports directly to me. The long Range Planning Committee continues to provide an information resource for Lodge officers and Masters.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 267 13-12-02 2:17 PM 268 APPENDIX C Two Grand Lodge education events occurred in the District this year, both of which were very well attended. A MasonicChIP program was operated in June. the DeMolay chapter continues to thrive. In conclusion, I would like to say, some of my most satisfying and rewarding memories have been meeting so many Brethren and sharing so many enjoyable evenings in Lodge at official visits and witnessing so much happiness and brotherhood among Masons. I must also heartily thank the District Secretary Worshipful Brother Philip Hebert for all his hard work and support.
Victoria District – 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. Darren J. Byrne What an unbelievable year this has been! My journey in Freemasonry has been incredible and I thank my Brothers for making it possible. My focus for this year was to promote Freemasonry both within our Lodge and community using various forms of social media. Our first ever 'Media Night' was met with great success; members of the local media heard firsthand about our Brotherhood and the good works that we as Freemasons do within our communities. In the weeks following , a very positive article about Freemasonry was published in our most circulated newspaper. Our District Charity this year is "A Place Called Home," which provides essential service to those in need within our communities. The establishment of both a District Lottery License and the printing of District calendars were two great achievements. They were used to promote our Fraternity, explore new initiatives to encourage team building across our District, and raise funds for our District Charity. Members take great pride in their Lodge buildings and are making the necessary changes to ensure their long-term viability. The Degree Work throughout the District was excellent and the highlight of every evening was how well the candidates proved their proficiency. The "Travelling Gavel" has visited every Lodge in the District this year and continues to do its job - to promote visitation and fellowship. Harding Lodge in Woodville will be the first Lodge in our District to achieve the prestigious Cornerstone designation. Due to conflicting schedules, they were also the first Lodge to receive a phone call from myself during a 50 year pin presentation to congratulate a very worthy Brother. Email and information dissemination is at an all-time high in Victoria District. Over 11 new fields were added to our District website this past year, and our family picture generated numerous compliments. Its purpose was to highlight the importance of family in Freemasonry and to spark interest in potential new candidates. You can now follow Victoria District on Twitter and Facebook! Another one of the many highlights of the year was having our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling, respond to the toast to Grand Lodge via Skype at my Official Visit at The Spry Lodge from his home in London. From individual Lodge Ladies nights and socials to District events that included our Deputy Grand Master's Reception and District Ladies Night, MasoniChIP Programs, BBQ',s, turkey dinners, curling bonspiel, corn roast, pancake breakfast, motorcycle rally and District Divine Service, there was never a shortage of Masonic venues throughout the District to participate in. Freemasonry is truly a way of life...and a way of life that must include your family. My number one supporter has undoubtedly been my wife, Julianne. We enjoyed numerous Grand Master's Receptions and various Masonic functions both within our District and across our jurisdiction. What a great opportunity to expand our Masonic family and make memories for years to come. This year has unquestionably been the pinnacle of my Masonic career and I look forward to serving Freemasonry for many years to come!
Waterloo District – 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. Douglas A. Fickling The goal for Waterloo District was to build and strengthen our relationships by promoting Brotherly Love among Waterloo District Masons with fun, honesty and integrity. I believe
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 268 13-12-02 2:17 PM APPENDIX C 269 this was attained. I have heard from many Masons who truly enjoyed the positive nature of my messages, and were encouraged by the manner in which I tried to lead by example. The many District events, such as the curling bonspiel, Military Table Lodge, Mason- Knights golf tournament, to name a few, were reasonably attended and enjoyed. It is getting increasingly difficult to organize an event that fits into the busy social calendars of the many younger Masons that are joining the Craft. It is well worth the effort of trying, though! The District Divine Service was an exception to this trend. The excellent attendance to this wonderful event brought many Masons, their families, and the public together for a multi- denominational service. It was a fantastic evening. Overall, Waterloo District is seeing a strong surge of new men wishing to join our Craft. this is not, however, distributed evenly among the 14 Lodges. While one Lodge had approximately 19 applications this past year, and several others had more than 10 each, there were several Lodges struggling with only one application. Overall, the numbers look good, but there is concern for the long range viability of a couple of the smaller Lodges. I do not view this as necessarily a bad thing. I believe it is time to seriously look at one or two Lodges going dark in order to strengthen the Craft in the District. It has been an honour to be the Grand Master's representative for Waterloo District. In conjunction with the excellent support from the District Secretary, W. Bro. Gordon Ough, the District Chairmen of the various committees, and the Masters of the District, we had a fun, enjoyable year. I thank them, and my Mother Lodge, Waterloo #539, for all the support I received.
Wellington District – 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. David E. L. Cowell Serving as DDGM for Wellington District this year has been one of the greatest experiences I’ve had since becoming a Mason. My first official function was to inform a very worthy Brother in my district that he had been appointed Grand Junior Deacon. The feeling of pride in doing so was overwhelming. Next was the presentation of a 70 Years a Mason award. The bar had been set and I was off running. The memorable and inspirational evenings are far too numerous to list in this short space, save for the initiation of my son Trevor into the craft at the official visit to my Mother lodge in April. A very emotional night indeed. The District charity this year (N.R. Richards bursary fund) was the recipient of numerous fundraising events which enabled me to present bursaries to worthy students in Palmerston ON. The level of acceptance, respect and well wishes from lodges in Wellington district for this office and myself in particular have created a warmth in my heart that no long cold winter nights drive could ever chase away. I really didn’t know what to expect as the year began but I can honestly say that it was very humbling to be accorded such an honor as being the Grand Masters representative. Being able to advise those who sought my input on lodge matters was very fulfilling and I do hope my guidance was helpful. Likewise, I must also thank those who served as advisors to me in my own times of need. As I just pass on the cuffs and jewel to my successor as they are not mine but belong to the office, I am able to keep for myself the treasure-trove of wonderful memories and experiences that I have been blessed to experience.
Western District – 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. W. Murray Alexander This was likely the most exciting, memorable and rewarding year for me as a Mason, not only to be the Districts representative for the Grand Master, but to meet great Masons throughout the District, and the Province. Unfortunately ill health force me to forego many of my duties, and I am so very grateful to PDDGM, R.W. Bro. Barry Jackson, who acted as Interim DDGM, and to W. Bro. Bill Moody, the District Secretary, for the excellent work they both did, and continue to do, in representing the District. I am also so very grateful to the Committee Chairmen, PDDGM’s and Brethren who supported me in so many ways on this privileged journey. The vast area of Western District makes travel to some Lodges very interesting to say the least. Distances to some Lodges, from my residence, entail a journey of approximately
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 269 13-12-02 2:17 PM 270 APPENDIX C 5 hours one way. Needless to say, those visits were planned well in advance, when warmer temperatures and clearer roads where in the forecast. It should be noted that visitations between Lodges continues to show great support by the members, regardless of distance. To say that the state of Masonry in Western District is healthy would be an exaggeration, An aging population, along with a depressed economy is making for tough times for some, but for the most part, most of the Lodges are financially stable and many are attracting new candidates. It is unfortunate though that many are forced to recycle Past Masters and others to fill the offices. It is also my belief unfortunately that one Lodge in particular may be forced into darkness, or amalgamation, due to low membership numbers and increasing monetary commitments. Another issue is the lack of Internet access for some of the members across the District. Some do not have the high speed or band width that is required for material, while other members have no interest in acquiring computers at this stage of their life. The Ritual Work by the Lodges of Western District continues to be excellent and many hold practices for Degree Work, Memorial Services, etc., at each meeting. I am especially pleased to see the P&E Essentials, along with Masonic Education, is either read out in open Lodge or included in the Summons. I look forward in supporting our future DDGM’s in whatever capacity that I can, to ensure that Masonry remains as healthy, vibrant and active as it can be in our District.
Wilson North District – 11 Lodges R.W. Bro. David R. Wilton It has been a very rewarding year as the Grand Master’s representative from Wilson North District. Although the District has suffered a 2% decline in membership; Masonry remains active and vibrant. The District is home to several special appointments this year, VW Bro. Michael J. Bowman, Grand Senior Deacon, VW Bros. T. Wilson McBeath and Glenn R. Anderson Grand Stewards and RW Bro. James A. Van Trigt was elected Grand Registrar. In September the Grand Master attended Oak Branch Lodge No. 261 to present Bro. Ron Gillespie with the William Mercer Wilson Medal, an honour well deserved. Tragedy struck with the sudden passing of the Grand Registrar; whose loss is still felt around the District. The Grand Master honoured Wilson North District again by appointing RW Bro S. James Harrison, a member of King Solomon’s Lodge No. 43, the home lodge of RW Bro. Van Trigt, to complete his term. Many of the Lodges in our District require the assistance of Past Masters to fill some of the chairs but most are working through this temporary situation. One lodge made the decision to give up its long time home and move to the Masonic Centre in a neighboring community. This was incredibly difficult but underlines the ability of Masonry to face change, work through challenges and move forward. The Lodges of the District are very active in their communities supporting the Blood Donors Clinics, MasoniChIP Program and actively supporting community groups such as Fair Boards, Volunteer Fire Fighters, Junior Farmers and others. These activities provide positive awareness of the Fraternity and will continue to generate interest in potential members in the future. The presentation of several 50 yr and a 60 yr Long Service pins is always an honor and it instills the value of membership to newer members. In conclusion Wilson North District has faced both challenges and rewards in 2012- 2013. While meeting the challenges it has remained a welcoming destination for visitors and an active and positive force in the communities of Oxford County.
Wilson South District – 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. Douglas G. Waller Membership in the 10 Lodges of Wilson South District varies from 40 members to 140 members. The degree work preformed in the Lodges shows that the officers are eager to attend practices to perfect their craft and be proud of their work. The new members are
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 270 13-12-02 2:17 PM APPENDIX C 271 mentored and progress through the degrees quickly and efficiently. Some have learned small charges, a month after obtaining their 3rd degrees! The Lodges are community focused and with the movement of becoming more open in the community, they are participating openly in various programs including MasoniChIP, Blood Donor Clinics, Ladies Nights, Robbie Burns Nights, Fish Frys, Stag BBQ’s for members and friends, Friend-to-Friend nights, monthly breakfasts and spaghetti suppers and a combined District Divine Service with Wilson North District. W. Bro. Calvin Reid, of Norfolk Lodge #10 spearheads work parties at Camp Trillium where this group of dedicated Masons from Lodges in the District as well as Wilson North and Brant Districts repairs roofs, build structures and put in excess of $25,000.00 worth of free labour every year. Unfortunately, there are two Lodges in the District that own their facilities and are feeling the pinch of stationary memberships and dues with ever-increasing expenses. At the time of printing, these Lodges are planning to liquidate their assets and will continue to meet in other facilities. Our District was pleased to host our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling along with his wife, and other Grand Lodge Officers on the occasion of Norfolk Lodge No. 10's , 200th Anniversary in October 2012. Our District, in conjunction with Norfolk Lodge No. 10 will again be hosting the Brethren at the annual Pilgrimage to the Gravesite of our First Grand Master, M.W. Bro. William Mercer Wilson on June 23rd 2013 for the Annual Pilgrimage to St. John’s Anglican Church, Woodhouse, St. John’s Rd. Simcoe. Our District Charity # 2503 is Camp Trillium, Rainbow Lake, Waterford; a camp where children with cancer along with their families can attend camp and be away from the stress of hospital life while still under medical care. Through the generosity of the Lodges in the District we have raised to date, $6550.00. In addition, the Widow’s Sons Motorcycle Riders Association, South Coast Chapter has raised approximately $4,900.00 for Camp Trillium, Rainbow Lake by holding a motorcycle ride and BBQ in late May. The Widows Sons also raised the same amount for Prostate Cancer Research, the Brant District Charity of R.W. Bro. Ron File. We are both members of the Widows Sons South Coast Chapter. I am honoured and humbled to have been the Grand Master’s representative for Wilson South District and wish to thank the members of Norfolk Lodge No. 10 for their encouragement by supporting me through my incredible journey. As well, thanks to all the Lodges in the District for accompanying me on the Official Visits and the all-too-many Memorial Services for our fallen brethren. I want to thank the District Secretary, W. Bro. J. E. Denis Paquette for his valuable assistance in keeping the District Ledger and me on track and making sure I was at the meetings on time and properly attired. Man! What a Ride! Surely the highlight of my Masonic career!
Windsor District – 7 Lodges R.W. Bro. Craig M. Glenwright There was a nice spike in membership in the Windsor district this year by all the lodges. I have notice that there are a few members that help out other lodges and are depended on to help out during degrees, it is nice to see some new faces. I only wish there were more. The work done by the lodges in the district is great I found as the year went on the work was getting smoother. I find the representatives of the lodges that of being the master and wardens with the exception of one master in the district, fail to support and show up to the majority of the official visits and installations. Seeing that all the lodges in the district all meet in the same building there is no reason for them not to be there. I find the lack of support disappointing. My greatest concern is the financial position some lodges are in. They have enough to stay alive and don’t help themselves by raising more money to stay ahead. There are a few that do have fund raisers and are staying ahead and are planning for the future. High points of my year consist of various degrees in which one I attended at St. Andrews 642 was a 5th generation member of that lodge. I also had the honour of assisting the our Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother D. Garry Dowling in presenting a 50 year
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 271 13-12-02 2:17 PM 272 APPENDIX C past masters pin to Worshipful Brother Ed Waterman who sadly pass to the Grand Lodge above a few short months later. Our most successful activity in the district is our district charity event that is called Happy Hearts Warm Hands and is a glove and hat drive for those who can’t afford it. We have been keeping this going since introduced by R.W. Bro. Randy Mac Nevin and V.W. Bro. Richard McKee in 2008 this event has a strong support in the district and well received in the community. We also had a food drive bringing in about 700 lbs of food for the Windsor Goodfellow Club to distribute. We opened a Windsor chapter for the Rainbow girls and it seems to be moving along nicely. They help out at a lot of district events and their continued support is greatly appreciated. We hope to get a DeMolay chapter started this year also. I would like to end with a huge thanks to the Windsor district secretary Right Worshipful Brother David Vojvodin for stepping forward to the office of district secretary and for all the work he does for the Windsor district.
York District – 19 Lodges R.W. Bro. Walter W. Foster
York District is experiencing another GREAT year. Once again Malone Lodge started the year off with an outdoor Lodge at Sibbalds Point Provincial Park where they conferred an Initiated his son into Masonry while his brother and uncle were already members. We have had many pin presentations this year as well as having the Grand Wardens Degree team put on a couple of Degrees for us, what a pleasure to have such a fine group perform for us. We also have had a Chili night hosted by one of the Lodges in the District, a Dive Service which was well attended by many Masons from all over the District, a Lodge of Instruction also hosted by the same Lodge that hosted the Chili night and many receptions for various Brethren. I would like to thank the Committee Chairman and their committee members who worked hard putting on all the functions we have had this year such as our Curling Bonspiel, Fishing Tournament, Robbie Burns Night and our Ladies Gala every function was well attended and everyone had a lot of fun. At the present time the Golf Tournament is in the planning stage and I know it will also be well attended. Again this year all of our special events help raise money for our District Project, which this year is Markham-Stouffville Pediatric Diabetes Program and I would like to give a special thanks to W. Bro. Munder Jubran who headed up this program this year. He has visited every Lodge in the District and given a talk on this wonderful Program. This Program supplies needles and insulin pumps and insulin to over 400 children in York District, without this program these children would be in real bad shape and be very sick. The official Visits and Installation this year have been well attended by our District members as well as many visiting Brethren from many other Districts. The travelling Gavel competition this year has been a lot of fun and fellowship and I can say right now that no one can take it away from Wellington Lodge this year, they at present have won it a total of 10 times. Congratulations Wellington Lodge. Once again York District has been blessed with three Grand Lodge Officers, R.W. Bro. Ron Janes (Grand Junior Warden), V.W. Bro. George Pohle (Grand Steward) and V.W. Bro. Hanna Hinnawi (Grand Steward). All of these fine Masons have been a great support this year and I thank them. I would like at this time to give a special thanks to W. Bro. Elwin Earle the District Secretary this year. He has been a great help and a wonderful support and without his help my job as District Deputy would have been almost impossible. I cannot begin to tell you how many hours he has spent on the phone and computer doing work for the District, he is truly a great Mason and deserves a huge pat on the back. Thank you Elwin. Finally my year as District Deputy has been wonderful journey and one that I will never forget. I have had a lot of fun with the Brethren and have met a lot of new friends that I will enjoy for many years to come. Everywhere I went I was given the utmost respect and consideration and I thank you for that, at many Lodges on my second or third visit they still insisted on giving me the Grand Honours and thank you for that. I have tried to work hard
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 272 13-12-02 2:17 PM APPENDIX C 273 and do my best and hope that I accomplished that. I hope next years District Deputy will enjoy his year as much as I have enjoyed mine. May the Great Architect watch over you and yours. THANK YOU MY BRETHREN.
Grand Lodge Proceedings 2013.indd 273 13-12-02 2:17 PM INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS ) 2013
Addresses of Board Members...... 196 Addresses of Lodge Secretaries ...... 142)167 Address of M.W. the Grand Master ...... 21-38 Address of Welcome to Grand Lodge ...... 20 Annual Communication of G.L., when and where held ...... 5 Annual Communication of G.L., Lodges represented ...... 6 Appendix A (G.M.s Visitations)...... 39-41 Appendix B (Guest Speaker & DGM’s Thank You to Guest Speaker)...... 243-246 Appendix C (Summary Reports 2011-2012 D.D.G.M.s) ...... 247-273 Appointment of Committee on Grand Master's Address ...... 42 Appointment of Grand Lodge Officers ...... 137 Appointment of Members of Board of General Purposes ...... 139 Appointment of Scrutineers ...... 88 Audit and Finance, Report of Board on ...... 75 Auditor, Report of...... 59-74 Awards (William Mercer Wilson Medal), Appointment to Committee ...... 130
Benevolence, Report of Committee on...... 112 Biography of Grand Master...... 3 Blood Donors', Report of Committee on ...... 106 Board of General Purposes ) Appointment of Members ...... 137 Committees of...... 196-197 Election of Members...... 129 List of Members...... 193 Post Office Address of Members ...... 194-196 Brock University Partnership, Report of Committee on...... 127 Buttons Awarded...... 89
Centennial Celebrations...... 24 Committees ...... 196-197 Communications, Report of Committee on...... 115 Condition of Masonry, Report of Board on ...... 108 Constitution and Jurisprudence, Report of Board on ...... 88 Credentials, Report of Committee on ...... 128
Deaths ...... 185 Departed Brethren...... 43-58 Delegates Registered...... 7 Discipline Committee, Report of Board on ...... 92 Distinguished Guests, Introduction of ...... 19 District Deputy Grand Masters, Election of ...... 137 District Deputy Grand Masters, List of...... 137, 193 D.D.G.M. Orientation, Report of Committee on...... 114 District Deputy Grand Masters, Reports of...... 91 District Deputy Grand Masters Summary Reports 2011-2012 (Appendix C) ...... 247-273 District Receptions ...... 39)41
Election of District Deputy Grand Masters...... 137 Election of Grand Lodge Officers ...... 129 Estimates of Receipts and Expenditures for the year ending April 30, 2010-2013 ...... 79
Foundation, Annual Report of Masonic ...... 98 Fraternal Correspondence ...... 95, 208-242 Fraternal Relations, Report of Board on...... 99
Grand Chaplain, Report of ...... 92 Grand Historian, Report of ...... 130 Grand Lodge, Closing of ...... 141 Grand Lodge, Opening of ...... 5 Grand Lodge, Second Day ...... 128 Grand Lodge Officers, List of ...... 193 Grand Lodge Officers, Present at Annual Communication ...... 5 Grand Master's Address...... 21-38
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Grand Master's Address, Report of Committee on...... 93 Grand Representatives, Appointment of ...... 25 Grand Representatives, List of ...... 204 Grand Representatives Present at Annual Communication ...... 6 Grand Representatives Received ...... 42 Grand Secretary, Report of ...... 89 Grand Secretaries, Foreign Grand Lodges ...... 204 Grand Treasurer, Report of...... 80 Guest Speak, W. Bro. Andrew Hammer (Appendix B) ...... 244 Guests Speak...... 141 Guests, Introduction of ...... 19
Honorary Members of Board ...... 196 Honorary Members of this Grand Lodge ...... 202
In Memoriam Pages...... 43-58 Installation of Grand Master...... 137 Introduction of Guest Speaker ( Appendix B ) ...... 243 Investiture of Deputy Grand Master ...... 137 Investiture of Grand Lodge Officers ...... 139 Investment Policy Statement...... 82
Lapel Buttons Awarded...... 89 Leadership Training, Report of Development Committee ...... 122 Library, Museum and Archives, Report of Board on...... 95 Lodge Finances, Report of Advisory Committee on ...... 100 Lodges, Alphabetically ...... 175-179 Lodges by District ...... 168-174 Lodges by Location ...... 179-184 Lodges Represented at Annual Communication ...... 6 Lodges Resources, Report of the ...... 113 Lodges, Returns of ...... 142)167 Long Range Planning, Report of Board on ...... 110
Management Committee, Report of Board on ...... 85 Masonic Education, Report of Board on...... 102 Masonic Foundation, Annual Report of ...... 98 Medals Awarded ...... 23 Memorial Pages...... 43-58 Meritorious Service Award...... 42 Minutes of Previous Communication Confirmed...... 20
Notices of Motion, Disposition of...... 137
Office Technology, Report of the ...... 119 Officers of Grand Lodge, Appointment of ...... 137 Officers of Grand Lodge, Election of ...... 129 Officers of Grand Lodge, Installed and Invested ...... 137 Officers of Grand Lodge, List of ...... 193 Officers of Grand Lodge, 1855)2007 ...... 198 Officers of Grand Lodge Present at Annual Communication ...... 5 Order of Business ...... 19
Past Grand Masters Introduced...... 19 Past Rank...... 23 Protocol and Etiquette, Report of Committee on ...... 125 Public Awareness, Report of Committee on...... 101
Reception of Grand Representatives ...... 42 Recognition of 100 Years' Existence ...... 24
Report of Board of General Purposes on ) Audit and Finance...... 75 Benevolence...... 112
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Condition of Masonry...... 108 Constitution and Jurisprudence ...... 88 Discipline...... 92 Fraternal Correspondence ...... 95, 208-242 Fraternal Relations...... 99 Library, Museum and Archives...... 95 Long Range Planning ...... 110 Management Committee ...... 85 Masonic Education ...... 102 Report of Auditor...... 59 Report of Blood Donors Committee ...... 106 Report of Brock University Partnership Committee ...... 127 Report of Communications Committee ...... 115 Report of Credentials Committee ...... 128 Report of D.D.G.M. Orientation Committee ...... 114 Report of Grand Chaplain...... 92 Report of Grand Historian...... 130 Report of Grand Master's Address Committee ...... 93 Report of Grand Secretary...... 89 Report of Grand Treasurer...... 80 Report of Leadership Training Development Committee ...... 122 Report on Lodge Finances Committee (Advisory) ...... 100 Report on Lodge Resources Committee ...... 113 Report of The Masonic Foundation ...... 98 Report of Office Technology ...... 119 Report of Protocol and Etiquette Committee ...... 125 Report of Public Awareness ...... 101 Report of Scrutineers of the Ballot ...... 128 Report of Seminars and Workshops Committee ...... 96 Report of Youth Initiatives Committee ...... 120 Restorations...... 191 Returns of Lodges ...... 142)167 Rules of Order...... 20
Scrutineers, Appointment of ...... 88 Scrutineers, Report of Committee ...... 129 Second Day of Grand Lodge ...... 128 Secretaries, Addresses of Lodge ...... 142)167 Seminars and Workshops, Report of Committee on ...... 96 Suspensions...... 189
Thanks to Guest Speaker (DGM Appendix B)...... 246
Visitations ...... 39)41 Vote of Thanks ...... 129
William Mercer Wilson Medals Awarded ...... 23
Youth Initiatives, Report of Committee on ...... 120
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