Grand Lodge
A.F. & AJVL of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
PROCEEDINGS
2009
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GRAND LODGE
A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA
in the Province of Ontario
PROCEEDINGS
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOURTH
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
HELD IN
THE CITY OF
TORONTO
July 15th, A.D. 2009, A.L. 6009
The property of and ordered to be read in all
the Lodges and preserved.
The Proceedings should always be available for use by
all members of the lodge.
MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER
RAYMOND S. J. DANIELS
GRAND MASTER
A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF OUR
GRAND MASTER
M.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels was born in Orillia, Ontario, where he
attended public and high school. At an early age, musical studies enabled
him to become an organist and choirmaster serving at several churches in
southern Ontario. He is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University with a
degree in music and history and holds diplomas from the Royal
Conservatory of Music, Toronto, and Trinity College of Music, London,
England. His professional life was spent as a teacher, conductor, composer
and keyboard performer. For twenty-three years he taught music and
history at Eastwood Collegiate in Kitchener, where he helped establish the
Arts Program. In 1991 he was awarded the K-W Arts Council Award for
Music in recognition of artistic achievement in the community.
Darnels was initiated into Freemasonry, passed and raised in his father's
lodge, Orillia No. 192, Orillia, in 1959. He served as Worshipful Master
of New Hope Lodge No. 279, Cambridge (now Mystic Tie Lodge No. 279),
and was the founding Worshipful Master of New Light Lodge No. 744, a
daylight lodge instituted in Waterloo District in 2001 . He is a member by
affiliation of several lodges, and has been accorded Honorary Membership
in others. Between 1 999 and 2002 he served as Secretary to the Lodge of
Instruction Team with M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew, the Custodian of the
Work. Daniels was elected Grand Junior Warden 2000-2001, and was
appointed to the Board of General Purposes in 2001, and subsequently
elected in 2003 and 2005, where he served as Chairman of the Membership
Resources Committee and the Committee on Masonic Education. He is the
Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of Quebec. Daniels was elected
to the office of Deputy Grand Master at the Annual Communication in July
2007 and installed and invested as Grand Master on July 16, 2009.
Daniels is a member of several Appendant and Concordant bodies in both
the York Rite and the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He is Past
Principal of the Kitchener Chapter No. 1 1 7, Royal Arch Masons, Past Most
Wise Sovereign of the Guelph Chapter Rose Croix and Past Senior Grand
Deacon of the Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of Canada. He
was coroneted Honorary Inspector-General 3 3 ° Supreme Council of Canada
in 2005 and was inducted into the Royal Order of Scotland in 2003. He is
also a member of Mocha Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine, and Preston Springs Chapter No. 208, Order of the Eastern
Star. Daniels is a Fellow of the College of Freemasonry.
Since 1968, he has resided in Kitchener with his wife Brenda. Times of
relaxation and refreshment are spent at their cottage in Muskoka.
GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA
in the Province of Ontario
At the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth 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 15, A.D. 2009, A.L. 6009,
Present were:
THE GRAND MASTER
M.W, Bro. Allan J. Petrisor
THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER
R.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels
R.W. Bro. Ernie R. Morrison Grand Senior Warden
R.W. Bro. David R. Mackey Grand Junior Warden
R.W. Bro. David P. Hardie Grand Chaplain
R.W. Bro. T. Richard Davies Grand Treasurer
M.W. Bro. Terence Shand Grand Secretary
R.W. Bro. Brian R. S. Manson Grand Registrar
R.W. Bro. George A. Napper Grand Director of Ceremonies
PAST GRAND MASTERS
M.W. Bros. R. E. Groshaw, W. R. Pellow, C. E. Drew, T. Shand, D. H. Mumby, G. L.
Atkinson.
THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS
Algoma Kenenth A. Orr Ottawa 1 Dave. A. Ganderton
Algoma East Stephen J. Kovisto Ottawa 2 Peter G. Harbert
Brant Stephen M. Dekruyf Prince Edward Richard D. Burden
Bruce Robert P. Ruff St Lawrence Lome D. MacDonald
Chatham Terry A. Maynard St Thomas John R. Johnston
Eastern J. Robert Geary Sarnia William C. Graham
Erie Roger A. Reid South Huron Robert C. Wilhelm
Frontenac David J. Quinn Sudbury-Manitoulin . . Robert J. Fleming
Georgian North John J. Demerse Temiskaming .... Arvind K. Aggarwell
Georgian South James R. Terry Tor. Don Valley Leonard E. Feldt
Grey Merlyn J. Nicholson Toronto East Dushan Surovy
Hamilton A Peter A. Lyles Tor. Hum. Valley Gary J. Bryan
Hamilton B Robert A. Forbes Toronto West .... Steven R. Armstrong
Hamilton C Thomas R. Marshall Victoria Erick R. Watson
London East Robert E. Parker Waterloo John A. Krosezen
London West J. Ronald Brewe Wellington C. Allin Brown
Muskoka-Parry Sound . Gerald A. Stillar Western Robert W. Cox
Niagara A John M. Quinn Wilson North Ronald Findlater
Niagara B Douglas G. M. Lauder Wilson South Steven J. McQuade
Nipissing East John C. Anderson Windsor Randy A. MacNevin
North Huron John C. Carswell York Walter J. H. Rawlins
Ontario Blain R. Moffat
BOARD MEMBERS
F. Halpern, D. E. Jacklin, S. Kalinowsky, N. G. McCarthy, H. E. Standish, J. C. Sutherland,
L. Armstrong, J. D. Bell, R. Beckett, D. J. Cameron, D. A. Campbell, D. A. Conway, R. J.
Cresswell, D. R. Dainard, D. G. Dowling, J. C. Green, L. D. Hammell, J. L. Hay, G. H.
Hazlitt, G E. Hinds, T. W. Hogeboom, T. Horner, B. J. Hutton, J. D. Kingston, H.
Krajewski, S. W. Libbey, G 0. Loshaw, T A. McLean, C Reid, B. K. Schweitzer, T.
Siemiernik, A. Tibbetts, P. E. Todd, W. A. Atkinson Sr.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
R. E. Davies England
W. R. Pellow Ireland
R. E. Groshaw Scotland
D. A. Campbell Alberta
R. A. Bamett British Columbia
A. P. Stephen Manitoba
T. Shand Newfoundland/Labrador
F. G. Dunn Nova Scotia
R. S. J. Daniels Quebec
T. Pachal Saskatchewan
A. Simpson Alabama
T. W. Hogeboom Alaska
A. B. Loopstra Arizona
J. C. Sutherland Arkansas
R. S. Whitmore California
G. L. Atkinson Connecticut
D. Hawman Delaware
J. M. Wagg District of Columbia
T. A. McLean Georgia
D. R. Dainard Hawaii
D. A. Conway Idaho
G. R. Clauson Illinois
K. L. Whiting Louisiana
L. W. Westwell Maine
J. D. Angus Maryland
T. V. Horner Michigan
J. T. Cassie Minnesota
K. L. Schweitzer Montana
R. G. Wands Nebraska
D. G. Dowling New Hampshire
W. E. Elgie New Jersey
C. E. Drew New York
P. E. Todd North Dakota
A. J. Petrisor Ohio
M. J. Thompson Oklahoma
P. J. Mullen Oregon
D. H. Mumby Rhode Island
K. D. Beggs South Carolina
C. H. M. Reid Texas
M. L. Shea Utah
W. J. Anderson Vermont
S. R. Drummond West Virginia
G. E. Hinds Ontario & Jurisdiction
F. Halpem Austria
A. Stokes Bulgaria
J. H. Hough Burkina Faso
G. A. Napper Bahia
L. Bittle Ceara
N. G. McCarthy Maranhao
G. H. Hazlitt Mato Grosso do Sul
E. Jones Para
R. D. Summerville Paraiba
L. Martin Rio de Janeiro
J. D. Bell Santa Catarina
A. R. Milner Cartagena
B. J. Hutton Costa Rica
P. G. Fan-ell Croatia
D. J. McFadgen Cuba
G. Turek Czech Republic
T. P. Hansen Denmark
R. D. Hanton Dominican Republic
M. J. Duke Ecuador
Z. Loos Germany, U. G. L.
P. Atsidakos Greece
S. C. Dunlop Guatemala
G. W. Nelson Iran
S. H. Cohen Israel
H. E. Standish Japan
D. Langridge Luxembourg
N. G. Stacey Madagascar
D. E. Jacklin Mauritius
W. H. Hightower Nuevo Leon/ Mexico
R. K. Campbell York
B. K. Schweitzer Netherlands
T. R. Davies New South Wales
A. D. Hogg New Zealand
J. C. Green Norway
J. I. Carrick Philippines
P. W. Hooper Puerto Rico
S. Kalinowsky South Australia
W. Sanders Spain
L. W. Hammell Sweden
J. W. Lidstone Switzerland
J. R. Gilpin Tasmania
R. C. Tate Venezuela
M. J. May Western Australia
The Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Allan J. Petrisor, 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.
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 2009 "
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 C. Gregory, M. Hrycyk, J. Kingston,
N. Lundberg, G. Morton, M. Salmi
No. 415 G Angus
No. 499 D. Bradley, R. Manz
No. 511 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 584 M. Salmi
No. 618 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 636 W. Arenovich, K. Orr
No. 656 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 662 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 672 R Brace, R. Manz
ALGOMA EAST DISTRICT
No. 412 S. Koivisto, T. Steinke
No. 442 L. Beggs, K. Beggs, M. Stewart
No. 469 E. Greaves, G Marr, E. Mersereau,
W. Weeks
No. 487 P. Fortino, A. Solomon, A. Petrisor
BRANT
No. 35 D. McLean, R. Edwards, K. Hannah,
W. Harris, W. Topp
No. 45 S. Frotten, B. Pickering, S. Clarke,
R. Clarke, D. Dawson, W. Foster, J. Herron,
W. Martin, A. Petrisor, D. Smith, N. Vas
No. 82 G. Angus, G Atkinson, A. Devereux,
T. Forbes, C. Oliver, R Stinson
No. 106 S. Dekruyf, B. Mannen, J. Mitchell,
C. Oliver, R. Thulmann
No. 113 F. Sebring, R. Anderson, D. Elliott,
R. Hamilton, D. Kaufman, H. Misener,
BRUCE
No. 131 D. Goar, F. Eagleson, E. Richard
No. 197 C. Reidl, D. Inglis, D. Wilkie,
H. Ziegler
No. 235 W. Bryce, B. Cumming, J. Cumming,
J. Green, J. Khne, K MacLean, C. MacLean
No. 262 T. Heise, A. Jaunzemis, D. Simpson,
P. Wallace
No. 3 1 5 J. Lyall, L. Harkness, A. Harkness,
R. Ashbourne, R. Harkness, M. Mullholland,
B. Shannon, R. Walsh
No. 362 B. Antonette, A. McKay, J. Barclay,
P. Best, L. Hammell, W. Robinson, R Ruff,
B. Smith, R. Smith, H. Stanley
No. 393 D. Chisholm, R Dunn, J. Moncrieff,
No. 622 W. Pellow, L. Staines
No. 625 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 680 L. Staines
No. 698 A. Friesen, R. Homaman, K Pierce,
A. Solomon
DISTRICT
D. Mumby, J. Paquette
No. 193 G Frew, J. Shaver
No. 243 R. Bailey, W. Lawrence, E. Sager
No. 319 J. Phillips, V. McCurdy, R. Shoup
No. 329 A. Robertson, E. Payne, D. Dawson,
J. Herron, W. Martin, K. Schweitzer, D. Smith
No. 505 R. Hunt, F. Englebrecht
No. 508 G Clifford, J. Hiley, E. Morrison,
R. Todd
No. 519 A. Haggith, R. Hunt
DISTRICT
T. Murphy
No. 396 D. Blacklock, D. Duquette,
D. Madill, C. Noble, T. Whitcroft
No. 429 B. Follett, W. Blackwell,
K. Cunningham, L. Hammell, F. Richardson
No. 431 S. Mannerow, L. Abell, T. Gregory,
T. Rock
No. 432 D. Wilde, D. Bentley, G MacGregor,
D. McCallum, I. Mitchell, A. Morrow,
H. Remers
No. 436 J. Wallace, E. Brown, R. Pringle,
G Atkinson, R. Lesperance, D. Matches,
T. Whitcroft
CHATHAM
No. 46 E. Crofts
No. 245 D. Atkinson, T. Maynard,
D. McGuire
No. 267 J. Van Veen, D. Hewitson,
A. Huddleston, P. Japp, P. Japp, G Vojvodin
No. 274 D. Jacklin
No. 282 J. Mitchell, G Atkinson,
J. Livingston, R. McNaughton, B. Whitlock
No. 312 D. Henderson, P. Polkinghome
No. 327 B. Currie, R. Johnson, D. Laszewski,
DISTRICT
A. Long, R McNaughton, R. Munro,
W. Pellow
No. 336 E. Morwood, W. Durer, A. Fenton,
D. Gosnell, B. Gosnell, R. Walker
No. 391 R. Spence, C Gibson, W. Pellow,
A. Robertson, K. Spence, W. Spence,
T. Spence, W. Vanderveeken
No. 422 L. Wolfe, R. Johnson, R Munro
No. 457 D. McGuire, K. Askew, W. Clayton,
D. Jacklin, D. McAleece
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
EASTERN DISTRICT
No. 21 A. Ciastek, C. Deacon, Z. Loos,
D. Mumby
No. 125 F. Gordon
No. 143 A. Mercer, J. Tousaw
No. 186 D. Green, J. Clemens, L. Blaney,
D. Cameron, J. Geary, D. Lingley
No. 207 D. Fraser, D. Fraser, G. MacGregor,
D. Mumby, S. Upton
No. 256 R. Wilson, K. Tyrell, C. Rees
No. 320 C. Deacon
No. 383 T. Clapp
No. 418 M. McConnell, W. Shields
No. 439 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 450 D. Lingley, L. Blaney, D. Cameron,
D. Whetter
No. 452 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 491 R. Maginnis, D. McQuade
No. 557 M. Jones, D. Whetter
No. 596 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 669 S. Libbey
ERIE DISTRICT
No. 34 S. Atkinson, W. Atkinson,
W. Atkinson, P. Barber, D. Charette,
P. Hernandez, P. Hooper, P. Wiebe
No. 41 M. Delmege, D. McGillivray,
F. Monminie, B. Pettapiece, J. Pirie,
W. Tofflemire, T. Warner
No. 290 A. Dobbie, J. Jackson, E. Jones,
G. Stevenson, D. Wilkinson
No. 395 R. McKinlay, P. Hernandez, R. Reid,
L. McClounie, K. Cranston, D. Hazael
No. 402 J. Spence
No. 413 D. Pardo
No. 448 D. Derbyshire, R. Jackson
No. 627 D. Derbyshire, E. Ball, G. Hughson,
J. Kam, B. Karn, D. Leslie, C. O'Hara,
D. Pardo, G. Pinnegar
FRONTENAC DISTRICT
No. 3 G. Atkinson, T. Barber, R. Paddle
No. 9 P. Burrows, R. Morrow
No. 92 S. Norris, P. Byer, M. Hanna, D. Hay,
W. Martin, J. Schaeffer, W. Winterstein
No. 109 D. Holton
No. 119 G. McDonald, H. Mylks, T. Barber,
C. Falan, D. Gait, T. Hansen, T. Hogeboom,
T. Homer, D. Mumby, H. Sharpe,
V. Simpkins, E. Thomas, K. Vyse
No. 146 K. Vyse, G. Rittwage, D. Scott,
G Small, M. Switzer
No. 157 T Cowan, H. Good
No. 201 J. Gatcke, S. Pere, C. Gibbins,
R. Winfield
No. 253 R. Haley, D. Mumby, W. Prohaska
No. 299 T. Fisher, C. Farber, E. Peters, G Reid
No. 460 L. Langille, C. Dixon, K. Perry,
J. Schaeffer
No. 497 D. Blasko, J. Wilson, R. Magie,
A. Maitland, H. O'Brien
No. 578 D. Quinn
No. 621 R. Kerr, R. Magie
No. 739 G. Ballard, C. Dixon, C. Falan,
T. Hogeboom, R. Kerr, K. Perry, E. Peters,
W. Prohaska, D. Quinn, G. Reid, J. Schaeffer,
D. Scott, M. Switzer, R. Winfield
No. 746 T. Hogeboom, D. Mumby, T. Barber,
D. Campbell, C. Farber, J. Gatcke, T. Horner,
G. McDonald, R. Morrow, H. Mylks,
D. Quinn, A. Petrisor
GEORGIAN NORTH DISTRICT
No. 90 W. Robertson, R. Neate, C. Elliott,
R. Firman, A. Petrisor
No. 192 R. Daniels, P. Hayes, D. McLean
No. 234 J. Demerse, R. Firman, E. Gummer,
B. Johnson
No. 249 A. Matheson, T. Stewart, G. Watters.
L. Brandridge, L. Hanmer, J. Lidstone,
G McPhail, K. Robertson, D. Walker,
No. 266 J. Demerse, E. McGauley, J. Sim,
M. Tosh
No. 348 D. Steward, S. Maddock, D. Walker
No. 466 D. Snedden, D. Chabot, S. Maddock,
G. McPhail
No. 492 R. Beckett, W. Griffin
No. 659 R. Broom, D. Purvis
No. 718 D. Hawman, J. Hough
GEORGIAN
No. 96 W. Hake, S. Donnelly, H. Welsh,
T. Cuthbertson, G. Anderson, G. Atkinson,
D. Bradley, R. Daniels, L. Fraser, D. Gillis,
A. Petrisor
No. 230 J. Heran, M. Linnemoller, H. Auty,
D. Conway, R. Daniels, D. Mumby,
D. Snedden
No. 236 J. Arnold, R. Brethour, J. McKillip,
H. Welsh
No. 285 G. Harris, W. Clayton, D. Fleet,
P. Gower, R. Moore, H. Oliver, P. Sawyer,
C. Winter
SOUTH DISTRICT
No. 304 C. Crews, H. Donnelly, L. Jack,
K. Linegar, R. McBrine, G. Murray
No. 385 G. Blake, P. Gower, R. Groshaw,
D. Todd
No. 444 S. Martin, J. Jones, B. Lawson,
J. Sampson
No. 467 W. Benstead
No. 673 S. Moorehouse, J. Hunter, J. Imrie,
G. Anderson, C. Drew, D. Hunter
No. 737 S. Hutchinson, J. Boynton, C. Crews,
L. Jack, K. Linegar, R. MacDonald,
R. McBrine, J. Terry, M. Tosh, H. Welsh
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 2009
GREY
No. 88 R. McCulloch, H. Knox, G. Atkinson,
R. Jolley, W. Laycock, D. Richardson,
G. Walker, M. Wood, R. Wright
No. 137 B. Johnston, R. Jolley, G. Lougheed,
F. Moore
No. 200 W. Ellison, G. Krueger, R. Leith,
R. Lemaich, M. Nicholson, J. Watkin,
A. Watson, A. Wilson
No. 216 D. Nugent, R. Busch, S. Brass,
J. Dean, S. Doney, P. Park, T. Rielly
No. 306 A. Bell, E. Clark, C. McCracken,
R. McCuicheon, J. Moncrieff, R. Murdock,
D. Wilde
No. 322 J. Mervyn, L. Stuck A. Harvey,
DISTRICT
R. Alexander, D. Graham, W. Griffith,
G. Heathers, R. McCulloch, J. Paget,
G. Splan, R. White
No. 333 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 334 F. McEachem, T. Brown,
K. Rutherford, W. Smellie
No. 377 C. Bricker, S. Doney, W. Goodman
No. 421 C. Bricker, A. Townsend, R. West
No. 449 J. Priddle, R. Morriss, R. Lemaich,
W. Davison, D. Dobson, R. Leith, V. Poelzer,
W. Seeley, J. Watkin
No. 490 G. Lawson, G. Aitken, J. Coultes,
G. Hedges, C. Hedges, L. Whyte
HAMILTON
No. 6 R. Armstrong, J. Boyle, K. Allan,
B. Alexander, G. Benton, W. Braun, J. Hough,
K. Nickerson
No. 40 R. Pearce, T. Binns, N. Hollingshead,
A. Quainton, T. Shand
No. 135 W. Chisholm, N. Ellis, J. Forrester,
J. Hough, J. Hunter, J. Ramsbottom,
R Simpson
No. 165 G. Moraes, S. Gillies, F. Haighton,
P. Lyles, D. McFadgen, T. Reynolds,
W. Vollick
No. 357 M. Murray
No. 400 P. Liska, W. Montgomery, E. Warren,
M. Carberry, R. Dunn, J. Forrester, G. Humes,
G. Salton, R. Walsh
No. 475 G. Brisco, D. Jack, D. Lyle
No. 551 W. Cowell, M. Russell, K. Brown,
C. Cleaver, T. Fifield, D. Midgley,
HAMILTON
No. 7 R. Molata, S. Straughon, J. Hunter,
D. Kemp, J. Stewart, D. Sutherland
No. 27 D. Laliberte, D. Campbell, N. Madill,
M. May, R. Skinner, D. Warrington, F. Inch
No. 57 N. Dolson, L. Domjan, M. Martin,
B. Schweitzer, M. Smith, B. Teskey
No. 61 V. Abraham, G. Atkinson, R. Button,
R. Luxon
No. 62 C. McPhail, L. Reiach, K. Cosier,
R. Edwards, T. Forbes, A. Gowling,
L. Leousis, A. Murphy, L. Salmon
No. 166 S. Snieder, B. Davidson, G. Atkinson,
R. Bhimsingh, J. Bustamante-Mata, R. Kerr,
W. Cowell, D. Gibson, W. Hawkins, G. Watt,
R. Hinkley, M. Mainprize, H. Mitchell,
HAMILTON
No. 100 G. Allan, W. Millar, P. Mouriopoulos,
R. Parliament
No. 272 E. Coomber, D. Devison, T. Fiddes,
R. Forbes, T. Marshall, L. Oakes
No. 291 G. Benton, R. Luxon
No. 324 T. Stewart, D. Beland, A. Loopstra,
J. Lumsden, R Ross, R. Whitmore
No. 495 G. Allan, J. Bennett, T. Kazias,
W. Millar, P. Mouriopoulos, B. Palmer
DISTRICT A
H. Mitchell, H. Mitchell, D. Robinson
No. 603 E. Walters, D. Elliot, E. Evans,
R. Hansell, R. Simpson
No. 639 M. Quinn, W. Cowell, L. Crooks,
R. Dean, A. Duncan, W. Gilchrist,
F. Heymans, R. Hinkley, H. Mitchell,
M. Murray, N. Paterson
No. 663 L. Collins, P. Buchner, R. Dean,
W. Goddard, T. Warner
No. 681 B. Gushway, E. Anderson,
L. Campbell, J. Marshall, B. McBain,
E. Shannon, R. Stewart
No. 712 N. Stephens, M. Haynes, H. Ogilvie,
J. Evans, R. Mack, J. Nancekivell, C. Smith
R. Oldfield, G. Perry, H. Schroeder, J. Seines
No. 725 F. Haighton, J. Baker, R. Szymczyk,
R. Cummings, A. Hale, D. McFadgen,
R.Bush
DISTRICT B
B. Muir, B. Palmer, G. Watt
No. 185 M. Martin, L. Domjan, R. Forbes,
T. Forbes, R. McCormick, P. Shaver,
M. Smith
No. 544 W. Wheeler, V. Lepp, A. Ward,
T. Young
No. 593 R. Corrin, T. Corrin, K. Baglole,
B. Alexander, T. Brown, J. Carrick,
R. Cummings
No. 594 R. Young, G. Benton, J. Harrop,
B. Schweitzer, K. Schweitzer
No. 667 R. Branch, R. Gordon, D. Jack,
R. Todd
No. 714 R. Blundell, R Henderson, G. Tait
DISTRICT C
No. 513 P. Scarr, J. MacPherson, R. Stewart,
J. Aikman, B. Carr, G. Chiarot,
R. McCormick, R. Stewart, R. Stewart
No. 549 V. Balta, W. Brimer, G. Lynch,
C. Tootell
No. 550 P. James, M. Kingsley, N. Thomas
No. 555 D. Allan, G. Woods, F. Fordham,
I. Craig, J. Lyness, J. MacPherson, R. Small
No. 602 S. Badger, M. Tees, C. Foreman,
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
HAMILTON DISTRICT C (continued)
J. Harrop, J. Johnston, B. Kiernan, M. Martin,
A. McQuilkie, E. Patterson, S. Thiede
No. 654 P. Shames, C. Seymour, B. Petrisor,
J. Aikman, R. Doherty, J. Dove, W. Elgie,
L. Evans, R. Gilbank, J. MacLean,
W. MacPherson, N. McCarthy, J. McKinlay,
D. Monteith, D. Mumby, M. Sheridan,
D. Staples, R. Thompson, R Wands, A. Ward
No. 671 P. Nagy, D. Van Dyke, D. Allan,
P. James, D. Midgley, B. Palmer. P. Scarr,
D. Robinson
No. 679 R. Bhimsingh, T. Binns, W. Brimer,
W. Brooks, J. Carrick, W. Cowell, R. Gilbank,
S. Gillies, R. Kerr, R. Luxon, G. Lynch,
A. Murphy, R. Parliament, D. Robinson,
P. Scarr, R. Todd, C. Tootell, E. Warren
No. 687 H. Auty, I. Metcalfe, R. Parliament,
D. Campbell, R. Joyce, L. Oakes
LONDON EAST DISTRICT
No. 20 W. Anderson, G. Atkinson, S. Baker,
G. Brown, N. Camp, R. Dagg, D. Emerick,
A. Fraser, R. Keeler, L. Martin, R. More,
C. Mortlock, P. Mullen, R. Parker, W. Pellow
No. 64 P. McConnell, G. Atkinson, J. Bissett,
R. Charles, R. Clark, R. Cooper, I. Dale,
D. Dowling, R. Forbes, J. Ford, R Hopkins,
R. Leffley, W. Luxton, P. Masters, W. Pellow,
A. Sloan, F. Smith, J. Stevens, G. Ullyatt
No. 190 R. Lawrence, R Somers
No. 300 S. CNeil, G. Atkinson, C. Clark,
J. Clays, W. Deller, A. Gillies, L. Nichol,
W. Pellow, J. Sutherland, D. Wilbee
No. 344 N. Dix, P. Styles
No. 345 R. Rossi, W. Benn, B. Fickling,
D. Fickling, N. Lansdell, W. McCrady,
W. Sershall, D. Wilbee
No. 379 R. Jones, J. MacLeod, J. Black,
R. Parker, W. Pellow
No. 380 W. Kaiser, K. Beresten, J. Calverley,
L. Hartin, C. Hatt, A. Ingrey, K. Parker
No. 394 E. Dundas, W. Squires, N. Hobbs,
H. Sims, R Warner
No. 399 L. Martin, J. Ford, R. Lawrence,
W. Pellow, W. Walker, R Walker, W. White
No. 597 J. Burke, L. Martin, W. Pellow
No. 684 G. Penn, W. Barker, R Bamett,
W. Barnett, J. Baskey, D. Brand, J. Cassie,
C. Drew, E. Dundas, M. Farr, D. Fick,
A. Fraser, D. Gawley, M. Gordon, R. Groshaw,
G. Hazlitt, R. Jones, D. Keenan, N. Lansdell,
R. Lawrence, D. MacLeod, J. MacLeod,
E. Marshall, J. Mclntyre, W. McKay,
W. Pellow, S. Ricketts, T. Schreiter, T. Shand,
J. Sizeland, J. Sutherland, W. Sutherland.
G. Vanslack, D. Williamson
No. 716 M. Belan, J. Belan, W. Pellow,
R. Petch, G. Ullyatt, R. Van Riesen
No. 735 J. Stevens, G. Ullyatt, R. Bamett,
W. Barnett, J. Baskey, R. Buchanan, C. Cappa,
C. Cousins, J. Crinklaw, C. Hatt, A. Ingrey,
N. Lansdell, W. Pellow, A. Petrisor, H. Sharpe,
A. Sloan, W. Walker, D. Watkins
LONDON WEST DISTRICT
No. 42 R Fletcher, N. Hobbs, E. Jones,
B. Lyle, A. Messenger, J. Radcliffe, J. Ticknor,
W.White
No. 81 W. Sutherland, J. Trott
No. 107 A. Murray, J. Crinklaw, C Hatt,
J. McKaig, S. Pocock
No. 195 C. Cappa, J. Crinklaw, G McEllister,
D. Fox, R. Hawken, O. Weihmayr, C. Drew
No. 209a R Gonzales, J. Bankes, H. Schottle,
A. Aitken, S. Budge, C. Crow, D. Davidson,
M. Diamond, M. May, W. Pellow
No. 289 E. Sandle, W. Tunks, S. Baker,
G. Campbell, I. Dale, D. Dowling, H. Lock,
T. Shand, P. Turner, D. Watkins
No. 330 J. McKaig, W. Booth, C. Cappa,
V. Govan, T. Haight, A. Smuck, W. Walker
No. 358 M. Webster, C. Pilon, B. Dawson,
J. McKay, H. Morrison, H. Walker, M. Weld
No. 378 W. Anderson, G. Atkinson, J. Brewe,
D. Gibson, A. Howard, P. Mullen, W. Pellow
No. 388 D. Kennedy, A. Robson, J. Stevens
No. 529 B. Peck, P. Styles
No. 610 J. Sanderson, J. Workman, C. Cappa,
L. Carter, M. Dale, N. Kerr, D. Sanderson,
P. Walsh
No. 708 K. Anderson, J. Angus, D. Bradley,
C. Cappa, R. Day, M. Diamond, D. Mumby,
W.White
MUSKOKA - PARRY SOUND DISTRICT
No. 352 J. Chrysler, D. Hardie, W. Johnson,
J. Scarr, J. Todd
No. 360 A. Sefton, J. Ault, C. Boon, I. Wates,
R. Daniels, L. Hemming, E. Goldthorp,
M. Knowles, K. Lovelock, D. Mahon,
S. Mclntyre, B. Roberts, M. Shea, T. Taylor
No. 376 L. Berkenmeier, P. McGrenere,
R. Austin, D. Conway, J. Galvin, W. Hawkins,
H. Johnson,, R. Romberg, R. Summerville,
T. Shand, A. Stephen, H. Waxl, D. Bentley
No. 409 F. Richardson, C. Boon, R. Brown,
J. Fowler, H. Greavette, G. Schenk, I. Speicher
No. 423 G. Carpenter, T. Hornibrook,
E. Kinney, D. Meloy, G Stillar, H. Waxl,
G. Williams
No. 434 J. McKean, O. Strood
No. 443 T. Young, D. Boulay, D. Mumby,
M. Plant, W. South, G. Stillar
No. 454 G. Williams, P. Hope, M. Grima,
J. Faul, G. Jaques, J. Kirk- White, S. Martin,
D. Schmeler, R. Van Der Wijst
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NIAGARA
No. 2 A. Brandon, P. Borland, G. Campbell,
R. Deichert, A. Fraser, W. Griffiths, J. Quinn,
D. Woodhouse, B. Yauch
No. 15 D Osborne, D.Gillis, R.Green,
D. Monteith
No. 32 P. Shaver, J. Arion, A. Gowling,
J. Hart, G. Levy, D. Madill, M. Palmer
No. 103 R. Cuttriss, G. Biggar, G. Campbell,
D. Seyffert, E. Woodland
No. 115 D. Pollard, B. Walker, F. Branston,
A. De Vos, N. Dolson, E. Lay, R. Pulford
No. 221 R. Dixon, C. Stewart, D. Vernal
No. 277 M. Rolston, G. Atkinson,
H. Krajewski, D. Lintaman, R. Mallabar,
L. Mallabar, J. Payette, W. Pellow, S. Snieder
No. 296 R. Paige, R. Dell, J. Prudhomme,
D. Woodhouse
No. 338 G. Bayes, C. Wojtowicz, C. Frere,
DISTRICT A
J. Hart, N. McLean, R. McLennan, J. Morris,
J. Rigg, D. Seyffert
No. 502 J. Little, G. Biggar, D. McLaren,
R. Bivens, N. McLean, G. McLeod, J. Morris
No. 614 D. Grimshaw, G. Hubbard,
G. Mitchell, D. Mumby
No. 616 T. Dunn, H. Greavette, J. Harper,
G. Mitchell
No. 661 R. Loveman, R. Brown,
D. Grimshaw, F. Lewis, J. Payette, W. Powell,
W. Thomas, D. Woodhouse
No. 697 W. Harrison, J. Lalonde, A. McLay,
R. Tucker
No. 745 R. Dixon, P. Borland, R. McLeannan,
C. Stewart, J. Hough, A. McLay, D. Mumby,
R. Tucker, D. Vernal, R. Bivens, E. Lay,
R. Dell
NIAGARA DISTRICT B
No. 105 P. Van Hemmen, K. Green,
N. McLean
No. 168 R. Muha, H. Mustard
No. 169 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 254 S. Reid, A. Bynoe, R. Chalmers,
T. McClellan
No. 337 H. Haluka, G. Upham, R. Barnes,
R. Biggar, B. Douglas, L. Eller, S. Fuller,
C. Gill, K. Halbert, K. Lundy, B. Wallace,
T. Whaley
No. 372 D. Lauder
No. 373 W. Burnett, J. Calver, G. Adams,
B. Douglas, W. Dzierba, D. Smith
No. 471 B. Warden, G. Hayward, W. Brooks,
D. Campbell, W. Ennest, R. Ennest, D. Martin
No. 535 D. Smith, D. Iannetti, S. Alderdice,
G. Cook, G. Wright
No. 573 R. Chesher, J. Elliott, F. Granville,
T. Tkach
No. 615 R. Denommee, M. Vanderkant
NIPISSING EAST DISTRICT
No. 405 Pv. Campbell, R. Emrick, S. Mason,
F. Maxwell, B. Parks, J. Wall
No. 420 S. Binkley, S. Graham, K. Stevens
No. 447 D. Cavener, S. Fenton
No. 462 S. Hooey
No. 486 W. Pickard, J. Anderson, J. Hough
No. 507 D. Blackwell, A. Aggarwal,
E. Bateman
No. 617 J. Corbett, C. Wallace, S. Mason,
T. McParland
NORTH HURON DISTRICT
No. 93 S. Leigh, R. Duncan, E. Humphreys,
J. Nancekivell, C. Pollock, P. Richards
No. 162 W. Edgar, R. Van Engen,
S. Van Engen, G. Van Engen
No. 184 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 225 R. Bingham, J. Blue, R. Fair,
D. Madill, R. Tanner
No. 284 W. Clark, C. Cousins, R. Hoover,
F. Uhler
No. 286 A. MacDonald, D. Wall, D. Bateman,
J. Carswell, J. Henderson, D. Langridge,
G. Miller
No. 303 J. Coultes, R. Elliott
No. 314 D. Bexton, W. Forbes, H. Thompson,
G. Metzger, R. Sockett, A. Toner, R. Holder
No. 331 B. Gibson, R. Inglis, W. Austin,
W. Freeman, M. Inglis, D. King, N. Wilson,
R. McClement
No. 341 R. Duncan, I. Mitchell
No. 568 J. Jewitt, R. Shaddick
ONTARIO
No. 17 B. Jenkins, J. Beedham, D. Bradley,
J. Dempster, R. Groshaw, G. Harris, T. Shand,
R. Vanwort, J. Wame
No. 26 A. Trew, L. Winfield, M. Marren,
R. Goheen, J. Halls, S. Hutnyk, L. Lowry,
S. McCarthy, J. Roy
No. 30 D. Town, J. Mansfield, W. Stonehouse,
H. Visser, L. Waltham, G. Zenglein
No. 31 K. Billett, D. Bromley, M. Griffiths,
J. Hartwell, S. Jackman, R. Jones, D. Page,
R. Thompson
DISTRICT
No. 39 J. Monaghan, N. Grandy, D. Leigh,
B. Middleton, D. Mumby, G. Ramsay,
H. Stanley, W. Vaughan
No. 66 M. Peel, K. Latchford, A. LeGresley,
W. Speakman
No. 91 D. Gait, J. Beedham, R. Croft
No. 114 W. Lee, R. Demerchant, F. Guy,
B. Keighley, G. Lang, R. Ough, C. Robinson,
R. Rose
No. 139 G. Jess, M. Riley, K. Tellian, G. Carr,
D. Dainard, A. Hindorff, R. Hornaman,
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ONTARIO DISTRICT (continued)
B. McQuillin, G. Smith, G. Zenglein
No. 270 A. Beattie, P. Irwin, D. MacMillan
No. 325 M. McKenzie, G. Garnett, B. Moffat,
R. Rosseau, R. Thompson
No. 428 R. Bivens, E. De Beaupre, E. Flowers,
K. Fralick, W. McKee, P. Miles, M. Smith
OTTAWA
No. 58 D. Robar, A. Thompson, J. Calverley,
D. Campbell, W. Edwards, D. Gossling,
B. Griffin
No. 63 H. Baker, S. Todd, S. Kipp, I. Bayley,
B. Duffen, E. Morgan, D. Mumby, P. Pilon,
W. Purdy, R. Rogers, D. Taggart, P. Todd
No. 147 L. Cavanagh, B. Burchill, D. Gomme,
W. Guthrie, G. Holmes, W. Lowe, G. McKay,
R Mills, A. St. Dennis
No. 148 R. Cooke, M. Ravignat, C. Aysan,
M. Dell, D. Gossling, J. Lambie, D. Taggart,
L. Richardson, C. Thomson
No. 159 P. Hulford, I. Bayley, R. Borrowdale,
W. Cook, J. Gilpin, D. Healey, R. Ledingham,
M. MacGregor, D. Mumby
No. 231 J. Pell, D. Pell, N. Allingham,
G. Clauson, L. Harvey, R. Taylor, A. Wright
No. 371 A. Wright, N. Allingham, G. Blain
No. 465 B. Adams, R. Grant, D. Mumby,
D. Pell, W. Stonehouse, J. Vigeant
OTTAWA
No. 52 C. Drew, D. Fraser, D. Fraser,
D. Mumby, R. Shaddick
No. 122 J. Baird, G. Jamieson, L. Cleland,
G. Cross, J. Ledger, D. Mumby, K. Richard,
R. Tytler
No. 128 R. Taylor, D McEwen, E. Curry,
J. Ewart, R. Morgan, D. Mumby, D. Wallace,
W. Woods, R. Yandt
No. 1 77 R. Loomes, G. Gross, H. Hayes,
W. Keech, J. Saunders
No. 1 96 R. Smith, N. Brooks, R. Thompson
No. 264 S. Woods, J. Gibson, D. Mumby,
P. Nonkoh
No. 433 R. Staye, T. Haight, A. Jones,
D. Mumby, R. Taylor
No. 459 NOT REPRESENTED
J. Nottingham
No. 649 M. Elliott, K. Fudge, G. Gifford,
R. Kellar
No. 695 H. Bolland, M. Croxford, D. Atkinson,
J. Dewar, D. Fear, I. Oliver
No. 706 G. Leitch, J. Johnson, W. Vaughan
DISTRICT 1
No. 479 M. Gutfriend, N. Allingham,
K. Berquist, J. Bowman, G. Bruder, J. Moore,
K. Sharp
No. 517 A. Wooden, L. Fitz-Gerald, I. Harris,
D. MacKey, D. Mancuso, P. Wilkins,
R Williams
No. 558 D. Colfe, R. Boone, J. Christie,
B. Panke
No. 560 R. Campbell, J. Forster, R. Tate
No. 561 R. Morrison, R. Unrig, B. Burchill,
D. Campbell, R. Hobson, M. Jackson,
D. Mumby, B. Quinney
No. 665 K. Roy, G. O'Neill, H. Good,
C. Heney, J. Martin, D. Saikaley, H. Sainthill,
L. Westwell, R. Williams
No. 736 P. Naud, R. Paquette, C. Carroll,
W. Eastwood, D. Ganderton, J. Keith,
J. Martin, D. Mumby, A. Quinn, S. Stadler,
D. Traynor, E. Williams
DISTRICT 2
No. 526 P. Belvedere, M. Mohamdee,
D. MacKey, K. Goudie,
No. 564 D. Green, D. Mumby, D. Wallace
No. 590 D. Harrison, S. Kalinowsky,
R. Kirkpatrick
No. 686 M. Griffiths, D. Wallace, R. Morgan,
S. Kalinowsky, J. Ledger, N. Brooks, R. Taylor
No. 721 C. Bellamy, P. Harbert, D. Mumby
No. 741 P. Wilkins, R. Campbell, I. Bayley,
B. Burchill, P. Todd, D. Campbell, G. Clauson,
W. Eastwood, J. Forster, J. Gibson, G. Gross,
M. Jackson, S. Kalinowsky, R. Kirkpatrick,
J. Martin, M. Mohamdee, R. Hobson, J. Pell
D. Mumby, T. Shand, B. Quinney, J. Saunders,
W. Stonehouse, R. Tate, R. Taylor, D. Wallace,
E. Williams, N. Allingham, Z. Loos
PETERBOROUGH DISTRICT
No. 101 B. Maddock, C. Addison. D. Sherwin,
M. Eyre, V. Orr, H. Rose, N. Devere-Bennett
No. 126 C. Atchison, R. Laing, G. Ballard,
S. Drummond, F. Groves, B. Manson, R. Reid,
T. Osborne, R. Phillips
No. 145 W. Marshall, W. Brass, J. Hay,
W. Hughes, C. Mayhew, P. McGowan,
H. Mitchell, G. Sinkins
No. 155 D. Bedford, J. Stiles
No. 161 O. Grills
No. 223 K. Buchanan, T. Stephens
No. 313 A. Baker, C. Anderson
No. 374 F. Lucas, N. Mathie, R. McBride,
D. Weir
No. 435 A. Gray, J. Medcof
No. 523 W. Howell, J. Acheson, B. Gilkinson,
R. Keay, J. Wilson
No. 675 R. Ducharme, R. Jones, D. Lewis,
F. Lucas, R. McBride, P. Rhodes
PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT
No. 1 ! J. Flanigan, J. Chambers, J. O'Halloran No. 29 J. Anderson, J. Dean, O. Grills,
No. 18 K. Campbell, J. Carter, D. Mercer J Lalonde, L. Lambert, J. Taylor, C. Wright
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PRINCE EDWARD
No. 38 J. Chambers, W. Fraser, R. Pomeroy,
W. Richardson, R. Verrall
No. 48 D. Gillis, G. Holmes, G. Haskell,
E. Sandford, R Sararas, J. Varty
No. 50 D. Harvey, R. Gayton, W. Adams,
K. Campbell, L. Lambert, R. Pomeroy,
W. Richardson
No. 69 J. Chrysler, R. Marrs, H. Danford,
R. Emerson, R. Sararas
No. 123 C. Allan, H. Newton, M. Allen,
T. McMillan, R. Verrall
DISTRICT (cont'd)
No. 127 C. Eden, R. Pomeroy, J. Rushnell
No. 164 A. Hackett, K. Forsyth, G. Ballard,
R. Burden, W. Doull, C. Drew, D. Mercer,
J. O'Halloran, W. Watkins
No. 215 W. Bedford, L. Bedford, R. Carter,
B. Ferguson
No. 283 V. Rowbotham, W. Black, D. Bradley,
D. Plumpton
No. 482 F. Thompson, A. Gray, E. Mueller,
T. Shand, F. Wilson
ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT
No. 5 T. Moran, K. Tuckwood, K. Baker,
J. Ballachey, E. Blackburn, M. Clark,
R D'Alton, M. Hanna, N. Lenz, W. Martin,
G McNaughton, G. Mielke, D. Moore
No. 14 G Machan, J. Gilpin
No. 24 G. Brown, K. Almey, G. McNaughton,
J. Stirling, P. Weagle
No. 28 P. Workman
No. 55 E. Carson, P. Secretain, C. Code,
R. Jones, R. Miller, C. Minor, R. Southin
No. 74 R Denison, D. Gill, J. Gilpin,
D. Mumby
No. 85 R. Morrison, G. Atkinson, K. Brayton,
R. Ferguson, G. Loshaw, G. McNaughton,
D. Mumby
No. 110 R Shannon, F. Hill, M. Jenkins,
K. Milburn
No. 209 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 242 E. Kelly, M. Flikweert, G Grothier,
L. MacDonald
No. 368 M. Farrelly, R. Miller, D. Mumby
No. 370 D. Horning, C. Code, G. Loshaw,
C. Minor, R. Southin, L. Vincent
No. 387 P. Steacy, R Wheeler, M. Clark,
C. Gibbins, B. Nash
No. 416 R Fritz, J. Barrio, R. Cross
No. 504 G. McNaughton
No. 556 J. Hunter, W. Montgomery,
D. Mumby, H. Reddick
No. 650 K. Baker, R. Hanton, G. McNaughton,
C. Minor
ST. THOMAS DISTRICT
No. 44 Blyde, G. Akers, R. Barnett,
W. Dunn, J. Johnston, J. Mclntyre, T. Walker,
J. Walton
No. 94 T. Sawyer, M. Anderson, F. Axford,
E. Ball, W. Chaplow, D. Cosens, R. Cresswell,
J. Ford, G. Gale, V. Hardwick, B. Karn,
D. MacKinnon, D. O'Neil, R Pickard,
R. Sawyer, P. Shaw
No. 120 R. Jones, G. Atkinson, H. Johnston,
J. Kam, D. Leslie, G. Leverton, D. Nichols,
C. Nichols, N. Walters
No. 140 R Cresswell, D. Fick, F. Kent,
R. Pickard, T. Segui
No. 171 S. Durham, A. Cowie, G. Akers,
K. Blyde, G. Hughson, A. Jones, R. Keith,
T. Keith, D. O'Neil, T. Walker, C. Webster
No. 232 T. Walker, C. Armstrong, G. Galbraith,
J. Mclntyre, B. Mitchell, G. Welch
No. 302 S. Durham, A. Jones, D. Cosens,
A. Cowie, G. Hughson, R. Jackson, G. Potter,
H. Johnston, T. Lanning, D. O'Neil,
G. Pinnegar
No. 364 J. Trott, R. Howe, C. Webster,
B. Whitlock
No. 386 K Roodzant, G. Akers, D. Cosens,
J. Johnston, W. Lang, K. Schleihauf
No. 546 C. Everts, R Van Der Heide, S. Smith,
W. Lang, R. Paddon, R. Ross
SARNIA
No. 56 G. Akers, G. Atkinson, M. Kern,
A. O'Neill, W. Smith, W. Summers, J. Watson
No. 83 C. Vojvodin, A. Vojvodin, J. Howden,
G. Vojvodin, R. Marshall, P. Brown, R. Collier
No. 116 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 153 W. Wright, L. Armstrong, G. Atkinson
No. 158 G. Cameron, G. Atkinson, R. Bailey,
S. Dunlop, R. Ferguson, A. Jaques,
D. McGillivray, B. Simpson
No. 194 J. Boyd, R Deichert, D. Johnson
No. 238 G. Atkinson, I. Bryce, T. Keith,
F. Searson
No. 294 K. Boone, S. McKenney, G. Atkinson,
R. Chambers, E. Clysdale, R. Rule, W. Smith
No. 307 W. Hodgins, J. Sercombe, T. Keith,
DISTRICT
C. Kristensen, G. Richards, R. Wilson
No. 328 G Atkinson, J. Ireland, A. McLean,
E. Morwood, F. Payne, J. Rowe
No. 392 L. Armstrong, G. Atkinson
No. 397 G. Atkinson, J. McBean, W. Miller
No. 419 W. Kennedy, W. Summers, R. Wilson,
B. Bouck, A. Milner, G. Atkinson, L. Bentley,
R. Hall, H. Jando, K. Wood, M. Adam,
M. Adam
No. 425 P. Dunlop, R. Finkbeiner,
D. Henderson
No. 437 C. Isaac, G. Atkinson, A. Beasley,
D. Emerick, W. Graham
No. 601 G. Atkinson, M. Earl, A. Stokes,
S. Thomson
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SOUTH HURON DISTRICT
No. 33 G. Morgan
No. 73 R. Ashbourne, D. Bateman,
R. Hopkins
No. 84 D. Watkins, J. Wise
No. 133 G. Atkinson, D. Easton, R. Ferguson,
D. MacLeod, D. Miners, D. Webster, N. Dix,
W. Webster
No. 141 M. Mullholland, R. Ashbourne,
R. Hopkins, W. Hube, J. Reynolds, J. Scott,
D. Stewart
No. 144 S. Budge
No. 1 70 J. Coultes, B. Hutton, R. McDowell,
G. McGavin, B. Whitmore
No. 224 R. Cooper, J. Eckel
No. 309 J. Freeman, G. Hazlitt, B. Sillib,
P. Young
No. 332 B. Mason, K. Nicholson, W. Brown,
S. Budge, R. James, W. Malmo. A. Prescator
No. 483 J. Harding, W. Malmo, C. Beard,
R. Marshall, R. McCurdy, R. Wilhelm
No. 574 B. Davies, G. Campbell, C. Corbett,
W. Hodgins, M. Lee, A. Robson, J. Sutherland
SUDBURY-MANITOULIN DISTRICT
No. 427 K. Alexander, R. Fleming, J. Innes,
R. Luoma, R. South, C. Stephenson, R. Storie
No. 455 R. Eaton, E. Elchyshyn, B. Gordon,
J. Hodder, D. Mumby, R. Towns
No. 472 P. Gordon, S. Gordon, J. Vigeant,
G. Wright
No. 527 A. Bums, R. Dutton, P. Gillespie
No. 536 D. Bowles, J. Bell, A. Burns,
H. Butler, J. Gamble, P. Gillespie, C. Jackson,
B. Koivu, W. McKibbon, D. Mumby,
T. Newbum, W. Quinn
No. 588 K. Jordan, B. Cunningham,
E. Elchyshyn, D. McAleece
No. 658 R. Junkala, E. Elchyshyn, A. Hill,
W. McKnight
No. 691 B. Post, S. Khoury, R. Lipic,
L. Bracken, H. Butler, R. Gordon, B. Stoddart
No. 699 C. Gilpin, S. Pearce, D. Rousell,
L. Rudd, H. Saville, A. Sweetman
TEMISKAMLNG DISTRICT
No. 506 J. Fitchett, J. Cudmore, T. Pachal,
C. Ruttan
No. 528 J. Fitchett, E. Goldthorp, W. Sweet
No. 530 J. Anderson, R. Bingham, J. Hough,
G. Nelson, T. Shand
No. 534 P. Matijek, H. Middaugh, G. Nelson,
TORONTO DON
No. 16 H. Jugo, H. Stephen, H. Montgomerie,
B. Aubrey, K. Bice, R. De Juan, M. Duke,
R. Massie, L. Sleightholm, J. Spears, B. Steen,
W. Spence
No. 25 L. Mah, A. Di Cecco, A. Gabaudan,
E. Capogiannopoulos, W. Goodman, P. Skazin.
F. Khamis, E. Solomon
No. 156 A. Walker, J. Forbes, K. Campbell,
G. Campbell, L. Edwards, D. Femandes,
G. Forbes, F. Fordham, S. Lipton, V. Phillips,
R. Stephenson, R. Takeda
No. 265 G. Crutcher, G. Rubinstien, A. Back,
R. Groshaw, F. Halpern, N. Joseph, D. Todd,
K. Lawrence, S. Lipton, K. Mac Donald,
A. Maitland
No. 316 R. Gomes, C. Bakic, W. Bolychuk,
D. Bradley, R. Chamberlin, D. Tutin
No. 367 D. Chatwell, D. Sabourin, D. Martyn,
S. Hargraves, W. Chatwell, M. Fleming,
J. Thomson, A. Turner, E. Zovighian
No. 522 P. Stern, K. Goldblum, S. Cohen,
N. Friedman, L. Levy, V. Rubinoff, J. Warren,
S. Schatzker
No. 531 C. Infante, W. Boyle, R. Large,
J. McGregor, M. Minor, R. Stillwell,
H. Wright, H. Wright
No. 542 H. Altunyuzuk, M. Saygin,
D. Ramkissoonsingh
No. 540 W. Eaton, K. Jodko-Narkiewicz,
C. Ruttan
No. 623 P. Matijek, T. Shand
No. 657 R. Owen, A. Aggarwal, P. Matijek
No. 704 B. Young, T. Pachal
VALLEY DISTRICT
N. Chatzifilalithis
No. 559 H. Schonberger, S. Rose, A. Back,
M. Black, S. Cohen, L. Feldt, R. Groshaw,
K. Holdsworth, S. Katchen, L. Levy,
M. Schecter, E. Solomon
No. 570 D. Dainard, A. McLelland, R. Deline,
D. Bergerson, C. Drew, B. Edwards, C. Reid,
P. Selvaraj, D. Hauraney, K. MacDonald,
F. Halpern, R. Scott, T. Shand, H. Stanley,
W. Utton
No. 581 J.Mathers
No. 586 A. Beattie, R. Deline, K. MacDonald,
T. Osborne, R. Scott, G. Upton
No. 592 A. Neufeld, G. Taylor
No. 611 D. Bradley, B. Edwards, H. Jones,
B. McBain, A. Nichols, A. Nichols, D. Wright
No. 620 R. Chadwick, W. Cheung,
R. Groshaw, I. Nichols
No. 629 D. Manaois, E. Chua, N. De Guia,
C. Allan, R. De Juan, A. Lazaro
No. 676 M. Soler, G. Alexopoulos, E. Burrell,
B. Gill, D. Wright
No. 696 A. Grande, M. Hill, S. Binkley,
T. Davies, R. James, M. McKenna
No. 703 V. Rubinoff, L. Levy, N. Nathan,
S. Cohen, I. Lazar, A. Perlmutar, C. Scanlon,
S. Schatzker, J. Warren, M. Weingott
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 2009
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TORONTO EAST DISTRICT
No. 269 E. Jones, M. Parish, D. Evans,
G. Evans, G. Fitzpatrick, B. Grimbleby,
R. Hedges, L. Lombardi, J. McDonald,
T. Norris, P. Nuttall
No. 384 P. Bowen, L. Pinette, J. McKinnon,
E. Capogiannopoulos, K. Chute, B. Edwards,
D. Gray, D. Hauraney, K. MacMillan,
D. Mead, R. Roy, W. Shane, H. Stanley,
G. Upton, G Vanslack, A. Williamson
No. 424 W. Nicholson, B. Palanik, D. Bradley,
G. Clark, G. Cousins, K. Eberhardt, J. Evans,
G Hinds, J. Houghton, B. Hutton, T. Shand,
J. Janacek, E. MacKinnon, W. Mcleish,
W. Sanders, T. Saunders
No. 430 A. Bimie, F. Dietz, C. Drew, T. Shand,
M. Faminial, D. Rankin
No. 473 P. Selvaraj, G. Boyce, E. Crosier,
A. Dvorak, E. Ireland, A. McCarthy,
A. McDonald, D. Shipley
No. 494 W. Russell, G. Boutilier, R. Groshaw,
W. Brownhill, D. Campbell, B. Grimbleby,
D. Phelan, F. Scali, R. Stephenson,
G. Campbell
No. 520 C. Cabrera, K. Black, O. Adeite,
T. Carlton, R. Castaneda, I. Clunie, S. Fenton,
C. Foreman, R. Groshaw, P. Nuttall, S. Kirby,
P. McGowan, J. Meneses, G. Rhodes, J. Hiley
No. 532 K. Jones, J. Scott, G. Cameron,
R. Allgood, D. Bergerson, R. Beverley,
E. Burnett, D. Campbell, F. Collins, M. Yoney,
R. Groshaw, R. Kliaman, R. Massie, F. Taylor,
P. McMurdo, T. Norris, J Page, E. Russell
No. 543 R. Lundy, J. Smillie, D. Bradley,
D. Dainard, A. Frank, R. Groshaw, C. Preet,
S. Robinson, R. Scott, D. Surovy, S. Vitek
No. 567 J. Darling, C. Sturgeon, J. Dean,
C. Drew, C. Elliott, C. Wright
No. 576 T. Owens, B. Gibbs, K. Jones,
A. Sutherland
No. 591 W. Utton, C. Allan, D. Bergerson,
M. D'Acre
No. 612 P. Sialtsis, T. Doughty, D. Bradley,
R. Carveth, J. Darling, E. De Beaupre,
C. Drew, M. Dconomidis, J. Keith, F. Kilian,
J. Pownall, G. Wilson
No. 637 A. Pendleton, R. Young, G. Atkinson,
B. Black, T. Bliss, D. Bradley, M. Maclean,
C. Drew, A. Gebauer, J. Hunter, B. Oram,
J. MacLean, N. Mamie, A. Petrisor, B. Pyper,
R. Steenson, D. Tutin, A. Wilson, B. Woods,
H. Clarke
No. 643 M. Black, E. Capogiannopoulos,
B. Edwards, T. Lloyd, F. Mcintosh, A. Simon
No. 647 T. Fulton, M. Luegger, L. Armitage,
J. Armstrong, F. Collins, L. Reiach
No. 653 F. MacKay, E. Arlitt, A. Liang,
R. Bassett, D. Campbell, E. Deny, W. Evans,
S. Jackman, J. MacPherson, B. McFarquhar,
A. McLelland, J. Robson, G Ryder
No. 670 W. Drane, B. Dias, E. Burnett,
J. Fitzpatrick, J. Galloway, J. Gauthier,
B. Marcano, R. McDowell, J. McGregor,
J. Ouellette, D. Phelan, C. Sudlow
No. 683 R. Baker, H. Bishop, B. Butler, J. Das,
S. Forsythe, G. McLean, G. Newall, T. Shand,
E. Washington, K. Whiting
No. 705 J. Zioulas, A. Birnie, E. Blackburn,
M. D'Acre, A. Gilmour, J. Law, P. McGowan,
W. Pellow, D. Whetter
No. 729 G Wilson, D. Tutin, E. MacKinnon,
B. Binns, T. Bliss, C. Drew, K. Fralick,
J. Henderson, M. Ikonomidis, M. O'Sullivan,
W. McKee, T. Saunders, T. Shand, R. Binns,
R. Steenson
TORONTO HUMBER DISTRICT
No. 65 Y. Suer, A. Mitchell, C. Reigate,
S. Whiteley, M. Yoney
No. 86 S. Soltanzadeh, R. Carveth, B. Binns,
L. Bittle, R. Groshaw, P. Natale, M. Nezarati,
J. Pearson, R. Sircar, S. Whiteley
No. 24 7D. Skinner, A. Stepanian,
G. Atkinson, E. Ralph, A. Rudner
No. 305 T. Foley, D. Greenway, C. Snow,
A. Ahlowalia, P. Atsidakos, D. Bradley,
V. Codato, N. Lenz, G. Maddison, D. Mumby,
E. Paul, W. Pellow, J. Scarr, M. Schwantes,
C. Tinglin, A. Turk, J. Warren
No. 339 C. Scott, G. Gibson, F. D'Angelo,
A. Cowan, G Hinds, P. Lumsden
No. 343 T. Gilbank, D. Down, O. Adeite,
M. Black, H. Clarke, R. Daniels, M. Drew,
C. Drew, T. Dyer, T. Edwards, I. Filshill,
S. Gilmore, R. Groshaw, T. Hansen, R. Lewis,
I. MacKenzie, G McCowan, B. Oram,
T. Shand, M. Yoney, R. Young
No. 369 P. Ponce, S. Giovanniello, G Bryan,
J. Dick, K. Hume, R. Large, J. Ratuszny,
J. Ronstead, M. Tosh, R. Ward, E. Yakovlev
No. 410 C. Moulton, D. Bradley, T. Brown,
W. Chatwell, W. Clayton, G. Donnelly,
T. Douglas, N. Funnell, J. Glass, A. Hogg,
J. Longworth, R. Longworth
No. 510 L. Sims, J. Sapak, R. Baker, D. Blake,
L. Bodrogi, V. Codato, P. Curry, W. Goddard,
D. Hawman, T. McLean, R. Palmer, V. Regis,
J. Ratuszny, C. Sinclair
No. 537 E. Bessler, T. Lloyd, L. Pipher
No. 547 A. Turner, H. McKnight, E. Bessler,
W. Boal, N. Bryant, W. Chatwell, G Donnelly,
D. Hauraney, J. Hough, T. Lloyd, M. Yoney,
K. MacMillan, P. Miles, D. Sharp, J. Thomson
No. 571 T. Van Home, D. Blake, W. Chisholm,
R. O'Brien, T. Shand, A. Stewart, J. Cassie
No. 575 E. Palacol, W. Stoddard, S. Wiersma,
R. Collins, A. Fryer, T. Homer, D. Jacobson,
D. MacMillan, P. Monaghan, J. Monaghan,
D. Mumby, R. Palacol, A. Petrisor, J. Roy,
D. Sheen, E. Stewart
No. 599 I. Lafleur, V. Codato, F. Mcintosh,
R. Groshaw, G. Knapp, S. Knapp, L. Levy,
D. Mumby, W. Pellow, L. Quenet, E. Stewart,
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TORONTO HUMBER VALLEY
V. Regis, D. Smith, G. Smith, H. Somir No.
No. 600 W. Vollick, J. Frazer, G. Blackwell, L.
T. Bennell, W. Burgoyne, D. Stevens, L.
J. Vanden Heuvel D.
No. 606 J. Vasko, E. Chambers, D. D'Amario, P.
G. Barker, R. Holliday, R. James, K. Stewart, C.
C. Willmore No.
No. 644 B. Booker, W. Boal, D. Evelyn, E.
J. Hough, H. Schulz, M. Yoney H.
No. 655 S. Sholubi, D. Traves, G. Bannister, No.
T. Haddad, A. Jurdi, W. Nuebling, D. Smith, S.
G. Taylor, A. Zahreddine A.
DISTRICT (continued)
664 J. Bustamante-Mata, K. McKaye,
Aldebert, B. Amos, H. Ansara, P. Atsidakos,
Barrett, R. Foote, A. Fryer, J. Seckington,
Lambie, T. McLean, B. Palmer, H. Jones,
Whitaker, D Sheen, J. Sim, J. Thornton,
Winter
713 D. Sharp, G Ford, P. Whitaker,
Bessler, G. Golding, D. Hauraney, T. Lloyd,
McKnight
733 G. Alexitch, L. Bodrogi, V Codato,
Cohen, J. Hough, R. Kliaman, M. Sloukji,
McCausland, P. Park, C. Reid, M. Yoney
TORONTO WEST DISTRICT
No. 229 S. Lambie, W. Adlam, J. Dorris,
R. Hakim, E. Ireland, A. Jackson, J. Kawenka,
S. Maddock
No. 356 G Khela, B. Girard, G. Bailey,
W. Chandler, L. Cleland, B. Collins, D. Moss,
A. Duerden, G. Hendrie, W. Hube, H. Jando,
C. Marblestein, A. McCausland, J. McClure,
R. Murphy, R. Taylor
No. 474 J. Challet, G Padgett, D. Arnold,
G. Heath, W. Holtham, S. Maddock, J. Morris,
R. McTavish, S. Nichols, D. Papavramidis,
A. Sangwine, C. Willmore
No. 496 M. Khani, M. Dave, I. Fraser,
R. Hansell, A. Maitland, A. Petrisor,
D. Thompson, C. Williamson
No. 501 N. Seawright, I. Balog, W. Doughty,
B. Downes, W. Holtham, G Keown,
N. Seawright
No. 524 R. Ardalic, W. Bath, P. Booker,
G Burt, J. Delmas, P. Hebert, A. Penaflor,
D. Roberts, C. Scott
No. 548 K. Bice, A. Davidson, A. Good,
J. MacDonald, P. Scarr, J. Scan-
No. 565 C. Mason, R. Lund, W. Bain, K. Bice,
P. Booker, D. Cowie, G Dickson, A. Golden,
D. Gomme, P. Irwin, K. MacDonald, P. Park,
H. McKnight, A. McLelland, R. Mowles,
C. Reid, T. Rielly, H. Sanders, G Thelwell,
C. Weston, C. Willmore
No. 566 E. Grinko, J. Kikiantonis, R. Morel!,
D. Arnold, L. Crocker, C. Drew, A. Dyer,
H. McKnight, E. Walsh, W. Wingrove,
C. Wooder
No. 619 C. Bytheway, B. Downes, L. Giles,
B Hillyer, M. Martin, C. Reid, G Turek,
VICTORIA
No. 77 S. Sisson, L. Bell, W. Elliott,
R. Lindsay, C. Sudlow, A. Sutherland
No. 268 D. Ingram, K. Ingram, P. Ferguson,
J. Wylie, A. Zimmerman
No. 354 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 375 B. Moores, P. Earl, R. Faas, D. Berry,
D. Burgomaster, R. Hewitt, D. Whitmore
No. 398 W. McLeish, R. O'Brien
No. 406 P. Burkholder, P. Ferguson, B. Gyton,
J. McMillan, T. Monroe, J. Nesbitt, W. Walter,
J. Robinson
C. Willmore
No. 630 J. Delmas, J. Peacock, C. Sinclair,
C. Willmore
No. 632 G. Camey, H. Camley, L. Crocker,
H. McKnight, R. Tschudi, G. Turek, E. Walsh
No. 640 W. Humphries, B. Booton, R. Boyles,
H. McKnight, J. Robertshaw, R. Swatuk
No. 645 J. Richel, W. Armstrong, F. Dunn,
S. Armstrong, W. Doughty, B. Downes,
T. McMillan
No. 674 V. Superville, R. Hakim, A. Nelson,
D. Bradley, C. Bytheway, W. Douglas,
Z. Mallah, H. McGregor, P. Monkman,
M. Sloukji
No. 685 E. Lim, R. Ardalic, G. Carney,
L. Cleland, I. Furlong, B. Hillyer, C. Patten,
H. Sanders, J. Sanders
No. 689 S. Hooey, G Gahs, W. Laycock
No. 710 B. Downes, A. Duerden, R. Martin,
J. Mcintosh, H. Omardeen
No. 727 O. Adeite, E. Bessler, I. Jess,
R. Mandeville, J. Richel
No. 734 M. Kong, G Warner, J. Weyland,
G Bailey, R. Bryant, D. Clarke, J. Hartzema
D. Gomme, R. Groshaw, R. Hakim, T. Horner,
L. Hendricks, L. Jansurik, E. Morrison,
A. Joseph, W. Pellow, A. Simon, C. Woods,
H. Palmer
No. 738 M. Stephenson, S. Armstrong, P. Park,
W. Armstrong, P. Atsidakos, D. Bradley,
B. Edwards, B. Hillyer, D. Papavramidis,
C. Reid, D. Sheen, C. Willmore, W. Martin
No. 740 A. Williamson, D. Scott, W. Bain,
J. Dick, J. Glass, Z. Mallah, J. Mcintosh,
H. McKnight, J. Peacock
DISTRICT
No. 408 T. Negus, J. Appleby, R. Entwistle,
J. Martin, R. McMillan, J. McMillan,
G Morgan, K. Morgan, J. Warren
No. 440 G Grainger, G. Kellett, R. Mann,
A. Murphy, W. Payne
No. 451 A. Foster, J. Deak, E. Bateman,
R. Graham, R. Hewitt
No. 463 C. Coumbs, J. Deak, L. Giles,
R. Johnson, J. Lee, S. Sisson, F. Waller
No. 464 M. Bailey, A. Haney, S. Bailey,
J. Cook, J. Gorrell, R. Oldfield
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 2009
VICTORIA DISTRICT (cont'd)
No. 477 J. McGregor, T. Gorrill, W. Andruzko No. 498 J. Ward, T. Hodgson, E. Watson
J. Gorrill, R. Houghton, J. McKague No. 608 A. Skilling, R. McMillan
WATERLOO DISTRICT
No. 72 C. Hollett, G. Atkinson, R. Blueman,
H. Clarke, W. Griffiths, I. Hall, R. Kluun,
R. Lawrence
No. 151 W. Kelly, N. Bobier, D. Bradley,
R. Callander, D. Cameron, R. Chadwick,
J. Dickie, L. Primeaux, D. Richardson, E. Ward
No. 172 W. Lawrence, J. Vliehs
No. 205 R. Zilles, G. Groves, R. Fleming,
A. Milne, A. Nichols, A. Peck, K Thompson,
J. Van Trigt, J. Williamson
No. 257 J. Cowls, J. Kroezen, J. Spence,
J. Vliehs
No. 279 R. Quinnell, H. Williams, R. Daniels,
C. Heap, S. Mohan, A. Petrisor, L. Reid,
E. Stewart, A. Taylor
No. 297 W. Brown, J. Oldreive, J. Graham,
W. Griffiths, H. Markle, R. Small
No. 318 A. Atkins, F. Branston, R. Daniels,
R. Hoglund, K. McGeagh, D. West, W. Reidl,
J. Mittelholtz, G. Russell
No. 509 W. Miller, A. Arnold, G. Booker,
S. MacDonald, G. Napper, E. Patterson
No. 539 M. Brown, S. Davis, D. Fickling,
G. Fries, W. Fries, R. Galbraith, R. Gregory,
D. McLeod, G Ough, A. Rodgers, B. Snider
No. 628 R. McKeag, L. Hammell, R. Bock,
W. Clemens, C. Hope
No. 690 A. Atkins, W. Cussler, K. Thompson,
A. Poolton, G. Russell, T. Schreiter, R. Daniels
No. 722 R. Gregory, W. Griffiths, R. Johnston,
D. Kaufman, R. Small, J. Walden
No. 723 R. Gregory, L. Binney, A. Kennedy,
B. Snider
No. 744 G. Atkinson, G Booker, W. Brown,
D. Cameron, R. Daniels, W. Fries, G. Hazlitt,
G. Morgan, D. Mumby, G. Napper, J. Vliehs,
T. Shand, R. Small, B. Snider, T. Schreiter,
G. Fries, D. Kaufman, W. Lawrence, J. Walden
WELLINGTON DISTRICT
No. 180 G. Kerr, J. Kerr, N. Stephens
No. 203 M. Bowman, S. Steen, S. Adams,
C. Brown, C. Brown, R. Roberts, W. Steen
No. 219 W. Moffat, J. Harry, L. Aldebert,
F. Dunn, D. Hyde, T. Massena, D. Scheeringa
No. 258 D. Cann, R. Blair, G. Powell,
C. Thomson
No. 271 J. Cherry, P. Curry, P. Gillespie,
W. Jones, P. McGrenere, W. Moffat
No. 295 J. Petrik, R. Cherrey, B. Cole,
A. Cunningham, D. Fisher, R. Fletcher,
J. Green, R. Groshaw, D. Hilborn, W. Jack,
E. Schneider
No. 321 T. Bentley, M. Borgal, H. Donker,
A. Ellacott, T. Somerville, R. Taylor
No. 347 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 36 1 G. Insley, W. Atkinson, R. Gray,
J. Hunter, G. Schirk, L. Wardlaw, J. Whiteley
No. 688 B. Robson
No. 724 B. Poole, S. Adams, D. Dunn,
D. Hamilton, L. Sulzer
No. 742 D. Leigh, R. Jewell, W. Atkinson,
R. Blair, R. Daniels, A. Gillies, E. Humphreys,
J. Green, D. Hamilton, J. Hunter, G. Powell,
P. McGrenere, R. Quinnell, G. Schirk, R. Gray,
J. Thomson, C. Thomson, J. Whiteley
WESTERN DISTRICT
No. 414 J. Jackson
No. 417 R. MacKay
No. 445 E. Habermehl, J. Jackson
No. 446 B. Jackson, A. Tibbetts
No. 461 R. Cox
No. 484 A. Tibbetts
No. 518 J. Baird, C. Rurtan
No. 631 R. Cox
No. 660 NOT REPRESENTED
No. 668 R. Cox
WILSON NORTH DISTRICT
No. 37 L. Miles, J. Peter, J. Piper, D. Rumble
No. 43 D. Foster, G Ashman, G. Atkinson,
J. Ault, B. Burrill, T. Davies, W. Foster,
J. Van Trigt, D. Wilton
No. 68 M. Bowman, S. Naisbitt, J. Piper
No. 76 S. Kubota, A. Iwaniw, R. Dobbs,
R. McTavish, D. Millson, A. Petrisor,
J. Sutherland, J. Truscott
No. 108 M. Farr, R. Livingstone, K. Price,
L. Wight
No. 178 R. Blueman, D. Shearer
No. 250 W. Foster, K. Chute, J. Smith
No. 261 G. Atkinson, M. Chesney, W. Foster,
R. Hilderley, A. Meacham, A. Petrisor,
T. Shand, T. Siemiemik
No. 569 B. Hutton, W. McKay
No. 609 M. De Belleval, R. Camey
No. 678 S. Dow, D. Grimshaw, J. Smith,
M. Coulter, K. Emerson, R. Findlater, D. Rye,
W. Foster, J. Hooper, R. Oliphant, L. Pearson,
A. Petrisor, D. Pratt
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WILSON SOUTH DISTRICT
No. 10 T Todd, J. Lewis, J. Hiley, G. Jones,
S. McQuade, B. Murray, D. Pass,
A. St. Jacques
No. 78 J. Rasokas, J. Stanbridge
No. 104 D. Kemp, W. Chamberlain, N. Dolson,
L. Miles, J. Roberts, N. Ryder
No. 149 G. Serbee, P. Bowman, M. Hagen,
T. Pow
WINDSOR
No. 47 V. Suple, D. Chamney, T. Brazeau,
E. Carey, W. Chamney, A. Dobbie, W. Girard,
W. Grenon, C. Kania, R MacNevin, R. Page,
G. McQuarrie, C. Olender, G. Thibert,
R. Truscott
No. 403 P. Rogers, S. Onyango, A. Walker,
D. Bradley, P. Hooper, L. McKenzie,
T. Moffat, M. Tingle
No. 500 A. McDonald, G. Mikhael
No. 521 P. Wiebe, C. Fairthorne, P. Wiebe
No. 554 H. Cook, C. Drew, C. Fairthorne,
No. 1 74 D. CronL L. Haigh, G. Overbaugh
No. 181 K. Emerson, J. Hiley
No. 217 L. Haigh, D. Pass
No. 237 K. Emerson, F. Kent, E. Ketchabaw
No. 624 D. Paton, R. Dobbs, R. Hugill,
L. Miles
No. 701 D. Bentley, D. Cook, T. Davies,
D. Pratt
DISTRICT
P. Hooper, A. McDonald, G. Mikhael
No. 579 G. Splan, M. Brodsky, D. Kerr,
A. McDonald, G. McQuarrie, G. Tarcea,
K. Tyler, D. Warner, K. Wilson
No. 598 D. Goetz, T. Zahorodney, R. Gellner,
P. Hooper, A. Jackson, A. McDonald,
G. McQuarrie, D. Winterton, B. Evans
No. 604 K Tyler, J. Godin, R. MacNevin,
R. McKee
No. 642 M. Flett, D. Flett, H. Cook, T. Roberts,
A. Vojvodin
YORK
No. 22 D. Bradley, R. Groshaw, R. Heyworth,
E. Holt, A. Mitchell, D. Valleau, G. Vlastakis
No. 23 B. Stapley, R. Guerrero, A. Murphy,
D. Livingstone, F. Lock, P. Natale
No. 54 C. Charles, B. Booton, D. Evelyn,
C. Gibson, D. Lane, B. Stapley, W. Thompson,
P. Whitaker
No. 79 P. Mizzoni, S. Soltanzadeh
No. 87 J. Crawford, F. Scali, J. Balmer,
R. Deline, B. Grimbleby, J. McDonald,
E. Milley, K. Prentice, G. Ramsay, W. Russell
No. 97 G. Van Houdt, H. Colquhoun,
G. Leitch, R. Leitch, J. Pearson
No. 98 J. Laceby, K. Dick, L. Bittle,
W. Dobson, P. Egan, D. Wylie
No. 99 D. Goff, J. Arion, L. Barclay,
B. Dickson, D. Emerson, J. Gillis, L. Halliday,
G. Levy, P. Mizzoni, S. Muir, D. Purvis,
W. Rawlins, J. Slessor, C. Stevenson
No. 118 W. Cober, W. Boyle, G. Burt,
R Cober, D. Cowie, V. Poelzer, R. Wood
No. 129 H. Butler, D. Hotham, R Bellows,
D. Bradley, R. Foote, D. Ryckman
No. 136 S. Fronske, R. Bower, P. Burkholder,
A. Dvorak, B. Gyton, K. Holden, T. Lonergan,
W. McKee, R Morreau, S. Pickard, T. Shand,
K. Prentice, W. Preston, J. Rennie, W. Sanders,
L. Sandiland, W. Spence, G. Traitses, G. Wagg.
J. Wagg, H. Wagg, H. Wong, J. Wylie
DISTRICT
No. 220 B. Beveridge, E. De Beaupre,
T. Owens, E. Testa, M. Woolley
No. 292 J. Modo, A. Villarin, G. Upton,
K. Bice, M. Black, W. Boyle, R. Carveth,
R. Daniels, C. Gibson, F. Halpern, M. Yoney,
D. Hauraney, K. MacDonald, J. McDougall,
F. Mcintosh
No. 311 J. McDougall, W. De Jesus, J. Decan,
W. Benstead, N. Funnell, C. Gibson,
J. MacKenzie
No. 468 I. MacFarlane, P. Gelberger, R. Ward,
G. Sherman, J. Appleby, J. Laceby,
J. Thornton
No. 481 A. Mercer, W. Boal, N. Crone,
R. Groshaw, P. Mizzoni, S. Whiteley,
H. Williams, G. Lewis,
No. 512 J. Laidler, R. Bivens, D. Bradley,
H. Kernohan, K. Linegar, E. Moore
No. 634 G. Alexopoulos, T. Bliss, W. Pellow,
J. Robinson, D. Ryckman, W. Thompson
No. 635 J. Imreibe, J. Dahdaly, G. Ghneim,
R. Groshaw, N. Jubran, N. Zabaneh
No. 646 S. Pottage, E. Kirton, H. Butler,
D. Femandes, D. Hotham, H. Kemohan,
W. Leek, K. Linegar, E. Moore, D. Todd
No. 702 C. Collantes, A. Card, S. Cselenyi,
B. De Forest, R. Guerrero, G. Leonard,
I. Sinclair, D. Thomas
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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
M.W. Bro. Brian Shimmons
Grand Master
British Columbia and Yukon
M.W. Bro. Brian Tuckey
Grand Master
Indiana
M.W. Bro. Charles Marlowe
Grand Master
Manitoba
M.W. Bro. David G. Love
Grand Master
Maryland
M.W. Bro. Thomas M. Velvin Jr.
Grand Master
Massachusetts
M.W. Bro. Roger W. Pageau
Grand Master
R.W. Bro. Jeffrey L. Gardiner
Grand Secretary
Michigan
M.W. Bro. Donald L. Carman
Grand Master
New Brunswick
M.W. Bro. Miles R. Graham
Grand Master
Newfoundland & Labrador
M.W. Bro. Larry Moss
Grand Master
R.W. Bro. Larry B. Grandy
Grand Secretary
New Hampshire
M.W. Bro. C. Wayne Libby Jr.
Grand Master
M.W. Bro. John C. Marden
P.G.M./ Grand Secretary
New York
R.W. Bro. Vincent Libone
Deputy Grand Master
R.W. Bro. Gilbert Savitzky
Grand Secretary
Nova Scotia
M.W. Bro. Reno Favretto
Grand Master
Ohio
M.W. Bro. Charles R. Murphy
Grand Master
M.W. Bro. George O. Braatz
P.G.M./ Grand Secretary
Quebec
M.W. Bro. Donald C. Ross
Grand Master
R.W. Bro. Marc Sicard
Grand Secretary
Rhode Island
M.W. Bro. Richard L. Ault Jr.
Grand Master
M.W. Bro. Wyman P. Hallstrom Jr.
P.G.M./ Grand Secretary
Saskatchewan
M.W. Bro. Rick Galloway
Grand Master
Anc & Accepted Scottish Rite
111. Bro. Robert Townshend
Sovereign Grand Commander
Royal Arch Masons
M.Ex.Comp. Roland A. Paddle
Grand First Principal
Masonic Service Association
M.W. Bro. Richard E. Fletcher
P.G.M. Vermont/Executive Secretary
Mocha Shrine
Bro. Kevin M. Wilson
Potentate
Grand Honours were then given, led by the Grand Director of
Ceremonies.
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PAST GRAND MASTERS
The Grand Master presented our Past Grand Masters who were present,
namely: M.W. Bros. Robert E. Davies, Ronald E. Groshaw, William R.
Pellow, C. Edwin Drew, Terence Shand, Donald H. Mumby and Gary L.
Atkinson. Grand Honours were given.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME TO GRAND LODGE
W. Bro. Jim Vasco Master of Unity Lodge No. 606, Toronto Humber
Valley District, delivered the Address of Welcome, which was responded
to by M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, Grand Master.
MINUTES
The Grand Secretary proceeded to read the Minutes of the last meeting held
in Toronto, on July 16, 2008, when it was moved by M.W. Bro. D. H.
Mumby, seconded by M.W. Bro. W. R. Pellow, 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. G. L. Atkinson,
seconded by M.W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw, and resolved: That the Order of
Business of this Annual Communication be changed at the discretion of the
Grand Master.
M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor announced that R.W. Bro. David E. Jacklin had
accepted the request to serve as parliamentarian, and any controversial
constitutional problems that may arise would be decided by Bro. Jacklin.
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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, how quickly two years has flown from the proud moment that my son,
Bro. Brad Petrisor was allowed to place my cuffs. I began, at that time, in
trepidation of what the future might hold. I now stand before you as one who has
completed his term of office and can look back with a degree of satisfaction in
accomplishing something towards the objectives that were started at the beginning
of my term. I am sure there is so much more that can be done to further Masonry in
Ontario and I must leave that now in the capable hands of my worthy successor.
I welcome each and everyone of you to the 154th Annual Communication and
hope that you will find your time here most enjoyable and productive. I, along with
the Masons of Ontario, extend a warm welcome and the hand of friendship to those
distinguished visitors from our sister Grand Lodges from both Canada and the
United States. I am so pleased that you were able to take the time to be with us.
Hopefully, should time prevail, you will have an opportunity to bring your
individual greetings from your Grand Lodge to give us an insight as to what is
transpiring in Masonry elsewhere. To the leaders of the Family of Freemasonry,
who are present with us today, representing the Scottish Rite, the Royal Arch
Masons and the Shrine, we welcome you.
Necrology
Brethren, every year we acknowledge that we have lost many to the Grand Lodge
above. As always, there are those that have given of themselves and have made a
significant contribution, leaving a lasting impression upon those who knew them.
I now mention the names of a few of those individuals.
M.W. Bro. Richard N. Richards, P.G.M., was born in Kinlough, Ontario, July
2,1916, and died peacefully at Guelph, Ontario, October 19, 2008 . He was 92 years
old.
Richard Richards was one of four sons and two daughters of the late Richard
A. Richards and Annie Patterson. He spent his early years on the family farm just
outside of Lucknow, Ontario, in Bruce County. He benefited greatly from his roots
on the farm and this lead him into the academic side of farming. He attended the
Ontario Agricultural College graduating in 1938, (then affiliated with the University
of Toronto), as a soil surveyor. He followed with post graduate studies at Michigan
State University. He returned to O A.C. in 1 95 1 , where he remained throughout his
career as a professor, a researcher, and a very capable administrator for the
university. Richards became the first Dean of the Ontario Agricultural College of
the University of Guelph. During his lifetime, he received several academic awards
and honours. His chosen field of expertise was land resource science through
fellowships granted to him by the Agricultural Institute of Canada and the Soil
Conservation Society of America. Included was a Doctor of Sciences degree from
Laval University in 1967. He was named a Fellow of the University of Guelph.
In 1950, he married Mary Kathleen (Greer) and they had two sons.
Dr. Richards was initiated into Waverly Lodge No. 361 G.R.C. in 1943. He
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was installed as W.M. in 1952 and again in 1953. He was appointed Assistant
Grand Director of Ceremonies in 1956 - 1957. In 1965, he received an appointment
to the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes. While serving on the Board, he
assumed chairmanship of Masonic Education, a member of the Benevolence
Committee, and later Director and President of the Ontario Masonic Foundation.
In 1977, he was elected as Deputy Grand Master, and in 1979 at the 124th
Communication of Grand Lodge he was elected as our Grand Master.
For several years he traveled all over this Masonic Jurisdiction of Ontario, as
Custodian of the Work, conveying instruction and introducing the correct
methodology for providing our degree work and maintaining a high standard in our
lodge administration. Rick left his mark. He set the standards high and wished them
maintained.
M.W. Bro. Richards was an active member of the Scottish Rite, Guelph Valley,
and for years was the charitable program funding chairman. He received his 33rd
degree in 1974. He held office in the Royal Order of Scotland. He was appointed
Grand Senior Sojourner R.A.M., in 1979, at Niagara Falls, Ontario. He was Grand
Representative of the Grand Lodge of Quebec.
As we bid a final adieu, everyone should know that he possessed a good sense
of humour, a treasure of delight and rests now in peace and comfort knowing that
all over this land there are men whose lives he touched as a scholar, a researcher,
a teacher and as a Mason.
M.W. Bro. Durward Ivan Greenwood, P.G.M., was born in Grand Valley,
December 29, 1925. He married Doris Standbrook of Orangeville in 1948 and they
were blessed with three children. He owned the Greenwood Construction Company.
He was initiated on December 8, 1947 into Scott Lodge No. 421 in Grand
Valley, Ontario and became Worshipful Master in 1959 and D.D.G.M. of Grey
District in 1978. After serving many years on the Board of General Purposes, he
was elected Deputy Grand Master in 1993 and elected Most Worshipful Grand
Master from 1995 to 1997. A 33rd Degree member of Scottish Rite, and member of
the Royal Order of Scotland, he also was a member of the Royal Arch Masons and
other concordant bodies.
He passed to the Grand Lodge above on July 24, 2008, in his 83rd year. He was
the Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of Ohio. He formed many Masonic
relationships.
R.W. Bro. Dr. Charles A. Sankey, born on July 31, 1905, passed to the Grand
Lodge above on April 29, 2009, in his 104th year. His lengthy obituary was
published in the Globe and Mail on May 9th of this year. Our lives were intertwined,
as I had presented him with his 80 year Mason certificate when he was 102 years
old. Suffice it to say that his uncle was M.W. Bro. W. N. Ponton who served as
Grand Master in 1921. This stirred his interest in Masonry. Joining University
Lodge No. 496 in Toronto in 1927, he served as Worshipful Master of Perfection
Lodge No. 616 in 1950 and became D.D.G.M. of Niagara District A in 1967. He
was very involved in the Scottish Rite as a 33rd Degree member of Supreme Council
and as member of the Royal Order of Scotland. He revitalized the Scottish Rite
Charitable Foundation and turned it into a significant force in funding of research
into mental retardation and dementia. As a Professional Engineer, his lifetime work
was in the University setting, and he was recognized by the University of Toronto,
Queens University and Brock University where the Senate chamber has been
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renamed the, "Dr. Charles Sankey Chamber" in recognition of his contribution to
the success of Brock University. Prior to his passing, he left a legacy of Masonic
books to be housed in Brock University Library and known as the Charles A.
Sankey collection with an endowment from Heritage Research Lodge No. 730. He
will be well remembered.
R.W. Bro. Brian Ernest Bond was born August 27, 1937, and passed away of
complications from surgery on March 25, 2009. He leaves his wife, Beverley. As
our Grand Lodge Computer Resources Chairman for many years, his dedication and
devotion to Grand Lodge went far and above what would be expected.
He was initiated on October 7, 1971, in Dentonia Lodge No. 532, W.M. in
1987, D.D.G.M. Toronto District 4 in 1990, Member of the Board of General
Purposes from 1997 until the time of his passing, as well as, was the Worshipful
Master of Heritage Research Lodge No. 730. He was also a Past Grand
Superintendent of the R.A.M. His presence is missed at our Grand Lodge Office.
He was the Grand Lodge Representative for South Australia.
R.W. Bro. Jim Heffel, a well known Ottawa District 2 Mason and member of
Bytown Lodge No. 721, passed away on October 27, 2008. He was D.D.G.M. of
Ottawa District 2 in 1996 - 1997, and Worthy Grand Patron of the O.E.S. in 1977
- 1978 and Grand Master of Demolay of Canada in 1987. He was certainly well
involved with the Brother to Brother Programme and constantly visible in his
district as he belonged to seven different lodges. His Masonic career was one of
commitment.
R.W. Bro. Cecil Latchoo was D.D.G.M. of Toronto District 2 in 1995, and a
staunch supporter of Masonry in every regard. What a joy it was to hear him do the
General Charge either on his own or in tandem with his counterpart, R.W. Bro.
David Sheen. A member of Maple Leaf Lodge No. 600, he passed away on
December 13, 2008, in his 74th year.
R.W. Bro. Bill Henshall, a member of Fidelity Lodge No. 428 and D.D.G.M.
of Ontario District in the year 2000 passed to the Grand Lodge above on December
4, 2008. He was a tireless supporter of the Grand Lodge Blood Donors' programme
and very active in his district and beyond.
V.W. Bro. Sidney Lowe was initiated in Fairbank Lodge No. 592, in Toronto
in 1953 and later moved to London where he became involved in the Grand Lodge
College of Freemasonry Correspondence course as its lead mentor and supervisor.
He served in WWII for the R.A.F. and was a P.O.W. in Italy and Germany for three
years. He passed on April 28, 2009, at the age of 89.
W. Bro. Dave Sloman, born and raised in Kent, England, was initiated in
Centennial Lodge No. 684 in 1973 in London, Ontario. He served as W.M. in 1997
and was involved in the Scottish Rite and the Shrine and rose to become the
Potentate of Mocha Shrine in 2006. He was a colourful individual who was taken
much too soon.
R.W. Bro. Leo Witmer, Grand Director of Ceremonies, 2007-2008, initiated
into Mercer Wilson Lodge No. 678, 1965, passed to the Grand Lodge above June
30th , 2009 in his 75th year. He and his lady Mary Lou, of 5 1 years, served Grand
Lodge well in looking after every need of the Grand Master and Lady Mary during
our first term. Grand Lodge Officers and many Masonic brethren attended his
memorial service. He always had a friendly smile, a chuckle and a warm greeting.
He was the Grand representative to the Grand Lodge of Panama.
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Although I have only mentioned a few names, many others will be recorded
elsewhere in the Proceedings when published.
Ad Hoc Committees
I wish to thank the members of the Ad Hoc committee who were looking into the
setting up of a lodge in Afghanistan for our Masonic service personnel namely, W.
Bro. Bill Lewis, W. Bro. Bill Eastwood, W. Bro. Ralph Morgan, W. Bro. Andy
Pollock. Several brethren had approached your Grand Master on this topic. It was
felt that it was time to seriously look at the feasibility and possibility of establishing
a lodge for our troops in Afghanistan utilizing a traveling warrant from out of the
Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
The problems encountered included: the consistency and the ongoing
responsibility as most of the men are on six month rotation, finding a Mason who
had served as Master to hold a lodge while in the field and establishing a meeting
place.
William Mercer Wilson Medal
I was privileged to present several brethren with the award of distinction known as
the William Mercer Wilson Medal which is the highest honour that can be given to
a Mason in Ontario who has not served the office of Worshipful Master. On many
occasions the Deputy Grand Master was able to be present with me. A format was
developed for the evening that allowed many friends and family members to be on
hand to witness and take part in the presentation. It is an evening to honour the
recipient. The following brethren received medals and were congratulated:
Bro. John Edward Millett, Moira Lodge No. 11, Belleville,
Bro. Robbie David, Civil Service Lodge No. 148, Ottawa,
Bro. John Emerson La-Rose, Durham Lodge No. 306, Durham,
Bro. James E. Hunter, King Solomon's Lodge No. 378, London,
Bro. John Moulton, Dereham Lodge No. 624, Mount Elgin,
Bro. John Otto Spence, Central Lodge No. 402, Essex,
Bro. Allen Bruce Fellowes, York Lodge No. 156, Toronto,
Bro. William Elgin Shea, Muskoka Lodge No. 360, Bracebridge.
Past Rank
From time to time with amalgamations or lodges going into darkness, or
circumstances that arise, the Worshipful Master may not have served a full term of
12 months. With due consideration, I am pleased to grant Past Master status to:
W. Bro. Vernon Allen, Dyment Lodge No. 442, W. Bro. Bryan Caswell, Ashlar
Lodge No. 564, W. Bro. Brian Wesley Elliott, Queen's Lodge No. 578, W. Bro.
Anwar Ibrahim, Civil Service Lodge No. 148, W. Bro. Jon Stewart, Union Lodge
No. 7, and W. Bro. Jacob Joseph, Dufferin Lodge No. 570.
In recognition of outstanding service to this Grand Lodge, I recommend that
the rank of Past Grand Senior Warden be awarded to V.W. Bro. Bill Atkinson, Sr.,
Member of the Board of General Purposes and Youth Initiatives Chairman.
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Appointments
I am pleased to reappoint R.W. Bro. Norman G. McCarthy and R.W. Bro. Fred
Halpem as Honorary Members of the Board for a further three year term. I am
pleased to appoint W. Bro. Robert Kliaman for a three year term and to appoint for
a two year term, filling the vacancy left by R.W. Bro. Sam Kalinowsky, V.W. Bro.
Douglas Nichols, the President of the Masonic Foundation.
Meritorious Service Awards
Among the many brethren who have served Grand Lodge and their districts with
distinction, there are those who continually give of themselves and who stand out
as brethren deserving of further recognition. P.G.M., M.W. Bro. William Pellow,
initiated such an award in 1988 and named it the Grand Master's Award for
Distinguished service. This year I am pleased to announce the recipients of this
award in the persons of R.W. Bro. Ronald Campbell, P.D.D.G.M. Ottawa District
1 and Past President of the Masonic Foundation, R.W. Bro. John L. (Bud) Jackson,
P.D.D.G.M. Erie District, R.W. Bro. C. E. Balfour LeGresley, Past Grand Senior
Warden 1980. 1 congratulate each on receiving this award.
Grand Representatives
I appointed the following Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges on the
recommendation of their respective Grand Masters.
Mississippi Bro. Thomas Delve Swan
Paraiba Bro. Wilson V. Bezera
Netherlands W. Bro. Gerard Miltenburg
Iceland Bro. Sigurdur Gisli Ringsted
Utah M.W. Bro. Dean D. Rein
Germany R.W. Bro. Jurgen Brandt
Denmark Bro. Otto Sparre Hjorthoj
Each year openings become available for selection of Grand Representatives near
our Grand Lodge and this year I am pleased to recommend to the Grand Masters of
the Respective Grand Lodges the appointments of the following representatives of
their Grand Lodge near our Grand Lodge.
Quebec R.W. Bro. Raymond S.J. Darnels
Bahia R.W. Bro. George A. Napper
Maranhao R.W. Bro. Norman McCarthy
Ohio M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor
South Australia R.W. Bro. Sam Kalinowsky
Japan R.W. Bro. H. Edward Standish
Delaware R.W. Bro. Dennis Hawman
Prince Hall (Ontario & Jurisdiction) R.W. Bro. George E. Hinds
Arkansas R.W. Bro. James E. Sutherland
Should a Grand Representative be absent for three years in a row, then a
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replacement shall be found. Grand Representatives should communicate
information from our Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge they represent. Check with
the Grand Secretary to verify that a copy of the Proceedings, either CD or hard
copy, is sent on your behalf.
Past Grand Masters
The Past Grand Masters of our Grand Lodge continue to form a solid support group
for the Grand Master. I have appreciated the presence of those able to travel with
me on occasion and look forward to joining the ranks of these esteemed brethren.
I have both carried and received sincere greetings from many P.G.M.s of other
jurisdictions whom they have befriended during their terms together. Three
meetings were held and various jurisdictional items of interest were discussed. I
thank each for their input. My wife and I have enjoyed the letters of encouragement
that were sent on special occasions. We were saddened to lose two of our Past
Grand Masters to the Grand Lodge above namely, M.W. Bro. Richard N. Richards,
1979-1981, and M.W. Bro. Durward Greenwood, 1995-1997.
Grand Lodge Officers
I express my thanks to the D.D.G.M.s . The burden of carrying the Grand Master's
message and the rites and ceremonies of Grand Lodge into each of their districts
and their lodges is borne by the 44 District Deputy Grand Masters without whom
our jurisdiction could not operate. The success of our administrative system
depends largely upon the way that these brethren and their District Secretaries
perform their duties. You have represented me well, and as you retire to allow your
successor to take your place may your commitment continue as you realize your
responsibility to the order.
To the Members of the Board of General Purposes, I offer my heartfelt thanks
for your dedication and commitment. You have promoted our programs, attended
Lodges and District Receptions, throughout the jurisdiction in bringing the presence
of Grand Lodge without reward or compensation.
To those retiring from the Board of General Purposes, R.W. Bros. Giles
Loshaw, Samuel Kalinowsky, S.Weston Libbey, Alan Tibbetts, you have served
well and faithfully, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavours in the paths
that life may lead you. To R.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling who leaves the Board to
take on a higher office, I only wish the best for you as you move forward.
To those elected and appointed Grand Lodge Officers, I have appreciated the
manner in which you have served during your term. Your presence on many
occasions was an indication of your attachment and I shall hope that you have found
your year rewarding and fulfilling as you served your Grand Lodge.
To the Grand Senior Warden, R.W. Bro. Ernie R. Morrison, the Grand Junior
Warden, R.W. Bro. David R. Mackey, the Grand Registrar, R.W. Bro. Brian R. S.
Manson, the Grand Chaplain, R.W. Bro. David P. Hardie, I thank you for your
presence at the many functions that we have attended together, Dedications,
Consecrations, Cornerstone Laying, Receptions and many Lodge evenings. I am
aware that you, in your own right, have had several demands on your time as well
as various other commitments about the jurisdiction. Your support has been very
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much appreciated, not only by me, but by the many brethren of the lodges which
you attended. The Grand Director of Ceremonies, and my Aide-de-Camp, R.W.
Bro. George A. Napper, traveled constantly with me throughout the year and
performed his duties in an exemplary fashion. He was ably assisted, on many
occasions, by the Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, V.W. Bro. Glen
Ashman. R.W. Bro. Napper's lady, Judy, and V.W. Bro. Ashman's lady, Mary,
were a constant source of companionship and assistance for my wife, Mary, as we
traveled together from function to function. My wife, Mary, and I express our
heartfelt gratitude to both couples. Thank you.
To our long standing Grand Historian, R.W. Bro. Wallace McLeod, a 57 year
Mason, I offer my thanks for your writings which have added so much to the
understanding and history of our Craft. You have traveled well and have
represented your Grand Lodge with pride, receiving much acclaim through your
published works. You have served well as Grand Historian, since 1980, for 24 of
the last 29 years and your informative reports on a variety of different topics and oft
presented with wit were always a joy to listen to. As we look forward to hearing you
deliver your last report, we wish you well and good health as you take retirement
from your duties as Grand Historian. Thank you.
Especial Communications of Grand Lodge
Dedications
Grand Lodge was opened on site for the following dedications.
Friday, September 5, 2008, Cassia Lodge No. 1 16 - Dedication of new Lodge
building at Ravenswood in Sarnia District.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, Huronia Lodge No. 348 - Dedication of new
Lodge premises in the Huronia Gallery, Midland, in Georgian North District.
Cornerstones
Your Grand Master had an interesting experience on November 26, 2008, when I
was asked to perform a Masonic Cornerstone Laying Ceremony in downtown
Toronto, at Yonge and Davenport, on the CTV owned building at 888 Yonge St.,
which used to be the home of Masonry in Toronto from 1917 until 1994. The
Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary, Grand Senior and Junior Wardens, Grand
Chaplain and other Grand Lodge Officers were in attendance to open an Especial
Communication of Grand Lodge. The ceremony was widely publicized as news
media were on hand and the Grand Master was interviewed by three different news
groups. It was a uniquely historical occasion.
In talking with the President of CTV and his Executive V.P. of Corporate
Affairs, they explained their wish to preserve the Masonic heritage of the building
and have gone to great lengths to do that by inviting the Grand Master to
symbolically lay the cornerstone with Masonic Ceremony. They have preserved the
Mosaic Pavement in one of the business offices on the second floor and the
complete red room on the fifth floor which housed the Scottish Rite bodies at one
time. Other Masonic symbolism still exists throughout the building as we
discovered on the tour of the building which followed the ceremony.
If one asked why the building changed hands, I would say it was because of a
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shifting membership base with people moving closer to Lodges on the perimeter of
Toronto and the costs of maintenance spiraling with dwindling support. Does this
sound familiar? It should cause each Temple Board and Lodge to look seriously at
their finances and their plan for the future. I do notice in some Lodge summonses
that several Lodges are facing their rising costs head-on by increasing their
membership dues. The burden really does fall on each of us to take ownership and
support our Lodge. Compare the cost of your dues to other activities in which you
engage and you will find that Masonry in Ontario is a bargain.
Anniversaries
165 years
St. John's Lodge No. 21a, VanKleek Hill, March 17, 2009
150 years
St. John's Lodge No. 104 and Blenheim Lodge No. 108, Princeton, September. 20, 2008
St. Paul's Lodge No. 107, London, September 26, 2008
Burford Lodge No. 106, Burford, September 27, 2008
Maple Leaf Lodge No. 103, St. Catharines, October 9, 2008
Valley Lodge No. 100, Dundas, November 1, 2008
Central Lodge No. 1 10, Prescott, April 4, 2009
Maple Leaf Lodge No. 119, Bath, June 27, 2009
135 years
Dufferin Lodge No. 291, West Flamborough, September 28, 2008
100 years
St. Andrews Lodge No. 497, Northbrook, October 3, 2008
Silver Lodge No. 486, Haileybury, October 4, 2008
Hiram Lodge No. 490, Markdale, November 22, 2008
Karnak Lodge No. 492, Orillia, April 25, 2009
Electric Lodge No. 495, Hamilton, June 26, 2009
50 years
Grantham Lodge No. 697, St. Catharines, November 24, 2008
Harry L. Martyn Lodge No. 696, Toronto, June 18, 2009
Ashlar Lodge No. 701, Tillsonburg, June 20, 2009
International plowing match
The Family of Freemasonry were in attendance at the International Plowing Match
in Teeswater, where we held a meeting of the Masonic Leaders of the Appendant
bodies. The Grand Worthy Matron, Mrs. Jeannie Lee, and Grand Worthy Patron,
W. Bro. Bob Atkinson, were asked to join the meeting on that occasion. I thank,
R.W. Bro. David Inglis of Walkerton and his committee for making the
arrangements. The Grand Lodge marquee on site was well attended on the afternoon
that we were there. I was pleased to meet with so many brethren and their ladies at
the 'Meet and Greet' which followed. I note the next venue is in Earlton in
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Temiskaming District with the 'Meet and Greet' set for Thursday, September 24,
2009. The large 50 ft. wide Grand Lodge Marquee housing Craft, Royal Arch
Mason, Scottish Rite, and Shrine displays on these occasions showcases Masonry
in a positive way in the rural community. It provides a glimpse of the Family of
Freemasonry to the general public by giving those Masons attending a sense of
pride in seeing Masonry on display in a public venue. It offers a short respite
during a busy day often served by ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star.
New Lodge
On June 6, 2009, Grand Lodge assembled to constitute and consecrate a new
Lodge known as Templum Fidelis No. 746, a lodge of Traditional Observance,
established in Bath, Ontario. Prior to this day, the first small ceremony involved was
signing of the new Warrant by the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master and the
Grand Secretary. After the formation of our Grand Lodge, over 150 years ago,
many lodges came into being with Warrants signed by M.W. Bro. William Mercer
Wilson and other Grand Masters. In this day and age when Lodges are
amalgamating or surrendering their Charter, new lodge formations are infrequent
and thus it was a great honour for us to have signed into being a new Lodge which
we sincerely hope will still be in existence 1 50 years from now. The Lodge is based
upon traditional values with a strong emphasis on Masonic Education and
fellowship in a formal banquet setting. Submission of a paper before receiving a
higher degree is a prerequisite. Your Grand Master was made an honorary member
of the Lodge. I also acted as the Installing Master for the Installation that followed,
continuing using the Grand Lodge Officers in their respective chairs who then
invested their Lodge counterpart.
Amalgamations
We were fortunate this year to have only one amalgamation to perform. I was
pleased to preside on September 23, 2008, when Georgian Lodge No. 348 and Earl
Kitchener Lodge No. 538 came together to form Huronia Lodge No. 348 keeping
the presence of Masonry alive in the community of Midland. This followed the
dedication of the new Lodge premises. It was an exceptionally beautiful afternoon
when an Especial Meeting of Grand Lodge was held for the purpose of dedicating
the new premises at the Huronia Gallery for this Lodge.
Surrender of Charter
The Extinguishing of the Lights Ceremony for North Gate Lodge No. 591, Ajax,
was officiated by the Deputy Grand Master on Thursday, May 14, 2009.
Recognition of 100 Years of Service
In accordance with 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:
Hiram Lodge No. 490, Markdale, as of April 27, 2008
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Cardinal Lodge No. 491, Iroquois, as of March 1, 2009
Karnak Lodge No. 492, Orillia, March 16, 2009
University Lodge No. 496, Toronto, June 14, 2010
The Masonic Family and Special Events
The Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, and I, and our ladies
and a small contingent of Masons from Ontario attended three Lodges in Bermuda,
one being Hannibal Lodge No. 224 (I.C.) of which he and R.W. Bro. George Hinds
(M.B.G.P.) are affiliated members. The ritual may be slightly different, but the
friendliness of the brethren and the fellowship are a constant throughout the world.
Hannibal Lodge No. 224 brethren were present at my Installation as Grand Master
and have visited Ontario Lodges many times prior. We were also well received by
the brethren of St. George Lodge No. 200 (S.C.) and Bermuda Garrison Lodge No.
580 ( I.C).
This year once again I chaired three meetings of the Masonic Leaders of the
Appendant bodies. These meetings provide an opportunity to share common
problems and to give each other an insight as to what the other is doing. As a result,
Masonry has become more cohesive with closer ties between us.
I attended the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in St. Catharines at the
beginning of April and brought greetings on behalf of our Grand Lodge. I wish to
thank Most Excellent Companion Roly Paddle for appointing me as the Very
Excellent Grand Senior Sojourner for the ensuing year. I will be privileged to wear
the regalia once worn by my friend and companion Right Excellent Companion
Michael Bowman, Grand Third Principal, of Oxford Chapter No. 1 8 in Ingersoll.
Presentations of Milestone Recognitions
On October 29, 2008, I was present for the initiation of Bro. Cale Brillinger into
Richmond Lodge No. 23 in becoming a fifth generation Brillinger and, then I
presented Lewis Jewels to the grandfather, the father who passed away shortly
thereafter, and his son. It was a touching human life experience and meant so much
to the family.
On January 16, 2009, it was my pleasant and distinct privilege to present R.W.
Bro. K. C. Emerson and his brother, V.W. Bro. Donal Emerson, with their 70 year
a Mason buttons, both members of Vienna Lodge No. 237. Over 150 Masons
attended a special celebration in the Vienna Community center to honour the two
brethren. R.W. Bro. K. C. Emerson is also a 55 year Past D.D.G.M. of Wilson
District and Charter member of my mother Lodge, Mercer Wilson Lodge No. 678
as it was formed when he served as D.D.G.M.
I was pleased to welcome the Grand Master of Quebec, M.W. Bro. Opkhar
Sandhu, into Ontario on the occasion of the 165th Anniversary of St. John's Lodge
No. 21a in VanKleek Hill held in Hawkesbury on March 17th, 2009.
I was pleased to attend on two occasions multiple presentations of Lewis Jewels
and other awards in Leamington Lodge No. 290 when 26 Lewis Jewels were
presented and Palace Lodge No. 604 where a combination of 30 Lewis Jewels and
long service pins were presented. I had the pleasure of welcoming into Ontario the
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, M.W. Bro. Charles Murphy on that
occasion.
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Conferences
It was our pleasure to attend the North American Conference of Grand Masters and
Grand Secretaries along with the Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Secretary and
our ladies. Held in Anaheim, California, the theme of the Conference was
"Freemasonry Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. " The Chairman was M.W. Bro.
Gerald Carver, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. The keynote
speaker was 111. Bro. Ronald A. Seale, Sovereign Grand Commander of the A.A.S.R.
Southern Jurisdiction. His topic was, "If Masonry died tomorrow, who would care
and would it be missed?" He then went on to point out how big a part Masonry has
played through the ages and concluded that it definitely would make a huge
difference and leave a vast void if Masonry ceased to exist. As is the custom, a
variety of other breakout sessions and discussions were held, some of which we took
part in were entitled, "Image of Freemasonry," "Philosophy of young versus old
Masons," "Challenges of a growing Craft," "Moving from Leader to Mentor,"
"Membership Retention and Restoration," and "Connecting with non-participants."
Each of these would provide a good topic for a Lodge of Discussion in your own
lodge on an off night.
At this conference, the Deputy Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels,
was named to the Planning Committee for the 2010 Conference in Arlington,
Virginia. The Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, was elected as the Vice
President of the Committee on Information for Recognition. R.W. Bro. Ray Dobbs,
MasoniChip Program Director was re-elected to the Board of MasoniCHIP
International. I am proud of their accomplishments and congratulate each on bringing
honour to our Grand Lodge.
The Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and I attended the All Canada
Conference of Grand Masters, Deputy Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries held
in Winnipeg at the end of March. It was an interesting session, chaired by R.W. Bro.
Rowan Caseley, D.G.M. of the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island, with the
theme, "How do we make good men better." I was called upon, along with four other
Grand Masters, to give an essay on the theme topic which I subsequently posted to
the Grand Lodge Website for your perusal, and I hope that many of you have had the
opportunity to read it. The upshot was that we personally don't make good men
better, but adherence to the teachings of Freemasonry by a Mason, in a variety of
ways, cannot help but to improve his personal stature. Lively conversations with our
counterparts, discussion groups and breakout sessions in an intimate surrounding
make this a most interesting Conference to attend.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS OF GRAND LODGES
I had the opportunity of visiting the following Grand Lodges during this term:
2008
October 17-19 Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's
November 14-15 Grand Lodge of Maryland
December 04 - 08 Grand Loge Nationale Francaise, Paris, France
2009
April 14-16 Grand Lodge of New Jersey, Atlantic City
May 14-16 Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, Manchester
May 17-18 Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations,
Providence
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May 29-30 Grand Lodge of Quebec, Montreal
June 9-10 United Grand Lodge of England, London
Visits by the Deputy Grand Master on my behalf:
2008
August 8-9 M.W. Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Ontario and Jurisdiction
October 10-12 Grand Lodge of West Virginia
2009
May 3-5 Grand Lodge of New York
Discipline
Several issues have been turned over to the Discipline Committee for review.
MasoniCh.I.P.
I was presented with a Certificate of Achievement at the Conference of Grand
Masters in Anaheim signifying our involvement in processing over 1 2,000 children
across Ontario, to that date. We since have processed over 18,000 children and I
extend my congratulations to our Program Director R.W. Bro. Ray Dobbs of
Woodstock and his committee members and the many volunteers who have made
this possible. We, in Woodstock, my home, were so saddened by the abduction and
loss of an eight year old girl (Tori Stafford) in April of this year. It only emphasizes
that we cannot be too overly cautious where our children are concerned, no matter
the size of the community.
The children will always be there. The need for reassurance will always be
there and I sincerely hope that our brethren will always be there to assist in
providing parents of these children a sense of security. It has been said before that
children may be 25% of our population, but they are fully 100% of our future. It
would be nice to see that they all get there.
This, brethren, is another way that Masons can "Make a Difference" in our
community and increase public awareness of the Masons and at the same time
make us feel proud to be a part of the community.
Youth Initiatives
Again this year, our Youth Initiatives Committee has been setting a pace. My wife
and I attended a Rainbow for Girls National Assembly last August in Ottawa. We
were well received with many Masons on hand wearing their regalia. My wife,
Mary, and I also attended the Primrose Chapter Rainbow for Girls Installation on
January 18, 2009. We were also pleased to attend the institution of a new Demolay
Chapter in Mississauga on February 28, 2009. The room was packed and the day
was very successful. The members performed their work in a very impressive
manner. I wish the new chapter well. I congratulate V.W. Bro. Bill Atkinson and
his committee members for taking to heart the welfare and well being of these youth
groups. Brethren, whenever you have 5 to 10 youngsters of like mind that play
together please consider formation of a youth group. They learn so much so quickly
and may become the leaders of tomorrow. It was an unanticipated surprise for me
to have been made an Honorary Member of the Demolay in a special meeting held
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yesterday with Provincial Master Councilor, Andrew Brown, presiding. Miss Amy
Larue, Provincial Sweetheart, also announced her Charity Project to donate money
for the MasoniChip programme to the Grand Master in the amount of $2200 at the
Grand Master's Banquet.
Prostate Cancer Research
Your support of the Grand Master's Charity of choice, Prostate Cancer Research
was very positive and even though it was not the goal to collect a lot of money, but
rather to stress awareness of early detection of Prostate Cancer, your overwhelming
support has superceded my expectations. Several Districts also adopted this as their
project. As a result, the Masonic Foundation, the Mason's Charity of Choice,
donated over $100,000 to Mr. Greg Sarney, Vice President of Prostate Cancer
Canada, and Ms. Meredith Bongers, Senior Manager, yesterday during the Board
meeting. This was in addition to the over $200,000 donated by the Masonic
Foundation of Ontario to date. All of this was unsolicited, but very much
appreciated by myself and the group of dedicated professionals and researchers at
the Prostate Cancer Canada office. I stress early detection by use of P.S.A.
Screening as early as age 40 and yearly examination by your physician. Do it for the
sake of your loved ones.
Think Tank
The biennial workshop with the theme, "Rebuilding the West Gate" was held with
all Honourary, Elected and Appomted Members of the Board to discuss the future
direction of our Grand Lodge. As the participants gathered to discuss plans, we
probably did not realize the tremendous importance of our input, which will only
become known years from now. I thank the Chairman, R.W. Bro. Gregory Hazlitt,
and his members on the Long Range Planning Committee and all who took part for
bringing us together in an atmosphere of renewal.
Just as each of us takes ownership of the actions in our own Lodges, so do the
Elected and Appointed Members of Grand Lodge take pride, ownership and
responsibility in keeping Masonry in Ontario healthy and vibrant. I am sure that our
Deputy Grand Master has received much input from this workshop to aid and assist
in formulating his plans during his two year tenure as next Grand Master.
Grand Master's Banquet
The Guest speaker will be Dr. David Harte, the spokesperson for MasoniChip
International. He is a practicing dentist from the greater Boston area who developed
the Tooth Print Wafer that is used in the Child Identification program for DNA
sampling. He will also talk on the subject of forensics. Again, this evening, as last
year, I have invited a table of Youth Group Officers to join with us for dinner and
also have given permission for the youth to listen in from the gallery during the
banquet speech.
Deputy Grand Master
The confidence and ability which our Deputy Grand Master has shown over the last
two years as President of the Board of General Purposes and Chairman of the
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Management Committee indicates to me that he is more than ready to take over the
helm of leadership of this great Grand Lodge. I have enjoyed my travels with him
this year, as we have come together on many occasions to present the William
Mercer Wilson Medals, attend installations, attend conferences and of course meet
on business occasions at Grand Lodge Office in Hamilton. Our ladies have traveled
together with us on several occasions and we have formed a bond of friendship that
shall last forever. I wish for you the wisdom of King Solomon in leading our Craft
and for you and your lady, Brenda, good health, safe travels and the blessing of the
Great Architect in your term as Grand Master.
Acknowledgments and Appreciation
The Grand Secretary, it almost goes without saying, is the cog that keeps the
machinery of Grand Lodge well functioning. He is always there to provide needed
assistance, has a good command of the Constitution and the interpretation thereof,
and has been ready and willing to offer advice when asked. He truly has acted as the
Grand Master's right arm and I sincerely thank you, M.W. Bro. Shand, for all of
your help. I also offer my thanks through you to our office staff, Gail Nickerson,
Rose Blandin, Stacey Birks, and Angela Schmidt. They were very supportive and
helpful with every request for assistance on many occasions and have become like
family. Thank you, Ladies.
The Grand Treasurer, R.W. Bro. T. R. Davies, with his wealth of expertise of
matters pertaining to finances, has provided our Grand Lodge the means to keep our
Grand Lodge financial records balanced. It was my pleasure to be on hand along
with many Grand Lodge officers in Harry L. Martyn Lodge No. 696, on the night
of their 50th anniversary to present R.W. Bro. Davies with his 50 years a Mason pin
and certificate, being one of their very first candidates. The pin that he received was
the very same one that he himself had presented to his father on the night of his 50th
pin presentation. On behalf of our Grand Lodge, I thank you for your ongoing
contribution as Grand Treasurer and congratulate you on reaching this milestone in
your Masonic journey.
The Custodian of the Work, M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby, continued again
bringing instruction to the lodges and districts with his Lodge of Instruction team.
This year the team traveled to Northwestern Ontario and were very well received.
The sessions are open to all Masons and I would encourage all brethren to attend
whenever a Lodge of Instruction is near or in your district. Interesting topics are
presented as well as instruction in the Mechanics of the Work which will help
improve the competence of the work within the Lodges. This advancement in our
Masonic Knowledge is one way that we can 'make a positive difference ' in our
Lodges. I offer my thanks to the Custodian and the well qualified brethren who
make up his team.
To those dedicated Masons who form the Committee on Arrangements for our
Grand Lodge , I give you my personal thanks for insuring that every detail has been
attended to and all is in place for the success of this Annual Communication.
Conclusion
Brethren, during my term of office, I have received many courtesies, gifts and
mementoes of this incredible journey and have been made an honorary member of
several Lodges for all of which I am very grateful. You have treated me with such
respect that I could not imagine prior to becoming your Grand Master. You have
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embraced my theme, "Masonry, Making a Difference, " and have shown that it is
a reality.
To my wife and constant companion, Mary, I offer my greatest thanks and love.
She has been beside me all the way. In her words of response to many toasts to the
ladies she said, "I have a sincere pride for you gentlemen in making Freemasonry
a way of life. As we ladies watch Masonry make you into better men, it gently
shapes us as well." "Let us continue to support and be proud of our Masons." Thank
you, Mary.
The last few years have not given a lot of family time to either of us, and I also
thank the members of our family for being so understanding.
To you, my brethren, I offer my sincerest thanks for giving me the opportunity
to enjoy what has been the greatest experience in life that anyone could ever have.
I know I shall look back with fond memories of the many times that we have shared
together in lodges and in locations throughout the province and beyond. I am sure
the brethren of my mother lodge, Mercer Wilson No. 678, who have supported me
all the way will be pleased to see me on a more regular basis in the future.
Over my two years, I have often talked about showing a good example, but 30
years ago another Grand Master of our Grand Lodge, M.W. Bro. Robert E. Davies,
may have said it best and I'd like to conclude with his remarks.
He said, "I would suggest that the real success of Freemasonry rests in the
hearts and minds of our members who continue to practice Brotherly Love, Relief
and Truth. The Great Architect is still monitoring the course of history! The holy
book remains open on our altars and as its message is read and studied so will it
continue to teach and inspire! Freemasonry is firmly rounded on the teachings of
that holy book and our rituals are rich with the expression of it. The youth who are
knocking on our doors are destined to fill the ranks of the future and fundamentally
will be guided by our example.
What will the future of Freemasonry depend upon? It is not necessarily the
great charities, appealing as they are. It is not the beauty of our ritual, inspiring as
it may be. It is not the social intercourse enjoyed by so many. It is, however, in the
day to day practice by each of us those things that Freemasonry teaches and for
which it stands and has stood down through the years. Freemasonry shall grow and
prosper in our time in direct proportion to our faithfulness to ever practice the
principles and teachings of Freemasonry. Therein lies the future of Freemasonry."
Brethren, be proud of who you are and be proud of what you do. Freemasonry
depends upon it.
Allan J. Petrisor
Grand Master
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Appendix "A"
July 2008
28 D.D.G.M. Regional Meeting
29 D.D.G.M. Regional Meeting
30 D.D.G.M. Regional Meeting
31 D.D.G.M. Regional Meeting
August 2008
9 Rainbow Girls, Installation and Banquet
1 5 Muskoka Lodge No. 360 - Visitor's Night
1 9 Grand Lodge Chairman' s Meeting
20 Coronation Lodge No. 466 - Fraternal Visit
22 Prince Edward District Foundation Donation
23&26 O.E.S. Grand Chapter
24-25 Sovereign Great Priory of Canada
27 SR Golf Day
29-3 1 St. Alban's Reunion
Napanee
London
Hamilton
Huntsville
Ottawa
Bracebridge
Hamilton
Elmvale
Stirling
Mississauga
Mississauga
St. Thomas
Mt. Forest
September 2008
2 King Solomon's Lodge No. 43 - Regalia Presentation
4 Trillium Lodge No. 575 - Installation
5 Cassia Lodge No. 166 - Lodge Dedication
7-14 Supreme Council
16 Muskoka Parry Sound District Grand Master's Reception
1 7 Masonic Leaders Meeting
1 7 International Plowing Match and Meet and Greet
20 Robertson Lodge No. 292 - Installation
20 Blenheim Lodge No. 1 08 and St. John's Lodge No. 1 04 -
1 50,h Anniversary
23 Huronia Lodge No. 348 - Dedication Lodge Building
Amalg. Georgian Lodge No. 348 and Earl Kitchener Lodge No.
26 St. Paul's Lodge No. 107 - 150th Anniversary
27 Brant District Grand Master's Reception and
Burford Lodge No. 106 - 150th Anniversary
28 Dufferin Lodge No. 291 - Open House and 135th Anniversary
538
Woodstock
Toronto
Ravenswood
Vancouver
Sundridge
Teeswater
Teeswater
Aurora
Princeton
Midland
London
Burford
West Flamboro
October 2008
1 Management Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton
1 Presentation Defibrillators Barrie
3 St. Andrew' s Lodge No. 497 - 100th Anniversary Northbrook
4 Silver Lodge No. 486 - 100th Anniversary Haileybury
7 Canada Lodge No. 532 - Installation Pickering
9 Maple Leaf Lodge No. 103 - 150th Anniversary St. Catharines
14 Lodge of Perfection Toronto
1 5 Audit and Finance Meeting Toronto
17-19 Grand Lodge of Newfoundland St. John's
2 1 Oakville Lodge No. 400 - 90th Birthday Oakville
25 St. Thomas District Grand Master's Reception West Elgin
28 Leamington Lodge No. 290 - Lewis Jewel Presentations Leamington
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29 Richmond Lodge No. 23 - Fraternal Visit
Richmond Hill
November 2008
1 Valley Lodge No. 100- 150th Anniversary Dundas
7 Wexford Lodge No. 683 - Installation Scarborough
1 2 Management Committee Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton
14-15 Grand Lodge of Maryland Cockeysville
19 Wyndham Lodge No. 688 - Installation Guelph
22 Hiram Lodge No. 490 - 1 00th Anniversary Markdale
Dedication Mosaic Pavement and presentation Gold Regalia
24 P.G.M.s Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton
24 Grantham Lodge No. 697 - 50th Anniversary St. Catharines
26 Richardson Lodge No. 136 -Installation Stouffville
27 Corinthian Lodge No. 5 13 - Installation Hamilton
29 Erie District Grand Master's Reception Leamington
December 2008
4-8 Grand Loge Nationale Francaise
1 0 The Barton Lodge No. 6 - Installation
1 2 Masonic Leaders Meeting
1 2 Birch Cliff Lodge No. 6 1 2 - Installation
13 Masonic Foundation Presentation Victoria's Quilts
1 5 Acacia Lodge No. 6 1 - Pin Presentations
1 7 Cathedral Lodge No. 643 - Installation
1 9 Kilwinning Lodge No. 565 - Installation
23 Eat and Argue Christmas Luncheon
Paris, France
Hamilton
Toronto
Scarborough
Peterborough
Hamilton
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
January 2009
8 Burns' Lodge No. 153 - Installation
10 D.D.G.M. Interim Meeting
12 Bermuda Garrison Lodge No. 580 (I.C.) - Fraternal Visit
1 3 St. George Lodge No. 200 (S.C.) - Installation
14 Hannibal Lodge No. 224 (I.C.) - Installation
16 Vienna Lodge No. 237 - Fraternal Visit / 70 year Pin Presentation
1 8 Rainbow for Girls - Installation Primrose Chapter
1 9 St. John's Lodge No. 1 04 - Burns' Night
20 Madoc-Marmora-Tweed Lodge No. 48 - Installation
2 1 Mercer Wilson Lodge No. 678 - Installation
22 Management Meeting - Grand Lodge Office
24 Heritage Lodge No. 730 - BT Banquet
26 S-R, Rose Croix 16th Degree
28 St. Andrew's Lodge No. 593 - Robbie Burns' Night
Wyoming
Scarborough
Hamilton, Bermuda
St. George Bermuda
Bermuda
Vienna
Brampton
Norwich
Madoc
Woodstock
Hamilton
Scarborough
Woodstock
Hamilton
February 2009
5 Woodstock Lodge of Perfection - 8th Degree Woodstock
1 0 Zeta Shamrock Lodge No. 4 1 0 - Fraternal Visit Toronto
14-18 Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries of N.A. Anaheim
20-21 Grand Lodge Workshop Hamilton
24 Ancient Landmark's Lodge No. 654 - Pin Presentation Hamilton
28 Demolay Mississauga Chapter - Institution New Chapter Port Credit
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March 2009
4 Moira Lodge No. 1 1 - WMW Medal Presentation - J. E. Millet Belleville
6 Plattsville Lodge No. 1 78 - Fraternal Visit/Presentation Washington
7 Niagara Districts A and B Grand Master's Reception Niagara Falls
9 Oxford Lodge No. 76 - Pin Presentation Woodstock
1 0 Civil Service Lodge No. 148 - WMW Medal Presentation - R. David Ottawa
13 Chatham District Grand Master's Reception Ridgetown
14 Windsor District Grand Maser's Reception Windsor
1 7 St. John's Lodge No. 2 1 a - 1 65th Anniversary Vankleek Hill
20 Sudbury Manitoulin District Grand Master's Reception Sudbury
2 1 National Lodge No. 588 - Breakfast Capreol
21 Espanola Lodge No. 527 - Lunch Espanola
2 1 Algoma East District Grand Master's Reception S. S. Marie
25 Management Committee Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton
26-29 All Canada Conference Winnipeg
3 1 Toronto Districts and York District Grand Master's Reception Toronto
April 2009
1 Grand Lodge Chairman's Meeting Hamilton
R.A.M. Grand Chapter St. Catharines
St. Lawrence District Grand Master's Reception and Prescott
Central Lodge No. 110-1 50th Anniversary Open House
Warren Lodge No. 120 - Fraternal Visit Fingal
Grenville Lodge No. 629 - Installation Thornhill
Grand Lodge of New Jersey Atlantic City
Wellington District Grand Master's Reception Guelph
Black Creek Village - Inter Lunch Toronto
London East & West Districts Grand Master's Reception London
Wilson North and South District Divine Service Woodstock
Durham Lodge No. 306 - WMW Medal Presentation, J. Larose Durham
Management Committee Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton
Fordwich Lodge No. 33 1 - 50 Year Pin Presentation Fordwich
Temiskaming District Grand Master's Reception Kirkland Lake
Georgian North & South Districts G.M.'s Reception and Orillia
Kamak Lodge No. 492 - 100th Anniversary
Masonic Leader's Meeting Toronto
Audit and Finance Committee Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton
King Solomon's Lodge No. 378 - WMW Medal Present. J. Hunter London
2-3
4
14-16
17
19
21
22
22
24
25
27
29
29
May 2009
1 Prince Edward District Grand Master's Reception Belleville
2 Ottawa Districts 1 and 2 Grand Master's Reception Pembroke
5 Dereham Lodge No. 624 - WMW Medal Presentation, J. Moulton Mt. Elgin
6 Central Lodge No. 402 - WMW Medal Presentation, J. O. Spence Essex
7 Lome Lodge No. 622 - Fraternal Visit Chapleau
8- 1 0 Algoma District Grand Master's Reception Thunder Bay
1 1 Grey District Grand Master's Reception Arthur
14-16 Grand Lodge of New Hampshire Manchester
17-18 Grand Lodge of Rhode Island East Providence
20 Luxor Daylight Lodge No. 741 -Installation Ottawa
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20 Bonnechere Lodge No. 433 - Installation
2 1 Doric Lodge No. 58 - Installation
23 Bruce District Grand Master's Reception
24 Camp Trillium - Recognition
26 Ancient Landmark's Lodge No. 654 - Installation
28 South Huron District Grand Master's Reception
29-30 Grand Lodge of Quebec
Eganville
Ottawa
Tara
Waterford
Hamilton
Kirkton
Montreal
June 2009
2
3
3
5
6
■11
13
16
17
20
20
21
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Audit and Finance, Scotia Cassels - Grand Lodge Office
Management Committee Meeting - Grand Lodge Office
Percy Lodge No. 161 - Installation
St. George Lodge No. 367 - Installation
Templum Fidelis U.D. - Consecration and Installation
UGLE Quarterly
Quarry Lodge
York Lodge No. 1 56 - WMW Medal Presentation, A. Fellows
Mercer Wilson Lodge No. 678 - Recognition Banquet
Harry L. Martyn Lodge No. 696 - 50th Anniversary and
T. Richard Davies 50 year Pin Presentation
Official Opening and Dedication of Corbett Tavern at
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Ashlar Lodge No. 701 - 50th Anniversary
Sankey Memorial Service
King Solomon's Lodge No. 43 - Installation
Dufferin Lodge No. 570 - Installation
Palace Lodge No. 604 - 50 year Pin and Lewis Jewel Presentation
Electric Lodge No. 495 - 100th Anniversary
Maple Leaf Lodge No. 1 19 - 150th Anniversary
Divine Service
Hanover Lodge No. 432 - Steak Fry
Muskoka Lodge No. 360 - WMW Medal Presentation, Wm. Shea
Hamilton
Hamilton
Warkworth
Toronto
Bath
London, England
Spencerville
Toronto
Woodstock
Toronto
London
Tillsonburg
St. Catharines
Woodstock
Thomhill
Windsor
Hamilton
Bath
Bath
Hanover
Bracebridge
July 2009
5-8 Imperial Shrine Session
1 3 Board of General Purposes Meetings - F.RY.H.
1 5 Annual Communication of Grand Lodge - F.RY.H.
San Antonio, Texas
Toronto
Toronto
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APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMITTEE
ON THE GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS
At the conclusion of the Address, it was moved by M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew,
seconded by M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby, 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. Allan J. Petrisor called R.W. Bro. William
Sanders (Spain), R.W. Bro. Ziggy Loos (Germany), R.W. Bro. David Dainard
(Hawaii), R.W. Bro. Dennis Hawman (Delaware), R.W. Bro. John Green
(Norway), R.W. Bro. Ed Standish (Japan), R.W. Bro. James Sutherland
(Arkanasas) and R.W. Bro. Donald Hanton (Dominican Republic) to the East,
and presented them with their Commission.
A brief Memorial Service was conducted by
R. W. Bro. David P. Hardie, Grand Chaplain
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Wc\z&t STabkl ;p*g£s
Are inscribed and fraternally dedicated
in memory of
M.W. BRO. NORVAL RICHARD RICHARDS
Deputy Grand Master - 1 977
Grand Master -1979
Born July 2, 1916
Died October 19, 2008
Initiated Waverley Lodge No. 361, Guelph, 1943; W.M. 1952, 1953
Affiliated Royal City Daylight Lodge No. 742, Guleph, 2000
Affiliated with/Honorary Member of 23 other lodges
Board of General Purposes - 1 965 - 1 975
Custodian of the Work - 1 984 - 1 994
Grand Representative - Grand Lodge of Quebec
M.W. BRO. DURWARD IVAN GREENWOOD
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 978
Deputy Grand Master - 1 993
Grand Master- 1995
Bom December 29, 1 925
Died July 24. 2008
Initiated Scott Lodge No. 421, Grand Valley; W.M. 1959
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1 982
Affiliated Royal City Daylight Lodge No. 742, Guelph, 2002
Honorary Member of 1 1 other lodges
Board of General Purposes 1982 - 1992
Grand Representative - Grand Lodge of Ohio
R.W. BRO. ALLEN BELL
Grand Junior Warden - 1 993
Born 1 926, Toronto, Ontario
Died June 10,2C09
Initiated Ionic Lodge No. 229, Brampton, 1963; W.M. 1972
Affiliated Irvine Lodge No. 203, Fergus, 1996; W.M. 1997
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 2001
R.W. BRO. BRIAN ERNEST BOND
District Deputy Grand Master - 1990
Born August 27, 1937, Toronto
Died March 25, 2009
Initiated Dentonia Lodge No. 651, Toronto, 1971; W.M. 1987, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2006
Affiliated Brougham Union Lodge No. 269, Claremont, 1987; W.M. 1994
Affiliated Canada Lodge No. 532, Ajax, 1991
Affiliated Coronati Lodge No. 520, Scarborough, 1 996
Affiliated Markham Union Lodge No. 87, Markham, 1998
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 2008; W.M. 2008
Board of General Purposes 1995 - 2009
Grand Representative - Grand Lodge of South Australia
R.W. BRO. KEITH BURNSIDE
District Deputy Grand Master- 1985
Bom 1921, Shelburne, Ontario
Died February 24, 2008
Initiated Lome Lodge No. 377, Shelburne, 1945; W.M. 1962
R.W. BRO. JACKSON HEENEY CLYSDALE
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 973
Bom 1931, Mooretown, Ontario
Died February 15,2009
Initiated Moore Lodge No. 294, Samia, 1958; W.M. 1967
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R.W. BRO. ALAN BRUCE COLBEAR
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 995
Born May 22, 1924
Died December 1 1, 2008
Initiated Doric Lodge No. 382, Hamilton, 1951
Affiliated Oakville Lodge No. 400, Oakville, 1 954
Affiliated Wentworth Lodge No. 1 66, Stoney Creek, 1 966
Affiliated Phoenix Lodge No. 535, Fonthill, 1961; W.M. 1984
R.W. BRO. BRIAN WAYNE DUNCAN
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 996
Bom 1945
Died June 1,2009
Initiated Woodland Lodge No. 680, Wawa, 1988; W.M. 1991, 1992
Affiliated Lome Lodge No. 622, Chapleau, 2008
R.W. BRO. MALCOLM BLAIR GRAY
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 963
Bom 1930
Died May 9, 2009
Initiated Myra Lodge No. 529, London, 1954; W.M. 1960
Affiliated Done Lodge No. 289, Lobo, 2006
R.W. BRO. SAMUEL ALEXANDER BRYSON GRAY
District Deputy Grand Master - 1986
Bom 1928, Bishopbriggs, Scotland
Died August 14,2008
Initiated Algonquin Lodge No. 536, Sudbury, 1966; W.M. 1975
R.W. BRO. JOSEPH MAURICE HAMILTON
District Deputy Grand Master - 1981
Bom September 28, 1937
Died February 9, 2009
Initiated Astra Lodge No. 682, Weston, 1965; W.M. 1974
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1985
R.W. BRO. JAMES HEFFEL
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 996
Bom March 11,1 923, Newfoundland
Died October 27, 2008
Initiated Trent Lodge No. 38, Trenton, 1955
Affiliated Bytown Lodge No. 721, Ottawa, 1969
Affiliated Edinburgh Lodge No. 736, Ottawa, 1983
Affiliated Luxor Daylight Lodge No. 741, Ottawa, 1991; W.M. 1993
Grand Representative Bahai Brazil
R.W. BRO. WILLIAM HENRY HENSHALL
District Deputy Grand Master - 2000
Bom October 1, 1937
Died December 3, 2008
Initiated Zeredatha Lodge No. 220, Uxbridge, 1 987
Affiliated Fidelity Lodge No. 428, Port Perry, 1989; W.M. 1997, 1998
R.W. BRO. LLOYD ROBERT HILL
District Deputy Grand Master - 1978
Bom 1919, Vars, Ontario
Died March 8, 2009
Initiated Corinthian Lodge No. 513, Hamilton, 1959; W.M. 1968
R.W. BRO. DANIEL FRASER HOWES
District Deputy Grand Master - 1989
Grand Steward -1972
Bom May 6, 1921
Died May 9, 2009
Initiated Lome Lodge No. 404, Tamworth, 1944; W.M. 1955
Affiliated Limestone Lodge No. 739, Harrowsmith, 1988
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R.W. BRO. RAYMOND HUTSON
Grand Senior Warden — 1989
Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies - 1981
Bom January 15, 1920
Died April 22, 2009
Initiated Nilestown Lodge No. 345, Nilestown, 1958
Affiliated Centennial Lodge No. 684, London, 1965; W.M. 1975
R.W. BRO. ROY HOWARD HYLAND
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 995
Bom 1938, Kingston, Ontario
Died February 25, 2009
Initiated Goodwood Lodge No. 159, Richmond, 1970; W.M. 1980, 2002
R.W. BRO. REGINALD ELDON JEWELL
Grand Senior Warden - 1983
Bom February 3, 1 942
Died May 1 3, 2009
Initiated Acacia Lodge No. 430, Toronto, 1967; W.M. 1973
Affiliated St. John's Lodge No. 17, Cobourg, 1973; W.M. 1981
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1981
Affiliated Trent Lodge No. 38, Frankford, 1983
Affiliated Limestone Daylight Lodge No. 739, Harrowsmith, 1998
Board of General Purposes 1985-1995
R.W. BRO. HENRY JAMES JOHNSON
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 976
Bom August 26, 1922
Died February 1 7, 2009
Initiated General Mercer Lodge No. 548, Toronto, 1949; W.M. 1974
Affiliated Anniversary Lodge No. 733, Brampton, 1980; W.M. 1980
R.W. BRO. JOHN LEONARD JONES
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 970
Bom 1919
Died July 28, 2008
Initiated St. Aidan's Lodge No. 567, Scarborough, 1951; W.M. 1964
R.W. BRO. GENE EDWARD KETCHABAW
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 995
Bora 1942, Eden, Ontario
Died May 10,2009
Initiated Vienna Lodge No. 237, Vienna, 1964; W.M. 1972, 1994
R.W. BRO. LIONEL LEON LAJOIE
District Deputy Grand Master- 1991
Bom 1 924, Pinckney, Michigan
Died November 25, 2008
Initiated Dominion Lodge No. 598, Windsor, 1965; W.M. 1974
Affiliated Border Cities Lodge No. 554, Windsor, 1995
Affiliated Windsor Lodge No. 403, Windsor, 2004
R.W. BRO. CECIL R. LATCHOO
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 995
Bom 1935
Died December 13,2008
Initiated Lotus Lodge No. 8735, England
Affiliated Maple Leaf Lodge No. 600, Etobicoke; W.M. 1990
R.W. BRO. DENNIS CLIFFORD LUNN
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 985
Bom March 23, 1931
Died November 2, 2008
Initiated Riverdale Lodge No. 494, Toronto, 1 967
Affiliated Golden Rule Lodge No. 126, Campbellford, 1972; W.M. 1979, 1998
R.W. BRO. DOUGLAS B. W. MACKJE
District Deputy Grand Master — 1 979
Assistant Grand Organist - 1 970
Bom September 3, 1919
Died June 10,2009
Initiated Keewatin Lodge No. 417, Kenora, 1948; W.M. 1963, 1968, 1969
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R.W. BRO. HENRY ALEXANDER MACMULLIN
District Deputy Grand Master - 2005
Born 1931, Glace Bay, N.S.
Died September 12, 2008
Initiated Centennal Lodge No. 53, New Brunswick
Affiliated Nipissing Lodge No. 420, North Bay, 1989; W.M. 1994
R.W. BRO. JOHN CARSON MATEER
District Deputy Grand Master - 1985
Born February' 4, 1 929, Toronto, Ontario
Died December 9, 2008
Initiated Canada Lodge No. 532, Ajax, 1952; W.M. 1965
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1984
Affiliated Brougham Union Lodge No. 269, Claremont, 1987
R.W. BRO. ARNOLD CLARE MCFAUL
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 963
Bora October 9, 1918, Hillier Twp., Ontario
Died September 25, 2008
Initiated The Builder's Lodge No. 177, Ottawa, 1942
Affiliated Lake Lodge No. 215, Ameliasburg, 1950; W.M. 1961
Affiliated Star-in-the-East Lodge No. 1 64, Wellington, 1 973
R.W. BRO. ROBERT GEORGE PATTERSON
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 965
Bom September 24, 1936, Strathroy, Ontario
Died August 3, 2008
Initiated BeaveT Lodge No. 83, Strathroy, 1957; W.M. 1963
R.W. BRO. BRUCE EWARD PORTT
District Deputv Grand Master - 1 966
Bora 1916
Died March 27, 2009
Initiated Craig Lodge No. 401, Ailsa Craig, 1940; W.M. 1945
Affiliated Eureka Lodge No. 282, Belleville, 1983
Affiliated Franck Lodge No. 127, Frankford, 1991; W.M. 1995
R.W. BRO. WILLIAM MORRISON REIACH
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 984
Bora Unknown
Died December 3, 2008
Initiated Langside Lodge No. 955, Scotland
Affiliated Todmorden Lodge No. 647, Toronto, 1974; W.M. 1977, 1978
Affiliated Markham Union Lodge No. 87, Stoufrville, 1988
R.W. BRO. GERALD ROBERTSON
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 994
Bora October 6, 1930, Brockville, Ontario
Died May 6, 2009
Initiated Lyn Lodge No. 416, Lyn, 1972; W.M. 1975, 1976
R.W. BRO. WILLIAM HENRY ROWDEN, JR.
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 965
Bom 1923, Port Hope, Ontario
Died February 1 8, 2009
Initiated Ontario Lodge No. 26, Port Hope, 1946; W.M. 1961
Affiliated Fidelity Lodge No. 575, Toronto, 1967
R.W. BRO. CHARLES ALFRED SANKEY
District Deputy Grand MasteT - 1 967
Bom July 31, 1905
Died April 29, 2009
Initiated University Lodge No. 496, Toronto, 1927
Affiliated Perfection Lodge No. 616, St. Catharines, 1942; W.M. 1950
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1977
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R.W. BRO. PETER JOHN SCOTT
District Deputy Grand Master — 1993
Bom August 31,1 930, England
Died September 9, 2008
Initiated Dominion Lodge No. 848, Germany, 1977
Affiliated Ionic Lodge No. 716, London, 1981; W.M. 1986
Affiliated Moffat Lodge No. 399, London, 1995
Affiliated Ozias Lodge No. 508, Brantford, 2004
R.W. BRO. ROBERT WILLIAM SMITH
District Deputy Grand Master — 1967
Bom December 20, 1916
Died February 17, 2009
Initiated Stanley Lodge No. 426, Toronto, 1954; W.M. 1963
Affiliated Victoria Lodge No. 474, Toronto, 1 996
R.W. BRO. CLAIR SWAIN
District Deputy Grand Master — 1 969
Bom May 6, 1918
Died June 10,2009
Initiated Frederick Lodge No. 217, Delhi, 1947; W.M. 1958, 1974
R.W. BRO. DONALD EDGAR SYMONS
District Deputy Grand Master - 2007
Bom 1921
Died March 6, 2009
Initiated Ontario Lodge No. 26, Port Hope, 1946
Affiliated Clinton Lodge No. 84, Clinton, 1950; W.M. 1957, 1999, 2000
R.W. BRO. JOHN ROBERT WAGAR
District Deputy Grand Master- 1984
Bom April 29, 1 932, Kingston, Ontario
Died September 7, 2008
Initiated Victoria Lodge No. 299, Centreville, 1955; W.M. 1961
Affiliated Limestone Daylight Lodge No. 739, Harrowsmith, 1988; W.M. 1989, 1990
R.W. BRO. THOMAS E. WARNER
District Deputy Grand Master - 2004
Bom December 25, 1961
Died May 30, 2009
Initiated Canada Lodge No. 532, Ajax, 1984
Affiliated Zeredatha Lodge No. 220, Uxbridge, 1996; W.M. 2000
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 2001
Affiliated Fidelity Lodge No. 428, Port Perry, 2003
Affiliated Friendship Lodge No. 729, Ajax, 2005
R.W. BRO. FRANCIS ROY WEATHERDON
District Deputy Grand Master - 1 978
Bom August 19, 1915, Amprior, Ontario
Died August 22, 2008
Initiated Mattawa Lodge No. 405, North Bay, 1950
Affiliated Port Elgin Lodge No. 429, Port Elgin, 1971; W.M. 1973
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1980
R.W. BRO. LEO JOHN MALCOLM WITMER
Grand Director of Ceremonies - 2007
Grand Steward - 1996
Bom July 30, 1934, Exeter, Ontario
Died June 30, 2009
Initiated Mercer Lodge No. 678, Woodstock, 1965; W.M. 1975
Grand Representative - Grand Lodge of Panama
V.W. BRO. FREDERICK BRUCE ALTON
Grand Steward -1979
Bom 1918
Died June 25, 2009
Initiated Victory Lodge No. 547, Toronto, 1 949; W.M. 1 999
Affiliated Union Lodge No. 118, Schomberg, 1966; W.M. 1973
Affiliated Chinguacousy Lodge No. 738, Brampton, 1987
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 2003
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V.W. BRO. ANTHONY WILLIAM BASHFORD
Grand Steward - 2004
Born September 10, 1924
Died January 1 8, 2009
Initiated Mimosa Lodge No. 576, Toronto, 1 969
Affiliated River Park Lodge No. 356, Mississauga, 1974; W.M. 1982
V.W. BRO. WILLIAM GEORGE BIRNIE
Grand Steward - 1971
Born May 3, 1914, Hamilton, Ontario
Died February 15,2009
Initiated The Electric Lodge No. 495, Hamilton, 1950; W.M. 1959
Affiliated Hamilton Lodge No. 562, Hamilton, 1982
V.W. BRO. LAURENCE JOHN COWPER
Assistant Grand Chaplain - 1 98 1
Born 1928, Montreal, Quebec
Died April 20, 2009
Initiated Glenorm Lodge No. 86, Quebec, 1 959
Affiliated Nation Lodge No. 556, Spencerville, 1978; W.M. 1978
Affiliated Ancient Landmarks Lodge No. 654, Hamilton, 1989
V.W. BRO. WALTER DAVISON
Grand Steward- 1986
Born 1 929, Shelburne, Ontario
Died May 6, 2009
Initiated Lome Lodge No. 377, Shelburne, 1956; W.M. 1968
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1987
V.W. BRO. FRANK ROSS DEMAINE
Grand Steward -1993
Born 1939
Died August 8, 2008
Initiated Adanac Lodge No. 614, St. Catharines, 1978; W.M. 1987
V.W. BRO. DONALD WALTER DURKIN
Grand Steward -1994
Bom 1 922, Caterham, Surrey, England
Died December 11,2008
Initiated Dominion Lodge No. 848, Germany
Affiliated Prince of Wales Lodge No. 171, Iona Station, 1981; W.M. 1985, 1996
Affiliated Talbot Lodge No. 546, St. Thomas, 2000
Affiliated St. Mark's Lodge No. 94, Port Stanley, 2004
V.W. BRO. MICHAEL C. DONAGHY
Grand Steward - 2002
Bom July 12, 1944
Died August 11,2008
Initiated Remembrance Lodge No. 586, Thomhill, 1983; W.M. 1989
Affiliated Dufferin Daylight Lodge No. 570, Thomhill, 1990
V.W. BRO. GEORGE EDWARD DONNELLY
Grand Steward - 1992
Bom May 31, 1917, England
Died June 8, 2009
Initiated Claude M. Kent Lodge No. 681, Oakville, 1960; W.M. 1970
V.W. BRO. ALEXANDER GLASGOW
Grand Steward -1994
Bom May 24, 1935, Gateshead, England
Died December 26, 2008
Initiated Cope-Stone Lodge No. 373, Welland, 1980
Affiliated Elliot Lake Lodge No. 698, Elliot Lake, 1 984; W.M. 1 990
V.W. BRO. ROBERT G. GOW
Grand Steward - 2004
Bom 1930, Montreal, Quebec
Died September 1 3, 2008
Initiated Ionic Lodge No. 229, Brampton, 1974; W.M. 1982
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V.W. BRO. HUGH M. GUILD
Grand Supt of Works - 1991
Born September 18, 1927
Died November 21, 2008
Initiated Waterdown Lodge No. 357, Millgrove, 1953; W.M. 1977
Affiliated Centennial Daylight Lodge No. 679, Hamilton, 1992
V.W. BRO. CHARLES W. HAGYARD
Grand Steward -1954
Born 1910
Died October 31, 2008
Initiated Barton Lodge No. 6, Hamilton, 1938; W.M. 1948
Affiliated Sunnylea Lodge No. 664, Etobicoke, 1950; W.M. 1951
V.W. BRO. JOHN GEORGE HARGRAVE
Grand Steward- 1985
Born October 23, 1 922, Toronto, Ontario
Died September 13, 2008
Initiated Walker Lodge No. 32 1 , Georgetown, 1949; W.M. 1975
V.W. BRO. CECIL DAVID HARRISON
Grand Steward -1985
Born 1 922, Mt. Albert, Ontario
Died August 3, 2008
Initiated Rowland Lodge No. 646, Mt. Albert, 1956; W.M. 1968
V.W. BRO. MURRAY EL WOOD HARRISON
Grand Steward - 2006
Born October 1 0, 1 923
Died December 1,2008
Initiated King Solomon's Lodge No. 378, London, 1957; W.M. 1968
V.W. BRO. BURTON HENRY HOLLAND
Grand Junior Deacon - 1979
Born September 1 7, 1 906
Died October 4, 2008
Initiated Mississauga Lodge No. 524, Mississauga, 1934; W.M. 1945
V.W. BRO. JOHN CRAIG HONAN
Grand Steward - 1 980
Born April 1, 1918, Toronto, Ontario
Died November 6, 2008
Initiated St. Clair Lodge No. 577, Thomhill, 1951; W.M. 1961
V.W. BRO. RAYMOND ERNEST HUGHES
Grand Steward - 1981
Bom July 2, 1927
Died September 25, 2008
Initiated True Briton's Lodge No. 14, Perth, 1963; W.M. 1971
V.W. BRO. WILLIAM HUNTER
Grand Steward - 1990
Born March 22, 1921
Died October 30, 2008
Initiated Memorial Lodge No. 652, Toronto, 1953; W.M. 1969, 1970, 1982, 1<
Affiliated Victory Lodge No. 547, Toronto, 1 998
Affiliated Innisfil Lodge No. 737, Stroud, 2000
V.W. BRO. CLARENCE ARTHUR JANES
Grand Steward -1987
Born 1916, Newfoundland
Died August 30, 2008
Initiated Hanover Lodge No. 432, Hanover, 1975; W.M. 1980
V.W. BRO. WAYNE LACKEY
Grand Steward — 2005
Born 1 938, Smith Falls, Ontario
Died March 29, 1009
Initiated Keene Lodge No. 374, Keene, 1989; W.M. 2004
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V.W. BRO. FREDERICK GRAHAM LOWE
Grand Steward -2001
Born August 23, 1930
Died August 22, 2008
Initiated King Edward Lodge No. 464, Sunderland, 1968; W.M. 1979
V.W. BRO. SIDNEY ROBERT LOWE
Grand Steward - 1 988
Born December 20, 1920
Died April 28, 2009
Initiated Fairbank Lodge No. 592, Toronto, 1953
Affiliated Tuscan Lodge No. 195, Toronto, 1971; W.M. 1979
Affiliated London Daylight Lodge No. 735, London, 1995
V.W. BRO. ROBERT MACARA
Grand Steward - 1996
Bom 1950
Died April 27, 2009
Initiated Perfection Lodge No. 616, St. Catharines. 1973; W.M. 1980, 1981, 1986, 1994, 2005
V.W. BRO. JOHN ANGUS MACDONALD
Grand Steward — 1 973
Bom 1930, Fort William, Ontario
Died April 2, 2009
Initiated Fort William Lodge No. 415, Thunder Bay, 1954; W.M. 1964
V.W. BRO. JOHN PEMBERTON MACKAY
Grand Steward -1960
Bom March 16, 1921
Died May 17, 2009
Initiated Granite Lodge No. 352, Parry Sound, 1952; W.M. 1960
V.W. BRO. MAURICE ALAN MAHOOD
Grand Organist - 1984
Bom 1924
Died December 7, 2008
Initiated Patterson Lodge No. 265, Thornhill, 1955; W.M. 1966, 1996
Affiliated Kroy Lodge No. 676, Thornhill, 1999
V.W. BRO. ROBERT ROY MALTBY
Grand Steward -2001
Bom April 8, 1928, Hamilton, Ontario
Died January 3, 2009
Initiated Windsor Lodge No. 403, Windsor, 1972; W.M. 403
Affiliated Golden Rule Lodge No. 409, Gravenhurst, 1 993
Affiliated Corona Lodge No. 454, Burks Falls, 1993
V.W. BRO. GEORGE MITCHELL
Grand Steward — 1973
Bom November, 1 6, 1 927, Toronto, Ontario
Died April 3, 2009
Initiated Kilwinning Lodge No. 565, Toronto, 1955; W.M. 1966
V.W. BRO. GEORGE FREDERICK MOORE
Assistant Grand Secretary - 1989
Bom December 1, 1926, Guelph, Ontario
Died May 26, 2009
Initiated Speed Lodge No. 180, Guelph, 1948
Affiliated Credit Lodge No. 219, Georgetown, 1964; W.M. 1981
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1977
Affiliated Irvine Lodge No. 203, Elora, 1990; W.M. 1993
V.W. BRO. ELGIN MORRISON
Grand Pursuivant — 1991
Bom 1 924
Died February 7, 2009
Initiated Sidney Albert Luke Lodge No. 558, Ottawa, 1977; W.M. 1985
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V.W. BRO. STEWART JOHN PAULSON
Grand Steward — 1986
Bom 1941
Died September 3, 2008
Initiated Bay of Quinte Lodge No. 620, Thornhill, 1963; W.M. 1973
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 738, Cambridge, 1986
Affiliated Anniversary' Lodge No. 733, Toronto, 2000
V.W. BRO. GERALD FRANCIS PARKER
Grand Steward — 1 999
Bom March 10, 1926
Died June 27, 2009
Initiated Brant Lodge No. 663, Burlington, 1 954; W.M. 1 966
Affiliated Cathedral Lodge No. 643, Toronto, 1984; W.M. 1988, 1989
Affiliated Kempenfeldt Lodge No. 673, Barrie, 1995
V.W. BRO. ANTHONY PLELI
Grand Steward — 1998
Bom 1 922, Katymar, Hungary
Died June 23, 2009
Initiated Vittoria Lodge No. 359, Vittoria, 1957; W.M. 1966, 1990
Affiliated Frederick Lodge No. 217, Delhi, 2005
V.W. BRO. MURRAY WILLIAM ROBERTSON
Grand Steward — 1980
Bom June 24, 1937
Died June 15,2009
Initiated Oxford Lodge No. 76, Woodstock, 1962; W.M. 1969
V.W. BRO. JAMES THORNTON SAUNDERS
Grand Steward - 1985
Bom 1918
Died December 30, 2008
Initiated Lakeshore Lodge No. 645, Toronto, 1952; W.M. 1974
V.W. BRO. JOSEPH SCHNEIKART
Grand Steward — 2003
Bom 1931, Tilbury, Ontario
Died June 17,2009
Initiated Naphtali Lodge No. 413, Tilbury, 1960; W.M. 1967, 1996
V.W. BRO. CHARLES RAYMOND SHARP
Grand Steward - 1971
Bom March 1 5, 1 955, Ottawa, Ontario
Died January 2, 2009
Initiated Lodge of Fidelity No. 231, Ottawa, 1955; W.M. 1962
V.W. BRO. JAMES SMITH
Grand Steward - 1999
Bom 1 924, Scotland
Died March 15,2009
Initiated St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Scotland, 1950
Affiliated Buchanan Lodge No. 550, Hamilton, 1971; W.M. 1978
V.W. BRO. WILFRED STANLEY STEEN
Grand Steward - 1998
Bom 1925, Streetsville, Ontario
Died February 2, 2009
Initiated River Park Lodge No. 356, Streetsville, 1957
Affiliated Irvine Lodge No. 203, Elora, 1959; W.M. 1981
V.W. BRO. JOHN JAMES STEWART
Grand Steward - 1968
Bom 1 935
Died November 16,2008
Initiated Farran-Ault Lodge No. 256, Ingleside, 1960; W.M. 1966
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V.W. BRO. CHARLES LAWRENCE STOAKLEY
Grand Steward — 1 975
Born 1925
Died April 6, 2009
Initiated Dereham Lodge No. 624, Mt. Elgin, 1954; W.M. 1972
V.W. BRO. GORDON ALBERT SUTHERLAND
Grand Steward - 1988
Born 1916, Ailsa Craig, Ontario
Died January 21, 2009
Initiated Craig Lodge No. 574, Ailsa Craig, 1947; W.M. 1957
V W. BRO. JOHN FREDERICK TRENCHARD
Grand Steward -1998
Born November 1 6, 1 926
Died November 6, 2008
Initiated Ionic Lodge No. 461, Rainy River, 1973; W.M. 1981, 1982
V.W. BRO. EDMUND ROBERT WARD
Grand Sword Bearer- 1957
Bom 1915
Died March 14,2009
Initiated Temple Lodge No. 597, London, 1948; W.M. 1954
V.W. BRO. JOHN DOUGLAS WARREN
Grand Steward - 2005
Bom September 8, 1 928, Port Burwell, ON
Died August 30, 2008
Initiated Oriental Lodge No. 1 8 1 , Port Burwell. 1956; W.M. 1965, 1998
V.W. BRO. RUSSELL ROBERT WESTON
Grand Steward - 1 963
Bom 1925
Died July 20, 2008
Initiated Grenville Lodge No. 629, Thomhill, 1947; W.M. 1961
V.W. BRO. ROLAND FREDERICK WOOD
Grand Steward - 2005
Bom May 15, 1929, India
Died December 19, 2008
Initiated St. Thomas Lodge No. 44, St. Thomas, 1973; W.M. 1979
Affiliated McColl Lodge No. 386, West Lome, 1997; W.M. 2002
V.W. BRO. JOHN D. C. WOTHERSPOON
Grand Steward— 1981
Bom June 14, 1915
Died April 28, 2009
Initiated Fairbank Lodge No. 592, Toronto, 1942; W.M. 1953
Affiliated Kroy Lodge No. 676, Thomhill, 1990
Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1985
Affiliated Chinguacousy Lodge No. 738, Brampton, 1987
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WILLIAM MERCER WILSOK MEDAL HOLDER
BRO. WILLIAM ROGER BAIN
Bom February 1, 1936
Died March 29, 2009
Initiated Amity Lodge No. 32, Dunnville, 1967
Received medal in 2005
BRO. JAMES EZRA CAMPBELL
Bom January 12, 1911
Died April 16,2009
Initiated Finch Lodge No. 557, lngleside, 1933
Affiliated Central Lodge No. 110, Prescott, 1965
Received medal in 1 990
BRO. RUSSELL OSBOURNE DELLABOUGH
Born January 5, 1918
Died April 10,2009
Initiated Atomic Daylight Lodge No. 686, Pembroke, 1968
Received medal in 1 995
BRO. WILFRED NORMAN MEDLAND
Bom May 7, 1925
Died June 8, 2009
Initiated Canada Lodge No. 532, Pickering, 1949, Hon. Tyler
Affiliated Dufferin Lodge No. 570, Thomhill, 1 988
Affiliated with/Honorary Member of 1 0 other lodges; Tyler in Several Lodges
Received medal in 1993
BRO. NEWTON IRVING WRIGHT
Bom 1917, Fort Frances, Ontario
Died June 24, 2009
Initiated Areola Lodge No. 2 1 , Saskatchewan, 1 947
Affiliated Granite Lodge No. 446, Fort Frances, 1957
Affiliated Cataraqui Lodge No. 92, Kingston, 1 970
Received medal in 1 999
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. Ronald Kenneth Campbell, and V.W. Bro. John Leonard
Jackson were presented in the East by the Grand Director of Ceremonies
to receive at the hand of M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor the Meritorious
Service Award as a tribute to their exceptional devotion, loyalty and zeal
in both Masonic and community circles, and on Friday October 9, 2009
R.W. Bro. Charles E. Balfour Le Gresley was presented with his
Meritorious Service Award.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Master,
Officers and Members of Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of
Canada in the Province of Ontario
Most Worshipful Sir and Brediren:
We have audited the consolidated statement of financial position of Grand Lodge A.F & A.M. of
Canada in the Province of Ontario as at April 30, 2009, the consolidated statements of operations and
fund balance, and the statements of operanons and fund balances for the general and segregated
funds for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the organization's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those
standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statement. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the organization as at April 30, 2009 and the results of its operations for the year dien ended in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
Hamilton, Ontario
May 27, 2009
Ct+^-fiL&ZL IIP
Grant Thornton LLP
Chartered Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants
On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. T. R. Davies,
the Auditor's Report was adopted.
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 2009
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Year Ended April 30 2009 2008
Restated
General
Segregated
(Note 3)
Fund
Funds
Total
Total
Assets
Current
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 200,382
$ 58,613
$ 258,995
$ 259,455
Accrued interest receivable
14,309
20,386
34,695
34,642
Accrued dues
175,852
-
175,852
179,710
Receivables - dues and books
26,261
2,100
28,361
32,455
Receivable - miscellaneous
1,221
2,365
3,586
-
Receivable from Special
Programme Fund
(373)
373
-
-
Prepaids
7.686
425,338
-
7.686
509,175
9.003
83,837
515,265
Investments (Note 4)
1,774,421
2.266,179
4,040,600
4,293,222
Notes receivable (Note 5)
40,000
-
40,000
40,000
Capital assets (Note 6)
93.814
-
93.814
88.070
$ 2,333,573
$ 2,350,016
$ 4,683,589
$ 4,936,557
Liabilities
Current
Payables and accruals
$ 37,264
$
$ 37,264
$ 35,025
Deferred revenue
3.855
41,119
-
3.855
41,119
3.855
-
38,880
Deferred donations-in-kind (Note 7)
87.472
128.591
.
87.472
128.591
74.067
112.947
Fund Balance
General Fund
2,204,982
-
2,204,982
2,229,850
Special Programme Fund
-
77,576
77,576
129,341
Segregated Fund balances
-
2.272.440
2.350.016
2.272.440
4.554.998
2.464.419
-
2.204.982
4.823.610
$ 2,333,573
$ 2,350,016
$ 4,683,589
$ 4,936,557
Commitments (Note 15)
APPROVED BY:
"T. R. Davies" Grand Treasurer
"T. Shand" Grand Secretary
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
jn the Province of Ontario
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Year Ended April 30
2009
2008
Restated
(Note 3)
Revenue
Advertising - Ontario Mason
$ 10,200
$ 4,700
Bequests and donations
200
1,439
Commutations
15,500
18,700
Fees and dues
558,296
543,331
Investment income
General
179,325
174,870
Gain (loss) on sale of investments
(105,878)
8,602
Masonic Child ID. Program - net (Note 9)
16,987
9,227
Management fees from
Masonic Holdings (Note 1 3)
8,000
8,000
Miscellaneous
3,000
-
Sale of
Address labels and calendars
36,672
59,878
Books and buttons
70,625
92,525
Video sales
880
1.670
793.807
922.942
Expenses
Administrative - General Fund (Page 7)
648,383
642,201
Programme expenses
52,359
77,826
Address labels and calendars
35,694
45,747
Investment management fee - Segregated Funds
15,461
16,497
Benevolent grants
40,819
59,243
Pension
4.515
3.472
797.231
844.986
Excess of revenue over expenses
(expenses over revenue) before
unrealized gain (loss) on investments
(3,424)
77,956
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
(265.188)
181.163
Excess of revenue over expenses
(expenses over revenue)
$ (268,612)
$ 259,119
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 2009
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Consolidated Statement of Fund Balance
Year Ended April 30 2009 2008
Fund balance, beginning of year, as previously stated $ 4,823,610 $ 4,553,520
Prior period adjustment (Note 3) - 10,971
Fund balance, beginning of year, as restated 4,823,610 4,564,491
Excess of revenue over expenses
(expenses over revenue) (268.612) 259,119
Fund balance, end of year $ 4,554,998 $ 4,823,610
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
In the Province of Ontario
Statement of Operations - General Fund
Year Ended April 30
2009
2008
Revenue
Fees for
Affiliation
Certificates
Dispensations
Dues
Initiation
Miscellaneous
Commutation fees allocated from
Commutation Fund
Investment income
General
Loss on sale of investments
Masonic Child I.D. Program (Note 9)
Management fees from
Masonic Holdings (Note 13)
Memorial Fund
Special Programme Fund
Sale of
Books
Buttons, medals
Expenses (Page 7)
Excess of revenue over expenses before
unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Excess of revenue over expenses
(expenses over revenue)
Restated
(Note 3)
$ 8,010
2,595
6,825
517,126
20,445
3.295
$ 7,440
2.595
7,210
506,183
19,170
733
558,296
543,331
20,000
50,000
73,559
(62,898)
16,987
69.672
(13,424)
9,227
8,000
12,000
4,401
8,000
12,000
7,185
64,698
5.927
85,198
7.327
700,970
778,516
648.383
642.201
52,587
136,315
(77.455)
35.241
$ (24,868)
$ 171,556
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 2009
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Statement of Fund Balance - General Fund
Year Ended April 30 2009 2008
Fund balance, beginning of year, as previously stated $ 2,229,850 $ 2,047,323
Prior period adjustment (Note 3) - 10,971
Fund balance, beginning of year, as restated 2,229,850 2,058,294
Excess of revenue over expenses
(expenses over revenue) (24.868) 171.556
Fund balance, end of year $ 2,204,982 $2,229,850
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
;«
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Schedule of Expenses - General Fund
Year Ended April 30
2009
2008
Buttons and medals for resale
Committee expenses (Note 8)
Conference of Canadian Grand Lodges
Conference of Grand Masters of North America
Conference of Grand Secretaries of North America
Custodian of the work expenses
Depreciation
Deputy Grand Master expenses
Furniture and equipment
Grand Chaplain expenses
Grand Director of Ceremonies expenses
Grand Lodge annual communication - net (Note 10)
Grand Master expenses
Grand Secretary expenses
Honorary presentations
Insurance
Investment management fee
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous board
Office and postage
Preliminary proceedings
Printing for resale
Proceedings of Grand Lodge
Professional fees
Regalia
Rent -office (Note 13)
Representative to other Grand Lodges
Representative to World Conference
Salaries and benefits - administrative staff
Salaries and benefits - Grand Secretary
Restated
(Note 3)
$ 7,152
$ 3,286
31,962
25,673
2,883
2,504
8,342
5,246
3,819
2,328
6,210
6,245
7,661
6,361
7,500
7,500
4,553
3,329
750
750
1,500
1,200
69,726
69,371
15,000
15,000
3,439
2,828
5,650
961
10,239
9,917
11,937
12,190
2,957
3,474
1,928
2,692
34,350
35,638
2,813
3,038
30,322
56,477
8,458
8,938
19,585
18,490
1,124
1,105
77,000
77,000
11,518
12,013
5,407
-
179,727
175,019
74.871
73.628
$ 648,383
$ 642,201
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 2009
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Statements of Special Programme
Operations and Fund Balance
Year Ended April 30
2009
2008
Revenue
Address labels and calendars
Expenses
Address labels and calendars
Management fee to General Fund
Net programme revenue (expenses)
Programme expenses
Brother to Brother
Friend to Friend
Investment management fee
Lodge resources
Miscellaneous
Masonic education
Masonic Child ID. Program
Library/Museum/Archives
Ontario Mason
Ontario Mason postage
Plowing match
Other income (Note 11)
Excess of expenses over revenue before
unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Excess of expenses over revenue
$ 36.672
35,694
4.401
40.095
(3.423)
52.359
(55,782)
12.235
(43,547)
(8.218)
$ (51,765)
$ 59.878
45,747
7.185
52.932
6.946
-
1,279
-
1,270
553
724
423
-
25
35
556
1,589
-
23,889
674
516
15,356
18,003
30,581
27,748
4,191
2.773
77.826
(70,880)
10.839
(60,041)
4.536
$ (55,505)
Special programme fund balance, beginning of year
Excess of expenses over revenue
Special programme fund balance, end of year
$ 129,341
(51.765)
$ 77,576
$ 184,846
(55.505)
$ 129,341
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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TORONTO. ONTARIO. 2009
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
In the Province of Ontario
Notes to the Financial Statements
April 30, 2009
1 . Purpose of the organization
The Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario 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 the Income Tax Act.
2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Fund accounting
The Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario follows the restricted fund
method of accounting for contributions.
The General Fund reports the organization's administrative activities.
Revenues and expenses related to programme activities are reported only in the Programme
Fund.
Revenues and expenses related to the 175th Anniversary Fund, Special Retirement Fund,
Commutation Fund and Memorial Fund are consolidated 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.
Capital assets
Capital assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Only expenditures in excess
of $ 5,000 are capitalized. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method 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 better match
revenues and expenses.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
In the Province of Ontario
Notes to the Financial Statements
April 30, 2009
2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Revenue recognition
Restricted contributions related to general operations are recognized as revenue of the Genera!
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 donor,
amounted to $ 61,000 in 2009 (2008 - $ 88,070) and have been included in Masonic Child I.D.
Program revenue - donations-in-kind, and capital assets for the year.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in the accounts of the organization
at the rate of exchange prevailing during the date of the transaction. At year end, monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into Canadian dollars at
year end rates of exchange.
Financial instruments
Financial instruments classified as held-for-trading are measured at fair value with changes in
fair value recognized in the statement of operations. Financial assets classified as held-to-
maturity or as loans and receivables and financial liabilities not classified as held-for-trading are
measured at amortized cost. Available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value.
The organization has classified its financial instruments as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents Held-for-trading
Receivables Loans and receivables
Investments Held-for-trading
Notes receivable Loans and receivables
Payables and accruals Other liabilities
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.
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 2009
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Notes to the Financial Statements
April 30, 2009
2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
New accounting standards
Effective May 1, 2008, the organization adopted the accounting and disclosure requirements
of the CICA's two new accounting standards, Section 3862, Financial Instruments -
Disclosures, and Section 3863, Financial Instruments - Presentation. The new standards did
not have a material effect on the financial position of Grand Lodge.
Effective May 1, 2008, the organization also adopted the CICA's new accounting standard,
Section 1535, Capital Disclosures, which requires the disclosure of both quantitative and
qualitative information that enables users of financial statements to evaluate the entity's
objectives, policies and processes for managing capital. The new standard did not have an
effect on the financial position of Grand Lodge.
3. Prior period adjustments
(a) Change in accounting policy
The organization has historically expensed the cost of capital assets, such as computer
equipment and furniture and fixtures. Effective May 1, 2008, the organization adopted
Handbook Section 3061, Property, Plant and Equipment, to conform with Canadian Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles. This change represents a change in accounting policy as
defined by CICA Handbook Section 1506, Accounting Changes, and has accordingly been
applied on a retrospective basis.
The cumulative effect of the change in policy on the balance sheet as at April 30, 2008 is the
increase in capital assets' net book value by $ 14,003, and the increase in opening net assets by
$ 1 0,971 . The excess of revenue over expenses for 2008 increased by $ 6,361 , the net amount
of reversing previously expensed furniture and fixtures and computer equipment and recording
depreciation expense on the capitalized book amount.
(b) Prior period error
During fiscal 2008, the organization established a separate committee responsible for the
Masonic Child I.D. Program. In the current fiscal year, management determined that the
activities of this committee should be reflected in the financial statements of the organization.
The adjustment has been recorded by restating the prior year figures.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Notes to the Financial Statements
April 30, 2009
3. Prior period adjustments (continued)
The restatement resulted in the following changes to the April 30, 2008 financial statements:
Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents
Capital assets - net book value
Deferred donations-in-kind
Masonic Child I.D. Program - net
9,227
74,067
74,067
9,227
4. Investments
General Fund
Programme Fund
175m Anniversary Reserve Fund
Special Retirement Fund
Commutation Fund
Memorial Fund
2009
2008
$ 1,774,421
$ 1,790,866
51,302
105,840
23,139
33,163
80,393
77,929
1,051,872
1,115,276
1.059.473
1.170.148
$ 4,040,600 $ 4,293,222
5. Notes receivable - Masonic Holdings
6% debentures - Series A
2009
40,000
2008
40,000
The debentures are receivable on demand, but are not expected to be repaid within the next
fiscal year.
6. Capital assets
Computer equipment
Workstations
-Child ID Program
2009
2008
Accumulated
Net
Net
Cost
Depreciation
Book Value
Book Value
$ 22,982
$ 16,640
$
6,342
$
14,003
149.070
61,598
87.472
74.067
$ 172,052
$ 78,238
$
93,814
$
88,070
Total capital asset additions for the year were $ 63,189 (2008 - $ 97,883). The cost of
computers and workstations includes $ 61 ,000 (2008 - $ 87,070) of donations-in-kind.
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 2009
65
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Notes to the Financial Statements
April 30, 2009
7. Deferred donations-in-kind
2009
2008
Accumulated
Net
Net
Cost Depreciation
Book Value
Book Value
Workstations
-Child ID. Program
$ 149,070 $ 61,598
$ 87,472
$ 74,067
8. Committee expenses -
General Fund
2009
2008
Audit and finance
$ 173
$ 139
Benevolence
451
493
Blood donors
735
524
Brother to Brother
-
3,602
Computer resources
246
387
Condition of masonry
255
-
Constitution of Jurisprudence
60
-
DDGM orientation
-
690
Discipline
322
299
Fraternal reviews
850
850
Friend to Friend
-
1,031
Leadership development
-
268
Library -rent (Note 13)
3,000
3,000
- general
476
1,386
Lodge buildings
-
104
Lodge finances
-
25
Lodge resources
7,568
-
Long range planning
-
456
Management committee
428
433
Masonic education
318
162
Masonic Child I.D. Program
3,115
-
Museum rent (Note 13)
7,000
7,000
Officer progression
-
137
Seminars and workshops at Grand Lodge
-
187
Special discretionary
3,085
4,271
Strategic planning
3,174
-
Youth initiatives
706
229
$ 31,962
$ 25,673
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Notes to the Financial Statements
April 30, 2009
9. Masonic Child I.D. Program
Revenues
Amortization of deferred donations-in-kind
Expenses
Depreciation of workstations
2009
$ 46,025
47,595
(29,038)
(47.595)
$ 16,987
2008
$ 38,308
14,003
(29,081)
(14.003)
$ 9,227
10. Grand Lodge annual communication
Expenses
Banquet
Meeting
Less: banquet ticket sales
2009
$ 35,751
71,849
(37.874)
$ 69,726
2008
$ 33,566
69,371
(33.566)
$ 69,371
11. Other income - Special Programme Fund
Advertising - Ontario Mason
Investment income
General
Loss on sale of investments
Miscellaneous income
Video sales
2009
2008
$ 10,200
$ 4,700
2,959
(4,804)
3,000
880
4,645
(176)
1.670
$ 12,235
$ 10,839
12. 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
totalling $ 10,483 (2008 - $ 9,350).
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 2009
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Notes to the Financial Statements
April 30, 2009
13. Related party transactions
During the year Grand Lodge paid rent to Masonic Holdings in the amount of $ 87,000 (2008 -
$ 87,000) and management fees in the amount of $ 8,000 (2008 - $ 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: 2009 2008
Office rent - General Fund (Page 7)
Library rent - General Fund (Note 8)
Museum rent - General Fund (Note 8)
$ 77,000
$ 77,000
3,000
3,000
7.000
7.000
$ 87,000 $ 87,000
During the year, the Masonic Foundation donated computers and workstations in the amount of
$61,000(2008-5 88,070).
14. 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 A.F. and AM. of
Canada in the Province of Ontario.
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, Ontano 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 A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Notes to the Financial Statements
April 30, 2009
15. Commitments
The organization has commitments for leases of office, museum and library space as well as
office equipment with various expiry dates up to 2014. The approximate total commitment for
each of the next five years is as follows:
2010 $ 88,827
2011 88,827
2012 2,027
2013 2,027
2014 1,502
16. Statement of cash flows
A statement of cash flows has not been provided since, in the opinion of the organization's
management, it would not provide any additional meaningful information and cash flows from
operating, investing and financing activities are readily apparent from the other financial
statements.
17. Capital management
The organization considers its investments as capital and its capital management objective is to
establish a strong investment base for future growth and to ensure future working capital needs
are met. Grand Lodge has no externally imposed capital requirements.
18. Financial instruments
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 Grand Lodge 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
Grand Lodge and every investment transaction is guided by policy and regulatory limitations.
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 2009
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
Notes to the Financial Statements
April 30, 2009
18. Financial instruments (continued)
% of Total
As of April 30, 2009, Grand Lodge's bond exposure was as follows: Fund Amount
Bonds 63% $ 2,578,000
As at April 30, 2009, if bond prices had increased or decreased by 10%, the effect on the assets,
with all other variables held constant, would be as follows:
Change in Change in
Bond Prices Exposure
+/-10% $ 258,000
% of Total
As of April 30, 2009, Grand Lodge's equity exposure was as follows: Fund Amount
Equities 23% $ 970,000
As at April 30, 2009, if equity prices had increased or decreased by 10%, the effect on the
assets, with all other variables held constant, would be as follows:
Change in Change in
Equity Prices Exposure
+/-10% $ 97,000
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.
19. Comparative figures
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted for
the current year.
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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER
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 gives me a great deal of pleasure to report that in spite of the tremendous volatility
and chaotic events in financial markets this past year, your Grand Lodge funds have
fared reasonably well. We are solvent with a portfolio of quality bonds and soundly
established equity investments. Losses have been taken during the year and we can
offer no prediction as to what may lie ahead, but now is not the time to change our
investment strategy which has served us well over some twenty years.
Earlier this year, the Audit and Finance Committee reviewed our investment
policy with our investment Manager, Scotia Cassels and concluded unanimously to
present an updated policy for ratification and approval at this session of Grand Lodge.
That policy recommendation is printed verbatim on a separate page (Page #) in your
proceedings.
Your approval of this report of your Grand Treasurer will accordingly serve as
the ratification and approval of the Investment Policy detailed above until future
revision.
The day to day operating results of Grand Lodge as detailed in the financial
statements of your Proceedings are essentially within budget while the investment
income category shows a large negative impact. This is a non cash item and obviously
we expect a reversal and recovery of this during the year (or years?) ahead.
A case could be made to justify a per capita dues increase as the costs of running
your Grand Lodge office and programs continue to escalate ever so gradually. At the
same time, we are concerned at the effect such would have on more than a few Loges
during this period of rising unemployment and recessionary events. After
considerable discussion at Audit and Finance and Management Committees, it has
been agreed to present a potential deficit budget for the year ahead and to defer for
at least this year the alternative of raising the per capita from its present level i.e.
$12.00. We understand our per capita to be one of the lowest per capita in effect in
Canada or the United States.
In reviewing our Proceedings of earlier times viz 1 994 and 1 999 (ten and fifteen
years ago), it is evident that investment income then represented 20 and even 30% of
General Fund total revenues. With interest rates presently at historic lows and equity
markets in still unpredictable territory, we cannot look for our investment portfolio
to come close to the General Fund revenue of those years. Further, the investment
environment is also causing a serious deterioration in the revenues that Grand Lodge
has to dedicate to Benevolence appeals and even to fully maintain funding of our
Commutation Fund.
The current situation dictates a need for serious belt tightening of discretionary
expenses and of some well respected Grand Lodge programs. Your Grand Secretary
with your Grand Treasurer and your Audit and Finance Committee have been diligent
in our work to arrive at the proposed budget to be presented later by the Chair of
Audit and Finance.
We are fortunate to have a Committee of Audit and Finance apprised of several
dedicated Masons with a proven background of business and financial experience.
We commend them on their diligence. Further, the Grand Secretary and his staff are
a loyal and dependable group with considerable experience in their various
responsibilities. I am proud to have had a relationship with all those concerned these
past many years.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted.
T. RICHARD DA VIES
Grand Treasurer
On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by the Grand Treasurer, the Report
was adopted.
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 2009
Grand Lodge of Canada
Investment Policy Statement
Financial Objectives
• Capital preservation
• Maximizing returns
Governance
• Responsibility for overseeing the investment policy of the consolidated funds (excluding the
"Programme Fund" and the "Grand Lodge Retirement Fund") rests with the Audit & Finance
Committee. The signing officers are the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and the Chair of the
Audit & Finance Committee of Grand Lodge.
• The portfolio will be managed on a discretionary basis by the Investment Counselor, who will
be responsible for asset class & security selection.
• Portfolio and performance review meetings shall be held no less than three times annually.
• This Investment Policy Statement shall be reviewed annually by the Audit & Finance
Committee.
Investment Policy
• Fixed income securities must be rated at least BBB by a recognized rating agency.
• Equity portion of investments must be on the approved list of Scotia Cassels research. No single
issuer may represent more than 10% of the total equities in the portfolio.
• Use of pooled funds is permitted.
• Derivative instruments and hedge funds are not permitted.
• The Portfolio Manager shall be guided by the following Asset Allocation Ranges:
Minimum
Maximum
"Normal Long Term'
Cash & Equivalents
0%
20%
5%
Bonds
60%
80%
70%
Equities
15%
35%
25%
Review Date \±U9CO&L
For the Grand Lodge of Canada:
Grand Treasurer:
Grand Secretary: _
Chairman of Audit & /
Finance Committee: ^^'
: -^"S^O^Jc
For Scotia Cassels
Portfolio Manager
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COMMITTEE OF SCRUTINEERS
The Grand Master appointed the firm, ClearNeed Information Systems Inc., W. Bro.
George Benton, to serve as scrutineers this year.
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, 2008,
containing a recapitulation and a summary of all the long service lapel buttons
awarded during the year.
MEMBERSHIP RECAPITULATION DECEMBER 31, 2008
Membership December 31, 2007 52,152
Initiated +1,363
Passed 976
Raised 855
Affiliated 527
Reinstated 143
Sub Total 54,185
Deaths -1,568
Resignations -959
Suspensions -788
Adjustments re membership checks -68
NET changes in membership in year -1,350
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP as of December 31, 2008 50,802
Total number of warranted lodges 572
GENERAL INFORMATION
2008 2009
Number of active memberships 52,130 50,802
Number of active members 47,928 46,708
Number of multiple membership holders 4,202 4,182
Number of commuted life memberships 7,892 7,508
BUTTONS AWARDED DURING 2008 CALENDAR YEAR
50's 505 50's Past Master 24
60's 190 60's Past Master 2
70's 12 50's P.D.D.G.M 0
75's 2
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70 Years a Mason
George A. Barlow, Cornwall
Lodge No. 125, Whitby
Donal R. Emerson, Vienna Lodge
No. 237, Vienna
Kenneth C. Emerson, Vienna
Lodge No. 237, Vienna
Maxwell S. Fife, Keene Lodge
No. 374, Keene
William C. Gray, Onondaga Lodge
No. 5 1 9, Onondaga
Charles W. Hagyard, Barton Lodge
No. 6, Hamilton
William G. Manning, Mt. Zion
Lodge No. 39, Brooklin
Arthur E. Patterson, Composite
Lodge No. 30, Whitby
Arthur R. Pollock, Sharon Lodge
No. 97, Queensville
Cameron P. Robertson, Ancient
Landmarks Lodge No. 674,
Hamilton
Thomas S. Vickerman, Naphtali
Lodge No. 413, Tilbury
Lome E. West, Simcoe Lodge
No. 79, Bradford
75 Years a Mason
James E. Campbell, Central Lodge Arthur C. Wright, Hanover Lodge
No. 1 10, Prescott No. 432, Hanover
60 Years a Past Master
Maxwell S. Fife, Keene Lodge Arthur R. Pollock, Sharon Lodge
No. 374, Keene No. 97, Queensville
Computerization
Maintenance of a membership mailing data base for Special Programme purposes
is an arduous task. Please assist those responsible for its upkeep by providing
accurate information in a timely manner. The upgrade of computer hardware and
software is an ongoing process. It is requested that Masonic email transmissions
include the lodge name and number on the subject line to ensure its identity as a
Masonic message by office staff.
Warrants
Since the 2008 report: Georgian Lodge No. 348 amalgamated with Earl Kitchener
Lodge No. 538 to become Huronia Lodge No. 348. On June 6, 2009, at Bath,
Ontario, Templum Fidelis Lodge U.D. was constituted and consecrated, Templum
Fidelis Lodge No. 746, Frontenac District. M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, Grand
Master, presiding.
Conferences
In February 2009, I attended 'The Conference of Grand Secretaries in North
America,' held at Garden Grove, California, where several presentations such as:
"Reference Library for Masonic Leaders," "Transitional Leadership," "The
Millennium Mason," "Digitization of Grand Lodge Proceedings," "Master
Insurance Plan for Masonic Lodges," "Listening to Younger Mason" and "Town
Hall Meetings with Masonic Districts." While at the conference, I represented the
Canada Region on the North American, "Commission on Information for Recognition,"
where presentations for recognition and information was received from: Azerbaijan,
Baja, California, the United Grand Lodge of Bulgaria, Moldova, and Paraguay,
together with four items of miscellaneous information. Especially worthy of note, a
number of lodges have been chartered in the United States of America from foreign
Grand Lodges not recognized by our Grand Lodges. The Regular Grand Lodge of
California was chartered in June 2008, by the Regular Grand Lodge of Nevada, and
according to their website are linked to the Regular Grand Lodge of England. There
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are also a number of Co-Masonic and Feminine Grand Lodges operating in the U.S.A.
We need to be diligent when examining documentation to determine legitimacy of
origin prior to accepting visitors.
In March 2009, 1 accompanied our Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master to the
"All Canada Conference" held at Winnipeg. The theme, "How do we make Good Men
Better." Each attending Grand Master gave his viewpoint on the subject followed by
a panel discussion. A paper, "Solicitation of Members into Freemasonry" was
presented. Break out sessions were held by four individual groups: Grand Masters,
Deputy Grand Masters, Grand Secretaries and Observers, where a variety of topics
were discussed. Reports were received on: the Western Canada Conference, World
Conference, May 2008, Conference of Grand Masters in North America and the
Conference of Grand Secretaries in N.A.
Secretary Seminars
During the past Masonic year Lodge Secretary seminars were conducted in November
at Kemptville, December at Renforth, February at Richmond Hill, April at Stayner and
June at Thunder Bay. 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
As of this writing, several Semi- Annual Returns, due January 8, 2009, have not been
received at the Grand Lodge office. Subsequently, the July 8 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 8* day of January and the 8 day of July
each year." Please consider this responsibility an important one.
Closing Remarks
The Grand Lodge staff continue as dedicated team players who take great pride in the
service they provide. Each contributes to the esprit de corps enjoyed in our daily office
activities.
We thank 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.
Finally, to all those having dealings at the office, our thanks for your cooperation
as we endeavor to provide the essential services necessary.
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 by the Grand
Secretary, and, on motion of the Deputy Grand Mater, seconded by M.W. Bro. Terence
Shand, they were referred to the Board of General Purposes.
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REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, Chairman, and on motion
ofR. W. Bro. Daniels, seconded by R. W. Bro. D. G. Dowling, 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:
It is my privilege and pleasure to present this report on behalf of the members of the
Management Committee.
The Management Committee was established as a Standing Committee in 1991, after
several years of planning. Seven meetings were held in the first year under the chairmanship
of R.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew, then Deputy Grand Master. In his report to Grand Lodge in
1992, the Chairman stated: "Your representatives have endeavoured to perform their
allotted tasks with a sound balance of vigour and caution to ensure that this committee,
established on a sound foundation, will be able to serve the Board of General Purposes and
our Grand Lodge for many years to come.'''' Those prophetic words could be repeated today.
During the year, the Management Committee has met at the Grand Lodge Memorial
Building in Hamilton six times: October 1, 2008, November 12, 2008, January 22, 2009,
March 25, 2009, April 22, 2009, and June 3, 2009, to receive and review recommendations
from the Standing and Special Committees. The members have also been invited to attend
the Chairmen's Meetings (August 19, 2008, and April 1, 2009).
The Reports submitted by the District Deputy Grand Masters were thoroughly reviewed
and recommendations were made to the chairmen of committees when and where specific
needs are identified. Through the Committee on the Condition of Masonry, the D.D.GM.s
were requested and strongly encouraged to submit reports on the completion of their Official
Visits to expedite more efficiently Grand Lodge support and assistance to those lodges where
a need was identified - e.g. membership retention, finances, officer progression, etc.
It was brought to the attention of the committee that confusion and disparity had
occurred in some districts about the use of proxy votes in their District Meetings held at
Grand Lodge for the election of the D.D.G.M. Acting on the advice of the Chairman of the
Committee on Constitution and Jurisprudence, it is stated for the record that the District
Meeting (Section 65), while held at Grand Lodge, is not, ipso facto, a meeting of Grand
Lodge and therefore proxy votes cannot be used.
Presentations were made by the Committee on the Ontario Mason magazine (V. W. Bro.
Bruce Miller), Computer Resources Committee (R.W. Bro. Brian Bond), Communications
Committee (R.W. Bro. Douglas Conway), Youth Initiatives Committee (V. W. Bro. William
Atkinson, Sr.)
R.W. Bro. James Kirk- White re-assumed duties as Webmaster of the Grand Lodge
website, and following the untimely death of R.W. Bro. Brian Bond, W. Bro. Robert
Kliaman was appointed as interim Chairman of the Computer Resources Committee. We are
grateful to these brethren for undertaking these essential duties
A proposal for a major fund-raising project was made to take the place of the Special
Program Fund (Calendars and Labels) which is being rapidly depleted. There was a diversity
of opinion about how the services and programs of Grand Lodge should be funded - paying
our way through per capita assessment, which remains comparatively low, or through fund-
raising projects. The committee decided to table the proposal for further discussion of how
we fund our programs in the coming year. From the outset, the Special Program Fund has
been the responsibility of the Management Committee. A moratorium was placed on
spending from the Special Program Fund unless approved and authorized by the
Management Committee.
The Management Committee thoroughly reviewed the budget requests submitted by all
Committee Chairmen and made recommendations to the Audit and Finance Committee.
The data base and mailing list for the Ontario Mason magazine and the calendars and
labels has been a most serious concern. It has not been adequately maintained or regularly
updated, resulting in the return of undelivered magazines at high cost to Grand Lodge. It is
recommended that professional expertise be engaged to address the problem before any
further mailings can take place. We have in hand several proposals to be considered prior
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to the end of this Masonic year which we hope to report to the Board of General Purposes
at the Annual Communication in July.
Following the biennial Strategic Planning Conference attended by the Honorary,
Elected, and Appointed Members of the Board of General Purposes, the summary report of
the Long Range Planning Committee and the recommendations of the breakout sessions
were reviewed. Consideration will be given to a modification of the present liaison structure
to have each member of the Management Committee assume a Centre of Excellence as,
'Management Advisor Member,' and play a more important role on the committees thereof.
The committees will each have a chairman, appointed from the Members of the Board of
General Purposes, but the 'Management Advisor Member' would be more involved and
active with the work of the committee. To this end, it is suggested that the Management
Committee should meet more frequently during the year.
The following requests were approved:
( 1 ) Youth Initiatives Committee - printing and posting of a full colour pamphlet
(2) Public Awareness Committee - International Plowing Match 2009, Earlton
(3) Ontario Mason magazine - publication of one issue, fall 2009
The following requests and proposals were sent back to the committees for further study
and/or amendment:
( 1 ) Communications Committee - revision of the Ontario Masonic Directory
(2) Computer Resources Committee - Conference calling and SKYPE
(3) Youth Initiatives Committee - "Youth of the Year Award"
All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the dedicated members of the committee:
M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, Grand Master, R.W. Bros. Donald A. Campbell, D. Garry
Dowling, Thomas W. Hogeboom, Terry A. McLean, Paul E. Todd, James C. Sutherland,
Chairman of Audit and Finance, and T. Richard Davies, Grand Treasurer. M.W. Bro.
Terence Shand, Grand Secretary, provided invaluable assistance, support and advice.
After much discussion and consideration it was determined that future participation in
the International Plowing Match should be a district initiative as opposed to a Grand Lodge
incentive.
It is therefore recommended, should any district wish to become involved in a
community project, including a local I. P.M., the district should contact the Chairman, Public
Awareness Committee for advice and assistance. Should the district seek the assistance of
Grand Lodge funds, it is to submit a business plan to Public Awareness whose Chairman will
make a presentation to the Management Committee.
RAYMOND S. J. DANIELS, Chairman
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 the following TWELVE(12) Notices of Motion for
consideration.
1 . The first proposal deals with the requirement of the District Deputy Grand Master to
file his reports as contained in Section 1 04 and reads as follows.
The District Deputy Grand Master shall send to the Grand Secretary on or before the
1 st day of June prior to the Annual Meeting of Grand Lodge a report of his proceedings
and of the state of Masonry within his District, together with a list of such lodges as
may have been instituted since the last return.
The proposed amendment would renumber the current Section to 104(a) and add the
following as Section 104(b).
104(b) In addition, the District Deputy Grand Master shall send to the Grand Lodge
Chairman on the Condition of Masonry within fourteen (14) days of his official visit
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to each lodge in his District either by electronic transmission as an attachment, or
facsimile or surface mail a copy of his report. Such report will include, but not limited
to, the Lodge Master's/Secretary's completed report, the District Secretary's completed
report, and the District Deputy Grand Master's observations on the Condition of
Masonry within the lodge.
Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.
2. The 2nd proposal is an amendment to Form 6 (Section 307) being an Application for
Initiation.
The current form reads as follows:
(a) that, unbiased by the improper solicitation of friends and uninfluenced by
mercenary or other unworthy motives, I freely and voluntarily offer myself a
candidate for the mysteries of Masonry;
(b) that I am prompted by a favourable opinion conceived of the institution, and a
desire for knowledge; and
(c) that I will cheerfully conform to all the ancient usages and established customs of
the Order.
It is proposed that a section (d) be added to read as follows:
(a) that, unbiased by the improper solicitation of friends and uninfluenced by
mercenary or other unworthy motives, I freely and voluntarily offer myself a
candidate for the mysteries of Masonry;
(b) that I am prompted by a favourable opinion conceived of the institution, and a
desire for knowledge;
(c) that I will cheerfully conform to all the ancient usages and established customs of
the Order; and
(d) that I have not been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not
been obtained.
It is further proposed that the paragraph as follows:
In consideration of your receiving this application for membership, I consent to
investigations being made from any source relating to my qualifications for membership
in the Masonic Order.
Be amended by adding another line so that it will read as follows:
In consideration of your receiving this application for membership, I consent to
investigations being made from any source relating to my qualifications for membership
in the Masonic Order. Upon request I will produce a police clearance letter.
Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.
3. The 3rd proposal deals with Form 7(Section 358) being an application for Affiliation.
It is proposed that the following paragraph:
In consideration of your receiving this Application for Affiliation, I consent to
investigation being made from any source relating to my qualifications for membership
in the Masonic Lodge to which this application is directed.
Be amended to read as follows:
In consideration of your receiving this Application for Affiliation, I consent to
investigation being made from any source relating to my qualifications for membership
in the Masonic Lodge to which this application is directed Upon request I will produce
a police clearance letter.
Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.
4. The 4th proposal deals with the powers of the Constitution and Jurisprudence
Committee as authorized by Section 136(d).
Section 136(d) currently reads s follows:
(d) Constitution and Jurisprudence
To make periodic review of the Constitution of Grand Lodge and, when advisable,
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recommend revision thereof or amendment thereto;
To consider the regularity of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Grand
Lodge;
To consider rulings of the Grand Master and to recommend incorporation by way
of amendment to the Constitution of all matters of general and continuing
application contained therein; and
To advise the Grand Master, Grand Lodge and the Board of General Purposes on
constitutional matters;
It is proposed to amend the 2nd paragraph of this section so that Section 136(d) will
read as follows:
(d) Constitution and Jurisprudence
To make periodic review of the Constitution of Grand Lodge and, when advisable,
recommend revision thereof or amendment thereto;
To consider the regularity or irregularity of proposed amendments to the Constitution
of Grand Lodge and may make recommendations or comments on same to the Grand
Master, the Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge and or the Board of General Purposes.
To consider rulings of the Grand Master and to recommend incorporation by way of
amendment to the Constitution of all matters of general and continuing application
contained therein; and
To advise the Grand Master, Grand Lodge and the Board of General Purposes on
constitutional matters;
Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.
5. The 5th proposal deals with Life Membership and the Elimination of same.
This proposal suggests the following amendments:
Section 1 52 Fees payable to Grand Lodge
CHANGE: 152(c) to read: $500.00 for the commutation of dues to Grand Lodge.
Section 185 currently reads as follows:
If the lodge by-laws authorize life membership, the lodge shall admit its members to life
membership only upon such terms as provide for the payment to Grand Lodge of the
fee prescribed for the commutation of dues and such further sum to the lodge as is
sufficient to fund adequately the cost of the continued service to the member without
encumbering the lodge or its dues paying members in any way. For each life member
the lodge shall forthwith pay to Grand Lodge the fee prescribed for the commutation
of dues, which payment shall exempt the lodge from payment of further dues to Grand
Lodge on his behalf.
Change Section 185 to read as follows:
185. No lodge may authorize Life Membership.
(a) As further clarification, a Lodge will not authorize, elect, sell, confer, create or
otherwise establish a Life Membership for any Mason of this or any other
jurisdiction;
(b) Life Members currently listed as of December 3 1 , 2008, are grandfathered and
the Lodge must continue to maintain the Trust Fund fully funded;
(c) Members who purchased such Life Membership are expected to contribute their
fair share annually to cover operating costs.
Section 1 86 is amended to read as follows:
1 86. Upon a life member withdrawing from the lodge of which he originally became
a life member, and joining any other lodge, such other lodge shall not be obliged to pay
any annual dues to Grand Lodge on his account, but if such life member does not
withdraw and affiliates with another lodge, the latter lodge shall be liable to Grand
Lodge for his dues.
Section 1 87 is amended to read as follows:
Section 187. Where the Lodge by-laws authorize Honorary Membership, the Lodge
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shall admit a Mason in good standing under the following terms;
(a) Any brother fifty or older who has rendered outstanding services to the Craft in
General or any lodge in particular may be proposed in open lodge by two
members presenting his credentials and then by a three-fourths vote by ballot of
the members present, be elected an Honorary Member with exemption from dues,
provided prior notice of motion to confer such honorary membership has been
published in the Lodge summons.
(b) Furthermore an Honorary Membership cannot be purchased and can only be
conferred as detailed above(187). Additionally, no more than 2% of total
members may be honorary members.
(c) The Lodge shall immediately pay $2500.00 for such Membership into a separate
Trust Fund to adequately cover the cost of continued service to the member
without encumbering the lodge or its dues paying members.
(d) For each Honorary Membership the Lodge shall forthwith pay to Grand Lodge
prescribed fee in Section 152 ( c) for the commutation of dues, which payment
shall exempt the lodge from further dues.
Section 187(b) is deleted.
The current Section 188 is deleted and a new Section 188 is to read as follows:
(a) The $2500.00 paid by the lodge to establish the Honorary Membership, together
with any monies already held by the lodge on account of existing Honorary
Membership and/or grandfathered Life Membership, shall be kept separate and
apart from the General Funds of the lodge in a separate Trust Fund.
(b) If the Honorary/Grandfathered Life Membership Trust Fund is fully funded then
interest equal to the number of such members times the lodges annual dues less
the commuted fee to Grand Lodge may be transferred to the General Fund.
(c) If there is a decrease in the number of Honorary and grandfathered life members
and the trust is fully funded, assets in addition to the annual dues may be
transferred to the General Account. Before making any such Trust withdrawal
or transfer the lodge must request approval from the Grand secretary.
The current Section 1 89 is deleted and a new Section 1 89 is to read as follows:
(a) Honorary and Grandfathered Life Members shall be entitled to all privileges of
the Lodge and shall be amenable to discipline in the manner as regular members.
(b) In as much as Centennial Lodge No. 684, London, has from the outset accepted
only Life Members. The Lodge is Grandfathered in this regard providing always
the Lodge Trust Fund remains fully funded.
Regulations Governing Life Membership Trust Funds Book of Constitution Pages 1 88
to 190 -Deleted
Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.
6. The sixth proposal deals with Section 302 (Lodge Seals)and proposes that the word
"and" between sections viii and ix be deleted and the word "and" be inserted following
section ix and that section (x) "all Dues Card" be added.
Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.
7. The seventh proposal deals with balloting contained in Sections 318 and 323 as
follows:
Section 318. Each application, having been read in open lodge, shall be referred to a
committee of inquiry of 3 or more Master Masons appointed by the Master, none of
whom shall have proposed or seconded the application. The committee shall inquire
into the character and qualifications of the applicant and shall report in writing thereon
to the lodge at its next regular meeting held after the lapse of not less than four weeks,
or as soon as possible thereafter.
Changed to:
Section 3 1 8. Each application, having been read in open lodge, shall be referred to a
committee of inquiry of 3 or more Past Masters of that lodge appointed by the Master,
none of whom shall have proposed or seconded the applicant. The names and phone
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numbers of said committee will be published in the next regular summons. The
committee shall inquire into the character and qualifications of the applicant and shall
make themselves readily available to any member of said lodge for their input. The
committee shall report in writing thereon to the lodge one month after their names have
been published in the summons or as soon as possible thereafter.
323(a) If a favorable report of the committee of inquiry with respect to an application
has been submitted to the lodge, and if proper notice of ballot starting particulars of the
name, date of birth, (year/month /day),occupation and residence of the applicant has
been given in the lodge summons, and if the Grand Secretary has provided a report that
the applicant is clear on the Grand Lodge records, the ballot may be proceeded with at
once. If proper notice had not been given the ballot shall stand over until the next
regular meeting of the lodge of which proper notice has been given.
Changed to:
323(a) If a unanimously favorable report of the committee of inquiry with respect to
an application has been submitted to the lodge, (meaning no objection has been voiced
and all members of the committee agree), and if the Grand Secretary has provided a
report that the applicant is clear on the Grand Lodge records, the Worshipful Master
may at his discretion do away with the ballot and declare the applicant a candidate for
initiation or membership into the lodge by affiliation. If, however, any objection has
been raised to the committee or any member of the committee is not in favor, proper
notice of the ballot stating particulars of the name, date of birth, (year/month/day),
occupation and residence of the applicant has been given in the lodge summons, and
if the Grand Secretary has provided a report that the applicant is clear of the Grand
Lodge records, the ballot may be proceeded with at once. If proper notice had not been
given the ballot shall stand over until the next regular meeting of the lodge of which
proper notice has been given.
Your committee finds this proposal IRREGULAR.
8. The 8th proposal deals with the draping of the Altar on the death of a member and
proposes that a Constitutional addition be made as follows:
"The provision for the Altar to be draped in black on the death of a member of that
Lodge at the next regular or emergent meeting in memory of and respect for the
departed Brother."
Your committee finds this proposal to be a statement only and it is not found in the
Constitution.
9. The 9th proposal deals with Nominations and amendments to Section 37 of the Book
of Constitution.
Currently Section 37(a) reads as follows:
37. (a) Nomination for any elected office requiring nomination and for the Board of
General Purposes, except for a District Deputy Grand Master, shall be made in writing,
giving the full name, age, occupation, or (if retired), former occupation and post office
address of the candidate, together with the name, number and Masonic district of his
lodge, the year(s) he was Master of his lodge, any elective or appointive Grand Lodge
office and the year(s) of such election or appointment, the year(s) of service on the
Board of General Purposes and the office for which he is nominated.
It is proposed that it be amended to read as follows:
37. (a) Nomination for any elected office requiring nomination and for the Board of
General Purposes, except for a District Deputy Grand Master, shall be made in writing,
giving the full name, occupation, or (if retired), former occupation and post office
address of the candidate, together with the name, number and Masonic district of his
lodge, the year(s) he was Master of his lodge, any elective or appointive Grand Lodge
office and the year(s) of such election or appointment, the year(s) of service on the
Board of General Purposes, the Standing and/or Special Committers) of Grand Lodge
on which the candidate has served, and the year(s) of service, the Standing and/or
Special Committers) of which the candidate has served as Chairman, the year(s) of
service, and the office for which he is nominated.
Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.
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10. The 10th proposal deals with the addition of two appointive Grand Lodge Office,
namely, The Very Worshipful Grand Librarian and The Very Worshipful Grand
Archivist.
The proposed amendment reads as follows:
Section 1 1 be amended by inserting after The Very Worshipful the Grand Historian,
and before The Very Worshipful the Grand Piper,
The Very Worshipful the Grand Librarian
The Very Worshipful the Grand Archivist
RANK OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF GRAND LODGE
Section 1 2 would be amended by inserting after Past Grand Historians and before The
Grand Piper.
The Grand Librarian
Past Grand Librarians
The Grand Archivist
Past Grand Archivists
Part III - REGALIA AND INSIGNIA
DRESS JEWELS OF VERY WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OFFICERS —
PRESENT AND PAST
Section 396(b) would be amended by inserting after (ix) Grand Historian
(x) Grand Librarian
- Scroll, surmounted by a stylized lamp of learning
(xi) Grand Archivist
- Scroll, surmounted by a treasure chest, representing a 'lodge box'
Renumber Grand Piper as (xii)
Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.
1 1. The 1 1th proposal deals with Section 152 of the Book of Constitution fees payable to
Grand Lodge. The amendment proposes an addition to Section 1 52 to read as follows:
Section 152(p) Cost of submitting a semi-annual return will be $100.00; if received
by Grand Lodge on or before January 8th or July 8th for the preceding six months, the
fee is waived.
Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.
12. The 12th and final proposal deals with Powers and Duties of Other Grand Lodge
Officers and proposes an amendment to Section 120 by adding the following Officers:
120(a) Assistant Grand Secretary
The Assistant Grand Secretary shall assist the Grand Secretary under his direction and
perform such appropriate clerical duties in the Grand Secretary's office as may be
assigned by the Grand Secretary.
120(b) Grand Organist
The Grand Organist shall have professional musical training, skill and keyboard ability
such as to enable him to perform with competence, conduct and preside over the
musical part of the ceremonies of Grand Lodge.
120(c) Grand Historian
The Grand Historian shall from time to time compile and preserve a record of all
matters connected with the history of Grand Lodge.
120(d) Grand Librarian
The Grand Librarian shall be qualified with academic training and professional
experience in Library Science to act in an advisory capacity to the Chairman of the
Standing Committee on Library, Museum and Archives of which the Grand Librarian
would be a member ex officio. The Grand Librarian would serve at the will and
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pleasure of the Grand Master, and in accordance with the provision of Section 42, be
subject to reappointment annually.
1 20(e) Grand Archivist
The Grand Archivist shall be qualified with academic training and professional
experience in Curatorial Science to act in an advisory capacity to the Chairman of the
Standing Committee on Library, Museum and Archives of which the Grand Archivist
would be a member ex officio with particular reference to the collection, cataloguing,
and storage of all documents and artifacts. The Grand Archivist would serve at the will
and pleasure of the Grand Master, and in accordance with the provision of Section 42,
be subject to reappointment annually.
120(f) Grand Piper
The Grand Piper shall have musical training, artistic skill and ability in bag-piping such
as to enable him to fulfil the duties of the office with competence.
Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.
All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee.
FREDERICK HALPERN, Chairman
CALLED OFF
Grand Lodge adjourned at 1 1 :30 a.m.
CALLED ON
Grand Lodge resumed labour at 1:30 p.m.
REPORT OF THE GRAND CHAPLAIN
This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. David P. Hardie, 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:
It was a distinct honour and privilege last spring to have been asked by our Most Worshipful
Grand Master, Allan J. Petrisor, to serve him and this Grand Lodge as Grand Chaplain for
the term 2008-2009. It has been a delight and an experience that will be one of the
highlights of my Masonic life. The only regret that I have and would pass on to my
successors is that there was not enough free time as a working priest in active parish ministry
to fully encompass the possibilities of this Masonic office.
During the year, I have had the pleasure to travel to many small communities, as well as
large, to witness just how many lodges there are in this province. It has been an eye-opener
to see the dedication of so many brethren, to hear their stories and, to see the remarkable
proficiency displayed by them. It truly is a humbling experience. I wish to thank each and
everyone for this opportunity, but especially to the Grand Master, Allan J. Petrisor and the
Officers of Grand Lodge for their dedication, patience and support for the office of the Grand
Chaplain and my efforts to fulfill it. A special thanks I would like to extend to Granite Lodge
No. 352 and the Parry Sound-Muskoka District for their support and kindness which allowed
me to undertake this distinct honour.
The office of Grand Chaplain can be a hectic one matching that of any of the major
elected offices of Grand Lodge. It involves travel, ceremonies, liaison with the District
Deputy Grand Masters, the District Chaplains, meetings, preparing services, conducting
District Services, and several pastoral undertakings throughout the year. Like my
predecessors who have filled the office and who have not been retired, the duties can be
daunting. However, the enjoyment and sense of accomplishment have been equally fulfilling.
Beginning early in the term each District Deputy Grand Master was contacted and
congratulated on his preferment and at the same time to offer my services to him and his
District Chaplain as much as possible as my work commitments would allow. I have been
taken up on this offer on several occasions and where and when possible have enjoyed the
opportunity to be of assistance. As there are often times when I have not been available,
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there has been work of the Assistant Grand Chaplains who have filled in and to them I
extend my sincerest thanks and warmest regards.
As part of the undertaking as Grand Chaplain, I have been privileged to have been asked
to participate in several amalgamations, dedications and re-dedications throughout the
province. At the writing of this report and as the year is winding toward this One Hundred
and Fifty-Fourth Annual Communication, there are still many more travels that will be
undertaken including dedications, installations, receptions and most delightful Divine
Services, all with the opportunity to meet and sojourn with brethren from all parts of this
great jurisdiction.
Most Worshipful Grand Master, you have set an amazing standard and pace this past
year, and I am not sure where you got your stamina to do it; perhaps you might, in private,
let us know so that we might try to emulate your achievements. It has been a delight and
honour to have served for you and with you.
Finally, I wish to extend a benediction to all who hear and read this report. May the God
who created heaven and earth, who first breathed the breath of life into each of us, be
merciful unto us, give us wisdom to see what He wills, the strength to accomplish His
purposes, and the beauty to adorn our efforts so as to bring glory to Him and happiness to
all humanity. And when we have been called from this our earthly quarries, may He welcome
us into that foreign land from where no traveler returns and where He will bestow the wages
of a well spent life! Amen.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted
REV. DR. DAVID P. HARDIE, Grand Chaplain
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 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 there were no Masonic trails or appeals from decisions rendered at Masonic trials.
There was one request for a Certificate of Severance which was granted.
There were two applications for Restoration from Members who had been previously
granted Certificates of Severance. These requests were approved by the Lodges involved and
they were reviewed by your committee. After consideration, both requests were approved.
Three complaints were determined by the Grand Master after due consideration to be
private piques and quarrels and no further action was required. Four matters are presently
under investigation.
Your committee is pleased that there has been a significant decrease in complaints
received by Grand Lodge. We hope this trend continues.
Your Committee is on record as being available through the Grand Secretary's Office
to assist any Brother with respect to a Masonic complaint, charge or trail. It is much more
prudent to ask at the beginning than start the process and deal with errors later.
Your Committee extends its thanks to the Grand Secretary and Grand Master for their
efforts in dealing with disciplinary matters on a prompt basis throughout the Masonic Year.
As Chairman, I personally extend my thanks to each member of the Committee for their
assistance.
All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted.
DAVID E. JACKLIN, Chairman
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REPORT ON THE MASONIC FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. Samuel Kalinowsky, 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 Proceedings.
On Tuesday morning, it was my privilege to present the 2009 Annual Report, on behalf of
the Board of Directors, to the 46 Annual General Meeting of the Masonic Foundation of
Ontario.
Highlights of the activities of the past year, 2008-09, are contained therein and I highly
recommend it for your perusal. It was widely distributed at the Foundation Display the last
two days, will be mailed to all Lodges shortly and will be available to surfers on our
WebPage.
During the last two years, the Foundation has enjoyed, with sincere gratitude, the
unqualified support of our Grand Master, Mos Worshipful Allan J. Petrisor, who has
championed our noble cause with passion and conviction. His personal project, "Early
Detection and Awareness of Prostate Cancer" struck a resonant chord with the Masons of
Ontario, and culminated on Tuesday with the presentation of a cheque of $8 1 ,000 to Prostate
Cancer Canada... truly a remarkable achievement!
Today, I would like you to join me in formally recognizing the contributions of 3
departing Directors: R.W. Bros Kenneth Campbell, Barry Hutton and Ian Millar, who have
effectively completed their tenure with your Foundation. At the same time, we are pleased
to welcome R.W. Bros Ivan Elliott, Robert McBride and Henry Krajewski as the new
Directors.
We applaud the continuing support of the Past Grand Masters, The Members of the
Board of General Purposes, the 44 DDGMS and, indeed, all the Masons of Ontario for their
commitment to our noble cause. The continuing diligence of our Hamilton Office, Melvyn
Duke and Marlene Victor, is graciously appreciated.
Financially, we experienced a good year, the unrestricted net assets of the Foundation
rose to $10, 636, 675. at March 31, 2009... the first time in our relatively short history that
we have surpassed $ 1 0 million. Revenues from Investment Income were $395,086, Yellow
and Grey Envelopes and Bequests totaled $2,620,237. Foundation-supported programs
received $375,61 1 and a further amount of $425,038 was paid out for District Projects.
Administration and Fund-Raising Expenses totaled$ 1 34,3 09. As a result, Excess of Revenue
over Expenses amounted to $2,476,403.
My tenure as the President of The Masonic Foundation of Ontario ended on Tuesday
morning. I am pleased to introduce my successor, Right Worshipful Bro. A. Douglas
Nichols, from New Hamburg, a retired Chartered Accountant, who has served your
Foundation with distinction for the last 8 years, as Treasurer for the last two years and prior
to that as Vice President on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for six years.
Your Masonic Foundation is strong, led by effective and visionary leaders, structurally
and administratively sound and financially well endowed. I have absolute confidence in the
wisdom and resolve of its Management Team. As we advance towards our 50th Anniversary
in 2014, 1 commit myself unreservedly to assist in the realization of our collective hopes and
dreams.
In conclusion, it has been an honour and privilege to have followed in the footsteps of
all those who have occupied the Office of President of the greatest Foundation in the world,
The Masonic Foundation of Ontario. It remains but to quote from the immortal words of
Kahlil Gibran, "the moving finger writes; and having writ, moves on;" for the cause of
good.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Board of Directors and Officers of The Masonic
Foundation of Ontario.
SAMUEL KALINOWSKY, President
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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:
The duties and responsibilities of the Committee on Audit and Finance of Grand Lodge are
set forth in the Book of Constitution Section 1 36 (a) and the committee now reports to Grand
Lodge on the discharge of these several duties and responsibilities.
The past year has been quite the rollercoaster ride. The continuing turmoil in the
world's financial markets has reduced the value of the assets held by Grand Lodge and the
income derived from those assets. During the past year working with the Grand Treasurer
and Scotia Cassels our investment portfolio managers we have reduced our exposure to
equities. The equities we have retained are of high quality, but diminished in value due to
the state of the stock market. We are confident they will recover their value, but the timing
of that recovery is still unclear. The committee, with the Grand Treasurer considered the
question of selling all equities until the stock market recovers. It was unanimously agreed
that Grand Lodge continue to maintain an exposure in equities in spite of the present
depressed markets.
Activities
Your committee reviewed the Investment Policy of Grand Lodge. The Investment Policy was
simplified and maximums and minimums were established regarding the various holdings
of cash, bonds and equities. The overall asset mix remains unchanged with the majority of
our investments in debt securities.
The committee continues to review the financial statements of Grand Lodge on a
monthly basis. They are compared to the budget so as to be sure that the financial position
of Grand Lodge remains sound. The Grand Lodge office and the committees of Grand Lodge
continue to prudently stay within budget.
The Annual Reports of the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer and the Auditors
were reviewed and this committee recommends the adoption of these reports.
In an effort to reduce the workload on the Grand Lodge staff in dealing with late
semi-annual returns and to get funds to Grand Lodge in a timely manner, the committee has
proposed an amendment to the constitution to add an administration fee to the lodge Semi-
Annual Returns. This administration fee will be waived if the Semi-Annual Return is
received on or before the due dates of the 8th day of January and the 8th day of July each year.
The Grand Lodge Insurance Program is well underway with more lodge building
corporations and lodges joining daily. The savings have been substantial for those lodges in
hydrant protected areas. The savings have been smaller in areas serviced by volunteer fire
departments. The broker handling the program has encountered many lodge buildings
carrying inadequate coverage and lodges that were not properly insured. Due to requests
from building corporations the program has been expanded to cover concordant bodies that
meet in these buildings with the exception of the Shrine. The coverage and the cost of the
coverage is superior to that which a lodge or Lodge Building Corporation could obtain on
its own. Some lodges and Lodge Building Corporations have remained with their existing
insurer due to personal ties or the feeling that they do not require the extensive coverage
offered by the Grand Lodge Insurance Program.
Budget projections looking forward 5 years have been completed. We project that
this Grand Lodge will be in a deficit position in 2012 unless Grand Lodge dues are
increased.
The committee has looked at the Commutation Fund to make sure that it is
actuarially sound. At this time it is in a sound financial position.
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Investment Portfolio
During the past year your committee met several times with Scotia Cassels Investment
Counsel Limited to review the Grand Lodge portfolio to make sure revenue would match the
budget.
The overall Investment Portfolio of Grand Lodge as of April 30, 2009, stood at a
market value of $4,040,600 compared to $4,293,222 on April 30, 2008. As mentioned, the
decline in value is due to the sharp fall in the stock market during the past year. Our equity
investments have been marked to market value. This accounting standard was initiated with
last year's report.
We recommend that Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel Limited continue to be
engaged as the Grand Lodge portfolio managers.
Financial Statements
The audited financial statements for Grand Lodge for the year ending April 30, 2009, were
reviewed and discussed in detail with our auditors, Grant Thornton, L.L.P., Chartered
Accountants at a June 2, 2009, meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee. These audited
financial statements can be found elsewhere in the Annual Proceedings. For the year ended
April 30, 2009, Grand Lodge experienced a consolidated loss of revenue over expenses of
$268,6 1 2 for fiscal 2009 compared to a consolidated excess of revenue over expenses of
$259,1 19 for fiscal 2008. This dramatic change in revenue compared with expenses is due
to a loss on the value of our investments now that they are marked to market and a loss on
the sale of some investments.
The Grand Treasurer, the Grand Secretary, the Grand Master, the Chairman of the
Management Committee and the members of the various Grand Lodge committees are to be
commended for their prudent management of the financial resources of our Grand Lodge
during these difficult economic times.
Accordingly, the committee recommends that the audited financial statements for
the year ended April 30, 2009, be adopted as submitted. We also continue to recommend the
engagement of Grant Thornton, L.L.P., Chartered Accountants as our auditors.
I wish to thank James Brennan, C.A. and Michelle Auger of Grant Thornton,
L.L.P., Chartered Accountants for their assistance and advice during the past year.
Budget 2009 -2010
The Management Committee presented the Audit and Finance Committee with the budgetary
requirements for all the Grand Lodge committees for the coming year. The requirements
were used to prepare the annual budget for Grand Lodge for the year ending April 30, 20 1 0.
The requirements of the Grand Lodge committees for the coming year total $49,275.
The budget for the General Fund for the ensuing year is set out in the appendix to
this report, which reflects anticipated revenue of $771,500 and expenses of $734,575
resulting in a projected excess of revenue over expenses of $36,925 before the application
of the unrealized gain (loss) on investments.
As in prior years, a budget for the Special Programme Fund has been prepared,
which is set out in the appendix attached to this report and reflects budgeted expenditures
of $90,500. We project that at the end of April 30, 201 0, the funds in the Special Programme
Fund will have been reduced to $24,076. The fund will then be closed and the remaining
funds transferred to the General Fund.
The Operational and Special Programme budgets were prepared on a line by line
based examination of the actual results of the previous year and giving consideration to the
needs of Grand Lodge to deliver their programmes.
In accordance with Section 1 34( c) of the Book of Constitution, the committee
submits for consideration and approval, as set out below, an estimate of the revenue and
expenses as they relate to the General Fund for the period ending April 30, 2010. The
committee believes that the budget set out in this report is realistic and provides for items
which can reasonably be foreseen to meet the obligations, financial responsibilities and
commitments of the General Fund of Grand Lodge for the coming fiscal year.
Charitable donations
The committee reviewed the donations made by the Grand Master on behalf of Grand Lodge.
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The donations totaled $2,000 and were: $ 1 ,000 to the Masonic Information Centre and
$1,000 to Texas hurricane relief. As such, we recommend the approval of the same.
General
I must thank the members of my committee, M. W. Bro. A. J. Petrisor, R.W. Bros. R S. J.
Daniels, T R Davies, N. McCarthy, P. McGrenere, E. Standish, S. Cohen, M. Coulter and
I. Elliott for all their support and assistance during the past year. They are the reason I was
able to perform my duties as your Chairman of Audit and Finance.
In addition, Gail Nickerson and our Grand Secretary should be commended for
their work on behalf of this committee. It is greatly appreciated
Respectfully and fraternally submitted on behalf of the committee.
JAMES E. SUTHERLAND, Chairman
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COMMITTEE OPERATIONAL BUDGETS
2009-2010
Name
Expense
Budget
Expense
Budget
2007/2008
2008/2009
2008/2009
2009/2010
Audit and Finance
139
200
173
200
Benevolence
493
1,100
451
1,000
Blood Donors
524
900
735
950
Brother to Brother
3,602
0
0
0
Communication
0
500
0
500
Computer Resources
387
1,500
246
12,300
Condition of Masonry
0
300
255
500
Constitution/ Jurisprudence
0
100
60
100
D.D.G.M. Orientation
690
50
0
700
Discipline
299
300
322
300
Fraternal Correspondence
850
850
850
850
Fraternal Relations
0
50
0
50
Friend to Friend
1,031
0
0
0
Leadership Development
268
0
0
0
Library
1,386
2,400
476
3,000
Lodge Buildings
104
200
0
200
Lodge Finance
25
200
0
200
Lodge Resources
0
10,245
7,568
9,000
Long Range Planning
456
600
0
100
Management
433
600
428
600
Masonic Education
162
370
318
425
MasoniCHIP
0
12,600
3,115
7,800
Officer Progression
137
0
0
0
Public Awareness
0
250
0
4,000
Seminars/Workshops
187
400
0
700
Special Discretionary
4,271
5,000
3,085
5,000
Strategic Planning
0
7,500
3,174
0
Youth Initiatives
229
900
706
800
TOTAL
.5,673
47,115
21,962
49,275
PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS
89
SPECIAL PROGRAMME BUDGETS
Expense
Budget
Expense
Budget
2007/2008
2008/2009
2008/2009
2009/2010
Brother to Brother
1,279
0
0
0
Calendars
32,293
40,000
35,694
40,000
Condition of Masonry
0
150
0
0
D.D.G.M. Orientation
0
1,050
0
0
Friend to Friend
1,270
0
0
0
Labels
13,453
0
0
0
Library
0
2,200
674
0
Lodge Resources
0
3,000
423
0
Management Fee - Broker
724
0
553
0
Management fee to General Fund
7,185
7,500
4,401
7,500
Masonic Child I. D. Program
23,889
200
0
0
Masonic Education
1,589
500
556
0
Museum/ Archives
516
0
0
0
Ontario Mason and E-Zine
45,752
30,000
45,937
39,000
Special Events, I.P.M., Fairs
2,773
4,000
4,191
4,000
TOTAL
130,723
88,600
92,429
90,500
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES
Revenue
Budget
Revenue
Budget
2007/2008
2008/2009
2008/2009
2009/2010
Initiations
19,170
18,000
20,445
20,500
Affiliations
7,440
7,000
8,010
8,000
Dues
506,183
520,000
517,126
512,000
Commutation Fee
50,000
40,000
20,000
90,000
Certificates
2,595
3,000
2,595
2,500
Dispensations
7,210
6,500
6,825
6,500
Miscellaneous
733
550
3,295
500
Book Sales
85,198
60,000
64,698
60,000
25 year Pins and 50 year Jewels
7,327
7,500
5,927
4,000
Investment Interest General
56,247
70,000
10,661
40,000
Administration Fee Memorial Fund
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
Administration Fee Masonic Holdings
8,000
8,000
8,000
8,000
Administration Fee Special Program Fund
7,185
7,500
4.401
7,500
TOTAL
769,288
760,050
683,983
771,500
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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. R.
E. Groshaw, seconded by M. W. Bro. G. A. Atkinson, 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:
On behalf of this committee composed of all of th Past Grand Masters, It is my
privilege and pleasure to present the report on the Grand Master's Address.
A fitting welcome has been eloquently tendered to our Members as well as to our
distinguished guests. Likewise, a fitting tribute has been paid to our departed brothren. In
particular, he acknowledges the "Significant Contribution" of two of our Past Grand Masters and
a member of our Board of General Purposes along with several who have produced a "Lasting
Impression" on so many of our members in particular and masonry in general.
This committee salutes the efforts of the Ad Hoc Committee to extend masonic
facilities and fellowship to our serving brothers in NATO commitments and military operations
in trouble spots around this world. It is our hope that we all will keep their welfare and that of
their families in our thoughts, actions and prayers until the ideal day when diplomacy and
understanding will supplant violence.
On a happier note, we endorse the Grand Master's presentation of the William Mercer
Wilson medal to 8 Master Masons who have served their communities and masonry over many
years of diligent and compassionate service. We also support the granting of Past Rank to 6
Worshipful Masters who served less than 12 months. As well as conferring the rank of Past
Grand Senior Warden upon the chairman of Youth Initiatives. In this same view, we endorse and
congratulate the Grand Representatives that have been named in order to promote continued
masonic diplomacy and sharing of talent and resources.
The Grand Master's kind remarks to the Past Grand Masters is much appreciated by
this committee and we wholehearted endorse his vote of thanks expressed to those who served
with him, including the 44 DDGM, and District Secretaries, the members of the Board of General
Purposes including the Grand Wardens and Grand Registrar and all Appointed Officers including
the Grand Chaplain, Grand Historian and Grand Director of Ceremonies. The heavy work load
of the Deputy Grand Master (who is also President of the Board of General Purposes,) the Grand
Treasurer, Grand Secretary and Custodian of the Work is likewise acknowledged and addition
ally the staff of the Grand Lodge Office. The service of board members who are leaving is
acknowledged and appreciated.
In addition to a heavy administrative schedule, Our Grand Master has displayed dignity
and decorum while attending so many official functions, visitations and fraternal visits including
the dedication of two lodge premises and the consecration of a lodge of "Traditional
Observance". Many Lewis jewels and long service decorations were presented by our Grand
Master. The presentations of Lewis jewels to a mason on the evening of his initiation as well as
his Grandfather and father occurred shortly before the father's untimely cancer death. The
masonic cornerstone laying ceremony at 888 Young Street in Toronto was a "Unique Historical
Occasion" and we thank our Grand Master for the admonition to plan well for the masonic lodge
rooms for our present and future freemasons.
We congratulate the lodge that have celebrated significant anniversaries and concur
with his granting of gold braided regalia to 4 lodges at the time of their centennial celebrations.
This committee is pleased with the Grand Master's incentives with Youth, Prostate
Cancer Research, rebuilding the west gate workshop as well as the masonic chip program, about
which we will have learned more this last evening, we concur with his gratitude expressed to
those who made preparation for the successful display of this family of freemasonry at the
Teeswater International Plowing Match and to the committee on arrangements for this 1 54th
communication of our Grand Lodge.
In conclusion, we, the Members of the Committee on the Grand Master's Address
make note of the support of his family, especially Mary, his gracious and charming wife, as well
as the membership of his mother lodge. We are happy to endorse the Grand Master's decisions,
actions and philosophy during this past year and congratulate his on this fine address to Grand
Lodge.
R. E. Groshaw, Chairman
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ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING REPORTS
All other Committees were moved, accepted as written, on motion of the Deputy
Grand Master, seconded by M. W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE
R.W. Bro. J. D. Kingston presented this Report and read the Foreword to the Reviews. The
Deputy Grand Master then moved, seconded by R.W. Bro. J. D. Kingston, that the Report
be received (See page 204)
REPORT OF THE LD3RARY, MUSEUM
AND ARCHrVES 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:
It is my pleasure to report on the activities of the Library, Museum and Archives Committee
of this Grand Lodge for the past year.
Library
This year the committee consisted of R.W. Bros. Lanny Salmon (Team Leader), Ronald
Bivens, James Ford, Donald Jagger, Victor Lepp, V.W. Bros. Bruce Miller, Charles
Willmore, W. Bros. Donald Falconer, Allison Gowling and Louis Jansurik.
Once again the committee had a busy year. This year the library was open under
supervision of the committee members and volunteer brethren for the months of September,
October, November 2008, and February, March, April and May 2009, on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Special arrangements were made
available for out of town brethren to visit the library at other times through pre-arranged
appointments by contacting R.W. Bro. Lanny Salmon.
This year we renewed our membership in the MLMA (Masonic Library and Museum
Association) of North America. In 2009-20 1 0 we will be using this association on a number
of projects.
For the first time, we arranged to have the Grand Lodge Library open with volunteers
for three days during the 2008 Scottish Rite Fall Re-union in Hamilton.
We have completed the change over of all current VHF videos and audio cassettes to
DVDs.
We now have our own e-mail address on line (library(S)grandlodge.on.ca').
Heritage Lodge No. 730 have been kind enough to donate to our Resource Library a
complete set of 1 19 CD's from the Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, UGLE. These CD's
cover all the research papers that have been published by The Quatuor Coronati Lodge up
to 2008.
We have now finalized the cataloguing of approximately 3,500 pieces of reading material
and books in the Lending Library with our new Boyden System. The books are listed under
10 general headings:
MOO - General Works M50 - Art and Architecture
M 1 0 - History and Philosophy M60 - Literature and Music
M20 - Customs and Paraphernalia M70 - Societies Admitting Only
Masons
M30 - Jurisprudence M80 - Woman In Masonry
M40 - Charity and Education M90 - Prince Hall Freemasonry
We have also completed the installation of a new software system called "Library World."
With this new software we can now control the total library operation. The 3,300 plus
catalogued books have now been installed onto this system. We now have the ability to
computerize the following :
1 . Recording of all books going out on loan
2. Recording of current inventory of all books at all times
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3. Tracking length of time books are on loan
4. Recording due dates of all books on loan
5. Reporting immediately if book is not returned on due date
6. Record necessary action taken on overdue books
Museum & Archives
The committee consisted of W. Bro. Daniel Glenney (Team Leader), R.W. Bro. Marvin
Smith, V.W. Bro. Gene Lotz, W. Bros. Thomas Peddle and Brian Griffin. This committee
also had a busy year.
Grand Masters Commemoration: (In progress) The actual cemeteries and/or general
geographical locations of the final resting places of all 73 deceased Grand Masters have now
been identified, including both Ontario and Quebec. In addition, due consideration continues
on various concepts for suitable on-site identifying markers, as well as legal issues relating
to privacy. The next step in the process will be the delegation to local teams to visit,
photograph, and report back on the condition of the graves in their specific geographical
area, over the summer and fall of 2009.
Masonic War Dead (On-going): The initial project concept concentrating on WWI and
WW2 in the Windsor and Erie Districts has been enlarged to include all of Ontario, as well
as ultimately the Boer War, Korean War, Cold War, Peacekeeping and Afghanistan.
Masonic Cornerstones (On-going): The considerable research carried out by V.W. Bro.
Gene Lotz will be supplemented later this summer with the addition of some up-dated
research information. The dedication of the Masonic cornerstone at the re-created Masonic
Lodge in Upper Canada Village in the summer of 2008 stands as the latest addition to this
file.
Special Events
Wilson Lodge No. 113: The committee forwarded planning concepts to Wilson Lodge for
their use including information on commemorative plaques and historical re-enactments of
the War of 1812. The actual event is now scheduled for September 26, 2009.
Canadian Museum of Civilization: (On-going) Grand Lodge has agreed to be the senior
Masonic partner with the Museum Corporation in the development of the web-based exhibit
"Hidden In Plain Sight - Canadian Freemasonry." Support includes access to Masonic
artefact and archival collections, plus introductions to other significant sources of
information. The Museum Corporation has submitted a funding request to the Dept. of
Canadian Heritage, and pending approval in June 2009, the project will be unveiled in the
summer of 20 1 1 .
International Commemorations - Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and Centennial of the
First World War 1914-1918: (Initial concepts) Tentative consideration has been given to
various options to highlight the role of Freemasonry in these historical events.
We would like to thank the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master for their continued
support of the goals and objectives of the Library, Museum & Archives Committee.
In closing, I would like to extend my appreciation and sincere thanks to the members of
the Library, Museum & Archives Committee for their time, effort, contribution and co-
operation, to the library volunteers for their time and contribution, to the Grand Secretary
and the Grand Lodge Office staff for their help and co-operation and to the late R.W. Bro.
Brian Bond for his special effort and contribution.
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.
94 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
I would like to thank the Seminars and Workshops Committee: V.W. Bro. John
Moncrieff (Secretary), R.W. Bros. Terrence Murphy (Vice Chair), Bruce Dickson,
Gordon Hedges, Roy Chadwick, Thomas Keith and William Malmo for their dedication,
support and experience which has provided a large diverse variety of topics that will
prove to be exciting and informative for the participants. To the many Grand Lodge
committees that continue to provide workshops throughout our Grand Jurisdiction.
Mission Statement - To act as an administrative body to formulate, organize, promote,
convene, and co-ordinate educational programs as approved from time to time by the
Board of General Purposes.
Immediate Mandate - To provide the Management Committee with suggested seminar
topics, details, and possible presenters for their consideration for presentation on Tuesday
afternoon at the 2009 Annual Communication at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto.
Seminars and Workshops — Tuesday, July 14, 2009
1:30 -2:30 P.M.
• Room A
William Mercer Wilson Medal Meritorious Service Awards - Our distinguished
brethren (Putting a Face to the Name)
Awards Committee
Room B
Investigating the Prospective Candidate. Starting their Journey. What to look for?
Taking good men and making them better.
Questions & Answers
John Hay and Bill Elliott
Room C
Are We Giving the New Young Members What They Want?
Demographics in Masonry - Keeping them interested.
Kristopher Stevens and Damon Allan
2:30 -3:20 P.M.
Room A
• What's New? Lodge Resources Tool Kit
Cornerstone Program and P & E Essentials
Bill Brimer and Iain Wates
Room B
Discuss-Leam-Grow
Participation in Lodge. New Textbooks - EA - FC - MM. The basics and more.
Damon Allan and Kristopher Stevens
Room C
• Worried About the Future?
Keeping you and your Lodge afloat. Get Advice from our business executives.
Terry Horner, Bob Wands, Bill Birdsall, Al Fryer, David Armstrong
3:30 -4:20 P.M.
Room A
• Come Meet Tomorrow's Leaders Here Today.
Youth Initiatives. DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and Jobs Daughters
Barry Burchill
Room B
• Discuss-Leam-Grow
Participation in Lodge. New Textbooks - EA - FC - MM. The basics and more.
Damon Allan and Kristopher Stevens
Room C
Economic Turndown, Industry Layoff/Unemployment
Brother helping brother. Find out how.
David Bell and Robert Kerr
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1:30 -4:30 P.M.
Room D - Continuous Computer Resources
• Technology at your fingertips - hands on
Computer Resources Committee
The following are the Suggested Improvements/Ideas the committee is working on:
Working with the budget:
• Signs - Seminars & Workshops
• 3 Reusable Signs - directional/information signs $ 1 0.00 each
3 "A" Frames - to hold signs/flip charts $60.00 each
3 Power Bars - $ 1 0.00 each
3 Extension Cords - $ 1 0. 00 each
Projector screens - Grand Lodge provides
To Entice Attendance at the Seminars:
Feedback Cards
• Seminars listed on the cards
• A comment/feedback section
Name,' Address/Phone Number/Lodge/District
• Each Feedback card is entered for a $200.00 room voucher for one night stay at the
Fairmont Royal York at next year's Grand Lodge Communication plus $100.00 to
their D.D.G.M. towards his District Charity
Possible ideas for draw? (Wednesday G.M. Banquet /Thursday G.L./or draw
winner notification by mail)
To preserve the Past, Record the Present and Expand on the Future:
• Videotape each presentation
All presentations put on a DVD
Make DVD's available to each lodge and/or district
Expense - Camera Equipment rental $250.00?
• This being a first time venture, I may need to beg, borrow equipment within the
committee.
Investment/Returns - DVD Distribution throughout Grand Lodge (District/Lodge)
Put on Grand Lodge website - (Download DVD)
Pictures in Ontario Mason Magazine
Seminar and Workshop on Benevolence at Mount Forest:
Chairman reported to committee that plans to present a seminar on Grand Lodge
Benevolence is to be made November 19, 2008, at Mount Forest Lodge room on their
regular lodge meeting night. This night did not happen because of a snowstorm. The date
has been rescheduled to the fall of 2009.
Seminar and Workshop on Lodge Finances and Insurance, Cambridge:
The Chairman has been in contact with and the District Deputy to arrange for a seminar and
workshop in the spring of 2009 at the Cambridge Masonic Center on lodge finances and
insurance.
March 10, 2009, Cambridge - Terry Horner and his committee were very well received.
This was a good introduction to the Seminars and Workshops in July.
Come Meet Tomorrow's Leaders Here Today:
Our youth may be a small percentage of our population, but they are 100% of our future.
Back by popular demand - Youth Groups in Action: DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and Jobs
Daughters. With the success of this presentation last year, it has been given their own time
slot on Tuesday afternoon.
The committee extends appreciation to the Grand Secretary and members of the office staff for
posting the schedule of sessions in the notice, as well as arranging accommodations and
equipment. Also, the assistance of the above noted dedicated and knowledgeable Masons to
prepare and present these seminars for other members of our fraternity.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee.
LLOYD HAMMELL, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON LODGE BUILDINGS
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 of the Advisory Committee on Lodge Buildings on behalf
of its members: R.W. Bros. S. Weston Libbey, Richard F. Hewitt, Joseph W. Lewis, David
W. Nichols, William C. Smith, V.W. Bros. Rod C. Blair, Wendal E. MacLeod, W. Bro.
Lawrence Brandridge.
Ongoing Projects:
1 . Cassia Lodge No. 1 16, Thedford (Sarnia District)
The lodge membership has completed their remodeling project of their new facility. This
lodge was dedicated by the Grand Master on September 5, 2008.
2. Burford Lodge No. 106, (Brant District)
V.W. Bro. Mudford contacted this committee for some advice regarding standards and
or recommendations. We sent all the requested information in September 2007. This
committee re-contacted V.W. Bro. Mudford to follow up on the information and his
progress to date. We find that Burford Lodge No. 1 06 is not incorporated and they have
made application to do so in order to receive government grants to continue with their
project. As of the writing of this report there had been no further contact this year.
3. Huronia No. 348, (Georgian North District)
This lodge was formally Earl Kitchener No. 538 and Georgian Lodge No. 348. It was
amalgamated and dedicated by the Grand Master on September 23, 2008.
4. Mississippi Lodge No. 147, (Ottawa 1 District)
Mississippi Lodge is considering the construction of a new lodge building and requested
any guidelines this committee could be of assistance with. We sent our information
package in September 2007. Communicating with Bro. Pierce in March 2008, we found
that plans were in limbo and we will be contacted with any progress that is made. There
has been no further contact as of the writing of this report.
5. River Park No. 356, (Toronto West District)
Bro. John McClure from Mississauga requested information on October 19, 2007. We
sent him our information package at that time. We contacted Bro. McClure and as of the
writing of this report he and his lodge are still in the research stages.
6. Percy Lodge No. 161, (Peterborough District)
This committee has been corresponding with W. Bro. Vic Dawson of Percy Lodge.
Their lodge building has been sold and they are looking at building a new lodge facility.
This committee has sent out our package of requirements to the membership to assist
them in building their new lodge hall. The last correspondence was dated March 24,
2009. This committee is awaiting a request for any further assistance.
7. Henderson Lodge No. 383, (Eastern District)
This committee received a request regarding signage on the lodge hall. I was able to
answer his question with the assistance of the Grand Secretary.
8. Merrickville Lodge No. 55, (St. Lawrence District)
This committee has received a request for advice from R. W. Lome D. MacDonald of St.
Lawrence District regarding the placement of an internet tower on the property of
Merrickville Lodge No. 55. This request was also handled with the assistance of the
Grand Secretary.
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9. Rising Sun Lodge No. 85 (St. Lawrence District)
This committee received a request for advice and an information package from R.W.
Bro. Giles Loshaw on March 10, 2009. We delivered this information in person on
March 13, 2009, and are awaiting any further request for assistance.
This committee has responded to all requests that have been submitted to date. This
committee will meet by teleconference call in mid-May. Discussions will be on the Lodge
Safety Checklist and the document entitled, "The Elephant on the Table." We will return
with a preliminary list for the Grand Master to review and results will be available in July.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted on behalf of the committee.
ROBERT CRESSWELL, Chairman
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:
Your Committee on Fraternal Relations met in the boardroom at the Grand Lodge Memorial
building on Tuesday, March 30, 2009. The committee reviewed and discussed three requests
for Recognition, from the Grand Lodge of Moldova, the National Grand Lodge of Romania
and Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Connecticut.
In considering these requests for recognition your committee looks at three important
criteria:
1 . Legitimacy of Origin
2. Territorial Sovereignty
3. Adherence to the Ancient Landmarks
Using these three standards, together with, information received from the requesting Grand
Lodges and reports from the Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference
of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, the committee wishes to provide the
following information and recommendation.
Grand Lodge of Moldova
The Grand Lodge of Moldova was constituted in October of 1999 by the Regular Grand
Lodge of Italy, a Grand Lodge that we do not recognize. They have 2 1 0 members in
seventeen lodges. The Committee on Information for Recognition indicates that they do not
meet the standard.
Grand Lodge of Romania
This Grand Lodge was re-constituted in January 1993 by the Grand Orient of Italy. At that
time there were three Lodges; today the National Grand Lodge of Romania has 6,234 active
members in 203 lodges. The Committee on Information for Recognition indicates that they
meet the standard.
Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Connecticut
The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Connecticut is recognized be the Grand Lodge of
Connecticut and pursuant to Section 4(b) of our Book of Constitution meets the standard for
recognition.
Your committee recommends that our Grand Lodge recognize the National Grand Lodge of
Romania and The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Connecticut.
Last year at our Annual Communication, your Committee on Fraternal Relations
recommended that four Grand Lodges seeking recognition be delayed. These Grand Lodges
were the Grand Lodge of Latvia, Grand Lodge of the Republic of San Marino, Grand Lodge
of Slovenia and the Grand Lodge of Serbia. Information received suggests that they have
now stabilized and the committee, therefore recommends that all four receive recognition.
Noteworthy:
Lodge and Grand Lodges continue to spring up around the world from unrecognized
sources. A number of lodges have been chartered in the U.S.A. from foreign Grand Lodges
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of this nature. A new Supreme Council, whose origins is unknown, has also been established
in America, called Supreme Council of North America, with bodies located in Virginia,
North Carolina and Illinois. We need to be very diligent in examining dues cards when
accepting visitors to our lodges, and determine the legitimacy of a lodge that may wish to
visit.
In 2006, the committee brought to the attention of this Grand Lodge that a group calling
themselves the "Regular Grand Lodge of England" were creating Grand Lodges in Europe
and South America. Today, we see that they have moved into the U.S.A. The Regular Grand
Lodge of California in 2008 was constituted by the Regular Grand Lodge of Nevada and
both are reported to be linked to the Regular Grand Lodge of England. We do not recognize
the Regular Grand Lodge of England.
Each August, our Grand Lodge circulates a list of lodges and Grand Lodges that our
Grand Lodge recognizes. You should find it located in the front of the Tyler's register.
Please check the list and guard the portholes.
Grand Lodges may recognize other Grand Lodges, both near and far; however, it is not
an uncommon practice for a Grand Lodge to exchange representatives.
I would like to thank all members of the committee for their knowledge and expertise.
On behalf of the committee, it is a pleasure to submit this report.
BRIAN K. SCHWEITZER, 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 committee has enjoyed an active schedule with full agenda meetings each month since
August 2008. The goal was to assist lodges and temples with financial planning. Budgets,
by-laws, taxes and auditing as well as simplified record keeping and reporting were covered.
Life Membership was a major agenda item.
Temple Corporations
In this area, our main focus this year concentrated on Temple Corporations as they deal with
the multifaceted challenge of corporate structure, GST and PST, their deteriorating facilities,
diminishing revenue streams and officer & directors insurance to cover board members.
Considerable work remains as we continue our dialogue and exert influence. While there
have been some success stories, the fact remains that a number of temples will close. The
only question is when.
Given that we have a ceremony when we consecrate a new temple, perhaps it is time to
establish a similar ceremony for a temple going dark. This would permit the closure of
temples with dignity and understanding similar to the closure ceremony for lodges.
Lodge and Temple Tax and By-Law Issues
Robert Kliaman, CA, provided professional advice and assistance to many lodges and temple
corporations on various tax issues including: Federal and Ontario tax filings and
assessments, Notices of objections to taxation, Goods and Services tax issues and Federal
and Provincial Information returns.
We thank Robert for his insight and ongoing counsel. Going forward we are looking at
developing basic "How to" templates which will assist the temples and lodges with the
challenges they face.
Life Membership
Over the years various Financial Committees and indeed, Board after Board have strongly
endorsed eliminating Life Membership. In the past Grand Lodge and this committee have
dealt with many lodges seeking by-law approval for granting a Life Membership and/or the
elimination of annual dues. Little or no consideration seems to have been given to the
required funding or the impact on lodge finances and dues paying members.
This committee recommended constitutional changes, eliminating new Life Members and
introducing procedures and costs for the Honorary Member. Existing life members
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(December 2008) will be grandfathered. We are pleased to report that Constitution and
Jurisprudence have found the recommendations "Regular."
Lodge and Temple Finances and Insurance - Powerpoint
The Lodge and Temple Corporations Financial Powerpoint presentation has been updated
and full coverage insurance based on Ecclesiastical's Policy offered through F.C.A., has
been added. This Policy has been requested by many lodges and temples over the past two
months.
Financial Seminars
1. On March 10, 2009, Cambridge Masonic Centre hosted a Seminar Presentation of
Lodge Finances and Insurance for the Waterloo District. Organized by Lloyd Hammel
(Chairman Seminars and Workshops), 13 lodges attended. In attendance were 29
members, 24 from Waterloo, 2 from St. Thomas and 3 from Bruce District.
2. On March 14, 2009 Scarborough Temple hosted a seminar for the Temple Presidents.
Topics included: Temple Corporate Structure, taxes, protocol for by-laws and financial
statements, mergers and procedures for financing. In attendance were 35 members
representing 1 8 temples from: Eastern, Georgian South and North, Hamilton A, B and
C, Ontario, Peterborough, St. Thomas, York, Toronto's East, West, Don Valley and
Humber Valley Districts participated.
We thank R W. Bros. Lloyd Hammel and Giles Loshaw, Chairmen of the "Seminars and
Workshops" and "Condition of Masonry Committee," respectively for their input and
assistance throughout the year.
Simplified Financial Reporting
We continue to update and simplify financial reporting protocol and associated templates
which are available through the Grand Lodge office and website. The newest issue is
"Guidelines for Lodge Audit" reports.
With Thanks
Sincere appreciation is also extended to M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, Grand Secretary, and
Mrs. Stacey Birks, Assistant to the Grand Secretary for their individual and collective
contribution throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee members: R.W. Bros. Robert Collins,
David Armstrong, Robert Wands, Murray Lampert, V.W. Bro. Bill Birdsall, W. Bros.
Robert Kliaman, Vince Phillips and H. Alan Fryer (Secretary).
TERRENCE HORNER, Chairman
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 this report on behalf of the Public Awareness Committee members:
R.W. Bros. Henry Krajewski (Vice -Chairman), Ian Millar;V. W. Bro. Mathew Clark and W.
Bro. Ian LaFleur plus the Special Events Team: R.W. Bros. Les Armstrong (Team Leader);
Allen Hackett, Allen Morley, Harvey Street, and V.W. Bro. William Wright.
Promoting a positive image to the general public of Freemasonry continues to be the
focus of this committee. At the writing of this report, close to 50 dispensations had been
granted for lodges to hold open houses or community events showing their neighbours who
and what we are. Thanks to the Grand Lodge office, the committee was apprised of these
events so that support could be provided. Templates were given to each D.D.G.M. early in
the Masonic year, providing suggested media releases for any special events. These
templates were to assist in giving consistent information to the local media to accompany
photos in local newspapers. As Grand Master's receptions and anniversaries were celebrated,
similar templates were given to the committees organizing these events. Many smaller
communities took advantage of these opportunities and we thank the Grand Master for his
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friendly and informative interviews. As well, the Grand Lodge Display booth continues to
be available through the Grand Lodge office. And a special thank you to R.W. Bro. Roy
Davies and his wife Kathy for their dedication maintaining the Grand Lodge Scrapbook of
newspaper articles from throughout the jurisdiction.
A meeting was held with the Public Awareness contacts for Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry, York Rite Freemasonry, Sovereign Great Priory and the Shriners of Tunis,
Mocha and Rameses. The exchange of information should be continued with the hope of a
combined effort to promote our fraternity.
The major Special Event again this year was the International Plowing Match in
Teeswater. R.W. Bro. Dave Inglis and his committee ran a well organized event, supported
by the team leader for this committee, R.W. Bro. Les Armstrong. Most of the volunteers
were members of Bruce District and North Huron District and their monthly meetings along
with a "Task List" assured a positive result for the marquee display. Seven organizations
along with our own Masonic Display were represented in the Main Marquee. The Masonic
Foundation of Ontario, Knights Templer, Shrine, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Order of the
Eastern Star and Canadian Blood Services. On Wednesday, the Family of Freemasonry held
a morning meeting and luncheon with the Grand Master and the other concordant bodies.
This was followed by over 1 50 people at the Meet & Greet that evening. Canadian Blood
Services provided visitors with checking blood pressure and blood type and on Saturday, the
MasoniChIP program registered over 1 00 children. Although the week started off very wet,
the excellent weather later in the week resulted in approximately 4,000 people visiting the
tent. R.W. Bro. Lester Cudmore and his committee from Temiskaming District are already
planning and looking forward to another great public awareness display at next year's
International Plowing Match in Earlton.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
BARRY HUTTON, 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:
"Someday perhaps the inner light will shine forth from us, and then we'll need no other
light. " Bro. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
In the meantime, we need to search for light. The Internet is where the young Mason first
searches for information and education. Without neglecting our print resources the Committee
on Masonic Education has focused our efforts on the Internet. We have tried to have as many
of our resources as possible available to the brethren via the Grand Lodge website.
After many years of diligent work, V.W. Bros. Syd Lowe and Gordon Walker retired as
Administrators of the College of Freemasonry. Certificates of Commendation were personally
presented to them by one or more of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Chair, along
with the heartfelt thanks of the Committee and Grand Lodge. W. Bros. Dale Graham and
David Gomez have ably taken over. The new contact information is available on the Grand
Lodge website.
There are 46 active students in the Master Mason's Distance Education Course and 93 in
the D.D.G.M. Preparation course. We have finished revising and updating the content of the
courses and now are in the technical stages of implementing an Internet format.
Productive talks have been initiated between Brock University and the College to explore
the interest and feasibility of elevating Masonic study into the theatre of academic freedom.
The reception to this idea was positive. The initial talking point was the merit of developing
interest in the study of Freemasonry at a university level, to explore the history, principles and
progress of Freemasonry. Brock University, located in Niagara, an area influential in the
growth of early Canada and holder of the Sankey Collection is a logical, accessible location
for Masonic research.
RW. Bro. Bob McBride has taken over as editor of The Newsletter and R.W. Bro. Bob
Jones has taken over subscriptions and production. The number of subscriptions has increased
to 609. Some of these are placed in lodge libraries and anterooms and therefore read by many
brethren. In order to better reflect its purpose, that is, a journal of Masonic education, the
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name has been changed to Reflections. Along with interesting articles written by Ontario
Masons for Ontario Masons, there is a new section of short Masonic Spotlights suitable for
a moment of Masonic education prior to the closing of Lodge meetings. R.W. Bro. McBride
is actively seeking suitable articles for future issues and his contact information can be found
on the Grand Lodge website, along with subscription information and an archive of back
issues for research purposes.
The G 1 5 continues its examination of gaps in our Fraternity. Their Education Manuals for
Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts are available for downloading from the Grand Lodge
website, and the Master Masons' is in the works. We encourage all candidates and their
mentors to avail themselves of these excellent education tools.
The Lodge of Discussion concept is spreading throughout the Grand Jurisdiction and is
even being used by some appendant bodies. We have demonstrated this format in several
venues, always with the "train the trainer" message that once they learn how to do it, they can
then take the concept and run it on their own.
V.W. Bro. Iain Mackenzie continues to manage the book sales in his very efficient
manner. This year there will be 6 new titles amongst a total of 60, not counting all the Grand
Lodge publications.
We reprinted the pamphlet, 'To A Mason's Family" and distributed it to the D.D.GM.s,
but we also made a pdf file available for downloading from the Grand Lodge website so lodge
secretaries always can get one to give to a new initiate.
We have continued to pique the interest of many Masons with our monthly Internet
bulletins, which get forwarded across the province and around the world as far as India. An
archive of the past bulletins is now also on the Grand Lodge website. Feel free to use these
for education in your lodge.
In order to be more green and to encourage participation from the far-flung regions of our
Grand Jurisdiction, we have tried meeting virtually by Internet. While it had its challenges,
it did save a minimum of 100 litres of gas and 235 kg of Carbon Dioxide emissions per
meeting.
As you can tell from the many references to the Grand Lodge website, we feel it is a very
important starting point for those seeking information on Masonic Education programs. We
have updated, and continue to keep our section updated, adding several new areas. Please
check it out if you have not done so lately.
Thanks and recognition is given to the committee: W. Bro. Dennis Cook (Tillsonburg),
Secretary; the late V.W. Bro. Syd Lowe, Administrator, and V.W. Bro. Gordon Walker
(London), Co-administrator of the College of Freemasonry; W. Bros. Dale Graham, FCF and
David Gomez (Owen Sound), Principals of the College of Freemasonry; R.W. Bro. Robert
McBride (Indian River), Editor of Reflections; V.W. Bro. Iain Mackenzie (Burlington), Team
Leader, Publications and Book Sales; W. Bro. Kris Stevens (Toronto), G15 rep.; R.W. Bros.
Michael Diamond, FCF (London) and Stewart Greavette(St. Catharines); Bros. Brian Arnold
(London) and Bruce Palanik (Pickering); Regional Representatives: R. W. Bros. Alan Tibbetts
(Fort Frances), John Hodder (Little Current), Garnet Schenk, FCF (Gravenhurst), William
Malmo (Stratford), Eduardo Cordero (Hamilton), Robert Jones (Oshawa), Robert Tate
(Ottawa), V.W. Bros. Ervin Aspiras (Toronto), James Telfer FCF (Lynden), W. Bros. David
Cook, FCF (St. Williams), Kevin Lorenz, FCF (Windsor) and Richard Wright, FCF (Ottawa).
Gratitude is also extended R.W. Bro. Wayne Elgie for managing the email bulletins. And,
finally to the Mentors of the College of Freemasons who are anonymous, but have our thanks
and great respect.
"We have all the light we need, we just need to put it in practice. " Bro. Albert Pike
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Team Leaders and the Committee.
DAVID J. CAMERON, Chairman
REPORT OF THE BLOOD DONORS' 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 pleased again to present this report on behalf of the Blood Donors' Committee: R.W.
Bros. Tom Forbes, Secretary, G. Cousins, G. Bloomfield, Wm. Sylvester, D. McLaren, P..
Ferguson, H. Danford, D. Rumble, H. Brockwell, R Hunt, R. Kallio, D. Kennedy, B. Barker,
V.W. Bros. D. McCallum and A. Inch.
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To all volunteers, District Chairmen and the D.D.G.M.s, this committee wishes to extend
our sincere appreciation for your commitment, as we could not exist without your good work.
We regret the sudden passing of R.W. Bro. Bill Henshall this past December. Bill was
very devoted to this committee and is sadly missed. R.W. Bro. Harry Danford, who is
involved with blood donations, was asked to fill this position and accepted. We are thankful
to have him.
The goal of this committee is to encourage donations and to understand the urgent need
for blood. We also encourage volunteering. Your district's key volunteers work very hard and
do need your assistance.
Partners for Life
This program is still in effect at Grand Lodge, but at a lower scale. The program is now used
more effectively at the district level.
The Partners for Life program is being accepted by many districts. The main theme of this
program is to count all donations electronically which leaves no room for error. All districts
that have enrolled are pleased with their results. It is the district's duty to have all donors
complete a membership form.
Listed below are the numbers of plasma, platelet, and whole blood donations by district
from April 1, 2008, to March 31, 2009.
2008
2009
2008
2009
Algoma
5002
5323
Ottawa 1
264
189
Algoma East
NR
NR
Ottawa 2
3,615
3,351
Brant
731
1116
Peterborough
1,700
117
Bruce
1393
1354
Prince Edward
715
531
Chatham
55
77
St Lawrence
320
NR
Eastern
517
NR
St Thomas
101
133
Erie
1167
2344
Sarnia
334
257
Frontenac
37
18
South Huron
1,529
1437
Georgian North
572
187
Sudbury-Manitoulin
75
75
Georgian South
598
695
Temiskaming
29
35
Grey
NR
35
Toronto Don Valley
1,022
420
Hamilton A
156
61
Toronto East
NR
735
Hamilton B
7,607
9,213
Toronto Humber Valley 5
7
Hamilton C
1,300
875
Toronto West
NR
NR
London East
284
338
Victoria
404
478
London West
551
599
Waterloo
408
226
Muskoka-P Sound
329
473
Wellington
1,535
NR
Niagara A
1,192
NR
Western
NR
NR
Niagara B
1,979
NR
Wilson North
873
732
Nipissing East
NR
35
Wilson South
1,865
1,423
North Huron
2,755
3,204
Windsor
19
16
Ontario
1,067
2194
York
NR
3,202
Total Donations
2002 29,300
2004
37,709
2006 42,687
2008
41,896
2003 37,594
2005
34,516
2007 42,378
2009
41,505
This year, the following individuals received certificates recognizing milestone donations, and
we greatly appreciate their efforts.
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Chatham
W. Bro. Eric Croft
Georgian North
W. Bro. John Houghton
London West
Bro. Brian Arnold
1st TIME DONORS
OTTAWA 1
Bro. Vladimir Kinastowski
Sudbury manitoulin
W. Bro. Gordon Fraser
TORONTO EAST
W. Bro. Wayne Nicholson
Bro. Robert Rick
Bro. Corey Rick
ALGOMA
Bro. Trevor Curran
R.W. Bro. Pat Curran
Brant
W. Bro. Bill Harris
Chatham
W. Bro. Wayne Passmore
R.W. Bro. Douglas Reycraft
R.W. Bro. Michael Wellwood
V.W. Bro. Brian Wright
25 DONATIONS
Brant
Bro. Aaron Gooding
50 DONATIONS
Hamilton A
W. Bro. Kris Nickerson
Hamilton C
Bro. John Raso
London West
Bro. Scott Kirk
Peterborough
W. Bro. Garry Ballard
W. Bro. Scott James
Bro. Dave McFadden
W. Bro. Peter Rhodes
Sudbury manitoulin
W. Bro. Ray Barlow
W. Bro. Greg Newson
W. Bro. George Nichols
Bro. Blaine Parrington
Wilson North
R.W. Bro. Ron Findlater
Windsor
R.W. Bro. David Vojvodin
ALGOMA
Bro. Richard Maloney
Bro. Joe Rigato
Ottawa 2
R.W. Bro. David Fraser
75 DONATIONS
Toronto East
W. Bro. Ed Russell
Wilson North
V.W. Bro. Barry Raymer
100 DONATIONS
ALGOMA
Bro. Shawn Connell
Bro. Tom Dark
Bro. Larry Vezina
Erie
W. Bro. Glen Teskey
V.W. Bro. Charlie Whittle
Peterborough
Bro. Dale Bedore
Windsor
V.W. Bro. Mort Brodsky
W. Bro. David Rye
Windsor
Bro. Dan Chamney
150 DONATIONS
ALGOMA
Bro. Ivan Donio
Bro. Sean Patterson
W. Bro. George Tester
London West
Bro. Christopher Morgan
Bro. Christopher Tester
200 DONATIONS
ALGOMA
Bro. Randy Britton
Bro. John Cameron
W. Bro. Warren Douglas
Bro. Jim Pudas
Bro. Craig Wolverton
Sudbury Manitoulin
Bro. Tom Christiansen
250 DONATIONS
ALGOMA
Bro. Larry Hebert
Hamilton B
W. Bro. Raymond Corrin
Sudbury Manitoulin
R. W. Bro. Robert Fleming
300 DONATIONS
ALGOMA
R.W. Bro. Eric Johnson
400 DONATIONS
ALGOMA
W. Bro. Don Murray
450 DONATIONS
ALGOMA
W. Bro. Jack Burns
Sudbury Manitoulin
Bro. Jack Legge
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650 DONATIONS 800 DONATIONS 850 DONATIONS
ALGOMA LONDON WEST LONDON EAST
V.W. Bro. Albert Harding W. Bro. Shuards Sutherland R.W. Bro. Clare Hart
International Plowing Match
The CBS attended our Masonic tent at Teeswater this past September. The popular Blood
Typing attracted more than 200 people which is a two fold increase from last year. Many
others came just to collect information. This event proved to be very busy for the two ladies
of the CBS, but they were very pleased with the numbers. Special thanks to the Eastern Star
as they were extra busy providing refreshments. The CBS of Sudbury have been invited to
attend with us at the 2009 International Plowing Match.
Certificates of Merit
Certificates of Merit are issued as called on from first donations to 850 donations, the most
recorded thus far.
We are pleased to extend congratulations to R.W. Bro. Clare Hatt of London East District
for donations exceeding 850. We also congratulate W. Bro. Shaurds Sutherland of London
West District for his commitment of more than 800 donations. How do we thank them for this
milestone? Let us all pause for a moment and think of the number of lives they have affected,
the number of hours they have spent at clinics, and how proud we are of their milestone and
then maybe we may find the proper way to express our feelings.
Plaques
Three awards are awarded annually to outstanding districts. It is the wish of this committee
to present the following:
Most Donations — Hamilton District B - 9213
Most Improved — York District
Most Donations from Partners for Life — Algoma District
Observation
It seems that the recession has not affected donations as our numbers indicate, but there is still
a drastic shortage of blood and some surgeries have been postponed. However, all of our
volunteers across our jurisdiction need your help; many have said if more would commit
perhaps more could be done.
The Partners for Life is an excellent vehicle and 40% of our districts are taking advantage
of it. First and foremost the electronic counting has reduced the numbers of hours District
Chairmen and volunteers have to spend insuring donations are properly recorded. This also
has enabled a greater level of accuracy in the total counts.
Conclusion
We are pleased with the donations of this past year and with the success of the electronic
counting by the Canadian Blood Services. Our hope is that each year more districts will enroll
with The Partners For Life Program.
As we see advertisements in the media regarding the shortage of blood, I feel the Masons
of this province are doing an excellent job trying to meet the demand. Masonic donations are
a known fact to many non-Masons; this is an image we need to protect. As in the Grand
Master's motto, "Masonary, Making a Difference "appears to be evident in our Blood Donor
Program.
Respectively submitted on behalf of the committee.
THOMAS A. SIEMIERNIK, 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:
It is a privilege to present this report on the Condition of Masonry pursuant to its mandate as
set out in Section 136 of the Book of Constitution. The committee is most grateful to the
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District Deputy Grand Masters for the reports submitted and would take this opportunity to
extend special thanks to the lodge Masters and Secretaries for assisting in the compilation of
those reports.
The information contained therein from those reports has been reviewed, analyzed and
filed with new reporting forms introduced last year by this committee. The reporting forms,
which the committee strives to improve, provide invaluable information and statistics which
will prove most beneficial to the lodges throughout this jurisdiction and Grand Lodge in
general.
From the information compiled the committee presents the following statistics and
recommendations :
Officer Progression
Of the 562 lodges that reported, 72.5% (407 lodges) have Past Masters serving in the senior
offices of the lodge. This may be contributed to declining membership or newer members
unwilling to accept the position of an office within the lodge.
Recommendation: Succession planning is essential to the future of the lodge.
Membership
While 1 1 1 lodges enjoyed an increase in membership, a steady membership was maintained
in 253 lodges; however, a decrease was experienced in 1 98 lodges, undoubtedly the result of
demit, suspension and death.
Grand Lodge Programs
From the information provided, statistics reveal a very confusing report for Grand Lodge
Programs. Confusing in that while Chairmen and Team Leaders travel throughout the
jurisdiction providing seminars and workshops for these programs, reports show that the
Mentor Program was used in only 253 lodges or 45% of all lodges while the Friend to Friend
Program was provided in 146 lodges or 26% of all lodges and the Brother-to-Brother was
utilized in only 122 lodges or 21.75% of all lodges.
Recommendation:
1. The District Summary Reports which were created this year by this committee and
forwarded to all Grand Lodge Chairmen with a summary of the Condition of Masonry
within each district quickly identifies the districts which need assistance and should act
as an invaluable tool for the Grand Lodge chairmen.
2. If the incoming D.D.G.M. is provided with a copy of the District Summary Report, it will
provide him with an overview of the respective district and afford him the opportunity to
challenge and correct the situation.
Request for Assistance
One of the most alarming results brought forward is the fact that only 87 lodges (15.5%)
requested assistance from Grand Lodge and district resources.
Recommendation: Communication is the key.
1 . Grand Lodge and district resources should continue to communicate with the lodges
offering assistance.
2. The lodges in preparation of their meetings for the upcoming Masonic year should
communicate with both Grand Lodge and district committees seeking assistance in the
areas they deem necessary.
Lodge Records
Just as the quill pen and ink well were replaced, so has the typewriter been replaced in this
era of electronic media.
There are presently 407 lodges (72%) where the lodge secretary has confirmed that the
minutes of the lodge are recorded on computer. In addition, there are 232 lodges (41%) that
have the records of the treasurer on computer.
While direction has been given that, "Lodge Minutes are to be printed and kept in a bound
Minute Book (glue or stitch backed)," and produced as per section 298(a) of the Book of
Constitution and related Form 4, this committee for the first time, will begin to gather that
information in September 2009.
Recommendation: With the significant number of lodges using this resource for such
important information the lodges should be looking at the ownership, security and storage of
these computers.
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Lodge Finance
While lodges lay claim to be in sound financial management, reports indicate a very
disturbing and sharp contrast in that:
1 . 397 lodges (70.65%) have members in arrears.
While 402 lodges (71.55%) have Finance Committees only 270 lodges (48%) have a
budget.
2. Of 344 lodges (61.25%) that have Life Memberships only 254 lodges have a Life
Membership Trust Fund and only 229 lodges are in compliance with Section 1 88 of the
Book of Constitution, meaning 1 1 5 lodges are in violation of Section 1 88 of the Book of
Constitution.
3. While 257 lodges (45.75%) report a Long Range Committee only 158 lodges (28%)
review the Long Range Plan annually.
This report is not intended to be portrayed as one of "doom and gloom," but rather a factual
report. During this time of global economic downturn and turmoil, we have witnessed many
large corporations experiencing financial disaster, proving no one is exempt - not even our
lodges. Sound financial management is essential.
Recommendations
1 . All lodge officers should be involved in lodge finance planning.
2. Lodges should be drawing on the resources which the Lodge Finance Advisory
Committee can provide.
Electronic Submission of Reports
While we have been subject to many changes in today's society, one of the greatest changes
experienced is the technology of communication. Just as we have accepted that change in our
personal and business lives, so must we give consideration to applying those changes to this
great Fraternity.
Acting upon a recommendation put forward by this committee last year, a proposed
amendment to the Book of Constitution pertaining to the electronic submission of D.D.G.M.
Official reports to the Chairman of the Condition of Masonry within fourteen days of his
official visit was submitted and will be brought to the floor of this year's Communication.
In September 2008, a letter was sent to all D.D.G.M. s explaining the many benefits of
electronic submission and requesting that they give consideration to the same. It is a pleasure
to report that to date, 306 reports have been submitted by 30 D.D.G.M. s, and in turn those
reports have been forwarded to committee members for an analogy of the same.
Amalgamations
The number of amalgamations in the jurisdiction has experienced a marked decrease this past
year.
Mid-Term meeting of the D.D.G.M.
At the annual Mid-Term Meeting of the D.D.G.M. s held on January 1 0, 2009, at Scarborough
Masonic Temple, reports, concerns and discussions resulting from break out sessions once
again took place under the direction of the Grand Master.
Those reports and concerns which had been submitted electronically to the condition of
Masonry Committee, in addition to the minutes of that meeting were prepared and put in CD.
form. The CD. was given to the Grand Master on January 20, 2009, by the Condition of
Masonry Committee, who in turn provided a copy to the Grand Lodge Chairmen and Team
Leaders.
Special Thanks
With the introduction of voluntary electronic submission of official reports by the D.D.G.M.s
to the Condition of Masonry Committee this year, a vast increase in the work load per member
has occurred.
In addition to the 562 "book reports" received from Grand Lodge an additional 306
electronic reports were received, resulting in a 60% workload increase.
Committee reporting forms were fine tuned, a District Summary Reporting form was
created, and last but not least, a spread sheet in Excel format has been created with very
pertinent information related to the Condition of Masonry within this Grand Lodge
jurisdiction.
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A debt of gratitude is owed to these dedicated and hard working members for their support
and input.
Sincere appreciation is extended to the Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. T. Shand, for his
counsel and guidance, as well as the staff at Grand Lodge Office for their support and
assistance.
All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the Condition of Masonry Committee
members: R.W. Bros. Alfred Messenger, Robert Taylor, Ronald Campbell, Jim Sercombe,
Charles Woods, David Vojvodin, Brian Koivu, Robert McKee, Frank Granville and V.W.
Bro. Michael Dennis.
GILES O. LOSHAW, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
COMPUTER RESOURCES
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:
Chairman:
While I am pleased and honoured to assume the position of Chairman of the Computer
Resources Committee effective April 2009, it is unfortunate that my appointment is due to the
passing of a good friend and brother, RW. Bro. Brian E. Bond, on March 24, 2009.
Brian was responsible for bringing the Craft into the 2 1st century by changing our record
keeping from manual to digital form, such as electronic Summons, introduction of databases
for storage of membership information and the transformation of the Grand Lodge Office to
computerization. Brian worked every Wednesday at Grand Lodge, for approximately 10
hours; an incredible time commitment.
For those of you who are not familiar with his Curriculum Vitae, the following is a brief
Summary: Worshipful Master ofDentonia Lodge No. 651, 1987, D.D.G.M. Toronto District
4, 1990, Chairman of the Computer Resources Committee, 1997 to 2009, appointed to the
Board of General Purposes 1997 to 2009, Elected to the Board of General Purposes 2005,
Worshipful Master Brougham Union Lodge No. 269, 2006, and Worshipful Master Heritage
Lodge No. 730, 2008.
Mandate:
1 . To provide assistance to the Grand Lodge office as requested;
2. To promote the use and development of computerization within our jurisdiction which is
compatible with the Grand Lodge computer data base; and
3. To provide assistance to those lodges wishing to computerize their records and
administration.
Grand Lodge Web Page: (www.grandIodge.on.ca)
In the early Spring of 2009, Bro. Joe Johnson stepped down from the post as Grand Lodge
Webmaster and R.W. Bro. James Kirk- White has resumed the mantle. R.W. Bro. James Kirk-
White is a Past Master of Corona Lodge No. 454 and served as the District Deputy Grand
Master for Muskoka-Parry Sound District. He has been the Grand Lodge Webmaster for
several years and was instrumental in transforming our web page into a well-known and
respected publication in Masonic circles.
Joe is the Past President of the Oshawa Shrine Club, webmaster for several local Masonic
lodges and his district. He brought to the position his expertise as an employee of IBM and
a devoted Mason. Joe, your pleasant manner and unique gifts will be missed and, on behalf
of all of us who benefitted from your efforts, we sincerely thank you.
Database Update:
The address list at Grand Lodge which is used for the mailing of the Ontario Mason
magazine, the Calendar programme and the Return Label Programme is in process of being
updated, with several thousand corrections already made and several hundred new names
added to the list. A letter, sent out with the 2008 Spring mailing to all lodge secretaries,
requested that they forward to Grand Lodge a complete list of the mailing addresses of each
of their members, along with the Grand Lodge Certificate number. This, coupled with the
information received over the past year from the Chairman of the Ontario Mason, R.W. Bro.
Bruce Miller, will ensure that the database will be brought up-to-date. The co-operation of the
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various lodge secretaries is essential to maintain the list by advising Grand Lodge in a timely
manner of any changes in their address list.
Card File Input:
The extensive card file system in the vault at the Grand Lodge Memorial Building, which
covers member data location and reference, dates back to some time before the official
formation of this Grand Lodge. The use of it was generally discontinued after the member
oriented computer database was introduced and finalized Plans are now on-going to preserve
these cards and the data in electronic form, so that historical searches may be conducted
without major effort.
Seminars:
We have conducted several seminars in Southern Ontario this Masonic year. The attendance
and interest has been gratifying, sufficient to cement our plans for continuation.
July 15, 2008 Grand Lodge
November 29, 2008 St. Lawrence
December 6, 2009 Ontario, Toronto East, Toronto Don Valley
December 13, 2008 Toronto Humber Valley, Toronto West
January 3 1 , 2009 Eastern, Frontenac
February 7, 2009 York, Georgian South & surrounding districts
April 4, 2009 Georgian North, Grey, South Huron
May 9, 2009 Algoma
Video Projectors:
We have three projectors. Two are, more-or-less, on permanent loan to other committees until
the end of this Masonic year, leaving one for distribution and scheduling, which is always a
concern. If you are using the projector, please return it to the Grand Lodge office by the date
promised so that the next person can get it on time.
Food for Thought:
Electronic communication is now far more prevalent than in the past. This trend will only
expand as a result of the heavy pressure that all communication companies are applying to our
youth via intensive advertising in every public media. Gentle pressure is also being applied
to our older membership by their grandchildren, who absorb and use computer skills as if they
were born with them.
We will lose if we do not grow with this. I have talked with several younger members who
are impressed with the swing to utilizing electronics more fully, but overall, we need greater
awareness of information location.
New Equipment:
The work stations have been upgraded and new software is to be installed. This was made
necessary by the average service life of a continually running machine, which is in the area
of about 5 years. (Based on the quality of the hardware attached, such as hard drives, etc).
Some of the new software purchased allows for the creation of electronic documents in
Portable Document Format (PDF), word processing, presentation software and software which
optimizes PDF documents for distribution on the Grand Lodge website.
Grand Lodge Forms:
Several Grand Lodge forms, including the Semi-annual Return, are posted on the net in the
Grand Lodge Forms site (www.grandlodge.on.ca/Forms) These forms have been restored to
the Computer Resources Distribution CD and postings are made to the Forms site as updates
are applied so that these are available to all in a timely manner.
Most of these forms and the Semi-annual Return may be completed on a computer using
Adobe Reader, available as a free download from Adobe.com or from your Computer
Resources Representative. The new D.D.G.M.Report Forms for 2008-2009 are now formatted
in Microsoft Word format so that they may now be saved for future use.
For the Semi-Annual Return, a series of rules are to be followed:
1 . The form is to be printed on WHITE, ACID-FREE paper.
2. The original form MUST BE RETURNED to the Grand Lodge Office with the
completed PDF form.
3. The DATES and FINANCIAL information contained on the original form MUST
BE TRANSFERRED to the PDF form.
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Lodge Programming:
The Distribution CD for 2008-2009 contains the following files:
Acrobat Reader 6.0. Full installation program (older Windows programs)
Acrobat Reader 7.0 + Update Full installation program
Acrobat Reader 8.0 + Update Full installation program
Lodge Finance Programs. Microsoft Excel and Quicken files
Helpful Utilities. Some DOS graphic conversion programs
Masonic Graphics. Square and Compass files etc.
Microsoft Applications. Templates for dues card creation, summons, etc
Microsoft Works. Some templates for database, summons, etc
Zip Programs.. WTNZIP.
Spygraphic A Website recorder for the concerned parent
Pretty Good Privacy. Alternate security program
Lodge Database Program Written by W. Bro. Robinson, Moira Lodge No. 1 1 (NEW)
FILE. Older DOS database application,
PDF 995 Full suite of PDF995 programming and explanations
Summons. An overview of the rules, programming needed, method of
preparation and reception of summonses sent by the
medium of email. A copy of the most recent Powerpoint
Email Presentation is included.
Sight and Hearing Challenged Brethren:
Those lodges who have members who are sight impaired may apply for a special CD, designed
to be used with the voice synthesizer in their computer. We also distribute a copy of the Book
of the Work in LARGE TYPE, on 8 Vi" x 1 1" paper.
Both of these items are available to any member who suffers sight impairment. Application
to Grand Lodge for this CD or large type must be made by the lodge on behalf of the member,
on lodge letterhead and signed by the Master.
• BOOK OF THE WORK 2007
• INSTALLATION 2007
• CONSTITUTION 2008, (Constitution 2009 will be made available after July 2009)
• GUIDE AND MECHANICS 1 985,
• MEETING THE CHALLENGE 1 998
And several more Grand Lodge publications.
These files are password protected and formatted in Microsoft Word and Adobe format
as required by the standards set down by the manufacturers of voice synthesizer equipment and
approved by the C.N.I. B.
Registration:
Our second year using the new notebook computers for the Registration at Grand Lodge went
without a hitch. W. Bro. Kris Nickerson's registration program accurately noted each registrant
and his lodge, compiling numbers and data for future publication in the Proceedings. His team
is also responsible for the count of the ballots cast for election to the various offices at Grand
Lodge.
The members of the Computer Resources Committee wish to thank the Grand Secretary and
his excellent staff for their courtesy and assistance throughout the past year.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee.
ROBERT KLIAMAN, 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:
Constitutionally, the Long Range Planning Committee is to —
"Identify, study and assess matters which may affect the future of Freemasonry, to prepare
and present a five-year plan and to make recommendations annually to the BGPfor the long
term benefit of the Craft. "
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In order to effect this mandate, the committee stepped out of the proverbial box to present a
systematic and service-driven value-based approach to managing the many phases of
operations within this Grand Lodge: the plan of which was presented to the BGP at the
Biennial Planning Conference held in Hamilton on February 20 and 2 1 , 2009. The concept
was never to be construed as 'out with the old and in with the new'. Rather, it is an alternative
to the way in which we can function as a team for the good of the Craft. This is a re-shaping
to allow more latitude within which to work and achieve desired results. Life does not
continue on the same plane forever, nor should we expect this organization to do so.
It has been said that, -
"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already done and mastered, you will
never grow."
Accordingly, in concert with the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master and the Grand
Secretary, details for the Biennial Conference were put in place. This has been an arduous
undertaking by the members of the Long Range Planning Committee. To the delight of this
chairman, it was agreed upon that the committee as a whole would not only plan the event,
but would also facilitate the conference. Following monthly meetings from August to
December of 2008, our meetings quickly became weekly via conference calling in preparation
for the Strategic Planning Conference.
In his opening remarks to the participants at the Biennial Planning Conference, the Deputy
Grand Master stated that, "our Grand Lodge is on a par with the best in providing well-crafted
programs to support and encourage our constituent lodges." However, he went on to say that,
"we fall behind in adapting the administrative tools to make our organization efficient." In
effect, this summed the raison d'etre for the conference as the Long Range Planning
Committee laid out a planning model for adjusting the way in which we function as a
Fraternity.
Biennial Conference in a nutshell:
Friday Evening, February 20, 2009
• PPP to introduce and outline the suggested model and plan for re-structuring
• Survey completed and collated
Survey was based on the five CoE's as outlined in the PPP
• Participants asked to indicate on a 5-point scale the Proficiency and Importance of several
statements in reference to present Grand Lodge Programs and Operations
Saturday, February 21, 2009
• Survey results displayed and explained
• Participants were grouped according to the 5 CoE's
• Two tasks were requested:
- Prepare a mandate for the respective CoE
- Develop a first year project within that CoE
Each group presented their findings
It is on these findings that the following recommendations have been decided upon.
Recommendations for year one:
1 . That the present Vision and Mission statements be revised to read:
Vision:
To ensure the timeless vitality of Freemasonry in Ontario.
Mission:
Grand Lodge will achieve its vision by providing effective and sustainable leadership to
Ontario 's Masonic community and by preserving the timeless Masonic initiatory system
as a framework for all good men to transform their lives through the ancient and
enduring tenets of brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
Committee members feel that the re-wording is more expressive, definitive and is in
keeping with the notion of re-shaping and renewal.
2. Introduction of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) operational framework.
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3. Re-orienting Grand Lodge as a service-driven value based organization.
4. Introduction of Project Teams and Operational Teams.
5. That a Strategic Program Office be created and mandated to drive the Strategic Plan and
that the Long Range Planning Committee become the custodians of that office on an
interim basis while the plan is in its infancy.
6. That a member of the Management Committee be delegated to lead each Centre of
Excellence thereby being responsible for the successful outcome of those deliverables
recommended by the Strategic Program Office to each of the Standing and Special
Committees under its umbrella.
7. That the first project for each committee within a CoE be to complete an internal audit
under the guidance of the SDO and to develop a plan as to how it can communicate both
internally and externally more effectively and efficiently. Committees would be requested
to carefully consider their perceived mandates. Standing Committees would review their
present mandates and mandates would be prepared for the Special Committees. Each
committee would review their work in progress thus determining strengths and
weaknesses. For the short and long term welfare of the Craft, this committee feels that we
must understand ourselves before we can look outward and to the future.
8. Establish operational accountability. The existing WINS chart would be replaced with the
use of a balanced score methodology.
9. Embark on a Five- Year, 25 project renewal and vitality strategy driving up to 20 1 7.
In addition, the Long Range Planning Committee has set an aggressive agenda for itself over
the months leading to Grand Lodge. We will be preparing a hard copy of the Strategic Plan
for consideration and ultimate acceptance. We will be developing a definitive strategy for each
Centre of Excellence and we will continue to plan steps for year two of the project.
It will take a series of short term goals and projects to reach long term desired results. It
will also demand patience and understanding by all those involved for ultimate achievement.
The fact remains that the Grand Lodge of 2017 should not necessarily look like the Grand
Lodge of 2009.
It is with regret that R.W. Bro. William Jones has expressed his desire to retire from
committee duties at this time. His service to the Long Range Planning Committee has been
much appreciated. On behalf of the committee, I wish all the joy of life for him and his family.
Also, it has been my privilege to have had the opportunity to work with such a dedicated
and experienced committee in the persons of: RW. Bros. Barry Burchill, (Vice chairman),
Neil Dolson, William Jones, Peter Mouriopoulos, Brian Seaboum, William Sweet, V.W. Bro.
James Thornton, Bros. Graeme Boyce and Stephen Brash (Secretary). Each has been most
accommodating with his time, experience and ideas as we strived to open avenues to protect
what we have and to also grow the Craft for the future.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
GREGORY HAZLITT, 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:
Your Benevolence Committee is pleased to report that during the year ending April 30, 2009,
there was disbursed in the name of benevolence, 8 grants from the Memorial Fund , totaling
$40,8 1 9,46. In addition, $ 1 2,000.00 was paid for services provided by our Grand Lodge staff
and $7,598.48 was paid to the investment firm of Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel Limited
for investment Management fees. Total expenditures were $60,4 1 7.94. Income on investments
was $49,516.56. Donations and bequeaths totaling $200.00 were received.
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This year the committee's annual meeting was held on, April 30, 2009, at the Grand
Lodge Office Building where your committee reviewed 1 1 applications. As the annual
meeting was held so close to the end of the fiscal year, grants for these applications are not
reflected in the above figures, however will show up in next year's figures. 8 applications that
came in earlier in the year had been previously reviewed at the time of receipt.
The committee made Powerpoint presentations on the Benevolence process in four
districts during the year. Also, the Powerpoint Presentation DVD has been updated to reflect
current financial data.
District Benevolent Chairmen have been provided with the updated booklet, "Guide to
Masonic Benevolence," along with enough copies to distribute one to each lodge in their
respective districts.
Benevolent Committee reference material was supplied to the Lodge Resources
Committee for inclusion in their "Lodge Resource Manual."
An ad hoc committee of former Benevolence Chairmen was struck, with the request to
review the Book of Constitution with the idea of proposing changes that would allow less
stringent criteria for applications for benevolence. It was concluded that the present
constitution, as written contains all the safe guards to allow the committee to make informed
evaluations in an equitable manner that is in accordance with the values under which the
Memorial Fund was originally intended.
I would like to thank the District Chairmen of Benevolence that have taken an active role
in the advancement of benevolence in their respective districts. Brethren, in these times of
increasing financial hardship, it is our duty that we are diligent and must keep it paramount
in our mind that, "We are our brother's keeper. "
In conclusion, let me express the committee's sincere appreciation for the assistance of
our Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro Terence Shand and Mrs. Stacey Birks, for their continued
support.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee: R.W. Bros. T. R. Davies, R. C. James,
P. J. Mullen, R. E. Kerr, J. A. R. Keith, J. W. Trousdale, K. L. Whiting, J. D. Kingston, W.
Atkinson Jr., V.W. Bros. D. K. Bromley, R Hilderley, P. J. Gillespie.
J. DAVID BELL, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
ON THE ONTARIO MASON MAGAZINE
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 thank you for the opportunity of serving as Editor of The Ontario Mason magazine for the
year 2008 - 2009.
The Ontario Mason magazine endeavoured to produce a higher quality magazine printed
on 60 pound Allegro gloss paper. The focus was on stories that highlight the Grand Master's
theme, "Masonry Making a Difference. " To this end The Ontario Mason magazine used
larger pictures and more feature stories instead of many small pictures that were difficult to
see. Stories not used in The Ontario Mason magazine were relayed to the E-zine for on-line
publication.
We were able to create a crisp and interesting new magazine focused on "Masonry In
Action." The Ontario Mason magazine was a great success, both in quality and appearance.
Financially, it proved to be expensive to mail due to the change in postal requirements. It also
pointed out a need to harmonize a database with that of the lodges' membership lists to be
more accurate in providing direct mail service.
The response of the brethren was enthusiastic and from every quarter. Requests were
received from many quarters, including: the State of New York to share with their committee
chairmen; the PPCLI to present to Bro. Sgt. Eades' widow; Kandahar airfield for the troops;
lodges - for specific articles; the AASR for the centerfold ad to use in their publications.
The Ontario Mason magazine continues to be the public face of Freemasonry in Ontario.
That is to say, that it communicates to the public, and to our brethren, what Masons do
privately and publically to serve our communities while carrying on a proud tradition of
education and character building.
It also continues to be a primary tool for recruitment by attracting the interest of non-
members who have their interest elevated by seeing that Masonry isn't a "secret society," but
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one that, while it may have secrets, invites its members to participate in their communities in
building a better nation and better men.
My greatest thanks to the efforts of the Grand Secretary, M. W. Bro. T. Shand and R.W.
Bro. Brian Bond for their efforts, understanding and guidance in furthering the completion
of this project.
I strongly recommend that we continue to produce The Ontario Mason magazine using
an improved dynamic database involving all of our lodges.
Respectfully submitted.
BRUCE MILLER, 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 Resource Committee mandate is:
"To provide, the effective continuance of the Friend to Friend and Mentor, Officer
Progression, Protocol and Etiquette and Brother to Brother Programmes, for the betterment
of the constituent lodges and their members, within each District of the Grand Jurisdiction. "
The Vision Statement is:
"To present these Masonic Membership initiatives in a timely, regular and on a rotational
basis, providing for the monitoring and reporting of the program(s) usage and
improvement. "
The committee met on August 1 1 , 2008, where the mandate and vision statements were
reviewed including the rollout procedures for the Lodge Resources Manual in the Toronto and
York. Districts, which were scheduled as follows:
November 15, 2008 — Toronto East January 24, 2009 — Toronto West
November 22, 2008 — Toronto Don Valley January 1 7, 2009 — York
November 29, 2008 — Toronto Humber Valley
The PowerPoint Presentation for the roll out was reviewed and I commended Bill Brimer and
Iain Waites for their yeomen work on the draft. The manual was reviewed and designed so
that there are sections available for all committees of Grand Lodge for their input. However,
it was stipulated that as the manual was an ongoing work in progress and always should be,
in order to remain timely. It was stressed that the manual be ready in its presentational form
for distribution for the rollout sessions by October 15, 2008. The chairmen of the committees
of Grand Lodge were requested to speak to the committee so that their committees
information might be included in the manual with that date in mind.
The focus areas for the COMBINED TEAMS this year were for: Brother to Brother,
Friend to Friend and Mentor, Region 1 and for Protocol and Etiquette and Officer Progression
Region 4 and the schedule and areas are included below.
Officer Progression
Friend to Friend, Mentor
Year
and Protocol and Etiquette
and Brother to Brother
2008 - 2009
4
2
2009-2010
2
5
2010-2011
5
3
2011-2012
1
4
2012-2013
3
2
The policy of the committee was reviewed to facilitate any request for assistance from a lodge
or district in the jurisdiction. Further, that the Regional Liaison Representatives were to
facilitate feed back and tracking form retrieval from the districts.
It was resolved that the Liaison Representatives would attend the Regional and Requested
Overview Sessions and would assist in arranging them when requested by the respective
District Deputy Grand Master in their assigned regions, reporting the requests to the
respective TEAM Leaders. In this way the Regional Chairmen and the Team Leaders can
work more effectively together.
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This is the second year in which Brother-2-Brother has played an integral role in the much
larger Lodge Resources Committee. In our view, the decision to conjoin Friend to Friend,
Mentor, Brother-2-Brother, Officer Progression and Protocol and Etiquette continues to pay
huge dividends. Being allowed to showcase these programs in an integrated manner
demonstrates the success that can be achieved if the programs are fully embraced by the
constituent lodges of the jurisdiction.
PROGRAM DELIVERY ENHANCEMENT
Early in the Masonic Year the team established some priorities for improving the delivery of
the Brother-2-Brother program to the brethren across the jurisdiction. Our desire was to
present the many benefits of the program in a more hands-on fashion. We wanted to
encourage effective and open communication with those seeking our support and we wanted
to identify, as the year progressed, additional resources that could be developed to help the
lodges improve membership retention. Some of these are identified below.
The Program Presentation was refreshed this year by taking a more practical or hands-on
approach to the delivery method used at Overview Sessions. In doing so, we committed more
time to taking a "Closer Look" at the material and the real "Nuts & Bolts" of the program.
This strategy has resulted in the participants gaining a much better understanding of the
benefits that can be derived by using the program; and' therefore, the team has been more
effective in communicating its message.
The Six Step Membership Retention Guide was developed as a quick reference handout. It
highlights the key steps that, if taken, can help in the development of a lodge's membership
retention plan. It is ideally suited to or targets those Masons and Chairmen who are seeking
to determine where best to get started.
The Lodge Greeter Program was developed to provide lodges with a guide that can help
make members and visitors alike feel welcome and at home in any lodge. When men leave
Freemasonry, they tell us that the single greatest reason for doing so is because "they felt like
they were ignored." This program provides tips a lodge can use to improve the "welcoming
power" in their lodge. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of those involved, prior to the
opening of lodge, the closing of lodge, along with the banquet hour and at the end of the
evening. Lodges who embrace this program will soon realize the power of a kind word and
a warm handshake.
PRESENTATIONS CONDUCTED
Through the theme of "Building On The Momentum" the TEAM aggressively promoted the
program through the District Deputy Grand Masters and generally received positive feedback.
Conjoined with the Friend to Friend / Mentor Team we focused our presentation efforts in
Region # 1 , which is primarily Southwestern Ontario and fulfilled our mandate to bring these
programs to the region. Some 10 districts and 118 lodges received the benefits of these
programs through Overview Sessions. Having successfully met this goal, we conducted
additional B-2-B presentations in 1 0 districts, involving 1 1 9 lodges.
The following is a complete list of presentation locations and dates:
Ontario District - November 8, 2008
Toronto Don Valley - January 24, 2009
Ottawa District 2 - February 21 , 2009
Erie and Windsor Districts - March , 2009
Sudbury-Manitoulin - March 28, 2009
Chatham and Sarnia Districts - April 4, 2009
Georgian North and Georgian South District - April 1 1 , 2009
Bruce, North Huron and South Huron - April 1 8, 2009
St. Thomas, London East and London West Districts - April 25, 2009
Nipissing East, Temiskaming and Muskoka Parry Sound Districts - May 9, 2009
Wellington District - May 30, 2009
The chairman in conjunction with the B-2-B Team Leader, V.W. Bro. Iain Waties; Officer
Progression Team Leader, V.W. Bro. Bill Brimer and B-2-B Team member R.W. Bro. Brian
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Seabourn were involved in the development and implementation of the new Lodge Resources
Lodge Chairman Workshop. This new workshop was rolled out in the Toronto area and made
available to some 100 lodges at the following locations:
Toronto East District - November 15, 2008
• Toronto Humber Valley District - November 22, 2008
• York District - January 1 7, 2009
Toronto West District - January 24, 2009
Toronto Don Valley District - January 3 1 , 2009
B-2-B REQUESTS AND FEEDBACK
This year the team, as we did last year, has gone to great lengths to encourage and create an
environment of cooperation and open communication between itself, the districts and
constituent lodges. It was our goal to build on the momentum created last year and we have
been extremely pleased with the results. By proactively demonstrating our desire to open the
lines of communication we have fostered a new atmosphere between the team and those we
have helped. By the end of this Masonic year we will have been contacted on well over 120
occasions by districts, lodges and individual members.
B-2-B FACILIFACTS
This periodical continues to be extremely well received and used by its readership. We are
encouraged to see so many more districts and lodges either posting the publication on their
websites or using excerpts in their Newsletters. It is hoped that, through this type of medium
the leaders of our lodges and the brethren in general will become more acquainted with the
B-2-B program and the value added benefits that it can bring to the constituent lodges.
The direct distribution list has now grown beyond 1,300 Masons and as a result of the
further distribution through district, lodge and personal address lists, we are comfortable in
stating that well over 10,000 Masons read the publication each month.
Brother-2-Brother Membership Retention Manual
This year a new B-2-B Membership Retention Manual was developed in conjunction with the
introduction of the newly developed Lodge Resources Manual. This new B-2-B publication
includes most of the B-2-B related material that was in the Tool Kit and incorporated some
new additional material for lodges to use. The new manual is also available on CD for those
wishing a copy.
Year End Recommendations:
1 . Rusty Mason Program Design and implement a program that will encourage and
prepare long absent brethren for their return to regular
lodge meeting attendance.
2. Effective Communication Develop a strategy that captures the interest and
imagination of newly elected district representatives and
the Masons that they serve.
The Friend to Friend and Mentor Committee has had an active schedule of Program Overview
Sessions throughout this Masonic year; as well as meeting the "Focus Area" needs in concert
with the Brother to Brother Team.
We have complimented these Region 1 presentations by holding nine additional
presentations outside of our Focus Region. These came in the form of requests from district
and lodges in all parts of the jurisdiction. Each event was tailored to the wishes of the
requesting lodge or district. Seven districts held combined presentations which included
Ontario District in Orono, Algoma East District in Blind River, Toronto Don Valley District
in Thomhill, Ottawa 2 District in Arnprior, Georgian North District in Orillia, Peterborough
and surrounding Districts in Peterborough, and Wellington District in Guelph.
In each of the 1 3 venues, our overview sessions included a PowerPoint presentation
followed by discussion and questions from the brethren. Feedback forms were completed by
the participants and Program CD's were provided for each lodge in the district represented
at the event. Audio CD's entitled, "What is Freemasonry," and video DVD's entitled,
"Freemasonry in Ontario" were available for purchase at the end of each session. During this
Masonic year the Friend to Friend and Mentor Program has been able to target in excess of 2 1 1
lodges in eighteen districts through our Presentation Schedule. Although the attendance at each
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event varied, the enthusiasm was high and interest in these two Grand Lodge programs
appeared genuine among the session participants.
Early in the Masonic year it was suggested by our Lodge Resources Chairman that each
Program Team should hold training sessions for our committee members. Program CDs were
sent to each committee member for their study and examination. This was followed up with
three sessions, one in Lindsay in the fall, one in Whitby in January at which V.W. Bro. Bob
Gillman, our committee member from Thunder Bay was in attendance, and one in Guelph
which coincided with a recent committee meeting. An overview of the program was examined
and the PowerPoint slide presentation was explained.
The Protocol and Etiquette TEAM has also had an active and productive year. Our initial
efforts during the previous year seem to have created a stronger awareness of the common bond
which protocol and etiquette shares with all our rituals and ceremonies. As a result, requests
for Protocol and Etiquette presentations have doubled this year.
The committee held a formal meeting on February 1 , 2009. There were also informal
meetings with key members of the committee throughout the year, to work on strategy, review
the topics we highlight in our presentations, and to plan our year's activities.
The twenty-page, multi-color Protocol and Etiquette handout, which was first created in
the Fall of 2007, continues to be distributed. It has also undergone a couple of minor
refinements in the past six months.
The handout has proven to be very popular throughout our Grand Jurisdiction. In addition
to several thousand copies which have been distributed at our presentations, the handout has:
• Been posted on at least two district websites (Toronto East and Ontario);
• Been converted into booklet form by one district, for all their Worshipful Masters (Toronto
Humber);
Been recommended to form part of the reference material for the D.D.G.M. Course;
Been e-mailed countless times to any brother who requested a copy in this manner.
It is a pleasure to report that the TEAM has made twenty-three Protocol and Etiquette
presentations since last July. Several thousand kilometers have been traveled by the TEAM to
make these presentations, throughout all regions of the province.
A new "Protocol & Etiquette Resource Manual" was created and distributed to TEAM
Members last term. (It is a "train the presenter" manual, designed to provide them with
appropriate material to make a presentation on most Protocol and Etiquette topics.)
The Resource Manual was updated and further enhanced for this year. A copy was provided
to each member of this year's committee.
One of our goals, since the TEAM was originally formed eighteen months ago, has been
to distribute a Protocol and Etiquette newsletter by e-mail, on a regular basis, throughout our
Jurisdiction.
The Officer Progression TEAM has also had a very busy and productive year and held sessions
in:
Richmond Hill Masonic Temple - Tuesday, October 2, 2008
Star in the East Lodge, Prince Edward District - Saturday, October 4, 2008
"Masonic Leadership" for the Past Masters' Association of Niagara District "B" - Tuesday
October 2 1,2008
"Masonic Leadership"and "The Chair of the Worshipful Master," Ontario District -
Saturday, November 8, 2008
"Masonic Leadership" and the "Chair of the Worshipful Master," Waterloo District -
Friday, November 21, 2008
"Masonic Leadership" and "The Office of the Worshipful Master," Victoria District -
Saturday, November 29, 2008
"Masonic Leadership" workshop to the Toronto Humber Valley Wardens Association
Temple - Wednesday, January 2 1 , 2009
"Masonic Leadership" workshop for Master's Wardens Association of Hamilton Masonic
Districts A, B & C - Thursday, January 29, 2009
Lodge Overview Session in Arnprior - Saturday, February 2 1 , 2009
Lodge Resources Overview Session, Peterborough District - Saturday, April 18, 2009
Lodge Resources Overview Session, Wellington District - Saturday May 9, 2009
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OFFICER PROGRESSION PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
The Officer Progression Seminar currently consists of two workshops:
(1) Masonic Leadership and (2) The Master's Chair. Both have been well received and
appreciated.
The TEAM is proposing that two new programmes be designed and approved for
inclusion as training programmes. They are "The Deacons Floor Work" and "Call to Order."
DEACONS FLOOR Work: This is a training aid originally developed R.W. Bro. Peter
Mouriopoulos. The Officer Progression Committee is currently revising and updating that
document. The 2009 revised edition will be submitted to the Deputy Grand Master and
Custodian of the Work for approval as a secondary training resource to be used by individual
lodges.
CALL TO ORDER: The committee is researching material to be used to develop a training
module to provide officers with the skills and knowledge to efficiently conduct the business
portion of lodge meetings and to properly chair committee meetings in a professional manner.
It will be submitted for approval when completed.
PROGRAMME SUGGESTED PARTICIPANTS
1 . Deacon's Floor Work All junior officers, Junior and Senior Deacons
2. Call to Order All officers and or members
3. Masonic Leadership All officers, Junior and Senior Wardens
4. The Masters Chair All officers, Wardens and Worshipful Masters
The modular approach will provide training geared to the level of authority and responsibility
of the various offices. It is our hope that the new modules will be approved and ready for the
Officer Progression Committee to offer during the 2009 - 2010 Masonic year.
GRAND LODGE PUBLICATION SALES
During the 2008 - 2009 Masonic year, the Officer Progression TEAM has provided various
publications from the Grand Lodge book store for sale at workshops and seminars. The total
book sales are currently $810.00.
The Grand Lodge Resource Committee teams are currently developing a display board to
be used to promote our services and programmes at Grand Lodge.
Lodge Resources Bulletin
At meeting of the committee, it was proposed that an e-mail publication be styled the Lodge
Resources Review which would provide the membership of the jurisdiction with a bi-monthly
"news style" review of the TEAM initiatives, suggestions and feedback. It was felt by the
committee that this review combine the Facilifax and Protocol and Etiquette Essentials as well
as information from the Friend to Friend, Mentor and Officer Progression TEAMS. The
rational was that a single publication would reach and be read more readily that separate
publications from each of the TEAM leaders.
In addition, the combined committee newsletter would be reflective of a "Unity of
Purpose" between the sub-committees and that the Lodge Resources Program Review would
acted as a catalyst in delivering the messages of the 'TEAMS" to the Masons in Ontario.
V. W. Bro. Iain Waites provided the committee with a mockup of the proposed newsletter the
"Lodge Resources Review" which was renamed the Lodge Resources Program Review.
• A five page newsletter to cover all four subcommittees of the Lodge Resources
Committee.
The first page is for the chairman's message, scheduled presentations, etc.
• Each committee has one page in the newsletter but can borrow space from other
subcommittees if mutually agreed on.
THE CORNERSTONE PROGRAM
In addition, the committee is pleased to announce that in meeting the objectives of "service
to the membership of Grand Lodge," we have developed the Cornerstone Program which is
a lodge driven initiative.
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The concept of the cornerstone program is derived from that first stone set in the
construction of" a masonry foundation. It is important because all other stones will be set in
reference to this stone, thus determining the position and strength of the entire edifice.
As the proper placement of the cornerstone ensures a solid foundation upon which to
build any structure, so too does it teach our lodges the important lesson of having innovative
and vibrant programs to ensure that our lodges are strong, "until time shall be no more. "
Although good planning and strong management is a vitally important component to the
overall success of your lodge, it must never be forgotten that in order to maintain the
momentum in your lodge, the members must have a compelling idea of where the lodge needs
to go, what type of members it will attract, what benefits it can provide, and how the
organization needs to be perceived in the community if it is to thrive.
Value Added Benefits
When a lodge makes the decision to participate in this program, they acknowledge their desire
to increase the value of the experience that they provide to their membership. Participation
will bring many value added benefits such as:
Increased lodge vitality
Enhanced teamwork
• Increased sense of pride in the lodge
• Greater sense of accomplishment
• And, the use of the designation of "Cornerstone Lodge 2010 and/or subsequent
years" on the Lodge Summons, Newsletter, Letterhead or other lodge material.
Program:
The Cornerstone Program is not a stand-alone initiative, but rather a program that should be
used in conjunction with other Grand Lodge, Lodge Resources programs as each is designed
to build upon one another to achieve the overall success and a sustainable future for the lodge.
The Grand Lodge through the Lodge Resources Committee administers the program. This
program is not a one-time event. It is an award that is presented on a yearly basis and should
a lodge choose to participate, a "Letter of Intent " must be submitted each and every year a
lodge chooses to participate.
To qualify for the Cornerstone designation the individual lodge must fulfill one of two
Mandatory requirements, complete five (5) of the major standards and six (6) of the basic
standards. Lodges that meet the qualification requirements will be recognized at the Annual
Grand Lodge Communication where the Worshipful Master and his lodge will be presented
with this award.
To begin the process of qualification, the Worshipful Master of each lodge must appoint
a Cornerstone Program Coordinator. This person will serve as the liaison between the lodge
and the Grand Lodge, Lodge Resources Committee. This information must be communicated
in writing by mailing the Lodge Letter of Intent to the Grand Lodge office by June 30,h of each
year.
The Cornerstone Program commences on July F'ofeach year and is active for a period
of 10 months, ending April 30'" of the following year.
Program Application:
In order to be considered for the Cornerstone designation a lodge must submit the Program
Application to the Grand Lodge, Lodge Resources Committee detailing their activities. This
application must be submitted no later than May 30'h of each program year.
To confirm the applications accuracy and completeness, it must be reviewed and signed
by the Worshipful Master and the Lodge Secretary affixed. Documentation of the lodge's
activities must be included in order to make the application complete.
This program has been referred to the Custodian of the Work, M.W. Bro. Donald Mumby
for his review and once this process is complete we will submit it to the Management
Committee for costing approval.
I am pleased to report that the TEAMS had a very productive and rewarding year as we
traveled together throughout the jurisdiction promoting and presenting these vital lodge
programs. Your Lodge Resources TEAM is blessed with a fine group of dedicated brethren
at each TEAM level and I thank V.W. Bro. Bill Brimer, Officer Progression TEAM Leader,
R.W. Bro. John Hay, TEAM Leader Friend to Friend and Mentor, V.W. Bro. Iain Wates,
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TEAM Leader Brother to Brother and V.W. Bro. Gord Crutcher, TEAM Leader, Protocol and
Etiquette, as well the brethren who form the backbone of these TEAMS and served
unselfishly, donating their time and talents to the initiatives of TEAM Lodge Resources to the
betterment of the lodges and districts of the jurisdiction.
In closing, I wish to express my appreciation to the Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. Terry
Shand and the staff at Grand Office for their unqualified support. I also extend to the District
Deputies of thejurisdiction the gratitude of the committee for their co-operation in scheduling
the Overview and Training Sessions, without your assistance we would not have had the
Program exposure so necessary for their success. We also thank you, the members of this great
Fraternity for the support and inspiration that you have provided to each of us as we
endeavour to serve you in a manner that you so deserve.
It is imperative that the use of these Programme(s) be communicated at every level, and
on every opportunity throughout the Lodges and Districts of the Grand Jurisdiction, now and
in the future.
All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee.
DAVID R. DAINARD, 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 pleased to present this report on behalf of the D.D.G.M. Orientation Committee 2008 -
2009.
During the year our committee conducted eight workshops across Ontario. This year we
had one additional seminar in Hamilton for six districts that were unable to attend the Fall
Meetings. Overall, there were 133 Masons aspiring to be D.D.G.M.s or District Secretaries.
Also attending were 16 current D.D.G.M.s and 5 Members of the Board.
Early in the year, we replenished the stock of the brochure INFORMATION FOR
PROSPECTIVE D.D.G.M.s. This new supply should last approximately 5 years. We also sold
nearly $1,000.00 worth of Grand Lodge books.
In April 2009, we again contacted the D.D.G.M. candidates inquiring if there were any
aspects of the program that we could assist them with before they attend Grand Lodge in July.
We are also sending them the PowerPoint Presentation electronically for their future perusal.
We have now confirmed the sites for D.D.G.M. orientation seminars in the 2009-2010
Masonic Year.
Our committee was quite fortunate. The R.W. Bro. Paul Johnson and I had access to
laptops and projectors for PowerPoint presentations. This saved considerable time and effort
in trying to co-ordinate the use of the Grand Lodge equipment.
R.W. Bro. Jack Nancekivell and V.W. Bro. Les Sulzer have reviewed the District
Secretary's portion of the PowerPoint Program. We as a committee recommend possible
changes that will streamline the entire presentation in the future. We averaged 4 committee
members at every seminar. That is ideal for a proper presentation on behalf of our Grand
Lodge.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1 . Continue with further communication between the aspirants and committee in March and
April of the Masonic Year.
2. We want to improve the orientation by stressing that D.D.G.M.s put more emphasis on
Grand Lodge Programs as part of their official visits, highlighting a couple of Grand
Lodge programs at each of their visits
3. Continue to highlight the duties of District Secretary and relate how their assistance can
relieve some stress often absorbed by the District Deputy Grand Master.
Overall our committee is quite pleased with the seminars and how the aspirants have
responded to our efforts. I want to acknowledge our committee for their work and dedication.
Firstly, I would like to thank R. W. Bro. Dave Mahon for his efforts over the years. Dave
left our committee in October 2008 to pursue other activities in the Masonic Family.
Finally, I want to thank our committee members: R.W. Bros. Paul Johnson, Tom Keith,
Dave Snedden, Jack Nancekivell, Norm Allingham, V.W. Bros. Roy Pickard and Les Sulzer.
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Their skills and sincere effort have been impressive and I know they have represented Grand
Lodge in a very positive manner.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JOHN C. GREEN, 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:
On behalf of the Communications Committee, it is my pleasure to submit the following report.
For efficiency and cost effectiveness we are increasingly forced to use the internet to make
contact, keep contact and provide support for our Grand Lodge Programmes. Unfortunately,
this method of communication can be quite impersonal as well as missing those who are not
computer literate. How we balance this challenge with our mission to act as an effective
communications source between Grand Lodge, districts, and lodges of our jurisdiction is the
measure of our success.
Working with people remotely and primarily via the written word presents many
challenges. But, while there is much on how to use online networking tools from a technology
point-of-view, there is not an equal amount on using them from the human point of view.
Some of our brethren instinctively work well with others online via the written word, or even
live video or audio conferencing tools while some struggle with the technology and even with
the whole concept of managing or, simply talking to others regularly online.
Grand Lodge does recognize the importance of all aspects of communications with the
brethren.
The committee's assigned objectives were met with much enthusiasm by our committee
members and our results are as follows:
A. D.D.G.M. Trestle Boards for all districts were collected and distributed. District contact
information was extracted and made available when requested.
B. All email distribution lists were maintained so that itinerary updates for the Grand Master,
special announcements from Grand Lodge Officers and committees as well as notices of
other newsworthy events could be quickly sent out.
C. The committee was a source for contact information for Grand Lodge Elected and
Appointed Officers, their addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and mailing labels.
D. The required maintenance for the Grand Lodge web link of 'What's Happening' was kept
up to date by our Webmaster. Most data is derived from the D.D.G.M. Trestle Boards, but
special event announcements were also added as they relate to either a Grand Lodge or
district event. The committee monitored the Guest Book on the Grand Lodge website and
answered all membership queries.
E. The committee was charged with the task of updating the Ontario Masonic Directory. The
data was compiled and submitted for a printing quote which was submitted to the
Management Committee for publishing approval. The proposal was returned to the
committee with a request for further study to explore other cost efficient proposals for
distribution and propose ways to maintain current directory data.
F. The committee was directed to review all links to our Grand Lodge web page from district
and lodge websites and check that they are being kept up to date. If updates had not been
made, this was reported to the webmaster for follow up and possible deletion of the link.
G. The committee administered the Awards Program for Lodge Summons, Lodge or District
Newsletters and Websites. Again this year, an Award Winner was selected along with a
Merit Winner from those submissions made by the D.D.G.M. s.
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The winners for this year are as follows:
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Category
Award Winner
Merit Winner
Lodge Summons
True Britons' Lodge No. 14
St. Lawrence District
Wellington Lodge No. 635
York District
Lodge or District
Newsletter
Peterborough District
Masonic Newsletter
St. Lawrence District
Square & Compasses
Lodge or District
Website
Toronto East District
Richardson Lodge No. 136
York District
Summary
This committee was only able to accomplish its objectives this year through the hard work of
our members who all contributed. Our committee members are: R W. Bros. R. Gibson, J.
Kirk- White, B. Snider, and W. Bros. C. Deacon and T. Peddle.
The information your Communications Committee disseminates to all the brethren is for
your reading, learning and contemplation as well as assisting you with your time management.
We shall continue to work hard at being sure everyone can see, hear or read our message.
All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee.
DOUGLAS A. CONWAY, Chairman
CALLED OFF
Grand Lodge adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
CALLED ON
Grand Lodge resumed labour at 8:45 a.m.
On Thursday, July 16, 2009.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. C. M. Too tell, Chairman, and on motion of the
Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R. W. Bro. Tootell, 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 381
By Proxies 105
By Past Masters 58
TOTAL LODGES REPRESENTED 544
TOTAL NUMBER OF DELEGATES REGISTERED 2,453
WITH A TOTAL VOTE OF 3,215
All of which is fraternally submitted. „ I-T7/^T>r. .,, TAATCI, ou .
J CLIFFORD M. TOOTELL, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF SCRUTINEERS
This Report, presented by W. Bro. George Benton, Chairman, was received and approved on
motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by W. Bro. Benton.
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 Raymond DANIELS
Deputy Grand Master David Garry DOWLING
Grand Senior Warden Norman MATHIE
Grand Junior Warden Robin Campbell George WARD
Grand Registrar Patrick Joseph GILLESPIE
Board of General Purposes:
Donald Alexander CAMPBELL
Thomas Wallace HOGEBOOM
Paul Edward TODD
John Cameron GREEN
David James CAMERON
George Edward HINDS
Douglas Alfred CONWAY
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee.
GEORGE F. BENTON, Chairman
THANKS
The Grand Master extended his sincere thanks to R. W. Bro. Kenneth L. Schweitzer, Chairman
and Clifford M. Tootell of the Committee on Credentials, their committee personnel; and W.
Bro. George F. Benton, Chairman of the Committee of Scrutineers, and their personnel.
The Grand Master declared the above brethren duly elected.
REPORT OF THE AWARDS COMMITTEE
(William Mercer Wilson Medal)
This Report was presented by M. W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw/ Acting 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:
Our Grand Lodge pays tribute in an endearing and enduring respect to a very select few who
have and continue to exemplify outstanding qualities of citizenship, stewardship and
fellowship.
Examination of the lodge petitions for this prestigious award show diversity of effort and
talent on the part of each nominee. Despite never having benefited from officer progression
in his lodge(s).
Eight nominees, who received independent approval of each member of the awards
committee, have been awarded with the William Mercer Wilson medal by the advisory their
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names are recorded in his address to Grand Lodge. We extend congratulation to each
committee recipient.
Discussions are ongoing regarding a deadline each year for all nominations. Immediately
thereafter, grading of each submission from most favourable to less favourable status could
occur with the option of placing a limit upon the number of medals presented in any one year.
Your committee would welcome your written comments regarding this matter.
The committee extends gratitude to the Grand Secretary and the Grand Lodge Office staff
for their prompt, courteous and efficient services provided throughout the year.
Sincerely and fraternally, M. W. Bros. R. E. Drew, W. R. Pellow and
R. E. Groshaw / Acting Chairman.
M. W. Bro. William R. Pelllow was appointed a member of the Awards Committee for a three
year term.
REPORT OF THE GRAND HISTORIAN
This Report was presented by M. W. Bro. A. J. Petrisor.for R. W. Wallace McLeod, 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:
Once again, it is appropriate that the Grand Historian should express his gratitude to the
Grand Master, for honouring him with this title. According to the book of Constitution, one
of the duties assigned to this office is to record matters that are connected with the history of
Freemasonry in Ontario.
Several years ago (2004), I talked about two majestic old buildings on the campus of the
University of Toronto, University College (erected in 1856 - 1859) and Victoria College
(1891 - 1892). The architects were both Freemasons, who served as District Deputy Grand
Masters of our Grand Lodge in the City of Toronto: Frederic William Cumberland (who lived
1820 - 1881) and William George Storm (1826 - 1892). It may seem a bit provocative to
continue with this sort of topic, but my prejudice is partly due to the fact that I have had an
office on the campus of the University of Toronto for forty-seven years. And, one important
aspect of Masonic history that should always be considered is the number of significant
people who have been members of the Craft.
So let us begin. In the south end of Toronto, at 790 Queen Street West (seven blocks west
of Bathurst), stands the entrance to a large public site (now covering 37 acres), known as
Trinity Bellwoods Park. On the outside of the impressive old stone gateway, there is a historic
plaque that was put up by the Toronto Historical Board in 1988. It reads as follows:
"TRINITY COLLEGE
The University of Trinity College was located on this site 1 852 - 1 925, occupying a large
Gothic-revival building designed by Kivas Tully with later additions by Frank Darling.
Trinity was founded as an independent institution by Bishop John Strachan following
secularization of the Provincially-endowed university, awarded a Royal Charter in 1852.
Trinity offered instruction in Arts and Divinity, and, for varying periods, in Law and
Medicine. It also granted degrees in Music, Pharmacy and Dentistry. In 1904, Trinity
federated with the University of Toronto and in 1 925 moved to a new but similar building
on the Queens's Park Campus. The old building was used by the Kiwanis Boys Club until
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1956. When it was demolished, this gateway, put up in 1903, has been left standing in
commemoration."
The new Trinity College on the campus of the University of Toronto was built in 1 923 - 1 925
by the architects Frank Darling (1850 - 1923) and John A. Pearson (1867 - 1940). It is,
according to Martin L. Friedland (the official historian of the University), a Gothic building
that was "designed to resemble the old college." (The University of Toronto, page 278).
Kivas Tully, the architect of the original Trinity College, should be a well known name.
A superb biography, written by R. W. Bro. C. E. B. LeGresley, appears in our official history,
Whence Come We? Let me "borrow" a bit from it. (In the words of Wilson Mizner, "Copy
from one, it's plagiarism; copy from two, it's research.")
Kivas Tully was born in Queen's County, Ireland, in 1 820, the son of Commander John
B. Tully of the Royal Navy. He came to Toronto in 1844, already a Mason, having been
initiated, passed, and raised the previous year in Ancient Union Lodge No. 13, Limerick. On
9 July 1844, he affiliated with St Andrew's, No. 1, Toronto.
He was qualified to practise as an architect and engineer, and as an architect he designed
many buildings, some of which are still in use. Besides the old Trinity College, they included
the first Customs House for Toronto, the first Bank of Montreal building at Front and Yonge,
sections of Osgoode Hall, the St. Catharines Town Hall, and the Victoria Hall in Cobourg.
When he arrived in Canada as a Master Mason, he quickly recognized the stagnation of
the Craft. He saw that the solution lay in independence. He was a man of action, and in 1 847
he was a charter member and first Senior Warden of Ionic Lodge No 18, Toronto. He was
installed as Worshipful Master on 27 December 1848. Strange to relate, he was already an
officer of the Provincial Grand Lodge, for in 1 846 he had been named Provincial Grand
Superintendent of Works, an office he held for three years.
Kivas Tully did not restrict his activities to the English lodges. On 29 May 1850, he
affiliated with King Solomon's No. 222, of the Irish Constitution, Toronto. A scant two weeks
later, on June 1 3, he was elected Master by unanimous ballot. Furthermore, on November 1 4,
he was named Grand Senior Warden of the English P. G. L. Although Kivas Tully was now
a power to reckon with, as an officer both of an Irish lodge and the P. G. L., he worked quietly
for two years. At the communication of the P. G. L. on 29 October 1 853, he gave notice that
at the next meeting he would move that a petition be sent to England requesting authorization
for an independent Grand Lodge of Masons in Canada West. He was advancing on more than
one front, for less than two weeks later, in King Solomon's Lodge, on 10 November 1853,
he proposed a motion inviting delegates from all the Irish Lodges to a special convention at
Hamilton on November 24. The avowed purpose was to consult on the means of attaining
self-government.
A resolution was passed that the recommendation of the Convention, for the establishment
of an independent Grand Lodge for Canada West, is the most advisable course that could be
adopted, and that the duly qualified delegates be requested to attend the adjourned
Convention to be held in London on Thursday, 4 May 1 854, for the purpose of establishing
the said Independent Grand Lodge.
At the meeting in May, 1 854, a committee was struck to draft a Provisional Constitution
for the new Grand Lodge. Kivas Tully was named to the committee, although he refrained
from taking the position of chairman. By November 9, 1 854, however, an obstacle had arisen
to the quest for freedom. The Grand Lodge of Ireland had offered to form a P.G.L. with
limited power. King Solomon's Lodge directed Kivas Tully and George Allen to write to
Dublin explaining why the offer was not acceptable and asking for greater authority.
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Eventually, the Grand Lodge replied in the negative. When the answer arrived, King
Solomon's Lodge instructed its delegates to the next meeting in Hamilton on 1 5 May 1 855)
to advocate united action with the English lodges of Canada West for the purpose of
petitioning the Grand Lodges of England, Scotland, and Ireland for a separate Grand Lodge
for the province. Again, Tully was one of the delegates. In short, his policy was unwavering,
far-sighted, and eventually successful.
During these years of turmoil, new lodges continued to be formed. In 1854, R.W. Bro.
Tully instituted Vaughan Lodge No. 236, I. C., Maple, and installed the first Master. On 28
Decemberl857, William Mercer Wilson consecrated Wilson Lodge No. 48, G.R.C., and
installed Kivas Tully as its first Master.
He continued to be active in the new Grand Lodge. In 1857, he was elected District
Deputy Grand Master of the Toronto District. He was named as the representative of the
Grand Lodge of Ireland at the Grand Lodge of Canada in 1 858. He never ran for the top
office, but eventually (in 1 897) Kivas Tully was given the rank of Past Grand Master
(Honorary). He died 24 April 1905. I guess that's enough to say about the architect of the
original Trinity College. Let us move on to the next site.
Another historical plaque was erected, this one by the Ontario Heritage Ministry of
Culture and Recreation, at the corner of Bay and St. Joseph (one block north of Wellesley).
This one reads as follows:
"ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE
In 1852, this college was established as a Roman Catholic boys' school in the palace of
the Right Reverend Armand, Comte de Charbonnel, Bishop of Toronto, and a vigorous
opponent of the public school system in Canada West. The minor seminar opened by
Basilian priests that year was combined with the school in 1863, and in 1855 St.
Michael's College was incorporated. A new collegiate structure and adjoining parish
church, St. Basil's, were built here on Clover Hill. On September 15, 1856, classes
commenced with the Reverend Jean Mathieu Soulerin, CSB, as superior. The college
progressed gradually and in 1881 it affiliated with the University of Toronto. St.
Michael's formally became an arts college within the University in 1910."
Martin Friedland (The University of Toronto, 39) tells us that the combined buildings, St.
Basil's Church and St. Michael's College, are "the oldest surviving buildings in the
University of Toronto."
The historical plaque neglects to mention the architect of the building, but from other
sources we know that he was William Hay. This time let me "borrow" a bit from an article
that appeared in The Philalethes magazine a few years ago.
William Hay, was bom at Dikeside, Aberdeenshire, not too far from Peterhead (the eastern
most town in Scotland), on 17 May 1818. He learned the trade of architect, and lived in St.
John's, Newfoundland, from 1847 to 1850, as clerk of the works for the construction of the
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. After a brief return to Scotland, in 1 853 he came
back to the new world, eventually settling in Toronto. He soon became one of the leading
architects there, and within the next decade designed many buildings, a few of which are still
standing, though they have been extensively remodeled. He was the man who built the
original parts of St. Basil's Church and St. Michael's College, on the campus of the
University of Toronto (1856). He also designed the school addition to Holy Trinity Church
( 1 858), closer to downtown Toronto, and the nearby Scadding House (about 1 860). He was
active outside of Toronto, and was responsible for St. George's Anglican Church in
Newcastle, forty-five miles to the east of Toronto (1857), and St. Andrew's Presbyterian
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Church in Guelph, about the same distance to the west (1 857 - 1 858). From 1 858 to 1 860
he served as a councillor of the Canadian Institute (now the Royal Canadian Institute), "the
oldest scientific society in Canada."
Hay was initiated in St. Andrew's Lodge No. 1 on the Provincial Register, Toronto, on
9 May 1 854, and soon affiliated with St John's Lodge No. 55, which was instituted in 1 856.
Old records tell us that he participated in the Masonic cornerstone laying for Victoria Hall,
in Cobourg, in 1856. He served as Grand Superintendent of Works for the Ancient Grand
Lodge of Canada, one of the two independent bodies in Ontario, in 1857- 1858. After the
union of the two Grand Lodges, he was again Grand Superintendent of Works in 1 86 1 - 1 862.
One authority says that he was "an ardent Freemason," who was "associated with many
Masonic organizations." He left Toronto in 1862, to finally return to Scotland. His most
significant commission there was the restoration of St. Giles's Cathedral in Edinburgh (1872
- 1883). He died near Edinburgh on 30 May 1888.
So here we have two more old buildings (one now demolished) of the University of
Toronto that were designed and built by notable architects who were active Freemasons.
Perhaps that is enough, or more than enough, to say for now about the great Masonic
architects of the University.
All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted.
WALLACE McLEOD, Grand Historian
Works consulted:
Martin L. Friedland, The University of Toronto: A History (Toronto 2002)
The Philalethes, Vol. 45, No. 1 (February 1992) 6-9
[C. E. Balfour LeGresley,] "The Formation of the Grand Lodge of Canada: Life of Kivas
Tully," Whence Come We: Freemasonry in Ontario 1764-1980 (Hamilton, 1980), pages 71,
73-75.
Newsletter of the Committee on Masonic Education, Vol. 9, No. 2 (Fall 1989) 29-32.
For historic plaques, visit the site: www.torontohistory.org
PRESENTATION OF NOTICES OF MOTION
The following Notices of Motion, presented on the floor of Grand Lodge, were duly adopted.
The 1st proposal dealt with the requirement of the District Deputy Grand Master to file his
reports as contained in Section 104 and reads as follows:
The amendment renumbers the current Section to 1 04(a) and adds the following as Section
104(b)
104 (b) In addition, the District Deputy Grand Master shall send to the Grand Lodge
Chairman on the Condition of Masonry within fourteen (14) days of his official visit to each
lodge in his District either by electronic transmission as an attachment, or facsimile or surface
mail a copy of his report. Such report will include, but not limited to, the Lodge
Master's/Secretary's completed report, the District Secretary's completed report, and the
District Deputy Grand Master's observations on the Condition of Masonry within the lodge.
The 4th proposal dealt with the powers of the Constitution and Jurisprudence Committee as
authorized by Section 136 (d)
It amended the 2nd paragraph of this section so that Section 136(d) to read as follows:
(d) Constitution and Jurisprudence
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To make periodic review of the Constitution of Grand Lodge and, when advisable,
recommend revision thereof or amendment thereto;
To consider the regularity or irregularity of proposed amendments to the
Constitution of Grand Lodge and may make recommendations or comments on
same to the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge and or the
Board of General Purposes.
To consider rulings of the Grand Master and to recommend incorporation by way
of amendment to the Constitution of all matters of general and continuing
application contained therein; and
To advise the Grand Master, Grand Lodge and the Board of General Purposes on
constitutional matters;
The 6th proposal dealt with Section 302 (Lodge Seals) and amended the word "and" between
sections viii and ix be deleted and the word "and" be inserted following section ix and that
section x all Dues Card" be added
The 9th proposal dealt with Nominations and amendments to Section 37 of the B. of C.
It is amended to read as follows:
37 (a) Nomination for any elected office requiring nomination and for the Board of General
Purposes, except for a District Deputy Grand Master, shall be made in writing, giving the full
name, occupation, or (if retired), former occupation and post office address of the candidate,
together with the name, number and Masonic district of his lodge, the year(s) he was Master
of his lodge, any elective or appointive Grand Lodge office and the year(s) of such election
or appointment, the year(s) of service on the Board of General Purposes, the Standing and/or
Special Committee(s) of Grand Lodge on which the candidate has served, and the year(s) of
service, the Standing and/or Special Committee(s) of which the candidate has served as
Chairman, the year(s) of service, and the office for which he is nominated.
The 10th proposal dealt with the addition of two appointive Grand Lodge Offices, namely
The Very Worshipful Grand Librarian and The Very Worshipful Grand Archivist,
Section 1 1 be amended by inserting after The Very Worshipful the Grand Historian, and
before The Very Worshipful the Grand Piper. The Very Worshipful the Grand Librarian, The
Very Worshipful the Grand Archivist
RANK OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF GRAND LODGE
Section 1 2, would be amended by inserting after Past Grand Historians and before The Grand
Piper. The Grand Librarian, Past Grand Librarians, The Grand Archivist and Past Grand
Archivists
PART III - REGALIA AND INSIGNIA
DRESS JEWELS OF VERY WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OFFICERS - PRESENT
AND PAST
Section 396 (b) would be amended by inserting after (ix) Grand Historian
(x) Grand Librarian - Scroll, surmounted by a stylized lamp of learning
(xi) Grand Archivist - Scroll, surmounted by a treasure chest, representing a 'lodge box'
Renumber Grand Piper as (xii)
The 11th proposal dealt with Section 152 of the B. of C. fees payable to Grand Lodge.
Section 1 52 (p) cost of submitting a semi-annual return will be S 1 00.00; if received by Grand
Lodge on or before January 8™ or July 8th for the preceding six months, the fee is waived.
The 12™ proposal dealt with Powers and Duties of Other Grand Lodge Officers:
120 (a) Assistant Grand Secretary
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The Assistant Grand Secretary shall assist the Grand Secretary under his direction and
perform such appropriate clerical duties in the Grand Secretary's office as may be assigned
by the Grand Secretary.
120(b) Grand Organist
The Grand Organist shall have professional musical training, skill and keyboard ability such
as to enable him to perform with competence, conduct and preside over the musical part of
the ceremonies of Grand Lodge.
120(c) Grand Historian
The Grand Historian shall from time to time compile and preserve a record of all matters
connected with the history of Grand Lodge.
1 20 (d) Grand Librarian
The Grand Librarian shall be qualified with academic training and professional experience
in Library Science to act in an advisory capacity to the Chairman of the Standing Committee
on Library, Museum and Archives of which the Grand Librarian would be a member ex
officio. The Grand Librarian would serve at the will and pleasure of the Grand Master, and
in accordance with the provision of Section 42, be subject to reappointment annually.
1 20 (e) Grand Archivist
The Grand Archivist shall be qualified with academic training and professional experience in
Curatorial Science to act in an advisory capacity to the Chairman of the
Standing Committee on Library, Museum and Archives of which the Grand Archivist would
be a member ex officio with particular reference to the collection, cataloguing, and storage
of all documents and artefacts. The Grand Archivist would serve at the will and pleasure of
the Grand Master, and in accordance with the provision of Section 42, be subject to
reappointment annually.
120(f) Grand Piper
The Grand Piper shall have musical training, artistic skill and ability in bagpiping such as to
enable him to fulfill the duties of the office with competence.
NOTE: Proposals 2 & 3 withdrawn, Proposal 5 tabled, Proposal 7 irregular, Proposal 8 was
declared a statement only.
INSTALLATION
M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew to conduct the installation.
INSTALLATION OF THE GRAND MASTER
M. W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw presented R.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, Grand
Master-elect at the Altar, following which he was obligated by C. E. Drew and
invested by M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor.
INVESTITURE OF THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER
The Deputy Grand Master-elect, R.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling, was presented at
the Altar by R.W. Bro. G. A. Napper, Grand Director of Ceremonies, and
following obligation by M.W. Bro. A. J. Petrisor and investiture by M.W. Bro. C.
E. Drew, he was placed in the chair on the right of the Grand Master.
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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 Marvin Salmi Thunder Bay
Algoma East Kenneth R. Pierce Elliot Lake
Brant Donald H. Elliott Waterford
Bruce Garry D. MacGregor Hanover
Chatham Andrew W. Long Ailsa Craig
Eastern Frank Gordon Lunenburg
Erie James D. Pirie Kingsville
Frontenac Marvin J. Switzer Newburgh
Georgian North Keith Robertson Barrie
Georgian South John H. Imrie Barrie
Grey Jack A. Watkin Mount Forest
Hamilton A Gary P. Humes Burlington
Hamilton B Terence J. Brown Hamilton
Hamilton C William J. MacPherson Ancaster
London East J. Ross Mclntyre St. Thomas
London West S. Lynn Baker Ilderton
Muskoka— Parry Sound Terry M. Hornibrook Sundridge
Niagara A Ross D. Pulford St. Catharines
Niagara B Sean T. Fuller Hamilton
Nipissing East R. Bruce Campbell Powassan
North Huron R. Murray Hoover Brussels
Ontario Robert A. Ough Peterborough
Ottawa 1 Ivor Bayley Carleton Place
Ottawa 2 W. Jack Ledger Renfrew
Peterborough Gary T. Ballard Campbellford
Prince Edward William J. Lewis Inverary
St Lawrence Matthew E. Clark Brockville
St Thomas Roy A. Sawyer Union
Sarnia Ken G. Wood Sarnia
South Huron _, John W. Reynolds Kitchener
Sudbury-Manitoulin Roy J. Eaton Little Current
Temiskaming Karol W. Jodko-Narkiewicz Sesekinika
Toronto Don Valley Isaac Lazar Richmond Hill
Toronto East Thomas E. Norris Uxbridge
Toronto Humber Valley Andrew J. Turk Toronto
Toronto West John McClure Mississauga
Victoria John B. Gorrill Cameron
Waterloo Jim Williamson Waterloo
Wellington Earl L. Schneider Palmerston
Western A. Roger MacKay Kenora
Wilson North James C. Truscott Woodstock
Wilson South Phillip G. Bowman Simcoe
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Windsor Robert J. Page Windsor
York Richard B. Morreau Stouffville
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.
APPOINTMENT OF GRAND CHAPLAIN
The Grand Master announced the appointment of W. Bro. William M White 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. C. Edwin Drew: the Grand Senior Warden by M.W. Bro. T. Shand; the Grand
Junior Warden by M.W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw; the Grand Chaplain by M.W. Bro. G.
A. Atkinson; the Grand Registrar by M.W. Bro. W. R. Pellow; and the Grand
Director of Ceremonies by M.W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw.
APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
R.W. Bro. William A. Atkinson Sr Amherstburg
R.W. Bro. Lloyd W. Hammell Tara
R.W. Bro. Samuel Kalinowsky Ottawa
R.W. Bro. Charles Reid Etobicoke
R.W. Bro. Gareth R. Taylor Richmond Hill
V.W. Bro. Gordon Crutcher Thornhill
V.W. Bro. Ian Wates Port Carling
and for one year
R.W. Bro. Patrick McGrenere London
APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE
Grand Dir of Ceremonies R.W. Bro. John A. Mittelhotz Kitchener
Grand Senior Deacon V.W. Bro. Robert D. Brethour Barrie
Grand Junior Deacon V.W. Bro. C. Gordon Sinclair Mississauga
Grand Supt of Works V.W. Bro. J. David Walden Guelph
Assistant Grand Secretary V.W. Bro. Kris D. Nickerson Hamilton
Assistant Grand Dir of Cers .... V.W. Bro. Louis C. Primeaux Kitchener
Assistant Grand Chaplain V.W. Bro. Robert Johnston Cambridge
Assistant Grand Chaplain V.W. Bro. Donald D. Thornton Burlington
Assistant Grand Chaplain V.W. Bro. Keith W. Elliott Orillia
Assistant Grand Chaplain V.W. Bro. Steven Stadler Gloucester
Assistant Grand Chaplain V.W. Bro. John R. Pattison Kitchener
Grand Sword Bearer V.W. Bro. George Post Caledonia
Grand Organist V.W. Bro. Arnold McCausland Mississauga
Assistant Grand Organist V.W. Bro. Douglas A. Lane Richmond Hill
Grand Pursuivant V.W. Bro. Mark E. Drew Campbellford
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Very Worshipful
Alexander Aikten London
Walter W. Arenovich Hornepayne
Robert M. Bartlett Vienna
Christopher J. Beard St. Mary's
Arthur Beasley Sarnia
Calvin E. Bellamy Ottawa
Paul Best Tara
Robert R. Bock Elmira
John E. Boynton Innisfil
Christopher R. Brown Fergus
David R. Cameron London
Richard G. Carveth Toronto
Alexander L. Cowie St. Thomas
Ronald L. Cudney Fort Erie
Robert C. Dagg London
Eugene F. De Beaupre Port Perry
Terry R. Deline Kingston
Daniel S. Devison Ancaster
Robert F. Doherty Milton
Walter Dzierba Fenwick
Franklin G. Eagleson Southampton
Gary F. Eddy Sault Ste Marie
James H. English Bowmanville
Milton J. Fleming Sudbury
Mathys Flikweert Mallorytown
James N. Gardiner Scarborough
Gerald Garnett Keene
Bernard F. Gibbs Whitby
J. Roy Gibson Ottawa
Joseph A. Gillis Newmarket
Douglas A. Gray Scarborough
Scott Hodges Hamilton
T. Roger Hodgson Burnt River
Garnet M. Holmes -. Madoc
William J. Holtham Toronto
John L. Hooper Woodstock
Brian Johnson Thornbury
Glen W. Krueger Mount Forest
Grand Stewards
David L. Laszewski Wardsville
David G. Lingley L' Original
Barry E. Maddock Peterborough
Benona R. Mannen Burford
Leslie A. Matthew Hamilton
Harold E. McComb Paris
Robert W. McCormick York
David G. McGilvary Thorold
Robin A. Mclntyre Finch
Richard R. McKee Windsor
Richard McKinlay Merlin
Archibald McLay St. Catharines
John F. McMillan Fenelon Falls
Peter W. McQueen Mount Hope
Richard Owen Kirkland Lake
Kenneth Parker London
David R Pass Delhi
William Pickard Cobalt
Allan J. Quinn Ashton
John E. Ratuszny Etobicoke
Antonio Robles St. Catharines
Kevin Schleihauf Rodney
George V. Schmidt Fonthill
Ronald Scott Scarborough
Wayne H. Sershall London
B. David Shanas Kingston
Donald Shipley Ajax
William South Callander
Terence G. Steinke Sault Ste Marie
Calvin A. Tinglin Etobicoke
James R Vamplew Owen Sound
Josef J. Vliehs Cambridge
Peter Vogel Scarborough
William A. Vollick Burlington
Paul M. Weir Orillia
Harvey P. Williams Newmarket
Blair A. Yauch St. Catharines
Stephen Zwilling Picton
Grand Standard Bearer V.W. Bro. Joseph W. Barrio Lansdowne
Grand Standard Bearer V.W. Bro. John C. Rycroft Whitby
Grand Tyler V.W. Bro. Alan Williams Atikokan
Grand Historian V.W. Bro. S. Michael Jenkyns Kanata
Grand Librarian R.W. Bro. James E. Ford London
Grand Standard Bearer V.W. Bro. Daniel Glenney Ottawa
Grand Piper V.W. Bro. Robert Hoglund Kitchener
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
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.
GUESTS SPEAK
During the session the following distinguished guests, at the request of the Grand
Master, addressed the brethren assembled:
M.W. Bro. Donald C. Ross, Grand Master R.W. Bro. Charles Marlowe, Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Quebec
R.W. Bro. Brian Tuckey, Grand Master
Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon
Bro. Charles R. Murphy, G. Master
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Grand Lodge of Indiana
RW. Bro. Thomas M. Velvin Jr.,
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Maryland
RW. Bro. Reno Favretto, Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia
M.W. Bro. Larry Moss, Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Newfoundland & Labrador R w BrQ ^ Gallowayj Grand Master
M.W. Bro. Richard L. Ault Jr.,
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Rhode Island
M.W. Bro. Brian Shimmons, Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Alberta
M.W. Bro. C.Wayne Libby Jr., Grand Master
Grand Lodge of New Hampshire
M. Ex. Comp. Roland A. Paddle,
Grand First Principal
Grand Chapter RAM
Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan
R.W. Bro. David G. Love, Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Manitoba
RW. Bro. Miles R. Graham, Grand Master
Grand Lodge of New Brusnwick
Robert Townshend, Sov. Gr. Com.
Ancient & Accpeted Scottish Rite - Canada
R.W. Bro. Randolph N. Kelman, Deputy Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Prince Hall, Ont. & Jurisdiction
To. The MWGM The Hon. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, MW Past Grand Masters,
RW Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior & Junior Wardens, Distingushed Grand East,
Grand Lodge Officers Past and present, And Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. and
A.M., of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
Fraternal Greetings,
Brethren, None of this would be possible without the blessings of the GAOTU, let us
therefore give him all praise and thanks for his many blessings, Lord we thank you. . . May
Peace, Harmony and Good Will prevail throughout this your 154th Annual Grand
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Communication.
On behalf of The Most Worshipful Grand Master the Hon. Bro. Kenrick Roberts, of the
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, of the Province of Ontario and Jurisdiction. As
R. W. Deputy Grand Master, it gives me great pleasure to bring you Fraternal Greetings. I am
very honored, and privileged at being given this momentous opportunity, one that will
establish a "Land Mark" between our two Great Organizations. That being the first time an
elected officer of the MWPHGL of the Province of Ontario and Jurisdiction would be
represented here at this your 1 54th Annual Grand Communication. This is indeed an historic
occasion.
Yes, we do agree the steps to according full and final recognition between our two Grand
Lodges were a long and arduous task. It is a testament to those Brethren who persevered
when much of our efforts failed, and at times all else seemed to be in vain. We commenced
with the efforts of our MWPGM the Hon. Bro. J. Dan Bancroft who initiated the idea, and
got the program rolling, after some misgivings, along came MWPGM the Hon. Bro. O.
Bruce Scott who continued the relentless pursuit and gained some needed headway during
his term in Office.
From our Jurisdiction, the following MWPG Masters have all played an integral part, and
have left their indelible mark on this historic moment that as come to bare fruit here today.
MWPGM the Hon. Bro. Benjamin J. Layne, (the late: Hon. Bro. W. B. Burthwright), Hon.
Bro. R. R. Brothers, Hon. Bro. C. H. Worrell, Hon. Bro. G.W.A. Wharton, Hon. Bro. Joseph
A.G. Halstead who also moved the yard sticks, Hon. Bro. C. Barnes and Hon. Bro. James
G. Jessop our immediate MW PGM.
All of these MWPG Masters, along with their appointed Grand Lodge Officers and other
Lodge Members have worked tirelessly in concert with their counter parts from the MW
Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M of Canada in the Province of Ontario to achieve their goal.
History will prove the wisdom of those stalwarts, and we my Brethren shall be forever
grateful, as we continue to work in the vineyards in Peace, Harmony and Good Will, in
conjunction with one another, and with hopes of maintaining a perpetual endeavor for our
youth in Free Masonry.
Conclusion:
Much more could be said, and will be said in the future. However, in conclusion I leave you
with these few words from our founding father Prince Hall, words that he gave in a charge
to some of his Brethren in 1797.
"Live and act as Masons, that you may die as Masons; let those despisers see, although
many of us cannot read, yet by our searches and researchers into men and things, we have
supplied that defect; and if they will let us call ourselves a Chartered Lodge of just and
lawful Masons ; be always ready to give an answer to those that ask you a question; give
the right hand of affection and fellowship to those it justly belongs; let their color and
complexion be what it will, let their Nations be what it may. For they are your Brethren, and
it is your indispensable duty so to do. "
MWGM Hon. Bro. Allan Petrisor, Sir, once again many thanks to you, your Officers and
Members; for your kind welcome and wonderful hospitality, and as I look forward to the
reminder of the day's activities with great anticipation, I shall convey all of this to my
MWGM the Hon. Bro. Kenrick Roberts and Members of our MWPHGL Free and Accepted
134 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Masons of the Province of Ontario and Jurisdiction. Please be reminded that our 154lh
Annual Grand Communications is fast approaching. It will take place on August 7-8-9, at
the Delta Meadowvale and Conference Centre, in Mississauga Ontario; hope to see you all
there.
Cordially/Fraternally ^ ^^ R ^^
RW Deputy Grand Master.
GRAND LODGE CLOSED
Grand Lodge closed at 1 1:20 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009.
Grand Secretary
Greetings of Deputy Grand Master at Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge
Free & Accepted Masons, Province of Ontario and Jurisdiction
August 2008
M.W. Bro. James Jessop, Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Most Worshipful
Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Province of Ontario and Jurisdiction:
As Deputy Grand Master, it is my honour and privilege to bring you most sincere and
warmest fraternal greetings and salutations from M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, Grand Master,
and the Members of the Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, in the
Province of Ontario.
In the annals of Freemasonry in Ontario this occasion will mark an historic milestone in the
history of our two Grand Lodges - the first time that our Grand East has been officially
invited to be received by your Prince Hall Grand Lodge meeting in Annual Communication.
As Brothers we have always been equals in the Universal Brotherhood of Man. There is
only one race, and that is the human race, and we are all 'sons of Adam.' We may now give
thanks to the Great Architect for the divine plan that has brought us closer to the visionary
ideal expressed in words attributed to your first Grand Master, Prince Hall: "7b see the day
of Jubilee, when men would see men as Friends and treat them as Brothers."
It has been said that Masons move slowly in order to ensure that all things are done decently
and in order. The final step in according formal Recognition has been a long time coming.
It was achieved through the vision, patient perseverance and skilful negotiations of many
good men in both our Grand Lodges. Among these in our Grand Lodge, credit must be
given to the late M.W. Bro. Norman E. Byrne, Grand Master 1991-1992, who initiated
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informal talks; M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby, Grand Master 2003-2004, who at our Annual
Communication in 2005, authorized "full right of reciprocal visitation with Prince Hall Free
and Accepted Masons"; M.W. Bro. Gary L. Atkinson, Grand Master 2005-2006, who
appointed an ad hoc committee to negotiate the constitutional terms under which
Recognition could be accorded, and, above all, the members of that committee - R. W. Bro.
George E. Hinds, PDDGM and Member of the Board of General Purposes and R.W. Bro.
Errol A. Stewart together with M.W. Bro. Mumby. To these men, acting as the dictates of
right reason prompted them, we must be forever grateful.
The amendment to the Constitution of our Grand Lodge was read and approved by the Board
of General Purposes for presentation to Grand Lodge, where it was included as 'Regular' in
the Report of the Committee on Constitution and Jurisprudence presented on Wednesday,
16 July 2008 and passed by unanimous vote of the delegates, on Thursday, 17 July 2008.
When M.W. Bro. Petrisor announced the adoption of the Constitutional Amendment, he was
accorded a spontaneous standing ovation and prolonged applause by all present.
This was accomplished because it was done for the right reason - because it was the right
thing to do.
A milestone is a marker; it is not a stopping place. Two convoys of the great caravan of
Freemasonry now move forward in parallel columns, united in a common cause, the great
work of serving humanity, striving to make this world a better place, as the old hymn puts
it: "You in your small corner and I in mine."
In conclusion, I quote the lines of John Greenleaf Whittier- may it be our Credo as men and
as Masons.
0 brother man, fold to thyself thy brother!
Where pity dwells, the peace of God is there;
To worship rightly is to love each other,
Each smile a hymn, each kindly deed a prayer.
Follow with reverent steps the great example
Of Him whose holy work was doing good;
So shall the wide earth seem our Father 's temple,
Each living life a psalm of gratitude.
John Greenleaf Whittier
So mote it be.
Constitution - Section 4 (b)
Any other provision of this code to the contrary notwithstanding, the Grand Lodge A.F. and
A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario recognizes the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge
F. and A.M., Province of Ontario (and Jurisdiction) and will consider recognizing more than
one Grand Lodge in another jurisdiction if the mainstream Grand Lodge in that jurisdiction
"chooses to waive its right to maintain exclusive jurisdiction and to permit concurrent
jurisdiction."
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TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2009 1 63
List of Lodges - By Districts
Denotes Daylight Lodge
Lodges - 1 0 Algoma District Membership Dec 2008 - 924
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Marvin Salmi, Thunder Bay
No. 287-Shuniah Thunder Bay No. 618-Thunder Bay Thunder Bay
No. 4 1 5— Fort William Thunder Bay No. 636— Hornepayne Hornepayne
No. 499-Port Arthur Thunder Bay No. 656-Kenogamisis Geraldton
No. 5 1 1— Connaught Thunder Bay No. 662— Terrace Bay Terrace Bay
No. 584-Kaministiquia Thunder Bay No. 672— Superior Red Rock
Lodges - 8 Algoma East District Membership Dec 2008 - 724
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Kenneth R. Pierce, Elliot Lake
No. 4 1 2-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 - 1 3 Brant District Membership Dec 2008 - 1 ,0 1 6
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Donald H. Elliott, Waterford
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 - 1 2 BRUCE District Membership Dec 2008 - 86 1
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Garry D. MacGregor, Hanover
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 - 1 1 Chatham District Membership Dec 2008 - 7 1 8
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Andrew W. Long, Ailsa Craig
No. 46-Wellington-Victory Chatham No. 327-Haminond 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 - 1 6 Eastern District Membership Dec 2008 - 798
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Frank Gordon, Lunenburg
No. 21a-St. John's Vankleek Hill No. 41 8-Maxville Maxville
No. 125-Cornwall Cornwall No. 439— Alexandria Alexandria
No. 143-Friendly Brothers' .". Iroquois No. 450— Hawkesbury Vankleek Hill
No. 186-Plantagenet Riceville No. 452-Avonmore Monkland
No. 207-Lancaster Lancaster No. 491-Cardinal Iroquois
No. 256-Lost Villages Ingleside No. 557— Finch Ingleside
No. 320-Chesterville Winchester No. 596-Martintown Lancaster
No. 383-Henderson Winchester No. 669-Corinthian Cornwall
Lodges - 8 ERIE DISTRICT Membership Dec 2008 - 523
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. James D. Pirie, Kingsville
No. 34— Thistle Amherstburg No. 402-Central Essex
No. 41 -St. George's Kingsville No. 413-Naphtali Tilbury
No. 290-Leamington Leamington No. 448-Xenophon Wheatley
No. 395-Parvaim Leamington No. 627-Pelee Pelee Island
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Lodges - 1 5 FRONTENAC District Membership Dec 2008 - 1 ,0 1 1
D.D.G.M. — R.W. Bro. Marvin J. Switzer, Newburgh
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. 1 1 9-Maple Leaf Bath No. 578-Queen's Kingston
No. 146-Prince of Wales Napanee No. 62 1 -Frontenac Sharbot Lake
No. 157-Simpson Newboro No. 739-Limestone Daylight Harrowsmith
No. 201-Leeds Gananoque No. 746-Templum Fidelis Bath
Lodges - 1 0 Georgian North District Membership Dec 2008 - 1 ,060
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Keith Robertson, Barrie
No. 90-Manito Collingwood No. 348-Huronia Midland
No. 192-Orillia Orillia No. 466-Coronation Elmvale
No. 234-Beaver Thombury No. 492-Karnak Orillia
No. 249-Bayport Victoria Harbour No. 659-Equity Orillia
No. 266-Northem Light Stayner No. 71 8-Twin Lakes Orillia
Lodges - 1 0 Georgian South District Membership Dec 2008 -1,103
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. John H. Imrie, Barrie
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 2008 - 945
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Jack A. Watkin, Mount Forest
No. 88— St. George's Owen Sound No. 333-Prince Arthur Flesherton
No. 1 37-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 - 1 4 Hamilton District A Membership Dec 2008 - 1 ,403
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Gary P. Humes, Burlington
No. 6-Barton Hamilton No. 55 1 -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 - 1 2 Hamilton District B Membership Dec 2008-1 ,084
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Terence J. Brown, Hamilton
No. 7-Union Grimsby No. 1 85-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. 667-Composite Hamilton
No. 166-Wentworth Stoney Creek No. 714— Battlefield Stoney Creek
Lodges - 14 Hamilton District C Membership Dec 2008 - 1,138
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. William J. MacPherson, Ancaster
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. 67 1-Westmount Hamilton
No. 513-Corinthian Hamilton No. 679-Centennial Daylight Hamilton
No. 549-Ionic Hamilton No. 687-Meridian Ancaster
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Lodges - 1 4 London East District Membership Dec 2008 - 1 ,588
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. J. Ross Mclntyre, St. Thomas
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 - 1 3 London West District Membership Dec 2008 -1,176
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. S. Lynn Baker, llderton
No. 42-St. George's London No 358-Delaware Valley Lambeth
No. 81 -St. John's Mount Brydges No. 378-King Solomon's London
No. 107— St. Paul's Lambeth No. 388-Henderson Lobo
No. 195-Tuscan London No. 529-Myra Komoka
No. 209a-St. John's London No. 610-Ashlar London
No. 289-Doric Lobo No. 708-Oakridge London
No. 330— Corinthian London
Lodges - 8 Muskoka-Parry Sound District Membership Dec 2008 - 907
D.D.G.M. -R.W. Bro. Terry M. Hornibrook, Sundridge
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 - 1 5 Niagara District A Membership Dec 2008-1 ,346
D.D.G.M. -R.W. Bro. Ross D. Pulford, St. Catharines
No. 2-Niagara Niagara-on-the-Lake No. 338-Dufferin Wellandport
No. 1 5 — 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. 1 1 5— 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 - 1 1 Niagara District B Membership Dec 2008 - 890
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Sean T. Fuller, Hamilton
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 - 7 Nipissdng East District Membership Dec 2008 - 609
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. R. Bruce Campbell, Powassan
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 - 1 1 North Huron District Membership Dec 2008 - 703
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. R. Murray Hoover, Brussels
No. 93-Northern Light Kincardine No. 303-Blyth Blyth
No. 162-Forest Wroxeter No. 314— Blair Palmerston
No. 184-Old Light Lucknow No. 331-Fordwich Fordwich
No. 225-Bernard Listowel No. 341— Bruce Tiverton
No. 284— St. John's Brussels No. 568— Hullett Londesboro
No. 286-Wingham Wingham
Lodges - 1 5 Ontario District Membership Dec 2008 - 1 ,689
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Robert A. Ough, Peterborough
No. 1 7 — St. John's Cobourg No. 31 -Jerusalem Bowmanville
No. 26— Ontario Port Hope No. 39-Mount Zion Brooklin
No. 30-Composite Whitby No. 66-Durham Newcastle
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Ontario District (cont'd)
No. 91-Colbome Colborne
No. 1 14-Hope Port Hope
No. 139-Lebanon Oshawa
No. 270-Cedar Oshawa
No. 325-Orono Orono
No. 428— Fidelity Port Perry
No. 649-Temple Oshawa
No. 695-Parkwood Oshawa
No. 706-David T. Campbell Whitby
Lodges - 1 5
D.D.G.M.
Ottawa District 1 Membership Dec 2008
R.W. Bro. Ivor Bayley, Carlton Place
1,288
No. 58-Doric Ottawa
No. 63— St. John's Carleton Place
No. 147— Mississippi Almonte
No. 148— Civil Service Ottawa
No. 159-Goodwood Richmond
No. 23 1 -Lodge of Fidelity Ottawa
No. 371 -Prince of Wales Ottawa
No. 465-Carleton Carp
No. 479-Russell Russell
No. 5 1 7-Hazeldean Kanata
No. 558-Sidney Albert Luke Ottawa
No. 560— St. Andrew's Ottawa
No. 561— Acacia Ottawa
No. 665-Temple Ottawa
No. 736— Edinburgh Ottawa
Lodges - 1 4
Ottawa District 2 Membership Dec 2008 - 1,124
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. W. Jack Ledger, Renfrew
No. 52-Dalhousie Ottawa
No. 122-Renfrew Renfrew
No. 128-Pembroke Pembroke
No. 177-The Builders Ottawa
No. 1 96-Madawaska Arnprior
No. 264-Chaudiere Ottawa
No. 433-Bonnechere Eganville
No. 459-Cobden Cobden
No. 526— Ionic Ottawa
No. 564-Ashlar Ottawa
No. 590-Defenders Ottawa
No. 686— Atomic Daylight Pembroke
No. 721-Bytown Ottawa
No. 741-Luxor Daylight Ottawa
Lodges
D.D.G.M.
Peterborough District Membership Dec 2008
R.W. Bro. GaryT. Ballard, Campbellford
,060
No. 101-Corinthian Peterborough
No. 126-Golden Rule Hastings . . . Campbellford
No. 145— J. B. Hall Millbrook
No. 155-Peterborough Peterborough
No. 161-Percy Warkworth
No. 223-Norwood Norwood
No. 313-Clementi Peterborough
No. 374-Keene Keene
No. 435-Havelock Havelock
No. 523— Royal Arthur Peterborough
No. 675-William James Dunlop . . . Peterborough
Lodges - 1 3
No. 1 1-Moira Belleville
No. 18— Prince Edward Picton
No. 29-United Brighton
No. 38-Trent Trenton
No. 48-Madoc/Marmora/Tweed Madoc
No. 50— Consecon Consecon
No. 69— Stirling Stirling
Prince Edward District Membership Dec 2008-1 ,522
D.D.G.M. -R.W. Bro. William J. Lewis, Inverary
No. 123-Belleville-Temple Belleville
No. 1 27-Franck Frankford
No. 164-Star-in-the-East Wellington
No. 215— Lake Ameliasburg
No. 283-Eureka Belleville
No. 482-Bancroft Bancroft
Lodges - 1 7
D.D.G.M.
St. Lawrence District Membership Dec 2008 - 1 ,24 1
R.W. Bro. Matthew E. Clark, Brockville
No. 5-Sussex Brockville
No. 14-True Britons' Perth
No. 24— St. Francis Smiths Falls
No. 28— Mount Zion Kemptville
No. 55-Merrickville Burritt's Rapids
No. 74— St. James Brockville
No. 85-Rising Sun Athens
No. 1 10-Central Prescott
No. 209-Evergreen Lanark
Lodges- 10
No. 242-Macoy Lyn
No. 368-Salem Brockville
No. 370-Harmony Philipsville
No. 387-Lansdowne Lansdowne
No. 4 1 6— Lyn Lyn
No. 504-Otter Lombardy
No. 556— Nation Spencerville
No. 650-Fidelity Toledo
St. Thomas District Membership Dec 2008 - 984
D.D.G.M. -R.W. Bro. Roy A. Sawyer, Union
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 Lome
No. 364-Dufferin Melbourne No. 546-Talbot St. Thomas
Lodges - 1 6 Sarnia District Membership Dec 2008-1,309
D.D.G.M. -R.W. Bro. Kenneth G. Wood, Sarnia
No. 56-Victoria Sarnia No 307-Arkona Arkona
No. 83-Beaver Strathroy No. 328-Ionic Napier
No. 1 16-Cassia Thedford No. 392-Huron Camlachie
No. 1 53-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 V/atford No. 437— Tuscan Sarnia
No. 294-Moore Sarnia No. 601-St. Paul Sarnia
Lodges - 12 South Huron District Membership Dec 2008 - 1 ,074
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. John W. Reynolds, Kitchener
No. 33-Maitland Goderich No. !70-Britannia Seaforth
No. 73— St. James St. Marys No. 224-Huron Hensall
No. 84-Clinton Clinton No. 309-Morning Star 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 -9 Sudbury-Manitoulin District Membership Dec 2008 -888
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Roy J. Eaton, Little Current
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 - 7 Temiskaming District Membership Dec 2008 - 47 1
D.D.G.M. -R.W. Bro. Karol W. Jodko-Narkiewicz, Sesekinika
No. 506— Porcupine Timmins No. 540— Abitibi Iroquois Falls
No. 528-Golden Beaver Timmins No. 623-Doric Kirkland Lake
No. 530-Cochrane Cochrane No. 704-Aurum Timmins
No. 534-Englehart Englehart
Lodges -21 TORONTO Don Valley District Membership Dec 2008 - 1,835
D.D.G.M. -R.W. Bro. Isaac Lazar, Richmond Hill
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. 61 1— 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 Thornhill No. 676-Kroy Thornhill
No. 53 1-High Park Melita Thornhill No. 696-Harry L. Martyn Toronto
No. 542-Metropolitan r- Toronto No. 703-Lodge of the Pillars Thornhill
No. 559-Mosaic Thornhill
Lodges -20 TORONTO East DISTRICT Membership Dec 2008 - 1,879
D.D.G.M. -R.W. Bro. Thomas E. Norris, Uxbridge
No. 269-Brougham Union Claremont No. 576— Mimosa Toronto
No. 384-Alpha Tuscan Toronto No. 612-Birch Cliff Scarborough
No. 424-Doric Ajax No. 637-Caledonia Scarborough
No. 430-Acacia Toronto No. 643— Cathedral Toronto
No. 473-Beaches Scarborough No. 647— Todmorden Toronto
No. 494-Riverdale JR Robertson Toronto No. 653-Scarboro Scarborough
No. 520-Coronati Scarborough No. 670— West Hill Scarborough
No. 532-Canada Ajax No. 683-Wexford Scarborough
No. 543-Imperial East Gate Scarborough No. 705-Universe Scarborough
No. 567— St. Aidan's Scarborough No. 729— Friendship Ajax
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Lodges - 20
Toronto Humber Valley
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Andrew J
No. 65-Rehoboam Etobicoke No. 571
No. 247-Ashlar St. Clair Toronto No. 575
No. 305-Humber Weston No. 599
No. 339-Orient Toronto No. 600
No. 343-Georgina Toronto No. 606-
No. 369-Mimico Etobicoke No. 644-
No. 410-Zeta-Shamrock Toronto No. 655-
No. 510-Perfect Column Etobicoke No. 664-
No. 537-Ulster Toronto No. 713-
No. 547-Victory Toronto No. 733-
DlSTRJCT Membership Dec 2008 - 2,054
Turk, Toronto
Antiquity Toronto
Trillium Toronto
Astra-Mt. Dennis Weston
Maple Leaf Etobicoke
Unity Etobicoke
Simcoe Toronto
Kingsway Etobicoke
Sunnylea Etobicoke
Bridgewood Etobicoke
Anniversary Etobicoke
Lodges - 22
D.D.G.M.
Toronto West District Membership Dec 2008 ■
- R.W. Bro. John McClure, Mississauga
2,167
No. 229-Ionic Brampton
No. 356-River Park Streetsville
No. 474-Victoria Toronto
No. 496-University Toronto
No. 501-Connaught Etobicoke
No. 524-Mississauga Mississauga
No. 548-General Mercer Toronto
No. 565-Kilwinning Toronto
No. 566-King Hiram Toronto
No. 619-Runnymede Toronto
No. 630-Prince of Wales Toronto
No. 632— Long Branch Etobicoke
No. 640-Anthony Sayer Etobicoke
No. 645— Lake Shore Etobicoke
No. 674— South Gate Mississauga
No. 685-Joseph A. Hearn Mississauga
No. 689-Flower City Brampton
No. 710-Unity Brampton
No. 727-Mount Moriah Brampton
No. 734-West Gate Streetsville
No. 738-Chinguacousy Brampton
No. 740-Ibrox Brampton
Lodges- 14
Victoria District
Membership Dec 2008 - 958
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. John B. Gorrill, Cameron
No. 77-Faithful Brethren Lindsay
No. 268-Verulam Bobcaygeon
No. 354-Brock Cannington
No. 375-Lorne Omemee
No. 398-Victoria Kirkfield
No. 406-Spry Fenelon Falls
No. 408-Murray Beaverton
No. 440— Arcadia Minden
No. 451— Somerville Kinmount
No. 463-North Entrance Haliburton
No. 464-King Edward Sunderland
No. 477-Harding Woodville
No. 498— King George V Coboconk
No. 608-Gothic Lindsay
Lodges- 15
D.D.G.M.
Waterloo District Membership Dec 2008
R.W. Bro. James W. Williamson, Waterloo
927
No. 72-Alma Cambridge
No. 151-Grand River Waterloo
No. 172-Ayr Ayr
No. 205-New Dominion Elmira
No. 257-Galt Cambridge
No. 279-Mystic Tie Cambridge
No. 297-Preston Cambridge
No. 318-Wilmot Baden
No. 509-Twin City Waterloo
No. 539-Waterloo Waterloo
No. 628-Glenrose Elmira
No. 690— Temple Waterloo
No. 722-Concord Cambridge
No. 723— Brotherhood Waterloo
No. 744— New Light
Lodges - 1 2
Wellington District Membership Dec 2008
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Earl L. Schneider, Palmerston
836
No. 1 80-Speed Guelph
No. 203-Irvine Fergus
No. 219— Credit Georgetown
No. 258-Guelph Guelph
No. 271 -Wellington Erin
No. 295-Conestogo Drayton
No. 321— Walker Friendship Georgetown
No. 347— Mercer Fergus
No. 361-Waverley Guelph
No. 688-Wyndham Guelph
No. 724-Trillium Guelph
No. 742-RoyaI City Daylight Guelph
Lodges- 10
Western District Membership Dec 2008 - 643
D.D.G.M. -R.W. Bro. Roger McKay, Kenora
No. 414-Pequonga Kenora
No. 417-Keewatin Keewatin
No. 445-Lake of the Woods Kenora
No. 446-Granite Fort Francis
No. 46 1 -Ionic Rainy Ri ver
No. 484-Golden Star Dryden
No. 518-Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout
No. 631— Manitou Emo
No. 660-Chukuni Red Lake
No. 668-Atikokan Atikokan
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169
Lodges - 1 1
No. 37-King Hiram Ingersoll
No. 43-King Solomon's Woodstock
No. 68— St. John's Ingersoll
No. 76-Oxford Woodstock
No. 108-Blenheim Innerkip
No. 178— Plattsville Washington
Wilson North District Membership Dec 2008
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. James C. Truscott, Woodstock
836
No. 250-Thistle Innerkip
No. 261-Oak Branch Innerkip
No. 569-Doric Corinthian Lakeside
No. 609-Tavistock Tavistock
No. 678-Mercer Wilson Woodstock
Lodges - 1 0
D.D.G.M.
No. 10-Norfolk Simcoe
No. 78— King Hiram Tillsonburg
No. 104— St. John's Norwich
No. 149-Erie Port Dover
No. 174-Walsingham Port Rowan
Wilson South District Membership Dec 2008 - 747
R.W. Bro. Phillip G. Bowman, Simcoe
No. 181-Oriental Vienna
No. 217-Frederick Delhi
No. 237— Vienna Vienna
No. 624-Dereham Mount Elgin
No. 701-Ashlar Tillsonburg
Lodges - 9
No. 47-Great Western Windsor
No. 403-Windsor Windsor
No. 500-Rose Windsor
No. 521 -Ontario Windsor
No. 554— Border Cities Windsor
Windsor District Membership Dec 2008 - 707
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Robert J. Page, Windsor
No. 579-Harmony Windsor
No. 598-Dominion Windsor
No. 604-Palace Windsor
No. 642— St. Andrew's Windsor
Lodges - 2 1
York District Membership Dec 2008 - },i
D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Richard B. Morreau, Stouffville
No. 22— King Solomon's Richmond Hill
No. 23-Richmond Richmond Hill
No. 54-Maple Maple
No. 79-Simcoe Bradford
No. 87-Markham Union Stouffville
No. 97-Sharon Queensville
No. 98-True Blue Bolton
No. 99-Tuscan Newmarket
No. 1 1 8-Union Schomberg
No. 129-Rising Sun Aurora
No. 136-Richardson Stouffville
No. 220-Zeredatha Uxbridge
No. 292-Robertson Aurora
No. 31 1-Blackwood Maple
No. 468-Peel Caledon East
No. 481 -Corinthian Newmarket
No. 512-Malone Sutton
No. 634-Delta Aurora
No. 635-Wellington Maple
No. 646-Rowland Mount Albert
No. 702-Lodge of Fellowship . . . Richmond Hill
RESEARCH LODGE - NO. 730 - Heritage Cambridge Membership Dec 2008 — 695
Algoma 10
Algoma East 8
Brant 13
Bruce 12
Chatham 11
Eastern 16
Erie 8
Frontenac 15
Georgian North .... 10
Georgian South .... 10
Grey 12
Hamilton A 14
recapitulation (569 Lodges)
Hamilton B 12
Hamilton C 14
London East 14
London West 13
Musk-Parry Sound . . 8
Niagara A 15
Niagara B 11
Nipissing East 7
North Huron 11
Ontario 15
Ottawa 1 15
Ottawa 2 14
Peterborough .... 11
Prince Edward ... 13
St Lawrence 17
St Thomas 10
Sarnia 16
South Huron 12
Sud-Manitoulin ... 9
Temiskaming 7
Toronto Don Valley 2 1
Toronto East 20
Tor. Humber Valley 20
Toronto West .... 22
Victoria 14
Waterloo 15
Wellington 12
Western 10
Wilson North 11
Wilson South 10
Windsor 9
York 21
Research Lodge .... 1
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No and Name
LODGES - ALPHABETICALLY
Denotes Daylight Lodge
District and Location No and Name
District and Location
540 Abitibi Temiskaming, Iroquois Falls
61 Acacia Hamilton B, Hamilton
430 Acacia Toronto East, Toronto
561 Acacia Ottawa 1, Ottawa
614 Adanac Niagara A, Si Catharines
573 Adoniram Niagara B, Niagara Falls
109 Albion Frontenac, Harrowsmith
235 Aldworth Bruce, Chesley
158 Alexandra-Inwood Sarnia, Oil Springs
439 Alexandria Eastern, Alexandria
469 Algoma Algoma East, S S Marie
434 Algonquin Musk-Parry So, Emsdale
536 Algonquin Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury
72 Alma Waterloo, Cambridge
384 Alpha Tuscan Toronto East, Toronto
32 Amity Niagara A, Dunnville
654 Anc Landmarks (...Doric) . . . . Ham C, Ham
3 Anc St John's Frontenac, Kingston
733 Anniversary .... Tor H Valley, Etobicoke
640 Anthony Sayer . . . Toronto West, Etobicoke
571 Antiquity ... . Tor Humber Valley, Toronto
440 Arcadia Victoria, Minden
307 Arkona Sarnia, Arkona
564 Ashlar Ottawa 2, Ottawa
610 Ashlar London West, London
701 Ashlar Wilson South, Tillsonburg
247 Ashlar St. Clair .... Tor H Valley, Toronto
668 Atikokan Western, Atikokan
686 Atomic Daylight .... Ottawa 2, Pembroke
704 Aurum Temiskaming, Timmins
452 Avonmore Eastern, Monkland
1 72 Ayr Waterloo, Ayr
482 Bancroft Prince Edward, Bancroft
6 Barton Hamilton A, Hamilton
714 Battlefield Hamilton B, Stoney Cr
249 Bayport . Georgian North, Victoria Harbour
639 Beach Hamilton A, Stoney Creek
473 Beaches Toronto East, Scarborough
83 Beaver Sarnia, Strathroy
234 Beaver Georgian North, Thombury
123 Belleville-Temple Prince Ed, Belleville
1 90 Belmont London East, Belmont
225 Bernard North Huron, Listowel
699 Bethel Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury
612 Birch Cliff ... . Toronto East, Scarborough
311 Blackwood Toronto York, Maple
314 Blair North Huron, Palmerston
108 Blenheim Wilson North, Innerkip
303 Blyth North Huron, Blyth
433 Bonnechere Ottawa 2, Eganville
554 Border Cities Windsor, Windsor
45 Brant Brant, Brantford
663 Brant Hamilton A, Burlington
713 Bridgewood Tor H Valley, Etobicoke
170 Britannia South Huron, Seaforth
354 Brock Victoria, Cannington
745 Brock Daylight .... Niag A, St Catharines
723 Brotherhood Waterloo, Waterloo
269 Brougham Union . Toronto East, Claremont
341 Bruce North Huron, Tiverton
550 Buchanan Hamilton C, Hamilton
177 Builders (The) Ottawa 2, Ottawa
106 Burford Brant, Burford
165 Burlington Hamilton A, Burlington
436 Burns Bruce, Hepworth
153 Burns' Sarnia, Wyoming
721 Bytown Ottawa 2, Ottawa
637 Caledonia Toronto East, Scarborough
232 Cameron St Thomas, Dutton
603 Campbell Hamilton A, Campbellville
532 Canada Toronto East, Ajax
491 Cardinal Eastern, Iroquois
465 Carleton Ottawa 1 , Carp
1 16 Cassia Sarnia, Thedford
643 Catberdral Toronto East, Toronto
270 Cedar Ontario, Oshawa
396 Cedar Bruce, Wiarton
679 Centennial Daylight . . . Ham C, Hamilton
684 Centennial London East, London
1 10 Central St Lawrence, Prescott
402 Central Erie, Essex
457 Century Chatham, Meriin
264 Chaudiere Ottawa 2, Ottawa
320 Chesterville Eastern, Winchester
738 Chinguacousy .... Toronto West, Brampton
660 Chukuni Western, Red Lake
148 Civil Service Ottawa 1, Ottawa
681 Claude M Kent Hamilton A, Oakville
313 Clementi Peterborough, Peterb
315 Clifford Bruce, Clifford
254 Clifton Niagara B, Niagara Falls
84 Clinton South Huron, Clinton
459 Cobden Ottawa 2, Cobden
530 Cochrane Temiskaming, Cochrane
91 Colborne Ontario, Colborne
30 Composite Ontario, Whitby
667 Composite Hamilton B, Hamilton
722 Concord Waterloo, Cambridge
295 Conestogo Wellington, Drayton
501 Connaught Toronto West, Etobicoke
5 1 1 Connaught Algoma, Thunder Bay
50 Consecon Prince Edward, Consecon
373 Cope-Stone Niagara B, Fonthill
96 Corinthian Georgian South, Barrie
101 Corinthian Peterborough, Peterb
330 Corinthian London West, London
481 Corinthian Toronto York, Newmarket
513 Corinthian Hamilton C, Hamilton
669 Corinthian Eastern, Ingleside
125 Cornwall Eastern, Cornwall
454 Corona Musk-Parry So, Burks Falls
520 Coronati Toronto East, Scarborough
466 Coronation Georgian North, Elmvale
502 Coronation Niagara A, Smithville
574 Craig South Huron, Ailsa Craig
219 Credit Wellington, Georgetown
52 Dalhousie Ottawa 2, Ottawa
706 David T. Campbell Ontario, Whitby
590 Defenders Ottawa 2, Ottawa
358 Delaware Valley London W, Lambeth
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2009
No and Name
District and Location No and Name
District and Location
634 Delta Toronto York, Aurora
624 Dereham Wilson S, Mount Elgin
598 Dominion Windsor, Windsor
615 Dominion Niagara B, Fort Erie
58 Doric Ottawa 1 , Ottawa
289 Doric London West, Lobo
316 Doric Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill
424 Doric Toronto East, Ajax
455 Doric Sud-Man, Little Current
569 Doric Corinthian . . Wilson North, Lakeside
623 Doric Temiskaming, Kirkland Lake
291 Dufferin Hamilton C, W. Flamboro
338 Dufferin Niagara A, Wellandport
364 Dufferin St Thomas, Melbourne
570 Dufferin Tor Don Valley, Thornhill
449 Dundalk Grey, Dundalk
475 Dundurn Hamilton A, Hamilton
66 Durham Ontario, Newcastle
306 Durham Grey, Durham
442 Dyment Algoma East, Thessalon
736 Edinburgh Ottawa 1, Ottawa
495 Electric Hamilton C, Hamilton
507 Elk Lake Nipissing East, Elk Lake
698 Elliot Lake Algoma East, Elliot Lake
534 Englehart Temiskaming, Englehart
1 85 Enniskillen Hamilton B, York
659 Equity Georgian North, Orillia
149 Erie Wilson South, Port Dover
527 Espanola Sud-Manitoulin, Espanola
283 Eureka Prince Edward, Belleville
209 Evergreen St Lawrence, Lanark
592 Fairbank Toronto Don Valley, Toronto
77 Faithful Brethren Victoria, Lindsay
428 Fidelity Ontario, Port Perry
650 Fidelity St Lawrence, Toledo
557 Finch Eastern, Ingleside
689 Flower City Toronto West, Brampton
331 Fordwich North Huron, Fordwich
1 62 Forest North Huron, Wroxeter
393 Forest Bruce, Chesley
415 Fort William Algoma, Thunder Bay
1 27 Franck Prince Edward, Frankford
217 Frederick Wilson South, Delhi
143 Friendly Brothers' Eastern, Iroquois
691 Friendship Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury
729 Friendship Toronto East, Ajax
62 1 Frontenac Frontenac, Sharbot Lake
257 Gait Waterloo, Cambridge
548 General Mercer .... Toronto West, Toronto
343 Georgina .... Tor Humber Valley, Toronto
628 Glenrose Waterloo, Elmira
528 Golden Beaver .... Temiskaming, Timmins
126 Golden Rule Hastings Peterb, Campbellford
409 Golden Rule .... Musk-P So, Gravenhurst
484 Golden Star Western, Dryden
1 59 Goodwood Ottawa 1 , Richmond
472 Gore Bay Sud-Manitoulin, Gore Bay
608 Gothic Victoria, Lindsay
1 5 1 Grand River Waterloo, Waterloo
352 Granite Musk -Parry So, P. Sound
446 Granite Western, Fort Frances
697 Grantham Niagara A, St Catharines
483 Granton South Huron, Granton
47 Great Western Windsor, Windsor
629 Grenville . . . Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill
258 Guelph Wellington, Guelph
327 Hammond Chatham, Wardsville
432 Hanover Bruce, Hanover
581 Harcourt Toronto Don Valley, Toronto
477 Harding Victoria, Woodville
57 Harmony Hamilton B, Binbrook
370 Harmony St Lawrence, Philipsville
579 Harmony Windsor, Windsor
216 Harris Grey, Orangeville
262 Harriston Bruce, Harriston
696 H. L. Martyn Tor Don Valley, Toronto
625 Hatherly Algoma East, S S Marie
238 Havelock Sarnia, Watford
435 Havelock Peterborough, Havelock
450 Hawkesbury Eastern, Vankleek Hill
517 Hazeldean Ottawa 1, Kanata
383 Henderson Eastern, Winchester
388 Henderson London West, Lobo
730 Heritage Research Lodge, Cambridge
336 Highgate Chatham, Highgate
531 High Park Melita . Tor Don Valley, Thornhill
594 Hillcrest Hamilton B, Hamilton
319 Hiram Brant, Hagersville
490 Hiram Grey, Markdale
1 14 Hope Ontario, Port Hope
636 Hornepayne Algoma, Hornepayne
391 Howard Chatham, Ridgetown
602 Hugh Murray Hamilton C, Hamilton
568 Hullett North Huron, Londesboro
305 Humber Tor Humber Valley, Weston
224 Huron South Huron, Hensall
392 Huron Sarnia, Camlachie
61 1 Huron-Bruce Tor Don Valley, Toronto
348 Huronia Midland, Georgian North
740 Ibrox Toronto West, Brampton
543 Imperial East Gate . . . Tor East, Scarborough
737 Innisfil Georgian South, Stroud
25 Ionic Toronto Don Valley, Toronto
229 Ionic Toronto West, Brampton
328 Ionic Sarnia, Napier
461 Ionic Western, Rainy River
526 Ionic Ottawa 2, Ottawa
549 Ionic Hamilton C, Hamilton
7 1 6 Ionic London East, London
203 Irvine Wellington, Fergus
1 15 Ivy Niagara A, Beamsville
3 1 Jerusalem Ontario, Bowmanville
685 Joseph A. Hearn . . . Tor West, Mississauga
145 J B Hall Peterborough, Millbrook
584 Kaministiquia Algoma, Thunder Bay
492 Karnak Georgian North, Orillia
374 Keene Peterborough, Keene
417 Keewatin Western, Keewatin
673 Kempenfeldt Georgian South, Barrie
656 Kenogamisis Algoma, Geraldton
274 Kent Chatham, Blenheim
230 Kerr Georgian South, Barrie
412 Keystone Algoma East, S S Marie
64 Kilwinning London East, London
565 Kilwinning Toronto West, Toronto
464 King Edward Victoria, Sunderland
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No and Name District and Location
471 King Edward VII Niag B, Niag Falls
498 King George V . . . . Victoria, Coboconk
37 King Hiram Wilson N, Ingersoll
78 King Hiram Wilson S, Tillsonburg
566 King Hiram Toronto West, Toronto
329 King Solomon Brant, Jarvis
394 King Solomon . . . London E, Thamesford
22 King Solomon's Tor York, Richmond Hill
43 King Solomon's . . Wilson N, Woodstock
378 King Solomon's .... London W, London
655 Kingsway Tor H Valley, Etobicoke
676 Kroy .... Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill
215 Lake Prince Edward, Ameliasburg
445 Lake of the Woods .... Western, Kenora
645 Lake Shore . . . Toronto West, Etobicoke
207 Lancaster Eastern, Lancaster
387 Lansdowne ... St Lawrence, Lansdowne
290 Leamington Erie, Leamington
1 39 Lebanon Ontario, Oshawa
133 Lebanon Forest .... South Huron, Exeter
201 Leeds Frontenac, Gananoque
397 Leopold Samia, Brigden
419 Liberty Samia, Samia
739 Limestone Daylight Fron, Harrowsmith
544 Lincoln Hamilton B, Abingdon
702 Lodge of Fellowship Tor York, Rich Hill
231 Lodge of Fidelity Ottawa 1, Ottawa
703 Lodge of the Pillars . Tor D Val, Thornhill
735 London Daylight . . London E, London
632 Long Branch . . Toronto West, Etobicoke
282 Lome Chatham, Glencoe
375 Lome Victoria, Omemee
377 Lome Grey, Shelburne
622 Lome Algoma East, Chapleau
256 Lost Villages Eastern, Ingleside
741 Luxor Daylight Ottawa 2, Ottawa
4 1 6 Lyn St Lawrence, Lyn
505 Lynden Brant, Lynden
169 Macnab Niagara B, Pt Colborne
242 Macoy St Lawrence, Mallorytown
196 Madawaska Ottawa 2, Arnprior
48 Madoc/Marmora/Tweed . . Pr Ed, Madoc
33 Maitland South Huron, Goderich
140 Malahide St Thomas, Aylmer
5 1 2 Malone Toronto York, Sutton
90 Manito Georgian N, Collingwood
236 Manitoba Georgian S, Cookstown
63 1 Manitou Western, Emo
54 Maple Toronto York, Maple
1 03 Maple Leaf Niag A, St Catharines
1 1 9 Maple Leaf Frontenac, Bath
362 Maple Leaf Bruce, Tara
600 Maple Leaf Tor H Valley, Etobicoke
87 Markham Union . . Tor. York, Stouffville
596 Martintown Eastern, Lancaster
405 Mattawa .... Nipissing East, North Bay
418 Maxville Eastern, Maxville
347 Mercer Wellington, Fergus
678 Mercer Wilson . . . Wilson N, Woodstock
687 Meridian Hamilton C, Ancaster
55 Merrickville .... St Law, Burritt's Rapids
344 Merrill London East, Nilestown
168 Merritt Niagara B, Welland
No and Name District and Location
542 Metropolitan . Toronto Don Valley, Toronto
379 Middlesex London East, Thorndale
369 Mimico .... Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke
576 Mimosa Toronto East, Toronto
253 Minden Frontenac, Kingston
304 Minerva Georgian South, Stroud
524 Mississauga .... Toronto West, Mississauga
147 Mississippi Ottawa 1, Almonte
399 Moffat London East, London
1 1 Moira Prince Edward, Belleville
294 Moore Sarnia, Sarnia
431 Moravian Bruce, Cargill
309 Morning Star South Huron, Carlow
559 Mosaic Toronto Don Valley, Toronto
221 Mountain Niagara A, St Catharines
599 Astra-Mt Dennis .... Tor H Valley, Weston
727 Mt Moriah (The) . . Toronto West, Brampton
300 Mt Olivet London East, Thorndale
522 Mt Sinai .... Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill
28 Mt Zion St Lawrence, Kemptville
39 Mt Zion Ontario, Brooklin
408 Murray Victoria, Beaverton
360 Muskoka Musk-P So, Bracebridge
529 Myra London West, London
337 Myrtle Niagara B, Port Robinson
279 Mystic Tie Waterloo, Cambridge
413 Naphtali Erie, Tilbury
556 Nation St Lawrence, Spencerville
588 National Sud-Manitoulin, Capreol
205 New Dominion Waterloo, Elmira
744 New Light Waterloo, Waterloo
2 Niagara Niag A, Niag-on-Lake
427 Nickel Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury
345 Nilestown London East, Nilestown
420 Nipissing Nipissing East, North Bay
444 Nitetis Georgian South, Creemore
10 Norfolk Wilson South, Simcoe
617 North Bay Nipissing East, North Bay
463 North Entrance Victoria, Haliburton
322 North Star Grey, Owen Sound
93 Northern Light N Huron, Kincardine
266 Northern Light Georgian N, Stayner
223 Norwood Peterborough, Norwood
261 Oak Branch Wilson N, Innerkip
708 Oakridge London West, London
400 Oakville Hamilton A, Oakville
1 84 Old Light North Huron, Lucknow
519 Onondaga Brant, Onondaga
26 Ontario Ontario, Port Hope
521 Ontario Windsor, Windsor
339 Orient Tor Humber Valley, Toronto
181 Oriental Wilson South, Vienna
192 Orillia Georgian North, Orillia
325 Orono Ontario, Orono
504 Otter St Lawrence, Lombardy
76 Oxford Wilson North, Woodstock
508 Ozias Brant, Burford
604 Palace Windsor, Windsor
372 Palmer Niagara B, Fort Erie
695 Parkwood Ontario, Oshawa
267 Parthenon Chatham, Chatham
395 Parvaim Erie, Leamington
265 Patterson Grey . . . Tor Don Valley, Thornhill
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No and Name District and Location No and Name
District and Location
468 Peel Toronto York, Caledon East
627 Pelee Erie, Pelee Island
128 Pembroke Ottawa 2, Pembroke
487 Penewobikong Algoma E, Blind River
414 Pequonga Western, Kenora
1 6 1 Percy Peterborough, Warkworth
510 Perfect Column .. Tor H. Valley, Etobicoke
616 Perfection Niag A, St Catharines
1 55 Peterborough Peterborough, Peterb
194 Petrolia-Washington Sarnia, Petrolia
535 Phoenix Niagara B, Fonthill
1 86 Plantagenet Eastern, Riceville
178 Plattsville Wilson N, Washington
312 Pnyx Baldoon Chatham, Wallaceburg
506 Porcupine Temiskaming, Timmins
499 Port Arthur Algoma, Thunder Bay
429 Port Elgin Bruce, Port Elgin
443 Powassan Musk -Parry So, Powassan
297 Preston Waterloo, Cambridge
333 Prince Arthur Grey, Flesherton
334 Prince Arthur Grey, Arthur
1 8 Prince Edward Prince Ed, Picton
146 Prince of Wales Frontenac, Napanee
171 Prince of Wales St Thomas, Iona Sta
371 Prince of Wales Ottawa 1, Ottawa
630 Prince of Wales .... Toronto West, Toronto
1 37 Pythagoras Grey, Meaford
578 Queen's Frontenac, Kingston
620 Quinte St Alban's Tor Don Valley, Thornhill
515 Reba Brant, Brantford
65 Rehoboam . . Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke
586 Remembrance . . Tor Don Valley, Thornhill
122 Renfrew Ottawa 2, Renfrew
1 36 Richardson Toronto York, Stouffville
23 Richmond . . Toronto York, Richmond Hill
460 Rideau Frontenac, Seeleys Bay
85 Rising Sun St Lawrence, Athens
129 Rising Sun Toronto York, Aurora
356 River Park Toronto West, Streetsville
494 Riverdale J.R. Robertson . Tor East, Toronto
292 Robertson Toronto York, Aurora
500 Rose Windsor, Windsor
646 Rowland Toronto York, Mt Albert
523 Royal Arthur Peterborough, Peterb
742 Royal City Daylight . Wellington, Guelph
585 Royal Ed. of Cataraqui Frontenac, Kingston
619 Runnymede Toronto West, Toronto
479 Russell Ottawa 1, Russell
567 St Aidan's Toronto East, Scarborough
200 St Alban's Grey, Mount Forest
1 6 St Andrew's...(St. Johns) Tor D V, East York
62 St Andrew's Hamilton B, Caledonia
497 St Andrew's Frontenac, Tamworth
560 St Andrew's Ottawa 1, Ottawa
593 St Andrew's Hamilton B, Hamilton
642 St Andrew's Windsor, Windsor
661 St Andrew's Niag A, St Catharines
135 St Clair Hamilton A, Milton
425 St Clair Sarnia, Sombra
302 St David's St Thomas, St Thomas
24 St Francis St Lawrence, Smiths Falls
243 St George Brant, St. George
367 St George .... Toronto Don Valley, Toronto
15 St George's Niag A, St Catharines
41 St George's Erie, Kingsville
42 St George's London West, London
88 St George's Grey, Owen Sound
73 St James South Huron, St Marys
74 St James St Lawrence, Brockville
17 St John's Ontario, Cobourg
20 St John's London East, London
21a St John's Eastern, Vankleek Hill
35 St John's Brant, Cayuga
40 St John's Hamilton A, Hamilton
63 St John's Ottawa 1 , Carleton Place
68 St John's Wilson North, Ingersoll
81 St John's London West, Mt Brydges
82 St John's Brant, St George
104 St John's Wilson South, Norwich
209a St John's London West, London
284 St John's North Huron, Brussels
131 St Lawrence Bruce, Port Elgin
94 St Mark's St Thomas, Port Stanley
105 St Mark's Niag B, Niagara Falls
601 St Paul Sarnia, Samia
107 St Paul's London West, Lambeth
44 St Thomas St Thomas, St Thomas
368 Salem St Lawrence, Brockville
1 97 Saugeen Bruce, Walkerton
653 Scarboro Toronto East, Scarborough
193 Scotland Brant, Oakland
421 Scott Grey, Grand Valley
285 Seven Star Georgian South, Alliston
272 Seymour Hamilton C, Ancaster
277 Seymour Niagara A, St Catharines
97 Sharon Toronto York, Queensville
287 Shuniah Algoma, Thunder Bay
558 S A Luke Ottawa 1, Ottawa
486 Silver Nipissing East, Haileybury
79 Simcoe Toronto York, Bradford
644 Simcoe Tor Humber Valley, Toronto
157 Simpson Frontenac, Newboro
518 Sioux Lookout .... Western, Sioux Lookout
451 Somerville Victoria, Kinmount
674 South Gate Toronto West, Mississauga
180 Speed Wellington, Guelph
385 Spry Georgian South, Beeton
406 Spry Victoria, Fenelon Falls
164 Star-in-the-East .... Pr Edward, Wellington
422 Star of the East Chatham, Bothwell
69 Stirling Prince Edward, Stirling
332 Stratford South Huron, Stratford
27 Strict Observance Ham B, Stoney Cr
423 Strong Musk-Parry So, Sundridge
447 Sturgeon Falls Nip E, Sturgeon Falls
658 Sudbury Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury
664 Sunnylea . . . Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke
672 Superior Algoma, Red Rock
5 Sussex St Lawrence, Brockville
546 Talbot St Thomas, St Thomas
609 Tavistock Wilson North, Tavistock
1 44 Tecumseh South Huron, Stratford
245 Tecumseh Sydenham .... Chat, Thamesville
462 Temiskaming Nip E, Haileybury
296 Temple Niagara A, St Catharines
324 Temple Hamilton C, Hamilton
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No and Name
District and Location No and Name
District and Location
597 Temple London East, London 268
649 Temple Ontario, Oshawa 56
665 Temple Ottawa 1 , Ottawa 299
690 Temple Waterloo, Waterloo 398
746 Templum Fidelis Frontenac, Bath 474
662 Terrace Bay Algoma, Terrace Bay 547
34 Thistle Erie, Amherstburg 237
250 Thistle Wilson North, Innerkip 32 1
618 Thunder Bay Algoma, Thunder Bay 174
647 Todmorden Toronto East, Toronto 555
467 Tottenham Georgian S, Tottenham 120
712 Trafalgar Hamilton A, Oakville 357
38 Trent Prince Edward, Trenton 539
575 Trillium Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 361
724 Trillium Wellington, Guelph 46
98 True Blue Toronto York, Bolton 271
14 True Britons' St Lawrence, Perth 635
141 Tudor South Huron, Mitchell 725
99 Tuscan Toronto York, Newmarket 1 66
195 Tuscan London West, London 386
437 Tuscan Sarnia, Samia 734
551 Tuscan Hamilton A, Hamilton 670
509 Twin City Waterloo, Waterloo 671
718 Twin Lakes Georgian North, Orillia 683
537 Ulster Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 675
7 Union Hamilton B, Grimsby 318
9 Union Frontenac, Napanee 1 13
118 Union Toronto York, Schomberg 403
380 Union London East, London 286
29 United Prince Edward, Brighton 680
376 Unity Musk-Parry So, Huntsville 688
606 Unity Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke 448
710 Unity Toronto West, Brampton 156
705 Universe Toronto East, Scarborough 220
496 University Toronto West, Toronto 410
100 Valley Hamilton C, Dundas 86
Verulam Victoria, Bobcaygeon
Victoria Sarnia, Sarnia
Victoria Frontenac, Centreville
Victoria Victoria, Kirkfield
Victoria Toronto West, Toronto
Victory .... Tor Humber Valley, Toronto
Vienna Wilson South, Vienna
Walker-Friendship . Wellington, Georgetown
Walsingham Wilson S, Port Rowan
Wardrope Hamilton C, Hamilton
Warren St Thomas, Fingal
Waterdown Hamilton A, Millgrove
Waterloo Waterloo, Waterloo
Waverley Wellington, Guelph
Wellington-Victory .... Chatham, Chatham
Wellington Wellington, Erin
Wellington Toronto York, Maple
Wellington Square Ham A, Burlington
Wentworth Hamilton B, Stoney Cr
West Elgin St Thomas, West Lome
West Gate Toronto West, Streetsville
West Hill Toronto East, Scarborough
Westmount Hamilton C, Hamilton
Wexford Toronto East, Scarborough
Wm Jas Dunlop Peterborough, Peterb
Wilmot Waterloo, Elmira
Wilson Brant, Waterford
Windsor Windsor, Windsor
Wingham North Huron, Wingham
Woodland Algoma East, Wawa
Wyndham Wellington, Guelph
Xenophon Erie, Wheatley
York Tor Don Valley, Toronto
Zeredatha Toronto York, Uxbridge
Zeta-Shamrock . . . Tor Humber Valley, Tor
Zetland Wilson Tor Humber Valley, Toronto
Location
Abingdon Lincoln 544
Ailsa Craig Craig 574
Ajax Canada 532
Ajax Doric 424
Ajax Friendship 729
Alexandria Alexandria 439
Alliston Seven Star 285
Almonte Mississippi 147
Ameliasburg Lake 215
Amherstburg Thistle 34
Ancaster Meridian 687
Ancaster Seymour 272
LODGES BY LOCATION
Denotes Daylight Lodge
Name and No Location
Name and No
Arkona Arkona 307
Arnprior Madawaska 1 96
Arthur Prince Arthur 334
Athens Rising Sun 85
Atikokan Atikokan 668
Aurora Delta 634
Aurora Rising Sun 129
Aurora Robertson 292
Aylmer Malahide 140
Ayr Ayr 1 72
Baden Wilmot 318
Bancroft Bancroft 482
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Location Name and No
Barrie Corinthian 96
Barrie Kempenfeldt 673
Barrie Kerr 230
Bath Maple Leaf 1 19
Bath Templum Fidelis 746
Beachburg Enterprise 5 1 6
Beamsville Ivy 115
Beaverton Murray 408
Beeton Spry 385
Belleville Belleville-Temple 123
Belleville Eureka 283
Belleville Moira 1 1
Belmont Belmont 1 90
Binbrook Harmony 57
Blenheim Kent 274
Blind River Penewobikong 487
Blyth Blyth 303
Bobcaygeon Verulam 268
Bolton True Blue 98
Bothwell Star of the East 422
Bowmanville Jerusalem 31
Bracebridge Muskoka 360
Bradford Simcoe 79
Brampton Chinguacousy 738
Brampton Flower City 689
Brampton Ibrox 740
Brampton Ionic 229
Brampton (The) Mount Moriah 727
Brampton Unity 710
Brantford Brant 45
Brantford Reba 515
Brigden Leopold 397
Brighton United 29
Brockville St. James 74
Brockville Salem 368
Brockville Sussex 5
Brooklin Mount Zion 39
Brussels St John's 284
Burford Burford 106
Burford Ozias 508
Burks Falls Corona 454
Burlington Brant 663
Burlington Burlington 165
Burlington Wellington Square 725
Burritt's Rapids Merrickville 55
Caledon East Peel 468
Caledonia St Andrew's 62
Cambridge Alma 72
Cambridge Concord 722
Cambridge Gait 257
Cambridge (The) Heritage 730
Cambridge Mystic Tie 279
Cambridge Preston 297
Campbellford Golden Rule 126
Campbellville Campbell 603
Camlachie Huron 392
Cannington Brock 354
Capreol National 588
Cargill Moravian 431
Carleton Place St John's 63
Carlow Morning Star 309
Carp Carleton 465
Cayuga St John's 35
Location Name and No
Centreville Victoria 299
Chapleau Lome 622
Chatham Parthenon 267
Chatham Wellington- Victory 46
Chesley Aldworth 235
Chesley Forest 393
Claremont Brougham Union 269
Clifford Clifford 315
Clinton Clinton 84
Cobden Cobden 459
Coboconk King George V 498
Cobourg St John's 1 7
Cochrane Cochrane 530
Colbome Colborne 91
Coliingwood Manito 90
Consecon Consecon 50
Cookstown Manitoba 236
Cornwall Cornwall 125
Creemore Nitetis 444
Delhi Frederick 217
Drayton Conestogo 295
Dryden Golden Star 484
Dundalk Dundalk 449
Dundas Valley 1 00
Dunnville Amity 32
Durham Durham 306
Dutton Cameron 232
East York St Andrew's (...St. Johns) 16
Eganville Bonnechere 433
Elk Lake Elk Lake 507
Elliot Lake Elliot Lake 698
Elmira Glenrose 628
Elmira New Dominion 205
Elmvale Coronation 466
Emo Manitou 631
Emsdale Algonquin 434
Englehart Englehart 534
Erin Wellington 271
Espanola Espanola 527
Essex Central 402
Etobicoke Anniversary 733
Etobicoke Anthony Sayer 640
Etobicoke Bridgewood 713
Etobicoke Connaught 501
Etobicoke Kingsway 655
Etobicoke Lake Shore 645
Etobicoke Long Branch 632
Etobicoke Maple Leaf 600
Etobicoke Mimico 369
Etobicoke Perfect Column 510
Etobicoke Rehoboam 65
Etobicoke Sunnylea 664
Etobicoke Unity 606
Exeter Lebanon Forest 1 33
Fenelon Falls Spry 406
Fergus Irvine 203
Fergus Mercer 347
Fingal Warren 120
Flesherton Prince Arthur 333
Fonthill Cope-Stone 373
Fonthill Phoenix 535
Fordwich Fordwich 331
Fort Erie Dominion 615
176
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Location
Name and No Location
Name and No
Fort Erie Palmer 372
Fort Frances Granite 446
Frankford Franck 127
Gananoque Leeds 201
Georgetown Credit 219
Georgetown Walker-Friendship 321
Geraldton Kenogamisis 656
Glencoe Lome 282
Goderich Maitland 33
Gore Bay Gore Bay 472
Grand Valley Scott 421
Granton Granton 483
Gravenhurst Golden Rule 409
Grimsby Union 7
Guelph Guelph 258
Guelph Royal City Daylight 742
Guelph Speed 180
Guelph Trillium 724
Guelph Waverley 361
Guelph Wyndham 688
Hagersville Hiram 319
Haileybury Silver 486
Haileybury Temiskaming 462
Haliburton North Entrance 463
Hamilton Acacia 6 1
Hamilton Anc Landmarks (...Doric) 654
Hamilton Barton 6
Hamilton Buchanan 550
Hamilton Centennial Daylight 679
Hamilton Composite 667
Hamilton Corinthian 513
Hamilton Dundum 475
Hamilton Electric 495
Hamilton Hillcrest 594
Hamilton Hugh Murray 602
Hamilton Ionic 549
Hamilton St Andrew's 593
Hamilton St John's 40
Hamilton Temple 324
Hamilton Tuscan 551
Hamilton Wardrope 555
Hamilton Westmount 671
Hamilton Wentworth 166
Hanover Hanover 432
Harriston Harriston 262
Harrowsmith Albion 109
Harrowsmith Limestone Daylight 739
Havelock Havelock 435
Hensall Huron 224
Hepworth Bums 436
Highgate Highgate 336
Hornepayne Hornepayne 636
Huntsville Unity 376
Ingersoll King Hiram 37
Ingersoll St John's 68
Ingleside Corinthian 669
Ingleside Lost Villages 256
Ingleside Finch 557
Innerkip Blenheim 108
Innerkip Oak Branch 261
Innerkip Thistle 250
Iona Station Prince of Wales 171
Iroquois Cardinal 491
Iroquois Friendly Brothers' 143
Iroquois Falls Abitibi 540
Jarvis King Solomon 329
Kanata Hazeldean 5 1 7
Keene Keene 374
Keewatin Keewatin 417
Kemptville Mount Zion 28
Kenora Lake of the Woods 445
Kenora Pequonga 414
Kincardine Northern Light 93
Kingston Ancient St John's 3
Kingston Royal Edward of Cataraqui 92
Kingston Minden 253
Kingston Queen's 578
Kingsville St George's 41
Kinmount Somerville 451
Kirkfield Victoria 398
Kirkland Lake Doric 623
Lakeside Doric Corinthian 569
Lambeth Delaware Valley 358
Lambeth St Paul's 107
Lanark Evergreen 209
Lancaster Lancaster 207
Lancaster Martintown 596
Lansdowne Lansdowne 387
Leamington Leamington 290
Leamington Parvaim 395
Lindsay Faithful Brethren 77
Lindsay Gothic 608
Listowel Bernard 225
Little Current Doric 455
Lobo Doric 289
Lobo Henderson 388
Lombardy Otter 504
Londesboro Hullett 568
London Ashlar 610
London Centennial 684
London Corinthian 330
London Ionic 716
London Kilwinning 64
London King Solomon's 378
London London Daylight 735
London Moffat 399
London Myra 529
London Oakridge 708
London St George's 42
London St John's 20
London St John's209a
London Temple 597
London Tuscan 1 95
London Union 380
Lucknow Old Light 1 84
Lyn Lyn 4 1 6
Lyn Macoy 242
Lynden Lynden 505
Madoc Madoc/Marmora/Tweed 48
Maple Blackwood 3 1 1
Maple Maple 54
Maple Wellington 635
Markdale Hiram 490
Maxville Maxville 418
Meaford Pythagoras 137
Melbourne Dufferin 364
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177
Location
Name and No Location
Name and No
Merlin Century 457
Midland Huronia 348
Millbrook J B Hall 145
Millgrove Waterdown 357
Milton St Clair 135
Minden Arcadia 440
Mississauga Joseph A Heam 685
Mississauga Mississauga 524
Mississauga South Gate 674
Mitchell Tudor 141
Monkland Avonmore 452
Mount Albert Rowland 646
Mount Brydges St John's 81
Mount Elgin Dereham 624
Mount Forest St Alban's 200
Napanee Prince of Wales 146
Napanee Union 9
Napier Ionic 328
Newboro Simpson 1 57
Newcastle Durham 66
Newmarket Corinthian 481
Newmarket Tuscan 99
Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara 2
Niagara Falls Adoniram 573
Niagara Falls Clifton 254
Niagara Falls King Edward VII 471
Niagara Falls St Mark's 105
Nilestown Merrill 344
Nilestown Nilestown 345
North Bay Mattawa 405
North Bay Nipissing 420
North Bay North Bay 617
Norwich St John's 104
Norwood Norwood 223
Oakland Scotland 193
Oakville Claude M Kent 681
Oakville Oakville 400
Oakville Trafalgar 712
Oil Springs Alexandra-Inwood 158
Omemee Lome 375
Onondaga Onondaga 5 1 9
Orangeville Harris 216
Orillia Equity 659
Orillia Karnak 492
Orillia Orillia 192
Orillia Twin Lakes 718
Orono Orono 325
Oshawa Cedar 270
Oshawa "..... Lebanon 1 39
Oshawa Parkwood 695
Oshawa Temple 649
Ottawa Acacia 561
Ottawa Ashlar 564
Ottawa (The) Builders 177
Ottawa Bytown 721
Ottawa Chaudiere 264
Ottawa Civil Service 148
Ottawa Dalhousie 52
Ottawa Defenders 590
Ottawa Doric 58
Ottawa Edinburgh 736
Ottawa Ionic 526
Ottawa Lodge of Fidelity 231
Ottawa Luxor Daylight 741
Ottawa Prince of Wales 371
Ottawa St Andrew's 560
Ottawa Sidney Albert Luke 558
Ottawa Temple 665
Owen Sound North Star 322
Owen Sound St George's 88
Palmerston Blair 314
Parry Sound Granite 352
Pelee Island Pelee 627
Pembroke Atomic Daylight 686
Pembroke Pembroke 128
Perth True Britons' 14
Peterborough Clementi 313
Peterborough Corinthian 101
Peterborough Peterborough 1 55
Peterborough Royal Arthur 523
Peterborough William James Dunlop 675
Petrolia Petrolia- Washington 194
Philipsville Harmony 370
Picton Prince Edward 1 8
Port Colborne Macnab 1 69
Port Dover Erie 149
Port Elgin Port Elgin 429
Port Elgin St Lawrence 131
Port Hope Hope 1 14
Port Hope Ontario 26
Port Perry Fidelity 428
Port Robinson Myrtle 337
Port Rowan Walsingham 1 74
Port Stanley St Mark's 94
Powassan Powassan 443
Prescott Central 1 10
Queensville Harmony 438
Queensville Sharon 97
Rainy River Ionic 461
Red Lake Chukuni 660
Red Rock Superior 672
Renfrew Renfrew 122
Riceville Plantagenet 1 86
Richmond Goodwood 1 59
Richmond Hill King Solomon's 22
Richmond Hill Lodge of Fellowship 702
Richmond Hill Richmond 23
Ridgetown Howard 391
Russell Russell 479
St Catharines Adanac 614
St Catharines Brock Daylight 745
St Catharines Grantham 697
St Catharines Maple Leaf 1 03
St Catharines Mountain 221
St Catharines Perfection 616
St Catharines St Andrew's 661
St Catharines St George's 1 5
St Catharines Seymour 277
St Catharines Temple 296
St George St George 243
St George St John's 82
St Marys St James 73
St Thomas St David's 302
St Thomas St Thomas 44
St Thomas Talbot 546
Samia Liberty 4 1 9
178
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Location Name and No
Sarnia Moore 294
Sarnia St Paul 601
Sarnia Tuscan 437
Sarnia Victoria 56
Sault Ste Mane Algoma 469
Sault Ste Marie Hatherly 625
Sault Ste Marie Keystone 4 12
Scarborough Beaches 473
Scarborough Birch Cliff 612
Scarborough Caledonia 637
Scarborough Coronati 520
Scarborough Imperial East Gate 543
Scarborough St Aidan's 567
Scarborough Scarboro 653
Scarborough Universe 705
Scarborough West Hill 670
Scarborough Wexford 683
Schomberg Union 1 1 8
Seaforth Britannia 170
Seeleys Bay Rideau 460
Sharbot Lake Frontenac 621
Shelbume Lome 377
Simcoe Norfolk 1 0
Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout 518
Smiths Falls St Francis 24
Smithville Coronation 502
Sombra St Clair 425
Spencerville Nation 556
Stayner Northern Light 266
Stirling Stirling 69
Stoney Creek Battlefield 714
Stoney Creek Beach 639
Stoney Creek Strict Observance 27
Stouffville Markham Union 87
Stouffville Richardson 136
Stratford Stratford 332
Stratford Tecumseh 144
Strathroy Beaver 83
Streetsville River Park 356
Streetsville West Gate 734
Stroud Innisfil 737
Stroud Minerva 304
Sturgeon Falls Sturgeon Falls 447
Sudbury Algonquin 536
Sudbury Bethel 699
Sudbury Friendship 691
Sudbury Nickel 427
Sudbury Sudbury 658
Sunderland King Edward 464
Sundridge Strong 423
Sutton Malone 512
Tamworth St Andrew's 497
Tara Maple Leaf 362
Tavistock Tavistock 609
Terrace Bay Terrace Bay 662
Thamesford King Solomon 394
Thamesville Tecumseh Sydenham 245
Thedford Cassia 1 1 6
Thessalon Dyment 442
Thornbury Beaver 234
Thorndale Middlesex 379
Thorndale Mount Olivet 300
Thornhill Doric 3 1 6
Location Name and No
Thornhill Dufferin 570
Thornhill Grenville 629
Thornhill High Park Melita 531
Thornhill Kroy 676
Thornhill Lodge of the Pillars 703
Thornhill Mount Sinai 522
Thornhill Patterson Grey 265
Thornhill Quinte St Alban's 620
Thornhill Remembrance 586
Thunder Bay Connaught 5 1 1
Thunder Bay Fort William 4 1 5
Thunder Bay Kaministiquia 584
Thunder Bay Port Arthur 499
Thunder Bay Shuniah 287
Thunder Bay Thunder Bay 618
Tilbury Naphtali 413
Tillsonburg Ashlar 701
Tillsonburg King Hiram 78
Timmins Aurum 704
Timmins Golden Beaver 528
Timmins Porcupine 506
Tiverton Bruce 341
Toledo Fidelity 650
Toronto Acacia 430
Toronto Alpha Tuscan 384
Toronto Antiquity 571
Toronto Ashlar St. Clair 247
Toronto Cathedral 643
Toronto Fairbank 592
Toronto General Mercer 548
Toronto Georgina 343
Toronto Harcourt 581
Toronto Harry L Martyn 696
Toronto Huron-Bruce 611
Toronto Ionic 25
Toronto Kilwinning 565
Toronto King Hiram 566
Toronto Metropolitan 542
Toronto Mimosa 576
Toronto Mosaic 559
Toronto Orient 339
Toronto Prince of Wales 630
Toronto Riverdale J.R. Robertson 494
Toronto Runnymede 6 1 9
Toronto St George 367
Toronto Simcoe 644
Toronto Todmorden 647
Toronto Trillium 575
Toronto Ulster 537
Toronto University 496
Toronto Victoria 474
Toronto Victory 547
Toronto Zetland Wilson 86
Toronto York 1 56
Toronto Zeta-Shamrock 4 1 0
Tottenham Tottenham 467
Trenton Trent 38
Uxbridge Zeredatha 220
Vankleek Hill Hawkesbury 450
Vankleek Hill St John's 21a
Victoria Harbour Bayport 249
Vienna Oriental 1 8 1
Vienna Vienna 237
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Location
Name and No Location
Name and No
Walkerton Saugeen 1 97
Wallaceburg Pnyx Baldoon 312
Wardsville Hammond 327
Warkworth Percy 161
Washington Plattsville 178
Waterford Wilson 1 13
Waterloo Brotherhood 723
Waterloo Grand River 151
Waterloo New Light 744
Waterloo Temple 690
Waterloo Twin City 509
Waterloo Waterloo 539
Watford Havelock 238
Wawa Woodland 680
Weliand Merritt 168
Wellandport Dufferin 338
Wellington Star-in-the-East 164
West Flamboro Dufferin 291
West Lome West Elgin 386
Weston Astra 682
Weston Humber 305
Weston Mount Dennis 599
Wheatley Xenophon 448
Whitby Composite 30
Whitby David T. Campbell 706
Wiarton Cedar 396
Winchester Chesterville 320
Winchester Henderson 383
Windsor Border Cities 554
Windsor Dominion 598
Windsor Great Western 47
Windsor Harmony 579
Windsor Ontario 521
Windsor Palace 604
Windsor Rose 500
Windsor St Andrew's 642
Windsor Windsor 403
Wingham Wingham 286
Woodstock King Solomon's 43
Woodstock Mercer Wilson 678
Woodstock Oxford 76
Woodville Harding 477
Wroxeter Forest 1 62
Wyoming Burns' 1 53
York Enniskillen 1 85
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
180
2 N. A. Ring, D. E. Woodruff, S.
E. Wheat
3 D. J. Neill, F. G. Barrett, P. W.
Koven, F. A. Magee, D. R.
Hitchcock, J. A. Sproule, T. G.
Phelan
5 F. K Pelton, J. W. Haddow, G.
F. Wood, F. D. D. Rice, D. F.
McGarr, J. Jackson
6 C. W. Hagyard, H. V. Rice, R.
L. Crawford
7 J. D. Hendricks, P. A. Scott, R.
R. Kulchycki
9 W. J. Finlay, J. R. Ott, J. D.
Young, D. J. Moulton, W. M.
Alkenbrack
10 R. B. Eby, P. Murdock, B.
Newton
11 R. L. O'Grady, C. A. Faulkner,
W. J. McMechan, R. L. Davis,
R. R. Kerr
14 J. A. Chaplin, J. M Hillmer, R.
E. Hughes, J. D. Richmond, K.
E. Holl
15 L. B. Burtt, J. Rhijnsburger
16 R. R. B. McKennitt, I • Ross, R.
A. Robertson, J. F. Irwin
17 J. D. Hannah, M. R. Shearer, E.
F. Alderton, W. P. Young
18 S. W. D. Hart, R. I. Goodwin,
J. I. Pearson, C. Brown
20 N. R. Richards, R. C. Hill, N.
C. Loney, R. J. L. Young, J. A.
Young, M. D. MacKenzie, D.
A. Bentley, D. I. Greenwood
22 D. I. Greenwood
23 E. C. Mansbridge, C. B.
Mabley, K B. Brillinger
24 W. G. Smith, A. J. Benson, A.
R. Shepherd, K E. Holl
25 G. T. G. Scott, T. P. Gregor, G.
Lipperman
26 L. Croft, A. J. Sumners
27 B. Newton, W. J. Smith
29 H G. Ireland, R. R. Bell
30 A. E. Patterson, W. J. Mowat,
R. E. Sims, C. L. Brown, I. C.
Schmachtel, D. Shisko, H.
Ryding
31 J.A.Barton
32 R. R. Reece, T. D. Jackson, G.
E. Robertson, R. C. Waltham
33 B.M.Ross
34 W. Moncur
35 KB. Arnott
37 R. B. Piper, D. J. Arnott, T. J.
Boniface, W. B. Forster, C. R.
Witty, K G. Witty
38 W. H. D. Bonter, C. Miller, L.
D. Valpy, J. S. Down, W.
Swan, J. Heffel
39 D. C. Vallance, S. A. Damant
40 D. A. Stevenson, L. H. Reid
41 L.F.Wood
DEATHS 2008
42 K G. J. Harper, W. R. Gorman,
A. T. Campbell
43 J. Bromiley, F. H. Rickman, L.
S. Schnare
44 R. F. Wise, D. L. Clark, R. M.
Ryckman, R. F. Wood
45 P. L. Clarkson, A. J. Hunter, J.
A. Nicolson, S. R. Belshaw, L.
A. Ellins, W. E. Fairfax, R. D.
Buchanan, B. F. Moore, W. R.
Sivier
46 L. M. Edinboro, H. F.
Daugherty, J. W. Foley, M. G.
Howell, C. H. Young
48 H. C. Blackburn, J. R. Gordon,
J. R. Reynolds, A. R. Bonter, L.
J. Bell, A. Gray, B. E. Bell, R.
W. Sullivan, E. C. Ray
50 F. J. Rollins, C. B. Calnan, R.
L. O'Grady
52 K C. Harford, L. D. Cherry, G.
E. Placey, D. R. G. Saunders,
A. J. Wake, R. M MacLeod, A.
E. Brand, F. Eager, C. M.
Murdoch, D. A. Fraser
54 G. S. Miller, N. A. McNairn, J.
J. H. Morris, O. R. Leslie
56 W. A. Pattison, R. E. Danby, D.
A. MacRae, D. L. MacDonald,
W. W. Emmett, H. R. Hall, R.
E. Campbell
57 R. Matton
58 C. J. Dagg, D. R. McLellan
61 E. O. McKay, D. C. Glennie
62 E. R. Elliott, W. A. Gordon
63 T. J. Lloyd, H. A. Taylor
64 G. L. E. Nixon, H. C. Newton,
J. A. L. Beavers, D. F. Branton,
F. E. Freeman, W. Rutherford,
J. Carroll, D. G. Hayman
66 T. H. Smith, H. A. Hoar
68 W. Walker, T. D. Wilson, D. R.
Lockhart, A. Antony, B. E.
Borland, J. T. Matthews, L.
Dawe, F. C. Wilford
72 D. W. Hobson, N. R. Richards,
C. H. Casselman, G. Randall
73 R. A. Shelton
74 F. J. Armstrong, G. R.
Pankhurst, J. Jackson
76 F. H. Perkins, G. A. Lasalle, T.
77 L. Balint
78 S. G. Card
79 R. J. Watson, T. S. Galloway
81 B. E. Thompson
83 R. G. Patterson, C. J. Patterson,
F. M. Peterson
84 R. M. Fraser, D. V. Morgan, J.
D. Cameron, T. C. Elliot
85 A. R. Watson, M. Pearson
86 T. S. Galloway, G. Prankie, J.
Read, M. K. Harbour, S. R.
Fyfe, N. R. Richards, A. E.
MacRea, K. W. Heans, G. W.
Ralph, I. G. P. Gibbons
87 C. A. Lewis, T. R. Spencer, D.
J. Fraser, W. M. Reiach
88 R. B. McKennitt, N. E. Arnott,
D.E. Totten,D. M. Watt, J. E.
Petch
90 J. K Richards, J. Horsburgh, D.
J. Thompson, G. A. Sheffer
91 E. A. Milley
92 E. S. Wilson, G. A. McGinnis
94 D. L. Hindley, D. L. Clark, D.
C. Coates, G. R. Larmond, D.
W. T. Durkin
96 T. Kerr, R. C. Purslow, T. L.
Posie, H. A. Constable
97 A. R. Pollock, W. G. May, D. I.
Greenwood
98 C. F. Daines, J. F. Hilton
99 J. R. Diamond, V. A. Mclntyre
100 I. A. Eaton, R. J. Martin, J. W.
Craig
101 W. E. Dorrington, W. H. Jones,
J. E. Ainslie, J. A. Steele, R. K.
Burns, J. H. Wood, J. G.
Pruner, V. W. York, L. A. Sage,
W. S. Baker, R. F. Sayers. G.
R. Way, G. B. Simmonds, R. J.
Robson, J. A. Murray, N. B.
Bell,M. O. Madill,A. J.
Seabright
103 E. J. Nogodoski, M. D. Corbin,
G. W. Corbin, R. V. Richardson
104 K A. Bish, R. D. Harrison, W.
F. M. Sanders
105 W. A. Gascoigne
106 E. W. Mudford
107 C. E. Maier, S. E. Toy, D. A.
Bentley, G. J. Carter
108 R. W. Anderson
109 E. L. Kerr, R. S. Warren
110 J. F. Kerr, L. Bocsy, J. Madden,
K R. Cook, H. W. Stretton
113 C. H. McMartin
114 J.A.Milne
115 H D. Latham, L. F. Leidens, M.
L. Shore, R. F. Crowther, D. R.
Harvey
116 H. Sigmund, H. Elliott, L. Cole
118 CM. Shaw
119 W. A. Hare, J. E. Taylor, H A.
R. Denyes
122 C. R. Wilkins, D. H. Stringer,
N. F. Rousselle, M. A. Fraser
123 D. B. Thompson, W. I. Watson,
M. F. Sutton, W. Swan, R. J.
Davenport, E. M. Walker, R. E.
Danaher, M. Johnstone, D. F.
Houston, R. Cass, G. Mountain,
A. L. Foley, K J. Asten
125 G. N. Miller, E. M. Edgerton,
H. Le Voguer
126 D. A. Mathews, W. J. Johnston,
D. C. Lunn
181
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127 K E. Parks, D. W. Spafford
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G. Perkins, R J. Leckie, P.
Crossland
699 R. A. Green, H. J. J. Derks
701 S. G. Card, R. W. Thompson,
M. A. Dennis
702 J. Edwards, K. R. Nobes
703 N. E. Austin
705 W.A.J. Ball
706 R. E. Sims, A. J. Hewis, W. P.
Young
708 R. C. Fuller, D. C. Coates, D.
B. Procunier
710 J. M. Bann, J. Cairney, I. K.
Calder
712 A. E. Mummery, M. G. Bourret
713 A. H. MacDonald
714 R J. Showkenik
716 J. A. Morgan, N. R. Richards,
P. J. Scott, A. K. Archer
719 N. R. Richards
720 D. Thorley, N. R. Richards, H.
Jennings
721 J. Heffel, E. A. Cosstick, W.A.
G. Brayton, W. F. Harvey
722 N. R. Richards, J. Ramsden
724 W. R. Sivier, N. R. Richards, E.
H. Williams
725 M. R. Awstreng
727 T. B. Armstrong, N. R. Guild,
T. O. McComly
729 A. A. Bruce, D. A. Cowman,
M. A. Perm
730 W. Rose, D.J. McNair.D. E.
Schatz, J. McLaughlin, P. Scott,
B. W. Spencer, T. R. Spencer,
L. Santos, W. J. Finlay, A.
Gray, S. J. Paulson, W. Smith,
J. H. Eagleson, E. Corman, H.
Hogle, J. A. Harrigan
733 H. Olsen, I. MacDonald, F. J.
Rapley, J. Paulson, N. R.
Richards
735 G. E. Morrow
736 J.Heffell
737 J. Auld, W. M Connor, W.
Hunter
738 H Hogle, I. MacDonald, D. I.
Greenwood
739 J. A. Sproule, J. E. Taylor, W.
J. Finlay, J. R Wager, D. R.
Hitchcock
740 H. F raser, J. Cairney
741 A. E. Brand, D. A. Lewis, T. V.
Ogilive, J. Heffel, H. Deutsch
742 D. I. Greenwood, N. R.
Richards
744 J. W. Montgomery
2 T. Crowley, L. A. Makerewich,
C. Ferguson
3 T. Traynor, C. R. Lavigne, C.
McLeod
7 G. J. Shanks, J. Kupinszky, L.
Santi, J. A. Coubrough, J. W.
Taylor, A. C. Joiner
11 C. R MacLean
15 W. Marsh, L. Shisler, C. Caione
20 P. J. Schnarr
23 R. M. Respicio, G. A. Wilson
24 T. Long, D. A. Murphy
25 A. H. MacKenzie
28 R. B.Hawkins
29 W. Lutton
30 R. B. West, S. C. Lamplugh, G.
T C. Greatrix
31 J.J.Douglas
32 L. B. Carlson, R. D. Longten
34 B. Ralston, J. Bauchop, J.
Blevins
38 C. Holmes, K. J. Ryan
40 J. C. Fotheringham, P. White, I.
Jordan
41 W. Slater
43 R.E. Mighton
44 A. Bone, J. B. Gales, R. J.
Rickwood, D. Conabree
SUSPENSIONS 2008
46 G.F.Clarke
47 A. Kobrosly
50 G. Tuck
52 J. R. L. Oullette
54 M. Filo, A. Herzog, J. H. Lake
56 T. R. McLam, D. Woodhouse,
W. Morreau, R. Rochon
58 T. Hohner
62 G.G.Roy
63 S.O.Giles
64 D. Steeper
69 S. W. Watts
72 S. Crawford, G. A. Watson
73 D. P. Eeley, R. M. Douglas, R.
S. Furtney, G. M. Jackson, R.
S. Bentley
76 C. D. Wolfe, C. Holmes, D. A.
Johnston, C. H. Clayton
77 L. T. Mansley
78 T. Pece
79 K. Ziskos, G. Assis
83 D. Davidson
86 N. Elbi, W. V. Handforth, G.
M. Campbell, T. D. Graham, P.
W. Gilmour, T. A. Lake, J. E.
Howard, W. Quinn, W. Wilson,
H. E. Stroud, G. R. Brearley, J.
D. Burrows, C. Guay
88 D. M. Fairweather
91 J. D. Kemaghan, C. D. Hubbs,
G. T. Pace, S. C. McQuoid
92 B. G. Machacynski, G. L.
Sherbert, X. Freeman, J.
Schaming, J. C. Recker
94 R. A. Glover, J. S. Jackson
96 L. E. Moorhead, D. N. Reid, M.
Price, F. P. Commission, M. P.
Hennigar, S. W. Taylor
97 D. Shaw, W. R. Hunter, J.
Clelland, J. E. Howard
101 C. A. Naismith, G. R. Bolton,
K. M. Kaye, M. C. Rexe, Y. A.
Al-haddad, J. J. Brown, D.
Longboat, R O. Rushton, W.
Poison, B. D. Keay
105 D. Robertson, J. Duncan
107 D. G. Gilham
114 L. R.Brittan
123 G. J. Bateman
127 J. L. Searight, K. Haines, D.
Wilks, J. Leavitt
128 R. E. Bradbum, J. G. Churchill,
S. J. Robins, S. Piercey, R. K.
Calhoun, D. W. Newton
139 R Craig, S. Gawley, D. Lyons,
K. Ninnim, J. R Gordon
185
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2009
140 J. Fragiskatos, C. L. Coleman, 264
P. Cayen, K Easterbrook, A. 265
Henderson 267
141 D. Turton 269
151 P. Williams, S. Hutchison, C. B. 277
Tingey, A. Basanta 282
155 A. H. Davies, N. J. Eade 286
156 W. Steeves, F. N. Rascu
157 J. H. Palmer, M. G. Benson, G. 287
M. Benson, M. G. Benson
159 D. O. Lusk, B. S. Gray, B. P. 292
Derick, D. C. Eardley, J. Porat 294
161 A. Olivero
164 D.W.Wright 296
166 W. M. Tennant, R. M. Tombiin, 302
G. Shanks, O. Prica, I. Curelea,
W. Deck, G. L. Quinn, S. R 305
Jacobs, W. Bowdidge, C. R.
Partridge
1 69 R. Jones, J. Wickens, J. Cecilli
170 J. KSharman 307
1 77 A. K_ Arthiabah, B. Rrahmani, 312
N. Mongrain
178 G.N.Baker 316
180 M. D. McGill
184 K Stewart, H. Koike
192 E. Cuachon
193 K A. McLeod, F. M. King M. 319
M.Redman 321
194 J. Young, W. L. Anderson 322
196 R. J. Taylor, B. Pettigiew, R. G. 324
Brown, A. Nicol, M. E. Hellas 330
197 R.R. Pierce 332
207 R-KLoos
208 R. J. Lozon, S. Nakad, A. D. 336
Cameron, J. R. Arnett 337
216 H. Brown, D. McKinley, T. 343
Richards, R. Del Rizzo, J. S. 345
Tracey, S. D. Piercey 357
218 C. A. Blagden
219 T. V. Sikatori 361
223 CM. J. Coats 368
225 C.W.Lawrence 369
229 W. A. Pleshcan, K Lawrence,
L. Mosely, R. Rivet, A. 371
Cresswell, A. Cresswell 372
230 G. J. Guergis, P. G. Cook, D. 373
A. Lorimer, J. H. Heggie, M. R. 376
Craig, R. Robinson, R. Martin, 378
S. N. Lemay, S. St. Onge, R. A.
Smith, J. Ereaut, S. D. Sparling,
D. G. Cook, P. J. Tiller 384
232 W. P.Gaudon
238 W. R Pullman
243 M. C. McEachern, D. Pearson,
J. J. Douglas, I. Lalic
245 J. E. Leeson 386
247 R. W. Norrey, D. Philley, M.
Whitehouse, L. F. Da Silva, P. 392
A. Ryan, K A. T. Boddy, T.
Cook, C. A. Blagden, F. 393
Korkontzilas, D. Karayi, J. Yee, 395
A. D. Paterson 400
253 M. ForknaU 402
257 J. R.Acaster 403
S. Samaha
H L. Maizels, A. Feldman
0. B. Drover
W. C. Smith
L. Bradley
M. D. Perreault
1. P. Johnson, J. N. Caesar, K.
R. Balzer, J. E. Green
J. T. Gault, M. D. Westaway,
H. W. Ballard, D. J. Cooke
J. R Moorehead, A. McFarlane
M. G. Budden, R. E. Last, S.
McAulty, T. Simpson
N. W. King
M. R. Gifford, G. W. Dean, R.
A. Hanson, D. H. Carlaw
P. Bullock, G. Barboutsis, S.
Messiha, A. K B. Williams, C.
Markou, J. Daniele, L. L.
Figveroa
K Galsworthy, P. J. Paquet
R. Robson, V. F. Richardson,
0. B. Drover, R. L. O'Hara
J. E. Johnston, A. C. Flood, C.
M. Langley, J. A. Maloney, G.
Tambakis, P. Iliakis, S.
Kodogianis
K Coles
R. G. McMaster, A. Jenkins
1. T. Davis, C. Duggan
N. Occhionero, R. E. White
J. J. Mounsey, R. C. Poccnich
K Adair, B. Myall, C.
Ferguson, D. Windier
M. Bieber
D. Kobryn
C. W. Gleed, B. T. Matthews
M. J. Deger
R. Toumidis, D. Jarbeau, R
Grossett
R. G. Monk
R K Feig
P. J. D. Evans, H. Ancheta, J.
M. Long
R. S. Sail
E. D. Denham, H. McReynolds
G. E. Mayne
A. C. Crozier
K G. Dalai, K S. J. Liggs, S.
Boyacigil, W. W. McNeil, J. S.
Moore
T. R. C. Middleton, R J.
Davidson, J. L. Barclay, D.
Libertucci, B. Vukovic, D. A.
Bishop, A. Shimmin, B.
Cvetkovic
R. McDonald, J. D. Falkins, B.
S. Whynott
B. Park, S. Miller, J. Miller, P.
Cayen
T. L. Le'Quyere, R. J. Ash
H. C. Poole
J. L. Cox, D. T. Pipes
W. E. Campbell
M. G. Hunt, J. Blevins, J. R.
King M. Alawik
405 M. D. Bugden
409 L. D. Lahay, M. D. Watson, A.
R. Quinton, W. A. S. Ross
410 M. W. Leahy, C. B. Barber
415 K Henry
417 L. A. Peacock, M. Raymond, T.
W. Bichon
421 G. A. Penner
428 R. B. West, N. Dennis
432 D. B. Arndt, R. R. Pierce
434 W. A. Hobbs, C. Comer
437 W. L. J. Miller, R. J. Moore, R
E. Last, D. J. Howes
444 J. R Moorehead, J. E. Roberts
446 L. S. Robinson, D. G. Mclntyre,
B. M. Stewart
452 G. A. McRae
455 G. J. Size, O. W. Callaghan, C.
R. P. Pennie, W. A. Hobbs
462 T. A. Lake, C. Aucoin
463 J. Craig
465 W.R.Helmer
467 T.A.Lake
471 R. A. Whitsitt, B. McDowell, J.
Trifunski
473 J. R. Gordon, K P. Ellis, R. A.
McKay, D. Ellis
474 D. T. A. McKee, D. Degoias,
B. Rafaj, S. K. Conacher, R.
Nelson
475 R. W. Priest, S. A. M. Uhrig, K.
M. Savchuk
482 J. N. Skiles, A. F. Fransky, R.
E. Steadman, W. C. McCaw, R.
D. Nicholls, P. G. Lawson, M.
J. Croghan, G. J. Bateman, J. G.
Foster
484 A. J. Krantz, K F. Gamble, D.
Thibault, D. Wallin, P. Harmon
486 G. Lefebure, C. Aucoin
490 P.A.Kennedy
492 G. A. Penner, B. Eckstein
495 W. S. Waxman, R. K. Waxman,
G. A. Waxman, I. Jordan, A. C.
E. Schuster, R R. D. Harley
500 K Zahran, N. Khaleel
502 A. Huffman, J. Trifunski
505 H. W. Bidwell
508 M. C. McEachem
509 M.D.Harris
511 W. H. Steele, R. S. Connell, T.
Brown, G. Nishimura
517 W.C.Ives
518 W.G.Pearen
520 C. G. MacLeod, D. G.
MacCalman, L. W. McKenzie,
K Gabelic
521 P. I. Wightman
524 M. E. Weir, R. J. Thornton, A.
Terra, J. Warren, E. Stepko, R.
R. Quintos, E. Sabatin, J.
Kwiatkowski, M. M. Matic
527 L. T. Giannini, R. G. Holden,
H. Dorriesfield, D. J. Quesnel,
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
186
J. H. Wilcox
528 P. Tonkin, W. F. Flannagan, W.
Lee
530 D. G. Jackson, J. Kecskes, F. L.
Burns
531 M. G. Hinkson, D. R. Holt, J.
A. Yearwood
535 R. Graham
539 G. N. Baker, J. D. Harper
540 D. W. Cook, K. D. Graham, E.
J. Graham, J. Wilkes
541 T R. C. Middleton
546 D. J. Vollick, W. J. Walker
548 F. H. Madeley, D. A. Bowe, R
A. Cardy, B. Solitar, V. V.
Dejesus, M. Janes
549 R. W. Priest, T. Sajic, S. Clark
550 J. Trifunski, J. Frangipane
551 I. R Morrison, R. Smith, D.
Ranisav
558 W. D. McCann
559 B. E. Harnett, D. B. Tartick, H.
L. Maizels, J. Engelberg, M.
Farberman, M. Yuffa, T.
Chirico, F. Dreff
560 M. G. Benson, R. Salami
561 D. J. Grimsdale, D. J. Scott
562 R. E.White
564 B. A. Winchester, M. G. Ellis,
B. Hutton
566 J. D. Kealy, W. A. Bonner, D.
W. Armstrong, A. K B.
Williams, D. E. Berube, M.
Bonner
571 E. Pike, A. Wong, M.
Dosunmu, S. E. Obi
574 J. W. Smith, D. J. Devine, D. T.
Carey, J. Clarke, S. T. Bodkin,
J. Wilde
575 A. Thompson, S. Moulton, A.
Wallace, G. Smith, J. McNair,
T. McLeod, T. J. Kamas
578 G. C. Hall, M. K. J. Rolph, D.
R. V. Timmins
580 B. Rafaj
584 R. J. Armstrong, A. D. Gilbert,
A. G. Holbrook, A. Szell
586 G. Beattie
587 II Esmaeili
591 G. A. Wathen, R. G. Holden, S.
A. Hiley, K Thomson, R. W.
Rader, F. C. Clyke
592 P. S. Suh, V. J. Ricci
594 G. W. Cook, J. Abou-atme, S.
Kastoun
597 J. J. Junkala, J. C. Ginn, D. G.
Thomsen, D. S. Levy, C. M.
Monteith
598 B. Chaaban, M. A. Preston
599 G. P. Paquette, H. Esmaeili
600 M. Zogheib, D. M. Greene
602 J. W. Hamilton, D. I. Corbett,
W. J. Mines, G. Smagala, D.
Ranisav, I. Tysick
604 R. A. Liebrock, H. Gerth, E.
Kuptyik, B. Dahmann, G. F.
Clarke
606 D. Konkel
610 J. B. Whytock
614 W. J. Dempsey
615 J.V.Cosby
616 N. G. Harding, J. S. Zarzycki,
P. J. M. Marshall
618 S. R Holloway, W. G. Hallada,
S. M. Selgrad, T. Clarke, R J.
Stevens, K Henry, J. Hanson, J.
R. Buckley, R. Glen, J. Amoah
620 M. Spong
629 W. V. Handforth
631 D. G. Mclntyre
632 R. Brockie, M. J. Horvath
633 L. R.Brittan
637 P. Mulvenna, C. W. Lee, J.
Fulton, K G. Allen, W.
Sunderland, R. McKechnie, K
D. McDonald, G. McKellar, P.
Barry, W. Gokool
639 J. J. Awrey
640 J. Spotton, W. Hill, J. G. Laurie
641 J. R. King
645 B. L. Hadley, P. D. Munro, N.
Cmcevic
646 J. T. Cox, J. Keenan, R. Ciano
647 D. O. Chesney, J. L. Barclay,
D. W. Armstrong, D. Patterson
649 A. M. Bathe, R J. Amey, J. A.
Haynes, A. W. Pringle, D.
Neely, R. Kennedy
653 T. G. Culhane, J. R. Foote, G.
S. Sutton, D. G. Stymiest
654 J. P. Morrison, P. Sekeson
655 G. Maracle, G. Younes
656 T. J. Levesque
658 J. E. W. Hirvela, J. D. Eaton
659 J. J. Tofts
660 T. E. Hanaway, J. D. Campbell,
M. Cullen, D. G. Mclntyre, A.
Anderson, R. J. Stevens
661 P. J. Marshall, D. Robertson, C.
G. Clarke, L. Bradley
663 T. L. Lawrence, M. E. Bartley
665 R. Sowieta, J. Assaad, J. M.
Smith
667 N. Beader, I. Tysick
669 J. R Meyer, S. F. Feyrer
670 B. Ralston, S. Stamatyades, A.
Swaratsingh
672 V. Hrynyk, D. M. Fairweather
673 B. Styles, J. Scott, R Laird, D.
Dunlop, S. R Dunlop
674 I. Hasan
675 J. H. Chambers, N. J. Eade, I.
M. Crawford, D. W. Powers
676 S. Setrakian, E. Cuachon, K M.
Terminas, N. Dobbaghain
681 F. Titterington, J. Glendinning,
S. D. W. Cook
683 M. Tootoonchinia
685 C. Szabo, W. Dolly, A.
Nellestyn
687 D. A. Pollard
688 B. M. Mallet
689 T. S. Killeen, C. Cooper, M.
Simmonds, B. Passifiume
690 D. A. Johnston, R. R Bishop,
E. J. Doig, R. Johns, A. Sauder,
O. Ashton, W. G. Oliver
691 M. Sweet, O. K. Koski
695 W. T. Brent, P. J. M. Marshall
696 J. J. Formanek, K Ondrasik
697 G. A. Robinson
698 H. E. Rutetski, R. H. Golloher
702 A. S. Tan
705 C. D'Andrade
706 KDuff
710 N. S. Dhillon
712 F. Titterington, D. E. Phillips, J.
Paterson, H. W. Ripley, R.
Noseworthy, J. Rushton
714 W. Beattie, A. MacCrimmon,
S. A. Bell
716 R. Townsley, D. Jervis
721 R. VanEyk
724 J. K Fitzpatrick
725 S.Clark
730 R. A. Liebrock, H. L. Maizels,
S. A. M. Uhrig, D. Armstrong,
H. Esmaeili, J. M. Long
735 M.W.Leahy
738 R. Ciano, J. Amaral
743 A. Wallace, A. Kwan
RESTORATIONS 2008
2 T.Ekberg
40 R. Biljetina
129 L M. Gough
3 W.Pratt
47 A. Dobbie, M. W. Goodhue
140 M. Shackelton
15 M. G. Lidstone
63 R A. Speck
145 C. Munroe, E. S. McCue
23 J. Maxey, R. Gonsalves
64 B. E. Kotarba
146 B.Harris
29 C. J. G. Emond
83 C. G. Larivee
149 H. Serbee, M. G. Camacho, J.
30 D. W. Ponter
101 G.E.Price
Slade, G. Serbee
32 R. H. Root
115 R. Gouldstone
151 L. Pearce, R. Howey, A. Witt
34 J. K. Amer
116 J.H.Clements
156 W. G. Neely
39 J. P. Skruch
122 K A. Dillabough
159 R. J. Bedard
187
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2009
161 A.W.Bryan 357
164 A. B.Foster 361
166 K. W. Hodgjn, J. G. Varley 367
174 W. H. Reaman 369
186 D.Smith
192 P.W.Seymour 370
205 C.Phillips 384
215 D. Bidner 399
229 A. H. Powell 403
236 N. B. West, K. D. Mac Williams 410
243 A. B. Munroe 413
265 R Levitt, H Cvetkovic 414
266 H. G. Quick 424
268 G. R Morgan 427
269 T.E.Norris 436
272 J. A. Venema 467
279 D. D. Fretz 469
282 G.D.Atkinson 472
283 W.J.Daniels 477
291 M. R Faust 484
300 K.Amoako 487
304 M. F. McLellan, E. Plowright 492
311 E. Epstein 495
316 H. D.Franklin 506
324 D. H. Waterman 509
330 A. Holder 510
337 D. B. Terreberry 521
346 A. Kwan 524
348 RH. Lyons
M. Murray, W. H. Stetler
T. A. Humen
D. Marshman
J. M. McCready, G. Small, A.
P. Mulumba
G. W. Snider
A. Saati
P. G. Barrett
V. Aitamian
E. F. Glynn
T. G. Clark
R Bowman
S. V. Street
F. G. Kirk
A. F. Sprayson, J. L. Rusk
J. M. Tkach, J. Inglott
P. L. Lew, R J. Bouliane
C. D. McKibbon
A. D. Taylor
D. Elder
C. Osinga
D. Gullett
M. G. Maguire
G. J. Lejambe
A. T. Wilding
R. A. Smith
R J. Cavanaugh, R. Ousey
D. Fremlin
539 W. M. Allan, P. Nijp
549 P. Kojic
553 M. J. Brunner
560 TR. Burke
612 RG. Barake
615 G. E. Storm
617 K.W.Tregenza
622 R. E. Burns
634 D. Staios
639 D. E. Maracle
653 E. T. J. Hughes, R. Tamondong,
L. Sciarrino
658 A.R.Lloyd
661 W. Mclntyre
662 T. R. Pigeon
671 D.P.Porter
686 R. Weaver
687 R. F. Ainsworth
690 P. Schlitt
698 J. C. Butler, L. R. Lundy, A. W.
Katulka
705 J. Handson
706 G. E. Look
709 R P. Herman
722 W.G.Griffiths
725 M. R Reynolds
736 M. Fabri
741 J. MForster
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2009 - 2010
The Grand Master
M.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels Kitchener
The Deputy Grand Master
R.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling London
The District Deputy Grand Masters
Algoma Marvin Salmi Thunder Bay
Algoma East Kenneth R. Pierce Elliot Lake
Brant Donald H. Elliott Waterford
Bruce Garry D. MacGregor Hanover
Chatham Andrew W. Long Ailsa Craig
Eastern Frank Gordon Lunenburg
Erie James D. Pirie Kingsville
Frontenac Marvin J. Switzer Newburgh
Georgian North Keith Robertson Barrie
Georgian South John H. Imrie Barrie
Grey Jack A. Watkin Mount Forest
Hamilton A Gary P. Humes Burlington
Hamilton B Terence J. Brown Hamilton
Hamilton C William J. MacPherson Ancaster
London East J. Ross Mclntyre St. Thomas
London West S. Lynn Baker Ilderton
Muskoka-Parry Sound Terry M. Homibrook Sundridge
Niagara A Ross D. Pulford St. Catharines
Niagara B Sean T. Fuller Hamilton
Nipissing East R. Bruce Campbell Powassan
North Huron R. Murray Hoover Brussels
Ontario Robert A. Ough Peterborough
Ottawa 1 Ivor Bayley Carleton Place
Ottawa 2 W. Jack Ledger Renfrew
Peterborough Gary T. Ballard Campbellford
Prince Edward William J. Lewis Inverary
St Lawrence Matthew E. Clark Brockville
St Thomas Roy A. Sawyer Union
Sarnia Ken G. Wood Sarnia
South Huron John W. Reynolds Kitchener
Sudbury-Manitoulin Roy J. Eaton Little Current
Temiskaming Karol W. Jodko-Narkiewicz Sesekinika
Toronto Don Valley Isaac Lazar Richmond Hill
Toronto East Thomas E. Norris Uxbridge
Toronto Humber Valley Andrew J. Turk Toronto
Toronto West John McClure Mississauga
Victoria John B. Gorrill Cameron
Waterloo Jim Williamson Waterloo
Wellington Earl L. Schneider Palmerston
Western A. Roger MacKay Kenora
Wilson North James C. Truscott Woodstock
Wilson South Phillip G. Bowman Simcoe
Windsor Robert J. Page Windsor
York Richard B. Morreau Stouffville
The Grand Senior Warden The Grand Secretary
R.W. Bro. Norman Mathie Scarborough M.W. Bro. Terence Shand Hamilton
The Grand Junior Warden The Grand Registrar
R.W. Bro. Robin C. Ward Orangeville R.W. Bro. Patrick J. Gillespie . Victoria Harbour
The Grand Chaplain The Grand Director of Ceremonies
R.W. Bro. William M. White Woodstock r,w. Bro. John A. Mittelhotz Kitchener
The Grand Treasurer The Custodian of the Work
R.W. Bro. T. Richard Davies Toronto M w Br0 Dona]d H. Mumby Orleans
The Grand Secretary Emeritus
M.W. Bro. Robert E. Davies Mount Forest
Grand Senior Deacon V
Grand Junior Deacon V
Grand Supt of Works V
Assistant Grand Secretary V
Assistant Grand Dir of Cers V
Assistant Grand Chaplain V
Assistant Grand Chaplain V
Assistant Grand Chaplain V
Assistant Grand Chaplain V
Assistant Grand Chaplain V
Grand Sword Bearer V
Grand Organist V
Assistant Grand Organist V.
Grand Pursuivant V.
Appointed Officers
,W. Bro. Robert D. Brethour Barrie
W. Bro. C. Gordon Sinclair Mississauga
W. Bro. J. David Walden Guelph
W. Bro. Kris D. Nickerson Hamilton
W. Bro. Louis C. Primeaux Kitchener
W. Bro. Robert Johnston Cambridge
W. Bro. Donald D. Thornton Burlington
W. Bro. Keith W. Elliott Orillia
W. Bro. Steven Stadler Gloucester
W. Bro. John R. Pattison Kitchener
W. Bro. George Post Caledonia
W. Bro. Arnold McCausland Mississauga
W. Bro. Douglas A. Lane Richmond Hill
W. Bro. Mark E. Drew Campbellford
Very Worshipful
Alexander Aikten London
Walter W. Arenovich Hornepayne
Robert M. Bartlett Vienna
Christopher J. Beard St. Mary's
Arthur Beasley Sarnia
Calvin E. Bellamy Ottawa
Paul Best Tara
Robert R. Bock Elmira
John E. Boynton Innisfil
Christopher R. Brown Fergus
David R. Cameron London
Richard G. Carveth Toronto
Alexander L. Cowie St. Thomas
Ronald L. Cudney Fort Erie
Robert C. Dagg London
Eugene F. De Beaupre Port Perry
Terry R. Deline Kingston
Daniel S. Devison Ancaster
Robert F. Doherty Milton
Walter Dzierba Fenwick
Franklin G. Eagleson Southampton
Gary F. Eddy Sault Ste Marie
James H. English Bowmanville
Milton J. Fleming Sudbury
Mathys Flikweert Mallorytown
James N. Gardiner Scarborough
Gerald Garnett Keene
Bernard F. Gibbs Whitby
J. Roy Gibson Ottawa
Joseph A. Gillis Newmarket
Douglas A. Gray Scarborough
Scott Hodges Hamilton
T. Roger Hodgson Burnt River
Garnet M. Holmes % Madoc
William J. Holtham Toronto
John L. Hooper Woodstock
Brian Johnson Thornbury
Glen W. Krueger Mount Forest
Grand Stewards
David L. Laszewski Wardsville
David G. Lingley L'Original
Barry E. Maddock Peterborough
Benona R. Mannen Burford
Leslie A. Matthew Hamilton
Harold E. McComb Paris
Robert W. McCormick York
David G. McGilvary Thorold
Robin A. Mclntyre Finch
Richard R. McKee Windsor
Richard McKinlay Merlin
Archibald McLay St. Catharines
John F. McMillan Fenelon Falls
Peter W. McQueen Mount Hope
Richard Owen Kirkland Lake
Kenneth Parker London
David R. Pass Delhi
William Pickard Cobalt
Allan J. Quinn Ashton
John E. Ratuszny Etobicoke
Antonio Robles St. Catharines
Kevin Schleihauf Rodney
George V. Schmidt Fonthill
Ronald Scott Scarborough
Wayne H. Sershall London
B. David Shanas Kingston
Donald Shipley Ajax
William South Callander
Terence G. Steinke Sault Ste Marie
Calvin A. Tinglin Etobicoke
James R. Vampiew Owen Sound
Josef J. Vliehs Cambridge
Peter Vogel Scarborough
William A. Vollick Burlington
Paul M. Weir Orillia
Harvey P. Williams Newmarket
Blair A. Yauch St. Catharines
Stephen Zwilling Picton
Grand Standard Bearer
Grand Standard Bearer
Grand Tyler . .
Grand Historian
Grand Librarian
Grand Archivist
Grand Piper . .
. V.W. Bro. Joseph W. Barrio Lansdowne
. V.W. Bro. John C. Rycroft Whitby
. V.W. Bro. Alan Williams Atikokan
. V.W. Bro. S. Michael Jenkyns Kanata
. R.W. Bro. James E. Ford London
. V.W. Bro. Daniel Glenney Ottawa
. V.W. Bro. Robert Hoglund Kitchener
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BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES
President
R.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling, 81 Naomee Crescent London N6H 3T3
Vice-President
R.W. Bro. T. Richard Davies, 50 Hi-Mount Drive Willowdale M2K 1 X5
By Virtue of Office
M.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, GM, 30 Hudson Crescent Kitchener N2B 2V8
M.W. Bro. Robert E. Davies, PGM, Box 370 Mount Forest NOG 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, Penthouse Suite . . London N6H 2B7
M.W. Bro. David C. Bradley, PGM, 4 Forest Laneway, Apt 2501 Toronto M2N 5X8
M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew, PGM, 5 Scotland Road Agincourt MIS 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, 579 Main Street Wyoming N0N 1T0
M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, PGM, RR 3 Woodstock N4S 7V7
R.W. Bro. Norman Mathie, GSW, 4 Crestwood Dr Scarborough M1E 1E4
R.W. Bro. Robin C. Ward, GJW, 329 Gooseberry St Orangeville L9W 5B9
R.W. Bro. William M. White, G Chap, 124 John Davies Dr Woodstock N4T 1N2
R.W. Bro. T. Richard Davies, G Treas, 50 Hi-Mount Drive Toronto M2K 1X5
M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, G Secy, 363 King Street West [905-528-8644] Hamilton L8P 1B4
R.W. Bro. Patrick J. Gillespie, G Reg, RR 1, Box 328 Victoria Harbour L0K 2A0
R.W. Bro. John A. Mittelholtz, GD of Cers, 250 Country Hill Dr, Appt 1117 Kitchener N2e 3L9
The District Deputy Grand Masters
Algoma Marvin Salmi, 366 Royal Street Thunder. Bay R7.A.3LN6
Algoma East Kenneth R. Pierce, 1 1 Westview Cr Elliot Lake PSA 2B3
Brant Donald H. Elliott, 256 Harrison St Waterford N0E 1 Y0
Bruce Garcy D. MacGregor, 735 21s' Ave. A Hanover N4N 3M2
Chatham Andrew W. Long, 4725 West Corner Dr., RR 2 Ailsa Craig N0M 1 A0
Eastern Frank Gordon, 16670 Black River Rd., RR 1 Lunenburg K0C 1R0
Erie James D. Pirie, 108-109 B Division St. N Kingsville N9Y 1E3
Frontenac Marvin J. Switzer, Box 241, 605 Country Rd. 1 1 Newburgh K0K 2S0
Georgian North Keith Robertson, 104 Penvill Trail Barrie L4N 5S3
Georgian South John H. Imrie, 8 Jonathan Court Barrie L4M 2S4
Grey Jack A. Watkin, 276 Forest Glen Dr Mount Forest N0G.2L2
Hamilton A Gary P. Humes, 2247 Courtland Dr Burlington L7R 1S5
Hamilton B Terence J. Brown, 17 Fay Ave Hamilton L8T 4B9
Hamilton C William J. MacPherson, 136 Lowden Ave Ancaster L9G 3A3
London East J. Ross Mclntyre, 1 1 199 Belmont Rd., RR 8 St. Thomas N5P 3T3
London West S. Lynn Baker, 1 1446 Sinclair Dr, RR 1 Ilderton N0M 2A0
Musk-Parry Sound Terry M. Hornibrook, 1519 Hill Valley Rd Sundridge P0A 1Z0
Niagara A Ross D. Pulford, 352 Martindale Rd St. Catharines L2R 6P9
Niagara B Sean T. Fuller, 38 Green Meadow Rd Hamilton L8T 3J5
Nipissing East R. Bruce Campbell, 503 Valleyview Dr. W, Box 764. . . . Powassan P0H 1Z0
North Huron R. Murray Hoover, 43569 Cranbrook Rd, RR 3 Brussels NOG 1H0
Ontario Robert A. Ough, 1690 Pinehill Dr Peterborough K9J 7G4
Ottawa 1 Ivor Bayley, 60 Sarah St Carleton Place K7C 2Z3
Ottawa 2 W. Jack Ledger, 763 Raglan St. S Renfrew K7V 1 S3
Peterborough Gary T. Ballard, 2264 8,b Line E, RR 3 Campbellford KOL 1L0
Prince Edward William J. Lewis, 1024 Lucas Lane, RR 1 Inverary K0H 1X0
St Lawrence Matthew E. Clark, 508 Sherwood Bay Rd Brockville K6V 7B8
St Thomas Roy A. Sawyer, 43374 Roberts Line, RR 1 Union.N0L.2L0
Sarnia Kenneth G. Wood, 1515 Hazelwood Crt Sarnia N7S 4P8
South Huron John W. Reynolds, 1 8 Broadview Crt Kitchener N2A 2Y8
Sudbury-Manitoulin ... Roy J. Eaton, Box 567, 294 N. Channel Dr Little Current POP 1K0
Temiskaming Karol W. Jodko-Narkiewicz, #134, Site l-A-2 Sesekinika P0K ISO
Toronto Don Valley . . . Isaac Lazar, 66 Dunsmore Cres Richmond Hill L4C 0C5
Toronto East Thomas E. Norris, 9555 Durham Reg. Rd. #1 Uxbridge L9P 1R2
Toronto Humber Valley Andrew J. Turk, 35 Crane Ave Toronto M9P 1 V3
Toronto West John McClure, 1745 Featherson Mississauga L5L 3E2
Victoria John B. Gorrill, 210 Country Lane, RR 2 Cameron K0M 1G0
Waterloo James W. Williamson, 26-350 Erbsville Rd Waterloo N2T 2P7
Wellington Earl L. Schneider, RR 3 Palmerston NOG 2P0
Western Roger MacKay, 1 1 17 Hillside Cres Kenora P9N 4M4
Wilson North James C. Truscott, 123 Bee St Woodstock N4S 8G1
Wilson South Phillip G. Bowman, 402 West St Simcoe N3Y 1T9
Windsor Robert J. Page, 3500 Dominion Blvd Windsor N9E 2N9
York Richard B. Morreau, 170 Hawthorn Ave Stouffville L4A 4S9
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 NOP 1 A0
R.W. Bro. Norman G. McCarthy, 93 Donn Avenue Stoney Creek L8G 3S2
R.W. Bro. H. Edward Standish, 1616 Spruce Drive Caledon L7K 1B4
R.W. Bro. James C. Sutherland, 530 Willowdale Avenue London N5X 1H8
V.W. Bro. Robert Kliaman, 3000 Langstaff Rd., Unit 14 Concord L4K 4R7
V.W. Bro. A. Douglas Nichols, 25 Shirefield Lane New Hamburg N3A 4L8
Elected Members of the Board
R.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell, 14 Standish Crescent Markham L3P 4 A3
R.W. Bro. Thomas W. Hogeboom, 192 Dundas Street West Napanee K7R 2A6
R.W. Bro. Paul E. Todd, 21 1 Munro Street Carleton Place K7C 1G7
R.W. Bro. John C. Green, Box 8 (79 Wood Street) Drayton NOG 1P0
R.W. Bro. David J. Cameron, 166 Sanford Fleming Drive Waterloo N2T 1E9
R.W. Bro. George E. Hinds, 8 Artech Court Downsview M3N 1R4
R.W. Bro. Douglas A. Conway, 37 Melrose Avenue Barrie L4M 2A8
R.W. Bro. Gregory H. Hazlitt, Box 503, RR 5 Goderich N7A 4C7
R.W. Bro. Terry A. McLean, 1 10-6540B Falconer Dr Mississauga L5N 1M1
R.W. Bro. Barry J. Hutton, 30 Stomoway Cres., RR 4 Seaforth N0K 1 W0
R.W. Bro. J. David Bell, 1630 Paris Street Unit 402 Sudbury P3E 3C1
R.W. Bro. David R. Dainard, #609-92 Church St. South Ajax LI S 6B4
R.W. Bro. Brian K. Schweitzer, 25 Ferrara Street Hamilton L8T 4C1
Appointed by the Grand Master
R.W. Bro. William A. Atkinson Sr, 5448 Concession Rd 5 North Amherstburg N9V 2Y9
R.W. Bro. Lloyd W. Hammell, RR 2 Tara N0H 2N0
R.W. Bro. Samuel Kalinowsky, #414-2220 Halifax Dr Ottawa K1G 2W7
R.W. Bro. Charles H. M. Reid, 3 Water Beach Crescent Etobicoke M9W 3L8
R.W. Bro. Gareth R. Taylor, 3 Black Willow Crt Richmond Hill L4E 2M8
V.W. Bro. Gordon Crutcher, 15 Thornlea Road Thornhill L3T 1X2
V.W. Bro. Iain Wates, P.O. Box 123 Port Carling P0B 1 JO
R.W. Bro. Les Armstrong, 740 Norman Street Wyoming N0N 1T0
R.W. Bro. Barry Burchill, 10 Kester Ave Nepean K2E 5Z1
R.W. Bro. John L. Hay, 1319 Hooton Dr., RR2 Cavan L0A 1C0
R.W. Bro. Terrence Horner, 10 Bellair Rd., Suite 1203 Toronto M5R 3T8
R.W. Bro. James D. Kingston, 115 Hinton Avenue Thunder Bay P7A 7E3
R.W. Bro. Henry Krajewski, 3 McBride Drive St. Catharines L2S 3Y4
R.W. Bro. Thomas A. Siemiernik, Box 51 Innerkip N0J 1M0
and for one year
R.W. Bro. Patrick McGrenere, 353 Commissioners Rd. W., Unit 1306 London N6J 0A3
STANDING COMMITTEES
Audit and Finance - R.W. Bro. J. C. Sutherland (Chairman); R.W. Bros. M. Coulter, T. R. Davies, S.
Drummond, N. G. McCarthy, P. J. McGrenere; V.W. Bro. P. Skazin.
Benevolence - R.W. Bro. G. H. Hazlitt (Chairman); R.W. Bros. W.M. Atkinson Jr., T. R. Davies, R. C.
James, J. A. R. Keith, R. E. Kerr, J. D. Kingston, P. J. Mullen, K. L. Whiting, C. A. Woods.
Condition of Masonry - R.W. Bro. J. Hay (Chairman); R.W. Bros. S. R. Armstrong, R. K. Campbell, S. R.
Forbes, W. Graham, F. Granville, B. Koivu, R. MacNevin, B. R.Manson, R. McKee, B. Moffat, I. Oliver,
W. Rawlins, J. Sercombe, R. Taylor, D. Vojvodin, C. A. Woods; V.W. Bros. M. Dennis, B. Maddock.
Constitution and Jurisprudence — R.W. Bro. F. Halpern (Chairman); all Past Grand Masters.
Discipline - R.W. Bro. D. E. Jacklin (Chairman); all Past Grand Masters; R.W. Bros. F. Halpern, J. W.
Lidstone, J. A. Mittelhotz, R. T. Runciman, R. S. Whitmore.
Fraternal Correspondence - R.W. Bro. J. D. Kingston (Chairman); R.W. Bro. C. C. Heap.
Fraternal Relations - R.W. Bro. B. K. Schweitzer (Chairman), all Past Grand Masters.
Library, Museum and Archives — R.W. Bro. C. Reid (Chairman); R.W. Bro. L. R. Salmon (Library Team
Leader), W. Bro. T. F. Peddle (Secy), RW. Bro. J. Ford; W. Bros. D. Falconer, A. Gowling, L. Jansurik;
W. Bro. D. J. Glenney, (Museum/ Archives Team Leader), R.W. Bro. J. Quinn; V.W. Bros. G. Lotz; J.
Schaeffer, J. Sutherland, W. Bros. M. Jenkyns, M. Starr.
Long Range Planning - R.W. Bro. B. Burchill (Chairman); R.W. Bros. W. Libbey (Vice-Chairman), S.
Dekruf, N. Dolson, P. Mouriopoulos, B. Seabourn, W. C. Sweet; V.W Bros. J. Forster, J. Thornton; Bro.
S. Brash.
Management Committee - R.W. Bro. D. G. Dowling (Chairman); R.W. Bros. D. A. Campbell, T. W.
Hogeboom, T. A. McLean, H. E. Standish, P. E. Todd; and ex-officio M.W. Bro. R. S. J. Daniels and R.W.
Bro. J. C. Sutherland.
Masonic Education - R.W. Bro. D. J. Cameron (Chairman); R.W. Bro. D. Cook (Secy), R.W. Bros. M. J.
Diamond, S. Greavette; Bro. Palanik; W. Bros. D. Graham (Team Leader/College of Freemasonry); R.W.
Bro. R. McBride (Team Leader and Editor/Reflections); V.W. Bro. I. B. MacKenzie (Team Leader/
Publications&Book Sales).
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Blood Donors - R.W. Bros. T. A. Siemiernik (Chairman), G. E. Hinds (Vice-Chairman), T. Forbes (Secy);
RW. Bros. B. Barker, G. R. Bloomfield, H. Danford, R. Ferguson, B. Fleming, D. Fraser, R. Hunt, R.
Kallio, D. G. McLaren, D. Rumble, W. Sylvester; V.W. Bros. A. Inch, D. R. McCallum; W. Bros. H.
Helleman, T. Weihmayer.
Communications -V.W. Bro. R Kliaman (Chairman), R.W. Bro. J. Kirk-White (Web Master), V.W. Bro.
K. D. Nickerson (Team Leader/Comp Resources); R.W. Bros. R. Manz, D. Syme; V.W. Bros. E. Lakien;
W.Bro. P. Salvas; Bros. V. Bagwalla, D. MacMillian, D. Tunistra; R.W. Bro. D. A. Conway (Team
Leader/Internal); R.W. Bro. R. Gibson, W. Bros. C. W. Deacon, T. F. Peddle; V.W. Bro. B. Miller (Team
Leader/Ontario Mason Editor); R.W. Bros. D. Hanton, R. C. McBride; V.W. Bro. M. Flickweert, Bro. D.
Crawford.
D.D.G.M. Orientation - R.W. Bros. J. Green (Chairman), J. Nancekivel! (Vice-Chairman), P. Johnson
(Secy); R.W. Bros. N. Allingham, T. Keith, D. Snedden D. Surovy; V.W. Bros. B. Ledingham, P. Masters,
L. Sulzer.
Finance Advisory Committee - R.W. Bro. T. Homer (Chairman); W. Bro. A. Fryer (Secy); R.W. Bros. D.
Armstrong, R. Collins, R. Wands; V.W. Bro. W. Birdsall; W. Bro. V. Phillips, A. Rogers.
Lodge Buildings (Advisory) -R.W. Bros. J. D. Bell (Chairman), P. J. Gillespie (Vice-Chairman); R.W. Bros.
R. F. Hewitt, P. Hooper, B. Seabourn, D. Walden; W. Bro. G. McDonald.
Lodge Resources - R.W. Bro. D. Dainard (Chairman); R.W. Bros. K. Campbell, A. Donovon, P. Farrell, L.
Feldt, N. Funnell, J. Hiley, W. C. Thompson; V.W. Bro. W. Utton; V.W. Bro. I. Wates (Team Leader/ Bro -
2 - Bro); R.W. Bros. J. Anderson, R. Charles, A. Hackett, J. Johnston, L. MacDonald, R. Findlater, R.
Fleming, J. Saunders, R. Reid, C. A. Woods; V.W. Bro. R. Romberg; R.W. Bro. K. McGeagh (Team
Leader/Friend to Friend/Mentor), R.W. Bros. W. F. Chung, W. Holden, J. McKaig, M. J. Kingsley, D.
Wilde, R. Winfield, H. Welsh; V.W. Bros. R. Gillman, R. Lindsay, R. Simpson; W. Bro. T. Power; V.W.
Bro. W. Brimer (Team Leader/Officer Progression); R.W. Bros. J. Aide, G. Bailey, R. Barker, W. Elliott,
H. J. Johnson, R B. McLennan, K. Smith; W. Bro. J. Valley.
Public Awareness -RW. Bro.H. Krajewski (Chairman); V.W. Bro. A. Arbuckle (Media Officer), R.W. Bro.
I. Millar; W. Bros. R. Green, I. M. LaFleur I. A. Tees; Bro. M. Rolston; R.W. Bro. H. Street (Team
Leader/Special Events); R.W. Bro. A. Hackett.
Seminars and Workshops - R.W. Bros. L W. Hammell (Chairman), L. Armstrong (Vice Chairman) R.W.
Bros. A. Brown, T. Murphy; V.W. Bro. J. Moncrieff; W. Bro. D Allan.
Leadership Training Development -R.W. Bro. N. McCarthy (Chairman); R.W. Bros. S. Drummond, G. R.
Taylor, D. E. Wood, Bro. G. Boyce.
Youth Initiatives - R.W. Bro. W. A. Atkinson Sr. (Chairman), B. J. Hutton (Vice-Chairman); R.W. Bros.
S. R. Armstrong, A. Brown, D. Nichols, R. Reid, ; V.W. Bro. S. Dunlop; W. Bros. R. Loomes, G.
Ouellette; Bros. S. Kofsky, J. McGregor.
MasoniChlP — R.W. Bro. R. Dobbs (Program Director/MasoniChIP Ontario), V.W. Bros. R. McTavish
(Secy), B. Thompson (Treas); R.W. Bros. Z. Baramjee, P. Curran, I. Elliot, J. Hough, W. Jones, G.
McGregor, J. Terry; V.W. Bro. I. Dale, M. Dale; W. Bros. T. Atkins, D. Berry, D. Madill, J. Tutton; Bros.
B. Arnold, G. Christian, J. Cousins, T. DeHeer, H. Newton.
Protocol & Etiquette - V.W. Bro. G. C. Crutcher (Chairman), R.W. Bro. G. McCowan (Secy); R.W. Bros.
W. Chatwell, R. Day, W. A. Elliott, D. Hawman, R. Manz, D. Mead, T. Pachal, J. Pearson, G. E. Schenk;
V.W. Bro. K. Anderson; W. Bro. L LaFleur, T. Lanning.
Awards - M.W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw (Chairman); M.W. Bros. C. E. Drew, W. R. Pellow.
Masonic Foundation of Ontario - A. Douglas Nichols (President); J. Ault, D. A. Campbell, A. Dvorak, G.
R. Taylor (Vice-Presidents), M. J. Duke (Secretary), H. E. Standish (Treasurer), D. L. Jagger (Assistant
Treasurer), G. Boyce, D. G. Dowling, I. Elliot, B. Koivu, H. Krajewski, G. Hazlitt, D. H. Mumby, R. C.
McBride, P. Todd.
Masonic Holdings - G. L. Atkinson (President); B. K. Schweitzer (Vice-President); T. Shand (Secy-
Treas); D. A. Conway, C. E. Drew, N. G. McCarthy, T. A. Siemiernik, H. E. Standish, P. Todd; and ex-
officio R. S. J. Daniels and D. G. Dowling.
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*Henry T. Backus Michigan 1 857
♦Philip C.Tucker Vermont 1857
♦Michael Fumell Ireland 1 857
*W. C. Stephens Hamilton 1858
♦Robert Morris Kentucky 1858
*T. D. Harington Montreal 1858
♦Thos. G. Ridout Toronto 1859
♦Aldis Bernard Montreal 1860
♦Thomas Drummond Kingston 1 862
♦John H. Graham Richmond 1 864
♦Jas. V. MacKey Ireland 1 867
♦Brackstone Baker England 1 868
♦Sir John A. Macdonald Kingston 1 868
♦John V. Ellis New Brunswick 1 869
♦Rev. C. P. Bliss New Brunswick 1871
♦Wm. H. Frazer Wisconsin 1873
♦H. A. MacKay Hamilton 1873
♦Thos. White Jr Montreal 1874
♦J. A. Lockwood New York 1 882
♦Otto Klotz Preston 1885
♦Geo. C. Patterson Toronto 1897
*T. R. Barton Toronto 1897
♦J. J. Ramsay Toronto 1 897
♦Kivas Tully Toronto 1897
♦W. A. Sutherland New York 1900
♦J. J. Mason Hamilton 1900
♦Chief Justice Gerald Fitz-Gibbon Ireland 1900
*N. L. Steiner Toronto 1900
♦Alex Patterson Toronto 1901
♦H.RH. Duke of Connaught England 1902
♦Lord Ampthill England 1919
♦Gerald Fitzgibbon, KC Ireland 1920
♦Rt. Hon. Lord Desborough, KC.V.O England 1920
♦Stanley Machin, J.P England 1920
♦Jas. H. Stirling Ireland 1920
*A. Cecil Powell England 1920
♦John Dickens England 1920
♦R. F. Richardson Strathroy 1920
♦Sir George McLaren Brown England 1921
♦Sir John Ferguson England 1923
♦H. Hamilton- Wedderbum England 1923
♦Arthur E. Carlyle England 1923
♦Dudley H. Ferrell Massachusetts 1923
♦Chas. H. Ramsay Massachusetts 1 923
♦Frank H. Hilton Massachusetts 1923
♦A. Beitler Pennsylvania 1 923
♦S. W. Goodyear Pennsylvania 1923
♦George Ross Toronto 1925
♦Chas. B. Murray Toronto 1925
♦Sir Alfred Robbins England 1927
♦Earl of Stair Scotland 1931
♦Lord Donoughmore Ireland 1931
♦Viscount Galway England 1931
♦Canon F. J. G. Gillmor England 1931
♦J. Bridges Eustace England 1931
♦Robt. J. Soddy England 1933
♦Gen. Sir Francis Davies England 1938
♦Canon Thomas T. Blockley England 1938
♦Rt. Hen. Viscount de Vesci England 1938
♦Major R L. Loyd England 1938
♦Raymond F. Brooke Ireland 1938
♦Rt. Hon. Lord Famham Ireland 1938
♦Dr. W. E. Thrift Ireland 1938
♦Gen Sir. Norman A. Orr-Ewing Scotland 1938
*T. G. Winning Scotland 1938
♦Joseph E. Perry Massachusetts 1938
♦Reginald Harris Nova Scotia 1938
♦Norman T. Avard Nova Scotia 1938
♦Sir E. H. Cooper England 1940
♦Field Marshal Viscount Alexander England 1947
♦Ernest B. Thompson Hamilton 1959
♦James W. Hamilton Hamilton 1959
♦E. G. Dixon Hamilton 1963
♦Robert Strachan Hamilton 1963
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♦Sir Edwin Leather England 1966
*A. C. Ashforth Toronto 1971
*M. C. Hooper Toronto 1973
*Eric C. Horwood Toronto 1974
♦J. Lawrence Runnalls St. Catharines 1975
♦James C. Guy Ancaster 1976
♦John W. Millar Toronto 1979
*R. Wilson McConnel! Toronto 1981
Hunter Reid Riceville 1982
John I. Carrick Hamilton 1983
T. Richard Davies Toronto 1985
George W. Kerr Weston 1986
*T. John Arthur Willowdale 1987
*W. Norman Buckingham Burlington 1989
Samuel H. Cohen Toronto 1 989
Raymond Hutson London 1989
J. M. Marcus Humphrey of Dinnet Scotland 1990
♦Douglas H Bliss Stoney Creek 1990
Kenneth L. Schweitzer Hamilton 1990
James T. Cassie Willowdale 1993
J. Lloyd Mellor Toronto 1995
♦Robert N. Wilson Toronto 1995
♦Nathaniel Granstein Paris 1996
Alex Watson Mount Forest 1996
Melvyn J. Duke Toronto 1997
G. Wayne Nelson Englehart 1999
James W. Daniel England 2001
Thomas W. Jackson Pennsylvania 2001
John K Baskey London 2002
♦Donald W. Lewis Stouffville 2002
Frederick Halpern Thornhill 2004
William A. Atkinson Sr Amherstburg 2009
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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
C. Taylor
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
T. W. McKeown
C. G. Wardlaw
R. A. Barnett
Manitoba
C. Rae Haldane-Wilsone
E. H. Jones
A. P. Stephen
New Brunswick
R. W. Nelson
I. D. Steeves
F. R. Branscombe
Newfoundland/Lab
L. B. Grandy
N. M. Chaplin
T. Shand
Nova Scotia
R. H. Northup
R. E. Eisner
F. G. Dunn
Pr Ed Island
R. Caseley
R. A. Ellis
Quebec
M. Sicard
M. A. Kershaw
R.S.J. Daniels
Saskatchewan
A. J. Goode
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. Robertson
J. L. Alexakis
A. B. Loopstra
Arkansas
J. L. Weatherall
W. R. Baugus
J. C. Sutherland
California
J. L. Cooper UJ
C. R. MacPhee
R. S. Whitmore
Colorado
G. A. Ford
C. M. Baum
C. M. Miller
Connecticut
R. G. Fitzgerald
A. R. Van Gasbeck
G. L. Atkinson
Delaware
J. E. Waecker Sr
J. S. Russell
D. Hawman
Dist of Columbia
M. Hatefi
L. L. Merryman
J. M. Wagg
Florida
R. C. Sheppard
R. J. Manning
E. P. Finkbeiner
Georgia
D. I. DeKalb
T. M. Taylor Sr
T. A. McLean
Hawaii
A. L. Skinner
D. R. Dainard
Idaho
V. E. Patrick
G. L. Riggs
D. A. Conway
Illinois
B. L. Grisham
A. L. Lester
G. R. Clauson
Indiana
M. L. Carpenter
J. M. Barkdull
R. C. Davies
Iowa
Kansas
W. R. Crawford
R. B. Pfuetze
R. D. Overton
J. M. Jolley
Kentucky
J. R. Conway
D. R. Stump
L. E. Behrns
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 m
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. Homer
Minnesota
D. J. Campbell
E. J. Neetenbeek
J. T. Cassie
Mississippi
M. P. McMahon
T.D. Swan
G. T. Rogers
Missouri
R. D. Miller
J. A. NolandJr
J. V. Lawer
Montana
R. L. Gardiner
M. A. Bates
K. L. Schweitzer
Nebraska
B. A. Watkins
P. R. Eveland
R. G. Wands
Nevada
A. K. Cronin
F. E. Crowdis
E. J. B. Anderson
New Hampshire
J. C. Marden
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
G. G. Adams
C. E. Drew
North Carolina
T. W. Clapp ID
J. R. Tillett
D. F. Clark
North Dakota
C. Mundahl
J. S. Ruliffson
P. E. Todd
Ohio
G. 0. Braatz
D. L. Dresser
A. J. Petrisor
Oklahoma
G. D. Odom
C.J. Reamy Jr
M. J. Thompson
Oregon
A. W. Harvey
P. J. Stidd
P. J. Mullen
Pennsylvania
M. A. Haines
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Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Grand Secretary
W. P. Hallstrom Jr.
G. R. Marsh
L. M. Spies
D. T. Hart
T. D. Guest
R. K. McKenzie
C. L. Smith
A. W. Adkins
D. P. Owen
R. G. Slater
M. A. DeWolf
P. G. Buchholz
Representatives
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Canada(Ont)
P. A. Burkhardt
C. H. Frampton
J. W. Schwietert
M. A. Stinnett
M. M. Skipper
D. D. Rein
C. L. Marshall
C. B. Taylor
M. W. Rose
E. M. Casdorph
R. W. Ward
D. H. Mumby
K. D. Beggs
G. Morris
D. M. Sheen
C. Reid
M. L. Shea
W. J. Anderson
W. F. Cockbum
A. W. Watson
S. R. Drummond
R. M. Gunsolus
Prince Hall
Connecticut
Ont. & Jurisdiction
Africa:
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cameroun
Gabon
Ivory Coast
Malian (National)
Senegal
South Africa
Togolaise (Nat'l)
Andorra
Argentina
Armenia
Australia:
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Austria
Belgium (Reg GL)
Brazil:
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Bahia
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Espirito Santo
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Para
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Parana
Pernambuco
Rio de Janeiro
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Other Countries
M. A. Lawson
J. C. Nabyoure
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P. Nziengui-Mabila
A. Pitte
B. Keita
A. Ndiaye
A. M. Arthur
G. De Souza
A. Picart
L Acebal
P. B. Najarian
K. J. McGlinn
J. W. Rawlinson
M. A. Colegate
A. J. Sangwell
B. Reaper
V. Schilo
G. Ratzenberger
B. Jadot
J. B. Periera
M. C. deS Mescouto
F. H. de Vasconcellos
E. Barbuda
E. Branquinho
J. E. Rola
G. D. Mura D. Carmo
T. R. Lobo
F. T. Colacioppo Jr
J. C. De Mesquita
J. C. De Mello
S. E. Haddad
J. R. Ruopp
R. O. G. DaCunha
M. J. Pereira
M. A. T. Julio
R. D. DaRocha
J. C. DeSeixas
S. Topan
A. Boumah
C. C. R. Heckmann
H. Santangelo
R. J. Barrington
K. G. Wells'
N. Lynagh
M. J. Keen
G. J. Sebo
T. Twaddle
P. Geairain
A. Porta
J. L. De Vasconcelos F.
M. J. De Menezes
R. B. Cruz
F. M. Marques
J. A. C. Filho
P. Cury
A. DeSouza Garcia
O. L. Hiltner
W. V. Bezerra
L. G. De Paiua M
L. A. De Assis
CD. Ferreira
G. E. Hinds
J. H. Hough
G. F. W. Inrig
K. J. Hay
T. R. Davies
R. T. Runciman
S. Kalinowsky
J. R. Gilpin
A. A. Barker
M. J. May
F. Halpern
J. A. Clayton
G. A. Napper
D. W. Dixon
L. Bittle
W. S. McNeil
A. G. Broomhead
N. G. McCarthy
D. E. Swann
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
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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 of your Committee on Fraternal Correspondence. This
forward introduces the 26 Reviews of the Proceedings of sister Grand Lodges received this
past Masonic year. We are again indebted to R.W. Bro. Colin Heap for his dedicated and
perceptive condensed outlines of the salient happenings contained in their annual
submissions. It is noted that declining membership is a common concern mention most often,
identifying on average losses of about 3%. The only jurisdiction in North America reporting
increased members is the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador. However, there are
those who caution that numbers alone should not be the criteria and that quality of
candidates should remain important. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana promotes selective
solicitation to seek out outstanding men for membership.
The process used to select D.D.G.M.s has also been prominently mentioned, with many
jurisdictions turning to open elections rather than rotational systems.
There is a re-emergence of Grand Lodges from former Communist Bloc countries, as well
as Cuba. There is also the formation of many Irregular Grand Lodges reported from North
America, England and the Philippines. There are also programs that raise funds and promote
the Fraternity, such as auto licence plate issues and Child Identification Programs, like our
Grand Lodge's MasoniChip undertaking. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England,
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent, stresses mentoring of new members as an important
upgrade for their lodges. The Grand Lodge of Scotland point out their expansion
internationally with new lodges in the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago where they are
admitting members as young as 18.
Reviews generally all reflect the major social changes that they face and point out that
success in adapting without compromising principals will determine the future of the
Fraternity.
We recommend the perusal of the full reviews to all who wish a handy and easy update
of the broad overview of Masonry from around the world, as well as, in our neighbouring
jurisdictions, and to those who are providing Masonic information to their lodges.
Sincere appreciation is extended to the Deputy Grand Master for his inspiration and
focus, with sincere thanks for the assistance of the Grand Secretary and his staff, particularly
Rose Blandin for securing the Proceedings from Grand Lodges.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted.
JAMES D. KINGSTON, Chairman
Reviews written by
R.W. Bro. Colin Heap
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ALBERTA
103rd Annual Communication
Lethbridge, Alberta, June, 2008
127 Lodges 7,653 Membership
The Grand Secretary was pleased to report that many lodges have accepted the new
communication methods in a very positive manner. Those who have bought into the new
system are now receiving Semi-Annual Returns and other Forms via e-mail and are returning
them in the same style to Grand Lodge office, who will accept them as long as the Lodge
Seal can be reproduced in computerized form. Further changes will be made over the next
several years, whereby the cost of doing business can be reduced and the per capita fee will
not rise too dramatically. This can only be achieved with the full support of all lodges. Grand
Lodge has obtained an automated system for payment of all purchased items, which can be
used by lodges to pay Semi-Annual Dues or any outstanding account, thus reducing the
postal budget. The day is already foreseen when the Preliminary Report will be on the
website for advanced viewing. Grand Lodge is financially sound. These steps, plus diligence
and constant attention will keep it that way.
The Committee on Fraternal Relations recommended that the Grand Lodge
Representative Program for the jurisdiction be discontinued due to the low number of
Reports received (14) during 2007. This decision follows at least three years of
consideration, during which 40 Representatives failed to submit a report, perhaps
considering their appointments honorary rather than one with responsibility. Their
appointments were forfeited under Grand Lodge Regulations. Those who are fulfilling their
obligations will be allowed to continue, but when their position becomes vacant it will not
be filled. Requests for recognition, however, will still be honored and handled by the Grand
Secretary.
The Report on the Condition of Masonry stated that all D.D.G.M.s fulfilled their duties,
submitting fair, balanced reports on all districts. Following the Grand Master's theme, Keep
the Pace-or- Positive Action Creates Enthusiasm, they confirmed that many rural and urban
lodges are prospering with proper Officer Progression and Planning. Some lodges continue
with little more than a hope, but leadership, Past Masters and the odd candidate helped them
through the year. Others draw strength from a strong attitude, good ritual, sound finance,
social events, Mentor and Education Workshops and Open Houses to create public
awareness. Younger members are the key to the future and we must maintain their interest
as they assume leadership roles. We cannot make Freemasonry easier, just more fun. Success
demands that we lead, follow, or get out of the way.
M.W. Bro. John D. Hart, Grand Master, addressing the brethren, called upon them to
assume a stance of positive constructive action to solve the problems facing the Craft. "Let
me convey a story," he began. "A man owned a house by a river. A spring flood brought
water up to the porch. A canoeist came by offering a lift. The man replied, "My faith is in
the Lord and he will save me." The waters rose to the first and second floors and the owner
of a rowboat and powerboat made the same offer and received the same response. When the
flood waters reached the roof line, a rescue helicopter flew by, but the man gave the same
answer, "My faith is in the Lord and he will save me." The man drowned and when he
appeared before the Lord he asked, "My faith was with you, why did you not save me?" The
Lord said, "What do you want from me; I sent three boats and a helicopter." Are you that
man? Are Masonic hearts dying and demitting while you wait for some miracle to save them
because you have faith in what Freemasonry stands for? Can our lodges and membership be
saved? Faith is not enough. You must do something! The Masonic order is a family. When
a member becomes ill, you must do everything in your power to save them. Are you one of
those who sit by the bedside of the patient, holds his hand, wondering why someone won't
do something? Or are you willing to give the lodge artificial respiration until they can
breathe on their own? Brethren, you can do this. Are you going to make an effort to save this
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patient? What contribution can you make to your lodge? Let us set the standard that will
raise our lodges above the mediocre to a new level of excitement and interest."
ARIZONA
125th Annual Communication
Flagstaff, Arizona, June, 2007
62 Lodges 9,900 Membership
The report of the Deputy Grand Master, accumulated from his Official Visits within the
Jurisdiction, identified several positive themes and a few areas of concern. The most positive
is the move towards younger men joining the Fraternity. They are looking for grounding and
stability. They also bring considerable challenges to the Lodges they are joining. They have
thoroughly researched Masonry and have high expectations. They are well prepared and
must be taken seriously. There is thirst for Masonic Education and Lodges are requesting
assistance from Grand Lodge. We are answering this to a small degree with the Education
Academy, an initiative of the Long Range Planning Committee designed to advance our
understanding of the Craft. Well educated Masons will put the Fraternity in a better light and
reinforce Masonry as a way of life. The overwhelming response to the elimination of 'One
Day Classes' and the reiteration of Mentoring and Coaching indicates that our Craft is ready
to return to the basics. The downside to this situation is the lack of skilled Mentors to meet
the demands of the new members. This is a reflection of the lack of Masonic Education
being presented in many Lodges. This situation is one that must be remedied. Greater value
must be placed on the importance of taking time to develop our Officers. Past Masters
should fill chairs on occasion to slow the progressive line down enough to allow our new
members to be better prepared to take their places.
The District Deputy Grand Masters Committee expressed the idea that they should all
have a better background in Lodge Operations, specifically the Secretary's and Treasurer's
roles and the content and importance of Annual Reports. Each D.D.G.M. is now expected
to provide Leader and Teamwork training to all lodges within his district. They also
recommended developing a formal job description for the position of D.D.G.M., a document
that has been needed for some time.
The Long Range Planning Committee Report highlighted the programs to be
implemented to insure success in the short term and to build on those that have proven their
value for the jurisdiction's future. The Commitment to Excellence Program has been
available to lodges for several years and those who actively participate are doing well. The
Ritual Committee acknowledged that the level of proficiency is less than adequate and the
necessary steps have been taken to insure that it will be retained in the best possible form.
A Master Lecturer Award was implemented this year to reward those who have mastered the
Lectures. This program will be expanded to include the Master Ritualist, Master Builder and
Master Architect Awards, recognizing accomplishments in presenting the remaining parts
of the Ritual and to reward lodges and brethren for their efforts in the growth of Masonry
in their lodge and community.
The Grand Orator, called upon by the Grand Master, began his Oration with a question.
"Whither are we travelling?" "One commentator on Masonry recently said, "The problem
with Freemasonry is that it does not practice Freemasonry anymore." "While this may be an
exaggeration, it is true that we are too commonly failing to provide what was implicitly
promised.
Freemasonry is nothing less than a life-long quest to find our true selves, our place in
society and the natural world. All other activities, however noble, must be seen as an
outgrowth of this core purpose and never allowed to supplant them. To a large extent we
have lost the high regard with which society invested us over the last three centuries. But,
our purpose is not outmoded. Masonry has not been tried and found wanting. It has been
found difficult and not tried. Freemasonry does not appeal to all men. Not all men are
prepared to appreciate its true beauty. Each man must find the profound truths in our Ritual
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for himself through study and meditation. Many lodges follow these precepts. Others have
lost sight of them. A nationwide organization, the Masonic Restoration Foundation is
endeavoring to reverse this trend by the establishment of Traditional Observance Lodges.
These Lodges use a Chamber of Reflection to prepare the Candidate for Initiation.
Everything is done to make the ceremony as impressive and dignified as possible.
Apprentices and Fellowcraft spend several months or more studying each Degree and must
deliver a paper on it in open lodge before progressing. Education is vital. They strive for
excellence in every area: Ritual, Elegance of Dress, Charitable Outreach, Exclusivity,
Selectivity and Commitment. Are you being asked to convert your lodge overnight into a
Traditional Observance Lodge? No. But their precepts provide meaningful shifts in
expectation and in developing an approach to living Masonry on a deeper level, one that
leads to the Wisdom of the East. Whatever details you find suitable for your lodge, urge their
adoption. But whatever you do, prove that commentator wrong.
Do not let it be said that Arizona Masons do not practice Freemasonry anymore! Let me
remind you of the words of a former Grand Master, delivered in 1964. "I shall propose no
new bright ideas - not one. All I am going to advocate is that Freemasonry remains
Freemasonry; and if we have strayed from the traditional path, we had better be moving back
to the main line while there is yet time to restore the prestige and respect, the loyalty and
devotion that once was ours."
BRITISH COLUMBIA AND YUKON
135th Annual Communication
Burnaby, B.C., June, 2007
148 Lodges 10,941 Membership
M. W. Bro. Steven Godfrey, newly installed Grand Master, used his Acceptance Address to
outline his theme and course of action for the forthcoming year. "I offer you the challenge
to look beyond the trees. In all that you can do, in all that you research, find new knowledge,
interesting topics that you 'didn't know you didn't know'. What you discover on your own
is always more interesting than that which someone else discovers for you. It's like the
difference between romantic love and an arranged marriage. Current research indicates that
men seeking membership in our Fraternity were not as enamored with what they saw when
they arrived. The reasons are:
1. Loss of Masonic identity.
2. Lack of energy and interest in Freemasonry.
I am convinced we can raise participation higher by implementing what I propose. Learn
more about our Craft. Make this the year of commitment. Self discovery and change take
time. The twenty four inch gauge reminds us of the efficient use of time. So there is none to
waste. The bad news is 'time flies.' The good news is that you are the pilot. I ask that
education be a priority of all lodges. I endorse the concept that education be put as an item
close to the top of the agenda of a lodge meeting. I ask lodges that have not done so to
review their by-laws with reference to the Order of Business, to permit a 7 to 12 minute
presentation of Masonic Education at a time when the brethren are refreshed and ready to
learn. Allow time for a follow-up discussion. A Socratic approach will, I assure you, spur
more interesting meetings. I leave you with this thought from Winston Churchill, who said,
"Those who try to build the present in the image of the past will miss out entirely on the
challenges of the future." The challenge is now ours. The future and our destiny are in our
hands. Look beyond the trees, brethren. Look beyond the trees."
The Grand Chaplain, in his Address, thanked the Grand Master for placing such a strong
emphasis on education. It reflected his concern, based on observation, that the 'genuine
tenets' in many cases are not been passed on and that they are, through ignorance or deeply
ingrained bad habit, being diluted. He expressed his belief that this tendency can be
amended, but that vigilance is essential. "We are," he concluded, "united under a Masonic
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sign and a repetition of the word 'Fidelity,' to be faithful to our obligations as a brother, to
our brethren in the lodge and to the Craft. We are doing a reasonable job, but we can do
better. The Perfect Ashlar awaits."
The Grand Secretary reported that the free fall in membership appears to have bottomed
out, as shown by information gathered from recent Annual Returns. The number of new
Master Masons almost matched the number of deaths, leaving Demits and Suspensions as
the challenge to be met. Again, on the brighter side, this tendency towards apparent growth
seems to be the case internationally.
The Committee on Jurisprudence, recognizing the Masonic principle of service,
recommended that a Resolution be brought forward to permit the wearing of Military
Campaign Ribbons above the left breast pocket while attending lodge. However, a directive
issued by the Governor General's Office stipulates that these awards, whether full medal,
miniature ribbon, or bar, are not normally worn by people in civilian dress at all. As the
Resolution was contrary to the Guide to the Wearing of Orders, Decorations and Medals
issued by the Governor General's Office, the Resolution was withdrawn.
The Committee on Fraternal Relations announced that a group of Masons have put
forward a claim to be the legitimate Masonic Grand Lodge of England. The basis of this
claim arises from it being founded in 1 725, when styled the Old Grand Lodge at York, and
later, the Grand Lodge of All England at York. This Grand Lodge became dormant in 1 740,
revived in 1 761 and dormant again in 1 791 . On December 23, 2005, an assembly of Masons
met to 'reclaim English Freemasonry on behalf of its rightful custodians.' As the legitimacy
of origin cannot be validated and the claim of exclusive territorial jurisdiction is unfounded,
it does not meet the requirements for recognition.
ENGLAND
Quarterly Communications
Freemasons ' Hall, London, April and December, 2008
"In whose hands are the future of Masonry?" asked V.W. Bro. Jeffrey Gillyon, P.G.S.,
spokesman for the Grand Lodge Forum on Mentoring.
This group was formed at the request of the Grand Master, M.W. Bro. His Royal
Highness the Duke of Kent, to identify and collate best practice from Mentoring Schemes
from eight Provinces across the country, with a view to sharing the positive results with the
entire jurisdiction. V.W. Bro. Gillyon presented the findings of the committee. "This
mentoring scheme is all part of our vision for recruitment and retention. Imagine your lodge
with a waiting list of quality candidates, who, when initiated, are fully supported throughout
their Masonic journey, each of them having an understanding of what it means to be a
Freemason in the modern world.
Imagine if the candidate was formally introduced to his mentor immediately following
the charge after initiation. He would explain the symbols and teachings set out in the recent
ceremony and assist him in making a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge.
For this to happen, there is an urgent need to take mentoring to levels not previously
envisaged. We are often not very good at either retaining, or getting the best out of our
members. Commerce and Industry have long realized the benefits derived from a sound
Mentoring system and we need to adapt to the rapidly changing environment in which we
find ourselves. If we don't, we will suffer the consequences. Mentoring is not just an
educational process. It is about the pastoral care of our members, involving them in the
activities of the Lodge and developing in them, a lifelong interest in Masonry. But the
crucial and sometimes hardest part is the choice of the mentor himself, because he will be
the interface between the Craft and the candidate. His attitude will possibly mould that
candidate for the rest of his Masonic career. Ideally, he will be of a similar generation as his
charge. He will introduce the candidate to his circle of friends and they will want to meet
socially outside the lodge. But the problem arises that the mentor may not be a very
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experienced Mason himself.
We address this problem by providing layers of support. In the first layer, he is looked
after by his Masonic friend. In the second layer, the mentor is supported by the lodge
mentor. He is the linchpin of the scheme, an advisor, and should not be a mentor himself.
He in rum is supported by his Province which is able to provide tailored source material such
as booklets and workshops for all degrees. The Province in rum will be supported by Grand
Lodge, which will be a conduit for the collection and exchange of good practice between the
Provinces and will arrange training seminars for Provincial Mentors on an inter-Province
basis. So you see that the whole scheme is supported by layers of support at every level. It
should cover all aspects of a Mason's career and any position which he may occupy. This
philosophy should run through the whole Craft like "Blackpool" through a stick of rock. All
the work of a mentor can be undone in an instant by a single thoughtless remark. Nothing
puts a candidate off more than a holier-than-thou approach from brethren who should know
better. Arrogance has no place in an organization which teaches brotherly love as its Grand
Principle. A candidate should be encouraged to ask questions and if we do not know the
answers, we should point him in the right direction to find out. This is the pastoral element
of the program I referred to earlier. The program also includes guidelines which the lodge
may wish to use in the candidate selection process. I ask the question, "When was the last
time you rejected a candidate?" We would do well to remember that one year ago our Pro
Grand Master reminded us that sometimes our best intentions to find candidates are
overridden by the need to produce ceremonies at all costs. We should be renewing our
efforts to find men of quality to join us.
There is an oft quoted business saying, "What gets measured gets done," and we have
applied this principle by introducing the concept of monitoring and evaluation to Mentoring.
We can identify those lodges that are retaining their members and those that are not. We can
look at either a comparative loss of total members or narrow it down to just losses amongst
newer Masons, or any other category, such as Past Masters. Provinces and lodges achieving
good results can act to share their best practice with others.
Once again I ask the question, "In whose hands is the future of Masonry?" Most of us
would reply, "The answer to that is easy - if for no other reason than the passage of time, it
must be in the hands of the younger brethren."
But, brethren, in whose hands are they? Who is shaping those who will shape the future
of Freemasonry? I would suggest that by supporting the changes necessary to implement a
structured mentor policy, you will be taking the future into your hands and who knows,
perhaps even the future of Freemasonry itself."
IDAHO
140'H Annual Communication
Nampa, Idaho, September, 2007
57 Lodges ^ 4,540 Membership
The Committee on Membership and Masonic Renewal reported an increase in the number
of degrees conferred in the past year. "This is the second year a significant increase has been
recorded and it is, we hope, the beginning of a trend. However, membership must continue
to be one of our top concerns. If your lodge has not already established a membership
committee, do it now. Renew your efforts to attract good men to the Fraternity. Proven
techniques and tools are available to assist you in this quest."
The value of Masonic Education as a factor in membership retention was highlighted by
the Masonic Education Committee. Previous attempts to promote education as part of the
Leadership Course leading to the Master's Chair have proven to be an uphill battle. The
committee considered whether a new approach would yield better results, as outlined in their
Plan B.
"Masonry today, perhaps more so than ever, needs good solid, dedicated and inspired
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leaders who will help bring the Craft out of its present decline and onto a path that will
enable its principles and teachings to be accepted and promoted within our membership and
in the world. We cannot expect Masonry to continue to be of value in our lives unless we put
more into our lodges than we have in the past. We look with regret at not being as significant
in today's world as in yesterdays. If we are to reach a higher plateau, then we need to re-
examine our approach. Enthusiasm must be apparent! We must develop way of turning
Masonic knowledge into formats that are of enough interest to be used. Lack of membership
may not be the problem, but lack of interest. We have a wealth of material stored in our
lodges, libraries and museums. How do we best present it? How do we stir interest? This is
the challenge. Our history is not so much a rule book of what must be done. It is a guide
book as to what can be done.
Prime Minister Disraeli once said, "Upon the education of the people of this country the
fate of this country depends. "Is this not also true of us?"
M.W. Bro. Michael A. Sutton, Grand Master, recommended that the Grand Lodge adopt
a three year pilot program beginning in 2008 to permit 'One Day Classes,' adding the
following comments and reservations. "Let me state here and now that nothing else will be
as good as the 'one-on-one' he receives by proceeding through each degree and learning the
proficiency after each one, before proceeding to the next. But, as I stated before, things
change and so must we. I also need to state that it is my belief that this proposal for 'One
Day Classes' will not be the panacea to membership some think it is. My experience tells me
it is not as important how you get members into this organization as what you do (or don't
do) afterward. Why do we lose so many candidates before they become Master Masons?
Why? We should be striving for quality in our candidates, not quantity. These classes should
not be approved when the goal is quantity. It should only be used to allow those restricted
by time and circumstances an alternate way of gaining access to our hallowed halls. If
approved, I suggest the first step would be to contact those who have already been initiated,
but have been dropped for failure to advance and afford them the ability to complete their
degrees. The highest level of quality instruction and proficiency should be provided. Several
sister jurisdictions have allowed this practice for years and we can glean the best way of
implementing it from their kind offices. This is not only a suggestion we keep up with the
Joneses but a matter of trying to guide change for the best benefit of our jurisdiction. Change
will come no matter what we do here today. We can stand still and let it roll over us or we
can guide it to our advantage. The choice is yours.
I am encouraged by the number of new Masons we are seeing coming into the Craft. I
am encouraged that many lodges have met our challenges with positive action, realistic
goals, good finances and strong support from their brethren. Other lodges struggle. Grand
Lodge will assist those who request it, but the solution must come from within the lodge
.Unless they become active in their communities, have pride in their buildings or in
themselves, nothing others can do will sustain them for long.
However, in the end, I am still of a positive mind that we will forge ahead in these next
years. I ask you not to think of what you may receive in the short term, but what you can do
for those future Masons, Concordant and Appendant Bodies and youth organizations who
will be guiding our lodges after we have gone. We are receiving men who are intelligent,
enthusiastic and yes, even young. They will cause us to look back at ourselves and ask,
"Why didn't we think of that?"
IOWA
163rd Annual Communication
Waterloo, Iowa, September 2007
297 Lodges 24,826 Membership
M.W. Bro. Dennis M. Zahrt, Grand Master, reflected upon the achievements of his year in
Office. "The emphasis this past year has been on the Renewal of Lodges by, "Getting
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Hooked on Iowa Masonry." I reminded everyone that Masonry is not only work, but it
should also be fun. Enthusiasm is contagious. It rubs off on those around you. The specific
action related to Lodge Renewal was the creation of a Lodge Renewal Fund which will
ultimately be used to provide low interest loans to qualifying lodges needing financial
assistance, to place them on a stable and manageable foundation. The Fund was seeded by
donations to the Grand Master's Return Address Label Program. The overall result of these
efforts and the initiatives of recent leaders are obvious. A larger number of new Masons have
been created in Iowa during the past year than in any year in recent history. Have we turned
the corner? I don't know, but we are gaining on it. We are no longer running scared."
The Grand Secretary, William R Crawford, presented an overview of Masonry in Iowa.
"Charles Dickens, in his classic, "A Tale of Two Cities," began the story with the following
line, "It was the best of times and it was the worst of times." Such a line regularly applies
throughout history. It is also a description of Iowa Masonry today. One hundred and twenty
two lodges have had a net increase in membership. We have more healthy and vibrant lodges
today than we have had for many years. In lodge after lodge we have seen brethren step
forward and provide leadership. Many lodges, long dormant, are now active and making a
difference in their members' lives and in their communities. Co-operation within the
Masonic Family is now becoming the norm. There are many fine examples of Iowa Masons
making it "the best of times."
Unfortunately, for some it is "the worst of times." They are questioning their future and
face substantial losses of members due to non payment of dues. Demits and suspensions
virtually match the losses to death and contribute to the average decline, which has remained
at approximately 3 Vi% during the last three years. I encourage each one of us, as leaders in
Masonry, to help a neighbouring lodge and assist in minimizing these losses. Iowa Masonry
is on the move. The public interest is greater than it has been for many years. Public
awareness is essential to our resurgence. A marked effort has been made in this area through
the advances in technology, websites, newsletters and voluntary community service. These
are the challenges that face us; attracting new members, having adequate finances and
planning the transition of leadership to the younger Mason. This ongoing effort requires
leadership and the older brethren MUST take a big part. Who will step forward? The future
is bright. We must remember that success comes from hard work, planning and the ability
and willingness to work together. We are "Hooked on Iowa Masonry." Now let us hook
others."
IRELAND
Annual Report
Dublin, Ireland, December, 2007
M.W. Bro. George Dunlop, Grand Master, commenting on the conditions and challenges
Confronting the Grand Lodge of Ireland, began, "Craft Masonry is the bedrock of
Freemasonry and its tenets and principles are sound. When practiced honestly and with
commitment instills in us a sense of prestige and sets us apart as men of honour and
integrity, an apparent anathema in modern times. Changing society's perception of our Order
will always be difficult as the tide of public opinion will constantly ebb and flow and our
closed-minded protractors will forever prevail. No sole generation of our members will solve
this problem for all time, yet we all have the singular responsibility to exhibit high moral
standards in the public place and an obligation to safeguard our standards ensuring that the
quality of our membership remains of the highest order. My Grand Lodge Officers and I will
to continue promote our order in the public place to achieve a more balanced view within
the media."
It is unacceptable that we suffer not only from the enemy without, but also from the
enemy within, which would not exist if every Freemason remained true to his obligations.
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We have all voluntarily agreed under oath to obey these laws and in the event of any
violation, promised to accept the punishment decreed by Grand Lodge. The incidence of
violation must surely relate to the quality of membership.
On that subject, it is alarming that in North America, practices on the part of a large
number of Grand Lodges had to be met with stern and resolute action to prevent catastrophe.
I am, of course, referring to the conferring of the three degrees in large theatres to multiple
candidates. Fortunately, there were those with the moral fiber to react before irremediable
damage was done.
In November, an important meeting was held in London, attended by at least 40 Grand
Masters. The purpose of the meeting was to raise issues relative to the practices of Grand
Lodges within the European Block, many of whom are in favor of forming a Grand Lodge
of Europe. The Home Constitutions would be opposed to these moves. In spite of these
challenges, in all my visits I was greatly encouraged by our members' attachment to the
Order and the wonderful spirit in which it was framed."
The Grand Master also alluded to the problem of declining membership, especially in the
Belfast Metropolitan area and announced his intention to form a sub-committee to
specifically address this and to develop meaningful strategies for future growth and
consolidation.
M.W. Bro. Dunlop announced the appointments of two chairmen, one each for Northern
and Southern Ireland, to co-ordinate the Grand Master's Festival of Charity Events, with the
focus on children. The beneficiaries are to be the Samaritans, an all-Ireland organization,
which assists those experiencing distress and despair; the Northern Ireland Children's
Hospice and The Laura Lynn Children's Hospice in the South.
The Board of General Purposes read a letter from the Grand Lodge of Cuba, who
submitted the name of a brother to act as our Grand Representative there. Recommended to
Grand Lodge and confirmed.
The Grand Master and the Grand Secretary attended the Grand Lodge of Spain, which
was celebrating 25 years since its reconstitution following the demise General Franco's
Government.
The Fraternal Relations Committee has withdrawn recognition from the Grand Lodge of
Greece as well as the Grand Orient of Italy. Brethren were advised not to attempt to make
contact with these Bodies or their subordinate lodges.
The past year has seen many changes and even more challenges for Irish Freemasonry
in South Africa and Zimbabwe. In South Africa's Northern Province, the most pressing
relate to membership and administration due to the extreme issues of crime in general,
robberies, murder, hi-jacking, assaults and travel risks. The reluctance to travel, or concerns
for family at home have had a major effect on lodge attendance. This serious situation affects
not only Freemasonry, but many other organizations and societies. In Zimbabwe, the
membership losses due to a rush of emigration have caused our Grand Lodge to place all but
two of our lodges in recess. The affiliation to these lodges from those placed in recess
ensures that we now have two strong lodges running in Zimbabwe. We are confident, that
in time, there will be changes here that will encourage the younger generation to return to
this country and in time give us a new pool of potential candidates.
KENTUCKY
208th Annual Communication
Louisville, Kentucky, October, 2007
415 Lodges 48, 955 Membership
The Grand Secretary offered an overview of the information contained in the Account of the
Statistics of Lodges, which did not differ substantially from what has been seen in the past
few years. Numbers continue to decline, although at a lower rate than previously.
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Approximately 2,300 Initiations, Admissions and Reinstatements were offset by 1,990
Demits and Suspensions. A couple of encouraging signs were the increase in the number of
Initiations and a decline in the number of lodges reporting no applications. A comparison
to previous years indicated that things are fairly constant, that is, not much change. The most
disturbing element is the number of Entered Apprentices and Fellowcraft Masons, who do
not, for whatever reason, complete their Masonic Journey. The Grand Secretary expressed
his conviction that if this reason can be determined, it would be a good starting point in
revitalizing the Fraternity. Other than what initially attracted each of us to the Craft, the first
impression of Freemasonry on the candidate, is the conferral of the First Degree. If he is not
impressed, there is a good chance he may not continue. This factor could also contribute to
the reason a number of lodges have not received a Petition for Membership for a number of
years; they do not have an Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft to act as a salesman on their
behalf.
The Committee on Masonic Education encouraged all lodges to take advantage of the
resources on hand at the Grand Lodge. Ten Masonic Leadership Education Conferences
were held during this Masonic year to promote and persuade each lodge to take seriously the
teaching of the Kentucky Ritual and the Proficiencies. The Official Ritual, drawn from many
historical sources, was corrected and re-issued in 2003 and is the old work of the State's
Masonic forefathers. Committee members travelled across the Commonwealth to assist
lodges, provide programs and lectures for fellow brethren.
The centerpiece of the Grand Lodge Charities and a source of great pride, are the
Masonic Homes of Kentucky; institutes which help elders, couples and widows in assisted
care environments. The facilities offers compassionate care services to seniors who may have
no connection to the Craft whatsoever, and provide the only exposure to Freemasonry they
will ever have. The Homes have borne the Masonic name for 140 years and create a positive
connection to Masonry in the minds of the public. Kentucky Masons contributed more than
$286,000 to these and other projects through their Grand Lodge Assessments. A $ 1 ,000,000
grant will be used to finance a pediatric medical day care centre in Louisville and it is
intended to add a Masonic Lodge and new offices for the Grand Lodge of Kentucky on the
same premises. Additional Grand Lodge projects include Habitat for Humanity, Scholarships
and fund raising for emergency aid situations.
M.W. Bro. F. Keith Dreier, newly Installed Grand Master, declared his theme for the
forthcoming year, "As from the Craft we came, so to it we must all return." I am committed
to help lodges to return to the work at hand, to revive the style of Ritual for which Kentucky
has always been noted. This is the bond which holds us together. It has fallen by the
wayside. We must place it above ourselves and put forth the effort to return it to the great
work that once was Kentucky Freemasonry. Let us dedicate ourselves to this challenge."
LOUISIANA
I96'h Annual Communication
New Orleans, Louisiana, January, 2007
267 Lodges 23,666 Membership
In his opening remarks, Clayton J. Bourne III, Grand Master, summarized the progress
attained by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana in the previous year." We have presented an
aggressive program that encourages our brethren to promote the timeless discipline of our
Fraternity; that we are not defined by our beliefs, but rather what we do with our lives. We
have encouraged each lodge to develop a purpose, a spiritual commitment to the betterment
of mankind, to become good Masons and responsible citizens. We began the year with a
bold 4 point program and have been successful in all areas. We installed the new 'Sentinel'
computer program to expand our capability to make Grand Lodge and its records more
accurate and accessible to all our brethren. The sale of the campus of our Masonic Home
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initiated the construction of the new Grand Lodge Hall on adjoining property, with the
cornerstone dedication set for the end of the first quarter of 2007. No one program has
brought more attention from within and without the State than the Affinity Lodge Concept;
a lodge that dedicates itself to a defined purpose. We will Charter three of them this year;
the Lodge of the Nine Muses, dedicated to the re-establishment of the traditional European
format, including the Table Lodge celebration within a disciplined academic atmosphere;
Delta Relief Lodge, devoted to ritualistic excellence for funeral services, and Pelican Lodge,
pledged to the study and re-enactment of the battles of the Civil War. The jewel of our
Masonic Charities is the Dyslexia Program, administered through the Masonic Learning
Center of Louisiana. Thirty three Clinics are operating, with 40 to be operational before
year's end. It is an inspiring accomplishment, supported by funds raised at lodge level. The
'Two Cents a Day' program, initiated many years ago, continues to generate income
designed to alleviate the financial pressures of running our Grand Lodge. We have amended
our Digest of Edicts to permit 'Selective Solicitation,' which allows a lodge to actively seek
out outstanding men and bring their names before the lodge for preliminary consideration
and if acceptable, a neutrally worded contact is made, inviting these men to attend a social
function, preferable with their families, wherein the objectives of the Fraternity are
explained. They are then advised that as they have demonstrated the necessary
characteristics, the lodge has considered them for membership. Change is a universal law of
mortality and the theme of every page of history. We cannot rest on our laurels and wait for
candidates to come to us. Freemasonry is not recognized as it was several decades ago.
Studies show that 85% of the population has no idea we exist, much less what we stand for.
How can we expect to attract applicants when we are an unknown commodity? Masonic
Education has received particular attention. Our history in Louisiana is rich, dynamic and
embraces a unique quality unlike any other jurisdiction, developed through the York Rite
and the English Tradition and the Scottish Rite, advanced through the French Tradition.
Scottish Rite Ritual was formerly limited to the 1 0 Lodges in the 1 6th District. In the interest
of maintaining our heritage and to honor our early history, we have approved a Resolution
to allow one lodge in each of the remaining 1 8 Districts to practice and preserve the Scottish
Ritual.
Grand Master Elect, M.W. Bro. S. Bruce Easterly, pledged to maintain continuity and
support the agenda of his predecessor. "We must re-establish Freemasonry and Masons to
the status we once enjoyed and set standards so identifiable with our Fraternity that the
general population will recognizeus as leaders, thus creating that system which traditionally,
has been our best recruiting tool. We must rejuvenate and enforce the idea that to join our
Fraternity singles you out as a special person, a credit to society and a better man."
MAINE
189th Annual Communication
Ellsworth, Maine, May, 2008
188 Lodges 21, 066 Membership
"The only reason for the existence of any Grand Lodge Committee is to help the Craft
become successful," said M.W. Bro. Gerald S. Leighton, Grand Master, responding to the
concerns raised in the Annual Reports of District Deputy Grand Masters. "I share your hopes
and frustrations. Your comments addressing the effectiveness of Schools of Instruction and
the need to preserve and nurture our Ritual are of great concern to all of us. Have heart,
however, as the same comments have been appearing in reports for decades. Let me assure
you that our efforts and those of the Grand Lecturing Staff have not been in vain. To the
District Educational Representatives: I say that your position is vital, keeping the brethren
informed and providing the opportunity to learn more about our membership. The symbol
on your Apron is the Lamp of Knowledge. Keeping it aflame is your challenge. I believe that
not giving new brethren further light in Masonry and making them aware that they are part
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of something important may well contribute to one of the primary problems facing our
organization.
Suspension for Non Payment of Dues, although there is a downward trend in this area,
it is not significant enough to say that we are making great progress. For years we have
suspended the same number for NPD as we have raised to the sublime degree of a Master
Mason. We have been diligent in trying to understand the reasons for these suspensions and
addressing them with support in Lodge Officer Training, a focus on Masonic Education,
management skills, and by venturing into the new area of understanding how men of
different generations interact with each other. Our Renewal and Revitalization Committee
continually reaches out to lodges that request assistance and provides a plan of action.
Through your guidance as a Grand Lodge, I have also been able to continue the
normalization of relations with the Prince Hall Grand Lodges. This effort is ongoing and we
can cite a number of accomplishments. The question of legitimacy was resolved a long time
ago and with it came a better understanding of territorial exclusivity. Last year, this Grand
Lodge officially received M.W. Bro. Leslie A. Lewis, Grand Master of the Prince Hall Grand
Lodge of Massachusetts. This could not have been possible in my grandfather's or father's
day. I firmly believe that the next generation of Masons will look back on these events and
say, "Isn't that the way it's supposed to be?" We will be able to look them in the eye and say,
"That's exactly the way it's supposed to be!"
These and other issues are the pragmatics of stewardship that this position demands. But
we are more than that. Masonry is about the human journey in search of significance and
usefulness. Its modes are both ancient and as new as tomorrow. We are neither benevolent
by purpose nor important by virtue of the size of our membership. We are privileged
members in an important endeavor."
MINNESOTA
155,h Annual Communication
Duluth, Minnesota, April, 2008
160 Lodges 16,271 Membership
M.W. Bro. Raymond G. Christensen, Grand Master, began his Report with the remark, "The
success or failure of our Fraternity rests firmly on the actions of each member. The strength
of Minnesota Masonry is about and dependent upon the foundation you, the Master Mason,
provides. So ask yourself, "How did I do this year?" I think you did very well. Raisings are
on the rise, lodge activities are on the increase and inter-lodge assistance is common. The
Masters and Wardens are working to provide governance for their lodges. Degree work,
Ritual and performance are improving, assisted by attendance at Schools of Instruction. Our
Lodge Recognition Program challenges each lodge to improve in the following areas:
Masonic education, mentoring, membership, charity and community involvement. There are
four levels to be attained: Lodge in good standing, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each lodge must
try to complete at least one level per year and is suitably rewarded and recognized. This
fosters self evaluation and consequently, striving for improvement. Mentoring has always
been present and is receiving new and constructive energy. Membership is being recognized
for its importance in the future of the Craft. Leadership is being emphasized and taught and
positive attitudes are present and infectious to other Masons. Our Masonic Charities have
become a major force in philanthropy in Minnesota, providing more than $5.6 million
dollars of assistance to Masonic Homes, medical facilities, grants and scholarships. There
is a renewed enthusiasm in our Youth Groups, particularly DeMolay, which has achieved
positive growth. These young men come from a variety of social and economic backgrounds,
representing our society as a whole. Some are faced with many challenges in their daily lives
and it is anticipated that through DeMolay they will find a safe, wholesome environment to
find personal growth and development. This also helps satisfy one of our strategic goals for
the long term progress and growth of our Order, membership."
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Decline in membership is the issue that continues to plague the Grand Lodge of
Minnesota. The Grand Secretary's Return reported a net loss of 5 1 7 Masons for the current
year, a decline of 3.08%. The decrease in income forces Grand Lodge to seriously review
expenses and programs. The Membership Committee worked hard on this issue, difficult at
best to get a handle on and searched for new ideas and outlooks. Common elements were
found in lodges successful in attracting new members. They were more engaged in the
communities they served - hosted a number of social events like table lodges and dinners
- had programs to interest and involve new and young members - devoted more time at their
meetings to fellowship and Masonic education and less to business matters like paying the
heating bill. The KidsID Program has been a great success and has created such a positive
impression of the Craft in the public mind that it alone is responsible for over 100
applications to join the Fraternity. Be vital in the lodge, the community and society at large
and the Fraternity will become a place that good men will want to join.
The Deputy Grand Master, Thomas C. Jackson, commenting on the progress and
direction of Grand Lodge, said, "Our commitment for many years has been to improve our
governance and leadership structure so as to better meet the needs of our brethren. These are
challenging times, but they are good times, as shown by a renewed interest in the popular
culture for the lessons we teach. Rebuilding and growth do not happen all at once, statewide,
but comes in pockets of activity and strength. The turnaround is here, although we will still
see a numerical drop. Like the sprig of acacia, the roots of our Fraternity are deep and can
flourish in the oddest places following a long drought."
NATIONAL GRAND LODGE OF GREECE OF A.F. & A.M.
Masonic Year Book, Athens, Greece, 2008
5 7 Lodges 8, 000 (Approx.)Membership
Reflecting on the activities of the past Masonic year, M.W. Bro. Dimitrios A. Kontesis noted
that the Independence and Sovereignty of each Regular Grand Lodge is the proper base from
which to promote the Craft in the 21s' Century. The National Grand Lodge, since its
foundation, has adopted the following principles:
(a) The Ancient Charges and Landmarks of the Order
(b) The Aims and Relationships of the Craft as approved in 1938 by the Home Lodges
of England, Scotland and Ireland.
(c) The Basic Principles of Grand Lodge Recognition.
"The minimum basis on which to accept a Regular Mason, a member of a Regular Grand
Lodge, is the adoption of these Principles. I extend a fraternal hand to every Regular Brother
and declare that in the future we will follow in the path that our ancestors engraved. The
tradition of Brotherhood all over the world is the unique responsibility of every one of us to
keep and to pass along to the forthcoming brethren, as we have done through all the past
centuries."
This statement was in response to a meeting of the Grand Masters of the Regular Grand
Lodges of Europe, hosted in London by the Marquess of Northampton, United Grand Lodge
of England, who stated that Regularity should be the only means of communication of the
Grand Lodges of Europe. Greece contributed to this meeting by presenting a Memorandum
whereby it firmly positioned itself to the 1938 thesis, focusing on two major problems, the
decrease of membership worldwide and the proliferation of irregular Masonic bodies
claiming validity.
The National Grand Lodge of Greece has a membership in excess of 8,000, which is
increasing and exceeds the normal attrition rate, sufficiently covering the entire country. Its
philanthropic achievements are impressive: relief to flood and earthquake victims, re-
equipping hospitals and the struggle against illiteracy by establishing schools for working
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youth. Scholarships are regularly awarded to students of International Law. A vehicle was
donated to the Cyprus Cancer Institute and a large number of brethren are on the list of
voluntary donors of human organs. The Grand Lodge experienced fantastic growth during
the 1 980's. The majority of lodges instituted date from 1 986 onwards. They cater to foreign
residents and visitors, having German, Italian and English speaking lodges, the latest being
Rudyard Kipling No. 85 in Corfu, established in 2008. The oldest is Phoenix of Corfu,
continuously working since 1818 and the repository of Masonic documents and artifacts
dating back 200 years. The development of Masonry in Greece is closely aligned with the
country's national history. The Craft has always been in the forefront of any struggle against
oppression, invasion and war, and suffered accordingly. A particular bond was established
with the United States following World War II, when during the period of reconstruction,
the Masonic Hall in Athens, severely and deliberately damaged by the Nazis, was rebuilt
through the efforts of the U.S. Consul in Athens and President Harry Truman, who sent a
delegation to assess the damage and then invited financial assistance to restore the building
to its former splendor. It is through these accomplishments and sacrifices that Greek
Masonry has met the test of greatness and made its mark in the world Craft.
NEVADA
143rd Annual Communication
Reno, Nevada, November, 2007
42 Lodges 4,504 Membership
"In my travels throughout the jurisdiction, I have found an increasing interest in Masonry."
said M.W. Bro. Stanley E. Williams, Grand Master. "The membership, by all indications,
seems to be holding its own, a lower than average decline of close to 2%. Many lodges
report Petitions coming in and Degree work being performed with great enthusiasm.
Hopefully, this denotes a trend for future growth. Never compromise. Keep our standard
high and we will prosper. Never recommend a man for membership unless you know them
and would be proud to be seen with him under any circumstances.
The Masonic Scholarship Assistance Program is in its seventh year, targeting students
planning a post high school education. In co-operation with the Knights Templar Foundation
of Nevada, $12,000 has been made available for scholarships. Whereas Masons are
dedicated in their support of and furtherance of public schools, I proclaim Public School
Observance Week, to be observed at some period between April and June 2007. Each lodge,
or several lodges, should join together in a public demonstration of our Masonic Fraternity's
championing of our educational system. Feedback from scholarship recipients has
ascertained that our second objective, positive public awareness of Masons, has been
achieved
The Northern Nevada Child I.D. Program started in 200 1 , provided service to over 2,200
children this year, bringing our total to over 1 9,000. This has been a great way of telling the
community who we are. As people get to know us, they keep inviting us back to assist more
children. This success has encouraged one County Sheriff to obtain a grant for a new state
of the art system at a cost of $ 1 5,000, which will be made available to Masons as well as his
own Department."
The Education Committee undertook the task of putting together a format for an
Education and Leadership Seminar. The theme was 'The Masonic Toolbox - How to Use
It." The format encourages the use of the Manual of Lodge Operations, to be studied by the
new Mason to help him acquire a basic understanding of Lodge Operations and the roles of
the Officers and the Nevada Masonic Code, essential for those who wish to advance through
the chairs. The Silver State Award for Excellence is given to those lodges that achieve a
balanced program of activities that promote pride in the Craft and member satisfaction. Five
Schools of Instruction were held statewide, generating positive feedback.
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The Grand Orator presented a paper on changing demographics and its effect on
membership, which has seen an average decline of 3 to 5% in the last few years. This has
caused some to predict Freemasonry' s eventual demise, ceasing to be the dynamic social
force of its historical background. Despite the predictions of statisticians, people still belong
to clubs, political parties and Lodges. There are two defined targets for membership. Young
men just out of their association with DeMolay and the 40-45 year age group. The first is
already familiar with Masonic values and the aims of the Fraternity. The second group is
well established, secure professionally and in a life routine with available time. An
innovative corps of officers would examine the age distribution in their lodge and develop
an action plan for the targeted population to ensure the viability of their group in the future.
To encourage and increase attendance, incentives appropriate to our time need to be offered,
a format that brings exciting activities and information to the brethren. While our cardinal
principles have remained unchanged and shall remain so, some of the ways we conduct
business need to be updated. Every meeting should have a specific focus. The possibilities
are endless. If we can accomplish this objective, I believe we will not only survive, but
thrive. We are a first class society and everything we do should be rooted in our desire and
objective to take good men and make them better."
NEW BRUNSWICK
141s' Annual Communication
St. John, New Brunswick, May, 2008
72 Lodges 3, 798 Membership
The opening remarks in the Address of M. W. Bro. William C. Boone, Grand Master, offered
a blunt and candid assessment of the State of The Craft in New Brunswick. This followed
the Report of the Grand Secretary, showing a further loss of 1 1 8 members during the
previous year.
"Declining membership is a concern and there does not seem to be any viable solution
on the immediate horizon. From December 1 96 1 , when we had a recorded 8,945 registered
members, to December 2006, when we stood at 3,919, the average loss per year is 117. If
we continue to do the things we have always done, the eventual outcome is pre-ordained. A
number of lodges have been successful in attracting new members in the last 5 years, but
even they have shown a deficit at the end of the period. Three lodges in particular have
shown whopping decreases of over 200 brethren each over that 46 year time span, while only
two have shown and maintained an increase. We must ask, "What are these two doing
differently?" The decline may be just a symptom of a changing society. Each generation over
the last 60 years has had a different outlook on life. Loyalty to family, work, church and club
was an integral part of the pre-Boomer Generation. They joined. They stayed. They worked
hard. Later generations, from the Boomer to the Flower Child and Generation X, were
basically of the, 'What's in it forme?' mentality. Consequently, fraternal organizations such
as ours held little attraction. The exceptions to the rule were not enough to reverse the trend.
In addition, the 80/20 rule seems to be alive and well within Masonry. 80% of those who
join leave for one reason or another. 20% who remain do 80% of the work. 20% of the
lodges are responsible for 80% of the new members. 80% of the lodges use only 20% of the
resources available to them.
A dedicated core, therefore, is struggling valiantly to keep the ship afloat with water
washing over the decks. Is there a definite solution to revive and revitalize Freemasonry in
New Brunswick? If I had an answer to that, every organization in the country would beat a
path to my door. Several years ago, the Board of General Purposes adopted a 5-Year Plan
for this Grand Lodge. Other than being occasionally dusted off, it lies in the vault of
forgotten records. We need to examine why this was allowed to happen. We must correct the
situation. No business can survive without an action plan outlining where it wants to be in
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1 , 5 or 1 0 years. So must we create such a plan. But, we must be prepared to commit to it,
to adjust it as circumstances dictate, to see it as an opportunity to turn a negative into a
positive. We need to examine where we have been, are now, and where we want to go. Too
pessimistic you say? My remarks are an indication of an urgent need that this is done as soon
as possible. To this end, I am recommending that a weekend conference on the Future of
Freemasonry be held this summer. The conference will be open to any Master Mason in
good standing, with special emphasis on having newer, younger members in attendance. By
blending fresh ideas seasoned with experience and utilizing all the positive means at oui
disposal with a healthy dose of common sense, we will attempt to set the course ahead. Let
us resolve, here and now, to practice the Tenets of Freemasonry during the troubled times
as well as the pleasant ones. The wheel is there. Let it be shone and polished, not re-
invented."
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
/ / Annual Communication
St. John 's, Newfoundland, October, 2008
30 Lodges 2, 1 30 Membership
M.W. Bro. Maxwell James Squires, Grand Master welcomed the Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Scotland, in attendance to participate in the dedication and opening of the new
Grand Lodge Building, Freemason's Hall, in Mount Pearl. "I am proud to welcome you to
the home of all Freemasons in Newfoundland and Labrador and the seat of Freemasonry in
our province," he began. "We are only a young jurisdiction and we have much to do to
ensure continued growth. Throughout the whole of North American Jurisdictions,
membership is a major concern. This is not unique to Freemasonry. Service organizations,
fraternities and churches are also experiencing decline. Over the last few years, interest
seems to follow a pattern of waning and then surging. However, I am pleased to say that
interest in the Craft in our province is on the upswing. In spite of demits, suspensions and
deaths, we have had an increase over the last two years. Even though moderate, it is
significant. It is my sincere wish to see this trend continue. To this end I am working on a
Membership Committee in conjunction with the Shrine, which, in my opinion, will benefit
both organizations. According to the Masonic Services Association, we are the only
jurisdiction in Canada that can boast a net increase in membership. We are attracting good
men. We must be doing something right. During the eleven years we have been in existence,
we have been building together upon a solid foundation. I chose the theme, 'Reaching Out'
and this is exactly what we have done. The great interest in Grand Lodge is reflected in the
large number of brethren who submit their name for elected positions. So let us continue to
tackle issues that confront us. Let us 'Reach Out and let our Light Shine."
The District Grand Masters submitted generally positive Reports on the Condition of
Masonry across the province. In varying degrees, lodges are addressing the increasing
pressures on financial resources; emphasis on good Work and Ritual; the importance of
visitation; the determination to strive to increase membership and the maintenance and repair
of lodge buildings.
Amendments to the Constitution included the appointment of an Assistant Grand
Secretary for a period of two years, to provide assistance to the Grand Secretary and perform
his duties in his absence. All District Grand Masters shall, in accordance with procedures
established by the Board of General Purposes, ensure that, prior to his Installation, the
Master-Elect of each lodge is familiar with the duties and responsibilities of the office and
with the Ritual of opening and closing in each Degree. The District Grand Master shall also
guarantee that each lodge in his district has a program of Masonic Education.
Newly Installed Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Lawrence G. Moss speculated on the future
course of Grand Lodge. " My question today is, " Where are we as a Fraternity?" This leads
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to another, "Is this where we want to stay?" If it is, my job will be an easy one for the next
two years. We will simply rest on our laurels and coast until 20 1 0. But, I suspect the answer
is "No." So where do we want to go and how do we get there? We need a vision and a long
range plan. We may not get there in two years, but we will still have the vision and know
how to get there. I doubt not we love our gentle Craft and that we don't want to change it.
I am not suggesting changes in our Ancient Landmarks, or even necessarily our Constitution,
which gives your Grand Master extraordinary powers, almost dictatorial. I believe that era
is over. We need leadership which implies genuine participation by all rank and file brethren.
New, young members are seeking more from the Craft, knowledge of the spiritual value of
the Rites of Freemasonry of three hundred years ago. They will replace you and me when
time passes. We must seek them out and bring them into positions of leadership. They have
as much to teach us as we have to teach them. If we do not have a dream we will never have
a dream come true. Standing still is simply not an option."
NOVA SCOTIA
143rd Annual Communication
Truro, Nova Scotia, June, 2008
J 02 Lodges 5, 334 Membership
M.W. Bro. Daniel George Campbell, Grand Master, acknowledged those areas in the
Jurisdiction requiring improvement: Ritual Work: Lodge Management and the teaching of
our basic tenets and Masonic principles, not only the traditional aspects of the Work, but the
spiritual and esoteric facets of our teachings. He remarked that many lodges are developing
creative educational presentations and he stressed the importance of the Mentor Program,
The Master and Wardens' Workshop and the efforts of the Ritual Committee in revising the
Ritual for the three Degrees, providing greater instruction and consistency, making it easier
to understand and follow. Despite the constant issue of declining membership, the Grand
Master expressed confidence that Masonry is alive and well in Nova Scotia and that it is
more important to hold onto good men than bring in those of lesser quality who only appear
to be visiting our profession for a short time.
The Report of the Grand Secretary commented on the favourable reviews given to
television programs and films about the Craft and his belief that this is igniting a great deal
of curiosity about Freemasonry. "The result is a flood of enquiries from non-traditional
sources, including the Internet. Many of them lack the personal recommendation of brethren
who know them. Therefore, the work of the investigating committee becomes of paramount
importance and we should examine ways to improve their effectiveness. We must be
cautious. We wish to initiate Masons, not just acquire members. Indiscriminate recruitment
could result in the ultimate surrender of a lodge's charter. But, it is also our responsibility
to ensure that those we initiate become knowledgeable Masons. Masonic Education is a
weighty responsibility for the entire lodge. Our new brethren must not languish unattended."
The Report of the Committee on the Condition of the Order was presented pointing out that
their responsibility was to do a self examination of Grand Lodge operations, discover
problems which should be addressed and corrected before they go too far and do serious or
irreparable damage to the Fraternity. Observations included: Incomplete reports from Grand
Lodge Officers; Inconsistent, incomplete, or overly optimistic reports from several
D.D.G.M.s; the quality of Degree work running the gamut from excellent to very poor;
Weakness in the presentation of Masonic Education for newer Masons and older brethren;
Declining membership compounded by the fact that the average age of remaining members
of certain lodges is well above 50 and unless something is done to attract younger brethren,
those lodges are headed for oblivion; the dignity of and integrity of the Craft is being
compromised by the presence in shopping malls of Masons selling raffle tickets on all
manner of objects, usually to support the lodge finances. "A lodge that cannot hold its head
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high and raise sufficient money from within its own ranks should take a very serious look
at itself, its dues structure, and the commitment of its members. How can the general public
not think of us as a service club when they see us participating in such activities?
Many members feel the Board of General Purposes is too cumbersome. It has taken over
several activities which used to be debated and voted upon and have made attendance for
some at the Annual Communication irrelevant. In spite of the fact, many may feel this Report
is too negative; some progress has been made in that last few years. A Grand Lodge
Amendment now ensures that our Report shall not just fade into the woodwork, but have a
priority on the agenda of the new Board of General Purposes who shall take appropriate
action. It now appears that senior people in Grand Lodge want to take a serious look at the
issues facing our Fraternity and address them.
Brethren, Freemasonry in general and in this jurisdiction in particular, is coming to a
crossroads. In 201 7, Freemasons will be celebrating the 300th Anniversary of its formation
as we know it today, even though we can trace its beginnings much further back in time. In
20 1 7, this event will be celebrated in England and around the world. We must ask ourselves,
as we approach and ultimately reach this crossroads, will our Fraternity continue straight
through the intersection and continue into the future, proud and strong, considered a pillar
of the community as we once were, or will it take a turn to the right or to the left and go
down a dead end road leading to oblivion? Brethren, if we continue to sit on our hands and
allow the Fraternity to deteriorate at the current pace, there can be no question in our minds
as to what we can expect. We will end up taking one of those detours and fade into history."
PENNSYLVANIA
Annual Grand Communication
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December, 2007
444 Lodges 123,276 Membership
The Committee on Membership Maintenance used statistical data from the Grand Secretary' s
Office dating back to 1989 to establish a membership baseline. For these 19 years the
average membership was 149,970 and the average number of suspensions was 1,883,
representing 1 .27% of the Grand Lodge Membership. For the two years the committee has
been in place, the average suspensions for non-payment of dues was 1,473, which is 410
fewer than the usual, representing 0.99% of the total. The committee attributes this decline
in the annual number of suspensions to the implementation of the Tracker Form, which
requires all District Deputy Grand Masters to hold the lodges accountable, in writing, for
their attempts to contact brethren owing dues before the lodge was allowed to take action to
suspend them. The Report concluded that the results shown indicate that the committee's
time was well spent in the interests of Freemasonry in the jurisdiction. "The accountability
required by the use of the Tracker Form, forcing the lodges to make personal contact with
the brethren, uncovered many instances where lost or deceased brethren were discovered and
treated appropriately. Lastly, we feel this was successful in promoting personal interaction
among the brethren. Not all success is measured in numbers, graphs and charts."
R.W. Bro. Stephen Gardner, newly Installed Grand Master, set the tone of his term of
Office with the phrase. "What you have inherited from your forefathers, you must earn again
for yourselves, or it will not remain yours." My theme for the next two years is abstracted
from that, "Earn it Again."
Freemasonry is the gift of our forefathers. For a brief time it is ours. For a brief time it
is in our care. Are we doing all we can to protect our heritage? Are we meeting the
challenge? A polite answer to that question is, "We are not." Over the next two years we
will promote efforts to close some of these gaps. It is through our Ritual that we
communicate our Masonic values and initiate the process of discovering our proud heritage.
We have seen a decline in the number of brethren learning the Work. In too many instances
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a Master of a lodge has learned none of the three Degrees. This cannot continue. We must
correct this. Effective this year, no brother will serve as Master without first being certified
in at least one Degree and the business of the lodge. It is necessary to be clear that every one
of the progressive line officers is committed to this new minimum standard. We must
determine the quality of Freemasonry our sons and grandsons will inherit.
We will improve communication with our membership by rolling out a program, at no
cost to our lodges, whereby they can call their members as often as they want, en masse,
through an automatic dialing system. I cite the example of one lodge in our jurisdiction that
has used this program for the last year. One hundred percent of their members receive a call.
Not one has asked to be removed from the list. Attendance has increased by twenty five to
fifty percent. Brethren are returning who have not attended lodge in years. The number of
petitions has increased. They are seeing the benefit of more brethren in the line of
progression. They have reconnected with their lodge. The opportunity exists for all our
lodges to have similar success. Use it, or lose it.
We are introducing the, "Change for Troops" program. After the close of each lodge
meeting, all the brethren will simply leave their pocket change behind. The monies will be
used to purchase International Calling Cards, which will allow our Military personnel in Iraq
and Afghanistan to make that phone call home. The message printed on the card is simple.
"The Masons of Pennsylvania thank you for your service and sacrifice." This card will bear
the Masonic Square and Compasses. Use this opportunity to thank them.
Brethren, our Trestleboard is full. We have much work ahead of us. Every brother can
play a part, large or small, in building a stronger Fraternity for future generations. In full
confidence, this Master Mason believes that together, we can get the work done. Do your
part to "Earn it Again."
PHILIPPINES
91" Annual Communication
Clark, Pampanga, Philippines, April, 2007
316 Lodges 18, 652 Membership
M.W. Bro. Romeo A. Yu, in his Address, reviewed the activities, accomplishments and
concerns of his year as Grand Master, and the theme of his term, 'Masons in Deed and in
Creed. ' As a constant reminder of his theme, the slogan , 'Think, Speak and Act as Masons,'
was adopted in response to the call of the times, for Masons to rise from their lethargic state
and take part in building a better nation and a better humanity. He charged his Grand Lodge
Officers to implement an ambitious and revitalizing program for the Grand Lodge of the
Philippines.
The major thrusts were:
• Maintain high ethical and moral standards in public and private life.
• Membership growth and development.
• Financial discipline at all levels.
• Uniform and impressive rites and ceremonies.
• Harmonious relationship among Masons and between lodges.
Support of the public school system and youth organizations.
• Environmental concerns.
• Concern for sick and elderly brethren, widows and orphans.
• Dialogue and fellowship with various groups wary of Freemasonry.
M.W. Bro. Yu created a calendar of events on a monthly basis to highlight these objectives,
chief among them being, 'Good Citizenship Month,' to express support for the public school
system, especially at the elementary and high school levels. Education is considered the most
vital tool emphasized by the Craft worldwide as the effective instrument to gain freedom
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from injustices, including poverty. Districts were encouraged to adopt a school, donate
library books and sponsor scholarships.
'The Mason and the Environment Month,' enjoined the brethren to be hyperactive in
environmental concerns, initiating tree planting and coastal clean-up projects. 'The Greatest
of These is Charity,' the December strategy, exhorted all Masons to be individually
generous, particularly to the poorest of the poor, and to synchronize all District projects to
coincide with the 94 th Anniversary of Grand Lodge. Masons responded admirably to a great
challenge when many areas in Southern Luzon suffered huge losses in life and property due
to Typhoon Reming. Grand Lodge coordinated efforts from districts and lodges in the Grand
Jurisdiction to provide emergency assistance in cash and kind to assist the victims.
'Transfer of Lodge Leadership and Installation Ceremonies,' traditionally held in
January, are to be well planned, rehearsed and open to the public to enable non-Masons to
witness our ceremonies and erase misconceptions about the Craft. In this regard, M.W. Bro
Yu took a leadership role in opening a dialogue with the Archbishop of the Bishops
Conference of the Philippines.
What of the future? The Committee on Masonic and Education is discussing the
development of a curriculum on Masonic Studies which would evolve into a Graduate
Degree, known as a Degree in Masonic Sciences. This degree will be a product of a
deliberate development program for future members who will undergo intensive study
courses that would qualify them for appointment as Grand Line or Masonic District Officers.
The vision is the creation of a corps of dedicated academics among the 1 5,000 or so Filipino
Masons from whom the future leadership of the jurisdiction will emerge.
The waters were not always calm in the jurisdiction, however, and M.W. Bro. Yu
expressed regret at the decision of members of 3 lodges to form the Independent Grand
Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines on 1 0th September, 2006, in defiance
of the constitution. The Grand Master declared ail officers and members of the I.G.L.P.I.
clandestine and directed that their names be expunged from the records of the Grand Lodge
of the Philippines, all subordinate lodges and appendant bodies.
"I exercise my power and function with a heavy heart to preserve the Masonic Fraternity
as an institution. Somehow, along the way, I must have displeased some of our members.
There are lots of formulas for success, but there is one sure one for failure and that is to try
to please everybody. Having a separation in our mystic circle is the last thing we desire, but
we cannot allow disorder to threaten the survival of our Craft in this part of the Masonic
world. While we uphold our constitution, we also pray that someday the Great Architect of
the Universe will be merciful to us and bless us with healing and reconciliation."
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
133rd Annual Communication
Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, June, 2008
16 Lodges 821 Membership
M.W. Bro. Heber B. Ross, Grand Master, conveyed a generally positive view of the State
of the Craft in Prince Edward Island. Although only 9 new members had been raised in the
last year, most Constituent Lodges boasted that they have attracted new members. The
number will be much higher during the final months of 2008, as several new members are
presently in different stages of completing all degrees.
The Grand Treasurer reported a surplus at the end of 2007-2008. Sales of Masonic
merchandise by Grand Lodge continue to be strong, yielding a healthy profit. These funds
are used to replace Grand Lodge Regalia. The financial reserves continue to grow due to
designating $1.00 per member to the fund. Grand Lodge also benefitted this year from the
scheduled increase in the per-capita assessment, increasing from $20 to $23.
The Committee on the Constitution rejected a motion which would allow Master Masons
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to become members of Grand Lodge, believing that it would change the reason why Past
Masters are members. Past Masters have gained a lot of experience and knowledge in
operating a lodge. If Master Masons were allowed to become members, it would remove the
incentive and ambition to become a Past Master. The rationale is that Grand Lodge is like
any step in Masonry. It is simply a Grand Lodge of Past Masters that oversees the operations
of Constituted Lodges. Allowing this change could also create a situation whereby a large
lodge could control Grand Lodge with uneven votes.
Due to the retirement of the present Grand Secretary, a letter will be sent out to all
lodges, together with a short job description advising that the position is vacant as of June
2008. Any brother interested must advise the Grand Secretary of their intentions to apply for
this office.
The Report of the Grand Master's Education Day included the results of a 'Breakout
Session,' where brethren were asked to discuss and offer solutions to the very important
question, " How do we retain the interest of lodge members so they continue to attend Lodge
Communications?" The answers offered an insight to the problems faced by Constituent
Lodges and overwhelmingly focused on Mentoring and Masonic Education, or the lack
thereof.
The solutions included: Begin the meeting with a dinner followed by 45 minutes of
Masonic Education. The business meeting should last no longer than 40 minutes and all
contentious issues are to be deferred and sent to committee to be hashed out. The
Educational theme is to be chosen for the entire year and each speaker must deal with that
specific subject. Educational programs should be developed for Wardens to prepare them
for the Master's Chair, citing the example of the Province of Ontario. Mentoring should be
mandatory. Grand Lodge is reluctant to do this due to the resistance shown by some lodges
to what they perceive as a 'forced policy. ' All new candidates must be given an idea of what
the Craft is all about. They should be encouraged to ask questions. They want to learn and
they need a coach to pass on their knowledge and experience. To use a marketing and
business analogy, if you don't promote your product, you won't get the sales. Grand Lodge
should initiate a marketing program to promote Mentoring. The object is future leadership.
Set the bar high and people will attempt to reach those standards.
QUEBEC
138th Annual Communication
Montreal, Quebec, May, 2008
76 Lodges 4,441 Membership
M. W. Bro. Opkar S. Sandhu, Grand Master, praised the work of all Grand Lodge committees
in the discharge of their responsibilities over the last year and commented on their various
on-going projects.
Membership: As always, membership continues to be a concern for all. The good news is
that the tide seems to be turning. We are now hearing positive news from lodges that have
not received a Petition in many years. I am aware of some lodges who hold Emergent
Meetings to do Degree work just to keep up with the backlog. Isn't that nice to hear? 1 am
not saying this condition is prevalent throughout the jurisdiction. Certainly, there are still
many lodges, especially in rural areas, that are not enjoying the rewards of this revived
interest in Freemasonry. But overall, reports are positive and I am pleased to inform you that
I have sent out a total of 1 5 1 letters welcoming new Initiates, 84 English and 67 French.
Communications: The chairman informs me that his committee is putting in place a new and
improved Candidate Referral System on our website. On average, the site gets 1 application
a day. Assuming only 50% turn out to be serious, that makes about 1 80 candidates a year,
young at that. These prospective candidates are referred to Regional Dispatchers who are
now using an updated enquiry form to better evaluate the candidate so that referrals,
according to choice of language and locality, are more efficiently directed in a transparent
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and objective manner.
Awards: To encourage efforts to initiate and retain more members, our Grand Lodge
instituted Certificates of Achievement as a means to recognize lodges successful in their
efforts in increasing membership in a positive way. Bronze indicates a I year increase; Silver,
a 2nd consecutive year of increase and Gold is presented to Lodges with 3 years of
consecutive gains.
Finance: The committee reported that the cost of granting dispensations is greater than the
funds received We recommend these charges be increased to reflect true cost. We have
again proposed a balanced budget. We have almost balanced the budget for the last few years
by controlling expenditures. However, if Grand Lodge wishes to expand its activities it can
only do so by going into a deficit. We must look at the revenue side of the budget and find
ways to increase them. We recommend that we look into increasing the per-capita charge.
Business Continuity Plan: This question came up at a meeting with President of the
Masonic Foundation. After 9/11, many organizations were asked to identify their
preparedness should their place of business be impacted in any way. In our case, Grand
Lodge and numerous lodges meet in the building known as the Montreal Masonic Memorial
Temple. Should that facility become unavailable for an extended period of time, for whatever
reason, we are not currently in a position to answer the questions: What do we do to conduct
our lodge meetings? Where and how safe are our Grand Lodge records? We must have a
plan of response. I have therefore struck an ad hoc committee to develop a Business
Continuity Plan for the Grand Lodge of Quebec and all Attendant Bodies.
Concerns: It is distressing to learn from certain D.D.G.M.s Reports that some lodges are
afflicted with low morale, conflicts and internal dissension. I caution all concerned that if
the Grand Master feels forced intervene to resolve matters, his focus will be on the welfare
of the Craft in the jurisdiction, with individuals and the merits of their positions being of
secondary importance.
Grand Secretary's Report: The Grand Secretary recorded a loss of 69 members during the
past year, a decrease of approximately 1 14 %. However, when the number of deceased is
removed from the statistics, our variation is plus 45 members.
D.D.G.M. Reports: They were all generally favorable. Lodges having a strong social event
calendar and a high attendance at the social dinner after seem to be the ones attracting new
members. Is this what young men are looking for today? All districts report contrasting
situations; lodges with large memberships, good attendance, exemplary Ritual and Degree
Work, Mentor and Educational programs and strong community involvement are offset by
borderline lodges with an aging membership, attendance problems and less than adequate
Ritual. Attendance at rehearsals, and more rehearsals would help alleviate some of their
problems. But they need help. That being said, in spite of all the negatives, the overview of
the State of the Craft in Quebec remains positive.
SCOTLAND
Regular Communications
Edinburgh, Scotland, October, 2007
1 107 Lodges (within the Scottish Constitution)
Sir Archibald D. Orr Ewing, Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason, emphasized the
positive aspects of Scottish Freemasonry internationally. "The public perception of
Freemasonry, especially in Scotland, has, I believe, improved quite a bit over the last few
years. The International Conference on the History of Freemasonry held in Edinburgh last
year, attracted positive coverage in the National Press. On National Radio, the BBC are
running a four part documentary on the origins of Scottish Freemasonry and its' influence
across the globe. The programs show the Craft in a very positive light. I am pleased to report
that since our last Annual Meeting that the Scottish Craft, despite some local difficulties,
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continues to be strong. Grand Lodge has approved several new lodges in the Bahamas and
Jamaica and in the District of Trinidad and Tobago, Freemasonry flourishes. What is
noteworthy is the relative youth of the Initiates, many between the age of 1 8 and 25, which
reflects a thirst for a moral and spiritual code of conduct. Overall our membership remains
fairly constant. The Finances of Grand Lodge have shown a significant improvement this last
financial year through the curtailing of costs. However, we continue to feel inflationary
pressures in many areas of operations. The value of our Benevolent Fund has increased and
we continue to support a number of non-Masonic charities.
During the last twelve months, Grand Lodge has extended recognition to the Grand
Lodge of Bulgaria and others are being considered for recognition, particularly in Eastern
Europe. Whilst we welcome the revival of Freemasonry there, a good deal of caution needs
to be exercised. I would like to make mention of an important meeting of around forty four
Grand Masters which took place in London this month. The purpose was to discuss
regularity and recognition, but the main thrust of the meeting was really a rejection by most
of the participants of the concept of a European Masonic Forum with a permanent
Secretariat, which had been strongly supported by Austria and Germany. Their main goals
are listed as follows:
• To support the progressive integration of Europe.
• To promote effective integration of recently established European jurisdictions into
European and global Freemasonry.
• To discuss ways in which Freemasons could positively affect the development of society.
• To support the development of society on the basis of Masonic values and principles.
The European Masonic Forum goes further and has produced statements such as:
• European Masonry can no longer be divided along geographical boundaries.
• A common Europe needs a common European Masonry.
• In the 2 1 st Century, Masonry, like any other institutions and thought, cannot be defined
alongside National borders any more.
In my view, these sentiments are unacceptable, as they directly contradict the Aims and
Relationships of the Craft agreed to by Scotland, England and Ireland in 1938, which
expressively forbid public comment on matters of religious, social or State policy when we
act in our Masonic capacities. This will not prevent us from maintaining our existing close
links with European Grand Lodges, but we need to keep a close eye on creeping Euro-
Masonry."
These concerns were reiterated by the Guest Speaker, M.W. Bro. Alexander Cleven,
Grand Master of the Regular Grand Lodge of Belgium, founded in 1 959, who explained that
the bipolarization of religious, political and social life in his country led the Grand Orient
of Belgium, in 1 872, to abandon the two principal landmarks, the belief in God and the ban
on religious and political discussion, eventually resulting in the Grand Orients' loss of
international recognition. "Belgium, and my Grand Lodge in particular, stands on the
borderline between the Regular Masonic World and the World of Freemasonry calling itself
'liberal and a dogmatic. ' We practice eight different rites in five languages within 45 lodges
and 1,600 brethren. We are enriched by the legitimate balance between two linguistic
communities. So we watch the Masonic world with a lot of attention. The new generation
challenges our tradition, and they suggest we should question certain matters of today's
society. This is one of the greatest dangers jeopardizing our destiny. We Belgians, through
our experience, know what price has to be paid. We do not engage in matters of society. We
engage in man. We build ourselves. We better ourselves in the hope that it will improve
humanity. Freemasons are people who gather and talk to each other in spite of their
differences. Those who gather because of their similarities more often wage wars against
others. Tradition is not conservatism . Tradition is transmission. To transmit is to transcend
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in time and with each step enrich the spirit of thoughts and the knowledge of time. This is
why our lodges need to be places in space and time for the development of the brethren. One
enters Freemasonry to change oneself, not to change Freemasonry."
SOUTH CAROLINA
27 Is' Annual Communication
Greenville, South Carolina, April, 2008
306 Lodges 42,463 Membership
"I am pleased to report that the State of the Craft in South Carolina is strong, active and
vibrant," stated M. W. Bro. Gerald L. Carver, Grand Master. "The proficiency of our Lodge
Officers and brethren in conferring the three symbolic degrees has been excellent and in
accordance with the ancient usages, customs and rituals. The life's blood of our Fraternity
is the conferral of these degrees on good and honorable men. I am also pleased to continue
the tradition of Past Grand Masters, having this year written 724 personal letters
congratulating and welcoming new Master Masons into our Fraternity. After two years of
negotiations with the South Carolina Dept. of Motor Vehicles, the Masonic License Plate
with the Square, Compasses letter G and AFM has been issued for an additional cost of $30.
A $2 1 dollar portion of the fee will go to the Grand Lodge Charity Disaster Relief Fund and
to the Scottish Rite Children's Language Centres. Our Grand Lodge financial condition is
now balanced because of the decision of the brethren to increase the Annual Dues to Grand
Lodge. On those rare occasions when disharmony reared its ugly head, the Officers,
D.D.G.M.s and Grand Lodge Officers worked diligently to restore harmony and brotherly
love, which is the essential fabric of every lodge and the very foundation of our Craft. As the
large numbers of our brethren from the World War II generation are called to the Celestial
Lodge above, our membership numbers continue to be impacted. Members lost to NPD
continue to plague this Fraternity. It is an area that can only be addressed at the lodge level.
It is each our responsibility to know each brother's circumstance. By personal contact it may
be discovered that a brother needs assistance and may be too proud to ask his brethren for
a hand-up. Last year we had a net loss of 852, down from 963 in 2007. This year Grand
Lodge issued 1 1 0 certificates to lodges that did not drop one member because of NPD. That
is one third of all lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction. I believe that with an extra effort we can
increase that number to one half. The Committee on Masonic Relief has, for several years,
requested that each Master Mason contribute through his lodge, the amount of $3.65, or a
penny a day in thankfulness that an additional year has been added to his life. The current
contributions amounted to $4,364, which was placed in the General Fund for Masonic
Relief. During the last year the Board assisted indigent Master Masons and destitute widows
in the total sum of $150,000. An overview of Masonic Education Programs revealed high
and attendance and participation at The Grand Master's Workshop for Worshipful Masters,
designed to instill them with in-depth knowledge of their duties and responsibilities. The
presentation of Masonic Education material at all Instructional meetings across the
jurisdiction is a priority and a Speakers Bureau is maintained, always willing to accept an
invitation for assistance, or provide a guest speaker upon request. In conclusion, my
brethren, this past year has brought opportunities and challenges. Together, we have been
able to seize the former and overcome the latter for the good of our Ancient and Honorable
Fraternity. We have been the shining beacon of Masonic Light in South Carolina for 271
years. I have every reason to believe that Freemasonry in our State will, with our brother's
assistance, continue to benefit society for many years to come. To quote our brother, Sir
Winston Churchill, "What is the use of living if not to strive for noble cause and to make this
world a better place for those who live in it after we are gone? How else can we put
ourselves in harmonious relation with the great verities and consolations of the infinite and
eternal? And I avow my faith that we are marching towards better days. Humanity will not
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be cast down. We are going on swinging bravely forward along the grand high road and
already behind the distant mountains is the promise of the sun."
SOUTH DAKOTA
133rd Annual Communication
Rapid City, South Dakota, June, 2007
96 Lodges 6, 784 Membership
M.W. Bro. Kenneth L. Glaser, Grand Master, stated that he would take time to comment on
one important issue in addition to his Annual Report. "I have visited many Constituent
Lodges and have found that they are working well. Our membership is slowly turning, but
the problem remains that is basically self-inflicted and that is that we have made a decision
in our code not to have a longer time to allow Master Masons to prove their proficiency. I
have said all year, "Masonry isn't dying - we are killing it." A Worshipful Master has three
different ways to declare a Master Mason. None of the three say that he has to memorize
anything, but the words and passes. I see very little mentoring. I defy anyone in this room
who was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason to say, "Now I know what Masonry
is all about." When a candidate becomes a Master Mason and he is declared proficient that
is when mentoring should start. That is when he should be taken by the hand and taught
Masonry. You cannot teach him in a month or a year. Right now is a prime time for young
candidates and we are getting them. But we are doing with them exactly what I have
described. We are not grabbing them by the hand and teaching them the duties of the office.
We have lost that all important one-on-one contact. Teach him to become proficient in all
three Degrees and believe me, once he finds he can memorize he will then ask, "Do you have
a part I can learn?" These young people are smart and have high expectations. If you do not
give them something to do, they are not going to be around long. The Blue Lodge of
Masonry is their foundation. No matter what they do afterwards, it will topple over without
that solid foundation. Let us go back to being Masons, to the basics we have learned. If our
method of teaching is outmoded, let us find another way. Your lodge will prosper. We are
well in South Dakota in spite of some problems. It is turning around. We must not disappoint
our new, younger members. Keep in mind that leadership has no age, that there are no limits
on imagination, but our lodges must mean something to our members."
The Deputy Grand Master announced that the CHIP Program has been started in South
Dakota. After being approved by Grand Lodge in 2006, with no finance available, fund
raising efforts were initiated. Many contributions have been received from lodges,
individuals and foundations. The committee has been able to purchase four computerized
units, brochures, releases and the forms necessary to host the first two CHIP events in the
State where over 200 children were processed. There has been a tremendous response to this
program, not only by the general public, but also by all the volunteers that have assisted. We
have received enquiries and requests to conduct events all over South Dakota and have
formed six area committees to assist local lodges. A procedural operations manual and
website are presently being developed.
The Report of the Commission on Masonic Education commented on their mandate to
develop guidelines to encourage lodges to spend more time in explaining the philosophical
and symbolic meanings of the Degrees. Having attended the Midwest Conference on
Masonic Education, they were particularly impressed by a presentation concerning the
Traditional Observance Lodges and the European Concept Lodges springing up around the
United States. These lodges strive to give their membership a similar Masonic experience
as our brethren in Europe enjoy and were common in lodges of centuries ago. Tuxes, white
gloves, festive boards, scholarly presentations and exquisite formality are the order of the
day.
Similar remarks were made by the Board of the Custodians of the Work, who, for several
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years have tried to bring a focus on appreciation of the beauty and artistry of the Work as a
whole and thereby improve all of the brethren understanding of its basic meaning. To this
end, the Ritual Monitor has been revised and amended. It is hoped this will create the desire
to become accurate and proficient. Understanding engenders interest; interest spurs practice;
practice creates proficiency. When brethren understand and appreciate the lessons, the Work
will become "word perfect" and the circle will be complete.
VIRGINIA
229th Annual Communication
Richmond, Virginia, November, 2007
314 Lodges 40,268 Membership
M.W. Bro George Bernard Dungan, Grand Master, opened his Address saying, "1 am
confident we can accomplish great things for Freemasonry and the State of Virginia. I urge
you to commit yourselves to service and miss no opportunity to make some small sacrifice
for mankind, thereby adding to the common stock of knowledge and understanding. My
extensive travels across the Commonwealth have confirmed that many districts are busy with
Degree work. I feel that with the number of brethren entering the Craft this year, our
membership will begin to experience an increase. Many of the new brethren are younger
men. This is a good sign. We must plan our meetings to make them attractive to the new
brethren to assure their continued attendance. To this end, I have placed special emphasis
on a new program entitled, "Mentoring a New Brother." It has been well received and I
recommend we promote and support it with continued vigor. While increasing numbers is
a worthwhile goal, we must also remember to guard well the West Gate. In order to maintain
the high standards of the Craft, we must not allow those who are not morally qualified to
gain admittance and discredit Freemasonry. I have also issued two Executive Orders for the
benefit of the Craft. To deal with the losses caused by NPD, I instruct all Lodge Secretaries
to report to the Grand Secretary all delinquent members, prior to the issuance of a Citation,
to enable the Grand Master to appeal directly to the brethren to pay their dues. The second
Order is designed to improve the District Deputy Grand Master selection process. In an
effort to secure the best candidate in each district, the following procedure will be observed.
The Master of each subordinate lodge in each district shall notify its members that
nominations for the Office of D.D.G.M. will be considered at a designated communication
of the lodge. The Master may have the first nomination. A majority ballot is required if there
is more than one nominee. In the event of a tie, the Master shall have one additional vote.
The vote shall be by secret ballot. All members must vote. Each lodge will then submit the
name of its nominee and alternate in accordance with proper procedure, to the Grand
Secretary. All nominees will complete a resume on a form supplied by Grand Lodge,
certifying their qualifications and competence in Ritual and Educational proficiency. Each
Master or Past Master shall then sign a statement whereby they commit themselves to the
discharge of all obligations and duties as D.D.G.M. for the year. Finally, nothing shall affect
the right of the Grand Master to appoint whom he will as District Deputy Grand Master. All
of the above falls within the recommendations of the Strategic Planning and Implementation
Committee and our objectives; to improve the quality of lodge and district leadership; to
define standards for success; to develop an effective membership program to attract a large
number of high quality candidates; to create continuity between successive D.D.G.M. s and
to support our lodges with the resources necessary to improve their operations."
M.W. Bro. Edmund Cohen, newly Installed Grand Master, pledged to build upon the
success of his predecessors and the Strategic Plan and pursue the goal of creating a tighter
bond between the lodge, the district and Grand Lodge. In closing, he reminded the brethren
of the responsibilities of Masons. " I have put on my pin two words that capture the very
essence of Freemasonry, "Virtue" and "Honor." They are universal ethical principles, not
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empty slogans. Masons are honorable men whose word is their bond. We can be counted
upon to help in our neighborhoods and communities. We have voluntarily undertaken very
substantial and significant obligations, to help and assist. While we may not be able to
change the world, we can make our corner of it a little bit better."
WASHINGTON
150'h Annual Communication
Kennewick, Washington, June, 2007
J 94 Lodges 1 8, 693 Membership
"Let us examine what we have accomplished in the last year," began the Grand Master,
M. W. Bro. Charles McQuery, in his Communication Address. "There are many areas where
the relationship with the media is outstanding and Masonry has been held up as a shining
example of good in the community, although much work needs to be done in the larger
metropolitan locations. The CHIPS program has been very successful in raising the
awareness of the Craft and in providing a valuable service to our communities. More than
4500 children have been processed since inception and we have had magnificent support
from Police and Fire Departments, School and Civic groups, the Chamber of Commerce,
Knights of Columbus and many private Dental facilities. After 2 years, I believe it is time
to solidify the committee as an ongoing endeavor and make the CHIPS program a Standing
Committee of Grand Lodge.
There are several districts with a substantial Hispanic population and they are a largely
untapped resource for membership. To this end we have created a brochure in Spanish,
clarifying Freemasonry, to be distributed in these communities.
The Emphasis on Mentoring Program is now on CD and has been distributed to every
lodge in the jurisdiction. This program is the keystone to the strength of our Craft. Adapting
to changes in technology has prompted new ideas and creative ways to work. Most lodges
and Secretaries now have computers. There are needed changes to our Code to permit lodges
to file all reports and documents electronically and I am recommending the Masonic Code
be altered to allow transmission of all official correspondence and documents to Grand
Lodge without affirming a Lodge seal.
The printing of the Standard Work and Freemason's guide to the Symbolic Degrees,
which combines the Washington Cipher and Monitor into one document, has been
completed and is ready for distribution. I was very concerned on several occasions during
my travels to witness some Masters relying on an opened Cipher to open and close the lodge.
I firmly believe that before a brother can adequately fill the Oriental Chair, he needs not only
to be able to perform the Ritual of the Work, but must understand the laws that govern how
the lodge is to be administered. Don't you want the best prepared brother as your Worshipful
Master? I am recommending a change to the Masonic Code requiring the acquisition of a
Lodge Management Certificate, proving proficiency, by all brethren who aspire to the
Master's Chair.
The Grand Secretary's Report provides data relative to Membership. The decrease in
numbers is less than 2%. We have had fewer NPD's and net losses than at any time in the
last eleven years. The only way this will continue is for lodges to make themselves active and
visible in the community and continue to be a relevant and respected Fraternity.
As I have travelled, I have found the fabric of Freemasonry in Washington strong and
vibrant. The Craft is strong and getting stronger. For the brethren who take up the challenge,
Freemasonry is not empty words and ceremonies, but a way of life. I urge to rededicate
yourselves to the high ideals of Masonry and, " Walk the Talk."
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WEST VIRGINIA
144th Annual Communication
Charleston, West Virginia, October, 2008
140 Lodges 22,557 Membership
M.W. Bro. Charlie L. Montgomery, Grand Master, affirming that Grand Lodge is the sole
arbiter of what is or is not acceptable Masonic Conduct, and exercising his authority and
responsibility, gave an account of his actions to counteract violations of the Masonic Code
of West Virginia.
"There is a coalition of brethren and members of concordant bodies within this Grand
Jurisdiction that has come to be known as the Masonic Crusade, a misguided and disgruntled
group of individuals. They question decisions made by previous Grand Masters to gain
support for amendments and to repeal our laws, as well as to subvert the principles of the
Order. Their activities consist mainly of campaigning, recruiting, advertising false
information and the unauthorized circulation through an illegal website, of Grand Lodge
Documents. These activities have disrupted the peace and harmony of the Craft and do
demonstrate intent to control this Grand Lodge and do violate and circumvent the obligation
to which all West Virginia Masons are bound. I hereby order and reaffirm that participation
in the affairs of the Masonic Crusade, including its illegal website activities, or any related
endeavor constitutes un-Masonic conduct and will be treated as such. I have publicly
endured flagrant insubordination and disrespect from three of those responsible, a Past
Grand Master, a Deputy Grand Lecturer and a Worshipful Master. The authority of your
Grand Lodge and Grand Master cannot be undermined. I order them all expelled from
Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction and that no Mason under the authority of this Grand
Lodge shall converse or have contact with them on any matter Masonic. The actions of the
P.G.M. are the most serious, as he should lead by example. I have also ordered all
correspondence regarding the Masonic Crusade to be immediately sent to Grand Lodge and
the Subordinate Lodge from which it was distributed to be placed under indefinite probation.
Further infractions will result in the forfeiture of its Charter. I further order that our own
Grand Lodge website be made more secure. Great effort has been expended in recent years
to restore peace and harmony amid confusion. There appears to be a great deal of activity
concerning new members in our jurisdiction. We must not be diverted and lose sight of our
responsibility to ensure that the new members of our Craft are properly educated in our
ancient customs and usages so as to preserve the integrity of our institution. This task falls
upon all of us."
The Grand Lecturer appropriately closed the session remarking, "Let us therefore resolve:
to mean what we say: to keep the promises we have made: to accept the responsibilities we
have as men and Ancient Craft Masons, and thus render ourselves deserving of the honor
and merit the confidence reposed, when the privilege of being made a Master Mason was
granted to us. Let us remember that as Ancient Craft Masons, as in other facets of our lives,
great privileges are accompanied by even greater responsibilities."
232 APPENDIX B
INTRODUCTION OF
R.W. & Dr. David B. Harte
Guest Speaker
at the
Grand Master's Banquet
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Grand Master, Distinguished Guests, Brethren All:
R.W. & Dr. David B. Harte is currently serving as International Spokesperson for
Masonichip International and as Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of Illinois near
the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
He serves on the Massachusetts Dental Identification Response Team and DMORT
Region #1.
In 1998 he introduced a comprehensive child identification program as a local Lodge
community service project, which gained international media coverage overnight. With
much collaboration the program subsequently was recognized, respected and strongly
supported by national recovery investigative, law enforcement, dental, and forensic
professionals.
CHIP has been presented to convention groups including: the American Dental
Association, the American Association of Forensic Sciences, the National Center for Missing
and Exploited Children, the American Association of Orthodontists, the US Senate Caucus
committee on Missing and Exploited Children, the North American Grand Masters
Conference, along with many state dental, law enforcement and Grand Lodge meetings.
He is a recipient of numerous awards including the Special Recognition Award from the
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the American Dental Association's
President's Award for Humanitarian Service.
To date over 1.9 Million children have been comprehensively ID'ed across North
America and beyond.
R.W. & Dr. David B. Harte
National Spokesperson - MasondCHIP
International, Inc., Masssachusetts
Guest Speaker
at the
Grand Master's Banquet
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Grand Master, Distinguished Guests, Brethren All:
So why is a Comprehensive Child Identification Program needed in the world today?
Twelve years ago TWA Flight 800 suddenly crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in a
long, arduous task of identifying 300 victims including over 100 teenage children. At that
time DNA testing took 6-8 weeks for results. Due to fluoride and dental sealants, many of
the teenager's dental records were blank: many had perfect teeth; no fillings. The last two
teenage victims were identified ONE YEAR after the crash.
As a direct result of that tragedy, a Mason in August of 1998 introduced the concept of a
comprehensive child identification program at a local Lodge community safety event. The
program featured videotape, professional fingerprinting, a Toothprint, which was later found
to be a DNA sample as well as a scent-tracing sample in addition to its identification
possibilities; and safety education materials. The event was reported as a world-wide news
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media event via International Associated Press.
So, again why is a Comprehensive Child Identification Program needed in the world today?
I have 99,832 compelling reasons: 99,832 just happens to be the number of missing children
across North America according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
But that may not have significant meaning to you. Here's a number that will : 20,000.
Twenty thousand is the number of children reported missing every year right here in the
Province of Ontario.
No parent is ever prepared for the sudden loss of a child- but having a comprehensive child
identification kit ready for recovery, investigative and law enforcement officials is an
invaluable resource. The National Center reports that in missing children cases, in only 1
of every 2 cases do they receive an adequate picture of the missing child. Seems hard to
believe. But let's take a quick survey: How many of you have multiple children or had a
sibling yourself growing up? Hands up high please. . . Just about everybody present. Well
tell me if you can relate to this....
First child born gets 5 baby photo albums
Second child born gets 1 .5 baby photo albums.
Third child asks whether the camera broke when they were born.
And it doesn't get any better as time goes on; so that when children are in their teenage
years- the most likely time for them to become lost, missing or abducted - most parents have
very few photos.
Videotape and digital photos are powerful tools. If a picture is worth 1 000 words, then
videotape is worth a million. They can be put on AMBER Alert broadcast easily; they offer
mannerisms, expressions and actual clues as to where missing children can be found. In one
jurisdiction, a child was missing coming home from school. Mom drove back and forth with
no luck, then brought the CHIP video to the police. On the video, one of his favorite after-
school activities was visiting the video arcade in the strip mall. Police stated that was their
# 1 lead. An investigation at the video arcade revealed that the boy was indeed there, and
was befriended by an older gentleman. A witness gave a good description of the suspect's
vehicle. Quick police detective work revealed the owner was a known sex-offender in the
immediate area. When police arrived at the suspect's home, the child had already been
assaulted and his demise was being planned. The video SAVED THE BOY'S LIFE; a still
photo would have rendered a very different outcome. In a Mid- West State an A.M.B.E.R.
Alert saved a 15-year-old's life. The person she met from chatting on the internet was not
a 1 5-year-old boy, as she expected, but a 29-year-old Class 3 Sex Offender. The videos have
been equally effective in recovering missing children at large theme parks.
And they can serve as a basis for age progression computer imaging. Many children have
been found on the internet, and children have actually found themselves, thanks to the
imaging unit at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Digital fingerprinting is now state-of-the-art: Fingerprints can be taken with confidence since
the fingerprints can be read by the two most commonly used software programs used by
recovery, investigative, and law enforcement officials.
Toothprints add a very strong identification component to the program: it can identify burn
victims at Shriners hospitals, and can also serve as a more traditional forensic tool. In
addition, Toothprints is a DNA sample, and is a pure scent sample. Scent discriminating
dogs have been trained to use a 6-year-old Toothprint and can easily trail using them
accurately for many miles. Scent discriminating dogs can scent human skin cells through
car air vent systems and follow subjects accurately. These dogs are trained to trail one scent-
at-a-time only, which is the reason for their great success with Toothprints. A person with
Alzheimer's was reported missing. A scent dog was brought in to trail the missing Senior.
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After a mile, the dog scented into a convenience store, covered the store, came out, crossed
the street and started walking up the middle of the car lane. The dog was actually tracking
the skin cells coming out of the air vent system of a car. A neighbor had actually picked up
the Senior, recognizing that they were disoriented, and returned her home safely.
A nine-year-old was reported missing after not coming home at night. A tracking dog was
brought to the last place that a sighting of the girl was reported. After picking up the scent,
the dog found her 12 minutes later, 12 blocks away from the original site.
A Toothprint demonstration was performed at a public event : two identical twins were in
a group of 5 children that interlaced their paths across a football field. A Toothprint from
one of the identical twins was used as the scent tracer : the dog easily followed the path of
the correct twin. Even though the DNA of identical twins are exactly the same, their
fingerprints, Toothprints and scent are unique.
A DNA sample is taken of every child. Humans have 100 trillion cells. Identification, in
theory, is possible from just one. The Ground Zero tragedy taught us a great deal about
DNA. Prior to Ground Zero, most scientists would have agreed that DNA was the answer
to all identification. There were 2749 victims at Ground Zero; to date 46% have NOT been
identified. At Ground Zero, the temperature stabilized at 5000 degrees Fahrenreit for a long
time - which denatured all the genetic material needed for DNA identification purposes.
Had Toothprints been available for all the victims at Ground Zero, many hundreds more
would have been ID'ed.
We now, more than ever, understand the need for comprehensive ID materials for all
individuals.
Safety education is the last component of the program. Children, age appropriate, are taught
how to stay safe. They are taught the "8 Rules of Safety", how to leave their spit,
fingerprints and hair behind as evidence for investigators, and taught internet safety.
Also, the most likely targets of abductors:
Survey: How many of your wives, daughters, grandchildren jog or walk using head sets?
Brethren, that situation is the # 1 target of offenders across North America. Please get the
word out.
# 2 Target: kids coming home from school; loners are especially vulnerable.
There are a significant number of side benefits of participating in the child identification
program:
1 ) PR- many jurisdictions have reported millions of dollars' worth of free press
in TV, cable, radio, newsprint media coverage, which leads to name
recognition and new membership.
2) Increased respect and recognition by all participating partners of the
program: law enforcement, community leaders, dental and forensic officials,
recovery officials. Many will become members of the Fraternity.
Most offenses today are not committed by an abduction, but by a seduction. How is that?
Most are lured by internet "friends", priests, sports coaches, teachers, or chat buddies, who
seemingly grow a budding interest in a child because they "listen" and "understand."
I want you to leave tonight with the knowledge of the most powerful tool that will arm your
children or grandchildren against would-be perpetrators: and that is SELF-ESTEEM.
When you return home from this Annual Session, tell your children that you love them, that
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you are proud of them, that they bring great happiness to your life. ...
Because, if you don't, someone else will....
And they may not have your child's best interest in mind.
Brethren of the Province of Ontario, I congratulate all of you that have given of yourself to
this program. You have contributed greatly to making a safer Canada for your children, and
have made possible the ID'ing of 1 .9 million children across North America.
God bless and Good Night.
You are truly on the side of the Angels.
R.W. & Dr. David B. Harte
MasoniCHIP International, Spokesperson
Deputy Grand Master's Thanks to M.W. & Dr. David B. Harte
Most Worshipful, the Grand Master, Most Worshipful, the Past Grand Masters,
Distinguished Guests at the Head Table, Officers and Members of Grand Lodge, Recipients
of the William Mercer Wilson Medal, Representatives of the Masonic related Youth Groups,
Reverend Sirs,
R.W. Bro. David B. Harte, Guest Speaker,
Brethren:
When our Grand Master introduced the Ontario Masonic Child Identification Program two
years ago as the primary community outreach program for our Grand Lodge, it was
enthusiastically embraced by Districts, Lodges, and individual Brethren. During the twenty-
four months of operation, more than 1 8,000 children have been processed in clinics across
the province. Countless brethren have volunteered their time to man these clinics.
Dr. Harte, as one of the original promoters of the Child Identification Program in North
America and the creator of one of the key components in the recording process - the wafer
for obtaining a dental impression - to you must be given due credit and acclaim for the
success of this program in so many Grand Jurisdictions throughout North America. Science
teaches that the simplest solution is often the best, and by the simple act of taking a dental
impression, so much vital information is obtained. It certainly gives a new dimension to
'going to the dentist.'
Your insightful address this evening has inspired all of us to move forward with this
community service project with renewed enthusiasm. It has often been said that we hope
that the Child ID Kits never have to be used by the families that have received them, but if
the safety expedited, or the life of one child can be saved, all our efforts are worth it.
On behalf of all here present, R.W. Sir, it is my privilege to express our sincere thanks and
heartfelt gratitude to you.
Raymond S. J. Daniels
236 APPENDIX C
Summary Reports of the
District Deputy Grand Masters 2008 - 2009
Algoma District - 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. Kenneth A. Orr
It has been a humbling honour and privilege to be the Grand Master's representative to
Algoma District.
Masonry in Algoma District is certainly, strong and holding its own at the present time.
Many Lodges are busy with degree work as membership is experiencing an upward swing
in the district. The quality of work in the District is great. There was one Lodge looking at
an amalgamation with another strong lodge, this was cancelled at the last minute and it
would seem many older members of this Lodge want to try and make their lodge work.
I appointed W. Bro. Walter Arenovich District Secretary and am proud to say it was a
great choice because of the help and support My BROTHER W. Bro. Walter Areovich
showed and gave. I'll always be grateful.
Algoma District is a special District because six (6) Lodges are within city limits of
Thunder Bay and four (4) Lodges are outlying Lodges. Hornepayne Lodge is close to six
hours from Thunder Bay and we managed to visit all Lodges for all Official Visitations and
all Installations, it was over 15,000 kms of driving but enjoyed every minute of it.
Lodge Resources is now off the ground and is starting to see positive results.
The Blood Donors program is just flying along with great leadership and the numbers
are climbing every year. I hope the leaders stick around to help the next D.D.G.M. in this
very important program.
Masonic Chip is up and running strong with the public's response surpassing all
expectations. More interest from communities is coming in daily. The leadership and support
group is fantastic. I hope the group stays together and keeps this program moving forward
in positive way.
District Devine Service in May was very well attended with a 100 or more Masons in
attendance. One of the most attended Devine Services in many years.
The Grand Master's visit was also well attended on both days and evenings.
In closing I'd like to say I am very proud of my District and all the Members. As a young
man I didn't know what to expect going in, but am so extremely happy that I was given the
opportunity to represent them. For that I'll always be grateful. I hope I made them proud.
Algoma East - 8 Lodges RW. Bro. Stephen J. Kovisto
Algoma East District is made up of 8 lodges spread over a vast geographical distance.
During each official visit, I have found that attendance is about 20 -25% of the lodges
membership but they participate with a genuine enthusiasm for the craft. All lodges have
seen new members enter the craft; however, this is Northern Ontario where many of the
communities are single resource communities with population and economies taking a hard
hit everywhere. Financially, each lodge has found ways to operate without need to draw
upon their savings. In general, harmony amongst the brethren and the practice of our rights
and ceremonies has been delivered with proficiency and a genuine zeal for the fraternity.
Lome Lodge #622 in Chapleau has been struggling in recent times. However, with the
Grand Masters encouragement and attendance at a lodge meeting and the Districts ongoing
support, when we held the District's Lodge of Instruction, they have found a new reason for
their Masonic life. I am witness to a spruced up lodge, their continued community
involvement, and the return of absentee members. This bodes well for Lome Lodge and
their attempts to continue to practice Masonry into the future.
We find the programs, forms and materials posted on the Grand Lodge website and the
material on the Computer Resources CD to be invaluable. It allows all district chairmen and
brethren with access to the internet to get current information and forms. The use of
computers helps narrow the vast distances the brethren face in this northern region of
Ontario.
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During my term as DDGM, I have introduced the Masoni-CHiP programme to the
district and have made Masonic Education a priority. Our District chairman has compiled
and distributed a handy CD disc of short masonic education pieces and a monthly email
newsletter to be used by lodges who desire masonic education at meetings.
Finally, the highlight for the district has been the visit of the Grand Master not once but
twice. He attended the districts reception and then paid a fraternal visit to Lome Lodge in
Chapleau. Thank you Grand Master for your words of encouragement and support for
masons in Algoma East District.
Brant District - 13 Lodges R.W. Bro. Stephen M. Dekruyf
I'm happy to say that Brant District is on the mend! We are fortunate to have more lodges
in our district with new members than lodges without as well as the Past Masters have risen
to the challenge to mentor these young Master Masons to be the best they can be. Even
though some of the Grand Lodge programs are not presented in there natural form they are
starting with the basics. The lodges are working on the public awareness and the community
involvement in the Pumpkinfest, Riverfest, Mothers Day-Fathers Day brunches, Blood
Donors and the well received MasoniChip Programs. I believe that our lodges fell that if we
can build on our membership through these things and that the Friend-to-Friend and
Brother-to-Brother will flourish in the future.
The last year I've had the pleasure and honour to assist the presentation of many 50 and
60 year long service pins to the brethren in our district. Their remembrance and recollections
of years gone by are a true inspiration to many in attendance. We also have had many Lewis
Jewels presented this year showing that this fraternity truly is from generation to generation.
Our web master has been outstanding in keeping the events of the district current and
up to date which helps the lodge stay informed. With this ti keeps the attendance up and
show the newer members that the district is there to support them in their journey.
The Master, Past Masters and Wardens Association is very strong and supports the
lodges in every way possible. With their assistance they have given the aspiring District
Deputy Grand Masters the tools needed in getting to know the process and knowledge
required to benefit everyone involved. They also hold a Candidates Night where there is a
question and answer period and they are allowed to give their views about Grand Lodge and
running of it. A social time gives everyone an opportunity to judge if they are the right
person for the job.
We strive to make this world a better place and with the members of Brant District were
doing our part.
It's truly been a memorable year that I will cherish for years to come.
Bruce District - 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert P. Ruff
Bruce District continues to flourish, visitations are well supported by the District with an
average of 75 at Official Visits. Our membership has increased, although we have lost a
number of great Masons to the Grand Lodge above. The Lodges doing Degree work and the
ritual have always been performed in an excellent manner. Finances vary from lodge to lodge
although most are doing very well. The Mentors Program is used in guiding all new
candidates. The CHIP Program is another great event in the District and promoted by many
of the Lodges. A Lodge of Instruction in mid April was well attended by a great number
from the District. A good attendance was held at the regional seminar in April for the F. To
F. Mentor and B. To B. program. Bruce District along with North Huron District in
September hosted the Masonic tent at the International Plowing Match at Teeswater. This
was a tremendous success, for Masonry and both Districts. Bruce District holds a Degree in
the Barn in mid September at the Out-Door Educational Centre at Oliphant and is well
attended by the Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren within and outside the District.
October we have Pumpkin Fest at Port Elgin, this involves many Lodges and family
members in promoting Masonry and the CHIP Program. February we hold a successful
curling bonspiel. There are many Ladies Nights, Golf Tournaments, Christmas Dinners,
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BBQ's Fish Fry and of course the Hanover Steak Fry in June. This year, I have given out 22
maple leaf pins to new candidates in the District, along with 25 yr, 50 yr, and 60 yr Service
Awards. Many Lewis Jewels have also been presented to Brethren of the District. This has
been a great honour and pleasure to attend these events and do the presentations. The year
for me has been a great and wonderful experience, as all the Brethren have been encouraging
and most helpful. I believe Bruce District has a positive out look that will keep the lodges
healthy for many years to come.
Chatham District — 1 1 Lodges R.W. Bro. Terry A. Maynard
Geographically Chatham District is located in South Western Ontario and is made up ofl 1
Lodges
The quality of work of the district ranges from good to excellent with improvement
shown in some from the beginning of my term. I believe all Lodges to be financially stable
at the present time although the difficult economic times of the present may have a bearing
in the future.
Eight Lodges in the District saw an increase in new membership. I was pleased to be able
to pin a Maple Leaf on 9 new members this year. However this tends to be offset by
members taking demits to move to new employment and those passing to the Grand Lodge
Above.
I was honoured this year to present four 60, and two 50 year jewels as well as Blood
Donor recognition certificates ranging from first time donors to 200th donation.
The District hosted 2 Grand Lodge Seminars this year and I believe all who attended
came away with a better understanding of the Masonic Foundation of Ontario, B2B, F2F,
and Mentor programs.
We were pleased with the success of our first MasoniChip Day and are looking at
scheduling another in the summer.
In March of this year our District hosted a Grand Master's Reception to welcome M.W.
Brother Petrisor and Mary. We were very impressed with the support shown by Grand
Lodge.
The District remains very good at supporting local community projects such as The
Bruce B. Foster Foundation providing several $1000 bursaries to needy students in post-
secondary education, Chatham Care Bear Program for children caught in traumatizing
situations .breakfast programs at local schools, and offsetting the cost of swimming programs
for youth. Some individual Lodges continue to support local graduates with academic
awards,, take part in, Remembrance Day Services, Christmas Parades as well as generally
donating their time and talents to local charities and provide health care assists at no cost
to those in need.
Chatham District strongly supports each other, apparent by their visitations at special
nights and official visits and the harmony among the Lodges is enviable. I would, however,
prefer to see more use made of Grand Lodge programs in some areas. Masonic Education
is now the standard at every meeting in the district and is always well received
The District Divine Service was well attended in April. I was very warmly received when
visiting neighbouring districts and G.M.'s Receptions. This year has been the highlight of
my Masonic career and I want to thank my family, Chatham District, my Lodge , and Grand
Lodge for their support in order that I can look back on 2009 with pride.
Eastern District - 1 6 Lodges R. W. Bro. J. Robert Geary
Masonry and Brotherhood continue to flourish in Eastern District. Our Lodges continue to
support each others' programs and those sponsored by the District Team and the Masonic
Association of Eastern District. Renewed growth remains high on the agenda with 14
members being initiated this year. This brings to 57 the number of new members over the
last 3 years and indicates that the future bodes well for Masonry in Eastern District.
District Programs, which have included MasoniCHIP Clinics, Lodges of Instruction, a
District Divine Church and Remembrance Service, a Blood Donor Clinic and the Inaugural
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District "Daylight" Lodge and Luncheon to assist our senior brethren, have all been
successful.
Our District Project for "Prostate Cancer Research" has been a resounding success.
With the financial support of our Brethren we have not only achieved but have greatly
surpassed our projected goal and have more importantly, raised the awareness level of this
deadly disease and the need for Testing Now!
The Masonic Association of Eastern District - Masonic Bursaries, supported by Duck
Race Ticket sales, Donations and Brethren working at the Glengarry Highland Games,
continue to assist our area students who are continuing their education at the Post Secondary
Level. Our District website easterndistrictmasons.com continues to keep the Brethren and
Visitors well informed of the work of our Lodges and our District activities.
Although some financial or attendance issues continue to hamper a few Lodges, I am
confident that through personal contact, good programming and sound planning, along with
the support of our District Brethren, that those Lodges involved will improve.
Thank you for supporting your District my Brethren and "so may it continue until time
shall be no more".
Erie District - 8 Lodges R.W. Bro. Roger A. Reid
Masonry among the eight (8) Lodges in the southernmost district in Ontario is alive and
surviving. This part of the province has been hit hard with the current economic downturn
and consequently we have brethren who have had to make a tough decision to leave the area
for employment. Consequently, membership in the district has suffered.
On a positive note, the district lodges are alive and vibrant with good to excellent ritual
work being performed.
The district committee chairmen must be congratulated on their successes this year. The
blood donor numbers continue to exceed our expectations. Our MasoniChIP program was
successful in identifying 2 1 9 children and adults during two (2) events this year. Three more
MasoniChIP days are scheduled this year. The masons and their families, who have
volunteered their time, need to be commended for their contributions to this program.
Combined district presentations were attended by both Windsor and Erie districts on the
Brother to Brother, Friend to Friend/Mentor, and Masonic Benevolence programs over the
past year. These programs were embraced by the brethren and "the seeds have now been
sown". Many thanks to the brethren who gave up their personal time to travel to our district
and present these programs.
Many highlights were recorded the past year in Erie district. A Lewis Jewel presentation
night in Leamington for 25 masons was witnessed by their families and friends. Over 150
people filled the lodge room. An evening of great excitement and pride to all who attended.
A 70 year pin was presented to a very active mason in Tilbury who still attends all meetings.
Several 50 year pin presentations have also occurred throughout Erie. Lastly, the brethren
of Erie witnessed a William Mercer Wilson award presentation along with a 50 year pin to
Bro. Jack Spence of Central Lodge. A very emotional evening by all who witnessed the
presentation by our Grand Master. We are very proud of your accomplishments Bro. Spence.
At this time, I would like to thank all brethren of Erie district who have worked tirelessly
to ensure the future existence of our lodges. The "passion of the craft" shown by all members
indicates that Masonry will continue to thrive in Erie district.
Frontenac District - 16 Lodges R.W. Bro. David J. Quinn
The world marches on. Each day our eyes and ears are subjected to an assault of reports on
war, natural disasters, abducted children, violent crimes and economic collapse from media
outlets which operate 24/7 disseminating information on the ills and woes which mankind
is subjected to. One has to dig deep to find the good. This is a skewed view. The vast
majority of people are good and endeavour each day to live in harmony with each other and
to bring comfort and assistance to those around them. This more accurate perspective is
exemplified by our gentle fraternity and the brethren of Frontenac District.
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Numbers and figures provide valuable information but care must be taken to ensure that
the human element is not obscured in the analysis. An entire separate volume of the
Proceedings could be published on the acts of kindness, the unselfish devotion, the timeless
dedication and the efforts to improve our fraternity which have been exhibited by the
brethren of Frontenac District. The brethren have without exception treating Nadine and me
with the utmost respect and graciousness but of greater consequence is that they have done
so to each other.
All sixteen lodges can be characterized as being stable to hale and robust. Those with
challenges have identified them and have implemented rectifying measures.
A new Masonic concept has been introduced in our jurisdiction with the consecration
of Templum Fidelis Lodge in Frontenac District. This lodge adheres to the traditional
observance format. I encourage all brethren to learn more about his bold and stimulating
initiative at www.templumfidelis.com.
Having St. Andrews Lodge number 597 and Maple Leaf Lodge number 119 celebrate
100 and 150 years respectively along with many 50 and 25 year pins. Grand Lodge
certificates, picnics, BBQ's, Ladies nights, dances, banquets, Lewis Jewels, music, orange
suspenders, some haggis and a 1000 Island cruise have made for many joyous times.
Thank you to the brethren of Grand Lodge, Frontenac District and Queen's Lodge for
a year which allowed me to learn the meaning of honour in service.
Georgian North District - 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. John J. Demerse
The beginning of our Masonic year in Georgian North began with an amalgamation of Earl
Kitchener Lodge No. 538, Midland and Georgian Lodge No. 348, Midland and dedicated
as Huronia Lodge No. 348 on September 23, 2008, officiated by our Grand Master M.W.
Bro. Allan J. Petrisor.
We are now down to 10 active lodges within our district and from my observations
during my official visits and installations the state of masonry appears to be on the upswing.
We have seen a substantial increase in new membership and affiliations.
My main concern is that one or two of our smaller lodges might not be able to keep pace
as they are limited, population wise, to attract new members.
The Brother to Brother and mentor programmes will definitely assist the smaller lodges
in attracting new members and retaining present ones.
Ritual in the lodges is being carried out in a very satisfactory manner, and most lodges
have masonic education topics presented when degree work is not being performed. This is
a very excellent manner in which to keep the interest alive in the lodges.
Finances, lodge buildings, regalia, all seem to be in very good condition.
Installations throughout the district have shown me that the excellent qualitites of those
masons progressing through the chairs will definitely allow our district to remain strong
within for a considerable length of time.
My heartfelt thanks to all those brethren who joined with me on my official visits and
installations and supported me throughout my year as your DDGM, and a special thank you
to our District Secretary W. Bro. Brian Johnson for all he has done to make my term the
success it has been.
My journey as your DDGM has been rewarding, enjoyable, fruitful, and most certainly
can be described as a labour of love.
Georgian South District - 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. James R. Terry
Georgian South District covers an area from the City of Barrie to the North, Lake Simcoe
to the East, the town of Tottenham to the South and the town of Creemore to the West.
Georgian South is comprised of 1 0 lodges representing over 1 1 00 Masons. The number of
masons in the district has been fairly consistent for the past few years although it is noted
there is a slight decline in membership.
The District Project for Georgian South this year was to raise funds for the texts and
training of tutors for the Scottish Rite Learning Centre-Barrie. The purpose of the Learning
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Centre is to assist children in overcoming dyslexia. This Centre is being established in the
Masonic Building at 99 Morrow Road in the city of Barrie.
Many of the Lodges in Georgian South are active in community activities such as blood
donor clinics, highway cleanup programs as well as several events that involve family and
friends such as BBQ's and Holiday celebrations.
. Some new events were initiated in the district this year, including the launching of the
MasoniChIP program. This program has been enthusiastically embraced by the Lodges of
Georgian South with a minimum of four events have either ran or are scheduled. There is
also a Masonic motorcycle ride planned to raise funds for the District Project.
The condition of Masonry is well in the district and, although the total number of
Masons appears to be down slightly this year, much of this may be explained by several
Lodges purging brethren from the membership for non-payment of dues. In some cases
these were several years overdue.
There is a growing number of young and enthusiastic Masons being initiated in the
District which bodes well for the future.
Grey District - 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Merlyn J. Nicholson
Our area is v/idespread and contains 1 2 Lodges, The Two Lodges in Owen Sound and those
in Meaford, Orangeville and Mount Forest and Shelburne are in the 100 membership or
better range and are progressive, active and growing, sometimes in spurts but generally
steady and with good participation and progressive officers in the chairs, Very few past
masters are in the chairs and with good attendance at the meetings. The six smaller lodges
are financially OK, but are constantly recycling Past Grand lodge officers and past masters
into their officers chairs on a regular basis, this is neither productive or of good standing for
the future of the lodge.
The lodges that are progressive, take advantage of the Lodge programmes and use the
Friend to Friend, and Mentor programmes, and are very visible in their areas. By these they
attract new members and remain viable. They participate in their communities.
The C.H.I. P. programme appears to be growing and is being well received through out
the District.
The District Functions, the Curling Bonspiel, Golf tournament, Ladies Night and Divine
Service are well attended, with good fellowship and camaraderie, unfortunately it is usually
the same members in attendance.
How do we get members to attend Lodge and the Functions? These are the problems that
seem to plague us all. It does not matter what the age, if members appear one or twice a year
they seem to feel they have done their duty, how do we change this approach and attitude.
We must work at attracting not only new members but retaining and getting participation
from our senior members.
Our District, in general is in good financial shape. However we must be vigilante and
work at being progressive, active in our communities, and visible to our fellow citizens. By
participation we will GET participation.
Hamilton District A — 14 Lodges R. W. Bro. Peter A. Lyles
It has been an Honour and a privilege to serve as District Deputy Grand Master representing
Hamilton District A. As reported by my predecessors, Masonry in the district is alive and
well but much more effort is needed to improve on the status quo. Lodge room ritual is
generally of a high standard with a few variations needing correction.
As of 30th May 2009, all 14 Official Visits have been conducted with 2 installations
scheduled for June 2009. Reports returned from the 14 Lodges show that only 4 Lodges are
actively using the B2B, F2F and Mentor programs promoted by Grand Lodge, whilst the
remaining lodges do use their own home grown programs in lieu of the Grand Lodge
promotions. Overall the District membership is still declining from 1628 in 2003 to 1441 at
present, and whilst some Lodges are enjoying resurgence in applications for membership
other Lodges seem to be unable to attract new members or applications.
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The Master's and Wardens Association together with the Past Master's Association from
the three combined Hamilton Districts continue to provide educational material by
promoting Grand Lodge programs such as Protocol and Etiquette, Deacons Floor work and
Officer Progression. More effort is needed to improve attendance at these seminars.
The support for the DDGM at this official visits has been excellent with total attendance
ranging from 52 to 87. The Tyler's reports however show the true picture where average
lodge meeting attendance is in the range of 18 to 39 for members and officers combined.
Support for the fall and spring Divine Services need to be improved.
Hamilton District A is promoting and supporting the Grand Lodge MasoniChIP program
through clinics at various events throughout the district, such as fall fairs, local festivals etc
and through fund raising ($550.00) Several clinics have been held and more are planned
continuing into the year 2010.
I has been my pleasure to present four 50 year Masonic pins and participate in the
presentation of 20 Bursary cheques to needy students at Sheridan College Trafalgar and
Davis Campuses.
Hamilton District B - 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert A. Forbes
The District consists of twelve Lodges; seven lodges meeting at the Masonic Centre, the
Hillcrest Temple on Hamilton Mountain and at the Masonic Temple in Stoney Creek; the
other five lodges meeting in Binbrook, Grimsby, Caledonia and Abingdon.
The largest achievement was the District wide Open House held in October. The
attendance was overwhelming, with over seventy visitors. Thirty Applications were sent
home with twenty eight being returned for processing. During this year every lodge has been
busy with degree work, with a couple lodges doing double and triple initiations.
The quality of the ritual work was very good. Lodge Masters were asked to have the
new Master Masons perform small pieces of the ritual. This was done and the new members
are so proud of the contribution they are giving to the lodge. It is not uncommon on any
given night, to see brethren from other lodges doing ritual outside their own lodge.
The DDGM project for the year was the Nutrition Program in the public schools to
ensure every child has a breakfast and lunch.
All the lodges financially and physically support the Canadian Blood Services. In
conjunction with this, the District has signed up with Partners for Life.
This is the first year that the District has had a representative to work with Hamilton
Districts "A" and "C" on the MasoniChIP program.
It is preferred that Lodges considering a candidate for the Office of District Deputy
Grand Master, propose the name of the individual at least three years in advance, so that, that
person may have an opportunity to serve as a District Officer. Candidates for the Office of
District Deputy Grand Master will attend necessary seminars and complete the DDGM
correspondence course provided by Grand Lodge at least two years prior to them taking
office.
Hamilton District C - 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. Thomas R. Marshall
The 14 lodges in Hamilton District 'C offers a flavour of both the fast pace city life with the
modem lodge and banquet rooms to the more relaxed rural or country atmosphere where the
lodge buildings are smaller and more historical. However, regardless of which lodge or
location for the meeting or whether it was an official or fraternal visit, one thing was
common; the warmth, friendliness, respect, and brotherly love shown by the brethren. For
this, I am sincerely grateful. In addition, I extend a thank you to the District Secretary, W.
Bro. Dan Devison for his support, hard work, and dedication to the office. The successes of
any District and District Deputy is a result of the work put forth by the District Team and I
congratulate the District Officers and Chairmen for all their efforts. As my life is a work in
progress, so it is with District 'C Even though our ritual work, protocol, and etiquette meets
the standards from Grand Lodge, there is always room for improvement and through our
unity and diversity we will strive to improve.
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Two lodges in the District have reach milestones and I congratulate Valley Lodge No.
1 00 for their service to the craft for 1 50 years and to The Electric Lodge No. 495 for
attaining 100 years. I have also had the privilege of being involved in several pin
presentations to recognize Masonic service for members who have reached the plateau of 60,
50, or 25 years. In addition there was a 50 year Past Master pin and numerous Lewis Jewels
presented. I congratulate all those recipients.
The masons of District 'C continue to be committed, involved, and visible in our
community. Our partnership with Canadian Blood Services to support their clinics both
financially and with time and labour is growing, we have been invited back to hold another
MasoniChIP event at the fall fair, and our District Deputy's Charity Project to support
Student Nutrition Programs in the Hamilton area schools will raise more than $8000 before
my term is complete. There are of course many other events, activities, and charities that the
individual lodges and masons are involved with on a more local level and I commend them
for their work.
Masonry is alive and well in Hamilton District 'C and as a group we will continue to
support and encourage each other and strive for excellence. Thank you to all the brethren for
your support and allowing me to serve as your District Deputy Grand Master.
London East District - 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert E. Parker
London East District, after a time of some complacency, appears to be entering into a
restoration or revival period of its life-cycle. Although several Lodges have seen many of
their more prominent members called to the Grand Lodge above, there has also been quite
an increase in the number of new Masons being initiated into almost every Lodge in the
District. Each of the Lodges maintain prominent "cores" of hardworking and dedicated
brethren, but the effects of the several "membership tools" provided by Grand Lodge over
the past few years seems finally to be bearing some rewards. It is to be hoped that this
infusion of new members can be transformed into increased officer pools, expanded lodge
activities and more enhanced social functions.
The quality of the Masonic "work and ritual" throughout the District seems to be making
positive strides as well. The stronger Lodges continue to deliver top-notch work - due
mainly, I'm sure, to repetitive but productive rehearsals; while the others tend to be picking
up their lever of work on their own or importing some expertise from other lodges or
ritualistic sources such as the Mocha Alumni. London East District has a very proud
Masonic past and it is good to see that its leaders are still concerned with delivering the work
the way it has and should be done.
The vast majority of Lodges are constantly involved in various community programs and
initiatives. Several successful MasoniChIP events were sponsored and staffed by many of
the Lodges in and around London. All Lodges supported the Canadian Blood Services and
contributed to the London Food Bank Drive. Many funded local education bursaries and
charities, while others took on projects such as road clean-ups, community improvement
activities and providing proper benevolence when requested and required. The Districts
endeavours received public exposure at several local fairs, public gatherings, fund raisers
and parades in the areaas well as at the Combined District Divine Service held at St. Paul's
Cathedral in London. Several of the rural Lodges also held their own local Divine Services
and all were well attended.
London East District appears to have turned the corner and its future seems quite
optimistic. Not all of the problems and concerns have been solved completely but all Lodges
appear to be ready, willing and eager to co-operate and work hard at keeping this District at
or near the top province-wide.
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London West District- 13 Lodges R.W. Bro. J. Ronald Brewe
The overall condition of Masonry in the London West District generally speaking is fairly
good. There is no doubt we have a few Lodges struggling with membership and attendance
to the extent that one lodge never knows if they will have a quorum to open lodge.
The London West District is composed of 13 Lodges. They meet as follows: 6 in the
Masonic Hall in London, 1 in the Village of Mt Brydges, 2 in Byron (ex suburb), 2 Lambeth
(ex suburb) and 2 in Lobo, West of London. The Lodge buildings are all in good condition
and well maintained. Financially all of the Lodges are in good condition to carry on. New
life memberships are disappearing in most of the Lodges in the London West District.
The work being done in the Lodges during my visits has ranged from good to excellent.
(The 2008 Book of the work and 2008 Constitution are being used.) In many cases I am
seeing the younger members taking a leading role in the running of their Lodges.
Our inter lodge Masonic Education is still operating. This consist of the Masonic
Education Chairman of the London East and West District making a list each year of which
Lodge will visit who to present their Masonic Education. The Education Chairman is usually
accompanied with several members of his Lodge.
Our District is still involved Community Programs, they are as follows: Blood donor
clinics and personal donations are very strong in the East and West Districts. The next
gaining popularity is the MasonicChIP Program. The East and West Districts are involved
in these clinics on a regular basis. Highway clean-ups with signs stating the name of the
Lodge doing the clean-ups. Other visibility of Masonic functions are Floats at Fall Fairs and
Remembrance Day, both in regalia for the public to
As my time as your representative to the Grand Master, draws to a close, I wish to thank
each and every member of the London West District for the warmth and friendliness you
have shown me this year. From Kay and I wish you all the best as you continue your
Masonic careers.
Muskoka-Parry Sound District - 8 Lodges R.W. Bro. Gerald A. Stillar
I would like to thank Muskoka Parry Sound District for the privilege of representing you as
District Deputy; it has been a busy but very rewarding year. I have had the opportunity to
present a fifty year pin, sixty year pin and was present to assist the Grand Master in
presenting a William Mercer Wilson Medal to Brother William Shea of Muskoka Lodge No.
360.
We have carried on the tradition of presenting the newly initiated brethren with a
Masonic maple leaf pin, throughout the year I had the privilege to present eighteen of these
pins.
I can't thank W Bro. Bill South enough for his assistance and companionship throughout
the year. Many thanks to the mentors, R.W. Bro. Harold Johnson, V. W.Bro. Bob Romberg,
and V. W.Bro. Iain Wates for their assistance and support this year.
The ritual work and the mechanics throughout our district for the most part was very
well done. Most of the lodges are strong and vibrant however a couple are experiencing a
little difficulty. The lodges in difficulty generally are in a position of having to recycle
officers. These lodges demonstrate a lack of enthusiasm and fail to take advantage of the
programs available to them through Grand Lodge. I have tried to stress at the official visits
that exposure to masonry to the community will benefit their lodge and Mukoka Parry
Sound.
In summary Muskoka Parry Sound continues to exemplify the genuine principals of
masonry and with growing membership and excitement developed through community
involvement, I see nothing but good things for Muskoka Parry Sound District.
To have the opportunity to be the representative of the Grand Master for Muskoka Parry
Sound has been a tremendous honour.
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Niagara District A- 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. John M. Quinn
I'm proud to say that Masonry is alive and well in Niagara "A". All lodges have a solid core
of active Past Masters, officers and members who are dedicated to looking after the welfare
of their lodge. Most lodges are busy conferring degrees and I've noticed that a lot of their
new Masons are quite youthful, which bodes well for our future.
One common thread that a lot of the lodges share is difficulty in recruiting officers and
they are recycling Past Masters to fill various chairs. Out of 15 lodges, only 7 have
Worshipful master serving their first term.
A majority of the lodges are vibrant and healthy, but there are a couple that concern me
and one in particular is on a bit of a slippery slope. While they have a dedicated core of Past
Masters trying to valiantly to turn around their fortunes, there have been occasions when
they could not open due to lack of a quorum.
Most lodges are well known within their community and are involved with local
charities. The lodges have also responded very well to this year's fundraising project, the
Red Roof Retreat, which offers summer camp activities and respite care for physically and
mentally challenged children. It is through the support of the Niagara brethren that we are
on track to exceed last year's total of almost $14,000.00
For the most part this year has been uneventful, but we have suffered losses of some
highly respected brethren and past Grand Lodge officers. Perhaps the most significant loss
was the Dean of Masonry in Niagara, R.W. Bro. Dr. Charles Sankey who was in his 104th
year.
It has been an extreme pleasure for me to serve this year as your D.D.G.M. and I thank
all of you for the support you have given me. I have always been proud to be a Mason, but
I don't know when I have been more proud.
Niagara District B - 8 Lodges R.W. Bro. Douglas G. M. Lauder
Eight Lodges in the district perform the work very well with two of the eight being
outstanding. Three need to consider elevating their work ethic as at times some of the
officers took their performance too lightly. Protocol in every Lodge is observed with
reverence in the Lodge room and also at the festive board with proper introductions, head
table seating, toasts and replies to toasts being done in an excellent manner.
Membership in all Lodges is good but actual attendance in two is not very good at all.
They both have to make an effort to revitalize their Lodges in such a way as to draw the
members back out who have not been attending and also to have the candidates interested
enough in Lodge activities so they keep returning and taking part in each meeting regarding
ceremonies and business.
The finances of every Lodge are in good order and none are in requirement of assistance
from Grand Lodge. For whatever reason Grand Lodge programs are not being utilized in the
district as much as they could or should be. Some Lodges take it upon themselves, with the
guidance of their elder statesmen, to institute these programs on their own while other
Lodges seem to believe that they are doing fine and do not require any assistance. These
Lodges have to be convinced that these programs DO work and it would be to their
advantage to incorporate them for the benefit of the members of their Lodge.
Every Lodge in the district is involved in their respective community in one way or
another and all are doing their part and every one is to be commended. A couple of Lodges
have active Lodge Range Planning committees addressing the issue and others are very
concerned for their own welfare and are taking steps to keep their respective Lodges moving
forward with dedication and zeal.
To improve the district overall I believe that first and foremost each Lodge has to look
to itself and seriously address the issues that are and could be of concern and detriment to
themselves.
The district as a whole is very, very good as we have seen Cope-Stone and Phoenix
members back out in the district; visitation is up; Brethren visiting to and from the United
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States; and visitation to and from Niagara A District has seen a substantial increase from
years past.
Nipissing East District - 7 Lodges R. W. Bro. John C. Anderson
The District is divided geographically with 4 lodges in the South and 3 lodges in the North.
The unity between the Lodges is supported through the visitations of a District Travelling
Gavel, Social Events-Annual Fish Fries, Golf Tournaments, BBQ's. Each Lodge holds and
supports a Memorial Service in November for those who have died in war and or have
passed on to the Grand Lodge Above during the previous year.
The Masonic Ritual Work, when presented within the District, is of a good quality. The
Sturgeon Falls Lodge No. 447 hosted an Orientation Session for the prospective DDGM's
of Nipissing East District and surrounding districts and it was well attended. The Grand
Lodge Program-MasonicChip was hosted by the Elk Lake Lodge No. 507 brethren and it
gathered local support. A Grand Lodge Brother to Brother Session was held at the North Bay
Lodge Building this Spring and it was an inspiration to the members. The newly initiated
Nipissing East District Web Page, will be the voice and sounding board of the district
Lodges. They can now expand upon their individual History and explain their present
projects where "Masonry Can Make A Difference". The District Divine Service, held on
Sunday the weekend of The Valley of North Bay Scottish Rite Spring Reunion, was well
attended. The Finances of the 7 Lodges are good and their individual Long Range Plans are
in constant review. The District Lodges are well maintained and their upkeep is good.
Ongoing plans to co-host the Masonic portion of The International Plowing Match, that will
be held at Englehart, Ontario between the 22nd - 27th September 2009, have been formalized.
It is expected the Grand Master, and Masons from throughout Ontario, will be in attendance.
The single most memorable event this year was the 1 00 Anniversary of Silver Lodge No.
486. The Grand Master Allan J. Petrisor presented the Master, Wardens and Officers of the
Lodge with their Gold Regalia. The reception and banquet that followed, and the guided tour
of Cobalt Ontario by W. Bro. Douglas Shearer Master of Silver Lodge the next day, was
excellent. Silver was turned to Gold that day.
The Masons of this District have weathered declining attendance and in some cases
declining membership but through District visitations and the Grand Lodge Programs
positive expectations will be realized. The District Long Range Plan Toward sustain ability,
through the newly created District Web Page - (http://nipissingeastdistrict.com ) and the
Grand Lodge Program - Brother to Brother which will soon be in the hands of my
replacement, are expected to be nurtured and expanded upon. I would like to thank W. Bro.
William Pickard - Nipissing East District Secretary and the District brethren who have
supported me in my duties. It has been an honour to have served you.
North Huron District - 1 1 Lodges R.W. Bro. John C. Carswell
The principal efforts of the past D.D.G.M. in forming the Master and Wardens Association
last year are showing great improvement in strengthening the communications structure
among the lodges in the district.
The Masonic Education chairman has done an excellent job in promoting Masonic
education in all of the lodges, and ensuring proper protocol and etiquette were at the
forefront of his presentations.
In September of 2008, the lodges were quire involved with the International Ploughing
Match, with a Masonic booth housing the CHIP programme on the Saturday, and a Meet and
Greet with the Grand Master, which was a much appreciated highlight. The Grand Master
was also present for the presentation of two Fifty Year Pins to R. W. Brother Mac Inglis, and
R. W. Brother Stewart Roily, with a large number in attendance
The District Divine Service which was held at the Teeswater United Church on April 26,
2009, had an attendance of over one hundred guests, which showed that Masonry is alive
and well in North Huron District.
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The workshop of the Lodge Resource Overview session conducted by V.W. Brother Ian
Wates, was a great benefit of resourceful information for the lodges in the district.
There has been a good turn out at all of my D.D.G.M. official visits. With good
representation of the Masters of the district being present as well as good support from other
Grand Lodge Officers and those from the Board of General Purposes.
On March 2 1 , the district held its annual curling bonspiel. The day was filled with good
fellowship and two full draws, with sixteen rinks entered.
During the year there were twelve fifty year pins, and 2 sixty year pins, as well as six
Lewis Jewels presented in the district.
Tne condition of Masonry in North Huron continues to be stable for the most part, and
where lodges are struggling the Worshipful Masters and brethren are committed to putting
forth the extra effort required to rectify the situation and ensure that a viable Masonic Lodge
will remain in their communities.
Ontario District - 1 5 Lodges R. W. Bro. Blain R. Moffat
The fifteen lodges of Ontario District provide a harmonious membership blend of small rural
lodges (50+ members) and larger city lodges (125-200 members). All lodges within the
District are blessed with a core group of dedicated officers, Past Masters, long-time members
and inquisitive young members working tirelessly to ensure the future success of
Freemasonry.
A genuine atmosphere of supportive co-operation is displayed within the District as all
special events are well attended and lodges regularly share available candidates and degree
participants. The quality of ritual work continues to be of primary importance in all lodges
with many new Masons actively participating and assuming lodge officer duties.
Throughout the year three particular items have been regularly brought to the attention
of the District membership: Firstly, to ensure that all lodges are indeed places of harmonious
co-operation. Lodges are encouraged to exhibit an atmosphere of fun while at the same time
maintaining the tradition of properly prepared, meaningful ritual. Every effort should be
made to leave the stress of everyday life behind when entering the lodge. Secondly, an effort
was made to actively promote the limitless opportunities available upon utilization of the
Grand Lodge Programs. The three District Lodges of Instruction also served to reinforce the
importance of these programs with presentations being made by F2F/Mentors, B2B, Officer
Progression and Protocol /Etiquette committee members. Thirdly, to endeavour to support
the MasoniChIP, Ontario program not only financially but also labouring to host clinics for
the benefit of their communities.
It appears Ontario District may be entering a period of re-growth, as all lodges are
receiving membership applications. This trend has slowed the membership decline and a
serious examination of demit and suspension issues could halt it completely.
As in past years, faithful support by the membership has ensured the realization of the
District Project Goal. This year's project was to raise $10,000.00 for MasoniChIP, Ontario
equipment and supplies.
On April 1 9, 2009 the District membership and their families were welcomed by the
congregation of the Orono United Church and invited to participate in the proceedings of
the regular morning service. The District masons and their families were treated to a free
breakfast prior to the Divine Service. Following the time of worship the church family
provided light refreshments for all present.
Throughout the year I have had the pleasure and privilege of participating in the
presentation of many long service pins, 25, 50 and 60 years a Mason as well as a 50 years
a Past Master. Having the privilege of presenting V. W. Bro. Robert J. Croft with his
certificate - Fellow of the College of Freemasonry - was a highlight of the Masonic year.
A definite sense of pride and determination exists within Ontario District and I am
certain this personal drive will prepare the Lodges to meet the future head-on.
I wish to express my gratitude to Ontario District for the manner in which I have been
received and the courtesies extended to the District Secretary and me.
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It has been an honour to represent the Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, within
Ontario District and I thank you sincerely for the opportunity.
Ottawa District 1-15 Lodges R.W. Bro. Dave A. Ganderton
The condition of Masonry in Ottawa District 1 is "very good" with a total membership of
1 ,330, consisting of urban and rural Lodges. The Lodges are supported by a dedicated group
of Masters, Past Masters and Wardens who continue to contribute the additional effort to
achieve the level of success the Lodges have earned and enjoy. Although most District
Lodges have had several initiations and the follow-on degrees, a couple of the smaller
Lodges have been challenged to attract new members. Sadly, one Lodge was forced to
suspend several members despite all the appropriate administrative steps to facilitate and
encourage their continued participation. This Lodge is certainly now in a state of risk and
may need assistance.
It has been my honour to present many Service Pins to brethren of Ottawa District 1
with the most memorable being a 70 year Pin and a 60 year Past Master Pin to W. Bro.
Thomas Allan Brown of Goodwood Lodge. The Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor,
visited the District on several occasions and presented the William Mercer Wilson Medal
to Bro. Robbie David of Civil Service Lodge, 10 March 09. I consider this to be the
highlight of my year with the Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Ray Daniels, Past Grand
Master, M.W. Bro. Donald Mumby and Past Grand Master, Prince Hall Grand Lodge of
Ontario, M.W. Bro. Welsford A. R Daniels, along with 200 Masons and friends also in
attendance.
The Valentine Charity Ball continues to be a significant combine Ottawa Districts
charity focused fundraiser, the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation being the selected
charity in District 1. The Ottawa Districts held a combined Divine Service with Rabbi
Reuven Bulka, a well-known local radio host, as the distinguished guest speaker. The shared
service was a very enjoyable opportunity to worship and fellowship together with our
families.
My thanks to all District Officers for their support and a special thank you to our District
Secretary, W. Bro. Allan Quinn for his outstanding dedication and contribution. It has been
both an honour and a most memorable and enjoyable journey to serve as the Grand Master's
representative in Ottawa this year. The Ottawa District 1 slogan for this year is:
"A LODGE ALIVE IS WORTH THE DRIVE! SEE YOU IN LODGE"
Ottawa District 2-14 Lodges R.W. Bro. Peter G. Harbert
Ottawa District 2 is made up of 14 Lodges, eight of which are within the City of Ottawa and
the other six spread up the Ottawa and Bonnechere Valleys in the smaller communities of
Arnprior, Renfrew, Cobden, Pembroke and Eganville. The city Lodges share two Masonic
buildings with a comparable number of Lodges from Ottawa District 1 in each.
I emphasized communications this year sending out email notices in advance of Official
Visits, issuing D.D.G.M.'s Monthly Messages and maintaining our easy to navigate web
page with up-to-date information. The result of better communication has been a noticeable
increase in attendance at Official Visits, in particular at the Country Lodges.
The District hosted a Lodge Resources Seminar that provided the attendees with an
excellent overview of the Masonic Leadership, Mentors, Brother-to-Brother, Friend-to-
Friend and Protocol & Etiquette programs. The most important factor of the Seminar was
the number of young Brethren 40 or under in attendance.
Ottawa District 2 cooperated with Ottawa District 1 in three major events: the Valentines
Ball that through a silent auction raised over $7500.00 for the two District charity projects;
a Divine Service that filled the church and provided about $350.00 for each charity; and an
excellent, well attended Grand Master's Reception in Pembroke.
The Country Lodges organize an annual Upper Ottawa Valley Gala. This Year
Pembroke Lodge was the host and combined it with their annual Robbie Burns Night. The
successful Gala was well attended by members from both the City and Country Lodges.
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The one key concern is the waning membership. With the exception of 2 lodges that are
holding even and 1 that showed a small increase the other 1 1 Lodges reported a reduction
in membership numbers. This is primarily due to an aging membership. I do not believe
that we have reached the low point and membership numbers will continue to drop;
however, it has been encouraging to see the number of applications for initiation that have
been received from young men 35 and under.
This has been a rewarding year and I thank the Lodges of Ottawa District 2 for their
support.
Peterborough District - 1 1 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert C. McBride
From the beginning I was faced with the challenge of some Lodges not being aware how
tenuous a position the District was facing nor how the future of the District was affected
relative to Lodge membership.
I have been shown the utmost courteous and respect by all Lodges and will never forget
the brotherly manner in which I was received by each Lodge I would be most negligent
should I not express my deep thanks to the PDMA and to my mother Lodge, Corinthian
Lodge No. 101 for their generous support.
The idea of each Lodge accepting and then carrying out a project of its own to the
benefit of its immediate area thereby making the community aware of its involvement and
achievement was, as the year progressed, enthusiastically received and supported.
Beneficiaries from individual Lodge efforts have included the Campbellford Memorial
Catscan fundraising which 4 Lodges supported; Peterborough Food Share; Families First;
5 counties Children's Centre; Millbrook Medical Centre, and Lakefield Food Bank. W. Bro.
Andy Stevenson produced a Pocket Calendar the proceeds of which were donated to the
DDGM's choice of charity, the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder support group.
Each Lodge in Peterborough District is to be congratulated on its adherence to this
Grand Jurisdictions principals and ritual. The District Secretary, W. Bro. Barry Maddock and
I have experienced complete cooperation when carrying out our duties of inspection.
Fortunately, I am certain with the Great Architect's assistance, Lodges deemed "in
trouble" at the beginning of my term began to turn around and see some advancement. Given
the degree of progress it could well mean that the Lodges in question, Corinthian No. 101
and Norwood No. 223, might see a renewal which will result in the betterment of the health
of the District.
Prince Edward District - 13 Lodges R.W. Bro. Richard D. Burden
The District really supported the D.D.G.M.'S theme this year which was "Pride in Prince
Edward" they seemed to accept it with great enthusiasm which can be observed when you
look at a lot of the summonses, you will see that particular phrase mentioned. The District
project was MasoniChIP child identification program and was also very well received by the
Masons of the District, their Pride was certainly exemplified when they turned out in large
numbers to assist with the clinics.
Special District events included the installation of Worshipful Bro. Don Gillis of Madoc-
Marmora-Tweed Lodge No. 48 in Madoc which was attended by the Grand Master. The
District reception for the Grand Master in which all 1 3 Masters of the District were in
attendance and two hundred and eleven Masons attended. A live auction was held during the
Grand Masters reception and all money raised went towards our District Project which was
to raise enough money to purchase three child ID machines. During my Official visit to The
Belleville Temple Lodge No. 123 R.W. Bro. Raymond Gunsolus was honoured and
recognized for his achievement on having been recognized 55 years as a Past Grand Senior
Warden, there were many family and friends in attendance during the banquet hour where
the presentations and recognitions were presented.
Lake Lodge in Ameliasburgh celebrated it's 140th Anniversary on May 30th with many
dignitaries making presentations at the museum and also at the lodge, a MasoniChIP clinic
was also held in conjunction with all of the other activities of the day. A District Ladies night
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sponsored by the Past Masters, Masters and Wardens Association held at the Officers Mess
at CFB Trenton was also a huge success. Our District Divine service held on May 3 at
Consecon United church was well attended.
Our District was privileged to present five Bursaries to deserving graduating students
of Loyalist College, which will assist them in their future avocations.
We focused a lot of attention this year on positive publicity regarding the news media either
though local newspaper or on the radio trying to make the public more aware of the good
that Masons are doing. Our District project was very beneficial regarding this positive
attention given to us by the local media, in today's world we need all the positive light
possible to make Masonry all that it should be.
St. Lawrence District - 1 7 Lodges R.W. Bro. Lome D. MacDonald
It has been stated that the St. Lawrence District has long been known as one of the most
productive Districts when it comes to charitable projects. This year is no exception.
The DDGM's ladies night and CHEO fundraiser held on May 1 6th, 2009, was well attended
by 1 54 people at the Glen House near Rockport Ontario. The funds generated from this event
were in excess of $ 10,000.00 with other lodges donations of over $ 6,000.00 totalling over
$ 16,000.00.
The DGM and his lady were gracious in attending this Ladies night.
The DDGM's charity is registered with the Masonic Foundation with a charitable
project number 2374.
The District Divine Church service was held on October 1 9th, 2008 with 75 masons and
family attending. The District piper piped the lodge officers into the church and a humorous
sermon was conducted by the District Chaplain with assistance from the minister of the
United Church in
Mallorytown.
The Masonic Association officers were all very influential in organizing the Grand
Master's banquet held in Prescott on April 4th, 2009. This event was held in conjunction with
the 150th anniversary of Central Lodge #110.
The Blood Donor Chairman has reported that the Blood donor clinic was well attended,
but the numbers are misleading due to the many changes that the CBS are incorporating into
their reporting system; the new system we will be able to ascertain the number of donors
from each lodge and each district in Ontario each time a registered donor donates blood. We
agreed to do two clinics per year.
The Masonic quiz, the Curling Bonspiel and CHIP clinics are being well attended.
The Quarry Lodge is being held on June 13th, 2009. All are welcome.
Two lodges are receiving support to help plan their future, the rest range from
satisfactory to very good. I have emphasized that all lodges use the G.L programs.
I thank the St. Lawrence District brethren for their support.
St. Thomas District - 1 0 Lodges R. W. Bro. John R. Johnston
The quality of work in the St. Tnomas District ranges from excellent to fair, with
improvements to all of the work. There has been a great improvement made by all of the
lodges to protocol and proper etiquette. This was a result of a Workshop put on by the P&
E Team of the Grand Lodge Resources Committee. This was a presentation that was
informative and well attended, 75 plus masons from St. Thomas as well as surrounding
districts.
There are 14 new masons in the district this year. Welcome to the St. Thomas District
Brethren.
There are a number of brethren who are waiting to be raised to Master Masons and I
encourage the incoming Masters to attend to this issue as these brethren are the future and
life blood of your lodge.
The Finances of the lodges for the most part are getting by from year to year. To my
knowledge the lodges are at present able to make the required Grand Lodge and District
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assessments. The district chairman of finance/long range planning reported that more can
and should be done in this area to ensure the future viability of the lodges.
The team for Friend to Friend, B2B and Mentor, of the Grand Lodge Human Resources
Committee paid the district a visit in April and made a presentation. St. Thomas District was
the host and brethren from London East and London West were guests. The district chairman
for these committee encouraged the Masters and lodge chairmen to attend. There were 30
plus in attendance. Those in attendance had the benefit of a well done and very informative
presentation.
The first MasonicChIP was held in St. Thomas on October 4, 2009 and 105 kits were
processed. Thanks again to the volunteers, the community partners and members of the
district who helped at that day. There are two more MasoniChIP sessions planned for the fall
of 2009. If you are a members you should be involved in it.
The District Meeting of 1 8 April brought about the formation of a committee to try and
put together a District Management Committee. It was agreed that the District needs a
management committee to handle issues of long range planning, finances and social
activities Lodge in the district need to take a serious look at their current financial situation.
There are lodges that need to set long range plans and get serious about finances for the
immediate future. They will need to do this if they are going to survive.
Recommendations for improvement would be that the district keeps working to establish
a District Management Committee to assist in the affairs of Finance, long range planning,
social and community involvement for the district. This will be an asset to future DDGMs.
The lodges have been very busy and the officers and members working very hard to keep
the tenants and fundamental principles fo the Craft according to ancient customs. Keep up
the good work!
I would like to thank all of the district chairmen appointed to the committees, and to W.
Bro. Kevin Schleihauf the District Secretary, for your dedication to the district for the
Masonic year. Also thanks to the Master of the district for your assistance when needed.
Thank you to all the brethren for the respect you have shown to me and to W. Bro. Gary
Potter Grand Steward in this Masonic year.
Sarnia District - 16 Lodges R. W. Bro. William C. Graham
My year commenced with the Dedication of Cassia Lodge No 1 16's new Lodge Hall in
Ravenswood. This event was well attended by both Grand Lodge Officers as well as visiting
Brethren from surrounding Districts.
Degree work and Lodge Protocol are done well with respect to the Book of the Work.
Some of the Lodges without any Degrees to confer have offered to assist other lodges in the
District with their Conferring of Degrees. Of the 1 6 Lodges in the District some are
experiencing low membership numbers. Their small numbers result in many of the Officers
being recycled several time in order to continue to operate. They also find themselves not
capable of filling all the chairs in the Lodge. Some may have to look seriously at
Amalgamation or Darkness in the near future unless an insurgence of new members comes
about.
I have had the pleasure of presenting several Years of Service Pins and Certificates to
many deserving Masons. The MasoniChIP Program got off to a good beginning with two
events in August and a two day event at the Brigden Fair. By Christmas we had registered
about 500 children. Another day was held in April with 100 more children registered.
My wife, Kathy, and I had the privilege of attending several GM's Receptions
throughout the Province. I, along with several of the Brethren from the District, attended
two Grand Lodge Seminars, Masonic Foundation and F2F/Mentors/B2B, hosted by Chatham
District. Those who attended enjoyed the presentations as well as the fellowship.
It has been an honour and privilege to serve the Brethren of Sarnia District as the Grand
Master's Representative this year. Thank you to the Brethren of the District as well as the
Grand Master for electing and nominating me to this position for this past year.
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South Huron District - 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert C. Wilhelm
Some Lodge in South Huron District continue to struggle and while others are doing very
well with new candidates. This is the same with finances, some Lodges are very secure and
others are fund raising to keep a float. The fund raising certainly keeps the Lodge members
out and active in the community and they continue to get new members. I had the pleasure
of presenting some twenty- five year, fifty year and even a couple of sixty year pins. This also
unfortunately indicates that our average age is increasing and will soon start a sharper
decline in membership.
Clinton Lodge has started the process of amalgamation with Morning Star Lodge and
should be completed before year end. It would appear that the Northern part of our District
is struggling for new members while the Southern part is very active with degree work. This
may be attributed to the rural area and the economic down turn, but with the city of Goderich
being located in the northern end it would make sense that we need to inspire the members
of Maitland Lodge to be more active in the community. Huron Lodge is struggling for new
members, but they have a determined Master to change the course and is trying different
programs to try and attract new members.
Most Lodges had successful food drives with Exeter Lodge topping it with over three
thousand pounds donated to local food bank. The Blood Donors committee has been
extremely successful as well. Our District Devine service was interesting with Rt. Wor. Perry
Mitchell as a guest speaker. The District ladies night was well attended and all that attended
enjoyed both events. Our Grand Masters reception was a very enjoyable evening and we
received positive comments on the evening.
In the District our Lodges have held five successful C.H.I.P programs with over 130
children processed at each program. There are five more scheduled for later on in the year.
These programs have improved the visibility of Masons in the community as well as been
a great service to the community. Overall South Huron District is in fine shape, but, I am
concerned about Huron Lodge No. 224 and Maitland Lodge No. 33.
Sudbury-Manitoulin District - 9 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert J. Fleming
We have a very positive, active Craft in the Sudbury Manitoulin District. Lodges are
initiating new members on a regular, although not monthly, basis. The degree work is good
and improving.
A District Friend-to-Friend Night and a Grand Lodge Brother-to-Brother Seminar were
successfully delivered.
A Journeyman Award was established this year to promote inter-lodge visiting within
the District. It seems to have taken hold with interest as there is a good deal of visiting
occurring and monthly reports are being regularly filed.
This year our participation in the community included: Lodges presenting Bursaries at
the high school, college or university levels, a Blood Donor Clinic in Little Current,
registration of our District with the Canadian Blood Services Partners for Life program with
a goal of 25 donations for 2008 which was surpassed, an information booth at the
Manitoulin Trade Fair, two District Divine Services, participation in the Relay for Life
cancer walk and in the MCTV Lions Club Christmas Telethon.
A District Veteran Appreciation Night was very well attended and successful in
honouring our Veterans of past and present conflicts.
The District Website is very well maintained, presenting an informative face for the
District. Activities are listed on the Tracing Board, while events are recorded in the very
excellent monthly District Newsletter.
The Java Guild is alive and well and thriving. It continues support many initiatives both
inside and outside of the District. I would estimate an average attendance of about 60+ each
Tuesday. Non Masons are regularly brought in by the Brethren and introduced to the group.
Several application forms have resulted from this initial interaction.
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The members of National Lodge No. 588 have taken steps move to the Belrock Masonic
Centre in an effort towards becoming more conveniently available to the Sudbury
community at large. I respect the tough decisions they have made during this process and
I empathise with their reluctance to move from a building and area built by them.
The Belrock Temple Corporation continues to offer the Masonic apartment to members
and friends who are in need of accommodation while attending hospitals in the community.
Toronto Don Valley District - 22 Lodges R.W. Bro. Leonard E. Feldt
The Third Regular Step in Masonry instructs one to contemplate an awful subject. This
being the third year of Toronto Don Valley, the requirement of reflection over past years was
essential. I felt that some contemplation as to where we have been, and where we are going
was required. In this sense, some corrections as to how Lodges were performing were
necessary. This relates to The Mechanics of the Work, Adherence to the Constitution of
Grand Lodge, and Strict Conformity to The Book of The Work. In general the calibre of
Masonry needed to be increased, as did uniformity amongst the Lodges. Bad habits obtained
in ones former District were very evident when compared amongst the various Lodges in
Toronto Don Valley.
The year started off on "The Right Foot" going forward. All Lodge Masters, Secretaries
and Wardens were summoned early in September to express the Intent and Desire for my
Year. Nothing was left ambiguous.
With the assistance of The Grand Lodge Resources Protocol and Etiquette Team
Leader, V. W. Bro. Gordon Crutcher, The District Education Chairman W. Bro. Isaac Lazar,
and two Lodge of Instruction Nights (which we devised our self), many issues were
addressed and corrected. The Grand Master himself issued an "Edict" in his April DDGM
Address which also solidified my position regarding "Innovations" in the work, which was
observed in a few of our Lodges.
During the course of the Year, I was always received with much Dignity and Respect
from every Lodge and the Brethren of the District. The attitude and ways of the Past had
clearly started to change. Along with this sense of "change" was the attitude and
performance of the Wardens Association "The Net- Work" headed by
Bro Art DiCecco. The Wardens Group (both Junior and Senior Wardens of all the
Lodges) travelled to almost every Lodge in the District, and performed various Degrees with
great Precision and Professionalism. We also had two Grand Lodge Resources Seminars.
One Dealt with "The Grand Lodge Resources Manual", and the other with "Brother to
Brother and Friend to Friend"
The B2B/F2F Seminar, headed by our Chairman V.W. Bro. Enoch Solomon provided
and excellent morning of Instruction for the Brethren, and in the afternoon, Non-Masons of
the Community were invited to see what we were all about. Of this Afternoon Portion, 12
Non-Masons attended, and subsequently joined the Craft. Both Sessions were enjoyed
tremendously by all who attended.
As is with most Districts, there are both weak and strong Lodges. Two of our weaker
Lodges were specifically addressed during the course of this year, and as they still had some
issues, the attitude and performance significantly improved and their futures should prove
to be much brighter. One problem was a Master sitting in the chair for too long, and his lack
of enthusiasm extended to the brethren, and their performance and attitude exemplified it.
As for the Stronger Lodges, we have quite a long list of Achievers. Of them, Mosaic Lodge
is quite active in Community Service with an excess of 60-70 Brethren participating in many
Community and Social Programs on a Regular Basis. York Lodge for their performance in
Management and Planning, and St .George Lodge for their Degree and Practice Work, and
there are many other Lodges who embrace Freemasonry whole heartedly to an admirable
level.
The District may still contain the odd need for Amalgamation etc. in the future, but I
believe the District as a whole is on an upswing, not so much by its mere numbers, but by
the quality of the Brethren, the calibre of the Work, and quality of The Lodges with in it.
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Our District Charity this year was Toronto Ronald Macdonald House, and the District
Charity Chairman.
W. Bro. Michael Litvak provided numerous opportunities for the brethren of the
District to show their support.
Some of the events included a District Trivia Night, A Theatre Brunch at Stage West
Theatre where we enjoyed a performance of "The Producers", and a District Golf
Tournament held in June. Many Lodges also provided their own programs, and a significant
amount of money was raised this year due to these programs.
Our District Librarian: Bro. Nicholas Chatzifililathias travelled to every Lodge for
Official Visits and for all the Installations this year, with a substantial inventory of Masonic
Books and paraphernalia. He sold an impressive volume of goods, and the proceeds of
which, went to support our charitable cause.
All Chairmen this year did an admirable job for the District, and they should be very
proud of what they accomplished.
I am personally gratified by the level of respect shown to me, and to the Office of
DDGM, by everyone in the District, and I will always be indebted to the Brethren of Toronto
Don Valley for their confidence, and for the opportunity to represent them, and the Most
Worshipful this year. This year was definitely a significant milestone in my Masonic Career.
Toronto East District - 21 Lodges R.W. Bro. Dushan Surovy
This Masonic year was a year of many achievements but also of disappointments. The theme
for this year was "Harmony, Harmony and Harmony" which was echoed through out the
District. The state of Masonry reflects the fact that most members of the District have taken
it to heart, as we had an excellent camaraderie and plentiful attendance at most of our
Official and District Social Functions. The Visitations, especially at Official Visits reached
up to 1 07 and as low as 30 with average of 62, with W. Masters in attendance from 1 3 being
the best and 3 being the least but 7 and 8 were frequent. The support the Brethren have
displayed was gratifying. The Work of the Lodges was reflecting the pride that W. Master
and Officers take in their Office representing the Lodge. We did have a few that were not as
prepared as the standard of the district of their lodge would command, and I am sure if given
another chance, would like to improve it, than suffer the embarrassment it brings. The lowest
point was to see that some masons do repeatedly abuse the privilege of a secret ballot to
settle their private vendettas. Is it very un-masonic and causes much damage to the lodge
itself.
Our Blood Donors Clinics have collected 810 units of blood and our large team of
volunteers are easily identifiable with our uniforms of Red Golf Shirts with a large Masonic
Blood Donors logos embroidered on it.
This year we have 3 MasoniChIP clinics in the works, with first one processing 1 05
children. Our Open Houses have faired well, with one being a part of Open Doors Toronto,
well promoted, with results of about the thousand of non-masonic visitors come through the
Lodge room, watching Friend to Friend video, listening to our Guest Speakers and asking
some most fascinating questions.
One area that was lacing was the Utilization of Grand Lodge Programs, especially on
Lodge Resources, which I hope will improve with years to come. Our District is Viable, but
membership is more less constant last two years with 1 ,895 members this year, as compared
to 1 ,886 last year. We had one lodge that chose to go Dark this year and there are a couple
still struggling.
Serving as a representative of the Grand Master was a learning and gratifying
experience and I thank the Brethren of the District for this once in a lifetime opportunity. We
started with Harmony, and we finish on that note.
Toronto West District - 23 Lodges R.W. Bro. Steven R. Armstrong
Masonry in Toronto West is in good standings. The same is true for Protocol and Etiquette.
Of the 23 Lodges in the District, eight have increased in membership, ten have declined and
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five have remained the same. Many, of the Lodges have had an increase in new candidates
this year that will be changing these figures in the future. Most of the books and records
overall were in very good condition, properly maintained and finances regularly recorded.
I have had the pleasure this year of welcoming a new Lodge into our District, Peel
Lodge No. 468. The members of Toronto West have welcomed them heartily and the
members of Peel Lodge have felt accepted into the District, a great fit for both and the
transition went extremely well. Welcome Peel members!
The Grand Lodge programs have been widely and effectively used in the District. I
have seen that the Lodge's using them have had higher membership rate and overall are more
organized.
My theme this year was Enthusiasm is Contagious - catch it! and many of the members
in the District have caught it. We had many events such as our Theatrical Education Night
with 168 in attendance, two Fundraising events for the District Charity, "Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation" grossing over $1 1,000.00. A Christmas Divine Service with over 100
family, friends and members. Various Grand Lodge Seminars well attended and many
individual Lodge functions with excellent overall attendance. Our Lodges are strong, vibrant
and enthusiastic, showing Toronto West has a very bright future in Freemasonry ahead.
Thank you to my District Secretary, W. Bro. William Holtham for the never ending
support, and dedication. I will always be grateful.
This year has been very fulfilling, challenging and enjoyable. The Masters, Wardens,
Officers and Lodge members of our District have made my travels enjoyable, with
fellowship, friendship and support that is heart warming. You have created wonderful
memories, that I will cherish the rest of my life. I thank you for giving me the opportunity
and privilege of serving you as your District Deputy Grand Master.
Victoria District - 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. Erick R. Watson
I am very grateful for having the honour and the pleasure of representing M.W. Bro. Allan
J. Petrisor, Grand Master of the Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario in Victoria
District. I also would like to express my sincere thanks to the Brethren of King George V.
Lodge No. 498 Coboconk, for selecting me to have the opportunity to represent the Grand
Master, and to you Most Worshipful Sir, for confirming my electron.
There are a host of Brethren that have worked very hard at making this year a reality
for me and this is the perfect time and place for a special thank you and the rightful
acknowledgement for their dedication and respect for Masonry. These are not paid positions
and I thank all the chairmen of the different committees for taking the time out of their busy
schedules to accept this demanding post.
I was very fortunate to have W. Bro. Roger Hodgson accept the position as District
Secretary. His dedication to Masonry and our partnership worked ver y well together for a
smooth running year.
One of my first duties was to have the privilege of participating in the investment of
V. W. Bro. John Cook of King Edward Lodge No. 464 with his regalia as Grand Standard
Bearer. I was also privileged to invest V. W. Bro. Ralph Baker of Spry Lodge No. 406 with
his regalia as Grand Superintendent of Works.
I visited each Lodge in the District and I am very happy to report that the Degrees in
every Lodge are being conferred in a very creditable manner. All courtesies were extended
to me and I was received and treated royally.
I have been privileged to make visits outside my District and was received with great
Masonic friendship. One of the highlights was the Grand Master's Reception and Banquet
in Temiskaming District in Kirkland Lake. I had the honour of presenting the District Deputy
Grand Masters travelling gavel to R.W. Bro. Arvind Aggarwal.
I am very excited with the way the C.H.I.P. (Child Identification Program) has
progressed in Victoria District this year. It started at the Winter Carnival & Dog Sled Races
in Cannington on February 21st, sponsored by Brock Lodge. On March 4th, the C.H.I.P.
program moved on to Sunderland Maple Syrup Fest, sponsored by King Edward Lodge. On
Wed. May 6th, we presented a demonstration and display in Cannington at McCaskill Mills
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Public School for Family Wellness Night. Future events for the C.H.I. P. program in Victoria
District are scheduled for this summer.
Our District Divine Service will be held Sunday, May 3 1, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke's
Anglican Church, Burnt River. My wife and I had the pleasure of attending many Ladies '
Nights during the year. We will be forever grateful to the Brethren and their ladies for the
hospitality extended to us.
I would like to express my thanks to all the Brethren of Victoria District for making
my year a success. It has been an experience I shall never forget and I will always be
indebted to Victoria District for this honour. To my successor, I wish that he may have as
rewarding an experience as I have had.
Waterloo District- 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. John A. Kroezen
It has been a real honour to represent and serve the Grand Master in Waterloo District. As
much as I would like to state, that we had growth in membership, unfortunately, this is not
the case. The district membership rolls declined by Twenty three (23) or 2.3 percent over the
July to July reporting time frame, and is compounded by an Twenty three (23) member
decline in the previous year. For a grand total loss of 4.6 percent over this two year period.
Yes, some of the lodges experienced a brisk number of application from new members, but
these numbers were offset by deaths, demits and suspensions. At the beginning of my year
as D.D.G.M., I recognized this deteriorating trend, and have made Lodge vitality my focus
points in my address to the brethren at Official Visits and MPM & Wardens meetings.
Highly recommended the use of Grand Lodge Programs such as B2B, F2F, Mentor and Long
Range Planning.
Dedicated Masons continue to be actively involved in many district events and
incertain individual lodges. Waterloo District MPM & Warden Association has been the
driving force in organizing and executing events such as a Military Lodge, Golf tournaments,
Workshops, Theatre/Dinner night, Special Degree and Principle Officers nights, just to name
a few. The MasoniChIP committee has been very active with three clinics held in our
district, and three additional clinics planned for the near future.
The Long Range Planning committee conducted an in-depth survey of District masons,
which provided significant insight as to the shortcomings in what District Masons expect
from their association in Freemasonry, and at the same time provided us with clear directions
as to where they would like to travel in the future.
During these difficult economic times, the District Charity fund for Adult Aural
Rehabilitation achieved only Fifty (50) of its Target of Ten (10) Thousand dollars.
The Divine Service proved successful with a large turn out of Masons and their
families. Visitations by the Masons of the District has been excellent, with as many as Eighty
(80) percent of the Masters being present at Official visits. They in turn, encouraged their
lodge brethren to attend as well.
During my many visits throughout the district, I have encountered nothing but
goodwill and great support from the brethren; I wish to thank the brethren of Waterloo
District, brethren of Gait Lodge No. 257, and the Grand Master for the opportunity to be of
service and at the same time reward me with wonderful memories of a great year.
Wellington District - 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. C. Allin Brown
It is certainly exciting to be a part of Wellington District, a group of Lodges that are spread
from the rural areas fo Drayton, Fergus, and Erin, to the more urban centres of Georgetown
and Guelph. Our diversity is apparent when you visit us, coming from different backgrounds,
lifestyles, experiences, but one thing remains, our welcome.
Our average age has decreased significantly over this past year with many Lodges
attracting this new generation of Masons that are young, vibrant, excited, and very eager as
they enter our ancient and honourable society. Our Lodges are trying to find new and
interesting ways to reach these young men, who will become wonderful Masons to add to
our diversity.
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Youth have always been a passion for our Masons. Many Lodges in this District are
actively supporting the MasoniChip program, planning and holding clinics in all areas
throughout the District. The DeMolay Chapter in Guelph is strong and energetic and the
local Job's Daughter's Bethel is beginning to grow and we are proud of the young people
in our Masonic Family. We also support a Bursary program that has given over $50,000 to
young students over the past 30 years.
Many of our members have been blessed with the opportunity to receive a long service
award. Their hard work over the years has made this District and our Lodges what they are
today and honouring them is the least that we can do to say thanks for making it possible to
have such a thing as Masonry is.
It has been a pleasure to serve the brethren of Wellington District and to represent them
as DDGM 2008-09, and would like to thank Irvine Lodge No. 203 for their support of me
in my Masonic endeavours. Lastly, certainly not the least, thank you to my father who has
served along my side as the District Secretary, as you made me a Lewis, may I help raise the
stone.
Western District - 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert W. Cox
The ten lodges in Western District are generally financially sound, and all Lodges have
reported new members this year.
The Lodge work was satisfactory to excellent throughout the District. Every Lodge has
a few key members to keep things running smoothly.
Proper protocol was observed at all banquets, and Lodge rooms. The Lodge of
Instruction put on by Grand Lodge officers and the handouts really helped put things back
on track in regards to proper protocol.
The priority program this year is the Masonichip program. It will start in our District
at the end of May when our three most Southern Lodges will host the program. Our Lodge
will be hosting the program in early August.
Members are being encouraged to releam all Lodge programs, as well as to read the
following material:
- The book of the work
- The Masonic manual
- The Book of Constitution
- Guidelines for Lodge Officers
- Meeting the challenge
Some of the highlights of the year:
- The Grand Masters banquet in Thunder Bay.
- The Lodges of instruction in Fort Frances and Dryden, performed by the Custodian
of the work.
- Presentation of 50 year pins.
The ten Lodges in Western District are very close knit considering their distance from
one another. I think they will be operating for a long time.
Wilson North District - 1 1 Lodges R.W. Bro. Ronald Findlater
Masonry appears to be on a particular high as the lodges have conferred a total of 48
degrees, usually in an excellent fashion. The "quality" of those joining the fraternity tends
to be of a high calibre. They have done their "homework" and are coming to Masonry with
a different set of questions and ideals than many of their predecessors. They prove their
proficiency in each degree in fine fashion.
Numerous events promote Masonry while presenting it in a positive light. The lodges
actively supported the MasoniChip programme both with financial resources and volunteer
time resulting in 237 children being registered in Wilson North so far this Masonic year.
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Grand Lodge programmes are utilized to varying degrees. Friend-to-Friend nights
occur frequently within the district but there needs to be more consistent use of the Mentor
and the officer progression programme as well as the Brother-to-Brother programme which
is also only sporadically used by some lodges.
There is a lot that is positive and encouraging in this district but at the same time, there
are areas that could use some extra attention and improvement. Past masters are encouraged
to take a stronger leadership role in their respective lodges and work to address those areas
identified.
Finally, I thank the brethren of the district, and especially Mercer Wilson Lodge, for
their support and encouragement in providing me with the opportunity and the honour of
serving as the Grand Master's representative for the past year.
Wilson South District - 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. Steven J. McQuade
First of all I would like to start by saying what a privilege it has been to represent the Grand
Master in Wilson South District for the past year. It has been one of the busiest years that
I have had in masonry, but also one of the most enjoyable.
I would like to thank W. Bro. David Pass the District Secretary for all his assistance
and support in the past year, as well as the District chairmen and all the Master and members
of the Lodges in Wilson South District for their support and the warm welcome that was
always extended to me whether it was an Official visit or a fraternal visit.
This July marks the beginning of the 1 50th anniversary of the Wilson Districts, that is
Wilson South and Wilson North. Masonry in the South for the most part is doing well, there
are some Lodges that are doing better than others financially as well as in the standard of the
work performed in the ritual.
The work in the ritual varies greatly, from very good to very poor. There is a real need
for workshops pertaining to the ritual and floor work for some of the lodges in the District,
on the other hand I feel that there probably would not be much attendance by those that need
the help as the attitude that I see is that members of some lodges that need the help is that
they seem content in remaining as they are and there is not the incentive to better ones self
by improving on the skills to perform good ritual and floor work.
There is also a lack of interest by some of the lodges to get out for visitation within the
District, while some members of some Lodges are at most meeting sin the District as well
as travelling outside the District.
All Lodges with the exception of one have had new candidates this year. The Lodges
that are attracting the most candidates are those that are most active in their communities
with charitable work as well as supporting community projects, and those that have Friend
to Friend nights.
This year the growth in the District should exceed the demits and the passing of
brothers to the Grand Lodge above.
I have been disappointed with the involvement of the Lodges in the District with the
MasoniChip Program, there seems to be a real lack of interest in getting involved, there are
four Lodges that are planning to have programs this summer and fall.
The Blood Donors Clinics for some areas of the District do better than others because
of location and population. The larger towns fare much better with holding clinics than the
small hamlets, some of which are not serviced by the Canadian Blood Services for clinics
as making the trip to these hamlets from the Centre in Ancaster or London would not be cost
effective for Canadian Blood Services to hold clinics in those areas.
As of May the 12* 2009 blood donations for Wilson South are approximately 1288
units and more clinics scheduled before the District chairman will make his official report
to Grand Lodge. There is hope to exceed the 2007 and 2008 donation total of 1402 units.
My thanks to W. Bro. Doulg Waller and his assistant Bro. Harry Tutin for all their
work with the Blood Donors Clinics, a job well done in a much needed area.
The District did not take on a District project this year but have supported the Grand
Masters project of prostate cancer and also the Masonic Foundation by pushing for more
donations by all the Brothers in the District to this worth while cause by using the yellow
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envelopes and also getting the grey envelopes into all the funeral homes in the District for
donations to the Masonic Foundation in memory of a friend or relative.
This past year in the district there has been a joint celebration with Blenheim Lodge
108, Wilson North and St. Johns Lodge 104 Wilson South celebrating their 150th
anniversaries by holding a Grand Masters banquet and Ashlar Lodge 701 celebrating 50
years with a Grand Masters banquet.
In December two brothers from Wilson south had 70 years each as Masons. A banquet
was held in January in their honour and the Grand Master presented them with their 70 year
pins, both brothers are still very active in their Lodges at the ages of 92 and 95 years of age
with the 95 year old just being invested as the Tyler at Oriental Lodge 181. There have been
other pins for 50 and 25 years of service as well as many Lewis Jewels as well this year.
In May a William Mercer Wilson medal was presented to Bro. John Moulton from
Dereham Lodge 624.
The long term for the District in most cases looks good for most of the Lodges, though
for some the future does not look so bright financially and from the support of their
membership and unless things change for them there could be darkness for these Lodges.
Windsor District - 9 Lodges R.W. Bro. Randy A. MacNevin
This year has been very rewarding for the Condition of Masonry in Windsor District. It has
been a pleasure to be D.D.G.M.
This year I have witnessed 70 degrees within our 9 lodges in the district. Every lodge
performed all degrees. The level of work in the lodges has improved; the dedication and self
caring of the Members, Officers and Worshipful Master was evident.
On occasion, brotherhood came into play, a W.M. needed assistance. His call for help
was always answered and the degree work was completed in due form. There were two
occasions where a Father was able to obligate his son and welcome him into Masonry. My
son John was one. W. Bro. James McDonald and his son Douglas was the other. Thus
allowing the generations of Masonry to continue and to live forever.
Travelling was encouraged at all lodge meetings and enjoyed by several brothers. We
visited Windsor and Erie District, the state of Michigan and Ohio. On several occasions the
ladies joined us after lodge.
Several charity projects were instituted this year. A collection of mittens and gloves
"Warm Hands Happy Hearts" proved beneficial donating over 500 pairs to several local
institutions - Centre for Seniors & Downtown collation. Lodges in the district have their own
charities to which they are committed to. Also funds donated from all the lodges were
presented to the Deputy Police Chief for the Special Olympics held in Windsor this summer.
The masoniChip program is still in planning.
A Lodge of Instruction was enjoyed by all. Several new members were in attendance,
to learn something new, to share with others in their own lodge.
The mutual support shown to myself and the District Secretary by the members of
several Districts, especially Windsor District, has strongly demonstrated the fundamental
principles of our Order. Being the representative of our Grand Master has been a humbling
and proud experience. My Masonic knowledge has grown and it will be a pleasure to pass
on the values of Masonry to the young men of the future within the Windsor District.
York District - 19 Lodges R.W. Bro. Walter J. H. Rawlins
This was the first year for York District, and all Lodges and members embraced and
supported the District with enthusiasm.
The Ritual and mechanics is above average in some Lodges, but always well done.
Past Masters, and Master Masons offer help and support to other Lodges when and where
needed.
Protocol and etiquette is always held to a high standard, be it at the festive board, or
in the Lodge room. Grand Lodge, and it's officers are looked up to with the utmost respect.
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The new District lost one Lodge which moved to another District, but we still visit
each other. Membership in 6 Lodges increased, 6 Lodges decreased, and 7 lodges remained
steady. Most of the Lodges are still receiving new applications. All of the Lodges are
financially sound, or holding their own.
The Seminars and events held in the District were well attended, and successful. This
shows just how this New District is coming together as a strong unit. The Lodges all use and
implement the GL. programmes, and one Lodge has even hosted the MasoniChip
programme.
Almost all Lodges participate in community activities such as Doors Open, Parades,
Street festivals, etc. and they have open functions in conjunction with the District such as
Ladies Night Dinner/Dance, Robbie Burns Night, Curling Bonspiel, where the public is
invited to participate. All of these were very well attended, and enjoyed by all. The open
Golf tournament, and Divine Service have not yet taken place at the time of writing.
We opened a new Chapter of Demolay, the Dol. Bridgeford. Chapter, and they are
steadily getting new members.
Next year will see another of our Lodges celebrating their 150th anniversary. Very
exciting. The District Secretary, and I were privileged to present 75, 70, 60, 50, & 25 year
pins, and also 5 generations of Lewis Jewels. This was indeed an exciting year for York
District.
INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS - 2009
Addresses of Board Members 1 90
Addresses of Lodge Secretaries 136-162
Address of M.W. the Grand Master 21-39
Address of Welcome to Grand Lodge 20
Ad hoc Committees 24
Annual Communication of G.L., when and where held 5
Annual Communication of G.L., Lodges represented 7
Appendix A (G.M.s Visitations) 36-39
Appendix B (Guest Speaker & DGM's Thank You to Guest Speaker) 232-235
Appendix C (Summary Reports 2008-2009 D.D.G.M.s) 236-260
Appointment of Committee on Grand Master's Address 40
Appointment of Grand Lodge Officers 1 30
Appointment of Members of Board of General Purposes 130
Appointment of Scrutineers 72
Audit and Finance, Report of Board on 85
Auditor, Report of 52-69
Awards (William Mercer Wilson Medal), Appointment to Committee 122
Benevolence, Report of Committee on Ill
Biography of Grand Master 3
Blood Donors', Report of Committee on 101
Board of General Purposes —
Appointment of Members 130
Committees of 191
Election of Members 122
List of Members 188
Post Office Address of Members 1 90
Buttons Awarded 72-73
Centennial Celebrations 28
Committees 191
Communications, Report of Committee on 120
Computer Resources, Report of Committee on 107
Condition of Masonry, Report of Board on 104
Constitution and Jurisprudence, Report of Board on 75
Credentials, Report of Committee on 121
Deaths 180
Deceased Brethren 41-50
Delegates Registered 7
Discipline Committee, Report of Board on 83
Distinguished Guests, Introduction of 19
District Deputy Grand Masters, Election of 129
District Deputy Grand Masters, List of 129, 188, 190
D.D.G.M. Orientation, Report of Committee on 119
District Deputy Grand Masters, Reports of 74
District Deputy Grand Masters Summary Reports 2008-2009 (Appendix C) 236-260
District Receptions 36-39
Election of District Deputy Grand Masters 129
Election of Grand Lodge Officers 122
Especial Communications (Dedication) 27
Estimates of Receipts and Expenditures for the year ending April 30, 2007-2010 90
Foundation, Annual Report of Masonic 84
Fraternal Correspondence 92, 204-23 1
Fraternal Relations, Report of Board on 97
Grand Chaplain, Report of 82
Grand Historian, Report of 123
Grand Lodge, Closing of 1 34
Grand Lodge, Especial Communications of (Dedication) 27
Grand Lodge, Opening of 5
262 INDEX
Grand Lodge, Second Day 121
Grand Lodge Officers, List of 190
Grand Lodge Officers, Present at Annual Communication 5
Grand Master's Address 21-39
Grand Master's Address, Report of Committee on 91
Grand Representatives, Appointment of 25
Grand Representatives, List of 200-203
Grand Representatives Present at Annual Communication 6
Grand Representatives Received 40
Grand Secretary, Report of 72
Grand Secretaries, Foreign Grand Lodges 200-203
Grand Treasurer, Report of 70
Guest Speak, Dr. David B. Harte ( Appendix B ) 232
Guests Speak 1 32
Guests, Introduction of 19
Honorary Members of Board 191
Honorary Members of this Grand Lodge 198
In Memoriam Pages 41-50
Installation of Grand Master 128
Introduction of Guest Speaker ( Appendix B ) 232
Investiture of Deputy Grand Master 128
Investiture of Grand Lodge Officers 129
Lapel Buttons Awarded 72-73
Library, Museum and Archives, Report of Board on 92
Lodge Buildings, Report of Advisory Committee on 96
Lodge Finances, Report of Advisory Committee on 98
Lodges, Alphabetically 170-179
Lodges by District 163-169
Lodges by Location 174-179
Lodges Represented at Annual Communication 7
Lodges Resources, Report of the 113
Lodges, Returns of 1 36-1 62
Long Range Planning, Report of Board on 109
Management Committee, Report of Board on 75
Masonic Education, Report of Board on 100
Masonic Foundation, Annual Report of 84
Medals Awarded 24, 25
Memorial Pages 41-50
Meritorious Service Award 51
Minutes of Previous Communication Confirmed 20
Notices of Motion, Disposition of 126
Officers of Grand Lodge, Appointment of 130
Officers of Grand Lodge, Election of 122
Officers of Grand Lodge, Installed and Invested 130
Officers of Grand Lodge, List of 190
Officers of Grand Lodge, 1855-2007 194-197
Officers of Grand Lodge Present at Annual Communication 5
Ontario Mason Magazine, Report of Committee on 112
Order of Business 20
Past Grand Masters Introduced 20
Past Rank 24
Prince Hall Attend First Communication 1 32-1 34
Prince Hall (DGM's Greetings August 2008) 134-135
Public Awareness, Report of Committee on 99
Reception of Grand Representatives 40
INDEX 263
Recognition of 100 Years' Existence 28
Report of Board of General Purposes on -
Audit and Finance 85
Benevolence Ill
Condition of Masonry 104
Constitution and Jurisprudence 76
Discipline 83
Fraternal Correspondence 92, 204-23 1
Fraternal Relations 97
Library, Museum and Archives 92
Long Range Planning 109
Management Committee 75
Masonic Education 1 00
Report of Auditor 52
Report of Blood Donors Committee 101
Report of Communications Committee 120
Report of Credentials Committee 121
Report of Computer Resources Committee 107
Report of D.D.G.M. Orientation Committee 119
Report of Grand Chaplain 82
Report of Grand Historian 123
Report of Grand Master's Address Committee 91
Report of Grand Secretary 72
Report of Grand Treasurer 70
Report on Lodge Buildings Committee (Advisory) 96
Report on Lodge Finances Committee (Advisory) 98
Report on Lodge Resources Committee 113
Report of The Masonic Foundation 84
Report of Ontario Mason Magazine Committee 112
Report of Public Awareness 99
Report of Scrutineers of the Ballot 122
Report of Seminars and Workshops Committee 93
Restorations 186-187
Returns of Lodges 136-162
Rules of Order 20
Scrutineers, Appointment of 72
Scrutineers, Report of Committee 122
Second Day of Grand Lodge 121
Secretaries, Addresses of Lodge 136—162
Seminars and Workshops, Report of Committee on 93
Special Committees 192
Suspensions 1 84-1 86
Thanks to Guest Speaker (DGM Appendix B) 235
Visitations 36-39
Vote of Thanks -. 132
William Mercer Wilson Medals Awarded 24
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OFFICERS 2009 -2010
M.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, GM, 30 Hudson Crescent Kitchener N2B 2V8
R.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling, DGM, 8 1 Naomee Crescent London N6H 3T3
R.W. Bro. Norman Mathe, GSW, 4 Crestwood Drive Scarborough M1E 1E4
R.W. Bro. Ronald C. G. Ward, GJW, 329 Gooseberry Street Orangeville L9W 5B9
R.W. Bro. William M. White, Gr Chap, 124 John Davies Drive Woodstock N4T 1N2
R.W. Bro. T. Richard Davies, Gr Treas, 50 Hi-Mount Drive Toronto M2K 1X5
M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, Gr Secy, 363 King Street West Hamilton L8P 1B4
R.W. Bro. Patrick J. Gillespie, Gr Reg, RR 1 , Box 328 Victoria Harbour L0K 2A0
R.W. Bro. John A. Mittelhotz, Gr Dir of Cers, 250 Country Hill Dr., Apt. 1117 Kitchener N2E 3L9
The District Deputy Grand Masters
Algoma Marvin Salmi, 366 Royal Street Thunder Bay P7A 3N6
Algoma East Kenneth R. Pierce, 1 1 Westview Cr Elliot Lake P5A 2B3
Brant Donald H. Elliott, 256 Harrison St Waterford N0E 1 Y0
Bruce Garry D. MacGregor, 735 21st Ave. A Hanover N4N 3M2
Chatham Andrew W. Long, 4725 West Comer Dr., Ailsa Craig N0M 1 A0
Eastern Frank Gordon, 16670 Black River Rd., RR 1 Lunenburg K0C 1R0
Erie James D. Pine, 108-1-9 B Division St. N Kingsville N9Y 1E3
Frontenac Marvin J. Switzer, Box 241 , 605 Country Rd. 1 1 Newburgh K0K 2S0
Georgian North Keith Robertson, 104 Penvill Trail Barrie L4N 5S3
Georgian South John H. Imrie, 8 Jonathan Court Barrie L4M 2S4
Grey Jack A. Watkin, 276 Forest Glen Dr Mount Forest NOG 2L2
Hamilton A Gary P. Humes, 2247 Courtland Dr Burlington L7R 1 S5
Hamilton B Terence J. Brown, 1 7 Fay Ave Hamilton L8T 4B9
Hamilton C William J. MacPherson, 136 Lowden Ave Ancaster L9G 3 A3
London East J. Ross Mclntyre, 1 1 199 Belmont Rd., RR 8 St. Thomas N5P 3T3
London West S. Lynn Baker, 1 1446 Sinclair Dr., RR 1 Ilderton NOM 2A0
Musk-Parry Sound Terry M. Hornibrook, 1519 Hill Valley Rd Sundridge P0A 1Z0
Niagara A Ross D. Pulford, 352 Martindale Rd St. Catharines L2R 6P9
Niagara B Sean T. Fuller, 38 Green Meadow Rd Hamilton L8T 3J5
Nipissing East R. Bruce Campbell, 503 Valleyview Dr. W Powassan P0H 1Z0
North Huron R. Murray Hoover, 43569 Cranbrook Rd., RR 3 Brussels NOG 1H0
Ontario Robert A. Ough, 1 690 Pinehill Dr Peterborough K9J 7G4
Ottawa 1 Ivor Bayley, 60 Sarah St Carleton Place K7C 2Z3
Ottawa 2 W. Jack Ledger, 763 Raglan St. W Renfrew K7V 1S3
Peterborough Gary T. Ballard, 2264 8th Line E., RR 3 Campbellford K0L 1L0
Prince Edward William J. Lewis, 1024 Lucas Lane, RR 1 Inverary K0H 1X0
St Lawrence Matthew E. Clark, 508 Sherwood Bay Rd Brockville K6V 7B8
St Thomas Roy A. Sawyer, 43374 Roberts Line, RR 1 Union N0L 2L0
Sarnia Ken G. Wood, 1515 Hazelwood Crt Sarnia N7S 4P8
South Huron John W. Reynolds, 1 8 Broadview Crt Kitchener N2A 2X8
Sudbury-Manitoulin . . . Roy J. Eaton, Box 567, 294 N. Channel Dr Little Current POP 1K0
Temiskaming Karol W. Jodko-Narkiewicz, # 1 34, Site 1 -A-2 Sesekinika P0K 1 SO
Toronto Don Valley . . . Isaaf Lazar, 66 Dunsmore Cres Richmond Hill L4C 0C5
Toronto East Thomas E. Norris, 9555 Durham Reg. Rd. #1 Uxbridge L9P 1R2
Toronto Humber Valley Andrew J. Turk, 35 Crane Ave Toronto M9P 1 V3
Toronto West John McClure, 1 745 Featherson Mississauga L5L 3E2
Victoria John B. Gorrill, 210 Country Lane, RR 2 Cameron K0M 1 GO
Waterloo Jim Williamson, 26-350 Erbsville Rd Waterloo N2T 2P7
Wellington Earl L. Schneider, RR 3 Palmerston NOG 2P0
Western A. Roger MacKay, 1117 Hillside Cres Kenora P9N 4M4
Wilson North James C. Truscott, 123 Bee St Woodstock N4S 8G1
Wilson South Phillip G. Bowman, 402 West St Simcoe N3Y 1T9
Windsor Robert J. Page, 3500 Dominion Blvd Windsor N9E 2N9
York Richard B. Morreau, 1 70 Hawthorn Ave. .' Stouffville L4A 4S9
The One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. &
A.M. of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, will be held in the City of Toronto, on
Wednesday and Thursday, July 21 and 22, 2010.
Grand Lodge Office: 363 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1B4
Telephone 905-528-8644 FAX 905-528-6979 E-mail office@grandlodge.on.ca
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