Feature Events:
Grand Master's Official Visit 16-17 March 2019 - Hosted by: Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1
A semi-formal luncheon, tyled Lodge and cultural event on Saturday 16 March, followed by an informal coffee meet-n-greet on Sunday 17 March.
Saturday 16 March: Dress for the day - Dark Suit, White Shirt and Plain Dark Tie.
10:00 AM 650 Fisgard St Hall, "Meet Your Grand Master". Brethren only, informal dress, coffee and pastries.
A semi-formal luncheon, tyled Lodge and cultural event on Saturday 16 March, followed by an informal coffee meet-n-greet on Sunday 17 March.
Saturday 16 March: Dress for the day - Dark Suit, White Shirt and Plain Dark Tie.
- 10:30 AM for 11:00 AM, Pre-Lodge Luncheon (Brethren only), Masonic Hall, 650 Fisgard St Victoria
Tickets ($22) HERE! - 1:00 PM Lodge Tyles
- 8:00 PM Join the MWM at a no-host Pearson College production of "OneWorld", McPherson Playhouse. Everyone welcome! Tickets HERE!
10:00 AM 650 Fisgard St Hall, "Meet Your Grand Master". Brethren only, informal dress, coffee and pastries.
Grand Master's Official Visit 29-30 March 2019 - Hosted by: Comox Lodge No. 188!
A chance to combine a visit with MW Brother Barry Burch, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon with an adventurous roadtrip to Comox! Events will include a Friday (29 March) Meet & Greet, a Saturday (30 March) tyled Lodge session at the Courtenay Masonic Centre, a Ladies Program and a Grand Master's Banquet at the beautiful Crown Isle Resort. This is an opportunity for all to visit the Comox Valley, as the organizers have negotiated a very attractive accommodations rate at the Crown Isle Resort. For all the details, please click HERE!
A chance to combine a visit with MW Brother Barry Burch, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon with an adventurous roadtrip to Comox! Events will include a Friday (29 March) Meet & Greet, a Saturday (30 March) tyled Lodge session at the Courtenay Masonic Centre, a Ladies Program and a Grand Master's Banquet at the beautiful Crown Isle Resort. This is an opportunity for all to visit the Comox Valley, as the organizers have negotiated a very attractive accommodations rate at the Crown Isle Resort. For all the details, please click HERE!
Our Regular Weekly Update for Masonic Events and News:
Just a reminder for the week of February 11th, 2019 ..
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-Lookout Newspaper
An article has appeared in the Navy newspaper “The Lookout” of our donation to the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre. Have a look at http://www.lookoutnewspaper.com/issues/64/2019-02-04-05.pdf and scroll down to page 13.
Grand Master on Vancouver Island / District 1 & 21 Events:
The Grandmaster’s itinerary is posted at http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/grandlodge/gmsched2018-2019.pdf
Upcoming Installations & Official Visits in District 1 & 21- details [time, BOIM, Social] will be posted as the dates approach
Community Engagement rather than Community Relations..
I’ve set up this section to keep you posted of some events which are outside of our ‘usual’ or ‘normal’ meeting nights which may be of interest to others in our community. As we get closer to some of these events I will move them from this section to the active section above.
Masonic Service Guild – There are many Freemasons who move to Victoria from other parts of the Country and other parts of the World. Some do not affiliate with a local Lodge and may maintain their association with their Mother Lodge. For the widows of the ‘sojourning’ Mason – the Masonic Service Guild provides an opportunity for them to be included in social events sponsored by the Guild. The Secretary Treasurer of the Guild is RWB Michael Denton, who can be contacted at mdenton@shaw.ca or Home Phone: 250-652-0404 Cell Phone: 250-508-0894. If you know of a widow of a sojourning Brother please contact Michael and he can formalize the connection.
Concordant Bodies – if you are interested:
Scottish Rite – contact scottishritevictoria@gmail.com for application and further information.
Some other events/items which may be of interest…
Ashlar College of Freemasonry – now has a web site www.ashlarcollege.ca The website offers both to students already registered with the college, as well as brethren curious in becoming members of the college, - an opportunity to register. The website contains all the coursework as well as soon to have the ability to pay on line [Pay Pal or a Credit Card].
Victoria Lodge of Education and Research [VLER]– As we have seen changes in our individual Lodges related to declining membership the VLER is facing similar challenges. In addition to interesting and informative presentations; the VLER offers an opportunity for any Master Mason to present a paper exploring something of interest to them personally and then open the discussion afterwards to further explore their interest. Please contact VWB Ron Cawthra at ron.cawthra@telus.net if you are interested in paying them a visit.
Grand Lodge 2021 in Victoria – the planning team is laying the foundation for a successful Grand Lodge in Victoria in June of 2021. We are looking for people who are willing to help at different organization levels- Chairman of a Committee, a team lead or perhaps as a host to our visitors. The year 2021 represents the 150th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and the 150th year British Columbia entered Confederation. The history of the Province of British Columbia, the development of Victoria as a centre of Commerce during the early days of the Gold Rush and the establishment of Freemasonry in British Columbia is clearly entwined. Please contact the Chairman of Volunteers Committee WB Len Walsh at 250-216-3411 or lenwalsh@telus.net
Master & Warden’s website - Another web site to have a look at is http://www.freemasonryinvictoria.com/ provided by the Master & Warden’s association. Typically, at the Master & Warden’s meeting a roundtable discussion takes place of events and activities coming up. Some of these may not be communicated until they appear in the individual Lodge bulletin and as such may not appear on my Monday morning email blast.
EBee – Grand Lodge Electronic Bulletin/Newsletter - The current issue of EBee is available on line at http://anyflip.com/xrkv/evxi/
Sincerely & Fraternally
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-Lookout Newspaper
An article has appeared in the Navy newspaper “The Lookout” of our donation to the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre. Have a look at http://www.lookoutnewspaper.com/issues/64/2019-02-04-05.pdf and scroll down to page 13.
- Coffee clubs this week:
- Monday– 9:00AM - Mount Newton Lodge Hall – Monday morning coffee club
- Tuesday - 9:00AM – 650 Fisgard Street – Tuesday morning coffee club
- Wednesday – 10:00AM – THE RIDGE up the hill and across from The Cordova Bay Golf Club – Haida members– but all are welcomed. The restaurant at the Golf Course is undergoing renovations.
- Thursday – 9:00AM – 650 Fisgard Street – Thursday morning coffee club
- Things to pay attention to this week:
- Monday February 11th, 2019 7:00PM - 650 Fisgard Street – Camosun Lodge – Regular monthly meeting – a Fellowcraft prove-up; education presentation by RWBro Lawrence Johnson; reception of applications for initiation and a subsequent ballot. This night’s repast will commence with a fellowship half-hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by our meal at 6:00 p.m. There will be informal fellowship following the Communication.
- Wednesday February 13th 7:30 PM 650 Fisgard Street – Haida Lodge Regular Business and to ballot on an Application for Affiliation, to conduct a MM for two candidates and to undertake such business as may be proper to come before the Lodge.
- Thursday February 14th – 7:30PM 650 Fisgard Street – Britannia Lodge – regular monthly meeting – Master Mason prove-up, EA degree and an Education presentation “The Lambskin Apron” by Brother Jason Fitzpatrick. Fellowship at 5:30, Dinner at 6:00 and tyle Lodge at 7:30.
- And then the weeks following:
- Tuesday – February 19th 7:30PM – 650 Fisgard Street – Victoria Lodge of Education & Research – Special Guest this month is RWB Ken Overy –Junior Grand Warden. Will update this posting when details are received of his presentation.
- Wednesday February 20th – 7:00PM [note change in start time] 650 Fisgard Street – Vancouver & Quadra Lodge – Installation of Officers. There will be a Board of Installed Masters. Fellowship follows at the end of the meeting.
- Monday February 25th – 7:30PM 650 Fisgard Street – Henderson Lodge – Monthly Meeting, EA Degree, Festive Board at conclusion of the meeting.
- Wednesday February 20th – 10:00AM – Mount Newton Lodge Hall Masonic Service Guild Annual General Meeting – reports of what has been done in the last 12 months and what is planned for the next 12 months. The Masonic Service Guild is available to provide support and social contact to the widows of sojourning Brethren or those not affiliated with a local Lodge. Here’s the issue: Some Lodges in Districts 1 and 21 as a group are underperforming in providing representation to the MSG to share the workload. There are some representatives with long-time service with the MSG who have provided help – driving to events – but as time goes on, our older and longtime members are not able to drive. “Is there no help for the Widow’s?”
- And if you are into long term planning:
- Saturday March 16th – 650 Fisgard Street Grandmaster’s Official visit to Districts 1 and 21. Victoria Columbia is the host Lodge and Lodge will be opened at 1:00PM at 650 Fisgard Street. Details of how the weekend will unfold to be posted as they become available.
- Sunday April 7th 12:00PM 650 Fisgard Street - REMINDER - MUSIC FOR YOUTH CONCERT The 10th Annual Music for Youth concert sponsored by Victoria Columbia No. 1 is 12:00 PM, Sunday, April 7th, 2019 at the Masonic Temple on Fisgard St. Open to all members, families and friends. Please contact V.W.Bro. Winston Cardinez: 250-477-7264 ( cwinston@shaw.ca ) or W.Bro. Michel Bourassa 1-250-539-3683 ( rmbourassa@gmail.com ) for information or to donate any instruments.
Grand Master on Vancouver Island / District 1 & 21 Events:
The Grandmaster’s itinerary is posted at http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/grandlodge/gmsched2018-2019.pdf
Upcoming Installations & Official Visits in District 1 & 21- details [time, BOIM, Social] will be posted as the dates approach
Community Engagement rather than Community Relations..
I’ve set up this section to keep you posted of some events which are outside of our ‘usual’ or ‘normal’ meeting nights which may be of interest to others in our community. As we get closer to some of these events I will move them from this section to the active section above.
Masonic Service Guild – There are many Freemasons who move to Victoria from other parts of the Country and other parts of the World. Some do not affiliate with a local Lodge and may maintain their association with their Mother Lodge. For the widows of the ‘sojourning’ Mason – the Masonic Service Guild provides an opportunity for them to be included in social events sponsored by the Guild. The Secretary Treasurer of the Guild is RWB Michael Denton, who can be contacted at mdenton@shaw.ca or Home Phone: 250-652-0404 Cell Phone: 250-508-0894. If you know of a widow of a sojourning Brother please contact Michael and he can formalize the connection.
Concordant Bodies – if you are interested:
Scottish Rite – contact scottishritevictoria@gmail.com for application and further information.
Some other events/items which may be of interest…
Ashlar College of Freemasonry – now has a web site www.ashlarcollege.ca The website offers both to students already registered with the college, as well as brethren curious in becoming members of the college, - an opportunity to register. The website contains all the coursework as well as soon to have the ability to pay on line [Pay Pal or a Credit Card].
Victoria Lodge of Education and Research [VLER]– As we have seen changes in our individual Lodges related to declining membership the VLER is facing similar challenges. In addition to interesting and informative presentations; the VLER offers an opportunity for any Master Mason to present a paper exploring something of interest to them personally and then open the discussion afterwards to further explore their interest. Please contact VWB Ron Cawthra at ron.cawthra@telus.net if you are interested in paying them a visit.
Grand Lodge 2021 in Victoria – the planning team is laying the foundation for a successful Grand Lodge in Victoria in June of 2021. We are looking for people who are willing to help at different organization levels- Chairman of a Committee, a team lead or perhaps as a host to our visitors. The year 2021 represents the 150th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and the 150th year British Columbia entered Confederation. The history of the Province of British Columbia, the development of Victoria as a centre of Commerce during the early days of the Gold Rush and the establishment of Freemasonry in British Columbia is clearly entwined. Please contact the Chairman of Volunteers Committee WB Len Walsh at 250-216-3411 or lenwalsh@telus.net
Master & Warden’s website - Another web site to have a look at is http://www.freemasonryinvictoria.com/ provided by the Master & Warden’s association. Typically, at the Master & Warden’s meeting a roundtable discussion takes place of events and activities coming up. Some of these may not be communicated until they appear in the individual Lodge bulletin and as such may not appear on my Monday morning email blast.
EBee – Grand Lodge Electronic Bulletin/Newsletter - The current issue of EBee is available on line at http://anyflip.com/xrkv/evxi/
Sincerely & Fraternally
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