Feature Events & News:
New Virtual Social Portal for UP24 Zoom Events! Note the Upcoming:
Click-on the coffee cup image. If asked for a password, use "UP24" without the quotes! We use the "waiting room" service that Zoom provides, and there may be a short delay until you are admitted.
*For Lodge meetings open only to Freemasons, if you are a visitor to UP24, please contact the Secretary in-advance so that your name and bona fides can be passed to the meeting coordinator!
- Morning Coffee Meet with the UP24 Brothers Every Monday at 9:00 AM. All Brothers & Seekers welcome! No need for advance notification for guests.
- Virtual Robbie Burns Night, Monday 25 January at 6:00 PM (details in the update below)
- GP Meeting Wednesday 27 January, usual time (UP24 Brothers only)
- Regular Lodge Meeting Wednesday February 3rd, usual time (*All Freemasons welcome)
Click-on the coffee cup image. If asked for a password, use "UP24" without the quotes! We use the "waiting room" service that Zoom provides, and there may be a short delay until you are admitted.
*For Lodge meetings open only to Freemasons, if you are a visitor to UP24, please contact the Secretary in-advance so that your name and bona fides can be passed to the meeting coordinator!
A Heartfelt Excerpt From Mike McCardell on Remembrance Day - It Also Rained In the Trenches...
Vancouver's Mike McCardell's sage words have been copied with permission from the publisher and are printed as they are published in his book titled, “Everything Works". We have agreed to only have it posted for 3 months.
Mr. McCardell was known as a BCTV/Global newscaster for 37 years and has been with CTV since 2013. A link to his full BIO is available from within the feature.
Please click-on the picture to read "It Also Rained in the Trenches"
Vancouver's Mike McCardell's sage words have been copied with permission from the publisher and are printed as they are published in his book titled, “Everything Works". We have agreed to only have it posted for 3 months.
Mr. McCardell was known as a BCTV/Global newscaster for 37 years and has been with CTV since 2013. A link to his full BIO is available from within the feature.
Please click-on the picture to read "It Also Rained in the Trenches"
COVID-19 Update for All In-Person Masonic Activities:
- As the COVID situation is fluid, effective September 2nd, MWGM MacKenzie has re-suspended all in-person meetings.
- Planned meetings at the Fisgard, Goldstream and Mt Newton halls are once-again cancelled.
- Everyone is looking forward to a return to normal, however the health and safety of all members of the Craft will continue to be the paramount factor in the resumption of in-person activities.
Our Regular Weekly Update for Masonic Events and News:
Password: 12345
January 2021 - Update 1....
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Dear Sir(s) & Brother(s) - as we move from 2020 [with hindsight] and into 2021 [looking forward to a New Year] we have a couple of updates and developing events to share with you.
Virtual Robbie Burns
The big news is our virtual Robbie Burns Supper on Monday evening January 25 at 6:00 PM. RWB Kip Wilson has been in touch with Fraser Orr for the Haggis and for a steak and mushroom pie it is $10.00 including tax and will serve 2 people; in this case attendees would have to cook their own sides but that’s easy just turnip, potato and peas. To access the meeting, click on the coffee cup icon (above) Further details will be forthcoming. Our Junior Warden and his team are putting together a unique Robbie Burns Supper this year. This event is open to Masons and non-Masons, so be sure to invite your friends and family to join us on Monday January 25th at 6:00PM.
Monday Morning Coffee club
We continue to meet for coffee - virtually - on Monday mornings at 9:00AM. Similar to the above, if you click on the coffee cup (above) you will be able to join others for our weekly chin wag. You may have to wait a moment while the host admits you from the waiting room.
Grand Lodge Trestle Board
The Grand Lodge Office sends out a weekly Trestle Board of meetings throughout the jurisdiction and other events and/or meetings it has become aware of which you might find of interest. Due to the sensitivity of some of the meetings we do not post them to our web page, so the Secretary has sent the details via email directly to the UP24 members. Please contact the Secretary if you didn't get your notice!
Upcoming UP24 Lodge meetings
We expect to hold our GP meeting on Wednesday January 27th and our Lodge meeting on February 3rd at the usual time. The GP meeting will be open only to UP24 members and the February 3rd meeting to members and guests. Both meetings will follow the same process as noted for the Monday Morning Coffee Club.
Change in email address
Please use this email address up24lodge@gmail.com for all United Peninsula Lodge No. 24 Secretary correspondence rather than my personal accounts. A reminder, the Canada Post address to use is
United Peninsula Masonic Lodge
8105 Derrinberg Road,
Saanichton, BC V8M 1T5
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
-EBee – Grand Lodge Electronic Bulletin/Newsletter - The current issue of EBee is available on line at http://anyflip.com/xrkv/evxi/
Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe
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Dear Sir(s) & Brother(s) - as we move from 2020 [with hindsight] and into 2021 [looking forward to a New Year] we have a couple of updates and developing events to share with you.
Virtual Robbie Burns
The big news is our virtual Robbie Burns Supper on Monday evening January 25 at 6:00 PM. RWB Kip Wilson has been in touch with Fraser Orr for the Haggis and for a steak and mushroom pie it is $10.00 including tax and will serve 2 people; in this case attendees would have to cook their own sides but that’s easy just turnip, potato and peas. To access the meeting, click on the coffee cup icon (above) Further details will be forthcoming. Our Junior Warden and his team are putting together a unique Robbie Burns Supper this year. This event is open to Masons and non-Masons, so be sure to invite your friends and family to join us on Monday January 25th at 6:00PM.
Monday Morning Coffee club
We continue to meet for coffee - virtually - on Monday mornings at 9:00AM. Similar to the above, if you click on the coffee cup (above) you will be able to join others for our weekly chin wag. You may have to wait a moment while the host admits you from the waiting room.
Grand Lodge Trestle Board
The Grand Lodge Office sends out a weekly Trestle Board of meetings throughout the jurisdiction and other events and/or meetings it has become aware of which you might find of interest. Due to the sensitivity of some of the meetings we do not post them to our web page, so the Secretary has sent the details via email directly to the UP24 members. Please contact the Secretary if you didn't get your notice!
Upcoming UP24 Lodge meetings
We expect to hold our GP meeting on Wednesday January 27th and our Lodge meeting on February 3rd at the usual time. The GP meeting will be open only to UP24 members and the February 3rd meeting to members and guests. Both meetings will follow the same process as noted for the Monday Morning Coffee Club.
Change in email address
Please use this email address up24lodge@gmail.com for all United Peninsula Lodge No. 24 Secretary correspondence rather than my personal accounts. A reminder, the Canada Post address to use is
United Peninsula Masonic Lodge
8105 Derrinberg Road,
Saanichton, BC V8M 1T5
- Nine O'Clock Daily Toast - Freemasons and members of the public are being asked to participate in a "virtual" toast to raise a glass to the people they're missing, to absent friends, family, and the many health care workers who are at the frontlines combating the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as to workers who are also keeping cities and countries running behind the scenes. This is also about helping people to feel a little less lonely, and a little less isolated. Join the meeting about 8:30 PM Pacific Time so we can be together for the "Nine O’clock Toast". If you are asked for a password, it is "12345" without the quotes!
- Another site you might find of interest is The Friend to Friend program is a recurring session hosted by the Oriental 20 Masonic Lodge in Mesa, Arizona. This program is primarily geared toward people who are curious about Freemasonry, but the more Masons that join this session, the better perspective can be given to those curious about Freemasonry. In addition to the agenda, a recurring book club starts approximately 45 minutes into the session. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to be part of this initiative, I suggest you send an email to Luke Evans - '18 Past Master - Oriental 20 Masonic Lodge - Mesa AZ luke.evans.us@gmail.com
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
-EBee – Grand Lodge Electronic Bulletin/Newsletter - The current issue of EBee is available on line at http://anyflip.com/xrkv/evxi/
Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe
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