Feature Events & News:
New Virtual Social Portal for UP24 Zoom Events! Note the Upcoming:
Click-on the Virtual Zoom Portal (above image). We use the "waiting room" service that Zoom provides, and there may be a short delay until you are admitted.
Zoom User Guide: Ever wonder what the options are when attending a Zoom meeting? Attached is a handy-dandy Zoom users guide to help you set up the different views, some of the niceties when on a Zoom call and when to mute or unmute your microphone. Click HERE for the guide!
*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 Klatch (Meet) with the UP24 Brothers Every Monday at 9:00 AM. All Brothers & Seekers welcome! No need for advance notification for guests.
- New! For those who enjoy Klatching with the Brothers Monday morning, we're also hosting an evening Zoom coffee meet at 7:00 PM Monday every week! A great way to keep in-touch!
- Regular Lodge meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM (*All Freemasons welcome)
Click-on the Virtual Zoom Portal (above image). We use the "waiting room" service that Zoom provides, and there may be a short delay until you are admitted.
Zoom User Guide: Ever wonder what the options are when attending a Zoom meeting? Attached is a handy-dandy Zoom users guide to help you set up the different views, some of the niceties when on a Zoom call and when to mute or unmute your microphone. Click HERE for the guide!
*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!
Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon 150th Anniversary Commemorative Items!
The 150th Year Celebration of the GLBCY is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and the Anniversary Committee is pleased to be able to present a number of commemorative items for the membership, from clothing, a private label libation, to a beautiful crystal paperweight. All of these items are limited production runs and must be pre-ordered. Feedback from brothers who have ordered the clothing has been exceptionally positive, so don't miss out!
Please click on the following links to arrange for these keepsakes: Clothing & Paperweight Libation
Addendum: Shipping costs for either the shirt or the jacket is approx $21. If buying both, then shipping is estimated at $25. To confirm final amount to pay (and payment instructions), please click-on the following email link: glo@freemasonry.bcy.ca. When sending an email, let them know what size jacket(s) and/or shirt(s) you are wanting, and of-course your shipping address. Shipping is always a lower cost per item purchased when orders are combined, so a great incentive for Lodges to coordinate with their members to send-in bulk orders!
The 150th Year Celebration of the GLBCY is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and the Anniversary Committee is pleased to be able to present a number of commemorative items for the membership, from clothing, a private label libation, to a beautiful crystal paperweight. All of these items are limited production runs and must be pre-ordered. Feedback from brothers who have ordered the clothing has been exceptionally positive, so don't miss out!
Please click on the following links to arrange for these keepsakes: Clothing & Paperweight Libation
Addendum: Shipping costs for either the shirt or the jacket is approx $21. If buying both, then shipping is estimated at $25. To confirm final amount to pay (and payment instructions), please click-on the following email link: glo@freemasonry.bcy.ca. When sending an email, let them know what size jacket(s) and/or shirt(s) you are wanting, and of-course your shipping address. Shipping is always a lower cost per item purchased when orders are combined, so a great incentive for Lodges to coordinate with their members to send-in bulk orders!
Grand Master's April 9th Update for Masonic Activities:
- The Victoria 2021 Annual Communication has been cancelled outright;
- Existing Grand Lodge Officers will hold their positions until the Annual Communication in June 2022; and
- For further details, please click-on the MWGM's portrait (left)!
Password: 12345
Nine O'Clock Daily Toast - Sponsored by Melrose Lodge No.67 (Vancouver)
- 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 by clicking-on the Melrose Lodge No.67 Square & Compasses 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!
- 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 by clicking-on the Melrose Lodge No.67 Square & Compasses 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!
Our Regular Updates for Masonic Events and News:
April 12th, 2021....
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COVID-19 Video & Survey
Here's a link to a quick video put out by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Union - https://youtu.be/GizVmntKpbE
Here is a link to a survey from the BCCDC asking people how they are managing after year 1 of the COVID experience COVID-19 Survey (bccdc.ca)
Weekly Trestle Board
The Grand Secretary's Office distributes a weekly trestle board of upcoming on-line meetings which many people find of interest. Lodge Secretaries have directly emailed the membership with the link (Grand Lodge has asked not to web-publish) . This is updated on a weekly basis and includes the Grandmaster's visit to other Districts in BCY. The educational opportunities rostered on the Trestle Board are great! Ask your Lodge Secretary if you are not getting the weekly notices!
Update from the Grandmaster - April 9th
Please click-on the MWGM's portrait photo (above). The document clarifies recent decisions on the extension of current Grand Lodge Officers in their respective elected and appointed offices.
Camosun Cares Project
Last fall we made a donation to the Camosun Cares Project. The following is an extract from the Camosun College website
The Camosun Cares Hamper Program supports students on a personal level during the pandemic.
I wanted to say thank you so much for the care package I received yesterday! I was really happy to get it. I still can't really believe that I am a part of a college community that takes care of people like this. It makes me feel proud of my school, and makes me want to give back to my peers and to Camosun in my own ways. Some of the veggies I have never used before in my life, and I am excited (and a bit scared) to use myself. But I know I would never have bought them on my own (eggplant and fennel - I think it is!?) so this is a great new experience for me.
Thank you so much for everything you sent, to everyone who contributed, and for all the work and care that went into it. As an immunosuppressed person with multiple disabilities, I find it very difficult to leave my house at all, let alone during this pandemic. I am so grateful to Camosun Cares and to all involved. I hope you all stay safe and well! To support Camosun Cares follow this link and donate today: Camosun Cares.
DDGM's Official Visit
We had a good turnout with up to 55 people in attendance on Wednesday April 7th to the DDGM's Official Visit to our Lodge for District No. 1 [Victoria]. We were able to recognise the long-service of Brethren attending on the call. The DEO's Education presentation at the Official Visit is available HERE. Thanks to WB Ted Fitch for his time and effort in presenting a great paper on Leadership. Food for thought for all of us.
Grand Masonic Day
The Grand Masonic Day is in the planning stage for possibly in early May. If you have a topic of interest you would like presented please contact WBro. Troy Spreeuw at tspreeuw@gmail.com to express your interest in 1) presenting a paper and/or 2) attending.
Lodge Meetings this month:
Haida Lodge - Monthly meeting Wednesday April 14th - April 14th, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m. For your convenience, this is your link to every month's Regular Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81029890151?pwd=U0FmTTZxVHRZSThoSlFYdHUxZ2pnQT09
United Peninsula Lodge is hosting a presentation on Wednesday April 21st at 7:00PM by Bro. Bryan Barr of DeWolf Lodge of their program: “Improving lodge visibility in our community and becoming more active in attracting new members.” I attended the presentation last week and was impressed by their program and attracting new members.
United Peninsula Lodge is planning a General Purpose meeting on Wednesday April 28th at 7:00PM. This is open to members of United Peninsula Lodge where we will be discussing the plans for the next couple of months, May & June and a bit beyond. The link for this Zoom meeting is available on our Lodge website (Virtual Portal, above). Just click on the Lodge badge in the upcoming events tab.
Monday morning coffee klatch is hosted by United Peninsula Lodge on Monday at 9:00AM. The link for this Zoom meeting is available on our Lodge website. Just click on the Lodge badge in the upcoming events tab.
Monday evening coffee klatch following the above [morning] format will be held on Monday evenings at 7:00PM. The link for this Zoom meeting is available on our Lodge website. Just click on the Lodge badge in the upcoming events tab.
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
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.
-EBee – Grand Lodge Electronic Bulletin/Newsletter - The current issue of EBee is available online HERE. Looking for Ebee archives from 2013 to 2106? Please click HERE
Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
COVID-19 Video & Survey
Here's a link to a quick video put out by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Union - https://youtu.be/GizVmntKpbE
Here is a link to a survey from the BCCDC asking people how they are managing after year 1 of the COVID experience COVID-19 Survey (bccdc.ca)
Weekly Trestle Board
The Grand Secretary's Office distributes a weekly trestle board of upcoming on-line meetings which many people find of interest. Lodge Secretaries have directly emailed the membership with the link (Grand Lodge has asked not to web-publish) . This is updated on a weekly basis and includes the Grandmaster's visit to other Districts in BCY. The educational opportunities rostered on the Trestle Board are great! Ask your Lodge Secretary if you are not getting the weekly notices!
Update from the Grandmaster - April 9th
Please click-on the MWGM's portrait photo (above). The document clarifies recent decisions on the extension of current Grand Lodge Officers in their respective elected and appointed offices.
Camosun Cares Project
Last fall we made a donation to the Camosun Cares Project. The following is an extract from the Camosun College website
The Camosun Cares Hamper Program supports students on a personal level during the pandemic.
I wanted to say thank you so much for the care package I received yesterday! I was really happy to get it. I still can't really believe that I am a part of a college community that takes care of people like this. It makes me feel proud of my school, and makes me want to give back to my peers and to Camosun in my own ways. Some of the veggies I have never used before in my life, and I am excited (and a bit scared) to use myself. But I know I would never have bought them on my own (eggplant and fennel - I think it is!?) so this is a great new experience for me.
Thank you so much for everything you sent, to everyone who contributed, and for all the work and care that went into it. As an immunosuppressed person with multiple disabilities, I find it very difficult to leave my house at all, let alone during this pandemic. I am so grateful to Camosun Cares and to all involved. I hope you all stay safe and well! To support Camosun Cares follow this link and donate today: Camosun Cares.
DDGM's Official Visit
We had a good turnout with up to 55 people in attendance on Wednesday April 7th to the DDGM's Official Visit to our Lodge for District No. 1 [Victoria]. We were able to recognise the long-service of Brethren attending on the call. The DEO's Education presentation at the Official Visit is available HERE. Thanks to WB Ted Fitch for his time and effort in presenting a great paper on Leadership. Food for thought for all of us.
Grand Masonic Day
The Grand Masonic Day is in the planning stage for possibly in early May. If you have a topic of interest you would like presented please contact WBro. Troy Spreeuw at tspreeuw@gmail.com to express your interest in 1) presenting a paper and/or 2) attending.
Lodge Meetings this month:
Haida Lodge - Monthly meeting Wednesday April 14th - April 14th, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m. For your convenience, this is your link to every month's Regular Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81029890151?pwd=U0FmTTZxVHRZSThoSlFYdHUxZ2pnQT09
United Peninsula Lodge is hosting a presentation on Wednesday April 21st at 7:00PM by Bro. Bryan Barr of DeWolf Lodge of their program: “Improving lodge visibility in our community and becoming more active in attracting new members.” I attended the presentation last week and was impressed by their program and attracting new members.
United Peninsula Lodge is planning a General Purpose meeting on Wednesday April 28th at 7:00PM. This is open to members of United Peninsula Lodge where we will be discussing the plans for the next couple of months, May & June and a bit beyond. The link for this Zoom meeting is available on our Lodge website (Virtual Portal, above). Just click on the Lodge badge in the upcoming events tab.
Monday morning coffee klatch is hosted by United Peninsula Lodge on Monday at 9:00AM. The link for this Zoom meeting is available on our Lodge website. Just click on the Lodge badge in the upcoming events tab.
Monday evening coffee klatch following the above [morning] format will be held on Monday evenings at 7:00PM. The link for this Zoom meeting is available on our Lodge website. Just click on the Lodge badge in the upcoming events tab.
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
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.
-EBee – Grand Lodge Electronic Bulletin/Newsletter - The current issue of EBee is available online HERE. Looking for Ebee archives from 2013 to 2106? Please click HERE
Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe
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PEOPLE JOIN AN ORGANIZATION BECAUSE OF THE IDEALS, BUT THEY STAY BECAUSE OF YOU.
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United Peninsula Lodge No. 24 & Mount Newton Masonic Hall Calendar
For District Calendars, please visit the Grand Lodge Of British Columbia & Yukon
For District Calendars, please visit the Grand Lodge Of British Columbia & Yukon