Feature Events & News:
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!
- Regular Lodge meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM (*All Freemasons welcome)
- Monday Coffee Klatches (Meets) with the UP24 Brothers! Monday morning at 9:00 AM and Monday evening at 7:00 PM All Brothers & Seekers welcome! No need for advance notification for guests. A Great way to keep in-touch! Note: Effective July 26, 2021, Morning Coffee Klatches are back in-person!
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 Master's June 8th Update for Masonic Activities:
- Schedule for staged re-opening of Lodge activities and events
- 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:
- July 26th, 2021....
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!
Attachments this week:
- An email requesting help with a web page for the VMC
- A picture of our Wreath at the Provincial Legislature [along with email]
Grandmasters Health
I have no current update, however I expect Grand Master MWB Don McKenzie continues to convalesce at home. Wishes for continued and speedy recovery can be sent via the Grand Secretary's Office.
Vancouver Masonic Centre [VMC]
The attached email references a request for help in establishing a web presence for the Vancouver Masonic Centre. If you can help with this project please contact the Brethren noted in the email.
Scholarship Presentation
We will be recognizing our Scholarship recipients next Sunday August 1st. Doors open at 4:00PM, Cheque presentation at 4:30PM and BBQ Supper to be served at 5:00PM. If you [and your family] would like to attend you are requested to register at this specific Link https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/hm3dZ3sv2cRI156dUec6T. If you know someone who might be interested in Freemasonry, this is an opportunity to invite them along [with their family as well].
Community Engagement
We pride ourselves in the way we support our Community - whether it be through Scholarships, donations to worthy causes in our area along with attendance at the local Cenotaph. Last year, because of COVID there was limited participation in Remembrance Day Ceremonies. In addition to our Central Saanich participation we supported the Wreath laying at the Parliament Buildings. An email explaining what has taken place along with a picture is attached.
Euclid Lodge - Education Series- this week
Euclid Lodge has organized a ZOOM ROOM presentation for Wednesday July 28 at 7:00PM. The topic for the evening is " Maintaining Interest and Enthusiasm in Scottish Rite During the Pandemic ". The invited speaker will be the Sovereign Grand Commander of Scottish Rite in Canada, Ill. Bro. Robert Whitmore 33*. Our GrandMaster MWB Don McKenzie and other GRBCY Officers will be in attendance.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81825034572?pwd=NStFNUtqUENnTDZPWGF1OVQrYWRvZz09 Meeting ID: 818 2503 4572
Passcode: 269831
Upcoming Meetings & Installation
Haida Lodge is planning to have their Installation of Officers on Saturday October 9th at 1:00PM. This is subject to the all clear from the Hall Association at 650 Fisgard Street. I will keep you posted as details unfold when we get closer to the date.
Coffee Klatch returns in person!
We are hosting our first in person Coffee Klatch this week - Monday July 26th at 9:00AM. Although we may not be bound by some of the COVID protocols, we are asking everyone to be mindful of the health risks until such time as we see some semblance of normality.
Coffee Klatch & Social
Monday evening coffee klatch following the usual Zoom 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 RWB 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
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