Feature Events:
It's Parade Time Again! 121st Annual Victoria Day Celebration!!
Join a contingent of proud Freemasons, Shriners and Job's Daughters as they form a marching group in this year's parade! Our Grand Master, MWB Barry Burch will be leading the group for the 3 km parade route. Monday May 20th, 2019, assemble at 8:30 AM at the Mayfair Shopping Centre, Parade Meeting Area "Section A" We will be forming-up & stepping-off behind the Canadian Coast Guard entry. Map of the meeting areas HERE. For more details, please click HERE!
Join a contingent of proud Freemasons, Shriners and Job's Daughters as they form a marching group in this year's parade! Our Grand Master, MWB Barry Burch will be leading the group for the 3 km parade route. Monday May 20th, 2019, assemble at 8:30 AM at the Mayfair Shopping Centre, Parade Meeting Area "Section A" We will be forming-up & stepping-off behind the Canadian Coast Guard entry. Map of the meeting areas HERE. For more details, please click HERE!
First Annual Past-Masters' Outdoor Lodge - Saturday June 1st 2019!
Parksville's Euclid Lodge No.158 is staging an inaugural Past Masters' outdoor Lodge at their Yates Memorial Services location. Lodge tyles at 12:00 noon and a festive board follows. A Master Mason degree will be conferred by the past masters!
Please RSVP by May 27th to ensure catering arrangements for all. For more details, please click HERE!!
Parksville's Euclid Lodge No.158 is staging an inaugural Past Masters' outdoor Lodge at their Yates Memorial Services location. Lodge tyles at 12:00 noon and a festive board follows. A Master Mason degree will be conferred by the past masters!
Please RSVP by May 27th to ensure catering arrangements for all. For more details, please click HERE!!
Strawberry Tea - Sunday June 9th 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
A fun and relaxing social event at the Mt. Newton Hall. Open to all members of UP24 and their guests, and particularly to all the widows of past Lodge members. Enjoy fine tea, light snacks and great camaraderie! There is no cost for this event, however, please RSVP HERE so that we can arrange for proper catering!
A fun and relaxing social event at the Mt. Newton Hall. Open to all members of UP24 and their guests, and particularly to all the widows of past Lodge members. Enjoy fine tea, light snacks and great camaraderie! There is no cost for this event, however, please RSVP HERE so that we can arrange for proper catering!
BC Government House Victoria Tour - June 11th 2019!
A private tour for UP24 members, friends and family! Join United Peninsula's erudite Secretary Jim Ferguson as he guides the group "behind the scenes" with features and history of this historic building and estate. Tour participants will also have an opportunity to enjoy lunch in the Tea Room, as well as to visit a special museum feature. Tour is free, lunch is a nominal cost. RSVP's necessary as space is limited (and Secretary Jim can only shout so loudly over large groups!) This is an adults-only tour. Please RSVP HERE!
A private tour for UP24 members, friends and family! Join United Peninsula's erudite Secretary Jim Ferguson as he guides the group "behind the scenes" with features and history of this historic building and estate. Tour participants will also have an opportunity to enjoy lunch in the Tea Room, as well as to visit a special museum feature. Tour is free, lunch is a nominal cost. RSVP's necessary as space is limited (and Secretary Jim can only shout so loudly over large groups!) This is an adults-only tour. Please RSVP HERE!
Remembering Roy Kennedy…Saturday May 25th 2:00PM
A recognition/remembrance ceremony and get together for Roy Kennedy will be held at his sister May’s place in the clubhouse at 4125 Interurban Road. If you would like to attend, please contact Don Campbell at camtron@telus.net net or phone 250-479-9286 so sufficient catering arrangements can be made. Roy was a regular attendee to our Monday morning coffee club at the Mount Newton Lodge Hall until he lost his license and not able to drive. Why is this important? Many members over time, drop out of circulation and are not able to attend Coffee mornings, Social events or Lodge meetings due to ill health and/or transportation problems. This is one way for us to acknowledge Roy’s attendance at our Monday morning coffee club.
“There are three deaths. The first is when the body ceases to function. The second is when the body is consigned to the grave. The third is that moment, sometime in the future, when your name is spoken for the last time.” David Eagleman
A recognition/remembrance ceremony and get together for Roy Kennedy will be held at his sister May’s place in the clubhouse at 4125 Interurban Road. If you would like to attend, please contact Don Campbell at camtron@telus.net net or phone 250-479-9286 so sufficient catering arrangements can be made. Roy was a regular attendee to our Monday morning coffee club at the Mount Newton Lodge Hall until he lost his license and not able to drive. Why is this important? Many members over time, drop out of circulation and are not able to attend Coffee mornings, Social events or Lodge meetings due to ill health and/or transportation problems. This is one way for us to acknowledge Roy’s attendance at our Monday morning coffee club.
“There are three deaths. The first is when the body ceases to function. The second is when the body is consigned to the grave. The third is that moment, sometime in the future, when your name is spoken for the last time.” David Eagleman
Our Regular Weekly Update for Masonic Events and News:
Just a reminder for the week of May 20th, 2019 .. Happy Victoria Day!
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The Grandmaster’s itinerary is posted at http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/grandlodge/gmsched2018-2019.pdf
-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.
Scottish Rite – contact scottishritevictoria@gmail.com for application and further information.
-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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- 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 – Cordova Bay Golf Club – Haida members– but all are welcomed.
- Thursday – 9:00AM – 650 Fisgard Street – Thursday morning coffee club
- Things to pay attention to this week:
- Monday May 20th – 8:30AM Assemble at Mayfair Mall - Victoria May Day Parade -details are in the Link at the top of our web page
- Monday May 20th – 9:00AM – Monday morning coffee club – for those who are not able to attend the parade there will be an opportunity to meet for coffee on Monday morning.
- Tuesday May 21st 7:00PM Penny Farthing Pub – Haida Lodge - Beer & Food Pairing Dinner. – A four course meal with beer pairing for each meal. Seating at 7:00PM, serving at 7:30PM. Tickets are $65 each and available from Joe Klovance [ jklovanc@hotmail.com ]. Send Joe an email and let him know you are coming. Payment can be by cheque, cash or e-transfer to jklovanc@hotmail.com An evening of Great Food, Great Beer and Great Fellowship.
- Thursday May 23rd 7:00PM – 650 Fisgard Street Camosun Lodge regular monthly meeting. Details to follow.
- Saturday May 25th – Bethel 2 Job’s Daughters – Bottle & refundable container drive – Mount Newton Lodge Hall – 10:00AM to 1:00PM. Drop off your bottles in support of this fundraiser. Contact bethel2guardian@gmail.com for more details.
- And then the week following:
- Monday May 27th 7:30PM – 650 Fisgard Street – Henderson Lodge regular monthly meeting. Election of Proxies to Grand Lodge and pass 3 EA’s to the FC degree. Festive Board is at 6:30PM
- Wednesday May 29th – 7:00PM – Mount Newton Lodge Hall – United Peninsula Lodge – General Purpose meeting. Planning for events over the next few months. Open to members of United Peninsula only.
- And into the next weeks and a bit beyond:
- Saturday June 1st - Community Garage Sale at the Sooke Masonic Lodge 6544 -Throup Road, sponsored by the Sooke Masonic Lodge. Venders setup starting at 8:00AM open to the Public at 9:00AM. For more information call Rod at 250-888-9626 or email at Sookemasoniclodge159@gmail.com . Freemasons will be on site. Cost per table to rent is $10 each and will be outside; Coffee, Tea, pop and Hot Dogs will be available for sale. Vendors to bring their own rain/sun shelter if desired. Any unsold items will be the responsibility of the vendor to remove from the location and to be taken away. Restrooms are available. And as always in Sooke, FREE PARKING
- Saturday June 1st – 9:00AM Master & Warden’s Meeting – Goldstream Masonic Hall. Opportunity to finalize assignments at the picnic in July and any other business which could be shared and helpful in planning.
- Wednesday June 5th – 7:30PM – Mount Newton Lodge Hall – United Peninsula Lodge – regular monthly meeting. Ballot on an application for affiliation, Education presentation on the Liberation of Holland in May 1945, motions to change of Lodge bylaws.
- Wednesday June 5th – 7:30PM – Sooke Masonic Hall – Mount Shepherd Lodge – regular monthly meeting, Election of Officers.
- Wednesday June 5th – 7:00 PM – 650 Fisgard Street – Vancouver & Quadra Lodge – Wednesday, 5 June. 7:00 PM. Regular Meeting. Newfie Night. Ladies and guests welcome. $25 at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/joey-smallwood-presents-newfie-night-2019-the-confederation-edition-tickets-60007067755?aff=eac2
- Thursday, June 6th Goldstream Lodge A Past District Deputy Grand Masters’ Degree Team will confer the Master Mason Degree at Goldstream Lodge. Details to follow.
- Thursday, June 6th 650 Fisgard Street – Victoria Columbia Lodge. Regular monthly meeting details to follow.
- Saturday June 8th 11:00AM - Mount Newton Lodge Hall - Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite will host a BBQ for interested and new members. The BBQ is open to all Freemasons; EA’s, FC’s and MM’s. The "Scottish Rite" is a concordant body which expands on the teachings and lessons of the Craft Lodge. The BBQ is an opportunity to hear and learn a bit more about Scottish Rite and perhaps meet other members of your own Lodge who are members. Contact Neil Racicot if you would like to attend the BBQ. Neil is at nraciot@telus.net or 250-888-8272
- Sunday June 9th 1:00PM – Mount Newton Lodge Hall – Strawberry tea – for members & widows of United Peninsula Lodge No. 24. Details are in the Link at the top of our web page
- Tuesday June 11th – 10:30 AM tour of Government House – 1401 Rockland Avenue – Victoria. Pre-registration is required – details are in the Link at the top of our web page
- And if you are into special events and long-term planning…
- Saturday June 15th 3:00PM 650 Fisgard Street – Phoenix Chapter Order of DeMolay – Installation of Officers. Contact Bro. Darrell McCollom at 250-590-5558 for more information. DeMolay is open to young men up to the age of 21.
- Sunday June 16th – 9:45AM Step-off -Father’s Day – Walk or Run for Prostate Cancer. Meet at the VI Tech Park on 4464 Markham Street off West Saanich at 9:45AM. Did you know 1 in 7 people will get Prostate Cancer? The next time you attend Lodge; do a count of people in the room, divide by 7 and that will be the number of people who statistically could be diagnosed. Check out this web page https://raceroster.com/events/2019/21889/raymond-james-fathers-day-walk-run-for-prostate-cancer for information on how to register yourself and/or how to support someone already registered.
- Wednesday June 19th 7:30 PM – Mount Newton Lodge Hall – United Peninsula Lodge – emergent meeting to confer the EA degree on one candidate. Festive Board after the meeting.
- Wednesday June 26th 6:30PM – 650 Fisgard Street – Haida Lodge – Recognition & Reception of RWB Bro. Douglas Franklin on his being installed as Grand Master on June 22nd. Lodge opens at 6:30PM for a formal recognition in Lodge, followed by a reception in the Banquet Room at about 7:00PM. All are welcomed [Masons & their Ladies] to the reception at 7:00PM.
- Monday July 1st 11:30 AM [marshalling 10:15AM] Sidney Day Parade – Last year we had two of our Scholarship Students participate. Special thanks to RWB Gary Robertson & RWB Bob Strelaeff for providing the convertibles. The students were recognized and our contribution & support of the students was acknowledged.
- Saturday, July 13th, 2019 Goldstream Lodge Open Air Master Mason Degree at the estate of RWB Bob Strelaeff.
- Sunday, July 21st, 2019 The Annual Victoria Masonic Picnic will take place at the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society on the Pat Bay Highway.
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, Board of Installed Masters, 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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United Peninsula Lodge No. 24 & Mount Newton Masonic Hall Calendar
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