Feature Events:
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From all the Brethren of the Masonic Lodges throughout the jurisdiction!
From all the Brethren of the Masonic Lodges throughout the jurisdiction!
Daughters of the Nile Progressive Dinner - Sunday April 28th 2:00 PM
Harriet Hall, 3281 Harriet Rd, Victoria, Miriam Temple Daughters of the Nile. This Progressive Dinner has been built on the successful model Job’s Daughters have used for years. A bus with the revellers will depart Harriet Hall and venture out to 4 masonic halls in the Victoria area for a Progressive Dinner, with the final stop being downtown at 650 Fisgard St. After dinner (around 7:00PM) guests will be returned to the Harriet Hall to pick up their vehicles. This will be a fun event with surprises, games and prizes throughout! Cost is $50 per person, open to all ladies and gentlemen over the age of 19 years. Registration and information are available from Roz Dorge, Tuppergirl47@gmail.com or phone Roz at 250 812-7490. Space will be limited to the capacity of the bus(ses), so get yourself signed-up soon!
Harriet Hall, 3281 Harriet Rd, Victoria, Miriam Temple Daughters of the Nile. This Progressive Dinner has been built on the successful model Job’s Daughters have used for years. A bus with the revellers will depart Harriet Hall and venture out to 4 masonic halls in the Victoria area for a Progressive Dinner, with the final stop being downtown at 650 Fisgard St. After dinner (around 7:00PM) guests will be returned to the Harriet Hall to pick up their vehicles. This will be a fun event with surprises, games and prizes throughout! Cost is $50 per person, open to all ladies and gentlemen over the age of 19 years. Registration and information are available from Roz Dorge, Tuppergirl47@gmail.com or phone Roz at 250 812-7490. Space will be limited to the capacity of the bus(ses), so get yourself signed-up soon!
Our Regular Weekly Update for Masonic Events and News:
Just a reminder for the week of April 22nd, 2019 ..
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-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 April 22nd – 9:00AM –– Monday morning coffee club at the Mount Newton Lodge Hall. For those who are not normally able to join us on Monday – due to work or other commitments – this is an opportunity to drop by and say hello.
- Thursday April 25th – 7:00PM – 650 Fisgard Street – Camosun Lodge – monthly meeting. Repast at 6:00PM, Lodge tyles at 7:00PM. They will be conferring the Entered Apprentice degree. [Note this is a change in the meeting night going forward from the 2nd Monday to the 4th Thursday.
- And then the week following:
- Monday April 29th – 7:30PM – 650 Fisgard Street – Henderson Lodge – regular monthly meeting – confer the Fellowcraft Degree. Changed this month [only] to the 5th Monday due to the 4th Monday being Easter weekend. Festive board before the meeting 600PM.
- Wednesday May 1st – 7:30 PM – Sooke Masonic Hall – Mount Shepherd Lodge – regular monthly meeting. Doors Open: 6:00 Dinner at 6:30 Hawaiian meatballs with veggies and trimmings $12 at the door. Dessert will follow the meeting. Examination of Proficiency and then conferring of the FC degree. Election of Proxies to Grand Lodge. A visit & a presentation from Job’s Daughters – Bethel No. 36.
- Wednesday May 1st – 7:30 PM – Mount Newton Masonic Hall – United Peninsula Lodge – regular monthly meeting. Special celebration of our WW2 members and recognition for VE-Day of May 8th. Current serving members are encouraged to wear DEUs with medals, former members are encouraged to wear medals. Prove up in the EA and MM proficiency. Festive Board follows the meeting.
- Thursday May 2nd – 7:30 PM – 650 Fisgard Street – Victoria Columbia Lodge – regular monthly meeting. Usually have a meal beforehand – check out their web site – www.victoriacolumbia.ca . Confer the Fellowcraft degree.
- Thursday May 2nd – 7:00 PM – Goldstream Lodge Hall – Goldstream Lodge – regular monthly meeting. Concordant bodies night. Cocktails at 5:30; Dinner at 6:00; Lodge at 7:00. To receive petitions. To receive reports. To allow those wishing to prove proficiency in the preceding degrees. To receive educational information presentations from the Concordant Bodies of Shrine, Scottish Rite, York Rite, DeMolay and Job’s Daughters.
- And into the next weeks and a bit beyond:
- Wednesday May 8th – 7:30PM – 650 Fisgard Street – Haida Lodge – Ladies Night – details to follow…
- Thursday May 9th – 7:30 PM – 650 Fisgard Street – Britannia Lodge – prove ups in FC, MM & confer the MM degree. Festive Board 6:00PM.
- Saturday May 11th – 11:00AM – Holy Trinity Anglican Church – Sidney – Funeral Service for RWB David Terrell. No regalia although there will be an opportunity to pay respects and the placement of Acacia.
- And if you are into special events and long term planning…
- Sunday April 28th 2:00PM 3281 Harriet Rd, Victoria, BC Eastern Star Hall Daughters of the Nile are hosting a Progressive Dinner. Details of location & timing are at the top of this page.
- Wednesday May 1st – Election of Proxies to Grand Lodge – the deadline for registering proxies for Grand Lodge is June 1st. If you are going to carry a Proxy for your Lodge you must have registered to attend and then have your Lodge Secretary register your proxy on the Grand Lodge website.
- Saturday May 18th – Outdoor FC Degree in Roche Harbour at the Mausoleum on San Juan Island. If you have a boat and can take passengers, or if you don’t have a boat but would like to go; contact Gary at 250-883-1249 for details and logistics.
- Monday May 20th – Victoria May Day Parade - details to be determined – it is planned to have a contingent of Freemasons participate in the Victoria May Day Parade. VWB Andy Jani has offered to be the point person on our behalf. Please contact VWB Jani if you have any questions or need information.
- 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
- Thursday, June 6th, 2019 Goldstream Lodge A Past District Deputy Grand Masters’ Degree Team will confer the Master Mason Degree at Goldstream Lodge. Details to follow.
- Tuesday June 11th – tour of Government House – 1401 Rockland Avenue – Victoria. Pre-registration is required – go to our website and let me know if you are planning to visit for the tour, and/or visit the Tea Room [will make reservations] and or the Museum. There is no cost for this event [other than purchases]. Open to members & friends of United Peninsula Lodge. Click on this URL to register https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/0dbKABXeyercgpH Registration is limited in number.
- 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.
- Grand Master on Vancouver Island / District 1 & 21 Events:
- 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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