Feature Events & News:
Bro Vance Smith (Jr Warden of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1) is coordinating a volunteer Masonic work party on Sunday October 23rd to assist in a renovation project for Cool Aid's Downtown Community Centre on Pandora Ave in Victoria. Everyone (able-bodied) under the age of 70 is welcome to participate, including tradespersons, home handypersons and especially those who don't have specific skills, but have enthusiasm and a community spirit. The invitation with all the details HERE, and the specific project link HERE!
Our Regular Updates for Masonic Events and News:
- September 26th, 2022
Meeting on Saturday September 24th…
- We had a reasonable turnout [33 of members & visitors] for our meeting this past Saturday.
- We acknowledged the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in Lodge and to recognize King Charles III at our festive board.
- It was an opportunity for members & visitors who may have challenges in attending evening meetings to join us for a daytime meeting and then a very social festive board.
A slow week in Freemasonry…
- my other passion is Golf… well not really a passion but of interest. I came across the following article and thought “…is it something to help us in our thinking about the future of Freemasonry?”
- Should We Modify Golf Courses And Game Play To Attract Younger Participants? - CFI Golfx
- I’m not advocating change to the extent in the article, but perhaps it’s an opportunity for us to re-think, refocus and renew of how we want to be as an organization in the next 20, 30, 50 years.
Upcoming Meetings
- United Peninsula continues with the Monday morning coffee club at 9:00AM.
Meetings at UP24
- 28-Sept - 7:00PM - General Purpose meeting
- 5-Oct - 7:30PM - Regular Communication
Other meetings South Vancouver Island District
- 26-Sept - 7:00PM - Henderson Lodge – Regular Communication – Happy Hour @ 6:00
- 5-Oct - 7:30PM - Mount Shepherd Lodge – Installation of Officers
- 6-Oct - 7:00PM - Goldstream Lodge - Dinner 6:00; Lodge Tyles at 7:00 FC Degree
- 6-Oct - 7:30PM - Victoria Columbia Lodge
- 8-Oct - 2:00PM - Haida Lodge – Installation of Officers
DDGM South Vancouver Island District
- 5-Oct - 7:30PM - Mount Shepherd Lodge – Installation of Officers
- 8-Oct - 2:00PM - Haida Lodge – Installation of Officers
Other meetings Vancouver Island
- None to report at the moment…
Grand Lodge Appointments & Service to the Fraternity
- RWB Ron Cawthra has invited any member who might be interested in serving on a Grand Lodge Committee or as an appointed Officer, to contact him and express their interest.
- This is an important invitation as it is easy for some to “sit on the sidelines” and throw pebbles at the different committees while hiding behind the curtain of anonymity.
- This is an opportunity to “put our mouth where our money is”, or “use the phone or get out of the phone booth”. How would you like to see changes in the future of Freemasonry in British Columbia? This is your opportunity to influence who we are moving into the future.
- Contact RWB Cawthra at ron.cawthra@telus.net with a personal and confidential email or send a letter to him at 650 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R6 if you are interested in serving.
Standing Zoom Portal
- UP24 established a permanent Zoom portal during the COVID virtual times of 2020 and 2021. The portal will remain active in the event of a future need for virtual meetings. Link HERE
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…
-Travelling Gavel and other paraphernalia
- Many years ago it was the custom of Lodges to visit other Lodges which became known as a “Fraternal Visit”. It was an opportunity for members of a Lodge to invite their least experienced Brethren to visit a Lodge without having to go through an examination of proficiency and to experience in some cases similar and yet in other cases different ritual.
- Over the years, token[s] of recognition were exchanged – such as the travelling gavel, the travelling totem and I’m sure other souvenirs collected along the way. RWB Rod McKenzie of Mount Shepherd Lodge has asked the question – “…does anyone know where these artifacts might be…” and is there an opportunity to use them as an incentive for Lodges to rekindle the opportunity for Fraternal and Lodge visits.
- If you have any information of where these might be, please pass them along to RWB McKenzie at secmtshep159@gmail.com
-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
-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 latest issues of EBee are available online HERE. Looking for Ebee archives from 2013 to 2106? Please click HERE
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