Brethren,
Please see the screen shot from Facebook. Coronation Lodge members and
their families were a big part in the Elmvale Blood Donor Clinic setting a
new record for unit collection. Thank you to the Bill , Bill
, Paul , and Mike for volunteering their time to serve
refreshments. Donating blood was Jim , John , Tim , Warren
and Peter . Of note Peter and his wife Kendra were first
time donors. Also a big thank you to Karen Stiles and the Don/Miller family
girls for their donations.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
V.W. Bro. David
Secretary
Coronation Lodge No. 466 G.R.C., A.F. & A.M.
Brethren,
Last night at the DDGM Official Visit to Manito Lodge No. 90 , we tied with
Northern Light Lodge from Stayner (with 10 members each) for the Travelling
Gavel). Having won the previous two Travelling Gavels our Master declined
the gavel and presented it to W. Bro. John from Northern Lights
Lodge. The next DDGM Official Visit will be to Karnak Lodge No.492 in
Orillia on November 6th.
Fraternally,
V.W. Bro. David
Secretary
Coronation Lodge No. 466 G.R.C., A.F. & A.M.
Brethren,
Last evening Coronation Lodge won the Georgian North District Travelling Gavel for the second time at the District Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Ed’s, Official Visit to Northern Light Lodge in Stayner. In the attached picture the gavel is being held by Bro. Tim, our newest Fellowcraft Mason, in recognition of his first visit to another Lodge. The next Official Visit will be to Manito Lodge in Collingwood on October 8th where we will try and win the Travelling Gavel for the third time. If you are interested in joining the members of Coronation Lodge in visiting Collingwood please contact me and I will help with arranging a ride.
Fraternally,
V.W. Bro. David
Secretary
Coronation Lodge No. 466 G.R.C., A.F. & A.M.
Brethren,
The Lodge's Building Committee has been busy this summer improving and
beautifying our Lodge. Included in the work has been the addition of
composite boards to our front entranceway, installing a brick façade along
the west wall base, re-roofing the back addition and the restoration and
installation of the original Coronation Lodge electric sign.
The Coronation Lodge sign originally was on the building from the 50's up
until the renovations done in 1988. The sign was stored in the back shed
and pretty much forgotten about. It was restored by Mike, Craig
and Dave, re-lit and mounted above the entrance way and has
the saying "Happy to meet, Sorry to part, Happy to meet again" inscribed on
the rear side of the sign so that all can see it when departing the Lodge
building.
Thank you to Mike, David and Craig along with John, his son Ryan,
Dale, Peter, Bill and Bill (my apologies if I
have missed someone) for their hard work in keeping our Lodge property
beautiful.
Fraternally,
V.W. Bro. David
Secretary
Coronation Lodge No. 466 G.R.C., A.F. & A.M.
Brethren,
On Wednesday night R.W. Bro. James Stiles and V.W. Bro. Ray Easby presented our Master, W. Bro. Mike Wheeler, with a plaque recognizing that the Coronation Lodge had won the Travelling Gavel seven times for having the best attendance at the District’s Official Visits during the 2018-2019 Masonic year.
The Lodge also wishes to Congratulate V.W. Bro. Ray Easby on his appointment from the Grand Lodge to the rank of Grand Steward in recognition of his duties as the District Secretary.
Fraternally,
V.W. Bro. David Don
Secretary
Coronation Lodge No. 466 G.R.C., A.F. & A.M.
Brethren,
This evening Bro. John Holt and I had the distinct pleasure of representing Coronation Lodge at the official opening of the Elmvale District High School Addition. The addition was funded through a partnership of the Provincial Government, Municipal Government and the local community. The addition includes a new kitchen, combined cafeteria/auditorium (affectionately called a cafatorium) and a new gymnasium. The community has access to the use of these facilities and it is definitely a win-win for all. Almost two years ago our Lodge raised funds through a couple of dinners for the school and we presented a cheque to the Fundraising Committee at that time. Tonight we were honoured along with many other community partners for our assistance.
The role of the Lodge is not to be a service club, but it is equally important to be part of the community and show that we care. Thank you to all who donated to this project. Tonight was one of my proudest moments as a Mason.
Fraternally,
V.W. Bro. David Don
Secretary
Coronation Lodge No. 466 G.R.C., A.F. & A.M.
Brethren,
On Wednesday evening the Lodge won it's 7th straight Traveling Gavel at Beaver Lodge in Thornbury. The brethren of Beaver Lodge did a wonderful job of ritual work in the second degree and after the degree did a poignant Service of Remembrance as is their tradition at their November meeting. The Traveling Gavel is up for grabs at the next Official Visit as our own R.W. Bro. James Stiles is welcomed in his own Lodge on November 28th.
We will be presenting R.W. Bro. Stiles with a cheque for $1000.00 for his District Project - "Huronia Ride for Dad" (monies will go towards Prostate Cancer research in our area). The money was raised at the two BBQ's we held in the summer months.
It is also "Pie Night". Please consider attending to support our DDGM and have some fellowship afterword enjoying at least one piece of pie (or more if your waistline can handle it).
Fraternally,
V.W. Bro. David Don
Secretary
Coronation Lodge No. 466 G.R.C., A.F. & A.M.