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Allan Graystone – 50 Years a Past Master

Posted on February 13, 2012 by rkaufman

L. to R. - RW Bro. David J. Cameron; W. Bro. Murray Ford, WM Temple Lodge No. 597; W. Bro. Allan Graystone; RW Bro. Bradley D. Fickling, DDGM London East

On Feb. 8, 2012, W. Bro. Allan Graystone, Past Master of Preston Lodge No.297, received a 50 year a past master pin and plaque at a meeting of Temple Lodge No. 597, London where he now resides. RW Bro. David Cameron happened to be there and so congratulated W. Bro. Graystone on behalf of Waterloo District.

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DDGM – Offical Visit Message – Concord

Posted on February 5, 2012 by rkaufman

Brotherly Love

Brethren my talk this evening will be on Brotherly Love
Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all. ~Alexander the Great

To Read the speech CLICK HERE

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2nd Annual Pancake Supper – Waterloo Oriental Band

Posted on January 24, 2012 by rkaufman

Second Annual Waterloo Oriental Band Pancake Supper

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 – Serving 5-7 pm
KW Masonic Hall – 440 Weber St. N., Waterloo, ON

Pancakes, Sausages, Bacon
Coffee, Tea, Juice

* Door Prizes *
Open to everyone!
Adults $8 Children (4-12) $3

For tickets email noble.cbradley@gmail.com
Or contact any Waterloo Oriental Band member

Proceeds to benefit Shrine activities

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DDGM New Years Message – 2012

Posted on January 15, 2012 by rkaufman

Brethren,
Thank you for a successful and active first half to this Masonic Year. The two Official Visits and nine Installations were well attended and we had a better showing of Worshipful Masters and I hope to see that continue. I was also pleased to see Worshipful Masters who were unable to attend designate representatives at these important meetings.

As the lodges in Waterloo district have been very active with degree work due to the influx of new masons we need to balance that success with our duties to educate our brethren and make sure our lodges don’t become degree mills.
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Curling Bonspeil… Fast Approaching!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by rkaufman

Are you harboring a keen desire to try that truly Canadian sport where men get to sweep and still be “manly”? You can! The Waterloo District Masonic Bonspiel is being held on Saturday February 18th at the Ayr Curling

Club. Sign up as a foursome, or sign up as an individual. Either way your guaranteed a great day of fun, fellowship, and great food. The cost is only $65 per person, which includes 2 games of curling, breakfast muffins/bagels/coffee, and a mid-day meal. There’s a 9:00 am draw, an 11:00 am draw, and you’ll be home for dinner time!

Contact W.B. Doug Fickling at dougfickling@rogers.com for sign up, or more info.

Hurry Hard!!!!

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Official Visits 2011-2012

Posted on January 6, 2012 by rkaufman

Lodge	Date & Time	Location	Accompanying
Wilmot 318	Thur 7:30 8/Sept/11	Elmira	Concord
Alma 72	Tue 7:45 11/Oct/11	Cambridge	Glenrose
*Concord 722	Thu 7:30 2/Feb/12	Cambridge	Twin City
Grand River 151	Tue 7:30 14/Feb/12	Waterloo	Wilmot
Waterloo 539	Wed 7:30 7/Mar/12	Waterloo	New Light
Twin City 509	Fri 7:30 9/Mar/12	Waterloo	New Dominion
Glenrose 628	Tue 7:45 20/Mar/12	Elmira	Ayr
Ayr 172	Mon 7:30 9/Apr/12	Ayr	Temple
Mystic Tie 279	Mon 7:30 16/Apr/12	Cambridge	Brotherhood
Preston 297	Thu 7:30 19/Apr/12	Cambridge	Grand River
New Light 744	Sat 10 am 28/Apr/12	Waterloo	Temple
New Dominion 205	Mon 7:30 14/May/12	Elmira	Waterloo
Temple 690	Wed 7:30 16/May/12	Waterloo	Preston
Brotherhood 723	Wed 7:30 23/May/12	Waterloo	Mystic Tie

* DDGM’s Home Lodge

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8th Annual Military Table Lodge

Posted on January 4, 2012 by rkaufman

Waterloo District
8^th Annual Military Table Lodge

Saturday February 4, 2012

Waterloo Temple Banquet Room
Social Hour:      5:30 pm
Lodge Opens:    6:30 pm
Dinner:             7:00 pm

Door Prizes & Draws $40.00 per person
CONTACT – Kim McGeagh 519-742-6148 or Richard Kaufman 519-620-2615

No Regalia – Business Suits

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W.Bro Al Pomeroy 1934-2011

Posted on November 30, 2011 by rkaufman

Alfred “Al” Francis Pomeroy
August 31, 1934 – November 28, 2011
Past Master of Grand River Lodge 151, 1992 – 1993

Passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2011 at Freeport Hospital at the age of 77 with the love and support of his family. Forever loved Dad to Michal (Marlene), Christopher and Shelagh. Grandpa “Pa” to Emily and Caitlin Pomeroy. Cherished Brother of Ruth Fraley and Esther Carlton. Predeceased by his wife Ruth (1996) and his brother Marston Pomeroy.
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