Category Archives: DDGM Messages
DDGM New Years Message – 2012
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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Message from R.W. Bro. Brian Lowery
Brethren,
Allow me to say again thank you for entrusting me with the duties and responsibilities of District Deputy Grand Master of Waterloo District. I will endeavor to fulfill them to the best of my ability. I also wish to thank W.Bro. Barry Turnbull of Concord Lodge for accepting the position of District Secretary for this Masonic year.
It would be remiss of me not to say thank you to R.W.Bro. Richard Kaufman IPDDGM for leading the district during the last Masonic year. His skill in oral presentation is phenomenal and his relaxed posture gave confidence to whomever he met. Well done R.W. Sir
Open Letter to the District
June 4th, 2011
An Open Letter to Waterloo District Masons;
It was been my honour and privilege to serve as the District Deputy Grand Master for Waterloo District this year. I thank every member of Waterloo District for this opportunity, it’s been awesome. Many ask if I’m ready to leave office, the answer is yes and no. There are many aspects of being your DDGM that I thoroughly enjoy, but this is a demanding job and I’m ready to pass the reins of leadership on to my successor.
Waterloo District Masons membership survey
Dear Brother,
Please double click the word LINK to proceed to the 2011 Waterloo District membership survey.
DDGM Speech – Friday March 11 2011 (Twin City Lodge #539 Official Visit)
The Great Paradox – Part 2
We last looked at the first of what I am referring to as the great paradoxes; “there are no rights without a parallel duty.”
Tonight, I would like us to advance to the second of the four statements found in the General Charge, which at first view appears to be a paradox; “there is no liberty without the supremacy of the law.”
DDGM Speech – Wednesday March 2, 2011 (Waterloo Lodge #539 Official Visit)
The Great Paradox – Part I
If you recollect your prove-up in the Entered Apprentice degree, you’ll recall these words; “which at first view appears to be a paradox.” The paradox being referred to is that of the sun always being at it’s meridian with respect to masonry.
Tonight, I’d like us to examine what at first view appears to be a paradox with four statements found in the General Charge.
- No right without a parallel duty
- No liberty without the supremacy of the law
- No high destiny without earnest perseverance
- No real greatness without self-denial
Hopes & Promises
DDGM Speech – Tuesday February 8th, 2011 (Grand River Lodge Official Visit)
It is often said, there are two things that are certain in life: death & taxes. I guess that would be true, but what a gloomy topic! However, as we well know that the General Charge has this to say: “It (Freemasonry) seeks to light up the darkness and gloom of the grave by pointing to the hopes and promises of a better life to come” (Pg 82). Hence, the topic for tonight… “Hopes and Promises”.
Object of Freemasonry
DDGM Speech – Thursday February 3rd, 2011 (Concord Lodge Official Visit)
It has been 113 days since the last Official Visit in Alma Lodge, when we looked at the aim or purpose of Freemasonry, which we concluded is “to endeavor to be happy ourselves and communicate happiness to others”.
Tonight, I would like to look at the objective or the goals of Freemasonry. Again we will turn to the General Charge from the Ceremony of Installation for some insight.
What is the point or purpose of Freemasonry?
DDGM Speech – Tuesday October 12th, 2010 (Alma Lodge Offical Visit)
My question for tonight is: What is the point or purpose of Freemasonry? I hope that you will participate and interact with me this evening at appropriate points during this talk, and this is the first opportunity…
Does anyone have an answer for the question; what is the point or purpose of Freemasonry? (Anyone?)
Spring Is In The Air
Spring is in the air, on this warm mid-February day! Somehow, I suspect that old man winter isn’t quite finished with us yet, before he yields to the April showers and Mayflowers the cold of winter has us longing for.
The activity in Waterloo District is anything but cold, a quick glance at our calendar shows just how active we are, with emergent meetings, social events, official visits and other district coordinated events!
