Category Archives: DDGM Messages

Brethren continuing on with topics from the first degree lecture in the south tonight we talk about ”Fortitude” one of the four cardinal virtues

It is defined as; that strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter
danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring,
depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting
or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble.
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The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.- Socrates

Brethren, continuing with my theme of taking the basis of my talks from the Lecture in the South we continue with the word ‘Honour’ – What is ‘Honour’?
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Brethren, my talk this evening, continuing on the theme of the lecture from the south in
the First Degree, is titled HOPE.

“The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are
dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
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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

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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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

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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.

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Dear Brother,

Please double click the word LINK to proceed to the 2011 Waterloo District membership survey.

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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.”

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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

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