Category Archives: DDGM Messages
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!
Merry Christmas
I want to take this opportunity to wish all the Masons and their Families in Waterloo District a Very Happy and Joyous Holiday Season.
This is a time of peace and goodwill towards all mankind, and I trust that we as Masons will have opportunity to practice the many virtues that are fundamental to our Order. Charity can be practiced in many forms, a smile, a listening ear, friendly greeting, a cup of coffee and perhaps the greatest gift we give is our time.
Merry Christmas
R.W. Bro. Richard W. Kaufman
District Deputy Grand Master
Waterloo District
50 Ironstone Dr. Cambridge, ON N1P 1A2
Thanksgiving
How quickly time seems to pass, when you’re having fun! And, I hope that you are having fun with the Brethren and also with your family over the season of Thanksgiving that has just passed us. It could be that you’re having fun preparing for and planning the festive season that will be upon us, most likely before we feel ready for it to here.
We Did It!
Tony Atkins & I completed the 10 km, 5 checkpoint Mantracking course in 3 hours and 25 minutes.
WITHOUT being captured!
We were chased twice by trackers on horse back and once by a team of trackers with dogs. We eluded them each time.
We ran into the bush for cover, or back down the trail where the horses would have trouble going.
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Off And Running
They’re off and running…. is often heard at the raceway just as the gate pulls away to allow the jockeys to drive to the finish line. I feel a little bit like those jockeys as the race gets underway and they begin to run the race. With our district meeting completed with a great turn out of 67 members and lodges resuming following the summer break…. the race is on!
What Is Service?
At the one hundredth and fifty-fifth Communication of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, I was elected to serve in the Office of District Deputy Grand Master by the Brethren of Waterloo District.
I am humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to serve; as the Grand Master’s personal representative, the liaison between the various programs and resources of Grand Lodge and to support and assist the Brethren of Waterloo District.
