Brethren,

What a fantastic turnout for the District Deputy Grand Master’s Official Visit! We had five Masters of the District representing their lodges. The number of visitors was so impressive we had to bring our extra chairs. My congratulations go out to W. Bro. Beardwood of Karnak Lodge No. 492, who won the travelling gavel for having twelve Karnak Brothers travelling with him.

I want to congratulate our newest Fellowcraft, Bro. Aaron Moore. It was evident he worked hard, with the assistance from his mentors, in preparing for the evening. This is what Masonry is about. I also want to congratulate my officers and participating members for the work done during the degree. It was fantastic as always.

I need to thank everyone that brought a pie for our annual “Pie Night”. Pie Night raised over $400 for the Elmvale & District Food Bank’s Teen Christmas Gift Card Project.

One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of a cheque for $800 to the D.D.G.M. for his District Project, the Georgian Bay Homeless Animal Shelter. This money was raised at the two BBQ’s the Lodge hosted in the summer months.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, December 11 th , and it will be a double second degree for Bro. Devin Klatt and Bro. Darrell Grant. I kindly ask you attend if available to support our advancing brothers. We are now in the time where we have a good number of passings to conduct. At the same time, we still have three prospective men who are seeking masonry. It warms my heart to know we have such a growth forthcoming.

Finally, I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope that you will all enjoy your time with family and friends, stay safe and warm this winter.

Fraternally yours,

W. Bro. Warren

Worshipful Master

MESSAGE FROM THE EAST

Brethren,

This past month, we had a fantastic turn out from our booth at the Elmvale Fall Fair. Our list of interested initiates continues to grow, which ensures our lodge (and by extension, the craft) will continue to thrive.

A couple meetings back, we saw a father initiate his son into Masonry; last meeting we saw a son initiate his father. I’m sure it was an evening that neither Bro. Johnathon (the son) or Bro. John (his father) will ever forget.

The next meeting will be our official visit, and I am confident our Lodge will continue our stellar work. We will be bringing our D.D.G.M., R.W. Bro. Michael , under the wands to pass Bro. Aaron to the 2 nd degree. I ask all brethren in the degree to make best effort to attend the practice so we may better hone our skills to work towards that smooth, perfect ashlar.

Additionally, as this our tradition, the repast will be our pie night. If every brother could please bring a pie to share among their brothers, I’m sure it will be thankfully received and faithfully applied. Due to the holiday season our last meeting of the year will be on December 11 th, 2024, when we will be conducting a second degree for Bro. Devin.

Fraternally yours,

W. Bro. Warren

Worshipful Master

Allow me to open by congratulating R.W. Brother Michael on becoming our newest District Deputy Grand Master. I am sure he will serve the seat with dignity.  R.W. Bro. Michael will be assisted by W. Bro. Douglas, the newly appointed District Secretary.

Congratulations are also extended to Coronation Lodge member V.W. Bro. Vincent on his appointment as a Grand Steward.

Last meeting was a rare occasion where a father got to help initiate his son into masonry. Our Junior Warden, Bro. Dale, will guide our newest initiate, Bro. Aaron, through his masonic journey. 

Next, I would like to thank the Georgian District Warden’s Association. They provided the brethren to conduct the work of the evening and did so spectacularly. I would also like to thank all the brethren that attended the BBQ prior to the meeting. The BBQ raised $480 for our new D.D.G.M.’s District Project.

I remind those who are Wardens Association members to identify yourself to our secretary, so he can pass that information on. For those who are not members, a reminder that you only need be a Master Mason. Anybody who has their eyes on the east is encouraged to join. Membership is a lifetime membership.

Please join us at our August meeting as present and past Grand Lodge officers will be conducting the third degree for Bro. Tim. The Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Jamie will be attending along with many present and past Grand Lodge officers. This evening is always one of the highlights of Coronation Lodge’s Masonic year.

Fraternally yours,

W. Bro. Warren

Worshipful Master

Brethren,

What a humbling night we had! Once again, I cannot thank my brethren enough for the trust and faith you have in my officers and myself to lead you through the next masonic year. The work from the installing officers lead by R.W. Bro. Jim was stellar. It also warmed my heart to have my gavel initially presented to me by my future partner throughout life.

I already know we have a busy year planned with six initiations (so far) to conduct. I look forward to them receiving the same warm welcome I had nine years ago. We also have a raising coming up as

well.

R.W. Bro. Jim is trying to put a database together to determine who knows what parts of the work. I ask that you look out for his emails and help out however you are comfortable. 

For myself, I intend on using my year to encourage all our brothers to visit, to challenge themselves (even if it’s a small piece) with the work, and to continue the joie de vivre of our meetings.

Fraternally,

W. Bro. Warren

Worshipful Master

Message From the East

This month’s meeting will be the conclusion of my year as Master of the Lodge. It has been a fantastic year and has taught me a lot. This time last year, I had my doubts and worries about how this year would go. With the support of all the members of the Lodge, not only were those worries unfounded, but it will be an experience that I will never forget.

I would like to extend an extra special thanks to V.W. Bro. David , V.W. Bro. Bill and R.W. Bro. Jim for the continued support and guidance you have all given me this year. The work that these brothers do behind the scenes is not always obvious, but I like to believe that that just proves how much they do and how well they do it.

This month, we will be installing Bro. Warren as the new Master of Coronation Lodge, as well as investing the other officers moving up in the Lodge. I have every confidence in these brothers in keeping up the good work and reputation of Coronation Lodge. The future is bright for the Lodge, and it will be a busy year with incredible number of applications that we have this already.

I encourage all the brethren to come out to enjoy the evening and support these officers in taking their new chairs. I know that this will be the start of a great year for them.

Fraternally,

W. Bro. Aaron

Worshipful Master

Message from the West

Brethren,

I can’t begin to express the honour and privilege of being chosen as Master for the upcoming Masonic year. I truly could not have asked for a better mother lodge (and brethren) to have started my Masonic

journey.

I can say with the utmost confidence that I, and my board of officers, will work diligently in ensuring the amazing work our Lodge has always done remains exceptional. I ask you, my brothers, to show your support by celebrating their investiture at our installation.

Fraternally yours,

Bro. Warren – Senior Warden

Master Elect

Message From the East

I would like to thank all the brethren who came to our March meeting to celebrate Bro. Paul receiving his 25-year a Mason plaque and pin. It is always a pleasure for me to honour the accomplishments of one of our brothers. In addition, the spaghetti dinner held before Lodge raised over $350 for the Elmvale & District Food Bank.

This month is an important month for the Lodge as I am coming to the end of my term as Master and elections will be held of the next slate of officers. I would encourage every member to come out to vote on the leadership of the Lodge for the upcoming year. The next Masonic year will prove to be very busy as we will have as many as five candidates for initiation.

This month we will also be conducting the third degree for Bro. William. I hope that you all will come out and join us as we raise Bro. William to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. 

Fraternally,

W. Bro. Aaron

Worshipful Master

Brethren,

The following was received from Debra - of the Elmvale & District Food Bank.

Well Christmas 2023 is now in the books.   The Elmvale & District Food Bank prepared 90 Christmas Hampers this year of which 55 included children.   The volunteers worked hours (and hours) on getting everything ready for pickup/delivery on December 22nd.   

Thanks to each and every sponsor, gifts for the children are taken care of.    You have no idea how much we appreciate the support of the community and our sponsors.   

We sometimes question why we do it.  I am quoting a thank you received on December 23rd from one of our families:

“I just wanted to message and give the Food Bank, and all its volunteers and donator’s a huge thank you.  I’m sure people think “this will help someone out” and “this will make a little one’s Christmas” when donating but I don’t think anyone really knows the impact it has on those on the receiving end.  I was overwhelmed yesterday, with gratitude.  I cried for quite a while.  For my family and countless others, this really does make a huge difference and we appreciate more than some truly knows.  So thank you!”

Although this is just one acknowledgement – it answers the question of why we do it!

I hope each and every one of you had a great Christmas.    Once again – THANK YOU!

Deb 

Fraternally,

V.W. Bro. David

Secretary

Coronation Lodge No. 466 A.F. & A.M.

Brethren,

Congratulations to Bro. Tim on his excellent work on proving himself and being passed to the Second Degree. Also, congratulations to all the brethren that took part in the degree. The ritual work was excellent, and I’m sure left a lasting impression on Bro. Tim.

I also wish to welcome our two newest members W. Bro. Vince and Bro. Grant who have affiliated with our Lodge.

This month is a special evening that doesn’t happen often. Our District Deputy Grand Master R.W. Bro. Frederick has asked Coronation Lodge to present a 50 year a Mason pin from the Grand Lodge of Texas to Bro. Dennis . Bro. Dennis, age 81, is a resident of Penetanguishene and is a life member of Matador Lodge No. 824 in Matador Texas. We are happy to celebrate this once in a lifetime achievement with him on behalf of his Lodge and Grand Lodge of Texas.

In addition, V.W. Bro. David will be doing a masonic education piece on the relationship of the nine working tools.

I would like to invite all of you out this month to join us in this celebration.

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Fraternally,

W. Bro. Aaron

Worshipful Master

Last evening members of Coronation Lodge won the Travelling Gavel at  R.W. Bro. Fred ‘s
Official Visit at Three Pillars Lodge No. 192 in Orillia.  Our Worshipful Master W. Bro. Aaron thanks everyone for their support.

Fraternally,

V.W. Bro. David

Secretary

Coronation Lodge No. 466 A.F. & A.M.

Georgian North District's D.D.G.M. R.W. Bro. Fred and Bro. John welcomed six teams to the initial Georgian District's Hiram Memorial Golf Tournament, held yesterday at Bear Creek Golf Club. 

A District golf tournament has not been held for 4 years due to the pandemic and was restarted due to the hard work and dedication of Bro. John.  The tournament was held in the memory of V.W. Bro. Charles of Manitou Lodge No. 90 in Collingwood, who had organized the tournament for several years prior to COVID and his passing to the Grand Lodge Above.  The proceeds from the tournament went to the D.D.G.M.'s District Project #2447 - Youth Outreach.

The Coronation Lodge team of W. Bro. Craig , Bro. John , Bro. Peter and myself won the tourney with a score of -4.  In addition Bro. Peter won the longest drive contest with a drive of 363 yards.

Plans are in the works for next year's tourney.  Big shoutout to Bro. John for all of his hard work in putting the day together.

Fraternally,

V.W. Bro. David

Secretary

Coronation Lodge No. 466 A.F. & A.M.

Dear Brother

            Bayport Lodge 249 has launched a fund-raising campaign to support our community by pledging $50.000.00 in matching funds towards a MRI for Georgian Bay General Hospital.  This is a win win project, demonstrating Freemasons support for their community and reducing overall wait times for the whole of Simcoe County. We hope to be supported in this endeavour by the Masons of the Georgian Districts. To which end, we respectfully request you to share this Form with the Brethren of your Lodge.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely and fraternally,

The Brethren of Bayport Lodge

First and foremost, I would like to thank you all for having the faith to elect and install me as the Master of Coronation Lodge.  I am humbled by the honour of sitting in the East in such a worthy and warranted lodge.  I hope to maintain the quality of work and fellowship I’ve come to expect from our lodge.  I truly believe that we have one of the best lodges in the district.

I would like to thank my father, R.W. Bro. Jim and all the brethren that participated in installing me in the East.  My father and grandfather, R.W. Bro. Joe , are the reason that I joined Masonry and I hope to continue their legacy this year.  I would also like to give a special thank you to V.W. Bro. Dave and V.W. Bro. Bill for their support in getting me prepared this winter.

Brethren, we have a busy year ahead of us starting off with a first degree at our June meeting.  I’m also pleased to announce that our lodge is finally getting back to normal with the return of our Georgian Wardens’ Degree night in July and the Grand Lodge Officer’s night in August.  I’m so happy these traditions are finally restarting post-COVID.

I would also like to see more of our brothers have the opportunity to do a piece of work during our meetings.  If you would like to participate more, please let me know.

W. Bro. Aaron

Worshipful Master

Our Coronation Lodge Brothers tried some different "Working Tools" as they built a new railing for the front entrance to the building, re-stained the rear steps, and built a new barbeque (for our Lodge's summer BBQ's).

Thanks to Dale , Paul , Dave , Peter , Bill , John , Dave , and Jim all for their hard work.  A special thank you to John (the projects "Chief Architect") and Mike for their construction expertise and tools.

The new BBQ will be put to good use at the Master's BBQ on June 4th.  Come on out on that Sunday and see the new front of the building and the work that was done around the Lodge.  The BBQ starts with a social at 3:30 pm with food being served at 4:30pm.   Bring your family and friends and don't forget your lawn chairs.

V.W. Bro. David

Secretary

Coronation Lodge No. 466 A.F. & A.M.

Brethren,

I am deeply honored that you have chosen me as Master for the ensuing Masonic year and I am eagerly looking forward to working with all of you to make the practice of our craft an enjoyable and rewarding experience.  I am also excited to have my father R.W. Bro. James as the Installing Master.  I will be the third generation of my family to have had the honor of sitting in the chair of King Solomon, joining both my father and grandfather R.W. Bro. Joseph.

I encourage everyone to show their support for our new slate of officers by celebrating their investiture at our installation.

Sincerely and fraternally,

Bro. Aaron – Senior Warden

Master Elect

Brethren,

This year has been one of the most fulfilling years of my life.  The support and positivity I received from all of the Brethren, from both Coronation Lodge and others around the District, has meant the world to me.  I cannot thank you enough.

Special thanks must be extended to our Secretary V.W. Bro. David, because as each Master quickly learns “No Lodge can be successful without a dedicated Secretary.”  The many additional hours he performs, often behind the scenes have ensured that your Lodge remains one of the finest in our District. 

At this month’s meeting we will be installing Bro. Aaron as the new Master of Coronation Lodge, as well as investing the other fine officers moving up in the Lodge. 

Unfortunately, we are not able to host a banquet prior to Lodge this year, but there will be an informal reception in the downstairs banquet room at the conclusion of the meeting and all are invited to join us there. 

I invite all brethren to come out and enjoy this amazing evening and support our brothers taking their chairs for the ensuing Masonic year. 

W. Bro. Craig

Worshipful Master

Greetings Brethren,

What a great turn out we had for our first meeting back after our winter break. The spaghetti dinner before the lodge opened was delicious and the perfect way to kick off an excellent night. I would like to note that the spaghetti dinner raised $165 for the District Project.

Congratulations are extended to Bro. Todd on being raised to the 3rd degree. Thank you to all the officers and brethren who participated in the degree and those who came out in support of such a special evening for Bro Todd.

Our next meeting will be held April 26 th , 2023, and I invite all brethren who are able to attend. The Chair of the Finance Committee will present the Lodge’s annual budget for approval, and we will be conducting the election for the officers for the upcoming masonic year. In addition, V.W. Bro. David will be making a Masonic Education presentation. So please come out to support your lodge and officers moving forward for the future.

There will be a meeting of General-Purpose Monday April 24th @ 7:30pm. We have a strong and vibrant lodge, and I am forever thankful to be part of it.

Fraternally,

W. Bro. Craig

Worshipful Master

Brethren,

It is with heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of R.W. Bro. David, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Georgian North District.  R.W. Bro. David peacefully passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital on Sunday December 18th.

R.W. Bro. David was Master of Coronation Lodge No. 466 in 2000 and again in 2010 & 2011.  He was D.D.G.M. of Georgian North District in 2004-2005.

He was a skilled ritualist, a mentor, and a long time Board member of the Lodge Temple Corporation.  His dedication to Masonry in general and Coronation Lodge in particular will be missed.

A Masonic Memorial Service will be held for R.W. Bro. David on Thursday December 22nd, 2022 at 1:30 pm. at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, 15 Yonge Street South, Elmvale.  Brethren attending are requested to gather with their regalia in the downstairs ante-room at 1:00 pm.

R.W. Bro. David’s funeral service is to follow at 2:00 pm. and all are welcome to attend if they wish.

Further obituary information and can be found at www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com/

V.W. Bro. David

Secretary

Coronation Lodge No. 466 A.F. & A.M.

Greetings Brethren,

I would like to start by congratulating Bro. Dennis and V.W. Bro. Gary on their 25 years a Mason pin.  I would also like to congratulate R.W. Bro. Bob on being presented his 50-year Mason pin.  These brethren are a true representation of Masonry, and I was honoured to be the one to present their pins and certificates to them.

It was also a great and informative evening with some Masonic Education by R.W. Bro. Dale .  I appreciate the time and effort it took to put something like that together and always enjoy his knowledge and outlook on the world of Masonry.  Thanks so much for making the trip to Coronation Lodge.

But what is an evening of 25- and 50-year milestones with some enlightening education without it being started with a fabulous spaghetti supper by V.W. Bro. David , and V.W. Bro. Bill .  We appreciate everything you did to organize and put together the delicious meal.  The proceeds from the supper raised $300 for the District Project.

This December’s meeting, we will be conducting a second degree for Bro. Ryan of Huronia Lodge No. 348.  This will be our last meeting before our winter break, so I encourage all who can to come out and support Bro. Ryan on his advancement in Masonry.  I am sure it will be a great night of fellowship as well.  I look forward to seeing you all there.

Fraternally,

W. Bro. Craig

Worshipful Master

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I would like to personally thank V.W. Bro. Bill and his wife Shar, as well as Bro. John and V.W. Bro. Bill for taking care of setting up and taking down the booth for the Fall Fair, as well as being there to connect with the community.

I also want to thank V.W. Bro. Bill, V.W. Bro. Dave, Bro. Tim , Bro. Dave, and Bro. Paul who assisted the Fall Fair Committee with the setting up of the inside concession booths at the arena for fair.

Last month we had a great turnout for Bro. Todd 2 nd Degree. I know he worked very hard to get there and his work showed through. The officers also did an amazing job which made the whole evening seamless and enjoyable to watch. Thank you to all the brethren who came out to support as well.

This October we will be doing a third Degree for Bro. John . It will also be our Official Visit from the D.D.G.M., R.W. Bro. Gordon and our traditional “Pie Night.” I know for myself I feel like it’s as good as Christmas when pie night comes around. I would like to invite all the brethren out for what I am sure will be a great night of degree work, exceptional pie, and great fellowship.

I would like to kindly ask the Coronation members attending if they could bring a pie to ensure there is enough pie for all the visiting Brethren and ourselves.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

Fraternally,

W. Bro. Craig