IONIC # 31 INSTALLATION NIGHT DECEMBER 14, 2018

Brethren, we held our Installation of Officers on Friday evening, with a good turnout.  Prior to the Installation Ceremony, the Alter was Draped in Bro. Pat Hutchison.  He will be missed.

W. Bro. Mark Barclay was installed Master of the Lodge for 2019, along with his new slate of Officers.

 

Ionic #31 Lodge Officers 2019

WM- Mark Barclay, (Kevin Monsebroten)

IPM- Kevin Monsebroten

SW- Art Galman, (Bernie Meisner)

JW- Kevin Garner, (Rod Munn)

SD- Bryan Anderson, (Rod Munn)

JD- Gordon Whitton, (Richard Gibbons)

Inner Guard- Mariano Ong, (Marlon Francisco) (Al White)

Chaplain- Trevor Horton, (Gordon Yarde) (Curtis Babiy)

SS- Robert Florence, (Mark Miller)

JS- Mark Miller, (Alvin Laudinez)

Asst S’s- Marlon Francisco, Randy Gumtang

Organist- Peter Hogger, Darrel Yates

Piper- Jim Ramsay

Secretary- Don Finan

Treasurer- Tony Francescone

Director of Ceremonies- Tom Dutton, (Glenn Hunter)

Tyler- Jim Ramsay, (Al White)

Note:

- Names in bold print are the installed officers; names afterwards in (parentheses) are the Alternates. If the Installed Officer is unable to attend a meeting, he is to contact an Alternate WELL in advance and ensure that the WM is informed.

Three of the wives presented us with a superb lunch at the Festive Board.  Excellent job Girls!

M.W. Bro. Finan & V.W. Bro. Meisner presented our Master,  with  a framed college picture, depicting, Members of our Red Coat Degree Team taken during a number of Degrees which were performed at numerous Lodges in this Province and in the USA.

 

IONIC #31 REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 9, 2018

We held our election of Officers for the upcoming year, 2019.  Installation will be held at our December Meeting.  Following that meeting, the Festive Board will consist of hors d'oeuvres, supplied by our W.M., W. Bro. Mark Barclay. Should be great.

We also held a short Memorable Service, recognizing Canada's past and present Veterans.

A number of Shriner's and Masons attended the November 11th. Remembrance Day Service at the JPII High School. This Special Service was Remembering those who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice during the 1st World War, 100 years ago, as well as all other conflicts throughout the World.

Cole Knutson  performed during a musical interlude, with a Clarinet version of "What a Wonderful World" and "The White Cliffs of Dover".  I can only describe his performance as  absolutely Beautiful.

For those of you who do not recall, our Lodge sponsored Cole by giving him financial assistance to further his music career.  After witnessing this performance, it was money well spent.  We should all be proud of having assisted this young man. He is very talented.

Our Veterans attending the Alter

Cole Knutson who performed at the North Battleford Remembrance Day Celebration, November 11, 2018.

IONIC #31 FUNERAL FOR V.W. BRO. LES GUTHRIE

Members of Ionic Lodge #31 conducted the "Masonic Funeral Ceremony" at the Funeral of V.W. Bro. Les Guthrie on Monday, October 29 at the 3rd Ave. United Church.  Les was  a Member of our Lodge for 70 Years. The following Members participated in the ceremony:

W.M.  W. Bro. Al White
S.W.    V.W. Bro. Bernie Meisner
J.W.     V.W. Bro. Rod Munn
CH.      V.W. Bro. Gordon Yarde
J.D.      R.W. Bro. Glenn Hunter
SEC,    M.W. Bro. Don Finan
 
 These Brethren were also the Pallbearers.

W.Bro. Al White did an excellent job of conducting the Ceremony.  Bro. Les would have been proud!

  

IONIC LODGE MEETING - OCTOBER 12, 2018

We held our Regular Monthly meeting on Friday evening, October 12th.  A 2nd Degree had been scheduled but did not materialize.   A cheque in the amount of $7500.00 was presented to our Treasurer, Bro. Tony Francescone by M.W. Bro. Don Finan & V.W. Bro. Bernie Meisner on behalf of "The Ionic Red Coat Degree Team" Travel Fund, for the purchase of our new Lodge Room Carpet.  

 

IONIC LODGE MEETING SEPTEMBER14, 2018

Brethren, our Regular Meeting on Sept. 14, was just that, a Regular Meeting.  No Degrees for this evening.  This was the first time most of our Members had their first look at our new carpet which was installed of the Summer Months.  Our W.M., W. Bro. Mark Barclay made a presentation of a Book to Bro. Adam Niciri.

IONIC #31 MAKEOVER

 The Carpet has been removed from the Lodge Room on Saturday, Aug. 4, by a Lodge of "Working Masons", the Number (5),  who have given a new meaning to "Floor Work". 

Ionic Lodge Work Bee, July 7, 2018

Brethren, as you know we are getting new carpeting in our Lodge room.  On Saturday Morning, a group of Masons gathered with their "Working Tools",and removed the side chairs to the center of the room, so that the carped installers could do their job.  Thanks to all 13 Members who gave of their time & talents. BBQ Burgers were served at the conclusion of the work, which, by the way only took less than 90 minutes. Great job guys.  
 
Don't get complacent, it has to be all put back together again and we will be looking for your assistance once again.  Here are some photos.

 Behold your WM, without his Podium and his working tool, "wrecking bar", on the floor.

 

IONIC BLOG UPDATE - LODGE MEETING JUNE 8 & DISTRICT GOLF JUNE 9, 2018

R.W. Bro. Kevin Monsebroten receiving his Past Masters Certificate for 2017. 

 W.B. Jack Smith presents his Tatting to W.M. Mark Barclay. This will be used as a Book Mark in our Lodge. Tatting shown below.

 Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace from a series of knots and loops. Tatting can be used to make lace edging as well as doilies, collars, accessories such as earrings and necklaces, and other decorative pieces.
 

 Thank you Bro. Smith for doing such fine Work.

District Golfers relaxing after a round of golf at the Silver Lake Golf Course on Saturday, June 9.Players were from Meadow Lake, Unity, Lloydminster and The Battlefords.  It was hot & windy, but a great day was had by all.

And the Winners were.

IONIC STEAK & LOBSTER - JUNE 2, 2018

Brethren, a few photos from our Steak & Lobster Supper 0n June 2, 2018.

 

IONIC #31 REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 2018

Bro. Sean Peterson, on his Initiation to Ionic Lodge #31, May 11, 2018. Bro. Dan Sager (Sponsor), with Acting WM, R.W. Bro. Kevin Monsebroten.  Congratulations Sean. 

IONIC #31 REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 9, 2018

Brethren, we held our Regular Monthly Meeting, last evening, March 9th., and a wonderful meeting it was.  Our two new Affiliates, V.W. Bro. Darrell Yates came to us from Saskville Lodge, Nova Scotia and  Bro. Trevor  Horton, from Malta Lodge, North Dakota.  Both were in attendance and were greeted warmly. Also, R.W. Bro. Bill Bryce and his Son, W. Bro. Mitch Bryce visited from Britannia #23, Lloydminster.  Bro. Bill Bryce, also a Member of our Lodge, presented our Master with two Aprons, to be worn by our Sr. & Jr. Wardens, and to be passed to their successors on Installation.  Always nice to see Bill and his Son attend. Thanks for the presentation.  

Our Master gave an explanation of his correspondence relating to importance of Mentoring new Members to Masonry. A very worthwhile endeavor.

W.M.  W.Bro. Mark Barclay;  Bro. Trevor Horton;  V.W. Bro. Darrell Yates and M.W. Bro. Pat Hutchison, who presented our new Affiliates with "Forget-me-not" lapel pins as well as the Masonic History surrounding this flower.

 

W. Bro. Barclay;  Bro. Art Galman, Jr. Warden; V.W. Bro. Bernie Meisner, Sr. Warden;  W. Bro. Mitch Bryce and his Dad,  R.W. Bro. Bill Bryce, on their presentation of respective Sr. and Jr. Wardens Aprons.

IONIC LODGE #31 REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Brethren, we held our regular meeting on Friday 9th. at 7:30pm. We were fortunate to have 3 Visitors form Unity/Kilwinning #73, Unity, including their W. Bro. Bill Swiderski, who was invited to sit in the East with our W.M. Always to have visitors.  During our opening, our W.M. ordered the Pass Grip and Pass Word in the Second Degree, be taken by our Deacons. During Good & Welfare, the annual exchange of the Principal Officer Lapel Pins took place.

Our annual Temple Co. Meeting was conducted after the Lodge Meeting. The problem of  a steady increase in City Property Taxes was discussed.  We are being Taxed as a Commercial Property, when in fact, we are not a Commercial Property, and need some relief from the City in this regard.

Lapel Pin Exchange: J.W.,  Bro. Art Galman; S.W., V.W. Bro. Bernie Meisner; W.M., W. Bro. Mark Barclay; I.P.M., R.W.Bro. Kevin Monsebroten.

IONIC LODGE #31 REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 12

Brethren, at our regular meeting, January 12, our first of the New Year, conducted by our newly installed Master, W. Bro. Mark Barclay and his Officers, conducted the Second Deg. on Bro. Adam Naciri.  Congratulations Bro. Naciri.  Good Work.   R.W. Bro. Dan Olmsted, Grand Jr. Warden was in attendance at our meeting.

Bro. Adam Naciri on his being Passed to the Second Degree, with W. Bro. Mark Barclay, Master of Ionic Lodge & Bro. Rob Feist, Bro. Naciri's Sponsor.