IONIC LODGE #31 - REG. MEETING - NOV. 8, 2019

Brethren, we held our reg. meeting on Friday, Nov. 8.  The main     order of business was the Election of 2020 Officers:

W.M. - Bro Art Galman
S.W. -  Bro. Kevin Garner
J.W. -  W Bro. Rod Munn
IPM - W. Bro. Mark Barclay
S.D. - Bro. Gordon Whitton
J.D.  - Bro. Mariano Ong
I.G. -  Bro. Marion Francisco
CHAPLAIN - Bro. Trevor Horton
S.S. - Bro Rob Florence
J.S. -  Bro. Alvin Laudinez
Asst. Stewards - Bro's Daniel Sager and Mark Miller
ORGANIST - V.W. Bro. Peter Hogger and W. Bro. Darrel Yates
PIPER - V.W. Bro Jim Ramsay
SEC. - M.W. Bro. Don Finan
TREASURER - R.W. Bro. Kevin Monsebroten
D of C - W. Bro. Al White
TYLER - R.W. Bro. Kevin Monsebroten

A short Remembrance Service was held in honor of those who who served their Country.

W. Bro. Al White made a cheque presentation, in the amount of over $400.00 to Ionic Lodge and received by W.M. W. Bro. Mark Barclay.  The funds were as a result of volunteer Traffic Control duties performed by Bro. White at "Ag In Motion", this past Summer.  Thank you Bro. Al.
 
Ag in Motion is the largest agricultural trade show in Western Canada that provides an outdoor venue for progressive farmers that want to see and feel the latest agricultural innovations all in one place. Ag in Motion brings innovation to the field through interactive exhibits and live field and crop plot demonstrations.

DISTRICT # 7 MEETING - OCT. 26, 2019

Brethren, here are some photos taken at the District Meeting at Britannia # 23, on October 26, 2019.

 

M. W. Bro. Don Ford presenting a Past Master certificate to W. Bro. Ryan Janki from Britannia Lodge #23.

 M.W. Bro. Ford presenting MM certificate to Bro. Peter Tyrell from Britannia lodge.

  W. Bro. Mark Barclay receives a Secretary/ Treasurer pin from the DDGM.

 

M.W. Bro. Ford and R. W. Bro. Bill Swiderski upon the presentation of R.W. Bro. Robert St. Germain's Past DDGM apron, and  V.W. Bro David Campbell's Past Grand Steward certificate.

 

M.W. Bro. Ford and R. W. Bro. Bill Bryce present the 'Bill Bryce District #7 Speak Off Trophy to Bro. Harvey Johnson from Unity-Kilwinning #73. Also participating was V.W. Bro. David Campbell from Britannia Lodge #23 and Bro. Sean Peterson from

Ionic #31.

 

IONIC LODGE MEETING - OCTOBER 11, 2019

Brethren, here are some photos taken during our October 1W.M1 Lodge Meeting.

 W.M. W.Bro. Mark Barclay; Bro. Kirk Gessner; Bro. Andrew Sneddon, just initiated, and District 7 DDGM, R.W. Bro. Bill Swiderski.

 
V.W. Bro. Richard Gibbons receiving, IONIC Lodge Mason of the Year Award.

 

DDGM presented Ionic with a serving tray

handcrafted by the Swiderski family (built by his son with artwork by his daughter).

 

Group photos of those in the East (Unity

Kilwinning and Lloydminster were well represented!) Photographer for the evening, Bro. Alvin Laudinez.

 

IONIC LODGE MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Bro. Peterson who Proved up in the 1st Deg., M.W. Bro. Don Finan along with Bro. Gifford who Proved up in the 2nd Deg.

FROM THE DESK OF THE W.M. IONIC #31

In early September, W. Bro. Mark Barclay had an opportunity to enjoy a fraternal visit to Malta Lodge #131 in Grand Forks, ND. On that evening, Malta officers conducted a Rusty Nail degree, which is an opportunity for Brethren to ‘brush up’ on ritual- such as passwords, grips, and opening and closing in each degree. What a perfect opportunity to learn! Much was familiar, but certainly subtle differences were apparent; as WM, for example, I do not wear a top hat! A light dinner was served prior to the meeting, and I was very fortunate that W. Bro. Greg Bryson not only picked me up and drove me back to the hotel, but gave me a tour of their lodge as well. As you can see, I exchanged pins and hats with the 3 Principal officers. An excellent evening overall! Pictured in the group Photo from left to right are:

Frank Whitmer JW, W. Bro. Mark Barclay, Geoff Benson WM Malta Lodge #131, Randy Shear SW, W. Bro. Greg Bryson, Chad Kainz DDGM District #4 ND. 

IONIC LODGE #31 SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2019

Brethren, just to let you know that our Worshipful Master was active during our Summer Recess. Here are a couple of photos proving the same:  July 10 a number of Ionic Members attended Unity Lodge Steak BBQ, excellent.  W. Bro. Mark Barclay presented the "Traveling Mall" from Ionic to Unity. Accepting it on behalf of Unity Lodge, was R.W. Bro. Norm Potter. I'm sure it will be returned later this year or next.

W. Bro.  Barclay is seen chauffeuring District 7 DDGM, R.W. Bro. Bill Swiderski and Bro. Trevor Horton to the North Battleford Parade on Tuesday, August 13.  Well done WM.

IONIC LODGE MEETING - MAY 10, 2019

Ionic Lodge #31 held our Regular Meeting on May 10, with a 2nd Degree for Bro. Jordan Gifford.  Congratulations Bro. Gifford on being passed to the 2nd Deg.  Only one more to go.  Congratulations  also go to the Deg. Team for a job well done.   R.W. Bro. Kevin Monsebroten was the Acting Master on this occasion.  Our D.D.G.M., R.W. Bro. Bob St. Germain made his official visit. R.W. Bill Bryce, a Member of Ionic Lodge, who resides in Lloydminster and is a Member of Britannia #23, attended and sat as our Past Master, for only the second time in his long and Illustrious Career as a Mason.  You did well Bill!  Bro. Sean Swiderski was visiting from Britannia #23, Lloydminster.  Bro. Swiderski presented Ionic Lodge with the Traveling Mall, emblematic of Lodge visitation in District 7. Thanks you for this.

 Bro. Jordan Gifford, flanked by R.W. Bro. Kevin Monsebroten and DDGM, R.W. Bro. Bob St. Germain.

 

 

 R.W. Bro. Levin Monsebroten haply receives the Traveling Mall from Bro. Swiderski

 

IONIC LODGE REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 13, 2019

Brethren, we held our Regular Meeting on Friday, April 13, with the Raising of Bro's Marcel Gullion & Adam Naciri.  Congratulations on receiving your Master Masons Degree.  There was a good turnout with visitors from Saskatoon.  Our Grand Jr. Warden, R.W. Bro. Dean Elliott was in attendance and took part in the Degree.  Bro. Naciri brought a beautifully decorated cake for the Festive Board.  Almost to nice to eat!

Some photos from the York Rite Information event held at Ionic Lodge.

IONIC LODGE #13 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Brethren, it was a cold evening for our second Regular Lodge Meeting of 2019, but in spite of the weather, the meeting was well attended.  Members & Guests were treated to an excellent  First Degree for our newly minted Bro. Jordon Gifford.  Congratulations Jordon and we all look forward the continuation of your Masonic Journey.  We are here to assist you whenever we can.



The Bro's Gifford, are flanking  W.M.  Mark Barclay. Bro. Jordon is, of course wearing his E.A. Apron.  His Twin Brother is one of his Sponsors.