IONIC LODGE #31 OPPORTUNITY

Brethren, it has been a while since we have had a Blog update.  We are all experiencing difficult times and hopefully this finds all of you and your families healthy.  If you recall, at one of our Lodge Meetings, some time ago, W. Bro. Al White presented a proposal concerning "AG IN MOTION", and an opportunity for volunteers of our Lodge to participate, resulting in funds donated to our Lodge.  Bro. White's proposal follows:

Brethren All...Ag in Motion is rapidly approaching and the the MASONIC membership in Saskatoon have already done a ton of work.  It is an opportunity for excellent exposure in the community and as well it can generate a handsome financial return for our Lodge.

Scheduling for a variety of functions such as directing traffic, parking, pedestrian movement, just to mention few of the duties is currently underway and the organizers need committed names.  I am planning on being there all three days and it would be wonderful to have three Brothers from our Lodge join me to complete a foursome!

Shifts vary from 0600 till 1800;  you will be fed, watered, well looked after and for sure you will be pleasantly surprised at how many people you will know and say hello to during the course of a day.

  Give it some thought and let’s get a foursome together, I am available all the time 306 441 6166 and will be anxiously awaiting to fill the seats on my vehicle.

Sent from my iPad

Alexander B (Al) White

Notary Public

Province of Saskatchewan

Unit 408 2426 Buhler Avenue

North Battleford Saskatchewan

S9A 1R5

If you are interested in participating, give Bro. Al a call.

Bernie

See the newest agricultural technology in the field. Ag in Motion, Western Canada’s first outdoor farm expo, is situated on 320 acres of prime agricultural land, Northwest of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Hwy. 16 at Glacier FarmMedia Discovery Farm Langham. The 6th annual expo will feature live demonstrations of field equipment, crop plots and interactive agribusiness exhibits showcasing the products and services relevant to your business.

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.