IONIC LODGE #31 NORTH BATTLEFORD

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Annual Steak and Lobster Event 2024

Brethren:

I mused about last night and observed:

1. A happy jovial crowd enjoying their meal socializing and yes, we were comfortable full, with the usual quests and many new faces.

a. This blend speaks well for the past and looks good towards the future. (Ionic will prosper)

2. An efficient and friendly team of Masons helping in all areas,

3. Really an energized group all around having fun and enjoying a well organized and expertly presented evening.

The helping hands of many made the evening fly by effortlessly. Congratulations on a great event!

The Gold Eagle Lodge added a One Night stay to our 50/50 which brought one lucky attendee not only that but $320.00 cash.

The Shrine Bar was busy Aru and Raoul tended well to our guests. Our younger Brethren prepared a punch which many enjoyed.

The WM opened the lodge “ In The Public Degree “ Lol and invited guests who’d not seen our beautiful lodge to browse around and ask well skilled masons questions, this self quidded tour was well received and enjoyed by many. The Brethren proudly explained symbols and setup of our Lodge room where good men are provided a means to make themselves better men.

Brethren you’ve labored well enjoy your recess.

Happy to meet - Sorry to part - Happy to meet again.

Regular meeting – June 14

Brethren,

Regular meeting was held :

Its a casual night

A good reminder that: what matters the most is the inside and not just the outside.

After the meeting, everybody help prepare for the steak & lobster event

Message from our WM Ron Crush " I see the blog according to views doesn’t see a lot of traffic some of these were posted there. I thought you might like to see the handy work of some of our recently raised Brothers, they are keen in their duties to the craft and anxious to join in making the Lodge a little more aesthetically pleasing and welcoming. The neighbors have approached me from next door and across the street quite pleased with what we’ve been up to. Stay tuned there will be more to come."

I know some of you don’t get to Lodge on a regular basis so I like to keep in touch and keep you up to date with our goings on.

NOTE: The building committee has dusted off an old document from “The Blue Book 1995 – A guidebook for Masonic Renewal in Saskatchewan”

a few picture from last Friday...

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

2024 Lodge Rejuvenation - Update

Brethren,

Just sharing an update on some progress that our Building Committee had done...

Sign and touch ups to do .. to follow...

Keep up the good work !!!

Battleford Chapter #9 Royal Arch Masons

Brethren,

Representing Battleford Chapter #9 Royal Arch Masons at Grand Convocation in Moose Jaw, SK. on May 24/25, V. Ex. Comp. Mark Barclay was honored to be recommended for the Grand Chapter International Bronze Distinguished Service Medal. To his left is M.E.C. Marvin W. Schendel of International Grand Chapter who presented the award, and to his right stands M. Ex. Comp. Troy LeBlanc Past Grand First Principal. A description of the origins and intent of the award is available on the Saskatchewan Grand Chapter website.