Java Guild Christmas Dinner

On Tuesday December 15, 2015, members of many lodges in the Sudbury-Manitoulin District  gathered at Java Guild for a special Christmas dinner. It was well attended and a great meal. Many thanks go to W. Bro. Stan Waltenbury and his crew for all they did for this special meal. Also many thanks for all the work throughout the year!

District Deputy Grand Master on a Fraternal Visit with Sudbury Lodge No 658, December 11, 2015

D.D.G.M. Clive D Stephenson on Fraternal Visit with Sudbury Lodge No 658 on December 11, 2015.  We enjoyed a visit from the Sudbury Shrine Club who provide choral accompaniment.

A Christmas Message from the Deputy District Grand Master

DDGM Christmas Message

Brethren:

As we enter the Christmas season it is a time to reflect and think about all the things we can be thankful for.  Life is a journey which is regretfully sometimes filled with pitfalls, but each one of us has much to appreciate; family, friends, safety and good health to name but a few. 

As Masons we are taught that Masonry takes good men and makes them better.  At this special time of year it is incumbent on each of us to practice in greater amounts those things that make us better men.  There are many ways to do this, but what I am suggesting is that we need to exercise a positive attitude to our fellow human beings.  The hustle and bustle of the season often makes people forget the nicer elements as they scurry about searching for the item that will make this a perfect Christmas; they forget what this time of year is really all about.  I am asking you to slow down, to think before you act and extend the hand of friendship to one and all.  Do what you can to make this world a better place.  Chances are that your single contribution will be small, but think of the effect if we all put into practice those characteristics that make us Masons.  What I am asking is for each one of us to go forth and be Masons...extend charity to all men and in our own way to make this season a better one for as many people as you can.

As I approach the mid-way point of my year as DDGM I would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for the support you have given.  I have been warmly received on all of my lodge visits, whether the have been fraternal or official, and the support of each of you on the individual level has touched me greatly. 

To the District Chairmen, I thank you for your continued commitment to the District; each one of you epitomises what is right in the Sudbury-Manitoulin District and it is your involvement that add greatly to the success of our district.  To my advisory committee, your continued advice and guidance is of significant value and is greatly appreciated. Our District Secretary, W.Bro. Reijo Luoma continues to do an outstanding job and his contribution to the district is considerable and appreciated.

As a district we face many of the challenges that Masonry as a whole and society in general face, but knowing each one of you, and the values you exude, I believe the future is bright and we can continue to practice the values that make us what we are today.

On behalf of my wife Deborah and myself, I would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and the best of fortune for the New Year.    

Clive.....

R.W. Bro. Clive D. Stephenson

District Deputy Grand Master 2015-16

Sudbury – Manitoulin District

A Timely Message from the District Cornerstone Chairman

Greetings Brethren...just a few words for the District blog from the Cornerstone desk. 

I’m hopeful that you’re aware of my October message concerning the Cornerstone Project and that you’ve had the opportunity to discuss and consider it for your lodge. 

Should your lodge be interested in participating, I would urge you not to hesitate in submitting your “Lodge Letter of Intent” to the Cornerstone Team Leader, or the Grand Lodge office. The due date for that process is December 30^th in order to register for the next qualification period. 

That date isn’t far away and serves as a reminder to how quickly this year is coming to a close. With that in mind, and on behalf of the Grand Lodge Cornerstone Project, I wish you and yours a safe and happy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year.

Cheers,

R.W. Bro. Dave Hodgins

District Cornerstone Chairman

Sudbury-Manitoulin District

Lions CTV Christmas Telethon December 5, 2015

Masons of the Sudbury-Manitoulin District make a $1,000 donation to the Lions CTV Christmas Telethon December 5^th

·       l-r:  R.W. Bro. Dave Hodgins, R.W. Bro. Clive Stephenson, W.Bro. Kip Hawley, W.Bro. Stan Waltenbury, W.Bro. Sean Pretty, W.Bro. Rodd Junkala, Bro. Preston Hiscock, Bro. Jackson Young, W.Bro. Ryan Lipic.

Masons of the Sudbury-Manitoulin District taking pledges at the Lions CTV Christmas Telethon December 5^th

 l-r:  Bro. Preston Hiscock, Bro. Jackson Young, W.Bro. Rodd Junkala, W.Bro. Stan Waltenbury, W.Bro. Ryan Lipic, W.Bro. Kip Hawley , R.W. Bro. Dave Hodgins

Also volunteering, but missing from the picture....W.Bro. John Miszczak, Bro. Trevor Bracken, Bro. Alan Fey

The donations this evening are from the District Lodges and also from Java Guild.

D.D.G.M.'s Official Visit with Espanola Lodge No. 527

District Deputy Grand Master Clive D. Stephenson on his Official Visit with Espanola Lodge No. 527

Sudbury Manitoulin Trestle Board for December 2015

D.D.G.M.'s Official Visit with National Lodge No.588

District Deputy Grand Master Clive Stephenson on his Official Visit with National Lodge No. 588