The D.D.G.M. and the Worshipful Master encourage all Temple Lodge, No. 33 Brethren to attend.
Temple Lodge, No. 33 established a new monthly Newsletter in December 2013 which will be circulated with each monthly Notice.
- Recent Events At Temple Lodge, No. 33 -
- Past News and Event Archive -
11 April 2015
The annual Installation of Officers was held on 11 April 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Duncan.
18 April 2015
A Master Mason Degree for Brother Pat Chartres was held on 28 April 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Duncan.
7 February 2015
Our annual Long Term Strategy Review meeting was held on 7 February 2015 at 10 a.m.
24 February 2015
A Fellow Craft Degree was held for Brothers Pat Chartres and Brad Galavan on 24 February 2015
January 2015
Brother Jack Sargeant was presented with his 25 year pin at the January 2015 Regular Meeting.
Temple Lodge, No. 33 held an Entered Apprentice Degree on 25 January 2015 to Initiate Brother Corey Pace into Freemasonry.
December 2014
The District Deputy Grand Master's Official Visit to Temple Lodge, No.33 was held on 6 December 2014. As part of the Official Visit, Temple Lodge held an Entered Apprentice Degree to Initiate Brothers Brad Galavan, Blair Tassone and Damir Wallener in Freemasonry.
November 2014
On 11 November 2014, immediately following the civic Remembrance Day ceremonies, Temple Lodge unveiled a new plaque at the entrance to the Masonic Temple to honour and commemorate the Brethren of Temple Lodge, No.33 who served in the First World War. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Jean Crowder, M.P., Bill Routely, M.L.A. and Mayor Phil Kent of Duncan.
April 2014
Installation of Officers was held on 5 April 2014.
At our Regular Meeting on 8 April 2014 Brother Brian Nicol was presented with his 50 year pin. Brother Nicol was unable to attend the Grand Master's Official Visit to receive this award from the Grand Master, so it was presented to him at our April Regular Meeting. We also Balloted on the Petition for Affiliation of Wor. Brother Dan Daigle, who was duly elected a member of Temple Lodge, No. 33 by Affiliation.
We Initiated a new member of Temple Lodge, No.33, Brother Patrick Chartres in Freemasonry on 25 April 2014.
Saturday, 1 March 2014
The Grand Master's Official Visit to Temple Lodge, No. 33 and District 27 took place on Saturday, 1 March 2014. Temple Lodge was the host Lodge for this major event in our Masonic calendar. This event was very successful and the Grand Master sent his compliments to Temple Lodge, to all District 27 Lodges and to all Brethren who attended this event.
Three of our Brethren received Long Service Awards. See photos of this event here.
On 25 March 2014, Temple Lodge, No.33 Initiated Brother Ian Woicke into Freemasonry.
February 2014
The Election of Lodge Officers for the upcoming year will be held at our next Regular Meeting on 11 February 2014. All Brethren are encouraged to attend and participate in this important event.
The Worshipful Master will be delivering the lecture at the Regular Meeting of the Victoria Lodge of Education and Research on 18 February 2014, at 7:30 p.m., 650 Fisgard Street, Victoria, B.C. All Brethren are invited to attend. The Worshipful Master will also be delivering the Lodge Education lecture at the Regular Meeting of Ashlar Lodge, No. 3 at 101 Commerical Street in Nanaimo on 5 February 2014.
January 2014
The Lodge has scheduled an Emergent Meeting for the Tuesday, 21 January, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of Raising Brother Dan Ferguson to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. There will be a practice at the Duncan Masonic Temple at 6:30 p.m., 19 January 2014 for all Brethren participating in the Degree. A Board of General Purposes will be held at 5:45 p.m., 19 January
2104, immediately before the practice, to deal with important upcoming events, including the Lodge election of officers in February 2014.
10 December 2013
Regular Meeting
The primary topic for discussion was the results of our Planning and Strategy Meeting which was held on 24 November 2013.
The District Education Officer, RW Brother Joel Chiri of St, John's Lodge, No. 21, conducting a major portion of our Lodge Education segment. Additional Lodge Education was done by RWB Bill Thompson and WB Mark Anderson.
December 2013
I regret to inform you that Brother Herbert Boggs recently passed to the Grand Lodge Above. Here is a link to his obituary in the Cowichan Citizen.
Brother Herbert Boggs
11 November 2013
The Lodge laid a wreath on the Duncan Cenotaph as part of the official Rembrance Day ceremonies. Immediately after the official civic ceremony at Charles Hoey Park, temple Lodge, No. 33 held a special ceremony to unveil a new plaque at the entrance the Masonic Temple honouring the four Lodge members who died in Canada's military service during the First World War. The Mayor of Duncan attended this ceremony and participated in the unveiling of our new plaque. Three members of Duncan City Council accompanied the Mayor. This event received coverage in both the Cowichan valley Citizen and the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. Here are some photos of this event:
11 November 2013
- War Memorial Plaque Unveiling Ceremony -
On 11 November 2013, Temple Lodge, No. 33 laid a wreath on the Duncan Cenataph in Charles Hoey Park and then held a short ceremony to unveil a new War Memorial Plaque on the Duncan Masonic Temple honouring the four Brethren of Temple Lodge, No. 33 who died in the service of Canada in the First World War. Here are some photos of these events:
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Bro. Paul Philcox, RWB George Kilvington (DDGM) and WB Mark Anderson (WM, Temple Lodge, No.33) after laying a wreath at the Duncan Cenataph.
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RWB Bob Crawford (Secretary of Temple Lodge) and WB Mark Anderson (WM of Temple Lodge) explain the new, soon to be unveiled, War Memorial Plaque to local historian Tom (T.W.) Paterson (in black hat and denim jacket). T.W. Paterson has written several articles about deceased Temple Lodge Brethren in his weekly local history column in the Cowichan Valley Citizen. In the 9 November 2013 issue of the Cowichan Valley Citizen, he wrote an article about our unveiling ceremony and the four Brethren it commemorates.
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RWB George Kilvington (DDGM) makes a short speech prior to unveiling the new war memorial Plaque. Duncan Mayor Phil Kent is on the right. WB Mark Anderson (WM of Temple Lodge, No. 33) is on the left.
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Brother Paul Philcox (Lt. Col. retired) gives a short speech on behalf of veterans prior to the Plaque unveiling. Brother Brad Good (Junior Warden) is on the right.
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Brother Brad Good (Junior Warden) makes a few remarks on behalf of serving members of the Canadian Forces prior to the plaque unveiling. Brother Paul Philcox is on the left. To the right are Duncan Mayor Phil Kent and Noble Arnie Krenz representing the Cowichan Valley Shrine Club.
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Duncan Mayor Phil Kent (left) and WB Mark Anderson (WM, Temple Lodge, No. 33) after unveiling the new War memorial Plaque on the Duncan Masonic Temple, 11 November 2013.
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City of Duncan Mayor Phil Kent with our new War Memorial Plaque shortly after the unveiling.
25 October 2013
For the second time within 30 days, it is my sad duty to inform you that a member of Temple Lodge, No. 33 has passed to the Grand Lodge Above. RWB George Morris passed at Cowichan District Hospital on 25 October 2013.
There was an interment at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Memorial Gardens followed by a Celebration of Life at Sands Funeral Chapel, Duncan, B.C. on 1 November 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Dress: Aprons under jackets.
RWB George Morris and WB Cliff Ross at our Sherwood House Emergent Meeting on 27 April 2013
Saturday, 28 September 2013
RWB Bill Somerville at our Emergent Meeting, 27 April 2013
It is our great regret to the inform the Masonic community that RW Brother Bill Somerville passed to the Grand Lodge Above in Cowichan Hospital on 28 September 2013. The funeral was held on 11 October 2013, 2:00 p.m. at Duncan United Church.
Emergent Meeting - 28 September 2013
28 September 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Sherwood House, 280 Government St., Duncan, B.C.
This meeting was scheduled as part of a new Temple Lodge initiative to hold Emergency meetings to visit several of our aged Brethren who at this seniors' facility. Click here for photos of the 28 September 2013 and 27 April 2013 events.
This was the second such visit in a new initiative by Temple Lodge to include our aged members in Lodge activities. If these Brethren cannot come to regular Lodge meetings, then the Lodge will come to them. We will be making these visits a regular part of our Lodge calendar. The first of these events was held on 27 April 2013.
24 August 2013
The Annual Temple Lodge Summer BBQ and Picnic was be held on 24 August 2013 at Crawford farm on Menzies Road between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
There was an Emergency meeting on 25 June 2013 at 7:30 p.m. to Pass Brother Dan Ferguson to the Fellow Craft Degree. It was a very pleasant evening and the Worshipful Master congratulates Brother Ferguson and thanks all those who took part in the degree ceremony or attended the meeting to support Brother Ferguson.
2 June 2013
The Worshipful Master and Wor. Brother Don Walkey participated in the re-enactment ceremony of the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony of Temple Beth Emanu-el in Victoria in 1863. This was a major event in the Masonic calendar and went off very successfully. Please check for further details on the Victoria-Columbia, No.1 and Grand Lodge websites.
On 2 June 2013 Victoria-Columbia Lodge, No. 1 hosted a re-enactment of the 2 June 1863 ceremony in which Victoria Freemasons, led by our first Grand Master, Robert Burnaby, laid the cornerstone of Temple Beth Emanu-el in Victoria, B.C.
For details of this event, please check the latest posts on the Victoria-Columbia No. 1 website.
1 June 2013
The Worshipful Master delivered an historical presentation at the Victoria Masonic Temple on "Some Prominent Jewish Freemasons In Victoria History." This presentation was well received by members of the Temple Beth Emanu-el congregation, several of whom have requested copies of this PowerPoint presentation. Hopefully, Temple Lodge will receive positive and favourable attention as a result of this. Click here to see this PowerPoint presentation.
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Temple Lodge, No. 33 had an Emergent Meeting at 7:30 p.m. to Raise Brother Mike Webster to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. Our congratulations to Brother Webster and thanks to all who participated in the degeee ceremony.
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
The Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother G. Murray Webster visited Temple Lodge, No. 33 to present the Medal of Masonic Merit to Brother Steve McKenna. Click here to see photos of this event. Temple Lodge, No. 33 congratulates Brother McKenna on receiving this award; it was well deserved.
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Temple Lodge held a Special Emergent Meeting at Sherwood House to visit several of our aged members who are unable to attend Lodge meetings. Click here for photos of this special event.
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
The first Regular Meeting with our newly Installed Officers for 2013.
Saturday, 6 April 2013
Our Installation Ceremony for our 2013 Officers went very well. Temple Lodge, No. 33 congratulates Rt. W. Brother Bill Thompson for all his time and effort spent in arranging this event.
Near 70 Masons, from many Vancouver Island Lodges, joined the Officers and Brethren of Temple Lodge, No. 33 in this event.
Our thanks to all who participated in our Installation of Officers. Here is the Installation program.
Tuesday, 12 March 2013.
Step Up night for the new Lodge officers for 2013.
Visiting Brethren included our D.D.G.M., R.W. Bro. Tony Quinn; the D.D.G.M. for District No. 5, R.W. Bro. Ken Slawson; the Grand Chaplain, V.W. Brother Brian Evans; and the Grand Steward, V.W. Brother Robert Ridgway.
26 February 2013
The Lodge held an Emergent meeting at 7:30 p.m. to Raise Brother Dean Hathaway to the Sublime Degree of a Master Degree.
Please join with Temple Lodge, No. 33 in congratulating our newest Master Mason, Brother Dean Hathaway.
12 February 2013
R.W. Brother Bill Thompson takes the first ride on the new Masonic Temple stair lift
Stair Lift:
The long running saga of our new stair lift in the Masonic Temple is finally resolved. The stair lift is installed, it works, and all final inspections and approvals by provincial government inspectors have been completed. Temple Lodge, No. 33 thanks R.W. Brother Bill Thompson for all his work on this time consuming and patience-testing project.
At the Regular Meeting of 12 February 2013, a (strictly tongue in cheek) motion was passed naming the new Temple Lodge, No. 33 stair lift the "Right Worshipful Brother Bill Thompson Express."
We know that several Brethren have been reluctant or unable to attend Lodge meetings and events because they have difficulties with the stairs leading to the Lodge rooms. The new stair lift should resolve that issue and we look forward to seeing these Brethren in Lodge in the near future.
22 January 2013
The Lodge held an Emergent meeting at 7:30 p.m. to confer the Entered Apprentice Degree on Dr. John Nowacki and Mr. Bruce Carmicheal. Along with Temple Lodge, No. 33 members, the degree ceremony was well attended by Visiting Brethren from St. John's Lodge , No. 21 and Chemainus Lodge, No. 114, Ladysmith, and Nanaimo Lodge, No. 110, Nanaimo.
Please join Temple Lodge, No. 33 in welcoming our two Newly Initiated Brethren into Freemasonry.
