On Thursday January 21, 2010, 7:30pm, Ivanhoe Lodge will be having a Master Mason degree, but this time and for the first time in our Lodge, it will be put on by The Emblems of Mortality Degree Team, consisting of brethren from various lodges in the Greater Edmonton area. Ivanhoe invites all Master Masons to attend and witness their fine degree work. Visit their website here: http://www.mastermason.com/eom/
At our most recent regular meeting, our trusty Junior Warden, who originally hails from Scotland, gave a presentation on Bro. Robert Burns, whose birthday is this month on January 25 and is celebrated with events at many Masonic lodges around the world, and Edmonton lodges are no exception. Have a read of a short article on here about his famous song “Auld Lang Syne”.
“Whence Come Ye?”
The lodge has an exciting program planned for 2010, continuing on with interesting speakers at meetings, quality and meaningful ritual and mentoring, and of course, enjoyable fellowship and fun at all social events. All brethren are welcome to attend and participate.
The Officers of Ivanhoe Lodge would like to thank all the members and visitors who attended this year’s most memorable Installation and Investiture. Your presence enhanced the festive evening, which once again concluded with the brethren linked in a circle singing Auld Lang Syne.
As a lodge, Ivanhoe had a fantastic year, with new and old faces coming together in Masonic ritual, an enlightening education program, and well-attended and fun social events.
More details on the coming exciting year will be revealed soon. Always stay tuned to this website, which will provide more features and interactivity in the coming months.
The Worshipful Master-Elect
Bro. Martin Brown
and the Officers and Brethren
of
Ivanhoe Lodge No. 142
cordially invite you to attend
their annual
Installation
&
Investiture
Thursday December 17, 2009
to be held at
Freemasons’ Hall
Edmonton, Alberta
Lodge tyles up to the 3rd degree at 6:30 pm
Installation ceremony at 7:30 pm
Banquet to follow
$15 from juniorwarden@ivanhoe142.org
Tonight is Ivanhoe’s annual “Step-Up” night where newly elected officers sit in their soon-to-be positions in the lodge and have a “live” practice of their duties. Brethren are encouraged to attend to show their support and “forgiveness” while officers get used to their new views. Always a hearty festive board meal to follow and visitors are always welcome at Ivanhoe.
The brethren of Ivanhoe were gathered on Sunday evening at Freemasons Hall to watch the Grey Cup and enjoy some chili and fellowship. “Good times were had by all!” We also took the time to determine the winners of the annual 50/50 Grey Cup raffle:
First quarter: West 10 East 0 (0-0) Winner: Richard D. — 10 percent of the pool
Second quarter: West 17 East 3 (7-3) Winner: Blank square: 10 percent added to MHEB fund.
Third quarter: West 20 East 10 (0-0) Winner, once again: Richard D. — 10 percent of the pool
Final: West 27 East 28 (7-8) Winner: Ken G. — 20 percent of the pool.
All told, we raised $252 for the Masonic Higher Education Bursary fund. Thanks to all who participated, and good luck next year! Winners will be notified ASAP.
On Grey Cup Sunday, November 29th, 2009, join the brethren of Ivanhoe for an afternoon of bowling, after which, we’ll gather to watch the game and unveil the winner of the 2009 Ivanhoe Grey Cup 50/50 pool!
UPDATE: We will be bowling at Gateway Lanes (34th ave & Gateway Boulevard) at 1:15 p.m., followed by meeting at Freemasons Hall at 4 p.m. for the game. Chili and buns will be served at half-time. Cost: $15 for bowling, $10 for the game only, $20 for both. Please RSVP with the Junior Warden (jw [at] ivanhoe142 [dot] org) or bro. Mike Sirdiak (msirdiak [at] gmail [dot] com) if you plan on attending. This is an open event, so feel free to invite your family and friends!
To access the grid for the pool, go to this link:
The grid is now updated with the scores.
Pool info: Each square on the grid costs $5. Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to the Masonic Higher Education Bursary Fund; 10 percent will go to the winners of each quarter, and 20 percent will go to the winner at the end of the game.
Ivanhoe’s annual Ladies’ Appreciation Evening was held on October 3, 2009 at the Petroleum Club and featured the talented jazz ensemble, Armada , who dazzled us with old and new jazz and pop songs while brethren and their ladies danced the night away. Gifts and prizes were awarded, one being a beautiful opal donated by Westmount Jewelers.
If your lodge or group is interested in hiring Armada, contact James Clarke at entertainmentbykingsley [at ] gmail [dot] com.
A huge thanks to our Junior Warden for organizing a fantastic event.
After coming off an elegant Ladies’ Appreciation Evening Dinner and Dance, please join the brethren of Ivanhoe at what they do best, an upcoming Fellowcraft Degree on Thursday October 15. Lodge tyles at 7:30pm in the large lodge room at Freemasons’ Hall Edmonton on 103 Street, 100 Avenue.
You must be logged in to post a comment.