This web site provides comprehensive information of the programs and activities of the lodges of Ottawa District 2. For similar information of Ottawa District 1, go to www.ottawadistrict1masons.ca; for information of lodges and activities in the greater Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec region, go to www.ottawamasons.ca.
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| District Deputy Grand Master R. W. Bro. Philip (Phil) Easterman 45 Valewood Cres., Ottawa, ON K1B 4G1 613-830-4399 | e-mail | bio | District Secretary W. Bro. Guy Hosson 149 LePelissier, Gatineau, QC J8P 7P4 819-669-3626 | e-mail |
2011 - 2012 Ottawa District 2 Charity
Royal Ottawa Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry Program
Masonic Foundation Project Number 2465
Click here for details of District Charity
This site was recognized by Grand Lodge as the
Award Winner DISTRICT WEB SITE 2010 - 2011
Grand Lodge Communique
Regular messages from the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary.
For previous issues, click on date: December 2011; November 2011; December 2010;
January 2011; March 2011; April 2011; May 2011; June 2011
District Deputy Receives Contribution from 2011 Valentine's Charity Ball
DDGM Conveys Proceeds to Families Living with Breast Cancer
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Royal Ottawa Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry Program
Masonic Foundation Project Number 2465
Click here for details of District Charity
This site was recognized by Grand Lodge as the
Award Winner DISTRICT WEB SITE 2010 - 2011
Grand Lodge Communique
Regular messages from the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary.
For previous issues, click on date: December 2011; November 2011; December 2010;
January 2011; March 2011; April 2011; May 2011; June 2011
District Deputy Receives Contribution from 2011 Valentine's Charity Ball
 (click on photo to enlarge) | | R.W.Bro. John Forster, 2010/11 D.D.G.M. Ottawa District 2, was presented a cheque for $4,950 from the Valentine's Charity Ball Committee, by VCB chairman W.Bro. Richard Loomes. The proceeds of the silent auction and some surplus from ticket sales totaled $9,000 to be shared by the two Ottawa Districts. The Masonic Foundation of Ontario tops up the contribution by 10 per cent. Back row (l to r): W.Bro. Charles Singh, Silent Auction Coordinator; R.W.Bro. Sam Kalinowsky, ex officio member; W.Bro. Jeff Christie, secretary-treasurer; and W.Bro. Gordon Hutchison, ticket sales coordinator. |
| R.W.Bro. John Forster, DDGM Ottawa2 District, accompanied by R.W.Bro. Sam Kalinowsky, present the proceeds of the DDGM's Charity to Linda Eagan and John Ouellette of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. The ORCF offers support services through its recently established Maplesoft Centre. For more details, see the DDGM's July 2011 Monthly Message. |  click on photo to enlarge |
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Learn more about the Masonic Youth Initiative Committee, click here
Report of the Committee to District AGM, June 2010, click here
| Become a life member of the Past Masters', Masters' and Wardens' Association Open to all Masters and Wardens ... Past Masters too! Receive regular communication from the PMMWA, support its coordinating activities and cement your participation in this excellent cohort. Click here for the membership application form, and/or jump to the PMMWA page on the Ottawa Masonic Portal. Click on image at right to view Spring 2012 issue of Lux et Tenebris See current notices in Calendar listings below... | click on image to view |
Masonic Foundation: Donations On-line; Bursaries; and more
The Masonic Foundation of Ontario has introduced a feature to its web site
that enables donors to make a contribution on-line. For full details, click here
to link to the MFO web site.
Members with relatives attending Ontario universities and colleges may be eligible for a bursary funded by the Masonic Foundation. This support is available through the Financial Awards Officers of the respective institution. More details can be found on the Masonic Foundation web site, and details of last year's distribution is in the Annual Report of the Foundation.
For Your Calendar ....
(listed by date)
Saturday, June 2, 2012, Ottawa Masonic Centre -- register in advance --
A joint initiative of the Grand Lodge Committees on Masonic Education, and Workshops and Seminars, featuring several invited papers and breakout discussion groups
See May 2012 issue of Education Monthly for more information and registration form.
Ottawa 2 District Annual General Meeting
Monday, June 4, 2012, 7:30 pm, Arnprior Masonic Temple, 31 James Street, Arnprior
The District Deputy Grand Master and District Committee Chairs will present their annual reports. An election of the District Director of Ceremonies will be conducted. All Master Masons of the District are encouraged to attend.
Ottawa Districts Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 16, Madawaska Golf & Country Club, Arnprior$70 per person/ $280 per foursome, secured in advance
includes golf cart, green fees, lunch and prizes
registration from 7:30 am; shotgun start at 8:30 am
organized by the Past Masters', Masters' and Wardens' Association
The Builders' Lodge Wine Tour
Saturday, June 23, departing the Ottawa Masonic Centre at 8:00 am
Visiting two wineries and a brewery in Prince Edward County
$60.00/person; ladies and friends welcome -- click here for more details --
Grand Lodge Annual Communication
Wednesday, July 18, 2012, Royal York Hotel, Toronto
A District meeting will be held in the afternoon to receive reports and to elect the District Deputy Grand Master for the ensuing Masonic year.
A bus will be organized by the Past Masters', Masters' & Wardens' Association.
Latest Updates to Ottawa District 2 Web
Madawaska Lodge No. 196 opens web site >> click here to viewP&E Essentials issue 18, May 2012 -- Election of Lodge Officers -- Lodge Resources page
Education Monthly -- May 2012 issue posted
Updated version of Receiving Grand Lodge Officers & Banquet Hall Protocol
Financial Advisory Newsletter -- January 2012 issue 2 posted
Guide to Masonic Memorial Service posted on Lodge Resources page
Guidelines for submitting documents to be posted on the District Web Site
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