On this page:
| Education Monthly | Financial Advisory Newsletter |
| Protocol and Etiquette | B2B Facilifacts |
| Especial Communication of Grand Lodge, October 16, 2010 |
| R.W.Bro. Forster's Presentations on his Official Visits 2010 - 2011 |



Education Monthly

A new monthly series from the Grand Lodge Committee on Education. The topics will be short, capable of being presented in lodge, but also chosen to stimulate casual conversations among brethren or a more formal discussion in Lodge. To comment, submit proposed topics or papers, contact R.W.Bro. John Forster by e-mail.

To view posted papers, click on the publication date listed below:

October 2011 -- Stimulating and Engaging Membership, by V.W.Bro. Michael Jenkyns
December 2011 -- The Season of Light | Brock University Partnership Committee
January 2012 -- Education on the Floor of the Lodge | Intensive Workshop, June 8 & 9
February 2012 -- What of SW's closing statement? | Workshop re-scheduled to June 2


Financial Advisory Newsletter

Finance might be dry and uninteresting for most members, but this new periodical is essential reading for Worshipful Masters, Finance Committee members, Trustees and, of course, Treasurers. Grand Lodge has assembled a number of skilled Masons with business and finance backgrounds for this committee which will dispense advice several times throughout the year.

To view posted newsletters, click on the publication date listed below:

November 2011 -- What's an Auditor?, The Role of the Lodge Treasurer,
                         Successful Planning


Protocol and Etiquette

Protocol and Etiquette Handout:
The Protocol and Etiquette team has developed a handout which details the Receiving of Grand Lodge Officers and Banquet Hall Protocol.
Click here to view the October, 2010 revision of the handout.

Protocol and Etiquette Aperiodic Newsletter:
The P&E team publishes occasional newsletters on a variety of topics; for the latest, click on the highlighted issue number listed beside the NEW! image below:
Issue one, March 2009 -- definitions of Protocol, Etiquette and Manners
Issue two, May, 2009 -- Use of Gavel; Banquet Hall Protocol
Issue three, October 2009 -- banquet hall seating protocol, "the Wands", and more
Issue four, January 2010 -- reception of visitors, when to wear the Master's collar
Issue five, March 2010 -- the Lewis Jewel, Draping the Warrant, when to salute
Issue six, April 2010 -- Dress and Undress Regalia; Sign of Fidelity; Addressing the East
Issue seven, June 2010 -- how to conduct a ballot, part one
Issue eight, October 2010 -- more details about ballot, part two
Issue nine, December 2010 -- head table seating; who can sit in the East; all about the William Mercer Wilson Medal and who is eligible to receive it
Issue ten, February 2011  -- Masonic Toasts
Issue eleven, March 2011 -- office and title of the Worshipful Master; when and how we Salute
Issue twelve, April 2011 -- dress code in lodge; wearing of gloves
Issue thirteen, June 2011 -- Step-by-step guide to Masonic Memorial Service

NEW! Issue fourteen, January 2012 -- Guide to the Committee of General Purposes

NEW! Guide to the Masonic Memorial Service -- complete details of how and when

To have the newsletter sent to you directly by e-mail as published, send a request to Gordon Crutcher, chairman. Click on his name to open an e-mail message form.

B2B Facilifacts / Lodge Resources Program Review

The Brother-to-Brother team of Grand Lodge publishes a monthly newsletter promoting and explaining ideas and concepts to stimulate greater fraternity in your lodge. Click on the monthly edition to view the current issue in Adobe Acrobat format:


 Volume 4, 2009
 Volume 3, 2008 Volume 2, 2007 Volume 1, 2006
 January
 February
 March

Lodge Resources
Program Review

 May 2009
 June 2009
 September 2009
 January
 February
 March
 April
 May
 June
 July
 September
 October
 November
 December		 January
 February
 March
 April
 May
 June
 July
 September
 October
 November
 December		 November
 December      


You may source the Brother-to-Brother Program Tool Kit: Revision 3.0 by going to the Grand Lodge web site, or directly to the resource page by clicking here.

Especial Communication of Grand Lodge, October 16, 2010
The Grand Lodge of Canada A.F.& A.M. in the Province of Ontario held an Especial Communication in Ottawa on Saturday, October 16, 2010, a key component of a weekend of Masonic events. Some of the presentations given during the Especial Communications are linked to the titles below:
Grand Master's Address: M.W.Bro. Raymond S.J. Daniels welcomed all
Masonry in the Round: a series of short presentations on current issues:
Minorities in Masonry: W.Bro. Adam Nesallah, St. Andrews Lodge
The Young Mason: W.Bro. Richard Loomes, The Builders' Lodge
Planning. How much is needed? R.W.Bro. S. Weston Libbey
Lodge Challenges: Bro. Neil Lloyd, Pembroke Lodge
An Organization in Decline? W.Bro. Russell Staye, Bonnechere Lodge


R.W.Bro. Forster's Official Visit Presentations