Coronati Lodge in Whitby

Last night, I was in Whitby (my old hometown) to attend the Installation of the WM and the investiture of the Officers of Coronati Lodge No 520 for the ensuing Masonic Year. A twist. Prior to admitting visitors, I together with RWBro Maher Eid and RWBro Robert Kliaman - both Past Grand Senior Wardens - were quickly admitted into lodge without ceremony, each adorned with the apron of a FC, in order to act as Scrutineers and properly oversee the election of WBro James Ignacio for the position of Secretary of the lodge, which he won. I loved the spontaneity. After declaring the results, we then retired downstairs for a few minutes of conversation prior to the pre-lodge banquet, where I had an opportunity to chat leisurely with Past Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master, MWBro Terry Shand, who was there to participate in the Installing Board - at the invitation of Installing Master, VWBro Gary Rhodes.

WBro Lochinvar Cachuela was successfully installed as WM of Coronati Lodge, along with the newly invested officers - with no PMs in the progressive chairs. Before closing , sincere congratulations - and a certificate - were proudly extended to WBro Algene Etac, IPM, for his contributions while in the East. This was the first Installation in Toronto East District for our DDGM, RWBro Gil Carreiro, who was joined by many other esteemed brethren, including MWBro Ronald Groshaw PGM, and RWBro Danny Laws, DDGM Georgian North District, who was originally initiated into Coronati Lodge, as well as RWBro Andrew McLelland, PGSW, who sat in the West during the Installation and Investiture ceremony.

As written by VWBro. Ervin Aspiras, in the year of the lodge's centenary, "the Lodge had its ups and downs. In 2005, it considered amalgamating with another lodge. However, with the influx of new younger members during that time the Lodge rose up again into a very active lodge. In 2006, Coronati Lodge received the Lodge of the Year Award from the Toronto 4 District. Last year, Coronati Lodge received two notable distinctions: The M.W. Bro. Terrence Shand Award (2012-2013) presented to the Lodge which best exemplifies Masonic Principles within the community; and The M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew Award (2012-2013) presented to the Lodge which best exemplifies Masonic principles within the craft."

In lodge last night, there were 5 EAs awaiting advancement. The lodge is doing very well these days.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

David T Campbell Lodge in Whitby

Image
On this fine night, February 20, it was time to visit Whitby again and on the occasion of the Official Visit of the DDGM of Ontario District, RWBro Grant Parnell, to David T. Campbell Lodge, who were initiating a new brother into the Craft. And these lads were well practised; and we were treated to some Masonic Education as well. After a banquet (catered by the brethren of Composite Lodge) that featured the biggest ham steak I've ever eaten, WBro. Yuri Dimagiba led the brethren through a perfect degree that certainly put a smile on the face of the candidate for the evening, and practically left him speechless at the conclusion. WBro John Dean and I had a great conversation after lodge concerning the history of Whitby in general and the history of the lodge specifically. The original lodge room for Masons in Whitby was located at the "four corners" downtown and was later sold to a bank, which then enabled the purchase of land on Cocchrane Street, ust north of Dundas (
Read more

Copestone Lodge in Fonthill

Image
A trip up the Niagara Escarpment with RWBro Mark Kapitan, GJW, on this Thursday, March 12, to visit Copestone Lodge 373 in Fonthill turned out to be our last - sadly - before all Masonic meetings were cancelled the next day due to the Corona Virus (COVID19) which has effectively shut down most of the world's public activities. On this evening, in fact the OV of RWBro John Newton, DDGM Niagara 'B', I was able to present the short article written by RWBro Wallace McLeod, when he chaired the Education Committee, titled The Banner of Grand Lodge. Joining us, much to my surprise, in lodge was one of my early mentors and inspirations, RWBro Alan Donovan. As an EA about 15 years ago, while he was DDGM, I had the pleasure of golfing one fine day with him - without knowing what titles really were - and he explained so many things of relevance over those 18 holes, and I went on to meet with him again and produce a promotional and informative video for the York Rite called Fervancy
Read more

Trillium Lodge in Etobicoke

Image
This would be the first of our two fraternal visits this week to Toronto Humber Valley District, corresponding with two Official Visits of the DDGM, RWBro Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, and on this Monday night, February 24, the GJW and I dropped in on the brethren of Trillium Lodge 575 and had the pleasure of watching an excellent Fellowcraft degree. Quite impressively, the candidate was required to fly in from LA, where he is studying to receive his Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medince, to one day become a Chiropractor, and where he was being mentored electronically by the SW (seen in photo) in order to be properly prepared. After lodge we were feted downstairs to a wonderful dinner that included an array of Filipino food, as well as roast beef, and traditional toasts. 
Read more