Brethren of Acacia,
Another year has gone by at the speed of aging, (very quick for the younger guys), and we are down to our final evenings of the current Masonic year. As a result, this month is a little busier than normal.
I am requesting that all brethren that have a part to play in next months installation, (same as last year), attend CGP this month in person as WB Jordan McConnell has requested that we hold a quick practice after our CGP.
On our emergent night, there will be our annual “step up” night for the newly minted officers to practice their new roles before installation in May.
Along with elections this month R.W. Bro. Kosta Hatsis will be presenting a piece of education for the brethren. It has been a pleasure for the second year to be the Master of Acacia and you continue to make the East a pleasant experience for me.
Seeing all the visitation happening throughout Districts 1 and 2 this year brings me feelings of true positivity for the Craft in Ottawa. Let us remember that it is through our actions and answers that anyone looking to join the craft will make their decisions. If we act as our obligations tell us to, we are just and upright in the eyes of ‘seekers’. If we act as we are obligated, our actions speak for us. The reverse is also true.
I would like to issue a very heartfelt Thank You to the 14 brethren of Acacia that joined me on the delivery of the travelling gavel to Carleton Lodge on March 27. The number of brothers accompanying me was commented on many times throughout the evening.
S&F,
Derek Brook
Worshipful Master