Tag: Stephen Plummer

My Brethren,

During our April regular meeting we elected the Worshipful Master and Officers for the ensuing Masonic year. The following week at our Emergent meeting we held a step-up night where the Worshipful Master Elect and his Officers proved their proficiency. I must say that it appears the ensuing Masonic year is going to be memorable as the Worshipful Master Elect and his Officers have shown much enthusiasm for their new rolls.

Last May I was very humbled to be elected as your Master for the 2018/ 2019 Masonic year and proud to sit at the East. I must also thank every one of you who assisted me over the last 12 months. I never had to look far when I had a question or needed someone to help. I believe this is a testament to our Fraternity and to our Lodge. As my year as Worshipful Master is coming to a close I can only look back at the last 12 months that passed in what seems like the blink of an eye, I am very proud of how the year went. We were fortunate to always have had a good turnout at our meetings and received visitors from all over the world. At each meeting I would look around the Lodge where I would see many friendly faces that I am proud to call my Brother.

I wish the incoming Master and his officers much success at his installation and for his upcoming year in the East.

Fraternally,

W.Bro. Stephen Plummer
Worshipful Master

My Brethren,

We are now well into the winter months and the deep freeze is keeping many of us inside. I hope you are surrounded with family and friends and also finding time to go out and enjoy the season.Our January meeting was a busy one as we were joined by R. W. Bro. Adam Thompson on his official visit to Acacia Lodge as District Deputy Grand Master, Ottawa District 1. The meeting as always included the roll call and was followed by a worthy Brother being passed to the second degree. I know in speaking to R.W. Bro. Thompson he was pleased with the night and work put on by the degree team. Our newest Fellow Craft also expressed that the Degree was very well received and he is excited to get working on his Third Degree.

I hope you are able to join us for our February meeting where the Shrine Degree team will be attending the Lodge and conducting a Third Degree on a worthy brother. After the Degree the members of the Shrine will take a few minutes to explain the work they do, which I am personally looking forward to.

On February 26th I hope to have a Friend to Friend night at Westboro Masonic Temple. If you know of someone who has shown interest in the Craft and would make a good Mason please invite them out where they can ask questions and learn more about our Craft.

Brethren I hope you are able to make it out for our regular meeting. I have been pleased that at every meeting this year new and old faces have been in attendance. Should you need assistance getting to the |Lodge don’t hesitate to reach out to myself, the Secretary or one of the Wardens we would be happy to help and happy to see you in Lodge.

Fraternally,

W.Bro. Stephen Plummer
Worshipful Master

My Brethren,

It looks like the snow came early this year and is here to stay. I have little doubt we will be having a white Christmas and holiday season.

During our regular October meeting we initiated Brother Adam Hacker into Masonry, and our lodge. It was a great evening and I would like to thank everyone who played a large and small role to make the initiation special for our newest member and brother. The evening also saw a large number of brethren who were able to make it out to be part of the night which I have no doubt will not be forgotten by our newest Brother. The meeting was followed by a festive board with lots of fellowship.

Our December meeting will be followed by the traditional Christmas Pot Luck including your family and friends. I hope to see many of you out as this night is always a fun night of socializing together in the banquet hall after the meeting. I always enjoy evenings that include those who have supported our masonic journeys over the years.

On a very sad note, last month we received news of the loss of one of our own, Bro Duncan Lillico. Duncan passed suddenly and unexpectedly on November 21st, 2018. This news came as a shock to all of us. Duncan is also the son of our historian W. Bro. Neil Lillico. Duncan left behind his wife, Kari and three children. All of our thoughts are with Neil and Duncan’s family through this very difficult time.

Fraternally,

W.Bro. Stephen Plummer
Worshipful Master

My Brethren,

September 21st saw a violent storm like none I recall every seeing in our region where 6 tornados reportedly touched down causing damage and power outages across many parts of our city. You’re Wardens and I made calls to many of you that we have not heard from in person or online to make sure you and your families were safe and did not require relief. We also used this opportunity to invite those we haven’t seen in awhile out to the lodge for our regular meeting, after all a big part of being a Mason and member of the lodge is attending Lodge and interacting with one another. I am happy to report that everyone fared well through the storm other than some food that had to be thrown out due to extended loss of power.

We had a very enjoyable and educational October Regular meeting which was dubbed a rusty mason night. During the meeting, we went up to the Third-Degree making stops in each degree to allow W. Bro. Sam Roberts to provide some information and education along the way. Very often this led to further discussions and education by various members of the lodge in attendance. It was announced at the meeting that all money collected in the Junior Wardens box will be donated to the Red Cross who are working to support those affected by the storms that hit the Ottawa area in late September. I am happy to say that a generous donation was collected and I thank everyone who contributed.

Our November meeting will include a 1st degree where we will welcome a new member to our lodge. I hope many of you can make it out to enjoy the evening and support our newest brother.

Fraternally,

W.Bro. Stephen Plummer
Worshipful Master

My Brethren

Last month we held our Grand Lodge Appreciation night which had a great turnout of Grand Lodge officers including the Deputy Grand Master, District Deputy Grand Masters from
Ottawa District 1 and 2 and a large number of grand lodge officers, visitors and Acacia lodge members.

During our meeting the Decons carried a message from the worshipful master and retrieved a package containing the apron and past master jewel worn by W.Bro. Proudman, who served as the Worshipful Master of Acacia in 1949-1950. W.Bro. Lillico presented some personal and Masonic history about W. Bro. Proudman along with a book containing many biographies ofAcacia Lodge Members which really delivered the message of how important it is to submit or update your biographies.

Our guest speaker was Deputy Grand Master R.W. Bro. David J Cameron who delivered a speech talking about possible directions that masonry may take in the future which I found
brought forward some excellent ideas and thought.

This month on our regular meeting we will be holding a rusty mason night. W. Bro. Sam Roberts will help sharpen our tools. I am sure we will all learn something we did not previously know. I also hope that many Acacia Lodge members can
make it out and if you have missed a few meetings, months or years I hope this night will inspire you to attend lodge and re-ignite the flame that brought you into masonry.

I look forward to seeing you in lodge.

Fraternally,

Stephen Plummer
Worshipful Master