Club and Lodge Notice for January and February, 2003

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Inuvik Masonic Club 

Far North Lodge U.D.

A.F. & A.M. GRA

OFFICERS 2003

RW Bro Howard R. Townsend     WM
VW Bro Ken Bibby                       IPM
Bro Robin McConville                  SW
Bro Wally Wolfe                            JW
Bro Chris M. Garven                      SD
Bro Terry Rafferty                           JD
Member At Large                     D of C
Bro Al Allison                                SS
Bro Mario Lemieux                         JS
Member At Large                           IG
Bro Colum McCready                 Tyler
Member At Large                 Chaplain
Bro Chris M Garven          Secty-Treas

Regular Communication

2^nd Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December
All meetings 7:30 pm

Lodge Address:
Box 2536, Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0

Dear Sir and Brother;

     I am directed by the President and Worshipful Master to request your attendance at the meetings of the Club and Lodge as specified below. 

Institution Ceremony of

Far North Lodge, UD

Wednesday, 8 January 2003

7:30 PM at the Inuvik Lions Den

Emergent Meeting

Thursday, 9 January 2003

7:30 PM at the Inuvik Lions Den

First Degree Ceremony for one candidate and, should the ballot in Yellowknife be favourable, for a second, both of Inuvik, NT

As well, brethren, assistance will be required to set up the Lions Den prior to these two meetings. Any and all assistance will be gratefully accepted and faithfully applied.

President / Master's Message

Wow!  It’s really going to happen!  Far North Lodge U.D. will be Instituted on January 8^th, 2003.  That evening we anticipate proving up one of our local Brethren and receiving a Petition as well.  On January 9^th, 2003 we will perform a First Degree with the assistance of our visiting Brethren on possibly two candidates. Grand Lodge will ensure that Dispensations address any potential irregularities. 

Brethren, the north is growing Masonically thanks to the support of many.  We thankfully acknowledge furniture from British Columbia, ongoing support from Yellowknife Lodge #162, our own Lodge Brethren from coast to coast and south of the 49^th Parallel, the Grand Lodge of Alberta and the numerous ardent supporters and well-wishers of our Grand Jurisdiction and from canmas. That electronic venue brought us members from all over Canada, including former residents of Inuvik.

 Our Lodge will be different. Regular meetings will be held every two months, (yes that is six a year).  Emergent meetings for Degrees or otherwise will be on alternative months.  We will have meetings in December, June and August, so if you are a travelling Brother, you may indeed be able to visit us.  Like our location, there will be “Light” here - if only a glimmer - in December.  It is not the changing of the fundamental cornerstones that needs to be challenged, as much as how we can viably address the needs of our time and situation with creativity and zeal. That, my Brethren, is exemplified in the creation of this Lodge.

 For all Brethren to whom this is a Holy Season, may you be Blessed with the fortitude of your Faith, and may you confidently share your hope for the future with everyone you meet.

 Howard R. Townsend, PDDGM

President