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White Oak Chapter No. 104 Members take photos at Plaque

On Sunday, September 28, 2008, R. Ex. Comps Gary Humes, Paraag Suchak, V. Ex. Comp. Craig MacPhail, Ex. Comps Joe Marshall, Tom Carey and Comp. Allan Hale gathered at 7:00 am at the Oakville Town Hall, at the site of the 150th Anniversary Plaque laid by White Oak Chapter to commemorate 150 years of the Town of Oakville (2007) and 150 years of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

Some were concerned about the early hour (that there would be no sunlight) and others worried about the possibility of the rain in the forecast, but lady luck was on our site as we had both enough light and only a minor drizzle for the photographs.

Posted by Paraag Suchak - Click here for photos

Grand Chapter dedicates 150th Anniversary Plaque

On Saturday, March 15th, 2008, various Grand Chapter officers and members gathered with the Grand Master and other dignitaries from other Masonic bodies to dedicate the commemorative plaque at the Grand Lodge offices.

Posted by Paraag Suchak - Click here for photos

White Oak Chapter No. 104 Celebrates!

On Thursday, November 8, 2007, Espanola Chapter #104, District #5, celebrated the 150th Anniversary of Grand Chapter and the 150th Anniversary of the Town of Oakville by laying a historical plaque on the grounds of the Oakville Town Hall.

A photo opportunity will be scheduled in the near future.

Posted by Paraag Suchak - Click here for photos

Espanola Chapter No.257 Celebrates!

On Sunday, August 5, 2007, Espanola Chapter #257, Ontario District #14, celebrated the 150th Anniversary of Grand Chapter by holding a BBQ in Little Current, ON, which is on Manitoulin Island at Comp Roy Eaton's home.

There were 120 in attendance and we raised $521.70 for the Grand Chapter Charitable Foundation. A cheque will be presented to our Grand Superintendent at our September Convocation and forwarded to Grand Chapter.

Posted by Henry Handsley - Click here for photos

King Solomons Chapter No. 8 Celebrates!

On Tuesday, October 2, 2007, King Solomons Chapter #8, District #8, celebrated the 150th Anniversary of Grand Chapter by holding a 150th Anniversary banquet.  In attendance were several members of the Chapter, plus dignitaries, including the Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Allan Petrisor, the Grand First Principal, M. Ex. Comp. George Gifford and the Grand Superintendent, R. Ex. Comp. David Dainard.

A history of the Chapter was presented at the banquet.   Linked below are some photos and the history as well as a program from the event.

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Posted by Paul Skazin - Click here for photos

Tuscan Chapter No. 95 Celebrates!

Thursday, June 21st, 2007 proved to be a great night for Royal Arch Masonry in District 14 in general but more particularly for Tuscan Chapter No. 95, Sudbury, Ontario as the Grand 1st Principal, Grand 2nd Principal and Grand 3rd Principal were on hand to help celebrate the 150 Anniversary of Royal Arch Masonry in Ontario.

The Chapter was opened at 6:00 p.m. and Ex. Comp Liukko was most pleased to receive the Grand Council into his Chapter.  After a short business meeting the companions retired to the Banquet Room and joined their Ladies.

The night was also Tuscan’s Annual Ladies Night and the Chapter was proud to present Ladies Pins to all the Ladies in attendance as well as 25 year Royal Arch Pins to 12 of its members.  In addition, certificates of appreciation were presented to a number of members in recognition of years of dedicated service to Royal Arch Masonry and to Tuscan Chapter.

A very tasty buffet luncheon was prepared and followed up by a very large 150th Anniversary Cake.

The Grand 1st Principal, M. Ex. Comp. George H. Gifford was please to receive a number of donations to the 100 Million Dollar Club and Royal Arch Charities.

All in attendance had an enjoyable evening.

Posted by Keith Ian Jordan - Click here for photos

Year of Celebration Launched!

The Grand First Principal, M. Ex. Comp. George H. Gifford officially launched the year of celebrations at the Grand Chapter Convocation in St. Catharines on April 27, 2007 at 11 am.

Shortly thereafter, Comp. Terry McLean, the Chair of the 150th Celebration Committee took the Companions assembled on a trip down memory lane - about 150 years ago.

After a short introduction to how our Grand Chapter was formed 150 years ago, he spoke the words "That was then and this is now", and the doors flew open. The assembled Companions were then treated to several musical interludes from Pipe Band.

Companion Terry McLean then requested everyone assembled to start their celebrations, and send in submissions to this website for publicity as well as for a commemorative DVD being produced at the the conclusion of the celebrations at Grand Chapter 2008.

Posted by the Grand Chapter 150th Celebration Committee - Click here for photos

Spread the word about the sesquicentennial

Posted by R. Ex. Comp. Paraag Suchak, Webmaster

The Million Dollar Club

The Million Dollar Club is the major project of the Release-A-Miracle Committees drive to attain the magical Dollar figure, which will sustain the capital investment of the Fund at a level, that will ensure a continuous interest return to make the Fund totally self sufficient.

For a donation of One Hundred Dollars ($ 100.00) the Companion will receive a Certificate and a Lapel Pin which will enroll him in the Club. The donor will receive a Tax slip for the full amount which will be issued by Grand Chapter.

Letters and application Forms are being sent to all Chapters setting out the way in which a Companion can contribute. This is a unique way in which we can contribute to the Release-A-Miracle Fund and achieve that $1,000.000.00 (ONE MILLION DOLLARS) that will sustain the Medical Research Fund for another 150 years.

Please contact R.Ex.Comp. Desmond Washer, Chairman at email: desw@pathcom.com or R.Ex.Comp. Ted Jenkins jenkine@ripnet.com for any further information

Posted by R. Ex. Comp. Des Washer, Chair - Release A Miracle Fund

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