tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:58:43 +0000Welcome to the official online home of Commercial 81. We meet in Freemasons Hall in Edmonton, Canada, at 1pm on the 3rd Saturday of each month, except:<br>April: varies, but usually 3rd Saturday<br>July &amp; August: no meeting<br>December: 2nd Saturday<br><br> <b>Current Principal Officers:</b><br> <b>WM: </b>Jason Said<br> <b>SW: </b>David Lardner<br> <b>JW: </b>Franklyn Johnson<br>http://www.commercial81.org/noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)Blogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-661725711460453546Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:16:00 +00002009-10-05T12:29:36.869-06:00Gentlemen. On behalf of our Jr Warden, Franklyn Johnson, it is my pleasure to invite you to the 62nd Annual Commerical Lodge Duck Dinner, Friday, October 16, 2009. The Duck Dinner is a Commercial Lodge tradition like no other. This year, we are greatful to have another excellent speaker who will be giving a talk on the history of British Motorcylces and Scooters.Cocktails at 6:00Dinner at 7:http://www.commercial81.org/2009_10_01_archive.html#661725711460453546noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-1738958405859448454Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:08:00 +00002009-10-05T12:11:09.037-06:00Hello Brethren, Another good turnout last month for our Table Lodge. Thank you to our J.W. Also thank you Donna Said for keeping the Ladies entertained while we were taking care of business. This month we will be holding our second degree. This is our last Lodge before the summer break, so if you are on the fence as to coming this month, please make the time. I’m going to do something a bit http://www.commercial81.org/2009_06_01_archive.html#1738958405859448454noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-7780715135252961101Sun, 10 May 2009 18:07:00 +00002009-10-05T12:13:31.452-06:00Hello Brethren, First off. What a great Lodge meeting we had in April! I have to say that, outside of our installation meetings, I have not seen such a full Commercial meeting in quite a few years. I do believe we had about 40 Brethren stay for our festive board also. A Big welcome to Bro. Armstrong and Bro. Spence on joining our Lodge. As I mentioned at our festive board, you are now http://www.commercial81.org/2009_05_01_archive.html#7780715135252961101noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-7391592402120146198Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:07:00 +00002009-10-05T12:13:55.825-06:00Hello Brethren, March was and April will be great months for out Lodge. Why? Because March was the month: ...of our Beaver Hills District Curling Bonspiel. Congratulations to Brothers James, MacKenzie, Findlay and Roth for bringing the Cup back home after almost 2 decades. ...of our Ladies Night. Thank you to Bro. Johnson for our joint event with Norwood Lodge. The food was great and the music http://www.commercial81.org/2009_04_01_archive.html#7391592402120146198noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-2612847457378856322Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:05:00 +00002009-10-05T12:07:00.300-06:00The LandmarksMasonic Landmarks are the “rules” that define Masonry: if you take away a Landmark, you’re not “doing” Masonry anymore. A true Landmark will have been a part of Freemasonry since “time immemorial”. Some of the things Masons think of as “Landmarks” today are not really very “ancient”; people want to think of them as Landmarks because they feel important; but just because something http://www.commercial81.org/2009_03_01_archive.html#2612847457378856322noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-4870743215252009745Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:32:00 +00002009-02-27T23:37:56.343-07:00Commercial and Norwood Lodges are holding a joint ladies night Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Freemasons' Hall, downtown Edmonton.Just a reminder from our Jr Warden Frank Johnson that tickets are on sale for $40 each, and this year's soiree is sure to be a memorable affair. Please join us as we honour our wives and ladies in fine fare.http://www.commercial81.org/2009_02_01_archive.html#4870743215252009745noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-7532260526019409244Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:04:00 +00002009-10-05T12:05:31.805-06:00Brethren, Although the work was colourful at times, I think we had a pretty good event filled meeting. This month we invested W.Bro. Jack Warwick-Foster as our IPM. Thank you to him for a good year in the Chair and for some very interesting discussions, visits and demonstrations throughout his year. A thank you goes out to our Telephone Committee lead by Bro. Skov-Rochette. They helped make ourhttp://www.commercial81.org/2009_02_01_archive.html#7532260526019409244noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-8682546972879872695Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:57:00 +00002009-02-12T10:58:35.885-07:00Brethren,Although the work was colourful at times, I think we had a pretty good event filled meeting.This month we invested W.Bro. Jack Warwick-Foster as our IPM. Thank you to him for a good year in the Chair and for some very interesting discussions, visits and demonstrations throughout his year.A thank you goes out to our Telephone Committee lead by Bro. Skov-Rochette. They helped make our http://www.commercial81.org/2009_02_01_archive.html#8682546972879872695noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-1309267486636373097Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:52:00 +00002008-10-06T09:58:31.813-06:00Congratulations to Brother Ayton MacEachern for being passed to the Second Degree. At our regular meeting in September, Brother McEachern's excellent proof of proficiency not only did himself and his Lodge proud, but also reflected on the efficiency and dedication of his mentors. The Lodge received and welcomed our DDGM, RW Brother Allen Kegler and his entourage on the occasion of the DDGM's http://www.commercial81.org/2008_10_01_archive.html#1309267486636373097noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-2532088756792281176Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:33:00 +00002008-07-09T23:38:13.393-06:00At our June regular meeting Ayton MacEachern showed he was a fit and proper person to be made a Mason. Our congratulations to Ayton, our newest Brother, on his first step in Freemasonry. We look forward to Ayton's next step in his Masonic journey, with the aid of his mentors. My thanks to the Officers who participated and to the Brethren who attended Ayton's initiation. Particular thanks to http://www.commercial81.org/2008_07_01_archive.html#2532088756792281176noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-5669544106094940091Mon, 26 May 2008 17:34:00 +00002008-07-09T23:33:31.853-06:00At our May regular meeting we were privileged to hear a paper, "The Golden Rule", given by VW Dan Van Alstine, WM of Empire Lodge, no. 63. The "Rule" - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you - as our speaker indicated, is universal in all the major religions. As was mentioned, if only the "Rule" could be put into genuine, sincere practise throughout the world.... The adoption of thehttp://www.commercial81.org/2008_05_01_archive.html#5669544106094940091noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-5342866077790787275Tue, 06 May 2008 03:37:00 +00002008-05-07T09:49:20.752-06:00Brethren,Most of you will have heard the sad news of our Brother VW Bro. Joe Zenik, who passed to the Lodge Above late on Sunday, May 4, 2008. Before going the the funeral on Thursday, May 8, 2008, we shall be opening the Lodge about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2008. We shall be going from Labour and then to the funeral, which will be at Foster & McGarvey, 100 Avenue and 114 Street at 7 p.m.http://www.commercial81.org/2008_05_01_archive.html#5342866077790787275noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-403297932305993047Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:14:00 +00002008-03-30T12:21:43.060-06:00First, my thanks to W.Brother, Ron Trant, who sat in for me while I was away. My thanks also to the Brethren who entered into the breach to replace those who were unable to attend their offices at the March regular meeting (March 15, 2008). Congratulations to R.W.Brother Campbell and his team of Brothers Gago and Rosel, who won this year's Master's Millennium Cup Debate. I am informed that thishttp://www.commercial81.org/2008_03_01_archive.html#403297932305993047noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-2239765916492341924Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:29:00 +00002008-02-25T11:31:07.349-07:00Roasting VW Ron James at February’s meeting involved humour, appreciation, brotherly love as well as recognition of an outstanding Mason in our Lodge. It was also good to see the Roastee returning some of the roasting!The discussion about the Lodge on “Reasons for the Longevity of Freemasonry” produced many interesting and thought-provoking ideas and views. I feel that if a non-Mason had been http://www.commercial81.org/2008_02_01_archive.html#2239765916492341924noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-6870355801854253694Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:35:00 +00002008-02-13T17:40:21.545-07:00We will be carrying on another Commercial Lodge tradition at our February meeting; the roast of a well known brother.Our meeting is on Saturday, February 16 at 1:00 PM.Hope to see you there!http://www.commercial81.org/2008_02_01_archive.html#6870355801854253694noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-8548213541927518907Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:59:00 +00002008-01-29T20:13:16.270-07:00My thanks to all who contacted the Brethren or left them messages regarding the Roll Call we had at our January, 2008, meeting. We learned how our Brethren are faring and where we may possibly offer help if needed. One outcome of the Roll Call, for me, was a very interesting discussion from a Brother who has been unable to attend Lodge for some years. He has agreed to give us a talk on his http://www.commercial81.org/2008_01_01_archive.html#8548213541927518907noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-8224197480073782278Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:33:00 +00002008-01-20T22:02:25.913-07:00December's installation and investiture stands out as a memorable occasion for me. Under the direction of MW Brother Robert Juthner, I was privileged to step to the East with firm, but humble confidence. My thanks to all the participating officers and to the Brethren who attended this ancient and significant ceremony.At the beginning of our regular meetings, the WM asks the Brethren to assist himhttp://www.commercial81.org/2008_01_01_archive.html#8224197480073782278noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-3198863552396803955Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:07:00 +00002007-09-30T22:09:39.899-06:00Master' Message - October 2007We had a great meeting in September, or as my 12 year old son would say "it was awesome".Many thanks to VW Bro. Cam Mackay for his demonstration of an operative Mason's work and tools, and his explanation of how much of our ritual work is based on their worksite habits. Building a solid wall or edifice requires tools and techniques to ensure the finished product is http://www.commercial81.org/2007_09_01_archive.html#3198863552396803955noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-5890184554732425246Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:59:00 +00002007-09-03T15:05:38.453-06:00Master’s Message September 2007Congratulations to Brothers McIntosh, Mehmel, and Quadri on being raised to the Master mason Degree at our June meeting. This marks the end of the opening phase of their Masonic journey, and while our Lodge will assist where it can it is now up to them to get full value from Masonry by participating in Lodge activities, visiting other Lodges, and taking advantage ofhttp://www.commercial81.org/2007_09_01_archive.html#5890184554732425246noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-9148378945540154771Sun, 06 May 2007 16:48:00 +00002007-05-06T10:50:02.198-06:00Masters Message May 2007Brethren we had another great meeting in April. Our annual debate was a great success and it was determined that Logic was more effective than Rhetoric in establishing the Truth. The discussion afterwards was wide ranging and everyone had an opportunity to participate. We had a wonderful afternoon of intellectual discussion among friends. As we are not only intellectual http://www.commercial81.org/2007_05_01_archive.html#9148378945540154771noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-2748074936722866328Mon, 19 Mar 2007 22:01:00 +00002007-03-19T16:03:50.462-06:00Master's MessageApril 2007What is the first casualty of war?That's open to Debate. It was great to see the large number of Brethren and visitors at our St. Patrick's day meeting. Congratulations to Brothers MacIntosh, Mehmel, and Quadri, newly passed to the Fellowcraft Degree. Long may you continue to learn and progress within our fraternity. Thank you to Brother Alex Kennedy of Avon Glen Lodge http://www.commercial81.org/2007_03_01_archive.html#2748074936722866328noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-1807292710709848027Mon, 19 Mar 2007 22:00:00 +00002007-03-19T16:01:31.804-06:00Welcome Brothers Kovacs and Mehmel, the newest members of Commercial Lodge who were initiated into Freemasonry at our meeting In February. Many thanks to the Degree Team, particularly to the Past Masters who stepped up on very short notice to fill in for absent Lodge Officers. Our March meeting, on St. Patrick's Day, will feature a Fellowcraft Degree. In this Degree we are introduced to the http://www.commercial81.org/2007_03_01_archive.html#1807292710709848027noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-6533195307486568043Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:09:00 +00002007-02-26T11:12:52.448-07:00As a matter of interest, Masonic namebadges may be obtained through the following:Columbia Awards4463 - 99th StreetEdmonton, AB780 438 3266 (voice) 780 436 0560 (fax)Prices from this vendor range from $10.63 - $16.50Jubilee Activeware8105 - 50th Street Edmonton, AB780 436 2223 (voice) 780 435 2501 (fax)780 446 0125 (Jack McBride cellular) Prices from this vendor range from $13.75 (15 badges) - http://www.commercial81.org/2007_02_01_archive.html#6533195307486568043noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-6794829640820657174Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:41:00 +00002007-02-26T10:45:19.930-07:00Our Master plans to visit other Lodges regularly, now that his busy RRSP season is winding down. His planned visits for the upcoming month are:· Thursday March 1 – Exemplar Lodge 175> Freemasons Hall · Tuesday March 6 – Norwood Lodge 90> Freemasons Hall, · Wednesday March 7 - Balmoral Lodge 185> 6 Tache St. St Albert · Tuesday March 13 – Patricia Lodge 91(Blarney Night) > http://www.commercial81.org/2007_02_01_archive.html#6794829640820657174noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247340014959511337.post-3644336414955203427Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:11:00 +00002007-01-23T09:26:19.065-07:00What a great meeting we had in January.Congratulations to our Mason of the Year in recognition of his many decades of service on our Sick and Visiting Committee. Congratulations also to our Master Masons who proved up ina proficient manner and received their Masonic Bibles. Thank you ver much to our visiting brother from Exemplar Lodge who gave a great talk about the life of his grandfather, http://www.commercial81.org/2007_02_01_archive.html#3644336414955203427noreply@blogger.com (C81WebGuy)0