General Information
Commemmorative Plaque Dedication - March 15, 2008
Annual Convocation Special Events
Commemmorative Anniversary Coin
Fund Raising Promotional Items

This year, Grand Chapter is celebrating 150 Years in Ontario.  There will be special events planned throughout the jurisdiction to mark the occasion.  For more information, please visit the special site within the Grand Chapter web site to publicize and promote the event. 

Commemmorative Plaque Dedication
11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2008

A special 150th Anniversary granite plaque was unveiled and was on display at last April's Grand Chapter Annual Convocation. Individuals and Chapters can contribute to this special commemmorative recognition of the 150th. This plaque will be placed in a prominent location and any Chapters assisting by contributions of $50.00 will have their name entered as a supporter. Please send your contributions to the Grand Chapter office, noting "Commemorative Plaque" on it.

A dedication ceremony will be held at the Grand Chapter Offices, located on the second floor of the Grand Lodge Memorial Building, 361 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario on Saturday, March 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Companions, ladies and friends will assemble in the Scottish Rite Masonic Centre at 10:30 a.m.

There will be a parade, led by M.Ex.Comp. George H. Gifford, Grand First Principal, to the Grand Chapter Offices for the Dedication Ceremony. When the ceremony is completed, all will retire to the Scottish Rite Masonic Centre for refreshments.

Companions, be sure to wear your Royal Arch regalia. Others will wear the Regalia of their Masonic body. Please join us for this memorable dedication.

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150th Annual Convocation

The celebrations will culminate with the 150th Annual Convocation of Grand Chapter, to be held in St. Catharines, April 2 to 5, 2008.  Click here for the full program for the Annual Convocation.

Here are some of the very special events that will take place:

Friday, April 4, 8:15 a.m. - Special 150th Anniversary ceremony, to be held before Grand Chapter opens.  Ladies and friends are welcome to attend. 

Friday, April 4, 5:30 p.m. - a 150th Gala will be held in conjunction with the Grand First Principal's Banquet.  There will be a variety show featuring the renowned Canadian tenor, John McDermott.  The organizers have been very fortunate to book him - be sure to visit his web site.  Humourist Keith Hunter will also appear, and there will also be a special "mystery" guest appearance sure to enhance to the evening.  Tickets are $50.00.  Click here for the ticket order form.

Saturday, April 5, 8:00 a.m. - Sunrise Service, led by Rev. David A. Whiston, Grand Chaplain. Ladies and friends are welcome to attend. 

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Commemmorative Anniversary Coin

Grand Chapter has commissioned a special 150th Anniversary commemmorative coin, which is depicted below.   They are in very short supply; if you are fortunate to have obtained one, hold onto it!

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Fund Raising Promotional Items

One of the special fund raising projects being undertaken by Grand Chapter will be in support of the Grand Chapter charities.  Dominion Regalia, a masonic supply house located in Toronto, has developed a  package of embroidered products and other special items branded with the 150th Anniversary logo.  These include a jacket, two golf shirts, two ball caps, a totebag, pin, mug, watch and pen.  Ten percent of all sales will be donated to the Grand Chapter charities. 

Please use this link to obtain an order form.  This will open the form.  You can save a copy on your computer once it is open.  You can also right click on the Link, and select the "Save Target As..." option to save it directly on your computer without opening it first.

The products are depicted below.

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