On April 10, 2012, Tuesday, after a Grand Lodge Officers Meeting, the GM had his Official Visit to Keystone Lodge No 185, with WB Bruce Kuppers presiding.
That evening, the GM presented Service Awards to three Brethren.
In the picture on the right, we have WB Archie Davidson (L) and RWB John Campbell, one of the three Awardees.
Very big smile from VWB Grant Kelodie.
Introduction by the GM of the Brethren who accompanied him.
The GM presenting his companions on this Official Visit.
RWB Doug Webster, SGW, being presented and introduced.
RWB Stano Spina, JGW, being presented and introduced.
RWB Stano Spina, JGW, being escorted to the East by RWB Bill Evans.
RWB Nico Velthys, Grand Treasurer
RWB Bernie Gross, Grand Historian
RWB Brian Rountree, Grand Librarian
RWB Brian Segal, PDDGM
VWB Wayne Hadfield, Grand Organist
The GM returns the gavel to the WM
Presentation of Service Awards by the GM, assisted by WB Bruce Kuppers, WM
Bro Fred Dickson, 60-year Service Awardee
RWB John Campbell, 50-year Service Awardee
Bro Dave Parker, 50-year Service Awardee, looked very much younger than his age - 93 years old. He remembered meeting me at one of the events of Khartum Shriners.
With the three (3) distinguished Service Awardees. It was an honor and very inspiring to present the Awards on behalf of Grand Lodge.
The GM also presented a Lewis Jewel to WB Bruce Kuppers.
VWB Clair Nesbitt gave a talk about Partners for Life, on behalf of the GM. He shared his story and is giving back by promoting this Blood Donation Program.
RWB Brian Segal, PDDGM, giving greetings on behalf of the Widows Sons.
RWB Stano Spina, JGW, giving his remarks.
RWB Doug Webster, SGW, giving a few words.
The GM gives his short talk.
The GM presents a Blood Brother's Pin to WB Thom Irving, who has donated whole blood 200 times.
RWB Doug Webster, SGW, is one of the newest members of the Freemasons Partners for Life. He made his donation earlier that day - his first after a year of not being able to donate due to being in Mexico a year ago.
Thank you, Blood Brothers, for your blood donation. You make a big difference in the lives of the patients and their families.
With Bro Dave Parker, 50-year Service Awardee
L to R: WB Bruce Kuppers, WM; Bro Dave Parker, 50-year Service Awardee; MWB Chibu Uson, GM.
It was an excellent visit. It was very inspiring and humbling to present the Service Awards to three (3) very committed and dedicated Freemasons.
With the three (3) distinguished Service Awardees. It was an honor and very inspiring to present the Awards on behalf of Grand Lodge.
It was an excellent visit. It was very inspiring and humbling to present the Service Awards to three (3) very committed and dedicated Freemasons.
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