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FW: New Member Reports and Advising Grand Lodge as New Members Receive Degrees.

From: ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca> Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:22 AM Subject: New Member Reports and Advising Grand Lodge as New Members Receive Degrees.

Brother and Sister Lodge Secretaries;

I have had a request from our Grand Master, Sister Shirley Blakey, to remind Lodge Secretaries that it is really important to send in the New Member Form as soon as a New Member has received their Initiatory Degree. We need that form to report the New Member to Sovereign Grand Lodge, and to generate the Third Degree Certificate for the New Member. The Third Degree Certificate is given to the New Member when they receive their Third Degree.

Sister Shirley is also asking the Lodge Secretaries to keep the Grand Lodge Office and Grand Master advised as the New Member receives their Third Degree.

Thanks for all you do!

Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.

FW: Make A Difference Award

From: ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca> Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 2:00 PM Subject: FW: Make A Difference Award

Here is the updated announcement from the Joint Planning Board, folks.

Sorry for the mix up!

john

From: Marilyn WILSON <ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd:otliam" >ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd <ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd:otliam">mailto:ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd> > Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 12:49 PM To: Grand Lodge Accounts <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> > Subject: Make A Difference Award

Hi John,
So sorry for the mix up. My computer is playing games with me.
Here is the new flyer with the due date of April 20, 2024.
Thank you again.
Marilyn

doc icon Make-A-Difference-Award-20242305843009243540328.docx
pdf icon Make-A-Difference-Award-corrected-version.pdf

FW: Make A Difference Award Flyer

From: ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca> Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 9:22 AM Subject: FW: Make A Difference Award Flyer

Hello All!

A Communication from the Joint Planning Board. Please read this announcement to your Lodge.

Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.

From: Marilyn WILSON <ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd:otliam" >ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd <ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd:otliam">mailto:ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd> > Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:30 PM To: Grand Lodge Accounts <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> > Subject: Make A Difference Award Flyer

Hi John,
Hope you are well.
Would you please send this flyer out to all the Lodges.
Thank You
Marilyn Wilson

Sent from Mail <go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows

doc icon Make-A-Difference-Award-2022-23.docx
pdf icon Make-A-Difference-Award-2022-23.pdf

FW: the fillable forms…

From: ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12:18 PM To: ten.fooi@stnuocca Subject: the fillable forms…

Hi folks!

I have heard from 3 that they can’t fill in the registration forms I sent. This is odd because they are fillable on my computer.

I have gone in and adjusted the forms. They are still fillable on my computer. I will reattach the forms in case there was a some glitch in the transmitting.

As for the Registration Forms for Sessions, you will see the form is two different pages. One side is to fill in if the Lodge is sending a Representative, the second page is to fill in and send if the Lodge is NOT sending a Representative. Please ensure that your Lodge sends in one page or the other.
When filling in the form, fill in all fields, and save the file to your computer (I would suggest, as an example, that you name the file as follows: “Avon 41 Rep certificate” to clearly show which lodge it is coming from. Attach that file to an email to ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> , and send it to me).

Officers, Past Grand Masters, and Past Elective Grand Lodge Officers, your form also is in two parts. Please return the appropriate page to ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> .
When filling in the form, fill in all fields, and save the file to your computer (I would suggest, as an example, that you name the file as follows: “Mark Blakey PGM Rep certificate” or “Shirley Blakey Grand Master Rep certificate” to clearly show in which capacity you are attending. Attach that file to an email to ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> , and send it to me).

glsREPREScert is for Lodges to Register their Lodge Representative.

glsGLOFFICregis is for current Grand Lodge Elective and Appointed Officers.

glsPGMregis is for our Past Grand Masters.

glsPELOregis is for our Past Elective Grand Lodge Officers.

Thanks so much!

Brother John R. Nichols, Grand Secretary

pdf icon glsPELOregis.24.pdf
pdf icon glsPGMregis.24.pdf
pdf icon glsGLOFFICregis.24.pdf
pdf icon glsREPREScert.24.pdf

Rep forms for Sessions

Hi All!

In a previous email I had let you know where to find the Grand Lodge Sessional Representation forms. I have had numerous emails asking for the fillable forms so I will attach the forms to this email, for your use.

I have also included the 1-2-3 Form for the DDGMs to complete when the incoming DDGM and Officers are elected. And I have attached the Annual Information Form for Lodges to complete after the Election of Lodge Officers.

As for the Registration Forms for Sessions, you will see the form is two different pages. One side is to fill in if the Lodge is sending a Representative, the second page is to fill in and send if the Lodge is NOT sending a Representative. Please ensure that your Lodge sends in one page or the other.
When filling in the form, fill in all fields, and save the file to your computer (I would suggest, as an example, that you name the file as follows: “Avon 41 Rep certificate” to clearly show which lodge it is coming from. Attach that file to an email to ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> , and send it to me).

Officers, Past Grand Masters, and Past Elective Grand Lodge Officers, your form also is in two parts. Please return the appropriate page to ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> .
When filling in the form, fill in all fields, and save the file to your computer (I would suggest, as an example, that you name the file as follows: “Mark Blakey PGM Rep certificate” or “Shirley Blakey Grand Master Rep certificate” to clearly show in which capacity you are attending. Attach that file to an email to ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> , and send it to me).

glsREPREScert is for Lodges to Register their Lodge Representative.

glsGLOFFICregis is for current Grand Lodge Elective and Appointed Officers.

glsPGMregis is for our Past Grand Masters.

glsPELOregis is for our Past Elective Grand Lodge Officers.

Thanks so much!

Brother John R. Nichols, Grand Secretary

pdf icon 123-form.pdf
pdf icon annual-info-24.pdf
pdf icon glsGLOFFICregis.24.pdf
pdf icon glsPELOregis.24.pdf
pdf icon glsPGMregis.24.pdf
pdf icon glsREPREScert.24.pdf

FW: 2024 Canadian War Memorial,

From: ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 6:07 AM To: ten.fooi@stnuocca Subject: FW: 2024 Canadian War Memorial,

From: ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> > Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 6:06 AM Subject: FW: 2024 Canadian War Memorial,

Hi Everyone!

The information for the Canadian War Memorial is attached.

Please read this out to your Lodge.

john

From: Wayne Geurts <moc.liamg@strueg.enyaw:otliam" >moc.liamg@strueg.enyaw <moc.liamg@strueg.enyaw:otliam">mailto:moc.liamg@strueg.enyaw> > Sent: Monday, January 29, 2024 7:56 PM To: John Nichols <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> >; Ruth Mousseau <moc.evil@35.htur:otliam" >moc.evil@35.htur <moc.evil@35.htur:otliam">mailto:moc.evil@35.htur> >; Mrs. Carson Shulist A.S. <ten.ocegoc@tnofoar:otliam" >ten.ocegoc@tnofoar <ten.ocegoc@tnofoar:otliam">mailto:ten.ocegoc@tnofoar> >; Brian Leeder <ac.evil@3_nairb:otliam" >ac.evil@3_nairb <ac.evil@3_nairb:otliam">mailto:ac.evil@3_nairb> >; Barry Berwick <moc.liamg@64kciwrebb:otliam" >moc.liamg@64kciwrebb <moc.liamg@64kciwrebb:otliam">mailto:moc.liamg@64kciwrebb> >; Barry Smith <ten.fooi@retsambew:otliam" >ten.fooi@retsambew <ten.fooi@retsambew:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@retsambew> > Subject: 2024 Canadian War Memorial,

Hello All,

The 2024 Canadian War Memorial information is attached.
Can you please share this with your officers and units

With thanks in FLT

Wayne Geurts,
Canadian War Memorial Communications

pdf icon 2024Invitation-letter.pdf

FW: Annual Call for Legislation for the 2024 Annual Session, Bedroom Flyer for the Session, Banquet Form, 123 form for the DDGM, Seminar and Luncheon form for the incoming DDGM.

From: ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2024 10:31 AM To: ten.fooi@stnuocca Subject: Annual Call for Legislation for the 2024 Annual Session, Bedroom Flyer for the Session, Banquet Form, 123 form for the DDGM, Seminar and Luncheon form for the incoming DDGM.

Brothers and Sisters;

This email serves as the Call for any necessary Legislation for the 2024 Annual Session.
If you would like to submit Legislation for the 2024 Annual Session please review the Document carefully for submitting the Legislation in Proper Form. I have also attached Grand Lodge Notice Motion and Resolution Forms to this email.

To Register for the 2024 Annual Session please see the appendix of the 2023 Journal of Proceedings.
We would request that Lodges, Officers, Past Grand Masters and Past Elective Officers who do not intend to attend the Session to fill in the part of the form indicating you will not be in attendance and return the form to us so we can make adequate preparations for the Annual Session. Packages, materials, cheques, etc, will only be made for those who submit the Registration Forms. Please submit the forms prior to the deadline.

The forms for each classification of Registration can be found on the following pages:

Lodge Representatives pages 55-56
Grand Lodge Officers pages 57-58
Past Grand Masters pages 59-60
Past Elective Grand Lodge Officers pages 61-62

The Bedroom Flyer is attached as well as the Forms for the Banquet and the Seminar, and Luncheon for the incoming DDGM from your District.

The Current DDGM will be interested in the 123 Form to be completed and returned by the Deadline. We need to have this Form, Complete and Correct, so we can prepare Commissions and Materials for the Incoming DDGM for your District.

I think that is everything for now, Brothers and Sisters! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Fraternally yours in Friendship, Love, and Truth,

Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.

pdf icon glRESOL.24.pdf
pdf icon glnofmot.24.pdf
pdf icon calllegis-Definitions.24.pdf
pdf icon banquetform.24-bw-for-fillable.pdf
pdf icon DDGMcongratsseminarlunch.24.pdf
pdf icon Bedroom-Flyer-2024-Grand-Lodge-and-Rebekah-Assembly-Annual.pdf
pdf icon 123-form.pdf

FW: Death of Past Grand Master Charles Wesley Benson

From: ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2023 1:53 PM Subject: Death of Past Grand Master Charles Wesley Benson

Dear Brothers and Sisters;

I has become my very sad duty to inform you of the passing of Brother Charles Benson, Past Grand Master. Brother Charlie passed on Saturday November 25, 2023.

Attached you will find the Charter Draping Proclamation, and the Obituary as submitted by Brother Philip Benson.

Let us all remember the entire Benson family in Friendship, Love, and Truth.

Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.

pdf icon Obituary-Charles-Benson.pdf
pdf icon CW-Benson-death-and-charter-draping-2023.pdf

FW: Annual Appeals Letter

From: ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca> Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 9:41 AM Subject: Annual Appeals Letter

Good Morning Brothers and Sisters!

Attached, you will find the Annual Appeals letter to all Lodges and Members, for the 2023 – 2024 Lodge year.

Please read this letter out to your Lodge and support the various projects as generously as you can.

john

pdf icon annual-appeals-odd-fellows-2024.pdf