MEMBERS PAGE

Welcome to the Members Page of our website.  This page consists primarily of Lodge notices and minutes from meetings but also has other information that is for the use of Lodge Members only.  Contents of this page are:

1.    Lodge Notices.  Click here.

2.    Minutes from 2008 Meetings. Jan 10, 2008 here and Jan 19, 2008 here.

3.    Minutes from Dec 13, 2007 Meeting.  Click here.

4.    Minutes from 2006 Meetings in pdf format.  Click here.

5.    Minutes from 2005 Meetings.  Click here.

6.    Messages from WMs (various) Click here.

7.    Contact numbers for Officers.  Click here.

LODGE NOTICES

May Lodge Notice.  Click here.

April Lodge Notice.  Click here.

March Lodge Notice.  Click here.

February Lodge Notice.  Click here 

January Lodge Notice.  Click here.

Telephone Numbers for Officers

Minutes

Installation Meeting

Cascade Lodge #5

January 19, 2008

The Installation of Officers of Cascade Lodge #5 was held in the Banff Masonic Hall on Saturday, January 19^th, 2008 with 14 Members and 9 Visitors in attendance.

Lodge was Tyled at 2:30 PM

Open Lodge

RW Bro. Butch Whitbread acting WM in the absence of W Bro. George Schofield

Visitors introduced themselves at the request of D of C W. Bro. Brookes.

Sickness

RW Bro. Butch Whitbread reported on the progress of VW Bro. Tom Brown who has been in hospital for the past couple of weeks due to a fall. Bro. Brown is recovering.

Correspondence.

None

Reports

None

Old Business

None

New Business

Installation of 2008 Officers as per ritual.

 Installing Master: RW Bro. Duncan Strachan (King Solomon Lodge)

D of C:                         W Bro. Roy Brookes

N.E. Charge:                 RW Bro. Matt Livingstone

Warrants:                      RW Bro. Duncan Strachan

Warden’s Charge: VW Bro. Les Punshon

Working Tools:              MM – W Bro. Vito Giannandrea

                                    FC – Bro. John Knapton

                                    EA – Bro. Brian Ford

General Charge:            MW Bro. Gordon Macaulay

Proclamation:                RW Bro. David Hochman DDGM

 Investing Officers:

 SW                   Bro. Chris Cleary                  by            VW Bro. Les Punshon

JW                   Bro. John Knapton                  by            VW Bro. Les Punshon

Sec/Treas         W Bro. Bryan Gerrie               by            W. Bro. Bryn Jones

Chaplain           W Bro. Vito Giannandrea         by            W. Bro. Bryn Jones

SD                   Bro. Andrea Giannandrea         by            W. Bro. Bryan Gerrie

(MW Bro. Gordon Macaulay – Proxy)

JD                    Bro. Peter Gurney                   by            W. Bro. Bryan Gerrie

D of C              W Bro. Roy Brookes               by            W. Bro. Vito Giannandrea

SS                    Bro. Ted Clark                        by            W. Bro. Vito Giannandrea

(W Bro. Tom Ross – Proxy)

JS                     Bro. Rick Delarue                  by            W. Bro. Vito Giannandrea

Registrar          VW Bro. Les Punshon            by            W. Bro. Bryn Jones

Tyler                W. Bro. Charles Riley             by            Bro. Chris Cleary

 Newly installed WM RW Bro. H.E. (Butch) Whitbread addressed the lodge and thanked all members and visitors. This is the second time Bro. Whitbread has been master of Cascade Lodge and he is looking forward to an active and productive year.

 There being no further business to come before the Lodge it was closed in due and ancient form at 4.20 pm and the brethren retired to the Fred King Room for dinner with the ladies. The theme this year is a Robbie Burns celebration.

 Confirmed in open Lodge February 14^th, 2008

 WM._______________________.            Secretary. _________________________.

Minutes

Regular Meeting

Cascade Lodge #5

January 10th, 2008

A Regular Meeting of Cascade Lodge #5 was held in the Banff Masonic Hall on Thursday

January 10th, 2008 with 9 Members and 1 Visitor in attendance. Lodge was Tyled at 8:07 PM

Open Lodge

Acting WM RW Bro Whitbread greeted all members & visitors present.

 Acting Officers:            SW – VW Bro Punshon

                                    SD – W Bro Brookes

                                    JD – Bro Delarue

                                    SS – W Bro Jones

                                    Chaplain – W Bro Giannandrea

Sickness

 RW Bro. Whitbread reported on condition of Bro. Tom Brown who is in hospital after a fall. No broken bones.

Bro. Brookes reported on his illness over Christmas

Report of Bro. Delarue’s father’s passing – Bro. Whitbread expressed condolences on behalf of the Lodge

 Correspondence.

 General correspondence read & accepted.

 Reports

 Board of General Purposes – No Report

 Treasurer’s report – No Report

 Old Business

 Update on Installation of Officers to take place on January 19^th by WM elect RW Bro. Whitbread. Phone calls to be made to invite widows to the social – Bro. Brookes to call the Canmore ladies and Bro. Riley to call the Banff ladies

 New Business

 Demit request from Bro. Leo Gonzalez, dues are current, demit granted.

 There being no further business to come before the Lodge it was closed in due and ancient form at 8:40 pm and the brethren retired to the Fred King Room for refreshment and fellowship.

 Confirmed in open Lodge February 14th, 2008.

WM._______________________.            Secretary. _________________________.

Minutes from December 13, 2007 Meeting

^Minutes

^{Regular Meeting}

^{Cascade Lodge #5}

^{December 13th, 2007}

A Regular Meeting of Cascade Lodge #5 was held in the Banff Masonic Hall on Thursday

December 13th, 2007 with _____ Members in attendance. Lodge was Tyled at 8:05 PM

Open Lodge

RW Bro. Butch Whitbread acted as WM as W. Bro. Schofield was unable to attend.

W. Bro. Brookes introduced the visitors.

The WM greeted all members present.

Sickness

W. Bro. Ty Smith, Bro. George Mandryk, Bro. Len Knowles, and Bro. Dale Backiney are progressing in their respective recoveries

Correspondence.

General correspondence read.

Reports

Board of General Purposes – No Report

Treasurer’s report – Presented and adopted

JW – reported on the Dec 8^th Christmas Party, enjoyed by all, JW was thanked by the WM for his efforts.

Old Business

None

New Business

Discussed Installation of Officers to take place at the Lodge on Saturday, January 19^th, 2008. Tyling to occur 2:30 PM. Installing master VW Bro. Tom Brown if able. Ladies night to follow.

Bank Signing Authorities – Motion by W. Bro. Gerrie, Seconded by W. Bro. Giannandrea to appoint the following as signers on the account for 2008: RW Bro. Butch Whitbread (WM), Bro. Chris Cleary (SW), and W Bro. Bryan Gerrie (Sec/Treas) – motion passed

There being no further business to come before the Lodge it was closed in due and ancient form at 8:40 pm and the brethren retired to the Fred King Room for refreshment and fellowship.

Confirmed in open Lodge February 14^th, 2008.

WM._______________________.            Secretary. _________________________.

Minutes of the Regular Communication of

Cascade Lodge No. 5 on Thursday, November 10th, 2005

Prior to tyling, W.Bro. Peter Nolan performed the Vacant Chair Ceremony. He was assisted by DDGM Garth Border.  The regular meeting held at the Banff Masonic Hall was tyled at 8:15 pm with WM Stephen Moore in the Chair of King Solomon. There were members present along with visitors as per register.  The WM dispensed with the business of the Lodge and called on the DDGM to address the assembled Brethren. Lodge closed in harmony at 9:30 pm and the Brethren adjourned to the Fred King Room for refreshment and fellowship.

Minutes of the Emergent Communication of

Cascade Lodge No. 5 on Thursday, November 24th, 2005

The emergent meeting held at the Banff Masonic Hall was tyled at 8:05 pm with WM Stephen Moore in the Chair of King Solomon. VWBro. Les Punshon sat as IPM, and W.Bro. Jim Wilson of Mosaic Lodge #1765 served as JD. There were 15 members present along with 14 visitors, as per register.  Some urgent business was held in the FC degree to allow Brothers Knapton and Delarue to participate. They were then examined as to their proficiency in the FC Degree by WBro. Don Mitchell of Perfection Lodge #9, and found worthy. They were made MM in due and ancient form. After completion of the 1st section, WBro. Moore had the welcome and able assistance of WBro. Ross Watson, also of Perfection Lodge #9. W.Bro. Jim Craig provided the Lecture in the 3rd section with the help of Bro. Chris Cleary and his PowerPoint presentation. Bro. Cleary was thanked in open Lodge by the Brethren present for his work in computerizing the various slides. The impression left on the candidates was one of professionalism and were suitably impressed with the quality in which the degree team carried out its work.  The WM gave hearty thanks for all of the assistance he has received. It was truly an example of Brotherly Love.  Lodge closed in harmony at 11:40 pm and the Brethren adjourned to the Fred King Room for refreshment and fellowship.

Minutes of the regular meeting of Cascade Lodge No. 5 held at Banff Masonic Hall on

Thursday, June 9th^th, 2005

The meeting was tyled at 8:10 pm with IPM Gerrie in the Chair due to the absence of WM Stephen Moore. There were 15 members and 2 visitors; PDDGM Roy Munro and Matt Livingston, both of Lodge Renfrew. Among the members was RWBro. Howard Morter who was invited to the East. This was the occasion of his 50-year jewel, which was invested later in the Fred King Room in the presence of invited guests and ladies. RWBro. Morter donated $500, which was gratefully received by the Lodge.WBro. Vito Giannndrea filled the Chaplain's Chair. In a report on ill and Distressed Brethren, it was noted that RWBro. Tom Brown has returned home after some health concerns. All of the members of Cascade #5 send their regards. The meeting was shortened so as to adjourn to the Fred King Room.

Minutes of the regular meeting of Cascade Lodge No. 5 held at Banff Masonic Hall on

Thursday, September 8^th, 2005

The meeting was tyled at 8:15 pm with WM Stephen Moore in the Chair of King Solomon. WBro. Jim Craig was invited to sit as IPM. There were 17 members present and 1 guest as per register. Financial statements were presented to report revenue thus far of $24,597 and expenses of $23,117 for a net income of $1,480. GIC's of $113,966 are on deposit in addition to $13,497 in the operating account.

The meeting was tyled at 8:10 pm with IPM Gerrie in the Chair due to the absence of WM Stephen Moore. There were 15 members and 2 visitors; PDDGM Roy Munro and Matt Livingston, both of Lodge Renfrew. Among the members was RWBro. Howard Morter who was invited to the East. This was the occasion of his 50-year jewel, which was invested later in the Fred King Room in the presence of invited guests and ladies. RWBro. Morter donated $500, which was gratefully received by the Lodge.WBro. Vito Giannndrea filled the Chaplain's Chair. In a report on ill and Distressed Brethren, it was noted that RWBro. Tom Brown has returned home after some health concerns. All of the members of Cascade #5 send their regards. The meeting was shortened so as to adjourn to the Fred King Room.In correspondence from the Grand Secretary, it was announced that business of the Lodge may be conducted in any degree, and accordingly our Brethren who have not yet been raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, can still attend our business meetings. The business of the Lodge was dispatched following which Bro. John Knapton was made a FC in due and ancient form. WM Stephen Moore thanked the degree team for their excellent work. SD Chris Cleary gave the Step Lecture in an impressive manner. Lodge closed in harmony at 10:30 pm. The members proceeded to the Fred King Room for refreshments and fellowship.

Minutes of the emergent meeting of

Cascade Lodge No. 5 on Thursday, March 31^st, 2005

MINUTES OF THE MARCH MEETING

Minutes of the regular meeting of

Cascade Lodge No. 5 on Thursday, March 10^th, 2005

Meeting tyled at 8:05 pm. 15 Members and 12 visitors as per register. Our DDGM RWBro. Larry Johnson, RWBro. John Hart and WM WBro Stephen Rood from King Solomon #41, WBro. Tom Ross of St. Mark’s #118 were greeted and invited to the East.

After opening in the MM Degree, Lodge was lowered to the EA to admit a visiting fellowcraft from Perfection #9 who had been recently initiated and is already out visiting! There were no reports of ill health. Secretary read correspondence and and adopted.WBro. Smith expressed his sincere thanks to several Brethren for their help and assistance. Audited financial statements were received and Annual return filed with Grand Lodge on a timely basis. Minutes of last meeting were adopted as previously circulated. WM Stephen Moore thanked Bro. Chris Cleary and Bro. George Schofield for their work on the Powerpoint presentation which replaces the slide projector. It was well received by the Brethern present. In due and ancient form Mr.John Richard Knapton was made an EA. Special thanks to RWBro. John Hart for a stirring rendition of the Apron Lecture. Brother Knapton was duly impressed with the quality of the work performed that evening. The wireless microphones were installed by Bro Brian Ford under Traven’s watchful eye. This improved the elder members’ ability to hear the proceedings. The meeting adjourned to the Fred King Room for refreshment and fellowship.

1.          The following members were elected Honourary Life Members:

• M.WBro. Gordon Macaulay
• R.WBro. H.E. Butch Whitbread
• R.WBro Bill Robinson
• R.WBro. Howard Morter
• V.WBro. Tom Brown
• Bro. Wally Dowhaniuk

MINUTES OF FEBRUARY MEETING

Minutes of the festive communication of

Cascade Lodge No. 5 on Saturday, January 15^th, 2005

For the purpose of Installing the Worshipful Master and his officers for the year 2005.

Meeting tyled at 2:47 pm. 16 members and 12 visitors as per register. Acting SD was Bro. Andre Giannandrea

Acting JD was W.Bro. James Craig

R.W. Bro Les Jeater, acting as Director of Ceremonies conducted RWBro. Larry Johnson, DDGM Alpha District and VWBro. Glen McConnell to the East.RWBro. Jeater introduced the guests. WM Bryan Gerrie invited all sitting Masters to the East. WBro. Gerrie said he enjoyed his year and thanked the Brethern, but especially WBro. Charles Riley and Bro. Nigel Paterson for their significant contributions to the Lodge.RWBro. Butch Whitbread assumed the gavel and proceeded with the ceremony of installation as per ritual.

Installing Master: RWBro.HE (Butch) Whitbread

Director of Ceremonies: RWBro. Les Jeater

NE Charge: RWBro. Matt Livingston

Warrants: WBro. Peter Nolan

Wardens Charge: WBro. Ty Smith

Working Tools MM: WBro. Vito Giannandrea

Working Tools FC: Bro. Brian Ford

Working Tools EA: WBro. Volker Mende

General Charge: WBro. James Craig

Proclamation: RWBro. Larry Johnson, DDGM Alpha District

WBro. Stephen Moore thanked the installation team for their efforts. He is looking forward to an eventful 2005 and encourages the members to participate in this our Centennial Year.

RWBro. Larry Johnson closed the 3 G and 3 LL.

The Lodge was closed in harmony at 5:10pm.

WBro Bryan Gerrie's Message (January 2005)

Brethren,

This will be my last message as 2004 W.M. and I would like to thank all brethren of Cascade Lodge for your support during the year. The Lodge has realized a number of accomplishments in 2004, the most notable being our success in obtaining designation as a Town of Banff “Municipal Heritage Resource”. This designation preserves our lodge building as a Masonic Lodge for future generations. This is no small accomplishment and our J.W. deserves credit for taking on the task of preparing the necessary submissions to the Town of Banff that resulted in the passing of the required bylaw on December 13, 2004.

This designation comes with a grant from the Town of Banff for $45,000 to be paid over 3 years. The funds will be spent on restoring and maintaining the Lodge building over the next three years. In anticipation of the grant, we have already upgraded the insulation in the attic and are in the process of replacing our old inefficient furnaces that we expect will be completed by the time you read this notice.

This designation also opens the door to obtaining provincial and federal heritage status and hopefully additional funding in the future. Our J.W. will be moving to the S.W. chair in 2005 and will continue on this task.

While I will be passing the gavel to W.M. Elect, Bro. Stephen Moore, I intend to remain involved with the Cascade Lodge Centennial Committee in planning events for 2005. Bro. J.W. has suggested that we hold an open house in February to invite interested members of the Bow Valley communities to visit the Lodge and get some sense of the history of the building as well as learn something about the craft. More information will be forthcoming in January. I believe that in order to attract new members to the Lodge, it is imperative that we increase our profile in the community. Take this opportunity to talk to your friends about the historical significance of our Lodge and of Masonry in general.

We made a number of visits to other lodges during the year, and while we missed a couple of lodges in the district, I intend to support our new W.M. in his visitations next year and encourage all brethren to do likewise.

We have conferred Honorary Life Memberships on two worthy brethren and hopefully we will continue to identify and honor brothers in the coming year.  

Bryan Gerrie, W.M.  

From the Worshipful Master Elect:

I trust you enjoyed the holidays and are anticipating an exciting Centennial Year in 2005!

Please come out and support Bryan in his final meeting.

I look forward to my installation in the chair of King Solomon on January 15, 2005, and welcome your attendance.

Bro. Stephen Moore SW.

VWBro Les Punshon's Message - January 2005

At our December 2004 meeting, W.Bro. Charles Riley and R.W.Bro. Les Jeaters were elected to be Honorary Life Membership in Cascade Lodge #5. W.Bro. Riley has been a tireless worker for the Lodge, whereas R.W.Bro. Jeaters has attended so many meetings as a visitor it seemed only correct he become one of us. We congratulate them both on this well deserved acknowledgement.

At the December meeting W.Bro.Ty Smith let his name stand for the position of Secretary/Treasurer. The Lodge is indebted to W.Bro. Smith for coming to the aid of his Lodge at this time and we should applaud him.

For myself I will take some time off but I see I am still an officer namely the Registrar for 2005 so I am not really out of the picture.

The Christmas celebration organized by Bro. Nigel Patterson and his wife Cheryl was excellent. It was held in our Fred King Room. There was a Christmas tree and a good atmosphere.   My wife and I visited King Solomon Lodge in Cochrane for their Christmas social and was it ever good. We got to have a traditional Christmas sing along led by R.W.Bro. Bob MacIntosh. Two nights earlier we attended Zenith Chapter OES in Cochrane and saw some excellent work at their installation followed again by Christmas celebrations. I guess what I am saying is there is a lot of Masonic activity out there to be had and we should not be afraid to go along and enjoy it.

Message Prepared by our Worshipful Master.

Designation of Cascade Lodge as a Municipal Heritage Resource

Further to the decision of the Lodge to seek Heritage status, we have now received a draft of the proposed bylaw, compensation agreement, and maintenance contract. If any of the brethren would like a copy of the documentation for their review, please contact me and I can mail or fax a copy.

The following represents a summary of the content of the documents:

The Bylaw – The Bylaw provides for the designation of Cascade Lodge as a Municipal Historic Resource. It describes in detail the location and features of the building, both inside and out, and imposes some obligations on the owners of the Lodge through the schedules to the Bylaw.

Essentially Cascade Lodge agrees that the building will not be “removed, destroyed, disturbed, altered, rehabilitated, repaired” other than in accordance with the schedule dealing with “General Guidelines for Conservation”.

General Guidelines for Conservation – Provides for any development or alteration affecting the lodge must respect and conserve the heritage value and character defining elements of the building. It is desirable that the building continue to be used as it has been used in the past and continues to be used today (i.e. As a Masonic Lodge). The removal or alteration of any historic material is to be avoided. Architectural features should be repaired rather than replaced where possible. The Town and Cascade Lodge will enter into an agreement to maintain the building in a manner to prevent deterioration. Signs should be limited to signs that were originally present on the building.

Compensation – It is proposed that the Town will provide the Lodge with a “preservation grant”, not to exceed $15,000 per year during the years 2005 to 2007 (3 years). The grant is to be payable as of March 15^th in the year following the year that the Bylaw is passed.

Maintenance Agreement – Cascade Lodge will mutually agree to a maintenance work plan that will outline any work that needs to be done to maintain the building, a schedule for completion of the work, and the manner in which the work will be completed. Costs of completing the work are the responsibility of the Lodge. There is a provision for arbitration in the event of disagreement between the Town and the Lodge.

It is the intention that the appropriate officers of the Lodge sign the agreements in order that the Bylaw can be presented and hopefully passed at the December 13^th meeting of Council. This will ensure that we will receive the appropriate compensation early in 2005.

Note:   Our discussions have centered on the compensation amount of $15,000. This is a decision of council and the amount could be less at their discretion. I will be in attendance at the council meeting and hopefully will be able to speak in support of this amount.

BUILDING INSPECTION:

Brother Paul Tobolski has completed a full inspection of the building. If any brother wants a copy of his full report, please contact me. The two key areas that need attention are the upgrading of the insulation in the building and the replacement of the furnaces. We have two furnaces that were installed in the late 70’s. They are Flamemaster Furnaces and are very inefficient. This model of furnace apparently has a very poor reputation. We are proceeding to obtain quotes to replace the furnaces and upgrade the insulation. It is hoped that we will be able to finalize these projects this winter in order to reduce our operating cost. We intend to apply the grant money from the Town of Banff to these projects.

There are a number of other smaller housekeeping issues that we will need to address and the SW will proceed with these items in 2005.

I would like to express our appreciation to Brother Tobolski and his wife, Joyce, for providing their assistance and expertise in preparing the report on the Lodge.

Fraternally,

Bryan Gerrie, WM.

Minutes.

Regular Meeting.

Cascade Lodge #5.

Thursday, November 11, 2004.

A Regular Meeting of Cascade Lodge #5 was held in the Banff Masonic Hall on Thursday

November 11, 2004 with 14 Members and 5 Visitor in attendance. Lodge was tyled at 8.30 pm.

Prior to the meeting W.Bro. Peter Nolan had conducted the Vacant Chair Ceremony.

Opening and closing charges were given by W.Bro. Jim Craig

Acting officers.

Chap                W.Bro Traven Ford

SD.                  W.Bro. Jim Santa Lucia.

The DDGM R.W.Bro. Larry Johnston was received informally by the WM who requested he join him in the East. The DDGM introduced the accompanying brethren from Bow River, St Marks and Renfrew Lodges.

The WM acknowledged that Bros. Dowhaniuk and Chiftis and W.Bro. Santa Lucia and thanked them for there attendance.

The Lodge acknowledges a minute silence for the loss of Bro. don Kernick and also MW Bro. Ken Crockett.

He also sent his best wishes to Allie Whitbread and a speedy recovery after breaking her arm. He noted that W.Bro. Ty Smith in Lodge even though he was receiving treatment.

Minutes of October 14, 2004, general meeting was read and adopted as read following a few minor adjustments.

Correspondence.

GLA                Volunteers for Grand masters conference

GLA                Expulsion orders

Alpha District 100^th Anniversary Tickets

Masonic Foundation nominations for Sec/Treasurer.

Masonic Info Centre.

Bro. Duncan Barwise.

Ashlar Lodge.

Salvation Army.

Accounts.

October 15 to Nov 8.

Receipts $1152.50, Expenditures $263.10 net gain $889.40. accepted and carried.

Reports.

The WM reported on the Building Inspection Report prepared by Bro. Paul Tobolski. He highlighted the need to replace to two old inefficient furnaces with two new more efficient and more reliable furnaces and the need to increase the R-factor in the ceiling insulation in a hope to improve on the overall heat loss from the building.

He also reported on the Heritage Designation Process on going with the Town of Banff and pending Bylaw #232 giving the Lodge the option to receive up to $15,000/year for 3 years maintenance grant. It was stressed that although these monies were primarily for exterior work because of our real need to attend to the interior issues it would be approved accordingly.

Motions.

Moved by W.Bro. Ty Smith seconded by W.Bro. Jim Craig that $15,000 is allocated from Lodge funds for the purpose of expediting the furnace or insulation work. Carried.

Moved by W.Bro Ty Smith seconded by W.Bro. Jim Craig that the WM and his senior officers be empowered to sign the Heritage Documents once prepared and approved to their satisfaction with the Town of Banff. Carried.

Some concern was raised about the Lodges funds but W.Bro. Smith advised the lodge this was not an issue as funds were available at this time. Concerns that the work would cost more than $15,000 were acknowledged.

The WM advised that a Maintenance Agreement would be in place with the Town of Banff to ensure the allocated funds were used for the intended purposes.

The committee on the Petition for Initiation of Mr. John Richard Knapton reported favorable. The Ballot was also favorable.

New Business.

Brother Cleary was presented with his MM certificate.

Moved by Bro. Stephen Moore seconded by Bro Chris Cleary that the Lodge purchase 24 tickets for Alpha district 100^th Anniversary to the value of $1200. Carried.

It was moved 2 tickets be raffled at our Christmas party. Carried.

Notice of Proposal.

That I W.Bro. Bryan Gerrie with cause to be moved at the December Regular meeting that W.Bro. Charles Riley is granted honory life Membership. And that R.W.Bro Les Jeaters be also recognized by our Lodge by granting him the same honor, for his continued support in visitation for many years to Cascade Lodge.

Election of Officers for 2005.

WM. Bro Stephen Moore, SW Bro Nigel Patterson, JW Bro George Schofield and W.Bro. Ty Smith as Treasurer by acclimation.

W.Bro. Peter Nolan Tyler from the floor.

Finance committee W.Bro. Jim Santa Lucia, W.Bro. Roy Brookes, W.Bro. Vito Giannandrea.

Auditors. W.Bro. Bryan Gerrie and W.Bro. Jim Craig.

Board of installed masters. W.Bros Ford, Brookes and Craig.

It was stressed that the lodge was in need of a Secretary as V.W.Bro. Les Punshon had request time off from these duties. The search was now on.

Greetings were received from the visiting brethren.

The DDGM addressed the Lodge.

Bro. Nigel Patterson was recognized for his outstanding work on the Heritage Status documents and given a solid around of applause by all the brethren.

There being no further business to come before the Lodge it was closed in due and ancient form at 10.10 pm and retired to the Fred King Room for refreshment and fellowship.

 Confirmed in open Lodge December 9, 2004.

WM._______________________.     Secretary. _________________________.

 W.Bro. Bryan Gerrie                            V.W.Bro. Les Punshon.