Brethren:

 The Mid-term Reporting Session for the forty four D.D.G.M’s was held at the Scarborough Temple recently, where we were given the opportunity to share our evaluation of the Condition of Freemasonry in our Grand Jurisdiction. I was afforded the opportunity of giving the Invocation after the Grand Master’s welcome and presented my synopsis report of Hamilton District “A”.  We were limited to 3 minutes, which proved to be challenging to all of the District Deputies.  However the information shared was of great interest and the day turned out to be a very rewarding experience.

 In my report I stated how pleased I was with the continued support of the Lodges and commented further about our Charity project, “The MasoniCh.i.p. Program” being a success, the high standard of Ritual Work, and other aspects of my duties as your D.D.G.M., reassuring the Grand Master that Freemasonry is very alive and well in Hamilton District “A”, and also that as his representative I have been received with the utmost respect.

                                   Let us continue to strive for perfection.

 In the Grand Master’s remarks, he reminds us that we cannot convince others of the innate value of Freemasonry unless we believe, know and understand it ourselves. To become a Freemason is not difficult, but to be a Freemason is. We must keep our new members interested and active through encouragement and support.

 I am looking forward to being with you soon.

Sincerely & fraternally,
R.W. Bro. Gary P. Humes,
District Deputy Grand Master,
Hamilton District “A” 

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