Brethren, it is my pleasure and honor to be your District Deputy Grand Master of Hamilton District A for the ensuing 2024 / 2025 masonic year. There are so many to thank who have supported me throughout my career in achieving this position. My journey would not have been possible without them.
In particular, I would like to thank the Brethren of Claude M. Kent Lodge No. 681 for supporting and electing me to this high and important office. I also would like to thank the Brethren Claude M. Kent No. 681 and Trafalgar Lodge No. 712, in supporting my choice of District Secretary, W. Bro. Dioclecio (Dio) De Brito.
Special mention to the Past Masters and Past DDGMs who have supported and guided me from my initiation in 2000.
Over the next year, I will be continuing the Grand Lodge focus on Ritual, Education, and Mentoring (REM), while at the same time have a smooth transition to the District realignment by supporting the brethren of the Hamilton Districts through the historic evolution of our geographical boundaries.
Change itself part of life and while it can be difficult for many reasons, it can also be beautiful in so far as it can bring people together; supporting the individual resulting in making the fraternity stronger. Somethings will never change such as supporting our Lodges, District and Grand Lodge; this we’ll continue to do together! I strongly believe that in supporting the edict of Ritual, Education and Mentoring , our specific goal will be to “continue to practice our excellent precepts within and outside of the Lodge”.
I look forward to the District Secretary and myself inviting you to gathering of the Masters and Wardens. These meetings will be organized with the assistance of the Lodge Secretaries and supported by the Masters of all Lodges of the District to ensure our focus and preparedness for the 2024/2025 year.
As well, we plan to welcome all Lodges to the Hamilton District A Fall meeting on Saturday September 21st @9:30am (Milton Masonic Centre).
Save the Date: Day of Masonry 2025 on Saturday May 31st. @ Hamilton Masonic Centre. This will be hosted by the Hamilton Districts (A, B & C) with our Grand Master as special guest.
I’m proud to announce that there are 2 District Charity projects this coming year, both having been approved by the Masonic Foundation of Ontario. They are:
FoodforLife – Project No. 2486
The Mark Preece Family House – Project No. 2487
Brethren, our ritual protocols have many, many lessons which can allow us to hone interpersonal skills. These lessons need to be shared with each other as we have our own personal interprataions.
We need to consistantly look for opporunties to include our family, friends and potential members in our events and/or post meeting gatherings. We are not just Masons at our meetings.
Every Lodge and brother has their unique history and talents which are displayed or should be displayed in our meetings.
Your District Secretary, Chairmen and I will work inclusively with all Lodges to move forward, enhancing the tenants of our beautiful Fraternity. We can’t wait to see you all.
May the GAOTU continue to keep you and your families is good health.
R. W. Bro. Brampston H. Gushway
District Deputy Grand Master
Hamilton District A
