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Grand Master Itinerary

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February 2025

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  • Grand Masonic Day
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  • Travel to Conference of Grand Masters
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  • Travel to Conference of Grand Masters
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  • Travel to Conference of Grand Masters
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  • Travel to Conference of Grand Masters
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  • Travel to Conference of Grand Masters
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  • Conference of GM of North America
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  • Conference of GM of North America
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  • Conference of GM of North America
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  • Conference of GM of North America
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  • Conference of GM of North America
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  • Conference of GM of North America
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  • GM OV District 25 - Tsawwassen Lodge
  • GM OV District 25 - Banquet & Dancing
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  • OV - GM - District 1 - Goldstream Lodge
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  • OV - GM - District 5 - Barclay Lodge - Banquet
  • OV - GM - District 5 - Barclay Lodge 90
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  • Board of General Purposes
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February 22, 2025
  • GM OV District 25 - Tsawwassen Lodge

    February 22, 2025  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Tsawwassen Lodge 185 A.F. & A.M., 4873 Delta St, Delta, BC V4K 2T9, Canada

    Grand Master's Official Visit to District 25
    Most Worshipful Grand Master of B.C. & Yukon, Mark Forster
    Hosted by Tsawwassen Lodge No. 185
    Lodge Tyle's at 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
    Location: 4873 Delta Street, Delta, BC, V4K 2T9

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  • GM OV District 25 - Banquet & Dancing

    February 22, 2025  5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Tsawwassen Lodge 185 A.F. & A.M., 4873 Delta St, Delta, BC V4K 2T9, Canada

    Grand Master's Official Visit to District 25
    Most Worshipful Grand Master of B.C. & Yukon, Mark Forster
    Hosted by Tsawwassen Lodge No. 185
    Lodge Tyle's at 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
     
    Tickets: $120  Buy Online @ https://checkout.square.site/merchant/Q2PFAB3PV9K1R/checkout/PPXXOXO3JVOCCW6HKAZGAEFC
    Grand Master's Banquet (Formal);
    a Banquet Ticket is required.
    Meet & Greet Social (Cash Bar) from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Seated for Invocation, Introduction of Head Table @ 6:00 PM
    Dinner Buffet Starts @ 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
    Live Music & Dancing to follow.
    Coast Tsawwassen Inn,
    1665 56 St, Delta, BC V4L 2B2
     
    Ladies program - 1:30 - 3:00pm - No fee, included in Banquet ticket.

    Book a night at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn for $190 per night
    https://reservations.coasthotels.com/112050?groupID=4418164&hotelID=112050#/guestsandrooms

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February 24, 2025
  • OV - GM - District 1 - Goldstream Lodge

    February 24, 2025  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Westshore Masonic Centre, 2832 Bryn Maur Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 3T4, Canada

    GMOV District 1,

    Henderson Lodge No. 84

    Westshore Masonic Centre

    Langford

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February 25, 2025
  • OV - GM - District 5 - Barclay Lodge - Banquet

    February 25, 2025  4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    4470 Gertrude St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6J8, Canada

    Best Western Port Alberni

    4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni, B.C.

    Social: 4:00 pm Dinner 5:00 pm

    Cost: $55.00 per person.

    20 Rooms Blocked. Call 250-724-7171 for

    bookings.

    Cut off for Banquet tickets is January 31,

    2025.

    Tickets are available through E-transfer to:

    ve7eex@gmail.com

    (No tickets at the door)

    Host Lodge:

    Barclay Lodge No. 90

    4470 Gertrude St. Port Alberni B.C.

    Lodge Tyles at 7:30 pm in the Festive Board Room

    Ladies Program:

    A scheduled guided tour of the Port Alberni Museum located at 4255

    Wallace Street, Port Alberni. Bus departs from the Best Western after

    dinner at 6:45 pm, returning to Barclay Lodge Between 9:00 pm and

    9:15 pm.

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  • OV - GM - District 5 - Barclay Lodge 90

    February 25, 2025  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    4470 Gertrude St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6J8, Canada

    Best Western Port Alberni

    4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni, B.C.

    Social: 4:00 pm Dinner 5:00 pm

    Cost: $55.00 per person.

    20 Rooms Blocked. Call 250-724-7171 for

    bookings.

    Cut off for Banquet tickets is January 31,

    2025.

    Tickets are available through E-transfer to:

    ve7eex@gmail.com

    (No tickets at the door)

    Host Lodge:

    Barclay Lodge No. 90

    4470 Gertrude St. Port Alberni B.C.

    Lodge Tyles at 7:30 pm in the Festive Board Room

    Ladies Program:

    A scheduled guided tour of the Port Alberni Museum located at 4255

    Wallace Street, Port Alberni. Bus departs from the Best Western after

    dinner at 6:45 pm, returning to Barclay Lodge Between 9:00 pm and

    9:15 pm.

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February 27, 2025
  • Board of General Purposes

    February 27, 2025  7:00 am - 9:00 am
    Vancouver, BC, Canada

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March 1, 2025
  • GM OV District 13 & 14 - Southern Cross 44 & Heritage Lodge 63

    March 1, 2025  3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Vancouver Masonic Centre, 1464 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1C1, Canada

    https://sites.google.com/view/ddgmdistrict13/gm-gala

    Most Worshipful Brother Mark Forster

    Hosted by Lodge Southern Cross No. 44 & Heritage Lodge No. 63

    March 1, 2025

    Lodge Tyle's at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Location:  Vancouver Masonic Centre 

    1464 W 7th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6H 1C1

    Ladies Program 

    Discover the Magical Art of Wine Tasting and Etiquette

    Program start time is 3:00 PM

    All ladies with a purchased banquet ticket are invited to attend the Ladies event.

    Join Dr. Clinton Lee, renowned wine and spirit judge, winemaker, and educator, for an exclusive experience. This wine etiquette and tasting session will equip you with the skills to taste wine with remarkable elegance. You will learn essential wine etiquette, from how to properly hold a glass to how to taste with precision. Throughout the session, you’ll discover how to evaluate wines, identify their distinct characteristics, and confidently pair them with food. With five exceptional wines, this course will elevate your understanding and appreciation of wine, giving you timeless skills to enjoy and impress in any setting. 

    Dr. Clinton Lee. B.Acc (Hons) MBA (Fin) DBA. CSS. CSW. DIPSET. CIM. FMA

    Dr. Clinton Lee is a published author, international speaker,  international culture and etiquette consultant for business leaders. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute. He is an international wine and spirit judge. Based in Vancouver and Singapore, he specializes in helping his clients, ranging from CEOs to international diplomats, navigate complex cultural landscapes. An expert in intercultural etiquette, Dr. Lee has taught and consulted globally. He holds an MBA in Finance, and a Doctorate in Business Administration majoring in Cultural diversity and organizational behaviour., as well as several certifications in wine and spirits education. He is also a Licensed Associate with the prestigious Trompenaars Hampden-Turner Cross-Cultural Management Consulting Institute in Amsterdam. He is an extraordinary social media influencer. With over 2.4 million followers and over 1 billion video views of his videos. His videos have been featured internationally as the leading expert on etiquette for the next generation of business leaders. He is the author of the top selling book "Master the Art of Manners" and will be delivering his TEDX talk in January 2025. He also owns the winery called Vinoscenti Vineyrds in Surrey, British Columbia and is the winemaker.

    For more information on Dr. Clinton Lee

    www.drclintonlee.com 

    www.apwasi.com 

    www.vinoscentivineyards.com 

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  • GM OV District 13 & 14 - Magical Gala Dinner

    March 1, 2025  5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Vancouver Masonic Centre, 1464 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1C1, Canada

    GRAND MASTER MAGICAL GALA DINNER

    GRAND MASTER MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER MARK FORSTER OFFICIAL VISIT TO DISTRICT 13 & 14

    SATURDAY MARCH 1st, 2025

    YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED AT

    THE GRAND MASTERS OFFICIAL VISIT TO DISTRICT 13 and 14

    Saturday March 1st, 2025 – Cocktail Hour 5:30pm – 6:30pm

       Banquet 6:45pm

    Dinner and Magical Entertainment (no host bar)

    At Vancouver Masonic Centre (Arras Banquet Hall)  

    1464 West 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC

     

    Buffet Dinner with Carving Station and Toasting Wine

    Entertainment include Magician, Live Music and more (Full program to follow)

    $125.00 per person (No extra fees)

     

    TICKET SALES CLOSE February 10, 2025

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March 15, 2025
  • Miriam Temple Installation

    March 15, 2025  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Victoria, BC, Canada

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March 20, 2025
  • Grand Sessions Job's Daughters

    March 20, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Surrey, BC, Canada

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March 21, 2025
  • Miss BC Jobs Daughters Pageant

    March 21, 2025  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1N5, Canada

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