The lodge theme for 2015 is “Courage and Fortitude”.
“It has been traditional that on the first and third Thursday of the month, members of Ivanhoe Lodge and their visitors congregate to conduct lodge business or confer a degree. It has been a time for work, fellowship, and education. In our changing world, we must think about how we have done things in the past and determine if our methods best serve the lodge. If they do, we must ensure that these habits continue. If they do not, they must be changed, even if the change is controversial.
“While there are many things in Ivanhoe Lodge that work very well, there are others we need to address. We need to have the Courage and the Fortitude to make changes in the way we do things. Do we need to read minutes at each Business meeting? Do we need to continue with our present method of Officer Succession, when we can see it doesn’t work anymore? Do we need have two meetings a month at all? Are we taking care of each other the way we should? These are all things we need to explore.” – The Worshipful Master for 2015
Ivanhoe Calendar 2015 (tentative)
January Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Small Lodge Room “C”
Enlightenment: The Worshipful Master will be presenting his term plan “Courage and Fortitude”
Social hour and festive board to follow.
Ivanhoe Billiards Night
Thursday, January 22, 2015, 7:00pm, The Metro Billiards Cafe downtown
Open to members and guests.
February Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 5, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Enlightenment: Presentation paper on “Courage and Fortitude in the legend of Hiram Abiff”
Social hour and festive board to follow.
Committee Meeting: Finance
Thursday, February 19, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton
March Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 5, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Enlightenment: Bro. Secretary’s presentation “Beyond The Middle Chamber”
Social hour and festive board to follow.
Committee Meeting: 100th Anniversary (2025)
Thursday, March 19, 2015, 7:30pm, Location TBD
Ivanhoe Anniversary Dinner
Saturday, March 29, 6:00pm, The Cajun House on St. Anne Street in St. Albert
April Regular Meeting
Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
50th Annual Masonic Spring Workshop
Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19, 2015, Delta Lodge at Kananaskis
Keynote Speaker: Jordan Yelinek, Masonic researcher, author, and speaker
Theme: The Importance of Masonic Education
Imagine a relaxing weekend of fellowship amongst Brothers, the opportunity to be challenged, excited, amused and exposed to new ideas and educated in the ways and ideals of Freemasonry. Since 1965, Freemasons have enhanced brotherly love, relief and truth in the Rocky Mountains.
http://masonicspringworkshop.ab.ca/
May Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Enlightenment: Discussion on topics from Masonic Spring Workshop
Festive board to follow.
May Social Event – Pre-Summer Social
Saturday, May 16, 2015
At Bro. Rovi’s home, 1811 Krammer Place (Millwoods), Edmonton.
Food provided at no charge. BYOB. Family and friends invited.
Lodge Practice
Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:00pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
June Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 4, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Education: “Revisiting the Broken Window of Freemasonry” by VWBro. Bruce Zawalsky of Griesbach Lodge #191
Social hour and festive board to follow.
Lodge Practice
Thursday, June 11, 2015, 7:00pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Grand Lodge Communication
June 12-13, 2015, Red Deer Sheraton Hotel
www.sheratonhotelreddeer.com
June Emergent Meeting
Thursday, June 18, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Degree: EA Degree performed by the officers
Festive board to follow.
Ivanhoe Pub Night
Saturday, July 11, 6:00 – 10:00pm, O2’s Bar and Grill – 111 Street – Jasper Avenue.
Education: The Lifeboats of the Craft by WBro. Bewick
Family and friends welcome.
Ivanhoe Bowling Night
August ? – TBD
September Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 3, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Master Mason prove-up and VSL Presentation
Education: TBD
Social hour and festive board to follow.
Lodge Practice – FC Degree
Thursday, September 10, 7:00pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
September Emergent Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Degree: FC Degree performed by the officers
Festive board to follow
Ivanhoe Ladies’ Night
Saturday, September 19, 2015, 6:00pm, The Faculty Club, University of Alberta
Tickets: $50 per person.
October Regular Meeting – Officer Elections
Thursday, October 1, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Enlightenment: Further examples of Courage and Fortitude
Social hour and festive board to follow.
Northern Lights District Meeting
Saturday October 3, 2015, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Hosted by: Evergreen Lodge
10:00 am Registration
11:00 pm Education
12:00 pm Lunch
1:30pm Meeting
October Emergent Meeting – Builders’ Night
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Degree: EA Degree performed by the Builders’ Degree Team
Festive board to follow.
November Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Enlightenment: Knights of the Northern Realm to give a powerful demonstration on medieval knightly customs and traditions (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Social hour and festive board to follow.
Lodge Practice – MM Degree
Thursday, November 10, 7:00pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
November Emergent Meeting
Thursday, November 17, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Degree: Master Mason Degree performed by the officers
Festive board to follow.
Past Master Night & 2016 Term Plan Presentation
End of November – TBD
December Regular Meeting – Step Up Night
Thursday, December 3, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Enlightenment: Further examples of Courage and Fortitude
Social hour and festive board to follow.
Installation and Investiture
Thursday, December 17, 2015, 7:30pm, Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, Lodge Room “A”
Christmas-style banquet to follow.