The Brethren of Brant Lodge No. 663 A.F. & A.M. G.R.C. held the annual Ceremony of Installation of the Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers for the Masonic year. W. Bro. Reg Meecham was installed in the East according to Ancient custom, with a strong turnout of Brant Lodge members and Visitors from around Ontario and New York State. Lisa Meecham and Jason Meecham presented W. Bro. Meecham with his gavel, and Lisa offered her congratulations and some words of support that left an impression on the new Worshipful Master.
Visitors included R. W. Bro. Eric Marshall District Deputy Grand Master of Hamilton District A on his first fraternal visit to Brant Lodge, R.W. Bro. Graeme McLoughlin, District Deputy Grand Master of Niagara District A and V. W. Bro. John Worman, Grand Steward. Traveling from Buffalo was R:. W:. Bob Drzewucki, District Deputy Grand Master of Second Erie District, Grand Lodge of New York State and fellow members of Living Stone Lodge No. 255 F. & A.M. W:. Joseph Gargano and Bro. Bob Graham. A strong turnout of nine Worshipful Masters of Hamilton District A made the evening a special one in support of W. Bro. Meecham. Lodge was closed at 9:30PM and the brethren present sang the Star Spangled Banner and Oh Canada to finish the work of the night.
The banquet hour featured slow cooked pulled-sirloin and pulled pork sandwiches with 7 home made sauces prepared by one of Brant Lodge’s applicants for initiation – a professional chef whose contribution to the evening was enjoyed by all!
Brant Lodge governance is in good hands, with a line of new officers ready to take on the Masonic year.
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