Welcome to an old friend, the Barrie Valley Triangle - your "reborn" newsletter. As a result of discussions initiated at the Joint Meeting in December 2006, the idea of once again publishing a newsletter for the members (2133) of the Barrie Valley has been given the go-ahead by the Barrie Valley Trustees.

The first Edition, Volume1, Issue 1, April 2008
is currently available for distribution.
Editor: Ill. Bro. Robert Brethour,
Email: charbo@csolve.net

Almoners Report (snippet)

As your Almoner it is my job to disburse the charity of the Barrie Valley, on your behalf. Each January, these are some of the words recited to me at investiture -"Masonry expends too little in charity in proportion to the means of her members. It is your particular duty to seek out those in need. The most deserving cases are often those who seek concealment and suffer in silence." Those are challenging words for each of us. And I do mean all of us since this job is certainly not doable by one person.

I rely on you to spot situations, investigate those cases and advise me of the details. We cannot possibly deal with every situation - and sadly there are those who any amount of money would not benefit, only provide a few hours of gratification - but I assure you that due consideration will be given to your requests once facts and circumstances are appropriately investigated.
-Ill. Bro. Cam Goodman, 33°, Grand Almoner
Email: sheba6@sympatico.ca

A committee, chaired by Ill. Bro. Doug Jagges, 33°, has been formed to make a preliminary investigation into opening a Learning Centre for Dyslexic children in the Barrie area. The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation presently oversees learning centres in London, Halifax, Windsor, and the soon to be operational Vancouver.

A special web page for the Learning Centre has been created for this website to keep the brethren informed on each step of the journey.  Learning Centre

Master Masons Day

On April 19, 2008 the Barrie Valley once again hosted a "Master Masons Day". The purpose of this special day is to stimulate interest from within Craft Lodges throughout our jurisdiction in Scottish Rite Freemasonry. It has been successful in showcasing what we have to offer, and has resulted in an increase in applications for membership.

The presentation of the 16th Degree is followed by a "beef on a bun" lunch in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, meant to inform and entertain.

It works! It really works! Once prospective candidates see what Scottish Rite has to offer, they do join.

Plan to attend yourself and bring a Master Mason along!
Next one is April 18th, 2009.

In 2008 the Spring Reunions will be named in honour of Ill Bro. Sid Woods, 33°, and the Fall Reunions will be named in honour of Ill. Bro. Cecil Harrison, 33°. The committee for 2008 is comprised of Ill. Bros. Dave Silk, 33°, Brian Shannon, 33°, Lloyd Flemming, 33°, and Donald Campbell, 33°.

Newest Honorary Inspectors General

Coroneted at the 133rd Supreme Council session, held in Ottawa last September, Ill. Bros. Murray Townes, 33°, Gordon Murray, 33°, and Maynard West, 33°, were welcomed as Honorary Inspectors Generals for the Valley of Barrie. We congratulate these fine Masons on attaining Scottish Rite's highest rank and honour.

Confirmed in Ottawa, the following members of Barrie Valley were selected to receive their 33° in Vancouver in 2008. Congratulations to Ill. Bros. Rod Greer, Scotty Hamilton, John Imrie, Kevin Linegar and David Walker.

About Our New Website

Members of Barrie Valley, this is your website and I trust you will share it with the Master Masons in your lodge.

Any positive remarks or critiques, webmaster, Ill. Bro. Jim Kirk-White, 33°, will be pleased to entertain them.
His email is krkwyt@sympatico.ca