Latest News

Royal Black Preceptories in Eastern Ontario Initiate New Members

In 2009 three Preceptories in Eastern Ontario have had new cndidates join the organization. This has created activity between the area Preceptories in Ottawa Valley and St Lawrence County Chapters for 2010.

RBP 754 Edward had one candidate join Mr Jamie Stevenson from 126

RBP 135 Smith Falls has two candidates join Mr Jim Butcher from LOL 88 and Mr Roy McLeean from LOL 512.

RBP 509 Winchester(Groveton) had one candidate join Mr John Arksey from LOL 3127

All candidates are very keen to learn as they progress through the degrees, and other area Preceptory members from RBP 383 RBP 77 RBP 227 have been willing to assist with the degrees, showing the great co-operation between all the Sir Knights of this area.

Donations made to Kemptville and District Fire Department

The Kemptville and District Fir Department moved into a newly built Fire Station in 2009. They put out a plea to the community for support in furnishing the new facility. Many businesses, organizations and individuals have come forward with donations.

Rideau Bell OYB 65 and Edwardsburg Union LOL 143 of Groveton, Ontario were some of those community groups that answered the plea for assistance. The funds donated went into purchasing a new cooking stove and kitchen equipment.

RW Bro mark Alexander WM LOL 143 Wor Bro Dalton Gilmer WM OYB 65 and Treasurer of LOL 143 and Wor Bro Reg Weedmark Treasurer of OYB 65 recently made the presentation of $ 300 from each Lodge to the Fire Chief Tim Bond.

Carleton County Loyal Orange Lodge annual meeting

The 161st annual meeting of the County of Carleton LOL recently met in the LOL 151 Orange Hall, in Richmond Ontario.

The County Master RW Bro Kevin Bradley conducted the meeting and welcomed all members present.

Many items of business pertaining to the lodge were discussed and dealt with and various reports were given from the Christmas cheer committee and the County Executive Officers and also from many Primary Orange Lodges within the county.

A total 0f $ 13,520 was donated by the Orange Lodges within the County to various charities such as Anglican, Presbyterian, United and Salvation Army Churches, South Carleton High School Bursaries, Richmond Legion, Alzheimer Society, Richmond Agricultural Society, Queensway- Carleton Hospital, Winchester Hospital Dialysis unit, Smith Falls and Perth Community Hospitals, Rogers House, Big Sky Animal Sanctuary, Ontario east Triangle Court, True Blue and Orange Home, Quebec Childrens Foundation.

There were several visitors in attendance including RW Bro Russell Staye Grand master of the PGOLOE, RW Bro Donald Wilson, Grand Master of the GOL of Quebec, Wor Bro Alden Fielding County Master of Rideau St Lawrence County Orange Lodge, RW Bro Art Duncan Dep Grand Master of the PGOLOE.

The County Lodge held a banguet last fall to mark the occasion of the 160th Anniversary in the Carp Agricultural hall and is looking forward to hosting the Provincial Grand Lodge Sessions in Ottawa in April 2010.

RW Bro Art Duncan conducted the election and installation of Officers.

County Master             Earl Sadler         Dep County Master  Harvey Raycroft

Chaplain                      Bev Cluff            Secretary                  Mark Alexander

Treasurer                    Hartley Wilson     Marshall                   Donald Wilson

Lecturer                     Mac Storey          Dep Lecturer            William Marks

Dep Lecturer             Russell Staye         Tyler                         Larry Toll

Auditors                    Mac Storey           Auditors                    Keith McCooeye

The next annual meeting in 2011 will be held in the LOL 126 Rosemount hall in Ottawa, Ontario.

Ottawa Valley County Royal Black Chapter annual meeting

The 91st annual meeting of Ottawa Valley County Royal Black Chapter was held on January 16, 20010 in LOL 151 Orange Hall in Richmond, Ontario. Hosted by Richmond RBP 776.

The County Master VW Sir Kt Ron Birtch opened the meeting and welcomed all the members present.

Many items of business were discussed and dealt with and various reorts were given, draping the waarant ceremony was conducted in memory of our departed Sir kts. Various members gave verbal reports on their Preceptory and their activities. Donations were made to the Dimes for Dialysis Project and Eastern Triangle Court.

Visitors in attendance were RW Sir kt Mark Alexander, Grand Master PGBCEO, RW Sir Kt Ron Shannon Assoc Dep Grand Master of the PGBCEO,MW Sir Kt Keith McCooeye Deputy Grand Master GBC of Canada, VW Sir Kt Kevin Bradley County Master of St Lawrence County Black Chapter, VW Sir Kt Percy Markell, VW Sir kt Reg Conners and VW Sir Kt Art Duncan all are Past County Masters of St Lawrence County Royal Black Chapter.

RW Sir kt Ron Shannon conducted the election and installation of Officers,

County Master           Bev Cluff                Dep County Master   Don Wilson

Chaplain                    Ken Hall                 Registrar                    Mark Alexander

Treasurer                   Keith McCooeye     1st Lecturer              Mac Storey

2nd Lecturer             Jim Logan                 Marshall                   Russell Staye

1st Censer                Bruce Toll                 2nd Censer              Earl Sadler

1st S Bearer             Larry Toll                  2nd S Bearer            Doug Nixon

Pursuivant                Harley Wilson

It is hoping that 2010 will be a successful year, with plans to join with District #1 Loyal Orange Lodge annual Divine Church Service in Richmond, Ontario in July.

St Lawrence County Royal Black Chapter annual meeting

The 91st Annual meeting of the St Lawrence County Royal Black Chapter was held on January 9, 2010 inthe LOL 143 Orange Hall in Groveton, Ontario. Hosted by prince Edward RBP 509.

The County Master VW Sir Kt Reg Conners opened the meeting and welcomed all the members present.

Many items of business were discussed and dealt with and various reports were given, also reports from the County Executive Officers and the various Preceptories were received and draping of the warrant ceremony was conducted in memory of our departed Sir Kts. A Red Cross Retreat invitation was received and will be held in the Carleton Place LOL 48 Orange Hall on March 27, 2010. There was a slight increase in membership of this County Chapter over the past year, with one of the preceptories presently traveling a candidate and another has two candidates that recently joined, with the help of a new CD presentation for each degree, which is bringing our degree work up to the 21st century.

Several visitors were in attendance and brought greetings, they were RW Sir Kt Mark Alexander Grand Master of the Grand Black Chapter of Eastern Ontario, RW Sir Kt Mac Storey and RW Sir Kt Larry Toll both PGM of EO and VW Sir Kt Bev Cluff Deputy County Master of Ottawa Valley County Royal Black Chapter,. Other Sir Kts in attendance were RW Sir Kt Rob Peckover, Grand Registrar of the Grand Black Chapter of Eastern Ontario and MW Sir Kt Keith McCooeye Dep Grand Master of the Grand Black Chapter in Canada.

It was noted that the annual two County Church Service will be co-hosted by this County Royal Black Chapter and Rideau St Lawrence County Orange Lodge this year and a Derry Day event is being planned by RBP 509 and OYB 65 in Groveton, Ontario

RW Sir Kt Earl Sadler conducted the election and installation of Officers.

County Master             Kevin Bradley       Dep County Master  Reg Weedmark

Assoc Dep Master       Randy Currie         Chaplain                  John Brady

Regustrar                     Mark Alexander    Treasurer                Bruce Toll

Lecturer                       Larry Toll              Lecturer                  Percy Markell  

Marshall                      Allen Currie           Censor                    Art Duncan

Censor                       Alden Fielding        S Bearer                Wilmer Drummond

S Bearer                    Doug Nixon

It is hoping that 2010 is a successful year, with degree work and other activities.

RBP 227 Holds Annual Meeting

The City of Ottawa Royal Black Preceptory 227 recently held their annual meeting in the LOL 126 Rosemount Orange Hall in Ottawa, Ontario. The meeting was chaired by the Preceptor VW Sir Kt Ron Birtch.

 A number of items of business were discussed and dealt with.

Visitors from RBP 776 Richmond were in attendance, including RW Sir Kt Mac Storey PGM RW Sir Kt Earl Sadler Grand Lecturer and RW Sir Kt Doug Nixon, Grand St Bearer all officers of the Provincial Grand Black Chapter of Eastern Ontario.

RW Sir Kt Earl Sadler conducted the election of Officers as follows:

Preceptor               Ron Birtch                    Lecturer       Harley Wilson

Dep Preceptor       Rev D Lajuenesse         Lecturer        Mark Alexander

Chaplain                Douglas Coutts             2nd Sensor    Donald Jones

Registrar/Financial Reg  Mark Alexander

Treasurer              Hartley Wilson

This preceptory is looking forward to hosting the Provincial Grand Black Chapter Sessions in April and a Anniversary evening in the fall to mark the 140th Anniversary of this preceptory.

We hope that 2010 will be a successful year ahead.

RBP 509 Successful Year

Prince Edward Royal Black Preceptory 509 had a successful year in 2009. Meeting in the LOL 143 Groveton Orange Hall. This preceptory celebrated 90th anniversary this past year.

At the end of last year two candidates received the Red Cross Degree, meetings were held every month and usually informative and educational and in June a catered Anniversary Banquet was held in the hall with over 50 in attendance. MW Sir Kt Tom Gunnis Grand Master of Canada and his wife attended. RW Sir Kt Mark Alexander, Grand Master of Eastern Ontario GBC gave a detailed history of the Preceptory. This Preceptory also hosted the Semi annual St Lawrence County meeting in June. Members also attended the Derry Day Church Service, parade and dinner in Richmnod, Ontario, hosted by the Apprentice Boys, Ottawa Branch. Several members attended the Provincial Grand Black Chapter Church Service and pot luck lunch held in Deseronto, Ontario.

This preceptory was able to collect $ 104.00 for the Dimes for Dialysis Project this year from our collection box from our members.

The annual meeting was held in November, when VW Sir Kt Art Duncan, Past County Master of St Lawrence County Royal Black Chapter was in attendance. He conducted the election & installation of which are as follows:

Preceptor                       Reg Weedmark               1st Lecturer        Percy Markell

Dep Preceptor               Ron Shannon                   2nd Lecturer        John Brady

Registrar/Treasurer     Mark Alexander             1st  Sensor            Fred Alexander

Chaplain                        Findlay Hill                      2nd Sensor            Tom Hall

                                                                                1st St Bearer         Doug Nixon

                                                                                2nd St Bearer        Ken Baker

It is hopeful that 2010 will be an active year with various degree work as a new candidate will be joining early in the new year and will also be hosting the Annual County meeting in January. Plans are also being made to co-host a Derry Day event.        

Remembrance day service held in Munster, Ontario

A Remembrance day Ceremony was held in the Munster Union Cemetery at the War memorial, on the Sunday before November 11th.

Organized by LOL 917 Munster and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 625 Richmond Ontario.

Over 65 area residence, legion members and lodge members attended. Members of Parliament and Municipalities also attended.

Before the service the ringing of the old school bell to call to order, the Legion Colour Party and members along with Orange Association members line up at the entrance of the cemetery for a parade up to the memorial. Various parts of the service was done jointly between the Legion members and Orange Lodge members.

After the Remembrance Ceremony Service everyone attended the Munster LOL 917 Orange Hall, were members of LOBA 164 Munster provided refreshments and fellowship was enjoyed.

Grand Black Chapter of Eastern Ontario

Holds Church Service and Potluck Lunch

The Grand Black Chapter of Eastern Ontario held a Church Service in Her Majesty's Mohawk Chapel at the Tyendinaga Territory in Deseronto, Ontario on August 23,after the Service all the members and friends gathered in fellowship at LOL 99 Orange Hall for a potluck lunch, which was enjoyed by everyone.

RW Sir Kt Mark Alexander Grand Master of the Grand Black Chapter of Eastern Ontario welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending, he also thanked RW Sir KtLarry toll for planning this event and hope that we can continue to hold such anevent each year. MW Sir Kt Tom Gunnis Grand Master of the Grand Black Chapter of canada was welcomed and he brought greetings. Members of the LOBA and LOL were also in attendance.

Presentation Made to Sir Knight Herb Prescott

At the Church Service and potluck lunch held in Deseronto, Ontario hosted by the Provincial Grand Black Chapter of Eastern Ontario on August 23, 2009 a presentation was made to RW Sir Kt Herb Prescott of RBP 398 Tyrone, Ontario and a PastGrand Master of Eastern Ontario.

Sir Kt Herb Prescott was presented with a Honourary Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Black Chapter of Canada Jewel by MW Sir Kt Tom Gunnis Grand Master of the Grand Black Chapter of Canada.

Sir Kt Prescott graciously accepted this jewel and was very humble to receive this great honour.

All Sir Kts of Eastern Ontario and throughout Canada congratulate Sir Kt Prescott and wish all the best for this well deserved award.