Canadians who value our Canadian Heritage and respect the Soldiers who have fought for this Country in the Past should view the video above and then click the link below and sign the Petition.   Our Veterans fought for and were proud of our Military.   It is hoped that other Lodges in Canada add this Petition to their own websites front and center.

It is with deep regret and sadness that we say good-bye to our Friend and Brother, David M. Moore.  He is truly missed.   Asleep in Jesus.   Gone, but not forgotten.

On May 13th, 2010, the Royal Arch Purple Degree was conferred to three of our members.  The Degree team was comprised of visiting Brethren from other area Lodges.  The Lecture was done by Right Worshipful Brother's Thomas H. Gunnis and Gord Locke.  Many thanks to all who attended to help us confer this degree.

Our three Brothers who have just received their Royal Arch Purple Degree.  Pictured from left to right is Brother Scott McNeil, Brother Drew Manderson and Brother Josh Robertson.

Below are some photos from the setup of our May 15th Empire Day Dance.   Empire Day, which it was originally known, is now commonly referred to as Victoria Day.

In March, Harmony Loyal Orange Lodge 296 of Orillia presented a $500.00 cheque to the Sho Jin Judo Club, to help them provide items for children interested in learning the sport, who otherwise could not afford to take the classes. In this picture is Jason Duncan from the Orange Lodge, presenting a cheque to Instructor Gord Tapp and his students. 

In the midst of an influx of newer members being initiated and being advanced through Degrees,  the members of Harmony Lodge also made sure that they acknowledged the dedication and hard work from some of their seasoned members.  It was an honour and a privilege for the Immediate Past Master to present a 5 year pin to Brother McIntyre, who congratulated him on this milestone and wished him continued success in the Lodge.

Brother Peter McIntyre being presented his 5 year members pin by Harmony's Immediate Past Master, Right Worshipful Jason Duncan

At February's meeting the members of Harmony Lodge conferred the Royal Blue Degree to Brothers Josh Robertson and Scot McNeil.  Prior to receiving their Degree, both proved their proficiency with the Orange Lecture.  Congratulations to both.

Pictured from left to right...  The Worshipful Master of Harmony Loyal Orange Lodge 296, Worshipful William Hall - Brother Scott McNeil (received the Royal Blue Degree) - Jim Bell, Grand Treasurer of Canada - Josh Robertson (received the Royal Blue Degree) - Brother Peter McIntyre and Brother Blair Swenor, the Innisfil District Chaplain

In the next short while, we will be developing a quarterly electronic newsletter to be emailed out to people in and around the City of Orillia.  The newsletter will aim at informing people of Social events that are upcoming, as well as about things that have taken place within the Lodge.  If interested in receiving the newsletter, you can add your name and email address to the mailing list by signing up here

2010's first meeting of the year was comprised of another Initiation and transfer, adding another two members to the role of the Lodge.  Mr. Scott McNeil was initiated into the Order and Andy Manderson transferred in.  It was the pleasure of the Grand Master and Sovereign of Canada to be present at this meeting and personally welcomed them both to Orillia. 

Newly Initiated Brother Scott McNeil, the Grand Master and Sovereign of the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada, Most Worshipful Brother Harry Thompson and Brother Josh Robertson pictured with their membership certificates. 

New Members posing with the Grand Master.  Pictured from left to right are Brother Andy Manderson, Brother Scott McNeil, Most Worshipful Brother Harry Thompson, Brother Josh Robertson and Brother Drew Manderson 

At our December's meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming into our Lodge, Brother Drew Manderson and Mr. Josh Robertson.   Brother Manderson transferred into 296 and Mr. Robertson was initiated into the Order.  Both are happy to now be members and look forward to the upcoming year.    The Lodge's Orangeman of the year trophy for 2009 was also presented this evening to Right Worshipful Brother Jason Duncan

Pictured from Left to right is the Worshipful Master Brother William Hall, newly transferred in Brother Drew Manderson, newly initiated Brother Josh Robertson and Brother Peter McIntyre, Deputy Master.  

Right Worshipful Brother Duncan (left) being presented the Stanley Vibert Memorial Cup by the Worshipful Master of Harmony Loyal Orange Lodge 296, Worshipful Brother William Hall.