Ionic Lodge Remebers
Official visit of District Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Robert Clarke to Ionic Lodge. 
He was joined by the Grand Master of Prince Hall Masons, the Honourable Hedley Lewis with his DDGM, R.W. Bro. Randy Borde. Current Grand Lodge Officers 
R.W. Bro. John Forster, Member of the Board , R.W. Bro Michael Jenkyns, Grand Historian, R.W. Bro. Jeff Gatcke, DDGM Frontenac District, Grand Steward VW Bro Mark Pogue (Ionic Lodge), numerous Past Grand Lodge Officers and visitors enjoyed an exquisite feast and shared in our fine traditions of toasts and tribute; including one to Bro. Richard Quintal, candidate for the Fellowcraft Degree. 
Also at the Festive Board, guests witnessed a running slide-show which included photos of the 80 years a Mason pin presentation to Bro. Thomas Lumby by our Grand Master, Deputy Grand 
Master, DDGM, Grand D of C, and the Master & Secretary of Ionic Lodge (see Ottawa District 2 Website). Bro. Devon Valentine presented a historical talk about Masons participating in the first world war and the proud legacy of our brothers contribution.
In Lodge, the Brethren passed Bro. Quintal to the 2nd or Fellowcarft Degree; 
conducted our Annual Memorial Service, including 
Remembrance Tributes, and enjoyed R.W. Bro. Clarkes elocution on the privilege we enjoy as Canadians because of the efforts of those who fought to secure of freedoms. A presentation was made to his chosen charity by the members of Ionic Lodge.