SESSIONS

 The Grand Orange Lodge of Canada will open with due ceremony  at 9:00am on Wednesday July 9^th. and Thurs. July 10^th. 2008 for the 175^th. Sessions 

 REGISTRATION

 Pre-registration for Delegates/Visitors will be available Sunday July 6th. 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Mornings and afternoons of Wed. July 9^th. and Thurs. July 10^th. prior to the Sessions. 

REGISTRATION FEE  $10.00

                  ENTITLED TO VOTE

Please refer to Rule #6 Const. & Laws of the Loyal Orange Association as to who can vote

 All members of the Grand Lodge shall have the Royal Scarlet Degree and be members in good standing in a Primary Lodge. 

 Brethren who intend to register as Proxies, Special Delegates or others as referred to in Rule # 6, must have the proper documents and or papers, signed and with the seal of the lodge on them. Failure to comply will disqualify the delegate from voting in this capacity.

                    SPECIAL MEETINGS

 Members of the following Boards and Committees will be requested to attend special meetings as indicated below.

 GRAND ORANGE LODGE EXECUTIVE.

 GRAND ORANGE COUNCIL OF CANADA.

 ORANGE INSURANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

 CONSTITUTION &  LAWS COMMITTEE.

                   HARRY THOMPSON                        JOHN CHALMERS

                           Grand Master & Sovereign.                    Grand Secretary.

                   THE ROYAL BLACK INSTITUTION in CANADA

(to be read in open Preceptory)

 SESSIONS

 The Grand Black Chapter of British America will open with due ceremony for it’s 130^th. Sessions at 9:00am. On Monday July 7^th. continuing on Tuesday July 8^th. at 9:00am.  2008……..

                                                   REGISTRATION

 Pre-registration will be available to Delegates/Visitors on Sun. July 6^th. 2:00 – 3:30pm. As well as Monday July 7^th. and Tuesday July 8^th. prior to the Chapter opening.

WHO  MAY VOTE

 Voting and holding Office. See Rule 18 and subject to other provisions by Rules 8 and 14. Those having the Red Cross Degree and proper requisite are invited to attend.

 NOTICES OF MOTION ETC.

 All Petitions and Appeals, Notices of Motion, applications for Honorary Deputy Grand Masters, Honorary Members etc, on official letterhead, and separate letters for each where applicable should be addressed under Seal, to the Grand Registrar no later than May 31^st. 2008. (please note, forms for Hon. Deputy Grand Masters are sent to Provincial Grand Registrars.

 DRESS CODE

 Grand Chapter Officers MUST wear appropriate Dress, others should adhere to the dress code.

 NOTICE TO ALL OFFICERS

 Grand Chapter Officers who find it impossible to attend the sessions, are requested to send their Office Regalia to the Grand Registrar by March 31^st. 2008, or have it delivered by a responsible Sir Knight to the sessions. PLEASE ADHERE STRICTLY TO THIS REQUEST..

 A ceremonial rehearsal for Grand Chapter Officers will take place Sunday evening or Monday morning prior to the opening of the Grand Chapter.

GERRY BUDDEN                           RALPH ROBERTS

 Grand Master                               Grand Registrar

       
                                 DELEGATE INFORMATION

 Official Headquarters for the 2008 convention for all branches of the Orange Association will be “THE TORONTO AIRPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL
901 Dixon Rd. Toronto. Ont.

 Advance Registration   Sunday July 6^th. 2:00 - 3:30pm for all Delegates/Visitors.

 A block of  rooms have been reserved to accommodate  Delegates at the special rate of $119.00 + taxes  per night. All rooms must be booked through M.W . Bro J. Bell Grand Treasurer to receive the above rate,

To make a reservation please call…………..  416-226-1690

 Or use this link

http://marriott.com/yyzot?groupCode=golgola&app=resvlink

 Divine Service of Praise will take place on Sunday July 6^th. at 7:00pm. In the Marriott Hotel, Regalia of your choice to be worn, fellowship hour following the Service……………….

 Grand Lodge Banquet  will take place Wednesday July 9^th. at the Marriott Hotel

Reception……6:00pm.    (cash bar)

Dinner………..7:00pm.   

Tickets will be available at the Registration tables Sunday July 6^th. and your Registration  tables prior to Wednesday…...

PM Bro.John Keogh being presented with Past County Master's Jewel by Bro. Chris Blatch

To order Past Master jewels or collars, contact the secretary at:

     knox@3web.net