SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS

W. Bro. Douglas Elliott

The Order of Canada

It is with great pleasure that the Brethren be advised that the Worshipful Master of Elliot Lake Lodge No. 698, W. Bro. Douglas Elliott has been one of 88 Canadians this year to receive the “Order of Canada”

This order is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honor system and recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication, commitment and service to the nation. This order recognizes people from all segments of our society.

The 88 recipients of 2024 were officially published on December 18th, 2024, and they join the other 7,600 recipients who have received this order since it was started by Queen Elizabeth II in 1967.

The Governor General, her Excellency The Right Honorable Mary Simon will officiate at the official ceremony at a later date to be announced.

On behalf of the officers and Brethren of Elliot Lake Lodge No. 698 and indeed our brothers throughout our jurisdiction we Congratulate W. Bro. Douglas Elliott on his appointment to this prestige Order.

Attached is a full list of the elected and appointed Officers of your Grand Lodge.

Grand Master M.W. Bro. Jamie R. Ireland

Deputy Grand Master R.W. Bro. Art Di Cecco

Algoma East District

R.W. Bro. D. James B. Broomhead elected to the Board of General Purposes

R.W. Bro. Brent H. Derochie appointed to the Board of General Purposes (2 Years)

R.W. Bro. Robert David Craig District Deputy Grand Master for Algoma East District

V.W. Bro. Keith Albert Travis Grand Steward

V.W. Bro. Michael Winstanley (Elliot Lake) Assistant Grand Chaplain