Message from the East – June 2025
I would like to take this opportunity to thank those responsible for my installation in May. To the Past Masters’s of Bytown, particularly V.W. Bro. George Ingraham and W Bro. Brodie Fraser, thank you for organizing the Ceremony of Installation—it was a night I will never forget!
To R.W. Bro. Richard Loomes, thank you for agreeing to be my Installing Master. While you didn’t know it during your time as DDGM in 2016, you played a key role in my masonic journey, and I might not have made it here otherwise. I am truly honoured that you agreed to be a part of this milestone in my life. Please let this be a lesson to all that you never know the impact you will have on the lives of others, so take every moment to act with uprightness and kindness.
To W. Bro. Peter Ruttan, thank you for your mentorship and leadership over the past year. As always, you are a hard act to follow, but I am very glad to have you by my side for the upcoming year. Thank you as well for agreeing to “move back a chair” for the initiation we have planned for June 5th.
To my mother, my son, and my beautiful wife, as well as to Holly Hawkins and Tamara MacDonald, thank you for cooking, serving, and cleaning up after my installation meal. I was honoured to have you as part of my installation night as well—you allowed us to make the most of the night. A big thanks to V.W. Bro. Scott Macdonald for the dessert, and to my wonderful sister-in-law for the masonic ashlar cake. Everyone agreed that, while we strive for the perfect side, the rough side is sometimes tastier.
Lastly, and certainly not least, thank you to the many brethren who participated in the Board of Installed Masters and/or the investment of the officers of Bytown Lodge, as well as to the visiting brethren from around the district.
To the brethren who have accepted officer positions within lodge—a very special thank you to you. While we will be learning together, I am excited to face the upcoming year with such a great group.
Finally, to all the brethren of Bytown Lodge, thank you for your faith in me as your Worshipful Master. I will strongly uphold my duties while maintaining our “Friendly” reputation.
As Henry Ford said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”
Sincerely & Fraternally,
W. Bro. Jon Orazietti
Worshipful Master, Bytown Lodge