Dear Brother and Visitor,

September calls us back from our summer rest. Children return to school and most of us return to the hustle and bustle of our work lives. So too, with Freemasonry, we return to our Lodges refreshed and ready to begin anew.

I must express my sincere gratitude to the brethren of Toronto Don Valley District for their confidence in electing me as District Deputy Grand Master for 2010-2011. It is with heartfelt pride that I accept the mantle of the District.

We are still a new District, entering our fifth year. However, the cogs of the wheels are beginning to mesh together. No longer are there many unfamiliar faces; rather we now see them as our old friends. And, as old friends, we can work together to create a strong future for Toronto Don Valley District.

Freemasonry has witnessed the ebb and flow of our society and has been both the recipient and victim of its cyclical nature. We are, once again, experiencing a renewed interest in our Craft from young men. It is our duty to ensure that we not only embrace them but mentor them to grow and contribute actively as Masons.

Freemasonry is the vendor; the brethren are its clients. It is easy to make a first sale; it is quite something else to maintain a loyal client for life. That, my brethren, is the challenge we face as Masons today.

We have many exciting opportunities for men to become involved and to learn and actively participate in the Craft. Our Committee Chairs and their members are ready, willing and able to offer our brethren a myriad of learning opportunities. It is like a smorgasbord; pick and choose what catches your fancy be it Education or Charity or something in between.

To our Visitors, we invite you to explore and investigate the many opportunities that exist for a man to find out about Freemasonry. Be informed and if you have a genuine interest in joining us, please do complete the on-line contact form and we shall be only too pleased to assist you as you embark upon your Masonic journey.

Sincerely & Fraternally,


R W Bro Michael A. Litvak,
DDGM, Toronto Don Valley