tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308033662011-04-21T19:45:59.142-04:00Bro. Kennoreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30803366.post-48904171261776070122007-04-27T03:25:00.000-04:002007-04-27T03:36:49.289-04:00

Brethren,The International Gavel Project is about to start a life of its own. I've decided to deposit the Gavel in the care of WBro. Prof. Krisda Arunvongse in Bangkok Thailand. I am wrapping up the SE Asia leg of my own world journey in the next month but think the gavel should see much more places before it leaves.So now it is up to the GAOTU and all the Brethren to keep this project alive.

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Sir Lawrence Jenkins No 70 Originally uploaded by kden604.March 3, 2007Sir Lawrence Jenkins Lodge No. 70Mumbai, IndiaWM: W. Bro Hormuzdiar JalA Beautiful 3rd degree was performed. Magnificent floor work and excellent ritual, made more impressive by the fact that it was very shortly after installation of officers!

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Rock of Gwalior No. 16 Originally uploaded by kden604.February 19, 2007Lodge Rock of Gwalior No. 16Jhansi, IndiaWM: Tejinder SinghGeneral Business Meeting of Lodge.My apologies for taking so long to make this post, but I wanted to include a picture and the internet cafes have been rather unacepting of large photographs due to the speed/quality of the lines!This was a very nice meeting in Jhansi,

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Lodge Star of Agra No. 36 Originally uploaded by kden604.WM Col. Edmond MacariusLodge Star of Agra No. 36Consecrated 27th July, 1881 as Bengal Jr. No. 51Founded 8th August 1881 as No 1936 E.C.Date: February 16, 2007Address:Freemasons Hall112, Taj Road, Agra Cantt.Agra, IndiaThis was the first time the Gavel had been used in India! The meeting had the passing of two Brethren and you can read more

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Saxony Lodge 842 Originally uploaded by kden604.Saxony Lodge 842GL of British Freemasons in GermanyCelle, Germany2 FCs PassedInternational Gavel Used 4th Time, First time in Germany.WM - Gary WormaldOctober 25, 2006This was a really interesting evening, with two FCs being passed. The ritual is not too different from our own, though their wording is a tad different. The tracing board description

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Traveling Gavel Originally uploaded by kden604.Traveling Gavel used for the 3rd Time.WM Chrit CohlstLa Persévérance Lodge No. 11Maastricht, Limburg, Holland.20 October 2006(2nd) FC DegreeIt was a wonderful evening with a very symbolic and beautiful degree work. Much of the ritual is very different from my own, but much is the same, and though the language barrier was there, the understanding of

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La ComplaissanceOriginally uploaded by kden604.Brethren;The International Traveling half way around the world has now been used for the second time.WM Rob ThalenLa Complaissance No. 260Heerlen, NetherlandsOctober 17, 2006.A first degree was conferred during the Lodge meeting. Afterwards a wonderful meal was served and the gavel was used to conduct the "table" lodge.It was a really great evening

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The International Traveling Gavel will leaving Canada on October 6, 2006. I fly out of Toronto, Ontario at 3:30PM EST to a brief stop in Montreal, Quebec and then on to Paris, France. The estimated landing time will be 0730HRS (Local) on October 7, 2006.I don't believe I will be going to any Lodges in the next week prior to my flight.

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International Traveling Gavel - Icelandic translationVirðulegi stólmeistari, mig langar að afhenda þér Alþjóðlega fundarhamarinn og óska eftir því að þú stjórnir stúku þinni með honum á þessum fundi.Hugmyndin að Alþjóðlega fundarhamrinum varð til í North Bay, Ontario í Kanada í júlí 2006 sem leið til að styrkja bönd bróðurkærleikans og vináttu í heiminum. Ég vona að þessi smái vináttuvottur

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Presentation Originally uploaded by kden604.Friday September 22, 2006 was the big night. The International Traveling Gavel was used for the very first time by WM Gord McKay at North Bay Lodge #617 under the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.This first use is of special significants to me and to the Gavel project because North Bay Lodge is where I began my Masonic Journey. The

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Erwürdigermeister,ich möchte Ihnen den "internationalen reisenden Hammer" überreichen und bescheiden verlangen, daß Sie Ihre Loge mit ihr das Tagtreffen anordnen und verweisen.Diese Idee für den internationalen reisenden Hammer wurde im Juli 2006 begriffen und entstand in der Nordbucht, Ontario, Kanada wie Mittel zu helfen, die Bindungen der Liebe und des Brüderlichen Besuchens auf einer Globalen

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Achtbaar Meester,Hierbij introduceer ik bij u de "International Traveling Gavel" en verzoek u om vandaag deze de leidraad te laten zijn van uw Loge bijeenkomst.Het idee voor deze "International Traveling Gavel" is van Juli 2006 en had z'n oorsprong in North Bay, Ontario, Canada als middel om broederlijke liefde en loge bezoek op globale schaal te versterken. Ik hoop dat dit kleine gebaar van

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Sieragbare Meester,Ek handig graag die “internasionale Reisende klophamer” aan u oor en versoek u nederig om dit in vanaand/vandag se verrigtinge te gebruik om u losie te regeer.Die idee van hierdie Internasionale Reisende klophamer het in Julie 2006 in North Bay, Ontario ontstaan, om die verbintenis van Broederlike liefde en saamkuier wêreldwyd te bevorder. Ek hoop hierdie vriendelike gebaar

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Ustadi Muhterem,Size bu "Uluslararasi Gezici Cekici sunmaktan mutluluk duyuyor ve bununla Locanizin bugunku toplantisini yonetmenizi alcakgonulluluk ile diliyorum.Bu uluslararasi cekic fikri 2006 Temmuzunda akla geldi ve kardesce sevgi baglarini ve kardes ziyaretlerini kuresel olarak guclendirmek için North Bay, Ontario, Kanada'da ortaya cikti.Umarim ki dostlugun nisanesi olan bu ufak jest

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WM, Me gustaría presentarle el “Martillo de Viaje Internacional” y le pido humildemente que usted lo utilice para controlar y dirigir la reunión de hoy de su Logia.La idea del martillo de viaje internacional fue concebida en Julio del 2006 y origino en Bahía del Norte, Ontario, Canadá, como medida para fortalecer los vínculos del amor y visitaciones fraternos en una escala global. Espero que este

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Vénérable Maitre,j’aimerais te présenter “ l’International Traveling Gavel” ou le “ Maillet Voyageur du Monde « , et je te demande humblement de diriger ta Loge avec lui à l’occasion de la tenue de ce soir.L’idée du Maillet circulant à travers le Monde fut conçue à l’origine à North Bay, en Ontario, au Canada, en juillet 2006, comme moyen de renforcer les liens d’amour et de visite fraternelle

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WM,I would like to present to you the "International Traveling Gavel" and humbly request that you rule and direct Your Lodge with it for todays meeting.This idea for the international traveling gavel was conceived in July 2006 and originated in North Bay, Ontario, Canada as a means to help strengthen the bonds of brotherly love and fraternal visitation on a global scale. I hope this small

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This page will be updated as the Gavel is used.March 3, 2007Sir Lawrence Jenkins Lodge No. 70Mumbai, IndiaWM: W. Bro Hormuzdiar JalFebruary 19, 2007Lodge Rock of Gwalior No. 16Jhansi, IndiaWM: Tejinder SinghFebruary 16, 2007Lodge Star of Agra No. 36Agra, IndiaWM: Col. Edmond MacariusOctober 25, 2006Saxony Lodge No. 842Celle, Lower Saxony, GermanyWM: Gary WormaldOctober 20, 2006La Persévérance No.

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German Translation Completed -- Thank you again to WBro Uwe Riches!Dutch Translation Completed -- Thank you Martinus J. van Schooten!An Icelandic Translation is in the works!

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International Traveling Gavel Originally uploaded by kden604.Brethren,Please enjoy seeing the first picture of the new International Traveling Gavel and Box. Beautifully crafted by WBro. Dan Power of North Bay Lodge #617.The Gavel itself is made from a nice hard wood, red oak. The box is made from white oak and trimmed with walnut. I picked up the Gavel just an hour ago and quickly snapped a

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Just a quick update, I'd like to thank once again WBro Ewe Riches for helping to get yet another translation done. He has constantly offered a helping hand on the project and helped find Brethren from all over help with our translations.The latest being the Afrikaans translation! Of which I would like to thank Bro. Dai McClymont PM, Lodge Alberton 1651 on the roll of the GL of Scotland for

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The Gavel project is really underway! I'll outline the current status below:100% Done! - The Gavel, made out of beautiful white oak75% Done! - Box for the Gavel, made out of red oak with walnut trimLogbook Purchased - Still need to print translations, introduction, rules etcTranslations - Currently in English, French, Spanish, Turkish - Would really appreciate translations to German, Hindi,

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Brethren;I've completed the write-up to accompany the gavel, a simple couple of paragraphs that will be read upon presentation to the WM. Many Brethren from around the world on message forums that I talk on have offered to translate it to a variety of languages!Once the translations start coming back, I will organize them and post them on the blog for the world to see. I thank everyone who has

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Very excellent news Brethren;We have now gotten approval from our Grand Lodge to proceed with this idea! Please see the below e-mails!Dear Bro. Dennis: In response to your e-mail of July 15, 2006, I now respond as follows. Please note that yes you are ok to proceed.Sincerely and fraternallyTerence ShandGrand Secretarysb ----- Original Message ----- From: Secretary N.B. 617 To: Grand Lodge

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Across the whole EarthI was speaking to a few Brethren about this project idea and they all thought it was a great idea that would help to extend the hand of brotherly love and truly exemplify the meaning of Freemasonry. After all, Masonry is spread across the whole of the Earths habitable surface; why not bring forth a symbol of that friendship?With the Internet bringing us all closer, the hand

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How it all started:Recently, I had the idea that creating an "International traveling Gavel" would be a great idea. A Gavel that would be passed from Lodge to Lodge and Nation to Nation in the spirit of Freemasonry.The idea came to me this morning, while I discussed the "traveling Gavel" program in our district to another one of our Brethren online. I thought the idea of doing one within the

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Contact InformationBro. Kenneth H. DennisNorth Bay Lodge #617E-mail Address:Ken.Dennis [at] Gmail.com(put the real at, no spaces -- this is to help stop spam)Mailing Address:Will be traveling for quite some time. Will post address when it becomes perminent.

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