5th Ontario District Master Gord Edwards

Worthy Faithful Navigators, Former District Masters, District Team Members and Sir Knights.

I am just coming off a weekend at the Convention and things seem to be getting back to normal. Lady Cheryl and I hope that everyone had a very blessed happy Easter. Easter is a time we think of the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour. In some respect we are now looking at the Knights coming back. Hopefully the sixth wave will not put us back into limbo. Some of our Assemblies are beginning to hold in person meetings. Others are being a little more cautious and still holding zoom meetings. If there are any Assemblies that would like to hold a zoom meeting, we can help you with that. The District still has a Zoom Pro account and SK Dave Gelinas or I can host one for you. Please contact me if you want more details on setting up a meeting.

April is normally the month that Assemblies have nominations and then in May we have elections for the next fraternal year. This pandemic has created a gap so to speak in this process. Some Assemblies have not been able to hold elections because they were not meeting in person or by zoom. Remember that there is no term limit on these positions and just because you have been in your position for two years does not mean you need to vacate it. We need to do what is best for the Assemblies. Many of the Executive that were elected just as the pandemic started can now finally do what you were elected to do. So, it may be better to consider this the start of your term a reset if you like. We need to maintain the continuity to keep the District Assemblies stable and functioning.  

When I held our last District meeting, I was very proud that we had a representative from every Assembly present. I have just finished my first term as Master and I can do a second. I have let my name stand for a second term of two years. We should receive the name for the position of Master in August sometime. It has been a very interesting two years. Some of the Assemblies have let their reports fall behind. Just because you where not meeting did not mean that you did not have to do the paper work. If Supreme does not receive these reports they may think that the Assembly is no longer functioning. We can not let this happen we still need to send in the reports. Make sure that you send in the form 186 Officers Chosen right after the elections. 

I am hoping that this is the year that we can put this behind us and move on to as close to normal as possible. Thank, all of you for what you do for your Churches, Communities, Family and the Order. Pray that this year we can see the order grow. 

Vivat Jesus!!

Fraternally & Patriotically,

Gordon M. Edwards – Master

5th Ontario District 

Cardinal McGuigan Province

519-300-6812

 5th Ontario District Master's Staff

District Treasurer: 

SK. David Gelinas State Treasurer, FDD, PGK, PFN (#2355)

District Secretary: SK. Reg Campbell FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN (#2097)

Trustee 3rd yr: SK. Kevin Belanger DD, PGK, PFN (#0861)

Trustee 2nd yr: SK. Denis Coutu FN (#2289)

Trustee 1st yr: SK. Paul Brownlie FN (#0862)

Website Administrator:

SK. David Gelinas, State Treasurer, FDD, PGK, PFN (#2355)

Former Masters of 5th Ontario District
SK. R.A. (Reg) Campbell, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN (#2097)

SK. W. Peter H. Harding, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN (deceased)

SK. Douglas D. Shwaluk, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN (#3854)
SK. James L. Farrand, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN (deceased)
SK. Stanley E. Balakowski, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN (#2355)
SK. William Tobin, FDM, PFN (#1789)
SK. James H. Houston, OMC, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN (#0885)
SK. Henry Marentette, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN (deceased)
SK. Donald Strong, FDM, PFN (deceased)
SK. Jerome P. McNamara, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN (deceased)

District Marshalls

Marshall of the District

SK. Paul Johnston, FDD, PGK, PFN (#0867)

District Marshalls

SK. Steve Ilijanich, FDD, PGK, PFN (#2097) Windsor/Essex

SK. Kevin Belanger, DD, PGK, PFN (#0861) London