Grand Master's Musings

MW Bro. Dan Olmsted - Sept 2021 Musings

MW Bro Dan Olmsted - Sept 2021 [PDF]

	"Dispensing Light through Happiness”
	September was the seventh month when the year had but ten months, before the reforming of the calendar by Julius Caesar. Its name was taken from the Latin word that means “seven.” After January and February were added its name wasnot changed.

Brethren: The dog days of summer are almost over and fall will soon be upon us. The drought we are experiencing has lead to an early harvest, and the yields are nothing to write home about. And as autumn comes upon us, our labour resumes in lodges. We are anxious to meet in our lodges with no restrictions. Candidates have been waiting patiently to either be Initiated or to get their next degree. Lodges will be busy with degree work for the next fewmonths. The Grand Line is willing to help out where needed and will start lodge visitations again. Although COVID restrictions have been lifted, we must remain cautious as the 4th wave travels through our province. I would strongly recommend to continue using masks indoors as most of the lodges in our province are not well ventilated and we know that the highest transmission of virus is through the air. I will continue to follow the Saskatchewan Health Authority guidelines and will adjust guidelines for our lodge meetings accordingly. The COVID vaccines have been proven very successful in minimizing hospitalization, death and new variants. Please get the jab if you are able, for yourself, your Lodge brothers, and your loved ones.

MW Bro. Dan Olmsted - Aug 2021 Musings

MW Bro Dan Olmsted - Aug 2021 [PDF]

	"Dispensing Light through Happiness”
	August was named in honour of Octavius Caesar, the nephew of Julius Caesar, who became master of Rome and was named Emperor of the Senate. He ruled wisely and received the title of Augustus , which means “worthy of reverence.” From which the month of August receives its name.

Brethren: I hope everyone is having a great summer. It is a good feeling to be able to get back to some sort of normal, to see smiles on people’s faces when you meet them, and to know that most people are protected from getting seriously ill or suffering death. This does not mean that the COVID virus has disappeared. COVID still poses a threat to those who are not fully vaccinated or immune compromised. I believe we will be having to deal with the virus for some time well into the future, not unlike the common cold. Please continue to practice good health hygiene, and remember that not everyone is comfortable with all restrictions being lifted. Please be aware of and respect everyone’s comfort zone.Brethren: I hope everyone is having a great summer. It is a good feeling to be able to get back to some sort of normal, to see smiles on people’s faces when you meet them, and to know that most people are protected from getting seriously ill or suffering death. This does not mean that the COVID virus has disappeared. COVID still poses a threat to those who are not fully vaccinated or immune compromised. I believe we will be having to deal with the virus for some time well into the future, not unlike the common cold. Please continue to practice good health hygiene, and remember that not everyone is comfortable with all restrictions being lifted. Please be aware of and respect everyone’s comfort zone.

The Grand Line will resume visitations of Lodges in September, and I will accept invitations to visit or assist in degree work, whenever I am available.