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District B Benevolent Project 2009 - 2010 2007 - 2008 2006 - 2007
12 Lodges - 3 Years
$57,695.00
9 Dog Guides
9 Families Changed Forever
District B Brethren You Have Made A Difference! "District B is A BUZZZZZZZ" - "Seven or More Make it Perfect" "Never Doubt that a small group of citizens can change the World." - Margaret Mead
2009 - 2010 Cheque Presentation
August 27, 2010
L to R - W.Bro. Thomas Young, R.W. Bro. Robert Kerr, Julie Jelinek, DogGuides Canada, and R.W. Bro. Terence J. Brown, D.D.G.M. for this year's project.
"It gives me more freedom to be capable." Response from a boy who recently received a special skills dog. "If a Lodge does not have a major project as an undertaking that consumes and involves the members, the members have no reason to become involved" - G.M. of Alberta, July 2005
"Follow Your Guide" was a successful District B Benevolent Project implemented by D.D.G.M., R.W. Bro. David Gibson Sr. in 2006 - 2007. He gave his District Benevolent Chairman W.Bro Robert J. (Bob) Brooks free reign to create a program that would run for more than one year, and inspire the brethren to contribute. W.Bro. Brooks' long time friend and dog guide foster parent Steve McDonnell introduced him to the Dog Guides of Canada program. This program, centred in Oakville and created by the Lion's Clubs of Canada, donates free of charge to worthy recipients, Hearing Ear ($4 000), Canine Vision ($6 000), and Special Skills/Seizure Response ($10 000) Dog Guides. The District's goal was to collect $500 per lodge and raise $6 000 to donate a Canine Vision dog, thus the theme "Follow Your Guide." Response from the lodges and brethren was truly overwhelming as $26 000 was raised - enough for four Dog Guides. Brethren were encouraged to submit names for our Dog Guide. "Buzby" submitted by V.W. Bro. Monroe Murphy from Lincoln Lodge No. 544 was chosen, as it went along with R.W. Bro. David Gibson Sr.'s theme "District B is a BUZZZZZZZ. The following year, R.W. Bro. Robert J. (Bob) Brooks, D.D.G.M., continued the program under the leadership of W.Bro. Robert Naylor, Chairman of Benevolence. $18 000 was raised this year resulting in the donation of three more Dog - Guides. Seven Dog Guides in two years fit in nicely with D.D.G.M. Robert Brooks' theme "Seven or More Make It Perfect." Two years later, R.W. Bro. Terence J. Brown, D.D.G.M., continued the program under the leadership of V. W.Bro. Lou Domjan, Chairman of Benevolence. $13 695 was raised this year resulting in the donation of two more Dog - Guides. District B Brethren are Simply Amazing! $57,695 - Nine Dog Guides - Nine Families Changed Forever
Opening the door of the world to our recipients. "Buzby"
District B Dog Guide "Buzby" Saves Owner's Life!
Richard with his Special Skills Dog Guide "Buzby"
Richard, a Hamilton resident and recipient of one of District B's dog guides, recently informed us that "Buzby" saved his life. Richard, while suffering an epileptic seizure, fell down a set of stairs. He said Buzby performed as he was trained to. He stayed by Richard's side, barked loudly, and drew the attention of neighbours, who called 911for an ambulance. Richard is very thankful to the brethren of District B for giving him Buzby. Richard and Buzby would someday like to attend a District Meeting, where Richard wants to personally thank us.
District "B" Dog-Guides Graduate "Opening a Link to the World of Sound" August 30, 2007
Allie with her Special Hearing Dog Guide "Abby" reside in Waterloo, Ontario.
L to R - Karen, mother, Allie, Katie & Carlie
Mary with her Special Hearing Dog Guide "Bonnie" reside in New Hamburg, Ontario.
Our 3rd and 4th Dog Guides Buzby and Mambo Graduate May 15, 2008
Richard with his Special Skills Dog Guide "Buzby" L. to R. - Front Row - V.W. Bro. Monroe Murphy, Richard and Buzby, V.W. Bro. Roy Cumming Back Row - W.B. Thomas Young, V.W. Bro. David A. Kemp, R.W. Bro. Robert J. Brooks
Richard and his family reside in Hamilton, Ontario. "Buzby" was
Carol with her Canine Vision Dog Guide "Mambo" L. to R. - Front Row - V.W. Bro. Monroe Murphy, Carol and Mambo, V.W. Bro. Roy Cumming Back Row - R.W. Bro. Robert J. Brooks, V.W. Bro. David A. Kemp, W.Bro. Thomas Young Carol and her family reside in Barrie, Ontario.
Our 5th and 6th Dog Guides Yankee and Pico Graduate November 20, 2008
Jessica with her Seizure Response Dog Guide "Yankee" and R.W. Bro. Robert J. Brooks
Jessica and her family reside in Toronto, Ontario.
Special thanks to Julie Brereton, Yankee's Foster Family Mother, for sending some pictures of Yankee, their first Foster Puppy.
Suzanne with her Hearing Ear Dog Guide "Pico" and R.W. Bro. Robert J. Brooks
Suzanne and her family reside in Welland, Ontario.
Follow Your Guide Cheque Presentation Tuesday May 22, 2007
L to R - Steve McDonnell, Foster Parent, Mrs. Bev Berger, National Spokes Person for Dog Guides Canada, Tonia Crittenden, Event and Volunteer Coordinator, Dog Guides Canada waiting for the program to begin. Cheque Presentation for $26 000
L to R - W.Bro. Bob Brooks, District B Chairman of Benevolence, R.W.Bro. Bob Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer, Hamilton Masonic Board of Relief, Tonia Crittenden, Event and Volunteer Coordinator, Dog Guides Canada, Mrs. Bev Berger, National Spokes Person for Dog Guides Canada, R.W. Bro. Dave Gibson Sr., District Deputy Grand Master, Hamilton Masonic District B. Picture on the right - District Chairmen for Hamilton Masonic District B posing with the cheque. District Deputy Visits DogGuides Canada Oakville, Ontario February 12, 2007
L to R - V.W. Bro. Terry Brown, W.Bro. Tom Young, R.W.Bro. David Gibson Sr. our D.D.G.M., W.Bro. Robert (Bob) Brooks Sr.
A Special Need's Dog can be recognized by its Blue Jacket. Opening a door for its owner.
"I Can't Eat While On Duty" - "Off Duty - Food is Okay"
Gordon Wallen, Manager of Fund-Raising Administration, with his Special Need's Dog. District B would like to extend a special thank you to R.W. Bro. Robert E. Kerr and the Hamilton Districts Masonic Board of Relief for all the time and effort spent recording and issuing tax receipts.
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