Aultsville Masonic Temple Awarded $40,000 Grant – Presentation from MPP Jim Brownell – HD VIDE0 – January 8, 2011

Ingleside ON – MPP Jim Brownell joined Joanne Haley from the Trillium Foundation and many Happy Masons as they received a $40,000 cheque to help restore and upgrade kitchen and washroom facitlities at the Aultsville Masonic Temple in Ingleside Ontario which services 4 Masonic Lodges as well as the community.

MPP Brownell greets the crowd.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg9ImeiWTUA

“I am very pleased to see the Aultsville Fraternity Hall Association update its existing space to
accommodate various meetings, workshops, and training sessions, used by local organizations,” said
MPP Brownell. “Through the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Hall will be renovated to
accommodate a variety of groups and organizations and will increase its usage.”
Andre Cayer Chairperson of the Aultsville Fraternity Hall Assoc.;Frank Gordon, Past District Deputy Grand Master Eastern District; Rick Hollingsworth member Board of Directors of the Aultsville Fraternity Hall Assoc.; Joanne Haley from the Ontario Trillium Foundation; MPP James Brownell; Cliff Rees member Board of Directors of the AFHA; Robert Wilson, Worshipful Master of Lost Villages Lodge No. 256 and Larry Sharron.

“I am very pleased to see the Aultsville Fraternity Hall Association update its existing space toaccommodate various meetings, workshops, and training sessions, used by local organizations,” saidMPP Brownell. “Through the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Hall will be renovated toaccommodate a variety of groups and organizations and will increase its usage.”

Joanne Haley on behalf of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRQnI8m1ME0

“The Hall Association is very pleased to receive a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,” said Rick Hollingsworth, a member of the Hall’s Board of Directors. “This is an excellent space in an ideal location to serve a wide range of community activities, so we are very excited about the upcoming renovations and look forward to its completion.”

Andre Cayer speaks about the Award.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRtvRv3BB8I

The Aultsville Fraternity Hall Association was incorporated as a not-for-profit in 1902 and provides a convenient, accessible, safe and cost effective meeting place for organizations, community activities and private functions in Ingleside and the surrounding area.

MPP Brownell and Joanne Haley Tour the Aultsville Masonic Temple

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5-fdkifOgs

Andre Cayer explains a bit about Masonry

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKpUGJpXE80

A leading grantmaker in Canada, the Ontario Trillium Foundation strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities. www.trilliumfoundation.org.

To learn more about Masonry in Eastern Ontario you can visit their website at http://www.easterndistrictmasons.com/

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