2026 Schedule
2026 Keynotes
Robert J. Eagle Spirit Sr.
Bro Robert J. Eagle Spirit Sr. of Gibraltar Lodge No. 58 Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge - California. Currently serving as Grand Master and is a retired Gunnery Sergeant with the United States Marine Corp.
Aaron Washington
Bro Aaron Washington of Bayview Lodge No. 64 Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge - California. Currently serving as Deputy Grand Master.
Friday, March 27, 2026
12:00 PM – Optional Non-hosted lunch at Bo’s (2310 50 Ave, Red Deer AB T4R 1C5)
3:00 PM – Check-ins / Registration Opens (Convention Centre Lobby)
4:00 PM – Welcome Cocktails / Meet & Greet
4:30 PM – Panel Discussion: “Between Two Pillars” Interactive Discussion among brothers
5:45 PM – Welcoming Remarks (Bro. Chuck Rose)
6:00 PM – Cocktails and Banters (Bro. Matt Evans - Emcee)
6:30 PM – Buffet Dinner
7:15 PM – Keynote Speaker: Bro. Robert Eagle Spirit Sr. “The Art of Leadership”
8:00 PM – Weekend With Tastings & Fellowship (Bro. Dave Boutilier - Emcee)
10:00 PM – Fellowship / Hospitality Suites
Saturday, March 28, 2026
7:30 AM – Breakfast / Sessions Information
9:00 AM - Sessions 1-3 (San Remo Rooms)
Session 1 - 9:00 AM
When the Lodge Comes Alive
Bro Trevor Eliott
Session 2 - 9:00 AM
Drawing a Parallel
Bro Michael Mott
Session 3 - 9:00 AM
The Masonic Peace Memorial - and a Visit There Too
Bro Steve Kennard
9:45 AM - Break
10:00 AM - Sessions 4-6 (San Remo Rooms)
Session 4 - 10:00 AM
The Working Tools of Connection
Bro Colin Auschrat
Session 5 - 10:00 AM
Utopian Vision for a Masonic Society
Bro Johnathon Chedore
Session 6 - 10:00 AM
The Benefits of Visiting Other Lodges
Bro. J.R. Beauregard
10:45 AM - Break
11:00 AM - Sessions 7-9 (San Remo Rooms)
Session 7 - 11:00 AM
Compassionate Leadership in the Craft
Bro Bruce Zawalsky
Session 8 - 11:00 AM
Masonic Etiquette
Bro David Fulton
Session 9 - 11:00 AM
The History of Freemasonry in Brasil
Bro Carlos Silva
12:00 PM – It’s Burger Time! - Lunch (Santano Room)
“Getting-to-know the JGW Candidates” Q&A with our JGW Candidates
1:30 PM – SESSIONS 10-12 (San Remo Rooms)
Session 10 - 1:30 PM
The Use of Humour in Freemasonry
Bro. Bob McRae
Session 11 - 1:30 PM
Bringing Brethren Together by Measuring the Space Between Them
Bro John Hayes
Session 12 - 1:30 PM
Should I Stay or Should I go?
Bro Anton Ovtchinnikov
2:15 PM - Break
2:30 PM - Sessions 13-15 (San Remo Rooms)
Session 13 - 2:30 PM
The Five Points of Connection (MM Only)
Bro Landon Barrowman
Session 14 - 2:30 PM
The Ritual of Hospitality - How Lodges Create belonging & Why it Matters More Than You Think
Bro. Dave Boutillier
Session 15 - 2:30 PM
How to Prepare a Lodge Survey
Bro. Gord Bristow
3:15 PM – Break – Cocktail Hour
4:15 PM – SESSION 16 (Santano Room)
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Bro. Aaron Washington
Presentation Title: “Prince Hall Masonry: Breaking down the Myths and Misunderstandings”
5:30 PM – Cocktails / Mixer
6:15 PM – Marchtoberfest Dinner
7:30 PM – Entertainment / Presentations - Featuring music from Du Hast Musik Oktoberfest Band
8:15 PM – End of Dinner
8:16 PM – Fellowship / Hospitality Suites