With two in-house restaurants, a lounge, swimming pool, "club quality" recreation area, glorious courtyard, and complimentary High Speed Internet access in all guestrooms, the Valhalla Inn is truly the meaning of full service.

The following information is designed to provide contact information for the Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay. Most events will be held in the Hotel, see program schedule below.

Valhalla Inn, 1 Valhalla Road,
Thunder Bay, ON.,
P7E 6J1

Toll Free: 1-800-964-1121
1-807-577-1121

Hotel Website Booking: Click Here

Email: reservations@valhallainn.com

Booking Code: "800214"
special rate $119

The BEST WESTERN Crossroads Motor Inn offers 85 spacious, well-appointed guest rooms including suites and Business Plus rooms. Each room features cable satellite television and high-speed Internet access. This hotel features a complimentary continental breakfast each morning, free parking, an airport courtesy shuttle and some business services. Pets are welcome!

Best Western Crossroads
Motor Inn
655 West Arthur Street
Thunder Bay, ON,
P7E 5R6

Toll Free: 1-800-265-3253
1-807-577-4241

Hotel Website Booking: Click Here!

Booking Code: "Scottish Rite"
special rate: $105

The Victoria Inn hosts the largest indoor recreation area in Northwestern Ontario, with the largest hotel swimming pool, the longest waterslide (three-stories high), a children’s wading pool, hot tub, sauna, exercise room and play center. This self-contained full service hotel and convention center has all the amenities of home!

Victoria Inn Hotel
555 West Arthur Street
Thunder Bay, ON,
P7E 5R5

Toll Free: 1-800-387-3331
1-807-577-8481

Hotel Website Booking: Click Here!

Booking Code: "185633"
special rate: $106.99

Supreme Council 2011 Session Committee

Maurice Hrycyk, General Chairman, (807) 767-9011  hrycyk@shaw.ca
George Morton, Deputy Chairman, (807) 767-0891  georgemorton@shaw.ca
Reg Urban, Hon. Chairman, (807) 475-0391
Jim Pudas, Treasurer, (807) 767-6508  jimpudas@tbaytel.net
Jim Horbow, Secretary, (807) 767-4556  horbowj@tbaytel.net

Dear Brethren and Ladies,

On behalf of the Valley of Thunder Bay Scottish Rite Brethren, I extend a warm welcome to the 137th Supreme Council Sessions in Thunder Bay, the centre of Canada.

We have provided information in your registration kit to some of the points of interest in our city. We encourage you to speak to any of the committee members who will be wearing the Blue Scottish Rite Jackets. We will have buses to escort all participants from the Victoria Inn, Crossroads Best Western Hotels to the Valhalla Inn for all the activities. Buses will also pick up the brethren and ladies for Vesper Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, at their hotels.

On Friday for the Ladies Program, buses will be at all three hotels at 9:00 a.m. Following the Sessions on Saturday, we will be leaving to go to Old Fort William for the final wind-up, and buses will be at your hotel.

The Committee looks forward to making the 137th Annual Supreme Council Sessions one to remember, and your visit to Thunder Bay rewarding and entertaining.

Sincerely and fraternally,
Maurice Hrycyk

Note:
Registration Forms have been sent for all Members and Candidates, and you are urged to complete the Form and mail as soon as possible to ensure receipt no later than August 1, 2011 to:

David Dasti, Registration Chairman,
P.O. Box 28050, 900 Arthur Street East,
Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 5M8

Whether you require accommodations or not, but plan to attend, Please complete registration fomr and return. Thank you.

SESSION AGENDA

The Supreme Council 33°
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada

Grand Orient, Hamilton, Ontario
May 2011

Illustrious Brother:
You are hereby notified that the Annual Session of this Supreme Council will be held in the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario, commencing on Thursday, the 15th of September, 2011 at 3:00 o'clock p.m. Daylight Savings Time. General Sessions will be held in the Scandia Room 1 & 2 of the Valhalla Inn.

By virtue of the powers conferred under ART. 5. (c) of the Statutes of this Supreme Council 33°, the days commencing Wednesday, September 14th, continuing through Saturday, September 17th, are hereby designated as Executive Sessions to be part of the above Annual Session, and accordingly we summon the Active and Past Active Members of our Council to attend there at.

To all Honorary Inspectors-General:
Although the Statutes and Regulations do not allow Honorary Inspectors-General to attend the Executive Sessions of Supreme Council, the Sovereign Grand Commander, by special dispensation, invites you to attend, as an observer, those Executive Sessions taking place on Wednesday, September 14th and Thursday, September 15th.

Please come and see your Supreme Council as it conducts its business.

Matthew F. Todd, 33º
Sovereign Grand Commander

Terry A. McLean, 33º
Grand Secretary-General
 

ADVANCE PROGRAMME

Daylight Savings Time

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. —Audit and Finance Committee: Viking Room
12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m.—Valhalla Lobby Lounge
 1:00 p.m. -   4:00 p.m.—Foundation Directors:  Viking Room
6:00 p.m.—  DINNER: Active and Past Active Members; Ladies: Victoria Inn


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
8:30 a.m. -   8:30 p.m.—Registration: Valhalla Lobby Lounge
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.—Sovereign Grand Commander meets with Provincial Deputies: Odin Room

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.—LUNCHEON: Active and Past Active Members: Viking Room

1:00 p.m. -  2:30 p.m.—Foundation Annual Meeting: Scandia Rooms 1 & 2
2:30 p.m. -  3:00 p.m.—Executive Session: Scandia Rooms 1 & 2
3:00 p.m. -  4:00 p.m.—Executive Session: Honorary Inspectors' General invited to attend
4:00 p.m. -  5:30 p.m.—REHEARSALS: 33° and Supreme Council Formal Opening: Grand Ballroom

6:00 p.m. -  8:00 p.m.—DINNER, Active and Past Active Members, Ladies, Guests: Scandia 1 & 2
8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.—GET ACQUAINTED NIGHT; Grand Ballroom*

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
8:30 a.m. -   7:00 p.m.—Registration: Valhalla Lobby Lounge
8:30 a.m. -   9:00 a.m.—Executive Session: Scandia 1 & 2
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.—Executive Session: Honorary Inspectors' General invited to attend
10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.—Candidates' Briefing: Odin Room*

11:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon—LUNCHEON, Active and Past Active Members, Guests: Viking Room

1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. — VESPER SERVICE: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church*

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.— FORMAL OPENING OF SUPREME COUNCIL & CONFERRAL 33°: Scandia 1, 2 & 3*

6:00 p.m.-  7:00 p.m.—RECEPTION: Cash Bars, Grand Ballroom*
7:00 p.m.—LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER'S BANQUET: Grand Ballroom*


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.—Executive Session: Grand Ballroom
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon—Registration: Valhalla Lobby Lounge

9:00 a.m.-12 noon.—GENERAL SESSION: Grand Ballroom*

12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.—FOUNDATION LUNCHEON: Scandia 1, 2 & 3*

2:00 p.m. - FREE TIME: Members, Ladies and Guests or Groups of Friends enjoying the city and its attractions as you wish.

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.—RECEPTION: Cash Bar, Grand Ballroom*
7:00 p.m.—SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER'S BANQUET: Grand Ballroom*


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.—Executive Session: Grand Ballroom
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.—GENERAL SESSION, CHAIN OF UNION: Grand Ballroom*
2:30 p.m.                Bus leaves for Old Fort William Demonstration, Tour and Dinner*

As Called — Foundation Directors
*Candidates invited to Attend

ADVANCE LADIES' PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.—Hospitality Room: Fireside Room
8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.—GET ACQUAINTED NIGHT: Grand Ballroom

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon —Hospitality Room: Fireside Room
1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.—VESPER SERVICE: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. -Hospitality Room: Fireside Room
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.—RECEPTION: Cash Bar, Grand Ballroom
7:00 p.m.—LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER'S BANQUET: Grand Ballroom

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. -Hospitality Room: Fireside Room
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. -Ladies Program - Old Fort William
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. -FREE TIME - Members, Ladies and Guests or Groups of Friends enjoying the city and its attractions as you wish.
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.—RECEPTION: Cash Bar, Grand Ballroom
7:00 p.m.—SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER'S BANQUET: Grand Ballroom

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.—Hospitality Room: Fireside Room
2:30 p.m. - Bus leaves for Old Fort William Demonstrations. Tour and Dinner

RECOMMENDED DRESS

Executive Sessions - Wednesday and Thursday
             Active and Past Active Members - Business Suit

Vesper Service, Conferral of 33°, and General Sessions
             Active and Past Active Members - Morning Dress
             Honoraries, Guests and Candidates at Vesper Service and Conferral of 33° - Tuxedo

General Sessions - Friday and Saturday - Business Suit

Dinner and Banquet - Active and Past Active Members - Formal (White Tie)
              Honoraries, Candidates, and Guests - Tuxedo

Ladies - Dinner and Banquet - Cocktail or Evening Dress
              Ladies' Luncheon & Entertainment - Casual

Saturday Entertainment - Casual and Comfortable