Past DDGMs

Geoffrey was born and resided in the Hamilton area for the first 18 years of his life. Geoffrey is now 54 years old and resides in Oakville, with Christina; his lovely wife of 23 years. Although he lives in Oakville, Geoffrey is a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Hamilton. Geoffrey is self-employed as an Employee Benefits Consultant, and has been so for the past 25 years.
Geoffrey was initiated into The Electric Lodge #495 in 1988 and recently celebrated 25 years a mason this past March. He is also an affiliated member of Valley Lodge #100 and Superior Lodge #672 in the Algoma District. Geoffrey has served The Electric Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1997, 2004, and consecutive years of 2009 and 2010, during their 100th Anniversary.
Geoff’s leisure activities extend to photography, motorcycles, downhill skiing, woodworking and theatre. He has a sincere passion and love for the Theatre and has worked with numerous Theatre Groups as an Actor, Stage Manager, Lighting Designer and Producer. He is grateful for the acting and theatre experience as he feels it brings a unique perspective to the understanding, delivery and presentation of our Masonic ritual.
At the request of R.W.Bro. Peter C. Mouriopoulos, DDGM in 1998, Geoffrey became involved in the affairs of Hamilton C District by pioneering and designing our first District website. He went on to serve as the Hamilton C District Webmaster for the next 10 years. The development of the website from its humble beginnings to its present form has become an extremely valuable communication tool for all brethren. He was also responsible for designing and implementing the first website for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
Geoffrey is a member of St. John’s Chapter RAM #6, where he served as First Principal for two consecutive years from 2001 to 2003. He currently serves St. John’s Chapter as Scribe E (Secretary) and has done so since 2009. This past April, he was appointed as a Grand Steward of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario for serving as the District Secretary to R.Ex.Comp. George B. Fairbairn.
Geoffrey is also a member of the Royal and Select Masters as a Super Excellent Master in Adoniram Council #2.
As a credit to his Scottish heritage, Geoffrey has been involved with The Electric Lodge’s ‘Robbie Burns Night’ every January, since its inception 15 years ago. Over the years, this event has been used as a Fundraiser for the Lodge in which over $43,000.00 has been donated to the Women’s Shelter, Martha House. Geoffrey has presented the “Address to a Haggis” each and every year.
Geoffrey is very much looking forward to working with the brethren of Hamilton District C on behalf of our Grand Master, M.W.Bro. Donald A. Campbell.

The Early Years

Steven was born in Hamilton in December 1969. He grew up in Stoney Creek and attended Saltfleet High School on Grays Road. After graduating in 1988 he attended McMaster University and earned a Bachelors degree in Political Science in 1991 and an Honours BA in History in 1993. While at McMaster he also played on the varsity rugby team for 4 years and earned his varsity letter in 1994, captaining the Club team for 2 of those years.

The Argylls

It was also during his time at McMaster that he would join the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada and take up the bagpipes. With the Pipes & Drums of the Argylls he would travel with the band to the US, France and Germany. He would play and serve with the Argylls for the next 20 years.

Teaching Career

In 1995 he attended the Northern College of Education in Abderdeen, Scotland. There he would earn his secondary teaching certificate. While there he also played rugby for the Aberdeen Wanderers rugby football club.
Steven began his teaching career in 1996 and has been with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board since 1998. He has taught grades 10 to 12, History, Civics, English and Law during this time. He has also coached boys varsity hockey throughout most of his teaching career. He currently teaches at Dundas Valley Secondary School.

Family

Steven has 2 wonderful sons, Callum Angus and Kieran Andrew, now at McMaster University and grade 10 at Dundas Valley Secondary School.

Masonic Journey

Steven began his Masonic journey in April of 2004 with Hugh Murray Lodge No. 602, celebrating 20 years a Mason this past April.
He became Master in 2010, followed by sitting in the East in 2014, & 2019 – 2022.
He is also a Past Principal of St John’s Chapter No. 6, sitting in the East from 2020 – 2022.
Additionally, Steven is a member of Godfrey de Bouillon Perceptory. He was initiated into the Royal & Select Masters in June 2024.