Bill was born in 1950 in Hamilton and was raised in the North End and Dundas. He attended McIlwrith Public School and Parkside Secondary School in Dundas after which he went on to study, Sciences, at McMaster University.
In 1976, he married his sweetheart, Patricia, and they were blessed with the birth of their only son, Adam. Bill is now the proud Grandfather of two beautiful and darling granddaughters.
Bill’s working career has spanned a wide variety of different occupations, ranging from running his own paint & wallpaper store with his father to operating a submarine sandwich shop to working at Dofasco. After leaving Dofasco he began his current career with Primerica Financial Services in 1989, with the leadership traits he possesses Bill has become a Regional Vice President and Branch Manager with Primerica Financial Services, earning his own franchise office in Hamilton.
Bill’s hobbies other than Masonry, have earned him a black belt in Karate in which he also spent years teaching youngsters that discipline of the Martial Arts. He coached Softball in the Hamilton area for about 19 years, he is a model railroader and an avid golfer, one of his dreams would be to play on the Pro Golf Tour.
Masonically, Bill was initiated in Valley Lodge A.F. & A.M., No. 100 in Dundas in May 1979 where he has always remained an active member, obviously. He was elected as Worshipful Master of Valley Lodge on 4 different occasions.
He is also an active member of the three bodies of the Scottish Rite in the Hamilton Valley as a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was made an Honorary member of The Electric Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 495 where he has the opportunity to demonstrate one of his many talents, as he was the Organist of the Lodge and was elected and served as Worshipful Master in 2006.

Peter was born on April 1st (Easter) in 1956 in Hamilton and was raised in the East End and Mountain. He attended Memorial Public School and Delta Secondary School and Sir Wilfred Laurier Secondary School, after which he went on to study, Commerce & Economics, at McMaster University.
In 1981, he married his sweetheart, Angela, and they were blessed with two children.
Peter’s working career began at Dofasco. After leaving Dofasco he owned and operated Uncle Tommy’s Variety, Subbies Submarine Sandwiches and Capt. K.C.’s Fish & Chips. He is currently with Primerica Financial Services since 1998.
He coached Basketball with Hamilton Basketball Association in the Hamilton area for about 7 years and was a Basketball Referee in the Hamilton area.
Masonically, Peter was initiated in The Electric Lodge No. 495 in Hamilton in February 1985 where he has always remained an active member as the Lodge Representative to the Masonic Foundation of Ontario. He was elected and served as Worshipful Master of The Electric Lodge in 1991; he affiliated with Valley Lodge No. 100 in 1995, where he served as Treasurer and Secretary of the Lodge. He was elected District Deputy Grand Master of Hamilton “C” District in July 1998.
He became a member of the Murton Lodge of Perfection A. & A.S.R. in May 1986; the Hamilton Sovereign Chapter of Rose Croix A. & A.S.R. in April 1987; and the Moore Sovereign Consistory A. & A.S.R. in May 1987.
He became member of St. John’s Chapter R.A.M. No. 6 in April 1988.
In 1998, he attempted to establish a Chapter of DeMolay for Boys in the Hamilton Districts and served as Chairman of the Advisory Council, unfortunately the interest waned and the project was aborted in 2001.
Peter’s son, Chris, was Initiated into The Electric Lodge No. 495 in April 2008, a very proud moment for him.

Brian began his Masonic journey well before he became a Mason. His father, Grandfather, Uncle and many friends in his local community of Tapleytown were masons. They all had an influence on Brian, especially the Masons of Tapleytown United Church. After graduating McMaster University and marrying his high school sweetheart (Lisa), Brian was initiated in April 1985 by his father, Wor. Bro. James I. Muir and became a member of T.H. Simpson Lodge No. 692. Brian then started in the Officers chairs and was placed in the chair of King Soloman, by his Uncle, R.W. Bro. David M. Muir PDDGM Niagara District A in 1993. He served as Worshipful Master of T.H. Simpson Lodge again in 2004.
Brian also served as District Secretary Hamilton B District 2000-2001 for R.W. Bro. Robert E. Kerr. In July 2001 Brian was appointed Grand Steward. This turned out to be the final appointment for T.H. Simpson Lodge No. 692 as in 2006 T.H. Simpson Lodge amalgamated with Wentworth Lodge No. 166 (the mother Lodge). Brian has held a number of Officer positions for Wentworth Lodge including Treasurer, Secretary and Worshipful Master (serving a 4 year term 2018-2021). Also Brian continued to serve Hamilton B District as the District Treasurer for 16 of the past 17 years. This has given Brian a lot of experience in working with many outstanding PDDGM’s and their teams. Brian is a 32degree Scottish Rite Mason and currently an Officer of the Murton Lodge of Perfection Hamilton Valley. He is also a member of St. John’s Chapter No. 6 of the Royal Arch.
After graduating with a degree in Economics in 1981, Brian began his working career at Westinghouse Canada working in the Accounting dept. In 1994 the division in which he worked was sold to Eaton Corporation. So between Westinghouse and Eaton, Brian worked for 42 years in various positions in Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain and Facilities Manager.
Brian, together with his wife Lisa, raised their 3 children, David, Charlissa and Jason and our now enjoying their 3 grandchildren with 2 more coming soon. Both Brian and Lisa are enjoying their retirement.
Thank-you to the Masons of Hamilton B District for the honour and privledge of being able to serve as your District Deputy Grand Master for 2024-2025. I am truly looking forward to writing the next chapter in my masonic journey as well as assisting in the final chapter for Hamilton B District for with the realignment of the 3 Hamilton Districts and renaming the 2 new districts which will take effect July 2025, Hamilton B District will be no more.

Goals & Initiatives:

• Increase Lodge visibility and benevolence in each community.
• Facilitate a smooth and successful transition to a new re-aligned District.
• Promote good ritual work and successful Lodge programs
• Encourge the use of Masonic Education resources
• Honour Hamilton B District history
• Have Fun

Brian began his Masonic journey well before he became a Mason. His father, Grandfather, Uncle and many friends in his local community of Tapleytown were masons. They all had an influence on Brian, especially the Masons of Tapleytown United Church. After graduating McMaster University and marrying his high school sweetheart (Lisa), Brian was initiated in April 1985 by his father, Wor. Bro. James I. Muir and became a member of T.H. Simpson Lodge No. 692. Brian then started in the Officers chairs and was placed in the chair of King Soloman, by his Uncle, R.W. Bro. David M. Muir PDDGM Niagara District A in 1993. He served as Worshipful Master of T.H. Simpson Lodge again in 2004.
Brian also served as District Secretary Hamilton B District 2000-2001 for R.W. Bro. Robert E. Kerr. In July 2001 Brian was appointed Grand Steward. This turned out to be the final appointment for T.H. Simpson Lodge No. 692 as in 2006 T.H. Simpson Lodge amalgamated with Wentworth Lodge No. 166 (the mother Lodge). Brian has held a number of Officer positions for Wentworth Lodge including Treasurer, Secretary and Worshipful Master (serving a 4 year term 2018-2021). Also Brian continued to serve Hamilton B District as the District Treasurer for 16 of the past 17 years. This has given Brian a lot of experience in working with many outstanding PDDGM’s and their teams. Brian is a 32degree Scottish Rite Mason and currently an Officer of the Murton Lodge of Perfection Hamilton Valley. He is also a member of St. John’s Chapter No. 6 of the Royal Arch.
After graduating with a degree in Economics in 1981, Brian began his working career at Westinghouse Canada working in the Accounting dept. In 1994 the division in which he worked was sold to Eaton Corporation. So between Westinghouse and Eaton, Brian worked for 42 years in various positions in Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain and Facilities Manager.
Brian, together with his wife Lisa, raised their 3 children, David, Charlissa and Jason and our now enjoying their 3 grandchildren with 2 more coming soon. Both Brian and Lisa are enjoying their retirement.
Thank-you to the Masons of Hamilton B District for the honour and privledge of being able to serve as your District Deputy Grand Master for 2024-2025. I am truly looking forward to writing the next chapter in my masonic journey as well as assisting in the final chapter for Hamilton B District for with the realignment of the 3 Hamilton Districts and renaming the 2 new districts which will take effect July 2025, Hamilton B District will be no more.

Goals & Initiatives:

• Increase Lodge visibility and benevolence in each community.
• Facilitate a smooth and successful transition to a new re-aligned District.
• Promote good ritual work and successful Lodge programs
• Encourge the use of Masonic Education resources
• Honour Hamilton B District history
• Have Fun