United Lodge 29 Legacy Grants

2021

$8,035 in grants awarded

Brighton Digital Archives – $4,035

A United Masonic Lodge #29 Legacy Grant was awarded to Brighton Digital Archives to purchase upgraded video/camera accessories. “Heritage-based original videos enable Brighton Digital Archives to continue to collect and preserve Brighton’s history and heritage through the voices of those who have lived it.  This grant will impact Brighton for generations, much like Brian Todd’s ongoing impact.” ( Beth Bruder, Chair, BDA)

 

ENSS Bursaries – $4,000

$2,000 bursaries were awarded to two ENSS graduates. “I would like to thank the Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund for granting me this award. It will allow me to continue my education, just like my late grandfather ( a Mason ) had hoped for me.” (Ryleigh Spooner, Carleton University ). “Brian Todd and the Masons have done a lot for this community. It is an honour to receive this bursary that is dedicated to Mr. Todd’s memory.” (Kieran Gerow, Colgate University ). 

Ryleigh Spooner                                                                            Kieran Gerow

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2020

$8,500 in grants awarded

In this, the inaugural year of these Legacy Grants, the following awards were announced:

Brighton and District Curling Club – Junior Program – $4,500

“The overall objective of the junior program is to grow the sport, while offering young people ( ages 7 to 17 ) a chance to participate in a positive, confidence-building, energetic program. We encourage young people to learn this life-long sport, a sport that provides tremendous opportunity for socialization, team-building and plain old fun !” ( Susan Ruffo, Vice-President ). The Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund provided a grant of $4,500 for the purchase of a set of junior curling stones. This grant was made in recognition of Brian Todd’s deep connections to Masonry and the Brighton Curling Club.

East Northumberland Secondary School Bursaries –  $4,000

For years, Brighton Masonic United Lodge # 29 has awarded bursaries to deserving graduating students of ENSS. The Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund is continuing this legacy with the annual awarding of two $2,000 bursaries. For 2020, these bursaries are awarded to twin sisters, Paige and Jessica Draaistra, who will be continuing their education at Fleming College (Business Administration Program ) and Trent University ( Teacher Education Stream ) respectively.

Jessica  Draaistra                   Paige Draaistra