Crowne Plaza Hotel Ottawa
101 Lyon St, Ottawa, K1R 5T9
Phone 613-237-3600
1-800-2CROWNE
Fax 613-237-9114
For reservations please contact the hotel directly. Rate is $159
 crowneplazaottawa@chipreit.com
 

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The city of Ottawa is a vibrant city offering exceptional sightseeing, nightlife, restaurants and fine hotels.  The sessions and housing will be held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 101 Lyon Street overlooking the Supreme Court of Canada and the beautiful Gatineau Hills and the Ottawa River.

Your hotel is only one block from Parliament Hill, two blocks from  historic Christ Church Cathedral, sight of the Vesper Service and a leisurely walk to the designated tourist area of the Rideau Centre for shopping and the adjoining Byward Market with its unique outdoor market.  The Elgin Street area also offers many fine restaurants and entertainment facilities.

For those arriving by automobile, access from Highway 417 leads directly to the downtown area.  If you are arriving by air the organizing committee has arranged a 60% discount for round trip airport-hotel transportation.

1. Crowne Plaza Hotel

2. Christ Church Cathedral

3. The War Museum

4. Museum of Civilization

Ottawa Tourism

Ottawa Airport

5. The Byward Market

6. Delta Hotel

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

Grand Orient, Hamilton, Ontario
May 2007

Illustrious Brother:
You are hereby notified that the Annual Session of this Supreme Council will be held in the City of Ottawa, Ontario, commencing on Thursday, the 13th of September, 2007 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. General Sessions will be held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ballrooms B & C, Ottawa, Ontario.

By virtue of the powers conferred under ART. 5. (c) of the Statutes of this Supreme Council 33°, the days commencing Wednesday, September 12th, continuing through Thursday, September 13th, 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 12th and Thursday, September 13th.

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

C. Robert Townshend, 33º
Sovereign Grand Commander

Donald N. Campbell, 33º
Grand Secretary-General

ADVANCE PROGRAMME

Eastern Daylight Savings Time

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.—Registration: Lower Lobby - Crowne Plaza
  8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. —Audit and Finance Committee: Chaudiere
1:00 p.m. -   4:30 p.m.—Foundation Directors: Chaudiere
6:00 p.m.—  DINNER: Active and Past Active Members; Ladies: Delta Hotel


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
9:00 a.m. -   9:00 p.m.—Registration: Lower Lobby - Crowne Plaza
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.—Sovereign Grand Commander meets with Provincial Deputies: Joliet Room

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.—LUNCHEON: Active and Past Active Members: Ballroom A

1:00 p.m. -  2:30 p.m.—Foundation Annual Meeting: Ballrooms B & C
2:30 p.m. -  3:00 p.m.—Executive Session: Ballrooms B & C
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: Ballrooms B & C

6:00 p.m. -  8:30 p.m.—DINNER, Active and Past Active Members, Ladies, Guests: Ballroom A
8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.—GET ACQUAINTED NIGHT; Ballroom A


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
8:30 a.m. -   4:00 p.m.—Registration: Lower Lobby - Crowne Plaza
8:30 p.m. -   9:00 a.m.—Executive Session: Ballrooms B & C
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: Richelieu Room

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

12:45 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. —FORMAL OPENING OF SUPREME COUNCIL & CONFERRAL 33°: Ballrooms B & C
4:00 p.m. -  5:15 p.m.—VESPER SERVICE: Christ Church Cathedral
6:00 p.m.-  7:00 p.m.—RECEPTION: Cash Bars, Ballroom Lobby
7:00 p.m.—LGC's SUPREME COUNCIL DINNER: Ballrooms A, B & C


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.—Registration: Lower Lobby - Crowne Plaza
8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.—Executive Session: Ballrooms B & C
9:00 a.m.-12 noon.—GENERAL SESSION: Ballrooms B & C

12:15 noon-2:00 p.m.—FOUNDATION LUNCHEON: Ballrooms A & B

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 Bars, Ballroom Lobby
7:00 p.m.—SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER'S DINNER: Ballrooms A, B & C


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2007
8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.—Executive Session: Ballrooms B & C
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.—GENERAL SESSION, CHAIN OF UNION: Ballrooms B & C

11:00 a.m.                — Buses begin departure for The War Museum or The Museum of Civilization Tours and Luncheon

As Called — Foundation Directors

ADVANCE LADIES' PROGRAMME

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. —Hospitality Suite: Victoria Room - Crowne Plaza Hotel

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.—Hospitality Suite: Victoria Room - Crowne Plaza Hotel
8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.—GET ACQUAINTED NIGHT: Ballroom A

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. —Hospitality Suite: Victoria Room - Crowne Plaza Hotel
4:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m.—VESPER SERVICE: Christ Church Cathedral
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.—RECEPTION: Cash Bar, Ballroom Lobby
7:00 p.m.—LGC's SUPREME COUNCIL DINNER: Ballrooms A, B & C

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.—Hospitality Suite: Victoria Room - Crowne Plaza Hotel
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.—City Tour & Luncheon: Centurion Conference & Events Centre
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.—RECEPTION: Cash Bar, Ballroom Lobby
7:00 p.m.—SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER'S BANQUET: Ballrooms A, B & C

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2007
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon—Hospitality Suite: Victoria Room - Crowne Plaza Hotel
11:30 a.m.               —War Museum or Museum of Civilization Tours and Luncheon

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 - Comfortable

Saturday Entertainment - Casual and Comfortable