MW Bro David E.R. Haslam, PGM

GRAND MASTER

2020-2021

Most Worshipful Brother David E. R. Haslam was born in Summerside P.E.I. to parents, T. Clare and Marion (Ramsay) Haslam. He a sixth-generation farmer on the Springfield homestead founded in 1837 and has operated a mixed farm and Acadian woodlot for almost 40 years. He is proud to have his wife, Grace, and son, Thomas, working with him as they continue to diversify and farm for the future.

David obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from UPEI in 1983 with a minor in Marketing and P.E.I. History Special Studies. He is a strong believer in the Co-operative Movement and is a long serving director and Past President of the Kensington Country Store. He has also served on various commodity boards and pure-bred associations during his years while dairy farming.

He is most pleased to have been introduced to the Craft by MW Bro Carl K. Thompson in 2006 and receive his three degrees in Mount Zion Lodge No. 12, Kensington. Brother Haslam has served as Worshipful Master of his home Lodge in 2011 and 2014 and as Lodge Secretary for three years until 2019.

Together with MW Bro Rowan Caseley, they established Barret’s Cross DeMolay Chapter, Kensington in 2009. This was a most rewarding experience where DeMolay boys and Masonic advisors from Mount Zion Lodge No. 12 enjoyed numerous events and training together for three years.

David also serves as Secretary/Treasurer on the Masonic Development Corporation in Kensington. The Corporation is operated by the three local Masonic Lodges and since 1985 has offered low income housing to the community.

David is an active member of St. Elizabeth’s Anglican Church, Springfield. He is a long serving warden and treasurer of the Haslam pioneer Church.

Most Worshipful Brother David E.R. Haslam is honoured and privileged to serve as Grand Master of Prince Edward Island for 2020-21. He was installed by the authority vested in the Grand Lodge at the virtual 145th Annual Communication held on June 13, 2020.