R. W. Bro. Bill Bowick, D.D.G.M. 2007 - 2008

William (Bill) Bowick
was born and raised in the town of Smiths Falls in Eastern Ontario. He spent most of his adult life in Ottawa, but for the past 10 years, he and his wife, Rosemarie, have lived in Sharbot Lake.

R.W.Bro. Bowick holds degrees in Engineering Physics and Applied Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and is a past member of several technical societies. He is a Professional Engineer, a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec. He has presented at scientific conferences and has published a number of papers on technical subjects.

Most of Bill's working career was spent with Bell Northern Research (now Nortel Technologies) in Ottawa. He served as a member of Scientific Staff and as a scientific manager. At retirement, Bill was a senior manager working on management processes related to Quality Assurance and new product information.

As a volunteer, Bill has servered with Ottawa's Science Fair, on community planning projects and municipal political campaigns, and with Scouts Canada.
Bill played a leading role with the Trans Canada Trail in Ontario, and has served as a Director, President, and Executive Director of the Ontario Trails Council.
On his retirement in 2003, the Ontario Trails Council established the Bill Bowick Award to be given annually for lifetime contribution to recreational trails.

Masonic Career of R.W.Bro. Bill Bowick

Brother Bob is a member of Frontenac Lodge No. 739, A.F & A.M meeting in Sharbot Lake, Ontario.

Raised in Arvida, Quebec, 1966 in what ids now Albion Lodge No. 2, Quebec City;
Affiliated with Frontenac Lodge No. 739, 1996;
Master of Frontenac Lodge, 2004;
Affiliated with Limestone Daylight Lodge No. 739, 2006;
Scottish Rite, 32 degree. Member of Kingston Lodge of Perfection, Rose of Sharon Chapter Rose Crois, and Ottawa Consistory

Vice-President of the Masonic Association of Frontenac District 2005-2006
President of the Masonic Association of Frontenac District 2006-2007
Confirmed by the Grand Master as District Deputy Grand Master of Frontenac
District, July 2007