The Chapter held their 156th Regular meeting at Kings Heath Freemason’s Hall on Saturday 27th April 2024 with 22 members & Guests including V\Ill\Bro I M Fothergill 33°, Inspector General, V\Ill\Bro Dr R N Hoar 33°, (Chapter member), Former Inspector General, and V\Ill\Bro S W Fowler 33°(Chapter member), Inspector General for the District of Warwickshire.
Following the Opening Hymn, the Prelate gave the Chapter Prayer for St Francis of Assisi.
After opening the Chapter and confirming the minutes of the previous meeting, the Chapter Elected the MWS, Treasurer, Account Examiners, and the Outer Guard for the ensuing year. The MWS Elect made a (humorous) request for a ballot to select the new MWS, which was very politely and equally humorously declined…….
The next item on the Agenda was to receive a demonstration of the Perfection Ceremony using the 2024 Ritual by the MRCCI Team. The Intermediate Degrees however, were conducted by E&P Bro N P Nicholls in a very confident and competent manner.
The demonstration was once again very well received and considered very helpful to all attending. The Inspector General is pleased that all the Chapters that he has visited since 1st March have used the 2024 Ritual throughout their meetings. Thank you.
On completion of the Third Point the members retired to the Refectory to enjoy lunch of broccoli & stilton soup, fish & chips, and fresh fruit salad/cheese & biscuits. A fantastic meeting and great company enjoyed by all.