On Thursday 27th March 2025 the Chapter gathered at their Swan Lane home for their ‘Business’ meeting. Prior to Opening the Chapter, the Recorder read the Emergency Fire/Evacuation Procedures, and everyone is now fully refreshed in the actions to be carried out in the event of an emergency.
Beside the Chapter Warrant stood the ‘Travelling Apron’ on full display after being liberated from the Halesowen Chapter RC No 615 Enthronement meeting in November 2024. Who will be the next custodians of this prestigious District of Worcestershire award?
The Inspector General was warmly welcomed into the Chapter by the MWS, E&P Bro S Hillard 18°, who, for his second attempt, offered the IG his Chair and Baton which again proved a failure as the Inspector General thanked the MWS for his generosity and returned the Baton as if it were too hot to handle……..
Immediately upon Opening the Chapter, the MWS asked everyone present to rise and take a moment of reflection in respect of Ill\Bro George A Aldrich 31°, a Founder and Honorary Member of the Chapter.
The Minutes of the previous meeting were then approved, signed by the MWS & IG.
The MWS and 2nd General carried out a ‘practice’ of the 2nd Point (Red Room) of the Perfection ceremony with the MWS demonstrating the ‘Ladder’, and E&P Bro J Battell 18°, Second General displaying an impressive delivery of the Collar & Signs. Our latest Perfectee, E&P T McMillan acting as Candidate….. E&P Bro W Duthie 18°, (Marshal) and E&P Bro P Emmerson 18°, (Raphael) once again gave confident performances of their responsibilities. Well done!!!
The Inspector General had the pleasure of once again delivering his ‘Paper’ on the background to the recent changes to the Ritual, and subsequent implications for members. This talk once again very well received, prompting one or two interesting questions from some of those present. Following the IG paper the District Recorder gave a short explanation of the new Supreme Council 33°, website and the superb new tri-fold leaflet produced by the Supreme Council 33°, aimed at attracting new members.
On completion of the Third Point and closing the Chapter, members and guests retired to the Refectory to enjoy a delightful 3 course dinner. A relatively short but another enjoyable evening.
Next meeting (Enthr) – Thursday 19th June 25.
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