The Chapter met for their 131st Regular meeting on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 on another very warm and humid Kidderminster evening. A total of 14 members and guests were in attendance and the main business of the Chapter was to practice/rehearse the ceremony of Perfection
The MWS, E&P Bro Ian Calvert 18°, opened the Chapter, proved the Minutes of the previous meeting, and then asked the Treasurer to present the audited accounts for the year. The Chapter is in very good health indeed, but the Treasurer informed the members that it was now sadly necessary to increase annual subscriptions due to the ever-increasing costs in general. (Subscriptions btw have not been increased for 6 or 7 years). The Treasurer therefore proposed an increase of £1-00………….
The MWS confirmed that the Chapter would now perform a practice of the majority of a Perfection ceremony and invited Ill.˙.Bro Richard Nokes 30°, to confer the Intermediate Degrees, with E&P Bro Phillip Butler 18°, acting as the candidate.
E&P Bro Adam Lewis 18°, conducted the 1st Point, including the Collar & Signs in an impressive manner. Considering he did not know he was also presenting the Collar & Signs until just before the meeting, he did exceptionally well.
The Chapter were then pleased to propose the V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Ian M Fothergill 33°, Inspector General for the District of Worcestershire as an Honorary Member of the Chapter. The IG is delighted to accept such an honour, and very much looks forward to attending their next meeting.
On completion of the remainder of the Business and the Third Point, the MWS closed the Chapter, and the members retired to a local curry house to enjoy a most welcomed dinner.
Next meeting – WED 03 SEP 25.
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