At the recent MRCCI AGM on the 30th August 2024, a discussion took place to consider the introduction of ‘Chapter Representatives’ within each District. The representatives being one of the Districts own Deputy Preceptors of the MRCCI. The IG is keen that if, for eg, there is no actual ceremony to perform, Chapters rehearse the ritual of the Perfection ceremony – always looking to involve the 18°, members whenever possible rather than ask the District to provide a paper. It would also prove beneficial to hold a rehearsal several days before a meeting which of course some chapter do. Therefor, the IG has requested the following Deputy Preceptors to make themselves available to support the chapters for which they will assume responsibility:
Ill.˙.Bro David Emery 31° – Halesowen, Breme, St Mary & All Saints, St Nicolas
Ill.˙. Bro Gordon Stacey 31° – Gervase Paganel, Oldswinford, Merston Culy, St Francis of Assisi.
Ill.˙. Bro Mike Tonkin 31° – Bordesley Abbey, St Ann of Malvern, St Dunstan.
Ill.˙. Bro Taff Hill 31° – Evesham, Worcestershire, Northfield.
All Chapters are requested to insert / publish the name of their respective Chapter Representative on all future Summons, in a similar way as do many Craft Lodges in the Province of Worcestershire?
Chapter Representatives will not be expected to attend every meeting (other than their own Chapters of course) but will act as a liaison with the Chapter Recorders and offer as much support and advice as they are able to provide. Their attention must be given to the development and retention of our 18°, members and involve them in our ritual as much as possible. Chapters will not be expected to burden any costs for the Representatives visit.