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24 September 2024
GRAND MASTER’S NEWSLETTER
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Hello brethren and welcome to my final Grand Master's Newsletter...
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y last newsletter as Grand Master and wintertime has been a busy time for our Craft. I thank all those who have represented me at installations and other special events, and I thank the Ceremonial Team who have been kept busy attending many installations, re-consecrations, open days, and charity events. As I come to the end of my term as Grand Master and I reflect on what has really been a very busy, enjoyable and particularly humbling part of my life, I will leave the office with some wonderful memories – memories that I will cherish until the day I die.
The duties of a Grand Master are many and varied, from representing and supporting our lodges throughout the jurisdiction, to board meetings, committee meetings, community events, and administration duties. One of the greatest privileges over the past three years was that of sharing quality time with so many masons, and while I guess we didn’t always agree on every issue, I can honestly say that I never met a mason that I didn’t like. I have also had the privilege of working closely with some truly incredible men who have given up a large part of their life to make a positive difference to our Craft, and I do thank all those men and women who are currently giving up their
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time and making the effort to support our various boards and committees. You all do an incredible job and I am so proud to have been working alongside you during my term as Grand Master. Of course, a special mention also goes out to all the volunteers who work so hard in different capacities to make this place what it is.
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