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Recruitment Success Stories - 2023
Northern Star Lodge No.2012
Saturday 13 May 2023
On Saturday the 13 May, the Northern Star Lodge No.2012 were pleased to have in their presence two Assistant Provincial Grand Masters, namely W.Bro Richard Goodwin and WBro John Stannard.W.Bro Richard had been invited as a guest by the Worshipful Master, Andy Sylvester and John Stannard was a founder and member of the Lodge.
This breakfast Lodge, since its consecration has gone from strength to strength having no fewer than 12 applications from a recent awareness meeting in the Province, the work load has been such that emergency meetings and double ceremonies are happening to bring the candidates into the Lodge and Friendly Degree.
After a fantastic full English breakfast, the meeting began, where Caeleb Young and Efraim Hazzan were Advanced to the Degree of a Mark Master Mason by Andy Sylvester in a fine manner,ably assisted by his Officers. Caeleb and Efraim enjoyed their Ceremony and are looking forward to progressing in the Degree. They were especially pleased that it was a double Advancement as they are very close friends and have similar ceremonies in the Craft.
Pictures are John Stannard, Caeleb, Efraim Andy Sylvester and Richard Goodwin.
This breakfast Lodge, since its consecration has gone from strength to strength having no fewer than 12 applications from a recent awareness meeting in the Province, the work load has been such that emergency meetings and double ceremonies are happening to bring the candidates into the Lodge and Friendly Degree.
After a fantastic full English breakfast, the meeting began, where Caeleb Young and Efraim Hazzan were Advanced to the Degree of a Mark Master Mason by Andy Sylvester in a fine manner,ably assisted by his Officers. Caeleb and Efraim enjoyed their Ceremony and are looking forward to progressing in the Degree. They were especially pleased that it was a double Advancement as they are very close friends and have similar ceremonies in the Craft.
Pictures are John Stannard, Caeleb, Efraim Andy Sylvester and Richard Goodwin.
Centurion Lodge No.1804
Saturday 22 April 2023
The members of Centurion Lodge of Mark Master Masons met on Saturday 22 April at Fraternity Hall, Leigh-on-Sea to welcome Johhny Gunner, another candidate from the Chelmsford event.
John's Advancement was carried out in fine style by the Master David Garston and he was ably assisted by Terry Birdseye and all of the Officers of the Lodge.John thanked the Lodge and looked forward to becoming an active member of this impressive Lodge and he was pleased that he had joined such a vibrant Lodge. With four joining forms completed at the meeting, the Lodge is living up to its new moto "Centurio Renatus"
Photos are:
David Garston, Johhny Gunner and John Finlay. John Finlay welcoming Johhny into the Lodge and the Province, and finally all the members and visitors welcoming Johnny.
Curious as to the use of the swords? Then why not visit and find out..
Chelmer Mark Lodge
The last meeting of Chemer Lodge saw the first of the candidates from the highly sucessful Mark Awareness event, held at Chelmsford.
The Mark meeting was opened by the Worshipful Master, Ian Gager. After the approval of the minutes, a ballot was held for a joining member, Worshipful Brother William Rudd (who was unfortunately absent), and tonight’s Advancee, Brother Andy Cook of Old Chelmsfordian Lodge No 5499 the ballot proving in favour of Andy Cook, the ceremony of Advancement was able to commence immediately.
The ceremony of Advancement was conducted by the Worshipful Master in an absolutely excellent manner, ably assisted by all the Officers of Chelmer Lodge, including the presentation of the working tools by Brother Bruce Huebner; all this ensured Brother Andy had a very memorable, and more importantly enjoyable, welcome into the Mark.
Following the Advancement, the Worshipful Master had great pleasure in presenting a Grand Lodge certificate to Brother Richard Ramjane, who was Advanced at the January meeting. All that now remained was to complete the remaining agenda items, and, after the Lodge was closed, a number of the brethren retired to a friendly and enjoyable Festive Board.
Ian welcoming Andy into Chelmer Lodge.
The Mark meeting was opened by the Worshipful Master, Ian Gager. After the approval of the minutes, a ballot was held for a joining member, Worshipful Brother William Rudd (who was unfortunately absent), and tonight’s Advancee, Brother Andy Cook of Old Chelmsfordian Lodge No 5499 the ballot proving in favour of Andy Cook, the ceremony of Advancement was able to commence immediately.
The ceremony of Advancement was conducted by the Worshipful Master in an absolutely excellent manner, ably assisted by all the Officers of Chelmer Lodge, including the presentation of the working tools by Brother Bruce Huebner; all this ensured Brother Andy had a very memorable, and more importantly enjoyable, welcome into the Mark.
Following the Advancement, the Worshipful Master had great pleasure in presenting a Grand Lodge certificate to Brother Richard Ramjane, who was Advanced at the January meeting. All that now remained was to complete the remaining agenda items, and, after the Lodge was closed, a number of the brethren retired to a friendly and enjoyable Festive Board.
Ian welcoming Andy into Chelmer Lodge.
Northern Star Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.2012
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Northern Star had another candidate from the Awareness Event last year.
The Candidate was Peter Campbell a member of Lodge of Charity, Brightlingsea. The Ceremony was carried out by Andy Sylvester, ably assisted by his Officers in a most superb manner. Brother Peter really enjoyed his Advancement and is looking forward to becoming an active member of the Lodge. |
Posted 0n 21/02/23
Wayfarers Mark Lodge No.1096
Thursday 2 February 2023
Colchester
Bro. Ernie Watson, W.Bro. Jim Burgoyne and Bro. Vic Godfrey
Last evening Wayfarers Lodge carried out a ‘double’ Ceremony when two Members of Blackwater Lodge No 1977 were advanced.
Their interest arose from the Mark Awareness Meeting held in Colchester in September and they were encouraged to join two members of Blackwater Lodge who were already Mark Masons - our Worshipful Master James Burgoyne and our Chaplain W. Bro. Peter Nason. They were conducted around the Lodge by W. Bro. Victor Hodson, Senior Deacon, while Grand Officer V. W. Bro. Paul Humphrey, W. Bro. Brian Dack, the Lodge Secretary, Bro. Arthur Channon, Senior Steward and guest Bro, Brian C. Wright– all Blackwater members looked on.
Their interest arose from the Mark Awareness Meeting held in Colchester in September and they were encouraged to join two members of Blackwater Lodge who were already Mark Masons - our Worshipful Master James Burgoyne and our Chaplain W. Bro. Peter Nason. They were conducted around the Lodge by W. Bro. Victor Hodson, Senior Deacon, while Grand Officer V. W. Bro. Paul Humphrey, W. Bro. Brian Dack, the Lodge Secretary, Bro. Arthur Channon, Senior Steward and guest Bro, Brian C. Wright– all Blackwater members looked on.
The average age of the two Candidates was 82.5 but that was irrelevant as Bro. Vic Godfrey achieved a long-standing ambition to become a Mark Mason and Bro. Ernie Watson gave him moral support!!
They have been Craft Masons since 1989 and 2003 respectively and will bring a wealth of Masonic knowledge to the Lodge.
W. Bro. Brian Dack, at the end of the Ceremony, informed the Brethren present that they still had three candidates in the pipeline, waiting to join the lodge – all thanks to the Awareness Morning and Full English Breakfast, enjoyed by so many last September!
The Candidates afterwards dined in Masonic harmony at the Festive Board and had to admit that they didn’t have much of a clue as to what had been going on during the Ceremony but W. Bro. David Rout, visiting from St. Nicholas Lodge Mark Lodge in Harwich, responding on behalf of the visitors, welcomed Vic and Ernie into Mark Masonry in general and Wayfarers Lodge in particular. He also reminded the Brethren of the common aim we share to meet in friendship and to visit each other’s Lodge Meetings when the occasion arises.
Oh, and by the way, he was also a Blackwater Lodge member until recently!!
They have been Craft Masons since 1989 and 2003 respectively and will bring a wealth of Masonic knowledge to the Lodge.
W. Bro. Brian Dack, at the end of the Ceremony, informed the Brethren present that they still had three candidates in the pipeline, waiting to join the lodge – all thanks to the Awareness Morning and Full English Breakfast, enjoyed by so many last September!
The Candidates afterwards dined in Masonic harmony at the Festive Board and had to admit that they didn’t have much of a clue as to what had been going on during the Ceremony but W. Bro. David Rout, visiting from St. Nicholas Lodge Mark Lodge in Harwich, responding on behalf of the visitors, welcomed Vic and Ernie into Mark Masonry in general and Wayfarers Lodge in particular. He also reminded the Brethren of the common aim we share to meet in friendship and to visit each other’s Lodge Meetings when the occasion arises.
Oh, and by the way, he was also a Blackwater Lodge member until recently!!
... and with the Wardens
Posted on 05/02/22
St. Nicholas Mark Lodge No.413
Thursday 19 January 2023
Harwich
St. Nicholas Mark Lodge No. 413 in Harwich Advanced another Candidate on Thursday 19th January 2023.
This followed on from the success of a Mark Awareness breakfast morning at Kirby on Saturday 2nd April 2022.
Bro. Alan Hodgson who is a member of Mistley Lodge in Manningtree.
The Lodge received an ‘Official Visit’ from W. Bro. John Stannard Assistant Provincial Grand Master with his Escorting Officer, W. Bro. David Lambert Prov.AGDC.
John is a firm friend to us all and the Lodge were honoured that this was one of his first visits.
The Lodge presented John with a cheque for £250 towards the Provincial Grand Masters Wing
Walk.
This followed on from the success of a Mark Awareness breakfast morning at Kirby on Saturday 2nd April 2022.
Bro. Alan Hodgson who is a member of Mistley Lodge in Manningtree.
The Lodge received an ‘Official Visit’ from W. Bro. John Stannard Assistant Provincial Grand Master with his Escorting Officer, W. Bro. David Lambert Prov.AGDC.
John is a firm friend to us all and the Lodge were honoured that this was one of his first visits.
The Lodge presented John with a cheque for £250 towards the Provincial Grand Masters Wing
Walk.
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Posted 01/02/23
