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RWPGM Address :  |
I find it difficult to believe that I am now halfway through my five year commission as Provincial Grand Master. Time has passed so quickly and I must take this opportunity to thank the brethren of our wonderful Province for the first class support they have given me over the past two and a half years. I am certain it will be as forthcoming over the next two and a half. As you will know it is my intention this year for Provincial Grand Lodge to raise money for two most deserving charities - CHAS and Prostate (Scotland). Due to the current economic climate affecting our own lodges as much as the country in general there are to be no specific monetary targets from the individual lodges or in total but I know that each Lodge will help to raise a generous total to be divided between the above charities in late Spring/early Summer. The commissioned Office-Bearers will be delighted to attend any fundraising function and help as much as we can. Once again this year, a deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland headed on this occasion by the Depute Grand Master Mason, Brother Archibald M McGowan accompanied by Bother David Begg, Grand Secretary and also on this occasion by the District Grand Master of Zimbabwe Brother Graham Veldsman attended the Reigning Masters Degree held within the premises of Lodge Polkemmet No. 927 in Whitburn with the Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Buchan St John No 636 in the Chair on 21 October 2009. I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the Masters of the Province under the able direction of Depute Provincial Grand Master, Brother Bob Scott, for an excellent working of the first degree in front of a packed lodge. I know our guests were suitably impressed. This year we have suffered the sad loss of Past Depute Grand Master Mason and Past Provincial Grand Master Brother Dr Ian Thomson. We shall all miss his quiet and considered counsel, advice and, of course, his friendship and vitality. May I take this opportunity to thank and congratulate two Provincial office-bearers who are giving up their current posts at our Communication in February. Brother Norrie Austin, Provincial Grand Almoner and Brother David Forrest, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies have both performed the duties of their respective offices in an exemplary and most efficient manner over the past few years and on behalf of myself and all the members of Provincial Grand Lodge can I thank them most sincerely for all their hard work. At the annual Installation Ceremony of Grand Lodge held in Freemasons' Hall in November 2009, The Grand Master Mason conferred the rank of Honorary Senior Grand Deacon upon Brother Ernie Lamond, PM Lodge Almondale No 1658 and I know you will agree that Brother Lamond fully deserves the honour bestowed on him and I offer hearty congratulations to him. May I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a Healthy and Prosperous 2010. Kind regards, Kenneth Lindsay, Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master. |
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Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master - Charity Fundraising It has been customary during the term of each Provincial Grand Master to do some Charity Fundraising. The current Provincial Grand Master, being conscious of the current economic climate and not wishing to disturb any ongoing fundraising events within the daughter lodges has decided on the following. He would like to raise funds for both the young and the old. The two charities of his choice are "Chas" for the young and "Prostate Scotland" for the old. He would like each lodge to contribute to a central charity fund whatever they felt appropriate from any fundraising event they chose to arrange. There will be no fixed amount asked from the Lodges. In addition, the Provincial Grand Master offers the services of all commissioned office bearers to attend and support any lodge event. The timetable for completion would be the end of April 2010. At this point he would like to present cheques to the two chosen Charities, at a time and place still to be confirmed. To assist in the smooth running of this Fundraising and to ensure maximum publicity Provincial Grand Secretary will hold a central diary of all events. I would be grateful therefore, if all Lodge Secretaries would keep me informed of their activity. I am sure that all lodges will do their utmost to support the Provincial Grand Master as they have in the past, and make Linlithgowshire proud of our benevolent activities. |
The Traveling Trowel :  |
Rules of "engagement" and "capture" found! For those unaware of the purpose of the "Traveling Trowel" it is intended to promote good-hearted rivalry among the Daughter Lodges in the Province, as a "bonus" to raise donations for Charities. The "capture" of the Trowel is therefore warmly commended as cheerful fraternal fun and as a fund generating activity within the Province of Linlithgowshire. To read or print these rules please click "HERE" to obtain the web page. Webmaster. |
