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Greeting Companions,
The month of March has come and
gone and spring seems to be in the air.
The following activities took
place in March.
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March 3, attended Golden West
Chapter # 5 where 4 brethren were advanced as Mark Master
Masons.
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March 9, attended Shekinah
Chapter # 4 where 1 brother was received as a Mark Master
Mason.
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March 21, attended Crescent
Chapter # 24 where 3 brethren were received as Mark Master
Masons.
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March 22, attended Otuskwan
Chapter # 9 1 brother was received as a Mark Master Mason.
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March 26, attended the
memorial service for Most Excellent Companion David Neill in
Edmonton who passed away March 16. Most Excellent Companion
Neill will be dearly missed by all the companions.
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March 31, attended the Grand
Sessions for Job's Daughters in Canmore and brought
greetings on behalf of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch
Masons of Alberta.
For the month of April, I plan to visit the following chapters.
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April 18, Crescent Chapter #
24. I have been asked by the First Principal of Crescent
Chapter to present a paper regarding the ancient landmarks
and ritual work pertaining to Royal Arch Masonry.
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April 19, Calgary Chapter #
11.
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April 22 and 23, attend the
annual convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch
Masons of Manitoba in Winnipeg.
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April 26, attend Otuskwan
Chapter # 9.
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April 30, attend the Masonic
Spring Workshop in Kananaskis.
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Ex. Comp. Caldwell and Ex.
Comp. Roth, both members of North Star Chapter # 2 will be
conducting workshops on this weekend.
Companions, the number of new members joining the Royal Arch
Chapters is certainly encouraging. May we continue to grow in
the manner we have seen this past year. Grand Convocation in
Camrose is quickly approaching on May 13 and 14. Once again, I
would encourage to make the necessary registrations and
reservations for that weekend.
Fraternally yours,
M.E.C. Don Gillies
Grand First Principal
February has come to an end and with
the mild winter we have experienced so far, it has allowed us to
travel in relative safety and comfort.
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February 6, attended Church
Parade at Balzac United Church. There were approximately
30 Companions in attendance, accompanied by their wives.
David and Vivian Boone of Otuskwan Chapter # 9 provided the
soup kitchen at the community centre which was enjoyed by
everyone in attendance including members of the
congregation.
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February 12, attended the
Grand Executive Committee Meeting at Red Deer Masonic
Temple. Reports for all the committees were presented.
Arrangements for the Grand Convocation were reported and all
is in order.
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February 26, attended District
# 3 Workshop at Strathmore Masonic Lodge. This workshop was
under the direction of Rt. Ex. Comp. Don Murray. The
workshop was well organized at each Chapter in District # 3
presented a paper. Approximately 30 companions were in
attendance. Ample discussion insured after each
presentation. Rt. Ex. Comp. Murray is to be commended on his
efforts for this workshop.
Unfortunately, I was unable to
attend the George Washington Convocation in Conrad, Montana on
Feb. 18 and 19. Rt. Ex. Comp. David Hongisto was able to attend
and brought greetings on behalf of the Grand Chapter of Alberta.
For the month of March, I plan to
make fraternal visits to
On March 31, I will be attending
the Job's Daughters Grand Session in Canmore.
Companions, as our convocation in
May rapidly approaches, I would encourage you to make your hotel
reservations and submit your registration to Rt. Ex. Comp. Don
Dygert as soon as possible. The registration form is available
on this web site as well as with your Scribe "E".
Looking forward to seeing you in the near future.
Fraternally yours,
M.E.C. Don Gillies
Grand First Principal
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