Traditionally, this event is much anticipated by Companions throughout our province and this convocation, being the 11th hosted by our MEGS, E Comp Wayne Williams, was no exception. Over 250 Companions were in attendance which included 14 Acting, and 2 Past ME Grand Superintendents and other officers from surrounding Provinces. The Province was also honoured also by the presence of the Most Excellent 3rd Grand Principal, E Comp Gareth Jones, OBE
A change in the Executive was effected due to E Comp George Clayton stepping down, as 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, due to some health issues. Installed in his place was E Comp Jim Boughton, who is particularly well known for his recent five year tenure as Assistant Provincial Grand Master.
The Third Grand Principal addressed the convocation during which he discussed membership issues especially relating to Retention and Retrieval in a most thought provoking manner, which was very well received by all present.
Our MEGS during his address was pleased to announce a particularly healthy increase in new Companions joining our Royal Arch Province over the past calendar year, and certainly the largest during his time in office. While he was pleased to congratulate all Chapters for their hard work in achieving this result, he particularly advised avoidance of any complacency, particularly requesting that Companions ensure efforts are maintained to strengthen and reinforce the membership.
The ceremony was followed by an excellent Festive Board at which the Third Grand Principal further addressed the Companions much to the appreciation of all present. As is customary on these occasions, he was presented with a gift to commemorate a truly memorable and very happy occasion.
Finally, the Provincial Scribe E, E Companion David Brown and his Assistant and all others involved were thanked for organising this wonderful day of Companionship at it’s very best.
