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Provincial Grand Stewards Nº154
Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia
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PGM Attends White River No.153 Installation
The Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Michael Anthony Shilan attended the Installation Meeting of White River Lodge No.153 held at the Masonic Temple, Sedavi to personally greet the newly Installed Master, W.Bro. Frank H. Wallace.
The PGM was accompanied by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Roy Alan Mitchell and a number of Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge Officers.
W.Bro. Frank was also able to warmly welcome visiting Brethren from this Province and other Constitutions with a special warm welcome reserved for visitors from his native Scotland, two of whom had previously Installed W.Bro. Frank in his Scottish Lodge. The picture above shows the Provincial Grand Master and Assistant Provincial Grand Master along with the Worshipful master and joined by the visiting Scottish Brethren, W.Bro Graham Webster of Lodge Grange No.1073, W.Bro. Ian Ferris, W.Bro. Jim Keir and W.Bro. William Workman.
The ceremony was conducted in a most excellent manner by the Brethren of the Lodge with W.Bro. Tony Windsor taking the role of Installing Master, ably supported by W.Bro. Keith Alcock and W.Bro. Ian Crawford as the Installing Wardens.
Following the fine delivery of the Extended Inner Workings the Brethren retired to enjoy a fine Festive Board at which the Provincial Grand Master congratulated the Lodge on the way they had conducted the ceremony and expressed the confidence he felt in seeing W.Bro. Frank Installed as Master.
During the course of the Festive Board W.Bro. Frank received several gifts from the visiting Brethren including a traditional Quaich cup which was charged with Whisky and passed from Brother to Brother in order to toast the health of the Master.
The Lodge also presented their Brother of the Year trophy to W.Bro. Adrian Brooks for the support he had given to the Lodge in assuming the role of Worshipful Master during the year. The goblet was presented by the previous recipient, Bro. Richard Millo.
This rounded-off a difficult year for the Lodge which is looking forward to a very good year ahead under the Mastership of W.Bro. Frank. The Brethren of the Province are encouraged to attend With River and visits can be arranged by contacting the Brother Secretary, W.Bro. Tony Rolfe at sec153@glpvalencia.com
Summons of the meeting
2017 November Summons
W.Bro. Rob Wood Raised to the Chair of King Solomon
Recently, Provincial Grand Steward, W.Bro. Rob Wood was raised into the Chair of King Solomon at his Mother Lodge, Papyrus, in Mark Masons Hall, London surrounded by many friends and supporters. This has been an incredible year for Rob! First he was appointed as acting WM at the Provincial LOI. Later, at the Provincial Assembly, he was named as Freemason of the Year, and now he has entered the Master’s Chair for real.
He was escorted by, among many others, the Assistant Grand Master of Spain, R.W.Bro. Barrie Roy Mansell, The Provincial Grand Master of Valencia, R.W.Bro. Michael Shilan, The deputy Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Rodney Bignell and the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Roy Mitchell. We all wish Rob the very best of luck on his Installation and offer him our best wishes for his future Masonic career.
W.Bro. David Bondy, Rob’s original Proposer into Freemasonry back in 1998 was present, they had not met in over 15 years. Also present was W.Bro. Kenneth Howe, Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Durham, who was delighted to discover that our own Provincial Grand Master hails from the old county of Durham. The Senior Visiting Officer from Metropolitan Grand Lodge who was present, W.Bro. Steve Bartrum shared that he had recently returned from a visit to Javea and that he was looking to purchase a home in Javea. He was delighted to learn that Masonry was so active in this Region and he looks forward to joining us at a future meeting in the Province of Valencia.
Rob particularly wanted to thank all his friends and supporters and especially those who travelled to the UK to be with him on his big night. He said that this had been the most wonderful night of his life.
The photos show Brother Rob having been Installed into the Master’s Chair with all Brethren who attended as well as the Brethren from GLE.
Meeting Summons
Papyrus Lodge 2562 Summons Wed 1st November 2017 – Installation
Local Freemasons hold barbeque for charity
On Sunday, 29th October, Freemasons of Arenal Deportiva Lodge held a late summer barbecue for members and guests of the Lodge to raise much needed funds for charity. The original date was set for a couple of weeks ago but, as is often the case with barbecues, rain stopped play. The date chosen had one of the heaviest downpours in recent history making the prospect of eating outside totally impossible.
The barbecue had to be cancelled at the last minute and postponed until a day with, hopefully, better weather.
Yesterday however, the fates were kinder and the barbecue went ahead in glorious sunshine. Almost forty Masons, their wives and friends turned up for what was to be a glorious afternoon of good food, good wine and good friends.
This event was held in the garden of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge WBro Ian Brown and his lovely wife Eileen who spared no effort to make the afternoon a great success.
Music was supplied by popular local entertainer Ian Henry, who played and sang for the entire afternoon and into the early evening.
A wonderful choice of meats were grilled on the barbecue by Ian and his volunteer helpers including steak, chicken, burgers and sausages along with a variety of salads. To finish fresh fruit and several very good cakes were offered and it looked as though everyone enjoyed their meal and, in most cases, second helpings (and even third in a couple of cases)
Several methods of raising money for charity by charity steward WBro Ray Guise-Smith, were mercilessly employed including a raffle and the proceeds from these totalled a magnificent four hundred and fifty-two euros which will be added to other amounts raised at other events and donated to El Preventorio children’s home in Gandia at a later date. A great round of thanks must be offered to Ian and Eileen for sharing their home, the willing volunteers who made great efforts to keep everyone happy and to all the generous Masons and their guests who raised so much for a very worthwhile charity.
Members of the Masonic Homes of Valencia visit local Fire Fighters
Several members of the Board of the Masonic Homes of Valencia were recently invited to the Autumn Fiesta of the ISVH Bomberos Voluntarios de Balcon Al Mar in Javea, The Volunteer Fire Service is based at Balcon al Mar, and the Board members visited to view the new items purchased from the donations made to the fire fighters, by the Masonic Homes of Valencia, following the terrible fires last year. A lot of their, very expensive, equipment was lost, or badly damaged, in those fires which needed replacing and the Masonic Homes stepped in to help out as much as possible. They were shown around the premises of the Fire Station and given explanations of the many different types of new equipment, including the fire protected clothing, boots, helmets and the essential breathing equipment. Outside, on the forecourt, they were also shown the new fire engine, and the very varied assortment of equipment carried.
These fire fighters, every one a volunteer, do a fantastic job to protect and save all of us. Remember, when we are all running away from fires, these brave people are running into them. We would be lost without them and the thanks of all of us must be given humbly and gratefully to each and every one.
The photos show the President Jenny Hart listening to the Station Commander explaining the new type of Helmet, together with the new managers of the Moraira Charity Shop, there is also a group photo of some of the members of the Board who visited, and a photo of the new, fully equipped, fire engine.
Freemasons donate clothes and shoes to El Preventorio
On Wednesday, 18th October, WBro Keith Alcock, the Provincial Charity Steward of Valencia visited El Preventorio children’s home in Gandia to deliver several sacksful of clothes and shoes to the children of the home. Relying almost entirely on volunteers and charity for almost everything they need, the home is always very grateful for donations of this sort.
Caring for over fifty children ranging in age from three to fourteen, is no easy matter, particularly as they receive no official help. The children wear out, and grow out of, clothes and shoes at an alarming rate. It is a never ending battle to keep them well clothed and shod.
El Preventorio has been supported by various local Lodges over the past few years and now, the Provincial Grand Lodge has also stepped in to help out as much as possible. Earlier in the year they sponsored a large group of children to visit the Masonic summer school in Guadalest. The children who attended had a magical time being both entertained and educated at the same time.
They have now designated El Preventorio one of their chosen charity’s for this year. At the recent Provincial Ladies Night, over one thousand six hundred euros were raised which will also go to the home. On a local level the home has been supported by, amongst others, White River Lodge, Arenal Deportiva Lodge and Oliva La Safor Lodge. This donation was made by White River Lodge and also John Harvey in Quesada. So this donation was made by Masons from the extreme north of the Province right down to the south.
The picture shows, WBro Keith Alcock with Ms Silvia Barnish who acts as our liaison with the home as well as acting as a translator for those of us whose Spanish is a little wanting. Many thanks to Silvia.
DPGM Visit to Leukopolis Lodge No.85
On the 25th of October, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Rodney Charles Bignell made an Official Visit to Lukopolis Lodge No.85 meeting at Restaurante Menu de Toni, Calle Vall de Biar 4, 03530 La Nucia.
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master received a warm greeting from the Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Walter Matthijssen (see main picture) and the entire Lodge.
The ceremony of the evening was a celebration of the Harvest and the Autumnal season. The Lodge had kindly arranged English translations of the ceremony so that all Brethren could follow the proceedings and at one point every Brother present in the Temple took part in the ceremony.
After the Lodge was closed the DPGM presented a Grand Lodge certificate to the Worshipful Master for Bro. Ger Schotte who was not present that evening. It also gave the DPGM the opportunity to once again greet W.Bro. Rob van Leeuwen a former Worshipful Master of Leukopolis Lodge, now living in the Netherlands and visiting from his home Lodge of ‘Moed en Volharding No.61’ in Assen.
After a most enjoyable and enlightening ceremony the Temple was cleared and the Brethren enjoyed a fine Festive Board, during which the DPGM and his Official Escort were encouraged by their hosts to demonstrate the predominantly English Masonic practice of singing, and so the visiting Brethren entertained their hosts by singing the ‘Toast to the Master’, ‘Grace’ and the ‘Closing Ode’.
All Brethren of the Province are encouraged to visit Leukopolis Lodge No.85 and experience their wonderful ceremonies, visits can be arranged by contacting the Brother Secretary, Bro. Leo Bronsgeest at sec85@glpvalencia.com
Meeting Summons
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