The Grand Master speaks
By MW Bro Les Hicks, Grand Master
Grand Master’s Address Past Grand Masters, distinguished guests, ladies, gentlemen, and brethren. I stand before you all as a very proud and determined man.
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roud because I have been elected to continue the important work of my predecessors, to lead us into the future and to uphold the integrity and importance of this, the highest masonic office within our jurisdiction. Determined because there is always much to do to ensure that our wonderful Craft continues to grow and strengthen.
I come to this chair with a simple background and philosophy, one of hard work and perseverance. Over a 30-year period I have built my own membership-based organisation from humble beginnings into a world class entity consisting of thousands of members. During that time I experienced the usual hardships that would make many walk away, but success eventually came, as it always does with honesty, sound leadership and hard work. Over many years the Craft has become a part of who I am and now I have the amazing opportunity to, in some small way, put my own mark on what I believe is one of the most important organisations on this planet. I can assure you that, with regards to our continued success, I will always be willing to lead the way.
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I am not moving forward with any one initiative and while we will of course be working hard on membership I do recognise that we need to get everything right to create that perfect storm of constant enquiry and membership activity. Attractive and inviting masonic meeting places, good communication, well
We all share a common goal, and that is to serve our community, to look after those nearest and dearest to us and ultimately to become better men for the experience.
presented, informative and interesting masonic education, caring charitable works, and a broad-based promotional campaign are all important when creating success. Likewise sound, responsible fiscal management and good governance. It is these things that will continue to be closely monitored and addressed. We have already recognised that attractive masonic meeting places is where it all begins. Our jurisdiction is already blessed with many wonderful buildings. With many of our buildings already being well kept, brightly painted, lawns mowed and with prominent, wellplaced signage their town surely knows that they are open for business. It is here that our opportunity to promote the Craft and perform our charitable work really begins. With communication in mind, I intend to continue with the informative newsletter established by MW Bro Derek Robson. The impact and importance of
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