PGL Renfrewshire East A very successful Installation of the Provincial Grand Master and his Commissioned Office Bearers was carried out by the MWGMM Bro William Ramsay McGhee on Sat 19th Feb in Lodge Prince of Wales No 426. Inter visitations between lodges resumed on 28th February and hopefully that will assist with lodge attendance numbers, particularly in the smaller lodges. Lodge Annual Visitations continue, and 9 lodges have now received a clear minute. Bro Gavin Burt SPGM has agreed to undertake a sponsored hill walk on Ben Lomond on behalf of the PGL 200th Anniversary Fund. Sponsorship can be on a lodge or individual basis, sponsor forms will be available from the Commissioned Office Bearers during the Annual Visitations.
PGRAC Renfrewshire Since the appointment of the new Commission on 1st January 2022, we have been pleased to have participated in several pleasant duties. On 3rd February, a deputation headed by the Depute Grand Superintendent MEC Billy McLarty attended Ranfurly RAC No. 289 and presented Companion James Fletcher PZ with his 60-year diploma. A magnificent achievement and an inspiring example of dedication to Royal Arch Masonry. A few days later, on 8th February, the Grand Superintendent MEC Kevin Pollock, accompanied by the entire Commission, attended at Rockmount RAC No. 367, where PZs John Samuel Miller and George Ernest Paul (see P.32) were presented with their 50year diplomas. The Grand Superintendent also awarded George with Honorary Provincial Depute Grand Superintendent rank in recognition of his outstanding service to
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