Lodge Meeting September 2021
On Tuesday 14 September 2021, at the Masonic Temple, Cecil Park, Herne Bay, the bretheren were able to hold their first regular Lodge meeting since 10 March 2020.
Although many Zoom meetings were conducted throughout this pandemic, it was a special moment to be able to meet in person.
It is a usual tradition of the Ethelbert Lodge that the Past Masters conduct the September meeting, but due to the exceptional circumstances surrounding the Corona Virus situation, this year that tradition had to be set aside for one year.
Instead, much of the meeting consisted of catching up with necessary Lodge administration which included receiving the Almoner's, Charity Steward's and the Lodge Board of Trustees Representative's reports.
Bro. William Mead was presented with his Grand Lodge Certificate, which was very ably explained and presented by W. Bro. Bill Packer.
Everyone extends their best wishes to Bro. Mead as he continues his journey in Freemasonry.
The brethren also approved W. Bro. Brian Gibson as the Master Elect for the forthcoming year, 2021/22.
W. Bro. Gibson will be installed in the Chair of King Solomon at the Lodge Installation meeting on Tuesday 12 October 2021.
With all Masonic business being concluded, the Lodge was then closed.
There followed a Festive Board, which enabled all present to once again enjoy each other's company.
Although many Zoom meetings were conducted throughout this pandemic, it was a special moment to be able to meet in person.
It is a usual tradition of the Ethelbert Lodge that the Past Masters conduct the September meeting, but due to the exceptional circumstances surrounding the Corona Virus situation, this year that tradition had to be set aside for one year.
Instead, much of the meeting consisted of catching up with necessary Lodge administration which included receiving the Almoner's, Charity Steward's and the Lodge Board of Trustees Representative's reports.
Bro. William Mead was presented with his Grand Lodge Certificate, which was very ably explained and presented by W. Bro. Bill Packer.
Everyone extends their best wishes to Bro. Mead as he continues his journey in Freemasonry.
The brethren also approved W. Bro. Brian Gibson as the Master Elect for the forthcoming year, 2021/22.
W. Bro. Gibson will be installed in the Chair of King Solomon at the Lodge Installation meeting on Tuesday 12 October 2021.
With all Masonic business being concluded, the Lodge was then closed.
There followed a Festive Board, which enabled all present to once again enjoy each other's company.