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Annual General Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge – Saturday 24th June 2023

24

June

The Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at The Fed, Lancaster Road, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9JR on SATURDAY 24th June 2023. The Provincial Grand Master hopes that many of you will attend this Annual General Meeting and looks forward to welcoming you on the day.

Each Lodge in the Province must be represented at the meeting and Lodge Secretaries will be asked to confirm the name of that person in a separate communication. The Lodge representative must also apply and pay for a meal if they intend to dine. Master Masons are also most welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.

General Information:

• A Signature sheet must be signed on entering Provincial Grand Lodge.
• Dress is to be Dark Clothes, Craft Regalia – gloves ARE required.
• Brethren must be seated by 10.30 am.
• The Processions will start at 10.45 pm.
• Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened PROMPTLY at 11.00 am.
• Lunch will follow the meeting in The Fed at approximately 2.00 pm. Proceedings should conclude by 4.30 pm.
• A full Agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting and a list of those who are to receive honours and will be sent nearer the time.

Booking details and deadlines:

• Letters to those individuals receiving honours were posted to arrive on or around 1st April 2023.

• Dining numbers will be restricted so early booking is recommended. Bookings will open on Sunday 9th April at 9.00 am.

TO BOOK TO DINE CLICK HERE:

Tickets for this event cost £28.00 with a maximum of 8 brethren permitted per table for overall comfort.

• You do NOT need to apply if you are attending the meeting only and do not wish to dine.

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