This evening was a semi-committee meeting, in that it was like a committee meeting but only of Past Z’s from Wynnstay Chapter, to discuss what we are going to do at our December meeting, which is scheduled to have the Provincial Team visiting.
This morning I popped up to Elwy Hall Rhyl for the Rose Croix Higher Degree’s Lunch. This is an annual get together for some drinks, a lovely meal, and good company, and more importantly a chance for all the Past Sovereigns of North Wales to meet up, since we do not always get to see each other due to the distance between chapters.
It is a none formal meal, which is always excellent at Elwy Hall, those of us who count Maesgwyn as our main location often lament that Ian no longer cooks for us.
This has been a quieter month than last month.
| Meetings | 10 attended 1 missed |
| Rehearsals | 6 attended 2 missed |
| Committee Meetings | 3 |
| AGMs | 2 |
| Halls Visited | 6 |
Unfortunately I had to miss todays meeting. It was the North Wales Lodge of Provincial Grand Stewards, and today it was being held up towards Anglesey in the early morning. And after a very late night at an Installation meeting (drinking) there was no way I could get up early enough and sober enough to drive that distance to make the meeting.
Of the Stewards in Wrexhamian Lodge, only one of us made the meeting and he did not stay for the festive board just so he could get up early to travel there.
This evening was the Installation meeting of Wrexhamian Lodge. As the outgoing Immediate Past Master, my role of the first half of the evening was to support the Worshipful Master as he installed his successor. The second half I sat near some newer members who had things to do, so I could advise them if needed.
Since I was now off the ladder I reclaimed the role of Lodge Mentor.
And it is that time again. This evening it was the Wrexhamian Lodge Rehearsals, which started off with a group discussion on how the 75th anniversary meeting went.
Yes, it is true, when you get a bunch of Masons together they will often sit about gossiping.
This evening was the Installation meeting of Wrexhamian Chapter, and since I have no office in that Chapter I got to sit back and just enjoy the evening. It has to be said that Installation meetings where you do not have to do anything are always the best, since you really get to just watch and enjoy while supporting those who have things to do.
The evening was more enjoyable because I got to see my father go into the chair of Joshua.
Today it was the Provincial Craft/Chapter AGM at Venue Cymru Llandudno, and since this year I was an Active Chapter Officer I had to be there early for the last minute rehearsals. This meant I had to get up at super silly o’clock to make sure I was in Llandudno for 8am.
This year for the first time we were using electronic tickets for admission, so as soon as rehearsals were over I jumped into my Steward role to man the main doors and scan everyone in as they turned up, which was a fun new experience. At 10 it was time to line up with the other officers to parade into the meeting before the Provincial Grand Chapter opened.
After the Chapter AGM, I met up with some friends to grab some Lunch, and maybe a pint, before jumping back into the Stewards role for scanning in the afternoon attendees for the Provincial Grand Lodge. Since I have no active role in the PGL I got to just sit back and enjoy the meeting, and then helped collect alms before the meeting ended, and I met up with friends to travel home together. Stopping at a pub for some drinks on the way.
It was a long day, but a fun long day where you get to meet up with people you often only see at the annual AGM.
And it is that time again. This evening it was the Wrexhamian Chapter Rehearsals, which started off with a group discussion on how the 50th anniversary meeting went.
Yes, it is true, when you get a bunch of Masons together they will often sit about gossiping.
This evening was the first Wynnstay Royal Arch Chapter meeting of the year, and was held in the Ruabon Masonic Hall.
It was an enjoyable meeting, in a very atmospheric building. The hall is an old church, and still has the stained glass windows and pews. We had a new candidate, and a joining member, which always makes it a good evening when we get new members. The festive board was held at the Maesgwyn Hall.
