Lodge Lurgan 2014-2015 Valedictory Report Summary
The Valedictory Report of Lodge Lurgan for the 2014-2015 term, under the leadership of WM Kiran Fakir, highlights the lodge's vision, goals, achievements in administrative governance, growth, development, communications, projects, activities, charitable works, and financial contributions. The report reflects the commitment to promoting personal growth, brotherhood, largesse, and long-term projects in alignment with Masonic values. Significant achievements include the introduction of governance structures, board committees, distinguished lectures, workings, and collaborations with Belfast Lodge. The report showcases a dedicated effort towards Masonic growth, development, and community engagement.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Valedictory Report Lodge Lurgan 2014-2015 LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015 June 2015 WM W Bro Kiran D Fakir
Contents 1. Lodge Vision and Goals 2. Achievements - Administrative 3. Achievements Growth and Development 4. Achievements - Communications 5. Achievements - Projects 6. Lodge Activities Visits 7. Lodge Activities Lectures and Workings 8. Lodge Activities Charitable and Brotherhood 9. Financial Contributions 10. Closing Remarks 11. Sign-Off LODGE LURGAN NO.767 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015
1. Lodge Vision (1) LODGE LURGAN NO.767 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 To promote personal growth and development, brotherhood, largesse and long term projects to align Lodge Lurgan and Irish Freemasonry with the best that Masonry can offer. WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015
1. Lodge Goals (2) To provide avenues through which Lurgan Masons can fulfill masonic growth and development goals : By identifying and enabling visits, guest speakers and linkages with international lodges and from institutions that subscribe to Masonic values and norms; By enabling Lurgan members to participate in formal Masonic and related academic studies; To improve Lodge communications; To identify and launch key projects for Lodge Lurgan and to assist the PGL projects team. LODGE LURGAN NO.767 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015
2. Achievements - Administrative Governance structure and processes introduced; Board Committees with responsibility for specific deliverables introduced; Following members introduced: Bro Jaco Botha - FC Bro Robert Kirtley FC Following members given Emeritus status: RW Bro Jack Manfield 50 years RW Bro Piet Massyn 50 years W Bro David Levy 50 years Co-operation with Belfast Lodge formalised and relationship strengthened through joint workings and functions. LODGE LURGAN NO.767 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015
3. Achievements Growth and Development (1) LODGE LURGAN NO.767 6 Lectures conducted during the year by the following distinguished speakers: Ms Louise Schoeman; W Bro Courtney Priester; W Bro Grant Devine. 1 Masonic Quiz hosted by RW Bro Tony Jarvis and W Bro Miles Jarvis; 5 Workings conducted as follows: Third Degree in conjunction with Belfast Lodge no. 832 IC Double First Degree workings in Lurgan Double Second Degree workings in Lurgan Mentorship committee introduced but needs formalisation; Access to research material made available electronically; ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015
3. Achievements Growth and Development (2) Version 1 of the LLIC Lodge Lurgan Universal Education Programme produced and compiled for the following categories: Lodge Lurgan Universal Education Certificate Programme: Entered Apprentice Mason; Fellow-craft Mason; Master Mason; Generic Masonic Discourses; New Master; Prospective Mason. LODGE LURGAN NO.767 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015
2. Achievements - Communications LODGE LURGAN NO.767 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? Participated in the web-site creation process for PGL and the IC; Existing communication channels re-inforced viz. Whats-App Email LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015
2. Achievements - Projects Lurgan lodge vehicle identified but not purchased. No Lodge juristic entity available to transfer ownership; Facilitated the registration process of the PGL NPC with a fund raising number further valid for three months after the 2014-2015 period; A joint Lurgan-Kirney Diwali Lunch sponsorship was made during the Diwali Celebrations at year end 2014 for the RamaKrishna Centre in Durban. LODGE LURGAN NO.767 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015
6. Lodge Activities - Visits Month Activity Installation ceremony Ulster Lodge no. IC Second Degree working at Pyramid Lodge no. 5003 EC June 2014 Observer at the Board of General Purposes PGL IC Installation ceremony Tzaneen Lodge no.773 IC Third Degree raising at President Lodge no.8053 EC First Degree Exemplification Belfast Lodge no. 832 IC GLSA AGM and Installation of PGM Alan van der Vyfer July 2014 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 None August 2014 WM: Kiran Fakir Installation ceremony Pretoria Lainster no.443 IC Third Degree raising of Bro Kane Pretorius at Belfast Lodge no. 832 IC September 2014 2014-2015 None October 2014 Installation ceremony Fraternity Lodge No.7729 EC November 2014 Visit to Tirmochree Lodge No. 523 IC December 2014 None January 2015 Country Working for Lodge Lurgan in Naboomspruit and Fellowship with Pyramid Lodge no. 5003 EC February 2015 Visit in strength to Alpha Lodge no. 89 GLSA to witness a first degree working. Visited Lodge Vumba No. 226 GEN in Harare, Zimbabwe. March 2015 None April 2015 None May 2015 June 2015 Handover and Installation Ceremony
7. Lodge Activities Lectures and Workings Activity Month Lurgan Installation Ceremony June 2014 Talk by Bro Kane Pretorius motivating his advancement to Master Mason Talk by W Bro Courtney Priester on the history of Prince Hall Freemasonry in the United States and with a specific focus on Hiram Lodge no. 14 consecrated in Chicago Illinois. W Bro Courtney also sketched his career in Freemasonry. July 2014 Double First Degree exemplification August 2014 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? 3rd Degree working for Bro Kane Pretorius in co-operation with Belfast Lodge no. 832 IC Talk by Ms Louise Schoeman on Freemason Know Thyself September 2014 LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir Talk by W Bro Grant Devine on key aspects of the 3rd Degree working. October 2014 2014-2015 Double 1st degree working s for Bro Botha, Bro Kirtley conducted in Lodge Lurgan November 2014 Talk by W Bro Grant Devine on the 1st Degree December 2014 January 2015 At Ease Masonic Quiz Hosted by W Bro Miles Jarvis and RW Bro Tony Jarvis. Motivation by Bro Botha and Bro Kirtley on progressing to the 2nd Degree. Double 2nd Degree working for Bro Botha and Bro Kirtley - Country Working in Naboomspruit February 2015 Visit in strength to Alpha Lodge no. 89 GLSA to witness a first degree working. March 2015 Masonic Seminar by Ms Louise Schoeman on the following topic: The Square, the cube and the Way forward for Freemasonry April 2015 Talk by W Bro Kiran Fakir on the Lodge Lurgan Universal Education Programme. Motivation by Bro Bro Botha and Bro Kirtley on progressing to the 3rd degree. May 2015 June 2015 Handover and Installation Ceremony
8. Lodge Activities Charitable and Brotherhood Month Activity Gentleman s Box and Dine June 2014 July 2014 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? August 2014 LODGE LURGAN NO.767 Potjie Kos Competition Greek evening September 2014 WM: Kiran Fakir Diwali/Christmas Feeding Scheme for 450 people. October 2014 2014-2015 November 2014 Pop-up Lodge Functions Introduced and held first Pop-Up Lunch in December 2014 (Host Bro Stelio Zayanakis) December 2014 January 2015 Fellowship in Naboomspruit February 2015 Clay Pigeon Shooting in Parys March 2015 Ladies Night at Park Lane April 2015 Master s Cocktails May 2015 June 2015 Handover and Installation Ceremony
9. Financial Contributions LODGE LURGAN NO.767 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015
10. Closing Remarks This year in the Lodge Lurgan Chair has proven my assertions made in my opening remarks viz. . every single member is a crucial thread in freemasonry. As these threads are woven into a freemasonic fabric through our recruitment and retention practises, these define the unique qualities of a lodge or a constitution. These unique qualities shape our experience of freemasonry at all levels . LODGE LURGAN NO.767 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 We have demonstrated that through co-operation within the Lodge and amongst Lodges within the IC (and Belfast Lodge and Erin-go-Bragh Lodge comes to mind including the crucial support of PGL in our endeavours) the ability to achieve any goal that we set our minds to, may be achieved. WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015 More especially, we could not have fast tracked the achievement of certain goals without the cross-constitution co-operation between us at Lurgan and key Brethren in the Scottish Constitution, English Constitution and GLSA. I thank each and everyone of you for believing in my vision for Lodge Lurgan and I trust we will continue moving from strength to strength in the future. I wish our WM Elect all the best in his year of office and he may be assured that he will have my support.
11. Signoff LODGE LURGAN NO.767 ABERCORN LODGE NO. ??? LODGE LURGAN NO.767 WM: Kiran Fakir 2014-2015 W Bro Kiran Fakir Lodge Lurgan No. 767 IC 2014- 2015
