The ME Grand Superintendent has decided to extend the successful Support team strategy of the Craft by introducing it into Provincial Grand Chapter. We require Companions from throughout the Province who are willing to visit Chapters in order to support them at their Convocations and when asked, to assist with the ceremonies. They pay for their meal if, as is hoped, they stay for the Festive Board.
This initiative is being organised by E Comp Ian Wharton. He will keep details of those Companions who are able to spare the time to take part in these visits and he advises Companions and gives details of which Chapters to visit. It is hoped to build up as large a team as possible so that those Companions are not asked to make too many visits during the year. It is also felt that this will be an ideal opportunity for members of the Team to visit Centres and Chapters they have not been to and to widen their circle of friends within the Royal Arch.
Where assistance with a ceremony is required, the Scribe E of the Chapter must give sufficient notice to E Comp Ian Wharton (email iwhrt@hotmail.com), as to when and what assistance is needed and with what ritual, so that he can call on those members of the Team who have expressed a wish to take part in ceremonies.
It is intended that this initiative will gradually enable Chapters to stand on their own feet but In order to do this, they need to continue to encourage existing members to attend and must actively seek out Master Masons to join their Chapters.
The Grand Superintendent is sure that this initiative will serve to strengthen our Chapters and the Royal Arch Province of Berkshire.
To contact E. Comp Ian Warton please email iwhrt@hotmail.com or call on 07429357572.
If you would like to be part of the Berkshire Royal Arch Support Team, please complete the following form for submission to E Comp Ian.
