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WEST KENT NEWS | ISSUE NO.11 WINTER 2023
and synergy between the Craft and
RA. Indeed, candidates for Initiation
are now required to sign application
forms for both at interview.
Moreover, it is already the case that
to be eligible for Active Rank, Craft
members must also be in RA. In
addition, all new Master Masons
receive a personal letter from the
PGM inviting them to join RA and
we follow this up with a phone call
10 days later.
benefits of working with the RAMDT
at the forefront of the perception of
members. All change requires
adaption and time and our lodges
and chapters are already on this
productive journey.
What is your ideal scenario as a
result of all this?
Growth to 60% of take-up of RA by
the close of the 2026 Festival!
Second, we have overseen the
appointment of Royal Arch Liaison
Officers (RALOs) in lodges and
Chapter
Membership
Officers
(CMOs) in chapters. These will be
key in realising RA membership
potential.
RALO/CMO
network
events will follow.
Third, we have produced a colourful
and impactful new leaflet setting
out the very real benefits of joining
RA which is available to all new
Master Masons. You will also see
our striking pop-up banner at key
events