WK News Summer 2023 - Magazine - Page 22
ISSUE NO.10 SUMMER 2023 | WEST KENT NEWS 22
ASSISTANT
PROVINCIAL
GRAND
MASTER: DAVID HUNTLEY
My sincerest congratulations to all those who received
Provincial honours in both the Craft and Royal Arch
last month. Being presented in front of relatives and
friends is another of our Provincial Grand Master’s
great initiatives, which other Provinces are now also
following.
As is often said, these appointments, promotions and
ranks are given not only for what the recipient has
already done but also for what they are now expected
to do for our Province.
If you are desirous of achieving higher office in our
Province, my advice would be that firstly you think of
what you currently do for our Province yourself and
then what you could do.
This may be that you take the lead within your own
lodge to promote the Members’ Pathway or encourage
and develop ways of bringing in new members to your
lodge.
You might think of ways of raising funds for the 2026
Festival, by perhaps running social events or other
revenue producing functions.
Some members are active in the local community and
thereby cast a favourable spotlight on Masonry
through their work.
Take the great example of Colin Wright whose initiative
of PSA testing has undoubtedly saved many of our
members lives and has been a fantastic success.
Colin was in his 80’s when he petitioned our Province to
start the testing, so age is no boundary for enthusiasm.
Believe me when I say that all of the things mentioned
above are noticed by the Executive members and are
recorded, those who go the extra mile should and are
more likely to be considered for higher office which
really shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, it is the same in
any business where effort is rewarded.
So, to all those recipients, all of the Executive offer our
heartiest congratulations, please carry on supporting
the Province, its initiatives, the Festival and your local
community.
Enjoy your summer holidays, stay safe and I look
forward to seeing you all for our next Masonic season.