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Post by irishmason on Apr 25, 2009 15:29:38 GMT
Our lodge warrant will be 200 years old in 2010. We want to celebrate this date. Could somebody give me some ideas how to make a meaningful ceremony, is there any ritual related to this, how could one celebrate this in opened lodge? Thanks in advance. Please PN
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ricardo
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Post by ricardo on Apr 30, 2009 9:39:43 GMT
In March 2006, when Duke of Leinster Lodge # 363 I.C. celebrated 150 years of working, we had visitors from Ireland, New Zealand, other parts of Australia, and from the Grand Lodge of South Australia and Northern Territory. Events were held over 4 days: Day 1 (the actual anniversary day) - Saturday - informal "open house" and history day: welcoming our many visitors, their partners and families in the lodge room, unveiling of anniversary commemoration stone, display of historical memorabilia with short talks, computerised slideshow of portraits of Masters of the past 150 years.
Day 2 - Sunday - Service of Thanksgiving led by the Lodge Chaplain. All welcome - brethren, visitors, partners. Followed by lunch.
Day 3 - Monday - 6 hour bus tour of several regional wineries, including stops and lunch.
Day 4 - Tuesday evening - Stated Communication of the Lodge - formal reception of brethren and lodges (including from other jurisdictions), reception of the Representative of the Grand Master of Ireland, then of the Grand Master of SA & NT; a Working of the Second degree, then a formal Dinner. Owing to OH&S requirements only 200 were permitted within the lodge room. S&F
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