152nd Grand Chapter Convocation
April 8-10, 2010
Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre
327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, Ontario
To My Companions
in Royal Arch Masonry
The Grand First
Principal, Most Excellent Companion Roland A. Paddle, invites you to attend the
152nd Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in the
Province of Ontario at the Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre, 327 Ontario
Street South, St. Catharines, Ontario, on April 8th, 9th,
and 10th, 2010.
The governance of
your Grand Chapter is subject to yearly review and ratifications by its
members. Elections for key Grand Chapter Officers are conducted and concluded
by their Installation. As a current or Past Principal, you have the ability to
shape the future of Capitular Masonry in your District and across the Province.
Your vote and participation in the business session, count.
The Social
Program for the Convocation promotes fellowship and provides opportunities for
our “personal companions” including our ladies and guests to attend numerous
functions before, during and after the official business sessions of Grand
Chapter. The City of St. Catharines and Niagara Region are chocked full of
sights to explore and partake of.
Thursday, April
8th
The Grand First
Principal’s social commencing at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., hosted by Most
Excellent Companion Roland A. Paddle and his wife Marjorie. At which time you
have the opportune time to renew old acquaintances, meet new friends, and be
received by your Grand Council in an informal atmosphere. Enjoy a light buffet
with a cash bar being available.
Friday, April 9th
Grand Chapter
will open promptly at 9:00 a.m. and call off at approximately 2:30 p.m. for the
day.
Mrs. Marjorie
Paddle will host the Ladies program from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. featuring a fun
filled program consisting of skits and presentations relating to the Past,
Present and Future, followed by a light luncheon. Ladies be sure not to miss
this one and should you have an original Tupperware article with a story, bring
it along.
Grand First
Principal’s Banquet. Social hour - 5:30 p.m. Cash Bar. Banquet at 6:30 p.m.
Menu will consist of Garden Salad with Herb Olive Oil & Red Wine Dressing,
European Rolls, Rotini Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce, Boneless Breast of
Chicken (Wing Bone In) Stuffed with Feta Cheese & Sundried Tomatoes with a Light
Creamed Red Pepper Sauce, Roasted Parisienne Potatoes, Medley of Seasonal
Vegetables and Vanilla Ice Cream Crepes for Dessert. Entertainment by the
Niagara Men’s Chorus, whose members are joined by a common love of singing and
are dedicated to musical growth, good fellowship and public service through
performance.
Saturday,
April 10th
Grand Chapter
Session resumes at 8:30 a.m. In addition, we will close the Grand Chapter by
noon.
A complimentary
Ladies Hospitality room will be available to all ladies from 8:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m.
Our business and
social programs being concluded, we then depart with safe journey to our own
communities to work in harmony with our Chapters and those of our district for
another year.
As your General
Chairman, I am supported by the Grand Chapter office as well as other dedicated
representatives in developing your program. I hope that you, in addition to
your fellow and personal companions, can join us for this annual occurrence of
renewing our ties to Royal Arch Masonry in Ontario.
Fraternally and
sincerely,
Douglas
E. Stitt
R.Ex.Comp.
Douglas E. Stitt
General Chairman
152nd
Grand Chapter Convocation Committee
Page updated on
01/30/2010
