The Grand Superintendent is holding a Zoom meeting at 

7.30pm on Tuesday 15th September 2020 

and all companions in the Province are invited to participate. 

Scribes and Recorders have been asked to ensure that an invitation is sent to all companions in their chapter, council and lodge and council.

It is particularly important that the principals, illustrious masters and commanders are involved in this meeting, together with the administrative office bearers.

If you want to request an invitation from me send the request to the email below.

Also submit any questions that you want answered to me at least 7 days before the meeting, using pollock.ferguson@ntlworld.com

The agenda is as follows:

1. Welcome from Grand Superintendent
2. Obituaries
3. Apologies
4. Roll Call
5. Update from Supreme
6. Supreme Survey
7. Provincial Activity/Inspections
8. Questions Answered
9. Any Other Business

Fraternally,

Kevin Pollock

PGSE Renfrewshire

Companions,

It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of 

MEC Wilson Davidson PZ.

MEC Wilson, a Past Master of Lodge Union & Crown No. 307, was exalted into Rockmount Royal Arch Chapter No. 367 on the 14th March 1989, serving as First Principal 1998/99.

 MEC Wilson Davidson PZ was a true gentleman, a willing worker for the various Orders of which he was a member and a friend to many. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this time. 

During these difficult days of social distancing and restricted movement, it is assumed that funeral arrangements, when made,  will be kept strictly to close family only.  Details will be made available if appropriate. 

Companions,

With deepest regret the untimely death at home this morning (25th March 2020) is intimated of 

James Gregory, Past Grand Superintendent of the PGRAC of Renfrewshire.

No further details are available at the moment but they will be circulated when known.

Companions please note that from immediate effect, the Grand Superintendent MEZ Gordon McGregor Renfrew, has suspended all Chapters, Lodges & Councils, and Cryptic Councils until September.

The primary concern of the PGRAC of Renfrewshire is the health and welfare of all companions. 

Therefore, given the worsening COVID-19 situation, and the profile of our membership, all meetings, committees and related activities should cease.

Baron of Renfrew Cryptic Council No. 114 

was 100 years old Saturday 20th June 2020. Unfortunately, due to this terrible pandemic it was not possible to enjoy the planned celebrations and Supreme’s ceremony together. The intention is to reschedule the event. In the meantime, everyone at 114 hopes you are staying safe and well, and that we will see you all soon.

Charitable Donation

The companions of the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Renfrewshire made a generous donation to the ACCORD Hospice, which provides palliative and end of life care services.

The £1200 donation was raised in memory of Robert McCulloch, Past Grand Superintendent of the Province, who was cared for wonderfully by ACCORD in the later stage of his illness. 

The presentation was made by the current Grand Superintendent Gordon McGregor Renfrew. He said “we were all so impressed by the high quality and personal nature of the care that Bob received that we decided to show our appreciation. All the Royal Arch Chapters in the Province have contributed, and we hope it helps ACCORD to maintain its excellent service”.

The cheque was presented to David McFadden, ACCORD’s fundraising and communications manager. He said, “it is with the generous support of local organisations, such as the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter, that the hospice is able to support the community, at times when people need care most”.

The attached photograph taken at the meeting of the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Renfrewshire, held at the Masonic Temple, Brown St, Port Glasgow, on Saturday 26/10/19 shows Mr McFadden receiving the cheque. The companions of Port Glasgow RAC No. 900 made an additional donation of £100.

MEC Gordon MacGregor Renfrew