The Grand Superintendent is holding a Zoom meeting at
7.00pm on Monday 7th December 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.
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
Chapter |
Installation |
Visitation |
Greenock No. 17 |
Wednesday 7.30pm 16th October 2019 |
Wednesday 15th January 2020 |
Paisley Abbey No. 76 |
Wednesday 7pm 9th October 2019 |
Wednesday 8th January 2020 |
Sir William Wallace No. 109 |
Friday 7pm 18th October 2019 |
Thursday 16th January 2020 |
Baron of Renfrew No. 114 |
Tuesday 7.30pm 15th October 2019 |
Tuesday 17th December 2019 |
Ranfurly No. 289 |
Thursday 7.30pm 3rd October 2019 |
Thursday 6th February 2020 |
Rockmount No. 367 |
Tuesday 7.00pm 8th October 2019 |
Tuesday 11th February 2020 at 8.15pm |
Port Glasgow No. 900 |
Thursday 7.30pm 31st October 2019 |
Thursday 30th January 2020
|
Cryptic Council |
Installation |
Visitation |
Greenock No.17 |
Wednesday 7.30pm 23rd October 2019 |
Wednesday 15th January 2020 |
Paisley Abbey No. 76 |
Wednesday 7.30pm 4th September 2019 |
Wednesday 8th January 2020 |
Baron of Renfrew No. 114 |
Tuesday 7.30pm 3rd September 2019 |
Tuesday 17th December 2019 |
Rockmount No.367 |
Tuesday 7.30pm 24th September 2019 |
Tuesday 11th February 2020 at 7.30pm
|
Lodge & Council |
Installation |
Visitation |
Greenock No. 17 |
Wednesday 7.30pm 23rd October 2019 |
Wednesday 15th January 2019 |
Paisley Abbey No. 76 |
Wednesday 7.30pm 2nd October 2019 |
Wednesday 8th January 2020 |
Baron of Renfrew No. 114 |
Tuesday 7.30pm 1st October 2019 |
Tuesday 17th December 2019 |
Note to all Companions