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The PGRAC of Glasgow has organised a Speakers’ Night, which will be taking place on Friday 25th April 2025 within the M.T. 1543 Shettleston Road, Glasgow, G32 9AS at 7pm for 7.30pm.
This promises to be an evening filled with Companionship and laughter. It is a male only event that welcomes both masons and non-masons, providing an opportunity for all to socialise together.
Our speakers on the evening will be: Gordon Smith (ex-professional footballer) and Tam Cowan, (sports journalist and presenter), with ex-referee Bobby Tait acting as Master of Ceremonies.
Tickets for the Speakers Night are priced at £30 per person, which includes a 2-course meal with cheese & biscuits.
Tickets are available from MEC Ian Haldane, 3rd P.G. Principal by contacting:
pgrac.glasgow.events@outlook.com
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To assist PGRAC with the administration of the Speakers’ Night, all ticket purchases should be made by bank transfer - details below:
Bank of Scotland: Account - 00713590 Sort Code - 80-07-48
Reference: S/N accompanied by your name and Chapter number
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On Sunday 6th October 2024, the Grand Superintendent, MEC Gary D. Smith, attended the annual dinner of Glasgow Cryptic Council No. 50. The event was a great success, filled with wonderful company and raising essential funds for local charities. Congratulations to the Council on a job well done!
The Grand Superintendent is photographed with Illustrious Companion Robert McFarlane, T.I.M of Glasgow CC No. 50 (and Depute Grand Superintendent) & Illustrious Companion James Orr P.T.I.M., Recorder (and Immediate Past Grand Superintendent)
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On Saturday, 5th October 2024, the Grand Superintendent, M.E. Companion Gary D. Smith, attended the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Senatus of West Lancashire in Widnes.
He extends his congratulations to R.Dist Comp. Geoff Gill for hosting a well-organised meeting, a delightful festive board and thanks all those who attended especially from all over the UK.
There was a notable turnout of Scottish Companions eager to further their Masonic education.
The Grand Superintendent is photographed with M.E. Companion Alan Buntain, Treasurer of the SGRAC of Scotland, and Geoffrey Gill, the Provincial Grand Summus of West Lancashire.
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On Friday 4th October 2024, the Grand Superintendent, MEC Gary D. Smith, along with MEC Alan Cuthill, Honorary Depute Grand Superintendent (and Provincial Grand Master of Glasgow Designate), visited Kelbourne School to present additional donations, following the £1,250 previously donated on behalf of the PGRAC of Glasgow in June. The latest contributions were made by the following organisations, of which both are members:
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•£950 - Order of St Lazarus
•£500 - Guild of Masons Gand Sanhedrin and Glasgow and Auld West Guild Lodge
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During their visit, the Grand Superintendent and Honorary Depute Grand Superintendent are photographed with the Headteacher, Ms. MacBeath.
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Congratulations to the following members of Rutherglen Lodge & Council No. 326 on their recent Honorary Rank Presentations at their Installation Meeting on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 in recognition of their commitment and dedication to Royal Ark Mariner Masonry:
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MEC Robert McFarlane, Depute Grand Superintendent presented Brother Robert Cumming with the Rank of Honorary First Grand Standard Bearer of the SGRAC of Scotland.
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MEC Ian French, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal presented Brother Stuart Renfrew PWCN & MEC with the Rank of Honorary 2nd Provincial Grand Principal of the PGRAC of Glasgow.
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Rutherglen Lodge and Council No. 326 held its Installation on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 when Scott Henderson was installed as WCN/MEC. A very enjoyable evening was had by all and PGRAC of Glasgow wish Scott and his Office Bearers every success in the forthcoming year.
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Installing Commander Brother James G. Turnbull, MEC Ian French, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, Brother Scott Henderson WCN/MEC, Installing Commander Alex Brown and MEC Robert McFarlane, Depute Grand Superintendent
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Cadder RAC No. 812 held its Installation On Wednesday 2nd October 2024, when MEC Andrew Ewart was installed as First Principal, MEC James Todd as Second Principal and MEC John Short as Third Principal. A very enjoyable evening was had by all and PGRAC of Glasgow wish Andrew and his Office Bearers every success in the forthcoming year.
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It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing beyond the veils of MEC Charlie Munro P.Z. of The Prince's RAC No. 189 on Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Charlie's family at this sad time.
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Funeral details will be circulated when known.
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The Prince’s RAC No. 189 held its Installation on Tuesday 1st October 2024, when MEC John Waddell was installed as First Principal, MEC Allan Pike as Second Principal and MEC Charles Gilmour as Third Principal. A very enjoyable evening was had by all and PGRAC of Glasgow wish John and his Office Bearers every success in the forthcoming year.
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Shamrock & Thistle RAC No. 87 held its Installation on Friday 27th September 2024 when MEC James Hutchison was installed as First Principal, MEC Robert McFarlane as Second Principal and MEC William Rowan as Third Principal.
A very enjoyable evening was had by all and PGRAC of Glasgow wish James and his Office Bearers every success in the forthcoming year.
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Partick Lodge and Council No. 113 held its Installation on Wednesday 25th September 2024 when John Wilson was installed as WCN/MEC. A very enjoyable evening was had by all and PGRAC of Glasgow wish John and his Office Bearers every success in the forthcoming year.
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On Sunday 22nd September 2024, the Grand Superintendent, MEC Gary D. Smith, attended the annual dinner of Rhinsdale RAC No. 690 by invitation from MEC Alex Brown (Past Grand Superintendent of Lanarkshire Middle Ward), First Principal of Rhinsdale RAC No. 690, alongside MEC Jack Brown, the Grand Superintendent of Lanarkshire Middle Ward.
The event was a great success, raising much-needed funds for local charities, and was a wonderful day with excellent company.
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In alignment with the values upheld by the PGRAC of Glasgow, M.E. Companions Gary D. Smith, Grand Superintendent, and David Morrison, Scribe E of Partick RAC No. 113, have been honored with promotions to and within the Order of St. James of Altopascio and the Order of the Fleur-de-Lys. Congratulations to both Companions for their unwavering commitment to charity and chivalry.
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Dennistoun Lodge and Council No. 266 held its Installation on Monday 16th September 2024 when Edward Woods was installed as WCN/MEC. A very enjoyable evening was had by all and PGRAC of Glasgow wish Edward and his Office Bearers every success in the forthcoming year.
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On Thursday 19th September 2024, at the Pair Eating evening of the Incorporation of Masons of Glasgow, the Grand Superintendent MEC Gary D. Smith (a Past Deacon of the Incorporation) was accompanied by Provincial Grand Scribe E., EC Graeme D. Cameron.
Also in attendance were First Grand Principal MEC Ramsay McGhee (Immediate Past Grand Master Mason) and Honorary Depute Grand Superintendent MEC Alan Cuthill (Provincial Grand Master of Glasgow Designate).
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The Grand Superintendent, MEC Gary D. Smith and deputation from PGRAC of Glasgow would like to thank Dennistoun Harmony of Unity RAC No. 266 for the hospitality extended at their installation on Wednesday 11th September 2024 and wish MEC Eric J. Ramsay, MEZ and his Office Bearers every success in the forthcoming year.
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Congratulations to MEC Alexander Morrison PZ and Benevolent Fund Treasurer of Partick RAC No. 113, who was presented with the rank of Honorary Second Provincial Grand Principal of the PGRAC of Glasgow by the Provincial Grand Scribe E., EC Graeme D. Cameron on Wednesday 11th September at the meeting of Partick RAC No. 113 in recognition of the commitment and service he has given to Royal Arch Masonry in Glasgow.
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MEC Alexander Morrison PZ is photographed with Provincial Grand Scribe E., EC Graeme D. Cameron and First Principal MEC Simon Stewart.
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Congratulations to Immediate Past Grand Superintendent, Illustrious Companion James Orr PTIM & Recorder of Glasgow Cryptic Council No. 50, who was recently presented with his 40-years Long Service Diploma by the Grand Superintendent, MEC Gary D. Smith who was assisted by MEC Ian French, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal at the recent meeting of Glasgow Cryptic Council No. 50.
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Congratulations to MEC George McCormack, PZ and Treasurer of Thetis RAC No. 122, who was presented with the rank of Honorary First Grand Standard Bearer of the SGRAC of Scotland by the Depute Grand Superintendent, MEC Robert McFarlane on Thursday 5th September 2024 at the meeting of Thetis RAC No. 122 in recognition of the commitment and service he has given to Royal Arch Masonry in Glasgow.
MEC George McCormack PZ is photographed with Grand Superintendent, MEC Gary D. Smith, Depute Grand Superintendent, MEC Robert McFarlane, First Principal MEC William Aitken, Second Principal MEC Stephen Montgomery and Third Principal MEC Alan Frame.