|
|
|
|
|
 |
Sister Janet Beck and Brother Stuart Lang were installed into their high office at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland on 11 June 2011 by Sister Lois Allen, Immediate Past Most Worthy Grand Matron with the help and assistance of Past Most Worthy Grand Matrons and Past Most Worthy Grand Patrons of the United Grand Chapter of Australia witnessed by local, country, interstate and overseas members. |
| The ceremony culminated 5 busy days of committee meetings, the Grand Representative luncheon, the opening Sessions meeting, a whole day of business then the installation of our new Worthy Grand Office Bearers. The installation service was carried out withy divinity and reverence by Sister Allen. |
| Sister Beck and Brother Lang were installed into their respective stations followed by the Worthy Grand Office Bearers: |
| Worthy Grand Associate Matron | Sis.Pamala Sangwell |
| Worthy Grand Associate Patron | Bro.Sydney Down |
| Worthy Grand Secretary | Sis.Lorraine Allison |
| Worthy Grand Treasurer | Sis.Margaret Down |
| Worthy Grand Conductress | Sis.Julia Slater |
| Worthy Grand Associate Conductress | Sis.Helen McLaughlan |
| Worthy Grand Snr. Chaplain | Bro.George Taylor |
| Worthy Grand Jnr. Chaplain | Bro.Robert Diggle |
| Worthy Grand Marshal | Sis.Janet Atherton |
| Worthy Grand Organist | Sis.Tessa Francis |
| Worthy Grand Adah | Sis.Rachel Gowen |
| Worthy Grand Ruth | Sis.Sandra Davis |
| Worthy Grand Esther | Sis.Jeanette Farrant |
| Worthy Grand Martha | Sis.Bronwyn Bell |
| Worthy Grand Electa | Sis.Elizabeth Burns |
| Worthy Grand Warder | Sis.Robyn Reily |
| Worthy Grand Sentinel | Bro.Victor Tate |
| Worthy Grand Fraternal Correspondent | Bro.Jonathan Nantes |
After the installation ceremony Sister Janet Beck gave her acceptance speech, followed by Brother Stuart Lang who also gave his acceptance speech. Sister Beck presented Sister Allen with her Past Most Worthy Grand Matron’s jewel. |
The Assistants to the Worthy Grand Office Bearers were installed with great dignity by the new Most Worthy Grand Matron and and followed by the installation of the Deputy Grand Matron of South Australia and Deputy Grand Matron and Patron of Tasmania. |
The meeting was closed with a beautifully rendered Prayer for World Peace. |
 |
The installation banquet was a delight and everyone relaxed and prepared to enjoy a wonderful night after the work of the past week. The meal was lovely and company exceptional. We thank all our visitors, especially those who have traveled from overseas to attend our Biennial Sessions. |
We wish Sister Beck and Brother Lang, with all the Worthy Grand Office Bearers, a fruitful and successful term of office. God Bless. |