Festival News Letter - Devonshire Provincial Mark Lodge

Devonshire Mark Benevolent Fund 2016 Festival Newsletter

Issue 2
January 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR
TO ALL THE MARK BRETHREN OF DEVONSHIRE  

Welcome to this the second Festival Newsletter, issued a little earlier than originally intended, but with much to report we thought better to issue now rather than delay so you are all aware of what is happening. Please make certain ALL is reported to your Lodge brethren.

You will have or soon will be contacted by the Liaison Representative appointed to assist you and your Lodge throughout the Festival period. Details of names and contact information are at the end of the newsletter.

You should contact them with any queries/requests, and details of news items and events that your own Lodge or local Lodges have or are planning, they/we are here to give you EVERY assistance, to reach our joint aim namely to
FUN-draise for the Festival and most importantly to ENJOY doing so.

Many THANKS from the Festival Committee for your involvement so far AND for the work to come.

Sincerely & Fraternally
Trevor Jenkins & John Clendinning

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Brethren, you cannot have spent any time in the Province of Devonshire over the last few months and not know that there is a growing undercurrent of excitement across Devonshire Mark Province.
R.W. Bro. Peter Hawken, MBE. GMRAC, the Provincial Grand Master (pictured left) is urging us to consider the 2016 Festival and the way in which Mark Masons in the Province can make                  “FUN-draising Fun!”

With that one instruction Brethren, you are encouraged to organise social events, parties, (wild?) and wonderful events with the aims to obey the instruction......
“Have Fun!  and in doing so,  raise as much money as you can
for the  2016 Festival.”

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Does the thought of arranging a ‘Lodge do’ fill you with worries?      
Has this always been done by the Social Committee (if you’re lucky to have one!) or Secretary?

How about organising a casino night, or a horse racing night, or a quiz night?  How about challenges to your local lodges to a bowls or other sporting event? Car boot sales?
Think about low cost outlay for your event, but look to maximizing your profits!  
If you need assistance or want some help in supporting or advertising your events for the 2016 Festival….                                                                                                          

’who ya gonna call….?’  
                                    
Try:- Paul Bradfield: 01803858015 paul.swimh2o@yahoo.co.uk
Nic White: 01752 256899 nstjmwhite@aol.com   
Alistair Duncan: 01803 865374 ajbear@live.co.uk

EVENTS AND NEWS



Foster’s February Frolics:
W.Bro Ken Foster is organising a fantastic February event to celebrate
St Valentines Night! On: Saturday 18th February 2012
At St Aubyn Masonic Hall, Stoke from 7:00pm for 7:30pm
Cost £12.00:
Good food, music by Don Doolittle and FUN is guaranteed!
Dress code is casual but essential to wear something red!  You have been warned……!
Cost is to be confirmed.  For details please contact Ken on 01752 560337

ADVANCE NOTICES

Bideford Band Concert 28th July 2012.

W.Bro. Alistair Duncan has been negotiating a Brass band event in Bideford
Put the date in your diary now!
Full details will be released as soon as available.  Please contact Alistair on:  01803 865374 ajbear@live.co.uk

Brethren, remember it is just as far from Plymouth to Bideford as it is from Bideford to Plymouth –
it’s great way to spend (and end) a day out in the North of the Province!

Province of Devonshire Mark Master Masons Plymouth Summer Ball.

Whether it’s the Queens’ Diamond Jubilee, the Olympics, Wimbledon, or other major   national event, the place to be will be the
Devonshire Mark Master Masons Summer Ball to be held in Plymouth
Full details will be available in the New Year.  Please watch out for information on the
Provincial Website or through these news letters.
Or for information or to volunteer to help please contact:
Nic White on: 01752 256899 or email nstjmwhite@aol.com

Merchandising



Alistair Duncan still has some 150 of the Festival Tokens left, if you have not ordered any or require a further supply
for on-sale to your brethren at a cost of £4:00 each please contact him :-Phone  01803-865374 e-mail  ajbear@live.co.uk

Peter’s Progress!!!!  From South to North with the PGM

Taking his cue from the intrepid explorers, Scott, Amundsen, and the latter day Ranulph Fiennes, our Provincial Grand Master intends to don his walking boots and trek North from Base Camp Plymouth in search of Mark Masons and the Bristol Channel!  He is looking for sponsors to help boost the coffers!
Over the last One hundred and Fifty Years, staging posts have been erected by diligent Masons in strategic locations throughout the Province to provide sustenance and support.  For our PGM it may mean a plaster or two and a medicinal Guinness!

The PGM will warmly welcome walkers to join him on legs of the walk (pun intended), or the whole journey.  
If walking is too much perhaps we can run a sweep-stake on how long it takes to do each section?  

Festival Committee Members:

President: R.W.Bro. Peter Hawken.  GMRAC. Provincial Grand Master
Chairman V.W.Bro. Peter Balsom Deputy Provincial Grand Master
Members:
W.Bro. T.M.  Jenkins—Communication/Liaison  with Charity Stewards  
Telephone:- Home :- 01752-248477 e-mail :- trevor.judith@blueyonder.co.uk
W.Bro. J. Clendenning—Communication /Liaison with Charity Stewards
Telephone:- Home :- 01752-516960e-mail :- clen@sky.com
W. Bro D Purdie— Festival Venue
W. Bro M Daniels—Finance
W. Bro A J Duncan—Merchandising/Events: Home: 01803-865374 e-mail:- ajbear@live.co.uk
Co-Opted: W. Bro P Bradfield- Events support. Home 01803858015 paul.swimh2o@yahoo.co.uk
        W. Bro. N White- Events support.  Home 01752 256899 e-mail:- nstjmwhite@aol.com
W. Bro N A  Room-Doubleday—Administration