Chapter of Faith and Hope – 75th Anniversary
by John Hayward
The Chapter of Faith and Hope has celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Chapter with a double exaltation to mark this milestone.
They were delighted to welcome the newly exalted Companions Sebastian Boncu and Cristian Pache as members in the first double exaltation for the Chapter in recent times. To mark this special date, the Provincial Third Grand Principal, Geoff Walker was present to welcome the exaltees into the Province, and to propose a toast to the Chapter on behalf of all present. There is to be a further double exaltation at the next meeting in October.
The anniversary celebrations continued at the festive board, where prosecco was provided, together with a splendid rich fruit cake baked for the occasion.
The evening was conducted very well, with Mike Willetts, the Chapter director of ceremonies, who is also deputy Provincial director of ceremonies, guiding the proceedings throughout, and taking the photographs shown.
Many thanks to all concerned for a great celebration, and thanks for the support of our visiting Companions, and prospective candidates who were invited to the festive board.
From the left, Emil Mitrache, Rishi Thakrar, Ian Grayson, Colin Bennett, Andy Davis, John Hayward, Cristian Pache, Bob Ballard, Sebastian Boncu, Claudiu Dinu, Philip Wills, Keith Watkins and Geoff Walker.
