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The Ashlar R Vol. XIX Issue II
Covid-19
Bulletin-I
REPORT OF SPECIAL MEETING OF RGLWI CRAFT HELD
ON SATURDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER AT 5:30 P.M. AT BHOPAL

Opening Ceremony: The meeting Gandhi (Northern Region) and T.N.
commenced at 5:30 PM under the leadership Manoharan (Southern Region), along with
of R.W.Bro. Subhash L. Saraf, Regional their deputations, were formally received and
Grand Master, and was attended by greeted.
dignitaries, officers, and brethren of the Address by M.W. Grand Master
Western Region. Apologies from absent M.W.Bro. Anish Kumar Sharma, Grand
officers were noted. Master of the Grand Lodge of India,
Salutations and Roll Call :Brethren saluted emphasized growth in Freemasonry,
the R.W. Regional Grand Master, who announced ritual simplifications, and
extended his greetings. The summonses inaugurated the Hindi-language ritual book.
convening the meeting were read. Roll calls He pledged Grand Lodge support for temple
of officers and daughter lodges confirmed construction and renovations.
attendance, with one officer's unexplained Awards and Recognitions: Certificates,
absence noted for follow-up. plaques, and trophies were presented for
Approval of Accounts: Accounts for the outstanding achievements in ritual
year ending 31st March 2024 were adopted excellence, charity, stewardship, and social
unanimously. service for 2023.Special Appreciation Awards
Amendments to By-Law: Amendments to were granted to Lodge Sahyadri No. 351 and
By-Law Nos. 32(i) and 32(ii) regarding Lodge Mother India No. 110, among others.
election procedures were approved by vote. Lodge Sanchi No. 247 received recognition
Visiting Deputations: R.W.Bros. Sanjiv for the highest registrations at the meeting.

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