IGLPI Moves ON - - Lodge Elections and Installations of Officers
Pursuant to the IGLPI Constitution and the Interim Elections and Appointments Codes, the Lodges of the Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI) conducted their elections in the month of September. The Installation of the newly elected and appointed Lodge Officers for the ensuing Masonic Year is scheduled for October.
Once again, Masonic organizations move on. Elections and installation are activities that bespeaks of the dynamism of organizations. It reflects on the strength and solidarity of Lodges. It manifest the growth and continued existence of Lodges. It exemplifies the harmony and unity of the members and of their pride in the Fraternity.
I have observed the conduct of elections in some of the Lodges. We have indeed matured in the better and proper election of those really worthy, well qualified, duly prepared. I have observed changes in the elective positions, which exemplifies that the Brethren are watchful of the performance of the elected officers. I was also informed that in some Lodges, it took several ballots before an election can be declared for a JW. It simply speaks of the good bench of qualified candidates and those who vouches for them. There was no report of electioneering, indeed a good sign.
Installation of elected and appointed officers started with Mendez Nunez Lodge No. 8 last September 22 and with Cavite Lodge No. 2 last September 29, 2007. The well- attended affairs were conducted in solemn atmosphere as demanded by the occasion. Minor changes in the sequence of the rituals were made following a recommended Ritual submitted to the Committee on Masonic Works. No change in the substance were recommended except of course the name” IGLPI” had to be made. By and large the ceremony was impressive, smart, immaculate, orderly
Pursuant to the IGLPI Constitution and the Interim Elections and Appointments Codes, the Lodges of the Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI) conducted their elections in the month of September. The Installation of the newly elected and appointed Lodge Officers for the ensuing Masonic Year is scheduled for October.
Once again, Masonic organizations move on. Elections and installation are activities that bespeaks of the dynamism of organizations. It reflects on the strength and solidarity of Lodges. It manifest the growth and continued existence of Lodges. It exemplifies the harmony and unity of the members and of their pride in the Fraternity.
I have observed the conduct of elections in some of the Lodges. We have indeed matured in the better and proper election of those really worthy, well qualified, duly prepared. I have observed changes in the elective positions, which exemplifies that the Brethren are watchful of the performance of the elected officers. I was also informed that in some Lodges, it took several ballots before an election can be declared for a JW. It simply speaks of the good bench of qualified candidates and those who vouches for them. There was no report of electioneering, indeed a good sign.
Installation of elected and appointed officers started with Mendez Nunez Lodge No. 8 last September 22 and with Cavite Lodge No. 2 last September 29, 2007. The well- attended affairs were conducted in solemn atmosphere as demanded by the occasion. Minor changes in the sequence of the rituals were made following a recommended Ritual submitted to the Committee on Masonic Works. No change in the substance were recommended except of course the name” IGLPI” had to be made. By and large the ceremony was impressive, smart, immaculate, orderly
September 30, 2007 – Bro Jim Bantolo
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