by Bro Jim Bartolo
19Nov2007
IGLPI MOVES ON !!!
The First Annual District Convention of Masonic District No 1, of the Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI), held their Convention last November 18, 2007 at Bagong Buhay Lodge Nr 4 Masonic Temple, Cavite City from 8:00 a.m. and adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
The Registration recorded a delegation of 21 members from the Grand Line Officers, 16 from Cavite Lodge Nr 2, 7 from Pilar Lodge Nr 3, 18 from Bagong Buhay Lodge Nr 4, 16 from Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge Nr 5, 17 from Bagong Ilaw Lodge Nr 6, 7 from La Naval Lodge Nr 7, 10 from Mendez Nunez Lodge Nr 8, and 4 from Pintong Bato Lodge Nr 9 for a grand total of 116 members.
The District is headed by its District Grand Supervisor – VW Eduardo V. Bayot, the District Secretary – VW Crisostomo B. Mira DGI,; District Treasurer – Bro Ruel S. Saonoy, SW; District Auditor – WM Jaoquin R. Amores III, District Marshall - WB Johnny T. Bernardo PM, District Chaplain – VW Bayani R. Leoncio GC, and Chairman Sports Committee – Bro Magno C. Herradura, SW. The District Grand Lecturers are : VW Ronulfo S. Saonoy, VW Venancio I. Cuvin and VW Petronilo Bulanhagui. The District Grand Inspectors are : VW Wilberto M. Famoso, VW Javier G. del Rosario, VW Crisostomo B. Mira, VW Mario M. Ramirez, VW Ernesto M. Madrozo, VW Amorico M. Alvarez, VW Jose Lido T. Rosit, and VW Mario C. Leopoldo.
Bagong Buhay Lodge Nr 4 just had their Lodge Installation of elected and appointed officers last November 3, 2007 in a well attended affair. The Junior Warden elected was Bro Arnel F. Teodoro , a middle rank Philippine Navy officer. Likewise, Pintong Bato Lodge Nr 9 also had their Lodge Installation of elected and appointed officers last November 17, 2008 with Honorable Mayor Strike Revilla, Mayor of Bacoor, Cavite as Guest of Honor and Speaker. The Junior Warden elected was Bro Napoleon A. Monsog, a noted CFI Judge. By and large, all Lodges of the District had a new set of good, proficient , dedicated, loyal and committed officers.
The Convention was a true straightforward business like convention. The ceremonies started at 9:30 a.m. with an Invocation by VW Bayani R. Leoncio, a Silent Minute Prayer for the deceased members, singing of the National Anthem, welcome remarks by VW Eduardo V. Bayot, a Roll Call of Lodges, a 2-minute Report of WMs of their Lodge. Plenary Session immediately proceeded by 10:00 a.m. with the DGS calling the Convention to Order. RW Joseph A. Capuyan JGW then presented the Rules of the Proceedings.
IGLPI MOVES ON !!!
The First Annual District Convention of Masonic District No 1, of the Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI), held their Convention last November 18, 2007 at Bagong Buhay Lodge Nr 4 Masonic Temple, Cavite City from 8:00 a.m. and adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
The Registration recorded a delegation of 21 members from the Grand Line Officers, 16 from Cavite Lodge Nr 2, 7 from Pilar Lodge Nr 3, 18 from Bagong Buhay Lodge Nr 4, 16 from Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge Nr 5, 17 from Bagong Ilaw Lodge Nr 6, 7 from La Naval Lodge Nr 7, 10 from Mendez Nunez Lodge Nr 8, and 4 from Pintong Bato Lodge Nr 9 for a grand total of 116 members.
The District is headed by its District Grand Supervisor – VW Eduardo V. Bayot, the District Secretary – VW Crisostomo B. Mira DGI,; District Treasurer – Bro Ruel S. Saonoy, SW; District Auditor – WM Jaoquin R. Amores III, District Marshall - WB Johnny T. Bernardo PM, District Chaplain – VW Bayani R. Leoncio GC, and Chairman Sports Committee – Bro Magno C. Herradura, SW. The District Grand Lecturers are : VW Ronulfo S. Saonoy, VW Venancio I. Cuvin and VW Petronilo Bulanhagui. The District Grand Inspectors are : VW Wilberto M. Famoso, VW Javier G. del Rosario, VW Crisostomo B. Mira, VW Mario M. Ramirez, VW Ernesto M. Madrozo, VW Amorico M. Alvarez, VW Jose Lido T. Rosit, and VW Mario C. Leopoldo.
Bagong Buhay Lodge Nr 4 just had their Lodge Installation of elected and appointed officers last November 3, 2007 in a well attended affair. The Junior Warden elected was Bro Arnel F. Teodoro , a middle rank Philippine Navy officer. Likewise, Pintong Bato Lodge Nr 9 also had their Lodge Installation of elected and appointed officers last November 17, 2008 with Honorable Mayor Strike Revilla, Mayor of Bacoor, Cavite as Guest of Honor and Speaker. The Junior Warden elected was Bro Napoleon A. Monsog, a noted CFI Judge. By and large, all Lodges of the District had a new set of good, proficient , dedicated, loyal and committed officers.
The Convention was a true straightforward business like convention. The ceremonies started at 9:30 a.m. with an Invocation by VW Bayani R. Leoncio, a Silent Minute Prayer for the deceased members, singing of the National Anthem, welcome remarks by VW Eduardo V. Bayot, a Roll Call of Lodges, a 2-minute Report of WMs of their Lodge. Plenary Session immediately proceeded by 10:00 a.m. with the DGS calling the Convention to Order. RW Joseph A. Capuyan JGW then presented the Rules of the Proceedings.
The Uniform Code of By-Laws of Constituent Lodges was presented by VW Medardo O. Cambaliza and each Article was discussed, amended or moved and seconded for approval.. The discussion started by 10:10 a.m. and ended by 11:20 a.m..The Code consisting of 11 pages , 18 Articles , with a total of 56 Sections was moved and seconded for approval as amended.
At 11:25 the Elections and Appointments Code was presented by VW Amorico M. Alvarez AGS and member of the Legislative Council. Again the 12 pages, 13 Articles, total of 47 Sections Code was discussed, amended or moved and seconded for approval. The deliberations ended by 12:30.with a Motion duly seconded to approve the Code as amended. The Body recessed for lunch.
At 13:30 p.m. the Body resuned and called to order. The Judicial Code was presented by RW Manuel L. Carranza Jr SGW and Chairman of the Judicial Committee. Again, each of the 3 Articles, 16 Sections, 12 page Code was discussed, amended or moved and seconded for approval. The discussion ended by 4:40 p.m with the Code being moved and seconded for approval as amended..
At 4:50 p.m. the Administrative Code was presented by RW Joseph A. Capuyan JGW and member of the Legislative Council. Again each of the 41 pages, 3 Parts, 55 Articles, 237 Sections Code was discussed, amended or moved and seconded for approval. The Body recessed at 7:00 p.m. for dinner and resumed by 8:00 p.m. The discussion ended at 8:40 p.m. with the Code being moved and seconded for approval as amended.
Immediately the District By-Laws was presented by VW Eduardo V. Bayot DGS. The 8 pages, 12 Articles, 41 Sections Code was discussed, amended or moved and seconded for approval. The deliberations ended by 9:50 p.m.
Immediately, several Resolutions were presented and discussed, moved and seconded for approval.
The Program for Masonic Education in the forthcoming Second Grand Assembly was presented by VW Venancio I. Cuvin.
Closing Remarks was given by MW Jaime V. Bantolo, Grand Master. He also appointed an Oversight Committee to go over the Codes for final correction and for presentation in the Second Grand Assembly for ratification.
The Convention adjourned by 10:10 p.m. A simple fellowship commenced.
Compared to the past DISCONs where business substantive session is done in an hour, the convention took longer. It was indeed a long day. The brethren patiently stayed, participated fully, exchanged ideas, discussed grammar, looked for a better way to rewrite a sentence, reiterate relevance to the vision and ideals of TRUE MASONRY and DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE. BY and large, it was a very productive Convention.
Congratulations to the Host Lodge- Bagong Ilaw Lodge No 6. Congratulations too to the Host Lodge recommended incoming District Grand Supervisor, VW Aldo G. Olaguer Grand Marshall.
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