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officers of his deputation. He then explained the activities of Lodge Friendship and Harmony
purpose of this Joint Meeting. No.27 through power point presentation.
Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Prasad Chikaskar A essay on the subject ‘Masonic Rituals and
conducted the ceremony of presentation of Social Life‘ submitted by Bro. Rishida
Long Term Service Jewels according to Ancient Kashalkar was adjudged as the Best essay.
Customs. R.W.Bro. M. S. Federal presented him a small
R. W. Bro. M.S. Federal Right Worshipful the gift as a token of appreciation.
Regional Grandmaster of the Regional Grand Right Worshipful the Regional Grandmaster of
Lodge of Western India presented the Long the Regional Grand Lodge of Western India, R.
Term Service Jewels and Certificates received W. Bro.M.S.Federal presented certificates as
from the Grand Lodge of India. citation of merit and plaques as Appreciation to
R. W. Bro. A.R. Kolhe responded on behalf of all the deserving brethren.
recipients and thanked R.W.Bro.M.S.Federal Right Worshipful the Regional Grandmaster of
Right Worshipful the Regional Grand Master of the Regional Grand Lodge of Western India, R.
the Regional Grand Lodge of Western India for W. Bro. MS Federal addressed the gathering
presenting the Long Term Service Jewels. thanking them for participating In the large
R. W. Bro.M.S.Federal Right Worshipful the number and requested every craft member to
Regional Grandmaster of the Regional Grand join Chapter, Mark and RAM Degrees.
Lodge of Western India congratulated the W.Bro.V.C.Kale, ARGM thanked every
recipients of Long Term Service Jewels and participant , all brethren who worked hard to
addressed the brethren. make the Area Meet a grand success. Finally
Charity box was circulated which realised a R.W.Bro.M.S.Federal, R.W.Regional Grand
sum of Rs. 5150/=. Master for his valuable guidance. The meet
Right Worshipful the Regional Grandmaster of was followed by fellowship and dinner.
the Regional Grand Lodge of Western India R. DAY TWO 04.08.2019 09.30 a.m.; LTS
W.Bro.M.S.Federal retired from the Lodge Jewel Presentation Chapter.
along with the recipients of Long Term Service Holy Royal Arch Chapter was opened in due
Jewels and officers of his deputation. and solemn form a 09.30.am. The dispensation
Lodge was closed in love peace and harmony No.462 dated 27.07.2019, received from the
at 05.30 pm. National Anthem was sung. Most Excellent the Grand Superintendent of
DAY ONE:03.08.2019 06.00p.m:Area Regional Grand Chapter of WI, granting the
Meeting permission to hold the emergency
After tea break, brethren assembled for Area convocation on 04.08.2019 to presentation of
Meet. Right Worshipful the Regional Grand Long Term Service Jewels.
Master of the Regional Grand Lodge of The summons convening the convocation was
Western India R. W. Bro. MS Federal presided read. The Most Excellent the Grand
over the meeting. Superintendent of Regional Grand Chapter of
W.Bro.N.N.Kardekar, ARGM welcomed WI, the most Excellent Companion
R.W.Bro. M.S.Federal and all the participants. M.S.Federal was received along with the
Bro.Rishida Kashalkar through power point officers of his deputation.
presentation explained the activities, progress The First principal E.Comp.S.M.Gidwani
and Charity projects under taken by all the welcomed him. He also explained the purpose
lodges of Pune Masonic Fraternity. of the emergency convocation. The First
W.Bro. Dr.Chetan Arora explained the principal E.Comp.S.M.Gidwani conducted the
progress of Lodge Fulchand Patel No.163 and ceremony of presentation of Long Term
R.W.Bro.Saifee Nasrulla explained the Service Jewels for 25 years according to

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