Ramsgate Masonic Centre hosted their Open Day follow-up event on Friday 3rd February. This was an evening for those visitors who had expressed an interest to know a little more about Freemasonry and who also had an inclination to explore potential membership.
Following the success of the Open Day in January, we had immediately communicated the details of the “Interest in Membership” evening to all those that had indicated a desire to explore further.
We welcomed twelve non-Masons and two unattached brothers to the Ramsgate Centre at 6:30pm on the Friday evening where they were introduced to the representatives of the Ramsgate lodges who were in turn supported by brethren from Kingsgate, Stella Maris and St John’s in Thanet Lodges.
Following a welcome drink and few initial questions answered, we moved into the Temple for a 20 minute presentation on the origins and history of Freemasonry from WBro Peter Rodd and this was followed by short presentations from Ramsgate Lodge members on Symbolism, Sports & Social, My Masonic Story, Fellowship & Visiting, and Charity. These presentations were enthusiastically received by all present.
Simon Wiseman Presents SymbolismPaul McGuirk – Sports and special interest Steve Colleran – My Journey
The formal part of the evening completed, we moved back to the dining room for traditional Masonic fare and a chance for the prospective members to ask further questions and enjoy the camaraderie of a festive board.
Potential members were carefully placed among the attending brethren to ensure that conversation would flow and any further questions could be asked in a social environment and on a personal basis.
After the meal, a “traditional” raffle was held and £175 was raised for the Foreland Fields Charity.
From the event, three guests had confirmed their intention to be considered for membership of the various lodges with others intending to meet with their potetial proposers and seconders in the coming weeks.
The organising team would like to extend a huge vote of thanks to everyone who has given up their time and effort to make both the Open Day and this follow-up evening the successes they have been. These events could never have happened without the industry and support from all of the Group 8 brethren and the Ramsgate Lodges are supremely grateful to everyone that has played a part.
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