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RW DGM' s MESSAGE FOR MARCH 2010

THE PROMISE OF YOUTH

      As the discerning attendee at our recently concluded District Investiture Meeting last month, hosted by Lodge Faith, Hope and Charity would have noticed – I closed my address at Ooty with a reference to our younger brethren – which I shall continue in this message.
      It is a truism that the youth of any organisation or country for that matter will represent and deliver the future. As Masons the older Brethren have an obligation to provide space and guidance for our younger colleagues to be brought to the full bloom of our Brotherhood.
      At Ooty I did notice a more enthusiastic participation of the young Brigade, in the after-meeting jollifications and have begun to talk of a Masonic Rock Band and such. If this could be extended as an idea to include proper Masonic music it could be an useful adjunct to our more serious ceremonials. The important thing is for the young Mason to participate and to feel he is in the thick of things, even if the ladder positions may still be some years away.
      To achieve this goal I, for one would be happy to encourage such activities as may harmoniously blend with District and Lodge gatherings, after the traditional business has been dealt with – to encourage fraternal bonhomie.
      In the meanwhile we hope Cochin, where we next meet in August, will provide some further examples of youthful participation and that more importantly the Senior Brethren will make space for our younger confreres to participate in greater number in Lodge workings.