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doowm
 Posted 13/03/2010 14:06:57
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David

As one who is about to be appointed ProvSGD, I must admit that I was both surprised and very proud to be offered this honour.

The bits and pieces that I do for My Lodge, the Hall and other things I have done and do, I do because I am able to and enjoy. I certainly don't do them in the hope of reward, but is nice to be appreciated:cool:

One thing I would point though, is the number of PGO's is related to the number of Lodges in a Province or District not the number of members. So in the numbers quoted in the first post, 65 Lodges /37 PGO's against 328 Lodges/82 PGO's....;) But anything can proved or argued with numbers and statistics:P

Mike Wood
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St. Katherines Chapter 5376
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chestnut
 Posted 13/03/2010 18:59:27
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Hi Mike, I am aware of the work you do and you deserve the honour. I also know you did not court it. Frankly in my eyes the only rank worth having is an active rank. Past ranks are survival ranks.

I understand the level of PGO to Lodges. The arguement is over the percentage of appointments to the level of members which has reduced dramatically over the years. Thus giving a very top heavy Province.


David
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chestnut
 Posted 14/03/2010 08:45:06
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Jon what you say is correct and nobody should begrudge or belittle those who have or have not any title.

The point is being lost again its not the fcat that they are given its the quantity that is given. If the percentages were moved back to those of even 50 years ago then it would be rarer, and more of an honour. Today I feel that it has become devalued.


David
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