The Brethren of the three coastal Lodges in the South East corner were honoured with a visit from the Grand Master, MW Bro Dr Greg Levenston on Friday 9th July. Lodge Baddeley was the host Lodge for the occassion. The GM was accompanied by his partner, Judith Morrice as well as RW Bro Doug Grigg, the Grand Director of Ceremonies. His visit was described as a working holiday to become acquainted with the Lodges in the South East portion of the jurisdiction.

On entering the Lodge Room, the Grand Master was welcomed by the Worshipful Master, W Bro Mal Neimier who then offered his gavel to the GM under the watchful eye of the Grand Director of Ceremonies, RW Bro Doug Grigg. Behind the GDC are RW Bro Terry Twyford, VW Bro Charles de Rochefort, (obscured), VW Bro Malcolm Privett DGIW and W Bro Neil Dawson the Immediate Past Master. Brethren from Lodge Bega Remembrance, Lodge Pambula Daylight and the Orbost Lodge, Victoria, attended the meeting.

The Grand Master was accompanied by a delegation of Grand Lodge Officers which includes from left RW Bro Doug Grigg, RW Bro Terry Twyford, VW Bro Kevin Mulcahy, RW Bro Verner Clements, the Grand Master, VW Bro Charles de Rochefort, VW Bro Graham Nettleton from the Orbost Lodge, VW Bro Malcolm Privett, DGIW, W Bro David Hackett, PPGStd. Bearer from the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, UK, VW Bro Ron Doyle and VW Bro Kevin Perry.

Judith and some of the ladies chatting while their partners are in the Lodge room.

The Grand Master responding to the toast to the Grand Master. A rare pleasure to have the occupant of this office present for this mandatory toast.

RW Bro Terry Twyford making a point with the GM and the DGIW, VW Bro Malcom Privett.

RW Bro Twyford making a further point with a few other Grand Lodge officers prior to entering the Lodgeroom.