V.W.Bro.Stuart Cowburn, Retires as Charity Leader |
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| Some reminiscences on my retirement from the Mark Charity Committee. | |
| I have been the leader of the Ionic Charity Group on West Lancashire Mark Charity Committee for 20 years and I have decided that it is now time to retire. | |
| Charity has always been an important aspect of my Masonic career and I look back with satisfaction and pleasure on the achievements of the Mark Charity Group. | |
| In no particular order I would like to list some of the projects which have benefited from our Charity donations , please take a little time to read them and you will realise the scope and variety of the help we have provided to both Masonic and Non Masonic good causes. | |
| ROSEMERE CANCER CENTRE. | Donations to provide the latest scanning technology, |
| updating the Chemotherapy ward,and refurbishment the visitors lounge. | |
| GALLOWAYS FOR THE BLIND. | Finance for their audio book and newspaper service. |
| WIGAN LADIES SEWING HUB. | PPE face masks. |
| REBECCA SIMPSON. | A sports mobility wheelchair and tennis coaching. |
| DEFIBRULATORS. | One supplied to every Masonic meeting venue in West Lancashire. |
| SUE RYDER HOME. | A Ride On lawn mower. |
| GEORGINA DILLON. | Sponsorship to go to Finland to attend a Girl Guide |
| International Community Project. | |
| ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE. | A new ambulance for Preston |
| DERIAN HOUSE. | A replacement Mini Bus. |
| R.N.L.I. | A large donation for a new lifeboat at Latham St.Annes. |
| REMEMBRANCE DAY BADGES. | A pin badge incorporating the Mark Keystone , we sold hundreds of |
| them for military charities. | |
| Without the enthusiasm and generosity of our Mark Lodges and the support of our Charity Committee ,much of this would not have been possible . My sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed and helped our Charity Group during my time in office, and a massive thank you on behalf of all the deserving recipients we have helped. | |
| Keep well everyone ,look after yourselves and I hope that we will soon be able to meet again. |
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| Very Best Regards | |
| V.W.Bro.Stuart Cowburn. | |
| The Provincial Grand Master, and the Executive, all wish to thank Stuart for his magnificent service over 20 years to the Ionic Charity Group. | |
| Stuart has been a very hard-working member for the charities, and will be greatly missed. Well done Stuart, you have Marked Well! | |
| Giles | |
