Tuesday 3rd September was White Ensign Chapter’s final convocation prior to the installation convocation in December so it required that the 3 Principals for the ensuing year to be declared. The Chapter was opened by the 3 Principals, E.Comp Martin Green (Z), E.Comp Mike Sycamore (standing in as H) and E.Comp Glyn Cardy (J). The following lectures have to be delivered at least once a year within the Chapter and each of them being well delivered:
- Mystical lecture – Z
- Symbolical lecture – H
- Historical lecture – by the PSoj Comp. Steve Moody
As there was no requirement to conduct a ballot on this occasion, the following Companions were declared as the Principals for installation in December:
- E.Comp Ian Fothergill (Z)
- E.Comp Len Venables (H)
- Comp. Steve Moody (J)
The Treasurer being E.Comp Tom Kennedy and the Guest Janitor E.Comp Tom Fisher.
On conclusion of the remaining business, the chapter was closed by the 3 Principals. The Companions duly retired to the Festive Board, where £87 was collected for charity.