The Guildford Catenians Blog: April 2024

Guildford Catenians April 2024 Meeting

The 772nd meeting of the Guildford Circle took place on 3rd April at the Clandon Regis Golf Club. In attendance were 37 Guildford brothers, 1 visiting brother and 2 visiting gentlemen. Prior to the meeting Bro. Daniel installed Bro. Pat Finn as the new Guildford President. In turn, Bro. Pat installed Bro. Greg Melly as Vice-President, Bro. Jan Gutowski as Secretary and Bro. Tony Eneh as Membership Officer.

Bro. President opened the meeting with the usual prayers for sick brothers and family members. He then welcomed former Guildford brother William D'Souza now a brother at West Byfleet. He also welcomed 2 visiting gentlemen: Denny Vardhese and Tom Sellers. Bro. William responded on behalf of the visitors.

After the reading out of apologies, minutes of the last meeting, correspondence, visits and reports, the brothers and visitors adjourned to the bar before entering the dining area. Later in the evening miniatures were presented by Bro. President to Bro. Terry O'Leary and to Past President Bro. Daniel Lintott. He also presented an enrolment certificate to Bro. Man Shek Kwong who had recently joined Guildford Circle.


Installation of the new Guildford President, Bro. Pat Finn

Presenting Guildford Circle's new President Bro. Pat Finn!

Now it's business as usual!

Installation of the new Vice-President Bro. Greg Melly

Presenting the new Vice-President!

New Secretary Bro. Jan Gutowski taking a bow!

New Membership Officer Bro. Tony Eneh

Bro. President presenting Bro. Terry O'Leary with his Miniature

Bro. President and Past President Bro. Daniel with his Miniature

Bro. President presenting Bro. Man with his Enrolment Certificate

Bro. Man with his Certificate posing with Past Secretary Bro. Andy and Past President Bro. Daniel

A close-up of Bro. Man's Certificate

A solemn table 3 sporting an excellent head of hair!

A few words from former Guildford brother William D'Souza

Bro. President addessing the brothers outlining his ambitions for the coming year

Congratulations to our new President. Good night and God bless!

Visit to West Surrey Circle

On Tuesday April 2nd nine brothers of the Guildford Catenians Circle visited West Surrey Circle in Farnham. The meeting was held at the Hog's Back Hotel situated half way between Farnham and Guildford. Following the meeting which started promptly at 7.00 pm, the Guildford brothers joined the West Surrey brothers for dinner.

On this occasion the meal was served within the main hotel as opposed to the mirrored ballroom where Guildford held a social evening back in March. Afterwards, Guildford President Bro. Daniel Lintott gave a presentation outlining Guildford Circle's modus operandi.

The evening was enjoyed by all. Below are a few photographs.


A view of the dining area

You may recognise a few Guildford brothers?

Bro. Michael Maher in the number 1 spot!

From left: West Surrey Membership officer Bro. Walter Novonho, West Surrey President Dr. David Morgan-Jones and Guildford President (now past) Bro. Daniel Lintott