The
770th meeting of the Guildford Catenians took place on Wednesday 7th
February at Clandon Regis Golf Club. There were thirty five Guildford
brothers in attendance together with one visiting brother and one
visiting gentleman. The Clergy was represented by Fr Tristan.
The
meeting opened with a special prayer for the recovery of the King and
the Princess of Wales led by Deacon Bro. Michael Phillips. Bro.
President then asked for prayers for the repose of the souls of Bro.
Stephen
Rowden’s sister Pamela and former Guildford brother Gerry Newell both of
whom died in January.
Bro.
President welcomed the visitors: Bro. Mark Hillas of Epsom Circle and
Visiting Gentleman, Stephen Mainardis. Bro. Mark then replied on the
visitors behalf.
Next
on the agenda, was the enrolment of Carlos Silva to the Guildford
Circle which was followed by dinner. Afterwards, several brothers gave
their impressions and memories of visits to the Holy Land and Fr Tristan
also spoke on the subject.
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Prayer for the recovery of the King and the Princess of Wales
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Welcome from Bro. President
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What happens now?!
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Visiting Gentleman Carlos Silva is presented to the President
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Taking the Oath
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Signing the Register
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Bro. Carlos being presented to the brothers!
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Bro. Carlos presented with his Enrolment Certificate by Bro. President
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Congratulations Bro. Carlos!
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A few words from Bro. Carlos
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Grace before Meal
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Absent Brothers!
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Fr Tristan speaking on the Holy Land
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Finally,
due to the increased cost of wine at Clandon Regis golf Club, Council
decided that the Circle should purchase wine for the meetings and other
events in advance. This has resulted in a welcome discount.
To
ensure the future smooth operation of wine purchase the post of Wine
Monitor has been created. The Wine Monitor is responsible for overseeing
the distribution of wine to
the tables and ensuring that all wine ordered by brothers is paid
for. At the February meeting and under the Wine Monitor's watchful eye,
one bottle of Merlot was
purchased throughout the entire evening resulting in the princely
sum of £21.00 being owed. This was divided amongst three participating
brothers making an easily calculable amount of £7.00 each!
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One
bottle containing approximately six glasses of wine shared amongst three
brothers works out at two glasses each at a very reasonable cost of
£3.50 a glass!
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