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ts been a busy 6 months for Essex Cornerstone with events for the Club, meetings for the
ILodge and exciting developments for the new Chapter.
Club membership has continued to grow with more and more young Essex Freemasons looking to join and connect
with other young masons to make new friendships within the fraternity and experience some of the exciting events
that are planned for 2022.
There have been a few changes to the Club Committee, W.Bro Jack Gilliland has left his position as Club Chairman and
was replaced by Bro. Bernie Smith. W.Bro Jack has been a driving force for all things ‘Cornerstone’ over the years and
will be taking on the role in the Royal Arch Executive as Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals. Good luck Jack!

Essex Cornerstone Club
Essex Cor nerstone Club
Annual Dinner
Annual Dinner

February saw the Club host its show-piece event;
The Annual Members’ Dinner at The House of
Commons. 70 Club members and guests were
finally able to celebrate the restart of Freemasonry,
and they certainly celebrated in style.
Joined by the Provincial Grand Master Paul Tarrant,
the evening began with pre-drinks on the terrace
overlooking The Thames. Brethren were then
moved into the historical Churchill Room for dinner.

During dinner it was announced that Bro Bernie Smith would become the Club’s
new Chairman after the departure of W.Bro Jack Gilliland. Bro Bernie emphasised
the importance of the Club to young Freemasons in Essex and in supporting one
another throughout their masonic journeys.
Planning is already underway for the 2023 Annual Dinner so please keep an eye
out for future announcements.

Join the Club!

If you’re not a member of
the Club we’d love for you
to join us, head over to www.
essexcornerstone.com to
find out how you can be part
of one of the best New and
Young Masons Clubs in the
Country for just £10. Joining
the Club also entitles you to
join the Lodge and the new
Chapter.

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