A special Meeting of Provincial Grand Senatus was held at then Guildford Masonic Centre on Thursday, 25th October 2012 order for the Ceremony of Preparation of President to be worked to admit 8 Companions to be prepared for their being Installed as President of their Consistories within the near future.

The candidates included two members from each of the 3 Consistories in Surrey - Comps Frank Powell, Alan Brockwell, Derek Lo, Allan Perry, Duncan Bell and Ivan Thorne. Also attending were two Companions from the Province of London – Comps Michael Pinfield and Howard Beber.

The Provincial Meeting was opened at 5.30pin by the Provincial Grand Summus, R Dist Comp Michael Barnes, presiding. The Presiding Officer was assisted by a team of present and past Provincial Grand Officers.

The ceremony was carried out in a confident way, with all those involved delivering their presentations in a competent and polished manner. Each of the candidates later expressed their delight at having been able to participate in the ceremony and they are now looking forward to the time when they will be installed as Present of their own consistories.

R Dist Comp Michael Barnes congratulated all the new ‘Eminent Companions’ and also thanked his Provincial Officers for their hard work during the ceremony.

A total of almost 30 Members, Guests and Visitors attended the meeting and 25 Companions later enjoyed an excellent and convivial meal at the Festive Board.