CIRCULARS

RGL-422/2010/ 8th June 2010

The Secretaries of all Craft Lodges of Delhi, New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, and Noida.

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro.,

You are already aware that Universal Brotherhood Day is celebrated every year on 24th June all over the world. A circular in this regard from Grand Lodge of India must have been received by your Lodge. In Delhi Area Universal Brotherhood Day will be celebrated at Freemasons’ Hall, Janpath, New Delhi as per the following programme:

23rd June 2010

A Blood Donation Camp will be organized in collaboration with Lodge St.John the Evangelist No.22 from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
(Brethren and Ladies be requested to donate Blood in large number).

24th June 2010

Free Medical Checkup Camp would be organized by General Williams Masonic Polyclinic from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
(Facilities available would be Diabetes, Asthma, Bone Densiometry, Dental & HB.)

26th June 2010

A Get-together of Brethren and Ladies would be organized from 7:30 P.M. onwards which will include variety entertainment programme conducted by Association of Ladies of Masonic Fraternity-Delhi Chapter and Brethren. This will be followed by refreshments and dinner. Charges for the evening would be as follows:-

Masonic Couple Rs.500/- Individual Mason Rs.300/-

It may be noted that children are not allowed for the evening programme. Coupons for the evening programme would be available with the following:

W.Bro.Ajay Bhargava, Secretary, Masonic Fraternity of New Delhi V.W.Bro.K.S.Rekhi
W.Bro.Subhash Chawla, Secretary, General Williams Masonic Polyclinic W.Bro.C.S.Kochar
W.Bro.Sanjay Ahuja W.Bro.Ashok Thakur
W.Bro.Ashok Sharma W.Bro.Rajesh Mehra
W.Bro.V.N.Chandla The undersigned
W.Bro.B.S.Arora

You are requested to persuade maximum number of Brethren of your Lodge to participate in the above mentioned programmes along with ladies particularly in the evening function on 26th June 2010. Brethren may be requested to purchase coupons in advance and latest by 24th June 2010 to enable us to make proper arrangements. R.W.The Regional Grand Master expects large attendance in all the events on the Universal Brotherhood day Celebrations.

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally,


(V.K.GUPTA)
Regional Grand Secretary(Hony)

RGL-525/2010/                                                                                                                              17^th May, 2010 
 
 

The Secretaries of all Craft Lodges in the Northern Region. 
 
 

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro., 
 

I am directed by R.W.The Regional Grand Master to inform you that your Lodge must take care of following points: 
 

1.Worshipful Master/Secretary/Assistant Secretary should have an e.mail I.D.,  information regarding which should be sent to the Region. This is required as this will facilitate us in sending circulars and other important information by e-mail for quick communication. 
 

2.While mentioning the name of a candidate for initiation in the summons, his complete address, date of birth, profession, mobile number and e.mail I.D. must be mentioned. 
 

3.While filling proposal forms by candidates for initiation or joining his mobile number and e.mail.I.D. must be mentioned.  The proposal forms must be sent to the Region immediately after initiating a candidate. 
 

4.The quarterly magazine of the Region “NORTHMASON” which got discontinued for sometime due to unavoidable reasons is being revived.  Brethren of your Lodge are requested to procure advertisements and sponsorship for the same. You are also requested to send report of your social/cultural/charity activities for inclusion in Northmason.  Brethren should be encouraged to become its Life Members by paying Rs.600/- as one time subscription.  The advertisement rates as already communicated are : 
 

Full Page–Rs.500     Half Page-Rs.300      Quarter Page-Rs.150       Bottom Line-Rs.100 
 

5.As already mentioned, summons for R.W.The Regional Grand Master must be sent in the same envelope which is being sent to the Region with copies of summons to Regional Grand Secretary.   No summons need be sent to his home address.   
 

6.You should compile a list of Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries of Members of your Lodge so that you can send greetings to them by e-mail or sms. 
 

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6.Photographs of M.W.The Grand Master and R.W.The Regional Grand Master are to be displayed at a suitable place wherever the Lodges have Masonic Temples.  These will be sent to you shortly. 
 

7.Universal Brotherhood Day must be celebrated as per the guidelines mentioned in the Circular of Grand Lodge of India which was sent earlier. Reports of same must be sent to the Region for inclusion in “Northmason” and “Square and Compasses”. 
 

8.As already informed Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India has a website of its own namely www.rglni.org.  Brethren must be informed regarding this.  Secretaries must also visit the website regularly, as all Circulars and important informations are uploaded on it on regular basis. 
 

9.Summer Camps may be organized in groups by the Lodges wherever possible. 
 

10.It is noted that Summons of many Lodges do not conform to the guidelines issued.  For sake of regularity  Agenda in the summons for a regular meeting must be as per the guidelines mentioned in the Book “Points of Procedure and Protocol for the Guidance of Members of the Craft”,  a draft regarding which is enclosed for your ready reference. 
 

11.You are requested to send soft copy of photograph of your Lodge Banner. 
 

12.You are once again advised to follow proper procedure  for initiating a brother i.e. interview and proper briefing as suggested in the booklet “Lodge System of Masonic Education”. 
 

13.While seeking dispensation for change in date of regular meeting of the Lodge, the reason for the change in date must be mentioned in the letter. 
 

14.The balloting of a candidate for initiation/joining should not be by `Accailamation’.  The proper procedure of balloting as laid down in the Book “Points of Procedure and Protocol for the Guidance of Members of the Craft” (Pages 10-12) must be followed.  White/black balls must be used and if these are not available paper slips can be used. 
 

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally, 
 

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary(Hony)

AGENDA

1. To open the Lodge.
2. To salute the Worshipful Master.
3. To read the dispensation received from RGLNI.
4. To read the summons convening the meeting.
5. To read, put for confirmation and sign the Minutes of the 50^th (to be changed) Regular Meeting held on _______and 51^st (to be changed) Emergent Meeting held on ___________
6. To read the Action Taken Report on Circulars received from Grand Lodge of India and Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India.
7. To receive report of the Permanent Committee Meeting held, if any, and to vote on the recommendations contained therein.
8. To Ballot for initiation the following candidates

 
Names  Date of Birth  Profession Address Mobile  e-mail  
 

Proposed by________ and seconded by________ in the Regular Meeting held on __ 
 

9. To initiate the candidates in Item No.8 if the ballot proves favourable.
10. To test for proficiency as E.A. Freemasons the following

Names  Initiated on

11. To open the Lodge in the Second Degree.
12. To Pass to the Degree of F.C. F.M. any two Brethren in Item No.10 who are found proficient.
13. To test for proficiency as F.C.F.M. the following

Names  Passed   on

14. To open the Lodge in the third degree.
15. To raise to the sublime degree of MM. any two Brethren in Item No.13 who are found proficient.
16. To close the Lodge in the third and second degrees.
17. Talk on Freemaonry/Paper on Masonic Education.
18. To offer Birthday Greetings/Marriage Anniversaries to the following Brethren 

Names    Date of Birth 
 

Names    Date of Anniversary 
 

19. To transact any other business properly brought forward.
20. To circulate the charity plate.
21. To close the Lodge.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Note: Delete the item which is not applicable.

RGL-438(HYM)/2010/       27^th April, 2010

1.The Secretaries of all Craft/Mark Lodges in the Northern Region

2.The Scribe`E’ of all R.A.Chapters in the Northern Region.

3.The Scribes of all R.A.M.Lodges in the Northern Region. 
 

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro./E.Comp., 
 

I am pleased to inform you that the Half Yearly Meetings/Convocation of Regional Grand Lodge/Chapter/Mark Lodge of Northern India will be held on Saturday, the 25^th September 2010 and Sunday, the 26^th September 2010 at Patiala. 
 

You are requested to bring it to the notice of all the members of your Lodge/Chapter/ Mark Lodge/R.A.M.Lodge and to publish the information regarding dates of Half Yearly Meetings/Convocation in the summons of your Lodge/Chapter/Mark Lodge/ R.A.M.Lodge till 25^th September 2010.  The programme for Meetings/Convocation will be communicated in due course. 
 

With regards and fraternal greetings. 
 

Yours fraternally, 
 
 
 

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary/Scribe`E’(Hony) 
 

Copy forwarded to

1.R.W.The Regional Grand Master

2.W.The Dy.Regional Grand Master/Dy.Regional Grand Mark Master

3.All Assistant Regional Grand Masters/Assistant Regional Grand Mark Master/ 3^rd 

   Regional Grand Principal

4.President of R.B.G.P./R.C.G.P./R.G.B.

5.Regional Grand Officers Incharge of Lodges. 
 

RGL-525/2010/                             17^th March  2010 
 

The Secretaries of all Craft/ Mark Lodges in the Northern Region.

The Scribe`E’s of all R.A.Chapters in the Northern Region.

The Scribes of all R.A.M.Lodges in the Northern Region. 
 

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro./M.E./E.Comp.,

I wish to inform you that the e.mail.I.D. of Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India is now rglni@bol.net.in  You are requested to kindly send all communications on this e.mail.

Further, R.W.The Regional Grand Master/M.E.The Grand Superintendent/ R.W.The Regional Grand Mark Master  has directed me to inform you that the request for Dispensations for change in date of the Regular Meeting or for holding an Emergent Meeting should reach the Regional Grand Lodge Office at least two weeks prior to the proposed date of Emergent Meeting or Regular Date of Meeting/Proposed changed date of the meeting whichever is earlier.  This would facilitate us to grant Dispensation in time and the Lodge Secretary to send the summons well in time so that the members have the intimation at least 7 days before the meeting.

With regards and fraternal greetings. 
 

Yours fraternally, 
 
 

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary(Hony)

RGL-525/2010/                                                                                                 26th February, 2010

The Secretaries of all Craft Lodges in the Northern Region.

Dear Sir & R./V./W/Bro.,

I am directed by R.W.Bro.K.K.Gautam, R.W.The Regional Grand Master to request you to note the following:-

1.The following footnote must be printed in the summons of every Regular Meeting of the Lodge:-

“All Master Masons of the Lodge who are not members of any Chapter/Mark Lodge/R.A.M.Lodge should join these degrees to enhance the knowledge of Freemasonry.”

2.Every Lodge must invite R.W.The Regional Grand Master for Installation Meeting giving him a notice of at least four weeks.

3.Lodges and Brethren are requested to become Life Member/Annual Member for GLI Magazine “Square & Compasses”, the subscription for which is:-

Life Membership             Rs.1500/-
Annual Subscription     Rs.150/- for four issues

4.Lodges and Brethren are also requested to contribute advertisements to be published in the said Magazine, the rates for which are:-

Full Page outside cover     Rs.8500/-
Full Page inside cover       Rs.7500/-
Full Page                           Rs.6000/-
Half Page                           Rs.3500/-
¼ Page                               Rs.2000/-
1/8 Page                             Rs.1500
1/8 Page Lodge/Brethren for messages Rs.1000/-

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally,



(V.K.GUPTA)
Regional Grand Secretary(Hony)

  RGL-525/2010/                            18^th Feb., 2010

To,

The Secretaries of all Craft/ Mark Lodges in the Northern Region.

The Scribe`E’s of all R.A.Chapters in the Northern Region.

The Scribes of all R.A.M.Lodges in the Northern Region. 
 

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro./M.E./E.Comp.,

R.W.Bro./M.E.Comp.K.K.Gautam,R.W.The Regional Grand Master/M.E.The Grand Superintendent/R.W.The Regional Grand Mark Master has directed me to inform you that if you wish to invite him and the members of his deputation for any event which he may agree to attend then the request for his visit must be sent to the Region at least four weeks in advance so that proper arrangements can be made for his visit along with visit of other Officers accompanying him. 
 

Your attention is also invited to Circular No.1/14 dated 24.11.2009 from Grand Lodge of India in which you were asked to invite M.W.The Grand Master/M.E.The First Grand Principal through the Region for any event at least two months  in advance from the date of the event to enable him to plan his travel schedule. 
 

With regards and fraternal greetings. 
 

Yours fraternally, 
 
 

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary(Hony) 
 
 

RGL-525/2010/                              23^rd Feb., 2010 
 

The Secretaries of all Craft/ Mark Lodges in the Northern Region.

The Scribe`E’s of all R.A.Chapters in the Northern Region.

The Scribes of all R.A.M.Lodges in the Northern Region. 
 

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro./M.E./E.Comp.,

You are already aware that it is mandatory for all Craft Lodges to include the following as an Item of the Agenda of every Regular Meeting of the Lodge:-

“A Short Talk on Freemasonry”.

It is observed that many Lodges are not including this as an Item of the Agenda and even if this is an item of the Agenda it is postponed and not taken up.  R.W.Bro.K.K.Gautam, R.W.The Regional Grand Master has, therefore, directed me to appeal to you that the aforesaid must definitely be put as an item of the Agenda of every Regular Meeting of the Lodge.  Also duties may be assigned to the Brethren of the Lodge so that they can prepare a Talk on Freemasonry well in advance to be presented when the Agenda item is taken up.  A copy of the Talk may also be sent to the Region for information and record. 
 

The same procedure must also be followed in respect of Regular Meetings/Convocations of R.A.Chapters and Mark/R.A.M.Lodges. 
 

I am also directed to request you to send latest Membership List of members of your Lodge/Chapter containing mobile phone number and e-mail I.D. of every Brother/Companion.  This would facilitate to update our records.

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally, 
 

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary(Hony) 
 

RGL-535/2010/                        22^ndFebruary 2010 
 

The Secretaries of all Craft Lodges in the Northern Region.

Subject:  Masonic Education Programme.

  Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro.,

We are glad to inform you that the Grand Lodge of India under the Masonic Education Programme had decided last year to start a Diploma Course in Masonic Education.  The Course is of two years duration.  The first year will be a “Certificate Course” consisting of 8 Assignments and the second year course will also consist of 8 Assignments and will be called “Diploma Course”.

Last year 111 Brethren registered themselves for the Certificate Course with 23 of them on fast track completed it by October 2009.  They received their Certificates at the hands of M.W.The Grand Master in the Annual Convocation held at Chennai on 21^st November 2009.  These Brethren have now joined the Diploma Course which when completed will entitled them to receive their Diploma and they can write “Dipl.M.Ed” against their names in Masonic circles.

All Master Masons are eligible to join the course.  The next session of this Distance Education Certificate Course will start in March 2010 and those who complete it by end of October 2010 will be eligible to receive their Certificates at the next Annual Convocation in November this year.  The fee for the Course is Rs.1000/- payable in advance in favour of  Grand Lodge of India.

Course material will be sent to each enrolled student soon after his registration.  The Brethren have the option of choosing either of doing the course in hard copy or by e.mail.

The Certificate Course will consist of 8 Assignments with modules on following subjects:

(a)Lodge Management    (d)F.A.Q.s & Glossary of Masonic Words

(b)Grand Lodge of India    (e)History of Freemasonry

(c )Ethics, Philosophy & Principles of Freemasonry  (f)Symbolism in Freemasonry 
 

The Brethren will be required to send their answers to the questions in each module either in hard copy or by e-mail to their Tutors, which after evaluation and comments will be returned to the students.

You are requested to bring this to the knowledge of Brethren of your Lodge, since it is felt that members be given Masonic information and education to maintain their interest in Freemasonry and retain them in our fold.

A Sample Registration Form is enclosed.  Photocopies could be used if you need more forms.

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally, 
 
 

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary(Hony) 
 
 

GRAND LODGE OF INIDA

MASONIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Registration Form 
 

NAME………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 

ADDRESS……………………………………………………………………………………………

                  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 
 

TEL.NO………………………………….MOBILE……………………………………………… 
 

e.mail:…………….……Lodge Name & No. and Location……….................................................. 
 

………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 
 

Date of Initiation:………………………………………………………………………………….. 
 

Whether Members of Chapter/Mark/RAM:…………… ……………………………………….  
 

………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 
 

Name, No. and Location of  
 

Chapter    :…………………………………………………………………………………………..  
 

Mark         :………………………..................................................................................................... 
 

RAM         :…………………………………………………………………………………………… 
 

COURSE FEE: Rs.1000/- per year(Includes: Pocket History of Freemasonry by Pick & Knight, Study Material in 8 monthly Assignments, Postage etc.)- 
 

Please enroll me in the Masonic Education Course  - First Year. 
 

I enclose DD/Cheque no………...……. dated ………… on……….……………….for Rs.1000/- 
 
 
 
 
 

                                                                                                                              ……………………………..

Date……………………….      Signature    

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Telephone:23328061                                                                                                                  Gram:NORTHMASON

Fax: 011-23730275                                                                                                                             NEW DELHI

                                                                                                                                                 E.Mail: rglni@vsnl.net

Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India

RGL-422/2009/                                                                                                                        Freemasons’Hall,

                                                                                                                                               Janpath,

 To                                                                                                                                         New Delhi-110001    

                                   27^th Feb., 2009

The Secretaries of all Craft Lodges in the Northern Region.                                   

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro.,

I am pleased to inform you that R.W.Bro.S.Krishnan, OSM, R.W.The Regional Grand Master has decided that the Regional Grand Lodge may celebrate  Holi Milan on Saturday, the 7^th March, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. onwards at Freemasons’ Hall, Janpath, New Delhi. It is also proposed that R.W.Bro.Dr.B.Biswakumar, OSM, may be felicitated on the occasion on his being elected as the incoming Grand Master.  He has kindly agreed to be present on this occasion.  M.W.the Grand Master will be the Chief Guest of the evening.   A number of games, musical programmes, lucky draw and other entertaining programmes would also be organized on that evening besides HOLIKA DAHAN.  The festivities would be followed by refreshments and dinner.

The charges for the evening would be:-

a)Rs.500/- per couple

b)Rs.350/- individual brother

c)Rs.250 for children above the age of 5 years

You are requested to inform all Brethren of your Lodge regarding this important event and motivate them to be present on the occasion in large numbers along with their ladies.  The coupons for the aforesaid evening can be received from anyone of the following:-

1.R.W.Bro.K.K.Gautam, Secretary, Masonic Fraternity of New Delhi

2.W.Bro.Subhash Chawla, Secretary, General Williams Masonic Polyclinic

3.W.Bro.Anup Kumar, Grand Lodge of India Office.

4.Regional Grand Secretary

R.W.The Regional Grand Master desires large participation of Brethren and Ladies to make this memorable event a grand success.

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally,

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary(Hony)

C.C:     a)M.W.Bro.H.P.Mathur, OSM, Past Grand Master

b)Past Regional Grand Masters

c)Members of Regional Board of General Purposes/Regional Committee of General Purposes/Regional General Board.

d)All Active Officers of Regional Grand Lodge of N.I./Regional Grand Chapter of N.I./Regional Grand Mark Lodge of N.I.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone:23328061                                                                                                                  Gram:NORTHMASON

Fax: 011-23730275                                                                                                                             NEW DELHI

                                                                                                                                                 E.Mail: rglni@vsnl.net

RGL-438(HYM)/2009/                                                                                                             Freemasons’Hall,

                                                                                                                                               Janpath,

 To                                                                                                                                          New Delhi-110001    

                                                                                                                                   31st March, 2009
 

1.The Secretaries of all Craft/Mark Lodges in the Northern Region
2.The Scribe`E’ of all R.A.Chapters in the Northern Region.
3.The Scribes of all R.A.M.Lodges in the Northern Region.

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro./E.Comp.,

I am pleased to inform you that the Half Yearly Meetings/Convocation of Regional Grand Lodge/Chapter/Mark Lodge of Northern India will be held on Saturday, the 3rd October, 2009 and Sunday, the 4th October, 2009 at Nainital.

You are requested to bring it to the notice of all the members of your Lodge/Chapter/ Mark Lodge/R.A.M.Lodge and to publish the information regarding dates of Half Yearly Meetings/Convocation in the summons of your Lodge/Chapter/Mark Lodge/ R.A.M.Lodge till 3rd October, 2009.

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally,



(V.K.GUPTA)
Regional Grand Secretary/Scribe`E’(Hony)

Copy forwarded to
1.R.W.The Regional Grand Master
2.W.The Dy.Regional Grand Master/Dy.Regional Grand Mark Master
3.All Assistant Regional Grand Masters/Assistant Regional Grand Mark Master/ 3rd
Regional Grand Principal
4.President of R.B.G.P./R.C.G.P./R.G.B.
5.Regional Grand Officers Incharge of Lodges/Chapters.
 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone:23328061                                                                                Gram:NORTHMASON

  Fax: 011-23730275                                                                                               NEW DELHI

                                                                                                                   E.Mail:rglni@vsnl.net

RGL-422/2009/                                                                                           Freemasons’Hall,

                                                                                                                            Janpath,

To,                                                                                                                    New Delhi-110001  

6^th May, 2009

The Secretaries of all Craft Lodges in the Northern Region.

Sub: Celebration of Universal Brotherhood Day.

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro.,

You are aware that Universal Brotherhood Day is celebrated every year on 24^th June all over the world.  It will also be celebrated at Freemasons’ Hall, Janpath, New Delhi this year on Wednesday, the 24^th June, 2009.  R.W.The Regional Grand Master called a meeting of Worshipful Masters, Secretaries of Craft Lodges in Delhi Area alongwith Regional Grand Lodge Officers Incharge of such Lodges and some other Senior Regional Grand Lodge Officers to discuss and finalize the programme/arrangements for the Universal Brotherhood Day.  After discussion, the following decisions were taken:-

1.Free Medical Checkup Camp would be organized by General Williams Masonic Polyclinic from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

2.Stalls for distribution of Sharbat would be put up on Tolstoy Marg in front of General Williams Masonic Polyclinic  building from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

3.Some Video films regarding Freemasonry would be shown to Brethren , Non-Masons and Ladies from 6:00 p.m. followed by interactive discussion.

4.A Get-together of Brethren, Ladies and Children would be organized from 7:30 P.M. onwards which would include lucky draw and variety entertainment programmes followed by refreshments and dinner

To make arrangements for the above functions it was unanimously decided that Lodges/Brethren may be requested to contribute as follows:-

a)Lodges in Delhi Area with membership upto 50 would contribute Rs.500/- each while Lodges in Delhi Area with membership more than 50 would contribute Rs.1000/- each.

b)For the evening programme, the charges would be Rs.300/- per couple, individual brethren and children above the age of 5 years Rs.150 each.

c)Refreshments would be on sale.

d)Non-Masons may also be invited for the evening function, charges for which would be Rs.400/- per couple and Rs.250/- for individual person and children above the age of 5 years.

For making all the arrangements, the following Committee was formed:-

W.Bro.Rakesh Nand

W.Bro.S.P.Dua

W.Bro.Ajay Bhargava

W.Bro.Subhash Chawla

W.Bro.R.L.Vohra

with undersigned as Convenor

W.Bro.Venkat Sundaram was also requested to co-ordinate with R.W.The Regional Grand Master for making various arrangements.

You are requested to persuade maximum number of Brethren  of your Lodge to participate in the above mentioned programmes along with family members particularly in the evening function to make it a grand success.  Brethren may also be requested to purchase tickets for the evening function by 20.06.2009 to enable us to make proper arrangements for festivities.   Particularly the tickets for non-masons must be purchased by 20.06.2009 as they may not be available on 24^th June, 2009.  Tickets are available with above mentioned brethren, Masonic Fraternity of New Delhi Office and the undersigned.   The contribution from your Lodge may please be sent in advance.  Brethren may also be requested to sponsor gifts for the lucky draw.

R.W.the Regional Grand Master expects a large attendance in all the events on Universal Brotherhood Day.  I am also directed to request you to attach photocopy of this circular with the summons of the next meeting of the Lodge so that each brother is apprized with entire programme.

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally,

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary(Hony)

Telephone:23328061                                    Gram:NORTHMASON

Fax: 011-23730275                                   NEW DELHI

                                                                                          E.Mail:rglni@vsnl.net

Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India

RGL- 422/2009/                                                                   Freemasons’Hall,

                                                                                                Janpath,

                                                                                                 New Delhi-110001                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       22^nd  July, 2009

The Secretaries of all Craft Lodges in the Northern Region.

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro.,

I am directed by R.W.Bro.S.Krishnan,  OSM R.W.The Regional Grand Master to inform you that Independence Day Eve get together is being organized by Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India on Thursday, the 13^th August, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. at Freemasons’ Hall, Janpath, New Delhi.  You are, therefore, requested to inform every member of your Lodge to be present on that day alongwith their families.   Jewels and momemtoes would be presented to Governors of Northern India Masonic Charitable Society, General Williams Masonic Polyclinic, Amrit Masonic Spastic Society and also to Lodges who have contributed Rs.1,00,000/- or more and individual Brethren who have contributed Rs.25,000/- or more to charity in last one year.

The contribution for the evening would be Rs.500/- per couple including Refreshments & Dinner and for children above age of 5 years Rs.150/- each.

R.W.The Regional Grand Master expects a large participation from members of your Lodge.

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally,

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary(Hony)

Telephone:23328061                                                                         Gram:NORTHMASON

Fax: 23730275                                                                                       E.Mail:rglni@vsnl.net   

REGIONAL GRAND LODGE/CHAPTER/MARK LODGE OF NORTHERN INDIA

RGL-438(HYM)/2009/                                                                               Freemasons’Hall,

                                                                                                                                        Janpath,

                                                                                                                        New Delhi-110001

                                                                                                                        24^th  July, 2009

1.The Secretaries of all Craft/Mark Lodges in the Northern Region

2.The Scribe`E’ of all R.A.Chapters in the Northern Region.

3.The Scribes of all R.A.M.Lodges in the Northern Region.

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro./E.Comp.,

In continuation to our Circular No.RGL-438(HYM)/2009 dated 31^st March, 2009,  I am directed to inform you that the Half Yearly Meetings/Convocations of Regional Grand Lodge/Regional Grand Chapter/Regional Grand Mark Lodge of Northern India will NOW be held on Saturday, the 24^th October, 2009 and Sunday, the 25^th October, 2009 at Nainital.  The change in dates has become necessary in view of non-availability of sufficient hotel accommodation and other facilities during first week of October 2009.

You are requested to bring revised dates to the notice of all the Members/Companions of your Lodge/Chapter Mark Lodge/R.A.M.Lodge and to publish the information regarding revised dates of Half Yearly Meetings/Convocation in the summons of your Lodge/Chapter/Mark Lodge/ R.A.M.Lodge till 24^th October, 2009.

Detailed Brochure in this regard will follow shortly.

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally,

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary/Scribe`E’(Hony)

Copy forwarded to

1.R.W.The Regional Grand Master

2.W.The Dy.Regional Grand Master/Dy.Regional Grand Mark Master

3.All Assistant Regional Grand Masters/Assistant Regional Grand Mark Master/ 3^rd 

   Regional Grand Principal

4.President of R.B.G.P./R.C.G.P./R.G.B.

5.Regional Grand Officers Incharge of Lodges/Chapters.

Telephone:23328061                                                                                                                  Gram:NORTHMASON

Fax: 011-23730275                                                                                                                             NEW DELHI

                                                                                                                                                 E.Mail: rglni@vsnl.net

Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India

RGL-438/2009/                                                                                                                         Freemasons’ Hall,   Janpath,Post Box No.439,

                                                                                                                                                                           New Delhi-110001        

                                                                                                                                                                      24th November,2009

1.The Secretaries of all Craft/Mark Lodges in the Northern Region.

2.The Scribes`E’ of all R.A.Chapters in the Northern Region

3.The Scribes of all R.A.M.Lodges in the Northern Region

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro./M.E./E.Comp.,

I wish to inform you that the Annual Meetings/Convocation of the Regional Grand Lodge/Mark Lodge/Chapter of Northern India will be held on SATURDAY, THE 13th   FEBRUARY, 2010 AND  SUNDAY, THE  14th FEBRUARY, 2010 at New Delhi.

R.W.Bro.S.Krishnan,OSM, R.W.The Regional Grand Master will be completing his tenure in office on 13th February, 2010.  M.W.Bro. Capt(Dr.)B.Biswakumar, OSM,  M.W.The Grand Master has been pleased to appoint R.W.Bro.K.K.Gautam as the incoming Regional Grand Master who will be installed as R.W.The Regional Grand Master/R.W.The Regional Grand Mark Master/M.E. The Grand Superintendent on 13th & 14th February, 2010.  The detailed programme will be intimated to you in due course.

You are requested to bring it to the notice of all members of your Lodge/Mark Lodge/Chapter/R.A.M. Lodge and to publish the information regarding dates of Annual Meetings/Convocation in the summons of your Lodge/Mark Lodge/Chapter/R.A.M. Lodge till 13th February, 2010.

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally,

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary/Scribe`E’(Hony)

Copy forwarded to:-

1.R.W.The Regional Grand Master

2.W.The Dy.Regional Grand Master/Dy.Regional Grand Mark Master

3.All Assistant Regional Grand Masters/Assistant Regional Grand Mark Master/3rd

   Regional Grand   Principal.

4.President of R.B.G.P./R.C.G.P./R.G.B.

5.Regional Grand Lodge Officers Incharge of the Lodges.

6.Regional Grand Secretary of E.I./S.I./W.I.

Telephone : 23328061                                                                                       Gram:NORTHMASON

Fax: 011-23730275                                                                                                  NEW DELHI         

                                                                                                            E.Mail: rglni@vsnl.net

Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India

RGL-438/2009/                                                                                                     Freemasons’Hall,

                   Janpath,

New Delhi-110001   

4^th December,2009

1.The Secretaries of all Craft/Mark Lodges in the Northern Region.

2.The Scribes`E’ of all R.A.Chapters in the Northern Region

3.The Scribes of all R.A.M.Lodges in the Northern Region

Sub:  Annual Meetings/Convocation  of Regional Grand Lodge/Mark Lodge/Chapter of Northern India.

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro./M./E.Comp.,

You are already aware that the Annual Meetings of the Regional Grand Lodge/Mark Lodge/Chapter  of Northern India will be held on 13^th & 14^th February, 2010 at Freemasons’ Hall, Janpath, New Delhi.

A meeting of R.W.The Regional Grand Master with Worshipful Masters and Secretaries of Lodges of Delhi, New Delhi Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon and Noida and Senior Regional Grand Lodge Officers was held on 2^nd December, 2009 to form a Steering Committee for making arrangements for the Annual Meetings.  It was unanimously decided in that meeting that R.W.Bro.S.P.Sanan shall be the Chairman of the Steering Committee.

As already informed M.W.Bro.Capt.(Dr.)B.Biswakumar, OSM, M.W.the Grand Master would install R.W.Bro.K.K.Gautam as the next Regional Grand Master of the Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India in the presence of Regional Grand Masters of other Regions, Senior Grand Lodge and Regional Grand Lodge Officers and large number of brethren.

A unique feature of the meeting of the Regional Grand Lodge on 13^th February 2010 would be that R.W.Bro.K.K.Gautam would be installed as R.W.The Regional Grand Master in the presence of ladies and some invited non-masons (subject to approval from the Grand Board for which a request has been made). In such an event our Region would be the first to have the installation of the Regional Grand Master in the Open Session after the installation of  M.W.The Grand Master in the Open Session at Chennai on 21.11.2009.  

After discussion of the modalities of holding such an Open Session with ladies and non-masons on 13^th February 2010 where ladies and non-masons will also join the festivities and dinner, it was decided in the aforesaid meeting that the lunch on Sunday, the 14^th February 2010 may not include ladies and guests.

The following decisions were also taken in the aforesaid meeting:-

(1)The Registration Charges for the Annual Meetings shall be:-

(a)Patron                                                                                                                       Rs.2500/-

    (entitled for Dinner for self and wife on 13^th and lunch for Self on 14^th )

(b)Member Reception Committee with Spouse                                                                   Rs.1700/-

    (entitled for Dinner for self and wife on 13^th and lunch for Self on 14^th )

(c )Member Reception Committee Individual                                                                      Rs.1200/-

      (entitled for Dinner on 13^th and lunch on 14^th for self)

(2)A Souvenir would be brought out to commemorate the occasion. The advertisement charges for which shall be:-

Craft Lodges                                          Rs.1000/-

Chapter/Mark/RAM                               Rs.600/-

Message Strip(individual)                         Rs.300/-

Non-Masonic Bodies

Back Cover                                            Rs.25,000/-

Inside Cover (Second or Third)                Rs.10,000/-

Book Mark                                             Rs.7500/-

Ordinary Full Page                                   Rs.5000/-

Ordinary Half Page                                 Rs.3000/-

Ordinary Full Page for Masons                  Rs.2500/-

Ordinary Half Page for Masons                 Rs.1500/-

A Brochure containing all the details regarding Steering Committee, Programme of Annual Meetings, with venue, Hotel Accommodation with rates etc is under preparation and shall be sent to you soon.

On this important occasion you will get an opportunity to meet the Brethren from every corner of the country and exchange your views and ideas freely with them.  It is, therefore, the earnest request of R.W.Bro.S.Krishnan, OSM R.W.The Regional Grand Master, R.W.Bro.K.K.Gautam, R.W.The Regional Grand Master Designate and R.W.Bro.S.P.Sanan, Chairman of the Steering Committee that maximum number of Brethren of your Lodge/Chapter register themselves for the Annual Meetings and come to Delhi along with families to attend these Meetings to make it a memorable event.  Suitable programmes and variety entertainment for the ladies is also under consideration.

The Receipt Books for Registration are available with the following Brethren:-

R.W.Bro.Ashok Mehrotra                                    W.Bro.Subhash Chawla

R.W.Bro.K.K.Gaur                                    W.Bro.Ramesh Roy

R.W.Bro.A.K.Sharma                                W.Bro.Bhisham Bakshi

R.W.Bro.Sutinder Khanna                         W.Bro.Dr.Vinod Rampal

V.W.Bro.Jogesh Sachdeo                         W.Bro.M.M.S.Saluja

V.W.Bro.O.N.Chandla                               W.Bro.R.N.Seth

V.W.Bro.J.K.Tayal                                   W.Bro.P.H.Debara

V.W.Bro.A.K.Bhardwaj                             W.Bro.S.R.Gupta

V.W.Bro.V.K.Tucker                                W.Bro.Rakesh Nand

V.W.Bro.Suman Kapur                              W.Bro.S.P.Dua

W.Bro.Ajay Bhargava                              W.Bro.Anup Kumar

W.Bro.Venkat Sundaram                          W.Bro.Ashok Sharma

W.Bro.Sanjay Ahuja                                W.Bro.Jagdish Roy Mangla

W.Bro.C.S.Kochar                                    W.Bro.S.S.Sambi

W.Bro.Satish Bahadur                             W.Bro.Dr.Mukul Sharma

W.Bro.R.L.Vohra                                     Bro.Akshay Malhotra

W.Bro.J.P.Sharma                                   Bro.Anil Ailawadi

W.Bro.Alok Goyal                                    Masonic Fraternity of New Delhi  

W.Bro.M.K.Mahajan                                 Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India

W.Bro.A.N.Seth

It is also strongly urged that every Lodge/Chapter should contribute for the advertisements to be printed in the Souvenir to be brought out on the occasion so that sufficient funds could be generated for making the event a success.  Also it is requested that a good number of Brethren of your Lodge/Chapter should procure Commercial Advertisements and send the same to us as early as possible. The Cheques/Demand Draft may be drawn in favour of “REGIONAL GRAND LODGE FESTIVAL FUND” and sent to the undersigned.  Articles, Poems or other matter relevant to Freemasonry can also be sent for publication in the Souvenir.  

The cooperation of Brethren/Companions of your Lodge/Chapter is eagerly solicited so that the Annual Meetings are a grand success.                          

With regards and fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally,

(V.K.GUPTA)

Regional Grand Secretary(Hony)

Telephone:23328061                                                                                                            Gram:NORTHMASON

Fax: 011-23730275                                                                                                                 NEW DELHI

E.Mail:rglni@vsnl.net

Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India

RGL-480/2009/                                                                                                                    30^th Dec., 2009

To,

The Secretaries of all Craft/ Mark Lodges in the Northern Region.

The Scribe`E’s of all R.A.Chapters in the Northern Region.

The Scribes of all R.A.M.Lodges in the Northern Region.

Dear Sir & R./V./W.Bro./M.E./E.Comp.,

This is to inform you that the office of Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India will observe the following holidays in the year 2010. 

With regards and Fraternal Greetings,                        

Yours Fraternally,

                                                                                                                          (V.K.Gupta)

                                                                                                                Regional Grand Secretary (Hony)

Telephone: 23328061                                            Gram:NORTHMASON

E.Mail: rglni@vsnl.net

Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India

RGL-525/2010/                                                           15^th January, 2010

To

All Secretaries of Craft Lodges in Delhi Area

Dear Sir & R,/V./W.Bro.,

Our M.W.The Grand Master, M.W.Bro.Capt(Dr.)B.Biswakumar, OSM will be in Delhi from 11^th February onwards, before he attends the Regional Grand Lodge Festival on 13^th & 14^th February, 2010.  As this is his first visit to the Northern Region after he took over as the Grand Master,  it is proposed to felicitate him in a Get-together cum Cultural Evening  to be organized on Thurday, the 11^th February, 2010 at 7:30 P.M. at Freemasons; Hall, Janpath, New Delhi.  All Lodges in the National Capital Territory are requested to participate in large numbers to make the event a success. 

Voluntary contributions from the Lodges in the National Capital Territory will be most welcome to enable the function to be organized in a fitting manner.  It is proposed to fix a sum of Rs.300/- per couple and Rs.200/- per individual member for participation in the event.

Invitation cards for the function may be obtained from the Office of the Masonic Fraternity of New Delhi on payment of the requisite amount.

With fraternal greetings.

Yours fraternally,

(S.KRISHNAN)