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THE MECHANICS ORDER
                 
M/C Mike Aitcheson with illustrative Grand George Hemans at Lectern delivering vote of thanks

A SYNOPSIS OF THE ORDER
The order, in its present form, was established in Lancashire, England in 1757 and received its authority by the British Parliament. In June 1877, branches were established in South Africa, followed by other branches in Barbados, British Honduras, (now Belize), Canada, Demerara, Dutch West Indies, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Spanish Honduras, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, to name a few countries. 

Syd Brown at lectern introducing guest speaker Commissioner Josephus Eggelletion

    On January 1910, the order was established in the United States of America and on September 19th, 1910 was Incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. The headquarters of the Order was transferred to New York in 1941, where it is presently maintained.
    The Order, administratively is divided into three branches, namely: The Executive Committee of Grand Council, District Grand Lodge, and Chapters.

Judge Gesele Pollack (2nd left) and fiends

    The Grand Council, (the supreme body) consisting of 29 District Grand Lodges worldwide, convenes every three years at a pre-determined location for its Triennial International Convention.. At this convention new laws and policies are enacted and new Executive Committee for the Grand Council is elected to manager the affairs of the order.
                      
Guest speaker Joe Eggelletion delivering main address below Mayor Sam Brown and Ven. Holtham

    The District Grand Lodges, with member units assemble every two years for their Biennial Convention. At this convention new laws and policies germane to their respective jurisdiction are enacted and presented to the Grand Council for its approval. New offices are elected also.
    The other units (Lodges and Chapters) convoke at least once per month and elect their officers annually.

M/C Mike Aitcheson at Lectern below Commissioner Joe Eggelletion hobnobbing with G/Master Mills, Joe Cooper, Mayor Sam Brown and Holtham
    OUR MOTTO:
Friendship, Truth, and Love dictate that we should be friendly and truthful to all mankind and above all ³be our brothers keeper² which is in keeping with the volume of the Sacred Law. Our aim is to practice and promote justice, philanthropy, charity and benevolence and that through our example society at large will know the true meaning of fidelity, benevolence and truth.

D.K. Brown (I.P.I.G) at Lectern guests seated at head table Vens R. Griffiths S. Black, Joe Cooper, Comm. Joe Eggelletion Mayor Sam Brown and Holtham

    OUR MEMBERSHIP:
The membership is international in scope and embraces all races, creeds and religious, of not only the opulent and powerful but those who are morally and physically strong.
    OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:

Dep. G/Master Joe Cooper ( standing) with guest, Neveille and wife Marie Garth, Sharpe and friends

We are obliged by our basic tenets to attend to the welfare of our members and their families. We are involved in various community activities and projects mainly in health care and education. Our membership is encouraged to be active participants in every community in which they live.

Guest L-R_Publisher Dr. Rovan Locke and friend , also Reichland Anderson

    WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN JOING US?
If you are interested in membership, or desire more information, please feel free to ask any member (Brother or Sister) who will be more than happy to guide you on the correct path.

-Compiled by D.K. Brown of the Pearl of Fort Lauderdale Lodge 19

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