Companions, it is a pleasure to see you all here today and I am delighted to welcome you to this special meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter. 

I would also like to take this opportunity to offer a warm welcome to our distinguished guests on behalf of all the members of this Province and thank ME

Companion Steven Varley and his team for the work they have put into making today such a memorable occasion.

I would like to congratulate E Comp's Trevor Collinson and Nick Mitchell on their appointments as 2nd and 3rd Provincial Grand Principals respectively and to E Comp Dr Hitendra Thaker on his appointment as Deputy Grand Superintendent.

I will look forward to working with you all.