2018 update...Without giving too much away the Lodge is doing well...
We've a good balance saved in our 150 Account for our 150th year, with more funds to come from our Sponsored Walk in September, our Poker Night in October and our Ballot at the WM's Installation in January 2019..plus we have the final tranche of the 2019 Levy. - W.Bro. Gary Spiers, our "Ye Old Abbey Social Club" treasurer, is doing a great job looking after the 150 Account.
Please support all fund raising events, the rest of this year, to the best of your ability to ensure we end up with enough money to do all the great events organised - as outlined in our Senior Warden's Blog.. Please have a look at Bro. Lee Burnside's Blog - it's some celebration.
Don't forget our Lodge Bank Account Balance, it's doing well too. In fact, the best I've seen in 10 years as Lodge treasurer. It's "ring-fenced" from our 150 Account. So, don't worry Bros., we won't blow all our money in 2019 and we will have more than enough money in the Lodge Bank Account to meet all our financial commitments going forward beyond 2019.
Bobby Spiers Snr got out of hospital today and is in good health. Operation was successful and consultant is happy with the progress he has made.
Gary
Well done to all. Great work.
Spoke with the loughside Hotel Events manager at the weekend and everything in order for our 150 year Gala night next year and they can cater for up to approx. 200 people if required
S&F
Gary
Another tick for the spreadsheet Alan excellent work George for securing such an international celeb lol, nxt is Tommy Yarr to return your calls
Atb Lee S/F, SS
Good news WB jim so here is some more good news i was able secure the services of the Musician Davy Galway for dinner 14/09/2019 for the pricely sum of £100.00 this highy respected Musician local & international was in popular demand after a successful tour of the states Rathcoole. Greenisland. Monkstown. and New Mossley estates.
Regards George will your Anchor hold in the storm of life Sure & Steadfast Jim
Great update WB Jim Porter, it gives the lodge members tremendous confidence going into 2019 our centernery year
Regards Lee anchors away jim