The Provincial Education and Development Committee is chaired by WBro Peter Messum, PAGDC, (pictured below).
The work of the Committee is simple- to facilitate improving the knowledge and understanding of our brethren with respect to Freemasonry, provide training and support packages for Lodge and Chapter Officers and, following direction from the PGM and the Craft and Royal Arch Executives, to bring together other Provincial Committees and Officers to develop and implement strategy that will ensure the future success of Freemasonry in the Province.
The Chairman works closely with The Chairman of the Communications Committee, the Provincial Mentor, the Provincial Orator and other influential Masons, all who sit on the main Board of the Education and Development Committee.
There are a number of subcommittees who work on specific objectives. For example the Materials Subcommittee is made up of knowledeable brethren who prepare papers, presentations and short talks for the benefit of the Province's Mentoring Programme. This programme was initially developed and continues to evolve, with continuing work from the Education and Development Committee, who are supporting the Provincial Mentor, WBro Martin Roche, in implementing the Programme across the Province.
In the near future the Education and Development Committee and the Communications Committee, will be working with the Province's DCs Teams to develop ongoing training presentations, manuals, guidance and information to help improve ceremonial direction across the Province and ensure the appropriate training of up and coming Lodge and Chapter DCs. This is just one example of many Initiatives being launched in the coming months.
If you are interested in being involved in such work, then please contact the Chairman who will be pleased to hear from you.