First and foremost I thank Almighty God for His blessings here tonight. Second, I thank the newest members, and guests for attending. Thirdly I offer my genuine thanks to the members for electing me to this position of honour and with your continued support we will have a wonderful year.

Thank you to the Organist, for sharing her God given gifts with us and inspiring us with the special messages only music can carry.

Thank you to the Installing Officers, Officers, and Committee members for accepting your responsibilities.

WPGC Helen Walker and Past Grand Advisor Brother John Walker thank you for the leadership and great examples you have given in the past year.

I am happy to be sharing the East with Brother Russell Varley as Grand Advisor. We value your input and prayers as the year progresses. Through you, may True Kindred Love, Kindness, Loyalty, Understanding and Friendship continue to benefit the True Kindred Order.

Yours in Friendship & Fraternity,

I hope to be able to carry out the good work that Helen and John have done this year.

The Finance Committee is Betty McLean, Marilyn Varley, and Betty Reihl.

The emblem I have selected for the year is the Snow Owl.

We welcome you to social time following this meting for some refreshments. We invite you to join us whereever possible at the future events as listed, especially in Hamilton, Ontario for our Grand Session in 2011.

May everyone have a safe journey home. Remember, a smile is quite a funy thing. It wrinkles up your face but it goes everywhere.

Yours in Friendship & Fraternity,