Asia Oceanic Conference

MANAGING ENGAGEMENT

WITH ASPIRATION

We are pleased to announce our landmark annual investiture, celebrating three milestone events over two days!

1. Asia Oceanic Conference of the United Grand Lodge of England

2. Investiture of our DGM/MEGS-Designate – V.W. Bro. Mathew Joseph

3. Centenary Celebrations of Freemasons Hall, Chennai

The event is set on a grand scale, hosted by The Pitt MacDonald Lodge No. 1198 E.C. Brethren from all over the District of Madras, and from Districts overseas will convene for the two-day event, learning, bonding, and celebrating the fraternity at the Home of Freemasonry in Southern India since 1867.

FRIDAY, 7th February 2025
(Freemasons’ Hall)

Dress Code for all events today: Smart Casual (w/ Jacket or blazer), Covered shoes. Bar Dive: as per Dive rules, applicable only for members.

10.00 am for 10.30 am

Rulers meet at Dining Hall

12.00 noon

Inauguration of Centenary Celebration of Freemasons’ Hall at Banquet Hall and Square Pavement.

1.00 pm

Buffet Lunch at Banquet Hall.

3.30 pm for 4:00 pm

Asia Oceanic Conference (Screening of DGL showreel, Presentation of Centenary Jewels, Paper Presentations and Panel Discussion at Temple 1 on 1st Floor

6.30 pm

Bar Dive at Banquet Hall

7.00 pm onwards

Cocktails and snacks for those not attending Dive-Square Pavement.

8.00 pm

Buffet Dinner at Banquet Hall and Square Pavement

SATURDAY, 8th February 2025
(Hotel Hilton))

Dress Code: Black suit and appropriate tie Or Black Coat & Barrister trousers and appropriate tie. White Gloves recommended for Craft Meeting.

10.00 am for 10.30 am

Installation of MEGS followed by Annual Investiture Convocation of the District Grand Chapter of Madras, at First Floor Banquet Hall.

12.30 p.m

Cocktails and Buffet Lunch

4.00 pm for 4.30 pm

Installation of RWDGM followed by Annual Investiture Meeting of the District Grand Lodge of Madras.at First Floor Banquet Hall.

8.00 pm onwards

Cocktails and Buffet Dinner.