| Hull & District Province RAOB GLE |
| Hull Trades & Labour Club, 37-39 Beverley Road, Kingston upon Hull HU3 1XH |
| Provincial Grand Secretary : Brother Albert Artley R.O.H. 25 Bridport Close, Kingston upon Hull HU7 6AG |
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| WELCOME TO THE WEB SITE OF THE KINGSTON UPON HULL PROVINCE RAOB GLE |
| There are a number of sections or "banners" of the R.A.O.B., and while they differ in numerical strength and procedure, all have the same purpose, often freely and aptly described as "the pursuit of Brotherhood". Our conception of Brotherhood is firmly based on the family principle, that the total power and strength of the family shall be available to the individual in accordance with his need, but the point must be made at once, that the degree to which needs can be met, depends entirely on the loyalty to that principle of each member of the family, YOU and I. Administratively we are a three tier organisation, Minor Lodge, Provincial Grand Lodge and Grand Lodge and there are four degrees or rank of membership: 1st (Brother), 2nd (Primo), 3rd (Knight of Merit)) and 4th (Right Honourable). As any attempt to give a detailed explanation of the working of the Provincial Grand Lodge (P.G.L.) or Grand Lodge (G.L.), or to describe the method of promtion to higher degree would, at this stage, be more likely to confuse than inform. That subject will be left with the assurance that administrative office and higher degree are the prerogative of every Brother who aspires to them and who, by the quality of of his service, is shown to deserve them. The first, and possibly the most important fact , is that there no contractual or insurance elements attached to membership of the Order. Grants from benevolent funds at any level, are not related to what you give but to what you need, and exactly the same principle applies to the services we give in our Convalescent Homes. We really believe in the joy and satisfaction to be found in sharing the burden of our associates, and, in helping them to solve the many human problems to which mankind is heir. The chain of goodwill, forged in this attitude of a regard for others, is strong enough to reach and hold each of us if we have submitted to their natural instincts of mankind to "assist those of the Brotherhood in difficulty or in need". Membership of a Lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes is open to all adult males without distinction as to social position, religious faiths or polictical beliefs. Before a candidate is accepted, he has to convince the members of the Lodge in which his application is made that he is a loyal citizen and that he is genuinly desirous of taking part in our work. On the basis of giving to the extent of his power, in cash or service, whatever is required to meet the needs of a less fortunate Brother or dependant widow and children of a deceased Brother. The method of giving refelects the diversity of our membership ("to the extent of my power" and the basic contribution expected from members is fixed at a figure it is reasonable to assume all members can pay without defaulting on their personal or family obligations. It is called a registration fee and subject to this one exception, which need not concern you at this moment, is paid each time a Brother enters a Lodge. This fee is divided and channelled into Minor Lodge, P.G.L. and Grand Lodge funds for the maintenance of our benevolent work and administration. (To be completed as soon as possible) |
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