Right Hon. Errol G. Collins Most Worshipful Grand Master
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Rt. Hon Errol G. Collins
Most Worshipful Grand Master
Of the Grand Council of the Independent United Order of Mechanics,
Friendly Society, of North, Central, and South America Island of the
Seas, and the entire Western Hemisphere, Incorporated.
Most Worshipful Grand Master 2025 New Year's Message
To
Members and Families of the
Independent United Order of Mechanics, Friendly Society, Western Hemisphere, Incorporated
Tonight, Mechanics around the world will come together with their families and friends,
to reflect on the past year of 2024, and look toward to the year ahead.
Mechanics stood strong through the difficult times of 2020, despite the many difficulties
and challenges, we did not flinch. We roll up our sleeves, look out for our Sisters and
Brothers, and our neighbors, and were there for each other.
That is what Mechanism is all about.
The Executive Committee of Grand Council is quite aware of the difficulties that our
Lodges and Chapters are going through, due to lack of membership and ageing.
However, I can assure you that the Executive Committee of Grand Council, is doing its
endeavor best, to make things better. However, we cannot do it alone; every chain is as
strong as its weakest link.
The challenges ahead will be difficult, but as members of the Independent United Order
of Mechanics, we will approach it prudently, and with resilience, along with the wind of
the Great Architect of the Universe, at our back, we will survive.
As we ring in the New Year, let us commit ourselves to the virtues, of this Great and
Noble Order of Mechanism: FORGIVENESS, UNITY, RESPECT, COMPASSION,
INCLUSITIVITY, AND DIVERSITY.
On behalf of the Executive Committee of Grand Council, I am privilege, to wish you and
your wonderful families and Friends, good health, Peace and prosperity for 2025 and
beyond.
May the Great Architect of this vast Universe, continue to bless us individually, and
collectively, and may He continue to bless the Independent United Order of Mechanics.
Errol G Collins
Rt. Hon. Errol G. Collins
Most Worshipful Grand Master