As well as supporting each other at Red Cross of Constantine Divisional meetings, the Intendants General support each other at other Companion Orders meetings.
One such meeting was held at Thanet Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners in Margate, Kent on Thursday 29th October at which R.Ill. Kt. Nick Alder, K.C.C., the immediate past Intendant General for Kent, was elevated into the Order.
Other Intendants General present to welcome him were R.Ill. Kt. Robin Knight, K.C.C., Intendant General for Durham, and R.Ill. Kt. Steven Groeger, Intendant General for Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
The meeting also saw the attendance of the Assistant Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Peter Williams and the Provincial Grand Master for the Mark and RAM Province of Kent, R. W. Bro. Martyn Summers, who was accompanied by a team of Provincial officers.
The ceremony of elevation was conducted by W.Cmdr. Benedict Katumba in an extraordinary manner. The ritual was performed with a dramatic and theatrical flair.
Following the ceremony, a festive board was served. It consisted of pate, lamb shank with the finest dauphinoise potatoes and a tarte lemon posset.
The occasion was further enhanced by singing after each wine taking and toast. While the words were provided, the tunes were not, which occasionally resulted in some discordant singing.