My brothers and sisters, during a discussion with some friends weeks ago, the general feeling was that in order to get ahead and be successful in the system today, the old adage of ‘whom you know’ doesn’t hold entirely anymore. Rather, we now operate in a system that is driven more by ‘who knows you’. By building an extensive social and professional network, the hardworking and persevering Marshallan can achieve great individual and professional success.
Brothers and sisters, we belong to an organization with a membership of rich professional potential. As Marshallans we aim to support each other spiritually, emotionally, financially and materially. What can we, therefore, as an organization do to strengthen the spirit of networking to assist each other in securing employment for our unemployed, career advancement to others, further the business dealings of our brothers and sisters and to provide legal advice to brothers and sisters in times when needed?
The Marshallan Centre for Fraternal Relations was established to address these challenges. This institution is to serve the role of an umbrella body for all welfare committees and ensure that the Noble Order becomes a haven of love and concern. This body is also charged to facilitate the timely provision of assistance, support and professional advice to all brothers and sisters in need.
I therefore urge all councils and courts to establish very well resourced Welfare Committees, whose responsibility is not restricted to only visiting the sick and the aged, but also to promote, advance and deepen the spirit of networking amongst Marshallans.
I strongly believe that when we all look out for each other, our web of fraternal connections will certainly enhance the vibrancy of this Noble Order.
Fraternally,
Sir Kt. Derx Baffour
(Supreme Knight)