The Structure of The Thames Division

Within the Masonic   and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine, a "Division" is   a geographical jurisdiction. Our Division, named "Thames" covers   the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire.

The Intendant-General

The   Intendant-General is the head of the Division. He is appointed by our Grand   Sovereign (who governs the Order at the national level) and will serve in   that office for a number of years. He is empowered to appoint his own Deputy,   and a number of officers to assist his work.

The Divisional Executive

The key officers   form an Executive to advise and support the Intendant-General. The Executive   consists of the Intendant-General, the Deputy Intendant-General, the   Divisional Eusebius (who holds the 'number three' position, for a two year   term of office), the Divisional Registrar (responsible for strategy and   expansion), the Divisional Treasurer (responsible for finance), the   Divisional Recorder (responsible for administration), and the Divisional   Marshal (responsible for ceremonial).

The Annual Divisional Conclave

Once a year there is   a meeting of the Divisional Conclave. This includes not only the Executive,   but also a range of other Divisional officers with particular   responsibilities. It is also attended by representatives from other   Divisions, and by members of the Conclaves that make up the Division. Where   necessary, there can be additional meetings of the Divisional Conclave during   the year, or of its Standing Committee, which consists of the Divisional   Executive plus the Sovereign (head) of each member Conclave.

Conclaves

The units which make up the Division are the Conclaves. Members belong to a local Conclave, and   this is where the ordinary business of the Order is carried out on a day to   day basis. Conclaves are located across the three counties of our Division.

Divisional Sepulchre Guard

Under the direction of a Captain, the Divisional Sepulchre Guard forms a bodyguard to the   Intendant-General, and provides a ceremonial Arch of Steel for grand ceremonials of the Division.