Whare Ra Leadership – Part Four

The Wardens would sometimes appoint a Sub-Warden to assist them, remaining in tenure while the Warden was in Office.   This was particularly so for the Demonstrator, given the workload of training and assisting a relatively large number of active members.  For instance Betty Jones, who was later to become a Chief of the O.,Continue reading “Whare Ra Leadership – Part Four”

Whare Ra Leadership – Part Three

The G.H. Chiefs were responsible for the functioning of the whole Order. However, they were assisted by Three Wardens, Officers responsible to the Chiefs for the functioning of the Outer Order – the Demonstrator (or Praemonstrator as it was originally called), Imperator and Cancellarius. Wardens held Office for three years, and immediately after each VernalContinue reading “Whare Ra Leadership – Part Three”

Whare Ra Leadership – Part Two

According to the Constitution, “A Chief shall hold office for life unless he or she shall sooner retire or be removed from office”. Should this occur, a meeting of the Council is called “for the purpose of ascertaining the views of the Council on the appointment of a successor.” After a period of no moreContinue reading “Whare Ra Leadership – Part Two”