17. The Rev Bill Winthrop asked -

What progress has Standing Committee made with the production of a booklet on Freemasonry as requested by Synod?

To which the President replied -

The booklet is well on its way to production. There was an initial delay when one person who was asked to write it eventually had to decline. However, an experienced writer has now undertaken the task, and a first draft has been supplied. Modifications will need to be made, but it is hoped that it will be printed in the foreseeable future. The Standing Committee has made $5,000 available for this purpose.