As the Master’s Consort you with the Master represent the Company whenever you are at events so you have a general responsibility to present yourself well on behalf of the Company. Within the Company you have a high profile, so members of the Company and the guests will enjoy conversing with you. The particular responsibilities you take on are often defined by a combination of your own Livery Company’s expectations of you, your Master’s requests, and your own interests.
You will be invited to accompany The Master to a number of events. You will also be invited to a number of events as Consort, on your own. As Consort, it is your responsibility to attend where it is a “requirement” and to wisely elect to attend where you have the choice. Your Master and Clerk will be able to brief you on which might be deemed a “requirement” or not.
Those who choose to attend most events will be committing a good amount of time to being a Consort. Events are typically teas, lunches, dinners and, at times, tours or special viewings - often with lunch or tea as part of the event. Such invitations can often take much of your day.
Being able to chat with other Consorts or Hosts or Guests is a key responsibility. Often this is managed by sharing stories of your livery with those you are meeting. And in return, asking about theirs. Have a few stories about the origins of your livery, about its current link to its trade, particularly if it is an ancient livery and the trade is no longer active in London and about its educational and charity connections. Knowing these things and asking others, leaves a very favourable impression of you and your Livery Company.
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You will be invited to accompany The Master to a number of events. You will also be invited to a number of events as Consort, on your own. As Consort, it is your responsibility to attend where it is a “requirement” and to wisely elect to attend where you have the choice. Your Master and Clerk will be able to brief you on which might be deemed a “requirement” or not.
Those who choose to attend most events will be committing a good amount of time to being a Consort. Events are typically teas, lunches, dinners and, at times, tours or special viewings - often with lunch or tea as part of the event. Such invitations can often take much of your day.
Being able to chat with other Consorts or Hosts or Guests is a key responsibility. Often this is managed by sharing stories of your livery with those you are meeting. And in return, asking about theirs. Have a few stories about the origins of your livery, about its current link to its trade, particularly if it is an ancient livery and the trade is no longer active in London and about its educational and charity connections. Knowing these things and asking others, leaves a very favourable impression of you and your Livery Company.
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