On Monday 1 October 2012, the brethren of Lodge Inverkip Ardgowan No.1425 attended the regular meeting of Lodge Garthland St. Winnoch No.205, in Lochwinnoch, where Brother Charles Vassie received his diploma celebrate 50 years in the Craft at the hands of his Mother Lodge.
Brother Vassie has also been a member of Lodge Inverkip Ardgowan No.1425 for a number of years and currently hold the office of Bible Bearer.