Congratulations on reaching elevated status, Paul! Next stage -> member!

As regards a collective noun, what about a mission of journeymen/women? (That's for the TSDC, bless its socks!)

>>Oh, and bring a slab, won't you!<< - what, chocolate or beer?

Sorry we won't be at the party - we'll be in Sydney for one night only, en route to Sunny South Africa for a family reunion.