12 Members of East Midlands District were honoured with Grand Rank preferments at the Royal and Select Masters annual meeting of Grand Council at the Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London on Tuesday, 21st April.
Reappointments to (active) Grand Rank
Ill.Comp. Mark A. Thompson-O’Connor reappointed to Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies
Ill.Comp. Michael C. A. Caseman-Jones TD reappointed to Assistant Grand Recorder
Promotions in Past Grand Rank
V.Ill.Comp. Ian W. Knox promoted to Past Grand Lecturer
V.Ill.Comp. W. Barrington Hall promoted to Past Grand Lecturer
Ill.Comp. Raymond S. Ellis promoted to Past Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies
Ill.Comp. Norman E. Pope promoted to Past Grand Captain of the Guard
Ill.Comp. Ian R. Johnson promoted to Past Grand Conductor of the Council
Ill.Comp. Mark R. Constant promoted to Past Grand Conductor of the Council
Ill.Comp. Jeffrey J. Chambers promoted to Past Grand Conductor of the Council
First Appointments to Past Grand Rank
Ill.Comp. Peter Gibson-Leitch appointed to Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
Ill.Comp. Philip G. Marshall appointed to Past Grand Sword Bearer
Ill.Comp. James Boughton appointed to Past Grand Sword Bearer
Following the formalities the Companions retired to the Grand Connaught Rooms for an enjoyable Festive Board filled with good humour and friendship.
A memorable day out for all those who attended and very many congratulations from the East Midlands District to all the Companions on their well-deserved preferment.
But the day did not stop there, a few hardy souls staying for a drink in the Cafe at Great Queen Street before heading home.
A reminder, Grand Council is open to all Companions. It is a very enjoyable day out indeed and one that you are all encouraged to attend.