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OFFICERS OF 2022

GRAND LODGE OF CYPRUS

 

Grand Primo                             Bro. Stewart Read ROH       Troodos Pride of Cyprus Lodge

Bro. Stewart has been in the Order for 16 years, initiated Shamal Lodge 9948. Was active within the Cyprus PGL as a Delegate for TPOC Lodge and then an Officer. Deputy GP in 2021 when the Banner was launched.

Deputy Grand Prim0               Bro. Niclas Ashby ROH        Dhekelia Garrison Lodge

Bro. Nic Joined the Order in 2013, initiated James Mercury Lodge and transferred to DGL due to work commitments.  Has served the Order as President Knights Chapter and on H.O.A.L.T. Committee.

I.P. Grand Primo                      Bro. Gary Dickinson ROH     Dhekelia Garrison Lodge

Bro. Gary was initiated in the James Mercury Lodge in 2012 and immediately took up the challenge of H.O.A.L.T. initially as a committee member and then as Chairman. Was PGP Cyprus under GLE in 2019 and due to COVID-19 restrictions, 2020 where he steered the ship through challenging times. Was Grand Primo on launch of GLC. Also Delegate to RAOB GLE.

Grand Chamberlain               Bro. Nof Pashialis KOM          James Mercury Lodge

Bro. Nof joined the Order in 2014 and is another recruit from James Mercury Lodge. Takes great pride in his achievements mentoring budding Worthy Primo’s as the long term ‘Panel of Instruction’ for both DGL & JML and of late as President of Examining Council. Serves on GLMC as the principle for Recruitment and Retention.

Grand Tyler                             Bro. Ross Thomson KOM       Dhekelia Garrison Lodge

Bro. Ross (without a P) initiated in 2013, Dhekelia Garrison Lodge. Is current President of Knights Chapter and Secretary of H.O.A.L.T. An elected member of G.L.M.C. for 2022.

Grand Ald. Juniper                     Bro. Howard Passes KOM      James Mercury Lodge

Bro. Howard joined the Order 6 years ago and immediately threw himself into active roles within the Lodges as Lodge Secretary of James Mercury and Assistant Secretary in Dhekelia Garrison Lodge. Has served on the H.O.A.L.T. Committee and supports the Grand Secretary with various creative projects.

Grand Ald. Benevolence                  Bro. Alan Gaddass ROH         James Mercury Lodge

Bro. Alan has been in the Order since 1972 and is one of our longest serving ‘Buffs.’ He will enjoy his 50th year recognition during this year. Has been a PGP and President of Examining Council.

Grand Waiter                          Bro. Ray Hill ROH                   James Mercury Lodge

Bro. Ray joined the Order in 1984 and has been a PGP in UK. This is his first role in the Grand Lodge of Cyprus and also serves as a Trustee.

Grand Minstrel                       Bro. John Howard ROH          Aphrodite Bitter Lake

Bro. John was initiated in Cyprus, TPOC Lodge in 2004 and is an active member in two other Lodges on the Island. Serves as Treasurer in two of them. PGP Cyprus and has undertaken all offices in the PGL.

Grand Registrar                      Bro. Stephen Leek ROH         Aphrodite Bitter Lake

Bro. Steve (Spam), joined the Order in 1996 in UK achieving his 3rd & 4th degree recognition in Cyprus. Is a Minor Lodge Secretary and active in attending 3 Lodges. Has been an Officer of Cyprus PGL and delegate in 2021 for GLC.

Grand Constable                    Bro. Paul Harper CP               James Mercury Lodge

Bro. Paul is our newest recruit to the Team having joined the Order in February 2020 and Raised to CP in September after only 6 months. A rising star! Has been instrumental in promoting online Video & Audio Meetings in Minor Lodges. Delegate to GLC at launch in 2021.

 

 

Grand Secretary                     Bro. Gary Davis ROH              James Mercury Lodge

Bro. Gary joined the Order in 2012 and within weeks of his initiation was stepping in for the City Secretary and showing a flair for the less interesting administration of a Minor Lodge. Has served as Minor Lodge Secretary in two Lodges, President Knights Chapter and in 2019 PGL Cyprus Secretary. Helped Steer Grand Lodge of Cyprus to birth in 2021 as someone had to do the paperwork.

Grand Treasurer                     Bro. Mark Nowell ROH          Troodos Pride of Cyprus

Bro. Mark has been a prominent member of the Order in Cyprus since his initiation in 2005 due to his late father’s involvement, who also undertook his Raising ceremonies through to 3rd Degree. Has since achieved ROH status being the first in our New Banner. Has served as a PGP and President of Examining Council for several years.     

 

Grand Trustee                         Bro. Ray Hill ROH                   James Mercury Lodge

Grand Trustee                         Bro. Alan Gaddass ROH         James Mercury Lodge

Grand Trustee                         Bro. Gary Dickinson ROH      Dhekelia Garrison Lodge