The Team for 2007

GRAND PRIMO
Brother David Moses ROH
Dudley

Brother Dave was initiated in October 1971 in the Bridgewater Lodge in Warwickshire. He has taken all his degrees in his Mother Lodge. When the Dudley Provincial Grand Lodge was born and his lodge became under their control Brother Dave has become a leading light in the Province and served as Provincial Grand Primo in 1988. Never one to allow the grass to grow under his feet Dave is also very active with the Midland Counties Social Committee and has held the Presidency of the Committee. Brother Dave has and still supports the Knights Chapter. He is also very active with the Warwickshire ROH Assembly. Brother Dave has been a tireless worker for the Order and was rewarded in 1999 when he was elected to the office of Grand Tyler. He had an enormously successful year travelling the length and breadth of the country supporting Brother Arvind Patel. Following on from that success Brother Dave joined the Grand Lodge Management Committee where his love and passion for our Order came to the forefront. Brother Dave gave three splendid years at committee and somehow managed to keep up with all his other commitments. The Dudley Provincial Grand Lodge can be very proud to have such a Brother. Brother Dave is supported all the way by his partner Sue. Together they have travelled far and wide and can often be seen at more than one function a weekend. Brother Dave is an Engineer by trade. He is also a very accomplished Folk Singer. He also confesses to being a Wolves Supporter Whether at home or aboard Brother Dave Moses is a fine ambassador for the Order and a great example to our younger Brethren who see a man of principles and a great role model.

DEPUTY GRAND PRIMO
Brother John James Wilson ROH
Northumberland & North East Durham

Bro John James (JJ) Wilson, ROH. Initiated in the Charles Perkins Lodge 1274, N & NE Durham Province on 15th October 1957 and gained his further Degrees in the Rock Lodge 3032 in the same Province.  Having served the Province in various capacities he was elected Provincial Grand Primo in 1981. He has also held the office of President in Examining Council, Knights Chapter and Roll of

Honour Assembly. Was Grand Tyler 1997.

Served on Sunderland District Council for 8 years.  Full time Union Official for 10 years

Hobbies: Gardening, Dancing, Bingo, Buffing and DIY

Investiture: Saturday 12th May 2007 Swallow Hotel Gateshead

GRAND CHAMBERLAIN
Brother John Anthony Booth ROH.

North East Cheshire

Bro John Anthony Booth ROH. Initiated in the Prince of Wales Lodge 10536 on 22nd August 1993 where he also received his further Degrees. Held a variety of offices in PGL before being elected as Provincial Grand Primo in 2001. Has also held office as President of Examining Council and Knights Chapter and is the current President of Roll of Honour Assembly. He is the Provincial Grand Secretary. Enjoys taking dart marathons in support of the local hospice.

Occupation: Central Heating Engineer

Hobbies: Previously Darts and Gardening now mainly Buffing.

Investiture; Saturday llth August 2007, Dukinfield Town Hall

GRAND TYLER
Brother Ian David Wignall ROH.

Kent County

Bro Ian David Wignall ROH. Initiated in the Albatross Lodge No 7950, Kent County Province on 5th July 1990 and where he received his further degrees. He served Kent County Province as Provincial Grand Primo in 1999 and has been PG Secretary since 2003. He has also held the office of President in Examining Council and Knights Chapter, both in 2005. Describes himself as an organist "on and off' for many years.

Occupation: Retired (Accountant) Hobbies: Music. Cooking, Computers and Travel

Investiture: Saturday 9th June 2007, Corn Exchange, Rochester, Kent

GRAND CONSTABLE
Brother Robert Paul Marden KOM.

Croydon

Bro Robert Paul Marden K.OM. Initiated in the St Marks Lodge No 7311, Croydon & District Province on 1st May 1981 where he also received his Second and Third Degrees. Elected as Provincial Grand Primo in 2006 and was President of Examining Council in both 2004 and 2005. He has been Provincial Grand Secretary since 2004.

Occupation: Meter Reader

Hobbies: Buffing, Home computing and the Internet.

Investiture: Sat 5th May 2007, St Mary s Catholic Social Club, 70 Wellesly Rd, West Croydon, Surrey, CRO 2AR.

GRAND REGISTRAR
Brother
Eric Edward James ROH.

High Wycombe.

Bro Eric Edward James ROH. Initiated in the Chesham Lodge No 7379, Aylesbury Province, on 27th March 1956 and where he received his further advancement culminating in Exaltation to Roll of Honour in 1969. He has served the High Wycombe Province as Provincial Grand Primo in 1990 and again in 2003. He was president of Knights Chapter 1989 and has been PG Secretary since 1994.

Military Service: 2 years 8 months National Service from October 1945 in the RASC - 14 months of this in Bengazi.

Occupation: Retired Depot Inspector 44 years (Bus Garages)

Hobbies: None - except for the last 8 years slaying alive!

Investiture: Sal 26th May 2007, Wycombe Football Club Sands, High Wycombe.

GRAND ALDERMAN of JUNIPER
Brother
John Roberts McLarnon ROH.

Frome & Warminster.

Brother John Roberts McLarnon ROH. Initiated in the St Eligius Lodge No 9757, Western Germany No 1 Province, on 1st September 1975. His remaining Degrees were all received in the Sincerity Lodge No 9582, Frome & Warminster. He has served that province as PGP in 2003, was Treasurer from 1999 to 2006 when he then became PG Trustee he has also held office as President of Examining Council in 2002 and Knights Chapter 2002 & 2006.

Military Service: 1st En Irish Guards, NCO Drill Weapons &

Signals Instructor

Occupation: Security (Westbury Motor Auction)

Hobbies: Golf, Cricket and Buffs

Investiture: Sat 19th May 2007, Warminster Assembly Rooms

GRAND ALDERMAN of BENEVOLENCE
Brother
William James Hepplewhite  ROH.

Barnsley.

Bro William James Hepplewhite ROH. Initiated in the Pride of Swallownest Lodge No 8637, Sheffield Province, on 4th March 1991, his Second Degree came in the Pride of Kiveton Lodge 7651, (Sheffield), Knighthood in his Mother Lodge and Roll of Honour in the Pride of Maltby Lodge 4801 (Rotherham). He has been PGP in Rotherham in 1999 and Barnsley 2006. He has held the office of President in Examining Council, Knights Chapter and ROH Assembly. Occupation: Carer

Hobbies: Socialising, Buffing, Fund Raising and Computers

Investiture: Sat 21st April 2007, Highstone Road Club, Highstone Rd. Barnsley S80 4DX

 

GRAND MINSTREL
Brother
Joseph Anthony O'Brien KOM.

Blackpool & Fylde.

Bro Joseph Anthony O'Brien KOM. Initiated in the Key & Chain Lodge, Western Germany No 6 Province, on 19th February 1993. His Second Degree came in Ye Rose of Devon Lodge 7899 (Exeter), Knighthood in the Lenton Lodge 2619 (Long Eaton), exaltation to Roll of Honour is planned for 17th March 2007 in the Horace Blyth Lodge 9510 (Blackpool & Fylde). He was DPGP Long Eaton in 2001 and is the current PG Secretary in Blackpool. Elected as Knights President in 2006.

Military Service: 5th Royal Inniskillen Dragoon Guards, awarded GSM'

Occupation: Hotelier

Investiture: Sat 7th July 2007, Thornton Sports & Social Club, Thornton.

GRAND WAITER
Brother
Steven Charles Roofe ROH.

Kings Lynn.

Bro Steven Charles Roofe ROH. Initiated in the Charles Wymer Lodge No 9970, Kings Lynn Province, on 5th September 1985 and where he received his further Degrees. Elected Provincial Grand Primo 2000 jthe same year he became a delegate to Grand Lodge. Has been a Book Examiner since 1998 and was Vice President of Examining Council 2006. He is Chairman of Wisbech Ex Services Club and Secretary of Wisbech Branch of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Occupation: Storeman/stock controller.

Hobbies: Computing, Football, Collecting Buff regalia.

Investiture: Sat 28th July 2007, Lynnsport, Greenpark Ave, Kings Lynn, PESO 2NB

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