Socrates Jubilee Certificate

At the Socrates Lodge 201 st Installation on Tuesday 16 th January the Provincial Grand
Master RW Bro Mark Constant took WBro Brian Gebbels by surprise, presenting him his
50 year Jubilee Certificate at the same time regaling Bro Brian’s impressive masonic career to
the Brethren.

(Image Above: Snr Grp Officer FE Margot- PGM RW Bro MR Constant- WBro BR Gebbels- Grp Officer JF Clarke)

While serving at RAF Kinloss, Scotland, as a Lewis, Brian was initiated at his father’s behest
into Weyland Lodge No6507 Bicester in October 1973 while attending an Instructors
Course. Subsequent postings and tours made regular attendance difficult, in particular
postings to Laarbruch and later Rheindahlen. Undeterred he joined Star of Saxony Lodge
under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of Germany, where his commitment to
Masonry saw him promoted to Past Grand Standard Bearer but unfortunately this was not
recognised by UGLE on his return in 1988. Now a Warrant Officer, he re-started his masonic
career afresh with Socrates Lodge, where his dedication and diligence resulted in
promotions to PPJGW. Completing his masonic journey, WBro Brian was Exalted into
Socrates Royal Arch Chapter in 1994 where his fervency and zeal have seen him serve as
First Principal of Chapter of First Principals and appointment to Supreme Grand Chapter
rank in 2015.