W.Bro Abdullah Umit Iris from Turkey is appointed as Junior Warden for the 2023-24 Masonic year, with his installation scheduled for March 18, 2023. He is set to become Worshipful Master in the 2025-26 term. Born in Istanbul in 1949, Bro Umit holds degrees in Political Sciences and Business Administration and manages his own company in international trade. A Freemason since 1989, he is actively involved in various Masonic activities, including membership in Yapicilar Lodge No 942 and the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, 31st Degree. He has contributed to Masonic education by translating and commenting on significant works related to Masonic symbolism. Bro Umit has held multiple lodge offices and promotes Masonic membership among Turkish and French brethren. His extensive experience and commitment to Freemasonry position him as a valuable leader within the organization.
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W,Bro Abdullah Umit Iris from Turkey has been selected as Junior Warden for 2023-24 He will be installed at our Installtion meeting on March 18th 2023 In due course he will be installed as Worshipful Master for 2025-26 Bro Umit writesI was born in Istanbul, the bridge between Asia and Europe, in 1949 August 15th.I hold a BD in Political Sciences and Business Administration.I am the Managing Director of my own company and active in international tradeinvolving the raw materials of the fruit juices industry.Apart from freemasonry, my hobbies are, travelling around the globe, sailing, skin andscuba diving, playing piano and violin .I am married and my son is also a Freemason I was initiated into Meshalé Lodge # 74 of the Turkish Grand Lodge of Free andAccepted masons in 1989 and since then I’ve been actively involved in Craft activitieslocally and abroad.I am a member of Yapicilar Lodge No 942 working in Adana valleyI am also an active member of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 31st Grade(Southern Jurisdiction)Since my Entered apprentice grade I have started to give conferences on thesymbolism of masonry and over the years I have translated into Turkish andcommented on the famous 3 volumes of the symbolism of the first three grades by lateGrand Master MW Raoul Berteaux, published and edited in FrenchI was also for some years a member of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge of UGLE.After joining the IL 9659; together with Bro Rasi of Brazil; we have realised the twinningof Tupan Lodge 3244 of GOBrazil and our Antalya Lodge 103 .During the ceremony I was accorded the honorary membership of the respectableLodges “Sol e Liberdade 2897” and Tupan 3244 of G O of Brazil.In the past, I have held the offices of Master of Ceremonies, Orator, Secretary, II.Warden and I am at present Junior Deacon of internet LodgeI have also been the guide to several younger Brethren and happily next year I willeven attend the installation of one these Brethren when he becomes Worshipful Masterof his Lodge.I always try to promote the IL membership to some Turkish and even French Brethren,who I believe soon will apply to join the lodge