The Executive

Inspector General – V.Ill.Bro.  John Booth, 33˚

My journey into Freemasonry began in 1996 when I was Initiated into Abington Lodge 8041. Having served as Master for the Lodge on two occasions I have also held the office of Almoner, Charity Steward and Assistant Director of Ceremonies.

My journey through Masonry has seen me being Exalted into Abington Chapter 8041 in 2005. I progressed to the Chair in 2019.

I was Perfected in 1999 into Thomas a Beckett Rose Choix Chapter 155 and felt very much that this was a part of Freemasonry that I really enjoyed. After holding the office of Most Wise Sovereign in 2006 I immediately became Assistant Director of Ceremonies before advancing to Director of Ceremonies and have always enjoyed playing an active part in the chapter.

It was an honour to be promoted to 31^st Degree in 2017 and in that same year I took the office of Director of Ceremonies for the Higher Degrees Chapter, Castle Ashby 1138. Well, that was it, I had arrived at a place that I felt was perfect. My next far flung ambition was possibly going through the Chair of Castle Ashby in the next 10-15 years, more a dream really...

In the summer of 2019, I was selected to become the new Inspector General for the District of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire. I was surprised, inspired, in awe, delighted and honoured by this appointment. I was installed on 6^th December 2019, with a five year Patent for my Office, and in 2024 my patent was renewed for a further five years.

I try to work hard to be of service to my District and to encourage others to join this wonderful Christian Order of Freemasonry.

I have run my own Independent Financial Adviser practice for nearly 30 years and will continue with this for the next few years, at least.

My hobbies are tennis (I am Chair of my local tennis club and play for the men’s second team in various leagues), keep fit, travel, history, socialising and a few non-masonic treasurer’s positions with a few local organisations. I like to keep busy!