E Comp Paul Youngman PAGDC
Paul was exalted into the Sons of Kendrick Chapter on 7th January 2009 and installed as First Principal in 2017. He currently serves as Director of Ceremonies and plays an active role within the Chapter Care Team, supporting efforts to strengthen membership and promote the enjoyment of Royal Arch Masonry.
Appointed as Acting Provincial Grand Steward in 2020, Paul was subsequently honoured with the appointment as Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies in June 2025. He is also among the inaugural group of Visiting Chapter Officers for Wellesley Chapter — a role he fulfils with enthusiasm. In addition, Paul is a member of St. Andrews Chapter No. 231 in the Metropolitan District of London, where he currently serves as First Principal.
Shortly after his appointment as Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, Paul had the distinction of serving as the Consecrating Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies at the consecration of the Combined Services Chapter No. 9900, where he was subsequently made an Honorary Member.
Paul was initiated into Haberdashers’ Aske’s Lodge No. 3362 in the Metropolitan District of London in October 2002, serving as Master in both 2006 and 2018. He has held acting Craft ranks within Metropolitan and currently serves as a Metropolitan Assistant Grand Inspector.
Within the Province, Paul has contributed to both the Visiting Encouragement Team and the Membership Team and for the past three years, he has also served as Chairman of the Light Blues Club. Paul is married to Cheryl, and together they have two adult daughters.
