THE DIVAN
Potentate
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Gary “Shoofly” Lewis was born in Springfield, MA, but was raised in East Hartford,
CT. His path to Georgia started with his career at Rollins Protective Services which is where Gary was first introduced to the business of alarm systems. While employed atRollins, Gary was transferred to Philadelphia , then to Delaware and then to Baltimore. While living in Baltimore, Gary was transferred to a position in Washington, D.C. As a Regional Manager with Rollins, Gary was offered a position at the Rollins home office in Atlanta. Two years after the move to Atlanta in 1996, Rollins Protective Services was sold and Gary started his own business in the alarm system industry. He sold that business in 2008. Gary’s career in the alarm industry continues. Gary is employed by Strong Systems International as Project Manager. In 2002, Gary was raised a Master Mason in Snellville Lodge # 99. Gary went through the York Rite in 2003, the same year he was created a noble of Yaarab Shrine. Gary has a strong family background in Masonry. He can trace the history of Masonry in both his mother’s and father’s families for generations. His maternal grandfather, who was a Master Mason for 60 years, a 33rd Degree Mason and Master of his Lodge twice, was able to attend Lodge the night that Gary became a Master Mason. He has many fond memories of his fraternal grandfather as a member of the Oriental Band at Melha Temple in Springfield, MA. His maternal grandfather was a member of Afifi Temple in Tocoma, WA. Gary knew from an early age what a Mason and what a Shriner was, and what they meant to the community from the examples of the men that he admired in his life. Gary received the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award in 2007. He served as Worshipful Master of Snellville Lodge # 99 in 2008. Most recently, Gary served as Director of Works at the Snellville Lodge. Gary has always been involved in the State Alarm Association. He is a founding Board Member and served as Treasurer from 2000 – 2007. Gary and his wife, Shelly, have four children between them, Grant, Gary III, Jess, and Jon. They also have four grandchildren, Mackenzie, Sabrina, Jace and Jude. Gary is a member of the Red Devil Clowns, where he served as president. He is also a member of the Potentates Escort, where he served as treasurer. Gary is also a member of Knights of Mecca. Being a Master Mason and a Shriner is a huge part of Gary’s life and his family’s life. It is a history that has carried on for generations and that he hopes will continue for generations to come. Gary feels that the two organizations are so important to the community and to enriching the lives of the men who belong and their families. Gary is very honored to be part of both of these fraternities. |
Chief Rabban
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Assistant Rabban
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High Priest & Prophet
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Oriental Guide
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Treasurer
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Recorder
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