Our work in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean is led by our very active Grand Priory of the Americas.
The Grand Priory operates through local Encampments, and as these become firmly established, they are upgraded to full-blown Commanderies in the fullness of time.
In addition to supporting the Order’s overall work with projects for communities in Africa and the Middle East, the Grand Priory also fundraises for a number of good causes closer to home. In the United States, our members support a number of charities, most notably the Green Beret Foundation, which supports relief and rehabiliation work with veterans of the US Army Special Forces. Our Belize encampment is looking to set up an ambulance service, and our Jamaica encampment works to support local amputees.
The Officers of the Grand Priory of the Americas are:
Grand Prior
Chevalier Robert Soderstrom
Grand Scrivener
Chevalier Chris Thompson
Grand Registrar
Chevalier Chris Chapman
Grand Archivist
Chevalier Dr. Lawrence Lewis Ph.d
Grand Treasurer
Chevalier Clint Hunter
Grand Adjutant and Liaison (Latin America)
Chevalier Herb Rivera
Chaplain General
Chevalier Rev. Roger Allen
Grand Draper
Dame Sandra Vincent
Grand Hospitaller
Chevalier Richard Clinchy
Grand Master of Postulants
Chevalier Thomas Smith Ph.d
Grand Secretary
Chevalier Rick Conn
Grand Custodian of Regalia
Grand Director of Music
Chevalier Peter Waggoner
Grand Deputy Prior
Chevalier Richard Clinchy
Grand Avocat
Chevalier William Vincent