Happy New Year Everyone.
The new year has begun and a new Potentate and Divan are in place. As Lady Susan and I reflect back on our year with you all, it’s with both sadness and excitement. It is sad that it feels like the year has flown by and is already over but exciting to see Bektash grow and reach new heights in the coming year.
The Nobility have chosen well and elected a strong team of officers. There is lots of work to do and a couple of new people in new roles. I am particularly happy to see the positions of Treasurer and Recorder filled as these provide our continuity year after year.
Our new Potentate has a very busy calendar, so I will be watching keenly for all the events he has planned for us, and looking forward to enjoying the activities.
Lady Susan and I would like to thank everyone for all their support, ideas and encouragement. We have been truly fortunate to be surrounded by such a caring and dedicated Nobility. Our fondest memories of 2024 will be the friendships we have made.
I will now be returning to my duties with the Stewards and look forward to serving you from behind the bar in 2025.
Fraternally,
Alan Fillingham,
Past Potentate 2024