Çetin Durak becomes leader of the Grand Lodge of Washington D.C.
Turkish-born Çetin Durak has taken office as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington D.C. Durak assumed the authority in a grand ceremony attended by representatives from all over the world.
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This position marks the second majorpeak in Çetin Durak’smasonic career to be recordedin therecords.
Durak previously served in the organization founded byGeorge Washington, the founder of the USA, which, with its nearly 250-year history, is one of the country's most established structures.one of its members, Potomac Lodge No. 5 WorshipfulMaster, he servedin thatcapacity. Now, he has taken theleadership seatfor the second time as the highest-ranking official of this deep-rooted organizationtook his seat.
Having completed his education in the United States, Çetin Durak alsohas asuccessfulcareer in the business world. Having worked within thefinancial sector giant Bloomberg Group, Durak has significant experience in both corporate and internationalaffairs.known for his triple connections. He brings the discipline and vision from the business world into his Masonic leadership as well.
Çetin Durak’s term of office is, from a symbolic point of vIt also covers the highly significant year of2026. The 250th Anniversary of the USA: Founded in 1776, the USA will celebrate the 250th anniversaryof its founding (Semiquincentennial) in 2026.