Changes to the Board of Directors: Welcome

On Thursday, we announced a few of the changes to the PMYF Board of Directors. As we have already shown appreciation to the recently retired members of our board, it's time to welcome the new members that will help bring PMYF into the future. We have a new appointment to the role of Chairman and three new members of the board to welcome. 
Bro. Glen R. Grell has been elected the new Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation. Bro. Grell has served on the board for many years, serving as the chairman of the Educational Endowment Committee. He is the Executive Director of the Public School Employee Retirement System (PSERS.) He is a former member of the PA State House of Representatives and an attorney. He is a Senior DeMolay and a former Advisor of Carlisle Chapter, a Past Master of St. John's Lodge No. 260, and resides in Mechanicsburg, PA. We look forward to the leadership that Bro. Grell will provide. 

Joining the Board of Directors is Bro. Rodney Boyce. Bro. Boyce is a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 30th Masonic District. He is a Senior DeMolay of Westmoreland Chapter and the current Executive Officer of Pennsylvania DeMolay. He is the Creative Director for Square Peg Design and resides in Mount Pleasant, PA.

Also joining the Board of Directors is Bro. Rick Freedman. Bro. Freedman is a Past Master of Williamson-Corinthian Lodge No. 368 in Philadelphia. He is a dedicated Advisor of Pennsylvania DeMolay, working with Friendship-Bray Chapter in Jenkintown.

Our final member joining the Board of Directors is Bro. David Moore. Bro. Moore is a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 29th Masonic District. He is a member of Beallsville Lodge No. 237. He is a registered nurse. 

Congratulations and welcome to all of the new additions to the PMYF Board of Directors. We look forward to your service. 


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