Peter Flihan - for the office of Grand Treasurer
VISION STATEMENT:
I look forward to pursuing
a standard of service that exceeds the minimally
stated Constitutional duties of the Grand Treasurer by assisting the Grand Master in bringing our
Fraternity to its greatest potential and remembering
that the Grand Lodge’s most important job is to
ALWAYS serve the Brethren.
My Masonic Story: Since being appointed District Deputy Grand Master in the 1st WestchesterPutnam District by GM Gilbert, I have had the privilege to serve the Brethren in Grand Lodge, in
several appointments, in every year since 2008. During this time, I have had the honor to be a
part of the success of various projects, with many Brothers, in different arenas. I pride myself in
being a Brother who values teamwork over titles; one who practices a leadership rooted in
service, not self-service. Grand office in your Grand Lodge is not a reward; it is a responsibility.
My Community Story: I am an active volunteer firefighter with over a decade of service, including
2 years as Lieutenant and 2 years as Captain (commanding officer) of the Hook & Ladder Company
of the Briarcliff Manor FD. I declined requests to run for Chief, as I had already committed myself
to serve as your Junior Grand Deacon. I have also served on two (2) church vestries, most recently
as the Junior and then the Senior Warden (lay leader) at St. Paul’s On-The-Hill Episcopal Church.
My Professional Story: Graduating with a BA degree in Economics from Fordham University in
1986, I first worked as a foreign currency broker. Hired to manage a $5 million customer base, I
quickly grew it to $25 million. I then moved into a 14 year career as the international sales
manager of a $10 million/year import company where I was responsible for both Accounts
Payable and Receivable, as well as managing domestic customer service. Since leaving that job, I
have been a commercial actor for the past 15 years.
MASONIC RESUME
Grand Lodge Leadership Positions:
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Senior Grand Deacon, 2014- June 28, 2015
Metropolitan Staff Officers Liaison 2014- June 28, 2015
Civility Committee Chairman
March 2015 – August 24, 2015
Junior Grand Deacon, 2012-2014
Deputy Grand Masters Advisory Committee 2012-2014
Convention Committee
2010-2012, member
Education Assistance Committee
2010-2012, member
District Deputy Grand Master
2008-2010, 1st Westchester-Putnam District
District Leadership Positions:
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Masonic Charities Corp: (501c NYS Charity) 2004, 2005: President. 2002, 2003: Vice-President
Lodge Leadership Positions: (all in Briarcliff Lodge #1155)
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Trustee: 2008-2010, Secretary: 2006-2007, Master: 2004-2005, Senior Warden: 2002-2003, Junior
Warden: 2001
Personal Masonic achievements:
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Master of the Year
2nd Place in MAGLA competition
Senior Deacon in GM 1 Day Class
Mason of the Year
2005, (1st Westchester-Putnam District)
2004
2003, (1st Degree, New Millennium Lodge #8)
2002, (1st Westchester-Putnam District)
Other Masonic Memberships:
Royal Arch Mason, Ancient Chapter No. 1
Select Master, Columbian Council No. 1
Knight Templar, Morton Commandery No.4
AASR, Sublime Prince, 32°, Valley of NY
member, Order of the Red Cross, St. Quentin Conclave
member, York Rite College, No. 22
member, Mecca Shrine, No.1
member, Azim Grotto, No. 7
COMMUNITY RESUME
Briarcliff Manor Fire Department
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Captain,
Hook & Ladder Company
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1 Lieutenant, Hook & Ladder Company
2004 – present
2011-2013
2009-2011
Saint Paul’s On-the-Hill Episcopal Church, Ossining, NY 1999 – present (Vestry service: 1999-2003)
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Senior Warden
Junior Warden
Finance, Budget & Insurance Committee, Chairperson
Finance, Budget & Insurance Committee, member
Acolyte Guild, Chairperson
Youth Group Leader
2003
2002
2000-2001
1999-2001
2002-2004
2003-2005
Personal: Married to my wife Dina, a Registered Nurse, for more than 25 years; we have two college-aged children. We
reside in Westchester County, NY.