Association of Deacons
The Association of Deacons was instituted in 1857 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1910:
- to bring together former office holders of the 14 Incorporations
- to encourage membership of the Crafts
- to create a deeper interest among Glaswegians in the work of these Crafts and of the other public, educational, charitable and benevolent institutions of the city
- to assist members, their widows and families when in old age, poverty, sickness and distress.
The Association annually elects a President and Treasurer along with sixteen Directors called the Court of Directors to manage its affairs. The Association's year ends on 30 June with its Annual General Meeting held in September. The social event of the years is the Cocktail Party hosted by the President, Treasurer and Court of Directors and attended by the Deaon Convener of the Trades, the Collector of the Trades House, the Clerk to the House, the Deacons, Visitor and the Master Courts of the Fourteen Incorporations and their guests: it is an excellent opportunity for people not hitherto connected with the Trades House to meet the "Chain Gang" and learn about Craft guildry in Glasgow and members are warmly encouraged to bring family and friends as guests.
Court of Directors
| Deacon Jan Dobson - President | |
| Deacon John Harris - Treasurer | |
| Deacon William Gallacher - Late President | |
| Deacon Gordon Price - Late Treasurer | |
| Deacon Kim Wight (Skinners) | Retire 2024 |
| Deacon Paul McDevitt (Wrights) | Retire 2024 |
| Deacon Sheonagh Beaton (Coopers) | Retire 2025 |
| Deacon Hugo Grant (Fleshers) | Retire 2025 |
| Deacon John McInnes (Masons) | Retire 2025 |
| Deacon David Dickson (Gardeners) | Retire 2026 |
| Deacon Dave King (Barbers) | Retire 2026 |
| Deacon Peter Stokes (Bonnetmakers & Dyers) | Retire 2026 |
| Deacon David Westmore (Hammermen) | Retire 2027 |
| Deacon Ken Kennedy (Tailors) | Retire 2027 |
| Deacon Adrian Pierotti (Cordiners) | Retire 2027 |
| Deacon Tony Barr (Bakers) | Retire 2028 |
| Visitor Roddy Young (Maltmen) | Retire 2028 |
| Deacon Susanne McCormick (Weavers) | Retire 2028 |
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