On Saturday, 4th November 2023, two of the founder members of No. 149 Phoenix Encampment were promoted to Senior Sir Knight Counsellor of the GUOKGH (SSKC). Marking 11 years of dedicated membership of the Order, SSKC Keith Bell and SSKC Gerry Matthew OM received their badge of office, a Red Collaret at a ceremony which took place at the Sunderland Gunners Club that was presided over by the Grand Knight Commander, SKC Neville Dart GKC.