Lodge of Perfection
The degrees of the Lodge of Perfection are better known as the "Ineffable Degrees" of Scottish Rite Masonry because their principal purpose is the investigation and contemplation of the ineffable (unspeakable) name of Deity. We provide a brief statement of the moral teachings found within each degree.
2018 OFFICERS
Venerable Master
Acey Edgemon
Senior Warden
Tom Elliot
Junior Warden
Bobby Lippek
Orator
Tom Knafel
Prelate
Hugh Forrester
Master of Ceremonies
Alan Goldstein
Expert
Neil Morales
Assistant Expert
Richard Keyes
Captain of the Host
Kevin Gourley
Tiler
Adam Saucier
Chapter of Rose Croix
The Chapter of Rose Croix attempts to provide the candidate with a deeper understanding of religion, philosophy, ethics and history though a variety of complex "historical degrees". The intellectual challenges presented in these degrees are numerous, and at times overwhelming and can take years to master. A thorough reading of the chapters related to them in Morals and Dogma and in Legenda and Readings is essential to achieve even a basic comprehension of their true meaning.
2018 OFFICERS
Wise Master
Kevin Gourley
Senior Warden
Fred Natoli
Junior Warden
John Herman
Orator
Ray Dalbec
Prelate
Bruce Rivera"
Master of Ceremonies
Jeff Zimmerman
Expert
Trevis Steadman*
Assistant Expert
Neil Morales*
Standard Bearer
Adam Saucier
Guardian of the Temple
Adrian Sanchez
Tyler
Richard Keyes
Council of Kadosh
The word "Kadosh" is a Hebrew word meaning Holy. Although Pike identifies the degrees of the Council of Kadosh as chivalric and philosophical, they are all intensely mystical with respect to the lessons conveyed and symbols employed.
"Faith in moral principles, in virtue and in God is as necessary for the guidance of a man as instinct is for the guidance of an animal." - Albert Pike
2018 OFFICERS
Commander
Jim Hogg
First Lieutenant Commander
Chuck Tanner
Second Lieutenant Commander
Peter Kolthammer
Chancellor
Al Greenwood
Orator
Jeff Zimmerman
Prelate
Jeff Taylor
Master of Ceremonies
Adam Saucier
Turcoplier
Ed Lanham
Draper
Tom Knaffel
First Deacon
Brian Myers
Second Deacon
Kevin Gourley
Bearer of Beuseant
Tom Elliot
Bearer of the White Standard
Richard Keyes
Bearer of the Black Standard
Neil Morlales
Lieutenant of the Guard
Ray Navor
Sentinel
Wilhelm Llianillo
Consistory
The Consistory Degrees are very different from each other in form and content. The 31° reveals the dynamic relationship that has existed for centuries between human law as a means of achieving justice, and divine justice as an ideal. The 32° reviews the degrees of the Lodge of Perfection, the Chapter of Rose Croix and the Council of Kadosh. In it we learn the very ancient roots of Masonic Truth - in the East!
"Where Freemasonry flourishes, there will be found the highest type of citizenship and the best standard of living." - Albert Pike
2018 OFFICERS
Master of Kadosh
Kurt Wagner
Prior
George Baliotis
Preceptor
Dick Nelson
Chancellor
Chuck Machell
Minister of State
Harold Simpson
Prelate
Phil Leever
Assistant Expert
Jeff Zimmerman
Expert
John Herman
Master of Ceremonies
Augie Luce
Captain of the Guard
Chuck Tanner
Color Guard
Rich Bailey
Tiler
Bob Zimmerman