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.
2019 OFFICERS
Venerable Master
Bob Zimmerman
Senior Warden
Neil Morales
Junior Warden
John Riley
Orator
Scott Peacock
Prelate
Kevin Zimmerman
Master of Ceremonies
Gordon Paltza
Expert
Jeff Zimmerman
Assistant Expert
George Baliotis
Captain of the Host
Kevin Gourley
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.
2019 OFFICERS
Wise Master
John Herman
Senior Warden
Tom Elliot
Junior Warden
Bobby Lippek
Orator
Adam Saucier
Prelate
John Troia
Master of Ceremonies
Vincent Abbatellio
Expert
Aldo Vargas
Assistant Expert
Kit Weber
Standard Bearer
Jeff Nowak
Guardian of the Temple
Ray Dalbec
Tyler
Ken Jordan
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
2019 OFFICERS
Commander
Peter Kolthammer
First Lieutenant Commander
Jeff Zimmerman
Second Lieutenant Commander
Kevin Gourley
Chancellor
Fred Natoli
Orator
Acey Edgemon
Prelate
John Troia
Master of Ceremonies
Adam Saucier
Turcoplier
Ed Lanham
Draper
Tom Knaffel
First Deacon
Brian Myers
Second Deacon
Parker Wunderlich
Bearer of Beuseant
Jeff Nowak
Bearer of the White Standard
Mark Stewart
Bearer of the Black Standard
Aldo Vargas
Lieutenant of the Guard
Chance Wunderlich
Sentinel
Ken Jordan
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
2019 OFFICERS
Master of Kadosh
George Balliotis
Prior
Harold Simpson
Preceptor
Jim Hogg
Chancellor
Chuck Machel
Minister of State
Charles Tanner
Prelate
John Troia
Expert
Ken Jordan
Assistant Expert
Kit Webber
Master of Ceremonies
Vincent Abbattello
Captain of the Guard
Ray Dolbek
Color Guard
Jeff Nowak
Tiler
Aldo Vargas