Lodge of
Perfection

(4° – 14°)

Princes of
Jerusalem

(15° – 16°)

Chapter of Rose Croix

(17° – 18°)

Consistory
S.P.R.S.

(19° – 32°)

Knights of St. Andrew

(29°)

Consistory 19°-32°

Earl J. Hockenberry

Commander in Chief

 

Evan R. Watters

1st Lt. Commander

David E. Dodson, Jr.

2nd Lt. Commander

 

Benjamin P. Watters

Orator

Phillip J. Mentzer

Chancellor

Master of Ceremonies

Engineer & Seneschal

Standard Bearer

Jack H. Speece

Captain of the Guard


19°-32° Degree Summaries

Along the Oregon Trail in 1840, one pioneer lives up to his sacred obligation to care for his brother. Philosophy: A Mason’s word is good as gold anyplace in the world where a man’s word still counts for something. Core Values: Reverence for God & Integrity.

Benedict Arnold seeks pardon for his treason. Philosophy: Treason is a crime over which Masonry casts no mantle of charity. Core Values: Devotion to Country & Integrity.

Knights and Nobles come together to punish crime, reward virtue, protect the innocent, and provide aid to the needy. Philosophy: Freemasonry is not a shield for evildoing. Core Values: Justice.

A brother is introduced to wood cutters who test his willingness to put aside his rank and status. Philosophy: Honest work is honorable and noble in the sight of God and man. Core Values: Service.

Based on a true incident during World War II and the heroic actions of Four Chaplains. Philosophy: This degree teaches us that faith in God will find expression in love for our fellow man, even to the ultimate personal sacrifice. Core Values: Reverence for God, Toleration, Devotion to Country & Service.

A Native American petitions for membership in a colonial symbolic lodge. Philosophy: The importance of toleration, and Freemasonry is a universal brotherhood. Core Values: Toleration.

Industriousness is shown through the life of Brother Benjamin Franklin. Philosophy: The wages of a Mason are earned and paid in their dealing with one another. Core Values: Devotion to Country & Service.

Two officers, while on opposite sides of the Civil War, maintain their Masonic principles. Philosophy: Masonic unity and harmony transcend conflict. Core Values: Devotion to Country & Integrity.

An historic clash between Pope Honorius III and Emperor Frederick II. Philosophy: When tensions arise between church and state, one must be governed by his own conscience. Core Value: Toleration.

Masonry’s transformation from an operative guild to speculative moral fraternity. Philosophy: The working tools of the builders’ art are used to express unique qualities of moral instruction. Core Values: Integrity.

An incident in the long wars between Islam and Christianity in Europe is resolved by Masonic teachings and toleration. Philosophy: No one religion has a monopoly on truth. Core Value: Toleration.

A fourteenth century trial in the English civil court during the reign of Edward II is conducted. Philosophy: To be attentive, impartial, and equitable in judging others. Core Values: Justice.

While attending St. Andrew’s Lodge at the Green Dragon Tavern, Brothers Warren and Dawes come to the aid of an injured brother. Philosophy: The degree reinforces our call to service in the fraternity. Core Values: Integrity & Service.

The degree dramatically teaches us to choose between personal advancement and service to humanity. Philosophy: The degree represents the victory of the spiritual over the human in man. Core Values: Devotion to Country & Service.

 

Past Commander in Chiefs

2019 – 2021  David A. Blackner, 33°

2017 – 2019   A. Brady Appleman, 33° MSA

2015 – 2017   William W. Hellier, 33° MSA

2013 – 2015   John D. Kline II, 33°

2011 – 2013   Ryan H. Speece, 33°

2009 – 2011   Randy E. Smith, 33°

2007 – 2009   Vernon S. Gutshall, 33°

2005 – 2007   Stephen J. Rynkewitz, 33°

2003 – 2005   John G. Myers, 33°

2001 – 2003   Lloyd C. Sorge, 33°

1999 – 2001   Robert W. Bradley, 33°

1997 – 1999   William J. Harris, 33°

1995 – 1997   John R. Biddle, 33°

1993 – 1995   Arthur L. Rankin, 33°

1991 – 1993   Walter B. Stitzer, 33°

1989 – 1991   J. David Kline, 33°

1987 – 1989   Jack H. Speece, 33°, HGA

1985 – 1987   Richard D. Gunsallas, 33°

1983 – 1985   Ronald R. Yoder, 33°

1981 – 1983   Theodore R. Bolger, 33°

1979 – 1981   Howard H. Speece, 33°

1977 – 1979   Lester L. Keller, 32°

1975 – 1977   S. Blair Sponeybarger, 33°

1972 – 1975   Reno A. Lepley, 33°

1969 – 1972   Eugene F. Yoder, 33°

1966 – 1969   Ernest Dejaiffe, 33° MSA

1963 – 1966  Harry W. Gerlock, 33°

1960 – 1963   Harry F. Hostetler, 33­°

1957 – 1960   Robert E. Dively, 33°

1953 – 1957   George E. Brehman, 33° MSA