
Lodge of Perfection

Ashley K. Sorge
Thrice Potent Master

Timothy J. Balconi
Deputy Master

Michael C. Kessling
Senior Warden

Robert P. Baranik
Junior Warden

Dane M. Noel
Orator

James F. Abbott
Master of Ceremonies

Gary L. Davis
Captain of the Guard
1980-2020
Altoona Pa
4° - 14° Degree Summaries
A Master Mason seeks divine guidance. Philosophy: Brothers grow together in Scottish Rite. Core Values: Reverence for God, Integrity, & Service
Two sons of Aaron, corrupted by greed and ambition, allow the sacred flame to extinguish. Philosophy: Trustworthiness is more valuable than life and is the basis for Masonic honor. Core Values: Reverence for God, Justice & Integrity.
When the children of Israel encounter a rough and dangerous journey through the desert, they rebel against Moses and God. Philosophy: The answer to the spiritual problems of mankind is faith in ourselves and in God. Core Values: Reverence for God.
A dispute among the workmen where honesty and justice prevail. Philosophy: We should render justice to all mankind. Core Values: Justice & Integrity.
Based on the Old Testament story of King David and his assignment to his son, the future King Solomon. Philosophy: The degree reminds us that each honor we receive requires attention to a particular duty. Core Values: Service, Integrity, & Reverence for God.
The Temple of King Solomon is dedicated by priests of many religions. Philosophy: We should not be too zealous in executing justice. Core Values: Reverence for God & Service.
King Solomon learns of his sentence from which there is no appeal. Philosophy: The violator of his obligations to God will not go unpunished. Core Values: Reverence for God & Justice.
King Solomon’s tax collector violates the public trust. Philosophy: When confronted by corrupt, tyrannical, or illegal behavior on the part of a person in authority, the nation should remain loyal and courageous. Core Values: Integrity.
Joesph forgives his brothers for selling him into slavery. Philosophy: We are taught forgiveness, compassion, and brotherly love. Core Values: Justice & Integrity.
The degree dramatizes the dangers encountered as men search for the lost word. Philosophy: We are reminded that difficulties and dangers should not deter us from pursuing moral perfection. Core Values: Reverence for God.
The essence of Symbolic Masonry is compiled in lessons of the Lodge of Perfection. Philosophy: Members are encouraged to worship God at the altar of their choice. Core Values: Reverence for God.
Past Thrice Potent Masters
2023 – 2024 Ashley K. Sorge, 32°
2022 – 2023 Phillip J. Mentzer, 32°
2021 – 2022 William P. Settle, 32°
2020 – 2021 Jordan W. Settle, 32°
2019 – 2020 Christopher D. Pechtold, 32° MSA
2018 – 2019 Lawrence J. Bilotto, 32°
2017 – 2018 Wayne M. Baggett, 32° MSA
2016 – 2017 B. Wayne Weaver, 32°
2015 – 2016 H. Foster Snively, 32°
2014 – 2015 Gregory P. Mason, 32°
2013 – 2014 David A. Blackner, 32°
2012 – 2013 Dean A. Sipes, 32°
2011 – 2012 Barry C. Yingling, 32° MSA
2010 – 2011 James F. Hockycko, 32° MSA
2009 – 2010 John G. Myers, 33°
2008 – 2009 Randy E. Smith, 33°
2007 – 2008 Lee D. Bollinger, 32°
2006 – 2007 Earl N. Rager, 32°
2005 – 2006 William W. Hellier, 32° MSA
2004 – 2005 James B. Walkingshaw, 32° MSA
2003 – 2004 Dean L. Phillips, 33°
2002 – 2003 Jack H. Speece, 33°, HGA
2001 – 2002 Jonathan C. Erickson, 32°
2000 – 2001 Dale E. Hill, 32°
1999 – 2000 Ray B. Kline, Jr., 32° MSA
1998 – 1999 George L. Moore, 32°
1997 – 1998 Arthur O. McMillian, 32° MSA
1996 – 1997 Ronald L. Brandt, 32° MSA
1995 – 1996 Edgar R. Stitt, 32°
1994 – 1995 Theodore Luciano, 32° MSA
1993 – 1994 Don L. Hollobaugh, 32°
1992 – 1993 Grant D. Walk, 32°
1991 – 1992 Richard B. Fluke II, 33°
1990 – 1991 Paul D. Breon, 32°
1989 – 1990 Robert A. Martin, 32°
1988 – 1989 Lloyd C. Sorge, 33°
1987 – 1988 Thomas E. Day, Jr., 32°
1986 – 1987 Wayne V. Simpson, 32°
1985 – 1986 James. K. Thompson, 33°
1984 – 1985 Philip E. Witmer, 32° MSA
1983 – 1984 John R. Biddle, 33°
1982 – 1983 William H. Minsker, 32°
1981 – 1982 Ray F. Knee, 32°
1980 – 1981 David F. Metzker, 32°
1979 – 1980 Robert L. Freeburn, 33°
1978 – 1979 Donald O. Walter, 32°
1977 – 1978 Harmon O. Walter, 32°
1976 – 1977 Ira E. Harris, 32°
1975 – 1976 Charles A. Mower, 32° MSA
1974 – 1975 Joseph E. Bordell, 33°
1973 – 1974 Percy O. Kephart, 33°
1972 – 1973 Robert P. Moore, 32° MSA
1971 – 1972 Vernon D. Moore, 32° MSA
1970 – 1971 Charles W. Dell, 32°
1969 – 1970 Howard A. Smith, 32°
1968 – 1969 Charles F. Strange, 32°
1967 – 1968 Louis Tibo, Jr., 32°
1966 – 1967 David D. Cadle, 32°
1965 – 1966 Charles W. Endres, 32°
1964 – 1965 William A. Garland, 32°
1963 – 1964 William B. McFeeters, 32°
1962 – 1963 John L. Jones, 32°
1961 – 1962 Elton O. Lightner, 32°
1960 – 1961 William R. Klevans, 32°
1959 – 1960 William C. Giarth, 32° MSA
1958 – 1959 Joseph Dukes, Sr. , 33° MSA
1957 – 1958 Alvin M. Burley, 32°
1956 – 1957 Oakley S. Havens, 32°
1955 – 1956 Frederick B. Yorks, 33°
1954 – 1955 Clarence W. Hoover, 32°
1953 – 1954 Robert E. Dively, 33°
1951 – 1953 George D. Brehman, 33° MSA