Author: Jason Lang, 32° KCCH

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New officers for the Consistory

Officers of the Consistory

At the annual meeting of the Consistory on January 7, 2025, officers for the next term were elected. Following the regular meeting of the Lodge of Perfection in February, the new officers for the Consistory were installed.

Shane F. Wendt, 32° K∴C∴C∴H∴, takes the obligation as the new Master of Kadosh

Michael Miller, 32° K∴C∴C∴H∴, accepts the obligation as the new Prior.
M. Justin Thompson, 32° K∴C∴C∴H∴, assumes the obligation as the new Preceptor.

Paul Hodnefield, 32° K∴C∴C∴H∴, assumes the obligation as the new Chancellor. Shannon Krecklau, 32°, assumes the obligation as the new Minister of State.

The newest member of the Consistory line, Scott Hughes, 32°, takes the obligation as Marshal of Ceremonies.

The junior past Master of Kadosh, Adam Ballinger 32° K∴C∴C∴H∴, was presented his Past Master of Kadosh jewel by past S.G.I.G Jerry Oliver.

The past Master of Kadosh made a strong showing, with nine in attendance.

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WANTED – Help at the Door

Brothers, 

The Tyling Committee is looking to expand, partly due to the loss of our Brother Gene and an increase in the use of our building for other events.

Duties include:

  • Check-in of brothers for regular Scottish Rite events
  • Escorting visiting brothers (or guests for some other events) to the office, meeting room, etc
  • Assisting brothers and guests at the door – calling the elevator, holding the doors open if needed
  • Watching the door and greeting guests for other functions (no check-in required, usually)
  • Politely answering questions from the public about our building, but not allowing them entry (unless officers or the office staff expect them)

Ideally, we would like two brothers at the door at any Scottish Rite meeting or feast.  

You do not have to be here for every meeting or event – we all have other commitments (personal, family, masonic). 

I will send schedule updates and work around our committee members’ schedules.

During day-long meetings (one day to Masonry, Reunion Saturday, one day to York Rite, and other major body events), we will need coverage for the entire day. Still, we try to split the time into AM/PM shifts or ensure coverage for many guests, such as during lunch or dinner rushes. These days, they typically greet the attendees and direct their events.

This is a great way to meet and greet a lot of brothers, including some you may not have met before. With full coverage at the door, you can catch up on any degrees you may have missed, would like to see again, or would like to participate in.

If you are interested in joining us or need more information, don’t hesitate to contact Bill Brown or see him at the door (most times).

Bill Brown
Tyling Committee Lead
webrowndb@hotmail.com
612.214.5013