Scottish Rite
Valley of Columbus
Our Team
Scottish Rite Bodies
Our organization is made up of four distinct bodies with separate missions. They are each lead by their own officers.
Lodge of Perfection
(4°–14°)
Venerable Master
Roger W. Buterbaugh, 33°
Roger W. Buterbaugh, 33°
This is the primary governing body of the Scottish Rite. The Lodge of Perfection has the responsibility of the 4°-14°. These degrees investigate and contemplate spirituality, and also amplify the Hiramic Legend and lessons from the biblical era..
Chapter of Rose Croix (15°–18°)
Wise Master
Bill Block,
32° KCCH
Rose Croix has the responsibility of the 15°-18° which are referred to as “historical degrees.” These degrees explore the conflicts and politics in the rebuilding of the Temple of Solomon.
Council of Kadosh (19°–30°)
Commander
Harold Culpepper,
32°KCCH
Council has the responsibility of the 19°- 30° These degrees demonstrate the challenges of social and moral conflicts.
Consistory (31°–32°)
(31°–32°)
Master of Kadosh
Harry Ross,
32° KCCH
Master of Kadosh
Harry Ross,
32° KCCH
Consistory has the responsibility of the 31° and 32°. These degrees are referred to as the “philosophical degrees.” Both degrees use the Book of Life to advance the concept of avoiding the mistakes of the past.
Knights of St. Andrew
Knight Commander
Sir Russell E. Ward, 32°
The Knights of St. Andrew, Valley of Columbus, is a service organization to provide support to the Valley in all areas, including but not limited to, membership, recruitment, degree support, fund raising, public relations, and other activities as required.
The Knights of Saint Andrew for this Valley of Columbus, Orient of Georgia; was formed on 15 July 2016 at a Regular Meeting of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons.
Our Motto “AD DEI GLORIAM.”
Who are the Knights of St. Andrew
The Knights of St. Andrew (KSA) is a special group of 32° Scottish Rite Freemasons dedicated to provide service on behalf of the Scottish Rite. There are a number of Knights of St. Andrew (KSA) chapters throughout the country presently active for Thirty Years.
The types of service performed include, assist in reunions and Scottish Rite degree work, acting as greeters, providing escort services for dignitaries and ladies attending Scottish Rite functions, serving as guides, presenting of colors, and provide aid to any Scottish Rite event.