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The Consistory
Degrees portray memorable lessons that range in settings from the days of
Chivalry through the 20th Century.
The Dispensation for Bloomington
Consistory was granted on August 5, 1912 and the Charter was received from
the Supreme Council, A.A.S.R., N.M.J. on September 18, 1913.
Officers
| Commander-in-Chief |

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| Bill M. Burden, 33° |
| 1st Lieutenant
Commander |
Robert T. Trefzger, 33° |
| 2nd Lieutenant
Commander |
Roger Aukerman, M.S.A. |
| Treasurer |
Barry D. Weer, 33° |
| Secretary |
David Young, 33° |
| Orator |
John D. Dorner |
| Chancellor |
George F. Perkins, 33° |
| Master of Ceremonies |
Larry E. Raglan |
| Hospitaler |
Alan J. Leicht, M.S.A. |
| Engineer and
Seneschal |
Jim L. Grimm, 33° |
| Color Bearer |
Edwin B. Smiley, M.S.A. |
| Standard Bearer |
Richard M. Erickson,
M.S.A. |
| Captain of the Guard |
Paul M. Clark, M.S.A. |
| Sentinel |
Norman L. Meade, 33° |
| Sentinel Pro-tem |
C. Walden Crouch, 33° |
| Trustee |
Gregory L. Clark, 33° |
| Director of Work |
Dennis Garrigus, M.S.A. |
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19° Grand Pontiff - Proclaims the spiritual
unity of all who believe in God and cherish the hope of immortality,
no matter what religious leader they follow or what creed they
profess. It is concerned primarily with the perennial conflict between
light and darkness, good and evil, God and Satan.
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20° Master ad Vitam - A degree is a
depicting the American spirit confronting the challenge of disloyalty
and treason. Masonic principles and leadership are subjected to a
crucial test.
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21° Patriarch Noachite - Teaches that
justice is one of the chief supports of our fraternity.
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22° Prince of Libanus - Teaches that there
is dignity in labor. A man should be allowed to earn his sustenance by
work.
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23° Knight of Valor - This degree
demonstrates teaches that with faith in God and love for your fellow
man will make great sacrifices to help others.
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24° Brother of the Forest - This degree
teaches that a belief in a Supreme Power binds all men together in a
worldwide brotherhood.
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25° Master of Achievement - This
degree teaches that strife in every individual’s can result in a
breakdown of discipline and loss of faith. This degree is a call to
faith in ourselves, each other, and especially in God.
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26° Friend and Brother Eternal - This degree teaches
the quality of mercy whereby we are taught to overlook injuries and to
treat our enemies better than they deserve.
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27° Knight of Jerusalem - This degree
teaches that Freemasonry believes in the concept of a free church in a
free state.
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28° Knight of the Sun - This degree uses the
symbolism of the tools and of architecture to teach that by building a
high moral character will advance mankind’s desire to achieve unity
and good will throughout the world.
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29° Knight of St.
Andrew - This degree exemplifies the Masonic teachings of
equality and toleration. We are reminded that no one man has a
monopoly on truth.
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30° Grand Inspector - This degree describes the tests and ceremonies that symbolize the
experiences we must undergo in the building of excellence in
character.
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31° Knight Aspirant -
This degree teaches a man who would judge others must first judge
himself.
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32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret -
This degree teaches that duty often requires sacrifice –- the
ultimate sacrifice.
Past
Presiding Officers
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