What are the Allied Masonic Degrees?
“The Allied Masonic Degrees are an invitational organization and requires membership in the Royal Arch as well as the Symbolic Lodge. Membership is limited to 27 members per council. The Allied Masonic Degrees are detached degrees, some of which, many years ago, were conferred under Craft warrants and formed part of the then loosely governed Freemasonry of the period. Many of these detached degrees became dormant in some places, although in others, they were conferred as side degrees. In time, the better of these degrees were grouped together in an organized body under the title of Allied Masonic Degrees.” (Excerpts taken from the Grand Council of AMD website)
At least in Indiana, each AMD Council is slightly different, focusing on either Degree Work, Masonic Education, or simply Fellowship. In forming Prather Council, we wanted to utilize the AMD as an opportunity to bring together the past, present, and future leadership of Prather York Rite. Also, we wanted to make sure that those active members of Prather York Rite, who were interested in the Allied Masonic Degrees, had an opportunity to become a member and see the ritual work.
Officers
2024 Officers
Sovereign Master – Craig M. Beidelman
Senior Warden – Carson C. Smith
Junior Warden – John A. Miller
Treasurer – Kevin J. Scott, PSM
Secretary – Brian C. Lewis, PSM
Chaplain – John R. Freeland
Senior Deacon – Shamus J. Driver
Junior Deacon – James B. Hertel
Tyler – Mark A. Elder
Past Officers
Past Sovereign Master
Jason R. Greth – 2012
Michael J. Smith – 2013
Thomas N. Tuttle – 2014
George R. Owens – 2015
Tracy L. Hutton – 2016
Frank E. Capler Jr – 2017
Mark C. Lewis – 2018
Kevin J. Scott – 2019
David G. Kirschman – 2020
Mitchell H. Rohrbaugh – 2021
Matthew A. Worland – 2022
Graig A. Huber – 2023
Craig M. Beidelman – 2024
Brian C. Lewis – 2010 (#464)
Jerald L. Miller – 2011 (#464)
Jason R. Greth – 2017 (#464)
Dennis A. Schraeder, Sr – 2017 (#332)
Steven B. Taylor – 2019 (#464)
Awards
Red Branch of Eri
Knight Commander
Craig M. Beidelman
Frank E. Capler Jr
Graig A. Huber
David G. Kirschman
Brian C. Lewis
Mitchell H. Rohrbaugh
Kevin J. Scott
Matthew A. Worland
Members
Members of Prather Council #510 Allied Masonic Degrees
Frank E. Capler Jr – 2011
Jason R. Greth – 2011
Thomas W. Harper* – 2011
Tracy L. Hutton – 2011
Brian C. Lewis – 2011
Clifford C. Lewis – 2011
Mark C. Lewis – 2011
Jerald L. Miller – 2011
Michael A. Moxley – 2011
George R. Owens* – 2011
Jon M.B. Porter* – 2011
Mitchell H. Rohrbaugh – 2011
Kevin J. Scott – 2011
Michael J. Smith – 2011
Thomas N. Tuttle – 2011
– – – – – – – – – – -Chartered on November 14th, 2011 – – – – – – – – – – –
David G. Kirschman – 2014
Ryan D. Franzman – 2016
Daniel R. Gowin – 2016
Steven B. Taylor – 2016
Frank E. Capler, Sr* – 2017
Carson C. Smith – 2017
Matthew A. Worland – 2017
Brent L. Arnold – 2019
Craig M. Beidelman – 2019
Graig A. Huber – 2019
John A. Miller – 2020
John R. Freeland – 2021
Shamus J. Driver – 2022
Mark A. Elder – 2023
James B. Hertel – 2023
Caleb J. Keith – 2023
Dennis A. Schraeder, Sr – 2023
*Deceased | Year indicates when the Member was initiated or affiliated with Prather Council #510.