Knights of St. Andrew

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OFFICERS

Venerable Master – Dwight C. Metcalf

Knight Commander Emeritus – Samuel J. Lane

Senior Warden – Michael W. Kerns

Junior Warden – Mark E. Lathrop

Turcoplier Emeritus – Michael Kamauff

Senior Deacon – Brett T. J. Bean

Junior Deacon – Dylan M. Keister

Secretary-Treasurer – Michael W. McKay

Sentinel Emeritus – Aaron V. Lea

Tyler/Marshal – Mark T. Valentine

Our Members

The Knights of St. Andrew is made up of an elite unit of selected 32° Scottish Rite Freemasons.  Membership in the order is open to all 32° Masons who are members in good standing of the Cumberland Scottish Rite.  Members who have received the honor of the Knight Commander Court of Honor are Knights Emeritus.

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zimmer-and-hill-5-29-14Our Mission

The Knights of St. Andrew exists as a service organization on behalf of all members of the Orient of Maryland.  They are under the immediate supervision of the Personal Representative and provide services where they are needed.  This includes, but is not limited to, aiding the Tyler, acting as greeters, escorting dignitaries and other special guests, serving as guides, providing arches of steel, assisting with Scottish Rite degree work, and presenting the colors.

Knights of St. Andrew also assist in the calling committees, participate in parades or civic activities, promote fundraising events, and aid in special events. Their flexibility and enthusiasm make the Knights of St. Andrew one of the Valley’s most active and desirable organizations. It is an excellent way to nurture and develop future leaders as they learn their organizational and leadership skills, explore the inner structures of their Scottish Rite Centers, and thus gain a deeper admiration for our Order and Brethren who work in Freemasonry as a whole.

Our History

Tradition informs us that the medieval Order of the Knights of Saint Andrew was formed in 1314 by King Robert the Bruce of Scotland to honor sixty-three Knights who appeared at the Battle of Bannockburn as a mounted unit, quickly turning the tide and defeating the English.  The modern Order was fashioned on the noble example of those sixty-three Knights who came to the service of Scotland when she was in dire need.

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Our Creed

I am known as one of Sixty-Three

Who became the kilted fleur-de-lis.

I am led to battle by Holy Light

And by de Bruce’s decree, I am a Knight!

Our Motto

Nemo Me Impune Lacessit (No one provokes me with impunity)

Our Battle Cry

Beauseant!  Beauseant!  Beauseant! (Knowledge of the Good)

Past Venerable Masters

Dwight C. Metcalf – 2021

Daniel C. Stitt – 2020

Samuel J. Lane – 2019

Jason R. Landis – 2018

Raymond W. Ryan, III – 2017

Joseph Cushall – 2016

James Z. Bosley – 2015

Michael Kamauff – 2014

W.R. “Chip” Zimmer – 2013

George “Tim” Schupfer – 2012

Gary Freeman – 2011

Mark Weatherholt – 2010

Elmer “Bud” Miles – 2009

Gerald Vannienwenhove – 2008

Jamey Hill – 2007

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