NEWS
Ill. Brother Oussayef Author in Residence at the SRMML On June 8, 2023, Sovereign Grand Commander Peter J. Samiec, along with Ill. Bro. Richard Elliot, Executive Director of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, presented a special Author in Residence distinction to Ill. Brother Kamel Oussayef, 33°, MSA. The framed proclamation recognizes Ill. Bro. Oussayeff for “his tireless efforts through the written word to contribute to the study of the genesis of the rituals for Scottish Rite Freemasonry and for his vision realized to bring different perspectives and beliefs to light.” Brother Oussayef, 33°, has volunteered at the SRMML for 20 years. Ill. Bro. Oussayeff is a Past Master of William Parkman Lodge and Converse Lodge. He is a member of the Valley of Boston and is the proud recipient of Scottish Rite, NMJ’s Meritorious and Sovereign Grand Commander Distinguished Service awards.
Ill. Brother Kamel Oussayef, 33°, MSA
Fall 2023
TNL Wins Bronze On June 27, The Northern Light received the bronze award for Excellence in Cover Photography at the 43rd Annual Excel Awards in Washington, DC. The EXCELS, awarded by Association Media & Publishing (AM&P), are the largest and most prestigious program recognizing excellence and leadership in association media, publishing, marketing, and communication. The bronze was awarded for the Fall 2022 cover, Reaching for the Stars. The photo depicting the Orion Nebula was taken by Brother Tim Herald, 32°, from the Valley of Ft. Wayne. Our editor, Brother PJ Roup, 33°, noted, “I continue to be awed by the amazing stories and collective talent of our membership. I can’t thank Brother Tim Herald enough for sharing just a portion of that talent with our magazine.”
Brother PJ Roup proudly celebrated The Northern Light’s Bronze Excel Award.
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