New Leaders of the Rite

AN EVENTFUL 2021 ANNUAL SESSION continued

New Leaders of the Rite

The Active Membership of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (NMJ) proudly announces the elected leadership of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. The following installations took place on August 31, 2021, at the Annual Session in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ill. Peter J. Samiec, 33°

SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER

This change in leadership comes as Ill. David A. Glattly, 33°, announced his retirement from the position. Commander Samiec has served as Grand Lieutenant Commander under both Commander John William McNaughton and Commander Glattly. He has served as the Grand Almoner since 2015. He was Deputy for New York from 2008-13.

Ill. Brother Samiec accepts the honor and responsibility to lead the Scottish Rite at an exciting time of reinvigoration and growth for the Fraternity. He extends his sincere thanks to Past Sovereign Grand Commander Glattly for his leadership and dedication to the Scottish Rite during his term.

Commander Samiec’s vision for Scottish Rite, NMJ can be found in his message on page 4. To learn more about your new Commander, read the bio and our Q&A beginning on page 23.

Ill. Mark C. Roth, 33°

Ill. Mark C. Roth, Grand Lieutenant Commander

GRAND LIEUTENANT COMMANDER

Ill. Brother Roth, 33°, has been elected Grand Lieutenant Commander. He served as Deputy for New Hampshire for the past eight years. We will be featuring more about Brother Mark in our February issue.

Ill. Walter F. Wheeler, 33°

Ill. Walter Wheeler

GRAND TREASURER GENERAL

Ill. Brother Wheeler also serves as Deputy for Michigan and the Director of Charities for the Scottish Rite, NMJ.

Ill. Richard W. Elliot, 33°

GRAND MINISTER OF STATE

Ill. Brother Elliot also serves as the Executive Director of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library.

Ill. Douglas R. Policastro, 33°

GRAND SECRETARY GENERAL

Ill. Brother Policastro also serves as Deputy for New Jersey.

New State Deputies

CONNECTICUT

Ill. Kevin J. Hecht, 33°

Ill. Kevin J. Hecht, 33°, will serve as Deputy for Connecticut, replacing Ill. Bruce T. Work, 33°, who retired. Brother Hecht, 33°, also serves as Director of Human Resources for the Supreme Council, Scottish Rite, NMJ.

INDIANA

Ill. Paul C. St. Pierre, 33°

Ill. Paul C. St. Pierre, 33°, will serve as Deputy for Indiana, replacing Ill. Keith Hoskins, 33°, who retired.

MASSACHUSETTS

Ill. George F. Hamilton, 33°

Ill. George F. Hamilton, 33°, will serve as Deputy for Massachusetts replacing Ill. Donald M. Moran, 33°, who retired.

NEW YORK

Ill. G. Michael Morris, 33°

Ill. G. Michael Morris, 33°, will serve as Deputy for New York, replacing Ill. David P. Spencer, 33°, who retired.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Ill. Kenneth A. Clay Jr., 33°

Ill. Kenneth A. Clay Jr., 33°, will serve as Deputy for New Hampshire, replacing Mark C. Roth, 33°, who has been elected Grand Lieutenant Commander.

VERMONT

Ill. William “Sandy” Karstens IV, 33°

Ill. William “Sandy” Karstens IV, 33°, will serve as Deputy for Vermont, replacing Ill. Donald G. Duquette, 33°, who retired.

OHIO

Ill. Donald R. Heldman, 33°

Ill. Donald R. Heldman, 33°, will serve as Deputy for Ohio, replacing Douglas N. Kaylor, 33°, who retired.

New Grand Almoner

Ill. Alan R. Heath, 33°

Ill. Alan R. Heath, 33°, was appointed as the new Grand Almoner, taking the place of Sovereign Grand Commander Peter J. Samiec. Ill. Brother Heath is an Active Member for Maine.

NEW YORK

Ill. John R. Patterson Jr., 33°

Ill. John R. Patterson Jr., 33°, was elected as an Active Member for New York, replacing Peter J. Samiec, 33°. He was installed in Lexington in October.

NEW YORK

Ill. Richard J. Powell, 33°

Ill. Richard J. Powell, 33°, will serve as an Active Member for New York, and was installed at Annual Session in Cleveland on August 31.

NEW JERSEY

Ill. Larry S. Plasket, 33°, will serve as an Active Member for New Jersey, and was installed at Annual Session in Cleveland on August 31.