New Active Members of Supreme Council

Ill. Kenneth F. Poyton

Ill. Kenneth F. Poyton

RHODE ISLAND

Ill. Kenneth Forrest Poyton, of Cranston, Rhode Island, is a member of the Valley of Providence and received his 33° in 2019 in Milwaukee. Ill. Bro. Poynton served as Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island in 2019 and is a Past Master of Harmony Lodge No. 9 (1997). Ill. Brother Poyton began his Masonic career as a member of the Order of DeMolay in Rhode Island. Ill. Brother Poyton is a past Commander in Chief of the Rhode Island Consistory. He was a Knights Templar past Commander for St. John’s Commandery No. 1 (2000, 2001, and 2005) and was awarded the Knight of the Temple honor in 2014. He is a member of several additional Masonic organizations, including Moslem Grotto, RI Shriners, and more, in addition to being an Honorary Member of Charity Lodge.

Ill. Scott D. Inglis

Ill. Scott D. Inglis

MASSACHUSETTS

Ill. Scott David Inglis, of Medfield, Massachusetts, is a member of the Valley of Boston and received his 33° in 2013 in Washington, D.C. As a member of the Massachusetts Consistory, he served as Assistant Master of Ceremonies (1997-2003), Master of Ceremonies (2003-2009), First Lieutenant Commander (2009-2012), and Commander in Chief (2012-2015). Ill. Brother Inglis began his Masonic career as a member of Needham Chapter of DeMolay in Massachusetts, where he rose to the rank of Master Councilor in 1976. He was raised in Norfolk Lodge and served as Worshipful Master in 199091. He also served as Grand Standard Bearer for the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts in 1998. In addition to belonging to each of the Scottish Rite bodies in the Valley of Boston, he is a member of several York Rite bodies and Aleppo Shrine.

Ill. Stephen J. McCarthy

Ill. Stephen J. McCarthy

DELAWARE

Ill. Stephen Joseph McCarthy, of Milton, Delaware, is a plural member of the Valley of Wilmington and the Valley of Lower Delaware. He received his 33° in 2013 in Washington, D.C. He currently serves as Senior Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of Delaware and First Lieutenant Commander of the Delaware Consistory. Ill. Brother McCarthy held the offices of Worshipful Master of Endeavor Lodge No. 17 and Grand Sword Bearer of the Grand Lodge of Delaware. He served as Thrice Potent Master of the Valley of Lower Delaware Lodge of Perfection and High Priest for the Council of Princes of Jerusalem. He has also served the Lower Delaware Shield and Square Club as President and Degree Team Captain. He is a retired parole/probation officer for the State of Delaware.

Ill. Craig A. Kennedy, MSA

Ill. Craig A. Kennedy, MSA

ILLINOIS

Ill. Craig Alan Kennedy, MSA, of Springfield, Illinois, is a member of the Valley of Springfield (IL), where he currently serves as Valley Secretary. As a member of the Stephen A. Douglas Chapter Order of DeMolay, he served as Master Councilor in 1976, received the degree of Chevalier in 1978, and Active Legion of Honor in 1988. He was raised a Master Mason in Springfield Lodge No. 4, serving as Worshipful Master (1987) and Deputy Grand Secretary (1982-1984). Ill. Brother Kennedy served as Thrice Potent Master for the Valley of Springfield Lodge of Perfection from 2007-2009. In addition, he served as Commander in Chief for Springfield Consistory from 2018-2020. Ill. Brother Kennedy received the Meritorious Service Award (MSA) in 2009 and received his 33° in 2015 in Indianapolis. He worked in law enforcement for 33 years, retiring as Chief of Police.