S.G.I.G.
Orient of Missouri
Ill. Robert W. Cockerham 33°
Sovereign Grand Commander
Ill. James D. Cole 33°
Personal Representative
of the S.G.I.G.
Valley of Joplin
Ill. James D. Hardy 33°
IGH, Grand Cross
Executive Secretary
Valley of Joplin
Jim Gilbert 32° KCCH
Director of Work
Valley of Joplin
Ill. Scott Houge 33°
Valley Treasurer
Ill. Robert P. Gephardt 33°
Valley Tiler
G. Max Norman 32° KCCH
Valley Almoner
Ill. Gayle Bedell 33°
Assistant to the Personal Representative
East Side of the Valley
Kevin D. Bonebreak 32°
Assistant to the Personal Representative
West Side of the Valley
Nicholas L. Breedlove 33°
Ronald G. Hawk 32° KCCH
Venerable Master
Joplin Lodge of Perfection
Christopher M. Faubion 32°
Wise Master
Joplin Chapter Rose Croix
Tommy D. Shaw II 32° KCCH
Commander
Joplin Council Knights Kadosh
Lee Shelton 32°
Chairman
Scottish Rite Ambassadors
Mark Bell 32°
Chairman
Brother-to-Brother Mentoring
Ed Choate 32° KCCH
Master of Kadosh
Joplin Consistory No. 3
Joplin Rite Care Partners with Children's
Miracle Network:
This website will serve as a guide for those of you who are interested in becoming Masons and act as a referral service matching men with the Grand Lodge in your area.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; CLOSED Friday
Welcome to the Valley of Joplin Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
The Valley of Joplin has been an influential branch of Masonic history in Southwest Missouri and recently marked its 100th Anniversary in 2004.
The Scottish Rite is an Appended Body of Freemasonry; The Worlds oldest and largest Fraternity. Membership is open to any Master Mason who is in good standing and seeks further knowledge into the craft and further light into the principles that guide every Freemason. Like all Masonic branches, the Scottish Rite does not discriminate on the basis of Race or Religion.
Our Cathedral is located at 5th and Byers in Joplin and stands in testament to the Architecture that existed in the early 20th century. All visitors are welcome and, with advanced notice, tours of this magnificent structure are available to individuals and groups. We also rent our Cathedral for activities that need Meeting space, Dining Hall facilities or Auditorium space.
Please browse our website to learn more about the Scottish Rite and the role we play in the Southwest Missouri area. Feel free to send us an email or call our office concerning any questions you may have about the Scottish Rite.
October 15-16
2021 Spring and Fall Reunion
If you are in need of lodging, the Candlewood Suites, 3512 S. Rangeline, Joplin (417-623-9595) is offering single or double rooms for $65.00 plus tax or a king size suite for $70.00 plus tax. If you don't need two beds and can handle the additional cost, the king size suites are very comfortable! Use the term "Temple Block" to insure these room rates. In the event that Candlewood Suites is full, Best Western, (next door to Candlewood Suites) will be handling the overflow for the same room rates! But start by calling Candlewood Suites!