Frequently Asked Questions
What is a A.A.S.R. ?
It stand for Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Are Scottish Rite Members also Masons ?
Yes ! The pre-requisite to becoming a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Member,
is that you have been Initiated and Entered Apprentice, Passed to
Fellowcraft, and raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason in a
regularly consituted Lodge of Freemasons.
Do Scottish Rite Masons wear funny hats ?
The Scottish Rite cap is undoubtedly one of Freemasonry's most
distinctive items of regalia. But, while we as speculative Masons inherit
the Masonic apron from the operative craft of the medieval
stonemasons, the Scottish Rite cap comes down to us from the
medieval chivalric tradition. The Scottish Rite cap is a vestige of the
dress regalia more commonly associated with orders of European
knighthood. The Puurple cap designates an Active member of the
Supreme Council, S.G.I.G, the White cap designates a 33rd Degree
S.G.I.G. Honorary member of the Supreme Council, the Red cap
designates a Meritorious Service Award recipient, the Green cap
designates a Presiding Officer Award recipient, the Blue cap designates
workmen in the valley during degrees, and the Yellow cap designates
an Officer of the Valley.
Are Scottish Rite Members also Masons ?
Yes ! The pre-requisite to becoming a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Member,
is that you have been Initiated and Entered Apprentice, Passed to
Fellowcraft, and raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason in a
regularly consituted Lodge of Freemasons.
How Large is the Valley of Marquette ?
The Valley of Marquette is comprised of Many Master Masons that live
in Michigan’s Upper Peninsual, and the Northern Border of Wisconsin.
The 15 Counties of the Upper Peninsula comprise the Valley of
Marquette.
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