Lodge of Perfection
Lessons about duty, integrity, knowledge, and faithful service.
ANCIENT & ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE · ORIENT OF ALASKA
Valley of Juneau
Scottish Rite
A deeper journey in Masonic learning.
Beyond the first three degrees, the Scottish Rite opens new paths to explore the philosophy, symbolism, and enduring moral lessons of Freemasonry — alongside brothers here in Southeast Alaska.
Education • Fellowship • Service
THE UNIVERSITY OF FREEMASONRY
The search for more light continues.
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is an appendant body of Freemasonry. It welcomes Master Masons in good standing who wish to deepen their understanding of the Craft through allegory, ceremony, study, and conversation.
The Rite's degrees expand on the lessons of the Blue Lodge. They are not a higher rank than the Master Mason degree; instead, they offer additional ways of reflecting on duty, integrity, justice, freedom of conscience, and service to others.
EDUCATION · FELLOWSHIP · SERVICE
Where Brothers learn together.
The Valley brings together members who value thoughtful discussion, the presentation of Masonic degrees, fraternal friendship, and meaningful service.
Learning
Degree work and lectures create space to consider timeless ethical and philosophical questions.
Brotherhood
Reunions and gatherings strengthen friendships across the Masonic community.
Service
Members support charitable work and lend their time and talents to others.
THE FOUR SCOTTISH RITE BODIES
A continuing course of discovery.
In the Southern Jurisdiction, the degrees are organized into four bodies, each using story and symbolism to approach the work of character and conscience.
Chapter of Rose Croix
Reflections on hope, renewal, faith, and the responsibilities of conscience.
Council of Kadosh
Explorations of justice, courage, liberty, and principled action.
Consistory
Lessons of judgment, responsibility, and the ideals of the Royal Secret.
These additional degrees do not supersede the dignity of the Master Mason degree. Learn more from the Supreme Council ↗
VALLEY OF JUNEAU LEADERSHIP
2026 Officers
Officers serving the four bodies of the Valley of Juneau. Select a body to see its officers.
Executive Committee
- Ill. Dan McCrummen, 33°
- Personal Representative of the Deputy of the Orient of Alaska
- Jason Nardi, 32°
- Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection
- Angel Catindig, 32°
- Senior Warden, Lodge of Perfection
- Torrey Jacobson, 32°, KCCH
- Wise Master, Knights of Rose Croix
- Jim Herr, 32°, KCCH
- Commander, Knights of Kadosh
- Mer’chant Thompson, 32°, KCCH
- Master of Kadosh, Consistory
- Ill. Don Hale, 33°
- Treasurer
- Ill. Allen Bell, 33°
- General Secretary
Lodge of Perfection
- Venerable Master
- Jason Nardi, 32°
- Senior Warden
- Angel Catindig, 32°
- Junior Warden
- Matyu Belchev, 32°
- Orator
- Mer’chant Thompson, 32°, KCCH
Knights of Rose Croix
- Wise Master
- Torrey Jacobson, 32°, KCCH
- Senior Warden
- Jason Nardi, 32°
- Junior Warden
- Angel Catindig, 32°
- Orator
- Matyu Belchev, 32°
Knights of Kadosh
- Commander
- Jim Herr, 32°, KCCH
- 1st Lt. Commander
- Torrey Jacobson, 32°
- 2nd Lt. Commander
- Jason Nardi, 32°
- Chancellor
- Angel Catindig, 32°
- Orator
- Matyu Belchev, 32°
Consistory
- Master of Kadosh
- Mer’chant Thompson, 32°, KCCH
- Prior
- Jim Herr, 32°, KCCH
- Preceptor
- Torrey Jacobson, 32°, KCCH
- Chancellor
- Jason Nardi, 32°
- Minister of State
- Angel Catindig, 32°
All Bodies
- Deputy to Alaska for the Supreme Council
- Ill. John Barnett, 33°
- Personal Representative
- Ill. Dan McCrummen, 33°
- General Secretary
- Ill. Allen Bell, 33°
- Treasurer
- Ill. Don Hale, 33°
- Almoner
- Jim Robinson, 32°, KCCH
THE BIRTHPLACE OF SCOTTISH RITE MASONRY IN ALASKA
From Juneau to the Last Frontier.
Scottish Rite Masonry established its Alaska foundations in Juneau while Alaska was still a territory. Beginning in 1911, the four founding bodies were chartered here, each bearing the designation No. 1. Their brethren helped spread Masonic education and Scottish Rite degrees to communities across an enormous and often difficult-to-travel territory.
1911
Alaska Lodge of Perfection No. 1
Chartered July 14; Royal Arch Gunnison, 32°, was its first Venerable Master.
1914*
Alaska Chapter of Rose Croix No. 1
A Juneau history gives August 19 as its charter date and Richard John Wulzen, 32°, as its first Wise Master.
1915
Alaska Council of Kadosh No. 1
Chartered November 22; James Cristoe, 32°, was its first Commander.
1915
Alaska Consistory No. 1
Chartered November 22; Royal Arch Gunnison, 32°, served as its first Master of Kadosh.
*The published Juneau historical account and the Orient of Alaska's overview differ on the Rose Croix charter year. The original charter should resolve the discrepancy.
Brethren on the move
Juneau degree teams traveled to other Alaska communities to confer degrees and support the growth of the Rite. Coastal steamships and the emerging territorial transportation network connected widely separated Masonic communities. Scottish Rite clubs and eventually chartered bodies took root beyond Juneau. Ketchikan organized a Scottish Rite club in 1921 and received a Lodge of Perfection charter in 1929; Anchorage and Fairbanks received their first Lodge of Perfection charters in 1947. Their subsequent development reflects the Rite’s spread from its original Alaska center in Juneau.
The four bodies become the Valley of Juneau
The Lodge of Perfection, Rose Croix, Council of Kadosh, and Consistory remain the historic foundation of Scottish Rite work in Juneau. Together they form the Valley’s continuing educational, ceremonial, and fraternal life.
A Temple that became a civic landmark
Following the July 28, 1928 cornerstone ceremonies, the historic Scottish Rite Temple at 206 Fourth Street was dedicated on December 15, 1928. After generations of Masonic use, the building served other public purposes and today is the Thomas B. Stewart Legislative Office Building. Its preserved architecture remains a tangible connection to Juneau's role in the history of the Rite.
The Valley of Juneau today
On November 9, 1973, the charters were amended to identify the bodies formally as the Valley of Juneau, Orient of Alaska. The Valley continues its work through the four Scottish Rite bodies, Masonic education, fellowship, and service.
Further reading: Orient of Alaska history ↗ · History of Masonry in Juneau ↗ · Historic Scottish Rite Temple record ↗.
A PLACE IN JUNEAU HISTORY
A heritage worth preserving.
The Scottish Rite has a visible place in the architectural and fraternal history of Alaska's capital.
From the old temple to the Juneau Masonic Center
The historic Scottish Rite Temple on Fourth Street was dedicated on December 15, 1928. Built during Juneau's mining-era growth, it provided meeting space for generations of local Masons.
The former temple is now known as the Thomas B. Stewart Legislative Office Building. Though the building's purpose has changed, it remains an important landmark in the history of the Masonic family in Juneau.
Today, the Valley continues its work at the Juneau Masonic Center on Glacier Highway, carrying forward a tradition of learning, fellowship, and service.
Explore Juneau's Masonic historySERVICE WITHIN THE SCOTTISH RITE
The Knights of St. Andrew
Juneau's Knights of St. Andrew provide additional opportunities for 32° Scottish Rite Masons to serve. The local group has assisted with Reunions, community projects, and care for the Masonic section of the Douglas Cemetery.
Its traditions celebrate fellowship and practical service — often the quiet work that helps Masonic gatherings and community efforts succeed.
Discover the Knights of St. AndrewTAKE THE NEXT STEP
Interested in the Scottish Rite?
Membership begins with the foundation of the Craft: to petition the Scottish Rite, a man must be a Master Mason in good standing. Whether you are a visiting Scottish Rite Brother or are considering joining, we would welcome your inquiry.
01Ask a questionContact the Valley to introduce yourself and learn about its work.
02Explore the opportunityAsk about petitioning, degree Reunions, and current gathering dates.
03Get involvedContinue your Masonic education alongside Brothers in Juneau.