Knights of St. Andrew

Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite

Chapters of the Knights of St. Andrew are service auxiliary clubs of 32° Masons working on behalf of all members of their Valley. Membership is exclusive to 32° “Black Hat” members in good standing of the Valley. They are under the immediate supervision of the Secretary of the Valley and provide support to Scottish Rite and other local Masonic activities where they are needed. More importantly, they also take the lead in forming new events and activities for the Valley. The duties of the Knights of St Andrew – or “KSA” - vary from one Valley to the next, depending on the needs of the Valley and its membership. Possibilities are unlimited, and can increase or change as new ideas and concepts are developed to meet needs and goals. This flexibility is the key to the success of numerous chapters of Knights of St. Andrew around the nation.

In our first round of meetings for the Valley of Davenport, we determined a number of initial goals for a chapter in our valley:

Providing & Facilitating Scottish Rite Education by means of discussion groups, degree readings, and other educational events around our Valley utilizing a variety of resources available to Scottish Rite members and Iowa Masons. Another aspect of this endeavor is the construction of this website.

Degree and ritual work, including a ceremonial staff of officers for traditional Scottish Rite events and processions. We are also looking at forming degree teams for various intermediate degrees, not least of which being the 29°; Scottish Knight of St. Andrew.

Organizing social events based on traditional Scottish Rite Feasts, such as the Feast of Tishri, as well as other festive occasions that the Rite can celebrate.

Most importantly, we need to bring Scottish Rite activities to different parts our Valley, and not make participation in the Rite dependant on coming to the Davenport Masonic Center.

If you would like to participate, or if you would like to help host or organize a Knights of Saint Andrew activity for Scottish Rite members in your area, please contact the Valley at (563) 391-0665 for more information, or email the Knight Commander of the Chapter: eric@kaabashrine.net

Main Navigation