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About KSA The Indianapolis Order of the Knights of St. Andrew in the Indianapolis valley is patterned after the Order of the Thistle in Fort Worth, Texas. There are more than 25 states with over 50 Chapters or Orders of the Knights currently active. We in Indianapolis are very proud to be the first Order that has formed in the Northern Jurisdiction. Our Order was started in early Sept of 2003 and our Charter Members began work immediately for the good of the Valley. Our purpose is two-fold: first and foremost, to serve the Valley by assisting with whatever work that's necessary, so far as we are able. Secondly and just as important, we train the 32º Mason in the structure and philosophy of the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Bodies. We encourage all new 32º Masons of the Indianapolis Valley to join our ranks as soon as possible so that we can provide opportunities for them to become involved. It is our desire to help new members obtain positions in Degree Teams, the Dramatic Dept., Stage Crew, Membership Development /Retention, assist or run our charity fund raising committees, along with a host of other opportunities for service. But it will not all be work. We also plan family-style social outings because we know the Scottish Rite Mason wants to involve his family as well as himself. This has the added benefit of helping us to become a unit instead of just a bunch of guys. Membership in our Order is open to all 32º Masons who are members in good standing of the Indianapolis Valley. When a member receives his 33º or MSA honor, he must become Emeritus and can no longer hold office or chair one of the Order's committees. He retains his membership, but as an Emeritus Member. We are not attached to one of the bodies, but fall under the direct supervision of the Presiding Officers. This provides the Presiding Officers with another tool to get the work done and helps the Order to focus their efforts where they can accomplish the best results. We feel everybody needs to be involved in something to whatever extent is appropriate for their needs and abilities. The educated Scottish Rite Mason is an active and happy Scottish Rite Mason. We hold our stated meetings each month on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00PM in the Valley's Lodge room. Some of the meetings will be formal, but others may be a called meeting in order to handle some important item of business in a timely fashion. All of our meetings, whether Stated or Called, are open to any Scottish Rite Mason. Only Active Members of the Order are allowed to hold office, or vote, but any Scottish Rite Mason is welcome to attend as a visitor. The Knights of St. Andrew offer a unique opportunity to revitalize our 32º members, thereby restoring health and enthusiasm to the Valley. We welcome you to become "one of us," so you are better enabled to enjoy more of the benefits of your Scottish Rite membership. You can view, download, and print an application in Adobe PDF format to become a member here...Petition. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) |
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The
Order of the Knights of Saint Andrew Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis 650 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.262.3100 Ext 261 800.489.3579 knights@ksaindy.org |
