Members of the Temple Guard perform the duties that relate to the operation of the Temple for both reunion and non-reunion events. The Temple Guard is an organized group that meets regularly and provides the backbone of the Temple at special events. The club meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM (except July & Aug.) at the Scottish Rite Temple. Dress is casual.

The Captain for 2009 is Kevin L. Hampton (816) 792-1424.

The Royal Order Of Ducks is a temple club that shines best during the valley reunions for the presentation of degrees. There are a number of activities that go into the presentation of the degrees and each of these activities is handled by separate committee under the direction of the chairman. The Director of the Work coordinates all the several committees’ activities. The behind the scenes people of stages, properties, sound, spots, and makeup are members of this important club.

The Flight Commander for 2009 is Kevin Hampton - 816.792.1424.

The Knights of St. Andrew is an order in the Scottish Rite exclusively for the "black hats". Their purpose is to grow the Scottish Rite in Kansas City by giving young members a vehicle through which their efforts can make a difference. Special emphasis is being made by the order to raise funds for the preservation of the Temple. The Knights of St Andrew Meet monthly.
Link: Knights of St Andrew Web Page

The Venerable Master for 2008-2009 is Steve Heflin, 32° - 816.429.6215.

The 33° Club is open only to Scottish Rite Masons who have received this degree. The members of this elite group represent the senior members who have given of their time and talent for years to grow and preserve the Valley of Kansas City. An individual cannot ask for or apply for membership in this club.

The current president is Don Hartstack 33°.

The Scottish Rite confers a number of honors upon members who have contributed extraordinary service to the Rite, to Masonry in general, and to the world at large. The first of these is the Rank and Decoration of a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour (KCCH), which may be conferred after a minimum of 46 months of membership (usually much longer) and is strictly limited in numbers.

Commander: Morris F. Coburn KCCH - 816.380.7402

The Philosophical Society is an umbrella group through which the Kansas City Campus of the College of The Consistory, the Sunday Morning Discussion Group and the Businessmen and Retirees Luncheon Group all operate.  Link: Philosophical Society Web Page

For more information contact: Frank Kaffenberger 32° - 816.729.1681.