The Chapter of Rose Croix confers two Philosophical Degrees. The historical setting of these degrees is within the Christian era but without any prescribed date. Their message is universal; their fellowship may include all men who believe in one Supreme Being whatever their nation, race or creed.
The 17th Degree—KNIGHT OF THE EAST AND WEST—dramatizes man’s failure to learn from the ages. In the 18th Degree—KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX OF HERODOM—a Knight of the East and West learns that by the aid of three guiding virtues, Faith, Hope and Charity, he may discover the New Law of Love. The Rose on the Cross typifies the beauty and glory of the New Law incarnate in the lives of men. The degree is deeply religious without any sectarian bias.
Officers - 2023-2024
| Position | Member Name | Spouse | Primary Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Wise Master | Ill. James M. Carlson, 33° | Tamaria | Urania #311 |
| Senior Warden | Ill. Michael J. Holbrook | Goodale #372 | |
| Junior Warden | Charles L. Buck Jr. | Penny | Marion #70 |
| Orator | Benjamin N. Okwumabua | Samantha | Reynoldsburg #340 |
| Master of Ceremonies | J. Chris Blubaugh | Katherine | Pleasant Valley lodge #531 |
| Captain of the Guard | Robert D. Keiser | Jennifer | York Lodge #563 |
Past Most Wise Masters
| Member Name | Spouse | Years Served |
|---|---|---|
| * Daniel H. Sowers | 1927 | |
| * William A. Hersheiser | 1879 to 1883 | |
| * Charles H. Ostrander | 1883 to 1884 | |
| * Ill. Obestes A. B. Senter | 1884 to 1886 | |
| * Ill. Theodore P. Gordon | 1886 to 1887 | |
| * Ill. John E. Sater | 1887 to 1905 | |
| * Ill. William G. Benham | 1905 to 1911 | |
| * Ill. Chas H. Pretzman | 1911 to 1927 | |
| * Ill. John L. Davies | 1927 to 1941 | |
| * Ill. David B. Sharp | 1941 to 1948 | |
| * Ill. Burleigh E. Cartmell | 1948 to 1951 | |
| * Ill. Ralph W. Smith | 1951 to 1954 | |
| * Ill. Rufus M. Shockey | 1954 to 1957 | |
| * Ill. Drew L. Davies, M.D. | 1957 to 1960 | |
| * Ill. Myron B. Gessaman | 1960 to 1963 | |
| * Ill. Water E. Barr | 1963 to 1965 | |
| * Ill. Earl J. Brothers | 1965 to 1967 | |
| * Ill. William V. Aston | 1967 to 1970 | |
| * Ill. Ralph E. Carhart | 1970 to 1973 | |
| * Ill. John W. Hill | Carolyn | 1973 to 1976 |
| * Ill. J. Fred Moehl | 1976 to 1979 | |
| * Ill. Lawrence H. Hughes, Sr. | Ruth | 1976 to 1982 |
| * Ill. Lloyd M. Shupe | Mary | 1982 to 1985 |
| * Ill. Richard J. Donaldson | Dorothy | 1985 to 1987 |
| * Ill. Robert W. Anderson | 1987 to 1989 | |
| * Ill. Robert M. Wasylik | Bernice | 1989 to 1992 |
| Ill. Lawrence E. Hughes, Jr. | Lynne | 1992 to 1994 |
| Ill. William B. Campbell | Marci | 1994 to 1996 |
| * Ill. Robert M. Searls | Joyce | 1996 to 1998 |
| Ill. Walter J. Hull | Sylvia | 1999 to 2001 |
| Ill. John W. Scharer | Patricia | 2001 to 2002 |
| * Ill. David A. Angle | 2002 to 2004 | |
| Ill. Martin W. Nash | Barbara | 2004 to 2006 |
| Ill. Kris A. Weldy | Charlotte | 2006 to 2008 |
| Ill. Joseph W. Hickman | Sandy | 2008 to 2010 |
| Ill. James A Teeters | Jamie | 2010 to 2012 |
| Ill. James M Hughes | Susan | 2012 to 2014 |
| Ill. Richard H. Mead | Janelle | 2014 to 2016 |
| Ill. Mark A. Ginty | Bronwyn | 2016 to 2018 |
| Ill. Jon-Scott A. Allen | Lori Ann | 2018 to 2020 |
| Ill. Kory W. Weldy | Sandy | 2020 to 2022 |
* Indicates Deceased
