AZ Grand Lodge Library & Museum

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The George Roskruge & S. Barry Casey Masonic Memorial Library & Museum is the Official Library of the Grand Lodge of Arizona Free and Accepted Masons. Our goal is to preserve the rich history of Arizona Freemasonry and Educate the public about the role Freemasonry has played in Arizona's past and continues to play in the present.

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On the Level #32 - Joel Birch discovers good men through SOOB. 02.03.2017 10:32

Joel Birch talks about discovering FreeMasonry through the Social Order Of the Beauceant and the good men he met. Recorded January 27th, 2016

On the Level #31 - Forrest Holdorf on his 5 year quest to discover masonry. 01.03.2017 34:10

Forrest talks about being connected to Freemasons through Prince Hall Masonry but not even knowing about it - and his 5 year search to understand FreeMasonry before joining. Recorded January 26th, 2016

On the level #30 - Patrick Penn discovers FreeMasonry 01.03.2017 10:20

Patrick Penn discovers Masonry while learning about past Presidents, finds freemasonry on Facebook and talks about being a man you can count on. Recorded January 23rd, 2016

On the Level #29 - The Blueprints of Masonry with Ronald Heck 01.03.2017 9:51

Ron Heck discusses the path that led him to masonry and how it changed him as a man. Recorded January 23rd, 2016

On the Level #28 - Father and son Bill and Chandler Gordon on Demolay and Masonry 01.03.2017 6:49

Chandler Gordon talks on the eve of being raised as a Master Mason along with his father Bill Gordon. They discuss Masonry, Demolay, and being a multi generational mason. Recorded January 22nd, 2016

On the Level #27 - Jerry Shropshire approaching 50 years of Masonry 01.03.2017 21:46

Jerry talks about his father, grandfather and grandson all being in Masonry. Recorded January 22nd, 2016

On the Level #25 - Andrew Warianka on Arizona Masonry, DeMolay and the Masonic Temple. 01.03.2017 23:59

Andrew Warianka talks about his family roots in freemasonry, his youth in DeMolay, and his continued commitment to masonry as an adult. Recorded January 20th, 2016

On the Level #20 - Ron Guzman – from East to West 01.03.2017 13:36

Ron talks about starting his Masonic career in the East and moving west, his military experience and jobs daughters. Recorded January 18th, 2016

On the level #19 - Talking Temple History with Victor Edward Olson 01.03.2017 37:28

Vic Olson shares his motivations for joining Freemasonry, talks about the Phoenix MasonicTemple and shares a bit of unique family history. Recorded January 17th, 2016

On the level #18 - From Demolay to Grandmaster of Arizona – Most Worshipful James Rowan. 01.03.2017 11:51

Jim Rowan talks about his journey from Demolay to Grand Lodge and the influence of his father, grandfather and uncles. Recorded January 17th, 2016

On the Level #17 - Walt Howard and 3 years as worshipful master. 01.03.2017 9:18

Worshipful Master Walt Howard reflects on 3 years of service in a row. Recorded January 17th, 2016

On the Level #16 - Anthony Crosson sets the standard. 01.03.2017 16:31

Sr. Deacon Anthony Crosson talks about what drives his interest in FreeMasonry. Recorded January 16th, 2016

On the Level #15 - Newly initiated brother Salem Henry Salem discusses brotherhood. 01.03.2017 8:08

Salem talks about the brotherhood of FreeMasonry and why it's important. Recorded January 15th, 2016

On the Level #14 - A Mason for less than an hour! 01.03.2017 3:23

A Mason for less than an hour, brother Rob Oldham discusses his motivation for joining. Rob has been attending Masonic dinners for years, and talks about how he feels on the night of his initiation into FreeMasonry. Recorded January 15th, 2016

Episode 13: Jerry Benham does it all! 01.03.2017 8:42

Jerry is part of so many Masonic Organizations I can't keep count - but he can! Recorded January 15th, 2016

Episode 12: Matt Morales, Worshipful Master Sahuaro No. 45 01.03.2017 30:42

Matt Morales shares an amazing story about how and why he first joined FreeMasonry. Recorded January 14th, 2016

Episode 11: Potentate George Mather & his wife Dorothy Mather of El-Zaribah Shrine 01.03.2017 10:59

George and Dorothy Mather discuss what it's like to be married and involved in the Masonic family. Recorded January 13th, 2016

On the level #21 - From Utah to Arizona with Glen Van Steeter 01.03.2017 13:12

Glen talks about his move from Utah FreeMasonry to Arizona FreeMasonry and how Masonry has strengthened his family. Recorded January 18th, 2016

On the Level #66 - Nick Lindquist and being part of the birth of a new lodge 12.12.2016 21:58

Nick Lindquist

Episode 10: Harold Dean Bulkley, retirement and joining the Shrine 12.12.2016 6:05

Harold Dean Bulkley, Payson Lodge No. 70. Harold has been a mason for over 63 years. When he retired and moved to Arizona, he became a member of El Zaribah Shrine. Recorded January 13th, 2016

Episode 9: Vernda Monette and 40+ years in the masonic family 12.12.2016 8:52

Vernda Monette, Grand Conductress - Order of the Amaranth. Vernda talks about her 40 some years history in the masonic family including Rainbow Girls, Order of the Amaranth and Eastern Star. She also grew up in a masonic family. Recorded January 13th, 2016

Episode 8: Ron Brooker talks about Masonry with his twin brother 12.12.2016 13:45

Ron Brooker talks about the men he has known in masonry, his twin brother who was also a Mason and the Scottish Rite. Recorded January 12th, 2016

Episode 7: Sam Graziano and the legend of the ruby ring. 12.12.2016 17:38

Sam Graziano serves as the Grand Secretary for the Scottish Rite Valley of Phoenix in the Orient of Arizona. Sam remembers first learning about Freemasonry as a young man - and recites the story of his own childhood "The Legend of the Ruby Ring".

Episode 6: Illustrious John R. Amidon 33′, Personal Rep. To the S.G.I.G, Phoenix AZ. 12.12.2016 18:46

John Amidon, Paradise Valley Silver Trowel No. 29, is the eyes and ears of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General (SGIG) of Arizona. His official title is Illustrious John R. Amidon 33′, Personal Rep. To the S.G.I.G, Phoenix AZ. He fulfills an important role in Scottish Rite Masonry by working with the Valley of Phoenix Scottish Rite Masons as a representative for the SGIG. Recorded January 11th, 2...

Episode 5: Chad Gappa remembers those who mentored him 12.12.2016 9:07

Chad Gappa, Arizona No. 2, talks about his role as the Senior Warden, how his mentor shaped his life as a Mason, and how he got involved in Freemasonry. NOTE: This interview series began without dedicated microphones so some of the early interviews can be a little hard to hear. Turn up the volume on this one but be assured that the quality improves in later interviews. Recorded January 11th, 2016