One of Grand Master Jess Raines’ key programs for the year is the introduction of The Royal Scofield Society, the premier educational initiative of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. All Master Masons with a passion for Masonic education are invited to enjoy this opportunity to learn or expand their knowledge of The Craft.
The program consists of three levels, Fellows of the Craft, Pillars of the Craft, and Masters of the Craft. Each level represents a progressively deeper dive into all aspects of Freemasonry. The first level establishes a baseline of Masonic knowledge, the second level asks the Brother to explore his personal and local connections, the third asks the Brother to explore larger connections and apply what he has learned.
Establishing this program involved the work of many men and extensive programming on our membership system, Grand View. To cover the costs associated with its development and fund ongoing improvements, there is a fee charged for each level. These fees are paid online by credit card or pay pal during registration.
An Ohio Master Mason can register for each level from the Home page of their personal Grand View Ohio Membership account by selecting the blue button for the Society. If you have not yet signed up for an account, follow the member link www.freemason.com/members. Next, in the upper right corner, select Member Portal. First-time users will need to sign up for their account using their Grand Lodge member number.
This program is named for Most Worshipful Brother Royal C. Scofield, who was Grand Master of Mason in Ohio in 1973. MWB Scofield also served as Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Education for many years and helped create the first educational programs and examinations used by the Grand Lodge of Ohio. The Society is honored to carry on his name and tradition.
The Society’s Motto, Aedificate Exemplo, is Latin, and is an imperative, directing all members to “Build By Example” the motto was inspired by the theme created by MWB Scofield during his year as Grand Master: Freemasonry by Example.
