8° Intendant of the Building

8° Intendant of the Building | April 24, 2026 – Santa Monica Masonic Center

8° Intendant of the Building

April 24, 2026 – Santa Monica Masonic Center

The Los Angeles Valley of the Scottish Rite conferred the 8th Degree: Intendant of the Building, directed by Bro. Steve Resnick, 32°.

This degree continues the great work of the Temple, emphasizing the importance of faithful labor, moral discipline, and the responsibility each Mason bears in building both the material and spiritual structures entrusted to his care.

Duties

Be benevolent and charitable.

Lessons

Benevolence and charity require not only kindness toward others, but the courage to correct our own faults and assist others in improving theirs. Knowledge must not be hoarded, but shared — for what a man knows dies with him unless it is passed on. The degree reminds us that labor is honorable when performed with sobriety, temperance, punctuality, and industry.

For Reflection

Is this life more than a portal to another?

Important Symbols

Triple triangle, nine-pointed star, and the colors crimson, green, and white.

We invite all Brethren to attend and take part in this meaningful continuation of the Ineffable Degrees, as we deepen our understanding of duty, charity, and the enduring value of our labors.

March 2026 Stated Meeting

Please join us for our March Stated Meeting

We are pleased to announce that Ill. Rich Nowacki, 32° KCCH, representative of the Supreme Council, will be in attendance to make a special presentation honoring an important donor to the Scottish Rite. After the meeting, Brother Jack Jay will receive a Supreme Council Philanthropy Award in recognition of his generous support.

We will also welcome a presentation from the Jurisdictional Master Councilor, highlighting the important work of our Masonic Youth Orders.

We encourage all members to attend this special evening as we recognize the impact of philanthropy and support for our Masonic youth.

6°-7° – Intimate Secretary & Provost and Judge

March 27, 2026 – Santa Monica Masonic Center

The Los Angeles Valley of the Scottish Rite will confer the 6th and 7th Degrees on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Santa Monica Masonic Center.

Sixth Degree – Intimate Secretary

This degree explores the responsibilities of loyalty, discretion, and peacemaking. Through allegory, it teaches the importance of fidelity to duty, integrity in service, and the noble work of reconciling differences among Brethren. The lesson reminds us that zeal and faithfulness, properly guided, are always rewarded.

Seventh Degree – Provost and Judge

The Seventh Degree emphasizes justice, accountability, and moral courage. It teaches that our actions carry consequences and that true judgment requires fairness, balance, and uprightness of heart. The candidate is reminded that justice must guide all conduct — both in the Lodge and in life.

Together, these degrees deepen our understanding of responsibility, integrity, and the moral architecture upon which Freemasonry is built.

We invite all Scottish Rite members to attend and support this important evening of instruction and fellowship.

5° – Perfect Master

The Los Angeles Valley conferred the 5° – Perfect Master on
Friday, February 27, 2026
at the Santa Monica Masonic Hall.

This solemn and reflective degree teaches the virtue of industriousness, integrity, and the profound lesson that life is uncertain — and that virtue must be practiced for its own sake.

Directed by:
Sam Banister, 32°

Cast of Officers

Venerable Master Adoniram
Ron Hopkins, 33°

Senior Warden Zabud
Sam House, 32° KCCH

Orator
Jon Eric Preston, 32°

Master of Ceremonies
Sam Banister, 32°

Expert
Mike Arnold, 32°

Solomon, King of Israel
Jeff Ivers, 32°

Hiram, King of Tyre
Laurent Nguyen-Ngoc, 32°

Pallbearers
Kenny Lombino, 32°
Aaron Gonzales, 32°
Steve Resnick, 32°
Jason Berry, 32°
Duwayne Wells, 32°
Rodney Laderas, 33°

5° – Perfect Master, February 27, 2026

2025 California Biennial Honors

On September 13th, 2025, at the California Biennial Honors, our Valley was recognized with great distinction.

We proudly congratulate Illustrious David Martirez Ferreria, who was coroneted a 33° Inspector General Honorary, the highest honor of the Scottish Rite. He also had the privilege of serving as the exemplar for the coronet ceremony, a role that reflects the esteem in which he is held by his Brethren.

Ill∴ David Ferreria, 33° receiving honorary 33rd degree in San Francisco, CA

Hon∴ Sam House, 32° K∴C∴C∴H∴ receiving KCCH honors in San Francisco, CA

We are also pleased to announce that Brothers Sam House, 32°, and Henry Azinfar, 32°, have been selected to receive the rank and dignity of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour (KCCH). At this Biennial, Brother House was formally knighted, while Brother Azinfar, though unable to attend in person, has likewise been honored with this distinction.

This Biennial was especially meaningful for California, as our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Arthur L. Salazar, Jr., 33°, was formally appointed Deputy of the Supreme Council in California. His leadership exemplifies the unity of the Craft and the Scottish Rite working hand in hand for the betterment of the Fraternity.

These honors highlight the strength of our Valley and the devotion of our members. We are proud to celebrate these achievements and the shining example our Brethren set for us all.