33rd Degree Nominees

Masonic

• Raised June 3, 1964 in Lake Erie Lodge no. 662 in 1964.
• Worshipful Master of Lake Erie-Roosevelt (now Cleveland Lodge) in 1970 & 1990
• High Priest of Thratcher Chapter in 1991
• Illustrious Master of Forest City Council in 1993
• Eminent Commander of Forest City Commandery in 1993 & 2003.
• Knight of the York Cross of Honor.

Scottish Rite

• Affiliated with 32° Freemasons in the Valley of Cleveland in 1970.
• Past President of Valley of Cleveland Mummer’s Club.
• Appointed to the line of officers of Bahurim Council, Princes of Jerusalem, by Ill... Richard C. Ohmes, 33° in 1992.
• Installed Sovereign Prince, Princes of Jerusalem, Valley of Cleveland in May 2002.

Other Masonic Affiliations

• Al Koran Shrine.
• Ellbrook Chapter, O. E. S.
• Fowler Council, Knight Masons of Ireland.
• Royal Order of Scotland.
• Associate Guardian Bethel Chapter, International Order of Job’s Daughters.
• Order of The Silver Trowl
• Order of High Priesthood.
• Past President Ford Fellowcraft Club.
• Past President of Cuyahoga County Knights of York Cross of Honour.

Robert R. Childers
Supreme Council N. M. J.

33rd Degree Nominee
Valley of Cleveland

Career

• Worked at the Ford Motor Company complex in Brookpark for 38 1/2 years. He was a Union Officer of Local 1250 U.A.W. serving three terms as casting plant committeeman; three terms on the Executive Board and from 1976 to 1980, served as Building Chairman of Engine Plant #2. He retired in 1997.

Personal

• Married to Meldia in 1960.
•Two daughters: Denise of Avon Lake and Kim of Marco Island, Florida.

Edwin A. Strauss, Jr.
Supreme Council N. M. J.

33rd Degree Nominee
Valley of Cleveland

Masonic

• Raised University Heights Lodge no. 738 in 1968.
• Master of University Heights Lodge in 1977
• Appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 22nd Masonic District serving from 1983 to 1985.

Scottish Rite

• Affiliated with the 32° Freemasons in the Valley of Cleveland in Fall, 1971.
• Appointed to the officer line of Eliadah Lodge of Perfection in 1990 by Ill... John H. Youngblood, 33°.
• Installed Thrice Potent Master of Eliadah Lodge of Perfection May 2002.
• Project coordinator for Valley of Cleveland Masonic Publications and electronic communications.

Masonic Affiliations

• Member of Al Koran Shrine.
• Member Royal Order of Jesters
• Member Al Sirat Grotto
• Life Member Cuyahoga County Memorial Lodge.
• Member Interstate Scottish Rite 32 Club.
• Cleveland Masonic Library Life member.

Education

• Graduate of Beachwood High School and Lincoln College.

Career

• Insurance Agent ( United Agencies, Inc.) and Insurance Agency owner.
• Certified Insurance Councilor.

Personal

• Born February 3, 1946 in Cleveland.
• Member Temple-Tifereth Israel.
• American Red Cross 10 gallon blood donor club.
• Married to Jill in 1972.
• Two sons: Daniel in California, and Eric a member of the Valley of Cleveland and resident of Bainbridge.
• Resides in Beachwood

Ohio Masons elected to
receive 33rd degree