Bedford Council #62

The council is the second body of the York Rite. Admission into it requires you to be a Royal Arch Mason. The degrees of the council help further round out your knowledge of the events that happen in the craft lodge. 

The philanthropy of the council is Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation (CMMFR). The goal of the CMMFR is to find a cure or to alleviate medical conditions that stem from vascular issues. 

The council has the ability to confer these degrees 

Royal Master

Select Master 

Super Excellent Master

2024 officers of Bedford Council #62 

Illustrious Master - Ray Souders

Deputy Master - Patrick Fields

Principal Conductor of Work - Jimmy Jarvis

Captain of the Guard - Nick Crulo 

Conductor of Council - Mike Robbins

Steward - Jon McCracken 

Sentinel - Matt Schrader

Chaplin - Monty Clark

Recorder - Ray Souders

Treasurer - Bob Souders