Butler resident, Alvin O. Griffin, was honored recently for his service to the Masonic fraternity with the investiture of the 33rd and highest degree in Freemasonry. At a ceremony in Joplin, Missouri, on November 9th, 2013, Mr. Griffin received the honor that less than 5% of all Masons attain, the white cap of a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Mr. Griffin has served the Butler community and the Masonic fraternity in a large variety of roles including Master of Butler Masonic Lodge #254, District Deputy Grand Lecturer for the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri, Commander of the Ararat Flying Fez Club, President of Bates County Shrine Club, Secretary Treasure of Bates County Scottish-rite Club, Master of the Kansas City Lodge of Perfection, 13 Brothers DeMolay Chapter Adviser, and many more. He has also served in many capacities within the Community and has been a tireless supporter of many organizations.
Recognized for his service to both his community and his fraternity, Mr. Griffin as a 33rd Degree Mason is destined for even greater roles of responsibility and leadership. The Scottish rite, headquartered locally in Kansas City, sponsors a Childhood Language disorders clinic in partnership with Children’s Mercy Hospital. In addition, numerous charitable activities including the annual KC Veteran’s Stand Down, require the service and dedication of members as well as experienced leaders such as Mr. Griffin. The many community activities and events sponsored and supported by the Butler Masonic groups are evidence of the civic dedication of all the members, just like Alvin, and display the regional reach of the fraternity beyond the city.
The Kansas City Scottish Rite is extremely proud to have Alvin Griffin as a member and a leader. The community of Butler can be very proud to have produced such a dedicated community servant, now recognized with the highest degree of Freemasonry.
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