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regularly advanced thereafter, serving his Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1919. At the end of his term as
Worshipful Master, he was elected Secretary of his Lodge, in which capacity he still serves.

His first attendance upon the Grand Lodge was in 1924, and in 1926, he was appointed Senior Grand
Deacon. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1932, and was thereafter regularly advanced until
installed as Grand Master in 1935.

He became a member of University Chapter, No. 32, R. A. M., in 1917, and served as its High Priest in
1920. He was installed as Secretary of his Chapter in 1924, and has since continued in that capacity. In
1924, he was appointed Grand Steward in the Grand Chapter, and was thereafter regularly advanced until,
in May, 1986, he was elected and installed Grand High Priest, in which capacity he is now serving.

He was greeted as a Select Master in Adoniram Council, No. 17, R. & S. M., on the 17th day of November,
1923. He served in various capacities in the Council, and was elevated to the position of Illustrious Master
in 1930. In May, 1934, he was appointed Grand Sentinel in the Grand Council and he is now serving as
Grand Conductor of Council.

He became a member of University Commandery, No. 21, on February 13, 1923.

He was initiated in Nile Temple, Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, on November 17,
1919.

He was initiated in University Chapter, No. 83, O. E. S., during the year, 1919, and afterwards dimitted to
Ravenna Chapter, No. 189, of which he served as the first Worthy Patron, in 1922.
He received the degrees in the Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, during the year, 1914,
and completed these degrees to the 32nd degree in 1918. He has served as Wise Master of the Rose Croix
and Commander-in-Chief of the Consistory. In 1927, he was accorded the rank and honor of Knight
Commander of the Court of Honor, and was coroneted 33rd degree Inspector-General honorary in 1935.

He holds honorary membership in Greenwood Lodge, No. 253, F. & A. M., and Rainier Chapter, No. 52,
R. A. M.

M⸫W⸫ Steffey's hobby is outdoor life, principally fishing and hunting.
During his fraternal service, M⸫W⸫ Steffey has endeared himself to the Craft, not only by the zeal that
has characterized his activities, but also, and more especially, by the congeniality and good fellowship
that he has exhibited toward all the brethren. His year as Grand Master might well be termed as "the era
of good feeling," for it was marked by the most friendly, fraternal relationship to all with whom he came
in contact.

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