Senior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar
Michael Youse

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Home Forest:Evergeen No. 49
Residence:Greenwood, DE

 

I was born in Reading Pennsylvania in 1958. I attended high school in Leesport PA and attended Penn State University for Business Administration. In 1997 I moved to Greenwood Delaware where I currently reside and am employed as the Branch Manager for a Construction Equipment distributor for the last 25 years.

After moving to Delaware, I became a member of Evergeen Forest #49 in Milford DE. While there I served two terms as Grand Tall Cedar. I think some of my favorite memories include volunteering for the MDA camps and participating in the color guard and marching in various parades. I currently serve the forest as the Treasurer. I’ve also served as the Foundation Secretary for the Supreme Forest and was a Foundation Trustee of the Year. I currently serve the Supreme Forest as the Region 2 Supreme Director.

My Masonic Career started with Wicomico lodge #91 in Salisbury Maryland where I was Worshipful Master from 2010 – 2012. I currently serve Wicomico Lodge as the secretary. I became active in the Grand Lodge of Maryland, in 2014 I served as the Grand Director of Ceremonies and in 2017 as the Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden. I concurrently served as a Grand Inspector and held the position of Vice President of the Board of Grand Inspectors for the Southeast Region until November of 2021. I’m a past president of the Past Master’s Association and have served as secretary for many Years. I am also a member of the Scottish Rite where I am a 32nd degree KCCH Mason in Maryland. I currently serve on a few degree teams for Salisbury Valley. I have sat in most chairs and serve as the Almoner. My York Rite career has been in Salisbury Maryland also where I am a member of Chapter, Council and Commandery. I am a Past Eminent Commander for Thomas J Shryock Commandery and currently serve the Grand Commandery of Maryland as Grand Standard Bearer. I am also a member of Boumi Shrine in Maryland and serve as the secretary for the Eastern Shore Shrine Club. I’ve also been involved with the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and serve on both the local and State Advisory Boards and am a Master of the Grand Cross of Color. I am also a DeMolay Advisor and am involved with getting the Salisbury Chapter active again. I joined Wicomico Chapter #91 Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Patron several times. I’ve also served as the Grand Warder for the Grand Chapter of Maryland OES.