Old Fashion Masonic Podcast – Episode 38 – Fred Smith – Past Potentate – 33rd Degree – Master Mason

📢 Exciting Announcement for the Old Fashion Masonic Podcast! 📢 Greetings, friends and fellow enthusiasts of Freemasonry! We are thrilled to share some special news with all of you. Today, we are delighted to announce that we have a remarkable guest joining us on this episode of the Old Fashion Masonic Podcast.

Please join us in extending a warm Masonic welcome to Fred Smith, a fifth-generation Freemason and esteemed Past Potentate! Brother Fred Smith brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a deep understanding of the principles and traditions that make Freemasonry so meaningful.

As a Past Potentate, Brother Smith has dedicated his life to the craft, exemplifying the highest ideals of Freemasonry through his actions, contributions, and leadership within the fraternity. With a distinguished Masonic lineage spanning multiple generations, he has been instrumental in upholding the values of our noble institution.

During our podcast episode, Brother Fred Smith will grace us with his presence, sharing insights, personal experiences, and thought-provoking discussions on various Masonic topics close to his heart. We are incredibly honored to have such an esteemed brother join us, and we are confident that his wisdom and passion for Freemasonry will inspire and enlighten our listeners.

Tell us what you think of this extraordinary episode featuring Fred Smith, the fifth-generation Freemason and Past Potentate. Make sure to subscribe to the Old Fashion Masonic Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss this momentous occasion!

Brief Masonic Bio:
Blue Lodge
• Initiated, Passed; Raised in Albert Pike in 1975.
• B, A, Master, Unlimited Proficiency Cards – 2022
• Junior Deacon – 2023

Scottish Rite
• Master of the Royal Secret – Sept 1975
• KCCH – November 1983
• 33rd – November 1999
• Assistant Director of Rituals – 1975 to 1996
• Director of Rituals – 1996 to Present
• Head of all 4 Bodies
• 4 Generations have work on stage

Midian Shrine
• Joined in May 1978
• Ceremonial Director – 2004 to 2015
• Director Emeritus – 2013
• Elected Oriental Guide – January 2017
• Elected Potentate – January 2020
• Member of the Wheatwackers (Charter), Directors Staff, Nomads, NASCARTS (Charter), Minicycles, Degree Team
• Shrine Directors Association (SDA) Governor Region 15 (5 years)
• SDA Director General 2012-2013
• SDA President 2015-2016
• 4th of 5 Generation member of Midian (Great Grandfather, Grand Father, Father, Son)
• Masonic history to Revolutionary War
• 9 family members member of Midian
• Grandfather one of 5 founding members of Directors Staff in 1923

This episode of “One Must Go” Fred had the choice between eliminating some old school Director’s Staff Stunts forever, The Bench, The Thailand Tickler, Pote’s Peanuts or More Wood. What would you choose to eliminate forever?

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