Congratulations to DeMolay International Grand Master
C. Michael Watson
Brother Watson has served Ohio DeMolay as Executive Officer from 1999 – 2003. He has served
on and chaired various International Committees including Membership and Fraternal Relations.
He is a Frank S. Land Fellow for DeMolay International and an Honorary Legion of Honor.
Brother Watson is a Master Mason of West Milton Lodge #577 and served the lodge as Worshipful
Master in 1978. He served the Grand Lodge of Ohio as District Deputy Grand Master from 1989 –
1991. In 1991 he was appointed as Junior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. After
advancing through the Grand Lodge line, in 1997 he was elected and installed Grand Master
of Masons in Ohio.
Brother Watson has provided service and leadership within appendent orders of the Masonic
Fraternity as follows:
- Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ – Honorary Member Supreme Council, 33rd Degree.
- Valley of Dayton, Ohio, AASR NMJ – Past Sovereign Prince and Trustee of the Valley
- Antioch Shrine, AAONMS, Dayton – ROJ Court #10, Past Masters Unit
- Ormus Grotto M.O.V.P.E.R.
- Royal Order of Scotland
- Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine – Holy Grail Conclave, Charlemagne Conclave Past Sovereign
- Allied Masonic Degrees – Thomas Smith Webb Chapter, Alpha Council Past Sovereign Master; Grand Council, AMD of the USA, Junior Grand Warden
- Knight Masons of the USA – Irish Council Past Excellent Chief; Grand Council Knight Masons of the USA Junior Grand Warden
- Order of the Eastern Star – Sharon Chapter Past Worthy Patron
- Order of the Amaranth
- Franklin Chapter, RAM/ Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests
- Franklin Council, R&S Masons
- Coleman Commandery; St. George Commandery Knights Templar – Past Commander; Knight Commander of the Temple
- Miami Valley York Rite College
- Masonic Societas Rosicrucruciana In Civitatibus Federatis – 9th Grade
Brother Watson Graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.S. in Technology.
He received an Honorable Discharge as a non-commissioned officer from the United States
Marine Corps.
He is a member of other community and civic organizations. He and his wife attend the
United Methodist Church.
Brother Watson resides in Troy, Ohio with his wife, Brenda. They have two grown sons and
his younger son is presently serving in Iraq.
Ohio DeMolay will hold a reception for Dad Watson on August 2.
Hall Of Fame/Grand Master of DI Reception
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