This past Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Illinois Scottish Rite Council of Deliberation Meeting in Springfield, Olive Branch Past Master and current Treasurer, Jerry Askren, received the Council's Distinguished Service Award for 2026. It was also announced that Olive Branch Past Master, Ronald VadeBonCoeur, was elected to receive the Meritorious Service Award at next year's meeting. Congratulations, Brethren.
