1982 Bernard E. Rothman Token Grades ng. Dr. Rothman’s Masonic career started in 1947 when brother ...

1982 Bernard E. Rothman Token Grades ng. Dr. Rothman’s Masonic career started in 1947 when brother Rothman became a member of Amicable Lodge, No. 25 (now Amicable-St. Johns Lodge, No. 25) under the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Maryland (EA 01/23/47, FC 01/30/47, MM 02/27/47). In 1949 he moved his membership closer to his home in the newly establish Cornerstone Lodge, No. 224 A. F. & A. M. serving as the Charter Junior Warden and later as Worshipful Master in 1951. He also served as the Treasurer and the Secretary of the Lodge.Brother Rothman was appointment Senior Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Maryland by Grand Master John D. Hospelhorn in 1954. He was appointed a Grand Inspector in 1956, and later Secretary of the Board (1959), Vice-President (1960) and finally President of the Board of Grand Inspectors for the State Area (1963). He had the distinction to be the Grand Representative of Brazil (Minas Cerais) and later Grand Representative of Kentucky on behalf of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Maryland.In November of 1974 Brother Rothman was elected Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Maryland. In November 20, 1978, he was elected Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M of Maryland and was re-elected on November 19, 1979. On November 17, 1980 he was elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Maryland and was re-elected for this position on November 16, 1981.On May 1948, brother Rothman became a 32nd Degree Mason of Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR) of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction. In November 1981 he was invested as Knight Commander Court of Honor and on October 1989 was Coroneted 33rd Honorary Grand Inspector General. On August 1990, he received the appointment as the Deputy Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Maryland and on October 1991, he elected as the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Maryland. He held this position until 2001. During that period, he oversaw the expansion and growth of the Scottish Rite Speech and Language Center located on North Charles Street that assists children with speech and language difficulties from all over the State. It was during his time as S.G.I.G that he received his 50 year award from the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Maryland.Dr. Rothman was a member of James F. Allen R.A. Chapter No. 33 Rockville, Maryland, King Solomon Council No. 13, Royal and Select Master Rockville, Maryland. He served as Grand Chaplain of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Maryland. He also served as the Grand Representative to the Supreme Royal Arch Chapter in the State of Israel.Other Masonic affiliations include Noble of Almas Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. Washington DC; created a Noble Northwest Shrine Club; honorary life member of Boumi Temple Baltimore, Maryland; Knight of Mecca and Ocean City Shrine Club; Eastern Star. Brother Rothman is also a Charter member of Fudda Nabi Grotto, M.O.V.P.E.R. and honorary life member of Yetz Grotto, M.O.V.P.E.R. Baltimore Maryland