Joe F. Schriever

Biography:
Joe F. Schriever was born in San Angelo, Texas on October 23, 1949. He attended public schools in Wall, Texas, graduating in 1968. Joe graduated from Texas A&M University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, at which time he was commissioned into the United States Air Force. Upon leaving active duty in 1975, he earned Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration Degrees from Angelo State University before moving to Austin in 1983 after marrying Lesley.
Schriever served as a leader in organizations supporting 4-H and FFA youth programs. He taught in middle school, high school and university. During his professional career, Joe served on the board of directors for an international professional society, led local professional organizations, and earned seven professional certifications. He taught adult education classes and spoke at regional, national and international conferences.
MASONIC HISTORY
Raised a Master Mason in San Angelo Lodge No. 570, A.F.& A.M. in 1974. Took Dual Membership in Christoval Lodge No. 901, A.F. & A.M. and served as Master in 1982-83.
Exalted a Royal Arch Mason in San Angelo Chapter No. 170, R.A.M. on October 18, 1975. Served as High Priest in 1977-78, District Deputy Grand High Priest of District 34 in 1980 and 1983. Served as Grand Marshal of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas in 1981. Took Dual Membership in Lone Star Chapter No. 6, R.A.M. in 1983.
Greeted in San Angelo Council No. 110, R.&S.M. on October 18, 1975.Served as Thrice Illustrious Master in 1981-82 and is a Dual Member of Austin Council No. 2, R.&S.M. Served as Grand Chaplain of the Grand Council R&SM in 1980.Appointed Grand Representative of the Grand Council of Hawaii in 1986. Elected Grand Principal Conductor of the Work in December 1985 and served as Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council R&SM in 1988.
Knighted in San Angelo Commandery No. 28, K.T. in October 1975.Served as Commander of San Angelo Commandery No. 28, K.T. in 1981. Became a Dual Member of Colorado Commandery No. 4, K.T. in 1983.
Joined Lubbock Scottish Rite Bodies and received the K.C.C.H. in 1985. Became a dual member of the Austin Scottish Rite Bodies in 1983.
Served as Chapter Dad during the re-chartering of Concho Valley Chapter of the Order of the DeMolay.
Companion Schriever’s other Masonic affiliations are: West Texas York Rite College No. 36, Texian York Rite College No. 60, Past Governor, Purple Cross.Texas Priory No. 23, KYCH, and Texian Priory No. 78, KYCH, Past Prior, KYGCH Llano Estacado Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine and St. Austin Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine. Nazareth Tabernacle No. 33, H.R.A.K.T.P., Past Very Eminent Preceptor. Royal Order of Scotland. Order of High Priesthood. Order of Silver Trowel. Omala Grotto. Charles Goodnight Council of Allied Masonic Degrees.