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Faribault Commandery No. 8
Knights Templar

2026 Officers

Sir Knight
Andrew B. Keeler, PC

Commander
Sir Knight
Aaron J. Boltjes, PC
Generalissimo
Sir Knight
Christopher F. Farzad
Captain General
Sir Knight
Joel R. Porter, PC

Treasurer / Recorder

faribault8kt@gmail.com
Sir Knight
John E. Machaby

Senior Warden
Sir Knight
Scott R. Boehning

Junior Warden
Sir Knight
John E. Helcl, II, PC, KCT, GPE

Prelate
Sir Knight
Shawn R. Carrick
Sword Bearer
Sir Knight
Shawn R. Carrick
Standard Bearer
Sir Knight
Jerry E. Zierdt, KCT, PGC
Warder
Sir Knight
James L. Giacherio, PC

Sentinel

© 2026 by Corinthian Chapter No. 33, Royal Arch Masons; Northfield Council No.12, Cryptic Masons and

Faribault Commandery No. 8, Knights Templar. 

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Published under the authority of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Minnesota, the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Minnesota, the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Minnesota, and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Minnesota. 
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