Bro. Vince D'Aguanno

Vince D’Aguanno of Michigan was installed as the Grand Master of DeMolay International in Dallas, TX on June 19th, 2021.

Vince was initiated into Dearborn Chapter in Dearborn, Michigan in May 1973.  Vince comes from a non-masonic family and joined the Order of DeMolay at the request of a couple of friends from school.  DeMolay quickly became an important factor in his life as he served as Master Councilor of his Chapter, was a District Officer and served on the State level for several years as a Jurisdictional Officer.  He has earned his Representative DeMolay Award, two (2) Blue Honor Keys, a green Honor Key from Priory, served as Illustrious Knight Commander of Marquis de Lafayette Priory, a graduate of the Leadership Correspondence Course, he is a Chevalier, holder of the Cross of Honor and is a member of the Legion of Honor.

After reaching his majority, Vince served as a Chapter Advisor for his own Chapter and for Walt Disney Chapter.  He has been an active advisor for 40 years.  He has served Michigan DeMolay as the Director of Security for Conclave and Winterfest, Registrar, State Chapter Advisor, State Advisor for Training and Adult Recruitment, Deputy Executive Officer and is currently Executive Officer.  Vince has been both of his Chapters outstanding advisor and is a holder of the Guild of the Leather Apron.  Vince is the Past Commander of Marquis de Lafayette Court of Chevaliers, Past Dean of Metropolitan Preceptory, President of the DeMolay Foundation of Michigan, Inc., member of the Board of Directors of the Michigan Masonic Youth Foundation, member of the Michigan DeMolay Hall of Fame.  As an Active Member of the Supreme Council, Vince has served on the Jurisprudence and Legislation Committee, Honors and Awards, Youth Protection; two years as Chairman.

Vince is a member or Olive Branch Lodge #542, Monroe Chapter #1 Royal Arch, Valley of Detroit, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Northville Council R&SM, Crusader Council Allied Masonic Degrees, Detroit Commandery #1, Moslem Temple Shrine, Orient Chapter #77, Order of the Eastern Star.  Because Vince is committed to serving Masonic Youth, he serves on the Advisory Board of Northville Assembly #29, International Order of Rainbow for Girls and has been honored with the Rainbow Grand Cross of Color.

Vince is a native Michiganian, not a Michigander, he graduated from Edsel B. Ford High School in Dearborn, Michigan.  He graduated from Michigan State University with two Bachelors of Arts, one in Criminal Justice and another in Anthropology.  Vince is a graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School.  Professionally, Vince was an attorney for the Office of the Inspector General for the State of Michigan for the last 30 plus years.  He is currently retired.

DeMolay has been a very big part of Vince’s life, he married his Chapter Sweetheart, Tammie and they just celebrated their 40 ^th anniversary January 3, 2021.  Tammie is a past Worthy Advisor, Mother Advisor and continues to be very active in Rainbow.  Tammie is a Social Worker and current Director of COPE.  They have two children, Amberlyn (PWA, Dearborn Assembly) and Dominic (PMC, Dearborn Chapter).  Amberlyn is a nurse, working with elderly and disabled patients.  Dominic works for the State of Michigan as a consultant for the State Opioid Response Grant, Individual Placement and Support, overseeing four pilot programs to provide employment and support services to individuals 18-25 with opioid use disorders.  Both Tammie and Vince are very proud that their children continue in fields of service to others.