Brother Orebaugh was born in Girard, Kansas in 1903 He moved to Des Moines early in his life and graduated from West Des Moines High School and Drake University, where he was an all American Quarterback.

He practiced law in Des Moines, was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, chief deputy for the Iowa Insurance Commission and was President of Life Investors Insurance Co. of America.

Bro. Sam was a 50 year member of Acanthus Lodge No. 632, a member of the York Rite Bodies, High Twelve International and served as Potentate of Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. He became a Master of the Royal Secret in the Des Moines Scottish Rite Bodies in 1938 and was invested with the Knight Commander Court of Honour in 1953. Around 1950, Bro. Orebaugh was instrumental in getting the 22nd degree exemplified in the Des Moines Valley because he thought it was important that labor and management have a better understanding of each other. To him, Scottish Rite was the perfect place to assist in this understanding.

Bro. Vetter was born in Watertown, South Dakota, and lived in Des Moines most of his life. After working for the City of Des Moines in the Building Department he became President of the Iowa Credit Union League.

He later served as Administrator of Hillcrest Hospital and was the first Administrator of Scottish Rite Park.

Recognized by his peers as a leader, Bro. Herb served as President of Drake University Alumni Association, was one of the founders of the Mid-West District Credit Union Conference, serving as Secretary & President and a founder of the International Association of Credit Union League Executives, also serving as President.

Masonically, Bro. Herb was raised in Acanthus Lodge No. 632 in 1954. He became a Master of the Royal Secret in 1970 and was invested with the Knight Commander Court of Honour in 1979.
Bro. Herb died May 24, 1996.