WB Don Kavalec presented MW Dean Skokan the Masonic Achievement Award, presented with distinction. Dean served as Grand Master of Masons in Nebraska in 2007, Master of Fremont Lodge, Past Venerable Master for the Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection, and numerous leadership roles within Masonry.
Dean Skokan recognized the need for a daytime Lodge in Omaha, catering to the business community. Through his leadership, Albert Pike Lodge #333 was chartered in 2014, and Dean served as the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge. He has always been available for Degree work, to help post candidates, and lend support whenever asked.