Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction
Interesting, I just got the latest copy of the Scottish Rite Journal and Ill. Jim Tresner must be reading the same books as our research group! I introduced the group to the “Beginner’s Guide to Constructing the Universe” many months ago. It is a great book that will give you some real insight on just what a part numbers really play in the scheme of things.
Is YOUR name on the LIST? Check out the list of contributors to our building fund to date. If your name is not listed, then please contact Brother Secretary today to make your contribution. We have received nearly $35,000 for this effort and need the help of every member for us to succeed. Remember, the “Double Eagle” looks both ways…to our past and to our future! [Read more...]
Brothers from Temple Lodge No. 676 presents Ill. John Litaker 33º, with a check for $10, 000 for our Children’s Learning Center. (left to right – Sam Davidson 32ºKCCH, Bud Davidson 32ºKCCH, Carl Hedberg 32º, Tim Counts 32º, Don Cummings 32ºKCCH, Clayton Wright 32ºKCCH and Ill. John Litaker 33º)
Ill. Brunk Installs Officers for 2008. (left to right Mike Harding 32º, Carl Pinion33º, Max Walker 33º and Sidney Carter 32º) [Read more...]
50 Year Service Awards Presented by Ill. Bill Brunk 33º SGIG in North Carolina.
I found this website some time ago. There is so much good material I really
can’t begin to post it all. Please go to the link below and look around. I
have asked for permission to use this material, here is a sample.
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How To Communicate Effectively
From the Grand Lodge of Maine – Hiram’s Handbook
http://www.mainemason.org/resources/hiramhandbook/section8.asp
How many times have you heard the old excuse from previous Masters: Well,
if they would just read the trestleboard, they would have known about it or
I put it in the trestleboard and announced it at our last stated meeting? [Read more...]
Brothers of the Valley of Charlotte:
The campaign to “Save OUR Temple” was officially kicked off on November 21 with a letter sent to every Brother of the Valley soliciting support to repair and preserve our beloved Scottish Rite Temple in Charlotte. Since that time, about 350 of you have made a donation! Thank you! We are currently alresdy over $32,000! But we still need your help, if you did not receive your letter, please open the file posted on this site. For convenience, YOUR Scottish Rite now accepts credit cards over the phone for contributions to this campaign, the Rite Care Clinic and for paying your annual membership dues. For additional information, please call the Valley Secretary at 704-365-3579 or email scottishrite@bellsouth.net [Read more...]
It was a nice day for the guys working on our roof yesterday. After only one week (and very cold temperatures) the main part of the roof now has a new look. It should be completed in another two weeks, we’ll keep you updated.
WB Don Cummings (left) talking with our roofing contractor. [Read more...]
Update 3/3/08: West Gate Lodge No 738 – 2008 Officers (Top row left to right – Philip Kuhn, Darrel Griffin, Danny Davis, Chuch Tench, Gene Hall, Bobby Burchell – Front Row left to right Wade Kirby, Sean McDeson, Troy Miller, Bill Moore, John Litaker)
Ill. John Litaker Secretary & 50 year member with his grandson and current Master Troy Miller.
There are about ninety-three Lodges in our Valley Installing Officers at this time of year. We can’t possibly make them all, but if you send us a pic, we’ll try to get it posted. Read the rest of the story to see some pics. [Read more...]
