Webster’s Online Dictionary defines a “Reunion” as – 1 : an act of reuniting : the state of being reunited 2 : a reuniting of persons after separation. And “Reunite” as – Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin reunitus, past participle of reunire, from Latin re- + Late Latin unire to unite — more at unite Date: 15th century transitive verb : to bring together again intransitive verb : to come together again : rejoin

What a great REUNION we had! Scottish Rite Masons from all over our Valley came together this weekend for some of the best Degree work seen anywhere! Sincere thanks go out to all who made it possible! We had 38 petitions but 4 of them couldn’t join us, due to conflicts and medical reasons. The Candidates enjoyed the whole experience very much. Great Masonic Instruction, new friends, plus some fine food from our kitchen crew – what more could you ask for?

More pictures and commentary will follow in the next few days.

In case you didn’t already know, a “Reunion” is the two day event held twice a year, when we confer the Scottish Rite Degrees!

Directors of the Work, Ill. Allen Hardy and Ron Bowers, held a Casting Meeting for our Spring Reunion this afternoon in the library of the Temple. Degree Masters have been working hard behind the scenes (as always) lining up some of the best ritualists in North Carolina (maybe in all of the world of Masonry – I’m partial I guess!) to be ready for April 25th & 26th. Practices are set for April 13th & 20th – letters will be going out to the cast and crew shortly.

It was a very productive meeting; the Stage Crew, Robing Crew, Choir, Supernumeraries and Assistants had some good comments. It takes more than a hundred dedicated Brothers to make one of these Reunions happen. There are still some parts that we need alternates for, if you’re interested, please let us know.

Our Secretary had some information about some costumes we are replacing, and made copies of the practice schedule for all present. We also talked about a new special piece of stage equipment that is being built by two of our able Brothers.

As usual, the conversation and fellowship continued after the meeting. The new coffee pot (the Keurig B200 Brewing System) was a big hit with the guys. It makes a single cup of freshly brewed coffee, and everyone can choose from a variety of flavors. Come by and check it out if you get a chance!

See you at the Reunion!

Our Spring Reunion is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 25 & 26, 2008. Current Scottish Rite Masons are encouraged to promote this event to all non-members and newly raised Master Masons within their Blue Lodge circles. A petition can be found under the “How to Join” section by scrolling down below. For additional info, contact the Valley Secretary, Tom Stroozas, at 704-365-3579 or email to: stroozas@bellsouth.net