Donations for our “Save OUR Temple” campaign that was launched last November continue to increase as we have received donations from 432 Brothers and their families through April 8, totaling $43,980. Although we have not yet achieved our goal, this is a wonderful beginning to retiring the debt of our new roof project that was completed in January. These donations represent 11.6% of our membership stepping up for this much needed cause. For those of you who have contributed, THANK YOU. For those who have not, please consider sending in your gift today and have your name added to this ever growing list of “committed to the cause” members. And in our effort to recognize those who have given, each name is listed here. If you have given and your name is not listed, we apologize for this oversight and ask that you call Brother Secretary and let him know right away.
Building Committee Report – 4/3/08
Your Building Committee has been working to repair and replace the damaged tiles from the leaking roof. Recently Brother Brian Kirby has assembled a group of Brothers in an effort to replace the water damaged ceiling tiles in the building. On Easter Sunday he and Brother Russ Elliott and some family members replaced the tiles in the entry foyer and the lobby mens restroom. We have a number of tiles in a storage room on the ground floor of various types. By changing the type of tiles in some locations we can get good tiles to match the ones in the larger areas. [Read more...]
338 Brothers Contribute to “Save OUR Temple”
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...]
Temple Preservation Campaign Kick Off
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...]
Roof Update
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...]
Randolph Road Secret is Unveiled
Charlottes Scottish Rite Temple Opens to Public
The white brick building on Randolph Road is no longer for sale. The membership of Charlottes Scottish Rite Masons voted recently to take the building off the market and engage in preservation project to bring it back to its days of glory when is was first built in 1978.
Back then, the membership bulged beyond 9,000, so they built a large 40,000+ square foot facility with a full size commercial kitchen and dining hall that can seat over 500 people. In addition there is a theater with tiered and balcony seating and a full production stage that can seat over 900!
Today, membership has declined to around four thousand, so the need to utilize all of that space is not the necessity that it once was. According to Tom Stroozas, General Secretary and long-time Scottish Rite Mason, the facility is overbuilt for our current membership needs. Yes, we are losing members, but so are religious and other fraternal organizations. But in spite of that, we are not going out of business. So in an effort to share the buildings beauty, mystery and amenities with the general public, the Charlotte Scottish Rite has decided to open the facility up for special community and theatrical events. [Read more...]
