Pics from 2nd Annual Roger Hart Memorial Golf Tournament
Pics of the 2008 Spring Reunion
2008 Spring Reunion Class Picture
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.
Thoughts of Condolences
I ran across this card (circa 1957) recently and I thought you might enjoy it.
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Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Dear Friend,
May we offer our condolences in this your Hour of Sorrow, by sharing with you that letter of our beloved Masonic Brother, Benjamin Franklin, who wrote his brother John’s bereaved widow:
A man is not completely born until he is dead.
Why then, should we grieve, that a new child is born among the immortals? We are spirits! That temporal bodies should be lent us, while they can afford us pleasure, assist us in making a living, or in acquiring knowledge, or in doing good to our fellow creatures, is a kind and benevolent act of God. When these physical bodies become unfit for these purposes, affording us pain instead of pleasure, becoming a burden instead of a blessing, it is equally kind and benevolent that God has provided a way by which we can vacate them.
Death is that way! Our friend and I were invited abroad on a party of pleasure, which is to last forever. His chair was ready first, and he is gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together; and why should you and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow, and know where to find him.
- Carolina Consistory A.A.S.R.
Golf Committee Update
Brothers:
Your Scottish Rite Golf Committee is working diligently on the 2nd Annual Roger Hart Memorial Children’s Learning Center Golf Tournament that will be held on May 24 at the Charlotte National Golf Club in the beautiful metropolis of Indian Trail, NC. A presentation was made to the membership at the February and March Stated meetings to solicit not only YOUR SUPPORT but your assistance in securing sponsors, golfers, door prizes and tournament day on-site work. The committee presentation explained various ways in which your involvement can and will make a difference…even if you never picked up a club! So far we have received a wonderful Golf Bag prize worth at least several thousand dollars and a plethora of golf tees. We are currently asking for a donation of any kind and if you have any old and unused Holiday Gifts, you may utilize the Russ Elliott program of RE-GIFTING to eliminate those unwanted “prizes” for someone else’s pleasure and joy! And don’t forget to come on out and help with the festivities of the day to benefit our Children’s Learning Center. Brothers…this is YOUR Learning Center and your actions towards our fund raising efforts will result in our continuing the Learning Center’s operation. There will be a table set up at the Temple at our May Stated Communication to receive your item(s) for this golf event. So please…”Help the Golf Committee and YOUR Children’s Learning Center”.
432 Donations Received for the “Save OUR Temple” Fund Drive
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.
Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program
The Master Craftsman Program is an exciting new by-mail correspondence course designed and administered by staff at the House of the Temple in Washington, DC under the guidance and leadership of the Supreme Council, 33° of the A. and A. Scottish Rite – Southern Jurisdiction. Consisting of 6 lessons, it utilizes The Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide by Arturo de Hoyos. The course fee of $35.00 includes all 6 lessons and materials, the Ritual Monitor and Guide, and a personalized certificate and lapel pin upon completion of the program. Your first shipment will include a welcome letter, the first quiz and return envelope, and a handsome folder in which to keep your work organized. Also included is Arturo de Hoyos` incomparable resource: The Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide.
We have a limited number of Books, Tests available now for only $35 + $5 shipping = $40. Our shipment is due to arrive this week. Please call our office for more details.
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 men’s 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.
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Newest KCCH Members
The guys in the red caps are our newest Knight Commanders of the Court of Honour for the Valley of Charlotte. They were invested this honor in Wilmington last fall. These Brothers are working hard for you, do you know any of them?
Ill. John Litaker 33º (far left) and Ill. Bill Brunk 33º SGIG in NC (far right).
Freemasonry and the Fabric of America Video
Late Brother Lee Sherman Dreyfus, 33rd, former governor of Wisconsin, gave a public presentation about Freemasonry, it origins and it’s impact upon the founding and ideals of America. This event was filmed and is provided to us by the Scottish Rite - Northern Jurisdiction.
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