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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A Visit to St. John’s Lodge No. 3
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I made a trip to St. John’s Lodge No. 3 last year and took some photos, I thought you might enjoy taking a look at one of the oldest Lodges in the State. The Brethren of this wonderful Lodge took on a massive restoration of the Lodge Room a few years ago, it is truly beautiful! If I’m not mistaken, WB George Washington (that’s right - our First President and the Father of our Country) sat in the Master’s Chair!
“The Rite Voice”
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The Rite Voice Campaign is ongoing. We need your assistance to fully fund our Children’s Learning Center. Please call our office, we can now accept VISA and MasterCard. Help us to help children learn and become more productive members of our society. Thank you! Email: scottishrite@bellsouth.net
The Dynamic Scottish Rite
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I converted this film from an old vhs tape. I think it’s still valid and worth a viewing.
Update on Scottish Rite Golf Plans for 2008
Brothers, your Scottish Rite Golf Committee has selected two tournaments for your enjoyment and to support the Children’s Learning Center. Our first will be the Roger Hart tournament to be held May 24 at the Charlotte National Golf Course. We were the designated charity for this tournament last year and had great success. They have chosen us again this year and we are looking for a better turn out this year. The second is the Sixth Annual Doug Mayes Children’s Charity Golf Tournament to be Held in October at the Raintree Golf Course. We are returning to Raintree where the tournament started. You can help support our efforts in many ways. First you can play in the tournament or form a team from work or church or your lodge. Second you can provide an item for our door prizes. Third you or your company can purchase a hole sign which will be placed at the tee boxes on the course. Many members have purchased personal signs to support the learning center. And finally you can purchase a dozen golf balls or a golf related item and bring it to the stated communication in March, April or May for the Roger Hart tournament. You do not have to be a golfer to help. We will also need members to help on the day of the tournament. Lets all get behind these fundraisers this year and make them better than ever.
Degree Casting for Spring ‘08 Reunion …
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!
SR Journal Book Review
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.
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!
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