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Friday, December 28, 2018

SR Express - Plans for Renovation of Grand Banquet Room

Scottish Rite
Express


Valley of Des Moines
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Orient of Iowa


December 28, 2018

On behalf of the Des Moines Consistory Building Trust, I am pleased to announce a huge opportunity for our spectacular Consistory Building. We have been challenged by the WT and Edna Dahl Foundation to raise $100,000.00 for the renovation of the Dahl Grand Banquet room and kitchen areas.












This is a rendering of the planned renovations to the WT and Edna Dahl Grand Banquet room. As you can see, it will involve new painting and lighting, as well as updating the marble look of the pillars.
A couple of notes to this rendering. The tops of the columns will retain the gold flake paint and the overall paint scheme is more gray than is shown in this picture. The stage will also have new curtains installed.

When we are successful, the WT and Edna Dahl Foundation will match our fund-raising with a grant of $100,000.00. This challenge grant is good for one year. This exciting opportunity means every dollar you donate to the DMCBT will be doubled due to this amazing offer.

One of the most important aspects of this campaign is to involve every one of our 1089 members in the Des Moines Scottish Rite. This means no donation is considered too small or inconsequential. Therefore, we are asking each member to make a contribution. We would like to show that 100% of our members want to preserve our historic Consistory building.

For your convenience, you can also make a monthly donation via credit card. We have the ability to charge your debit or credit card each month. A couple of amounts that we would suggest are $83.33 per month equaling $1000 for the campaign or $32 per month to represent the 32 degrees of the Scottish Rite.

You can make your donation by calling (515-288-8927) or by mailing your check payable to the Des Moines Consistory Building Trust (519 Park Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309). All contributions are tax deductible.

Regardless of how you choose to participate, we thank you for your membership in the Des Moines Consistory and wish you the best during this holiday season.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
Shane Harshbarger - Registrar of the Des Moines Consistory

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Last Call for 
Albert Pike Party


Please make your reservation by 1:00 PM today!  

Albert Pike was the longest serving Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction. Joining the Scottish Rite in 1853, he was instrumental in making Scottish Rite what it is today. During his 32 years as Grand Commander, he took an obscure Masonic organization begun in Charleston, South Carolina and made it into the largest most well known appendant body of Freemasonry. 

All activities will be held at Buzzard Billy's

6:00 pm Social Hour          
6:30 pm Dinner & Program

 
On Thursday, December 27th, we will celebrate and 
pay tribute to his legacy. As Pike began his Scottish Rite career in New Orleans, we thought a cajun flavored affair would be a fun way to celebrate. 
This special event will take place at Buzzard Billy's 
(615 3rd Street - Des Moines) and will be similar in nature to our Royal Mile event each summer. 

For $20.00 you have a choice of the following items:
Jambalaya
Red Beans and Rice with Andouille
Cajun Combo - One blackened catfish fillet, a half order of Jambalaya, a cup of seafood gumbo, & hushpuppies
Shrimp Creole
Blackened Fish & Chicken Combo
Blackened Fettuccini  Alfredeaux -
Fettuccini noodles tossed in Alfredeaux sauce with Creole herbs and spices topped with blackened chicken breast
Southern Fried Shrimp Dinner
Fried Alligator Dinner
 
Our program will share some little known facts and trivia about the life of Albert Pike. In addition to his Masonic career, Pike was an explorer, attorney, Indian agent, author, Civil War General (CSA), historian, poet, and philosopher. 


 

This event is open only to Master Masons and is limited to the first 45 reservations (due to space constraints).
Cost is $20 per person and advance payment is required by calling the AASR office
515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org.

Friday, December 21, 2018

Scottish Rite Express


Eagle






Valley of Des Moines
----------------------------------
Orient of Iowa


December 21, 2018
Come Celebrate 
the Birthday of 
Albert Pike

 
Albert Pike was the longest serving Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction. Joining the Scottish Rite in 1853, he was instrumental in making Scottish Rite what it is today. During his 32 years as Grand Commander, he took an obscure Masonic organization begun in Charleston, South Carolina and made it into the largest most well known appendant body of Freemasonry. 

All activities will be held at Buzzard Billy's

6:00 pm Social Hour          
6:30 pm Dinner & Program

 
On Thursday, December 27th, we will celebrate and 
pay tribute to his legacy. As Pike began his Scottish Rite career in New Orleans, we thought a cajun flavored affair would be a fun way to celebrate. 
This special event will take place at Buzzard Billy's 
(615 3rd Street - Des Moines) and will be similar in nature to our Royal Mile event each summer. 

For $20.00 you have a choice of the following items:
Jambalaya
Red Beans and Rice with Andouille
Cajun Combo - One blackened catfish fillet, a half order of Jambalaya, a cup of seafood gumbo, & hushpuppies
Shrimp Creole
Blackened Fish & Chicken Combo
Blackened Fettuccini  Alfredeaux -
Fettuccini noodles tossed in Alfredeaux sauce with Creole herbs and spices topped with blackened chicken breast
Southern Fried Shrimp Dinner
Fried Alligator Dinner
 
Our program will share some little known facts and trivia about the life of Albert Pike. In addition to his Masonic career, Pike was an explorer, attorney, Indian agent, author, Civil War General (CSA), historian, poet, and philosopher. 


 

This event is open only to Master Masons and is limited to the first 45 reservations (due to space constraints).
Cost is $20 per person and advance payment is required by calling the AASR office
515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org.

Monday, December 17, 2018

SR Express - Installation of Officers/Albert Pike Birthday Party


Eagle


Scottish Rite Express


Valley of Des Moines
----------------------------------
Orient of Iowa


December 17, 2018
Installation of Officers 

On December 12, 2018 
we installed our 
2019 Officers

Consistory
Master of Kadosh                Rusty L. Hill, 33°
Prior                             Eldon F. Walton, 33°
Preceptor                      Samuel G. Wise, 33°
Chancellor                  Jack R. Schreiber, 33°
Minister of State            William L. Knoll, 33°
Almoner                 Brian D. Pappaducas, 33°
Assistant Almoner        Daniel R. Hobson, 33°
Registrar       Shane A. Harshbarger, 33° G.C.
Treasurer                    Richard Koch, Jr., 33°
Tiler            Carl J. Van Der Kamp, 32° KCCH


       Chapter of Rose Croix            
Wise Master           Thomas D. Cox, 32° KCCH
Senior Warden
                    Bradley A. Reichardt, 32° KCCH
Junior Warden               Brian M. Truex, 32°
 


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Come Celebrate 
the Birthday of 
Albert Pike

 
Albert Pike was the longest serving Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction. Joining the Scottish Rite in 1853, he was instrumental in making Scottish Rite what it is today. During his 32 years as Grand Commander, he took an obscure Masonic organization begun in Charleston, South Carolina and made it into the largest most well known appendant body of Freemasonry. 

All activities will be held at Buzzard Billy's

6:00 pm Social Hour          
6:30 pm Dinner & Program

 
On Thursday, December 27th, we will celebrate and 
pay tribute to his legacy. As Pike began his Scottish Rite career in New Orleans, we thought a cajun flavored 
affair would be a fun way to celebrate. 
This special event will take place at Buzzard Billy's 
(615 3rd Street - Des Moines) and will be similar in nature to our Royal Mile event each summer. 
 
Our program will share some little known facts and trivia about the life of Albert Pike. In addition to his Masonic career, Pike was an explorer, attorney, Indian agent, author, Civil War General (CSA), historian, poet, and philosopher. 


 

This event is open only to Master Masons and is limited to the first 45 reservations (due to space constraints).
Cost is $20 per person and advance payment is required by calling the AASR office
515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org.

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

SR Express - Shepheard's Tavern/Holiday Party


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Scottish Rite Express


Valley of Des Moines
----------------------------------
Orient of Iowa


December 5, 2018



 
Scottish Rite Holiday Party

Gregory R. Spooner, Master of Kadosh &
Rusty L. Hill, Master of Kadosh (elect) 
cordially invite you and your lady
to the 2018 Installation of Officers and Scottish Rite 
Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 12th, 2018

December 12, 2018
 
5:30 pm T 
Quarterly Meeting
(Scottish Rite Masons only)
 
6:00 pm T
Installation of Officers
(SR Members & Guests)

~6:30 pm T
Holiday Party
(SR Members & Guests)
Shrimp Cocktail, Gourmet Cheeses & 
Vegetable Trays
Stuffed Mushrooms, Italian Meatballs, Smoked Beef Brisket,
Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Candy Canes, Eggnog, and Libations

There is no cost to attend 
but a reservation prior to
December 7th will assist us with planning.
515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org