A very impressive ceremony was held this evening to Knight the sixteen new members of the Knights of St. Andrew.

The Knighting Ceremony was written by Brother Kurt Hoffman, 32° who is the Secretary of the Group. Steve Hall, 32° is the Commander and those wishing to join and participate should contact him at Scoopcoater@yahoo.com, or you can contact the Scottish Rite Office.

The Knights of Saint Andrew was first organized in Oklahoma at the Tulsa Valley. It is an organization composed of "Black Hats" (32° Masons)

The Mission is tentatively:

To serve as a leadership development tool for our membership

To provide opportunities for 32° Members to become more involved in the Rite.

To become a visible, viable entity of the Des Moines Scottish Rite.

The Knights of St. Andrew (KSA) is an organization exclusively for 32° SR Masons with the mission of advancing the mission of the Scottish Rite. SR Valleys across the United States have formed their own KSA organizations and have had a great deal of success.

Scottish Rite Express

Kights of St. Andrew –
Knighting Ceremony

The knighting of new members of the Des Moines Valley Knights of St. Andrew will take place on Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30 pm. The ceremony will take place in the Consistory auditorium and a meeting of the Knight will follow the investiture. This event is open to Scottish Rite Masons only. Dress is coat, tie and Scottish Rite cap.

Hertzberg Reunion Kick-off

Our Spring Reunion is fast approaching. The Spring Reunion will honor Grover Hertzberg 33°, who served as Master of Kadosh in 1998. To get everyone in the mood we will have our annual reunion kick-off on Thursday, January 28th.

It will begin with a social hour at 6:00 pm. After everyone has had a chance to say “hello”, there will be a pork loin dinner and a special program introducing the Scottish Rite to potential members. The cost is $10 for SR Masons. However, Masonic and Scottish Rite candidates are free with a reservation. In addition, if you bring a SR candidate with a signed & paid petition, your dinner is free as well. Prospects for the Blue Lodge are always welcome. This event is for men only. The spring reunion is not far away, now is the perfect time to approach that Master Mason who has been considering joining but hasn’t for one reason or another. If you plan to attend please contact the office (515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org today!

Consistro Bistro (Ladies Night)
Have you taken your lady out for dinner recently? Do you think to yourself, “I haven’t been to Scottish Rite since the Holiday party?” Well, here is a chance to do both. Invite your lady to come to dinner with you at the Scottish Rite on Tuesday, February 16th. Our Consistro Bistro is designed to be a night where you and your lady just come enjoy the fellowship of Freemasonry. No speeches, degree work, or program, just a nice leisurely dinner of good food and great company. It will be held in our Tapestry Lounge, which will be decorated as your favorite Italian Bistro. There will be a choice of several different pastas on the menu, along with fresh baked breads, two salad choices, and spumoni ice cream complete the meal. But your evening is not limited to just good food; Italian Bistro music, anti-pasto appetizers, and a selection of wines will complete the affair. The cost is $13 per person and we need your reservation by February 12th. Feel free to invite your friends and family as this event is open to all.

Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Des Moines Consistory will take place on February 10th at 7:30 pm. There will be a light dinner preceding the meeting beginning at 6:30 pm. There will be an election for the position of 2nd Lt. Commander for the Council of Kadosh in addition to the annual meeting business.

University of Free Masonry – “The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Masonic Fraternity”
The Des Moines Consistory is pleased to have for our 2010 University of Freemasonry series a special program designed by Lyle Simpson 33°. Lyle has spent and great deal of time researching and traveling to learn about the ancient scrolls discovered in Israel in 1947.

THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS (Part 1) - February 24, 2010

In our early history those of faith were among the few that could read or write. Moses designated one of the tribes of Israel to be the keepers of the Ark of the Covenant and the ancient scrolls. They became the Priestly class, or Rabbi’s of the Jewish faith. Since the time of Moses, Priests reduced the wisdom of their day in ancient scrolls. These were carefully preserved to pass to future generations our ancient traditions. In 1947 the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in Israel. These are duplicates of the original ancient scrolls that were kept under the Holy of Holies of the Jerusalem Temple and extend from the time of Moses to 70 AD. What has happened to them? What do they tell us? Since they were written from 200BC to 70AD they were contemporaneous with the life of Christ and the Exodus of the Jewish people from Israel. Since they were not discovered until 1947 they have not been affected by history. They tell a different story than our current traditions. Will this knowledge make any difference for us today?

Part two will take place on November 18, 2010. It is titled: “What does Masonry have to do with the Dead Sea Scrolls.” Please plan to join us.

Did you know…Today (January 25th) is the birthdate of Scottish Poet and Mason, Robert Burns.
Spring Reunion
The Spring reunion is scheduled to begin on March 20th. You can download a petition from the link in the right hand column

Reunion Schedule

MARCH 20, 2010
8:30 AM RECEIVE HERTZBERG CLASS
8:45 AM 4° Secret Master
9:45 AM 5° Perfect Master
10:35 AM 6° Confidential Secretary
11:15 AM 7° Provost and Judge
11:45 AM LUNCH
12:45 PM 8° Intendant of the Building
1:45 PM 9°/10° Elu of the Nine/Elu of the
1:45 PM 9°/10° Elu of the Nine/Elu of the Fifteen
2:40 PM 11° Elu of the Twelve
3:30 PM 12° Master Architect
4:15 PM 13° The Royal Arch of Solomon
5:00 PM 14° Perfect Elu
5:45 PM SOCIAL HOUR

APRIL 10, 2010
8:00 AM HERTZBERG CLASS ASSEMBLES
8:30 AM 15° Knight of the East
9:30 AM 16° Prince of Jerusalem
10:30 AM 17° Knight of the East & West
11:30 AM LUNCH
12:30 PM 18° Knight Rose Croix
2:05 PM 20° Master of the Symbolic Lodge
3:15 PM 21° Noachite or Prussian Knight
4:45 PM 22° Knight of the Royal Axe
5:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR

APRIL 17, 2010
8:00 AM HERTZBERG CLASS ASSEMBLES
8:15 AM 27° Knight of the Sun, Prince Adept
9:15 AM 28° Knight Commander of the Temple
10:25 AM 29° Scottish Knight of St. Andrew
11:30 AM 30° Knight Kadosh
12:20 PM LUNCH
1:25 PM 31° Inspector Inquisitor
2:50 PM 32° The Royal Secret (1st Section)
4:00 PM 32° The Royal Secret (2nd Section)
5:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR
6:30 PM DOUBLE EAGLE GALA

Consistory Lodge Breakfast

Late last week the Mail Crew got the mailing out to let people know what was happening at the Scottish Rite. They are our unsung heroes.


Then today the event actually happened. The scrumptious breakfast for Lodge members and others was held with about 87 in attendance. The attendance was down a little because of the crummy weather we have been having but the spirit and fellowship was way up.

Bryce and Rusty (above) had double duty today as they were leaving for Ottumwa for another event following the breakfast.

The Council of Kadosh is the sponsor of the breakfast and
Commander John was there dishing things up.

Scottish Rite Expresss

Consistory Meet & Greet

Join us on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 for a meet and greet. This simple event is a chance to stop in, say hello to a few of your friends, and enjoy the fellowship of Scottish Rite. The Consistory meet and greets are open to anyone, so feel free to invite your non-Masonic friends as well. 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. In the Library on Second Floor.

Blue Lodge Breakfast

Date: January 23, 2010 Cost: Free to all Masons Time: 8:00 am

All Masons are invited to the 10th annual Lodge Breakfast hosted by the DSM Scottish Rite, Council of Kadosh. The morning will feature a full breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, cinnamon roll, juice and coffee.

The purpose of the breakfast is to thank all Blue Lodge Masons and meet Brothers from throughout Central Iowa. The directory of area Masters and Wardens will be distributed.
Reservations Requested by January 20
Des Moines Scottish Rite - 515/288-8927
or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org

Hertzberg Reunion Kick-off

The 2009 Spring Reunion is fast approaching to start things off right we will be having our annual kickoff on January 28th. This event is designed to build enthusiasm for the upcoming Spring Reunion and as a chance to invite potential SR Masons to a fun event to meet other Scottish Rite members.

It will feature a pork loin dinner and a special program introducing the Scottish Rite to potential members Cost is $10 for SR Masons. However, Masonic and Scottish Rite candidates are free with a reservation. In addition, if you bring a SR candidate with a signed & paid petition, your dinner is free as well. Prospects for the Blue Lodge are always welcome. This event is for men only.

The spring reunion is not far away, now is the perfect time to approach that Master Mason who has been considering joining but hasn’t for one reason or another.

If you plan to attend please contact the office (515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org)

Spring Reunion to Honor Hertzberg

The Master of Kadosh, Donald A. Driscoll 33°and the officers of Des Moines Scottish Rite, are
pleased to announce that the Spring Reunion will be in honor of Grover R. Hertzberg 33°. This
reunion will consist of three Saturdays, March 20, April 10, and April 17. Following the conclusion of the degree work on the 3rd Saturday, we will hold our Double Eagle Gala, our signature event of the Consistory year.

Grover Robert Hertzberg 33°

Grover was born in Des Moines in 1928. He attended Roosevelt High School and attended Iowa State University where he earned a BS Degree and MS Degree in forestry in 1954.

After Iowa State he entered Officer Candidate School for the US Navy. In 1954 he was commissioned an Ensign in USNR. In 1957 he joined the family business, Library Binding Service, Inc. and retired as Vice President in 1982. In 1991 he was named Chairman of the Iowa
State University Foundation Board of Directors where he served for two years.

Masonically, Grover was raised in Waveland Park Lodge #654 on October 2, 1961. He became a
Master of the Royal Secret in 1962. He was honored with the rank of Knight Commander Court of Honor in 1979 and was coroneted a 33° Inspector General Honorary in 1999. He served the Des Moines Valley of Scottish Rite as Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix 1995-1997 and Master of Kadosh in 1998. He was also a member of the York Rite, High 12, Waveland Park Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and Za-Ga-Zig Shrine.

Grover passed to the Grand Lodge above on July 4, 2003.

Reunion Schedule

MARCH 20, 2010
8:30 AM RECEIVE HERTZBERG CLASS
8:45 AM 4° Secret Master
9:45 AM 5° Perfect Master
10:35 AM 6° Confidential Secretary
11:15 AM 7° Provost and Judge
11:45 AM LUNCH
12:45 PM 8° Intendant of the Building
1:45 PM 9°/10° Elu of the Nine/Elu of the
1:45 PM 9°/10° Elu of the Nine/Elu of the Fifteen
2:40 PM 11° Elu of the Twelve
3:30 PM 12° Master Architect
4:15 PM 13° The Royal Arch of Solomon
5:00 PM 14° Perfect Elu
5:45 PM SOCIAL HOUR

APRIL 10, 2010
8:00 AM HERTZBERG CLASS ASSEMBLES
8:30 AM 15° Knight of the East
9:30 AM 16° Prince of Jerusalem
10:30 AM 17° Knight of the East & West
11:30 AM LUNCH
12:30 PM 18° Knight Rose Croix
2:05 PM 20° Master of the Symbolic Lodge
3:15 PM 21° Noachite or Prussian Knight
4:45 PM 22° Knight of the Royal Axe
5:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR

APRIL 17, 2010
8:00 AM HERTZBERG CLASS ASSEMBLES
8:15 AM 27° Knight of the Sun, Prince Adept
9:15 AM 28° Knight Commander of the Temple
10:25 AM 29° Scottish Knight of St. Andrew
11:30 AM 30° Knight Kadosh
12:20 PM LUNCH
1:25 PM 31° Inspector Inquisitor
2:50 PM 32° The Royal Secret (1st Section)
4:00 PM 32° The Royal Secret (2nd Section)
5:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR
6:30 PM DOUBLE EAGLE GALA

You are invited

Consistory Meet & Greet

Join us on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 for a meet and greet. This simple event is a chance to stop in, say hello to a few of your friends, and enjoy the fellowship of Scottish Rite. The Consistory meet and greets are open to anyone, so feel free to invite your non-Masonic friends as well. 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. In the Library on Second Floor.

Annual Blue Lodge Breakfast

You are invited to the 10th annual Blue Lodge Breakfast hosted by the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies.

8:00 AM

January 23, 2010

Free to all Masons

The purpose of the breakfast is to show the support of Scottish Rite to all Central Iowa Masonic Lodges. It is a chance to meet new Masons and renew old friendships. We invite you to join us.

Reservations requested by January 20, 2010
Des Moines Scottish Rite - 515-288-8927
or rsvp@smscottishrite.org