Spring Reunion Begins Friday

SR Express March 28, 2011

Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog DSM Valley Officers Shane Harshbarger 33° Master of Kadosh Des Moines Consistory Steven F. Jacobsen 32° KCCH Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Dan Hobson 32° KCCH Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix John W. Clearman 33° Commander Council of Kadosh 2011 Calendar March 30 - Shepherd's TavernSociety April 1/2 - AASR  -  Spring Reunion (1st Weekend) Marvin Pomerantz 33° Class April 15/16 - AASR - Spring Reunion (2nd Weekend) Spring Fling Party April 20 - Maundy Thursday (Out of town) April 21 - Maundy Thursday (Des Moines) May 11 - Quarterly Meeting & Ascension Service May 25 - KSA (Knighting Ceremony) June 10 - Scottish Rite Golf Outing June 22/23 - University of Free Masonry (Royal Mile) June 25 - AASR / Masonic Leadership July 27 - Scottish Rite Recognition Dinner and Awards night July 31 - AASR Family Ice Cream Social and Games August 3 - KSA Meeting August 24 - Shepherd's Tavern Society August 27 - AASR - One Day Reunion Honoring Richard Noyce 32° KCCH / Ivan Johnson 32° KCCH September 7 - University of Free Masonry Portrayal of the Scottish Rite 3rd Degree September 14 - Quarterly Meeting &Elections September 15 - 17 - Grand Lodge of Iowa (Davenport) September 22 - Fall Reunion Kick - off October 26 - Shepherd's Tavern Society Oct. 28/29 - AASR Fall Reunion (1stWeekend) Ellis Monk 33° Memorial Class Nov. 11/12 - AASR Fall Reunion (2nd Weekend) Double Eagle Gala November 30 - University of Free Masonry December 14 - Quarterly Meeting, Installation, Holiday Party with York Rite December 27 - KSA Knighting Ceremony Spring Reunion Begins Friday! The Spring Reunion in honor of Marvin A. Pomerantz is coming up soon. Are you ready? We will begin on Friday night at 5:00 pm with a grilled America's cut pork chop prepared by our own Scottish Rite chefs, the chop, salad, baked potato and dessert for a cost of just $10. Please let us know if you are coming so we can plan for you.RSVP@dmscottishrite.org or call 515-288-8927. At 6:00 pm we will receive the Pomerantz class and a 6:10 pm, begin the Scottish Rite journey with the 4th degree, Secret Master. The first weekend of the reunion will consist of the 4th to the 18th degrees. If you haven't seen the degree work recently, I encourage you to stop in and check out a degree or two. The lessons are timeless. The 2nd weekend will be April 15th/16th and will consist of degrees 19 - 32. One exciting addition to the 2nd weekend will be the performance of the 23rd degree, Chief of the Tabernacle. This will be the first time the Des Moines Valley has done this degree. Come check it out. After the degree work concludes, we will celebrate with our new Masters of the Royal Secret at the "Paint it Red" party on April 16th. This party will be a great event for you and your lady to attend. We are featuring a Grilled Filet for dinner, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake for dessert, and outstanding dance music by "Select Entertainment". Cost is $35 per person, please RSVP by April 8th. News and Notes We will be balloting on petitions for the Pomerantz class on Wednesday, March 30th.  If you have a petition to turn in, please do so as soon as possible.  A petition is attached should you need one. Balloting for honors will be held on Wednesday, March 30th from 4pm to 7 pm and April 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm.  Honors balloting is open only to those holding the KCCH or 33rd degree. Practices this week: Monday March 28     5th Degree - 5:30 pm    17th Degree - 7:00 pm Tuesday March 29    18th Degree - 7:00 pm  Wednesday March 30     14th Degree - 5:30 pm     13th Degree - 7:00 pm     12th Degree - 8:00 pm Thursday March 31      15th Degree - 5:30 pm         16th Degree - 7:00 pm Bring Your Prospective Members to these Events! SHEPHEARD'S TAVERN SOCIETY March 30, 2011 The Shepheard's Tavern society is a chance for Scottish Rite Masons and their friends to enjoy the company and fellowship of Masonry. The meetings are held throughout the Scottish Rite year. Our next gathering is March 30th from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The purpose is two-fold, to socialize and to introduce prospective members to Freemasonry. We are pleased to invite you to join us as your schedule allows. No dues, no certificates, just a chance to meet and socialize. SPRING FLING PARTY - "PAINT IT RED" April 16, 2011 Our Spring party/Gala will be held on April 16 following the reunion in honor of Marvin A. Pomerantz, 33°. It is called the "Paint It Red" party. Our Grand Banquet room will be dressed entirely in red. I saw this done for a party last year and it looked awesome! Red dresses for the ladies, red jackets, shirts or ties for the men would be in style for the party. While there will be some members in tuxedo from performing in the 32nd degree, it is not designed as a black tie affire, just a great Spring party for you and your lady to attend. Invites will drop next week with pricing and menu. Please mark you calendars now. Pomerantz Reunion Schedule FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 POMERANTZ CLASS ORIENTATION 4:00 PM DINNER BUFFET 5:00 PM POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 5:45 PM RECEIVE  POMERANTZ CLASS 6:00 PM The 4th Degree-Secret Master 6:10 PM The 5th Degree-Perfect Master 7:05 PM The 6th Degree-Intimate Secretary 7:55 PM The 7th Degree-Provost and Judge 8:40 PM DISMISSAL                                              9:15 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011 POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 7:45 AM The 8th Degree-Intendant of the Building 8:00 AM The 9th Degree-Elu of the Nine 9:00 AM The 10th Degree-Elu of the Fifteen The 11th Degree-Elu of the Twelve 9:55 AM The 12th Degree-Master Architect 10:45 AM The 13th Degree-The Royal Arch of Solomon 11:35 AM LUNCH 12:00 PM POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 12:50 PM The 14th Degree-Perfect Elu 1:00 PM CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREES The 15th Degree-Knight of the East 2:00 PM The 16th Degree-Prince of Jerusalem 3:00 PM The 17th Degree-Knight of the East & West 4:00 PM The 18th Degree-Knight Rose Croix 5:20 PM SOCIAL HOUR 6:30 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 DINNER 5:00 PM POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 5:45 PM COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES The 20th Degree-Master of the Symbolic Lodge  6:00 PM The 21st Degree-Noachite or Prussian Knight 7:20 PM The 22nd Degree-Knight of the Royal Axe 8:50 PM DISMISSAL 9:30 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011 POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 7:30 AM The 23rd Degree-Chief of the Tabernacle 8:00 AM The 27th Degree-Knight of the Sun, Prince Adept 9:10 AM The 28th Degree-Knight Commander of the Temple 10:20 AM The 29th Degree-Scottish Knight of St. Andrew 11:25 AM LUNCH 12:05 PM POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 1:00 PM The 30th Degree-Knight Kadosh 1:05 PM CONSISTORY DEGREES The 31st Degree-Inspector Inquisitor 2:30 PM    The 32nd Degree-The Royal Secret (1st Section) 3:45 PM    The 32nd Degree-The Royal Secret (2nd Section) 4:45 PM SPRING FLING  "PAINT IT RED" SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 PM DINNER 7:00 PM SPRING FLING DANCE 8:00 PM

Mysteries, Mystics, and a lot of Secret Stuff

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Scottish Rite Express

SR Express March 23, 2011

Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog DSM Valley Officers Shane Harshbarger 33° Master of Kadosh Des Moines Consistory Steven F. Jacobsen 32° KCCH Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Dan Hobson 32° KCCH Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix John W. Clearman 33° Commander Council of Kadosh 2011 Calendar March 24 - University of Free Masonry  History, Mystery, and lots of Secret Stuff - Pete Taggert March 30 - Shepherd's TavernSociety April 1/2 - AASR  -  Spring Reunion (1st Weekend) Marvin Pomerantz 33° Class April 15/16 - AASR - Spring Reunion (2nd Weekend) Spring Fling Party April 20 - Maundy Thursday (Out of town) April 21 - Maundy Thursday (Des Moines) May 11 - Quarterly Meeting & Ascension Service May 25 - KSA (Knighting Ceremony) June 10 - Scottish Rite Golf Outing June 22/23 - University of Free Masonry (Royal Mile) June 25 - AASR / Masonic Leadership July 27 - Scottish Rite Recognition Dinner and Awards night July 31 - AASR Family Ice Cream Social and Games August 3 - KSA Meeting August 24 - Shepherd's Tavern Society August 27 - AASR - One Day Reunion Honoring Richard Noyce 32° KCCH / Ivan Johnson 32° KCCH September 7 - University of Free Masonry Portrayal of the Scottish Rite 3rd Degree September 14 - Quarterly Meeting &Elections September 15 - 17 - Grand Lodge of Iowa (Davenport) September 22 - Fall Reunion Kick - off October 26 - Shepherd's Tavern Society Oct. 28/29 - AASR Fall Reunion (1stWeekend) Ellis Monk 33° Memorial Class Nov. 11/12 - AASR Fall Reunion (2nd Weekend) Double Eagle Gala November 30 - University of Free Masonry December 14 - Quarterly Meeting, Installation, Holiday Party with York Rite December 27 - KSA Knighting Ceremony Spring Reunion Beings in 9 Days The Spring Reunion in honor of Marvin A. Pomerantz is just 9 days away. It will be held April 1st/2nd (4° - 18°) and 15th/16th (19° - 32°). This reunion will feature 25 of the 29 Scottish Rite degrees and include the 23rd degree (Chief of the Tabernacle). This will be the 1st time the Des Moines Valley has performed this degree. Please come check it out. If you have a petition to turn in, please do so as soon as possible.A petition is attached should you need one.  Bring Your Prospective Members to these Events! University of Free Masonry - "Mystery, Mystics, & lots of Secret Stuff" March 24, 2011 Pete Taggart, 32° KCCH, will be presenting a special presentation on the mysteries surrounding Masonry and other secret societies. Pete will take us on a fascinating journey. It will trace the origins of the ideas of the Unknown and the Unknowable, the phenomenon of mystical experiences and the role of Mystics, and how these paths to unique insight into the workings of the cosmos have manifest themselves in secret rites through the ages. Program begins at 7:00 pm with dessert to follow. This event is open to all. SHEPHEARD'S TAVERN SOCIETY March 30, 2011 The Shepheard's Tavern society is a chance for Scottish Rite Masons and their friends to enjoy the company and fellowship of Masonry. The meetings are held throughout the Scottish Rite year. Our next gathering is March 30th from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The purpose is two-fold, to socialize and to introduce prospective members to Freemasonry. We are pleased to invite you to join us as your schedule allows. No dues, no certificates, just a chance to meet and socialize. SPRING FLING PARTY - "PAINT IT RED" April 16, 2011 Our Spring party/Gala will be held on April 16 following the reunion in honor of Marvin A. Pomerantz, 33°. It is called the "Paint It Red" party. Our Grand Banquet room will be dressed entirely in red. I saw this done for a party last year and it looked awesome! Red dresses for the ladies, red jackets, shirts or ties for the men would be in style for the party. While there will be some members in tuxedo from performing in the 32nd degree, it is not designed as a black tie affire, just a great Spring party for you and your lady to attend. Invites will drop next week with pricing and menu. Please mark you calendars now. Pomerantz Reunion Schedule FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 POMERANTZ CLASS ORIENTATION 4:00 PM DINNER BUFFET 5:00 PM POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 5:45 PM RECEIVE  POMERANTZ CLASS 6:00 PM The 4th Degree-Secret Master 6:10 PM The 5th Degree-Perfect Master 7:05 PM The 6th Degree-Intimate Secretary 7:55 PM The 7th Degree-Provost and Judge 8:40 PM DISMISSAL                                              9:15 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011 POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 7:45 AM The 8th Degree-Intendant of the Building 8:00 AM The 9th Degree-Elu of the Nine 9:00 AM The 10th Degree-Elu of the Fifteen The 11th Degree-Elu of the Twelve 9:55 AM The 12th Degree-Master Architect 10:45 AM The 13th Degree-The Royal Arch of Solomon 11:35 AM LUNCH 12:00 PM POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 12:50 PM The 14th Degree-Perfect Elu 1:00 PM CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREES The 15th Degree-Knight of the East 2:00 PM The 16th Degree-Prince of Jerusalem 3:00 PM The 17th Degree-Knight of the East & West 4:00 PM The 18th Degree-Knight Rose Croix 5:20 PM SOCIAL HOUR 6:30 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 DINNER 5:00 PM POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 5:45 PM COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES The 20th Degree-Master of the Symbolic Lodge  6:00 PM The 21st Degree-Noachite or Prussian Knight 7:20 PM The 22nd Degree-Knight of the Royal Axe 8:50 PM DISMISSAL 9:30 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011 POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 7:30 AM The 23rd Degree-Chief of the Tabernacle 8:00 AM The 27th Degree-Knight of the Sun, Prince Adept 9:10 AM The 28th Degree-Knight Commander of the Temple 10:20 AM The 29th Degree-Scottish Knight of St. Andrew 11:25 AM LUNCH 12:05 PM POMERANTZ CLASS ASSEMBLES 1:00 PM The 30th Degree-Knight Kadosh 1:05 PM CONSISTORY DEGREES The 31st Degree-Inspector Inquisitor 2:30 PM    The 32nd Degree-The Royal Secret (1st Section) 3:45 PM    The 32nd Degree-The Royal Secret (2nd Section) 4:45 PM SPRING FLING  "PAINT IT RED" SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 PM DINNER 7:00 PM SPRING FLING DANCE 8:00 PM