SR Express June 17, 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 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 University of Freemasonry - Royal Mile  Wednesday night at the University of Freemasonry at the Royal Mile is sold out and we have approximately 15 spots remaining for Thursday. So...if you are planning to raise your glass in celebration of the Founding of the Grand Lodge of England, it is time to grab one of the remaining spots. We will assemble upstairs at the Royal Mile beginning at 6:00 pm with the opening toast at approximately 6:45 pm. Our pub dinner will follow - choice of Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Shepherd's Pie or Guinness Pie. The program will begin immediately after dinner. Cost is $20 per person. You can snag one of the last spots by calling 515-288-8927 orrsvp@dmscottishrite.org.   Masonic Leadership Conference The Masonic Leadership Symposium will be held at the Des Moines Scottish Rite next Saturday beginning at 7:30 am. The symposium will feature S. Brent Morris, 33° Grand Cross, as well as a number of noted Masonic speakers from throughout the Midwest. The symposium is open to all Master Masons and will focus on various aspects of Masonic leadership. There will also be a special breakout session on Scottish Rite programs. There is no cost for the conference but registration is required.Download registration. All meals are included as well as a conference polo shirt. Final registration deadline is 12:00 pm, Monday, June 20th. Contact Shane Harshbarger, 515-288-8927 or sharshbarger@dmscottishrite.org for questions or concerns. Friends of the Des Moines Consistory "It's Time for a Party" On July 12, we would like to invite you to join us for a party hosted by the Friends of the Des Moines Consistory. The Friends of the Des Moines Consistory have made it their mission and passion to ensure the renovation and preservation of our Consistory building. We continue to renovate and update our Consistory building because of people like you. Our 2011 Summer Friends night will include a party with  cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres, music, and an  update on our renovation plans. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 6:30 pm Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres 8:00 pm 2011 Renovation Update $20 per person Watch your mail for your invitation!