Scottish Rite Express

SR Express September 19, 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 33° Elect Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix John W. Clearman 33° Commander Council of Kadosh 2011 Calendar 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 "Bring a Friend" Night Fall Reunion Kick-Off September 22, 2011 Do you have a friend who you think would be a good Mason?  Do you know a Mason who would enjoy membership in Scottish Rite?  Our Fall Reunion kick-off is designed just for them.  It is a chance for you to introduce someone to Masonry and the Scottish Rite.  It will be held on Thursday, September 22 beginning with social hour at 6pm followed by dinner and the program. Dress for the event is business casual but we encourage you to wear a Masonic shirt or pin if you have one. This event is FREE for PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS for Blue Lodge or Scottish Rite with a reservation. Cost is $10 for Scottish Rite Masons and includes a great dinner of salad, grilled steak and loaded baked potato! Please make your reservation by calling the SR office (515-288-8927) or via email rsvp@dmscottishrite.org.

Congratulations

photo by Baruti Kme-Sisouvong

Congratulations to Master of Kadosh Shane Harshbarger on being elected as Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Iowa.  Also Congratulations to Charlie Smithson, Senior Warden of the Lodge of Perfection,  on his elevation to a Grand Senior Deacon and Brian Pappadoucas, Past Master of Kadosh, Grand Marshal. Bryce Hildreth was named Chairman of Division and Reference. Thanks to Wede Sheeler for providing the list of Grand Officers.  There may be other members of the Des Moines Consistory on the list and I hope someone will let me know so I can give credit.

Grand Master                                    Jerry L. Levay                     Sioux City

Deputy Grand Master                    Michael W. Fletcher                Winterset

Sr. Grand Warden                            Jon D. Wagoner                    Sioux City

Jr. Grand Warden                            Richard L. Martin                  Creston

Grand Treasurer                               Shane A. Harshbarger           Altoona

Grand Secretary                               Wm. R. Crawford                Cedar Rapids

Grand Chaplain                                 Jon M. Ginny                     Davenport

Dep. Grand Secretary                    Tim S. Anderson                    Cedar Rapids

Grand Marshal                                  Brian D. Pappaducus          Des Moines

Sr. Grand Deacon                             W. Charles Smithson           Des Moines

Jr. Grand Deacon                             John D. Pierce                     Clarinda

Sr. Grand Steward                           Kevin A. Nelson                   Waterloo

Jr. Grand Steward                            Jeremy “Jerry” Myers            Osage

Grand Tyler                                        Wendell B. Borland         Moville

Grand Musician                                  John M. Klaus                    Mount Vernon

Chairman, Division & Reference                Bryce B. Hildreth              Ankeny

Quarterly Meeting - Election of Officers

Members gathered for a meal prepared by the Kitchen Krew prior to the Quarterly Meeting.  The Hamburgers, Brats, baked Beans and cole slaw supper was delicious and the fellowship was enjoyed by all.  


Following supper the members retired to the Classroom for the Quarterly meeting.  


Master of Kadosh, Shane Harshbarger opened the meeting with the usual proclamation followed by prayer and 
the Pledge of Allegiance.


Reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, Lighting crew were received.

We are at 32 new Masters of the Royal Secret so far this year.

            Kick off for the Fall Reunion is Sept 22 -  

26 of the 29 degrees are planned for the Fall Reunion

• Greg Spooner announced a 

Membership Meeting Tuesday evening at Sambetti’s  6 PM  He said that for theFall Reunion -  We need all your help to bring in new members,  Keep the Scottish Rite in mind,  Ask Brothers if they are interested in joining the Scottish Rite. We currently have a goal of 30 more members for the Fall Reunion. 

 The Reunion dates are October 28 and 29 and November 11 and 12.  Twenty-six of the twenty-nine degrees will be a part of the class which is names for Ellis E. Monk 33   Balloting on Candidates will be on October 12 ans 19.

Cost of the Gala (Nov.12) will be $50 a person with a discounted price of $40 each for those who reserve early.  Details to be announced.

Election of Officers was held with the following results:

Master of Kasosh – John Clearman

Prior – Eldon Walton

Preceptor – Kay Greaney

Council of Kadosh

Commander – Bryce Hildredth

Greg Spooner –1^st Lt. Commander

Michael Miller – 2^nd Lt. Commander

Personal Rep Knoll mentioned the fundraising efforts which are underway which will fund several projects.  We have a goal of raising $125,000.  

We have a donar who will give us $10,000 if we raise $20,000.   Some projects have been started.  The money is being raised for the Des Moines Consistory Building Trust and are tax-deductable.

 Following the meeting Master of Kadosh Harshbarger gave an interesting presentation on the first three degrees of Freemasonry as written by Albert Pike and exemplified by some of the Southern Scottish Rite Lodges.

 The presentation was extremely interesting and pointed out the many differences between the Pike degrees and the first three degrees which are a part of American Grand Lodges.

Scottish Rite Express

SR Express September 6, 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 33° Elect Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix John W. Clearman 33° Commander Council of Kadosh 2011 Calendar September 7 - Quarterly Meeting & Elections32° KCCH September 7 - University of Free Masonry Portrayal of the Scottish Rite 3rd Degree 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 (1st Weekend) 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 Meet Our "Terrible Brother" on September 7th The quarterly meeting and elections for the Des Moines Consistory and Council of Kadosh will be held on Wednesday, September 7th. In addition to the quarterly meeting, there will be a special University of Freemasonry program on the Scottish Rite versions of the Symbolic Lodge degrees.  These degrees were written in the 1870's by Albert Pike and were meant to supplement the teachings in the craft degrees.  They utilize symbolism, lectures, and ceremonies from early French, Scottish, English, and German sources.  One of the characters featured in these degrees is the "Terrible Brother" come join us to learn more about him and others. The evening will begin at 6:30 pm with dinner ($8) followed by the quarterly meeting and University of Freemasonry program at 7:30 pm.  This event is for Scottish Rite Masons only. Please RSVP for dinner,rsvp@dmscottishrite.org or 515-288-8927. "Bring a Friend" Night Fall Reunion Kick-Off September 22, 2011 Do you have a friend who you think would be a good Mason?  Do you know a Mason who would enjoy membership in Scottish Rite?  Our Fall Reunion kick-off is designed just for them.  It is a chance for you to introduce someone to Masonry and the Scottish Rite.  It will be held on Thursday, September 22 beginning with social hour at 6pm followed by dinner and the program. Dress for the event is business casual but we encourage you to wear a Masonic shirt or pin if you have one. This event is FREE for PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS for Blue Lodge or Scottish Rite with a reservation.  Cost is $10 for Scottish Rite Masons. Please make your reservation by calling the SR office (515-288-8927) or via email rsvp@dmscottishrite.org. Welcome to Scottish Rite The Des Moines Consistory was pleased to welcome 7 new members on August 27.  This one day class in honor of Ivan L. Johnson, 32°KCCH and Richard J. Noyce, 32°KCCH featured eight of our Scottish Rite degrees. Doug R. Clabaugh, West Gate Adelphic #509 Top line: Richard G. Manning, 32° KCCH Alex C. Glann, Faithful # 448 Top line:  Russell D. Altes, 32° Jeramy S. Komarek, Oriental #61 Top line:  Roger D. Wales, 32° Asa L. Moeckly, Operative # 308 Top line:  Steven L. Moeckly, 32° Max O. Palmer, Twin Lake # 478 Top line:  Roy E. Boyd, 32° Glenn D. Vondra, West Gate Adelphic #509 Top line:  E. Jay Coon, 32° Nick Van Patten, Auburn Union Park #592 Top line:  Samuel G. Wise, 33°