Des Moines Consistory: Scottish Rite Express

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Scottish Rite Express

SR Express
September 6, 2011

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Shane Harshbarger 33°

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Steven F. Jacobsen 32° KCCH

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2011 Calendar

September 7 - Quarterly Meeting & Elections32° KCCH

September 7 - University of Free Masonry Portrayal of the Scottish Rite 3^rd 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 (1^st Weekend) Ellis Monk 33° Memorial Class

Nov. 11/12 - AASR Fall Reunion (2^nd 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.