Iowa Research Lodge at the Scottish Rite Center

2012 Semi-annual Meeting

Iowa Research Lodge No. 2

Friday, January 18, 2013

Scottish Rite Masonic Center • 6th & Park Sts • Des Moines, IA

• Open Lodge 5:30 p.m. - Business Mtg Masons Only

• Research Semi-Annual Dinner

• Ladies Invited 6:15 p.m. $20 per person

Send Reservations by Mon., January 14 to

IRL 2 • P. O. Box 13048 • Des Moines, IA 50310

or call 515-255-7600 for reservations/email masmedia@dwx.com

Give a 2013 Membership - $30.00 + 4.25 postage

New Members Receive 3 Books from our library plus the 2013 Book a $45.00 Value

Program

"European Freemasonry"

Dr. Natalie Bayers, Assistant Professor, Drake University

Scottish Rite Masonic Center • 6th & Park Sts • Des Moines, IA

A native of Russia, Natalie Bayer graduated from Moscow State University with a degree in modern European history. In 2000 she moved to the US to pursue her education. She received her Ph.D. in European intellectual history from Rice University in 2007, writing her doctorate thesis on interactions between European and Russian Masonic lodges during the eighteenth century. 

After teaching at Trinity University in San Antonio as a Visiting Assistant Professor between 2007-2009, Dr. Bayer was selected as the inaugural post-doctoral fellow for the study of Freemasonry and Fraternalism at the History Department of UCLA, sponsored by the Grand Lodge of California.

Working with Professor Margaret Jacob, Dr. Bayer was responsible for creating and teaching an innovative course on Freemasonry and Fraternalism in European History. Bayer taught the course at UCLA and at the Grand Lodge of California. 

In August 2010 she took up the tenure-tracked position of Assistant Professor at Drake University in Des Moines, where she now teaches coursesin European and Russian history and the history of Freemasonry.

Dr. Bayer has published extensively on the subject of eighteenth-century Freemasonry in English, Russian, French and Spanish, and actively participates in national and international conferences. Her keynote speeches on Masonic-related topics include papers delivered at the Centre for the Research of Freemasonry and Fraternalism at the University of Sheffield (UK), the Canonbury Conference in London (UK) and the symposium on “Expressions of Freemasonry” at the University of Leiden, The Netherlands.

In addition to her teaching and research, Bayer is currently a member of the editorial board of the Journal for Research into Freemasonry and Fraternalism  ); a member of the academic committee of the International Conference on the History of Freemasonry and a member of the standards and practices of Masonic research committee for the Quarry Project.

Holiday Party 2012

 

Master of Kadosh for 2012 John W. Clearman and Master of Kadosh elect for 2013 Daniel R. Hobson opened wide the doors of the Des Moines Consistory for the 2012 Holiday Party Wednesday evening, December 12. A large crowd enjoyed  heavy hors d’ouevres, live music, and the fine fellowship only a Scottish Rite party at the Des Moines Consistory can offer!

The evening began with the installation of officers. Bill Clark, 33°, stepped in to serve as the installing Master of Ceremonies as Ron Lindhart, 33°, acted as the evening’s Installing Officer.   

After the installation ceremony, the party began downstairs in the beautifully decorated Tapestry Lounge. With a live jazz quartet playing in the background, Scottish Rite Masons and their guests enjoyed a lovely evening filled with food, camaraderie, and holiday cheer. (MM)

Holiday Party Invitation

Meals from the Heartland 2012

Meals from the Heartland 2012 

These photos are from Waveland Park Lodge #654 of Des Moines helping with the Meals from The Heartland project held at the Des Moines Consistory.  Used with permission.  Thanks to everyone who helped with this project.

Scottish Rite Express

Join us on Sunday - Meals from the Heartland

In what has become an annual event, the members of the Des Moines Consistory, their families and friends will join together to pack 32,000 meals for the 2012 Meals from the Heartland Project.  This will be an increase of 12,000 meals from the 2011 event and will be held on Sunday, November 25th at the Scottish Rite Consistory. As in the past there will be two shifts to allow for various holiday schedules.   These meals will be distributed throughout Iowa as well as around the world to those most in need.  Last year, over 100 volunteers were on hand for the project.  The project will begin with the unloading the bulk food from the truck and setting up of the production line on Sunday morning at 10:00 am.  Lunch will be provided by our Scottish Rite "Kitchen Krew" and the 2nd shift will begin at 1:00 pm, our goal is to be completed by 4:00 pm.  There will be an overview of how the food would be utilized and instruction on how to package 32,000 meals in just an afternoon. While the packaging is a big part of the job, there are bins to refill, boxes to make, a truck to be loaded, and clean up to be done.  We can use volunteers of all ages.   We can use volunteers of all ages.  Please let the SR Office know of your attendance plans so we can plan ahead.  515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org. Schedule of Events November 25, 2012 10:00 am Orientation &     Shift #1 Packing 12:30 pm Lunch (Free) 1:00 pm Orientation &     Shift #2 Packing This project was made possible by a grant made to the Des Moines Valley by the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation.

"400 Club"

The "400 Club" fund-raiser is entering its final stretch and we are closing in on our goal of 400 donations of $50.  In fact we have had several individuals donate more than the $50 but we would still like to have 400 names on the list.         As noted in the last newsletter some of the donated monies have been put to use with new paint in the Washington and Pike rooms.Right before the reunion, we purchased additional headsets and microphones as well.        An important aspect of this campaign is to involve as many members as possible.  Our "400 Club" does just that.  We are looking for 400 Scottish Rite Masons to donate $50 by December 1, 2012.  If successful this will raise the final $20,000 to reach our goal.  These funds will then be matched by another donor with an additional $10,000 pushing the "400 Club" campaign contribution to $30,000 and reaching our goal.

SCOTTISH RITE EXPRESS

Meals from the Heartland

In what has become an annual event, the members of the Des Moines Consistory, their families and friends will join together to pack 32,000 meals for the 2012 Meals from the Heartland Project.  This will be an increase of 12,000 meals from the 2011 event and will be held on Sunday, November 25th at the Scottish Rite Consistory. As in the past there will be two shifts to allow for various holiday schedules.   These meals will be distributed throughout Iowa as well as around the world to those most in need.  Last year, over 100 volunteers were on hand for the project.  The project will begin with the unloading the bulk food from the truck and setting up of the production line on Sunday morning at 10:00 am.  Lunch will be provided by our Scottish Rite "Kitchen Krew" and the 2nd shift will begin at 1:00 pm, our goal is to be completed by 4:00 pm.  There will be an overview of how the food would be utilized and instruction on how to package 32,000 meals in just an afternoon. While the packaging is a big part of the job, there are bins to refill, boxes to make, a truck to be loaded, and clean up to be done.  We can use volunteers of all ages.   Please let the SR Office know of your attendance plans so we can plan ahead.  515-288-8927 orrsvp@dmscottishrite.org. Schedule of Events November 25, 2012 10:00 am Orientation &     Shift #1 Packing 12:30 pm Lunch (Free) 1:00 pm Orientation &     Shift #2 Packing This project was made possible by a grant made to the Des Moines Valley by the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation.

"400 Club"

The "400 Club" fund-raiser is entering its final stretch and we are closing in on our goal of 400 donations of $50.  In fact we have had several individuals donate more than the $50 but we would still like to have 400 names on the list.         As noted in the last newsletter some of the donated monies have been put to use with new paint in the Washington and Pike rooms.Right before the reunion, we purchased additional headsets and microphones as well.        An important aspect of this campaign is to involve as many members as possible.  Our "400 Club" does just that.  We are looking for 400 Scottish Rite Masons to donate $50 by December 1, 2012.  If successful this will raise the final $20,000 to reach our goal.  These funds will then be matched by another donor with an additional $10,000 pushing the "400 Club" campaign contribution to $30,000 and reaching our goal.

Multi-State Scottish Rite Festival

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Double Eagle Gala and Fall Reunion

The 2012 Lyle C. Smith, 33° Fall Memorial Reunion concluded Saturday evening with the Double Eagle Gala. Master of Kadosh John Clearman, 33°, welcomed guests and introduced the class, listed below. Pictures of the Gala and of the degree work on Saturday can be enlarged- just click on the picture.

Thomas Berg, Ames

Samuel Howells, Des Moines

Richard Kobernusz, Norwalk

Christopher Pike, Johnston

John Schoolen, Ankeny

Ryan Twedt, Boone

Dante Vitullo II, Pella

Jordan Wales, Bussey

Brian Watson, Prairie City

Billy Wilson, Clive

(MM)

Scottish Rite Express

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Southern Jurisdiction of the United State of America Valley of Des Moines, Orient of Iowa John W. Clearman, 33° Master of Kadosh 519 Park Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515-288-8927 / www.dmscottishrite.org On behalf of the officers of the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies, I would like to invite you to our Fall Scottish Rite Reunion and Double Eagle Gala in honor of Lyle C. Smith 33°.  This is our celebration of Scottish Rite Free Masonry.  I would love to have you join us for the festivities and be a part of this special day.  Your lady, friends and family are invited as well.   The Double Eagle Gala has become the signature event of the Consistory year and this year promises to no different.  The Gala will feature outstanding décor, excellent food by Great Caterers of Iowa, and music by Select Entertainment.  Our Gala will begin with social hour at 6:30 pm.  It will be followed by the Class Banquet and Gala at 7:00 pm. The invitation below has all the details.  Should you have any questions feel free to contact our Secretary, Shane Harshbarger at the Scottish Rite office. Sincerely and fraternally,     John W. Clearman, 33º Master of Kadosh 2012 Valley of Des Moines - Orient of Iowa

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Reunion Schedule

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012 5:00 PM DINNER 5:45 PM LYLE C. SMITH 33° CLASS ASSEMBLES COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES 6:00 PM 20th Degree Master of the Symbolic Lodge 7:10 PM 21st Degree Noachite or Prussian Knight 8:20 PM 22nd Degree Knight of the Royal Axe 9:00 PM DISMISSAL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 7:30 AM LYLE C. SMITH 33° CLASS ASSEMBLES 8:00 AM 23rd Degree Chief of the Tabernacle 8:40 AM 24th Degree Prince of the Tabernacle 9:25 AM 26th Degree Prince of Mercy 10:20 AM 27th Degree Knight of the Sun 11:25 AM 28th Degree Knight Commander of Temple 12:10 PM LUNCH 12:55 PM CLASS PICTURES 1:05 PM 29th Degree Scottish Knight of St. Andrew 1:50 PM 30th Degree Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 3:05 PM 31st Degree Inspector Inquisitor 4:15 PM 32nd Degree Master of the Royal Secret (1st Section) 5:10 PM 32nd Degree Master of the Royal Secret (2nd Section) 6:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR 7:00 PM REUNION BANQUET & DOUBLE EAGLE GALA

First weekend of the Fall Reunion

The first weekend of the 2012 Lyle C. Smith, 33° Fall Memorial Reunion is in the books! The new class was welcomed Friday night with a pork chop dinner followed by opening ceremonies complete with bagpipes. Four degrees were performed Friday evening and eight on Saturday. Following the degree work Saturday evening, all at the Reunion enjoyed a social in the fourth floor Billiards room.

The Reunion continues November 2-3. Over the course of this two weekend Reunion, the class will see twenty-seven of the twenty-nine Scottish Rite degrees. If you’re a member of a recent class, come on down and reconnect with those you haven’t seen in a while; if you joined the Scottish Rite some time ago, you’ll see degrees you’ve never seen before! Take some time to relax and enjoy the food, fellowship, and the University of Freemasonry. (MM)