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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Masonic Leadership Symposium 2012


The Iowa Masonic Leadership Symposium was held Saturday, June 30 at the Des Moines Scottish Rite Temple. Speakers included Robert Davis, Christopher Hodapp, S. Brent Morris, and Thomas Wilkerson. Over 145 Freemasons from across Iowa attended the symposium, which was sponsored by the Masonic Charitable Educational Committee of the Grand Lodge of Iowa and the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation.

Brother Robert G. Davis Jr. 33° is the Executive Secretary of the College of the Consistory at Guthrie, Oklahoma. He is Past President of the Masonic Restoration Foundation, a KYCH, Past Grand Commander of the Knights Templar in Oklahoma, and author of the blog Essays of Robert G. Davis. Brother Davis 33° spoke on “Masonic Leadership and the New Generation in the Experience of the Lodge.” Among the goals of our fraternity are the need to communicate moral integrity and social honor to the younger generation. He highlighted the concepts of social honor, the mature masculine, and mentoring life experiences in his presentation. 

Brother Chris Hodapp 33° is the author of numerous books on Freemasonry including Freemasons For Dummies, Solomon's Builders: Freemasons, Founding Fathers and the Secrets of Washington D.C., and The Templar Code For Dummies. He currently serves as Editor in Chief of The Journal of the Masonic Society. In only a dozen years, Brother Hodapp 33° has become a major spokesman for the fraternity through his books and his popular blog, Freemasons for Dummies. Soon after he was raised a Master Mason in 1999, Brother Chris was “jabbed with an officer’s pike” and became Master of his Lodge. His humor and wit during the presentation reinforced the need for our Lodges to be prepared for the next Masonic boom of potential members as a result of Dan Brown’s movie The Lost Symbol, to be released next year. 

Brother S. Brent Morris 33° G.C. is Past Master of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, London, elected to Society of Blue Friars in 1998, and current Managing Editor of The Scottish Rite Journal, Supreme Council, 33°, S.J.  Brother Morris 33° spoke about six major stages in the evolution of Freemasonry in the U.S.: Grand Lodges, the York and Scottish Rites, Androgynous Orders, Fun Groups, Youth Groups, and Invitational Groups. His scholarly review of these stages highlighted both key events and the leaders who shaped them. He concluded with a thought provoking question: what’s next? What is the next evolution in American Freemasonry?

Brother Tom Wilkerson is the chief executive officer of the United States Naval Institute (USNI), one of the oldest professional military associations in the United States. The USNI reports that he is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and U. S. Naval Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun), and in his last active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Forces Reserve Wilkerson led the largest command in the Marine Corps, with more than 100,000 Marines at 200 sites around the United States. Brother Wilkerson used his experience in the USMC to relate lessons in leadership as they apply to Freemasonry. He reviewed the historical record of Masons who served in the military including Washington, Lejeune, and many others. The theme of his presentation was “service above self” and how this relates to Freemasonry.(M.A.M.)

Friday, June 15, 2012

Scottish Rite Express - 6/15/2010


 
Now Taking Tee Times "Fore" the Scottish Rite Golf Outing
It is the time for the annual Scottish Rite Golf outing.  This is your chance to take a Friday afternoon off and spend some time on the course.  Our friends at Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona, have generously allowed us a Friday afternoon to have our outing.  The cost is $80 per person.  It will include 18 holes of golf (cart included), prizes, and a steak dinner following play.  The event is an outing, so keep score if you want but the idea is to have fun.  It is open to all.  This might be a great chance to invite your non-Masonic golfing buddy along for a chance to see what we are all about. 

When?  Friday June 29, 2012                                     
Where?  Terrace Hills Golf Course, Altoona
Time?  Shot gun start at 12:45 PM.
How Much? $80 (Fees, cart, dinner, & prizes)    
Why?  To have fun and raise money for Scottish Rite Care and the Des Moines Consistory Building Trust

Please call the office (515-288-8927) to reserve a place and/or to sponsor a hole.


 

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Scottish Rite Express


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SR Express
June 12, 2012

Quick Links


DSM Valley Officers

John W. Clearman 33°
Master of Kadosh
Des Moines Consistory

Steven F. Jacobsen 32° KCCH
Venerable Master
Lodge of Perfection

Dan Hobson 33°
Wise Master
Chapter Rose Croix

Bryce Hildreth 33°
Commander
Council of Kadosh


2012 Calendar

June 13 - Knights of St. Andrew

June 14 - Flag Day Celebration
June 20 - Royal Mile 
June 21 -  Royal Mile
June 29 - Golf Outing 
 
July 26 - Workers Dinner \ ne Day Kickoff
Aug.25 - One Day Reunion
- BBQ & Blues
Sept. 12- Quarterly/ Election 
Sept. 27 - Fall Kickoff 
Oct. 19 - Fall Reunion Day 1 
Oct. 20 - Fall Reunion Day 2 
Nov. 2 - Fall Reunion Day 3 
Nov. 3 - Fall Reunion Day 4/ Gala Banquet 
Dec. 12 - Quarterly/ Installation

Knights of St. Andrew June 13
Knights of St. AndrewDes Moines Chapter, Knights of St. Andrew will receive and welcome new Knights into the Order on June 13, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Consistory Auditorium.  This ceremony is open only to members of the Knights of St. Andrew, Knights Commander of the Court of Honor, and Inspectors General Honorary.  Any Master of the Royal Secret (32°) can join by filling out an application for membership.  For more information contact Kurt Hoffmann, Commander  515-321-5034 or the SR office.

Flag Day Celebration and Cornerstone Capital Campaign Update June 14
The Friends of the Des Moines Consistory invite you to join us on June 14th for a special Flag Day Celebration and Cornerstone Capital Campaign Update.  The event will feature special presentations on the history of our flag, a tribute to patriotism, as well as a few songs to liven up the evening. 

We will also provide you with an update on our Cornerstone Capital Campaign that began last summer.  We have started and completed several projects since the campaign began and want to share some additional good news with you regarding our fund raising campaign.  Social hour begins at 6:15 pm with dinner and program to follow at 7:15 pm.

Now Taking Tee Times "Fore" the Scottish Rite Golf Outing
It is the time for the annual Scottish Rite Golf outing.  This is your chance to take a Friday afternoon off and spend some time on the course.  Our friends at Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona, have generously allowed us a Friday afternoon to have our outing.  The cost is $80 per person.  It will include 18 holes of golf (cart included), prizes, and a steak dinner following play.  The event is an outing, so keep score if you want but the idea is to have fun.  It is open to all.  This might be a great chance to invite your non-Masonic golfing buddy along for a chance to see what we are all about. 

When?  Friday June 29, 2012                                   
Where?  Terrace Hills Golf Course, Altoona
Time?  Shot gun start at 12:45 PM.
How Much? $80 (Fees, cart, dinner, & prizes)  
Why?  To have fun and raise money for Scottish Rite Care and the Des Moines Consistory Building Trust

Please call the office (515-288-8927) to reserve a place and/or to sponsor a hole.



 

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Scottish Rite Golf Outing 6/29


Scottish Rite Golf Outing


Who: You and anyone who likes to golf (no need to be good at it, just like it)What: A day of Fun and Golf When: June 29 Where: Terrace Hills Golf Course - Altoona Why: Golf, Prizes, and to help others How:  Shotgun Start - 4 Person Best Ball Cost: $80 per player benefiting RiteCare and the Des Moines Consistory Building Trust



To reserve your place, contact the Scottish Rite office at rsvp@dmscottishrite.org or 515-288-8927


Reserve your place now, as time and spaces are limited (just like the number of swings you get at the tee)


Good luck, and remember it's "fore" a good cause!

Friday, June 1, 2012




 Flag Day Celebration & Cornerstone Capital Campaign Update.


Friends of the Des Moines Consistory
June 14, 2012

6:15 PM * Social Hour
7:15 PM * Heavy Hors D'oeurs
Featuring
Smoked Pork Loin $& Shrimp Cocktail
Gourmet Cheese Board
* 8:00 PM *
Flag Day Program & 
Cornerstone Capital Campaign Update

$20.00 per person
Des Moine Consistory 510 Park Street

RSVP by June 8
rsvp@dmscottishrite.org
515-288-8927


JCS