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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)

Fireside Chat with the SGC and SGIG

Today the Des Moines Valley had three special events, the first being a Fireside Chat with Sovereign Grand Commander Ron Seale, 33 GC and Sovereign Grand Inspector General for the Orient of Iowa Gary Sissel, 33 GC.

Topics ranged from membership, technology, education, and beyond.  Some memorable moments included the fine points presented, especially in that the job of being a Masonic leader is to teach the next generation how to lead, and that we must not be asking about the current class, but where the last class is?

Below are some pictures. (Photos by Tony Batcheller, 32)



Following the Fireside Chat and an excellent lunch, Capitol Lodge 110 AF&AM opened on the 3rd Degree for the purposes of performing courtesy work for Southgate Lodge 657 AF&AM in raising Bro. Leroy Porter to the sublime degree of a Master Mason.  There were many in attendance, with DeMolay's State Master Counselors conferring the first section, and the Grand Lodge officers performing the second section.

Below are some beautiful pictures by Tony Batcheller, 32 and Kurt Hoffmann, 32.



To finish the evening, the Des Moines Valley hosted the reception of Most Worshipful Bryce B. Hildreth, 33 as Grand Master of Masons in Iowa.  The program was fun, the food was great, and a great time was had by all.

Again, below are pictures by Tony Batcheller, 32.




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Grand Commander's Visit

Illustrious Ronald A. Seale 33°
 Sovereign Grand Commander
Southern Jurisdiction, USA

Schedule of Activities
Saturday, October 13 - Scottish Rite Activities

10:00 am:  Coffee Social (Tapestry Lounge)

10:30 am: Welcome: Gary L. Sissel & William L Knoll

10:40 am: Program: "Showcasing Scottish Rite"

11:00 am: SGC Ronald A. Seale: "Fireside Chat"

11:45 am: Scottish Rite Luncheon

This catered luncheon will be held in the Tapestry Lounge

Cost is $12. per person

Reservations required by October 5th 

Coat, tie, and Scottish Rite cap.515-269-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org

 1:00 pm Scottish Rite program is concluded

Grand Master's Reception

Capital Lodge No 110 and Logic Lodge No 636

Cordially invite you and your lady to

Celebrate Freemasonry in Iowa and honor

Most Worshipful Brother

Bryce B. Hildreth

Grand Master of Masons in Iowa

Saturday, October 13, 2012

The Des Moines Scottish Rite Masonic Center

519 Park Street, Des Moines, Iowa

2:30 P.M. Conferral of the third degree in the Auditorium

3:00 P.M. Ladies Program in Tapestry Lounge

4:15 P.M. Reception of Past and Present Grand Lodge Officers and Distinguished Guests

5:00 P.M. Social Hour in the Tapestry Lounge

6:00 P.M. Grand Banquet in the Banquet Hall

Featured Speaker:

Illustrious Brother Ronald A. Seale 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council 33^rd degree of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction of the U.S.A.

Formal Attire Preferred     Cost: $30.00 per person

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Please R.S.V.P before October 5, 2012 to:

Melvin L. Bancroft, Sec

Capital Lodge No. 110

519 Park St., Des Moines, IA 50309-1613

Email: mlbancroft@juno.com                                Phone: 515-284-7356

Please make reservations for:______________________________

Meal Selection: __________Pork medallions   ______________Salmon

$30.00 per person               Checks payable to Capital Lodge No. 110