Steven F. Jacobsen, Master of Kadosh
and the Officers of the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies
cordially invite you & your lady to attend the 2014 Scottish Rite Consistory Spring Gala 
"A Night
in New York"
Saturday, March 29, 2014
6:30 pm Social Hour
Featuring Manhattans and Cosmopolitans
7:15 pm Donald E. Lavender,33° Memorial Class Banquet
Grilled NY Strip Steak, Twice Baked Potato, Sautéed Mushrooms, Zucchini Squash Medley, & New York Style Cheesecake
8:00 pm Dancing on Broadway
$30.00 per person
Reservations requested
515-288-8927
Dress code:
Black Tie Optional
Donald E. Lavender, 33° Memorial Class Members
William Arce Arcadia #249 Top Line Signer: Kent L. Naughton
Jeffrey G. Baxter Shiloh #327 Top Line Signer: Paul R. Tyler
Robert W. Bennett W. Gate Adelphic #509 Top Line Signer: E. Jay Coon
Brandson M. Bohlman Acanthus #632 Top Line Signer: Chad J. Rohlfsen
Darin F. Davis W. Gate Adelphic #509 Top Line Signer: E. Jay Coon
Christopher N. Emerson Capital #110 Top Line Signer: Stephen L. McMahon
Matthew R. Emerson Capital #110 Top Line Signer: Stephen L. McMahon
Scott A. Enyart Preston #218 Top Line Signer: Craig L. Davis
Justin A. Grodnitzky Arcadia #249 Top Line Signer: Ted J. Solomon
David W. Hansen Acanthus #632 Top Line Signer: David R. Beard
Michael L. McDaniel Capital #110 Top Line Signer: Stephen L. McMahon
Alan R. Miller Chariton #63 Top Line Signer: Richard Koch, Jr.
Anthony L. Oxley Full Moon #561 Top Line Signer: James F. White
Donald J. Reeves Daylight #660 Top Line Signer: Richard A. Hubbell
Ryan A. Siegert Specialis Procer #678 Top Line Signer: Kurt M. Hoffmann
Troy D. Williams Specialis Procer #678 Top Line Signer: Kurt M. Hoffmann
Sean E. Wilson Preston #218 Top Line Signer: Carl J. Van Der Kamp
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Friends of
Des Moines Consistory
The Friends of the Des Moines Consistory are a group of
dedicated men and women who are committed to the renovation and preservation of the Des Moines Consistory Building.
Our 2014 Spring Fund Raiser will be held
on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
We will introduce our 2014 renovation plans
and provide an update on the current projects.
We hope you will plan to attend. Additional details to follow.
_________________________________________________
Donald Lavender, 33°
Reunion Schedule
March 28/29
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014
5:00 PM DINNER (Sausage Cavatelli)
5:45 PM LAVENDER 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, MARCH 29, 2014
7:30 AM LAVENDER CLASS ASSEMBLES
7:45 AM 23rd Degree Chief of the Tabernacle
8:25 AM 24th Degree Prince of the Tabernacle
9:20 AM 25th Degree Knight of the Brazen Serpent
9:55 AM 26th Degree Prince of Mercy
10:45 AM 27th Degree Knight of the Sun
11:45 AM 28th Degree Knight Commander of Temple
12:20 PM LUNCH
1:05 PM 29th Degree Scottish Knight of St. Andrew
2:00 PM 30th Degree Knight Kadosh
CONSISTORY DEGREES
3:25 PM 31st Degree Inspector Inquisitor
4:30 PM 32nd Degree Master of the Royal Secret
(1st Section)
5:20 PM 32nd Degree Master of the Royal Secret
(2nd Section)
6:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR
7:15 PM CLASS BANQUET & SPRING GALA
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Friday, March 21, 2014
SR Express
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Scottish Rite Express
Steven F. Jacobsen, Master of Kadosh
and the Officers of the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies
cordially invite you & your lady to attend the 2014 Scottish Rite Consistory Spring Gala
"A Night
in New York"
Saturday, March 29, 2014
6:30 pm Social Hour
Featuring Manhattans and Cosmopolitans
7:15 pm Donald E. Lavender,33° Memorial Class Banquet
Grilled NY Strip Steak, Twice Baked Potato, Sautéed Mushrooms, Zucchini Squash Medley, & New York Style Cheesecake
8:00 pm Dancing on Broadway
$30.00 per person
Reservations requested
515-288-8927
Dress code:
Black Tie Optional
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Scottish Rite Express
Donald E. Lavender, 33°
Memorial Class Reunion
Our 2014 Spring Reunion honoring Donald E. Lavender, 33° is just around the corner, in fact it begins this Friday night at 5:00 pm. This reunion will be held over two weekends and we will confer 28 of the 29 Scottish Rite Degrees. The reunion dates are March 14/15 and March 28/29. Following the 32nd degree on March 29 will be the "Night in New York" Spring Gala.
Our first weekend will begin on this Friday, March 14th. We will confer the 4th to 8th degrees. Dinner ($10) will be served at 5:00 pm in the WT and Edna Dahl Grand Banquet Room. Dinner will be roasted pork loin, baked potato, vegetable, salad, and dessert. Please make a reservation be calling the SR office (515-288-8927) orrsvp@dmscottishrite.org.
The reunion opening will be at 6:00 pm. If you haven't been to a reunion in the past few years, please consider making a special trip to attend. The opening has been completely rewritten. It is also important that our new Scottish Rite Masons see familiar faces on their special night.
March 15 will begin promptly at 8:00 am with the 9th Degree, Elu of the Nine. You might recall our old friends from the 3rd degree reappear. This is a great example of how the Scottish Rite expands on the drama of the Symbolic Lodge. We will portray all of the Lodge of Perfection and Chapter Rose Croix degrees and will finish the day with the 18th degree, Knight Rose Croix. Following the work, we will have a social hour for all in attendance.
The 2nd weekend of the reunion will take place March 28/29 with the Council of Kadosh and Consistory degrees. The 2nd Friday is always a great night with the 20th, 21st, and 22nd degrees. These degree are always well performed and a great deal of fun to watch. Our Kitchen Krew will be preparing Sausage Cavatelli Dinner on Friday, March 28th is at 5:00 pm.
March 29th will be the culmination of our Reunion. We will begin with the 23rd degree, Chief of the Tabernacle, at 7:45 am. The 23rd to 26th degrees are recent additions to our reunion schedule, each having been portrayed only a few times. They are the "religious" degrees of the Council of Kadosh and give insight into the early years of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. If you haven't seen them yet, you are always welcome to be a sideliner during a degree.
The end of the day will bring the 32nd degree, Master of the Royal Secret. This degree shares with our new brothers the Holy Doctrine and the Royal Secret. It also gives a brief synopsis of all 32 Scottish Rite degrees.
Following the 32nd degree, it will be time to celebrate. All Scottish Rite Masons, their ladies, and friends are invited to celebrate with our new class of candidates at the "Night in New York" Scottish Rite Gala. Social hour will begin at 6:30 pm with hors de oeuvres, Manhattans and Cosmopolitans. At 7:00 pm we will have our banquet honoring our new Scottish Rite Masons and Illustrious Brother Donald E. Lavender, 33°. The menu will feature a grilled New York Strip Steak. "Dancing on Broadway" will begin at 8:00 pm with our DJ Jimmy Olson, get ready for Frank Sinatra and the "Rat Pack" to create a great atmosphere for you and your lady.
The cost is $30 per person. Please make your reservation by Friday, March 21st by calling or emailing the Scottish Rite office. Advance payment is greatly appreciated.
_________________________________________________
Donald Lavender, 33°
Reunion Schedule
March 14/15 and March 28/29
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014
4:30 PM LAVENDER CLASS ASSEMBLES
5:00 PM DINNER BUFFET ($10)
6:00 PM RECEIVE LAVENDER CLASS
LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES
6:20 PM 4th Degree Secret Master
7:10 PM 5th Degree Perfect Master
7:55 PM 6th Degree Confidential Secretary
8:35 PM 7th Degree Provost and Judge
9:10 PM 8th Degree Intendant of the Building
9:45 PM DISMISSAL
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014
7:45 AM LAVENDER CLASS ASSEMBLES
8:00 AM 9th Degree Elu of the Nine
10th Degree Elu of the Fifteen
8:50 AM 11th Degree Elu of the Twelve
9:40 AM 12th Degree Master Architect
10:25 AM 13th Degree Royal Arch of Solomon
11:10 AM 14th Degree Perfect Elu
12:00 PM LUNCH
CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREES
1:00 PM 15th Degree Knight of the East
2:00 PM 16th Degree Prince of Jerusalem
3:00 PM 17th Degree Knight of the East & West
4:15 PM 18th Degree Knight Rose Croix
5:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014
5:00 PM DINNER
5:45 PM LAVENDER 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, MARCH 29, 2014
7:30 AM LAVENDER CLASS ASSEMBLES
7:45 AM 23rd Degree Chief of the Tabernacle
8:25 AM 24th Degree Prince of the Tabernacle
9:20 AM 25th Degree Knight of the Brazen Serpent
9:55 AM 26th Degree Prince of Mercy
10:45 AM 27th Degree Knight of the Sun
11:45 AM 28th Degree Knight Commander of Temple
12:20 PM LUNCH
1:05 PM 29th Degree Scottish Knight of St. Andrew
2:00 PM 30th Degree Knight Kadosh
CONSISTORY DEGREES
3:25 PM 31st Degree Inspector Inquisitor
4:30 PM 32nd Degree Master of the Royal Secret
(1st Section)
5:20 PM 32nd Degree Master of the Royal Secret
(2nd Section)
6:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR
7:15 PM CLASS BANQUET & SPRING GALA
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
Historic Master Mason Degree
On Saturday, March 8, Masons from across Iowa and beyond gathered at the Des Moines Scottish Rite Masonic Center for a historic raising of a Master Mason.
Most Worshipful Eddie N. Sauls, Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa and Jurisdiction F. & A.M., and Most Worshipful Eric A. Rozeboom, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa A.F. & A.M. jointly presided over the this historic occasion, only the second of such to have been held in Iowa.
Grand officers from the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa and Jurisdiction F. & A.M. opened the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa and Jurisdiction F. & A.M. in their due in proper form, and then conferred the first section of the Master Mason degree upon Brother Charles. The officers of the Grand Lodge of Iowa A.F. & A.M. then conferred the second section, and closed in their due and proper form.
Following this historic occasion, a banquet was held where there brothers from the Grand Lodge of Iowa A.F. & A.M. were made honorary members of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa and Jurisdiction F. & A.M.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
U of FM: Knights Templar and the Crusades
Pete Taggart, 32° KCCH and professor of history at Simpson College have a thought provoking presentation on the Crusades and the Knights Templar. Beginning with a background sketch on the historical environment that led to the Crusades (the four 'official' Crusades), Bro. Taggart then gave a brief account of events in the Crusades. Taggart's research into the founding of the Knights Templar turned conspiracy theories on their head, bringing historical context into the discussion.
With many of the knights on crusade being lower nobility, they had little to return to in Europe after conquering the land the French termed 'Outremer' (meaning 'overseas'). Thus, when the fighting against the Seljuk Turks ended, many knights found themselves begging in the streets of Jerusalem. After 19 years, eight knights had finally had enough of life as beggars, and approached the King Baldwin of Jerusalem, and thus formed the Poor Fellow Soldiery of the Temple, or the Knights Templar. Their founding was more out of pity, than out of conspiracy.
The Templars later gained favor of the Pope, and were made a holy order. Thus, donations to the Templars started pouring in, inadvertently leading to the decline of the crusades. One could much easier make donations to their local Templar preceptory instead of either going on crusade or donating to the Church to fund the crusades, the decline of crusades began.
After Saladin retook Outremer from the europeans, and the power and wealth of the Templars was at its height, the Templars became the target of jealousy. King Philip IV of France, being deeply in debt to the Templars, and jealous of their wealth, saw an opportunity to usurp it. On Friday 13, 1307, the Templars in France were arrested. Many confessed to heretical acts under torture, and suffered the consequences. The Templar Grand Master, Jacques deMolay, recanted his testimony of heresy in front of a crowd gathered in front of the fames Notre Dame cathedral in the middle of the River Seine in Paris, and was then burned at the stake.
Taggart's research put a new light on the story of the Templars, looking at history through the lens of what else was happening at the time, while bringing humor to the preposterousness of many conspiracy theories surrounding them.
A very enlightening presentation to the many assembled.
With many of the knights on crusade being lower nobility, they had little to return to in Europe after conquering the land the French termed 'Outremer' (meaning 'overseas'). Thus, when the fighting against the Seljuk Turks ended, many knights found themselves begging in the streets of Jerusalem. After 19 years, eight knights had finally had enough of life as beggars, and approached the King Baldwin of Jerusalem, and thus formed the Poor Fellow Soldiery of the Temple, or the Knights Templar. Their founding was more out of pity, than out of conspiracy.
The Templars later gained favor of the Pope, and were made a holy order. Thus, donations to the Templars started pouring in, inadvertently leading to the decline of the crusades. One could much easier make donations to their local Templar preceptory instead of either going on crusade or donating to the Church to fund the crusades, the decline of crusades began.
After Saladin retook Outremer from the europeans, and the power and wealth of the Templars was at its height, the Templars became the target of jealousy. King Philip IV of France, being deeply in debt to the Templars, and jealous of their wealth, saw an opportunity to usurp it. On Friday 13, 1307, the Templars in France were arrested. Many confessed to heretical acts under torture, and suffered the consequences. The Templar Grand Master, Jacques deMolay, recanted his testimony of heresy in front of a crowd gathered in front of the fames Notre Dame cathedral in the middle of the River Seine in Paris, and was then burned at the stake.
Taggart's research put a new light on the story of the Templars, looking at history through the lens of what else was happening at the time, while bringing humor to the preposterousness of many conspiracy theories surrounding them.
A very enlightening presentation to the many assembled.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Scottish Rite Express
Knights Templar and the Crusades
By Pete Taggart, 32° KCCH
In 1736, a Scotsman living in France, named Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay, wrote a discourse or oration linking Freemasonry, the Crusades, and Orders of Knighthood. It has been said this oration led to the development of the "high" degrees involving the Knights Templar or Knights Kadosh in France. Whether this is entirely accurate from a historical standpoint, it is true that Freemasonry of today has grades of the Knighthood and feature the Crusades in many of our degrees. On Tuesday, March 4, Pete Taggart, 32° KCCH will take us back in time to learn about some of those famous knights from history that we see in our Scottish Rite Council of Kadosh degrees. He will also tell us more about the history of the Crusades and their impact on today.
This program is open to all including the ladies and non-Masons. It will take place in the Tapestry lounge and will begin with a social hour at 6:00 pm. The program will begin at 7:00 pm with dessert and coffee following. There is no cost to attend.
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Donald E. Lavender, 33°
Memorial Class Reunion
Memorial Class Reunion
We call our degree conferrals "Reunions" because the brethren come together to share the special lessons of the Scottish Rite degrees with a new class of candidates. As we meet to witness and perform these degrees, the teachings of the Scottish Rite are exemplified to our new brothers and reinforced in us anew.
Our first weekend will begin on Friday, March 14th. We will confer the 4th to 8th degrees. A pork loin dinner (baked potato, salad, rolls, and dessert) will be served at 5:00 pm. Cost is $10. We will open the Donald E. Lavender 33° Memorial Class Reunion at 6:00 pm. If you can attend the opening it is important that our new Scottish Rite Masons see familiar faces on their special night.
Saturday, March 15th will begin promptly at 8:00 am with the 9th Degree, Elu of the Nine. You might recall our old friends from the 3rd degree reappear. This is a great example of how the Scottish Rite expands on the drama of the Symbolic Lodge. We will portray all of the Lodge of Perfection and Chapter Rose Croix degrees and will finish the day with the 18th degree, Knight Rose Croix. Following the work, we will have a social hour for all in attendance.
The 2nd weekend of the reunion will take place March 28/29, 2014 with the Council of Kadosh and Consistory degrees. The 2nd Friday is always a great night with the 20th, 21st, and 22nd degrees. These degrees are always well performed and a great deal of fun to watch. Dinner onFriday, March 28 is at 5:00 pm.
March 29th will be the culmination of our Spring Reunion. We will begin with the 23rd degree, Chief of the Tabernacle, at 7:45 am. The 23rd to 26th degrees are recent additions to our reunion schedule, each having been portrayed only a few times. They are the "religious" degrees of the Council of Kadosh and give insight into the early years of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. If you haven't seen them yet, you are always welcome to be a sideliner during a degree.
The end of the day will bring the 32nd degree, Master of the Royal Secret. This degree shares with our new brothers the Holy Doctrine and the Royal Secret. It also gives a brief synopsis of all 32 Scottish Rite degrees.
Following the 32nd degree, it will be time to celebrate. All Scottish Rite Masons, their ladies, and friends are invited to celebrate with our new class of candidates at the Night in New York Gala. This great event will feature our new class, an amazing banquet, music and dancing.
_________________________________________________
Donald Lavender, 33°
Reunion Schedule
Reunion Schedule
March 14/15 and March 28/29
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014
4:30 PM LAVENDER CLASS ASSEMBLES
5:00 PM DINNER BUFFET ($10)
6:00 PM RECEIVE LAVENDER CLASS
LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES
6:20 PM 4th Degree Secret Master
7:10 PM 5th Degree Perfect Master
7:55 PM 6th Degree Confidential Secretary
8:35 PM 7th Degree Provost and Judge
9:10 PM 8th Degree Intendant of the Building
9:45 PM DISMISSAL
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014
7:45 AM LAVENDER CLASS ASSEMBLES
8:00 AM 9th Degree Elu of the Nine
10th Degree Elu of the Fifteen
8:50 AM 11th Degree Elu of the Twelve
9:40 AM 12th Degree Master Architect
10:25 AM 13th Degree Royal Arch of Solomon
11:10 AM 14th Degree Perfect Elu
12:00 PM LUNCH
CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREES
1:00 PM 15th Degree Knight of the East
2:00 PM 16th Degree Prince of Jerusalem
3:00 PM 17th Degree Knight of the East & West
4:15 PM 18th Degree Knight Rose Croix
5:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014
5:00 PM DINNER
5:45 PM LAVENDER 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, MARCH 29, 2014
7:30 AM LAVENDER CLASS ASSEMBLES
7:45 AM 23rd Degree Chief of the Tabernacle
8:25 AM 24th Degree Prince of the Tabernacle
9:20 AM 25th Degree Knight of the Brazen Serpent
9:55 AM 26th Degree Prince of Mercy
10:45 AM 27th Degree Knight of the Sun
11:45 AM 28th Degree Knight Commander of Temple
12:20 PM LUNCH
1:05 PM 29th Degree Scottish Knight of St. Andrew
2:00 PM 30th Degree Knight Kadosh
CONSISTORY DEGREES
3:25 PM 31st Degree Inspector Inquisitor
4:30 PM 32nd Degree Master of the Royal Secret
(1st Section)
(1st Section)
5:20 PM 32nd Degree Master of the Royal Secret
(2nd Section)
(2nd Section)
6:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR
7:15 PM CLASS BANQUET & SPRING GALA
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