Scottish Rite Express

297th  Anniversary of Founding of the Grand Lodge of England                         Wednesday or Thursday, June 11/12                               ~ Royal Mile Pub     A traditional pub dinner, program, and toasts. We will celebrate the founding of the 1st Grand Lodge at the "Goose and Gridiron Ale House", early Masonic documents, and the tradition of "Festive Board and Toasts". Social Hour at 6:00 PM  with dinner and program to follow $20 per person  ♦ Open to Master Masons Only  Seating is limited to 45 Reservations per night ! Reservations and advance payment required  by contacting the Scottish Rite office (515-288-8927) or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org       _____________________________________________________ Now taking Tee Times "Fore" the Scottish Rite Golf Outing     It is 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.  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 20, 2014 Where?  Terrace Hills Golf Course, Altoona How Much? $80 (Fees, cart, dinner, & prizes)  Time?  Shot gun start at 1:00 PM. Why?  To have fun and raise money for the Des Moines Consistory Building Trust . Please call the office (515-288-8927) to reserve your place  ________________________________________ Bobby E. Rice, 32° KCCH Memorial Class Reunion       Saturday, June 28, 2014                     7:30 AM             Class Orientation          Consistory Classroom                            Lodge of Perfection Degrees 8:15 AM            4th Degree                      Secret Master 9:05 AM            14th Degree                    Perfect Elu                              Chapter Rose Croix Degrees 10:10 AM          18th Degree                   Knight Rose Croix 11:25 AM          LUNCH 12:15 PM          Class Photo                               Council of Kadosh Degrees 12:30 PM           19th Degree                  Grand Pontiff 1:30 PM             30th Degree                  Knight Kadosh                                      Consistory Degrees 2:55 PM             31st Degree                   Inspector Inquisitor 4:05 PM             32nd Degree                 Master of the Royal Secret                                                                             (1st Section) 4:55 PM            32nd Degree                  Master of the Royal Secret                                                                              (2nd Section) 6:00 PM           Class Reception and Social Hour

Scottish Rite Express

Join Us Saturday Evening to Celebrate the Craft at Shepheard's Tavern         Saturday, May 17th is the Supreme Council's "Celebrating the Craft" event.  It is hosted at the House of the Temple in Washington, DC.  However, there are many ways to participate in the event without going to Washington, DC. The Des Moines Valley will be hosting a "Shepheard's Tavern" social from 5 pm to 7 pm in the Tapestry Room of our Scottish Rite building (519 Park Street).  Shepheard's Tavern was the inn where the first Scottish Rite meetings were held.  We host Shepheard's Tavern events as purely a social occasion.  We will have snacks, drinks, and will be broadcasting the Celebrating the Craft event on the big screen for all to enjoy.  There is no cost to attend.  This event is open to all Scottish Rite Masons, their family and friends. "Celebrating the Craft" has music, comedy, magic, celebrities, never-before-seen video from the House of the Temple and Valleys across the country, and so much more! If you can't join us in person in Des Moines or journey to Washington DC you can watch it online at Scottishrite.org from 5 pm to 11 pm.    ___________________________________________________     Under Construction - 2014       As we introduced at the recent "Friends of the Des Moines Consistory" our major project for 2014 is the replacement of the fly roof.  This is the area over the extreme north end of the auditorium above the big fancy columns where the backdrops are located.  This project began on May 9th and will continue throughout the month of May and possibly into June.  Please note, when parking in the lot behind our building you will need to park at the extreme north end.  This will allow the contractors full access to the roof at all times.  Please contact Shane Harshbarger 515-288-8927 should you have questions or concerns.       _________________________________________________    MARK YOUR   CALENDAR!    One Day Reunion June 28, 2014   Do you know of someone who would make a good candidate?

Scottish Rite Express

Memorial and    Ascension          Service      The officers of the Des Moines Lodge of Perfection  and the Des Moines York Rite bodies invite you to our joint York Rite/Scottish Rite Memorial & Ascension Service to be held on May 14, 2014. We will have dinner in the Grand Banquet Room at 6:15 pm.  There is no charge for the dinner but a reservation made with the Scottish Rite office would be greatly appreciated 515-288-8927 rsvp@dmscottishrite.org. Quarterly meeting is at 7:00 pm with the Service of Remembrance for our departed brothers from the York Rite and the Scottish Rite at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium.  The event is open to Masons, their families and guests. __________________________________________________ 19th Degree (Grand Pontiff) - Casting Call          On June 28th the Des Moines Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite will be presenting the 19th Degree - Grand Pontiff at our one-day class.  This is the only degree our Valley has not previously performed.    This fall, the 19th Degree will be inserted into the schedule and we will perform all 29 Scottish Rite degrees for the first time ever.  This has been a project of our Valley since 2007 and the Des Moines Valley will be part of a very select category of valleys that perform all 29 of the Scottish Rite degrees.        This email is for the purpose of providing notice to any member of the Des Moines Valley that might wish to participate in this degree and this historic occasion for the Des Moines Valley.  It is our goal to have a blend of newer and longer term members in the degree.  One of the neat things about this degree is that it has a large cast.  By coincidence, there are 19 ritualists needed to perform the 19th Degree.     There are a number of medium and small sized parts - all of which are important.  If you are interested, please let Brian Pappaducas or  I know on or before May 13th.  We will have a meeting after the Ascension Service on May 14th to discuss the degree and assign parts.  It is our expectation that you will be in the degree on June 28th and October 17th.  Please indicate if you would like a small or medium sized part. There are also opportunities to assist with this degree in other ways.  Sound, lights, stage, and wardrobe will all be playing a role in making this happen.  Feel free to let us know if you would like to assist in that manner.     Thank you all and I look forward your participation.    W. Charles Smithson, Co-Director of the Work 25smithson@gmail.com  ___________________________________________________     Under Construction - 2014     As we introduced at the recent "Friends of the Des Moines Consistory" our major project for 2014 is the replacement of the fly roof.  This is the area over the extreme north end of the auditorium above the big fancy columns where the backdrops are located.  This project began yesterday and will continue throughout the month of May and possibly into June.  Please note, when parking in the lot behind our building you will need to park at the extreme north end.  This will allow the contractors full access to the roof at all times.  Please contact Shane Harshbarger 515-288-8927 should you have questions or concerns.     _________________________________________________ MARK YOUR   CALENDAR!  One Day Reunion June 28, 2014 Do you know of someone who would make a good candidate?

Scottish Rite Express

Memorial and    Ascension          Service      The officers of the Des Moines Lodge of Perfection  and the Des Moines York Rite bodies invite you to our joint York Rite/Scottish Rite Memorial & Ascension Service to be held on May 14, 2014. We will have dinner in the Grand Banquet Room at 6:15 pm.  There is no charge for the dinner but a reservation made with the Scottish Rite office would be greatly appreciated 515-288-8927 rsvp@dmscottishrite.org. Quarterly meeting is at 7:00 pm with the Service of Remembrance for our departed brothers from the York Rite and the Scottish Rite at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium.  The event is open to Masons, their families and guests. __________________________________________________   MARK YOUR   CALENDAR!  One Day Reunion June 28, 2014 Do you know of someone who would make a good candidate?