Scottish Rite Express,

2014 Fall Reunion Master of Kadosh Steven F. Jacobsen, 32° KCCH has chosen Charles W. Iles, 32° KCCH  as the honoree for the 2014 Fall Reunion.  Brother Iles joined the Des Moines Consistory in 1964.  Chuck was an officer in the Lodge of Perfection line and served as Master of Kadosh of the Des Moines Consistory in 1987.  He was a member of Acanthus Lodge #632 and Panora Lodge #121 as well as Za Ga Zig Shrine. This is a very special reunion for our Valley as for the first time ever we will be conferring in full form all 29 of the Scottish Rite Degrees.  This has been a long term goal for our Valley and many hours of hard work have gone into the accomplishment of this task.  The reunion will be in a slightly different format to accommodate the performance of all the degrees. The schedule is outlined in detail below. 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. Following the degree work will be our annual Double Eagle Gala featuring Slipstream.  The Double Eagle Gala is our premier Scottish Rite event of the year and is open to SR Masons, wives, and guests. Watch the SR Express for more information and updates as they become available.

Charles W. Iles, 32° KCCH Reunion Schedule September 26/27, October 17, and October 31/November 1   FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 4:30 PM              ILES CLASS ORIENTATION 5:00 PM              DINNER BUFFET ($10) 6:00 PM              RECEIVE ILES 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 SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 7:45 AM              ILES 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 OCTOBER 17, 2014 5:00 PM              DINNER COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES 6:00 PM              19th Degree Grand Pontiff 6:50 PM              20th Degree Master of the Symbolic Lodge 7:50 PM              21st Degree Noachite or Prussian Knight 9:05 PM              22nd Degree Knight of the Royal Axe 9:45 PM              SOCIAL HOUR FRIDAY OCTOBER 31, 2014 5:00 PM             DINNER 5:45 PM             ILES CLASS ASSEMBLES 6:00 PM             23rd Degree Chief of the Tabernacle 6:35 PM             24th Degree Prince of the Tabernacle 7:30 PM             25th Degree Knight of the Brazen Serpent 8:15 PM             26th Degree Prince of Mercy 8:40 PM             DIMISSAL SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2014 8:30 AM             ILES CLASS ASSEMBLES 8:45 AM             27th Degree Knight of the Sun 9:45 AM             28th Degree Knight Commander of Temple 10:40AM            29th Degree Scottish Knight of St. Andrew 11:10 AM           CLASS PICTURES 11:25 AM           LUNCH 12:15 PM           30th Degree Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 1:40 PM            31st Degree Inspector Inquisitor 2:45 PM            32nd Degree Master of the Royal Secret                        (1st Section) 3:35 PM            32nd Degree Master of the Royal Secret                        (2nd Section) 4:40 PM            SOCIAL HOUR 5:25 PM            CLASS BANQUET AND FALL GALA

Scottish Rite Temple Des Moines  Merit Badge  Doug Clabaugh brought this badge to a recent Scottish Rite event. After asking around, we are still unsure about what it was given out for. If anyone has any information about this badge or knows someone who might please let us know.  -