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Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa December 31, 2015 We have two very exciting educational events coming up in 2016. On January 13th, Ric Berman, the 2016 Prestonian Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of England will be in Des Moines.  He will be presenting a program called "Foundations." It is a lecture on the formation and development of modern Freemasonry in England in the early 1720's.  As far as we can tell this is the first visit of Iowa by a Prestonian lecturer. EVENT DETAILS Who:          All Master Masons What:         Foundations: The 2016 Prestonian Lecture Where:       Des Moines Scottish Rite Masonic Center When:        January 13, 2016 Schedule:   6:00 Social Hour and Dinner                    7:00 Presentation by Dr. Berman   Cost:           $10 per person (RSVP Required by                              January 7, 2016) RSVP:        Email: rsvp@dmscottishrite.org About Dr. Richard Berman Dr. Richard (Ric) Berman is the Prestonian Lecturer for 2016.  Appointed by the United Grand Lodge of England, he has been a Freemason for almost 40 years.  He is a Past Master of the Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge, No. 1159 (EC); Treasurer of Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No. 2076 (EC), England's oldest research lodge; and a PM of the Temple of Athene Lodge, No. 9541 (EC), the research lodge of the Province of Middlesex.  He also holds London and Provincial Craft Grand Rank.

Masonic Education Conference In February, our Scottish Rite Foundation has partnered with the Grand Lodge of Iowa and theMasonic Education Corporation to host the 2016 Masonic Education Conference.  This conference will be held in Des Moines on February 27th.  It will feature guest speakers on the Old Charges, the development of the Masonic ritual, and a presentation on current Masonic membership trends.  That evening will be the presentation of the Entered Apprentice Degree by members of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana.  Louisiana Masonic ritual is quite different that ours in Iowa.  As Louisiana was previously a French colony, there were French Lodges, Spanish Lodges, and British Lodges. Therefore, when Louisiana became a part of the United States, their lodges did as well.  The Grand Lodge of Louisiana recognizes several Masonic rituals.  One of which is a "Scottish Rite" version.  The brothers will be exemplifying this version of the Entered Apprentice degree.

MASONIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE DETAILS Saturday, February 27th 9:00 am     Registration/Coffee 10:00 am   Morning Sessions 12:00 pm   Lunch 1:00 pm     Afternoon Sessions 4:00 pm     Social Hour 5:00 pm     Festive Board                    (Prime Rib) 6:00 pm     EA Degree by GL of LA Where:      Scottish Rite - Des Moines IA Cost:         $35.00 per attendee RSVP by February 15, 2016 to the Grand Lodge of Iowa in Cedar Rapids: Kevin Smith PO Box 279 Cedar Rapids IA 52406-0279 319-365-1438 Make checks payable to the Grand Lodge of Iowa.

2016 EVENTS January 13th     U of FM - Ric Berman January 30th     Blue Lodge Breakfast February 3rd     SR Annual Meeting February 18th   Lodge of Perfection Degrees February 27th   AASR/GL Education Conf. March 2nd        Barrow's Reunion Kick-off March 24th       Maundy Thursday April 8th/9th   Multi-State Reunion            honoring IIL. Harry S. Barrows, 33  °                           SGIG Emeritus April 27th         U of FM - Prince Adept May 11th           SR Quarterly Meeting May 16th           KSA Knighting June 10th           AASR Golf Outing June 24th/25th   Summer AASR Reunion June 28th/29th   U of FM - Royal Mile July 25th            AASR Honor's Banquet August 18th       University of Freemasonry August 31st       Worker's Dinner/Kick-off September 14th  SR Quarterly Meeting October 15th      1st Saturday (4° - 14°) October 29th      2nd Saturday (15° - 22°) November 12th  3rd Saturday (23° - 32°) December 7th     SR Meeting/Holiday Party

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Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa

December 30, 2015

Announcing the passing of           Brother Theodore H. Miller, 33°

I regret to inform the members of the Des Moines Valley of the passing of Judge Theodore "Ted" Miller 33°.  Ted passed away on December 27th.   Judge Theodore H. Miller, 96, passed away December 27, 2015. Theodore was born a son of Ray and Ellen Hillis Miller on November 21, 1919 in Des Moines, where he lived most of his life. He attended Hubbell Elementary, Roosevelt High School and received his JD degree from Drake University. Theodore was a great grandchild of a Civil War Veteran and faithfully served in the US Air Force during WWII. He served 15 years on the US Selective Service Board and was a post war Army Judge Advocate Division member. Theodore was a partner from 1947 to 1976 with Tesdell, Miller, Rydell and Hall Law Firm. Then continued his career as a State of Iowa District Judge, 5th Judicial District until retirement in 1998. Judge Miller was a member of the Polk County and Iowa State Bar Associations, and a co-founder and past board member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.  Theodore was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church.  Judge Miller truly loved fishing and golfing and was a board member and past president of the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Ted began his Masonic journey in Waveland Park Lodge #654 and later joined Acanthus #632.  He was a member and Past President of Des Moines High-Twelve and belonged to Za Ga Zig Shrine serving on the Shrine Bowl committee.   He joined the Des Moines Scottish Rite in 1964.  Ted was an officer of the Lodge of Perfection line, was the Degree Master of the 7th Degree (Provost & Judge), and served as Master of Kadosh in 1978.  He invested with the rank, dignity, and honor of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1973 and with the 33rd Degree, Inspector General Honorary in 1981.  Ted was a supporter of our Consistory building, serving on the building committee and workshop crew.  He was a member of the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation Century club.  Ted became a 50 year member in 2014. Theodore was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois J Mitchell Miller; brothers, Hillis and George Miller and sister, Marjorie Richards. He is survived by his children, Linda Knudsen of Brentwood, TN and Ted Miller, Jr. (Candace) of Charlotte, NC; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are scheduled. Private burial will be at Masonic Cemetery in Des Moines. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Ave., DM, IA 50311, in memory of Judge Miller. Sincerely and Fraternally,     Shane A. Harshbarger Secretary/Registrar - Des Moines Scottish Rite

Updated information on the services for Donald Ray Sardeson, 32° KCCH.   Don passed away on December 25th.   The Visitation will be on Sunday January 3, 2016 at Ankeny Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 4208 North Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny Iowa 50023-4609 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.  The Funeral Service will be held on Monday January 4, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. with the Masonic Service to follow at the same location.   Expressions of care and concern may be sent to Cyndy Sardeson, 810 SE Innsbruck Drive Ankeny Iowa, 50021-3621.   Sincerely and Fraternally, Shane A. Harshbarger Secretary/Registrar - Des Moines Scottish Rite

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Announcing the passing of     Brother Donald Ray Sardeson, 32°KCCH    Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa December 28, 2015

I regret to inform the members of the Des Moines Valley of the passing of Donald Ray Sardeson, 32° KCCH.  Don passed away on December 25th. Don was active in many aspects of Masonry having been in DeMolay in Sioux City as a young man.  He was a member of Tyrian Lodge #508, joining in 1982, and King David Lodge $#407 since 2001.  Don was a Past Master and was currently serving as Secretary of King David Lodge.  He was a Past Junior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. Don was a member of the Des Moines York Rite bodies and had served as High Priest, Illustrious Master, and Commander.  He was a member of Clyde C. Hunt Priory KYCH, Iowa York Rite College, Knight Masons, SRICF, and St. Bartholomew Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine.  Don was recognized by Iowa DeMolay for his service to Altoona Chapter with the Active Legion of Honor in 2007, Advisor of the Year in 2009, and the Grand Council Masonic Youth Leadership Award in 2008. His Scottish Rite membership began in Sioux City and he became a dual member with the Valley of Des Moines in 2002.  Don was active in the 7th, 20th, 29th, and 32nd Degrees and served on the Mail Crew.  Don was invested with the Knight Commander, Court of Honour in 2009. It is my understanding that services will be held at Ankeny Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 4208 N. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa 50023-4609.  I will send an update when details are finalized.   Sincerely and Fraternally, Shane A. Harshbarger Secretary/Registrar - Des Moines Scottish Rite

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Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa

 

The Iowa Scottish Rite Foundation Presents The 2016 Prestonian Lecture "Foundations" by Dr. Richard Berman

The Iowa Scottish Rite Foundation Presents The 2016 Prestonian Lecture "Foundations" by Dr. Richard Berman EVENT DETAILS Who:          All Master Masons What:         Foundations: The 2016 Prestonian Lecture Where:       Des Moines Scottish Rite Masonic Center When:        January 13, 2016 Schedule:   6:00 Social Hour and Dinner                    7:00 Presentation by Dr. Berman   Cost:           $10 per person (RSVP Required by                              1/7/16) RSVP:        Email: rsvp@dmscottishrite.org About Dr. Richard Berman Dr. Richard (Ric) Berman is the Prestonian Lecturer for 2016.  Appointed by the United Grand Lodge of England, he has been a Freemason for almost 40 years.  He is a Past Master of the Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge, No. 1159 (EC); Treasurer of Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No. 2076 (EC), England's oldest research lodge; and a PM of the Temple of Athene Lodge, No. 9541 (EC), the research lodge of the Province of Middlesex.  He also holds London and Provincial Craft Grand Rank.

2016 EVENTS January 13th     U of FM - Ric Berman January 30th     Blue Lodge Breakfast February 3rd     SR Annual Meeting February 18th   Lodge of Perfection Degrees February 27th   AASR/GL Education Conf. March 2nd        Barrow's Reunion Kick-off March 24th       Maundy Thursday April 8th/9th   Multi-State Reunion            honoring IIL. Harry S. Barrows, 33  °                           SGIG Emeritus April 27th         U of FM - Prince Adept May 11th           SR Quarterly Meeting May 16th           KSA Knighting June 10th           AASR Golf Outing June 24th/25th   Summer AASR Reunion June 28th/29th   U of FM - Royal Mile July 25th            AASR Honor's Banquet August 18th       University of Freemasonry August 31st       Worker's Dinner/Kick-off September 14th  SR Quarterly Meeting October 15th      1st Saturday (4° - 14°) October 29th      2nd Saturday (15° - 22°) November 12th  3rd Saturday (23° - 32°) December 7th     SR Meeting/Holiday Party

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Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa December 3, 2015 Scottish Rite Holiday Party Bryce B. Hildreth, Master of Kadosh & Gregory L. Andersen, Master of Kadosh elect cordially invite you and your lady to the 2015 Installation of Officers and Scottish Rite Holiday Party December 9, 2015 6:00 pm - Quarterly Meeting (Scottish Rite Masons only) 6:15 pm - Installation of Officers (SR Members & Guests) 7:00 pm - Holiday Party (SR Members & Guests) Champagne Salad, Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Shrimp Cocktail, Ravioli, Italian Meatballs, Rosemary Red Potatoes, Cheese & Vegetable Trays, Gingerbread Cookies 7:45 pm - Program and Special Announcement by the Friends of Des Moines Consistory There is no cost to attend but a reservation prior to December 4th will assist us with planning. 515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org

2015 Meals From the Heartland

Today Scottish Rite families, friends, and some Boy Scouts assisted the Des Moines Valley in packaging 32,400 meals!

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Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa

November 19, 2015

Meals from the Heartland - November 29th

Our annual charity project supporting the "Meals from the Heartland" will take place on Sunday, November 29th.  We will begin at 10:00 am and expect to finish up around 2:30 pm if all goes well.  Hopefully, this allows for some flexibility for everyone to attend and help out.  Feel free to join us for at any time during the event to help out as we always have plenty to do from beginning to end.

As we have done for the past several years we will pack 32,000 meals for those most in need.  This a great family event and there are plenty of ways to help regardless of age or ability.  

Lunch and cookies will be provided to all in attendance at no charge.  Please help us out by calling or emailing the SR office (515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org) with the number in your party so we can have plenty of food for everyone.  

The funding for the purchase of the 32,000 meals comes from a grant given to Des Moines Consistory by the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation in the amount of $5000.00. 

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Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa

November 12, 2015

Double Eagle Gala  Saturday, November 14, 2015 Bryce B. Hildreth, Master of Kadosh and the officers of the Des Moines Scottish Rite cordially invite you and your lady to the 2015 Double Eagle Gala  6:00 pm \ Social Hour  Hors de oeuvres and libations 7:00 pm \ Consistory Reunion Banquet  Honoring the John D. Japhet, 33° &  Alfred L. Jensen 32° KCCH Memorial Classes Choice of Beef Tenderloin or Salmon Vegetarian option available Roasted New Potatoes Vegetable Medley White Raspberry Mousse Torte Banquet by Baratta's Restaurant & Catering 8:00 pm \Double Eagle Gala Dance Music provided by Freestyle Dance Band Please reserve ASAP \ Black Tie Optional

Details for Fall Reunion and Double Eagle Gala   The 2015 Fall Reunion in honor of Most Worshipful Brother, Alfred L. Jensen, 32° KCCH and Illustrious Brother, John D. Japhet, 32° KCCH will conclude this weekend.  The first weekend was excellent and I am sure this weekend will be of equal fun and quality. The class officers are President, Matt Lemons of Acanthus Lodge.  Class Secretary is Rex Valle of Southgate and A. Ross Krischel of El Paso Lodge #76 is the Orator. We will kick things off with dinner tomorrow night in the Tapestry room at 5:00 pm.  The Kitchen Krew will be preparing Chicken Cordon Bleu.  Cost is $10 per person. The 19th Degree, Grand Pontiff will begin promptly at 5:45 pm in the auditorium.  This is a relatively new degree to our Valley, so if you haven't seen it, a full auditorium is always a good thing.  After the 19th Degree is the 20th, imagine that!  The 20th is the Master of the Symbolic Lodge at 6:45 pm, the Prussian Knights will make an appearance at 7:45 pm and last but not least will be the Knights of the Royal Axe at 8:55 pm.  As many of you know, the 22nd degree features our Double Eagle Chorus and is a fan favorite. Saturday morning kicks off early and with degrees of a very serious and symbolic nature, these are the Religious degrees of the Council of Kadosh.  The 23rd, Chief of the Tabernacle begins at 7:30 am, followed by 24th at 8:05 am, 25th at 8:55 am, 26th at 9:35 am, 27th at 10:15 am.  The members of the Knights of St. Andrew will finish off the morning with the 28th Degree, Knight Commander of the Temple.  Lunch will be in the Tapestry room and will have a Mexican flair.  It will be a Taco bar buffet beginning at 11:50 am.  Cost is $8. Then it will be back to the auditorium for the finality of the reunion.  The 29th Knight of St. Andrew at 12:40 pm and Knight Kadosh at 1:25 pm.  This will complete the Council of Kadosh degrees.   The Consistory degrees (31st & 32nd) are completely different in both form and substance.  The 31st degree takes us to Ancient Egypt for the Court of the Dead at 2:50 pm, while the 32nd Degree (4:00 pm) reveals the Royal Secret. Following the degree work will be our celebration of Scottish Rite Freemasonry, the Double Eagle Gala.  Social hour begins at 6:00 pm.  Master of Ceremonies, Ron Lindhart will be your host for the evening as we welcome our new Masters of the Royal Secret and honor our 50 year members.  Baratta's is catering with a choice of Beef Tenderloin or Salmon as the entrée.  Cost is $45 per person. Our band for the Double Eagle Gala is "Freestyle" led by Ed Kelley.  It is a great band that is always popular with a wide range of songs and styles. See you tomorrow night!

Meals from the Heartland - November 29th Our annual charity project supporting the "Meals from the Heartland" will take place on Sunday, November 29th.  We will begin at 10:00 am and expect to finish up around 2:30 pm if all goes well.  Hopefully, this allows for some flexibility for everyone to attend and help out.  Feel free to join us for at any time during the event to help out as we always have plenty to do from beginning to end. As we have done for the past several years we will pack 32,000 meals for those most in need.  This a great family event and there are plenty of ways to help regardless of age or ability.   Lunch and cookies will be provided to all in attendance at no charge.  Please help us out by calling or emailing the SR office (515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org) with the number in your party so we can have plenty of food for everyone.   The funding for the purchase of the 32,000 meals comes from a grant given to Des Moines Consistory by the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation in the amount of $5000.00.

2015 Japhet/Jensen Full Reunion Schedule FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015 5:00 PM                      DINNER COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES 5:45 PM             19th Degree   Grand Pontiff 6:45 PM             20th Degree   Master of the Symbolic                                                   Lodge 7:45 PM             21st Degree    Noachite or Prussian                                                       Knight 8:55 PM             22nd Degree   Knight of the Royal Axe SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 7:15 AM                      CLASS ASSEMBLES 7:30 AM             23rd Degree    Chief of the Tabernacle 8:05 AM             24th Degree    Prince of the Tabernacle 8:55 AM             25th Degree    Knight of the Brazen                                                      Serpent 9:35 AM             26th Degree    Prince of Mercy 10:15 AM           27th Degree    Knight of the Sun 11:15 AM           28th Degree    Knight Commander of                                                      Temple 11:50 AM                    LUNCH 12:40 PM           29th Degree   Scottish Knight of St.                                                       Andrew 1:25 PM            30th Degree    Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 2:50 PM             31st Degree   Inspector Inquisitor 4:00 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal Secret                                              (1st) 4:55 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal Secret                                              (2nd) 6:00 PM                      SOCIAL HOUR 6:45 PM                      CLASS BANQUET & DOUBLE EAGLE                                   GALA

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Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa November 9, 2015 Double Eagle Gala  Saturday, November 14, 2015 Bryce B. Hildreth, Master of Kadosh and the officers of the Des Moines Scottish Rite cordially invite you and your lady to the 2015 Double Eagle Gala  6:00 pm \ Social Hour  Hors de oeuvres and libations 7:00 pm \ Consistory Reunion Banquet  Honoring the John D. Japhet, 33° &  Alfred L. Jensen 32° KCCH Memorial Classes Choice of Beef Tenderloin or Salmon Vegetarian option available Roasted New Potatoes Vegetable Medley White Raspberry Mousse Torte Banquet by Baratta's Restaurant & Catering 8:00 pm \Double Eagle Gala Dance Music provided by Freestyle Dance Band Please reserve ASAP \ Black Tie Optional

15 new Knights Rose Croix! The Fall Reunion in honor of Alfred L. Jensen, 32° KCCH and John D. Japhet, 33° began this past weekend as we preformed the Lodge of Perfection and Chapter Rose Croix degrees for 15 new members.  It is our pleasure to welcome them to Scottish Rite. Gary F. Achenbach Mt. Olive #79 Topline Signer: David A. Aves Bryan A. Callihan Acanthus #632 Topline Signer: John W. Iles Kenneth G. Coglizer, Jr. W. Gate Adelphic #509 Topline Signer: E. Jay Coon Gregory N. DeHoedt Acanthus #632 Topline Signer: John W. Iles Shawn J. Feid Adel #80 Topline Signer: Kimberly E. Jones Aaron M. Hartson Moingona #633 Topline Signer: Thomas A. Bruce II Wade H. Herring Gnemeth #577 Topline Signer: Thomas D. Cox Gerald J. Hollingsworth Acanthus #632 Topline Signer: David R. Beard Andrew M. Krischel El Paso #76 Topline Signer: E. Jay Coon Richard E. Nahas Waveland Park #654 Topline Signer: Daniel R. Hobson Edmond O. Nelson Crescent #25 Topline Signer: Darrell G. Fremont Matthew J. Lemons Acanthus #632 Topline Signer: Russell E. Saffell Michael T. Sanborn Johnstown #538 Topline Signer: Gene R Hatfield Cory L. Stoneburner Mirza #609 Topline Signer: William S. Hull Rex M. Valle South Gate #657 Topline Signer: James T. McLaughlin Please congratulate them on becoming a member of the Scottish Rite.  They will finish their Scottish Rite journey on November 13/14 taking the 19th to 32nd degrees.

Double Eagle Gala - November 14th The Double Eagle Gala is our celebration of Scottish Rite Freemasonry.  It is a chance to recognize our new Scottish Rite members, pay tribute to our reunion honorees, honor our new 50 year members and share Scottish Rite with our friends and family.  Our 2015 Double Eagle Gala will take place on Saturday, November 14th following the 32nd degree, Master of the Royal Secret.  We will begin with social hour at 6:00 pm, our banquet at 7:00 pm and "Freestyle" dance band begins at 8:00 pm.  The menu for dinner is a choice of beef tenderloin or salmon catered by Baratta's.  This is a very special evening and we hope you and your lady will attend our celebration. The cost is $45 per person.  Please rsvp by November 6th.

Meals from the Heartland - November 29th Our annual charity project supporting the "Meals from the Heartland" will take place on Sunday, November 29th.  We will begin at 10:00 am and expect to finish up around 2:30 pm if all goes well.  Hopefully, this allows for some flexibility for everyone to attend and help out.  Feel free to join us for at any time during the event to help out as we always have plenty to do from beginning to end. As we have done for the past several years we will pack 32,000 meals for those most in need.  This a great family event and there are plenty of ways to help regardless of age or ability.   Lunch and cookies will be provided to all in attendance at no charge.  Please help us out by calling or emailing the SR office (515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org) with the number in your party so we can have plenty of food for everyone.   The funding for the purchase of the 32,000 meals comes from a grant given to Des Moines Consistory by the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation in the amount of $5000.00.

2015 Japhet/Jensen Full Reunion Schedule FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015 5:00 PM                      DINNER COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES 5:45 PM             19th Degree   Grand Pontiff 6:45 PM             20th Degree   Master of the Symbolic                                                   Lodge 7:45 PM             21st Degree    Noachite or Prussian                                                       Knight 8:55 PM             22nd Degree   Knight of the Royal Axe SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 7:15 AM                      CLASS ASSEMBLES 7:30 AM             23rd Degree    Chief of the Tabernacle 8:05 AM             24th Degree    Prince of the Tabernacle 8:55 AM             25th Degree    Knight of the Brazen                                                      Serpent 9:35 AM             26th Degree    Prince of Mercy 10:15 AM           27th Degree    Knight of the Sun 11:15 AM           28th Degree    Knight Commander of                                                      Temple 11:50 AM                    LUNCH 12:40 PM           29th Degree   Scottish Knight of St.                                                       Andrew 1:25 PM            30th Degree    Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 2:50 PM             31st Degree   Inspector Inquisitor 4:00 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal Secret                                              (1st) 4:55 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal Secret                                              (2nd) 6:00 PM                      SOCIAL HOUR 6:45 PM                      CLASS BANQUET & DOUBLE EAGLE                                   GALA