Annual Meeting and Feast of Kadosh

Scottish Rite Express   Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa January 22, 2015

Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog Scottish Rite Events February 11: Annual Meeting and Feast of Kadosh February 19:    Spring Reunion Kickoff March 13/14th: Spring Reunion:  1st Weekend March 27/28th: Spring Reunion  2nd Weekend Des Moines  Valley Officers Bryce B. Hildreth  33°  Master of Kadosh Des Moines Consistory W. Charles Smithson 32° KCCH Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Gregory L. Andersen 33° Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix Gregory R. Spooner  32°  KCCH Commander Council of Kadosh Shane A. Harshbarger 33°  Secretary/Registrar Annual Meeting and Feast of Kadosh The Annual Meeting of the Des Moines Consistory will be held on Wednesday February 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm. After the annual meeting there will be a Feast Day celebration for the Council of Kadosh. According to the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, a Council of the Kadosh celebrates a Feast Day (March 19). These dates correspond to the founding of the Order and the martyrdom of Jacques de Molay. We will celebrate both on February 11th following the annual meeting. Our evening will feature dinner, toasts, and a special program on the Council of Kadosh and the Knights Templar. Most of us know the basic story of the Templars but we hope to share some additional knowledge that may come as a surprise to you. For example, the 30th Degree is the 3rd of the 6 Knight Templar degrees of Scottish Rite. Do you know the other 5? This event is open only to Scottish Rite Masons. Cost is $12 for dinner and program. Pardon our Dust, First Quarter Renovations have Begun! Due to our successful fundraisers over the past year, we were able to start the renovations of the Third Floor Hallway and Members Lounge. The area is currently being painted and new light fixtures are being installed. Thank you for your continued support of the Scottish Rite to help make projects like this possible!   KNIGHT OF THE DOUBLE EAGLE    Purpose: The Knight of the Double Eagle is an award to recognize efforts in growing and supporting the Des Moines Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.  It is available for any member of the Valley, regardless of age, length of membership, other honors, or offices held.    Section #1 - Required achievements: (must accomplish each achievement) Serve as a member of a committee or a degree team for the Spring & Fall Reunions Top-line sign one petition for the Scottish Rite Complete the Scottish Rite Master Craftsman I program Attend at least 3 Valley events during the calendar year not used in Section #2 Section #2 - Category achievements: (must accomplish one achievement  from each area) CHARITY Participate in Meals from Heartland event Golf or volunteer at the Scottish Rite Golf Outing Donate $100 to the Friends of the Des Moines Consistory Donate $100 to the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation EDUCATIONAL Attend two University of Freemasonry events Complete the Scottish Rite Master Craftsman II or Symbolic Lodge Edition program Watch or perform in a degree from each of the 4 bodies of the Scottish Rite Write a paper for publication by the Des Moines Valley MEMBERSHIP Bring a Scottish Rite prospect to the Spring Reunion Kick-off or Membership Appreciation Dinner Bring a Scottish Rite prospect to the Fall Reunion Kick-off Top line sign an additional petition to the requirement listed in Section #1 Bring the Master or one of the Wardens of your Symbolic Lodge to the Blue Lodge Breakfast OUTREACH Serve as an officer in your Symbolic lodge Bring a prospect for Freemasonry to a kick-off event Top line sign a new member into your Symbolic Lodge Assist with a degree conferral at a Symbolic Lodge other than your own Upon successful completion, the recipient shall receive a certificate recognizing him as a Knight of the Double Eagle, a Knight of the Double Eagle jewel to be worn along with his Scottish Rite cap, his name listed on the Valley website, and his name upon a Knight of the Double Eagle plaque in the Des Moines Valley library. All areas must be complete prior to December 31, 2015.  Contact Shane Harshbarger for additional details.

Blue Lodge Breakfast

The Des Moines Scottish Rite hosted the annual Blue Lodge Breakfast on Saturday, January 17 with a full house of Masons in attendance. The Honorable Senator Charles Grassley was in attendance and spoke of his love for Masonry and how the fraternity has influenced his life. 

Personal Representative Bryce Hildreth, PGM, introduced visitors and guests and told a fascinating story about President Harry Truman and the values of Freemasonry. 

Ron Lindhart presented an educational program on the Charles Morgan Affair and reminded those present of the resources available for education in the Blue Lodges.

After the breakfast, brothers from several lodges competed in the cribbage tournament held in the Tapestry room. (MM)

Scottish Rite Express

Scottish Rite Express   Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa January 8, 2015 Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog Scottish Rite Events     January 17th: Symbolic Lodge Breakfast, University of Freemasonry and the Annual Cribbage Tournament March 13/14th: Spring Reunion:  1st Weekend March 27/28th: Spring Reunion  2nd Weekend Des Moines  Valley Officers Bryce B. Hildreth  33°  Master of Kadosh Des Moines Consistory W. Charles Smithson 32° KCCH Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Gregory L. Andersen 33° Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix Gregory R. Spooner  32°  KCCH Commander Council of Kadosh Shane A. Harshbarger 33°  Secretary/Registrar Join us for the 2015 Symbolic Lodge Breakfast and University of Freemasonry         This is the 15th annual breakfast hosted by the Des Moines Scottish Rite.  It is an opportunity to meet members from the various lodges in Central Iowa, enjoy a great breakfast, and learn more about Freemasonry.  The breakfast is free to all Masons with a reservation. It will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday, January 17 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center (519 Park Street).   Please reserve by January 14th by calling 515-288-8927 or via email rsvp@dmscottishrite.org At our annual Symbolic Lodge Breakfast, Ron Lindhart, 33° will present a program on the William Morgan Affair.  The disappearance of Morgan had far-reaching effects, in the Northeast most lodges and many Grand Lodges ceased operations, the anti-Masonic political party was born, and our lodges changed forever.   Following the breakfast will be the University of Freemasonry program and then our Annual Cribbage Tournament at 9:30 am.  Anyone can play in the cribbage tournament. KNIGHT OF THE DOUBLE EAGLE    Purpose: The Knight of the Double Eagle is an award to recognize efforts in growing and supporting the Des Moines Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.  It is available for any member of the Valley, regardless of age, length of membership, other honors, or offices held.    Section #1 - Required achievements: (must accomplish each achievement) Serve as a member of a committee or a degree team for the Spring & Fall Reunions Top-line sign one petition for the Scottish Rite Complete the Scottish Rite Master Craftsman I program Attend at least 3 Valley events during the calendar year not used in Section #2 Section #2 - Category achievements: (must accomplish one achievement  from each area) CHARITY Participate in Meals from Heartland event Golf or volunteer at the Scottish Rite Golf Outing Donate $100 to the Friends of the Des Moines Consistory Donate $100 to the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation EDUCATIONAL Attend two University of Freemasonry events Complete the Scottish Rite Master Craftsman II or Symbolic Lodge Edition program Watch or perform in a degree from each of the 4 bodies of the Scottish Rite Write a paper for publication by the Des Moines Valley MEMBERSHIP Bring a Scottish Rite prospect to the Spring Reunion Kick-off or Membership Appreciation Dinner Bring a Scottish Rite prospect to the Fall Reunion Kick-off Top line sign an additional petition to the requirement listed in Section #1 Bring the Master or one of the Wardens of your Symbolic Lodge to the Blue Lodge Breakfast OUTREACH Serve as an officer in your Symbolic lodge Bring a prospect for Freemasonry to a kick-off event Top line sign a new member into your Symbolic Lodge Assist with a degree conferral at a Symbolic Lodge other than your own Upon successful completion, the recipient shall receive a certificate recognizing him as a Knight of the Double Eagle, a Knight of the Double Eagle jewel to be worn along with his Scottish Rite cap, his name listed on the Valley website, and his name upon a Knight of the Double Eagle plaque in the Des Moines Valley library. All areas must be complete prior to December 31, 2015.  Contact Shane Harshbarger for additional details.