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Scottish Rite Express   Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa May 27, 2015

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 26, 2015 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. Please call the office (515-288-8927) to reserve your place

298th  Anniversary of Founding of the Grand Lodge of England  Tuesday or Wednesday, June 23/24    ~ 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".  $20 per person  ♦ Open to Master Masons Only  Seating is limited to 45 Reservations per night !  Meal Selections: Bangers & Mash  (Mashed Potatoes and Sausage)                                         Fish & Chips                     Shepherds Pie (Lamb)           Guinness Pie (Beef)  Reservations, meal selection and advance payment required  by June 19th contact the  Scottish Rite office (515-288-8927) orrsvp@dmscottishrite.org

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Scottish Rite Express   Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa May 26, 2015        James Louis Bennett, 95, passed away May 22, 2015 at Hospice Kavanagh House. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27 followed by a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m. at Iles Westover Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 28 at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be held at Masonic Cemetery.  Jim was born and raised in Mapleton, Iowa on March 10, 1920, the son of Oliver P. and Helen (Kirk) Bennett. Jim's father was a former District 34 State Senator, Monona County Attorney, and Iowa Insurance Commissioner. Jim graduated from Drake University, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree and practiced law in Iowa. He was an upstanding member of the Iowa State Bar Association for over 50 years. He was also a member of Prior to law school, Jim served as a messenger for J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI . Thereafter Jim was commissioned into the US Army during World War II and fought and won in the Battle of the Bulge. He also served as a Colonel with the Iowa National Guard. Jim was born and raised in Mapleton, Iowa on March 10, 1920, the son of Oliver P. and Helen (Kirk) Bennett. Jim's father was a former District 34 State Senator, Monona County Attorney, and Iowa Insurance Commissioner. Jim graduated from Drake University, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree and practiced law in Iowa. He was an upstanding member of the Iowa State Bar Association for over 50 years and was a member of V.F.W. Post 9668. Jim was also a long time member of the Home Lodge #370 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa and was a 50 year member of the Scottish Rite receiving his 32° on 11/2/1957 and his Knight Commander Court of Honour on 11/6/2005. Prior to law school, Jim served as a messenger for J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI . Thereafter Jim was commissioned into the US Army during World War II and fought and won in the Battle of the Bulge. He also served as a Colonel with the Iowa National Guard. On October 26, 1946, Jim was united in marriage to Maryann Alexander in Bloomington, Indiana. To this union, their son, Mark was born on May 24, 1950 and their daughter, Barbara Elizabeth was born on June 1, 1958.

2015 Ascension Service

This evening, the Des Moines Valley and the Des Moines York Rite bodies paid tribute to the brethren that have traveled to that place from which no traveler returns.

After a wonderful meal from the Kitchen Krew, and fellowship, the Des Moines Valley had a brief quarterly business meeting.  The Ascension Service followed with the traditional reading of the names of the departed, lighting of candles in remembrance, and toasts to their memories.

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

May 12, 2015

Another major project begins.   In 2014 the fly roof was replaced now this year its the Auditorium roof that's getting replaced.  These are 2 out of 3 major roofing sections that have been done. Thanks to members like you who have donated to the  Des Moines Building Trust. The building is in better shape than is was 10 years ago.  We wouldn't be able to do this replacement without the contributions that have been made.  We appreciate all who have helped make this project happen.

York Rite/Scottish Rite Memorial & 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 May 13, 2015. We will have dinner in the Tapestry Lounge 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 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org).    The service of remembrance for our departed brothers from the York Rite and the Scottish Rite will be at 7:30 pm.  This event is open to Masons, their families and guests.       Knights of St. Andrew   Des Moines Chapter, Knights of St. Andrew will receive and welcome new Knights into the Order on June 10, 2015.  This ceremony is open only to members of the Knights of St. Andrew, Knights Commander of the Courts of Honor, and Inspectors General Honorary.  Any Master of the Royal Secret (32°) can join by filling out an application for membership.  For more information contact Mike Taylor, Commander 515-720-7737 or the Scottish Rite office at 515-288-8927.

Scottish Rite Express

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

April 18, 2015 York Rite/Scottish Rite Memorial & 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 May 13, 2015. We will have dinner in the Tapestry Lounge 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 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org).    The service of remembrance for our departed brothers from the York Rite and the Scottish Rite will be at 7:30 pm.  This event is open to Masons, their families and guests.     Knights of St. Andrew   Des Moines Chapter, Knights of St. Andrew will receive and welcome new Knights into the Order on June 10, 2015.  This ceremony is open only to members of the Knights of St. Andrew, Knights Commander of the Courts of Honor, and Inspectors General Honorary.  Any Master of the Royal Secret (32 °) can join by filling out an application for membership.  For more information contact Mike Taylor, Commander 515-720-7737 or the Scottish Rite office at 515-288-8927.