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Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa July 16, 2015 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 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 MoinesConsistory Donate $100 to the Iowa Scottish Rite MasonicFoundation 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 SymbolicLodge 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.

You are Invited!!!  _____________________________________ 2015 MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DINNER The Officers of the Des Moines Scottish Rite Bodies invite you to a special awards night and dinner on July 23rd. It is open to all Scottish Rite Masons and Prospective Members for Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, York Rite, and Shrine. Scottish Rite Masons will be recognized for their accomplishments in front of their Lodge Brothers and friends.  There will be a special program on Freemasonry for  Prospective  Members Share your enthusiasm for Freemasonry with others Enjoy a great dinner (Grilled Pork Chop, Grimes Sweet Corn, Salad & Baked Potato) Help to Grow and Build our Fraternity for Future Generations Find out about a new and exciting event coming in 2016 The Details WHO: You & Your Friends WHAT: Program & Awards WHEN: July 23rd - 6:00 PM WHERE: Scottish Rite                  519 Park St                  Des Moines WHY: To Grow & Build              Masonry & To Recognize                   Accomplishments HOW MUCH: Free with a                                            Reservation RSVP by July 20th either by calling the office at 515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org