SR Express - Reunion Kick-off/Sept. 30th

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

September 28, 2015

Fall Reunion Kick-off

The Fall Reunion Kick-off is this Wednesday, September 30th.  Today, is the last call for reservations so we can have enough steaks for everyone.  Please contact the SR office by calling 515-288-8927 or via emailrsvp@dmscottishrite.org.  Cost is $10 for Scottish Rite Masons, prospective members are free with a reservation.

This event is open to potential members for Scottish Rite and the Symbolic Lodge.  It will feature our famous grilled top sirloin steaks, baked potato, salad, and dessert prepared by our extraordinary chefs on the Scottish Rite "Kitchen Krew", libations served with a smile by the Knights of St. Andrew, and a great program on being a Mason for all to enjoy.

Bring a buddy and join us for a great night on Wednesday, September 30th!

Schedule of Events:

6:15 pm - Social Hour and Check-in

7:00 pm - Grilled Sirloin Steak Dinner

8:00 pm - Introduction to Freemasonry and Scottish Rite

Do you know?  Scottish Rite Trivia

The Sovereign Grand Commander is the top officer of the Scottish Rite in the Southern Jurisdiction.  A post currently held by Ronald Seale of Louisiana.  While no Iowan has ever served as Grand Commander, several Iowans have held prominent elected positions in the Supreme Council, in fact, our current SGIG, Gary L. Sissel, serves as the Grand Secretary General.  For a free steak dinner on Wednesday, September 30th, be the first to answer this trivia question.  What is the highest AASR office held by an Iowa Scottish Rite Mason and who was he?   Send your answer via email tosharshbarger@dmscottishrite.org

Building Renovation Update Wait until you see our banquet level hallway renovations, they are awesome!  After a busy summer of dust, paint, plaster, terrazzo, marble, crystal, carpet, and wallpaper, we have a completely renovated and updated the hallway area outside of the Dahl Grand Banquet room with new carpet and crystal chandeliers.  The ladies lounge has dressing rooms and make up stations as well as an updated and expanded restroom area.  Thanks to generous donations from Russ Johnson Jr., the WT & Edna Dahl Trust, and the Friends of the Des Moines Consistory, we were able to make major improvements in one of our most public areas.  Come check it out!

2015 Japhet/Jensen Full Reunion Schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015 5:00 PM             DINNER BUFFET 5:45 PM             CLASS ASSEMBLES 6:00 PM             RECEIVE CLASS LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES 6:25 PM             4th Degree   Secret Master 7:10 PM             5th Degree   Perfect Master 7:55 PM             6th Degree   Confidential Secretary 8:30 PM             7th Degree   Provost and Judge  9:10 PM             8th Degree   Intendant of the Building 9:45 PM             DISMISSAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 7:45 AM             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 10:15 AM           13th Degree   Royal Arch of Solomon 11:00 AM           14th Degree   Perfect Elu 12:05 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 4:00 PM             18th Degree   Knight Rose Croix 5:15 PM                      SOCIAL HOUR 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

Scottish Rite Express

Scottish Rite Express   Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa September 15, 2015 Who do you know that should be a Scottish Rite Mason?   Our 2015 Fall Scottish Rite Reunion is fast approaching but before we can host the Reunion there are a number of things that need to be done.  One of the most essential is to provide a night where we can introduce Masonry   and Scottish Rite to prospective new members.  This important event will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at the Des Moines Consistory.  Our reunion kick-offs are a chance for us to bring prospective Masons or Scottish Rite Masons to a classy fun event and give them an idea of the type of men who belong to our great fraternity.  We encourage you to look around your lodge and invite any brother you think would enjoy Scottish Rite.  It also reminds us that our Scottish Rite reunion is just around the corner.  We also want you to bring men who have yet to join the Symbolic Lodge as well.  This event can be a great introduction to Freemasonry.  You won't have to cook, clean up, or provide the program, we will take care of it for you.  You will get to be the host for your friend or colleague for the evening and introduce him to why you chose to become a Mason.  We will have information on the Symbolic Lodge available for you to share with him as well.  All you have to do is make a reservation for the two of you by calling or emailing the Scottish Rite office. Our kick-off is free to prospective candidates for the Symbolic Lodge and for Scottish Rite with a reservation.  Cost is $10 for Scottish Rite Masons. Please let the SR Office know of your attendance plans by September 24, 2015 so we can plan accordingly.   515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org. Schedule of Events September 30, 2015   6:15 pm       Social Hour & check in   7:00 pm Grilled Sirloin Steak Dinner   8:00 pm Introduction to Freemasonry & Scottish Rite

2015 Japhet/Jensen Full Reunion Schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015 5:00 PM             DINNER BUFFET 5:45 PM             CLASS ASSEMBLES 6:00 PM             RECEIVE CLASS LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES 6:25 PM             4th Degree    Secret Master 7:10 PM             5th Degree    Perfect Master 7:55 PM             6th Degree    Confidential Secretary 8:30 PM             7th Degree    Provost and Judge  9:10 PM             8th Degree    Intendant of the Building 9:45 PM             DISMISSAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 7:45 AM             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 10:15 AM           13th Degree    Royal Arch of Solomon 11:00 AM           14th Degree    Perfect Elu 12:05 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 4:00 PM             18th Degree    Knight Rose Croix 5:15 PM                      SOCIAL HOUR 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

Des Moines to host 2016 multi-state reunion In 2013, several members of the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies participated in a multi-state reunion hosted by the Valley of Kansas City.  We performed the 21st & 22nd degrees.  After seeing the excitement and variety of degrees, we thought it might be fun to host a similar event in Des Moines.  We have been given approval by Ill. Gary Sissel, 33 ° to do so in 2016. Our multi-state reunion will take place on April 8/9 of 2016.   It is our hope and plan to have degree teams from Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, and others.  It is also our goal to have a team from Illinois, part of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.  Our tentative plans will be to begin with lunch on Friday, April 8, 2016.  We will then start the degree work Friday afternoon and continue Friday evening and finish Saturday with a banquet and spring gala.  The multi-state will be coordinated by Brian Pappaducas, 33 ° .  More details to be shared as plans develop.

SR Express - Election of Officers/Quarterly Meeting

Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa September 10, 2015 Congratulations to our newly elected Scottish Rite Officers! One of the exciting items on the agenda for the September quarterly meeting of the Des Moines Consistory was the election of officers for the Consistory and the Chapter Rose Croix.  We are pleased to announce the new officers for the 2016 year.   The installation of officers and holiday party will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Des Moines Consistory Master of Kadosh:  Gregory L. Andersen, 33° Prior: Eldon F. Walton, 33° Preceptor: D. Kay Greany, 33° Chancellor: Jack R. Schreiber, 33° Minister of State: William L. Knoll, 33° Almoner: Brian D. Pappaducas, 33° Chapter Rose Croix Wise Master: Rusty Hill, 33°elect Senior Warden: Thomas D. Cox, 32° KCCH Junior Warden: Kurt M. Hoffmann, 32° KCCH Quarterly Meeting Update The officers and members of the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies met last night (September 9) for our annual meeting of the Des Moines Consistory.  Here are a few highlights from the meeting to share with you. Our Kitchen Krew prepared a great meal of grilled hamburgers, baked bean, coleslaw, and ice cream.  Thanks to Dick Hudnall, 33° and all the members of the "Krew" for their hard work. We had a special guest Brother William Black, 32° KCCH of the Ashville, North Carolina bodies.  Bill is originally from Iowa and currently lives in Newton. There is now a specially designated area for all Scottish Rite Masons to store their Scottish Rite caps.  It is part of the coat room area on 1st floor.  There are no assigned locations for anyone, so first come/first served.  One item of note, it will be locked except during Scottish Rite events. Greg Spooner, Chr. of the Building Committee, gave an update on the various projects that have been completed this spring and summer.  We have a new roof on the Consistory auditorium, a remodeled 3rd floor member's lounge, installed walls that separate the kitchen from the Dahl Grand Banquet room.  We are also in process of completing a major remodel of the lower hallway and ladies lounge/restrooms area.  It is going to look spectacular when it is finished.  Thank you to the WT and Edna Dahl Foundation, Russ Johnson Jr. 33°, and all who have donated to the Des Moines Consistory Building Trust to make these renovations possible. Sam Wise, 33° and the membership committee (Tom Malicoat 32°, Rich Bergez 32°, Jim Wissler 32°, Steve Jacobsen 33° elect, and Greg Andersen 33°) gave a special presentation on our plans for the Fall Kick-off (Sept 30th) and recruiting new members for the Japhet/Jensen Class (Oct 30/31 & Nov 13/14) Wade Sheeler 32° KCCH was recognized for winning the Blosser award for membership recruitment.  Tim Whipple 32° was presented with his Master Craftsman #1 certificate and pin.  He was also recognized as the first member of the Des Moines Valley to receive the Knight of the Double Eagle Award. Congratulations Tim! Brian Pappaducas, 33° outlined the plans for the 2016 Multi-State reunion being hosted by the Des Moines Valley on April 8/9, 2016.  He and Charlie Smithson, 33°elect passed out ballots for members to express their opinions on which degrees should be included in the schedule.  Ballots are available by contacting the Scottish Rite office. The date of the Knight Commander, Court of Honour investiture date has been changed from Thursday, September 24th to Tuesday, October 20th. Secretary/Registrar Shane Harshbarger was recognized for being awarded the Grand Cross of the Court of Honour by the Supreme Council at the biennial meeting in August.  He thanked the members of the Des Moines Valley for their hard work, commitment, and dedication that has made Des Moines an outstanding Scottish Rite Valley. Greg N. DeHoedt of Acanthus Lodge #632, Shawn J. Feid of Adel Lodge #80, Roger D. Hon of Acanthus Lodge #632 were elected to receive the degrees of the Scottish Rite.  John Iles, 33° elect is the topline signer for Greg and Roger.  Kim Jones, 32° KCCH is the topline signer for Shawn Feid. A petition for Scott J. Shipman, 32° KCCH for dual membership with Cedar Rapids Valley was voted on and approved.  Welcome Scott to the Des Moines Valley!   Mark Clark, 33° of our Advisory Conference thanked the members for their participation and enthusiasm for Scottish Rite and their generosity in supporting our building renovation success. Elections were held for the offices in the Chapter Rose Croix and the Consistory.  Congratulations to Greg Andersen, 33° on becoming Master of Kadosh elect of the Des Moines Consistory and to Rusty Hill, 33°elect (Wise Master - Chapter Rose Croix), Tom Cox, 32° KCCH (Sr. Warden - Chapter Rose Croix), and Kurt Hoffmann, 32° KCCH (Jr. Warden - Chapter Rose Croix) A collection was held for the Almoner's fund and the meeting was closed.

2015 Japhet/Jensen Full Reunion Schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015 5:00 PM             DINNER BUFFET 5:45 PM             CLASS ASSEMBLES 6:00 PM             RECEIVE CLASS LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES 6:25 PM             4th Degree    Secret Master 7:10 PM             5th Degree    Perfect Master 7:55 PM             6th Degree    Confidential Secretary 8:30 PM             7th Degree    Provost and Judge  9:10 PM             8th Degree    Intendant of the Building 9:45 PM             DISMISSAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 7:45 AM             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 10:15 AM           13th Degree    Royal Arch of Solomon 11:00 AM           14th Degree    Perfect Elu 12:05 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 4:00 PM             18th Degree    Knight Rose Croix 5:15 PM                      SOCIAL HOUR 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

Scottish Rite Express

Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa September 3, 2015 AASR Dinner, Quarterly Meeting and Elections September 9th will be our quarterly dinner and meeting of the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies.  All Scottish Rite Masons are invited.  The dinner will be held at 6:30 pm and will feature grilled hamburgers, baked beans, coleslaw, and dessert for $10.  Reservations are requested prior to September 7th (515-288-8927 orrsvp@dmscottishrite.org)   The quarterly meeting of the Des Moines Consistory will be at 7:30 pm.  Agenda items will include a report on the actions of the Supreme Council at the biennial session, building renovation progress, 2016 reunion plans, committee reports, and an update from our membership committee.  Also, at this meeting elections will be held for the elective offices of the Consistory and Chapter Rose Croix.   Elected officers for Des Moines Consistory are the Master of Kadosh, Prior, Preceptor, Chancellor, Minister of State, and Almoner.  Elected officers of the Chapter Rose Croix are the Wise Master, Senior Warden, and Junior Warden. Dress for the dinner and meeting is business attire and Scottish Rite cap.

2015 Japhet/Jensen Full Reunion Schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015 5:00 PM             DINNER BUFFET 5:45 PM             CLASS ASSEMBLES 6:00 PM             RECEIVE CLASS LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES 6:25 PM             4th Degree    Secret Master 7:10 PM             5th Degree    Perfect Master 7:55 PM             6th Degree    Confidential Secretary 8:30 PM             7th Degree    Provost and Judge  9:10 PM             8th Degree    Intendant of the Building 9:45 PM             DISMISSAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 7:45 AM             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 10:15 AM           13th Degree    Royal Arch of Solomon 11:00 AM           14th Degree    Perfect Elu 12:05 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 4:00 PM             18th Degree    Knight Rose Croix 5:15 PM                      SOCIAL HOUR 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 & SPRING GALA

Reception for Gene R. Hatfield, 32° KCCH   The reception for Gene R. Hatfield as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar in Iowa will be held at the Des Moines Scottish Rite Building on September 12, 2015.  Reservations can  be made by contacting Donald Sardeson at 515-964-0269.

Scottish Rite Expres

Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa September 1, 2015 Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog Scottish Rite Events September 24th KCCH Investiture September 30th Fall Kickoff October 17th 33rd Coronation October 30th/31st Fall Reunion 1st Weekend November 13/14th Fall Reunion Second Weekend Des Moines  Valley Officers Bryce B. Hildreth  33°  Master of Kadosh Des Moines Consistory W. Charles Smithson 33° (Elect) Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Gregory L. Andersen 33° Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix Gregory R. Spooner  33°  (Elect) Commander Council of Kadosh Shane A. Harshbarger 33° GC  Secretary/Registrar Advisory Conference Bryce B. Hildreth  33°  Personal Representative Richard G. Langdon 33° Assistant Personal Representative Ronald D. Lindhart 33° Assistant Personal Representative  Samuel G. Wise 33°  Assistant Personal Representative  Mark Clark 33° Assistant Personal Representative    The Scottish Rite Mission Statement The mission of Des Moines Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is to increase the knowledge of its members through expanded and enlightened teachings of the basic Masonic principles; to expand Masonic Fraternalism; to inform and educate the non-Masonic public about Freemasonry;  to develop, promote, support its charitable projects; and to provide assistance and support to the Symbolic Lodges and Masons in Central Iowa. Attention: This is a notice that my emaildwhite@dmscottishrite.com has been hacked! I didn't send any blanket emails. Do not open! Thank you! Donette White Office Assistant