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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