Scottish Rite Express

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

January 19, 2016

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST Saturday, January 30th 8:00 AM You and all members of you lodge are invited to the annual Blue Lodge Breakfast hosted by the Des Moines Scottish Rite Masons. FREE TO ALL MASONS! This is an excellent chance to meet the new officers from each area lodge, enjoy a great breakfast, and renew old friendships. There will be a short Masonic education program, followed by a cribbage tournament for those who wish to play. Reservations requested by January 25, 2016 515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org 519 Park Street  Des Moines IA 50309

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 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