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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Scottish Rite Express

 
Valley of Des Moines
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Orient of Iowa


March 16, 2016

  MAUNDY THURSDAY
DES MOINES SCOTTISH RITE
CHAPTER ROSE CROIX
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016
SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER
519 PARK STREET - DES MOINES IA


6:15 pm - Dinner
            Salad, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable,                         Dessert
            ($10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for children under 12)

7:00 pm - Ceremonies
          (Open to all Scottish Rite Masons, their families, and                 guests) 

Extinguishing the Lights
12 Soliloquies
Relighting the Lights

Please make reservations for dinner prior to March 22nd
Telephone: 515-288-8927 - Email:rsvp@dmscottishrite.org




Shepherd's Tavern
Shepheard's Tavern Social
Tuesday, March 29th
Tapestry Lounge
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Important Dates in Shepheard's Tavern History
 1720-The tavern is built by Charles Shepheard.  It was not only a place to eat and drink but a place to do business, hold meetings, receive mail, and see theatrical performances.

 1736-The honorable society of Free and Accepted Masons held a lodge meeting here for the first time.

 1801-Colonel John Mitchell and 
Rev. Frederick Dalcho opened
 by the ancient constitutions, The Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree for the United States of America.

The Shepheard's Tavern society is a chance for Scottish Rite Masons and their friends to enjoy the company and fellowship of Masonry. 
The meetings are held throughout the Scottish Rite year but most often just prior to a Scottish Rite Reunion.  The purpose is two-fold to  socialize and introduce prospective members to Free Masonry. 
We are pleased to invite you to enjoy a libation with us as your schedule allows.  No dues, no certificates, just a chance to meet and socialize.


Spring Social
Please join us from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the
Tapestry Lounge on March 29th.
There will be hors de ouevres, libations, building tours, and an opportunity to share the fellowship of Scottish Rite with
a potential Mason or Scottish Rite Mason.

Spring Reunion honoring SGIG Emeritus 
Harry S. Barrow, 33°
April 8/9, 2016


Spring Multi State Reunion to honor
SG IG Emeritus Harry S. Barrows, 33°
 

The 2016 Spring Reunion in honor of SGIG Emeritus Harry S. Barrows, 33°will feature degree teams from all over the Midwest.  Throughout the weekend we will have performances from degree teams from: Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Omaha NE, Minneapolis MN, Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri. 
This special weekend will offer an opportunity to see different interpretations of our Scottish Rite degrees but it is also a chance to meet Scottish Rite Masons from other Valleys.  This reunion is designed to allow a candidate to become a Master of the Royal Secret in one weekend. 
The members of the Valley of Cedar Rapids will kick off the reunion with the 4th degree at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 8th.  The reunion will conclude on Saturday, April 9th with the 32nd degree and will be followed by a special Spring Gala in honor of Illustrious Brother Barrows.

Schedule of Events

      Friday, April 8, 2016
12:00 pm       Welcome Luncheon
1:00 pm         Opening of Reunion, Receive Class, Introductions
1:30 pm         4th Degree - Secret Master - Cedar Rapids, IA
2:40 pm         6th Degree - Confidential Secretary - St. Joseph, MO
3:40 pm         9th/10th Degree - Elu of the 9/Elu of the 12 - 
                      Omaha, NE
4:45 pm         14th Degree - Perfect Elu - Des Moines, IA
5:35 pm         Dinner
6:20 pm         18th Degree - Knight Rose Croix - Kansas City, MO
7:50 pm         22nd Degree - Prince of Libanus - Des Moines, IA
8:50 pm         Pizza Party

   Saturday, April 9, 2016
8:00 am         21st Degree - Prussian Knight - Minneapolis, MN
9:30 am         27th Degree - Prince Adept - Kansas City, MO
10:35 am       28th Degree - Knight Commander of Temple - 
                     Des Moines, IA
11:25 am       Class Picture
11:45 am        Luncheon
12:30 pm       30th Degree - Knight Kadosh - Sioux City, IA
2:55 pm         31st Degree - Inspector Inquisitor - Des Moines, IA
4:15 pm         32nd Degree - Master of the Royal Secret - 
                      Des Moines, IA
6:15 pm          Social Hour
7:00 pm          Spring Reunion Gala

What do I need to know?

All members of the Des Moines Valley are invited and encouraged to attend as we will be the hosts for our brothers from the other Valleys.
We will have several special guests including our SGIG Gary L. Sissel and the Grand Master of Masons in Iowa, Arthur G. Crandon.
Our candidates for Scottish Rite will have the same experience as a regular reunion and receive the same meals, books, pins, 14th degree pyramid, and certificates as always.  Cost is $325 for candidates which also includes two tickets to the Spring Gala.
It is especially hoped that our Scottish Rite members will fill the side lines during the degrees to see how other Valleys portray the degrees and support them for traveling to our event.
Dress for the reunion is coat, tie, and AASR cap.   Your lady is invited to attend the reunion gala and  Spring Party.  Cost is $25 per person



2016 EVENTS

March 24th       Maundy Thursday
March 29th       Shepheard's Tavern Social
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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