Scottish Rite Express

April 20, 2016

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

THE DES MOINES SCOTTISH RITE UNIVERSITY OF FREEMASONRY SERIES PRESENTS "ALL GREEK TO THEE: THE PLATONIC HERITAGE OF THE 27TH DEGREE" What:        University of Freemasonry Where:       Des Moines Scottish                      Rite Masonic Center  When:        April 27, 2016 Schedule:  6:00 - 27th Degree Presentation                   6:30 - Lecture by Prof.                                                   John Finamore                   7:30 - Social Hour Cost:         $10.00 per person (RSVP required                       by 4/25/2016) RSVP        Email: rsvp@dmscottishrite.org About the Event The 27th Degree - Knight of the Sun presents some of the philosophical teachings of alchemy.  But the teachings of medieval alchemy themselves have their origins in Plato's philosophy and in the ideas of the Neoplatonists who followed him. This University of Freemasonry event will present the 27th Degree, followed by a lecture from a University of Iowa Philosophy Professor who will put the degree in context for us.

2016 EVENTS April 27th         U of FM - Knight of the Sun 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

Scottish Rite Express

Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa April 6, 2016 Spring Multi State Reunion to honor   SG IG Emeritus Harry S. Barrows, 33°     The 2016 Spring Reunion is this weekend, April 8/9, and is in honor of SGIG Emeritus, Harry S. Barrows, 33°.  This reunion is unique as it will feature degree teams from throughout the Midwest.  It also follows a different format than our past reunions.   We will begin this Friday, April 8 at 12pm with a welcome luncheon for all SR Masons and our new candidates.  Following lunch we will adjourn to the Consistory auditorium for our reunion opening and reception of candidates.  If you are able to join us, please do so, we are expecting a double digit class (20) candidates and it would be great for them to see a full auditorium for the opening and 4th degree.  We will have several distinguished visitors including our SGIG Gary L. Sissel, 33° and the SGIG for Nebraska, Charles V. Sederstrom, 33°.  The 4th degree will be presented by the members of the Cedar Rapids Valley.   The entire schedule is below as well as the menus for the meals.  We look forward to seeing you on Friday and Saturday. If you haven't made your Spring Gala reservations, please do so today, 515-288-8927.  There is a choice of NY Strip or Salmon.  Cost is $25 per person.  Schedule of Events       Friday, April 8, 2016 12:00 pm       Welcome Luncheon Menu: Sausage Cavatelli Garlic Bread, Tiramisu 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 Grilled Pork Chops, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Chocolate Chip Cookies 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 Grilled Hamburgers / Brats, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Potato Chips, Nutty Cones 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 Menu: Grilled NY Strip or Salmon, Baby Red Potatoes, Coconut Cake

2016 EVENTS 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

Multi-state Reunion starts Friday, April 8

The Des Moines Scottish Rite is pleased to host a multi-state Reunion starting Friday, April 8 and concluding with the Gala party on Saturday, April 9. The Reunion is in honor of SGIG Emeritus Harry S. Barrows, 33° and will feature degree teams from all over the Midwest including Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, St. Joseph, Kansas City, and Minneapolis. 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. (MM)