Scottish Rite Express ~ 299th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND

Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa June 21, 2016

299th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND Tuesday or Wednesday June 28/29 6:15 pm - Royal Mile Pub A traditional pub dinner, program, and toasts. Celebrating the founding of the 1st Grand Lodge at the "Goose & Gridiron Ale House" and the tradition of "Festive Board and Toasts". $20 per person Open to Master Masons Only Seating is limited to 45 Reservations per night! Reservations and advance payment required by  contacting the Scottish Rite office (515) 288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org

The 2016 Summer Reunion will honor three members of the Knight Commander Court of Honour, Charles V. Carpenter, James "Scotty" McDonald Jr., and Robert J. Mickle. This reunion will begin with dinner on Friday evening, June 24th and will feature the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th degrees.  On Saturday, June 25th we will confer the 15th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 29th, 30th, and 32nd degrees.  This shortened reunion format will allow a Master Mason to complete his journey through the Scottish Rite in just one weekend, yet still receive many of the great lessons and lectures of our degrees. The cost to join Scottish Rite is $325 ($275 if less than 31 years of age) and includes the 2016 dues.  Candidates will receive all meals, a copy of the book "A Bridge to Light", the 14th Degree Pyramid, and a 32nd degree pin, Patent of Membership, and Class picture.                      Friday, June 24, 2016 4:30 pm              Class Assembles 5:00 pm              Dinner 6:00 pm              Opening of Reunion & Receive Class 6:20 pm              4th Degree - Secret Master 7:10 pm              5th Degree - Perfect Master 7:55 pm              6th Degree - Confidential Secretary 8:35 pm              14th Degree - Perfect Elu 9:30 pm              Dismiss                   Saturday, June 25, 2016 8:00 am              15th Degree - Knight of the East 9:10 am              16th Degree - Prince of Jerusalem 10:15 am            18th Degree - Knight Rose Croix 11:25 am            Class Picture 11:40 am            Reunion Honoree Luncheon 12:25 pm            20th Degree - Master of the Symbolic Lodge 1:20 pm              29th Degree - Knight of St. Andrew 2:15 pm              30th Degree - Knight Kadosh 3:35 pm              32nd Degree - Master of the Royal Secret 5:30 pm              Social Hour / Dismiss

2016 EVENTS 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 ~ Reunion Schedule

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

June 16, 2016

The 2016 Summer Reunion will honor three members of the Knight Commander Court of Honour, Charles V. Carpenter, James "Scotty" McDonald Jr., and Robert J. Mickle. This reunion will begin with dinner on Friday evening, June 24th and will feature the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th degrees.  On Saturday, June 25th we will confer the 15th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 29th, 30th, and 32nd degrees.  This shortened reunion format will allow a Master Mason to complete his journey through the Scottish Rite in just one weekend, yet still receive many of the great lessons and lectures of our degrees. The cost to join Scottish Rite is $325 ($275 if less than 31 years of age) and includes the 2016 dues.  Candidates will receive all meals, a copy of the book "A Bridge to Light", the 14th Degree Pyramid, and a 32nd degree pin, Patent of Membership, and Class picture.                      Friday, June 24, 2016 4:30 pm              Class Assembles 5:00 pm              Dinner 6:00 pm              Opening of Reunion & Receive Class 6:20 pm              4th Degree - Secret Master 7:10 pm              5th Degree - Perfect Master 7:55 pm              6th Degree - Confidential Secretary 8:35 pm              14th Degree - Perfect Elu 9:30 pm              Dismiss                   Saturday, June 25, 2016 8:00 am              15th Degree - Knight of the East 9:10 am              16th Degree - Prince of Jerusalem 10:15 am            18th Degree - Knight Rose Croix 11:25 am            Class Picture 11:40 am            Reunion Honoree Luncheon 12:25 pm            20th Degree - Master of the Symbolic Lodge 1:20 pm              29th Degree - Knight of St. Andrew 2:15 pm              30th Degree - Knight Kadosh 3:35 pm              32nd Degree - Master of the Royal Secret 5:30 pm              Social Hour / Dismiss

Scottish Rite Express

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

June 14, 2016

Announcing the passing of        Brother Ford C. Thompson, 32° KCCH

I regret to inform the members of the Des Moines Valley of the passing of Ford C. Thompson, 90, on June 12, 2016 in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 15th at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am Thursday, June 16, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, 210 N 2nd St in Newton. Burial will be at the Newton Union Cemetery in Newton. Ford, the son of John Curtiss and Ozela Belle (Goode) Thompson, was born January 15, 1926 in Newton, Iowa. He was a graduate of Newton High School. Ford served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the U.S.S. Alabama. On May 29, 1948, Ford was united in marriage with Florence E. Cox in Newton. He worked at the Maytag Company, beginning in payroll/time keeping and later in the factory before retiring in 1988. Ford was a Past Master of Newton Lodge #59 AF & AM. He was a Past High Priest of Gebal Chapter #12 Royal Arch Masons, Past Illustrious Master of Malachi Council #55 Royal &   Select Masters, and Past Eminent Commander of Oriental Commandery #22 Knights Templar. He was a member of Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 KYCH (Knights of York Cross of Honour). Ford was a Past Patron of Newton Chapter #100 Order of the Eastern Star. He served as Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter Order of Iowa of the Order of Eastern Star in 1995. He was a member of Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. Ford joined the Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory in the fall of 1969. He served as a Class Marshal for many years. He received the Knight Commander Court of Honour (KCCH) from the Des Moines Scottish Rite Valley in November 2003. Ford was a member of the First United Methodist Church, UAW Local 997,  and a past member of the Izaak Walton League. Ford was also State Vice Commander and Local Commander of the American Legion, Last Man's Club, and 40 & 8. He was a Shrine Clown in the Za-Ga-Zig for many years.  Ford enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and was an avid Iowa Cubs and Chicago Cubs baseball fan. Ford was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Florence in 2001; and his sister, Geraldine Van Dam. Memorials to the Comfort House in Pella or to the American Cancer Society may be left at the funeral home or at the church on the morning of the service. Memorials may also be mailed to the Wallace Family Funeral Home, please add, Attn: Thompson Family on the envelope. Sincerely and Fraternally, Shane A. Harshbarger Secretary/Registrar - Des Moines Scottish Rite

Scottish Rite Express

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

June 7, 2016

Scottish Rite Golf Outing The 2016 Scottish Rite Golf Outing is quickly approaching.  It will be held on Friday, June 10th at Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona.  This 4 person best ball is open to anyone and is a great way to spend a Friday afternoon.    Our friends at Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona, have generously allowed us a Friday afternoon to have our outing.  It will include 18 holes of golf (cart included), prizes, and a steak dinner following play.  The event is an outing, so keep score if you want but the idea is to have fun.  It is open to all.  This might be a great chance to invite your non-Masonic golfing buddy along for a chance to see what we are all about.    When?  Friday June 10, 2016 Where?  Terrace Hills Golf Course, Altoona How Much? $80 (Fees, cart, dinner, & prizes)           Time?  Shot gun start at 1:00 PM. Why?  To have fun and raise money for the our Consistory Building.   To reserve your spot please call the office (515-288-8927)

The 2016 Summer Reunion will honor three members of the Knight Commander Court of Honour, Charles V. Carpenter, James "Scotty" McDonald Jr., and Robert J. Mickle. This reunion will begin with dinner on Friday evening, June 24th and will feature the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th degrees.  On Saturday, June 25th we will confer the 15th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 29th, 30th, and 32nd degrees.  This shortened reunion format will allow a Master Mason to complete his journey through the Scottish Rite in just one weekend, yet still receive many of the great lessons and lectures of our degrees. The cost to join Scottish Rite is $325 ($275 if less than 31 years of age) and includes the 2016 dues.  Candidates will receive all meals, a copy of the book "A Bridge to Light", the 14th Degree Pyramid, and a 32nd degree pin, Patent of Membership, and Class picture.                      Friday, June 24, 2016 4:30 pm              Class Assembles 5:00 pm              Dinner 6:00 pm              Opening of Reunion & Receive Class 6:20 pm              4th Degree - Secret Master 7:10 pm              5th Degree - Perfect Master 7:55 pm              6th Degree - Confidential Secretary 8:35 pm              14th Degree - Perfect Elu 9:30 pm              Dismiss                   Saturday, June 25, 2016 8:00 am              15th Degree - Knight of the East 9:10 am              16th Degree - Prince of Jerusalem 10:15 am            18th Degree - Knight Rose Croix 11:25 am            Class Picture 11:40 am            Reunion Honoree Luncheon 12:25 pm            20th Degree - Master of the Symbolic Lodge 1:20 pm              29th Degree - Knight of St. Andrew 2:15 pm              30th Degree - Knight Kadosh 3:35 pm              32nd Degree - Master of the Royal Secret 5:30 pm              Social Hour / Dismiss

2016 EVENTS 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