Scottish Rite Express ~ Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa

November 4, 2016   You and your lady are cordially invited to attend the 2016 Fall Reunion Class Banquet and Double Eagle Gala for the Des Moines Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America at the Scottish Rite Consistory Sixth Avenue and Park Street, Des Moines, Iowa Saturday, November 12, 2016 6:15 PM ♦ Cocktails and Hors de Oeuvres 7:00 PM ♦ Class Banquet honoring Donald A. Driscoll, 33° & Dale L. Klauss, 33° Special Guest: Sovereign Grand Inspector General Gary L. Sissel, 33° Grand Secretary General of the Supreme Council A.A.S.R. Choice of Beef Tenderloin Filet or Baked Salmon by Barrata's 8:00 PM ♦ Double Eagle Gala featuring Beaver Creek Jazz Sincerely and Fraternally, Gregory L. Andersen 33°                Bryce B. Hildreth, 33° Master of Kadosh 2016              Personal Representative of                                                                                      S.G.I.G.   Please reserve _____ tickets to the Banquet and Double Eagle Gala  ($40 each)    Name(s):________________________              Beef Tenderloin or Salmon  Name(s):________________________                Beef Tenderloin or  Salmon  Reservations & payment requested prior to November 5th, 2016. Please mail RSVP and payment to Des Moines Consistory 519 Park Street X Des Moines, Iowa 50309                      rsvp@dmscottishrite.org or 515-288-8927 Black Tie optional with Scottish Rite Cap   Special One-Day Reunion Class Come one! Come all!   The Des Moines Consistory is hosting a special abbreviated reunion format on November 12, 2016.  A Master Mason can become a Master of the Royal Secret (32°) in just one day.   This reunion will honor two outstanding Scottish Rite Masons, Dale Klauss, 33°and Donald Driscoll, 33°.  We will begin the day in Symbolic Lodge room at 8:00 am. These new brothers will receive the 4th (Secret Master), 14th (Perfect Elu), and 18th (Knight Rose Croix) degree in this location and then meet up with the long form class at lunch in the Tapestry room.  Following lunch we will adjourn to the auditorium for the 29th degree (Knight of St. Andrew), 30th (Knight of Kadosh), 31st (Inspector Inquisitor) and then the culmination of the Scottish Rite, Master of the Royal Secret (32°). The evening will conclude with the Double Eagle Gala.  This event will feature a choice of filet or salmon, an amazing band (Beaver Creek Jazz), and a great event to showcase Scottish Rite.  Your lady and your friends are invited to share in the festivities.  All candidates receive two tickets to the Gala as part of the initiation fee of $325. Now is the time to follow up with your lodge brother who has expressed an interest in Scottish Rite or that you know will benefit from becoming a member.  Should you have question or need a petition please contact the Scottish Rite office (515-288-8927) or rsvp@dmscottisrite.org. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 8:00 AM          Class Assembles 8:20 AM          4th Degree        Secret Master 9:30 AM          14th Degree      Prefect Elu 10:40 AM        18th Degree      Knight Rose Croix 11:50 AM        LUNCH 12:35 PM        CLASS PICTURES 12:50 PM        29th Degree      Scottish Knight of                                                         St. Andrew 1:35 PM           30th Degree      Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 3:00 PM          31st Degree       Inspector Inquisitor 4:10 PM          32nd Degree     Master of the Royal                                                     Secret (1st Section) 5:05 PM          32nd Degree     Master of the Royal                                                     Secret (2nd Section) 6:10 PM          SOCIAL HOUR 7:00 PM          DOUBLE EAGLE GALA The cost to join the Scottish Rite is $325.00 and includes the 2017 dues.  Candidates receive all of the reunion meals, the 14th degree pyramid, Bridge to Light book, Scottish Rite pin, Patent of Membership, Class picture, and two tickets to the Gala for the initiation fee.  Remember this is in addition to the regular reunion.    ____________________________ FULL REUNION SCHEDULE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 7:30 AM          23rd Degree          Chief of the                                                                     Tabernacle 8:05 AM          24th Degree          Prince of the                                                                    Tabernacle 8:55 AM          25th Degree          Knight of the                                                                    Brazen Serpent 9:35 AM          26th Degree          Prince of Mercy 10:15 AM        27th Degree          Knight of the Sun 11:15 AM        28th Degree          Knight Commander                                                         of Temple 11:50 AM        LUNCH 12:35 PM         CLASS PICTURES 12:50 PM        29th Degree           Scottish Knight of St.                                                             Andrew 1:35 PM           30th Degree          Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 3:00 PM          31st Degree            Inspector Inquisitor 4:10 PM          32nd Degree           Master of the Royal                                                         Secret (1st Section) 5:05 PM          32nd Degree           Master of the Royal                                                         Secret (2nd Section) 6:10 PM          SOCIAL HOUR 7:00 PM          DOUBLE EAGLE GALA 2016 EVENTS November 12th  3rd Saturday (23° - 32°) December 14th  SR Meeting/Holiday Party