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

May 31, 2017 300th Anniversary of Grand Lodge of England June 24, 2017 The 300th Anniversary celebration is 25 days away and the response has been excellent.  We have 375 reservations for the event, which is spectacular.  This will be one of the biggest events in the Des Moines Valley in several years.  We are looking forward to a great day to celebrate Freemasonry in Iowa. Please note, registration closes on June 10th and we will be unable to take any reservations beyond this date.  Please share this email with anyone that you know that may not have registered but you think might be wanting to attend.  We want them on the list but will be unable to accommodate late reservations. Download Form Secondly, we have a large number of guests that are not going to be familiar with our building.  Please help to direct them to restrooms, coat rooms, etc. and to make them feel welcome at the Des Moines Scottish Rite.   Ben Mayer sent me the attached picture of the top of the time capsule.  Amazing work by him!  I can't wait to see it finished.   Lastly, we are opening the Grand Lodge of Iowa as part of the festivities, so an apron is required in the lodge room.  We encourage you to bring or wear your own apron if you have one.  It should make for a much simpler process when we are opening the Grand Lodge.  There will be a quantity available for those who need an apron.  Past Master aprons are welcome as well.  ~Shane

2017 Charitable Golf Outing WHO:    Anyone who likes to play     golf WHAT:    A Great day of Golf & Fun   4 Person Best Shot WHEN:   June 23, 2017 @ 1:00 pm   Shotgun start WHERE:   Terrance Hills Golf Course   Altoona IA WHY:     For fun and to preserve and protect on of Des Moines'     most historic buildings Download Form

SR Express - Celebrating the Craft/300th Anniversary of Grand Lodge of England

May 18, 2017 Tune in to the Scottish Rite's Largest Fundraising Event of the Year! Celebrating the Craft Saturday, May 20, 2017 5 PM - 11:00 CST Supporting RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Programs and the House of the Temple Watch the webcast at: www.scottishrite.org Celebrating the Craft (CTC) is an evening of entertainment and learning that showcases Freemasonry, the Scottish Rite, and the talents and accomplishments of Brothers throughout the Southern Jurisdiction.  That is created and organized by the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, SJ. It is an online telethon (www.scottishrite.org) broadcasting live on this Saturday, May 20th from 5pm to 11pm.  It is hosted by Bros. Rusty Garrett, 32° KCCH, chief weather anchor for KWTX News 10, and Gil Fox, 32° KCCH, formerly of ABC Radio Networks, this year's CTC will feature performances by Scottish Rite brothers and interviews with families and clinicians from our RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program (SRCLP). Donors may donate directly to either Scottish Rite charity or split between them. House of the Temple Foundation Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation "RiteCare" Des Moines Consistory Building Trust All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The House of the Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc., supports the Rebuilding the Temple Campaign to preserve and restore the historic House of the Temple.  Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation supports the 3 RiteCare Clinics in Iowa The Des Moines Consistory Building Trust supports our Consistory building in Des Moines, Iowa All donors will receive a letter of acknowledgement of their tax-deductible donation. The webcast will be available for viewing at ScottishRite.org for 90 days after the live show. A special message from SGC Seale about CTC 2017

Scottish Rite Consistory, 519 Park Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

SR Express 5/8/17- AASR Quarterly Meeting/Golf Outing

AASR Quarterly Meeting May 10, 2017 The quarterly meeting of the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies will be held on May 10th and our Master of Kadosh, W. Charles Smithson invites all Scottish Rite Masons to attend.  The primary topic of business will be the 300th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of England.  We are expecting more than 300 attendees and will need to ensure that all committees are fully staffed and prepared for this exciting event.  All Scottish Rite Masons are invited.  The meeting will be held at 6:15 pm with a pizza party social event to follow the meeting.  Dress for the meeting is coat, tie, and Scottish Rite cap.

SIGN UP TODAY for the SCOTTISH RITE GOLF OUTING     FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017      Shot gun start at 1:00 PM.   Where?  Terrace Hills Golf Course, Altoona How Much? $80 (Fees, cart, Steak Dinner, & prizes)      Why?  To have fun and raise money for the Des Moines Consistory Building Sign Up: 515-288-8927 or                                                rsvp@dmscottishrite.org Click on image for full information.

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Scottish Rite Express ~ AASR Annual Meeting/Golf Outing Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa

May 3, 2017 ASR Quarterly Meeting May 10, 2017 The quarterly meeting of the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies will be held on May 10th and our Master of Kadosh, W. Charles Smithson invites all Scottish Rite Masons to attend.  The primary topic of business will be the 300th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of England.  We are expecting more than 300 attendees and will need to ensure that all committees are fully staffed and prepared for this exciting event.  All Scottish Rite Masons are invited.  The meeting will be held at 6:15 pm with a pizza party social event to follow the meeting.  Dress for the meeting is coat, tie, and Scottish Rite cap.

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SIGN UP TODAY for the SCOTTISH RITE GOLF OUTING     FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017      Shot gun start at 1:00 PM.   Where?  Terrace Hills Golf Course, Altoona How Much? $80 (Fees, cart, Steak Dinner, & prizes)      Why?  To have fun and raise money for the Des Moines Consistory Building Sign Up: 515-288-8927 or                                                rsvp@dmscottishrite.org

Theodore H. Miller, 33° & Don L. Tidrick, 32° KCCH   Memorial Class L to R: Row 1: W. Charles Smithson; Master of Kadosh, Scott A. Pallwitz, Aaron J. Ritchie; Class President, Anthony G. Scaglione; Class Orator, Gregory B. Crocker; Class Secretary, Gary L. Sissel, SGIG of Iowa & Grand Secretary General, Bryce B. Hildreth, Personal Representative Row 2: Nathaniel G. Kemmer, John D. Lloyd, Douglas D. Thayer, Fred Erickson, Craig A. Matzke Row 3: James A. Arthur, Joshua R. Strief, D. Craig Pate, Mathias A.W. McMillen, Christopher L. Finch, Nathan J. Hunt Row 4: William L. Farlow, John T. DeWaard