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Friday, March 23, 2018

Spring Reunion/Maundy Thursday




Eagle
Scottish Rite Express


Valley of Des Moines
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Orient of Iowa


March 23, 2018
Reunion Updates

This is just a quick update in preparation for the reunion this weekend.

The 2018 Spring Reunion in honor of Ford C. Thompson 32°KCCH and A. Curtis Vandivier, 32° KCCH will conclude this weekend.  The first weekend and extra Thursday was excellent and I am sure this weekend will be of equal fun and quality.

The class officers are President, Matthew McCormick of Daylight Lodge #660.  Class Secretary/Treasurer is Kenneth Mundy of Home #370 and Bryan Tingle of Daylight Lodge #660 is the Orator.

We will kick things off with dinner tonight in the Tapestry room at 5:15 pm.  The kitchen krew will be preparing Grilled Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, Garden Salad with choice of dressing (Ranch/French), California Mix, and for dessert Cupcakes.  Cost is $10 per person. 

The Degrees on Friday night are the Philosophical and Religious Degrees of the Council of Kadosh.  They are a serious and symbolic nature.  The 23rd, Chief of the Tabernacle begins at 6:00 pm, followed by 24th at 6:30 pm, 25th at 7:20 pm, 26th at 7:55 pm, and the 27th at 8:35 pm.  They are short degrees and are very profound.  The messages introduced in the 23rd are woven throughout this block of degrees, culminating in the 27th Knight of the Sun.  A bit of trivia, the 27th used to be a mandatory degree.

Feel free to sleep in a bit on Saturday morning as we are starting the 28th Degree, Knight Commander of the Temple at 10:00 am.  This begins the Chivalric (Templar) degrees of the Scottish Rite.  The 28th is a
great degree with temptation, chivalry, and a great battle scene.  The 29th degree, Knight of St. Andrew, shares the vows and obligations of Knighthood and gives the history of the Knights Templar and their connection to Scottish Rite.

Lunch will be in the Tapestry room and will be a build your own Deli Sandwich with Chicken Noodle Soup.  Lunch begins at 11:40 am.  Cost is $10.

Then it will be back to the auditorium for the finality of the reunion.  The 30th degree, Knight Kadosh begins at 12:30 pm.  This will complete the Council of Kadosh degrees.  The Consistory degrees (31st & 32nd) are completely different in both form and substance.  The 31st degree takes us to Ancient Egypt for the Court of the Dead at 1:55 pm, while the 32nd Degree (3:00 pm) reveals the Royal Secret.

Following the degree work will be our Mardi Gras Party Spring Banquet.  Social hour begins at 6:00 pm.  Our Master of Kadosh, Gregory R. Spooner will be your host for the evening as we welcome our new Masters of the Royal Secret.  We have family of our honoree A. Curtis Vandivier, 32° KCCH joining us for the festivities. They will be our special guests for the evening.  Great Caterers of Iowa is catering with a Cajun Feast Menu. Blackened Chicken, Blackened Catfish, Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, Baby Red Potatoes, Corn on Cob, Red Beans and Rice, Southern Slaw, Spicy Green Beans, Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread, Warm Beignets with Powered Sugar.  Dress for the occasion is classy casual. Cost is $35 per person.

Our DJ for the Mardi Gras Party Spring Banquet is Select Entertainment.  He will be playing Dixieland Jazz and Zydeco music.

Spring Reunion Schedule


FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018
5:15 PM             DINNER
6:00 PM             23rd Degree   Chief of the Tabernacle
6:30 PM             24th Degree   Prince of the Tabernacle
7:20 PM             25th Degree   Knight of the Brazen                                                       Serpent
7:55 PM             26th Degree   Prince of Mercy
8:35 PM             27th Degree   Knight of the Sun

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018
9:45 AM             CLASS ASSEMBLES
10:00 AM           28th Degree   Knight Commander of                                                    Temple
10:50 AM           29th Degree   Scottish Knight of St.                                                      Andrew
11:40 AM           LUNCH
12:30 PM           30th Degree   Knight Kadosh
         CONSISTORY DEGREES
1:55 PM             31st Degree   Inspector Inquisitor
3:00 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (1st)
3:50 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (2nd)
5:15 PM             SHRINE COLD SANDS
                          (BLUE LODGE ROOM)
6:00 PM             CLASS BANQUET & MARDI 
                          GRAS PARTY



MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICES
DES MOINES SCOTTISH RITE
CHAPTER ROSE CROIX
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018
 Maundy
SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER
519 Park Street ▪ Des Moines, Iowa


        6:15 pm ▪ Dinner
Salad, Baked Spiral Ham, Scalloped 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 by Monday, March 26th

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Spring Reunion/Maundy Thursday

Scottish Rite Express

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


March 20, 2018


Registration ends tomorrow (March 21st)
at 4:00PM. Please RSVP now!  




Spring Reunion Schedule


FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018
5:15 PM             DINNER
6:00 PM             23rd Degree   Chief of the Tabernacle
6:30 PM             24th Degree   Prince of the Tabernacle
7:20 PM             25th Degree   Knight of the Brazen                                                       Serpent
7:55 PM             26th Degree   Prince of Mercy
8:35 PM             27th Degree   Knight of the Sun

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018
9:45 AM             CLASS ASSEMBLES
10:00 AM           28th Degree   Knight Commander of                                                    Temple
10:50 AM           29th Degree   Scottish Knight of St.                                                      Andrew
11:40 AM           LUNCH
12:30 PM           30th Degree   Knight Kadosh
         CONSISTORY DEGREES
1:55 PM             31st Degree   Inspector Inquisitor
3:00 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (1st)
3:50 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (2nd)
5:15 PM             SHRINE COLD SANDS
                          (BLUE LODGE ROOM)
6:00 PM             CLASS BANQUET & MARDI 
                          GRAS PARTY




MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICES
DES MOINES SCOTTISH RITE
CHAPTER ROSE CROIX
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018
 Maundy
SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER
519 Park Street ▪ Des Moines, Iowa


        6:15 pm ▪ Dinner
Salad, Baked Spiral Ham, Scalloped 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 by Monday, March 26th

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Spring Reunion Continues Tonight

Eagle
Scottish Rite  Express


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


Early registration ends today, Please RSVP today and save $7.00 per person!! 





Spring reunion continues tonight at 5:00 come join us for scalloped potatoes and ham.  Then stay for the degrees.  There will be pizza after.

 






Spring Reunion Schedule


THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018
5:00 PM             DINNER
         COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES
5:45 PM             19th Degree   Grand Pontiff
6:45 PM             20th Degree   Master of the Symbolic                                                    Lodge
7:45 PM             21st Degree   Noachite or Prussian                                                        Knight
8:50 PM             22nd Degree  Knight of the Royal Axe

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018
5:15 PM             DINNER
6:00 PM             23rd Degree   Chief of the Tabernacle
6:30 PM             24th Degree   Prince of the Tabernacle
7:20 PM             25th Degree   Knight of the Brazen                                                       Serpent
7:55 PM             26th Degree   Prince of Mercy
8:35 PM             27th Degree   Knight of the Sun

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018
9:45 AM             CLASS ASSEMBLES
10:00 AM           28th Degree   Knight Commander of                                                    Temple
10:50 AM           29th Degree   Scottish Knight of St.                                                      Andrew
11:40 AM           LUNCH
12:30 PM           30th Degree   Knight Kadosh
         CONSISTORY DEGREES
1:55 PM             31st Degree   Inspector Inquisitor
3:00 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (1st)
3:50 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (2nd)
5:00 PM             SOCIAL HOUR
6:00 PM             CLASS BANQUET & MARDI 
                          GRAS PARTY

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Monday, March 5, 2018

Scottish Rite Leadership Conference


Quick Links


Scottish Rite
Events

2018  Dates

March 15th
Spring Reunion
(19th - 22nd Degrees)

March 23rd/24th
Spring Reunion
(23rd-32nd Degrees)

March 29th
Maundy Thursday

May 2nd
AASR Quarterly Meeting

May 16th
One Day Reunion Showcase


Des Moines 
Valley
Officers
Gregory R. Spooner, 33°
Master of Kadosh
Des Moines Consistory

Wade E. Sheeler, 33°
Venerable Master
Lodge of Perfection

Rusty L. Hill 33°
Wise Master
Chapter Rose Croix

Ryan A. Genest, 32° KCCH 
Commander
Council of Kadosh

Shane A. Harshbarger 33° GC
 Secretary/Registrar


Advisory Conference

Bryce B. Hildreth, 33° 
Personal Representative
Richard G. Langdon, 33° Assistant Personal Representative
Ronald D. Lindhart , 33°
Assistant Personal Representative 
Samuel G. Wise, 33° 
Assistant Personal Representative 
Mark A. Clark, 33°
Assistant Personal Representative 

W. Charles Smithson, 33°
Assistant Personal Representative

Shane A. Harshbarger, 33° GC
Assistant Personal Representative

Richard Koch, Jr., 33°
Assistant Personal Representative





The Scottish Rite Mission Statement
The mission of Des Moines Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is to increase the knowledge of its members through expanded and enlightened teachings of the basic Masonic principles; to expand Masonic Fraternalism; to inform and educate the non-Masonic public about Freemasonry;  to develop, promote, support its charitable projects; and to provide assistance and support to the Symbolic Lodges and Masons in Central Iowa.

Scottish Rite Leadership Conferences 2018

The EaglesSupreme Council AASR SJ hosts leadership conferences in the even numbered years. The conferences are open to any Scottish Rite Mason to attend. This year there is a conference in Omaha, NE on Friday, April 6th (starting at 12 pm) and Saturday, April 7th. The Des Moines Valley would invite any members who would like to attend to do so. There are usually a variety of speakers and topics of interest for almost everyone. As the conference is much closer than usual, this might be one you would wish to attend.

Please note the Des Moines Valley is unable to cover the expense to attend but plans are in the works for an Valley/Orient dinner on the evening of Friday, April 6th. Should you choose to register, please let me know so I am aware of who from our Valley will be attending the conference and dinner.

I have been to several of these conferences over the years. They are a great way to meet other SR Masons, learn more about Scottish Rite, and interact with our National Scottish Rite leadership.
If you have any questions, please let me know. The details, including schedule, hotel, etc. are on the Supreme Council link below.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
Shane Harshbarger
Secretary / Registrar
Valley of Des Moines
Scottish Rite Consistory, 519 Park Street, Des Moines, IA 50309`

Thursday, March 1, 2018

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

March 1, 2018

Quick Links


Scottish Rite
Events

2018  Dates

March 2nd/3rd
Spring Reunion
(4th-18th Degrees)

March 15th
Spring Reunion
(19th - 22nd Degrees)

March 23rd/24th
Spring Reunion
(23rd-32nd Degrees)

March 29th
Maundy Thursday

May 2nd
AASR Quarterly Meeting

May 16th
One Day Reunion Showcase


Des Moines 
Valley
Officers
Gregory R. Spooner, 33°
Master of Kadosh
Des Moines Consistory

Wade E. Sheeler, 33°
Venerable Master
Lodge of Perfection

Rusty L. Hill 33°
Wise Master
Chapter Rose Croix

Ryan A. Genest, 32° KCCH 
Commander
Council of Kadosh

Shane A. Harshbarger 33° GC
 Secretary/Registrar


Advisory Conference

Bryce B. Hildreth, 33° 
Personal Representative
Richard G. Langdon, 33° Assistant Personal Representative
Ronald D. Lindhart , 33°
Assistant Personal Representative 
Samuel G. Wise, 33° 
Assistant Personal Representative 
Mark A. Clark, 33°
Assistant Personal Representative 

W. Charles Smithson, 33°
Assistant Personal Representative

Shane A. Harshbarger, 33° GC
Assistant Personal Representative

Richard Koch, Jr., 33°
Assistant Personal Representative





The Scottish Rite Mission Statement
The mission of Des Moines Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is to increase the knowledge of its members through expanded and enlightened teachings of the basic Masonic principles; to expand Masonic Fraternalism; to inform and educate the non-Masonic public about Freemasonry;  to develop, promote, support its charitable projects; and to provide assistance and support to the Symbolic Lodges and Masons in Central Iowa.

Eagle
2018 Spring Reunion is here!
Our 2018 Spring Reunion honoring A. Curtis Vandivier, 32° KCCH & Ford C. Thompson, 32° KCCH is just around the corner, in fact it this Friday night (March 2nd) at 5:00 pm. This reunion will be held over two weekends and a Thursday evening. We will confer all 29 of the Scottish Rite Degrees. The reunion dates are March 2nd/3rd, March 15th, March 23rd/24th. Following the 32nd degree on March 24th will be our Mardi Gras Party.

Our first weekend will begin on Friday, March 2nd. We will confer the 4th to 8th degrees. Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm in the WT and Edna Dahl Grand Banquet Room. Please make a reservation by calling the SR office (515-288-8927) or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org.

The reunion opening will be at 6:00 pm. If you haven't been to a reunion in the past few years, please consider attending. It isimportant that our new Scottish Rite Masons see as many familiar faces as possible as they begin their Scottish Rite journey.

Saturday, March 3rd will begin promptly at 8:00 am with the 9th Degree, Elu of the Nine. The 9th to the 18th Degrees will be conferred. You might recall our old friends from the 3rd degree reappear. This is a great example of how the Scottish Rite expands on the drama of the Symbolic Lodge. We will portray all of the Lodge of Perfection and Chapter Rose Croix degrees and will finish the day with the 18th degree, Knight Rose Croix. Following the work, we will have a social hour for all in attendance.
On Thursday March 15th, we will begin the Council of Kadosh degr ees.This is always a great night with the 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd degrees. These degrees are always well performed and are fun to watch. There will be social hour and pizza following the 22nd degree.

The 2nd weekend will take place March 23rd/24th with the Council of Kadosh and Consistory degrees. The 2nd Friday will be the philosophical and religious degrees of the Kadosh, the 23rd to 27th degrees. These degrees have amazing depth and challenge us as Masons. They give insight into the early years of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.

Saturday, March 24th will be the culmination of our Reunion.
We will begin with the 28th degree, Knight Commander of the Temple. It is a great degree with drama, sword fighting and dancing. The end of the day will bring the 32nd degree, Master of the Royal Secret. This degree shares with our new brothers the Holy Doctrine and the Royal Secret. It also gives a brief synopsis of all 32 Scottish Rite degrees.


After the 32nd degree, it will be time to celebrate. We are hav ing a Mardi Gras party. It will feature shrimp, andouille sausage, corn on the cob, crawfish, and blackened chicken alfredo. The event will be a spectacular affair and should be a great party for you and your lady. There will be amazing Cajun food and Zydeco music by our favorite DJ, Bret Agard.

Our party will begin at 6:00 pm. The cost is $28 per person. Due to the menu, we need your reservation in advance. Please make your reservation by March 16th by calling or emailing the Scottish Rite office. Advance payment is requested. This party is open to all so invite your friends.
Being a Scottish Rite Mason is a special thing. If you know of a Master Mason who hasn't joined Scottish Rite, please invite him to be a part of this reunion.


Spring Reunion Schedule


FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018
5:00 PM             DINNER BUFFET
5:45 PM             CLASS ASSEMBLES
6:00 PM             RECEIVE CLASS
         LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES
6:25 PM             4th Degree   Secret Master
7:15 PM             5th Degree   Perfect Master
7:55 PM             6th Degree   Confidential Secretary
8:35 PM             7th Degree   Provost and Judge
9:15 PM             8th Degree   Intendant of the Building
9:40 PM             DISMISSAL

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2018
7:45 AM             CLASS ASSEMBLES
8:00 AM             9th Degree     Elu of the Nine
                           10th Degree   Elu of the Fifteen
8:45 AM             11th Degree   Elu of the Twelve
9:35 AM             12th Degree   Master Architect
10:15 AM           13th Degree   Royal Arch of Solomon
10:55 AM           14th Degree   Perfect Elu
11:40 AM           LUNCH
         CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREES
12:30 PM           15th Degree   Knight of the East
1:35 PM             16th Degree   Prince of Jerusalem
2:30 PM             17th Degree   Knight of the East &                                                      West
3:40 PM             18th Degree   Knight Rose Croix
5:00 PM             SOCIAL HOUR

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018
5:00 PM             DINNER
         COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES
5:45 PM             19th Degree   Grand Pontiff
6:45 PM             20th Degree   Master of the Symbolic                                                    Lodge
7:45 PM             21st Degree   Noachite or Prussian                                                        Knight
8:50 PM             22nd Degree  Knight of the Royal Axe

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018
5:15 PM             DINNER
6:00 PM             23rd Degree   Chief of the Tabernacle
6:30 PM             24th Degree   Prince of the Tabernacle
7:20 PM             25th Degree   Knight of the Brazen                                                       Serpent
7:55 PM             26th Degree   Prince of Mercy
8:35 PM             27th Degree   Knight of the Sun

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018
9:45 AM             CLASS ASSEMBLES
10:00 AM           28th Degree   Knight Commander of                                                    Temple
10:50 AM           29th Degree   Scottish Knight of St.                                                      Andrew
11:40 AM           LUNCH
12:30 PM           30th Degree   Knight Kadosh
         CONSISTORY DEGREES
1:55 PM             31st Degree   Inspector Inquisitor
3:00 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (1st)
3:50 PM             32nd Degree  Master of the Royal                                                          Secret (2nd)
5:00 PM             SOCIAL HOUR
6:00 PM             CLASS BANQUET & MARDI 
                          GRAS PARTY

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