SR Express - Golf Outing/Patriotic Tribute/Reunion Schedule

Scottish Rite  Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa May 31, 2018 Last Call "Fore" Golfers Friday June 8, 2018 @ 1:00 pm Terrace Hills Golf Course 4 Person Best Shot Shotgun Start This outing is open to all.   You do not   need to be a Scottish Rite Mason to play or attend. Come out and enjoy a great day in the sun and spend it with friends! There will be contests, prizes, and fun for all! To Register Contact: Greg Spooner 515-681-9036 Rick Hubbell 515-783-6394 SR Office 515-288-8927

PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION Join us as we celebrate the red, white, and blue with a tribute to Patriotism and our Country  This is fun, family oriented event will take place on Wednesday, June 6th. All are invited, including your family and friends. 6:00 pm   Social Hour 6:30 pm  Program The Ragged Old Flag - Sam Wise Flag Lecture - John Clearman Schoolhouse Lecture - Greg Van Vark Tribute to our Military and First Responders -  Brian Pappaducas Music from the Double Eagle Chorus 7:00 pm  Scottish Rite Indoor Picnic Grilled Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Coleslaw, Popcorn, Ice Cream Please RSVP prior to June 1, 2018 $10 per person  Children under 10 are free with a reservation 515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org All activities are at the Des Moines Consistory 519 Park St Des Moines IA 50309

ONE DAY SCOTTISH RITE REUNION SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018 8:00 AM     CLASS ASSEMBLES 8:30 AM     RECEIVE CLASS LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES 8:50 AM     4th Degree     Secret Master 9:40 AM     5th Degree     Perfect Master 10:25 AM   14th Degree   Perfect Elu CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREES 11:25 AM    18th Degree  Knight Rose Croix 12:35 PM     REUNION LUNCHEON COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES 1:20 PM     25th Degree    Knight of the                                                    Brazen Serpent 2:00 PM     30th Degree    Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 3:20 PM     32nd Degree   Master of the Royal                                         Secret (1st Section) 4:10 PM     32nd Degree   Master of the Royal                                         Secret (2nd Section) 5:15 PM     SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 PM     SCOTTISH RITE BBQ

SR Express - Patriotic Tribute June 6th

Scottish Rite  Express

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

May 25, 2018

PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION

Join us as we celebrate the red, white, and blue with a tribute to Patriotism and our Country  This is fun, family oriented event will take place on Wednesday, June 6th.

All are invited, including your family and friends.

6:00 pm   Social Hour

6:30 pm  Program

The Ragged Old Flag - Sam Wise

Flag Lecture - John Clearman

Schoolhouse Lecture - Greg Van Vark

Tribute to our Military and First Responders - 

Brian Pappaducas

Music from the Double Eagle Chorus

7:00 pm  Scottish Rite Indoor Picnic

Grilled Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Coleslaw, Popcorn, Ice Cream

Please RSVP prior to June 1, 2018

$10 per person 

Children under 10 are free with a reservation

515-288-8927 or

rsvp@dmscottishrite.org

All activities are at the Des Moines Consistory

519 Park St

Des Moines IA 50309

SR Express - Celebrating the Craft

Scottish Rite Express

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

May 18, 2018

Celebrating the Craft

Saturday, May 19, 2018

5:30 PM - 10:30 PM (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.

  CTC is a live show, streamed online, at www.scottishrite.org that features performances by Scottish Rite Brothers and interviews with families and clinicians from our RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program (SRCLP) across the Southern Jurisdiction. Valleys have the ability to call in via Skype to chat with us or simply to donate. Also, we feature some of the Scottish Rite's most heartwarming RiteCare success stories. Celebrating the Craft raises money for your local Scottish Rite 501(c)(3) charity and the House of the Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc.

Donors may donate directly to the House of the Temple Foundation or split them 50/50

between the

House of the Temple Foundation and 

Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation. 

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 and other charities

including Alzheimer's research and care.

All donors will receive a letter of acknowledgement of their tax-deductible donation.

SR Express - Passing of a Brother

Scottish Rite Express

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

May 11, 2018

D. Patrick Griffin, 32° KCCH 

Daniel Patrick Griffin, age 74, of Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Michael Russell and Wilma Grethel (Johnston) Griffin, was born January 3, 1944, in Leon, Iowa. He passed away on May 9, 2018, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa following a short illness.

Pat, as he was known, graduated from Leon High School in 1962. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Iowa and then his law degree, graduating in 1968. He took a job with the Iowa State Department of Banking as a trust examiner working out of the Des Moines, Iowa office. In 1976, he moved to California to work as a senior trust examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. After a year he returned to Des Moines and started his own business, Daniel Patrick Griffin Bank Trust Consultant. He was still working on projects at the time of his death.

Pat was a member of Iowa Bar Association. In his free time, Pat enjoyed reading. He read anything and everything, but especially enjoyed history. He loved to travel, golf, play chess, and spend time with his friends.

Pat was a member of West Gate Adelphic Masonic Lodge #509 in Windsor Heights, Iowa, and served the lodge as Treasurer for many years.  He became a Master of the Royal Secret in the Des Moines Valley, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite on April 15, 1978.  Pat was active in the 4th and 22nd degrees as a ritualist and served as Degree Master of the 11th degree.  He was invested with the Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in November of 2007.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother, Michael Russell "Mickey" Griffin, Jr. Survivors include his sisters, Jeannine Griffin and Donna Griffin, both of Des Moines; sister-in-law, Honey Griffin of Sioux City, Iowa; five nieces and their husbands, Terry and John Lewis, Donna Jeannine and Wil Forker, Sue Hartwell, Michelle and Kerry Richardson, and Christine and Steve Namanny; great nieces and nephews; great, great nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the Slade - O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018, with Pastor Rick Hawkins officiating. A Masonic Memorial Service will also be presented. Burial will be in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa.

Reunion Showcase/Golf

Scottish Rite Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa May 11, 2018 Scottish Rite Showcase This is an opportunity for you to invite a prospective Mason or Scottish Rite Mason to a classy fun event. They will see the type of men who belong to our amazing fraternity and experience our great hospitality. Our showcase is where we will give them a taste of the lessons and history we have in Masonry and the Scottish Rite. This event can be an excellent introduction to Freemasonry for any of your buddies. Show him to why you are a Mason and  why he doesn't want to miss this! May 16, 2018  5:30 pmvSocial Hourv3rd Floor Lounge                           6:15 pm vScottish Rite Showcase Langdon Auditoriumv3rd Floor    6:45 pm vLibations & Steak Dinner    Tapestry Loungev2nd Floor This event is for all Symbolic Lodge Masons, Scottish Rite Masons, York Rite Masons, & Shriners Prospects for Blue Lodge & Scottish Rite are free with a reservation. All Scottish Rite Masons ($15) are invited & encouraged to attend as a full room adds to the fun! Business casual attire with Scottish Rite cap

ONE DAY SCOTTISH RITE REUNION SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018 8:00 AM                      CLASS ASSEMBLES 8:30 AM                      RECEIVE CLASS LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES 8:50 AM                      4th Degree        Secret Master 9:40 AM                      5th Degree        Perfect Master 10:25 AM                    14th Degree       Perfect Elu CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREE 11:25 AM                    18th Degree       Knight Rose Croix 12:35 PM                     REUNION LUNCHEON COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES 1:20 PM                       25th Degree     Knight of the Brazen Serpent 2:00 PM                       30th Degree     Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 3:20 PM                       32nd Degree    Master of the Royal Secret (1st section) 4:10 PM                       32nd Degree    Master of the Royal Secret (2nd section) 5:15 PM                       SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 PM                       BBQ

KSA Knighting/Reunion Showcase/Golf

Scottish Rite Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa May 7, 2018 Knighting of new members of the Knights of St Andrew Wednesday, May 9, 2018 6:45 pm - Knighting 7:15 pm - Dinner and Libations This event is open to KSA members, candidates for the KSA, and Honor men of the Des Moines Valley.  Dress is coat, tie, and AASR cap.

Scottish Rite Showcase This is an opportunity for you to invite a prospective Mason or Scottish Rite Mason to a classy fun event. They will see the type of men who belong to our amazing fraternity and experience our great hospitality. Our showcase is where we will give them a taste of the lessons and history we have in Masonry and the Scottish Rite. This event can be an excellent introduction to Freemasonry for any of your buddies. Show him to why you are a Mason and  why he doesn't want to miss this! May 16, 2018  5:30 pmvSocial Hourv3rd Floor Lounge                           6:15 pm vScottish Rite Showcase Langdon Auditoriumv3rd Floor    6:45 pm vLibations & Steak Dinner    Tapestry Loungev2nd Floor This event is for all Symbolic Lodge Masons, Scottish Rite Masons, York Rite Masons, & Shriners Prospects for Blue Lodge & Scottish Rite are free with a reservation. All Scottish Rite Masons ($15) are invited & encouraged to attend as a full room adds to the fun! Business casual attire with Scottish Rite cap

ONE DAY SCOTTISH RITE REUNION SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018 8:00 AM                      CLASS ASSEMBLES 8:30 AM                      RECEIVE CLASS LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES 8:50 AM                      4th Degree        Secret Master 9:40 AM                      5th Degree        Perfect Master 10:25 AM                    14th Degree       Perfect Elu CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREE 11:25 AM                    18th Degree       Knight Rose Croix 12:35 PM                     REUNION LUNCHEON COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES 1:20 PM                       25th Degree     Knight of the Brazen Serpent 2:00 PM                       30th Degree     Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 3:20 PM                       32nd Degree    Master of the Royal Secret (1st section) 4:10 PM                       32nd Degree    Master of the Royal Secret (2nd section) 5:15 PM                       SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 PM                       BBQ