Scottish Rite Express, - September 5, 2018

Scottish Rite Express

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

2018 Fall Quarterly Meeting

Des Moines Consistory

September 5, 2018

6:15 pmQuarterly Meeting of Des Moines Consistory

Consistory Classroom - 3rd Floor

Regular business meeting of the Des Moines Consistory to be held as well as elections for the Des Moines Chapter Rose Croix and 

the Des Moines Consistory, 

Gregory R. Spooner, 33 

° Presiding

 

~7:15 pm    Pizza Party and Social

Tapestry Room - 2nd Floor

Join us following the meeting for social time and pizza.

All Scottish Rite Masons are invited to attend.

Requested Dress for quarterly meeting is coat, tie and Scottish Rite cap.

Scottish Rite Express

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

August 29, 2018

 

5:30 pm: Social Hour

3rd Floor Lounge 

6:15 pm: Scottish Rite Showcase

                   Langdon Auditorium

                   3rd Floor

 

7:00 pm: Libations & Pork Chop Dinner

Tapestry Room

2nd 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 requested.

Please mail RSVP to:   Scottish Rite 519 Park Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

or 515-288-8927 / rsvp@dmscottishrite.org

Please RSVP by today!

SR Express - Passing of a Brother

August 13, 2018

Dwight R. Hunnell, 32° KCCH

It is with regret that I inform you that Honorable Brother Dwight R. Hunnell passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

Dwight was born on November 16, 1922, in Runnells, to Jesse and Anna (Vaughn) Hunnell.

He was drafted in the Army Air Force on March 26, 1943 and was honorably discharged on February 16, 1946. Dwight went to business college then to the Open Bible College. He owned and operated Hunnell Construction and Pools of Iowa.

Dwight was a member of Highland Park Christian Church. He was a master gardener and an ordained minister for many years, officiating many weddings and funerals in his retirement.

Dwight was raised in Union Park Lodge #658 in 1961 and served as Master in 1976. He was a Past Master of Westgate-Adelphic Lodge #509. He was a member of the Newton York Rite Bodies, Za Ga Zig Shrine, and Charles Clyde Hunt Priory, KYCH.

Hon. Bro. Hunnell joined the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies on November 22, 1969. Dwight was a ritualist in the 16th Degree, 31st Degree, and Maundy Thursday Soliloquies. He was active for many years on the Kitchen Krew and served as Chairman. He also coordinated the Marsengill Christmas Dinner. Dwight received the Knight Commander Court of Honour on November 16, 1995, his 73rd birthday.

He passed to the Grand Lodge above on August 8, 2018.

Graveside services were held at 11 A.M., Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Lowman Cemetery in Runnells, IA. Memorial contributions may be made to Shrine Children's Hospital.

SR Express - Fall Showcase

Scottish Rite  Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa August 13, 2018 Scottish Rite Masonic Showcase This is an opportunity for you to invite a prospective 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 Freemasonry. 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! August 29, 2018   5:30 pm: Social Hour 3rd Floor Lounge  6:15 pm: Scottish Rite Showcase                    Langdon Auditorium                    3rd Floor   7:00 pm: Libations & Pork Chop Dinner Tapestry Room 2nd 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 requested. Please mail RSVP to:   Scottish Rite 519 Park Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 or 515-288-8927 / rsvp@dmscottishrite.org Please RSVP By August 24th