SR Express - Plans for Renovation of Grand Banquet Room

Scottish Rite Express

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

December 28, 2018

On behalf of the Des Moines Consistory Building Trust, I am pleased to announce a huge opportunity for our spectacular Consistory Building. We have been challenged by the WT and Edna Dahl Foundation to raise $100,000.00 for the renovation of the Dahl Grand Banquet room and kitchen areas.

This is a rendering of the planned renovations to the WT and Edna Dahl Grand Banquet room. As you can see, it will involve new painting and lighting, as well as updating the marble look of the pillars.

A couple of notes to this rendering. The tops of the columns will retain the gold flake paint and the overall paint scheme is more gray than is shown in this picture. The stage will also have new curtains installed.

When we are successful, the WT and Edna Dahl Foundation will match our fund-raising with a grant of $100,000.00. This challenge grant is good for one year. This exciting opportunity means every dollar you donate to the DMCBT will be doubled due to this amazing offer.

One of the most important aspects of this campaign is to involve every one of our 1089 members in the Des Moines Scottish Rite. This means no donation is considered too small or inconsequential. Therefore, we are asking each member to make a contribution. We would like to show that 100% of our members want to preserve our historic Consistory building.

For your convenience, you can also make a monthly donation via credit card. We have the ability to charge your debit or credit card each month. A couple of amounts that we would suggest are $83.33 per month equaling $1000 for the campaign or $32 per month to represent the 32 degrees of the Scottish Rite.

You can make your donation by calling (515-288-8927) or by mailing your check payable to the Des Moines Consistory Building Trust (519 Park Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309). All contributions are tax deductible.

Regardless of how you choose to participate, we thank you for your membership in the Des Moines Consistory and wish you the best during this holiday season.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Shane Harshbarger - Registrar of the Des Moines Consistory

Last Call for 

Albert Pike Party

Please make your reservation by 1:00 PM today!  

Albert Pike was the longest serving Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction. Joining the Scottish Rite in 1853, he was instrumental in making Scottish Rite what it is today. During his 32 years as Grand Commander, he took an obscure Masonic organization begun in Charleston, South Carolina and made it into the largest most well known appendant body of Freemasonry. 

All activities will be held at Buzzard Billy's

6:00 pm Social Hour          

6:30 pm Dinner & Program

 

On Thursday, December 27th, we will celebrate and 

pay tribute to his legacy. As Pike began his Scottish Rite career in New Orleans, we thought a cajun flavored affair would be a fun way to celebrate. 

This special event will take place at Buzzard Billy's 

(615 3rd Street - Des Moines) and will be similar in nature to our Royal Mile event each summer. 

For $20.00 you have a choice of the following items:

Jambalaya

Red Beans and Rice with Andouille

Cajun Combo - One blackened catfish fillet, a half order of Jambalaya, a cup of seafood gumbo, & hushpuppies

Shrimp Creole

Blackened Fish & Chicken Combo

Blackened Fettuccini  Alfredeaux -

Fettuccini noodles tossed in Alfredeaux sauce with Creole herbs and spices topped with blackened chicken breast

Southern Fried Shrimp Dinner

Fried Alligator Dinner

 

Our program will share some little known facts and trivia about the life of Albert Pike. In addition to his Masonic career, Pike was an explorer, attorney, Indian agent, author, Civil War General (CSA), historian, poet, and philosopher. 

 

This event is open only to Master Masons and is limited to the first 45 reservations (due to space constraints).

Cost is $20 per person and advance payment is required by calling the AASR office

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

Scottish Rite Express

Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa December 21, 2018

Come Celebrate 

the Birthday of 

Albert Pike

 

Albert Pike was the longest serving Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction. Joining the Scottish Rite in 1853, he was instrumental in making Scottish Rite what it is today. During his 32 years as Grand Commander, he took an obscure Masonic organization begun in Charleston, South Carolina and made it into the largest most well known appendant body of Freemasonry. 

All activities will be held at Buzzard Billy's

6:00 pm Social Hour          

6:30 pm Dinner & Program

 

On Thursday, December 27th, we will celebrate and 

pay tribute to his legacy. As Pike began his Scottish Rite career in New Orleans, we thought a cajun flavored affair would be a fun way to celebrate. 

This special event will take place at Buzzard Billy's 

(615 3rd Street - Des Moines) and will be similar in nature to our Royal Mile event each summer. 

For $20.00 you have a choice of the following items:

Jambalaya

Red Beans and Rice with Andouille

Cajun Combo - One blackened catfish fillet, a half order of Jambalaya, a cup of seafood gumbo, & hushpuppies

Shrimp Creole

Blackened Fish & Chicken Combo

Blackened Fettuccini  Alfredeaux -

Fettuccini noodles tossed in Alfredeaux sauce with Creole herbs and spices topped with blackened chicken breast

Southern Fried Shrimp Dinner

Fried Alligator Dinner

 

Our program will share some little known facts and trivia about the life of Albert Pike. In addition to his Masonic career, Pike was an explorer, attorney, Indian agent, author, Civil War General (CSA), historian, poet, and philosopher. 

 

This event is open only to Master Masons and is limited to the first 45 reservations (due to space constraints).

Cost is $20 per person and advance payment is required by calling the AASR office

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

SR Express - Installation of Officers/Albert Pike Birthday Party

Scottish Rite Express

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

December 17, 2018

Installation of Officers 

On December 12, 2018 

we installed our 

2019 Officers

Consistory

Master of Kadosh                Rusty L. Hill, 33°

Prior                             Eldon F. Walton, 33°

Preceptor                      Samuel G. Wise, 33°

Chancellor                  Jack R. Schreiber, 33°

Minister of State            William L. Knoll, 33°

Almoner                 Brian D. Pappaducas, 33°

Assistant Almoner        Daniel R. Hobson, 33°

Registrar       Shane A. Harshbarger, 33° G.C.

Treasurer                    Richard Koch, Jr., 33°

Tiler            Carl J. Van Der Kamp, 32° KCCH

       Chapter of Rose Croix            

Wise Master           Thomas D. Cox, 32° KCCH

Senior Warden

                    Bradley A. Reichardt, 32° KCCH

Junior Warden               Brian M. Truex, 32°

 

 

 

        

 

Come Celebrate 

the Birthday of 

Albert Pike

 

Albert Pike was the longest serving Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction. Joining the Scottish Rite in 1853, he was instrumental in making Scottish Rite what it is today. During his 32 years as Grand Commander, he took an obscure Masonic organization begun in Charleston, South Carolina and made it into the largest most well known appendant body of Freemasonry. 

All activities will be held at Buzzard Billy's

6:00 pm Social Hour          

6:30 pm Dinner & Program

 

On Thursday, December 27th, we will celebrate and 

pay tribute to his legacy. As Pike began his Scottish Rite career in New Orleans, we thought a cajun flavored 

affair would be a fun way to celebrate. 

This special event will take place at Buzzard Billy's 

(615 3rd Street - Des Moines) and will be similar in nature to our Royal Mile event each summer. 

 

Our program will share some little known facts and trivia about the life of Albert Pike. In addition to his Masonic career, Pike was an explorer, attorney, Indian agent, author, Civil War General (CSA), historian, poet, and philosopher. 

 

This event is open only to Master Masons and is limited to the first 45 reservations (due to space constraints).

Cost is $20 per person and advance payment is required by calling the AASR office

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

SR Express - Shepheard's Tavern/Holiday Party

Scottish Rite Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa December 5, 2018

Scottish Rite Holiday Party Gregory R. Spooner, Master of Kadosh & Rusty L. Hill, Master of Kadosh (elect)  cordially invite you and your lady to the 2018 Installation of Officers and Scottish Rite  Holiday Party Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 December 12, 2018   5:30 pm T  Quarterly Meeting (Scottish Rite Masons only)   6:00 pm T Installation of Officers (SR Members & Guests) ~6:30 pm T Holiday Party (SR Members & Guests) Shrimp Cocktail, Gourmet Cheeses &  Vegetable Trays Stuffed Mushrooms, Italian Meatballs, Smoked Beef Brisket, Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Candy Canes, Eggnog, and Libations There is no cost to attend  but a reservation prior to December 7th will assist us with planning. 515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org