Reservations open until Noon on Thursday Nov. 10

The 2011 Double Eagle Gala is this Saturday.  If you would like to attend we can accommodate your reservations until 12 pm tomorrow, Thursday November 10^th.  This event is one of the most popular of the Scottish Rite year and is a great way to celebrate being a Scottish Rite Mason.  

 

Our banquet will honor the members of the Noyce/Johnson class and the Ellis E. Monk class.  Dinner will be catered by Great Caterers of Iowa and will feature Beef Filet de Burgo and Double Chocolate Cheesecake.  Our band for the dance is the Soul Searchers.  They specialize in 40’s and 50’s music but are quite flexible.  We will also have Select Entertainment as our DJ, who will fill in the breaks and finish off the evening with an array of popular selections.  If you haven’t contacted the office for your reservation please do so by calling515-288-8927 or email rsvp@dmscottishrite.org.

 

2011 Double Eagle Gala

Saturday, November 12, 2011

5:45 pm ~ Social Hour

6:30 ~ Reunion Class Banquet

Mixed Green Parmesan Salad, Beef Tenderloin Deburgo,

Baked Potato, Roasted Vegetables, Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

8:00 ~ Double Eagle Gala

Music by the Soul Searchers & Select Entertainment

SR Express November 4, 2011

SR Express November 4, 2011

Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog DSM Valley Officers Shane Harshbarger 33° Master of Kadosh Des Moines Consistory Steven F. Jacobsen 32° KCCH Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Dan Hobson 33° Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix John W. Clearman 33° Commander Council of Kadosh 2011 Calendar Nov. 11/12 - AASR Fall Reunion (2ndWeekend) Double Eagle Gala November 30 - University of Free Masonry December 14 - Quarterly Meeting, Installation, Holiday Party with York Rite December 27 - KSA Knighting Ceremony The fall reunion is off to a great start! The Des Moines Consistory is pleased to welcome the following new members as part of the Ellis E. Monk, Memorial Class. They have completed the Lodge of Perfection and Chapter Rose Croix Degrees this past weekend. Our reunion opened on the Lodge of Perfection by Venerable Master, Steven F. Jacobsen, 32° KCCH with assistance from the Lodge of Perfection officers, Knights of St. Andrew and Ron Husted with his bagpipes. Our reunion opening introduced Scottish Rite Freemasonry to our new class members along with introductions of our officers, committee members, and degree masters. The 4th degree got things off to a great start with the Secret Master degree with Michael A. Miller, 32° KCCH elect presiding. On Friday evening, the 4th through 7th degree were presented in excellent fashion by our degree teams. On Saturday, the 8th through 18th degrees were conferred. Special thanks and congratulations to our degree teams and committees for all of their hard work, it was a great way to start our new members on their Scottish Rite journey. There were a number of highlights from the weekend, two outstanding meals by our kitchen krew, Chad Rolhfsen in the 5th degree and Bill Vandivier in the 8th degree, conferring for the 1st time. One of the candidates shared the following "I wish I had joined earlier, I didn't know what I was missing." So if you helped out, sang in the chorus, did a ritual part, signed a candidate's petition, or just came to the reunion to socialize...take a quick bow and a well deserved pat on the back but don't forget we are only half way there. The second weekend is coming up soon...November 11 and 12. We will need you again to finish things off for the conclusion of the Fall reunion. 2011 Double Eagle Gala Immediately following the 32nd Degree, Master of the Royal Secret will be the 2011 Double Eagle Gala. This event introduced by Past Master of Kadosh, Dutch Koch is our celebration of Scottish Rite Masonry and has quickly become one of the most popular Masonic events in Iowa. Over 300 Scottish Rite Masons attended in 2010 and we are on track for similar numbers in 2011. You and your lady are specifically invited to join us for the festivities but your friends and family are welcome as well. It is a great way to show your friends "why you are a Scottish Rite Mason!" Our banquet will honor three of our distinguished Scottish Rite Masons, Ellis Monk, Richard Noyce, and Ivan Johnson and the members of the Summer one-day and Fall reunion classes. Each of these men made lasting impressions on Scottish Rite Masonry but also to the citizens of Central Iowa, we are proud to pay tribute to them. After the banquet will be the party. Get ready for an amazing transformation of the Grand Banquet room. The décor will be 2nd to none. This year, we will have both a band, The Soul Searches and DJ, Select Entertainment, to help make this night one to remember. Dinner is beef tenderloin deburgo with a special double chocolate cheese cake for dessert. Now, is the time to register. So if you haven't done so please do before November 7th. Click here for a reservation card. The Double Eagle Gala is black tie optional. Fall Reunion Schedule

Scottish Rite Express 10/25/2011

SR Express October 25, 2011

Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog DSM Valley Officers Shane Harshbarger 33° Master of Kadosh Des Moines Consistory Steven F. Jacobsen 32° KCCH Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Dan Hobson 33° Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix John W. Clearman 33° Commander Council of Kadosh 2011 Calendar October 26 - Shepherd's Tavern Society Oct. 28/29 - AASR Fall Reunion (1stWeekend) Ellis Monk 33° Memorial Class Nov. 11/12 - AASR Fall Reunion (2nd Weekend) Double Eagle Gala November 30 - University of Free Masonry December 14 - Quarterly Meeting, Installation, Holiday Party with York Rite December 27 - KSA Knighting Ceremony Shepheard's Tavern The final Shepheard's Tavern will be held this Wednesday, October 26th from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. It will be held in the library and is a chance to socialize and share Scottish Rite Masonry. The Knights of St. Andrew will be in charge of hors de oeuvres and libations for you. Feel free to invite your friends and potential Masons to this event. There is no charge to attend. Important Dates in Shepheard's Tavern History 1720-The tavern is built by Charles Shepheard. It was not only a place to eat and drink but a place to do business, hold meetings, receive mail, and see theatrical performances. 1736-The honorable society of Free and Accepted Masons held a lodge meeting here for the first time. 1801-Colonel John Mitchell and Rev. Frederick Dalcho opened by the ancient constitutions, The Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree for the United States of America. 2011- The movers and shakers of Des Moines Consistory meet to celebrate Scottish Rite Masonry and share this camaraderie with others. Fall Reunion begins Friday! The Ellis E. Monk, 33° Memorial Class will begin this Friday, October 28th at 5:00 pm with dinner. The dinner will feature grilled Iowa Chops, baked potato, salad, and dessert. Cost is $10 per person. Following dinner, will be the opening of the reunion at 5:45 pm. We have redesigned the opening to allow for a more exciting introduction to Scottish Rite for our candidates. The degree work will begin at 6:05 pm with the 4th Degree, Secret Master. Saturday, October 29th will kick off with the 8th Degree, Intendant of the Building at 8:00 am and conclude with the Knight Rose Croix and a social hour. This full reunion will feature 25 of the Scottish Rite degrees in full form. This will be the first time performance of the 24th degree, Prince of the Tabernacle. We encourage you to stop down and check out the degree work. Our ritualists have been working hard and it is always fun to play to a full room. Please join us as your schedule allows. A full copy of the reunion schedule is below.  The last weekend of the reunion will feature the 2011 Double Eagle Gala. This is our year end celebration of Scottish Rite Masonry. It will honor three of our distinguished Scottish Rite Masons, Ellis Monk, Richard Noyce, and Ivan Johnson and the members of the Summer one-day and Fall reunion classes. The Grand Banquet room will be all decked out. This year, we will have both a band, The Soul Searches and DJ, Select Entertainment, to help make this night one to remember. Dinner is beef tenderloin deburgo with a special double chocolate cheese cake for dessert. Early bird registration saves you $10 per ticket if received by October 29th. Cost is $50 per ticket after October 30th. This event is open to all so feel free to invite your friends and family to join you at this great event. It is an excellent way to show how exciting it is to be a Scottish Rite Mason. If you haven't been to a Double Eagle Gala before, please join us. It will be one to remember. Click here for a reservation card. A petition is available here if you need one. Fall Reunion Schedule

Scottish Rite Express - 10/18/11

SR Express October 18, 2011

Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog DSM Valley Officers Shane Harshbarger 33° Master of Kadosh Des Moines Consistory Steven F. Jacobsen 32° KCCH Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Dan Hobson 33° Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix John W. Clearman 33° Commander Council of Kadosh 2011 Calendar October 26 - Shepherd's Tavern Society Oct. 28/29 - AASR Fall Reunion (1stWeekend) Ellis Monk 33° Memorial Class Nov. 11/12 - AASR Fall Reunion (2nd Weekend) Double Eagle Gala November 30 - University of Free Masonry December 14 - Quarterly Meeting, Installation, Holiday Party with York Rite December 27 - KSA Knighting Ceremony 33rd Coronation honors 3 from the Des Moines Valley Dan Hobson, Don Jones, and Cecil Mease are the newest 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Masons in the Des Moines Valley. They were elected at the 2011 Supreme Council Session in August and received the 33rd Degree on Saturday night along with five other honorees from Iowa. The Thirty-third Degree, Inspector General Honorary is conferred by the Supreme Council upon select members of the Scottish Rite in recognition for faithful services to Scottish Rite, Freemasonry or to mankind. US Senator, Charles Grassley, 33° Grand Cross with Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Gary Sissel, 33°  Joining us for the festivities were 33° Scottish Rite Masons from the four other Valleys in Iowa as well as our Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Gary L. Sissel, and U.S. Senator Charles Grassley, 33° Grand Cross. Senator Grassley was the keynote speaker at the Coronation banquet. Fall Reunion is two weeks away! The Ellis E. Monk, 33° Memorial Class is quickly approaching. It will be held on October 28/29 & November 11/12. This full reunion will feature 25 of the Scottish Rite degrees in full form. This will be the first-time performance of the 24th degree, Prince of the Tabernacle. We encourage you to stop down and check out the degree work. Our ritualists have been working hard and it is always fun to play to a full room. Following the reunion will be the 2011 Double Eagle Gala. This is our year-end celebration of Scottish Rite Masonry. It will honor three of our distinguished Scottish Rite Masons, Ellis Monk, Richard Noyce, and Ivan Johnson, and the members of the Summer one-day and Fall reunion classes. The Grand Banquet room will be all decked out. This year, we will have both a band, The Soul Searchers, and DJ, Select Entertainment, to help make this night one to remember. Dinner is beef tenderloin deburgo with a special double chocolate cheesecake for dessert. Early bird registration saves you $10 per ticket if received by October 29th. Cost is $50 per ticket after October 30th. This event is open to all so feel free to invite your friends and family to join you at this great event. It is an excellent way to show how exciting it is to be a Scottish Rite Mason. If you haven't been to a Double Eagle Gala before, please join us. It will be one to remember. Click here for a reservation card. We will have balloting on petitions this Wednesday, October 19th for additional class members. A petition is available here if you need one. Fall Reunion Schedule

33rd Degree Coronation - October 15, 2011