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.

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!

Scottish Rite Express

Scottish Rite Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa April 13, 2018 Scottish Rite Summer Reunion The 2018 Summer Reunion will honor Inspector General Honorary, Henry Albert "Al" Dunlap, 33°.   This reunion will be a One Day event on Saturday, June 30th and will feature the 4th, 5th, 14th, 18th, 25th, 30th, & 32nd degrees.  This shortened reunion format will allow a Master Mason to complete his journey through the Scottish Rite in just one day, yet still receive many of the great lessons and lectures of our degrees.  The cost to join Scottish Rite is $335 ($285 if less than 31 years of age).  Candidates will receive all meals, a copy of the book "A Bridge to Light", the 14th Degree Pyramid, a 32nd degree pin, Patent of Membership, Class picture, and 2 tickets to 2018 Double Eagle Gala on Saturday, November 3rd. For a petition click the link below: Scottish Rite Petition

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                                         (1st section)     Royal Secret 4:10 PM                       32nd Degree    Master of the                                         (2nd section)    Royal Secret  5:15 PM                     SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 PM                     BBQ

Scottish Rite Express ~ February 20, 2018

Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog Scottish Rite Events 2018  Dates February 22nd AASR Annual Meeting 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. 2018 Spring Reunion is fast approaching! Our 2018 Spring Reunion honoring A. Curtis Vandivier, 32° KCCH & Ford C. Thompson, 32° KCCH is just around the corner, in fact it begins next 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  Click below for a Scottish Rite Petition Petition Scottish Rite Consistory, 519 Park Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Scottish Rite Express Valley of Des Moines -- Orient of Iowa ~ Annual Meeting/Spring Reunion Schedule

February 16, 2018 Des Moines Consistory Annual Meeting February 22, 2018 The annual meeting of the Des Moines Consistory will be held on (Correction) Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 6:15 pm in the Richard and Mary Langdon Consistory Auditorium.  All members of the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies are invited to attend. Social hour following the meeting, there will be hor d'oeuvres and libations in the 2nd Floor Lounge. Coat, Tie, and AASR Cap requested. Schedule of Events 5:30 pm Parking Lot Open 6:15 pm Consistory Annual Meeting 7:15 pm Hor d'oeuvres and libations

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

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

Degree backdrops are being delivered 11 AM Tuesday, Jan. 16th Des Moines Valley purchases 73 Masonic backdrops for our AASR degrees. A few weeks ago, the Des Moines Valley was contacted by a couple of our Scottish Rite Brothers, Jeremy Davis and Brian Truex, asking if we were aware the city of Winona, Minnesota was selling 73 Masonic backdrops via an online auction.     This was Thursday, November 19th. These backdrops are part of an original set of 98 that were created by the Sosman and Landis company of Chicago in 1909.  They were sold to numerous Scottish Rite Valleys throughout the United States.  The city had purchased the Winona Masonic Temple in the mid-1980's but the Masonic lodge had retained the upper floors until recently moving to new building.  The city of Winona decided to retain 25 of the backdrops and use the proceeds from the sale of the remaining backdrops to assist in the renovation of the auditorium.  The backdrops have been professionally packaged and stored in the building since 2014.   After a great deal of discussion, the finance committee, and advisory conference decided to spend up to $10,000 for the backdrops.  As we were bidding, it became apparent, that $10K might not do it.  Fortunately, a couple of members that were aware of our interest had pledged a few extra dollars just in case the $10,000 wasn't quite enough.  Our purchase price and winning bid was placed with 3 minutes remaining in the auction.  We paid $10,010.00 plus a buyers premium of $500. We will be taking delivery of the backdrops on  January 16th.   If you would like to help with the unloading,  and brave the cold, please contact Shane Harshbarger at  515-288-8927, expected delivery is 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 16th.

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