Meeting Night

Lots of activity at the Consistory tonight. But none in the newly remodeled "skybox" room on the 4th floor.
















The Officers held their meeting in the Classroom.

















The planning meeting for the Knights of St. Andrew met in the 33 degree room. Steering Committee members Kurt Hoffman, Doug Petty, Steve Hall and Jeremy Davis. The first meeting is next Monday Night.

George Carr was meeting with his computer doing some Foundation business when I intruded to take his picture.

A chili and taco bake supper. Spicy.

Master of Kadosh Brian held the annual meeting. He kept things moving and reports were made about the Spring Reunion plans. It is time to start getting petitions.

Shane gave his report about the use of the building and membership figures. I have asked him to send me the Power Point so I can put the information on here. The use of the building statistics and the projects which were done in 2007. Friday Night at the Friends of the Consistory meeting we will hear the plans for 2008.

Shane emphasized that the $50.00 donations from members really are important and do add up, so anything a member can afford is helpful.

Following the meeting several of us went to the auditorium to take pictures of the flags for the next "Lost Lecture" You can see all of the pictures from tonight by clicking on Shane's picture or here.

Two Events this week.

Did you know the members of the Des Moines Consistory have donated almost $1 million dollars towards the renovation of our Consistory? Air conditioning, carpet, paint, to name a few of the projects this money has financed. As well move into year four of our renovation, we invite you to join us as we launch our 2008 renovation.

The Friends of the Des Moines Consistory will be hosting the 2008 launch party on February 15th at 6:00 pm.

There will be wine and cheese tasting to start the evening, followed by a dinner buffet featuring shrimp cocktail and london broil.

This event will save you competing with the Valentine's weekend crowds at our own private Consistory. Following dinner a brief program will outline our 2008 renovation campaign.

There will be live jazz music by Janey Hooper throughout the evening.

6:00 pm: Wine & Cheese

7:00 pm: Dinner Buffet

8:00 pm: Program

RSVP by February 13th by calling the SR office or emailing the office.

515-288-8927
515-288-8929 Fax
dmscottishrite.org


The annual meeting of the Des Moines Consistory will be this Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Classroom.
6:30 pm:
Light Dinner

7:30 pm:
Annual Meeting

Knights of St. Andrew

Have you heard the latest news?

The Des Moines Scottish Rite is forming a Knights of St. Andrew organization.

The Knights of St. Andrew (KSA) is an organization exclusively for 32^nd Degree Scottish Rite Masons (i.e.: Black Hats ONLY!) and with the mission of advancing the mission of the Scottish Rite. Numerous Scottish Rite Valleys across the United States have formed their own KSA organizations and have had a great deal of success.

This is a great opportunity for our members to learn more about the Scottish Rite and it is also a great way for 32nd Degree members to network and develop an organization focused on enhancing the leadership skills necessary to make the organization successful!

If you are a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and are interested in learning more about the Knights of St. Andrew and how you can become a founding member of the KSA, please plan to attend an organizational meeting scheduled to be held at the Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory on February 18th at 7 p.m.

The organizing committee has developed a number of ideas and options for the Valley to pursue as the KSA organization becomes a reality.

If you have any questions or are unable to attend this meeting but would like to still be involved with the Knights of St. Andrew, please contact Brother Jeremy Davis at (515) 291-7016 or via e-mail at jeremyndavis@gmail.com . I will look forward to seeing you on February 18th!

Sincerely and Fraternally,
Jeremy N. Davis

Images "borrowed from KSA Home.

Scottish Rite Express - What is happening?

February 9, 2008

The breakfast club is an informal group of Scottish Rite Masons who coordinate a variety of mantainance projects around our Scottish Rite. These projects can be anything from painting and plaster, to wood working, to electrical. At the most recent workday, they refurbished a mop closet and replaced some of the plastic sheeting on the windows. They will meet this Saturday, February 9th at 8:00 am. Rolls and coffee will be available. Any SR Mason is welcome and all skill levels are needed.
Friends of the Des Moines Consistory

February 15, 2008
Are you looking for a great meal without the wait of our area restaurants? The Friends of the Des Moines Consistory will be hosting the 2008 launch party on February 15th at 6:00 pm. There will be wine and cheese tasting to start the evening, followed by a dinner buffet featuring shrimp cocktail and london broil. This event will save you competing with the Valentine's weekend crowds at our own private Consistory. Following dinner a brief program will outline our 2008 renovation campaign. There will be live jazz music throughout the evening. Cost is $20 per person

6:00 pm: Wine & Cheese
7:00 pm: Dinner Buffet
8:00 pm: Program

RSVP by February 13th by calling the SR office or emailing the office.
515-288-8927
sharshbarger@dmscottishrite.org

RSVP
I would like to RSVP for the Friends of the Des Moines Consistory event on February 15th.

Enclosed is my payment of ________ for _________ dinners.

My name is: _________________________________

Pictures from Consistro Bistro

About 125 were in attendance at the Consistro Bistro. Our Secetary-Registrar's boy was having a great time.

Mark Christianson was the entertainer.




































Brother Wade Sheeler 32, KCCH took these pictures.