Scottish Rite Express

Mark Your Calendar for the 2014 Meals from the Heartland Project!                                                       In what has become an annual event, the members of the Des Moines Consistory, their families and friends will join together to pack 32,000 meals for the Meals from the Heartland Project. This event will be held Sunday, November 30th at the Scottish Rite Consistory.  The meals we pack will be distributed throughout Iowa as well as around the world to those most in need. The project will begin on Sunday morning at 9:30 am. While the packaging is a big part of the job, there will also be bins to refill, boxes to be made and a truck to be loaded. Lunch will be provided by our Scottish Rite "Kitchen Krew". Our goal is to complete the packing by 2:30 pm. Anyone can help with this important project so invite your friends and family to help make a difference during this time of giving.  This project was made possible by a grant made to the Des Moines Valley by the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation. Please let the Scottish Rite office know of your attendance so we can plan ahead. 515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org

You're Invited!  Scottish Rite Annual Holiday Party  and Installation of Officers  The Des Moines Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry invites you and all the members of your lodge to join us on Wednesday, December 10th for our annual Holiday Party and Installation of Officers. This is one of our premier Scottish Rite events of the year and is open to all. Our 2014 Holiday Party will feature holiday music and a fabulous buffet and dessert. There will also be holiday cheer, merriment and of course, Brotherhood. It is free for all attendees. 6:30 PM                   Installation of 2015 Officers                                              Consistory Auditorium 7:00 PM                   2014 Holiday Party                                 Tapestry Room New 2015 Officers: Master of Kadosh: Bryce B. Hildreth, 33° Commander, Council of Kadosh:  Gregory R. Spooner, 32° KCCH 1st Lieutenant Commander: Ryan A. Genest 32° 2nd Lieutenant Commander: Robert E. Buising Jr., 32° To make reservations, please call 515-288-8927 or emailrsvp@dmscottishrite.org We hope to celebrate with you on December 10th!

Scottish Rite Express

Mark Your Calendar for the 2014 Meals from the Heartland Project!

                                                       

In what has become an annual event,

the members of the Des Moines Consistory, their families and friends will join together to pack 32,000 meals for the Meals from the Heartland Project. This event will be held Sunday, November 30th at the Scottish Rite

Consistory. 

The meals we pack will be distributed throughout Iowa as well as around the world to those most in need. The project will begin on Sunday morning at 9:30 am. While the packaging is a big part of the job, there will also be bins to refill, boxes to be made and a truck to be loaded. Lunch will be provided by our Scottish Rite "Kitchen Krew". Our goal is to complete the packing by 2:30 pm. Anyone can help with this important project so invite your friends and family to help make a difference during this time of giving. 

This project was made possible by a grant made to the Des Moines Valley by the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation. Please let the Scottish Rite office know of your attendance so we can plan ahead. 515-288-8927 or

rsvp@dmscottishrite.org 

Des Moines Scottish Rite - History Making Reunion

SR Express October 28, 2014

Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog Scottish Rite Events     October 31st/ November 1st Fall Reunion  (3rd Weekend) November 1st Double Eagle Gala  November 30th Meal from the Heartland December 10th Installation of Officers/ Holiday Party Des Moines Valley Officers Steven F. Jacobsen  32° KCCH Master of Kadosh Des Moines Consistory W. Charles Smithson 32° KCCH Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Gregory L. Andersen 33° Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix Bryce B. Hildreth 33° Commander Council of Kadosh Shane A. Harshbarger 33°  Secretary/Registrar Des Moines Valley History about to be made! We are quickly approaching a major accomplishment for the Des Moines Valley.  This weekend the members of the Des Moines Scottish Rite, along with our families, friends, and 13 great candidates will celebrate performing all 29 Scottish Rite degrees and honor two outstanding Scottish Rite Masons, Charles W. Iles 32° KCCH and Bobby E. Rice 32° KCCH.  This historic event is the result of many hours and years of hard work and commitment to Scottish Rite Freemasonry.  It certainly proves that Freemasonry is Brotherhood.   We will begin on Friday night with dinner at 5:00 pm in the Tapestry Room.  Our kitchen krew will be hard at work preparing Minute Steaks with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes and apple crisp.  Cost is $10. After dinner we will continue our journey through the Council of Kadosh degrees, the 23rd to the 26th.  These degrees are the philosophical degrees of the Kadosh degrees where the philosophy of Judaism, Islam and Christianity are introduced.  COUNCIL of KADOSH DEGREES 6:00 pm           23rd Degree  Degree Master: William J. Vandivier, 32° KCCH                            6:35 pm           24th Degree Degree Master: W. Charles Smithson, 32° KCCH 7:30 pm           25th Degree Degree Master: Kevin R. Smith, 32° KCCH          8:15 pm           26th Degree Degree Master: Gregory R. Spooner, 32° KCCH Saturday morning, November 1st at 8:45 am will begin the last day of the Charles W. Iles Fall Reunion.   We will finish the Council of Kadosh degrees and then complete our Scottish Rite journey in the Consistory. 8:45 am            27th Degree Degree Master: Randy  C. Simmons, 32° KCCH 9:45 am            28th Degree Degree Master: Michael J. Taylor, 32° KSA Commander 10:40 am          29th Degree Degree Master: Shane A. Harshbarger, 33° 11:25 am          LUNCH - Served in Tapestry Room ($8) Garden Salad, Sausage Cavetelli,  Garlic Bread, Nutty Cones 12:25 pm         30th Degree Degree Master: Gregory R. Spooner, 32° KCCH CONSISTORY DEGREES 1:50 pm           31st Degree Degree Master: John W. Clearman, 33° 3:00 pm           32nd Degree - 1st Section 3:55 pm           32nd Degree - 2nd Section Degree Master: James Spoerl, 33°   Double Eagle Gala Saturday November 1, 2014 The evening will conclude with our signature event, the Double Eagle Gala.  We will begin at 6:00 pm with social hour consisting of libations and passed hors de oeuvres of bruchetta pomodoro and stuffed mushrooms.     For dinner, our Master of Kadosh has chosen an option of Beef Tenderloin or Tilapia with Lemon Cream Sauce.  A vegetarian meal, Grilled Portobello Mushroom on a Polenta cake, is available. For our program we will welcome our new Scottish Rite Masons from the summer class in honor of Bobby E. Rice, 32° KCCH and our fall class in honor of Charles W. Iles, 32° KCCH.     Our special guest for the evening will be Gary L. Sissel, 33º SGIG of Iowa and his lady Carole.   Following our program, the band Slipstream will provide music from the 1960's to today.  If you haven't made your reservation and wish to attend, please contact the Scottish Rite office (515-288-8927) or via email rsvp@dmscottishrite.org as soon as possible.     Charles W. Iles, 32° KCCH  Reunion Schedule October 31st/November 1st     FRIDAY OCTOBER 31, 2014 5:00 PM             DINNER 5:45 PM             ILES CLASS ASSEMBLES 6:00 PM             23rd Degree    Chief of the Tabernacle 6:35 PM             24th Degree    Prince of the Tabernacle 7:30 PM             25th Degree    Knight of the Brazen                                                               Serpent 8:15 PM             26th Degree    Prince of Mercy 8:40 PM             DIMISSAL SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2014 8:30 AM             ILES CLASS ASSEMBLES 8:45 AM             27th Degree    Knight of the Sun 9:45 AM             28th Degree    Knight Commander of                                                             Temple 10:40 AM           29th Degree     Scottish Knight of St.                                                              Andrew 11:10 AM           CLASS PICTURES 11:25 AM           LUNCH 12:25 PM           30th Degree    Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 1:50 PM            31st Degree    Inspector Inquisitor 3:00 PM            32nd Degree   Master of the Royal                                               Secret                                                  (1st Section) 3:55 PM            32nd Degree   Master of the Royal                                               Secret                                                  (2nd Section) 6:00 PM            SOCIAL HOUR 7:00 PM            CLASS BANQUET AND FALL GALA

Scottish Rite Express

SR Express October 27, 2014

Quick Links Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory Blog Scottish Rite            Events    October 31st/November 1st Fall Reunion (3rd Weekend) November 1st Double Eagle Gala November 30th Meal from the Heartland December 10th Installation of Officers/ Holiday Party DSM Valley Officers Steven F. Jacobsen  32° KCCH Master of Kadosh Des Moines Consistory W. Charles Smithson 32° KCCH Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Gregory L. Andersen 33° Wise Master Chapter Rose Croix Bryce B. Hildreth 33° Commander Council of Kadosh Shane A. Harshbarger 33°  Secretary/Registrar   Double Eagle Gala Saturday November 1, 2014 Steven F. Jacobsen, Master of Kadosh and the officers of the Des Moines Scottish Rite cordially invite you and your lady to the 2014 Double Eagle Gala 6:00 PM - Social Hour Bruschetta Pomodora, Stuffed Mushrooms, Hot Apple Cider, Cocktails, & Oktoberfest Beer 7:00 PM - Dinner Honoring the Charles W. Iles, 32° KCCH &  Bobby E. Rice, 32° KCCH Memorial Classes Special Guest: Illustrious Gary L. Sissel, 33° Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Iowa Banquet by Baratta's Restaurant & Catering Insalata Rustica with Julienne Bell Peppers and Bermuda Onions Choice of Smoked Beef Tenderloin or Tilapia with Lemon Cream Sauce Potato Croquette, Vegetable Medley, Assorted Mini Desserts 8:00 PM - Dancing Music provided by Slipstream Please make your reservation soon! You can call us at 515-288-8927 or email atrsvp@dmscottishrite.org   We hope you can join us on Friday, October 31st!  5:00 pm  Dinner - Served in Tapestry Room ($10)               Minute Steaks with Mushroom Gravy,                Mashed Potatoes, Apple Crisp           6:00 pm   23rd Degree - Degree Master:                         William J. Vandivier, 32° KCCH                           6:35 pm   24th Degree - Degree Master:                                        W. Charles Smithson, 32° KCCH              7:30 pm   25th Degree  - Degree Master:                                        Kevin R. Smith, 32° KCCH                8:15 pm   26th Degree - Degree Master:                                       Gregory R. Spooner, 32° KCCH 8:40 pm   Dismissal    Charles W. Iles, 32° KCCH  Reunion Schedule October 31st/November 1st     FRIDAY OCTOBER 31, 2014 5:00 PM             DINNER 5:45 PM             ILES CLASS ASSEMBLES 6:00 PM             23rd Degree    Chief of the Tabernacle 6:35 PM             24th Degree    Prince of the Tabernacle 7:30 PM             25th Degree    Knight of the Brazen                                                               Serpent 8:15 PM             26th Degree    Prince of Mercy 8:40 PM             DIMISSAL SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2014 8:30 AM             ILES CLASS ASSEMBLES 8:45 AM             27th Degree    Knight of the Sun 9:45 AM             28th Degree    Knight Commander of                                                             Temple 10:40 AM           29th Degree     Scottish Knight of St.                                                              Andrew 11:10 AM           CLASS PICTURES 11:25 AM           LUNCH 12:25 PM           30th Degree    Knight Kadosh CONSISTORY DEGREES 1:50 PM            31st Degree    Inspector Inquisitor 3:00 PM            32nd Degree   Master of the Royal                                               Secret                                                  (1st Section) 3:55 PM            32nd Degree   Master of the Royal                                               Secret                                                  (2nd Section) 6:00 PM            SOCIAL HOUR 7:00 PM            CLASS BANQUET AND FALL GALA

deHoyos and Van Dyke Visit Recap

Wow! What an event! If you missed this one, you missed a special treat. In addition to being the Quarterly Meeting and annual election of officers, members of the Des Moines Valley had the distinct opportunity to spend some quality time with two Masonic leaders, Arturo deHoyos, 33° GC and Jason VanDyke, 32° KCCH. Both work at the House of the Temple, the home of the Supreme Council of the 33° of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

Illustrious Brother deHoyos is a very well-known and respected Masonic scholar. He serves the Supreme Council as the Grand Archivist and Grand Historian. He has become one of the foremost experts on Masonic history and origins, especially through his works that are shared through the Scottish Rite Research Society. Some of his works include: the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide (the text book for the Master Craftsman program), a transcription of Albert Pike’s Esoterika, and many other well-known Masonic titles. Illustrious Brother deHoyos shared his thoughts with members of the Des Moines Valley on the origins of the Scottish Rite during a special Scottish Rite Masons-only luncheon, and then the development of the Master Mason degree in the evening following a steak dinner from the Kitchen Krew.

Brother Van Dyke is the Assistant Director of Communications and Assistant Director of Education for the Supreme Council. Brother Van Dyke shared some information regarding the Master Craftsman program during the Quarterly Meeting, including some successes and methods for organizing study groups. He also mentioned that the Master Craftsman II program will be overhauled over the course of the next few year to bring more exciting educational opportunities to those who have completed Master Craftsman I. Brother Van Dyke encouraged all to pursue the Master Craftsman: Symbolic Lodge edition as a way to learn more about Masonry, its origins, history, philosophy, and symbolism. It is a great introduction to the Master Craftsman program in general, and a wonderful way for all Masons to further more Light in Masonry. A wonderful day for Scottish Rite Masonry, and an inspiring event for all!