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!

SR Express - Passing of a Brother

August 13, 2018

Dwight R. Hunnell, 32° KCCH

It is with regret that I inform you that Honorable Brother Dwight R. Hunnell passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

Dwight was born on November 16, 1922, in Runnells, to Jesse and Anna (Vaughn) Hunnell.

He was drafted in the Army Air Force on March 26, 1943 and was honorably discharged on February 16, 1946. Dwight went to business college then to the Open Bible College. He owned and operated Hunnell Construction and Pools of Iowa.

Dwight was a member of Highland Park Christian Church. He was a master gardener and an ordained minister for many years, officiating many weddings and funerals in his retirement.

Dwight was raised in Union Park Lodge #658 in 1961 and served as Master in 1976. He was a Past Master of Westgate-Adelphic Lodge #509. He was a member of the Newton York Rite Bodies, Za Ga Zig Shrine, and Charles Clyde Hunt Priory, KYCH.

Hon. Bro. Hunnell joined the Des Moines Scottish Rite bodies on November 22, 1969. Dwight was a ritualist in the 16th Degree, 31st Degree, and Maundy Thursday Soliloquies. He was active for many years on the Kitchen Krew and served as Chairman. He also coordinated the Marsengill Christmas Dinner. Dwight received the Knight Commander Court of Honour on November 16, 1995, his 73rd birthday.

He passed to the Grand Lodge above on August 8, 2018.

Graveside services were held at 11 A.M., Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Lowman Cemetery in Runnells, IA. Memorial contributions may be made to Shrine Children's Hospital.

SR Express - Fall Showcase

Scottish Rite  Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa August 13, 2018 Scottish Rite Masonic Showcase This is an opportunity for you to invite a prospective Mason to a classy fun event. They will see the type of men who belong to our amazing fraternity and experience our great hospitality. Our showcase is where we will give them a taste of the lessons and history we have in Freemasonry. This event can be an excellent introduction to Freemasonry for any of your buddies. Show him to why you are a Mason and why he doesn't want to miss this! 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 August 24th

SR Express - Reminder Worker's Dinner/Fall Showcase

Scottish Rite Express Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa July 27, 2018 REMINDER!! MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT On behalf of the Officers of the Scottish Rite, I would like to invite you to a special night to recognize those members who have contributed their time and talents to the Des Moines Valley in the past year. You may feel your contributions were small or just part of being a Scottish Rite   Mason but to us, the officers of the Des Moines Scottish Rite, they deserve recognition. Therefore, we would like you to be our guest at the 2018 Membership Awards Dinner to be held on July 31, 2018. At the dinner, we will be recognizing those who have contributed in a special way. We will be awarding the Primus Inter Pares "PIP" Award. PIP is short for "PRIMUS INTER PARES", a Latin phrase meaning "first among equals". It is given to someone who works behind the scenes to help make our reunions a success. We will also present the Loring Parker Award. It is given for outstanding degree performance or ritual work. Another award that will be presented is the Blosser award. This award goes to the person who first line signed the most petitions in the previous year. The last award to be presented will be the Outstanding New Member Award. It will be given to a Scottish Rite Mason who has been a     member less than 18 months and has contributed in an outstanding manner. This event is open only to members of the Des Moines Scottish Rite. We will begin with social hour at 5:45 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm, followed by the awards presentations. The parking lot north of the building will be open at 5:30 pm. Sincerely and Fraternally, Gregory R. Spooner, 33° Master of Kadosh 2018 WHO:  YOU!! AND...all Scottish Rite Masons WHAT:  Membership Appreciation Dinner and Awards Night WHEN:  July 31, 2018  5:45 pm Social                                      6:30 pm Dinner WHERE:  Dahl Grand Banquet Room at the Des Moines Consistory Building WHY:  To have fun, celebrate being Scottish Rite Masons, and to recognize our accomplishments HOW:  Simply make a reservation by calling 515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org HOW MUCH:  Free with your reservation by July 26th

Scottish Rite Masonic Showcase August 29, 2018                 5:30 pm: Social Hour 3rd Floor Lounge  6:15 pm: Scottish Rite Showcase Consistory Auditorium 7:00 pm: Libations & Dinner Tapestry Room

Scottish Rite Express ~ - Worker's Dinner/Fall Showcase

July 25, 2018 Valley of Des Moines ---------------------------------- Orient of Iowa MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT On behalf of the Officers of the Scottish Rite, I would like to invite you to a special night to recognize those members who have contributed their time and talents to the Des Moines Valley in the past year. You may feel your contributions were small or just part of being a Scottish Rite   Mason but to us, the officers of the Des Moines Scottish Rite, they deserve recognition. Therefore, we would like you to be our guest at the 2018 Membership Awards Dinner to be held on July 31, 2018. At the dinner, we will be recognizing those who have contributed in a special way. We will be awarding the Primus Inter Pares "PIP" Award. PIP is short for "PRIMUS INTER PARES", a Latin phrase meaning "first among equals". It is given to someone who works behind the scenes to help make our reunions a success. We will also present the Loring Parker Award. It is given for outstanding degree performance or ritual work. Another award that will be presented is the Blosser award. This award goes to the person who first line signed the most petitions in the previous year. The last award to be presented will be the Outstanding New Member Award. It will be given to a Scottish Rite Mason who has been a     member less than 18 months and has contributed in an outstanding manner. This event is open only to members of the Des Moines Scottish Rite. We will begin with social hour at 5:45 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm, followed by the awards presentations. The parking lot north of the building will be open at 5:30 pm. Sincerely and Fraternally, Gregory R. Spooner, 33° Master of Kadosh 2018 WHO:  YOU!! AND...all Scottish Rite Masons WHAT:  Membership Appreciation Dinner and Awards Night WHEN:  July 31, 2018  5:45 pm Social                                      6:30 pm Dinner WHERE:  Dahl Grand Banquet Room at the Des Moines Consistory Building WHY:  To have fun, celebrate being Scottish Rite Masons, and to recognize our accomplishments HOW:  Simply make a reservation by calling 515-288-8927 or rsvp@dmscottishrite.org HOW MUCH:  Free with your reservation by July 26th

Scottish Rite Masonic Showcase August 29, 2018                 5:30 pm: Social Hour 3rd Floor Lounge  6:15 pm: Scottish Rite Showcase Consistory Auditorium 7:00 pm: Libations & Dinner Tapestry Room