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Spring 2019

Scottish Rite NewsA Quarterly Publication of the Valley of Chicago

VALLEY OF CHICAGO

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The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Chicago, State of Illinois, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is in Lexington, Mass., and whose officers are: Ill. David A. Glattly, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander, Ill. Gregory L. Clark, 33°, Deputy for Illinois. Active Members for the State of Illinois are; Ill. Gregory L. Clark, 33°, Ill. James L. Tungate, 33°, Ill. Randall R. Milone, 33o, Emeritus Ill. Lawrence D. Inglis, 33°, Emeritus, Ill. Lee B. Lockwood, 33°, Emeritus Ill. Harold E. Witte, 33°, Past Active, and Ill. Richard L. Swaney, 33°.

Correspondence concerning the magazine or mail delivery should be addressed to David R. Koss, Editor.

Volume LXIV • Spring 2019 • Number 1

Scottish Rite News (ISSN 0893-5114), Vol. LXIV, is published seasonally, March, June, Sept., and Dec. by the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108.

Periodicals Postage Paid at Palatine, IL.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SCOTTISH RITE NEWS, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108.

Phone: (800) 774-3467Fax: (630) 439-3401

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Officers and directOrs

scOttish rite cathedral assOciatiOn Of chicagO

Jerry D. Sparks, PresidentJ. Kenneth Ludwig, 1st Vice PresidentFrank P. Lasick Jr., 2nd Vice President

Michael W. Behm, Anthony R. Cracco, Donald E. Esser, Stephen W. Ford,

Andrew A. Keppy, Antwane O. Lee, Daryl W. Selock, Lance J. Welter, Frank S. Winans

Michael E. Ehle, Deputy Representative

Gregory L. Clark, Deputy for Illinois

G. Nick Graff, Active

Wallace B. Dunn, Treasurer

PublicatiOn staff

Editor David R. Koss Reviewing Editor Martin P. Starr, 33°Support Lee Bradley, 33°Art Director Debbie PasiewiczPhotography Brock Bousman

Official nOtice

Meetings of the coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Chicago, IL, for the period April, 2019 to July, 2019 are listed in this issue.

Donald E. Esser, VA, MSA, Thrice Potent MasterVan Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection

Stephen W. Ford, Sovereign PrinceChicago Council Princes of Jerusalem

Antwane O. Lee, Most Wise MasterGourgas Chapter Rose Croix

Lance J. Welter, VA, MSA, Commander-in-ChiefOriental Consistory, S.P.R.S.

James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary

David R. Koss, Assistant Fraternal Secretary

Marvin L. Selock, 33°, Fraternal Treasurer

© 2019 Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago. All rights reserved.

Annual Meeting AnnouncementsVan Rensselaer Lodge of PerfectionThe Annual Meeting of Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 7:00 pm for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.

Donald E. Esser, VA, MSA, Thrice Potent Master James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary

Chicago Council Princes of JerusalemThe Annual Meeting of Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 2, 2019, immediately following the Annual Meeting of Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.

Stephen W. Ford, Sovereign Prince James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary

Gourgas Chapter of Rose CroixThe Annual Meeting of Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 2, 2019, for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.

Antwane O. Lee, Most Wise Master James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary

Oriental ConsistoryThe Annual Meeting of Oriental Consistory will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 16, 2019, immediately following the Annual Meeting of the Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.

Lance J. Welter, VA, MSA, Commander-in-Chief James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary

Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of ChicagoThe Annual Meeting of The Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 16, 2019, immediately following the Annual Meetings of the coordinate bodies (which meet starting at 7:00 pm on said date), for the consideration of the reports of Officers and the Finance Committee; the election of the Directors at Large to the Board of Directors of said corporation; the affirming of four Presiding Officers of the four coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Chicago as members of the Board of Directors of said corporation; and for the transaction of such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.

The seats on the Board of Directors up for election are:Seat 1: Full Three Year Term Seat 2: Full Three Year Term Seat 3: Special One Year Term

Jerry D. Sparks, President

B I K E M S

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Humanitarian and charitable causes are a core value of every Mason. It should, therefore, be no surprise that the Valley of Chicago has been one of the longest running participants in the Chicago version of “Bike MS.” This annual event is the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation, organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Between 2,800 and 3,000 bicyclists have participated for one or both days to raise money to help end multiple sclerosis. And for 30 plus consecutive years, the Valley of Chicago has sponsored a bike team and provided volunteers for a rest stop for both days of the Chicago event.

Do you want to be part of the team? Join the 2019 rest stop volunteers

and bike riders!Contact the Cathedral to get involved!

June 22-23, 2019

Join the Scottish Rite in supporting the fight against MS...

bike,volunteer.

“The MS Association recently held an Awards and Recognition Night. I was proud to represent the Valley of Chicago. Our Scottish Rite Cycling team rode 35-100 miles over two days to raise funds. Thank you to our riding team captain Bro. Timothy Reed, and especially to our volunteer team. I’m very proud, thankful and grateful that our team supported over 3,000 cyclists at three rest stops. Collectively, $3.5 Million was raised over the weekend in June of 2018. None of this would have been possible without everyone’s time, energy and commitment. THANK YOU!!! And a big “Shout-out” to my Co-Chair, Mark Victoria, and to Debbie Pasiewicz for all the constant admin and field support!!!”

~ Ozzie Trejo, Event Chairman

Scottish Rite recognized as Volunteers of the year!!

Join us for a memorial service honoring the Bretheren of the Valley of Chicago who have been summoned to eternal Refreshment in the Paradise of God.

Thursday, April 11, 20196:00 pm Memorial Service . 7:00 pm Dinner

Scottish Rite Cathedral

383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Reservations are required. Go to our website for reservations.www.scottishritechicago.org

John R. AlbertMyron A. AshBruce A. BarnesCarol L. BatemanLeroy C. BaumannLawrence BeckMarion E. Bell, MSAJoe M. BeloateJames D. BolgerRonald S. Bowker, 33o

Francis B. BoykThomas Alan BriscoeJames R. CahillArthur Louis CapraRoy J. CarlsonJames P. ChambersDenzil L. ClarkTimothy L. CodyJohn R. CoffeyMark A. CoffmanFranklin B. CoffmanHugh A. Cole, MSA, 33o

Harold F. ConstantRufino F. CrisostomoWayne L. DaemickeJoel M. DalkinJohn B. DavidsonEdward A. DownsJohn J. Faklis, MSAPaul J. FeldmannJon D. FreemanWilliam Charles FullerCharles F. Gambill, 33o

Wilbur H. Gers Jr.Howard L. Graff, 33o

Al GreenbergRichard R. GutekunstNicola D. HaddadEdward J. Hagstrom Jr.Marlowe J. HartzerJerry K. HodgeGeorge A. HoffmanAlexander L. HutchisonMichael H. JacobsonMarvin C. James

Warren L. Jinks, MSASteeg V. KindbergJohn J. KopsianWilliam R. KordikMartin J. KuipersMichael A. LangerLarry T. LaycockRudolph W. Lippke Jr.Sheldon LovingerEarl W. LowryRobert H. LynnFredric L. MaierRichard J. MandahlJohn A. MetcalfRichard J. MikyskaMarvin MoodyJoaquin MunozDonald C. NovakWilliam H. Oswald Jr.Harry B. OxfordCelestino PalomarJames Panagiotis Jr.Fredric G. ParrRobert G. PattisonTimothy T. PatulaStanley M. PedersenRichard PerezTheodore F. Petry Jr.John T. Phillips, 33o

Rodney D. Pinkston Sr.Kenneth PotsicGlenn D. PuschRobert R. QuandtJames S. ReinhartSiegfried R. ReinkeHoward M. RichardsonJames P. RobbWilford H. RossNicholas SasutaCourt Saunders Jr.Robert M. SaxerNorman P. SchaetzleinRichard B. Schneider Jr.Roger W. SchonerCarl Schwartz

Warren C. Scott Jr.Jack SeligmanJohn R. SemrauGeorge W. ShiffAlvin I. SingerRoy J. SmithEdwin E. SprandelWalter S. StanekDavid M. StedmanJohn E. SteeleLeslie E. StockJames B. Stoner, 33o

Gene W. StrutzRobert E. SwansonEdward P. SychowskiAllan P. Taylor, MSADonald L. ThompsonNed O. TingleyFrank TishkaJules E. TrautEugene B. TrokenGeorge C. TsatsosClarence A. WardThomas J. Zarecki

As reported Jan . 2018-Feb. 2019

Feast of the Paschal Lamb

Crossing the BarS unset and evening star, And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea.

B ut such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home!

T wilight and evening bell, And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark;

For though from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar.

~Alfred, Lord Tennyson


L I B R A R Y A N D M U S E U M

In 2001, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library purchased this impressive assemblage of tintypes and ambrotypes of members of an unidentified Mason lodge from a Massachusetts antiques dealer. Each of the photographs is displayed in its own individual frame within the larger frame that measures 21 ¾ by 38 ¼ inches. The names and ages of the men pictured are written on the reverse of almost every photograph in the frame. Many of the men’s cheeks were tinted pink—as was commonly found in photographs of this era. At the center of the collection of images is a photograph of a Bible topped with the Masonic square and compasses. According to the seller, the framed portraits dated from the 1860’s and likely originated from a New Hampshire lodge. In the past year, research volunteer Robert Brown uncovered the story behind this photograph.

To initially identify where the photographed men were from, Bob checked the names on the back of the photographs against U.S. Federal Census data from 1860-1880. The search revealed that fifty-two of the fifty-six men photographed lived near Peterborough, New Hampshire, around the time the portraits were taken. The ages noted on the photographs, when compared to the ages of the men as recorded in the census helped to date the images to between 1860 and 1863.

One Masonic lodge met in Peterborough in the 1860s—Altemont Lodge No. 26. Eleven of the names on the back of the photographs matched up with the names of members of Altemont Lodge noted in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, suggesting that the collection of photographs portrayed members of that lodge. Chartered in Dublin, New Hampshire, in 1815, the lodge moved to Peterborough in 1827. The lodge did not meet from 1833 to 1840, but revived in 1848. By the early 1860’s the lodge appeared to be doing well. In minutes preserved at the Peterborough Library, the lodge secretary recorded “remarks from several Brothers in regard to having our miniatures taken and placed in the Lodge Room,” in March of 1861. At the next meeting, members agreed to pay for a “Miniature Frame” out of lodge funds and approved a motion that “every Master Mason in regular standing in town”—be they a member of Altemont Lodge or not—“be invited to deposit their

Altemont Lodge No.26 in Peterborough, New Hampshire

Ambrotypes with those of the Brothers of the Lodge.” The frame cost the lodge $7. Members paid for their own photographs displayed within the frame. To have their portraits taken, lodge members may have worked with George H. Scripture, a Peterborough photographer. Raised in Soughegan Lodge in Masonville, New Hampshire, Scripture’s own portrait appears in the frame. He joined Altemont Lodge in 1865.

Though we do not know what prompted the brethren of Altemont Lodge to assemble their portraits, they displayed their collected portraits with pride when they moved into a new meeting room in the new Peterborough Town Hall in 1864. Their preserved photographs help tell the story of their lodge and are an unusual example of a Masonic portrait.

To view the photograph in detail visit our flickr page at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/digitalsrmml/albums/72157655910817021

Many thanks to research volunteer Robert Brown, David Simpson and Bob Coppo of Altemont Lodge, Peterborough Public Library and the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire for their help with this project.

By Ymelda Rivera Laxton, Assistant CuratorScottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

IMAGE CREDITS:Photographs of 64 Members of Altemont Lodge No. 26, 1861-1863. Peterborough, New Hampshire. Museum Purchase, 2001.063. Photograph by David Bohl.

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LET IT BE KNOWN BY ALL, Ill. Howard L. Graff, 33°, has been summoned by the Supreme Architect of the Universe to eternal refreshment in the paradise of God on January 21, 2019. Howard Lawrence Graff was born August 14, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph A. Graff and Margaret (nee Bloom). He attended South Shore High School, Niles Township High School and Wright College of Chicago. On August 18, 1968, he married Luisita Mariano in Windsor, Ontario Canada. They have two children, Michelle Joy Graff, and Bro. Joseph P. Graff. The Graffs have a granddaughter, Mia Graff Dickens, a joy to the entire family. Brother Graff’s professional career was in commercial finance and insurance. Howard’s Masonic career started over sixty years ago in DeMolay as a member of Skokie Valley Chapter where he served as Master Councilor. Over the years he was honored with the Degree of Chevalier and the Active Legion of Honor. He was a Deputy Member and retired as an emeritus member of the International Supreme Council in 2000. The European Adriatic Association of DeMolay International created the Howard Graff Medal of Honor in 2016. Howard was raised in Union Park Lodge No. 610 on July 15, 1963. He was Master of Composite Lodge No. 774 in 1978 and affiliated with Oriental Lodge No. 33 in 1993, where he lent his expertise to many projects. Howard was Grand Representative to Brazil and Mexico for the Grand Lodge of Illinois. He was appointed in 1998 as the premier Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Illinois and traveled the world representing Illinois Freemasonry. Howard held membership in thirteen Lodges and several Grand Lodges. In recognition of his decades of service, Howard was proclaimed an Honorary Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, a rare and distinct honor in which he took great pride. Howard’s Masonic affiliations included Mystic Tie Chapter No. 245, Order of the Eastern Star and Lux ex Oriente Council No. 379, Allied Masonic Degrees. He was active in the York Rite in Wilmette and Glenview. As a Noble of Medinah Temple, AANOMS, he was a member of the Past Masters Unit and other activities over the years. Howard was a fifty-year member of the Valley of Chicago. He served as Chairman of the Membership Retention Committee and was a Director of the Cathedral Association. He was coroneted a 33˚ Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2000. He was honored by Commander McNaughton with the Distinguished Service Medal in Bloomingdale, Illinois, in June of 2012. Our Brother, having completed all the designs laid down on the Trestleboard of Life, has answered the summons of the Grand Warden of Heaven and Earth and has entered into the Grand Lodge over which the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe presides. May God have him in His holy keeping!

Howard L. Graff, 33o

E T E R N A L R E F R E S H M E N T

Brother Charles Franklin Gambill, 33º, was born on October 7, 1931, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Russell L. and Dorothy (nee Vosburgh) Gambill. Charles was educated in the private schools of Ashville, North Carolina. He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He served in the U. S. Army Defense Command. Charles met Shirley Cormack on a blind date and on March 4, 1961, they were married. They are the proud parents of Catherine who lives in St Charles, Illinois, and Charles who teaches at Cincinnati University. Charles served on the Board of the Illinois Masonic Medical Center for more than fifty-three years. He first served as its Secretary and later as Chairman of the Board, a position he held for more than seventeen years. As Chairman, Charles engineered the sale of IMMC to Advocate in 2000. Owing to his leadership and foresight, the hospital, now known as Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, continues to serve our Masonic membership. Bro. Gambill was raised to the degree of Master Mason in River Forest-Austin Lodge No. 850 at Western Springs, Illinois, on December 3, 1963. He served as Master in 1972. He held membership in all the York Rite Bodies in Evanston, Illinois, has served as High Priest, Thrice Illustrious Master and Eminent Commander in 1968. He joined the Valley of Chicago in the Fall Class of 1964. He was created a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33˚, in the Class of 1985 at Detroit, Michigan. His other Masonic affiliations include: Honorary member of the Frank S. Land Preceptory of the Legion of Honor (1983); Medinah Shrine; Past Sovereign, St. John’s Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; Royal Order of Scotland; El Jaala Grotto; Even Me’Ukevet Council, Allied Masonic Degrees; and St. Bridget Council, Knight Masons. Brother Gambill completed his earthly travels and was taken into the loving arms of the Grand Architect of the Universe on January 16, 2019. Take thine ease, rest and refresh thyself, enter the holy house of the Lord, thou good and faithful servant. Thou hast truly been an ardent worker in the fields of life.

Charles F. Gambill, 33o

Scottish Rite Members on Active Military Duty and Retired with Disability

If you are a Scottish Rite member who is on active military duty, the Supreme Council has an assessment exemption program, and the Valley of Chicago has a dues exemption program. You only need to inform the Valley of Chicago of

your active duty status by calling (800) 774-3467 and your membership dues for that year will be waived.

Please also keep our military personnel and their families in your thoughts and prayers as they fight to preserve our way of life and freedoms.

We thank them for their service to our Great Nation.


1924 Grandfather ClockIn 2016 Ill. Charles F. Gambill, 33°, donated to the Valley of Chicago an antique grandfather clock which had been in his family for four generations.

Manufactured by the Herschede Hall Clock Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, this deluxe model known as the “Grand Prize” bears serial no. 19038, dating it to 1924. The clock now adorns the Scottish Rite Cathedral’s Grand Hallway, where its chimes will remind Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret that the hour is always NOW.

The clock’s 80-inch-tall mahogany case is flanked by two Corinthian columns. The ornate clock face features a lunar phase dial and selection of Westminster, Whittington or Canterbury chimes played on an eight-tube array, with a ninth tube used for hourly chimes. The Canterbury melody was composed c.1913 by Charles Eisen, an American pianist, especially for Herschede.

Incorporated in 1902, Herschede Hall Clock Company won medals for design and engineering excellence at several major expositions. Prior to the Great Depression, the firm had about 300 employees. Herschede made precision equipment for the military during World War II, and afterward resumed clock production.

Preservation’s Role in the Masonic Brotherhood

Masonic Coin Collection

Watch for upcoming articles

on donations made by

Howard Graff, 33o

The Scottish Rite - Valley of Chicago Museum and Library is fortunate to have accumulated a valuable collection of artifacts through generous donations. It is our goal to preserve these pieces and provide the members the historical significance of your collection.

Two members, Bro. Howard Graff, 33° and Bro. Charles “Chuck” Gambill 33°, agreed that preservation of Masonic history was of the utmost importance. They have donated hundreds of pieces to the Scottish Rite. In their honor, we will be compiling the history on some fascinating donations by Bro. Gambill and Bro. Graff. Let’s begin with the Grandfather clock that stands in our Grand Hallway.

“This magnificent gift is just one of over 70 artifacts donated through Chuck’s generosity and dedication to Scottish Rite and the Masonic fraternity,” said Ill. William E. Tienken, 33°.

Rare Bengal Tiger Pelt


2019 SPRING REUNION CLASS HONOREE

Gregory L. Clark, 33O

#1 Individual Top-Line Sponsor Top-Line Sponsor with the most New Candidates in the 2019 Spring Class will win a $150 Lettuce Entertain You Gift Card.

#1 LodgeThe Lodge with the most New Candidates in the 2019 Spring Class will win an outing to a Schaumburg Flyers game.

CHICAGO CUPThe Lodge securing the most New Candidates receiving their 32° at the Reunion will be awarded the Official Valley “Chicago Cup,” a large traveling trophy, that will be in the Lodge’s possession until the next Reunion.

The Official Scottish Rite Traveling Trophy will be inscribed with your Lodge, Reunion and number of new members.

2019 Member Incentive Program

The 2019 Spring Reunion Class is being held in honor of Brother Gregory L. Clark, 33o, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois. Greg started his Masonic career with the Order of DeMolay, serving as Master Councilor of C.E. Dagenhart Chapter, receiving honors as a Chevalier and Legion of Honor, and is a well respected Senior DeMolay. In 1975 Greg joined Bloomington Lodge No. 43 serving as Worshipful Master in 1984/1985 and continued to stay involved in degree work as his time permits. Joining the Valley of Bloomington, A.A.S.R. in 1975, Greg served as Thrice Potent Master of the Lodge of Perfection in 1984/1985 and Commander-in-Chief of the Bloomington Consistory in 1993-1995. Greg was created a Sovereign Grand Inspector General 33°, in 1988 at the Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council NMJ in Grand Rapids. Illustrious Brother Clark

became an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 2013 and currently serves as the Deputy for Illinois. Our Most Worshipful Grand Master is a member of the Society of King Solomon, Mohammed Shrine, Bloomington York Rite Bodies and the Order of the Eastern Star along with several other invitational Masonic bodies. Greg is a member of Second Presbyterian Church serving as an Elder of the Church and on the Christian Education Committee. Brother Greg is “Proud of Being A Freemason,” and has truly demonstrated this in his life and career as a man and a Mason. Enclosed is a petition for membership. We know of no finer way to honor our Grand Master, than for each of us to find a candidate and submit a petition for membership in the Scottish Rite.


NEW CANDIDATE PETITIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE:WWW.SCOTTISHRITECHICAGO.ORG

The Valley of Chicago is making 2019 the year of the Blue Lodge. The VOC is committed to supporting Blue Lodges across the North East Area through events, and the drive for new members. These Lodges form the foundation of Freemasonry and are the bedrock in which our Scottish Rite is built. Without Blue Lodges, there is no Scottish Rite. The VOC will be extending a hand in any way possible so that all branches of Freemasonry can flourish together for many years to come. To that end, the theme of the 2019 Spring Reunion will draw upon one of the most memorable and vital lines of ritual in our Blue Lodge Catechism, “In whom do you put your trust?” The entire event will revolve around the essential principles taught in the first three degrees.

2019 Spring Reunion Schedule 3-Day Event!

Saturday, April 6Spring Reunion7:30am Hot BreakfastCandidate Orientation9o Master of the Temple15o Knight of the EastLunch17o Knight of the East and West32o Sublime Prince of the Royal SecretDinner and afterglow

Members and Candidates Only.

Friday, April 5Reunion with 27o

The Spring Reunion will open with this rare presentation of the 27o-Knight of Jerusalem. This degree teaches that Scottish Rite Freemasonry believes in the concept of a free church in a free state, each supreme in its own sphere, neither seeking to dominate the other, but cooperating for the common good.


Thursday, March 21New Member Welcomewith 4o Kick-off the Spring Reunion with a New Member welcome and 4o - Master Traveler presentation. The 4° emphasizes duty, fidelity, integrity, and the necessity for secrecy in all confidential relationships.


In whom do you put your trust?

$30pp Earlybird registration by April 1.$40pp after April 1. No cost to witness degree only.

FREE for Candidates.

$30pp Earlybird registration by April 1.$40pp after April 1. No cost to witness degrees only.


$30pp Earlybird registration by March 18.$40pp after March 18. No cost to witness degree only.


Thank you to all of our Brothers who contributed to the Almoner’s Fund this year.

L 2 0 1 8 A L M O N E R C O N T R I B U T I O N L I S T

James W. Patton, 33o

Almoner

Joel H. AaronsKevin J. AckerFranklin D. AdlerRalph P. AlbertoRobert J. AlbrechtRobert A. Alley, 33°Omer AmroC. Martin AmslerCarl H. Anderson, MSA, 33°Terry W. AndersonJames D. AnthonyRobert A. AppaBradley L. Baker, MSAWilliam L. BaranNadim A. BarbariPaul D. BarberMarvin W. BarborekCorey W. BeckMichael W. BehmSteve W. BengtsonAlbert M. BergquistEduardo F. BernardoAubrey F. Biggs Sr.Lawrence D. Bloxsom IIWilliam H. BockMichael W. BoucherRoy V. BrawnerAndrew G. BrockDavid R. BrooksEdward J. Brophy Jr.James P. BrownRaymond H. BrownJoseph H. Brownlow Jr.Leonard P. BrunotteScott C. BuckRobert M. BugalskiRaymond T. BurkhardtCarlton P. ByeMelvern F. CampbellLee E. CanadyFrank L. CaponiClifton C. CappLucio A. CatoneJames H. ChristensenJames G. ChristopherEric T. Clauson Jr.Ellsworth L. Cobble, MSADale L. CorriceRonald CulenJohn P. CurielliJerry T. CzachorLee A. Daniels, 33°George A. DarlingAlbert G. DavidsonPaul A. DavisonJohn E. DayChris M. DeckertRaymond P. DeGroote Jr.R. Bruce DeMent Jr., 33°Emil Denemark Jr.Daniel C. DeufelNeville B. DiamondRobert M. DicksonFrank E. DigraziaMarlowe W. DooleyWallace B. Dunn, 33°Richard J. Egler

Harold P. ElwardtRobert R. EngstromCraig A. EricksonDonald E. Esser, MSAPeter J. FennemanCarl Walter FenskeJames E. FergusonRichard R. FogleDavid K. FondaStephen W. FordClifford D. FosterRobert D. FrazierJohn T. FredricksonCurt T. FrisingerRussell GaleJeffrey G. GantzLloyd G. GardinerJerry GartleyWayne L. GieselRobert E. GilbertsenJames C. GildeaRay P. GilmoreHoward R. GoinHoward A. GraeningJames A. GrannesMitchell F. GrasseschiAdolph J. HabichEdward J. Hagstrom Jr.James E. HallEdward E. Hall, 33°John R. HansenTerry J. HartlAndy Hassan, 33°John R. HazeltonJames E. Hemmer Sr.Earl F. HeppnerJames F. HickmanMichael K. HoethRonald B. HogstromPaul S. HollerFredric J. HoltgrenCharles E. HomerGary L. HuffmanFrederick J. HunterArtemio C. IncoLawrence D. Inglis, 33°Henry G. InselbergerGeorge W. JamesRonald L. JansenJohn W. Japczyk IIIJohn D. JaworWilliam E. JegenRonald R. JohnsonJules J. Johnson Jr.Albert S. Johnson Jr.David L. JohnsonGeorge L. JohnsonWilliam C. JonesJohn D. JosephGerald J. Kaapke Sr.Cary G. KalantNoel J. Kalis, MSA, 33°Michael L. KaniokHarry G. KapposGeorge S. KarasLoren P. KarnerValfrids R. Kaspar

Frank J. KatzbeckAlexander KentfieldFranklin G. King Sr.Mark K. KirkwoodGeorge W. KlattCharles G. KoenigCharles E. KrepsLlewellyn F. KuceraKlaus H. KuesterRodolfo Ginete LacuestaElliott F. LangJohn A. LardasJoseph G. LauricellaDouglas L. LefflerDavid A. LiddyRein LintsCharles F. LongKirk L. MadisonEugene C. ManleyIrwin H. MannJohn P. Marquardt, MSADavid E. MarshallTameron W. MartinWilliam G. MarutzkyDaniel O. MathesBruce A. MaxwellGeorge R. McCrackenKenneth F. McGillJohn McMurrayBruce R. MetcalfGlenn J. MichalekJohn J. Millner, 33°Michael J. MitchellRichard W. MitchellJohn J. MomichDonald A. MorrisonJerry D. Moyer Sr.Ronald E. MurtaughWilfred O. NatividadJack O NealGeorge S. Nelson, MSAJoseph A. NewtonMark D. NokesDavid A. OakesHenry G. OliverosGerald L. OlsenKenneth A. OlsonAndrew Howard OriansThomas R .OsbornePatrick J. OstromCharles N. OwenJames W. Patton, 33°Joseph W. Pegoraro, MSARichard W. PennRaymond W. Pfeiffer IIRobert W. PierceMark A. PofelskiWilliam H. Poole Jr.Melvin PotashRaymond J. PotsicJohn F. PrescottRoger E. PriceWilliam T. PriceRussell G. PritchettRichard Purler Jr.Dennis J. RaucciBruce W. Rhinehart , 33°

James D. RidderJohn D. Riggs, MSAPhillip A. RobbinsThomas A. RobinetteRichard C. RobinsonThomas A. RossMichael J. RothManuel M. Roth, MSA, 33°David B. RowleyEdward A. Rund, MSARoger E. SalamonAnthony Salerno Sr.Peter SamardzijaJohn G. SangerJoseph H. Santisteban, 33°Edward J. SatalaShibli M. SawalhaDonald C. SchloemerBenjamin A. SchroederWilliam D. SeibertBernard ShumanRonald A. SiemsJames A. SimCharles G. Smith, MSAStewart B. Smith, 33°Jack R. SnaderWilliam C. SousounisDean L. SouthworthJerry D. Sparks, 33°Gabriel F. SpataroJohn B. SpenaderRussell A. SprengerPaul J. StankiewiczGerald J. SteffenTrevor T. SteinbachCharles D. StelznerJames E. SunagelDolan A. SurrattJon P. TiceFrank TishkaGeorge E. TomasekRichard H. TracyBill VaselopulosRobert L. VighiMartin G. Vilimek, MSAGlenn R. VlasakJames A. WaidanzCharles C. WellsHarvey A. Wigdor, 33°Kim M. WilliamsonWallace R. WilsonFrank S. Winans, MSA, 33° Donald P. WojakowskiAlois J. WolfJames K. WoodsRichard E. Yena, 33°Richard J. YniguezWallace E. Yount Jr.Gerald C. ZabelWalter F. Zawadowski Jr.Bruce R. ZiebarthLeRoy G. ZimmermanHerman T. Zimmermann Jr.Richard J. Zoladz



The following Valley of Chicago Veterans were honored on Scottish Rite Day with an salute!

Valley of ChiCago Page 1aPPliCation for degrees VoC: 2016-01-27

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name (please print)

signature

membership number

See FeeS and dueS ScheduleS on oppoSite Side.

ApplicAtion For DegreesI, _____________________________________________ (print your full name) the undersigned hereof respectfully show that I am desirous of being admitted as a member of the

Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection

Chicago Council, Princes of Jerusalem

Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix

Oriental Consistory

and request that I may be received among you, and that I will ever pray for the prosperity and glory of the Fraternity and the welfare of the Brethren.

In making this application, I promise on my word of honor that should I be elected and become a member of your honorable Body, I subscribe to the following

Oath of Fealty“I, the undersigned, do hereby promise on my word of honor, and swear true faith, allegiance, and fealty to the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of Thirty-third and Last Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, sitting at its Grand East in the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, of which the Illustrious John Wm. McNaughton, 33° is the Sovereign Grand Commander, and will support and abide by its Constitution, Orders and Decrees.”

“That I will hold allegiance to the said Supreme Council and be loyal thereto, as the supreme authority of the Rite; will hold illegal and spurious every other Body that may be established within its Jurisdiction, claiming to be a Supreme Council to which said Supreme Council has not extended due recognition as such; and every other Body of said Rite within the same Jurisdiction that does not hold its powers from said Supreme Council, or from a Supreme Council recognized by it, and will hold no communication whatever in Scottish Rite Masonry with any member of the same nor allow him to visit any Body of the Rite of which I may be a member; and I will dispense justice to my brethren according to the laws of equity and honor.”

“And should I violate this my solemn vow and pledge, I consent to be expelled from Scottish Rite Masonry, and all rights therein and in any Body of the Rite, and to be denounced to every Body of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in the world as a traitor and forsworn.”

“And may God aid me to keep and perform the same. Amen.”

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Signed (your name in full): __________________________________________________________________ Date:__________________________

F i r s t Fu LL m i d d Le (n o i n i t i a L s) L a s t

Ancient AcceptedScottish Rite of Freemasonry

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Of The United States Of America

Valley of Chicago383 East Lake Street

Bloomingdale, IL 60108-1191Voice: (630) 439-3400 Toll-Free: (800) 774-3467 Fax: (630) 439-3401


Last Name First Name Full Middle Name Suffix

Nickname Name Preferred on Namebadge Spouse Name

Birth Date (Month, Day Year) Place of Birth (City, State, Country) Profession or Occupation Check (√) if Retired:

Current Home Street Address Apartment # City State ZIP Code

How long have you lived at this address? How long have you lived in Illinois?

Military Branch: Start Date: Discharge Type: Discharge Date:

Cell Phone Number

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Home Phone Number

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Work Phone Number

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Email

Required Applicant InformationAll information is required. If a particular item does not apply, enter “NA”. Please print all information legibly. Illegible applications may result in a delay in processing your petition.

Masonic Affiliation

I am a member of:Lodge No: Lodge Name: Lodge City: Lodge State: Lodge Country:

I was raised in:Lodge No: Lodge Name: Lodge City: Lodge State: Lodge Country:

The following question must be answered.

Have you ever before petitioned for any degrees in the Scottish Rite and been accepted or rejected?Check (√) here if “Yes” Check (√) here if “No”

Complete the following if you answered “Yes” to the previous question.Name and location of the Valley that was petitioned: Date the petition was submitted:

Initiation Fee ScheduleInitiation Fee $200.00Initiation Fee (ordained clergy only) Waived

Dues Schedule (All Class Members)Members of the Spring Class (prorated Apr-Jul) $25.00Members of the Fall Class (prorated Nov-Jul) $55.00

Note: That for some special Reunion dates the above dues schedule does not apply. For special Reunion dates the dues required are indicated in the announcements for the event. Contact the office if you are uncertain of the correct amount required.

Calculate Your Fees and Dues Payable Here

Initiation Fee

Dues

Total Amount Due

P a y m e n t M e t h o d : C A S H C H E C K #_ _ _ C R E D I T C A R D RetuRN with RequiRed FeeS to:

scottish rite VaLLey oF chicago, 383 east Lake street, bLoomingdaLe, iL 60108-1191

Full payment must accompany your completed petition. If you are paying by credit card the following must be completed.

American Ex. Discover Master Card Visa

Credit Card Number

Expiration Date (MM/YY)

Credit Card Billing Address (If Different From Address Given Above)

Name

Street Address

City, State, ZIP Code

CSV

P e r s o n a l I n f o r m a t i o n

P a y m e n t I n f o r m a t i o n

I am interested in volunteering with: Cast Stage Sound Lighting Wardrobe Make-up Music Reception & Hospitality Knights of St. Andrew Museum Library

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Theatre Tour - West Side Story

Mother’s Day

Memorial Day Office Closed

Lunch N Learn

Traveling Degrees

Stated and Annual Meeting

Stated and Annual Meeting

Past-time Tour - Brewers vs. Mets

Walk-a-Thon IL Chip

S U N D A Y M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y W E D N E S D A Y T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y

Office Closed

May

APRIL5 Reunion with the 27o

Start the Spring Reunion with this rare presentation of the 27o - Knight of Jerusalem.

Members and New Candidates.Business attire. Officers, cap and jewel.

6 Reunion New Member joining opportunity. Members and New Candidates will witness rarely seen degrees, meet new brothers, and enjoy a day at the Scottish Rite.

Degrees being presented are; 9o, 15o, 17o, 32o.

Members and New Candidates.Business attire. Officers, cap and jewel.

11 Feast of the Paschal LambMembers and their family are invited to join in remembrance of loved ones that have passed to eternal refreshment.

Members and family.Business attire.

MAY2 Stated & Annual Meeting Stated and Annual Meeting of the Council and Rose Croix.

Members only. Business attire. Officers, cap and jewel.

4 Past-time Tour Join the Scottish Rite on the 2019 Past-time Tour - Milwaukee Brewers vs. NY Mets at Miller Field.

Limited tickets available.

5 Theatre TourJoin us at the Lyric Opera House (Chicago) with a performance of “West Side Story.”

Business attire. Member and their lady.

14 Lunch N LearnIncludes a delicious lunch with activity. Watch your Echoes e-mails for topics.

Open registration. Casual attire.

16 Stated & Annual Meeting Stated and Annual Meeting of the Lodge, Consistory and Board elections.


18 Learning Center Walk-A-Thon/5kMembers and their families are invited to come support the Dyslexia Learning Center with a Walk-A-Thon/5K and picnic.

Members and their family. Casual attire.

21 Traveling DegreesJoin the VOC as we take it on the road to Sequoit Lodge No. 827 to present videos of the 6o and 9o.


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Palm Sunday

Easter Passover Passover Passover

Maunday Thursday

Passover

Feast of the Paschal Lamb

Passover

Reunion

Good Friday Office Closed

Passover

Reunion

Passover

Passover


April

GRAND LODGE of ILLINOIS CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAMSPONSORED BY GROVE LODGE NO. 824

. COLOR PHOTO . RECORDED INTERVIEW . DNA SAMPLE . FINGERPRINTS

FREE! SATURDAY, MAY 18 AT THE VALLEY OF CHICAGO

JUNE

1 Golf OutingTee-up and join the Scottish Rite Members for a day on the links at the Bloomingdale Golf Club.

Open registration.

6 Stated MeetingStated meeting presented by the Lodge.


11 Lunch N LearnIncludes a delicious lunch with activity. Watch your Echoes e-mails for topics.

Open registration.

11 Traveling DegreesJoin the VOC as we take it on the road to Millburn Lodge No. 127 to present videos of the 19o and 20o.

20 Stated MeetingStated meeting. Watch your Echoes e-mails for details.

Members only. Business attire.

22-23 Bike MSJoin the Scottish Rite to raise money for MS. Volunteer opportunities available to ride or support riders at the rest stops.

Open registration.

30 Nascar Cup Join the Scottish Rite on the 2019 Past-time Tour - Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway.


JULY

12 Past-time Tour Join the Scottish Rite on the 2019 Past-time Tour - Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field.


16 Traveling DegreesJoin the VOC as we take it on the road to Sequoit Lodge No. 827 to present videos of the 24o and 26o.

18 Stated MeetingStated meeting presented by the Rose Croix.


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Traveling Degrees Stated Meeting

Independence Day Office Closed

Office Closed

Past-time Tour - Cubs vs. Pirates


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Father’s Day

Bike MS

Lunch N Learn Traveling Degrees

Stated Meeting

Stated Meeting

Golf Outing

Bike MS


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Event PolicyI understand that when making a registration for an event, I am reserving materials and catering which are nonrefundable. Unless explicitly stated on registration materials, the deadline to receive a refund for an individual ticket is three business days (72 hours) before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund. Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend an event. Event registrations are non-transferable. The attendee or credit card holder must make all refund requests.

Nascar Cup

The Valley of Chicago is continuing its “Great American” Past-time Tour. Tickets will be available through the Valley of Chicago Echoes email on release dates. LIMITED TICKETS.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Metsat Miller Park Saturday, May 4First Pitch 6:10 pm$15 ticket ($30 ticket value)

Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series Saturday, June 30Race Time: 2:00 pm$25 adult / $15 child ($45 adult /$30 child ticket value)

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Piratesat Wrigley Field Friday, July 12 First Pitch 1:20 pm$35 ticket ($75 ticket value)

Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland A’sat Guaranteed Rate Field Sunday, July 29First Pitch 1:10 pm$20 tickets ($30 ticket value)

2019 Great American Past-Time Tour


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June 22-23, 2019

Building the Future of the Valley of ChicagoWe’re excited to share our new website with you! From the initial brainstorming to the final launch the goal of our new website was to have members feel more engaged and empowered when it comes to participating in our fraternity. We heard your requests to create an online presence that provided more information about the fraternity and what was happening at the Valley of Chicago. It was also requested to develop a portal for members, as well as for masons interested in joining the craft to have a richer and more meaningful knowledge about the Scottish Rite and the Valley of Chicago. This first phase brings together a robust site packed with information that you requested. Phase II will include a member portal with event details and registration links, photo gallery, and much more!

New Website!

Check it out!www.scottishritechicago.org

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