the rite recorderAncient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Cincinnati www.32masons.com Spring 2010 Vol. 66 No. 5

Valley of Cincinnati Names Spring Class in DeMolay’s HonorApril 10, 2010 marks yet another his- toric moment for the Valley of Cin-cinnati. On that day, Scottish Rite Masons and candidates will have the opportunity to witness the DeMolay Degree as part of the Spring Reunion.

The one-day class is named in honor of Jacques DeMolay, the 23rd and last Grand Master of the Knights Templar.

Richard A. Graeter II, Comman-der-in-Chief of Ohio Consistory and general chairman of the Spring 2010

Reunion, announces that Senior DeMolays will portray the very special degree. The event will also feature the moving ritual for which the Scottish Rite is known as candidates experience the 4°, 14°, 18°, 31°, and 32°.

Wor. Bro. Graeter says a special pin, a replica of Jacques DeMolay’s personal coat of arms, was commissioned in a lim-ited run of 200 pieces to commemorate the event.

“The pin will be given for free to all of the candidates in the class, as well as all of the Senior DeMolay present at the Reunion,” he explains. Another extremely noteworthy item is that the initiation fee, which is usually $175, will be reduced to

$100 for the Spring Reunion. The $100 fee includes a gold 14° ring. “This is the lowest degree fee permitted by the Supreme Council, and candidates may never have a better opportunity to join,” Graeter says.

6:30 a.m. Registration opens8:00 a.m. Opening of Gibulum Lodge of Perfection, Memorial Service8:15 a.m. 4° Master Traveler9:00 a.m. 14° Grand Elect Mason11:00 a.m. 18° Knight of Rose Croix of Heredom1:00 p.m. Membership Luncheon: Presentation of Service Awards (Hamilton County) and Brown Jewels2:00 p.m. DeMolay Degree3:00 p.m. 31° Knight Aspirant 4:00 p.m. 32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret5:15 p.m. 32° Banquet

Advance reservations required for all meals. The deadline for meal reservations is April 2, 2010. No reservations will be accepted after the deadline.

LOOK INSIDE FOR DETAILS ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS AND A RECAP OF THE BRIDGES PROGRAM!

It’s not every day that the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction visits you at your home and presents you a prestigious award. But Illustrious Brother John Wm. McNaughton, 33°, did just that on February 5, 2010 when he paid a call on Illustrious Brother Alfred E. Rice, 33°, Active Member Emeritus of the Valley of Cincinnati. That evening, Sovereign Grand Commander McNaughton presented Ill. Bro. Rice the Supreme Council Medal of Honor in recognition of Rice’s years of service to the Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.

“The Supreme Council Medal of Honor is reserved for those who have made a great impact for the Supreme Council as a whole,” Ill. Bro. McNaughton explains. “It can be presented by the Sovereign Grand Commander or by the Supreme Council, though it is seldom presented.”

Ill. Bro Rice’s journey in Scottish Rite Masonry reached its apex when he served as Grand Lieutenant Commander of the Supreme Council, N.M.J. The position is second in rank only to the Sovereign Grand Commander.

“Illustrious Brother Rice was recommended by a number of his peers for rec-ognition for his service to the Supreme Council,” Ill. Bro. McNaughton says. “It was truly an honor to be in the presence of a great man who contributed so much to our fraternity and to award him the Supreme Council Medal of Honor.”

Ill. Bro. Alfred E. Rice, 33°, Active Member Emeritus, Valley of Cincinnati (left), wears the Supreme Council Medal of Honor presented to him by Ill. Bro. John Wm. McNaughton, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (right).

Sovereign Grand Commander Presents Rice Supreme Council Medal of Honor

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EDITOR

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VALLEY OFFICERS

Trustees Charles A. Brigham III, 33°, ChairmanDwight D. Wilson, 33° Robert J. Von Bargen, 32° Timothy D. Martin, 33° William M. Judd II, 32°

Trustee Emeritus James W. Salmons, Jr., 33°

Gibulum Lodge of Perfection Richard F. Manifold, Sr., 32°

Dalcho Council Princes of Jerusalem Barry K. Teegarden, 32°

Cincinnati Chapter of Rose Croix William T. Woodruff, 32°

Ohio Consistory, S.P.R.S. Richard A. Graeter II, 32°

Secretary John R. Teller, Jr., 33°

Secretary Emeritus H. Ray Evans, 33°

Treasurer Jeffrey P. Waltz, 33°

THE SUPREME COUNCIL

Active MemberWilliam R. Powers, Jr., 33°

Sovereign Grand CommanderJohn Wm. McNaughton, 33°

Active Member At LargeRobert O. Ralston, 33°, P.S.G.C. Active Member EmeritusAlfred E. Rice, 33°

Sponsorship Helps Children with DyslexiaNine local area children are now reading better and keep-ing up with schoolmates, thanks to a substantial spon-sorship from the Bob Braun Sponsor a Child Fund.

The kids are affected by dyslexia, a common, but manageable, neurological condition that makes reading difficult.

The scholarship enables them to attend the special dyslexia-tutoring program at the Carl and Edyth Lind-ner 32° Masonic Leaning Centers for Children in Cincinnati and Norwood.

One-to-one instruction by certified instructors and volunteer tutors helps students over-come the challenges of dyslexia through the year-long program offered by the Masonic Children’s Learning Center. While the Masonic program is provided free of charge to the students, the actual cost of instruction exceeds $5,000 per pupil.

This sponsorship allows nine students to receive instruction that will assist them in performing to their full potential. The funding was generated by the Teddy Bear 5K Walk/Run. Last year’s event was held in September. In 2009, 195 participants regis-tered for the Walk/Run with proceeds going to the Bob Braun Sponsor a Child Fund. Rob Braun, Local 12 News anchor and son of the late Cincinnati entertainer and show host Bob Braun, accepted the $45,000 on behalf of the fund from Arun Lai, co-chair-man of the Board of Governors of the Learning Centers. The nine student-scholarship winners were on hand for the presentation of the check.

“This is a special privilege to accept this contribution to the Bob Braun Sponsor a Child Fund,” Braun says. “My father’s lifelong support of children’s causes is some-thing my family is extremely proud of. The ability to use these funds to help nine stu-dents overcome the challenges of dyslexia is a lasting legacy. Reading well will open a world of opportunity to these kids.”

Rob Braun, Local 12 WKRC-TV news anchor, accepts a check from Arun Lai, co-chair of the 32° Masonic Leaning Centers for Children. The nine student scholarship winners were present as the check was awarded.

2010 Spring Reunion TicketsFill in blanks with number of tickets desired.

____ Luncheon, April 10, 1:00 p.m. @ $15.00 each

____ 32° Banquet, April 10, 5:15 p.m. @ $15.00 each

Total Amount Enclosed $__________

Print Name:________________________ Member Number:______________

Send check payable to Valley of Cincinnati and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return

of tickets to: Scottish Rite 2010 Spring Reunion

317 East Fifth Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202-3399

Deadline for reservations is April 2, 2010. Reservations not accepted after deadline.

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Anyone who has children in college is directly confronted with the cost of education. The Valley of Cincinnati is pleased to lessen that burden by offering scholarships to deserving young people who will begin college in the 2010 aca- demic year. Three different types of scholarships are offered with similar, but not exactly the same, requirements.

An applicant for a Valley scholar-ship must be either the child or grand-child of a member of the Valley of Cincinnati or an active member of the Order of DeMolay, the Order of Job’s Daughters, or the Order of Rainbow for Girls. Additional requirements for the scholarships are listed to the right.

The Supreme Council of the An-cient Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction spon-sors scholarships throughout its Val-leys. The Abbott Scholarships began with a portion of the legacy of the late Leon M. Abbott, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander from 1921-1932. The ap-plication and process are the same as the Valley’s scholarships. Applicants are considered for either an Abbott or a Valley scholarship, the details of which are described below in the block entitled Scottish Rite Scholarships.

The Kathleen Castle Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to pro-vide scholarships for daughters and granddaughters of Eastern Star mem-bers, either living or in good standing

at the time of the death. Additional re-quirements for the scholarships are listed to the right. Applications must be in the hands of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Cincinnati, no later than April 1, 2010.

To obtain an application for either scholarship, simply have the student log on to the Valley Website at www.32 masons.com and then click on the Scot-tish Rite Charities link found on the left side of the screen. If Internet access is not available, you may call the Scottish Rite office at 513-421-3579 or 800-561-3579 to receive a copy of the application by mail.

The Valley of Cincinnati Founda-tion, in addition to providing funding for the scholarship program also awards grants in support of the charitable aims of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, including the Carl & Edyth Lindner 32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children. All donations to the foundation are tax deductible in accordance with I.R.S. requirements. For further information on charitable giving to the foundation, please contact the Scottish Rite office.

Students who seek financial as-sistance for college should remember that many Masonic bodies have funds set aside to assist children of members and Masonic youth. The Grand Lodge of Ohio, Order of DeMolay, and Job’s Daughters are among the many Masonic organizations to contact for scholarships.

AASR Offers Scholarships to Aid Members’ Children and Masonic Youth

KATHLEEN CASTLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Daughter or granddaughter of member of the Order of Eastern Star (living or deceased).

2. Graduate of a public or private sec-ondary/preparatory school.

3. Provide a copy of grade transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.

4. Letter of recommendation from teacher or counselor.

5. Submit completed application (one copy) to Scottish Rite office no later than April 1, 2010.

SCOTTISH RITESCHOLARSHIPS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Child or grandchild of a Scottish Rite Mason of the Valley of Cincinnati or have been active in DeMolay, Job’s Daughters, or Rainbow Girls.

2. Graduate of a public or private sec-ondary/preparatory school.

3. Provide a copy of grade transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.

4. Letter of recommendation from teacher or counselor.

5. Submit completed application (one copy) to Scottish Rite office no later than April 1, 2010.

Robert S. Greiser December 13, 2009Joseph L. Spilker December 13, 2009John Fosbrink December 14, 2009Charles E. Baker December 15, 2009Arthur C. Neudigate December 15, 2009William R. Steele December 17, 2009Mendell D. Taylor December 21, 2009Gordon R. Burrows, Sr. December 22, 2009Herbert W. Wengler December 23, 2009John R. Elsen December 26, 2009William D. Ragle December 26, 2009Charles R. Brown December 27, 2009Donald E. Stolzenberger January 3, 2010

William J. Rush January 4, 2010Herbert D. Howard January 5, 2010Larry E. Abbott December 23, 2009Robert F. Cummins January 8, 2010Lloyd P. Henn January 9, 2010Joseph P. Toner January 9, 2010Charles R. Denniston January 13, 2010Tom Bator January 6, 2010Garry D. Adams January 15, 2010Ralph C. Finkelmeier January 16, 2010Richard E. Lindner, 33° January 16, 2010Jack V. Arwine January 17, 2010James Daley January 17, 2010

Harold G. Vielhauer January 18, 2010Kurt W. Sauer December 3, 2009Elmer L. Harris January 23, 2010Gene A. Berry January 25, 2010Frank E. Baird January 27, 2010Stanley N. Friend January 27, 2010Carl L. Dees January 29, 2010Kenny W. Brown January 30, 2010Larry L. Kane February 3, 2010William B. Gourley February 4, 2010Roy Adams February 7, 2010

IN MEMORIAM

BRIDGES PROGRAM • FEBRUARY 6, 2010 • CINCINNATI MASONIC CENTERRecord amounts of snow blanketed Cincinnati during the month of February and, as luck would have it, a major winter storm clobbered the city the weekend of the Bridges Program. Still, hundreds of Scottish Rite Masons and more than 40 eager can-didates braved the inclemencies of the weather to be a part of the Bridges Program, a truly inspirational and historic moment in the Valley of Cincinnati.

The roads proved dangerous and, ultimately, impassable for the buses carrying degree teams and equipment from Dayton, Columbus, and Indianapolis. However, each of those Valleys was represented at the event. We were also proud to welcome Ill. Bro. John Wm. McNaughton, 33°, Sovereign Grand Com-

mander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction; Ill. Bro. Jim S. Deyo, 33°, Grand Lieutenant Commander of the Northern Ma- sonic Jurisdiction; Ill. Bro. Neil M. Smalley, 33°, Deputy for Ohio; Ill. Bro. Robert O. Ralston, 33°, Past Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction; and other special guests.

Our very own Gibulum Lodge of Perfection portrayed the 4°, Master Traveler, and gave the candidates a sampling of the many additional degrees to come in the Scottish Rite journey. The Valley of Covington then exemplified the Southern Juris-diction’s 30°, Knight of Kadosh, and treated everyone to a very unique degree filled with important lessons. Brethren then en-

BRIDGES PROGRAM • FEBRUARY 6, 2010 • CINCINNATI MASONIC CENTERjoyed lunch catered by Skyline Chili. It is safe to say the serv-ings of 3-Way chili were of epic proportion, the likes of which won’t be matched any time soon.

The day ended after lunch, and even though participants witnessed just two of the five degrees scheduled for the event, the Bridges Program created a new level of fellowship and gen-erated a great deal of excitement for our Spring Reunion, sched-uled for April 10, which will feature the DeMolay Degree—yet another first for the Scottish Rite.

“The fantastic success of the Bridges program was a result of the collective efforts of the members who toiled to make the day great,” says Wor. Bro. Todd McIntosh, general chair-

man of the event. “The enjoyment of having introduced 42 new members to the excitement that is the Valley of Cincinnati is as great as the thrill of the several Valleys of the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions coming together for moving degrees and the fun of super-giant helpings of chili! While we missed many who were snowbound by a storm that crippled most of Ohio and Kentucky, more than 350 of the 850 Brothers who reserved seats brought new life to our Grand Lady of Freemasonry and witnessed the moving ritual that is so very valuable to our grow-ing membership.”

Panoramic photo provided by Distinctive Image Inc., Cincinnati, OH.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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VALLEY PROGRAMS

March 28 Easter Cathedral Hour, Scot-tish Rite Cathedral, 3:30 p.m., doors open at 2:00 p.m., no charge

April 10Spring Reunion, DeMolay Class, Valley of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Masonic Center

May 8Abra-KidabraA night of magic and fun for the whole family, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 7:30 p.m.

May 13Annual Meeting of the Valley of Cincinnati, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 7:30 p.m.

May 15Installation of officers, Scot-tish Rite Cathedral, 4:30 p.m.

May 23Annual Teddy Bear 5KThis year the Teddy Bear 5K run/walk promises new and exciting gifts, prizes, and fun! Join Local 12 News anchor Rob Braun in coming together for children with Dyslexia!

June 12 Scottish Rite Day at the RacesMeijer 300 race at Kentucky Speedway

June 21Eagle Sticks golf outing

August 16 Scottish Rite Golf ClassicBeckett Ridge, $75 per person, hole sponsorships $100. Proceeds benefit Valley Foundation charities.

September 11Fall KickoffThe Cincinnati Leaning Centers proudly present the High Strung Cabaret with special guest MC Tony Pace. Look for more information in upcoming issues of The Rite Recorder.

COUNTY CLUB MEETINGS

Clermont CountyMarch 12, 7:00 p.m., $10.00 per person, Emmanuel Uni-ted Methodist Church, 4312 Amelia Olive Branch Rd., Amelia. Reservations to: Rory Banziger, 806 S. Riverside Dr., Batavia, OH 45103

Scioto CountyMarch 13, 5:30 p.m., $7.00 per person, Lucasville Lodge No. 465, 326 Robert Lucas Rd., Lucasville. Reservations to: William F. Carson, PO Box 298, Portsmouth, OH 45662

Adams CountyMarch 16, 7:00 p.m., $12.00 per person, Ohio Valley Career & Tech Center, 175 Lloyd Rd., West Union, OH. Reservations to: Douglas R. Mack, M.S.A., 100 Amber Dr., West Union, OH 45693

Butler CountyMarch 20, 6:30 p.m., $7.00 per person, Hamilton Ma-sonic Temple, 724 High St., Hamilton, OH. Reservations to: Carl L. Wilson, 33°, 4197 Bedford Ave., Hamilton, OH 45015

Highland CountyMarch 24, 7:00 p.m., $9.00 per person, Hillsboro Masonic Temple, 136 N. High St., Hillsboro, OH. Reservations to: Gerald A. Newman, 33°, 821 S. High St., Hillsboro, OH 45133

Brown CountyMarch 26, 7:00 p.m., $8.00 per person, Sardinia Masonic Temple, 109 Broad St., Sar-dinia, OH. Reservations to: Lloyd R. Naylor, 33°, 1080 US 62, Winchester, OH 45697

Warren CountyMarch 27, 6:00 p.m., $8.00 per person, Mason Masonic Center, 733 Western Row Rd., Mason, OH. Reserva-tions to: Gary L. Oglesby, 33°, 1016 Cherokee Dr., Mason, OH 45040

The 32° Children’s Learning Centers present Abra-Kidabra, a night of magic and fun, to be held at the Scottish Rite Cathe-dral on May 8, 2010. Be prepared to be amazed, astounded, and entertained as no fewer than three of Cincinnati’s most popular magicians mystify an audience of all ages.

Pricing for this one-night event is $10 per ticket, with only 500 seats available in the horseshoe for purchase. As a result, great seats for a great show can be had for less than the price of a movie ticket, but the memories you can share with your fam-ily will last a lifetime. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Children’s Learning Centers. Deadline for ticket orders is April 30, 2010.

Magic to Benefit Learning Centers

The 32° Children’s Learning Center in Cincinnati is so ex- cited about the 2010 Walk-a-Thon on May 23, 2010, that two individuals who raise the most in sponsorship pledges will receive special rewards!

The individual older than 21 years of age who raises the most money through sponsorship pledges ($250 minimum) at the first start of the race will be rewarded with a two-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation, in Greensboro, GA, as well as a $200 gift certificate for dining. A total value of $914.56.

The individual younger than 21 years of age who raises the most money through sponsorship pledges (no minimum), will be rewarded with a new Nikon Coolpix S70 touchscreen digital camera valued at $299.99.

Sponsorship forms and prize rules will be available on the Valley of Cincinnati’s Website and in Walk-a-Thon pamphlets.

Great Prizes Planned for Run/Walk

Abra-Kidabra Magic Show • May 8, 2010Fill in blanks with number of tickets desired.

Please send me _____ ticket(s) at @ $10.00 each

Total Amount Enclosed $__________

Print Name:______________________________

Member Number:_________________________

Telephone Number:_________________________

Send check payable to Valley of Cincinnati and a self-addressed,

stamped envelope for return of tickets to:

Masonic Learning Center Abra-Kidabra

317 East Fifth Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202-3399

Deadline for orders is April 30, 2010.

Proceeds benefit 32° Children’s Learning Centers.

Meijer 300 Nationwide Series at Kentucky SpeedwayFill in blanks with number of tickets desired.

Please send ____ ticket(s) @ $25.00 each, regardless of age (no limit)

Total Amount Enclosed $__________

Print Name:________________________ Member Number:______________

Telephone Number:__________________

Send check payable to Valley of Cincinnati and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return

of tickets to: Scottish Rite Race Day

317 East Fifth Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202-3399

Deadline for reservations is May 14, 2010. Reservations not accepted after deadline.

PACKAGE INCLUDESTicket to race

$10 food voucherPre-race concert

Parking

PLEASE NOTETicket orders must be placed by mail through The Rite Recorder only!

No will-call for tickets.Self-addressed, stamped envelope must be used

for return of race tickets.

SCOTTISH RITEDAY AT THE RACES

THE MEIJER 300Part of the NASCAR Nationwide Series

SATURDAY, JUNE 12Kentucky Speedway

FEATURINGAward-winning country act Sawyer Brown

TICKETS ARE $25 EACHNo limit. Price is for all ages.

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CINCINNATI CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIXEASTER CATHEDRAL HOUR

MARCH 28, 2010 AT 3:30 P.M.SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL CHOIR • THE MASTER’S MEN CHOIR

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNTTHE LAST SUPPERSTORY OF THE CROSSREFLECTIONS BY REV. KRAIG J. WALKER

SEATING BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M.PRELUDE BEGINS AT 3:00 P.M.OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLICNO COST FOR ADMISSIONA VALLEY OF CINCINNATI TRADITION SINCE 1944

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