Valley of Orlando Scottish Rite Bulletin for Spring 2013

Spring 2013 Volume LVIII, Issue 1

Valley of Orlando Officers for 2013

CONSISTORY

Master of Kadosh Bro:. Robert J. Morrow, 32° KCCH

COUNCIL OF KADOSH

Commander – Bro:. Charles E. Hughes, 32°

CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX

Wise Master - Bro:. Michael D. Hemphill, 32° KCCH

LODGE OF PERFECTION

Venerable Master - Bro:. William E. Yates, 32°

CELEBRATING THE CRAFT Are you ready for the 2nd Annual Celebrating the Craft?! Ready or not, come May 18, 2013 Celebrating the Craft will be BACK and BIGGER than last year. The show will air live from 6pm – Midnight (EDT). This event is similar in structure to a telethon but broadcast via the internet. It’s a unique approach to raising money for our Rebuilding the Temple Campaign AND our Valleys. Each donation called in during the event is split 50/50 between the House of the Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc. and 501(c)(3) local Valley or Orient charitable funds. For further information about this event, go to http://scottishrite.org/giving/celebrate/.

The Scottish Rite BULLETIN

Hello My Brothers All: An old year has come to a close, and a new year hasbegun! What we make of this year will be up to us..... allof us. In reflection, we have enjoyed another successfulyear. We tightened our budget a bit more; continued thetheatrical conferral of all 29 degrees; recognized andpresented our new brothers with their patents, that will nodoubt become a part of their keepsake items;acknowledged and reflected on the loss of our Brothersduring our Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal;celebrated the Feast of Tishri, Christmas and Hanukkah;on Flag Day we honored the flag of our country and thosewho protect the freedoms we enjoy; and generallyenjoyed the fellowship of being one with the other, as wedid the work of our Fraternity with a strong focus onLiberality, Brotherly Love and Charity. As we start the year we will continue to tighten ourfinancial belt, recognize and present, acknowledge andreflect, and honor and enjoy! It is the blending of theseactions and behaviors that encourage us to continue ourcommitment to Freemasonry, more especially the ScottishRite. History is important, but as quoted - "whenmemories exceed dreams, the end is near!" Anorganization grows by looking forward, and learns byreflecting. Let's look forward as we start this year, andcontinue instilling the actions and behaviors mentionedabove in all that we do, so that we grow and prosper inpeace and harmony. The 2nd Annual Celebrating the Craft Web-A-Thon onMay 18, 2013, is quickly approaching. Last year over$400,000 was raised to help with rebuilding the House ofthe Temple. In support of this year's event, the threeitems listed below require your support. • A search for talent is on to represent the Orient of Florida and the Valley of Orlando during the event. • Do we as a Valley want to participate? Your ideas for a Valley event are solicited. • Twelve 2 minute videos will be includedhonoring men who have gone above and beyond to helpothers and serve their community. The guidelines for the talent search, and to submit anomination to honor a community hero are posted on theSouthern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite Website –

www.scottishrite.org. Both the talent call and submissionof a community hero are required to be submitted byFebruary 28th, 2013. If you desire to be considered astalent or submit a community hero, please let me know.What a great opportunity for Orlando to participate. Please send any ideas for consideration, on how we as aValley might participate to Keith or I, and we will sharethem with the Executive Committee who will evaluate, andsee if there are one or two that fit the size and scope of our Valley. Your ideas are greatly appreciated! A quick reminder that our Spring Reunion on the 13th and14th of April 2013 is around the corner. Now is the timeto turn petitions in to Keith, our General Secretary, whowill ensure they follow their usual Masonic course. Please remember the Scottish Rite Foundation of Florida,Inc. in your gift giving and charitable planning; not justthis year, but each and every year in moving forward.Please know that over 93% of monies given to theFoundation go to support the programs that support our children at the various clinics. As we each continue our search for "more light" in ourMasonic journey, please remember that – “the spirit of fraternity reigns supreme” - it is the essence of why webecame and remain members of this great fraternity of Freemasonry, in which the Scottish Rite serves as its“University.” Until next time, be safe in your travels and remember to“whisper wise counsel in the ear of an erring brother,” andrespect the dignity of all, as it makes you and ourorganization stronger one action at a time. Thanks foryour continuing support and participation! Fraternally, ILL Chester A. King, 33° Personal Representative

“People forget what you say, and forget what you do, but forever remember

how you make them feel!”

From the desk of the Personal Representative


CONNECT WITH US!


SPRING REUNION APRIL 13TH & 14TH Please join your Brethren, and our class of new

members, for the Valley of Orlando Spring Reunion the weekend of

April 13th & 14th at the Orlando Scottish Rite Center.

Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal The Orlando Scottish Rite Bodies will host the annual Ceremony of Remembrance on Friday, March 22nd in the Scottish Rite Auditorium. The Ceremony of Remembrance combines the traditional Scottish Rite ceremonies of the Extinguishing and Relighting of the Lights. This ceremony is open to ALL Masons and their families, as well as non-Masons.


Jan 25th 5:45 PM Knights of St Andrew Mtg 5:45 PM KCCH Mtg

7:30 PM Stated Mtg Feb 22nd 5:45 PM Knights of St Andrew Mtg

7:30 PM Ring Ceremony, Knighting Ceremony & Double Eagle

Awards Mar 23rd 5:45 PM Knights of St Andrew Mtg

5:45 PM KCCH Mtg 7:30 PM Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal

Apr 6th & 7th Military Show

Calendar of Events – What’s Happening Around Here ILL Keith W. Albright, 33°, General Secretary

Apr 13th & 14th Spring Reunion Apr 26th 5:45 PM Knights of St Andrew Mtg

6:30 PM Service Awards during dinner 7:30 PM Tyled Mtg

May 24th 5:45 PM Knights of St Andrew Mtg

5:45 PM KCCH Mtg 7:30 PM Stated Mtg June 15th 12:00 PM Flag Retirement Ceremony June 28th 5:45 PM Knights of St Andrew Mtg 6:30 PM Ring Ceremony

2013 Orlando Scottish Rite Dues are due. Do you have a 2013 Orlando Scottish Rite Dues Card? If not, please pay your dues.

My Brothers, if you have a problem, let us know. We do not want to lose you as a member.


Scottish Rite Foundation for Florida, USA, Inc. Robert J. Morrow, 32° KCCH

Over the past few years, I have come to realize that some of our members and their ladies do not fully understand the connection of the Scottish Rite Foundation to the Childhood Language Clinics.

As simple as I can explain it, our Foundation consists of 11 Trustees from each Valley in the Orient of Florida. The Foundation is chaired by our SGIG Dale Goehrig and is charged with raising money to be used for the treatment of children who have learning and speech disorders. The Foundation does not own the clinics we are associated with. We support the treatment of these children by providing the necessary funds for those children who have no other source of paying for the treatment they need.

In other words we are the last resort for treatment these children may have, and without the support from our Foundations Funds these children would not receive the treatment they require to become contributing, competent and productive citizens in society.

To accomplish our goals, we raise funds throughout the state of Florida. Each Valley hosts a variety of events and fund raisers all year long. In the Valley of Orlando we have an annual Put-Put Challenge and Auction combined with a dinner, capitalizing on a fun event and great meal.

We also have the Millionaire and Billionaire program. If a member donates $100.00, they become a Scottish Rite Millionaire. They can continue to donate as often as they can and when they reach $1000.00, They become a Scottish Rite Billionaire.

The names of members who become Millionaires and Billionaires are added to the respective plaques in the lobby. If donating $100.00 is difficult or next to impossible, you can donate as little as $10.00 at a time to the Millionaire Bill Program. You can make a $10.00 donation and a Star is added to your bill, when you reach $100.00 you will become a Millionaire and your name is added to the plaque in the lobby.

The Scottish Rite Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and your donations to the Foundation are Tax Deductible. We are planning on having another Put-Put Challenge and Auction this year. The date is not yet set, however it is not to early donate items for the Auction. We had a great time last year and are hopping to have an even better time this year.

Thank you for your continued support of the Foundation.

Bob Morrow, 32° KCCH, Trustee Orlando Scottish Rite Foundation

14th Degree Ring Ceremony

The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, with its honors and obligations, touches all aspects of a new Candidate's Life. It is important,

therefore, that his lifelong Masonic journey continue after receiving the Scottish Rite degrees. In an effort to signify this continuation

and to involve the Brother's Lady in understanding a small part of the significance of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, the Fourteenth

Degree Ring Ceremony is being held for our Fall Reunion Class.

The Ring Ceremony with its color, warmth and dignity is meant to impress upon the wives and ladies of the Candidates their new

status upon his attaining the Fourteenth Degree and to make them feel that they are also a part of the Scottish Rite. Please make every

effort to attend our February 22, 2013 stated meeting to witness the 14th Degree Ring Ceremony and extend a hearty welcome to

these newly made Masters of the Royal Secret and their ladies.


It is a great honor and privilege to serve as the Venerable Master of the Knights of St. Andrew for the 2013 year. I pledge to serve the craft with the best of my ability and will be there to offer up assistance whenever and where ever possible. I would like to thank all those who made this possible, and thank my brother Knights who stepped forward to fill the remaining officer positions. The KSA is looking forward to the 2013 calendar of events scheduled at the Rite and will take a leadership role whenever the opportunity presents itself. With the support of my fellow officers and all my Brother Knights, we hope to make 2013 one of the most productive years thus far. Brother Michael D. Hemphill, 32° KCCH , has stepped forward to be our Red Hat advisor. Illustrious Martin Schwebel has agreed to be our White Hat advisor. Thank you Brothers both for being so giving of your time and talent. Feel free to contact me by phone or email if I can be of any assistance.

Fraternally & Sincerely,

Brother Rodger A. Sutton, 32°

Venerable Master

Knights of St Andrew

Knights of Saint Andrew

SPRING REUNION DEDICATED TO THE LATE Ill. HARVEY B. EDDY, 33°.


Valley Facilities Available for Rentals Did you know that the dining room, auditorium and meeting rooms at the Valley are available for rentals? The Scottish Rite Masonic Center offers you a perfect environment for your Special event. A handicap accessible building, centrally located for the Greater Orlando area, in Winter Park, the Scottish Rite Masonic Center has ample parking, and sits on beautiful grounds which features a lovely pond and lake. The Scottish Rite Masonic Center has multiple rooms available for rent; Meeting rooms for large and small gatherings, banquet facilities for up to 360 guests, with a commercial kitchen as well as a full function auditorium with seating for more than 450 guests. For more information, please contact Ill:. Keith Albright, 33° in our office for details and pricing..

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Central Brevard Scottish Rite Club meets 3rd Thursday each month at Brevard Lodge #113 at 6:30 P.M. Covered dish dinner. Deltona Scottish Rite Club meets 2nd Monday each month at Landmark Lodge #383 at 7:00 P.M. Covered dish dinner. Lake Scottish Rite Club meets 1st Wednesday each month at Mt. Dora Masonic Lodge #238, 535 N Donnally Street, Mount Dora. Contact Ill. Hank Link, 33° at 352-383-3078 for reservations. New Smyrna Beach Scottish Rite Club meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the New Smyrna Beach Shrine Club 7:00 P.M. for covered dish dinner.

Osceola Scottish Rite Club meets 2nd Friday each month at St. Cloud Lodge #221 at 7:30 P.M. Spaghetti Dinner at 5:30 P.M. Sanford Scottish Rite Club meets 2nd Wednesday each month at I-Hop Orlando Ave (US 17-92) south of the 417 at 6:00 P.M. Dinner meeting. South Brevard Scottish Rite Club meets 4th Thursday each month at Melbourne Lodge #143 at 6:30 P.M. Covered dish dinner. Titusville Scottish Rite Club meets 2nd Tuesday each month at Indian River Lodge #90 at 6:30 P.M. Covered dish dinner.

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