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Fall Reunion November 17-19, 2017 Scottish Rite News

VALLEY OF CHICAGO Fall 2017 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. John William McNaughton, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander; Ill. Benny L. Grisham, MSA, 33°, Deputy for Illinois, and whose other Active Members for the State of Illinois are: Ill. John T. Phillips, 33°; Ill. Gregory L. Clark, 33°; and Ill. James L. Tungate, 33°; Ill. Randall R. Milone, 33o and Ill. Norman R. Buecker, 33°, Emeritus Ill. Phillip C. Kenney, 33°, 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°, Past Active.

Correspondence concerning the magazine or mail delivery should be addressed to Edward J. Witas, III, MSA, 33° , Executive Scottish Rite Members on Active Military Duty Secretary and Chief Operating Officer. and Retired with Disability Volume VIII • FALL2017 • Number 2 Scottish Rite News (ISSN 0893-5114), Vol. LIX, is If you are a Scottish Rite member who is on active military published seasonally, March, June, Sept., and Dec. by the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago, 383 E. Lake St., duty, the Supreme Council has an assessment exemption Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108. program, and the Valley of Chicago has a dues exemption Periodicals Postage Paid at Palatine, IL. program. You only need to inform the Valley of Chicago

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SCOTTISH RITE of your active duty status by calling (800) 774-3467 and NEWS, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108. your membership dues for that year will be waived. Phone: (800) 774-3467 Fax: (630) 439-3401 Please also keep our military personnel and their www.ScottishRiteChicago.org families in your thoughts and prayers as they Officers and Directors Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago fight to preserve our way of life and freedoms. John W. Quinn, President Ahmad M. “Andy” Hassan, 1st Vice President R. Bruce Dement Jr., 2nd Vice President We thank them for their service to our Great Nation.

Michael E. Ehle, Donald E. Esser, Stephen W. Ford, Andrew A. Keppy, Frank P. Lasick Jr., J. Kenneth Ludwig, James E. McKinnon Jerry D. Sparks, Frank S. Winans 242nd Anniversary of The United States Edward J. Witas, III, Executive Secretary and C.O.O. Wallace B. Dunn, Treasurer Marine Corps

Publication Staff The Marines of 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines would like to invite Editor Edward J. Witas, III, MSA, 33° Assistant Editor David R. Koss you to join us in celebrating the 242nd Anniversary of The United Reviewing Editor Martin P. Starr, 33° States Marine Corpsat The Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago on Saturday Support Lee Bradley, 33° Art Director Debbie Pasiewicz 18 November 2017. The guest of Honor will be Fire Commissioner for Photography Bartlomiej Kurela the City of Chicago Fire Department,Mr. Jose Santiago. The evening Official Notice will include a traditional cocktail hourthat begins at 1800 followed Meetings of the coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Chicago, IL, for the by a ceremony that includes a reading ofGeneral Lejeune's birthday period January, 2017 to June, 2017, are listed in this issue. message, presentation and cutting of the birthdaycake, a video Donald E. Esser, VA, MSA, Thrice Potent Master Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps and remarksfrom Stephen W. Ford, Sovereign Prince the guest of honor. Following the ceremony, dinner will be served. Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem Once the meal is complete our guests are invited to socialize, dance Frank P. Lasick Jr., MSA, 33°, Most Wise Master Gourgas Chapter Rose Croix andcelebrate the founding of the world's finest fighting force the Andrew A. Keppy, Commander-in-Chief UnitedStates Marine Corps. Oriental Consistory, S.P.R.S. James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary David R. Koss, Assistant Fraternal Secretary Please follow the link to the official website for the 2nd Battalion Marvin L. Selock, 33°, Fraternal Treasurer 24th Marines 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball. You will be able to purchase your tickets as well as discounted rooms at © 2017 Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago. the venueand discounted parking at the adjutant parking garage. All rights reserved.

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2 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2017 HONORS AND ACCOLADES The Valley of Chicago Proudly Announces its Newest Nominees to Receive the Thirty-third Degree

It is with great pleasure that the Valley David A. Martin of Chicago presents its newest Thirty-third David P. Crosson was born on May 21, 1967, in Degree Nominees. Joliet, Illinois. Brother Crosson is a member of Matteson Lodge, No. 1175, A.F. & A.M., in Matteson, Illinois. He The Thirty-third Degree, which is the attended the University of Champaign Urbana where he ultimate Degree of the Ancient Accepted received his Civil Engineering degree in 1990. He joined Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, can only the Valley of Chicago as a member of the Fall Reunion be awarded by a Supreme Council and Class of 1991. cannot be applied for. It is given to those Thirty-second Degree members who have performed outstanding services for Lance J. Welter, MSA, VA the Fraternity, or for service to humanity Dale P. Cyrier was born on November 17, 1962, in that brings great credit upon the Fraternity. Kankakee, Illinois. Brother Cyrier is a member of Less than 1% of all Scottish Rite Masons are West Englewood Home Lodge, No. 1074, A.F. & A.M., recipients of the Thirty-third Degree. in Englewood, Illinois. He attended Kankakee Com- munity College. He joined the Valley of Chicago as a member of the Fall Reunion Class of 2004.

Congratulations to the Valley of Chicago Members who have been nominated to receive the Thirty-third Degree in August 2019 in Milwaukee, WI. The Meritorious Service Award

It is with great honor that we announce that Russell A. Scanlan and Daniel H. Slomiany from the Valley of Chicago were nominated to receive the 2018 Meritorious Service Russell A. Scanlan Award for their outstanding contribution Burton K. Schorr, MSA was born on June 4, 1947, in Oak to Scottish Rite Freemasonry and unselfish Park, Illinois. Brother Schorr is a member of Park Ridge desire to serve their community, state, Lodge, No. 988 A.F. & A.M., in Park Ridge, Illinois. He attend- country and fellow man by the Illinois ed Culver-Stockton College were he graduated with a Council of Deliberation. Bachelor’s degree in History & Political Science in 1969. He was a member of the 1st Infantry Division – Berlin Brigade The Supreme Council Constitutions provide in the U.S. Army from 1970-1973. He attended College of that the “Award for Meritorious Service” Lake County and Oakton Community College. He joined may be conferred upon members of the the Valley of Chicago as a member of the Fall Reunion Class Scottish Rite who, by reasons of meritorious of 1988. services of a Masonic character, are worthy of such recognition. The recipients must Daniel H. Slomiany have attained the Thirty-Second Degree William E. Carlton was born on February 12, 1970, of the Scottish Rite, be recommended by in Chicago, Illinois. He is a member of Union Park the four presiding officers of the Valley, Lodge, No. 610, A.F. & A.M. in Union Park, Illinois. Brother and receive approval of the Illinois Council Carlton, graduated from the Insurance Institute of American of Deliberation to be nominated for this with an Associates in Insurance Services in 2007. He joined prestigious honor. The MSA can only be the Valley of Chicago as a member of the Spring Reunion awarded by a State Council of Deliberation to Class of 1993. a member in good standing for outstanding or significant services performed within the Scottish Rite and cannot be applied for.

Fall 2017 • Scottish Rite News 3 HONORS AND ACCOLADES The 2017 Norman Buecker The Sovereign Grand LIBRARYAward AND MUSEUM Commander’s Medal For Xander “Guide” Sobecki Distinguished Service

It is with great honor that we announce that Xander “Guide” James W. Patton, 330 Sobecki from the Valley of Chicago was awarded the It is with great honor that prestigious 2017 Norman Buecker we announce that James W. Scottish Rite Service Award for Patton, 33o from the Valley his outstanding contribution of Chicago was awarded the to Scottish Rite Freemasonry Sovereign Grand Commander’s and unselfish desire to serve his Medal for Distinguished Service. community, state, country and fellow man by the Illinois Council The Sovereign Grand of Deliberation. Commander may, at his discretion, ­bestow his personal award upon a deserving Masonic or Scottish Rite Brother whom he considers to have rendered outstanding distinguished and exemplary service to the Masonic fraternity at large. The recipient of this prestigious award must have demonstrated such service to the ­Scottish Rite not often witnessed among the general membership.

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4 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2017 LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Masonic Butterfly Wing Picture

By Hilary Anderson Stelling, Director of Collections and Exhibitions, Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

IMAGE CREDITS: Colorful souvenirs decorated with iridescent butterfly Picture Made for Karl Harry Lindquist, ca. 1948. Aliwu, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Museum Purchase, 2017.001. Photograph by wings and reverse painting on glass—often sold in Brazil David Bohl. or Argentina—enjoyed popularity from the 1920s through the 1950s. The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library in Lexington, Massachusetts, holds several examples in its that lodge in 1944. He also became a part of San Francisco’s collection. Tourists purchased these souvenirs in many forms Islam Shrine and received his Scottish Rite degrees at the including trays, plates and framed pictures. Artisans offered Valley of San Francisco in 1945. Symbols related to all these travelers mementoes embellished with scenic views, figures in different kinds of Freemasonry are portrayed on Lindquist’s traditional costume and even Masonic symbols—all colored butterfly wing picture. with vibrant butterfly wings harvested in South America. Born in Sweden, Lindquist immigrated to the United States Some travelers purchased generic pictures from examples as a young man in 1929. Early in his career he worked as that artisans had on hand; others ordered specially crafted a seaman, ship’s cook and steward. Over time he lived in work. A craftsman, named Aliwu, working in Rio de Janeiro New York, California, Maryland and New Jersey. He became , assembled this custom-made butterfly wing picture for Karl an American citizen and eventually married. Intriguingly, Harry Lindquist (1909-1985), probably in 1948. The picture, as logged on passenger lists and in immigration records, presented in an inlaid wood frame, combines information Lindquist traveled to Rio de Janeiro two times in 1948. He about Lindquist’s Masonic affiliations along with stylized went in July, when officials registered him as a merchant, pictures of Brazilian scenes. The craftsmen who put this work and again in September, when authorities noted that he together used blue, pink and yellow butterfly wings to give was a representative. Lindquist likely commissioned this color to lettering, symbols and the borders that separate picture celebrating his involvement in Freemasonry on one the different elements. The contrast of the bright iridescent of his 1948 journeys. butterfly wings and the black reverse-painted glass gives If you are interested in learning more about the Scottish these souvenirs a dramatic and distinctive appearance. Rite Masonic Museum & Library, visit our website srmml. Lindquist, as noted on the picture, belonged to Paul Revere org for information, access to digital collections, online Lodge #462 in San Francisco. Membership records at the exhibitions and to find links to our blog and social media Grand Lodge of California document that Lindquist joined platforms.

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If you are interested, contact the Cathedral Staff: [email protected] Fall 2016 • Scottish Rite News 5 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2017 5 2017 MEMORIALS

Wallace J. Buya, 33o Memorial Phillip Charles Kenney, MSA, 33° Memorial

Ill. Wallace J. Buya, 33°, has been summoned by the Supreme Phillip Charles Kenney, 85, of Eureka passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Architect of the Universe to eternal refreshment in the paradise Monday, June 26, 2017, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. of God on Monday, July 10, 2017. Services will be held on Friday, August 11th starting 7:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of He was born on December 8, 1931, in Paxton, IL, a son of Charles B. Evanston, 1427 Chicago Avenue Evanston IL 60201. and Hazel Sharpe Kenney. He married Jeanne E. Casson on December 21, 1951, in Pontiac. She passed away on January 16, 2017. Wallace Joseph Buya, was born on January 7, 1925, in Lawrence, MA, to Joseph and Antoinette (nee Neveresky) Buya. He completed Surviving are two children, Mark Phillip (Jennifer) Kenney of high school at Edward F. Searles in Methuen MA. Wally, to his many Ashburn, VA, and Carrie (Darwin) Armstrong of Roanoke, IL; eight friends served in the U. S. Navy during World War, II as a Petty grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Officer First Class. Following the war, he graduated in 1950 from He was preceded in death by his parents. Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Administrative Science degree. Phillip was a manager of the Farmers Grain Co-Op in Eureka from 1955 until his retirement after 41 years there in 1996. He served on On August 12, 1950, Wally married JoAnn Heinzerling, a loving the Board of Directors of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois union which continued for 59 years until her passing in 2009. Bro. from 1970 to 1978, serving as President in 1974. He also served on Buya is survived his son Jeff, daughter Vicki, and grandchildren the Board of Directors of the National Grain and Feed Association Joshua, Johnathan and Jessica. from 1979 to 1982.

His professional life saw his rise through Combined Insurance, A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1951- Nationwide Insurance Company and finally Aon Corporation 1955 on the Destroyer Escort USS Sturtevant DE 239 and the retiring with the position of Executive Vice President. Submarine Tender USS Bushnell AS 15.

Wally contributed his time to many community groups including Phillip was a member of the Eureka United Methodist Church, the Heinzerling Foundation for retarded children. serving in many capacities, including member of the Administrative Board, chairman of the finance committee and head of the ushers Wally was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Evans committee. Lodge No. 524, A.F. & A.M., of Evanston, on January 29, 1974. He also served as a trustee of Cruger Township from 1961-2002 Bro. Buya joined the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of and the Cruger Township planning commission. He worked as an Chicago in the Fall Reunion of 1977. He served on the Board of Enumerator for the 2010 Census. Directors of the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago, first as a member and later as President. He was coroneted a Phillip was active with the William C. Hobbs #306 Masonic Lodge in Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Thirty-Third Degree Mason, at Eureka, where he was initiated in 1955. He served as worshipful master Cincinnatti Ohio, on September 29. 1998. in 1961. He was a life member of Taylor Lodge #98 in Washington and a dual and charter member of Cathedral Lodge #1179 in Peoria. Wally’s other memberships and associations include, but are He joined the Mohammed Temple in Peoria on April 28, 1962, and certainly not limited to, the York Rite, Medinah Shrine AAONMS, served as director in 1994. He was the past president and past He was a distinguished member and past Sovereign of St. John’s director of the Dramads Unit. He was a member of the Mohammed Conclave - Red Cross of Constantine and a member of Illinois Temple Legion of Honor, Hillbilly Clan #44, Royal Order of Jesters, College SRICF. He was honored by the International Supreme Peoria Court 40 and Kachina Billiken Klub and a charter member of Council of the Order of DeMolay with the Honorary Legion of Peoria Caravanserai #6 of El Hajj. He received the Honorary Legion Honor. of Honor Award from the International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay in 1987. He was a life member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of The passing of our Brother from the cares and troubles of this Peoria, since 1958, and served as Thrice Potent Master in 1968 and transitory existence has removed another link in the fraternal Commander in Chief from 1984-1986. He received the Meritorious chain that binds us together. May we who survive him be more Service Award in 1973 and the 33rd Degree in 1976 in Milwaukee, strongly bound in the ties of friendship, morality, and brotherly WI. Phillip was elected an active member of the Supreme Council in love. 1985.

Eternal Refreshment reported as of August 2017

Walter F. Bandi Jr. Laddie C. Janda Frank Marek William H. Thielmann Harold Belkin Robert H. Jessen Alfred George Mitchell Melvin W. Walters Earl F. Brown Lawrence D. Johnson Raymond F. Moehle Loren S. Wright Wallace J. Buya Phillip C. Kenney Ronald C. Morgen Wallace J. Younger O. Wayne Childers Larry O. Klemm Raymond R. Riha Sr. Floyd E. Cooper Gust J. Koutselas Michael D .Rothman Richard J. Durava John D. MacNerland Jr. Richard W. Sokol Walter J. Egebergh John J. Maltby Jr. David C. Swan

6 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016 LIBRARY AND MUSEUM The Spirit of Freemasonry an annotated translation by Kamel Oussayef, 33º, MSA, DSA

The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library in Lexing- ton, Massachusetts is pleased to announce the upcoming publication of the “The Spirit of Freemasonry” on August 15th, 2017. The 500-page book includes a fascinating annotated trans- lation of a rare Masonic Manuscript (circa 1804). It is divided into 12 independent chapters that can be read in any order. They describe various Masonic subjects that often might however, a diploma issued by the Grand Lodge of Louisi- seem exotic, strange, mysterious or even bizarre to us in the ana on June 11, 1814 attests that a was a member of “La 21st century. Persévérance No. 4” a French Masonic Lodge in New Orle- These chapters reveal old rituals belonging to or inspired ans. by Freemasonry and lectures written to convey the manda- The date and place of his death are still puzzling tory instruction given to a Brother Mason after passing to a researchers. It is bewildering that so many prominent higher degree. Some of these writings are very interesting Masons have left so little trace of their passage on earth. dissertations on the history or philosophy of humankind and Despite the substantiated information that every Masonic of Freemasonry. Other lighter topics include, for example, organization is supposed to gather on its members and the the protocol of a “Table Lodge,” which is fully described and records they must keep, we only have fragments of early its vocabulary explained. For example, to the initiated, “to fire Brothers’ Masonic or “civilian” careers which, deplorably, a cannon loaded with strong red powder” meant “to drink a seemed to fade out as they advanced in age. glass of red wine.” This rare manuscript also covers many other Occasionally, we get a glance at their travels when the fascinating and intriguing themes. cities or towns they visited are mentioned in Masonic reg- It is our belief that this book, and particularly the footnotes isters, letters or diplomas. Rarely do we know their place of that read like paragraphs of a mystery novel, will cast a bright- birth or that of their death. Of the same vein, Doszedards- er light on Masonic texts, symbols, rituals, definitions, secret ki’s mysterious life does not escape the “curse” of so many alphabets and calendars that up to now were thought to be of the Brothers who preceded him. Only Pine Street Cem- incomprehensible. etery in Gallipolis, Ohio, oddly mentions the name Dosze- The manuscript belongs to the famous Doszedardski col- dardski on its webpage. lection of Masonic documents preserved at the Scottish Rite This annotated translation represents a yearlong work Masonic Museum and Library in Lexington, Massachusetts. by our Illustrious Brother Kamel Oussayef, 33º, MSA, DSA. It contains full-color photo facsimile of 225 beautifully cal- He is associated with several Symbolic Blue Lodges and is ligraphed pages, four hand-painted drawings of old Masonic the Past Master of two of them. He is presently an Assistant symbols and rare diplomas in shimmering colors. Master of Ceremonies in The Massachusetts Consistory of Doszedardski was a prominent Freemason who held the the Valley of Boston. prestigious title of Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the 33rd and last Degree, the highest degree in Freemasonry. He described himself in one of his manuscripts as Doctor in Med- icine, Count, Knight and former Captain. He was born in War- Advanced orders will be accepted saw, Poland in 1770. through the NMJ Supreme Council A polyglot, he travelled extensively in Europe, the Caribbe- website by visiting the NMJ Shop. The an Sea, more particularly in Cuba and San Domingo and a few unit price is $75 (plus shipping). areas of the United Sates. The later part of his life is unknown,

6Fall 2016 • Scottish Rite News Scottish Rite News • Fall 20157 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2017 7 Fall Reunion Part I SWEET HOME CHICAGO at the Scottish Rite, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

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Join the Valley of Chicago on a ROAD TRIP to Philly! You and your guest are invited to attend a fabulous weekend in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge and Scottish Rite! Our very own 19o cast will be performing and you will share in a weekend of fun across the city of “Brotherly Love.” $199 Candidate Friday, November, 17 Saturday, November 18 Sponsor $299 2:00pm 11:00am Welcome Party at Redding Tour of the Grand Lodge of Member Station Sports Bar Pennsylvania $349 5:30pm 12noon - 5:00pm ADD your Spouse for Valley of Philadelphia ONLY $99 Reunion Banquet with Ladies Self Guided On/Off Bus Tour of Philadelphia 7:00pm 19o Performed by the 6:00pm Valley of Chicago Cocktail and Hors D’oeuvers Your Trip Includes: Reception Welcome Party, Hotel Room for 2 nights in 7:00pm single occupancy room, Reunion Banquet, Bus Ladies Program Tour, Saturday Evening Cocktail Reception and Commemorative Gift 8:30pm o Transportation to and from Philadelphia not included. Hotel 32 Performed by the space is limited and reservations will be made on a first come Valley of Pennsylvania first serve basis. Contact the VOC office for more info.

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John L. Fascia has distinguished himself as both a Veteran and a Mason. Having served as a Brigadier General of the Illinois Army National Guard, John knows a lot about service to country and community. John first joined the Army Reserve in 1954, and then the Illinois Army National Guard in 1961. He quickly rose in rank because of his commitment to his mission and the values Illinois stands for. During his career John was activated nine times, including the memorable 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He also served as an Operations Officer, 44th REOC Unit Commander, Staff Officer of the Illinois Army National Guard State Headquarters and finally retired as a Brigadier General in 1997.

John joined Masonry and the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago in 1991 and served twice as Master of Isaac Cutter Lodge in Chicago. He’s been Chairman of the Illinois Masonic Foundation for Drug and Alcohol abuse for Children and Members of the Scottish Rite Learning Center. He currently resides in Clarendon Hills, Illinois.

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The Official Scottish Rite Traveling Trophy will be inscribed with your Lodge, Reunion and number of New Members. Note: All applications must be received prior to the Reunion. In the event of a tie, the earliest postmark on the last received petition wins.

10 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2017 2017 Fall Reunion Joining Opportunity! Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Of The United States Of America Valley of Chicago 383 East Lake Street Bloomingdale, IL 60108-1191 Voice: (630) 439-3400 Toll-Free: (800) 774-3467 Fax: (630) 439-3401

Application For Degrees I, ______(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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Fraternal Fraternal Relations Columbus Day Lunch N Learn Relations Night 12 Night 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Members and Candidates are welcome to enjoy a special night to kick start the Fall Reunion. DeMolay Meeting 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Members and Candidates. Masonic Family Masonic Family Fall Fest Fall Fest 28 29 30 31 Join the Scottish Rite for a family friendly Fall Fest!

Members, Master Masons and their Halloween families.

Chicago Fall Reunion November 10 Kick-off SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 Kick-off the Fall Reunion in Sweet Home Chicago featuring the Blues Brothers.

Members and their guest. Business Casual Attire. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Chicago Fall Reunion

Daylight Savings Chicago Fall Chicago Fall 11 Time DeMolay Meeting Election Day Reunion Reunion Members and New Candidates will witness rarely seen degrees, meet new Brothers, and 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 enjoy a day at the Scottish Rite.

Fall Reunion Fall Reunion Members and New Candidates. Roadtrip to Philly Roadtrip to Philly Business Attire. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Fall Reunion Roadtrip Thanksgiving 17 to Philly Thanksgiving Members and New Candidates will enjoy a DeMolay Meeting Dinner Office Closed Roadtrip to Philly to present the 19th degree 26 27 28 29 30 at the Grand Lodge of Philadelphia.

Members and their lady. Business Attire.

Fall Reunion Roadtrip to Philly Thanksgiving Dinner The Scottish Rite family is again hosting a plentiful 18 November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving Feast for Members and their families. Members and New Candidates will enjoy a Roadtrip to Philly with a tour of the Grand Eaglewood Members and their families. Lodge of Philadelphia and a day on the 1401 Nordic Rd, town. Itasca, IL 60143 Members and New Candidates. Business Attire.

Scottish Rite News • Fall 2017 13 December Adult Holiday Party SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7 1 2 Members and their ladies celebrate the holidays at the Scottish Rite.

Members and their lady.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Lunch N Learn 12 Adult DeMolay Meeting Holiday Party Enjoy your lunch break at the Scottish Rite. Includes a delicious lunch with speaker. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Watch your Echoes e-mails for topics.

Open registration. Lunch N Learn 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 Winter Theater Tour Join us at the Oriental Theater (Chicago) DeMolay Meeting Theater Tour with a performance of “Wicked”. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 LIMITED TICKETS! Christmas Eve Members and guest. 31 Christmas Day New Year’s Eve Office Closed Office Closed

January Lunch N Learn SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 Enjoy your lunch break at the Scottish Rite. Includes a delicious lunch with speaker. Watch your Echoes e-mails for topics. New Year’s Day Office Closed Office Closed Open registration. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Awards Night DeMolay Meeting Lunch N Learn Awards Night 11 Join us as we recognize the Members 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 receiving the MSA, 33°, Valley Awards and Membership Pins.

Theater Tour Members and their lady. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20Winter Theater Tour Join us at the Cadillac Palace Theater (Chicago) with a performance of “Beautiful 28 29 30 31 the Carol King Musical”. Members and their lady.

Winter Theater Tour! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23TH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH “Wicked” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor “Standup Comedy Showcase” at the Oriental Theater (CHICAGO) Dream Coat” at SECOND CITY Comedy Club INCLUDING DINNER (SCHAUMBURG) SATURDAY, JANUARY 20TH at the Drury Lane Theater (OAK BROOK) “Beautiful, The Carol King Musical” SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND at the Cadillac Theater (CHICAGO) “Il Pigmalione & Rita” Chicago Opera Theater Company 14 (CHICAGO) Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016

14 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2017 ALMONER’S FUND Q&A with Almoner James Patton, 33O

Question: Jim what exactly is the Scottish Rite Almoner’s Fund Jim: Because it fulfills the vision statement of the Scottish Rite. for those that might not be aware. “We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obliga- tion to care for our members.” People lose their jobs, or a major Jim: It’s a special fund to financially assist needy Scottish Rite health problem afflicts them, or something totally unexpected Masons and their immediate families during difficult times. and out of their control up-ends their life. That is when we are most effective and able to do the most good. This is not a long Question: Are there any strings attached to accepting money. term assistance program. It is a boots on the ground immediate action to give some relief so they can get back on their feet.

Jim: No strings. It is not a loan. It is a gift to a brother who Thank you for your support. your for you Thank

d brother Master Masons, their widows and orphans. orphans. and widows their Masons, Master brother d needs it. We are not talking about non-payment of dues. We Question: How can members get involved anddistresse helpworthy of support in supportcharity, profit for not 501(c)(3)

are talking about a brother who is getting behind on his mort- this worthy cause? a Inc., Fund, Almoner’s Rite Scottish Chicago’s of Valley the to made been has donation a card, this of use the With gage or can’t feed his family, or medical bills are piling up. That is when the Almoner’s Fund is here to help.” Jim: This is the only time of the year the Almoner’s Fund asks for donations. We have many requests for assistance and it’s Question: Can you give me an example. important to replenish the fund in order to make sure we have enough for those who need it. If any brother is able to donate, Jim: Awhile back, we had a Brother who needed additional help no amount is too small and it is greatly appreciated. Just fill out in paying for medical expenses that his insurance would not the form below. pay. He and his wife were retired and living on a limited income that could not cover the outstanding medical bills. We gave him Question: You said this year that you have a special incentive.

a check that partially covered the outstanding bills and referred

Building dedicated March, 2012. March, dedicated Building

linois. him to the Grand Lodge Assistance Program for needy Brothers Jim: That’s correct. For every Il $25Bloomingdale, levelin Cathedral Rite weScottish Chicago’s will of Valley the of include North, looking Hall, Grand the aof freePhoto Cover: the boxAbout and their immediate families. The Grand Lodge Program paid of 20 Scottish Rite Holiday Cards. $25 gets you one box, $50 the remaining medical bills. This was an example of the bodies gets you two, $75 gets you three, and $100 gets you four. If you of Masonry working together to take care of a Brother in need. make a donation larger than $100 you just tell me how many boxes of cards you want and we will make it happen. Question: I noticed you never mentioned the brother’s name.

Jim: That is correct. The Fund’s assistance is totally anonymous. Only myself and the Assistant Almoner, Brad Baker, know the names of the people who receive money. And that is the way it’s supposed to be. We don’t want a brother to be embarrassed to ask for assistance. We want to make it as easy as possible. Your gifty Season’s Greetings Question: Why is this so important? Why does the Scottish with ever Rite devote resources to it? donation!

2017 ALMONER’S FUND DONATION Form Help a distressed brother with your gift!

Enclosed is my gift to the Scottish Rite Almoner’s Fund, Inc. for 2016. Please use it to support our Valley’s charitable activities!

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Payment: ___ Check #______Please make your check payable to: Scottish Rite Almoner’s Fund, Inc.

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All gifts are tax deductible to the extent provided by law, and will be acknowledged in the Scottish Rite News magazine. MAIL ALL DONATIONS TO: SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY OF CHICAGO 383 E. LAKE STREET, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108

Scottish Rite News • Fall 2017 15 Scottish Rite Bodies — Valley of Chicago 383 E. Lake Street Presort Standard U.S. Postage Paid Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108 Northbrook IL Permit No. 126

5:30 pm Social 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Presentation

Open to all Members and Master Masons interested in becoming Members of the Scottish Rite to enjoy an evening of Brotherhood with a hearty dinner and a special presentation by a LIVE Gen. Douglas MacArthur impressionist and afterglow entertainment.

Tickets are $10 per member not sponsoring a New Candidate.

Master Masons and Members only.

VALLEY OF CHICAGO Watch your Echoes e-news for tickets!