Spring 2018 News Quarterly Publication of the Valley of Chicago VALLEY OF CHICAGO

SPRING REUNION APRIL 13-14, 2018 Scottish Rite News Spring 2018 Annual Meeting Announcements The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Chicago, State of Illinois, acknowledge and yield allegiance Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection to the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite The Annual Meeting of Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection will be held at the Scot- of for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the tish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 24, United States of America, whose Grand East is in Lexington, 2018, at 7:00 pm for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, Mass., and whose officers are: Ill. David A. Glattly, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander; Ill. Gregory L. Clark, 33°, Deputy and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting. for Illinois, and whose other Active Members for the State of Illinois are: Ill. Gregory L. Clark, 33°; and Ill. James L. Tungate, Donald E. Esser, VA, MSA, Thrice Potent Master 33°; Ill. Randall R. Milone, 33o and Ill. Norman R. Buecker, 33°; Emeritus Ill. Lawrence D. Inglis, 33°; Emeritus, Ill. Lee B. James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary Lockwood, 33°; Emeritus Ill. Harold E. Witte, 33°; Past Active, and Ill. Richard L. Swaney, 33°. Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem Correspondence concerning the magazine or mail delivery The Annual Meeting of Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem will be held at the Scot- should be addressed to Edward J. Witas, III, MSA, 33° , Executive tish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 24, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer. 2018, immediately following the Annual Meeting of Van Rensselaer Lodge of Per- Volume LXIII • Spring 2018 • Number 1 fection for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such Scottish Rite News (ISSN 0893-5114), Vol. LXIII, is other business as may regularly come before the meeting. published seasonally, March, June, Sept., and Dec. by the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago, 383 E. Lake St., Stephen W. Ford, Sovereign Prince Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108. James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary Periodicals Postage Paid at Palatine, IL.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SCOTTISH RITE Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix NEWS, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108. The 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 24, 2018, Phone: (800) 774-3467 Fax: (630) 439-3401 immediately following the Annual Meeting of Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem www.ScottishRiteChicago.org for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting. Officers and Directors Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago John W. Quinn, President Frank P. Lasick Jr., MSA, 33°, Most Wise Master Ahmad M. “Andy” Hassan, 1st Vice President James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary R. Bruce Dement Jr., 2nd Vice President Michael E. Ehle, Donald E. Esser, Stephen W. Ford, Oriental Consistory Andrew A. Keppy, Frank P. Lasick Jr., J. Kenneth Ludwig, James E. McKinnon, Jerry D. Sparks, Frank S. Winans The Annual Meeting of Oriental Consistory will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 24, 2018, immediately following the Annual Meeting of the Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix for the consider- Edward J. Witas, III, Executive Secretary and C.O.O. Wallace B. Dunn, Treasurer ation of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting. Publication Staff Editor Edward J. Witas, III, MSA, 33° Assistant Editor David R. Koss Andrew A. Keppy, 33°, Commander-in-Chief Reviewing Editor Martin P. Starr, 33° James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary Support Lee Bradley, 33° Art Director Debbie Pasiewicz Photography Jim York Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago The Annual Meeting of The Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago will be held Official Notice Meetings of the coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Chicago, IL, for the May 24, 2018, immediately following the Annual Meetings of the coordinate bodies period April, 2018 to July, 2018, are listed in this issue. (which meet starting at 7:00 pm on said date), for the consideration of the reports of Donald E. Esser, VA, MSA, Thrice Potent Master Officers and the Finance Committee; the election of three Directors at Large to the Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection Board of Directors of said corporation; the affirming of four Presiding Officers of the Stephen W. Ford, Sovereign Prince four coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Chicago Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem as members of the Board of Directors of said corporation; and for the transaction of Frank P. Lasick Jr., MSA, 33°, Most Wise Master Gourgas Chapter Rose Croix such other business as may regularly come before the meeting. Andrew A. Keppy, 33°, Commander-in-Chief The seats on the Board of Directors up for election are those held currently by Ahmad Oriental Consistory, S.P.R.S. M. “Andy” Hassan, R. Bruce Dement Jr. and James E. McKinnon all of which are eligible James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary for re-election to a second three-year term. Ahmad M. “Andy” Hassan originally filled David R. Koss, Assistant Fraternal Secretary an open seat within a term therefore he remains eligible for re-election. Marvin L. Selock, 33°, Fraternal Treasurer John W. Quinn, President © 2018 Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago. Edward J. Witas III, Executive Secretary & COO All rights reserved.

2 Scottish Rite News • Spring 2018 In Memorium... John T. Phillips, 33o (1947-2018)

John Thomas Phillips was born July 2, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Glen T. Phillips and Evelyn M. (Fitzgerald) Phillips. After graduating from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois, he attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Master in 2003. He was a Charter Member of Illumination where he graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Lodge, No. 5, A.F. & A.M., in Bloomingdale, Illinois. He served He obtained his Juris Doctor in 1972 from the University of the of Illinois in several capacities, but most Iowa with Distinction. notably as a member of the Legislation Committee.

On April 22, 1988, he married the love of his life, Catherine He joined the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago as a member Marie Amann who survives him along with his children, of the Spring Reunion Class of 1996, where he served as David (Brandy) Baker and Matthew (Maureen) Baker; an officer of the Oriental Consistory. He was coronated a five grandchildren, Cameron, Kaylee, Avery, Landon, and Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Thirty-third Degree, Grayson; his siblings, Noreen (Dan) LaValle, Johanna (Jim) Honorary Member of the Supreme Council on August Blockinger, and Glen Phillips; and many nieces, nephews, 30, 2005, in Grand Rapids, Illinois. He became an Active and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and Member of the Supreme Council on August 29, 2006. At beloved grandson and superhero, Noah Baker. the time of his death, Illustrious Brother Phillips was serving our Supreme Council as Grand Lieutenant Commander and John served in the Unites States’ Air Force and Air Force Deputy for Illinois. In 2017, he was honored as a recipient of Reserves and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before the Supreme Council’s Medal of Honor. entering the private practice of law and becoming a partner at the Grayslake, Illinois, law firm of Churchill, Baumgartner In addition to his membership in the Scottish Rite, John was and Phillips, Ltd. He was appointed associate judge in 1993 a member of Medinah Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles in Lake County, Illinois; then elected circuit judge in 2006. of the Mystic Shrine, where he was active as a member of the He was selected by his peers in 2014 to serve as chief judge, Military Unit, as well as the Chain O’ Lakes and Lake County retiring from the bench in January 2016. One of John’s most Shrine Clubs; Waukegan Chapter, No. 41, Royal Arch Masons; notable professional achievements was his role in helping Lake Council, No. 2, Cryptic Masons; and Bethel Commandery, to establish the specialized Lake County treatments courts, No. 36, Knights Templar. He was a member of Frank S. Land which include the Lake County drug court, mental health Preceptory of the Order of DeMolay, Legion of Honor, court, and veterans court. After retirement, he continued to serving as Dean in 2009. John was elected to membership serve on the Special Supreme Court Advisory Committee for in the Illinois College, in Civitatibus Justice and Mental Health Planning of the Illinois Supreme Foederatis and St. John’s Conclave, , Court. serving as Sovereign in 2018. He was a member of the College, No. 15, and a Designate for the Purple Cross of He was an active community member, serving as president the York Rite Sovereign College of North America. of the Antioch Rotary Club, member of the Antioch VFW Sequoit Post #4551, past president and secretary of the Illustrious Brother Phillips lived seventy years, six months, Deer Trail Hunting Club, and past president of the Stick and and four days, thus ending the record of a just and upright Rudder Flying Club. Mason. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Illustrious Brother Phillips was Raised to the Sublime Degree Donations - The John Phillips Memorial Fund, of Master Mason on February 3, 1996, in Rising Sun Lodge, No. c/o Scottish Rite Chicago, 383 E. Lake Street, 115, A.F. & A.M., in Grayslake, Illinois. He served as Worshipful Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108.

Spring 2018 • Scottish Rite News 3 NEWS FROM THE SUPREME COUNCIL

Dear Illustrious Sirs and All,

With the loss of Illustrious John T. Phillips, 33°, there are various offices to be filled. We will miss Illustrious Brother Phillips tremendously, and I’m sure he would want all of us to move ahead in a very positive way.

In lieu of these vacancies, as Sovereign Grand Commander, I hereby make the following appointments:

Grand Lieutenant Commander: Illustrious Peter J. Samiec, 33° Illustrious Brother Samiec will also continue as the Grand Almoner.

Deputy for Illinois: Illustrious Gregory L. Clark, 33°

Grand Chancellor: Illustrious Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33° Illustrious Brother Sturgeon will continue as Grand Secretary General and Deputy for Pennsylvania.

Illustrious Brother Richard Burgess, 33°, Past Grand Chancellor, has graciously agreed to assist Illustrious Brother Sturgeon, and myself, with our foreign relations.

I sincerely thank each of these Illustrious Brothers for their willingness to serve and for their dedication to the Scottish Rite!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with our new officer appointments.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

David A. Glattly, 33° Sovereign Grand Commander The Path Forward NEW Membership Directory The Scottish Rite, NMJ is partnering with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce a new membership directory. You will soon be contacted by PCI with a request for your information. This project is endorsed and sponsored by the Scottish Rite, NMJ. The request may come in the form of a post card, an email, or a phone call.

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4 Scottish Rite News • Spring 2018 CHARITABLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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umanitarian and charitable causes are a core Join the Scottish Rite in supporting the fight against MS... value of every Mason. It should therefore be Hno surprise that the Valley of Chicago has been one of the longest running participants in the bike, volunteer. Chicago version of “Bike MS.” This annual event is the premier fundrais- ing 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 consecutive years, the Valley of Chicago has sponsored a bike team and and pro- vided volunteers for a rest stop for both days of the Chicago event. Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often dis- abling disease that attacks the central nervous sys- tem (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The National MS Society offers an extensive variety of programs, services and resources for people living with MS, including June 23-24, 2018 family members, caregivers and other members of their support systems. We are proud to support the efforts of the Soci- ety and plan to continue to sponsor teams and pro- vide volunteers for years to come.

Spring 2018 • Scottish Rite News 5 SPRING REUNION VALLEY OF CHICAGO APRIL 13-14, 2018 Friday, April 13 Saturday, April 14 6:00pm - 12:00am 8:00am - 4:30pm Reunion Kick-off Hot Breakfast Join us in kicking-off the 2018 Spring Reunion! Candidate Orientation Bring your lady and put on your dancin’ shoes to Opening Ceremony o enjoy a special night with the Valley of Chicago. 4 Master Traveler LIVE! 7o Provost and Judge o Social 15 Knight of the East Dinner Lunch o Entertainment 17 Knight of the East and West 22o Prince of Libanus Free 32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret for candidates and top-line sponsors Dinner and After Glow $50 FREE for candidates for all guests and non-sponsoring members with breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner. $25 for members with breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner. REGISTER NOW! There is no cost to witness the www.scottishritechicago.org degree conferrals. 630-439-3400

2018 Member Incentive Program #1 Individual Top-Line Sponsor Top-Line Sponsor with the most New Candidates in the 2018 Spring Class will win a $150 Lettuce Entertain You Gift Card.

#1 Lodge The Lodge with the most New Candidates in the 2018 Spring Class win an outing to a Schaumburg Flyers game.

CHICAGO CUP The 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.

6 Scottish Rite News • Spring 2018 2018 SPRING REUNION CLASS HONOREE...

JAMES W. PATTON, 33O

1988-1989, 1995-1996, 2005-2006 and 2011-2012. James W. Patton was born January 6, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George W. and Lillias G. Patton. He is a Brother Patton received the degrees of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite on November 16, 1968 in Oriental graduate of Prospect High School of Mount Prospect, IL Consistory S.P.R.S., Chicago, IL and is a Past Sovereign and of Northern Illinois University of DeKalb, IL. He married Prince of Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem, having Priscilla Jean Barlow on May 31, 1986 at Downers Grove, served in 1991 and 1992. He was coroneted a Sovereign IL and they are the parents of a daughter Anne Elizabeth Grand Inspector General, 33*, Honorary on September 27, Patton. He was employed by the Internal Revenue Service 1994 in Cleveland, OH. He served as Fraternal Secretary of of the United States Treasury Department for twenty-six the Valley of Chicago from 1999 to 2001; he was reelected years having retired in February of 1996. in 2014 and currently serves in that position. He is also the Almoner of the Valley of Chicago. His distinguished Masonic record began in Elmwood Park Lodge No. 1163, A.F.&A.M. where he was raised a Master Companion/Knight Patton is a member of Illinois York Rite Mason on May 29, 1968; he affiliated with Arboretum Lodge College No. 15, Chicago, IL. He presided as Preeminent No. 1175, A.F.&A.M., Lisle, IL in 1981 and is now a member Governor in 1985-1986; he received the Order of the Purple of Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F.&A.M. Naperville, IL through Cross in 1987 in Braintree, MA. He was appointed Grand consolidation. He is a Past Master. He is currently serving Governor of Illinois in 1998 and served from 1998 to 2002. the Grand Lodge of Illinois as a member of the Credentials He was elected as a Regent of the York Rite Sovereign Committee. He is also a member of Harmony Lodge No. 9 of College of North America in 2002 and currently serves in Warwick, Rhode Island and Grove Lodge No. 824, A.F. &A.M. that position. He was appointed an independent director of Downers Grove, IL. to the Board of Directors of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America and served from 2008 to 2012. He was He received the Royal Arch Degrees on October 24, 1970 elected Chancellor General and served in that position from in Maine Chapter No. 257, R.A.M. of Park Ridge, IL. He then 2012-2014. He was elected Deputy Governor General and affiliated with Loudoun Chapter No. 55, R.A.M. of Herndon, served in that position from 2014-2016. He was elected VA. He is now a member of West Suburban Chapter No. 207, Most Preeminently Distinguished Governor General in R.A.M. and Euclid Chapter No. 13, R.A.M. of Downers Grove August of 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia. and Naperville, IL. He is a Past High Priest. He served as State Membership Chairman of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Bro. Patton is also a member of these bodies: Illinois Priory IL in 1986-1987 and is a Past President of the Order of High No. 11, K.Y.C.H. having served as Eminent Prior in 2008, Priesthood of IL. St. John’s Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, Chicago, IL having served as Puissant Sovereign in 2001. He now He was elected Excellent Grand Master of the First Veil of serves as Treasurer of the Conclave. He is a member of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the state of Illinois in July Illinois and Iowa Colleges Masonic Societas Rosicrucianna of 1990 and has advanced through the various elected in Civitatibus Federates. He received the eighth degree in stations of the Grand Chapter line. He was elected to the November of 2015 and is a member of the High Council in office of Most Excellent Grand High Priest in July of 1999. both Colleges. He is a member of Simon Peter Tabernacle He received the Cryptic Degrees in April of 1974 in Loudoun No. XXII, H.R.A.K.T.P. and is a Past Preceptor. He is a member Council No. 55 of Herndon, VA. He received the Super of St. Bridget Council No. 23, K.M. and is a Past Excellent Excellent Master Degree in October of 1978. He is now a Chief. He is a member of Even Me’Ukevit Council No. 167 member of West Suburban Council No. 103, Cryptic Masons of the . He is a member of the Royal of Downers Grove, IL. He is a Past Thrice Illustrious Master. Order of Scotland, St. Thomas of Acon, The Masonic Order He is a member of the Order of the Silver Trowel and is of Athelstan and the Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of currently an officer in that line. the Scarlett Cord, the Grand College of Rites, the Order of Sir Knight Patton was created a Knight Templar in Humboldt the Cork and the Order of the Bath. He is a past member of Park Commandery No. 79, K.T., Chicago, IL in January of 1972. Althea Chapter No. 206, O.E.S. Brother Patton is a 50 year He is now a member of St. Bernard Commandery No 35, K.T., plus member of the Order of De Molay. He is a Past Master Chicago, IL. He is a dual member of Trinity Commandery No. Councilor of Prospect Chapter of the Order of De Molay and 80, K.T. of Naperville, IL and St. John’s Commandery No. 1 is a Past Dean of Frank S. Land Preceptory, De Molay Legion of Cranston, Rhode Island. He is a Past Commander and is of Honor. a member of the Illinois and Massachusetts/Rhode Island Most Preeminently Distinguished Brother Patton holds Past Commanders Association. He was appointed State honorary memberships in many lodges, chapters, councils, Membership Chairman in 1985-1986 and has served the commanderies and colleges throughout Illinois and the Grand Commandery of Illinois as Eminent Grand Prelate U.S.A.

Spring 2018 • Scottish Rite News 7 Swordsman Youth Group

Frank Lasick Jr., MSA, 33o, Most Wise Master, and Xander “Guide” Sobecki visited Swordsmen Chapter order of DeMolay on Sunday March 11, 2018 for their stated meeting.

Bro. Lasick made a donation to the chapter on behalf of the Valley of Chicago and Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix. He wished the chapter well and pledged the support of him and the Valley for their future and for our future in Masonry and Scottish Rite Masonry.

Eternal Refreshment

Truman E. Aaron Robert W. Denton John J. Maltby Jr. Raymond R. Riha Sr. Ronald W. Akerlow Richard L. Dokey Joseph M. Mancuso II George F. Rogers III William J. Akins Roy A. Dooley Richard J. Mandahl Robert W. Roth Donald J. Allen William H. Dowden Jr. Fred W. Mansfield Michael D. Rothman Gus G. Alpogianis James J. Dumas Frank Marek Joseph M. Sanchez Komi Amegee Richard J. Durava John E. Martin Donald K. Seibert Lee R. Andersen Walter J. Egebergh Dennis W. Martin J. C. Sexton William J. Balthun James R. Falcione Michael M. Marx Sheldon A. Shapiro Walter F. Bandi Jr. Joseph Gagliano Samuel E. McGill William L. Sheridan Carol L. Bateman Gerald K. Gantz John W. McLanigan Sr. Robert H. Siever, MSA Harold Belkin Walter C. Hallford Andrew J. Michalic Richard W. Sokol Allen S. Bellos William P. Hartanovich Walter Miles Jr. Warren E. Spitz Jerome Broutman John C. Helmer Walter Mirich Stuart S. Stone Earl F. Brown Howard I. Hill Alfred George Mitchell Robert Stuart Cecil E. Bullok Michael N. Horowitz Raymond F. Moehle David C. Swan James E. Burke George A. Imlach Ronald C. Morgen William H. Thielmann Rhett W. Butler Marvin C. James Basil F. Mroz Eugene C. Thornton, MSA Wallace J. Buya, 33o Laddie C. Janda Joseph R. Munn Marvin Dean Tice Stanley Lewis Casey Robert H. Jessen Lawrence P. Nottoli Robert C. Trawick S. Gordon Catterson Reginald V. Johnson E. Lawrence Oldfield Eugene B. Troken O. Wayne Childers Lawrence D. Johnson Anthony R. Oliver, MSA Edward P. Wallace Walter L. Christoph Larry O. Klemm Roger Edwin Peterson Ronald G. Wallace Marvin W. Clark Thomas A. Koontz John T. Phillips, 33o Melvin W. Walters Franklin B. Coffman Mike M. Koress Traian J. Pora Gordon C. Woeltje James M. Conner Gust J. Koutselas Scott P. Postelnek Loren S. Wright, MSA Floyd E. Cooper Melvin J. Kraas Kenneth W. Poupa Wallace J. Younger Chester R. Davis Craig W. Lantz Hugo C. Pretzel Frederick Zeedyk Jr. Cecil Davis Charles C. Luther William E. Rehberg Billy D. Denton John D. MacNerland Jr. Charles G. Renslow As reported Jan . 2017-Jan. 2018

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. 8 Scottish Rite News • Spring 2018 ALMONER CONTRIBUTOR LIST

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

James W. Patton, 33o Almoner

Ricarte B. Abejuela Robert W. Galitz Bruce R. Metcalf Burton K. Schorr Jr., MSA Daniel Adamek Jeffrey G. Gantz Glenn J. Michalek David F. Sedivy, MSA, 33° John W. Aldridge Jerry Gartley Andrew E. Michyeta III William D. Seibert Joseph J. Alfirevic Joseph J. Gawlik Richard J. Mikyska Thomas W. Senesac Carl H. Anderson 33°, MSA Donald H. Geiger Gordon C. Miller William H. Sharp James D. Anthony Wayne L. Giesel John D. Miller Daniel L. Siemeck Ousman B. Askofare Aylmer M. Gifford Michael J. Mitchell Ronald A. Siems Romeo M. Avendano Howard R. Goin Ronald N. Mitrovich Harold E. Sievers Paul D. Barber Ernest C. Graening Larry R. Mitton Richard D. Simon Marvin W. Barborek Howard A. Graening Ronald S. Moll Franklin J. Skorski Steve W. Bengtson G Nick Graff, 33° MSA John R. Moreland William C. Sloup Jr. Albert M. Bergquist James A. Grannes Wilfred O. Natividad Charles W. Smaczny Robert H. Bischoff Mitchell F. Grasseschi George S. Nelson MSA Richard G. Smith Lawrence D. Bloxsom II Alvie L. Green Robert J. Neumann Irwin S. Soliday Lee Bradley, 33° Terry J. Hartl Joseph J. Nichele Dean L. Southworth Jack A. Branding Andy Hassan, 33° Mark D. Nokes Jerry D. Sparks, 33° Roy V. Brawner John R. Hazelton Bernard M. North 33° John B. Spenader David R. Brooks James E. Hemmer Sr. Sven E. Oak Grant C. Spooner James P. Brown Earl F. Heppner David A. Oakes Paul J. Stankiewicz Scott C. Buck James F. Hickman David H. Ohanian John L. Starkey Robert M. Bugalski Theodore M. Hoeller Kenneth A. Olson Gerald J. Steffen Raymond T. Burkhardt Kenneth A. Hoes Andrew Howard Orians Trevor T. Steinbach Harvey E. Campbell George A. Hoffman William W. Orr James D. Stinespring Jr. Lee E. Canady John R. Hoffmann Francisco Ortiz Jr. Rolla L. Sullens Nicholas C. Caro Edward J. Holba Patrick J. Ostrom Herbert L. Summers James H. Christensen Paul S. Holler Noah R. Panlilio James E. Sunagel Dwaine A. Churma, 33° Werner F. Hoopmann Weston L. Parker Gerald L. Swanson Eric T. Clauson Jr. Gary L. Huffman James W. Patton, 33° Martin D. Thompson Sr. George L. Cleveland Jr. George E. Huth Joseph W. Pegoraro, MSA Frank Tishka William W. Clifton Lawrence D. Inglis 33° Theodore F. Petry Jr. Lee R. Tolksdorf Ellsworth L. Cobble, MSA Henry G. Inselberger Raymond W. Pfeiffer II George E. Tomasek Thomas G. Conklin Jr. Ronald L. Jansen Kenneth Potsic Henry C. Tonigan III, 33° Floyd E. Cooper John D. Jawor Raymond J. Potsic David C. Toth Antonio C. Cortez Warren L. Jinks, MSA B.J. Potter Thomas V. Tsoutsouris John M. Cozzie, 33° David L. Johnson Russell G. Pritchett Charles D. Turner Jr. David J. Cunningham Jr. Larry J. Jones Robert G. Proudfoot, MSA Robert Jerry J. Vallee John P. Curielli William C. Jones Glenn D. Pusch Richard Vanderhoef Jerry T. Czachor John R. Jorgenson Robert F. Quinn Bill Vaselopulos Lee A. Daniels, 33° Gerald J. Kaapke Sr. Macario J. Ramos Jr., 33° Antonio L. Vicera Albert G. Davidson Michael L. Kaniok George D. Reeder Martin G. Vilimek, MSA John E. Day Sheldon L. Kantoff James D. Ridder James W. Voss Chris M. Deckert Harry G. Kappos John D. Riggs, MSA James W. Voss II Raymond P. DeGroote Jr. George S. Karas Robert R. Ritter Robert D. Watkins R. Bruce DeMent Jr., 33° Loren P. Karner James P. Robb Bruce F. Wells Emil Denemark Jr. Valfrids R. Kaspar John L. Robbins Charles C. Wells Marlowe W. Dooley Alexander Kentfield Richard C. Robinson Eric A. Westlund Alan G. Doty Lawrence R. Keyser Esteban C. Rodriguez Jr. Gerald A. Wicks Jr. Daniel H. Dunchack Franklin G. King Sr. George W. Rogers Donald B. Widenhoefer Wallace B. Dunn, 33° George W. Klatt Thomas A. Ross Harvey A. Wigdor, 33° Leonard Ellul David R. Koss Dennis J. Ross Frank S. Winans, MSA, 33° Harold P. Elwardt Charles E. Kreps Manuel M. Roth, MSA, 33° Alois J. Wolf Ronald E. Ericksen Sidney Kulek Michael J. Roth George H. Wright Craig A. Erickson Elliott F. Lang Robert W. Roth Gregg A. Wright Dean C. Erickson John A. Lardas David B. Rowley Richard E. Yena, 33° Donald E. Esser, VA, MSA Wayne C. Larson Edward A. Rund, MSA Albert L. Young Peter J. Fenneman G. Terry Lindley Anthony Salerno Sr. Gerald C. Zabel Carl Walter Fenske Richard J. Lingenfelser Peter Samardzija Laurence J. Zabrowski Charles F. Ferre Sam V. Loiacono, MSA Gus Samios Bruce R. Ziebarth Stephen W. Ford David P. Lynch John G. Sanger Bruce H. Zimmerman John T. Fredrickson Dory C. Malott Csaba A. Sarkany LeRoy G. Zimmerman Joel M. Fricka Domenico W. Mancini Edward J. Satala Edmond N. Zisook Curt T. Frisinger David A. Martin Shibli M. Sawalha Richard J. Zoladz Austin D. Fritz Tameron W. Martin Russell A. Scanlan Russell Gale James F. Meril Donald C. Schloemer As reported Jan . 2017-Jan. 2018

Spring 2018 • Scottish Rite News 9 LIBRARYLIBRARY AND AND MUSEUM MUSEUM

The All-Star Masonic Baseball Game

By Ymelda Rivera Laxton, Assistant Curator Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library owns over one baseball game since 1935. There was a Masonic baseball thousand photographs of Freemasons, members of fraternal league active in the early 1900s. Teams played throughout groups, and their families, from around the world. The the United States from Detroit, Michigan, and Duluth, photographs illustrate how Freemasonry and fraternalism Minnesota, to Newark, New Jersey. Freemasons in Duluth are related to many different aspects of society and popular even organized an indoor baseball league in 1914, which was culture, including “America’s national pastime” baseball. This active into the 1920s. Interestingly, in a 1910 edition of the 1935 group photograph, “All Star Masonic Baseball Game,” Masonic Voice-Review, several Grand Masters of Illinois are commemorates a game played in Trenton, New Jersey, cited as ruling that a group of baseball clubs with all-Masonic between National League and American League players. players could not use the name “Masonic Baseball League” or The , Trenton Forest, No. 4, sponsored any other name in which Mason or Masonic appeared in the the game, played on October 13, 1935, at Wetzel Field. The jurisdiction. While the teams were not banned, Past Illinois National League beat the American League seven to six. The Grand Master Alexander H. Bell stated “it would not do for game was part of a fundraising event that included a banquet lodges to vote funds for the entertainment and amusement and entertainment at Crescent Temple and benefited the of a few members, who desire to engage in something foreign Masonic Tall Cedar Hospital Endowment Fund. to Masonry.”

The photograph features several Baseball Hall of Famers, Do you have any photographs, objects, or stories related including Arthur “Dazzy” Vance (1891-1961) and James “The to Masonic baseball leagues or Masons in baseball? Email Beast” Foxx (1907-1967), wearing their respective fraternal Ymelda Rivera Laxton, Assistant Curator, at ylaxton@srmml. headgear. New York Yankees third baseman Robert “Red” Rolfe org. (1908-1969) gave a copy of this photograph to his nephew Don Randall. Randall later donated the photograph to the To see the image online, visit our HistoryPin page at: https:// Museum & Library in 1990. Rolfe, a New Hampshire native www.historypin.org/en/person/64613. and athletic director at Dartmouth College from 1954-1967, played in the game and is pictured. IMAGE CREDITS: All Star Masonic Baseball Game Played in Trenton, N.J., 1935. Moyer, Trenton, New Jersey. Gift of Donald Randall, 90.42. It is unclear whether the Tall Cedars of Lebanon or other Masonic groups have hosted another professional All-Star

Rose Croix makes donation to Cassell Fine Arts School

The kids at Cassell Fine Arts School in Chicago, IL received a donation from the Valley Of Chicago Scottish Rite Rose Croix. This donation will be used to purchase supplies for their class.

“They are so special and we as Scottish Rite Masons are happy to help.”

~Frank Lasick, MSA, 33o, Most Wise Master

10 Scottish Rite News • Spring 2018 The following Valley2018 of ChicagoSpring Veterans Reunion were honored Joining on ScottishOpportunity Rite Day !with an salute! 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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12 Spring 2018 • Scottish Rite News April APRIL SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 Stated Meeting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stated Meeting presented by the Lodge. Members only. Business attire. Easter Stated Meeting 13 Spring Reunion Kick-off Kick-off the Spring Reunion with a tribute to 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Motown. Members, New Candidates and their ladies. Business casual. No jeans, t-shirts, cap or jewels. Reunion Reunion 14 Spring Reunion 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 New Member joining opportunity. Members and New Candidates will witness rarely seen degrees, meet new brothers, and enjoy a day at the Scottish Rite. Stated Meeting Members only. Business attire. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 Stated Meeting Stated meeting presented by the Council. Theater Tour Table Lodge Members only. Business attire. 29 30 22 Theater Tour Join us at the Chicago Opera House (Chicago) with a performance of “Il Pigmalione & Rita” Members and their ladies. 26 Table Lodge Table lodge meeting to honor the 2018 spring class. May Members only. Business attire. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 MAY Stated Meeting 3 Stated Meeting 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Stated meeting presented by the Chapter. Members only. Business attire. Ball Park Tour- Milwaukee Learning Center 6 Ball Park Tour Brewers Lunch N Learn Walk-A-Thon/ 5K Join the Scottish Rite on the 2018 Ball Park Tour - Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 MIller Field. Limited tickets available.

Mother’s Day 8 Lunch N Learn Includes a delicious lunch with speaker. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Watch your Echoes e-mails for topics. Open registration.

Annual Meeting 12 Learning Center Walk-A-Thon/5k 27 28 29 30 31 Members and their families are invited to come support the Dyslexia Learning Center with a Walk-A-Thon/5K and picnic. Office Closed Memorial Day Office Closed Members and their families. Casual attire. 24 Annual Meeting Annual meeting of the Lodge, Council, Chapter, Consistory and Cathedral Board. Annual Meeting Members only. Business attire. Thursday, May 24 5:30 pm Dinner VALLEY OF CHICAGO 7:00 pm Meeting

Spring 2018 • Scottish Rite News 13 June JUNE SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 7 Officer Installation 1 Witness the installation of the newly elected officers. Open Registration.

3 4 8 Ball Park Tour 5 6 7 8 9 Join the Scottish Rite on the 2018 Ball Park Tour - Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Ball Park Tour- Field. Officer Installation Cubs Golf Outing Limited tickets available. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 Golf Outing Tee-up and join the Scottish Rite Members for a day on the links at the Silver Lake Country Club. Lunch N Learn Open registration. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 12 Lunch N Learn Includes a delicious lunch with speaker. Watch your Echoes e-mails for topics. Bike MS Father’s Day Stated Meeting ICOD ICOD Open registration. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 Stated Meeting Stated meeting presented by the Consistory.

Bike MS Grand Master’s Members only. Business attire. ICOD Festival 23-24 Bike MS Join the Scottish Rite to raise money for MS. Volunteer opportunities available to ride or support bikers. July Open registration. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Independence JULY Chicagoland Day Speedway Office Closed Office Closed 1 Chicagoland Speedway Join members at the Chicagoland Speedway 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 for a day at the races for the Monster Energy Cup Series. Open registration. Lunch N Learn 10 Lunch N Learn 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Includes a delicious lunch with speaker. Watch your Echoes e-mails for topics. Open registration. 26 Stated Meeting & 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 14th Degree Stated meeting presented by the Lodge and 14th Degree Presentation. Stated Meeting & 14th Degree Members only. Business attire. 29 30 31 29 Ball Park Tour Join the Scottish Rite on the 2018 Ball Park Tour - White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays at Guaranteed Ball Park Tour- Rate Field. White Sox Limited tickets available. Open registration.

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14 Spring 2018 • Scottish Rite News 2018 Great American Ball Park Tour! The Valley of Chicago is continuing its “Great American” Ball Park Tour. Tickets will be available through the Valley of Chicago on release dates and are on a limited ticket basis. Watch your Echoes email for tickets!

Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park at Wrigley Field Sunday, May 6 Friday, June 8 First Pitch 1:10 pm First Pitch 1:20 pm $10 ticket (includes Brewer Bucks) $25 ticket

Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto BlueJays vs. Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field at Comerica Park Sunday, July 29 Saturday, August 18 First Pitch 1:10 pm First Pitch 6:10 pm $20 tickets (includes Comiskey Cash) $20 ticket

Join us on Saturday, June 9th, for the Valley of Chicago’s Annual Golf Outing. 2018 This year’s outing will be held at a NEW location that is ranked among the top 10 in Chicago... Annual Golf Outing the Tamarack Golf Club, located at 24032 Royal Worlington Dr. in Naperville, Illinois 60564. Saturday, June 9

There will be an 8:00 am shotgun start with prizes and awards throughout the day.

Program includes: eighteen holes of golf with cart; a sleeve of golf balls; a hot dog lunch; prizes for participants; and a Chicago Style Buffet dinner.

The cost to attend is $90 per person!

If you would like dinner only the cost is $25 per person!

Get your foursomes together!

Hole sponsorships are available. For more information on sponsoring a hole in this year’s outing, please contact event chairman, Ken Armbruster at [email protected]. Tamarack Golf Club All sponsorships are tax deductible. 24032 Royal Worlington Dr. Naperville, IL 60564

Spring 2018 • Scottish Rite News 15 Scottish Rite Bodies — Valley of Chicago 383 E. Lake Street Presort Standard U.S. Postage Paid Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108 Palatine P&DC, IL Permit #1312 ADDRESS CORRECTION SERVICE REQUESTED

VALLEY OF CHICAGO SPRING REUNION APRIL 13-14, 2018 Friday, April 13 Winter 2017 • Scottish Rite News Reunion Kick-off 15

NEW CANDIDATE PETITIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE:Saturday, April 14 4o Master Traveler LIVE! WWW.SCOTTISHRITECHICAGO.ORG2018 SPRING REUNION CLASS HONOREE... 7o Provost and Judge 15o Knight of the East 17o Knight of the East and West O 22o Prince of Libanus JAMES W. PATTON, 33 32o Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret

New Candidate Petitions are available on our website www. scottishritechicago.org