Fall 2016 Scottish Rite News A Quarterly Publication of the Valley of Chicago VALLEY OF CHICAGO

LIVE SPECIAL PRESENTATION!! Kris “Tanto” Paronto presents his personal account of the “13 Hours” Benghazi rescue mission 2016 November 5, 2016 FALL REUNION Fall Reunion AND NEW MEMBER JOINING OPPORTUNITY November 12, 2016 Scottish Rite Day Scottish Rite News Fall 2016

The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Chicago, State of , acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the 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°; 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 Secretary and Chief Operating Officer. Volume LVIIII • Fall 2016 • Number 3 Scottish Rite Members Scottish Rite News (ISSN 0893-5114), Vol. LVIIII, is published seasonally, March, June, Sept., and Dec. by the on Active Military Duty Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago, 383 E. Lake St., and Retired with Disability Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108. Periodicals Postage Paid at Chicago, IL. If you are a Scottish Rite member who is on active POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SCOTTISH RITE NEWS, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108. military duty, the Supreme Council has an assessment

Phone: (800) 774-3467 exemption program, and the Valley of Chicago has a Fax: (630) 439-3401 dues exemption program. You only need to inform the www.ScottishRiteChicago.org Valley of Chicago of your active duty status by calling Officers and Directors (800) 774-3467 and your membership dues for that year Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago Noel J. Kalis, President will be waived. Ahmad M. “Andy” Hassan, 1st Vice President John W. Quinn, 2nd Vice President

R. Bruce Dement, Michael E. Ehle, Andrew A. Keppy, Please also keep our military personnel and their Frank P. Lasick Jr., J. Kenneth Ludwig, James E. McKinnon, families in your thoughts and prayers as they fight to Daryl W. Selock, Jerry D. Sparks, Frank S. Winans preserve our way of life and freedoms.

Edward J. Witas, III, Executive Secretary and C.O.O. Wallace B. Dunn, Treasurer We thank them for their service to our Great Nation.

Publication Staff Editor Edward J. Witas, III, MSA, 33° Assistant Editor David R. Koss Reviewing Editor Martin P. Starr, 33° Support Lee Bradley, 33° Art Director Debbie Pasiewicz Photography Bartlomiej Kurela

Official Notice Meetings of the coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Chicago, IL, for the period July 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016, are listed in this issue. Michel E. Ehle, Thrice Potent Master Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection J. Kenneth Ludwig, Sovereign Prince Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem Frank P. Lasick Jr., MSA, 33°, Most Wise Master Gourgas Chapter Rose Croix Andrew A. Keppy, Commander-in-Chief Oriental Consistory, S.P.R.S. James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary Marvin L. Selock, 33°, Fraternal Treasurer

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2 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016 HONORS AND ACCOLADES

Charles A. August Andrew A. Keppy Stanley W. Smith, MSA

Michael E. Ehle J. Kenneth Ludwig The 33° Degree This ultimate degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is awarded only by the Supreme Council at the Annual Meeting of that body and cannot be applied for. It is given to those 32° members who have performed “outstanding services for the ,” or “for service to humanity that brings great credit upon the Order.” Congratulations to the Valley of Chicago Members who have been nominated to receive the Thirty-third Degree in August 2017 at Rochester, .

Ill. David A. Glattly, 33°, Named as the next Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, NMJ

Scottish Rite Sovereign Grand Commander John William Craft have been central to my McNaughton has the pleasure to announce to the membership life. I can vow to all members today that Active Member, David A. Glattly, 33°, will succeed him as that I will work to my highest leader of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction upon his retirement in abilities to serve you, and cham- August 2017. pion the future of this vibrant, “To our valued members and Brothers,” said Commander historic, and vital organization.” McNaughton, “I could not be more pleased to inform you that the Brother Glattly began his Supreme Council’s nominating committee has named David Glattly Masonic career by joining Clif- as your next Sovereign Grand Commander. Brother Glattly has been ton Chapter, Order of DeMolay an active and honored Freemason for more than 40 years, and a in 1970, eventually serving as member of the Scottish Rite for nearly three decades. Our fraternity State Master Councilor of New will be led by a good man who serves from his heart. He will shoul- Jersey. He was raised a Master der great responsibility with intelligence, experience, dedication, Mason in Clifton Lodge #203, and grace.” Clifton, in 1975. He served as Worshipful Master in 1995, The appointment of Brother Glattly marks the first time a new and as the Grand Marshal of the of New Jersey in 1998. Scottish Rite leader has been announced a year prior to taking office. He became an Active Member of the DeMolay Supreme Council in “These are challenging times for Freemasonry,” said Commander 1994 and served as Executive Officer in New Jersey from 1999-2004. McNaughton. “Your Scottish Rite leadership and I feel it is important In New Jersey Freemasonry, he was awarded the prestigious Daniel to have a thorough and seamless transition for our Fraternity.” Com- Coxe Medal for distinguished service to the Craft. mander McNaughton and Brother Glattly will consult together over Glattly completed the degrees of the Scottish Rite in 1987. He was the next 12 months to continue the work “we began a decade ago— created a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33°, Honorary Member shifting the priorities of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction back to of the Supreme Council in 2000 at Pittsburgh . He was caring for our members, and bringing compassion to the forefront of crowned an Active Member at Boston, in 2002. He is our Fraternity,” he said. also a member of Salaam Temple, AAONMS; Hugh DePaynes Com- Said Brother Glattly, “I am extremely proud and humbled to be mandery #1, St. Joseph Conclave, , among nominated as the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction’s new Sovereign numerous other Masonic organizations. Grand Commander. It is truly the honor of my lifetime. From my time He and his wife Monica live in Hawthorne, New Jersey. They have as a young man in DeMolay, the ideals and ageless standards of our two children, son Matthew and daughter Jessica.

Fall 2016 • Scottish Rite News 3 LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

A Collaborative Masonic Quilt

Hilary Anderson Stelling, Director of Exhibitions, Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts

Some years ago the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in Lexington, Massachusetts, purchased a white quilt, hand-embroidered in red. Each of the 72 blocks on this quilt features a symbol related to Craft, Scottish Rite and Freemasonry. White quilts decorated with red embroidery were part of a fashion for household textiles decorated with simple red stitching, sometimes called “redwork,” that enjoyed popularity from the late 1800s through the 1920s. Many needleworkers participating IMAGE CREDITS: in the trend used commercially-produced patterns, Masonic Quilt, 1908. Celestia A. Milliken (b. 1853) and Freeland R. Bunker (1845-1909), Winter Harbor, , stencils and transfers for their redwork projects. This quilt Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, 2001.060. is different; the designs of the Masonic symbols were Photograph by David Bohl. original, not taken from a purchased pattern. The quilt also bears an unusual inscription, “Drawn and designed by F. R. Bunker, worked by C. A. Milliken 1908.” This combination of out-of-the-ordinary elements suggested this quilt had the quilt’s blocks and pieced them together. Freeland an interesting history to uncover. Rosebrook Bunker (1845-1909), a mariner and merchant, helped found the at Winter Harbor and The quilt descended in the sellers’ family and had, at one served as its first master. He was also likely related to time, belonged to Carlton H. Smallidge (1898-1932) of Celestia and Hilliard. Freeland’s membership record at Winter Harbor, Maine, near Bar Harbor. Carlton was only the Grand Lodge of Maine noted that he was involved ten when this quilt was made and many years away from in the York and Scottish Rites and the range of symbols being a Freemason. His father, however, belonged to depicted on the quilt point to Freeland’s familiarity with Winter Harbor Lodge No. 192. Records at the Grand Lodge those orders. Freeland also left a diary, now part of the of Maine show that Hilliard G. Smallidge (1867-1926) was collection of the Winter Harbor Historical Society. In late initiated into the lodge in 1897 and that he held a number 1907 he noted a few instances of spending time drawing of offices there, including Worshipful Master in 1903. It emblems for the quilt, like this entry in December is possible that this quilt may have been a delayed gift when he “Staid about home. Worked some on designs created to mark Hilliard’s term as master or to celebrate for a Masonic Quilt.” A few months later Celestia had another occasion in his Masonic career. transformed Freeland’s designs into the images on the quilt. Her and Freeland’s labor on the project was likely But who made this quilt for Hilliard? Intriguingly, the motivated by affection and family ties. These same bonds inscription on this quilt shows that it was a joint project. helped ensure the quilt’s preservation. Though it was Perusal of census, marriage and other records helped displayed on special occasions, the quilt was never used. identify the collaborators. Celestia Alberta Milliken was It passed from Hilliard to Carlton and onto the following Hilliard’s sister. A laundress who also lived in Winter Harbor, generation before coming to the Museum where it will Celestia “worked” the quilt, meaning she embroidered be preserved and interpreted for years to come.

4 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016 Fall 2016 • Scottish Rite News 5 2016 FALL FRATERNAL RELATIONS

FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST... General Douglas MacArthur

5:30 pm Social 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Presentation FREE Open to all Members and Master Masons interested in becoming Members For all Top-Line Sponsors of the Scottish Rite to enjoy an evening of Brotherhood with a hearty dinner and their Master Mason and a special presentation by a LIVE Gen. Douglas MacArthur Guests interested in impressionist and afterglow entertainment. joining the Scottish Rite Tickets are $10 per member not sponsoring a New Candidate. at our Fall Reunion

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6 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016 General Douglas MacArthur: Military Man and Master Mason

Raised to Master Mason - Philippines (1936) 32 Degree Mason - Gaumata Consistory, Philippines (1936) 33 Degree Mason - American Embassy, Japan (1947) Shriner - Niles Shrine, Mount Lake Terrace, Washington

Douglas MacArthur is, rightly so, a national hero, and his achieve- As Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, MacArthur ments are recognized by every American. In fact, many of us have accepted the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on Sep- served under “The General” at some point in our lives. tember 2, 1945. The Craft can also take pride in MacArthur’s Masonic accomplish- With the invasion of Korea in 1950, MacArthur also became the ments. Together, these images create the picture of a man with out- United Nations Commander in Korea. His famous invasion at Inchon standing intellect, great leadership ability, and a controversial per- became a military masterpiece. However, by now his feud with Presi- sonality that made many either revere or revile him. dent Truman had progressed too far, and he was relieved of his com- MacArthur’s father, Arthur MacArthur, was a Civil War Medal of mand in April 1951. Honor recipient. At nineteen Arthur became the youngest colonel in Certainly MacArthur’s military career was one of the most notable the Union Army. He progresses in the Army until eventually he was in US history. He did however, devote time to being an active Mason. named Military Governor of the Philippines. Arthur MacArthur was Field Marshall Douglas MacArthur was made a “Mason at Sight” in indeed one of the finest military leaders of his era. January 1936, by Samuel R. Hawthorne, the Grand Master of Masons Douglas MacArthur followed in his father’s miitary footsteps. in the Philippines. The ceremony lasted several hours and each He graduated from West Point in 1903, first in his class three out of degree was conferred by a Past Grand Master. four years. In his senior year he became first captain of the Corps of General MacArthur received that special ceremony because of Cadets, and he graduated with a cumulative grade point average of his role as the Commander in of the training of the Philip- 98.14. Clearly, he was on his way to a distinguished military career. pines Armed Forces and because his father, who was also a Master Douglas was sent to Manila with the 3rd Engineers and spent Mason, had been the Military Governor of the island. some time as an aide to his father. He was a colonel when World War In March 1936 Brother Douglas MacArthur received the Fourth I began, and he became a Brigadier General in 1918. As a front line through the Thirty-second Degrees. He was coroneted a 33˚ in officer, he was wounded three times, decorated thirteen times, and December of 1947. cited for bravery in action seven times. Douglas MacArthur was an active Mason and had a significant After World War I, MacArthur became Superintendent of the U.S. contribution to Masonry when Supreme Commander MacArthur Military Academy in 1919. He was responsible for raising the academ- requested permission from the Japanese Government to allow Japa- ic standards and improving the school’s curriculum. Then, after three nese nationals to join Masonic Lodges. years in the Philippines, he came back to the U.S. as a Major General, The Grand Lodge of Japan was formed in 1957. Today, it supports soon became a four-star General and was named Army Chief of Staff, over 21 lodges and 4,000 members. the youngest in military history. In July 1941, MacArthur became Commander of the U.S. Army REFERENCES: Forces in the Far East. His troops defended the Bataan Peninsula for Clay, Blair, Jr. MacArthur. New York: MCA Publishing 1977. four months. In March 1942, President Roosevelt ordered MacArthur Councell, William C., 33O to Australia, but before leaving the General made his famous “ I shall “General Douglas MacArthur the Mason, March 10, 1986 return” promise. Ararat Shrine Temple, MO Eternal Refreshment reported as of September 2016

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6Fall 2016 • Scottish Rite News Scottish Rite News • Fall 20157 The 2016 Fall Reunion will be focused around saluting our nation’s military service members and veterans. This will take place over two consecutive Saturdays: November 5th and November 12th. 2016 November 5th is our standard Fall Reunion day and features six live degrees including the rarely performed 5th, 13th, and 30th degree. The day Fall will be filled with educational programing related to military service and stories about important historical military members who were Masons. Reunion The following Saturday November 12th we will celebrate National Scottish Rite Day. A joint event across the entire United Stated, dedicated to celebrating our Scottish Rite heritage and membership. The Valley of Chicago will host a gala dinner followed by a special live speaker, Kris “Tanto” Paronto depicted in the movie “13 Hours” about the Benghazi Embassy assault.

Saturday, November 5

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am Candidate Orientation 9:00 am Opening Ceremony

Morning Session: 4° Master Traveler 5° Perfect Master 13° Master of the Ninth Arch

Lunch with degree presentation 16° Prince of Jerusalem

Afternoon Session: 18° Knight of the Rose Croix 30° Grand Inspector 32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret

5:30 pm Dinner and Wrap-up Party

$25 per member Free for candidates

8 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016 Guest Speaker Kris “Tanto” Paronto LIVE! Join the Valley of Chicago on National Scottish Rite Day NEW CANDIDATES on November 12th for “A Celebration of our American WILL HAVE THE Heroes” both in the Valley membership, as well as, a OPPORTUNITY special presentation by Former Army Ranger and private TO MEET security contractor, Kris Paronto—or “Tanto” as he is KRIS PARONTO! affectionately known —who was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, saturday, November 12 2012. The team had many obstacles that they overcame on this historical mission, from the controversial “stand down” order to enduring more than 13 hours without SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: backup troops. Kris and his team heroically fought off 5:30 pm Social terrorists, eventually saving over 20 lives. 6:00 pm Dinner 8:00 pm Kris Paronto Presentation & QA Kris is here to tell the real story. The one that isn’t on the 9:00 pm Wrap-up Party news or in the newspapers. This story is also depicted in the book and major motion picture, 13 Hours. Highlights include: • Live music • Honorary Valley of Chicago Veteran’s Salute plus...... • LIVE historical accounts of the 13 hours of the HONORARY VALLEY OF CHICAGO Benghazi rescue mission VETERAN’S SALUTE

In Celebration of “American Heroes” we will also be per member or guest honoring the Member Veterans of the Valley of Chicago $50 on Scottish Rite Day. This special salute is in recognition for candidates and top-line sponsors of their service and commitment. Free

Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016 9 2016 FALL REUNION 2016 Fall Reunion Class Honoree John L. Fascia

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.

2016 Member Incentive Program #1 Individual First-Line Sponsor Top line sponsors with the most New Candidates in the 2016 Fall Class.

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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. 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 2016 2016 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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Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016 11 Required Applicant Information All information is required. If a particular item does not apply, enter “NA”. Please print all information legibly. Illegible applications may result in a delay in processing your petition. Personal Information Last Name First Name Full Middle Name Suffix

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

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Application for degrees Voice: (630) 439-3400 • Toll Free(800) 774-3467 • FAX: (630) 439-3401 VOC: 2015-09-23 12 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016 October 11 Lunch N Learn SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Enjoy your lunch break at the Scottish Rite. 1 Includes a delicious lunch with a speaker. Watch your Echoes e-mails for topics.

Open registration. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fraternal Relations 13 “Heritage” Dinner Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Grand Lodge Grand Lodge Introduce a Master Mason to the Scottish 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Rite. Enjoy dinner and a presentation by Gen. Douglas MacArthur.

Fraternal Members and Master Masons. Columbus Day Lunch N Learn Yom Kippur Relations Night 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 Oktoberfest Featuring Live Music & Dancing with Oktoberfest the popular musical entertainment of

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Muller Fasching and the Austrian Express 30 31 Halloween Members and guests.

Fall Reunion Degree November 5 Day SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Members and New Candidates will witness 1 2 3 4 5 rarely seen degrees, meet new Brothers, and enjoy a day at the Scottish Rite. Reunion Degree Day Members and New Candidates. Business Attire. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Fall Reunion/ Scottish Rite Day Fall Reunion/ 12 Election Day Scottish Rite Day Celebrate the Fall Reunion and National 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Scottish Rite Day with Special Guest Speaker Kris “Tanto” Paronto. Members and their guest. Business Attire. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Charity Expo Thanksgiving 20 Thanksgiving Bring your friends and family to the Charity Expo Dinner Office Closed Masonic Charities Expo. Learn about all 27 28 29 30 the various charities Masonry has to offer. Open House. 24 Thanksgiving Dinner

The Scottish Rite family is again For reservations or more information about our events, visit hosting a Thanksgiving Feast for www.ScottishRiteChicago.org or call (800) 774-3467. Members and their families.

Members and their families.

Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016 13 December Winter Theater Tour SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 1 2 3 Join us at the Cadillac Palace Theater (Chicago) with a performance of “Finding Neverland”.

Family friendly. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 Adult Holiday Party Adult Children’s Theater Tour Holiday Party Holiday Party Members and their ladies celebrate the holidays at the Scottish Rite. 11 12 13 14 14 16 17 Members and their lady.

Children’s Holiday Party 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 10 Members and their families share the holiday cheer hosted by the Scottish Rite Office Closed Office Closed Christmas Eve and Medinah . Event will take place at the Medinah Shrine. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Contact the Medinah Shriners for reservations. Christmas Day Office Closed New Year’s Eve Office Closed Members and their families.

January Winter Theater Tour SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Join us at the Cadillac Palace Theater (Chicago) with a performance of “The Phantom of the Opera”. New Year’s Day Office Closed Theater Tour Members and their lady. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Lunch N Learn Lunch N Learn 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Enjoy your lunch break at the Scottish Rite. Includes a delicious lunch with speaker. Watch your Echoes e-mails for topics.

Awards Night Open registration. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 Awards Night Join us as we recognize the Members 29 30 31 receiving the MSA, 33°, Valley Awards and Membership Pins.

Members and their lady. 2016 Toys for Tots The Scottish Rite Cathedral has been established as a toy donation center this year for the Toys for Tots program. Bring your unwrapped toy donations to the Cathedral through December 10th to help a child in need feel the spirit of the season.

14 Scottish Rite News • Fall 2016 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

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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!

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NEW!!! Winter Theater Tour! The Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago is embarking on its inaugural Winter Theater Tour. Just like the Great American Pastime Tour in the Summer, the Valley will tour different venues and experience a variety of live theaters. The Valley of Chicago will supplement the ticket cost to ensure any member can avail themselves of the opportunity.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH “Finding Neverland” at the Cadillac Theater (CHICAGO)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7TH “The Phantom of the Opera” at the Cadillac Theater (CHICAGO)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH “Saturday Night Fever” INCLUDING DINNER at the Drury Lane Theater (OAK BROOK)

FEBRUARY 2017 (date TBD) “Standup Comedy Showcase” at the Improv Comedy Club (SCHAUMBURG)

SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH “Sweeney Todd” VALLEY OF CHICAGO at the Paramount Theater (AURORA) Watch your Echoes e-news for tickets!