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APRIL - MAY 2014 Orient of Louisiana Volume 16 Issue 2

Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE available Active Membership following the Concordat (as well as The Supreme Council Session in New Orleans head of the Grand Consistory of Louisiana) to former Su- by preme Council of Louisiana Michael R. Poll, 32° KCCH Sovereign Grand Command- When talking about the Scottish Rite, two of the most popu- er, James Foulhouze. Upon lar questions asked are when did Albert Pike receive his 33º and Foulhouze's refusal, the Ac- where. The answers can be found in the Southern Jurisdiction's tive Membership would be rare 1857 Proceedings. The short answer is that he received the offered to, and accepted by, 33º on April 25th 1857, "in the Grand Lodge Hall, corner of St. Claude Samory. Leadership Charles and Perdido streets, City of New Orleans, state of Louisi- of the Grand Consistory of ana." As so often is the case when studying historical events, the Louisiana would soon pass short answer hardly tells the whole story. to a relatively new Scottish From just this one amazing book, Rite Mason by the name of we can pick up a number of inter- Albert Pike. esting facts. The degree took place In an attempt to some- just two years following the Con- how find a place for the for- 33rds present at opening of Supreme Session cordat of 1855 between the Supreme mer Active Members of the Council, Southern Jurisdiction, USA Supreme Council of Louisiana who participated in the Concor- (Charleston Supreme Council) and dat, the Southern Jurisdiction created what became known as the the Supreme Council of Louisiana "Chamber of Deputies" consisting of 9 former Active Members of — or, really, about half of it. The the Supreme Council of Louisiana. The members of this chamber Concordat of 1855 was an attempt to would serve as Deputies of the Southern Jurisdiction. You will note unify or bring together the supreme on page 33 of the 1857 Proceedings that it was the Deputies (with councils at Charleston and New Or- the blessing of Albert Mackey) who elected Albert Pike to receive leans. It was not wholly successful the 33º. You will also note that at the 1857 Session the only Active and only about half of the 33rds in Member present was Claude Samory. In fact, every 33rd listed as New Orleans agreed to participate. attending was a former Active Member of the Supreme Council What followed was an unfortunate of Louisiana. That's right, Albert Pike received his 33º from 33rds and damaging period of conflict. formerly under the Supreme Council of Louisiana. Claude Samory Title Page of the 1857 Proceedings At the time of these Proceed- was, at the time of the Concordat, the Lt. Grand Commander of the ings, the Southern Jurisdiction followed the Grand Constitutions Supreme Council of Louisiana, Charles Claiborne, the Sovereign of 1786 as their "rules of order" for the governing of the supreme Grand Commander and Charles Laffon de Ladebat (who gave up council. Article V of these Constitutions states that "Every Su- his seat in the "Chamber of Deputies" in favor of Albert Pike) was preme Council will consist of nine Grand Inspectors General of the Secretary General. the 33d degree …". Accordingly, the Southern Jurisdiction had When we look at days long gone, we sometimes apply today's no more than 9 Sovereign Grand Inspectors General as its Ac- customs and practices to the past. This will often lead us into mis- tive Members. The Supreme Council of Louisiana, however, had understandings. The way things are done today offers no guaran- changed their rules several years earlier and expanded their coun- tee that this was the practice long ago. Today, the term "Illustri- cil to 33 Active Members. It would not be until the time of Albert ous Brother" is reserved for those who have received the 33º. You Pike as Sovereign Grand Commander that the Southern Jurisdic- will note in the image of page 33 that Albert Pike and Willis P. tion would expand the number of its Active Members to 33. The Coleman, both (at the time) 32nds are given the title "Illustrious." result was that at the time of the Concordat, (and with only about This is because in the 1800's the term "Illustrious" applied to both half of the Active Members of the Supreme Council of Louisi- 32nds and 33rds. A 32nd was considered to be one of considerable ana participating), the 33rds formerly under the Supreme Council rank and standing. You will also note that there is no mention of of Louisiana outnumbered the 33rds in the Southern Jurisdiction. anyone being a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour. This When the time came to bring everyone together, the Southern Ju- is because the KCCH as well as the Grand Cross of the Court of risdiction simply could not accommodate all of these additional Honour investitures were not invented at that time. It would not be 33rds as Active Members. until Albert Pike became Sovereign Grand Commander and after In the summer of 1856, Albert Mackey would offer the first continued page 4 1 April - May 2014 Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE Louisiana Scottish Rite Trestleboard Master Craftsman Program Published bimonthly by the Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation The following members have recently P. O. Box 64 Shreveport, LA 71161 completed Master Craftsman Course I, II or III and have received or should shortly Editor receive their certificates and lapel pins. Steve Pence 105 Bay Hills Drive Shreveport Benton, LA 71006 James B. Smith Tel: (318) 965-9977 Gary L. Gribble - Level III E-mail: [email protected] Lake Charles Louisiana Scottish Rite Trestleboard is published Donald Blake Ford bimonthly by the Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation. Thomas E. Boggan - Level III Any article or views expressed in this publication are Michael B. Ford - Level III those only of the writer and do not reflect the official position of the Louisiana Scottish Rite. The editorial New Orleans policy of this publication grants free reign to the Editor, Eddie A. LeBoeuf, III - Level III within the lines of Masonic principles and teachings. Articles and pictures submitted become the property Monroe Michael A. Watts - Level III of this publication. “Fictions are necessary for the people, Permission is granted to use contents of this Trestle- board for Masonic purposes, as long as credit is given and the Truth becomes deadly to those to the source. who are not strong enough to contemplate Editorial Staff it in all its brilliance. In fact, what can Editor: there be in common between the vile mul- Steven S. A. Pence, 33° titude and sublime wisdom? The Truth Valley of Baton Rouge: TBA must be kept secret, and the masses need Valley of New Orleans: a teaching proportioned to their imperfect Ion Lazar, 33° reason.” Valley of Shreveport: Albert Pike TBA Valley of Lake Charles: Gerald H. Houston, 32° KCCH Valley of Monroe: H. Glenn Jordan, Ph.D., 32° KCCH

Allegiance The bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, sitting in the Orient of Louisiana, www.la-scottishrite.org acknowledge and yield allegiance to The Supreme Council of the Thirty-third Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America (Mother Supreme Council of the World) whose See is at Charles- ton in the State of South Carolina, and the House of the Temple, Washington, D.C., of which

Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33° Jurisdiction Supreme Council Calendar of Events Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme The jurisdiction of this Supreme Coun- and Celebrating the Craft May 17 cil includes all the territory over which the Ill. William J. Mollere, 33° Grand Orator, DGM RiteCare® National Conference Sept 20 United States of America exercises domain Sovereign Grand Inspector General St. Louis, Mo. of powers of government, except the states Orient of Louisiana International KStA Conference Sept 19-21 Ill. Clayton J. “Chip” Borne, III, 33° PGM of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Mas- St. Louis, Mo. Personal Representative for Valley of New Orleans sachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Ill. Warren A. Hintz, Jr. 33° New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Del- Grand Lodge Assistant Personal Representative for New Orleans aware, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Grand Lodge Quarterly Meetings April 12 Ill. Ballard L. Smith, 33° GC PGM and Wisconsin, which were apportioned by Personal Representative for Valley of Shreveport Alexandria this Supreme Council to the Northern Ma- Ill. Richard B. Smith, 33° sonic Jurisdiction of the United States. The Personal Representative for Valley of Lake Charles Reunions jurisdiction of this Supreme Council also Ill. Jimmie Dean Dunkin, 33° Shreveport April 26-27 includes those countries where it has estab- Personal Representative for Valley of Baton Rouge Lake Charles Sept 13-14 lished, or may hereafter establish, Bodies Ill. Travis M. Holley, 33° New Orleans April 5 Personal Representative for Valley of Monroe of the Rite, and over which countries no Baton Rouge TBA M: W: Earl J. “Mickey” Durand, 33° regular Supreme Council has acquired ju- Monroe April 26 and Grand Master of Masons in Louisiana risdiction. 2 April - May 2014 Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE The Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship Awards Baton Rouge Learning Center Special Presentation The Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation is proud to announce that the following Scholarships have been awarded: Speech and Language Scholarships

Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge Janie Norton Lindsay Brandon

L:R - Ill. M: W: H. Edward Durham, 33° Grand Master, Ill. Ballard L. Smith, PGM 33° GC Personal Representative, Ill. Earl J. “Mickey” Durand, 33° Deputy Grand Master and now our current Grand Dr. Alyssa Mendosa presents scholarship checks to Master and Ill. S. Bruce Easterly, PGM 33° Venerable Lindsay Brandon (L) and Janie Norton (R). Master Shreveport Lodge of Perfection and President of the Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation. Lindsay Brandon is from Littleton During the regular meeting of the 2014 Officers Colorado and grew up in a family of six. Shreveport Valley in February, Ill. Ballard Her parents are both CPAs and she has two Foundation L. Smith, PGM 33° Grand Cross Personal President: S Bruce Easterly, 33° younger sisters and a younger brother. She Representative took the opportunity to Vice President: William V King, 32° KCCH has always had a love of working with chil- present Ill. Earl J. “Mickey” Durand, 33° Secretary: Robert C Joyner, 33º dren and helping others, which led her to with his patent. The presentation was made Treasurer: E Louis McGee, 33° the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Ex-Officio Officers more memorable with the presence of Ill. Lindsay attended LSU as an undergradu- Grand Master H. Edward Durham. Ill. S. Chairman of the Board : William, J Mollere, 33° ate, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Board Member: Ralph H Owens, 33° Bruce Easterly, PGM 33° is serving as the Board Member: I C Turnley, Jr., 33° Communication Disorders and is now in Venerable Master of the Shreveport Val- Board Member: Ben F Melancon, 33° her second semester of a Master of Arts ley’s Lodge of Perfection in 2014. Bruce is Board Member: Neil R Crain, 33° Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Elected Members also the President of the Louisiana Scottish Since beginning graduate school, her dedi- Rite Foundation. James H Morgan, III Jeffery D Maynor cation for the field of speech pathology has Harry C Northrop, III J F “Jeff” Webb Mickey was elected as Grand Master of Woody D Bilyeu Robert C Joyner increased immensely. After graduation, the Grand Lodge of Louisiana Free and Ac- Clayton J Borne, III Martin J Reinschmidt Lindsay hopes to work with the pediatric cepted Masons at the annual Grand Session Samuel B Owens M Darin West population in a medical setting in February. Appointed Members Janie Norton was born and raised in Ba- C Lenton Sartain-Chairman Emeritus ton Rouge and attended the University of Richard B Smith Charles H Penn, III Louisiana-Lafayette her first year of under- Lloyd E Hennigan, Jr. Joseph S Monaghan, Jr. graduate school before returning to Baton Jay W Owensby Gary L Gribble Roy B Tuck, Jr. Rouge and earning her bachelor’s degree in Investment Committee communication disorders from LSU. She Jason K Rigsby John L Bilisoly majored in interior design and architecture Richard B Smith J F “Jeff” Webb for 2 years before realizing her passion for Woody D Bilyeu Charles H Penn, III speech-language pathology. She believes Clayton J Borne, III Ion Lazar her interest in art and design will help her Ballard L Smith H Edward Durham to better serve her future clients. Janie is currently pursuing her master’s degree in communication disorders at LSU and plans to graduate in May of this year.

Fraternally, Joe A. Stroud, 33° Administrator

3 April - May 2014 Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE continued from front page: The Supreme Council Meeting in New Orleans: his seeing and ob- taining the ritual of the old Ceremony of the Fiery Heart (an old New Or- leans Scottish Rite honor investiture for 32nds or 33rds) would he create the KCCH (for 32nds) and Grand Cross (for 33rds). In ad- dition, Albert Pike served as a Deputy of the Supreme Council when he was a 32nd. Today, a Deputy of the Supreme Council has almost always received the 33º. As to where the 1857 Session was held; the location Officers of the Grand Consistory of Louisiana 1857 is 333 St Charles That is incorrect. While Pike did make many changes, this was not Ave, or the former one of them. He was one of the first to receive the 33º, but not the home of the Grand office of Sovereign Grand Inspector General. Pike would, how- Lodge of Louisi- ever, be elected an Active Member (Sovereign Grand Inspector The election of Pike to receive the 33rd Degree ana. While the lo- General) of the Southern Jurisdiction on March 20,1858. On Janu- cation is the same, the building is not. The present building was ary 2, 1859, he would be the first one elected as Sovereign Grand constructed in 1921. The old Masonic Temple Building was torn Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction (prior to that time, the down for the new one. But, why there? The Grand Consistory met Lt. Grand Commander automatically assumed the office of Grand in the hall of Etoile Polaire Lodge #1 (and did so until its move to Commander as per Article III of the Grand Constitutions of 1786.). 619 Carondelet Street). They chose not to meet at Etoile Polaire. The past can either be just yesterday or an incredible story in Prior to the Concordat of 1855, the Supreme Council of Louisi- need of telling. The history of the Scottish Rite in Louisiana is such ana met in the hall of Perseverance Lodge #4. Maybe they felt it an incredible story. The complete details of our amazing develop- inappropriate to meet there (it should be noted that even when the ment and unique practices are, for a great part, still a mystery to us. Supreme Council of Louisiana 33rds who did not participate in the So much is just unknown. This small paper on the 1857 Supreme Concordat announced that the Supreme Council of Louisiana had Council Session in New Orleans can not hope to do justice to the never ceased to exist and began openly holding meetings, they also whole story of what we know as the Ancient and Accepted Scot- did not meet again at Perseverance Lodge). Maybe holding the tish Rite in Louisiana. All of the why's, when's, how's and more 1857 Session at the Grand Lodge building was an attempt to bring are simply not fully understood. The most that can be hoped for is everyone together (something that didn't happen). to whet your appetite to learn and research more as to why we are The election of Albert Pike as a 33rd was also something of a so very unique and important. It is a journey available to us all and new practice for the Southern Jurisdiction. Just a short time before the only thing that we need to do is take the first historical step. Pike received the degree, the Southern Jurisdiction made a change Fraternally, in how they would advance someone to the 33º. It was the begin- Michael R. Poll, 32° KCCH ning of what would today be known as "White Caps." Prior to this Valley of New Orleans time, when one received the 33º, he would also become an Active Member of the Supreme Council. The 33rd degree and the office of Sovereign Grand Inspector General were received at the same time. With the change in practice, one would receive the 33rd de- gree, but not the office of SGIG (Active Member of the Supreme Council). He would become an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council or Honorary Sovereign Grand Inspector General. It is sometimes written that Albert Pike made this change in practice. 4 April - May 2014 Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE Valley of New Orleans News Chartered April 7, 1811 Meets on the first Wednesday of every month From The Secretary’s Desk send in your check or pay your dues online “The rumors of my death have been at www.scottishrite.org, and I will be more greatly exaggerated”, I am sure that most than happy to send your dues card to you. of you have heard that quote attributed to We are still offering the opportunity for you Mark Twain on numerous occasions. Well, to become an Endowed Member. If you are let me take a few moments of your time to interested call the valley office and we will relate an interesting situation that happened be glad to provide you all the requirements. to me this past January. Want to learn more about the degrees In December, I mailed Brother War- you received when you became a member ren Simmons his 2014 Scottish Rite Dues of the Scottish Rite? Then you might be in- cards. Brother Simmons and I have had terested in the Master Craftsman Program. New Orleans Scottish Rite Temple many telephone conversations during This is a self-taught course that explains the 619-621 Carondelet Street 2013, and I was glad to see that he was degrees of the Scottish Rite. Yes, there are New Orleans, LA 70130-3503 still doing well. Lo and behold right after seven quizzes that you must complete and Secretary: Martin J. Reinschmidt, 32° KCCH the Christmas Holiday, I received Brother submit to the Supreme Council, but there is Tel: 504-522-3789 Fax: 504-527-5982 no passing or failing. The quizzes can be Email: [email protected] Simmons’s dues card back in the mail with WebSite: www.nolascottishrite.com the endorsement “Return to Sender, De- completed using the “open book” concept. ceased”. Wow, this took me by surprise, Do you have an email address? Do we 2014 Membership Fees are now and I went about making all of the required have it in your file? If we don’t have it or past due! notifications concerning his death, even to you are not sure, how about sending me a the extent of listing his name in the Febru- short message to [email protected], Calendar of Events ary-March Trestleboard as one of our de- so we can get you on the email list. No Stated Communications 7:30 PM ceased members. one will have access to your email address. Wednesday, April 2nd Then on January 23rd, I receive a tele- Lastly, we now have an assortment of la- On The Road-Service of Remembrance phone call from one of the ladies in the of- pel pins, car emblems and pocket jewels on William D. White Lodge fice at Jerusalem Shrine Center who was hand and for sale here in the office. Fraternally, SPRING REUNION APRIL 5th checking on Brother Simmons. She told Martin Reinschmidt, 32° KCCH Wednesday, April 30th me that she had spoken to him and he was General Secretary Advisory Conference concerned that he had not received any of continued page 10 Wednesday, May 7th his dues cards. “What, you spoke to him, I 2014 Officers On The Road-Slidell Lodge was notified that he had passed away” I told Albert Pike Lodge of Perfection Wednesday, June 4th her. She assured me that he is alive and Venerable Master: Leon T. Roberts, 32° KCCH well and looking for his dues cards. After I Senior Warden: Warren A. Hintz, 33° Regular Meeting Junior Warden: Clayton A. Wolfe, 32º KCCH Wednesday, July 2nd hung up, I called the telephone number that she gave me for Brother Simmons, and lo Pelican Chapter Rose Croix Patriotic Program Wise Master: Klaus J. “Joe” Kuech, 32° KCCH and behold he answered the telephone. Af- Saturday, July 12th Senior Warden: Donald E. Freeze, 32° KCCH ter explaining to him what I had received in Family Day Junior Warden: Kenneth K. Bell, Jr., 32° the mail and having a good laugh about it, Eagle Council of Kadosh Wednesday, July 30th we visited for a short period of time. Commander: Eddie A. LeBoeuf, III, 32° st Advisory Council I am pleased to report that Brother War- 1 Lt. Commander: Kenneth K. Bell, 32° 2nd Lt. Commander: Garland M. Bell, 32° Wednesday, August 6th ren Simmons is alive and doing fine at the Bring A Friend age of 92 and is living in St Petersburg, FL. New Orleans Consistory Presentation of 25 & 50 Year Certificates Master of Kadosh: Donald E. Freeze, 32° KCCH By now Brother Simmons should have re- Prior: Michael W. Nastasi, 32° KCCH Wednesday, September 3rd ceived his 2014 dues card, and I hope to Preceptor: John C. Miller, 32° Feast of Tishri have a few more conversations with him in Treasurer All Bodies Wednesday, October 1st the future. Ion Lazar, 33° On The Road - Germania Lodge Secretary All Bodies Now back to regular business. Thanks Martin J. Reinschmidt, 32° KCCH FALL REUNION OCTOBER 4th to the many brothers that have paid their In Memoriam Wednesday, October 29th 2014 dues. We still have numerous 2014 Daniel L. Hudson Advisory Council dues cards that are just waiting to be sent Irving Novick Wednesday, November 5th to a good home. Do you have your 2014 Vernon P. Rickerson Annual Thanksgiving Celebration dues card in your wallet? If not, why not Billy M. Wansley 5 Aprin - May 2014 Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE Valley of Shreveport News Chartered October 26, 1913 Meets on the second Tuesday of every month 2014 Officers up and running with a Constitution and Shreveport Lodge of Perfection By-Laws having been adopted. Represen- Venerable Master: S. Bruce Easterly, 33° tatives from all of the Valley’s had been Senior Warden: W. James Hill, III, 32° chosen at last year’s Conclave to establish Junior Warden: M. Darin West, 32° the State Organization. The Parliament is Shreveport Chapter Rose Croix intended to assist the different Valleys in Wise Master: Frederick J. McAnn, 32° KCCH communication between each other, share Senior Warden: Carey C. Allison, 32° KCCH ideas and assist where needed. Junior Warden: Samuel B. Owens, 32° Shreveport Council of Kadosh Reports of past and future activities Shreveport Scottish Rite Temple Commander: Larry W. LaBorde, 32° KCCH were presented by Sam Owens (Valley of 725 Cotton Street 1st Lt. Commander: Steven S. A. Pence, 33° Shreveport), Eddie LeBoeuf (Valley of 2nd Lt. Commander: John T. Dark, 33° Shreveport, LA 71101-9713 New Orleans), Charles Bertrand (Valley of Secretary: Gary L. Gribble, 33° Shreveport Consistory Lake Charles) and John Howard (Valley of Master of Kadosh: Samuel B. Owens, 32° Tel: 318-221-9713 Fax: 318-226-0843 Monroe). We were delighted to see a good Prior: John F. Knox, 32° KCCH contingency from the Valley of Monroe at Email: [email protected] Preceptor: Kenneth R. Fuller, 32° KCCH Web: www.shreveportscottishrite.com Treasurer All Bodies: the meeting. Topics that were discussed E. Louis McGee, 33° included membership development and re- Donate to the Shreveport Scottish cruitment and retention along with the pre- Secretary All Bodies: sentation of the 29th Degree and how that Rite Foundation Gary L. Gribble, 33° Now accepting MC & Visa! could be put on by the different Valleys. Our SGIG was unable to be in attendance alendar of vents C E due to a scheduling conflict that took him Tuesday, April 8th out of state and his presence and input was Service of Remembrance 6:00 PM sorely missed. SPRING REUNION APRIL 26-27 Knightly News There was a review of the 2013 Con- Tuesday, May 13th The Second Annual Conclave of the clave and the discussion of brainstorming topics that had come up at that meeting and Open Meeting 6:00 PM Knights of Saint Andrew, Orient of Loui- siana was held in Alexandria, Louisiana at new brainstorming topics and issues were Saturday, May 31st the Horseshoe Drive Masonic Temple on discussed to include problem areas and Annual Feast Day of The Consistory Saturday, February 15th. Representatives ideas for improvement. These will be dis- Note: Advisory Conference meets at 5 pm from all of the Valleys except Baton Rouge seminated to the members of the Knights before each meeting. were present. A serious conflict developed of Saint Andrew. Also discussed was the The KCCH Club meets during the same months with Baton Rouge due to the death of PGC 2nd National Gathering of the Knights of as the 1st District Lodge (January, April, July Don Parks. The meeting kicked off about Saint Andrew to be held in September in & October) at 5:30 pm. mid-morning and lasted for several hours. St. Louis. The 1st National Gathering took The program started with watching a video place in Guthrie, Oklahoma in 2012. The of the Knights of Saint Andrew opening the Knights of Saint Andrew, Valley of Shreve- Grand Lodge Meeting of the State of Loui- port, were requested to present the 29th De- siana in Bossier City Louisiana on Febru- gree at upcoming reunions of the Scottish KStA 2014 Officers ary 1st. All of the Valleys of the Knights of Rite in the Valley of Lake Charles and also Knight Commander: Samuel B. Owens Saint Andrew from the Orient of Louisiana in the Valley of Monroe. Knight Warden: W. Robert Laurents Knight Captain: Stephen C. McLellan were represented in the opening ceremony The Knights of Saint Andrew is an Knight Recorder: W. James Hill, III of the Honor Guard, Bag Pipe Detail, Flag organization founded for the express pur- Detail and Claymore Detail. pose of supporting their respective Valleys An Agenda for the Conclave had been through the direction of the General Secre- previously sent out for the meeting, which tary. Membership is open to “Black Cap” was followed closely. The meeting was continued page 10 moderated by Jim Hill, Laird from the Val- In Memoriam ley of Shreveport. He reported that the Harmon Dungan State Organization known as the Parlia- David C. Hall ment of the Knights of Saint Andrew was Welby Misner 6 April - May 2014 Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE Valley of Lake Charles News Chartered October 16, 1923 Meets on the third Wednesday of every month Personally Speaking Ceremony of Remembrance Spring brings the promise of new life. All Scottish Rite Masons belonging to After an unusually cold winter, most of us the Chapter Rose Croix – the Eighteenth are happy to see the mild weather, budding Degree, are obligated each year to attend trees and blossoming flowers as a wel- the Ceremony of Remembrance, if they comed sight. We in the Scottish Rite use are within a 50 mile radius of the meet- many natural symbols to represent lessons ing. This observance is conducted by the for life. We see in the Chapter Rose Croix Knights Commander of the Court of Honor symbolism that while we must all face our to remember those of our brothers who own death, we also must have hope for res- have passed away since our last ceremony. urrection into new life. Our stated meeting on Wednesday, April 16 Lake Charles Masonic Temple Our Ceremony of Remembrance Ob- is the date for our next Ceremony of Re- 717 Hodges Street servance will be held on our stated meet- membrance. Lake Charles, LA 70601 ing April 16. This will be a time for us to In the Scottish Rite, darkness often re- Secretary: D. Blake Ford, 32° KCCH remember those brothers who have passed fers to the disappearance of truth and jus- Tel: 337-436-1676 Fax: 337-436-1673 away since our last observance. It is a time tice in the world. As the symbolic lights Email: [email protected] of reflection on those well spent lives and are extinguished, we reflect upon this loss. fond memories of our brothers. It is also a By relighting them, we reinforce our belief 2014 Membership Fees time for us to reconcile our own life with that as Knights Rose Croix it is our duty to are now past due! the principles and teachings of the Scottish throw off the mantle of sorrow and dark- Calendar of Events Rite, so that we may lead a life that is a ness and to emulate those historical figures Dinner 6:30 Meeting 7:00 credit to our God, our country, our families, who have brought truth and knowledge to Wednesday, April 16th and ourselves. mankind. This solemn Ceremonial is an YR Program-Service of Remembrance We should seek out those with whom important part of the ritualistic work of the we have disagreed and resolve our differ- continued page 10 Wednesday, May 21st 2014 Officers 24th Degree Presentation ences. We should do some good every day by offering a word of encouragement or Wednesday, June 18th Lake Charles Lodge of Perfection lending a listening ear to those who may be Venerable Master: Thomas L. Kussmann 32° KCCH Dr. Eric Snow-Acupuncture invisible to the world. We should remem- Senior Warden: Gerald H. Houston, 32° KCCH Junior Warden: James R.B. Golding, 32° KCCH Wednesday, July 16th ber to make time for solitude, reflection, Annual Flag Program and prayer, that we may remain centered Lake Charles Chapter Rose Croix Wednesday, August 20th Wise Master: Oscar Abshire, 32° KCCH on those things that are most important in Senior Warden: Elmer L. Edwards, 32° KCCH On The Road the lives of all good men. Junior Warden: Mount W. Newby, 32° FALL REUNION Sept13-14 The freedom and quality of life that we Lake Charles Council of Kadosh Wednesday, September 17th enjoy is a result of our forbearers’ labor and Commander: J. Braxton Cole, 32° KCCH st Feast of Tishri sacrifice. In May, we observe Memorial 1 Lt. Commander: W. David McCoy, 32° 2nd Lt. Commander: David W. Scritchfield, 32° Wednesday, October 15th Day. This too is a day that we remember Order of the Eastern Star Program those brave men and women who served Lake Charles Consistory Master of Kadosh: William W. Bailey, 32° Wednesday, November 19th our nation and sacrificed for our freedom. Prior: Lynwood C. Burkhalter, 32° Dr. Michelle Swift-Seniors’ Denistry Let us never forget these fellow citizens as Preceptor: Terrell D. Fowler, 32° KCCH Wednesday, December 17th our heroes and respect their memories as our sacred duty. May this Spring season Treasurer All Bodies: Election of Officers J. Quincy Gotte, 32° Christmas Program restore in all of us renewed life and focus Back Door Lunch: Last Friday of every on the important work for the improvement Secretary All Bodies: month. Except in November & December of humanity by the Ancient and Accepted D. Blake Ford, 32° KCCH Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Fraternally, In Memoriam Richard B Smith, 33° Personal Representative Tony B. Jones, MD Homer B. Jones Melvin L. Maxwell Eugene Wing

7 April - May 2014 Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE Valley of Baton Rouge News Chartered October 20, 1955 Meets on the second Monday of every month From The Secretary’s Desk and wear your Scottish Rite Cap. The Valley is looking forward to Spring Fraternally, and warmer temperatures. The Valley will Jimmie Dean Dunkin, 33º General Secretary-Personal Representative host the B. J. Pritchard Memorial Easter Egg Hunt. Plans are underway for a big day with a luncheon and plenty of activity. Baton Rouge Scottish Rite Temple Mark your calendar for April 19th begin- ning at 9 am. I have it in strict confidence Venerable Master’s Message 14598 Florida Boulevard Greetings Brethren! As you read this that the Easter Bunny will make an ap- Baton Rouge, LA 70819 I hope the chill of winter is finally reced- pearance. The Children always enjoy time Secretary: Jimmie D. Dunkin, 33° ing from wherever you make your home, spent following the Bunny around. The Tel: 225-275-0668 Fax: 225-273-0750 and that the world is beginning to brighten event is open to all Masons, their families Email: [email protected] with the signs of the oncoming Spring of and friends. Come make it a family day renewal, awakening and rebirth; a time that 2014 MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE with the children and bring the grandpar- is symbolically of great importance to the ents as well. NOW PAST DUE Chapter of Knights Rose Croix. Venerable Master Jeff Maynor and Calendar of Events This time of year is, in fact, so inextrica- Wise Master Richard Fox are busy plan- Dinner 6:30 Meeting 7:30 bly tied with the symbolism and history of ning a joint Easter Program with the York Monday, April 14th the 18th Degree that the Supreme Council Rite Bodies. The event will feature the Themes of the 17th & 18th Degrees Constitution and Statutes of the Southern Service of Remembrance that includes the Jurisdiction mandate the Feast Days of the Sunday, April 19th extinguishing of the lights; remembering Chapter Rose Croix as Maundy Thursday Easter Egg Hunt - 9am to 1pm our departed bretheren. This is an Open (with or without meal) and Easter Sunday. Joint AASR & YR Easter Program Meeting and we welcome all Master Ma- If we delve into the history of the 18th Service of Remembrance sons, their family and friends to unite with degree we find that this tradition pre-dates Monday, May 12th us for the celebration program. even Ill. Albert Pike’s revision of the rituals Louisiana’s past SGC & SGIG Ill Bro. Joe Stroud, with the aid of Bro. of the Southern Jurisdiction. In a copy of Saturday, May 17th Brent Bonnette, have been working to the 18th Degree Ritual held by Ill. Albert Celebrate the Craft spruce up the Childhood Learning Center. Mackey we find that the Grand Feast Day Advisory Conference meets at 6pm on The hand rails leading into the building on of the Order is declared to be Holy Thurs- regular meeting days. the ramp were in need of repair and plenty day, and that this feast is indispensable. of painting to the outside of the school. It is accompanied by the exhortation that The School is doing well under the direc- “a Knight Rose Croix, even if alone, must 2014 Officers tion of Dr. Alisa Mendoza. recollect himself, and feast on this day, in Baton Rouge Lodge of Perfection We still have quite a few dues cards that spirit and heart, with his Brothers”. This in- Venerable Master: Jeffery D. Maynor, 32° have not been picked up for 2014. Check struction has carried down to us today with Senior Warden: A. Nicholas Auck, 32° KCCH your dues card and make sure you have Junior Warden: John L. Belanger, 33° the addition that if two Knights are within your current card. Notices have been sent 20 miles of each other, they should meet Baton Rouge Chapter Rose Croix out to those who have not remitted dues for Wise Master: Richard L. Fox, 32° and feast together. the 2014 year. We are still asking that you Senior Warden: H. George Scanland, 32° This year the Valley of Baton Rouge Junior Warden: R. Shane Marchand, 32° send an E-mail address, if you have one. If will again be offering an opportunity to Baton Rouge Council of Kadosh you have changed your address or phone join in feasting, not just in spirit and heart Commander: James E. Wingate, 33° number please include that information as st with your Brothers, but in body as well. It 1 Lt. Commander: J. Andrew Owen, 32° well. 2nd Lt. Commander: Chester L. Finley, 32° also grants us the wonderful opportunity to The Stated Communication of the Val- join with our Brother Knights Templar in Baton Rouge Consistory ley is the second Monday of each month Master of Kadosh: Charles M. Powell 32° their celebration of Easter. Masons meeting at 7:30 pm with light refreshment before Prior: W. Brian Harris, 32° with Masons, joining in our celebration of Preceptor: Frederic D. Denham, 32° our meetings and a full meal at any Special the season; what could possibly be better function. Special events that are planned continued page 10 Treasurer All Bodies: for the Valley always are open meetings Ben F. Melanson, 33° In Memoriam so we may invite our family and friends to Dwayne Glen Jennings Secretary All Bodies: join us. Jimmie D. Dunkin, 33° Hope to see you soon at a Stated Meet- Donald Edward Park ing. Come early and enjoy the fellowship Nolan Arthur Soileau 8 April - May 2014 Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE Valley of Monroe News Chartered November 13, 1971 Meets on the first Thursday of every month 2013 Officers Master Masons Night Monroe Lodge of Perfection An annual event at the Monroe Scottish Venerable Master: H. Glenn Jordan, 32°KCCH Rite Bodies was again held on February Senior Warden: Richard D. Mahoney, 32°KCCH Junior Warden: Leroy G. Stenzel, Jr., 32º KCCH 22nd. The purpose of the Master Mason Night is two-fold: to introduce our newly Monroe Chapter Rose Croix Wise Master: C. Marcus Bailey, 32° elected Grand Master of Masons for the Senior Warden: Scotty D. Adams, 32° State of Louisiana to the masons of North- Monroe Scottish Rite Temple Junior Warden: Oma Frank Lee, 32°KCCH east Louisiana and to recognize the Master 205 University Avenue Monroe Council of Kadosh Mason of the Year for Northeast Louisiana. Monroe, LA 71203-3701 Commander: Will P. Gray, 32°KCCH Our new Grand Master, Earl J. “Mickey” 1st Lt. Commander: E. Felton Vickers,32° Secretary: Oma Frank Lee, 32° KCCH 2nd Lt. Commander: Richard L. James, 33° Durand, and many members of his Official Family, as well as several Past Grand Mas- Tel: 318-343-6388 Fax: 318-343-5492 Monroe Consistory Email: [email protected] Master of Kadosh: W. Bryan Price, 32° ters, honored us with their presence. Grand Prior: Prentice L. Wallace, 32° Master Durand’s remarks were extremely Preceptor: James Paul Smith, 32° relevant and well presented. Gerald Hous- 2014 Membership Fees are past due! ton 32° KCCH was recognized as Master Treasurer All Bodies: Roy McDuffie, 33° PGM Mason of the Year for 2014. Not only was Calendar of Events he most deserving because he contributes Dinner with Ladies 6:00 PM Secretary All Bodies: so much to our fraternity in so many ways, Program 7:00 PM Oma Frank Lee, 32° KCCH but he is truly dedicated to the Craft. Con- Thursday, April 3rd gratulations, my brother. Regular Meeting The meal was outstanding from the co- Thursday, April 17th ordination of the kitchen by Margie Joyner; Service of Remembrance to the preparation of the meat by John SPRING REUNION APRIL 26 Gumbo Sale Howard; through the serving of the meal Thursday, May 1st The annual Scottish Rite Gumbo sale by the Red Hat Ladies; to the cleanup by Al Regular Meeting was held on Friday, February 28. Consid- Drummond and his wife Sandra, joined by The Advisory Conference Meets on the erable preparation went into this endeavor John Howard and Matt Tesier. Thanks to third Monday of each month by some dedicated individuals, the same all who worked so diligently! ones that have been involved in fund rais- ing efforts for years. The ingredients had to be purchased and assembled at the Scot- Melvin G. Russell tish Rite kitchen; volunteers, both Scottish Melvin G. “Bill” Russell 33° was a Rite masons and their wives, cut, sliced, valuable member of the fraternity and ex- chopped and diced onions, celery, bell tremely active for a number of years. He peppers, chicken and smoked sausage and was a perpetual member of Mt. Gerizim then carefully packaged the correct amount No. 54 in Bastrop, serving as Worshipful needed for each of seven (7) cookings into L:R - Ill. Travis M. Holley, 33° Personal Representa- large plastic bags; preparations were made tive, Gerald H. Houston, 32° KCCH and Ill. M: W: Master and Secretary; in addition, he was a Earl J. “Mickey” Durand, 33° Grand Master 50 year member of the fraternity. He held for the day of the sale including setting up a variety of leadership positions in the York tables, assembling bags required for carry out orders and a myriad of other duties; the Rite. He became a Scottish Rite Mason in Venerable Master’s Message 1970, invested with the KCCH in 1987 and preparation crew from Winnfield worked was coronated a 33° Sovereign Grand In- all night to cook the gumbo and then re- I took considerable space to relate to spector General of the Monroe Valley of mained to help start the sale on Friday; the you what is required in labor to do a fund the Scottish Rite in 2006. His quiet and sale lasted until 2 P.M.; and then the clean- raiser for the Monroe Scottish Rite for a steady presence will be sincerely missed. up had to be concluded and the banquet reason. My brothers, there is more to the Rest well, my brother. hall restored to its original condition. All Scottish Rite than simply showing up on in all, part of four (4) full days were de- meeting night, nicely dressed, to enjoy a voted to that effort. Thanks to all involved; continued page 10 without you, it would not have happened. In Memoriam Melvin G. “Bill” Russell 9 April - May 2014 Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE continued from page 5 continued from page 8 New Orleans Valley News: Baton Rouge Valley-Venerable Master’s Message: A Message From The Venerable Master my Brothers? Thanks to everyone for their show of support by electing me The joint York Rite/Scottish Rite event will be held on Satur- to serve as Venerable Master of Albert Pike Lodge of Perfection. day, April 19th with fellowship beginning at 4:30 PM, the Scottish We have a good line up of officers and 2014 looks to be another Rite remembrance service at 5:00, with a dinner to follow. After positive year. As we enter 2014 our primary goal will be to con- dinner we will have a non-denominational Easter service, which tinue to increase and sustain our membership. I ask each of you to will be followed by the Scottish Rite renewal ceremony. think about and share new, innovative ways to encourage potential You can RSVP by contacting the office at 225-275-0668 or new members. Help make them aware of the benefits of becoming emailing me at [email protected], or Wise Master Richard a member of this great fraternity of ours. Remember to let them Fox at [email protected] know about our website www.scottishrite.org, where they can find I hope to see all of you soon. a wealth of information about the Scottish Rite. Fraternally, Don’t forget our Spring Reunion will be held on Saturday April Jeffery D Maynor, 32º Venerable Master - Lodge of Perfection 5th at the Scottish Rite Temple. Remember that we are on the road the months of April and May due to Music in the Park. Our April meeting will be at William D White Lodge in Gretna, LA on Wednesday April 2nd and the 14th Degree team will conduct our continued from page 6 annual Renewal and Remembrance Ceremony. Our May meeting Shreveport Valley - Knightly News: will be at Slidell Lodge #311 in Slidell, LA on Wednesday May 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masons. On receiving the honors of 7th. Both of these meetings will be open to the ladies and guests. KCCH or 33rd Degree, members are termed “Emeritus” allowed Fraternally, to work within the organization but not hold office or vote. Each Leon T. “Lee” Roberts, 32° KCCH Valley of the Orient of Louisiana utilizes a little different type of Venerable Master uniform to include kilts, glengarries and sashes. Each chapter is Robert Burns Dinner Success! devoted to serving the needs of their Valley and each does it in On Saturday February 8th, the Knights of St. Andrew hosted their own way. its annual Robert Burn’s Dinner at the New Orleans Scottish Rite All Knights attending the 2nd Annual Louisiana Conclave took Temple. A big tip of the bonnet to the following officers, members, away new ideas of service and a renewed feeling of camaraderie. wives and guests for their assistance in making this event a big suc- Fraternally, cess: Knight Warden: David Krasner, 32°, Knight Captain: John William James “Jim” Hill, III- 32º Miller 32° and Lisa Miller, Secretary: Michael Steffensen 32°, Past Knight Recorder Knight Commander: Ken Bell 32, Robert Brandstetter 32°KCCH, Master of Ceremonies; Ian Cairns 32°, Garland Gisclair 32°, An- thony Radosti 32° KCCH, Valley Secretary: Martin Reinschmidt 32° KCCH and Janet Reinschmidt, David Scheuermann 32°, Past continued from page 7 Knight Commander: Don Springler 32°, Bag Piper: Lt Col Bran- Lake Charles Valley News-Ceremony of Remembrance: don Shearer, Address to the Hagis: Rick McConnell, Scotch Mas- Chapter Rose Croix and expresses our commitment to the living ters: Chris Riesbeck and Nick Selby. of a conscientious and enlightened life. And of course a big thank you to all of the members and guests Through the ages men have observed sacred rites during four who supported the event by purchasing tickets. Now it is time to periods of the year, the solstice and equinoxes. The Last Supper get ready for our Family Day which is scheduled for Saturday July was an observance of the Passover (Spring Equinox) just prior to 19th here at the Scottish Rite Temple. the Lord’s betrayal and crucifixion. The observance of Maundy Fraternally, Thursday in the Eighteenth Degree of the Scottish Rite is appro- Eddie A. LeBoeuf, III, 32° KStA priate since this degree originally was one of orthodox Christi- Knight Commander anity. The Maundy Thursday observance was added and made obligatory when the authority of the Supreme Council revised the Degree soon after the Civil War. The word “Maundy” stems from Latin Mandatum, a com- mand. On the Thursday of the Last Supper, Christ said, “A new Commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another.” continued from page 9 Maundy Thursday is also known as Shere or Chare Thursday, Monroe Valley News - Venerable Master’s Message: meaning pure. It alludes to the physical purity acquired by the ab- meal, some fellowship and a program. All of that takes the effort lutions of the day and to the shearing of the hair and beard, so that of a lot of people. And, if you have not noticed, the volunteers nothing should remain between God and man. Fraternally, are getting older and have been doing it a long time. During the Gerald H. Houston, 32° KCCH gumbo efforts, several people informed me that would be the last time that they would work a fund raiser. If you want our Scottish Rite to continue to exist and prosper, get involved!!! Fraternally, H. Glenn Jordan, 32° KCCH 10 April - May 2014

Scottish Rite FULFILL-BUILD-PROVIDE very wise Brother – you cannot be a true Brother until you become The FinalWord a true friend. I do know that in my life there are many friends and many Brothers who have been important. My very best and dearest friend is a man who is like a Brother in many ways – we grew up being friends from our teen years, worked together in college, laughed many times together, cried together, were in each others weddings, Ill. William J. Mollere, 33° stood together in cemeteries and helped bury each others parents. Sovereign Grand Inspector General We attended many meetings together, attended the same church, even liked the same types of food. I also have another dear friend “WHAT IS IMPORTANT?” who is truly a Brother and has almost shared the same experienc- The other day a group was sitting around just visiting – all Ma- es, except he attends a different church. Two important and true sonic friends. One of the Brothers asked all of us a question con- Brothers! There are many others, many who are my Brothers, and cerning who was important in our lives, in our area of work, in the are important to me and have made a difference in my life. My world – really important? Quickly followed by an amendment of Father was very important and my hero as long as he blessed my “name three people who are important in the world today and who life, and I still miss him; his wisdom passed along to me as a hard- are important to you”. The group started discussing names headed know-it-all kid continues meaning more and more to me as of who was important. One asked – “name the last three Best my maturity continues to grow. Then I remember my teachers who Actors who received Oscars, they are all big names, big money were important to me – many were old-maid ladies who devoted actors; name three?” Everyone looked around guessing. Then an- their lives to helping children learn – I remember them well – es- other asked if anyone could name the last three MVP's from Super pecially the first through sixth grade teachers. Then my mind turns Bowls? Again, one or two named several, but not the last three. to my Masonry – those wise older men who could blister me with a Another Brother said, “OK, name three teachers from your school look if a word was dropped in a degree, yet who sat patiently with years who were important?” Everyone with little hesitation named me listening to my dreams of making the world better. So many three or more. Finally, one of the older, wiser Brothers asked, have been important who made a difference to me. From the father “name three Brother Masons who have been important in your of my best friend who treated me like another son, took me along life?” Wow! We all got to remembering names and times past and on trips and encouraged me to do more in life and in Masonry, to events when someone had offered a word of advice, someone who one of my coaches who taught me ritual while walking through had been a coach, someone who had sat and just listened. We all his pasture in late afternoon, to an old Brother who always had a had many more names than three. Then we got to talking further positive word back stage no matter how badly I thought my degree and realized some important details that we often overlooked. part had been, to another Brother who believed in me and pushed The further discussion reminded me of a story told of a college me into leadership positions and then mentored and guided me, to professor who walked into his Psychology Class and gave a “pop a Brother who secretly paid my fees to join Scottish Rite when I quiz” asking one question: write down the name of the janitor who was a struggling college student hoping to save enough to join everyone saw every day at the college cleaning, mopping, polish- at a future Reunion – so many have made an important difference ing – yet everyone in the class failed the test because no one in the in my life. I will probably never remember the recent top three Os- class knew the janitor's name. The professor went on to tell the car-winning Best Actors, but I will remember the important people class the man's name, something about his background and family who challenged me to be the best that I could be– teachers, friends, and that he had been awarded two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star mentors and my many Brothers. for his military action – yet to the students he was only a janitor To me, Scottish Rite Masonry adds to Craft Masonry a new whom no one spoke to and no one knew. The professor's point was level of importance to Brotherhood – it expands the historical, in- that everyone is important and has a life, and we need to stop and tellectual and philosophical aspects of Masonry and offers new op- look around at our surroundings and question who makes a differ- portunities to find new friends who can become new Brothers, true ence. That janitor made a difference to everyone at that college. Brothers. Do you know the name of your neighbor; do you know I have remembered that story because of attending many Lodge the name of the wife of the Brother sitting next to you in Lodge; meetings and Scottish Rite meetings, sitting across from a Brother do you know what the Brother sitting across from you at your next during a meal or next to him in a meeting and yet really knowing Scottish Rite dinner does for a living? Will you seek these answers nothing about him. What is that Brother's wife's name, does he and add these to those who are important to you? Can you and will have children, grandchildren, what has he done to make a living you make a difference in all of these lives? Will you know what – his job, what church does he attend, what are his hobbies? And, is really important in their lives? What will you share with others what does that Brother know about me? We all tend to live in our of your life to become important to them? My hope is that your own world and let the rest of the world go by – don't bother oth- membership in Scottish Rite Masonry is important, expands your ers; don't make waves. Do you know your neighbors – the people level of Brotherhood, makes you aware of those around you who who live next door, across the street? If you have met them, what are important, and that Scottish Rite has and continues to make a do you know about them? What do they know about you? We difference and really be important. rarely visit today and get to know each other. In today's world, we Bill Mollere, 33° S.G.I.G. tend to be careful about sharing information. So how can anyone become important under these conditions – you must get to know someone for them to be important to you. I was told long ago by a 11 Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation Non-Profit Org. Louisiana Scottish Rite Trestleboard U.S. Postage Post Office Box 64 Paid Shreveport, LA 71161 Baton Rouge, LA Tel: 318-221-9713 Permit No. 2408

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