DoubleDoubleThe EagleEagle ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE Valley of Indianapolis
Volume 56, Number 3 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.aasr-indy.org June 2006
Galyean Finishes Terms as Valley Trustee Visionary Mason by Russell A. Murphy, 33° - Indianapolis Valley Trustee An officer, friend, and great Mason whom we, the Trustees will greatly miss, is our immediate Past Chairman of the Trustees Illustrious Brother George E Galyean, 33°. He is a Mason of boundless energy, great dedication, and superb leadership skills who has served the Valley of Indianapolis in many ways.
As one of four Trustees of the Indianapolis Valley, George has been the guiding light for the upgrades, preservation, and additions to our beautiful 75-year- old Cathedral. The west entrance, the ramp for easy access to the Cathedral, the renovation and upgrade of the elevators, are just a couple of the items -- but the list goes on and on.
George is a 1967 graduate of the University of Indianapolis with a degree in Business Administration. He served as a divisional manager for Herff Jones and Co from 1959-1978 and then opened his opened his own business called the “Decorating Center.” In 1983 he went to work for Goodwill Industries where he eventually retired as vice president in charge of operations.
George is not a newcomer to Masonry. He was raised a Master Mason in Englewood Lodge #715 in 1961. His business acumen and friendly nature got him noticed at the Valley and was soon named Membership Chairman and later moved through the chairs to become Thrice Potent Master in 1996. When the Valley needed a local chairman for the Supreme Council's annual meeting in Indianapolis in 2001, George was called because of his ability to coordinate many fraternal and community leaders for this large multi-site and week-long event. George's team continues to receive accolades to this day as "the best Annual Meeting of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction ever." George was elected to serve as Trustee in 2001 and has been chairman the past two years.
George is married to his lovely wife Darleene for over 40 years and they have two children and three grandchildren. He and Darleene are actively engaged in the leadership of their church in Greenwood.
George will be missed in a Valley capacity, but there is little doubt that he will continue to be dedicated to the service of his fellow man. He continues his work on the Indiana Masonic Home Board and as President of the Board of Directors of the Indiana Masonic Home Foundation that actively manages a $92 million endowment. Thank-you and Godspeed my Brother! Page Double Eagle • June 2006
How to Build a Membership Membership Programs Provide Spark
by Jeff Saunders, 33° Executive Director
Membership recruitment and retention is a much talked about subject in the fraternity. Just about everyone has some idea that purports to be “the answer” to attracting and retaining members. In the final analysis the ideas proposed never solve all the problems, but that does not but new and different ideas each year will contribute to the mean they should be discounted. Quite the contrary, in our long term membership health of the Valley. Watch your current environment when there is so much competition for a Double Eagle for upcoming membership programs and ways family’s time, new ideas must be tried every year to make you can help retain our position as the largest Valley in the whatever gains we can. Sometimes those programs will work jurisdiction. for several years, while others are one time successes.
This past year several unique programs attracted the largest number of new members into the Valley in several Executive Director years and restored the membership of former members in record numbers. The membership campaign to honor “Patriots” produced over 200 new members who were police officers, firemen, active duty and retired military. The Valley set aside a special scholarship fund to assist with the initiation fees for these valued public servants. Adding these to other petitioners produced the most new members in several years. The In addition, the Deputy for Scottish Rite in Indiana launched Double Eagle a special program to welcome back members who have ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE Valley of Indianapolis previously demitted or been suspended from Scottish Rite. The Double Eagle (USPS 015-686) is published five Members lose their membership for varying reasons and times each year in January, March, June, September, nd and November by the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, many times want to once again be a 32 degree Mason, but Valley of Indianapolis at 650 N Meridian St, India- do not know the process and no one contacts them to ask. napolis IN 46204-1294. Periodicals postage paid at Indianapolis, IN and additional mailing offices. This special program has produced over 300 restored POSTMASTER: members to Indianapolis Valley. Send address changes to the above address. Editor & Art Design Jerry B Collins, 33°
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Scottish Rite, your Valley has assisted efforts by local Lodges Committee Members and the Grand Lodge of Indiana to attract more qualified W Eric Seidensticker, Gary E Brinley, Thomas B Beattie, Sr, Michael W Klepper, men to Masonry. The Valley provided degree assistance in Russell A Murphy, 33° several cases and also hosted programs in the Cathedral to Officers inform potential Masons about the benefits of membership. Thrice Potent Master Roger S VanGorden, 33° Sovereign Prince Thomas B Beattie, Sr Those efforts will continue next year, along with hosting a Most Wise Master Gregory A Chiles one-day class for Symbolic Lodge degrees on November 4th. Commander-in-Chief Gary W Lewis, 33° Secretary Jeffrey K Saunders, 33° Treasurer Rodney A Mann, 33° Tiler Raymond L Schwartz, 33° All of these ideas are critical to making strides in Hospitaler Ronald W Sparks, 33° membership through emphasis in certain targeted areas each Trustees year. There is no magic bullet that will suddenly attract a Russell A Murphy, 33° Marvin C Maguire, 33° wide range of Masons to the Scottish Rite in large numbers, Edwin E Board, 33° S Randal Schutz Double Eagle • June 2006 Page
Paving the Way A unique opportunity is now available for Scottish Rite ampaign for members to join the Ashlar Society. Becoming a member of this society is a manner to show your participation in all the improve- C ments which have taken place recently and give you a personal sense of pride in your Cathedral. The handicap accessible ramp, the new passenger elevators, west entrance project, new entry into the athedral west parking lot off Walnut Street, incorporating the Masonic Learning Center for Children into the south end of the Banquet C Hall, and the refinishing of the east, This is your Cathedral and south and, north wooden doors have all an opportunity for you to demonstrate contributed to the improvement and your pride and recognize a loved one. maintenance of your Cathedral. These bricks will be placed There are several examples of brothers who have been memorialized in at the edge of the parking lot near the our Cathedral over the years, such as the new west entrance. Orders will be Baxter Bell Society, Acacia Society, New honored on a first come first serve basis Century Society, and the Hall of Honor until September 1, 2006 or until the where MSA’s, Trustees, Treasurers, and project has been completed. Reserve Secretaries from the past are recognized. your brick now by sending in your The Ashlar Society gives you a special op- order form with a tax-deductible portunity to honor and recognize contribution to the Indianapolis someone important in your life; perhaps Mark Dill Scottish Rite Cathedral Foundation. If you Lisa Brock Director of Major your Blue Lodge, Grandfather, Uncle, Administrator Cousin, Dad, Mother, Brother, Sister, or have any questions, please contact us at Gifts even pay tribute to your own family. 317-262-3121. "TIMBS4PDJFUZ TZPVmay IBWFOPUJDFE,PWFSUIFMBTUTFWFSBMNPOUITUIFSFIBWFCFFOTFWFSBMTUSVDUVSBMJNQSPWFNFOUT "made UPUIFFYUFSJPSPGUIF4DPUUJTI3JUF$BUIFESBM ɩF8FTU4JEF&OUSBODF1SPKFDUXBTDPNQMFUFE last sVNNFS; eOUSZJOUPUIFXFTUQBSLJOHMPUXBTJNQSPWFEXJUIBOFOUSBODFfrom8BMOVU4USFFU POUIFOPSUITJEFPGUIFQBSLJOHMPU; and, a IBOEJDBQBDDFTTJCMFSBNQwBTKVTUDPNQMFUFE OFBSUIFOFXXFTUFOUSBODFUPBTTJTUthoseXJUIQIZTJDBMDIBMMFOHFT PDPNNFNPSBUFUIFTFQSPKFDUT XFJOWJUFZPVUPKPJOUIF"TIMBS4PDJFUZ ɩJT is an 5exDFMMFOUPQQPSUVOJUZUPNFNPSJBMJ[FBEFDFBTFEMPWFEPOFPSIPOPSTPNFPOFXJUI BMJWJOHUSJCVUF:PVNBZpVSDIBTe BCSJDLXIJDIXJMMCFMaiEJOUIFBSFBVOEFSthe new XFTUFOUSBODF ɩFSFBSFUXPPQUJPOTUPDPOTJEFS BYCSJDL(2-lines of copy) foSB EPOBUJPOPGPSBOYCSJDL MJOFTPGDPQZ GPSBEPOBUJPOPG *NNPSUBMJ[F ZPVSMPWFEPOFPSGSJFOEUPEBZCZPSEFSJOHBCSJDL 3FTFSWFBCSJDLCZTFOEJOHyPVSPSEFSGPSN CFMPX BMPOHXJUIZPVSUBYEFEVDUJCMFDPOUSJCVUJPO UPUIF*OEJBOBQPMJT4DPUUJTI3JUFCathedral 'PVOEBUJPO or DPOUBDUUIF'PVOEBUJPOBU for more information.
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A Word With You Why Do They Call it "Good" Friday?
by Greg Chiles, Most Wise Master pain he endured. His hands and feet generation of people, and for many With summer in full bloom and were nailed to the cross, not just bound generations to come, for their sins must the winter season a distant memory, this to it as others who had suffered the same have caused Him much pain and anguish. is a good opportunity to reflect on the fate. He was spit upon and ridiculed by recently the crowd. It is easy to see that this was However, we all know that the concluded not a “Good” day for Him. story doesn’t end with His death on holiday the cross. As with any great book, season. It was not a “Good” we have to read on to find out The day for Simon from Cyrene, the rest of the story. What Christian who was pulled from the made that dark Friday so holidays of crowd and forced to carry “Good” was not what Christmas the cross. Imagine having to happened on that day, but and Easter pull a large cross, probably weighing close what happened three days later. On the celebrate to one hundred pounds, over an uneven third day, when Mary Magdalene and the the path, and up a hill. It must have been other women reached the tomb, it was extremes in hard for him as well. open and there was no body. The angels the life of had told them that Christ had risen and Christ. It could not have been a “Good” was to meet the disciples in Galilee. Christmas day for Mary, his Matthew 28: 16- celebrates mother, Mary "Good" Friday assures the 19 reads, “then the His birth and Easter “celebrates” His Magdalene, or any of promise that it will be a eleven disciples death and resurrection. There is a the Disciples who Great Sunday for us. went to Galilee, to question that I keep asking myself were helpless to do the mountain whenever I think about Easter, or to be anything to stop the where Jesus had more specific Good Friday – Why do events from happening. It is hard to lose told them to go. When they saw him, they call it “Good” Friday? a loved one, but even harder to watch they worshiped him; but some doubted. them die while you stand by helplessly. Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All Let’s examine the Nor was it a “Good” day for the crowd authority in heaven and on earth has been scriptures to see if we that gathered to watch the events unfold. given to me. Therefore go and make can find the answer. The sadness and grief they felt standing disciples of all nations…'” From this The most familiar there watching as the man, whom many passage, it might be appropriate to say – version of the Story of had come to follow, was placed on the “Here beginneth the rest of the story.” the Cross is found in cross. Then to experience the fear that the Gospel of Matthew, must have overcome them as the sky grew It may not have been a “Good” Friday for Chapter 27. If you dark and feeling the earth shake under them, but we have the promise that it is have seen the movie “Passion of the their feet. always a Great Sunday for all of us. Christ”, you have a pretty good sense of I also have to what this man was The movie, "Passion of the believe that it was subjected to in those Christ" proves it wasn't a not a “Good” day final hours. First, he "Good" day for Jesus. for God himself. was flogged by the He had already rid soldiers. Then they the earth of sin placed the crown of thorns on his head. years earlier when he caused the earth to If you have ever stuck yourself on a thorn flood and started over with Noah and his from a rose, imagine that pain magnified family. Now to have to resort to sending 50 times and you might understand the His own son to the cross for a new Double Eagle • June 2006 Page Spring Convocation Officers
Class Officers for the Spring 2006 Convocation (front row, l-r): Ronald J Monteith (Southport #270), Roscoe R Ratliff (Washington #13), Floyd Songer (Lapel #625), William C Kirkland Millersville #126), Michael E Harper (Russiaville #82), Kris R Kiser (Prospect #714), Timothy R Brinkmeyer (Delaware #46). Back row: George A Buskirk IV (Calvin Prather #717), Christopher Beck (New Palestine #404), Michael L Snider (Hamilton #533), Graham Fitzpatrick (Prospect #714), Franklin E Alan (Knox #639), Barry L Richmond (Nineveh #317), and Jere J Riggs II (Golden Rule #16). Patriot Class Year Yields 259 As we begin a new year with new officers, committees, (12), and Michael J Smith (11). Dues for 2007 will be paid for programs and goals, I believe it is necessary to review our the following: Matthew Boyer, Kenneth Campbell, William accomplishments of the past year and give credit to those Capler, Jonathan Elrod, William Gloye, 33°, Rodney Godfrey, individuals who contributed to a very Nicholas Gray, MSA, Michael Horn, Richard Manifold, successful year. Michael McArthur, Floyd Sendmeyer, J Rex Sohn and Amzie Wenning. These awards along with awards for 4 Counties and The Patriot Class and Spring convo- 39 Lodges who met their goals will be presented at the Annual cation brought Awards Banquet this fall. 259 Master Masons into Scottish Rite Masonry. This represents the largest As we look to the 2006-2007 fiscal year, the general number of initiates in three years. A membership committee is busy putting the finishing touches on special Thank You goes to S Randal a program they hope will generate an even greater number of Schutz and Donald B Marcum, Jr for new members. Details of this program and the Awards Banquet making The Patriot Class a reality. will be outlined in a future edition of The Double Eagle.
The “3-10” program is a member- In closing, it is with mixed emotions that I announce ship initiative that will pay one year’s the retirement of our Membership Chairman, Thomas A Fallis, dues for a member who sponsors 3 33°. Tom has faithfully served your Valley for many years in new members during the year and will this capacity. His leadership and enthusiasm have been pay life membership fees if he sponsors 10 new members during contagious and he leaves his post knowing it is in good hands the same period. This year, life memberships will be awarded and the new committee will continue to climb the ladder of to: R Michael Gillie, Jr with 16 new members, George Choung success he has erected. Thank you Tom, for a job well done. Page Double Eagle • June 2006
Exec Committee Changes Hands
Four Valley Officers 'Retire' from Active Duty Randy Schutz Cary Snyder Don Marcum Scott Schuster by Roger VanGorden by Tom Beattie by Greg Chiles by Gary Lewis
This was a great year As Scottish Rite “This temple in the The members of the for the Indianapolis Valley and Masons we would all do well heart of Man is a Temple of Scottish Rite Valley of much thanks and praise go to to aspire to Cary Snyder’s faith and fellowship and Indianapolis were extremely our retiring Thrice Potent commitment to participation service. It is God’s Temple, fortunate this past year as were Master, Randy Schutz. and service. While many of us glorified with human hands, the officers of the Indiana Randy’s dedication not only to struggle to balance work, and human purposes and Consistory, to have Scott the ideals of the Scottish Rite family and leisure with the human dreams.” These lines Schuster at the helm as but also to our country was demands required of a Scottish are in the closing portions of Commander in Chief. evident in the development of Rite officer, very few of us add the charge in the 18th degree. the recent Patriot Class. to the struggle by living 84 Few men exemplify these He brought to the Further Randy championed miles from the Cathedral. To words more closely than Valley his vast experience as a the cause to review our my knowledge Cary has never Donald B Marcum, Jr. For Certified Public Accountant programming and focus more let the long drive interfere with the past two years the India- and his many years as an attention toward our younger his active participation in napolis Chapter of Rose Croix auditor to not-for-profits and members. He also was a convocation degrees, work par- has been lead by the guiding local units of government. All stanch supporter of our ties, social activities or the hands of Brother Don. of which served us well in his development of the Scottish tasks incumbent upon a position on the Executive Rite Performing Arts Center. member of the executive His service to the Committee. committee. Fraternity speaks for itself. In Randy is a Past addition to his years of service In addition to his Master of New Palestine A Mason since 1993, as an officer in the Rose Croix numerous professional Lodge #404 and has served as Cary has served in many line, Brother Don has also credentials, Scott’s fraternal a presiding officer in each of capacities in several branches served on the Membership activities have been notewor- the York Rite bodies. He of the fraternity. While this Development committee for thy as well. He began his joined the Scottish Rite in the seems to be a very hectic and 17 years, including 7 as journey at Mystic Tie Lodge Fall Class of 1998 and was impressive list of accomplish- District Chairman. He served #398 in 1991. He served the
SCHUTZ Continued on Page 11 SNYDER Continued on Page 7 MARCUM Continued on Page 12 SCHUSTER Continued on Page 12 Double Eagle • June 2006 Page
ROTC Award SNYDER ~~ cont'd from Page 6 ments and memberships, Cary has still Presented been a devoted husband to his wife, Audrey, and father to his son, Shaun, and Rick Purcell represented Scottish Rite at daughter, Kaylyn. As Cary relinquishes the Purdue University JROTC awards his position as Sovereign Prince, one program and presented an award to might think that he would take this Midshipman 2/C Marvin J. Weniger. opportunity to take a break from the Each year the Scottish Rite, Southern taxing efforts of providing guidance and Jurisdiction presents awards to JROTC direction to a Masonic body. But Nooo! students for “encouraging and demon- Cary was just installed in April as Right strating patriotism by deed or conduct Illustrious Grand Steward of the Cryptic during participation in extracurricular Masons of Indiana, which as you may activities or community projects and for surmise, requires driving, not just to academic excellence and outstanding Indianapolis, but around the entire state leadership.” of Indiana. Break out the trusty old gasoline credit card, Cary, further miles in Masonry beckon.
Bob Danielson Finishes 2 Terms as Treasurer A loyal and dedicated officer, Ill Robert M Danielson, the Valley in the Spring Class of 1974 and served as Sover- 33°, is completing his sixth year as Treasurer of the Valley, the eign Prince of Saraiah Council, Princes of Jerusalem in 1994- maximum allowed under our 96. He was crowned a 33rd Rules and Regulations. During Degree Mason in 1997 in his time as Treasurer, Bob has Grand Rapids. During his time been an outstanding steward of as Treasurer, he also served on the finances of the Valley. As the Finance Committee of the part of the group managing our Indiana Council of Delibera- investments through volatile tion. years in the market, the Valley’s portfolio has continued to grow A graduate of Broad even while providing funds for Ripple High School and many needed improvements to Wabash College, he will retire the Cathedral. The Valley on June 30th from McCready budgets under his stewardship and Keene, Inc. an employee have reduced overall expenses benefits management firm after despite inflationary pressures nearly 31 years. Bob and his on several fronts. Even with a wife, Sharon, have been married busy work schedule, our since 1983. He is active in his Illustrious Brother was faithful community as well serving for in his attendance at the regular several years as Secretary of the Executive Committee and Rotary Club of Indianapolis Trustee meetings and his Northeast and is scheduled to dedication and attention to become President in July of this duty will be missed. year. He is a member of the Lawrence United Methodist Church. Bob is a Past Master of Mystic Tie Lodge #398 and Congratulations Bob on a job well done and thanks for your served for several years as its Treasurer. He became a member of dedication to the business of our fraternity. Page Double Eagle • June 2006 Golf's Masonic Heritage Dennis A M Coltart, 33° details of admissions, competitions, match who played golf out of season to avoid dinners and domestic arrangements, but non-Mason members. Unfortunately the If your heritage dates back to 17th do not indicate much Masonic traditions. minutes of the Blackheath Club were later century Scotland, your ancestors may have However, they are written during a time destroyed by fire. been golfers and if they were in fact golfers when Freemasonry was strong and highly and members of a local golf club, then regarded. They show that many important The minutes of The Honourable they very well may have been members of people who were involved with golf were Company of Edingburgh Golfers, and the the ‘secrete’ Society of Freemasons. Is also Freemasons and Royal & Ancient there a connection acknowledged as such ... laid the foundation in the Golf Club of St. An- between early Scottish in their development drews, which S.E. corner thereof, by three golfers and Freema- and laying of the contained the names sons? foundations of the strokes with the mallet. of the most promi- first golf clubhouses. nent Masons of that It is said that era still exist. The there is authorita- A case in point refers to the Royal Burgess Golf Society has its minutes tive evidence that minutes explaining the construction of the dating back to 1773. The minute books the “Secrecy of clubhouse on Leith Links for the Honour- of the Bruntsfield Links Golf Society and the Freemasons is able Company in 1768 which reads: “The those of the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club responsible for the Grand Master, now in his Grand Climax had the least Masonic connections. absence of early of Goffing, laid the foundation of the Extracts from the minute books of these Scottish golf history Goffing House in the S.E. corner thereof, clubs were published in a book in 1875 records,” in particu- by three strokes with the mallet”. entitled R. Clark’s Golf, A Royal and lar, the records of the Ancient Game. Royal Burgess Golf The St. Clair’s of Society. What would be the point in not Roslyn were hereditary patrons The Freemason’s core keeping golf records? The answer can best of Masons in Scotland and traditions of self-improve- be explained this way: so as not to disclose William was the first ment, self-determination the names of their members who were elected Grand Master of and service to others, etc. Freemasons as well as members of the local the Grand Lodge of have been adopted over ‘golf club.’ Apparently the secrecy of Scotland in 1736. the years to the membership during the early years of William was also the betterment of society. Freemasonry was more sensitive than Captain and a Equally important is today. There is no firm evidence that prominent member of the major role that the Freemasons intentionally destroyed golf both the Leith and St. masons played in records. Andrews Golf Clubs. organizing golf into Apart from laying the the game we know In the early days of golf, the main foundation of the first today. At the time reason members of early golf clubs were golf clubhouse, his when ‘kolf’ died out in Freemasons was because virtually all name appears on the the Netherlands as did middle class men of ability in Scotland in minutes at the St. its counterpart in the century after 1717 were Freemasons. Andrews course for having Scotland, played as a Because of their middle class or higher shortened the ‘Old Course’ commoners’ game around status, they were also members of golf to eighteen holes in 1764. churchyards and village greens, clubs. Law officers and skilled artisans as William St. Clair died in 1778. ‘links golf’ flourished, played with well as poets and writers like Robert Burns a variety of clubs to holes marked with and Sir Walter Scott were all Masons and The Royal Blackheath Golf flags. From 1717 onward, when ‘Specula- golfers. Club’s entire membership consisted only tive Masons’ began to be recruited to of Freemasons until 1789, but up through Scottish Lodges, many early Scottish links Extracts of the minutes from 1825 it still contained a hard core group of golfers were Masons and they created the several of the early golf clubs note the Freemasons known as the “Knuckle Club” ‘golf club’ and initially organized golf into Double Eagle • June 2006 Page
what it has become compartments. This, of course is a spread to North America and the British today. vintage Masonic practice. No reason was Colonies. given to the unsuccessful candidate and The Grand Lodge of nobody knew who had blackballed them. James Coltart, (my great Scotland was founded in Often the captain of the golf club was grandfather) and William M Coltart, 1736, the third Grand allowed to enter three members a year on (grandfather) both from Scotland were a Lodge of Freemasonry the shake of his hand. part of that golf history and the emergence after the English (1717) of golf in America. William, (member of and the Irish (1725). At Portstewart Lodge F&AM), that time the first golf professional at the there were about one hundred Port Stewart Golf Club, was Masonic Lodges in Scotland commissioned to come to and the difficulty of getting th America in the early 1900’s to them to agree to a ‘head office’ July 17 Summer open a golf course. Bruce had meant concessions had to Coltart (uncle) was a charter be given to the participating member of the PGA and the lodges by way of local powers Golf Outing resident golf professional at the of decision -- powers which Seaview Resort in New Jersey were not conceded by other The Indianapolis Valley Golf Out- from 1940-1970 and owner of Grand Lodges. Even then, the ing will be held on Monday, July Mays Landing G.C. Uncle Scottish Grand Lodge was Syd (a Master Mason) and th only supported by a third of 17 with a shotgun start at 8 am. father Dennis Sr. were also the Masonic lodges of the day. It will be held at Winding River golf professionals. This strong connection between golf and Interestingly, the Golf Course in Indianapolis. Cost Freemasons continues today published foundation of the is $60 per person and includes with the presence of the Royal Burgess Golf Club of Illustrious Arnold Palmer, 33° Edinburgh came one year dinner at the Golf Club at approxi- and others. Isn’t it impressive prior to the establishment of mately 12:30 pm. For further info that both groups have been the Grand Lodge of Scotland. attracting men of character and th It looks probable that the and to register by July 7 , call of good repute for generations? Burgess Masons did not join Dennis Coltart at 317-338-4596. the Grand Lodge. Humans If you research deep have always congregated into the history of some of the together, so group meetings older golf courses of America, on a social basis was a natural For over a hundred years from you may find a Masonic development. Early golf clubs tended to 1750 when there was no royal patronage connection. For example, Medina run along segregated lines either by sex or of the game, the Freemasons kept the Country Club (private) in Illinois was by class, as well as being based on occupa- interest in golf alive. With the practice of founded, owned, and operated by Shriners tional or economic status. It was no bets being placed among the golfers, there with membership limited to Freemasons. surprise that those wishing to pursue the was a requirement for rules and the traditional Freemasons laid down a game of golf Freemasons laid down a code of ‘fair play’ for its would follow a code of 'fair play' -- hence members so that every- similar pattern. the term 'fairways'. . . thing was equally shared out – hence the term ‘fair- The ways’ came about. The Masonic influence was common to most word ‘fair-ways’ was also used by fisher- clubs in those early days. When a person men meaning ‘safe passage’ for the journey wished to join the local golf club, he was out and back, like the nine holes out and selected by each member putting their nine holes back on the early courses. It hand in the opening of a closed box and was through its association with the placing a wooden ball into the yes or no Society of Freemasons that golf eventually Page 10 Double Eagle • June 2006 New Exec Committee Installed Charlie Roger Tom Gary Greg Merlau VanGorden Beattie Lewis Chiles Charles Merlau - a resident Born in September 1959, It is a great honor and a Illustrious Gary W Lewis, Gregory A Chiles was of Greenfield -- attended Roger S VanGorden joins privilege for me to bring to 33° was elected Com- installed as Most Wise Purdue University prior to the Executive Committee you the stellar background mander-in-Chief of the Master of the Indianapolis a career in farming. He is this year as Thrice Potent of one so great and good a Indiana Consistory on Chapter of Rose Croix on married to Judy for over Master. Roger is married Mason as Thomas Beattie May 3, 2006 during this May 5, 2006. Greg was 44 years and they have to Lisa and have four Sr. our newest Sovereign year’s Annual Elections. born on June 10, 1958, in 3 children -- who are all daughters. He attended Prince of the Saraiah Newport, Rhode Island. brothers. Indiana University and are Council Line. Born in Gary was born in Sidney, Greg graduated from
New Executive Committee for 2006-07: Charles W Merlau, Jr - Deputy Master; Roger S VanGorden, 33° - Thrice Potent Master; Thomas B Beattie, Sr - Sovereign Prince; Gary W Lewis, 33° - Commander-in-Chief; and, Gregory A Chiles - Most Wise Master.
Charlie was raised in active members of Boston, Massachusetts in Ohio in 1949 and accepts Warren Central High 1982 and was Master of Edinburgh United 1947, Tom moved to the office of Commander- School. He received his BS Cumberland Lodge in Methodist Church. Roger Atlanta, Georgia where he in-Chief with the strong Degree in Business 1990. He received his is currently employed at was raised. There he began support of his wife, Barb, Administration from 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Cummins in Columbus. a career in the Department whom he married in 1971. Butler University and is membership in 1983. store business as a retail They are proud parents of employed as Business Welcome aboard. Roger was raised in Farmers buyer and store manager. two sons Brian and Kevin. Manager for St. Simon the Lodge #147 and is a plural In 1981, Tom moved to Apostle Catholic Church member at Broad Ripple the city of Indianapolis Gary comes from a long in Indianapolis.
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Nathan University of Cambridge in England. He received a Master of Dale Wheatley Paul Brindle Philosophy specializing in the Dale E Wheatley was born May 5, Dialogues of Plato. 1963 and raised to the sublime St. Pierre Nathan C Brindle, the new degree of a Master Mason in Paul St Pierre a is graduate of Captain of the Guard of Chris was raised a Master Mason November Xavier University and received his Adoniram Lodge of Perfection is a in Speedway Lodge #729 in 2003 1985 in degree in Business Administration. Past Master and subsequently joined the Prospect He later went on to earn an and the Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine. Lodge #714, associate of current He is a founding member of the where he is Applied Secretary of Knights of St. Andrew, president currently Science at Broad of NexGen at the Shrine and serving as the Ripple membership chairman of the Junior Cincinnati Lodge Murat Shrine Business Connec- Warden. College of #643. tion. He received Mortuary Nathan is a his Scottish Science. life long Chris and his wife, Christina, have Rite degrees He is the Indianapolis resident having two young children. in November 1992 and has served Executive graduated from North Central on both the Auditorium and Vice High School and IUPUI. He has Safety Committees and is President of been very active in Scouting and is Randy Seipel currently serving as Venerable Wilson St Pierre Funeral Service an Order of the Arrow. Nathan is Master of the Knights of St. and is responsible for the day-to- Born August 18, 1966 and raised employed by L-Soft Corp as a Andrew. day operations of the seven funeral in Anderson, Indiana, Randy Senior Product Engineer. He and homes his family's company owns. Seipel graduated from Vincennes his wife Sally reside in Indianapo- Dale is also a member of the He has served on several profes- University lis and are members of Congrega- Prather York Rite bodies and will sional boards of directors in his in 1988. tion Shaarey Tefilah, a Conserva- become a member of the Murat industry and is a high energy He and tive Jewish congregation near Shrine in June 2006. Dale is a achiever who thrives on challenges his wife Broad Ripple. Past Master Councilor of Prospect involving critical thinking and Rachel, Chapter, Order of DeMolay and problem solving. along with both his sons recently joined their son, Chris DeMolay at the Speedway Paul is very active in his commu- Jes, reside Chapter. nity and has served as President of in Planeaux the Greenwood Chamber of Green- Dale is employed as a licensed Commerce, Sertoma Club, Rotary Christopher S Planeaux has a castle Home Inspector for Cardinal Club, and the Greenwood Senior seven page resume which where Randy is employed as a Home Inspection, Inc. Dale and Citizens Center. documents Detective for the Greencastle his wife Bonita, along with their an extensive Police Department, holding the two sons, reside in Indianapolis. We welcome Paul as a Consistory career in rank of Captain. Randy was We welcome Dale to the Rose officer where he hopes to follow classical raised to the sublime degree of a Croix line as our new Captain of his dad's footsteps as Commander- studies and Master Mason on April 27, 1998 the Guard. in-Chief. internet in Temple Lodge #47. He served acumen. as Master of Temple Lodge #47 in Born in 2003 and 2004. Randy is active Atlanta, Ga. in the Scottish Rite Chorus since SCHUTZ ~~ cont'd Page 6 providing products and services Some 39 2000. aiding our country in fighting years ago, he appointed to the Lodge of the ware on terrorism. They has resided in Indianapolis since Randy has served as Worthy Perfection line in 2001. Randy live in Hancock County and 1988. Graduated from Indiana Patron 4 times. He and his family owns Westwood Enterprises, a are avid Arabian horse lovers. University in Indianapolis with a are members of the First Baptist contracting firm in Greenfield double major in Ancient Philoso- Church in Greencastle. His wife and has worked in the building Randy will assume a phy and Ancient History with a Rachel serves as the Church trades for 23 years. He and his minor in Ancient Greek , he Treasurer, while Randy is new role in our Valley as continued his passion for the currently in his second term as wife, Theresa, also own Stirling Trustees. We wish him well in Greeks at Darwin College at the Church Moderator. Partners LLC, a corporation this new office. Page 12 Double Eagle • June 2006
An Icon Passes for all my fellow Consistory BEATTIE ~cont'd Page 10 Officers in saying we will truly Neil C King, Jr miss Scott’s dry sense of humor where he continued to work for and hands-on leadership. We will the Lazarus Company and later Ill Neil C King, Jr, 33°, who served the Valley of with LS Ayres and Blocks until Indianapolis in various leadership capacities for nearly 30 1991 when he bought into a years, passed away on March 13th. He janitorial firm. was a native of Indianapolis, a graduate VANGORDEN cont'd Page 10 of Arsenal Technical High School and Tom married Mary Kay the University of Cincinnati. He #643 and served twice as in 994 -- the same year he was raised as a Master Mason at married Sally Rich in 1951 and they Worshipful Master. He was installed as the 152nd Grand Millersville Lodge #126. He has had two daughters and one son. Master of Masons for Indiana in two sons and a daughter. May 2002. Neil was employed as Assistant to Tom served as Master of the Executive Secretary on July 8, 1964 He has been active in his Lodge in 2000 and is a member and became Executive Secretary on the dramatic cast of numerous of the York Rite and Murat Shrine. January 9, 1974. He also served as Valley degrees. An ardent Tom served a three year term as Family Life Chairman and earned Secretary of the Indiana Council of fraternalist, he enjoys memberships in numerous Masonic organiza- the Best Overall award given by Deliberation from 1974-1990. Our tions and appendant bodies Supreme Council for a Family Life Illustrious Brother retired June 1990 after 26 years of service. including the York Rite and Program in 2004 and again in Shrine. 2005. Tom’s love for the Neil was a great leader of the Indianapolis Valley fraternity is reflected in the way he during the time when membership was over 35,000 brothers. carries himself both publicly and He laid a solid groundwork for those who followed and will fraternally. We look forward to LEWIS ~~ cont'd Page 10 the great things that he will accom- be missed by all who served with him. plish for our Valley. line of Masons. Gary has followed in his family’s long Masonic MARCUM ~~ cont'd Page 6 We congratulate you, heritage; Gary was an active Brother Don, on two fantastic member of the Order of Demolay CHILES ~~ cont'd Page 10 as Master of Jackson Lodge in years as Most Wise Master. May serving as Master Councilor of his 1990 and presided over all three God continue to bless you and chapter in 1967, he was raised in As a youth, Greg was initiated into York Rite Bodies in Seymour. Southport Lodge #270 in 1982 the Beech Grove Chapter of and joined the Scottish Rite Valley DeMolay in 1973, served the Brotherhood and of Indianapolis and Murat Temple Order in many capacities fellowship are synonymous terms the same year. Gary joined the throughout the years, and is now used to describe part of Don’s SCHUSTER ~~ cont'd Page 6 Murat Shrine Clown Unit in 1982 Executive Officer for Indiana. character. Brother Don came up becoming an apprentice clown, with the ideas for the annual Belle fraternity as Master of the Lodge and receiving his clown alias which Greg was raised a of Louisville cruise and Gospel in 1999. He focused on member- he is commonly referred as Master Mason in 1979 at Beech concerts that many have attended ship growth and the financial “Bubba”. Grove Lodge #694. He was and enjoyed. He was instrumental viability of the Valley which were Worshipful Master in 1983, 1987 in developing the idea for the evidenced by the large Patriot Gary served as Potentate and 1997 and served as Lodge Patriot Classes held this past year. Classes and the financial state- of Murat Shrine in 2000 and was Secretary for five years. Brother Don knows no stranger. ments presented at the annual the leader of a successful member- He is always proud to call you meeting. ship effort with his motto “Bring Greg and his wife Dawn Brother. Bubba One”. Gary has continued married in 1982. They are both All the while he is a those leadership skills with the members of the Order of Easter His greatest testament devoted husband to his lovely wife Valley of Indianapolis. Gary Star. Greg served as Worthy to the Rose Croix charge is his Karen and dedicated father to their created and implemented the Patron in 1988 and 1996. Greg, faith. This is evident in his three children, Laura, Sara, and Membership Retention Commit- Dawn and their daughter are active everyday life. He and his family Joe. tee during his term in office and members of Hazel Dell Christian are members of Calvary Baptist has chaired the committee since Church in Carmel. Greg has been Church in Seymour, where he A great debt of thanks is inception. nominated to receive the 33º in serves on the Mission Committee owed to this quiet, unassuming Chicago, Illinois on August 29, and works with the AWANAS Brother for his outstanding In addition to Gary’s 2006. We wish Brother Greg and youth group. dedication, commitment, and Masonic duties he is a Financial his family the best as he serves our loyalty to this great Valley. I speak Advisor and Wealth Management Valley as Most Wise Master of the Indianapolis Chapter of Rose Croix. Double Eagle • June 2006 Page 13 Memorial & Honor Gifts In memory of Dana & Elizabeth 12-23-2005 to 4-30-2006 In memory of Kay Leslie In memory of Virginia Roberts Richard D Muir Jenny Brunsma Starr In memory of William Wright William A Sigman Russ Murphy Scottish Rite Tour Guide In memory of Philip J Jacobs Committee In memory of Neil C King, Jr Jo Ann Hobbs In memory of Ralph & Belle Doak Michael & Helen Adams Norma & Ray Miller In memory of Darlene Barth Robert E Bellamy In memory of James B Calvert Jo Ann Brandt Jenny Brunsma John W Duncan In memory of Danny Vandivier Howard C Caldwell, Jr Wendell D Vandivier In memory of Cheryl Sheets Joseph H Clark In memory of Robert Shoemaker Jo Ann Brandt Willard R Clutter W Hugh Burns, Jr In memory of C Lewis Jarvis Cleo M Sheets J Mark Dill I E DeFur James E Jarvis Dennis Sheets Mr & Mrs Donald Dunbar James E Drew Ray Smith John W Duncan John W Duncan In memory of Robert K Dowden Richard H Dyer Robert A Geiger Myrna L Dowden In memory of Annette Maguire R Donald Edwards Barbara L Godsey Jo Ann Brandt Eli Lilly Am Legion Post #374 James Hanson In memory of C C Faulkner, Jr Kenneth & Linda Halcomb Richard E Hickman Jeffrey K Saunders In memory of Rita Sigman James Hanson Joan Hornaday Jo Ann Brandt Richard E Hickman George Jackson In memory of Ralph T Simon William A Sigman J David Hollingsworth David H Kemper Mrs Ralph T Simon Harry E Hunter Alan Lisle In memory of Carl S Hulen In memory of Robert Hay George Jackson Marvin Maguire Florence L Hulen Marilyn J Hay Robert A Gieger H Roll McLaughlin John E Hulen William A Gloye J W & Ruth Meyer In memory of William & Easter Marvin Maguire David Moeller, Sr In memory of Herb Carner Tustin Robert J Moore Richard D Muir Mrs Herb Carner Roger Mosser Russ Murphy Paul & Lynn Thornburg In memory of Beverly Darrenkamp Richard D Muir George E Proctor Bernard Darrenkamp In memory of Judge John L Price Russ Murphy Tom & Dixie Shrock Robert L King Jeanne L Ormsby Ronald H Simon In memory of William C Sweezy Richard D Muir William B Patrick Jack L Smith John W Sweezy George E Proctor Elmer & Mary Summit In memory of Edgar G Bunnell In memory of Hugh Wheatley Doris M Pruitt Donald R Turin Charlotte Bunnell Robert & Nina Butler Paul S Shambaugh Wendell Vandivier Clearbrook Village Homeowners Tom & Dixie Shrock In honor of Earl M Friend Association A John Sieloff In memory of Shubrick Kothe Miner C Friend Intl Ord Jobs Daughters Bethel 25 William T Sommer Alison Kothe Robert & Rosella Lamb Ronald W Sparks In honor of Ralph Q L Brandes Howard E Moore Wendell D Vandivier In honor of Willis & Zambalena Rodney C Brandes Delores J Von Burg Skiles In honor of Patricia S Sweeney In memory of Robert McClain Genevieve K Lesher Cooper Charles F Butler In memory of Charles F Pribble Stephen P Cooper Charles F Butler In honor of Russ Murphy In memory of Roy W Mann Susan Murphy In honor of Nellie J (Lee) Cooper, Esther Peewitt In memory of Louise Rumple Ray Skillman Oldsmobile Lawrence D Cooper, Judy Daub Eddie B Ellis Larkin E N Cooper, Logan P Cooper, & In memory of JoAnn Brandt In memory of Jack Vanderford Lawrence T Cooper William A Sigman Revelations Class PlainfieldUMC Ashlar Stephen P Cooper In memory of Neil C King, Jr In memory of Tom Hunter In memory of Easter Tustin Jeffrey K Saunders Charles F Butler Lynn Thornburg Society In memory of Chuck Brandt In memory of Jeanette Hale In memory of Norma J Hanshew In memory of Clyde Profitt Jeffrey K Saunders Raymond E Hale William A Gloye Barbara Profitt Page 14 Double Eagle • June 2006
Theatre of Performing Arts Dreamgirls: The Supremes Dreamgirls, Diversity and Stewardship “Dreamgirls” is a great show, but it is the conduit of a much larger initiative. The initiative is one of cultural and The Scottish Rite fulfills one of its ethnic diversity in Indianapolis. When Bob Harbin and Bill charges this summer when it becomes a Woodruff selected “Dreamgirls”, they knew it provided a leader and Steward in the community. wonderful opportunity for the Scottish Rite to demonstrate its The Scottish Rite community leadership by spearheading this Performing Arts Center initiative. In a letter to Bill Woodruff, Governor in a joint venture with Daniels said, “It is important for all of us to have the Madame Walker and understanding and appreciation of one Theater brings “Dream- another and to work together for the good of all to girls” to the Indianapolis make our state an even better place to live.” Mayor stage. These two Peterson wrote, “It is wonderful to see two arts Indianapolis icons have organizations working together to bring a great entered into a joint story to the stage while also celebrating the venture agreement to diversity of our city”. produce this great Broadway musical for presentation this summer. To learn more about this great production, visit our web-site, www.dreamgirlsindianapolis.com. You may purchase Tickets & Info: www.ScottishRiteEvents.com
“Dreamgirls” is the story of the American dream of tickets through Ticketmaster.com or at either the Scottish Rite fame and fortune. The Dreamettes are performing their or Madame Walker box office. Tickets for the General Public Motown music at the Apollo in hopes of “hitting it big” in the are $35; however, members of the Indianapolis Valley of the music industry. The story which mirrors the beginning and rise Scottish Rite can purchase tickets at the discounted rate of $25. of the famous musical group The Supremes and other Motown artists will open at the Madame Walker Theater on June 22nd and run ten (10) shows in two weeks. It will then reopen at our beautiful Scottish Rite Theater on July 6th for an eight (8) show run closing July 14th.
There are many great stories behind this production. One is about the star of this production, American Idol--- Trenyce. This is a role she has always “dreamed” of playing, and she gets her chance right here in the Indianapolis production. Trenyce is teamed with a talented cast which includes Lyn Sigman who had the starring role on Broadway and in the touring production of “Dreamgirls”, Quentin Darrington who had the lead in the touring production of the Broadway hit Ragtime, and Bill Myers, Emmy winning actor, who starred in our own production of “A Miracle on 34th Street” and is more well known for his lead roles on stage and the soap opera Loving. These are but a few of the very talented cast members Shown are six of the 13 students who graduated and are now appearing in this production. The production’s Musical reading at acceptable grade levels. The ceremony had over 100 Director is the renowned Allen “Turk” Burke. Turk was parents, students and family members along with tutors and musical director for the Spinners and several other top artists. members of the Board of Governors. Classes for the year end May We are again blessed to have Bob Harbin as Director for this 11th with the summer session starting on June 14th. production. Double Eagle • June 2006 Page 15 'Round the Rite Orchestra & Chorus The Indianapolis Valley Chorus recognized some of their members last month at their annual event. The "Managers Award" for 2006 was presented to Brother Dale Kenny. This award is presented to a chorus member for dedication and service to the chorus beyond the norm. Dale was responsible for about all of our newest members, is always spreading good cheer, taking photos, and promoting our chorus year long! Also George Rogers Clark Scottish Rite Club presented their annual recognized were Floyd Trischler for his 30 years of service, and contribution to the Learning Center in May. Shown is Club Phil Cox and Lowell Haverstick for their 25 years of service. President Howard King presenting a check for $500 to Executive Director Jeff Saunders. Victory Field Fireworks Party Baseball Game Tuesday, July 4, 2006 – 6:30 PM The Scottish Rite will again repeat its July 4th Once again, the summer months remind us of Fireworks Party for members and their guests. The day starts Baseball. The Family Life Committee is sponsoring with a $10 (adults) $5 (children) Cook-out on the west parking Scottish Rite Day at Victory Field on Saturday, lot beginning at 6:30 pm and follows up with a beautiful August 19 for a 7 pm game. Cost for this family Fireworks display in downtown Indianapolis. Free parking. Rest evening of fun is just $5 per person. Children under room facilities available in The Cathedral. No tickets are 13 are FREE! Call the Valley Ticket Office at 262- required for this event. 3120. Only 200 tickets are available -- reserve now.
MasonicMasonic FellowshipFellowship DayDay Sold Out Last 2 BelleYears! of Louisville We've chartered an historic paddlewheel steamboat with Bluegrass/Country Children FREE family entertainment for a $5 12 & under 3-hour cruise on the Ohio River Sunday July 30th Only 650 seats available & 5 pm tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more info call 800-489-3579 or www.aasr-indy.org Sponsored by the Indianapolis Valley Scottish Rite Page 16 Double Eagle • June 2006
Through the Cathedral Window Reflecting on the Past 6 Years
by Jerry B Collins, 33° •An experienced building rental manager was hired to provide Editor another source of revenue in a declining membership. •Thomas Caterers of Distinction was selected in the Summer Last month's elections witnessed the biggest changeover of of 2002 to add gravitas and quality to our food operations. leadership in the six years that I have been editor. Over these years I •Besides being a Mason, Mark Dill is a credentialed profes- have written on a variety of topics in this column: the decline of moral sional fund-raiser that was brought on board a year ago last Spring to take values, "Affluenza," creating a false impression, complacency, over our Campaign for the Cathedral and charitable giving to the next level. marketing drugs on TV, Indiana DeMolay, God's fingerprints all over Last year his office raised nearly $1 million by heightening awareness to your day, The Shakers, our Mission Statement, Titans of the Past, Living the many ways members can honor and memorialize their membership in in an Uncivilized Society, Hatching Baby Birds, Nit Noy the Valley. Through him, and the efforts of his predeces- Nonsense, Road Rage, Commercials, Joan of Arcadia, sors Rick Purcell and Alan Lisle, the Cathedral has been Support our Troops, God's Sense of Humor, The able to fund many many upgrades and additions that quite Building Committee, "Merry" Christmas, and When the simply wouldn't have been possible without the financial Price is NOT the Price, (You can visit our web site for on- support of our members, and all because of the personal line archives of these articles) but never have I written contacts made. It's hard to believe that the building about the State of the Valley, per se. wasn't even air-conditioned until just six years ago.
The Indianapolis Valley has changed remark- The Executive Committee has now turned their ably in this new millennium. Key personnel changes attention to the next order of business as these construc- include the hiring of a new Executive Director, the tion projects near fruition: membership. Rick Purcell addition of a fourth trustee, a new building rental moved over to Membership Director last year and helped manager, a new caterer, a new Director of Major Gifts, coordinate the Executive Committee's idea of a "Patriot and a new Membership Director. Class" to honor those on the front lines of war and society. Gary Lewis, who was elected Commander-in-Chief last Jeff Saunders was hired in June of 2000 and has month, brings a personal sense of mission and urgency to provided quiet but determined leadership throughout the membership. As past Potentate of Murat Shrine, he had Valley by energizing the staff as well as the brothers and huge success with his campaign of "Bring Bubba One." the general public about the Mission of the Fraternity and He has chaired the Valley's Membership Retention how they can play an important and active role in the Committee since inception and has restored over 300 men future of our brotherhood. Jeff's style contrasts sharply to membership just last year. Several new programs will be with his predecessor by identifying and inspiring the right announced this Fall and are aimed directly at member people to the job and then letting them do the job. involvement and retention.
As the age of the building passed seven decades, more and Throughout the Northern Masonic Jursidiction, our Valley has more work was needed to keep all of the systems in good working order, long enjoyed the highest percentage of Master Masons as members, but not to mention structurally sound. A fourth trustee was added to share we are not ready to rest on our laurels and much work remains. If recent these responsibilities. The trustees then made some decisions that had an effectiveness of our volunteer leadership is any indication, then I can rest immediate impact on operations: assured that our future is in good hands.
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