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SCOTTISH RITE NEWSFOR THE VALLEY OF DALLAS

www.dallasscottishrite.org

Winter 2014

Due to the increased costs of mailing and the contin-ued challenges communicating with our members, we are asking every member to update his personal infor-mation. This can be done either online through the website: www.dallasscottishrite.org or by fill-ing out the data sheet below and mailing it to:

Dallas Scottish Rite, 500 South Harwood St., Dallas, Texas 75201-6210.

To make the update online, go to: www.dallasscottishrite.org

Point to "Member Directory" on the menu bar, then click on “Update your information”

Insert your last name, first name, Valley: Dallas (from the drop down menu)

Your Birthdate: (mm/dd/yyyy) (ie: 01/01/1945)This will take you to a screen with your present data.

Make any changes being sure that all the data is correct, then click on “SUBMIT”.

That is all there is to it!

IF YOU DO NOT USE A COMPUTER, FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING AND MAIL TO THE

CATHEDRAL.

Last Name:_____________________________________First Name:__________________________________Middle Name:________________________________Preferred Name:_________________________________Mailing Name:__________________________________Mailing Address:_____________________________City:___________________________________________ State:_________________, Zip:_____________________Valley Membership:______________________________Date of Birth:___________________________________E-Mail:_________________________________________Home Phone:___________________________________Work Phone: ___________________________________Cell Phone:_____________________________________Wife's Name:___________________________________Lodge Name & #________________________________Lodge Location:__________________________________

UPDATE YOUR PERSONALINFORMATION

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The Dallas Scottish Rite NewsThe Dallas Scottish Rite News is published by theAncient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,Valley of Dallas, 500 South Harwood Street, Dallas

Texas 75201. POSTMASTER: Send address changesto THE DALLAS SCOTTISH RITE, 500 South

Harwood Street Dallas Texas 75201-6210.[214-748-9196] email: www.dallasscottishrite.org

PRESIDING OFFICERSHerbert Buchanan 'Buck' Howard, 33o

Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Chairman of the Executive

Committee, Valley of Dallas; Jerry R. McNair, 32o KCCH,

General Secretary Valley of Dallas; Richard L. Johnson, 32o KCCH,

Venerable Master Dallas Lodge of Perfection (4o-14o); Michael L. Reynolds, 32o KCCH,

Wise Master, Dallas Chapter of Rose Croix (15o-18o); Lawrence P. Sweeney, 32o KCCH,

Commander, Dallas Council of Kadosh (19o-30o);and David K. Raucher, 32o KCCH,

Master of Kadosh, Dallas Consistory (31o-32o)Editors: H. Buck Howard, & Jerry R. McNair:

to whom all letters pertaining to the business of the Rite should be addressed to:

500 South Harwood Street, Dallas Texas 75201-6210.Mike Kent, Digital Product Manager

John Yates, Production DesignGerald Peck, Associate EditorHarold Collum, Copy Editor

Publication CommitteeJeff Haven, Garth James

Norm Stuart, Rick Witherspoon

STATED MEETINGS: Third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

EDUCATION EVENINGS: Fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.

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On the cover: THE 23o TEAM (l to r ) Ben Major 32o, Skip Smith 33o, Scott Wall 33o, Degree Master

Clay Smith 32o KCCH , Ken Cooley 33o

and Tom Snyder 32o KCCH

From The Chairman

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It Seems to Me:

When taking a few moments to compose this letter to our members, I became overwhelmed with the enormous number of “points” I wanted to make. All of them seemed to be important. These extended from the full list of calendared Dallas Scottish Rite events which are upon us, to a review of our recently fin-ished Fall Reunion, to our just held inaugural Scottish Rite sporting clay event, to the utterly fantastic Education evening in October, to the initiation of our

Henderson Ancillary Lodge of Perfection, to various changes in Degree Masters, and on and on.

My brothers all: The most important communication that I can offer is that of Thanksgiving! Therefore, may we all:

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.

So Mote it be.Psalms 100.

Buck

The Dallas Scottish Rite recently hosted an evening event for the Federal Bureau of Investiga-tion. Through the efforts of our Prelate & Chancellor of the Dallas Consistory, Bro. Larry E. Hopkins 32º KCCH, who is also member of the FBI’s fall 2014 Citizens Academy class, the Valley of Dallas’s was selected to host the event this year. This is the 2nd occasion we have

been selected and we are very delighted to do so. Coordinator Ms. Angela D. Harris is the special agent respon-sible for this part of the FBI’s Community interaction efforts. The evening’s speaker was the Special Agent in charge (SAC) of the Dallas field office, Diego Rodriquez who spoke to the class.

Greetings to all Dallas Scottish Rite Masons and friends as we close out a very ac-tive 2014. Your Valley has been busy all year with stated meetings, special events, Feasts, Celebrations and our very own Robert Burns Birthday party! We have

welcomed new 32º Masters of the Royal Secret into our fraternity again this year and just as importantly, we welcome back members who have returned to participate in 2014 – thank you all for being active and being a part of the Dallas Valley. In 2014 we conducted two full 3-day reunions, plus our annual one-day summer reunion event. In 2015 we will hold only the Spring & Fall reunions (no summer 1 day). The reason is that the fall 2015 reunion will be the Dallas Valley’s 400th reunion. You can expect big happenings from your Valley for this great event in our history. We are delighted to have many new 32nd degree masons now taking part in various degree teams! This is truly the way to get involved with the Scottish Rite.We continue our outreach programs in the community and have hosted many groups in our facility. This al-lows more people to know and appreciate our beautiful building while learning more about the Masonic Fra-ternity. Some of these groups are: North Texas Crime Commission, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Dallas County Sheriff’s new officer graduation, and many more local Farmers Market Groups. Our continuing goal is to carry the message of Scottish Rite well beyond this facility. Your Valley continues our program to contribute police bicycles to agencies that protect and serve our com-munities. Bikes were awarded to the Dallas County Security agency and Grapevine Police Departments this year (see their story inside.)Last spring the Texas Our Texas celebration was a large success and we have an even larger event scheduled for next spring as Texans recognize the 150th anniversary of the war between the states. We will have ex-hibits, artifacts, and speakers as we honor the Texans who fought in this conflict. Reserve April 25, 2015 on your calendar now – you will want to be here.

FraternityJerry

General Secretary

Jerry R. McNair

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The Dallas Scottish Rite – In Conjunction with Northern Star #377, hosted the North Texas Crime Commission’s Fall Meeting. Master of Ceremonies Brother Harold Collum 32o KCCH, served as moderator for their Panel of North Texas Members.

The North Texas Crime Commission (formerly the Greater Dallas Crime Commission) was established in 1950. Its belief is that proper enforcement and enlightened prevention can be achieved through a comprehensive and cooperative effort involving concerned citizens and law enforcement.

The NTCC also provides a forum for the exchange of information between local law enforcement and federal agencies such as the FBI, ATF, DEA, HEA, IRS, TSA, TEXOMA HIDTA and the U.S. Marshals.

Herbert B. "Buck" Howard, 33o - ChairmanJerry R. McNair, 32o KCCH - General SecretaryRick H. Mozley, 32° - Treasurer Samuel D. Tiner, 32° KCCH - AlmonerTim D. Browning, 32° KCCH - Assistant AlmonerLarry E. Hopkins, 32o KCCH - PrelateNorm Stuart, 32o - Master of Ceremonies

Garth F. James, 32° KCCH - Captain of the HostRick W. Witherspoon, 32o - Equerry

Marshall J. Doke, Jr.,, 32o KCCH - ExpertBruce B. Neustadt, 32o KCCH - Assistant Expert

Cameron W. McSpadden, 32o KCCH - Tiler Bob N. Rose Jr., 32o - Chamberlain

Miguel A. Granados, Jr., 32o - Valley Photographer

2014 OfficersDallasLodgeofPerfection

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DallasCouncilofKadoshPhilosophicalandChivalricDegrees

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DallasChapterofRoseCroixHistoricalandReligiousDegrees

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OfficersServingAllBodies

Michael L. Reynolds David K. Raucher

Lawrence P. SweeneyRichard L. Johnson

 

   

 

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OfficersVenerable Master.............Richard L. Johnson, 32o KCCH Senior Warden.....................Robert W. Moore, 32o KCCHJunior Warden...............................John M. Wilkerson, 33o

Orator..............................................Mark G. Bateman, 32o

Dispensation Granted January 20, 1897

Permanent Charter Granted October 20,

1897

Dispensation Granted April 11, 1901

Permanent Charter Granted October 25,

1901

OfficersWise Master..................Michael L. Reynolds, 32o KCCHSenior Warden.........................Kevin K. Main, 32o KCCHJunior Warden......................Tim R. Zoltowski, 32o KCCHOrator.....................................................Jeff W. Smith, 32o

OfficersCommander...................Lawrence P. Sweeney, 32o KCCH1st Lt. Commander...............Matt A. Ferguson, 32o KCCH2nd Lt. Commander...............Darrell C. Hefley, 32o KCCHChancellor.....................................Eric D. Stuyvesant, 32o

Orator...............................................Steve M. Brazeal, 33o

Dispensation Granted October 4, 1902

Permanent Charter Granted October 20,

1903

OfficersMaster of Kadosh...............David K. Raucher, 32o KCCHPrior.....................................................Barry W. Boyd, 32o

Preceptor...............................James E. Fulcher, 32o KCCHChancellor............Lawrence "Larry" Hopkins, 32o KCCHMinister of State...................Gary E. Rock, Jr., 32o KCCH

Dispensation Granted December 18, 1903Permanent Chater

Granted October 17, 1905

ReunionNo.397HonoringBrotherWilliamLutherBerryman,33o

(July 19, 2014)

Illustrious William Luther “Bill” Berryman Jr. was known by all brother masons as a friendly and talented musician and a wonderful thespian. Full of wit, Bill was always ready for the opportunity to add a funny response.

A kind smile was his biggest asset.

The fraternity was one of his biggest loves.

Bill began his Scottish Rite career at the Valley of Guthrie, in January 1944, where he became as Master of the Royal Secret. He affiliated with the Valley of Dallas in 1954, and he immedi-ately became involved at every opportunity. Bill served on the 10th, 14th, 18th, and the 30th degrees always performing the most demanding of roles. He served as a member of the Valley Rose Croix funeral team and was Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix.

Importantly, Bill became a charter member of Sam P. Cochran Lodge No. 1335 in 1952, and he received his 65 year pin just prior to his death in 2013.

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From the 31o Degree Team. Max Gilley, 33o, Scott Brosi, 32o KCCH and Ben Gilley, 32o

Carl Wright

Charles Merritt

Evanor Schefer Brent Stephenson William Swafford

Daniel Trevino

Milton Leventhal

Hamzah KhatawFelix Frazier

W. Mark Bennett

Melquisedee Lagmay

Leon Faifman

Andrey Malakhovsky

Adam EverettDennis Dlabaj

Donald Myres

Douglas KaleChad Hoffman

Ronald Collins

Richard Ferguson

Tom WebbRudyard Wayan

Ronald Stephens

James Wilson

Sean Rothberg

New Brethren of the William Luther Berryman, Jr., 33o Reunion #397

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Some Families of the Dallas Scottish Rite at the July 21, 2014 Capping Ceremony

Knights of St. Andrew CLAN GATHERING

in St. Louis

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M. Douglas Adkins, 330 SGIG of the Supreme Council in Texas, being escorted by Scott Stanton, 320 Eminent Prior of the Dallas Scottish Rite KoSA

Scott Stanton, Brian Cook, Rick Troutte, Norm Stuart, James D. Cole SGIG Orient of Virginia & Lt. Grand Commander, Rick Witherspoon and Pete Holmes

Members of the Dallas Knights of St. An-drew traveled to St. Louis on September 19th through 21st for the 2014 Knights of St. Andrew International Gathering. We joined with members from Valleys across the country and from Japan to enjoy fel-lowship and share ideas to improve our organizations.We were treated to a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game on Friday evening.Saturday featured the General Session, where we had an opportunity to visit with the Sovereign Grand Commander, Ronald A. Seale, 33°, as well as several members of the Supreme Council. That evening, the Valley of St. Louis hosted their Feast of Tishri celebration, which included a special knighting ceremony presentation by their Knights.The event concluded with breakout ses-sions on Sunday morning, followed by a tour of the beautiful Tuscan Lodge No. 360 and historic Bellefontaine Cemetery.

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Dallas Valley Knights of St. Andrew

Congratulations to Sir Knight Rick Troutte, who was elected October 11, 2014 to serve as Marshal for 2015. I know he will do a great job!I am pleased to present the Valley of Dallas Knights of St. Andrew officer lineup for 2015.The appointed officers have confirmed their willingness to serve, and were selected based on interest, abilities and active participation in the Order this current year. Please join me in congratulating the newly appointed officers!

Next year will be busier than ever, and your support and participation is crucial to the continued success of the Knights of St. Andrew!We invite you to join us for our annual Robert Burns Supper, which is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2015!Sincerely and Fraternally,Scott StantonEminient PriorDallas Knights of St. Andrew

Scott Stanton

2015 KOSA OFFICERS

Worthy Master.................................Sir Scott StantonEminent Prior.....................................Sir Brian CookMarshall............................................Sir Rick TroutteSecretary..........................................Sir Randy BeardTreasurer..................................Sir Rick WitherspoonSenior Deacon..................................Sir Pete HolmesJunior Deacon..............................Sir Donnie GivensSolicitor General...............................Sir Wade GreenDoorkeeper........................................Sir Dick WalkerMaster of the Guard.........................Sir Andy LowenAss't. Master of the Guard............Sir Chance NobleMaster of the Flag..........................Sir John ThomasQuartermaster......................Sir Marcelino Luna, Jr.Chaplain.............................Sir Dietrich Whissenand

Feast of Tishri Fall Banquet Speaker (September 15, 2014)

Rabbi Shawn Zell is a native of Winnipeg Canada. After graduating High School, he moved to New York, where he obtained a BJL (bachelor of

Jewish Literature) degree. Rabbi Zell continued his studies and was awarded a M.A. in Jewish Education.

Rabbi Zell has Rabbinic Ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York as well as Pirhei Shoshanim Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

He has served in pulpits in Sioux City, Iowa, and Clark New Jersey. Since 2006, Rabbi Zell has been spiritual leader of Tiferet Israel Congregation, here in Dallas.

As a teenager, Rabbi Zell spent a year living in Israel. In 1997 and 2001, he spent 6 weeks in Kiev, Ukraine teaching Summer School.

Rabbi Zell is the author of the book “The Right Word,-what to say to a person mourning the loss of a loved one.”

Rabbi Zell and his wife Shirah are the proud grandparents of Ya’ir, Ezra and Yishai Zell (all three living in Teaneck, New Jersey).

Rabbi Shawn ZellTiferet Israel

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ValleyofDallasScottishRiteFeastofTishri

SGIG Douglas Adkins, 330 & wife Carole Rabbi Shawn Zell & wife Shirah

Rick Mozley, 320 Rick Witherspoon, 320

John Wilkerson, 330

Richard Johnson, 320 KCCHSGIG Douglas Adkins, 330 talking with Rabbi Shawn ZellJohn Wilkerson, 330 & wife Maureen

Rick Witherspoon, 320 & Evelyn Richard Johnson, 320 KCCH & wife Linda

David Raucher, 320 KCCH

Norm Stuart, 320

Robert Moore, 320 KCCH

Zola Blicker, 330 & wife Laurie

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Speaker, Rabbi Shawn Zell Tiferet Israel

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ArminArmCommittee

Our Committee is charged with “Placing” Brothers who want to volunteer and serve on Committees and Degree Teams.

The Arm in Arm Committee serves our great Fraternity by maintaining communications with new Scottish Rite brothers through their first year of Scottish Rite Freemasonry.

Arm in Arm - Executes and manages consistent communications with petitioners and new Brothers to Valley of Dallas events - Encourages new brothers to get involved in Scottish Rite, its committees, degree teams and the Master Craftsman program – and Organizes social interaction outside of Scottish Rite halls.

Please Contact YOUR Class Rep

2010 Spring - Sam I. Smith Class #384 Rep. – Eric Stuyvesant 32°- 214-901-02232010 Summer - James C. Key Class #385 – Devin White 32° - 936-229-1823

2010 Fall - Henry S. Miller Class #386 – Pete Holmes 32° - 903-456-81042011 Spring - Grand Lodge of Texas Class #387 – Jeb Carter 32 – 214-668-6445

2011 Summer - Richard Lee Farr Class #388 – Barney Grossman 32° - 214228-38222011 Fall - Lloyd L. Chance Class #389 – Reza E. Khyabani 32° - 469-371-6674 2012 Spring - James M. Payne Class #390 – Jeff Hershberger 32° - 469-358-7500

2012 Summer - Joe Bailey Motley Class #391 – (Pending) 2012 Fall - Lawrence D. Ravert Class #392 – Rick Troutte 32° - 214-882-0702

2013 Spring - Milburn Ray Gravley Class #393 – Russ Waite 32° - 214-254-80212013 Summer - Millard E. Jones Class #394 – Todd Stone 32° - 214-693-4293

2013 Fall - Jack English Hightower Class #395 – Chance Noble 32° - 469-682-37602014 Spring - Jean-Philippe Renaud Class #396 – Guy Stovall, IV 32° - 979-541-71322014 Summer - William L. Berryman Class #397 – Dennis Dlabaj 32° - 214-886-0850

2014 Fall - Jack Dean Patterson, Sr. Class #398 – Fred Sloan 32° - 609-784-2708

COME and BE RECOGNIZED with YOUR CLASS…..current goal is to recognize each Class (seated together in the auditorium) at the Opening Day 2015 Spring Reunion Class #399. This is a prelude to the 2015 Fall Re-

union Class #400….We are planning a very large celebration to invigorate and encourage ALL Brothers to attend and participate in this event. We are recommending Wives and Families be invited to an OPEN Event during the

3rd Day of this Historical Reunion. More to come…….

WE HAVE IMMEDIATE NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS ON THE CHEF’S COMMITTEES! ! !AND WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR DEGREE TEAMS ! ! !

IMMEDIATE NEED & Openings on the Chef’s Committee: Ed Kirkpatrick & Jim Fulcher are ASKING for Volunteers and interested Brothers to please give Jim Fulcher a call at 214-601-0205

or email. jamesfulcher@yahoo.com

Chairman,Rick Witherspoon

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(l to r) Chairman Buck Howard presenting the Master Craft #1 Certificate to Clifton W. Smith, 320

(r to l) Chairman Buck Howard presenting the Master Craft #1 Certificate to Mark Wickersham, 320 KCCH

(r to l) General Secretary Jerry McNair presenting the Master Craft #1 Certificate to Kenneth O. Chance, 320

(r to l) General Secretary Jerry McNair presenting the Master Craft #1 Certificate to James Perkins, Jr., 320

(l to r) Knights of St. Andrew Worthy Master Norm Stuart talking with Chance Noble

(center) Vernon McGee, Sr. presenting a Tribute to the US Armed Forces Fallen Heroes to (l) Rear Admiral Robert Lester Smith and

(r) Major General James Williams USMC (Ret.)

ReunionNo.398HonoringBrotherJackDeanPatterson,Sr.,33o

In 1956, Jack become a Mason, he was initiated on May 15th, 1956. He was passed on the 29th of June, 1956. He was raised on the 31st of July, 1956. Jack was immediately appointed Junior Steward of Garland Lodge No. 441. He would serve in every chair with the exception of Junior Deacon. He was elected Master of Garland Lodge No. 441 in June 1963. In addition to serving as Master of Garland Lodge, he also served twice as Worthy Patron of Garland OES Chapter 156. He served on the advisory board of Garland DeMolay and was awarded the Legion of Honor. He served as Chairman of the Rainbow Board and donned the Cross of Color. He was a founding mem-

ber of Duck Creek Lodge No. 1419 and served as the inaugural Master. In 1977 he served as District Deputy of Masonic District No. 14-E. In 1991 he served as District Masonic Relations Officer for Masonic District 14-C. He served as High Priest and Thrice Illustrious Master in York Rite. In the Scottish Rite he was Invested as a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour on Oct 17th 1977 and was made a 33° Inspector General Honorary on December 2nd 1989. He served as a Director of Work for the Valley of Dallas and was the Venerable Master of Kadosh in 2000.Jack was instrumental in creating the well known Garland Scottish Rite Fish Fry program. To date, the Garland Scottish Rite Club has assisted 256 students with scholarships totaling $196,000. He also helped adopt Grand Lodge’s Together Against Drugs program in Garland ISD. In his long and distinguished Masonic career, one program stands above the rest. In the late 1980s, Jack ap-proached the Scottish Rite Hospital and asked how he could be of service. The answer was simple: “We need blood.” Through the Garland Scottish Rite Club, Jack organized his first blood drive. In 1992 he decided to ex-pand the program to include all of Garland’s Masonic Bodies. The results were twenty times greater than 1991. By 1993 all fifty Lodges in Dallas County were participating in the program. By 1995, with the help of RW Joe Regian, the Gift of Life Program had expanded statewide. He personally donated over 65 gallons of blood to the Gift of Life. The Garland Masonic Bodies themselves now collect nearly 1000 units annually.

Jack Patterson’s life: TRUE SERVICE.

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Jack Dean Patterson, Sr., 33o Reunion Class # 398

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J. Dean Patterson speaking at (dad) Jack Dean Patterson, Sr., Memorial Reunion

(l to r) Master of Kadosh David Raucher, Prior Barry Boyd and Director of Work Zola Blicker

David Raucher, as Father Adam in the 27o Harold Collum, Jr. Stephen Bishopp ready for the 24o

Auditorium Committee: Chairman Bill Jacobs, Mark Mueller, Vice Chairman, Bob McReynolds, Charles Vining,Tim Browning, Larry Higgins (back row) Dallas Owens, and Vice Chairman, Ralph Choate

29o Team, Norm Stuart, Eric Bailey, Joseph Krizan, Richard Walker, Degree Master Brian Cook, Jim Harbor (back row) Matt Jones, Dwayne Hale, Richard Linden, Tim Zoltowski and Rick Troutte

24o Team, Larry Van Hall, Larry Hocutt, Stephen Bishopp, Jeffery "Jeff" Miller, Keven Coleman, Degree Master Jim Moore, David "Dave" Tyson, David "Dave" Brown, Tommy Tomlinson and Bruce Neustadt

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26o Team, Dennis Dlabaj, Scott Hill, Bryant Hicks, Scott Thomas, Billy Davison, John Machado, Degree Master John Wilkerson and Steve Means

27o Team, Ray Lee, Clay Walton, Eric Stuyvesant, Degree Master Barry Boyd, John Wilson, David Raucher, Lance Kennedy, Glen Garber and Burt Ramsey

Sons of Hiram John Parrish, Chairman Charles Bearden, Tom Coughlin and Bill Rice working on geting the new Dues Cards in the mail.

Kyle S. Whitaker

Vance G. Cozart

Frederick C. Sloan

William Lee

Robert M. Carter

Cris J. Runge

Paul A. Dozier

Steve Terrell

Michael C. Dorbandt, II

Jason Woods

Benjamin T. MajorJohn G. Machado

W. Kevin Coleman

Joseph C. Krizan

New Brethren of the Jack Dean Patterson, Sr., 33o Reunion #398

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Charles M. Minton

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ChairmanBuckHoward,33o andGeneralSecretary

JerryMcNair,32o KCCH Cappingthe

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Some Families of the Dallas Scottish Rite

at the October 20, 2014 Capping Ceremony

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Royal Order of the Duck by Jeff Haven - R.O.D Banquet 2014

What the heck is R.O.D.? Well, the R.O.D is the Stage Crew "Royal Order of the Duck." Anyone who serves for a certain period of time, is dedicated to helping out with the Stage Crew by providing support can and will be hatched into the Grand Flight. In fact, the Grand Flight and the Royal Order of the Duck were created right here in the Valley of Dallas, Orient of Texas many years ago.On March 21, 2014, the Royal Order of the Duck Grand Flight held a hatching and produced 17 new duck-lings. They are; SGIG Douglas Adkins, Kevin Berry, Allen Carline, Gordon Carline, Marty Dotson, Ian Griffin, Jeff Haven, Bryant Hicks, Scott Hill, Chairman Buck Howard, Stephen Kadry, General Secretary Jerry Mc-Nair, Johnny Roberson, Patrick Throop, Michael Walker, John Wilkerson and Jim Ziemba. Each new duck was presented a beautify 13x17 autographed membership certificate with signatures from Grand Flight Commander, Grand Flight Leader, Grand Quacker, Grand Hatcher, Ancient Highflying Bird and Grand Quill Driver. Guest Speaker for the evening was our own R\W\ GSW Ill. Wendell P. Miller who gave a short talk about the Orange Men from Ireland. It was a very informative talk with similarities between our fraternity and the Orange Men. (This is not the same University of Syracuse Orange Men you may be thinking about.) The Valley of Dallas is fortunate to have so many competent and experience committees in the three annual Reunions. One of these vital groups is the Stage Crew Committee. Volunteers are the lifeblood of all Masonic Organization and the Scottish Rite is no exception.The Director of the Stage Crew is Ill\ James C. Murray, 330. Brother Murray is supported by two assistant directors. There are also six (6) operating sections: Electrical Board (Now Lighting and Sound), Flys, Special Effects, Property, and the Floor and Alter. The electrical board crew in the past controlled the spotlights, the lighting on the stage and in the auditorium. They also controlled the sound effects of thunder, lighting, wind and cannon. With renovations in the early 2002, this crew broke up into two separate crews now Lighting and Sound committees. The lighting crew is lead by Ill\ Mike Posey, 330 and Ill\ Bob Wilson, 330. The Sound Committee is lead by Bryant Hicks, 320. The Fly crew handles the scenery drops, which make up the principle scenery for the degrees. The Property Crew handles all the portable stage props and flats, pedestal, chairs, and any movable scenery. The Floor and Alter Crew handles all the regalia and accent pieces placed on the alter and elsewhere about the auditorium and any special equipment required by each degree team for presentation of their degree. The special effects crew handles and sets up all the support equipment and furniture requiring lighting and elecial support. This special group is lead by Derek Z. Gracy, 330 Special Effects Director. A special thanks goes out to all of our Emeritus Members of the various Stage Crew committees, without the dedication and commitment to these members, the unique knowledge would not have been possible to share and mentor our younger members. Please congratulate and extend a big thank you to: Ill\ Eddie J. Baker, 330, Ill\ David U. Jones, 330, Ill\ John S. Cox, 330, Ill\ Charles T. Brodnaux, 330.The Stage Crew needs new members; This is a unique group of men who work behind the scenes to make it all happen. They form a great bond of friendship and fellowship in the San Hedrin room between degrees. Stop by and say hello, but most importantly, thank them for their service so the new candidates can have a memo-rable experience.These faithful volunteers are a necessary part of the degree presentation. In 2013, we had over 350 members participate at all levels putting on degrees, wardrobe, stage, sound & lighting, registration, class, auditorium, bus boys, jewelry, coffee, chefs, plus KOSA.

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At the end of 2013, the Valley of Fort Scott Scottish Rite (Fort Scott, Kansas) closed the doors on the building they have resided in since 1926. Due to declining numbers of members and increasing costs for upkeep, it became neces-sary to leave their beloved home. They will now be housed at the Pittsburg Masonic Lodge in Pittsburg, KS.

Because of the move, an auction was organized to sell the fixtures and furnishings. Items included in this auction were historic items, costumes, set drops, furniture and 16 tables worth of Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite China. The china was to be auctioned off in lots of 10 to 55 items. Total number of pieces neared 8,000. This china is code dated to 1908 and is from the Onondaga Pottery Company (now Syracuse China) in Syracuse, New York.

When Brother Nicholas J. Quarm, 32º KCCH of the Valley of El Paso heard of the impending auctions he was sad-dened to think of the furniture and fixtures of such a beloved place, being sold off. Perhaps, he could rescue just a couple of items?

Through a series of very fortunate events and with the assistance of some extremely helpful people, Brother Quarm not only rescued a couple of items, but the china in its entirety. Now he is distributing the plates where he feels they will do the most good for the fraternity. Starting with the House of the Temple in Washington, D.C. Then two hun-dred sets are going to his Valley’s dining room (El Paso Scottish Rite) for use at events such as the Feast of Tishri and Reunions. Those remaining are being offered to Masonic Museums, especially Scottish Rite Museums. Some will be put aside for presentation to notable Scottish Rite Brethren, and finally a few sets will be sold off to help recover the expenses.

We have been fortunate in that Brother Quarm has graciously donated a set of this China to the Dallas Scottish Rite for display within the Library Museum.

ValleyofDallasBrotherEarlE.Tweed32oHonoredintheNovemberVeteransParadeEarl was born and raised at Fort Benning, Georgia. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as an Infantry Officer in Europe during World War II and in Korea. He went ashore on D-Day, June 6, 1944 and remained in Germany after the war ended in 1945.

He attended Texas A&M College in 1949 and taught classes in Military Science and Tactics as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve.

He was honored as the outstanding veteran student in 1950 and was elected to the honorary society of Beta Alpha Psi.

In 2013 the French Government presented Earl with its highest decoration for valor, the Legion of Honor, for his participation in D-Day and the liberation of France in 1944-45.

Earl was raised to a Master Mason in St. Johns Lodge No. 53, Tyler, Texas, in March of 1948 while serving as Commander of East Texas Recruiting Area.

Earl served as Worshipful Master of Highland Park Lodge No. 1150 in 1965-66. He has also served the Ma-sonic Fraternity as High Priest of Dallas Chapter No. 47, Thrice Illustrious Master of Dallas Council No. 18, Commander of Dallas Commandery No. 6, and Worthy Patron of Highland Park Chapter No. 1029, OES. He served as Captain of the Dallas Commandery Drill Team for 25 years. He served as an officer in the Shrine Patrol and a member of the Highlander. He has been a member of Dallas Scottish Rite since November, 1948 and served on several degree teams.

He has served as the presiding officer of other Masonic Organizations and has received several awards for his service.

Some members of the Dallas Scottish Rite Knights of Saint Andrew

(l to r Front) Chance Noble, Rick Witherspoon, Michael Rynolds, Wade Green (l to r Back) Randy Beard, Thomas Ford, Rick Troutte, Donnie Givens, Brian Cook, Jim Drennan, Sgt. Joe Sifuentes, Todd Stone, Scott Stanton, Andy Lowen and Pete Holmes

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Congratulations to our Brethren withFifty Years as a Scottish Rite Mason

Wylie B. Dugger, Jr., 33 ,̊ Charles E. McKay, 33 ,̊ * Billie L. Cox, 32˚ KCCH, Millidge H. Oglesby, 32˚ KCCH, Alton L. Allen, 32 ,̊ Donald R. Amerson, 32 ,̊ Charles N. Arthur, 32 ,̊ Bryan F. Banks, 32 ,̊ Grady L. Barnard, 32˚ Loyd C. Barrow, 32 ,̊ Gerald D. Beavers, 32 ,̊ * Harold W. Bolding, 32 ,̊ Charles R. Boswell, 32 ,̊ B.J. Brown, 32˚

Arvil L. Bryant, 32 ,̊ * Adrien R. Burnett, Jr., 32 ,̊ Louis M. Caldwell, 32 ,̊ Lyndal Carey, 32 ,̊ Eugene A. Chambers, Sr., 32 ,̊ * Harrell W. Chism, 32 ,̊ Harvey J. Christianson, 32 ,̊ James E. Dawson, 32˚ Noel L. Dickinson, 32 ,̊ Carl S. Douthit, 32˚ , Bob T. Dunfield, 32 ,̊ John W. Ehrler, 32 ,̊ * John B. Forse, 32˚

James W. Foster, 32 ,̊ Morris C. Frost, 32 ,̊ * H.W. Halcomb, 32 ,̊ Billie J. Harris, 32 ,̊ Alan P. Henig, 32 ,̊ Edward H. Hill, 32 ,̊ Doyle R. Huddleston, 32 ,̊ Billy W. Huse, 32 ,̊ Seymour R. Isaacson, 32 ,̊ * Philip W. James, 32˚

* Louis W. Klingman, 32 ,̊ Jimmie L. Korenek, 32 ,̊ * William F. Kortemier, II, 32 ,̊ John P. Lamar, Jr., 32 ,̊ Reginald S. Laubhan, 32 ,̊ James W. Lawrence, 32 ,̊ William E. Liles, 32 ,̊ Richard L. Lucas, 32 ,̊

Ralph S. Madden, Sr., 32 ,̊ Harry J. Martin, 32 ,̊ Thomas J. Matthews, 32 ,̊ Charles L. McNeese, 32˚ Bryant N. McNutt, 32 ,̊ Ernest H. Melton, 32 ,̊ Clinton O. Murphy, 32 ,̊ Edward E. O’Donnell, 32˚

Charles L. O’Neill, 32 ,̊ J.L. Oxford, 32 ,̊ Norman W. Page, 32 ,̊ * Robert F. Pannell, 32 ,̊ Calvin C. Phillips, 32 ,̊ Bobby L. Poe, 32 ,̊ Edward M. Polan, 32 ,̊ Bemiss T. Poore, 32 ,̊ * Leonard F. Raley, 32 ,̊ Billy G. Renfroe, 32 ,̊

Ottis J. Roach, 32 ,̊ * Jimmy L. Robertson, 32 ,̊ Tommy R. Rodgers, 32 ,̊ Carl A. Rogers, 32 ,̊ Ronald Sheppard, 32 ,̊ Charles W. Sinclair,32 ,̊ Willard E. Smith, 32 ,̊ Billie M. Smith, 32 ,̊ Marvin A. Stark, Jr., 32 ,̊ Joe M. Tarver, 32 ,̊

Roy L. Taylor, Jr., 32 ,̊ Ernest S. Thompson, 32 ,̊ Horace Tomlinson, 32 ,̊ * Don W. Turner, 32 ,̊ * Charlie Underhill, 32 ,̊ Carol L. Vanover, 32 ,̊ James M. Watson, 32 ,̊ * Claude W. Webb, 32 ,̊ Ronald B. Whitehead, 32 ,̊ John E. Williams, 32 ,̊ * Ralph G. Williams, 32 ,̊ * Paul G. York, 32˚

Brethren with 50 + years * James I. Cash, 32 ,̊ * G. Roger Kilborn, 32 ,̊ * Oscar A. Shelton, 32˚ and * Clyde H. Smith, Jr., 32˚

* Brethren in attendance.

Chairman Buck Howard and S.G.I.G. Doug Adkins with members of the 1964 Dallas Scottish Rite Reunion Class

S.G.I.G.DougAdkinspresentingtheBlueCapsattheNovember17thpresentation

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CongratulationstoalltheFiftyYearMembers

Some Valley of Dallas Blue Cap Families at the Capping Ceremony

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Dallas scottish Rite Donates FouR moRe Police Bicycles

The Valley of Dallas continues our participation in provid-ing law enforcement agencies the means to be more effec-tive in their daily activities. This year we have supplied two complete bicycles each to agencies who applied to us this year. Below are two of the units provided to Dallas County Security.

Pictured (left to right) are Chief Robert DeGroot, Director Chris Thompson, Officer Gregg Lewis and Deputy Chief Jeff McNair. These units will be used in various county locations in the downtown Dallas area, patrolling parks, parking garages, and other areas. Both bikes are fully equipped and ready for action.

PUBLICSAFETYANDSECURITYSERVICES

Brother Arron Ingersoll 32o does Extensive Work with our area DeMolay Chapters. At his re-quest the Valley supplied computers to assist the DeMolay Chapters in their training efforts. Annully, The North Texas Chapters come together, and perform their degrees at the Dallas Scottish Rite. This event held in August each year, is open to all Master Masons, Senior De-Molay and family's of DeMolay members. (SaveTheDate-MondayAugust17,2015)FORTHENEXTDEMOLAYNIGHTATTHERITE.

The two bikes donated to Grapevine Police Department by the Dallas Scottish Rite Library and Museum will be used on some of the more than

26 miles of bike paths and in over 228 acres of Parks in the City of Grapevine. The Grapevine Police Department also uses bikes to patrol the historic Downtown Grapevine area in conjunction with vehicle patrols. With a strong Community oriented Policing policy this will allow more Of-ficers to use these bikes in Community activities. Pictured (L to R) Officer Chad Hale, Venerable Master Richard L. Johnson 32o KCCH, Chief Ed-die Salame and Lieutenant Todd Dearing

(l to r) Sons of Hiram members Charles Bearden, 32o KCCH, Chairman and Tom Coughlin, 32o KCCH busy making some of the different name badges the Valley of Dallas offer.

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Jerry R. McNair, 32° KCCHMichael L. Reynolds, 32° KCCH

G. Clay Smith, 32° KCCHAllen H. Tuell, 33°

Paul Witt, 32°Honorary member

Stephanie Brigger, with the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Jacob Davidson, 32°Ron Harrison, 32°Jimmy L. Heisz, 32° KCCHJ. Bryant Hicks, 32°Scott G. Hill, 32°H. Buchanan Howard, 33°Devin M. Hudson, 32°Larry S. Lane, 32°

W. Mark Travis, 32° President

Michael A. Walker, 32° Secretary

Allen W. Carline, Sr., 32° Media

Gordon W. Carline, 32° PR Rep./Cabellas

Billy D. Davidson, 32° VP, Shotgun

GUN CLUB

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SCOTTISH RITE

As some of you may know, the Dallas Scottish Rite has formed a Gun Club.We’re trying to get an active group of shotgun, pistol and rifle shooters who would like to get together at least once a month, and also to partici-pate in benefits or other types of shooting events once a quarter.The shotgun group is well on its way. Recently we participated in the clay shoot benefitting the Scottish Rite Hospital. We had 16 Dallas Scot-tish Rite shooters.For those interested in pistol and/or rifle shooting, we need some help in getting these started. For more information, call me.Mark Travis, 972-203-8684.

Dallas Scottish Rite Photography & Camera Club

Chairman Jeff K. Haven, 33° Assistant Chairman Roger S. Bell, 33°

Assistant Chairman Migel A. Granados, Jr., 32°

Bob Foster, 32° KCCHMax Gilley, 33°

Richard Gilman, 32°

Malcom L. Shaw, 33°Scott Stanton, 32°Craig Sutton, 33°

Wade Green, 32°Herbert Garon, Jr., 33°

Ed Kirkpatrick, 33°Charles Taylor, 32°

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Dallas Knights of St. Andrew 500 S. Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201 knightsofstandrew-dallas.org

The Dallas Knights of St. Andrew Present

2015 Robert Burns Supper

Happy Birthday, Rabbie, on the celebration of the Blessed Event!

The Dallas Knights of St. Andrew invite you to celebrate the birthday of the

National Bard of Wee Bonnie Scotland, Robert Burns!

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. (Silent Auction opens at 5:30 p.m.) Location: Crystal Dining Room Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral 500 S. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201 Cost: $70 per ticket if purchased by November 30, 2014 $80 per ticket if purchased after November 30, 2014 Table Sponsorships (include 8 tickets each and premium Scotch) available at 3 levels:

Platinum $1,400 includes 20 year Scotch & recognition in event program Gold $1,000 includes 15 year Scotch & recognition in event program Silver $700 includes 12 year Scotch & recognition in event program

Attire: Highland wear (kilts & tartans) or semi-formal (suits, cocktail dress, etc.); black tie optional

For reservations and ticket purchase, call the Dallas Scottish Rite at (214) 748-9196 or visit https://squareup.com/market/dallas-knights-of-st-andrew.

Join us for an exciting event benefitting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and the Dallas Scottish Rite Library & Museum! The evening will feature:

Scottish fun & frolic Great food catered by Gil’s Elegant Catering Single malt Scotch and table wine Haggis, the traditional Scottish delicacy Poetry & Immortal Memory to Robert Burns Performance by Fort Worth Scottish Pipes & Drums

Music & Dancing Silent Auction Raffle Drawing (tickets available at the event or purchase

online here); prizes include: 1. 55” JVC Television 2. $500 Home Depot gift card 3. iPad Mini

Dallas Knights of St. Andrew knightsofstandrew-dallas.org500 S. Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201Dallas Knights of St. Andrew 500 S. Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201 knightsofstandrew-dallas.org

The Dallas Knights of St. Andrew Present

2015 Robert Burns Supper

Happy Birthday, Rabbie, on the celebration of the Blessed Event!

The Dallas Knights of St. Andrew invite you to celebrate the birthday of the National Bard of Wee Bonnie Scotland, Robert Burns!

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Location: Crystal Dining Room Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral 500 S. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201 Cost: $70 per ticket if purchased by November 30, 2014 $80 per ticket if purchased after November 30, 2014 Table Sponsorships (include 8 tickets each and premium Scotch) available at 3 levels:

Platinum $1,400 includes 20 year Scotch & recognition in event program Gold $1,000 includes 15 year Scotch & recognition in event program Silver $700 includes 12 year Scotch & recognition in event program

Attire: Highland wear (kilts & tartans) or semi-formal (suits, cocktail dress, etc.); black tie optional

For reservations and ticket purchase, call the Dallas Scottish Rite at (214) 748-9196 or visit https://squareup.com/market/dallas-knights-of-st-andrew.

Join us for an exciting event benefitting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and the

Dallas Scottish Rite Library & Museum! The evening will feature: Scottish fun & frolic Great food catered by Gil’s Elegant Catering Single malt Scotch and table wine Haggis, the traditional Scottish delicacy Poetry & Immortal Memory to Robert Burns Performance by Fort Worth Scottish Pipes & Drums

Music & Dancing Silent Auction Raffle Drawing (tickets available at the event or purchase

online here); prizes include: 1. 55” JVC Television 2. $500 Home Depot gift card 3. iPad Mini

2014Dec.15-ElectionofOfficers-Dinner-6:15p.m.

2015Jan. 24 - KOSA - Robert Burns Night - 6:15 p.m.Feb. 28 - Spring Reunion Day 1 - (all day)Mar. 7 - Spring Reunion Day 2 - (all day)Mar. 21 - Spring Reunion Day 3 - (all day)Apr. 1 - JROTC Awards Banquet 6:30 p.m.Apr. 10 - 12 - Tucker - Cochran Convocation (Ft Worth)Apr. 20 - Ceremony of Rememberance & Renewal 6:30 p.m.Apr. 25 - “Texas Our Texas”May 6 - Dallas Scottish Rite Library & Museum Scholarship Awards Banquet 6:30 p.m.

May 18 - Capping Ceremony 6:15 p.m. Dinner Capping 7:15 p.m.Aug. 17 - DeMolay Prog. & SR Stated Meeting 6:15 p.m. Dinner - Meeting 7:00 p.m.Sept. 26 - Fall Reunion Day 1 (all day)Oct. 3 - Fall Reunion Day 2 (all day)Oct. 7 - Feast of Tishri 6:30 p.m.Oct. 17 - Fall Reunion Day 3 (all day)Oct. 19 - Capping Ceremony - 6:15 p.m. Dinner Capping 7:15 p.m. Nov. 16 - 50 Year Member Celebration 6:15 p.m. Dinner - Capping 7:15 p.m.Dec. 21 - Election of Officer -Dinner-6:15p.m.

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Valley of Dallas Installation of OfficersJanuary 19, 2015Dinner 6:15 p.m. Installation 7:15 p.m.Family & Guests Welcome

 

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ValleyOfficeStaffGeneral Secretary Jerry R. McNair

Julie Arrañaga x 100 Terri Gartman x 103 Miguel Granados x 106 Mike Kent x 118

Hours: 9-12 - 1-4 Monday-Friday 214-748-9196

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The Correct Position During Scottish Rite Prayer

Predicated upon its basic foundation of belief in a personal God, the Scottish Rite gives primary importance in its Degrees and at its meetings to prayer.While there is an established position and sign to be used by all Scot-tish Rite Masons during prayer, this position and sign are sometimes not uniformly practiced.

All Scottish Rite Masons (except when engaged in ritual at the altar) stand during prayer, with caps re-maining on the head as part of a uniform. What is also required is giving the accompanying “Sign of the Good Shepherd.” This is done by folding the arms, the left over the right. with the outstretched fingers touching the shoulders. The position is com-fortable and easily remembered if it is realized that the sign represents the Good Shepherd carrying a lamb around his neck and holding its feet by crossed hands.During prayer, in this position the head is slightly bowed.The practice of this prayer position and sign, will add much to the meaningfulness of our devotion.

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Ill Robert G. Davis 33o GC

TheValleyofDallas-TheUniversityofSymposium recently Hosted a unique speaker to close out our education series. Special guest lecturer key note speaker Ill Robert G. Davis 33o GC spoke on "The Concealed Meaning of the Hero's Journey in the Myth of Hiram". We had an excellent turn out for this evening of education. LookForMoreGreatSpeakersIn2015.