Seattle Scottish Rite Communicator July-August 2021

Volume 68 No. 04

July-August 2021

Now is the Hour !

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Member Survey

Strategic Plan

Membership

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Scottish Rite Communicator Valley of Seattle

www.seattle-scottishrite.org

SCOTTISH RITE OFFICERS Ill. James D. Cole, 33° Sovereign Grand Commander Ill. Alvin W. Jorgensen, 33° S:.G:.I:.G:, Orient of Washington Ill. Sat Tashiro, 33° Personal Rep. of S:.G:.I:.G:. pr@seattle-scottishrite.org Daniel Southerland, 32° KCCH General Secretary Communicator Editor secretary@seattle-scottishrite.org Gene Ulrich, 32° KCCH Treasurer Ill. Tom Lamb, 33° Almoner PRESIDING OFFICERS Bob Gunther 32°KCCH Master of Kadosh, Consistory Arturo Ortiz 32° Commander, Council of Kadosh Gerry O’Brien 32° KCCH Wise Master, Chapter of Rose Croix Richard Brzustowicz 32° Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection Seattle Scottish Rite Center 1207 N 152nd St. Seattle, WA 98133-6213 206 324-3330 voice 206 324-3332 fax

The Communicator (USPS 485-660) is published by the Valley of Seattle, A&A Scottish Rite, 1207 N 152nd St., Seattle, WA 98133-6213, for the benefit of its members, bimonthly and is mailed as a non-profit publication to all members of the Valley of Seattle and to specified other interested parties. $2.00 per member is assessed for the publication of The Communicator. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle, Washington and at additional mailing offices.

The material contained within this publication is intended for the education and enjoyment of the members of the Masonic Fraternity and all material published becomes the property of Seattle Valley of Scottish Rite. Postmaster: Send address changes to — The Communicator at 1207 N 152nd St., Seattle, WA 98133-6213.

A Meeting of the Scottish Rite We meet again as a lodge of men united in one service, And as thirty-some we thither come each for an inner purpose.

The gavel rings, the ritual swings, thus starts this meet of ours.

We invoke deity, say "so mote it be," and the minutes drone on for hours!

We're voting tonight with the black and the white, hoping that all choose the lighter; Approving election to this Lodge of Perfection to help us each ever raise higher.

More business ensues: we distribute our dues to sundry worthwhile projects.

Such-and-so a sum for what sounds like fun, but most for charity's prospects.

Goals are laid and plans are made for what we will do this next season: For a good deed story, or the order's glory, everything is done for a reason.

Our officers preen as they run this machine -I'm grateful for all their labor.

They make worthwhile for us rank-and-file this time that we come to savor; At last we adjourn for another turn of our intervening lives.

But we'll gather again, brother and friend, and our fellowship so thrives.

We'll meet again as a lodge of men united in one service, And as thirty-some we'll thither come each for an inner purpose.

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News from the Personal Representative

Normalcy is on the horizon as we hear and read information from the Governor on opening up the state on 30 June. As this Communicator is being prepared in the last days of June, we have heard from our Grand Master Cameron Bailey that the restrictions imposed by Past Grand Master Coffman through 3 June 2021 will not be continued The Grand Lodge installation was held on 11 June 2021

The health of our members is our primary concern. We continue to hear conflicting statements of national and state health official relaxing the use of masks and social distancing. We will continue to be cautious in the valley. We must conform to the restrictions of the state as a building open to public meetings.

As we approach biennial Honors Ceremony of 2021 in September 25 at the Tacoma Scottish Rite, it is a distinct privilege to announce that Brother Ian Hyde, KCCH, has been elected to 33° for 2021 and that Brothers W. Dean Markley and Adam Creighton have been chosen to be KCCH for the year in the Seattle Valley.

As reported in our previous Communicator a virtual degree reunion was held in late April but our report that five (5) were raised to Masters of the Royal Secret was incorrect. Two new members joined our valley, with three of the brothers unable to attend the reunion.

We hope that This Communicator finds many of the members of the Seattle Valley and their families healthy under these trying conditions. The mid-year solstice will be upon us in the coming weeks, with the warmth of summer and the dropping of leaves in the fall.

We will continue our efforts to bring events and fellowship which will be attractive to all this fall before we resume our labors in September. In particular an initiative has been initiated by a number of black hats of recent years and with the leadership of the Knights of St. Andrew, plan are underway to develop their involvement in the many events of the Seattle Valley. Details will be in the September-October issue of the Communicator

We will be attempting to schedule for the remainder of the 2021 year with hybrid monthly meetings. The meetings will be opened & closed in a secure manner, with the business and program open to those brothers joining virtually.

In addition the meeting of the Eastside Scottish Rite Club (ESRC) has been focusing on the lessons of the degrees of the Scottish Rite and future meetings must also be scheduled through virtual meetings. Please contact Dean Markley, at wdeanm@gmail.com for additional information. Do not forget about our DVD Club

All Scottish Rite members of the Seattle Valley receive the Communicator, but may miss the fellowship with their fellow members within the valley and find the difficult-travel-miles to and from our Shoreline building a major problem. Please attend these club meetings through the virtual meetings of ZOOM as they are scheduled.

As the Seattle Valley continues its growth, a need has been identified to grow and make decisions in a highly disciplined matter to avoid conflicts. Forms have been developed for signature by leader of the valley on conflict of interest policy, whistle blower policy and document retention policy. They will be reviewed for legal correctness before release. Only leaders of the bodies, and specifically members of the Finance committee, LLC committee will be asked to complete the forms

Fraternally, Sat Tashiro 33° Personal Representative of the S:.G:.I:.G:.

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Greetings All,

We its finally happening. We are going back to normal and able to meet again. We all know it has been a long time coming and as we get out and about we see friends and family that we have not seen in such awhile, oh the joy. Lets keep everyone safe and healthy.

Seattle Scottish Rite building is now open and back to 100% capacity so our concordant bodies and rentals can meet with the only restriction being if one is not vaccinated they must wear a mask. We are so looking forward to seeing the center busy again, always a great time. Our outside rentals are filling up fast. The date book is getting full, looks like everyone is getting those events up and going fast.

I would like to send congratulations to all of the Orient of Washington’s Inspector General (33°) and Knights Commander Court Honor (32°KCCH) Designees for 2021. Especially Seattle Valley’s Honorees. Brother Ian Hyde, 33° Designee, along with Brothers Adam Creighton, & Dean Markley 32° KCCH Designees. They are so well deserved. When you see them next send out a congratulations.

For those brothers who would like to attend the Honors day, this will be September 25th. Tacoma Valley will be our host valley this year and it looks like its going to be a great time. Along with the Honors day there is always that need for brothers to take part in the day. It looks like they have the team for the 33° in place but are looking for 33° brothers to be understudies as it is never to late to start filling places when needed. If you are interested let me know and I will get you in contact.

We are already planning the degree dates for this fall as we have several brothers having turned in their petitions. We are looking to get many more and beat last years of 12 new members. So if you know a brother who would like to join the Scottish Rite, talk with him about how great it is to belong to the valley for Seattle. There is a petition included in this issue but if you need one emailed just let me know as I am happy to help.

We have enclosed a survey and would like you to fill it out and email or mail it back to us to help make the valley better informed on what you would like to be. We are always looking to better your experience at the Rite and are always open to make new paths. Like always we want you all involved to make a great place to gather.

With the hot weather as of late, know we have a great place to get out of the heat if you need. We are open during the week and would be able to open on the weekend if needed. We don’t want anybody to get taken in due to heat so come enjoy the A/C here at the center. Just let us know if you need any help and we will figure out how to make it happen.

As we pause to celebrate our Independence this 4th, let is all remember what we are celebrating.

Our Declaration of Independence is a remarkable document. I actually got it out and read it again, never seems to amaze me so I would challenge you to do the same and understand what it means to us all.

With all that’s going on lets remember why we are the best country on the planet, and belonging to the best fraternity makes us in the best position to be the light we all talk about.

I hope you all a very Happy Independence day and may you along with your family be safe

Fraternally, Daniel J. Southerland, 32° KCCH General Secretary

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MEMBERSHIP SURVEY During a Scottish Rite year we hold nine meetings, of which we must set aside times for Remembrance and Renewal; Feast of Tishri; Scholarship Night; Installation of Officers, totaling 4 meetings

This leaves 5 potential meetings for educational purposes. The following survey is included for review. The purpose is to get the breadth and depths of interest by Seattle Valley members on speakers and topics for these coming months. Please fill out and return to the office, by fax, scan or slow mail.. No names are necessary. Just an age category to get a sense of the difference in opinion on education from various age groups.

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SCOTTISH RITE SURVEY - EDUCATION We are very interested in hearing from the members of the Seattle Valley in this survey as we attempt to plan our upcoming meetings.

This will assist us as we identify speakers or topic of interest and education to the valley.

AGE OF RESPONDER _____ We will be trying to correlate age with topics. Names are not necessary SUBJECT MATTER MARK WITH (1) HIGHLY INTERESTED; (2) MODERATELY INTERESTED; & (3) NOT INTERESTED _____MAJOR RELIGIONS OF WORLD

MAJOR LESSONS AS APPLIED TO SCOTTISH RITE _____CHARITY & SCOTTISH RITE _____HOUSE OF TEMPLE RESTORATION PROJECT _____PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TRENDS IN EDUCATION IMPACTING GROWTH AS COUNTRY & CITIZENS _____HISTORY

MASONIC BLUE LODGE, SCOTTISH RITE _____LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT / PERSONAL AND SCOTTISH RITE _____LESSONS OF DEGREES & ITS IMPACT IN TODAY’S SOCIETY _____CHANGE

SOCIAL CHANGE – IMPACT UPON SCOTTISH RITE

GENERATIONAL CHANGE – IMPACT UPON SCOTTISH RITE _____MASONIC HISTORY

EVENTS AFFECTING MASONRY (MORGAN AFFAIR, ANTI-MASONIC ERA,

CHURCH CONFLICTS WITH MASONRY _____RISE AND FALL OF MAJOR INSTITUTIONS

WHY & LESSONS TO BE LEARNED _____SUCCESS METRICS FOR A VALLEY IN COMMUNITY Add others _____ _____

Please return this sheet to the General Secretary

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SEATTLE VALLEY STRATEGIC PLAN 2021 VISION

The Valley of Seattle Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is the premier fraternal organization its geographic area through a focus on Masonic education, expending and communicating the deeper meaning of Masonry through the education program; assisting/supporting/helping men find a new meaning for life, and thus better themselves; provide the means of attracting men of good character, with the enthusiastic support of their families, and a strong desire to make their country and the world a better place for them to live in now for future generators’; reestablish its involvement and relevancy in its community and expand its support and contributions to scholarships and charities.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide ‘Further Light in Masonry’ through education, to our members and community at large, concerning the values, history and tradition of our craft, to provide fraternal fellowship, hospitality and charity to our membership SEATTLE VALLEY STRATEGIC PLAN - 2021

1.0 Seattle Valley Strategic Plan

This strategic plan outlines the objectives of the Seattle Valley Scottish Rite in the

coming years, from an educational, physical, financial, fraternal and charitable perspective.

2.0

Seattle Valley Long Term Objective a.

Review the Strategic Plan biennially.

b.

Maintain a physical plant and grounds, and constant up keeping that meets the standards and admiration of the public and its membership,

c.

Provide a guideline map for all members of the Seattle Valley on goals considered necessary to sustain the Seattle Valley for the future. Regularly review the guidelines and update as needed. It can be monthly or special meetings, as may be deemed necessary. This will be necessitated by changing environment and social needs, etc.

d.

To have, as a goal, to perform the 29 degrees of the Scottish Rite.

e.

To assure that the financial health of the valley is paramount and to assure that decisions impacting the health is important to our valley in the coming century.

f.

Provide education to the members of the valley, through speakers and programs, recognizing that we are the university of Freemasonry.

g.

Meets its mission of providing charity to the needy.

3.0 Strategic Plan Goal

The goals associated with the strategic plan objectives which must be monitored and achieved are listed below. They are given the priority designations of N (near term), M (medium term), and L (long term).

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1.

NML -Continually monitor the advance of technology to incorporate into presenations, meetings and communications with members.

a. b. c. d. e. f.

Organize a technology committee to identify valley needs Use virtual meetings to maximize participation of remotely located members Continually assess value of social networking, i.e., usage and impact Continually assess value of published communications with members.

Implement with a coherent plan.

Assure maximum benefit for costs expended.

2.

NML - Continue to develop close fraternal bonds with the blue lodges with the area covered by Seattle Valley,

a.

Develop improved use of the ambassador program to announce special events.

b.

Invite blue lodge attendance when Masonic scholars are to speak at valley functions,

3.

N -Organize an education committee to identify and recruit interesting speakers or topics of general interest to the membership

a. b. c.

Coordinate with nearby valleys to share costs on noted speakers Purchase DVDs of current topics of value to membership Create library of DVD with long life values

4.

NM - Continually monitor the growth of membership in quality and numbers

a.

The growth of new black hats into contributing black hats to red hats

b.

The numbers of new Masters of Royal Secret – trend

c.

Identification of rising stars in newer members key to future growth

5.

NML - Develop near term and short-term plan of Valley programs to enhance monetary

performance of investments versus need for continued maintenance and growth of facility.

a.

LLC Committee of Lodge of Perfection will be a key player in keeping Seattle Valley members in future brick and mortar expenditures.

6.

NM - Recognize the changing nature of society and its impact upon the newer generation and the corresponding modifications which may be necessitated in our approach to ‘sell’ Scottish Rite.

7.

N - Creation of 501c3 charity will require a consistent annual fund-raising effort.

a.

8.

Recognition that our charitable efforts may play a great part in our notability by the outside world as a consistent supporter of area charities.

NML-Continual improvement of physical plant appearance

a. b. c.

Recognition by renters and visitor as a 1st class facility to rent and visit.

Grounds, plantings are key Near term plan for double eagle on top of building

9.

NM - Long term goal to maintain concept of 4-year program to give all 29 degrees of Scottish Rite as goal

a.

Requires support of all members, old and new, to assure its completion N - near term now M - medium 5+ L - long term 10

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NOW IS THE HOUR

by Charles R. Glassmlre

This Short Talk Bulletin is based upon an address given by Most Worshipful Brother Charles R. Glassmire, PGM of Maine, at the semi-annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire in November, 1976. We thank Brother Glassmire, who is Editor of The Maine Mason, for sharing this with us.

We are always thinking in Masonry about the word "building." We are told that Masons are builders. Yet how often do we ever stop and think of the true meanings of this word? We should consider it under four headings.

First, we must consider the building of the vast universe; that product of the Grand Architect of the Universe; that inestimable gift of God to Man; that structure which we use every day but seldom do we stop to appreciate it and to give thanks. Sometime ago, a group of us stood atop Mount Blanc, at an altitude of 15,000 feet, viewing the majestic Alps. The beautiful fertile valley lay below us with the glaciers above. It was very easy to be awe struck, to close your eyes and to give a prayer of thanks to Almighty God. How often in our own communities do we ever look around us and give thanks for the things that do not have actual physical beauty and yet see beneath them the handiwork of the Great Architect of the Universe? Yes, even sometimes in things which are actually ugly to the sight. Who can look at the town drunk, for instance, and see in him a work of God? Yes, it's a work of God but a neglect of man and perhaps we are largely responsible for much of this neglect. We pass him day by day Iying in the gutter, when perhaps by stretching forth a helping hand, giv-ing a pat on the back or a word of encourage-ment, we might help that man to achieve his rightful place in society, all to the glory of God. It's up to us to help make this universe the place that He intended it to be.

Secondly, if we're thinking in terms of building, we must think in terms of the fact that man is a builder and from the day of his birth he is constantly engaged in the building of his own personality and his own character. Every day we have the opportunity to do things which will make us better individuals but so many times we neglect it. There is an old saying which says, "What man needs not nor sows most abundantly grows. " This, of course, in one connotation refers to the weeds in that neglected garden behind the house. But think for a moment of the neglect which permits those weeds to grow inside the mind and the character of each and every one of us.

Before long, just as the beautiful flowers are destroyed by the weeds in the garden, so is that great mind which is potentially there destroyed by the weeds of neglect. A little poem says it better: Of all that I hear and see Day by day I am building me.

I alone have the right to choose What to reject and what to use.

Nobody's workmanship but mine Can keep the structure true and fine, Strong or feeble, false or true.

I build myself by the deeds I do.

Yes, Brethren, remember we are saved not by what we think but by what we are. Day by day we build ourselves by the deeds we do. Next, if we are going to consider man as a builder, we must appreciate the fact that man is also commissioned to build an ideal social structure and Masons must qualify as living stones for that structure if it is going to be the society it can be. We have another great respon-sibility as Masons. We tell the world that as Masons we take good men and make them better.

Are we really doing this today in Masonry? How many times have we had the unpleasant experience of raising a Brother from that Altar and having him go out the door and never seeing him again?

Statistically, one out of three of the Brethren that are raised at that Altar will leave that night and never come back.

Why? The answer is obvious and perhaps falls into two categories. First of all, we have lost the opportunity by failing to impress upon him the beauties of Freemasonry. We have perhaps done the work in a slipshod fashion. Officers have mumbled the words which have been poorly memorized and the Brother gets very little from it. He sees nothing that you and I have seen as we have gone through Masonry of the things which bring us back.

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A little poem says it better: Of all that I hear and see Day by day I am building me.

I alone have the right to choose What to reject and what to use.

Nobody’s workmanship but mine Can keep the structure true and fine, Strong or feeble, false or true.

I build myself by the deeds I do.

Yes, Brethren, remember we are saved not by what we think but by what we are. Day by day we build ourselves by the deeds we do. Next, if we are going to consider man as a builder, we must appreciate the fact that man is also commissioned to build an ideal social structure and Masons must qualify as living stones for that structure if it is going to be the society it can be. We have another great respon-sibility as Masons. We tell the world that as Masons we take good men and make them bet-ter.

Are we really doing this today in Masonry? How many times have we had the unpleasant experience of raising a Brother from that Altar and having him go out the door and never seeing him again?

Statistically, one out of three of the Brethren that are raised at that Altar will leave that night and never come back.

Why? The answer is obvious and perhaps falls into two categories. First of all, we have lost the opportunity by failing to impress upon him the beauties of Freemasonry. We have perhaps done the work in a slipshod fashion. Officers have mumbled the words which have been poorly memorized and the Brother gets very little from it. He sees nothing that you and I have seen as we have gone through Masonry of the things which bring us b Secondly, so many times the man's dignity is insulted. How often have we unfortunately seen a man literal-ly ridiculed for the amusement of some of the Brethren on the sidelines. We tell a man to kneel at the Altar and pray to Almighty God and then tell him to arise, follow the conductor and fear no danger, only at a later date to have him treated in such a manner that he can't see the beauties because of the lack of dignity. We are told that of those who do come back, another third are going within a year. Once again, the opportunity is lost. No man becomes a Mason simply by taking three degrees any more than a man becomes a Christian simply by joining a church. It requires work. It requires work on his part and it requires work on our part. First to impart the knowledge to him and secondly to give him a job to do. Only if he is kept busy will he return as you and I have done. Yes, we can take good men and make them better and we have the lools with which to work right there on the Altar.

That great American poet, Brother Edwin Markham, put it in verse this way: We are blind until we see That in the human plan Nothing is worth the making if It does not make the man.

Why build these cities glorious If man unbuilded goes?

In vain we build the work unless The builder also grows.

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Lastly, my Brethren, as we speak in terms of building, we must appreciate the fact that from the moment we are born until the day we die we are constantly engaged in the building of that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. How many of us go through life con-sciously building that house? As young men we're immortal. No young man ever thinks of the possibility of dying. It's only when we get older that we realize that we cannot expect an exemption from the common fate of man, but sometimes by the time that realization comes, it's too late and we have not begun, let alone finished the building of that house not made with hands. I suggest to you that if you have not started building it yet, now is the hour. We are very fortunate to have religion to assist us in this and I don't mean necessarily the member-ship in any particular church or sect. I'm thinking in terms of the definition of religion which says, "Religion is the life of God in the soul of man. " We have the power to reach God in prayer and yet most of us waste that power. I suspect that ninety percent of all of the prayers that are wafted Heavenward are never heard because they are simply a repetition of the "gimmies."

"Gimmie" this, "gimmie" that, "gimmie" me something else, when really what we should be praying for is the strength and the character to carry on in daily life, working for those things which are pleasing in His sight as we build our house not made with hands. Oh, it's a pretty tough world as we look around.

Many times we come home discouraged by what we see--war and pestilence on one hand, dishonesty in high places on the other hand. We may get into bed at night and with all these things around us find it very difficult to sleep. Unfortunately, too many people in this culture are turning to drugs. There's no answer here. Drugs may provide a small portion of oblivion, but later the problem is still there. Other people say if you come home at night and get into bed and can't sleep, that you should count sheep. I don't believe this works either. No, Brethren, if you come home at night, get into bed and can-not sleep, don't count sheep--talk to the Shepherd.

In the meeting notice of a Lodge in one of the Western Jurisdictions, we recently saw an item which sums it up nicely: "A favorite pastime with many people-- especially women--is rearranging furniture.

"Don't you think it is about time we, the human race, get busy and rearrange our mental furniture? Well, I do, and I think we had better do it real fast.

"First of all, we should take everything from the walls of the mind. Then we should sweep the floor and scrub it so it will be clean.

"Next, we ought to change our thoughts let us move the hatred table into the love corner, the sinful dresser behind the door of forgiveness, and the beds of prejudice by the wall of kindness.

"After this is done, we can lie down and rest with a clean mind and life."

Brother Builders, Now is the hour!

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Valley of Seattle

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America 1207 N 152nd St. Shoreline, WA 98133 Telephone (206) 324-3330 ___________________________, 20______ Today's Date

TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF: SEATTLE LODGE OF PERFECTION

SEATTLE CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX

SEATTLE COUNCIL OF KADOSH

SEATTLE CONSISTORY

I THE UNDERSIGNED, DO CERTIFY THE FOLLOWING TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT: MY FULL NAME IS ____________________________________________________________. MY AGE IS ______ YEARS. MY DATE OF BIRTH IS ________ ________ ________. I WAS BORN AT ________________________________________.

STATE OF _____. I CURRENTLY RESIDE AT _______________________________________________________________.

Address, City and State I HAVE RESIDED THERE FOR ____________ YEARS. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS _________________________________________________________________________________.

MY MAILING ADDRESS IS_______________________________________________________________________________.

Street address or Post Office Box City, State, & ZIP MY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBER IS (____)_______________________. SPOUSE NAME_______________________.

Area Code MY OCCUPATION IS _____________________________. I AM EMPLOYED BY __________________________________.

If retired, state previous occupation If retired, enter “Retired” I AM A MASTER MASON IN GOOD STANDING IN _________________________ LODGE NO. ___________ LOCATED AT ___________________________________ , UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF____________.

I WAS RAISED TO THE DEGREE OF MASTER MASON ON __________________________________________________.

Date you received third degree PLEASE ENTER YOUR CAP SIZE (IF KNOWN) __________.

PLEASE ENTER YOUR RING SIZE (IF KNOWN) __________.

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12 S e a t t l e S c o t t i s h R i t e What motivated you to join the Scottish Rite?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please indicate your interest in the following subjects. 

Scottish Rite Education

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Scottish Rite Ritual

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Esoteric Research & Education

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Participation is Scottish Rite Degrees

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Participation as an officer in one of the four bodies

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Participation in Scottish Rite Committees, i.e. Finance, Building, etc.

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Americanism (ROTC, JROTC)

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Craft Lodge Education

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Craft Lodge Ritual

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Other ___________________________________________________

THE SUPREME COUNCIL REQUIRES ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES: THE INCULCATION OF PATRIOTISM, RESPECT FOR LAW AND ORDER, UNDYING LOYALTY TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY. DO YOU APPROVE OF THESE PRINCIPLES? ________ YES ________ NO I HAVE NEVER PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR ANY OF THE SCOTTISH RITE DEGREES NOR FOR ANY MEMBERSHIP IN ANY BODY OF SCOTTISH RITE MASONS. (IF PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR MEMBERSHIP HERE OR ELSEWHERE, USE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS APPLICATION TO PROVIDE FULL DETAILS OF SAID APPLICATION, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING THE SCOTTISH RITE BODIES TO WHICH APPLICATION WAS MADE, DATES THEREOF, AND RESULTS OF SAID APPLICATION ) I NOW RESPECTFULLY MAKE THIS APPLICATION TO RECEIVE THE DEGREES OF THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY, PROMISING ALWAYS TO BEAR TRUE FAITH AND ALLEGIANCE TO THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE THIRTY-THIRD DEGREE OF THE SOUTHERN JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATED OF AMERICA. ________________________________________________________________________ (Signature)

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT CRAFT LODGE DUES CARD PLEASE FILL IN ALL PROCEEDING BLANKS ================================================================================== RECOMMENDED BY: (TWO SCOTTISH RITE SPONSORS ARE NECESSARY) 1.____________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed Name Signature Address 2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed Name Signature Address RECEIVED _________________________ REFERRED ____________________________ ELECTED __________________ Please include the $200.00 fee for the degrees plus $100.00 dues for the current year with your petition: Total of $300.00 *for petitioners under 31 years of age the fees are $125.00 plus $100.00 dues for the current year: Total of $225.00 The total fees for the 4°-32° degrees of the Scottish Rite include your 14° ring, 32° Scottish Rite hat, Master Craftsman book and materials, and A Bridge to Light: A study in Masonic Ritual & Philosophy.

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This year we honor those brothers who have been so instrimental to our craft and given so much of themselves with high recognition.

Congratulations to all this years recipients.

Inspector General Honorary

The white caps are worn by those who have been honored with the 33° Inspector General Honorary. The Thirty-third degree is conferred by the Supreme Council upon members of the Rite in recognition of outstanding service to the Rite, or in public life, to the principles taught in the Degrees. The 33° cannot be asked for and if asked for must be refused. At its biennial session, the Supreme Council elects members of the Rite to receive the degrees. These 33° Scottish Rite Masons are Inspectors General Honorary and honorary members of the Supreme Council. The active members of the Supreme Council are chosen from among them. A member must have previously been invested with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour, be a KCCH for at least four years and have attained the age of 35 years before he can be nominated

Knight Commander Court of Honor

The red caps are worn by those members who are 32° KCCH. At its biennial session certain 32° Scottish Rite Masons who have been 32° Masons at least four years, who have rendered signal service to the Rite, are chosen by the Supreme Council to receive the Rank and Decoration. The members who hold it are designated 32° KCCH. KCCH stands for Knights Commander of the Court of Honor. It is not a degree but an investiture bestowed upon members deserving recognition for faithful services to the Rite. It is one of the great honors in all Scottish Rite Freemasonry to be designated to receive this honor.

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Messages Happy Birthday!

Congratulations from all your Scottish Rite Brethren To our members over 90 who have reached a very important birthday!

July

August

Russell F Rogers 07/10/1923

William Broadhead 08/28/1922

John R. Jones 07/22/1923

John L. Larson 08/02/1924

Harold A. Kusulos 07/01/1924

Charles D. Draper 08/06/1925

Amos B. Chapman 07/18/1925

Eugene L. Snyder 08/11/1926

Robert W. Baker 07/09/1926

Raymond A. Colby 08/28/1927

Roy D. Sam 07/14/1927

Frank H. Jodszuweit 08/02/1928

William C. L. Rangle 07/28/1927

Vern M. Bleese 08/06/1930

Johan A. Dillan 07/03/1929

Frank H. Devlin 08/27/1930

William K. Jones 07/12/1930

Ellis H. Corets 08/06/1931

Howard O. Wilson 07/28/1930

Delmar Underwood 08/07/1931

Ralph C. Olson 07/04/1931

Donald L. Morgan 08/09/1931

George S. Serpanos 07/29/1931

Kenneth R. Olson 08/22/1931

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