May june 2017

Volume 64, No. 03

May- June 2017

Knights of St. Andrew

The Rite Facts

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Scottish Rite Communicator

Scottish Rite Facts

Valley of Seattle

www.seattle-scottishrite.org

SCOTTISH RITE OFFICERS Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 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 Dan Southerland, 32° General Secretary Communicator Editor secretary@seattle-scottishrite.org Ill. Brian Thomas, 33° Treasurer Tom Lamb, 32° KCCH Almoner PRESIDING OFFICERS Richard Brzustowicz 32° KCCH Master of Kadosh, Consistory Jud Chapin, 32° KCCH Commander, Council of Kadosh Jack Stewart, 32° KCCH Wise Master, Chapter of Rose Croix Bob Guild, 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

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Has a Masonic token ever been accepted as a coin?

Above: The WSB medallion adopted the part of the design of the Sketchley token.

Yes!

In 1794 Bro. James Sketchley, Birmingham, England, issued a private copper token with this legend, “24 Nov. 1790 Prince of Wales Elected G. M.” This was George Augustus Frederick who later reigned as George IV, 1820–1830, and he was Grand Master of the premier Grand Lodge of England (Moderns). The token was 28mm diameter and 9g in weight and had the value of 1/2 penny. It is remarkable that the Sketchley token, apparently issued as a pocket piece, was accepted and circulated as a 1/2 penny coin! No other Masonic token is known to have been used as in this way.

The obverse of the Sketchley token shows a winged cherub with a triangle and Masonic emblems, and the reverse has the arms of the premier Grand Lodge of England with supporting beavers. They are worth about $25–40 today (www.intercol.com). The obverse design has been adopted by the WSB Club (see image) for the numbered tokens given to new WSB members.

From Bro. Yasha Beresiner, P.M., Quatuor Coronati Lodge This article originally appeared in the September/October 2009 Scottish Rite Journal

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News from the Personal Representative

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inter has passed, yet the days remain cold with never ending rain with only brief glimpses of the sun. It is hard to believe that we are approaching the middle of 2017. Despite the weather, our new Scottish Rite year is well on its way. The class of 2017 is an outstanding class, totaling 12 candidates.

I want to thank the General Secretary, Dan Southerland, and the Venerable Master of the Seattle Valley, Bob Guild, for their efforts in the January –March time frame which was instrumental in building the class to this level.

Our March Meeting was highlighted by the performance of the annual Remembrance and Renewal by our Rose Croix body of officers. This was followed in late March with the 4o and 14o degree. The cast included members of our recent classes. The new Class Marshal, Brother Tom Lamb, 33o and assistant Class Marshal, Ian Hyde undertook their new jobs in March and did an excellent job.

Our April meeting featured a message from the executive officer of Early Life, Speech and Language Charity, Angeligue Leone, who presented the status of our Scottish Rite charity, with new speech clinics being formed in other parts of our state, such as Walla Walla.

Early Life is the new name for the Rite Care of Washington.

Our upcoming May meeting, known as the Feast of Kadosh, will feature the visit of our Grand Master, MW James Mendoza, and hosted by the Council of Kadosh. The dinner and the address of the Grand Master will be open to our ladies and other guests. A brief business meeting will be held for the members following the Grand Master.

The CTC (Celebrating the Craft), the annual fund-raising video event, organized by our Supreme Council in Washington, D.C. is around the corner. They have been seeking talented Scottish Rite brothers from throughout the country to perform during the event.

We are pleased to announce that our own Adam Creighton, an officer in the Kadosh and our Valley musician was selected to perform in the event, and one of very few from this region. Congratulation to Brother Adam.

We are currently in negotiation with other Masonic bodies interested in meeting at our wonderful facility. With lack of parking in many Masonic centers which continues to worsen at the local population increases, we are blessed with our own parking spaces.

MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERSHIP. We continue to lose our senior members to the Supreme Architect of the Universe.

The numbers generated by our General Secretary regarding the membership and their ages indicate the continuing need to gain more members for our Valley to offset the losses from age. The Venerable Master, and the membership committee are planning on some events in the near future to invite those Master Masons who are not yet members of the Scottish Rite.

The General Secretary has membership packets to give to interested Master Masons. Contact the office at 206-324-3330 if you need packets, or drop by the office.

OUTLYING CLUBS. The meetings of our two new clubs, one in the South-end of King County meeting at Verity Lodge, and the other in the Eastside meeting at Issaquah Masonic Center are continuing and gaining momentum. We are in the process of planning and looking at the potential of a Scottish Rite Club in the West Seattle area.

Letters will be sent to Scottish Rite members in the West Seattle area to determine their interest with a meeting planned for June 3, 2017 at the Southgate Masonic Center. The meeting will start at 10 AM. Please call the office for any further information.

We urge all Scottish Rite members, who wish to maintain contact on happenings within the Seattle Valley and are difficult-travel-miles from our Shoreline building, to attend one of the clubs in your area. We need your participation and inputs to provide a meaningful experience to each of you. Additional information on the clubs are in this issue of the Communicator.

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

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t seems we are headed into spring as wet as we went into winter. Here is hoping all these showers will bring about a beautiful spring. With the spring brings renewal into our minds as we get to looking at everything fresh. We start our chores that we know need to be done in the better weather like cleaning out the garage and those items we have stored in every corner. I know this as I have been doing it myself. As General Secretary I have also received several calls from family members of our brethren telling me of Masonic items they have come across and either don’t know what they are or what to do with them. I enjoy the conversations I have had with them and the help given but this is information they should already know. We are to be reminded to tell our family what you want them to do with all the Masonic items you have wether it be a Scottish Rite cap or a Knights Templar sword to your white lambskin. Please talk to your family, and while your at it share with them the meanings and paths you have traveled to achieve such wages.

I would like to thank the Brothers and their wives who stepped up to volunteer at the Early Life Speech & Language Beerfest last month. The hours you all put in to help our charity is greatly appreciated. You helped make this annual event a great success., Thank you!.

We have started our new 2017 Reunion with twelve new members starting their Scottish Rite journey. I know each one is excited and looking forward to joining us. The Rose Croix degrees will be conferred on May 6th if anyone would like to come join us. We are looking forward to seeing great work as always.

We will be having our annual Feast of Kadosh at our May stated meeting. This is the time we will welcome and honor our Most Worshipful Grand Master Jim Mendoza and his wife. This is an event you don’t want to miss as its always a nice evening.

We have new Seattle Scottish Rite polo style shirts is and for sale. They are a great way to sport your pride for our fraternity and you look good wearing them. Get them while they last because at $25.00 they wont last long. So next time you are around the center come up to the office and purchase your.

I want t thank all the people who have helped me get adjusted to my new position here at Seattle Valley. There are so many of you including to try to name you all, and especially our SGIG Al Jorgensen, our PR Sat Tashiro and especially Greg Goodrich who left huge shoes to fill but has been great at helping me try. Your continued support is so appreciated, Thank you ALL! Fraternally, Dan Southerland, 32° General Secretary

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indocti discant, Ament meminisse periti “Let the unlearned learn,

let the experts love to remember”

Great list of scottish rite Masonry books Samuel Harrison Baynard, Jr., History of the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America and its Antecedents, 2 vols. (Williamsport, Pa.: Grip Publishing Co., 1938) •James D. Carter, ed., R. Baker Harris, History of the Supreme Council, 33° (Mother Council of the World) Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. 1801–1861 (Washington, D.C.: The Supreme Council, 33°, 1964)t •James D. Carter, History of the Supreme Council, 33° (Mother Council of the World) Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. 1861–1891 (Washington, D.C.: The Supreme Council, 33°, 1967) •James D. Carter, History of the Supreme Council, 33° (Mother Council of the World) Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. 1891–1921 (Washington, D.C.: The Supreme Council, 33°, 1971) •Arturo de Hoyos, Light on Masonry. The History and Rituals of America’s Most Important Masonic Exposé (Washington, D.C.: Scottish Rite Research Society, 2008) •William L. Fox, Lodge of the Double-Headed Eagle: Two Centuries of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in America’s Southern Jurisdiction (Fayetteville, Ark.: University of Arkansas Press, 1997) •William L. Fox, ed., Valley of the Craftsmen. A Pictorial History. Scottish Rite Freemasonry in America’s Southern Jurisdiction 1801–2001 (Washington, D.C.: The Supreme Council, 33°, 2001) •Rex R. Hutchens, A Bridge to Light (Washington, D.C.: The Supreme Council, 33°, 1988) •Rex R. Hutchens, A Glossary to Morals and Dogma (Washington, D.C.: The Supreme Council, 33°, 1993) •Rex R. Hutchens, Pillars of Wisdom. The Writings of Albert Pike (Washington, D.C.: The Supreme Council, 33°, 1995) •Rex R. Hutchens and Donald W. Monson, The Bible in Albert Pike’s Morals and Dogma (Washington, D.C.: The Supreme Council, 33°, 1992) •Charles S. Lobingier, The Supreme Council, 33° Mother Council of the World Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. (Louisville, Ky.: The Standard Printing Co., 1931) •Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (Charleston, A∴M∴ 5632 [1871]; new and revised ed.: Richmond, Va.: L.H. Jenkins, 1950) •Albert Pike, Sephir H’Debarim. The Book of the Words. A facsimile of the 1879 second edition. With an Introduction by Art de Hoyos (Washington, D.C.: Scottish Rite Research Society, 1999) •Jim Tresner, Vested in Glory. The Aprons, Cordons, Collars, Caps, and Jewels of the Degrees of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (Washington, D.C.: Published for the Scottish Rite Research Society by The Supreme Council, 33°, S.J., USA, 2000)

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Meet Tavin !

Tavin is 5 years old and recently graduated from Early Life Speech & Language. He and his Speech Language Pathologist, Jackie, love to play Pokmon and Minecraft while learning. When Tavin first started with us, he was extremely frustrated with his speech delays and how those effected him socially.

Now. He’s very engaged and making new friendships. Tavin came to see us with a positive attitude. He is full of creativity and spunk!

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St. Andrew

History of the Knights of St. Andrew In early 1993 the late, Ill. Weldon Good, 33rd of the Tulsa Valley in Oklahoma saw a need for assistance during reunions. He also noticed that Masons were joining the Scottish Rite but not returning to help and participate in subsequent reunions. To rectify this he developed the organization now known as the KNIGHTS OF ST. ANDREW as a service group for the valley.

The by-laws stated that the Knights of St. Andrew are a “Black Cap” group. A member who receives the honor of KCCH – Knights Commander of the Court of Honor – can not hold an office or vote but they can continue to work and assist. The main duties of the Knights of St. Andrew were and are, to assist, as needed, during a reunion and to be available to the Valley’s General Secretary for any assigned duties.

Finding that the Knights of St. Andrew worked so well in the Tulsa Valley, Brother Good offered, with the approval of the SGIG, to Charter KSA Chapters in the Valleys of Guthrie and McAlester. That was done in October 1993 and early 1994 respectively.

On that day in October 1993, there were over sixty Guthrie Scottish Rite members ready to join the Knights.

When they were told that they would have to work and that only Black Caps could join, half of them left the room and the Tulsa Chapter initiated 32 Charter members of the Guthrie Knights of St. Andrew.

In Guthrie, the Knights of St. Andrew Chapter has flourished and celebrated their twentieth anniversary in 2013.

Over the years they have had many assignments during reunions, some of which have become permanent; hanging Degree Banners in the atrium; arranging registration tables; and setting up for the two banquets with tables and chairs -plus clearing the tables and trash at the conclusion.

The Guthrie Knights assist with the Grand Opening of each reunion. Attired in kilts and Glenn Gharries, accompanied by pipers, they carry and post the banners of each Lodge, the Scottish Rite Banner and the ceremonial swords. Following this, they escort the Masters of each Lodge, the Valley’s General Secretary, Grand Master of Oklahoma Masons, the SGIG of Oklahoma and any visiting SGIGs. At the conclusion of the 32nd Degree, Knights assist in the closing by retiring the swords and leading the Degree Team from the auditorium.

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They set-up the reception awards for the 50 year membership cap presentation and escort the honorees and their family members to the ballroom as they arrive.

The night before the start of the Reunion, the Guthrie Knights of St. Andrew set-up the registration area, hang banners and flags in the Atrium, and arrange signs and displays. Knights also assist in the greeting of candidates, act as runners for the office staff, and drive golf carts to assist attendees from the parking area to the building.

At different intervals during the breaks between the degrees, Guthrie Knights of St. Andrew have conducted tours of the building and the “working areas” of the Center for the candidates.

Membership in other service organizations is common. Knights of St. Andrew members also work on a regular basis in the Costume Room, Make Up, Supernumerary, Backstage, Props and Electrical, Credentials/Registration, Service Knights, Kitchen and the Inn. The largest number of Knights work with the Chain Gang- the organization that operates the Valley Snack Bar and Gift Shop.

During the Fall Reunions in 2004 & 2005 the Guthrie Knights of St. Andrew meet their greatest challenge. With all the above functions, they also sponsored the Guthrie Scottish Rite Medieval Festival. KSA Members coordinated 35 Artist / Crafts vendors and 9 Food Booths. The Society for Creative Anachronism provided human combat exhibitions and The Arthurian Order of Avalon demonstrated jousting with knights on horseback. The Knights of St Andrew, prior to the festival, marked out the grounds, ran flag lines, erected tents, registered vendors and sold Festival T-Shirts, assisted with parking, addressed any Festival related problems, picked up trash and then cleaned up the grounds at closing.

During each reunion, on Friday evening, The Guthrie Knights initiate new members. A candlelight procession consisting of Bagpipers, the initiation team in kilts, candidates and members marches through the halls of the Scottish Rite Center. The only light comes from the candles held by the initiates. They all walk the length of the building, across the Atrium and into the Egyptian Room- the smaller auditorium where the initiation ritual is performed. The wives and other family members are invited to view the ceremonies.

There is no “official” headquarters or central authority of the Knights of St. Andrew… no uniform… no required procedures or prescribed ritual. The attire and regalia varies from one Chapter to another. Most Chapters have adopted the insignia developed by the Guthrie Chapter for their recognition lapel pin and badge.

As one Chapter becomes established, the idea spreads and they charter additional Chapters. Each Chapter is as unique as the needs of their individual Valley. This was clearly seen as Knights from across the country converged on Guthrie in April, 2012 for the 1st National Gathering of the Knights of St. Andrew. Each Knight brought a unique perspective to share with the others.

From the small beginnings of three Chapters in Oklahoma twenty years ago where have the Knights of St. Andrew grown? …Across both, the Southern Jurisdiction & Northern Jurisdiction, and from coast to coast.

Some Chapters have elected to use the names, Order of the Thistle, or Scots Guards, but all Chapters have the same basic structure and purpose – an organization of and for Black Cap Scottish Rite Masons designed to assist with and give service to their Valley.

Currently, in the Southern Masonic Jurisdiction there are 149 Valleys with Knights of St. Andrew Chapters. In the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, there are 23 Chapters. ( 1/26/2017 )

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Origins of the Scottish Rite, Knights of St. Andrew Templar Roots The Order of the Knights of the Poor Fellow Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon, or the Knights of the Temple was established in 1119. The Templars were the first priestly order of armed knights. The order was created to provide safe transit for Christian Pilgrims visiting the Holy Land from Europe.

Knights swore allegiance to the Pope and took vows of poverty, loyalty and chastity. The order grew in numbers and popularity as they fought to keep the Holy Land open. Their business acumen made the most of the gifts granted them by their grateful patrons in Europe.

One of the true supporters of the Templars was Bernard de Clairvaux (later canonized as Saint Bernard) who described them in 1135 as, “A Templar Knight is truly a fearless knight, and secure on every side, for his soul is protected by the armour of faith, just as his body is protected by the armour of steel. He is thus doubly armed, and need fear neither demons nor men.”

Despite the sacrifice and devotion of the Templars, in 1307 the order was declared heretical by Pope Clement V acting on the insistence of Phillip the Fair of France. On Friday, October 13, 1307, members of the order in France were arrested. Imprisoned, many were executed, more tortured, and all impoverished. In most of Europe, the Estates of the Order were confiscated and divided between the sovereign, the Knights Hospitalers (Knights of St. John of Jerusalem or Knights of Malta) and the Pope.

When the Grand Master, Jacques DeMolay and the Preceptor of Normandy, Geoffrey de Charney were burned alive, on March 18, 1314, the Templars no longer had a common head, nor could anyone maintain their organization under their old name, which had become so famous.

Their possessions stolen, their leaders incarcerated for life or put to death, the brethren were persecuted in every way. The survivors were compelled to leave their homes to save their lives. They laid aside the garb of the Temple and mingled in the world. Many former Templars joined other orders.

Dispersal to Scotland In Portugal, they were announced as innocent and the name of the order was changed to the Order of Christ. In England, King Edward proscribed them and forbade them to remain in the realm, unless they entered the Commandries of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. In Scotland, they found protection and joined the army with which King Robert Bruce met the invasion of his country led by Edward II of England.

Battle of Bannockburn was being fought on the 24th day of June, 1314 when a group of exiled Templars rode into the fray and turned the tide of battle. This intervention may well have tipped the scales in favor of Scottish independence.

In gratitude for the assistance of that group of former Templars, Robert the Bruce created the Order of Saint Andrew du Chardon (of the Thistle) of Scotland.

King Robert reserved the title of Grand Master for himself and his successors forever. He granted a charter of land to the members of his new Order. Prince Charles Edward Stuart was the last Grand Master of the Scottish Order and exercised his powers by establishing a Chapter of Rose Croix at Arres, France.

Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite When the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite was organized in the early 1730s, explanatory degrees were added to those of the Blue Lodge. Degrees of the Rites of Heredom and Perfection along with other degrees and rites from Scotland, France, and Germany were added. The 29th Degree became the “Scottish Knight of St. Andrew.”

Exemplifying the qualities of the Knights Templars and those of the Order of St. Andrew du Chardon, this degree remains with us today. :

Credit for this article to: www.knightsofstandrew.info

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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!

May

April

E. Neal Templin 5/31/1922 James Stansell 5/19/1923 Harry Reynolds 5/28/1923 Robert Lowe 5/15/1924 John Kraft 5/03/1925 Samuel Boren 5/18/1925 Donald Bartholome 5/26/1926 Rudy Pastori 5/28/1926 Louis Sackett 5/16/1927 John Cohn 5/29/1927

Joe Peha 6/10/1921 Douglas Edlich 6/18/1923 John Swafford II 6/17/1925 Alfred Bartol Jr. 6/19/1924 Robert Maag 6/01/1925 Arthur Phelps 6/03/1925 Rudy Pastori 6/28/1926 David Cambell 6/01/1926

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MONTH May

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Saturday May 6th 09:00 am

EVENT

ExCo Meetings (Library)

Saturday May 6th 10:00 Chapter Rose Croix Degrees conferal Tuesday May 16th 6:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm Stated Meeting (Feast of Kadosh) MWGM Jim Mendoza Visitation Saturday May 20th Celebrating the Craft

Talent show with our own Brother Adam Crieghton

April

Saturday June 3rd

09:00 am

ExCo Meetings (Library)

No Stated Meeting in June, July and August

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