Duluth Valley Scottish Rite Fall 2015 Bulletin

Scottish Rite Bulletin PUBLICATION OF THE DULUTH VALLEY OF THE SCOTTISH RITE & HIBBING LODGE OF PERFECTION VOLUME 15 NO 2 FALL 2015

Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps,

down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.

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Personal Rep Update

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Drone Star

New Clinic Construction

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MN Teen Challenge

S. Brent Morris to Speak

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Clinic Night

Fall Fast Class

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Wade Stadium

Masonic Charities Gala

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Gales of November

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DULUTH VALLEY SCOTTISH RITE BULLETIN Send Address Changes to 4 W. 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55802 Online: www.duluthmc.org/bulletin Editor: dvosen@charter.net Published quarterly by the Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Duluth, Orient of Minnesota, for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States.

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Sovereign Grand Commander Southern Jurisdiction, Ill. Ronald A. Seale 33°

Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Orient of Minnesota Jerry B. Oliver, 33º

Assistant Personal Representative Orient of Minnesota Terrence J. Becker, 33º

Personal Representative Duluth Valley, Raymond G. Christensen, 33°

Assistant Personal Rep. Valley of Duluth Franklin Skaff, 32° K.∙.C.∙.C.∙.H.∙.

Almoner, Valley of Duluth Paul Gunderson, 33°

Secretary, Valley of Duluth Dennis Schultz, 32° K.∙.C.∙.C.∙.H.∙.

Treasurer, Valley of Duluth Kurt E. Erickson, 32° K.∙.C.∙.C.∙.H.∙.

Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Kenneth Smith Jr., 32°.

Wise Master Commander of Kadosh Chapter of Rose Croix Council of Kadosh David Lukkonen, 32° Eric J. Neetenbeek, 33° K.∙.C.∙.C.∙.H.∙.

Master of Kadosh Consistory Darrell Kyle, 32°

DULUTH MASONIC CENTER OFFICE 4 WEST SECOND STREET, DULUTH, MN 55802

218-722-2420 |secretary.duluthsr@gmail.com | www.duluthmc.org

Office Hours: Tues — Thurs, 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

Trustees:

Brian E. McVean, 32°

Eric J. Neetenbeek, 33°

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PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Brethren of the Duluth Valley, I bring greetings from our Sovereign Grand Inspector General Jerry Oliver. We are near the end of summer and I trust all are enjoying the season, its activities, as well as family and friends.

Have been watching the exciting news reports re the Scottish Rite Speech and Language Clinic? Congratulations to the Foundation Board for their work for the on-going care of our kids and for making the new clinic possible. Brothers remember the membership of the Foundation is the Scottish Rite Valley of Duluth; it is our philanthropy please we must all do our share to support this wonderful service to children your donations are needed!

You may have heard we continue to move toward a 501c3 for to help support the treasures of the Lake Ave Masonic Center. This building needs our attention and support; please join in supporting our building with your labors and treasure.

Viability of the Valley requires active membership, it is important that we have energy from new members and an active membership to survive. The Venerable Master and HOB have been working on the calendar, fast and traditional classes, and great programs. With the new clinic and ongoing Temple needs it is the perfect time to reengage our efforts and make this a banner year for membership and personal reengagement in the Valley and Fraternity.

See you at the Scottish Rite! Stop and kibitz at the construction site. Seek out members of the foundation, HOB, & building association to answer questions & for ways to help.

Be safe, well, and enjoy the final days of summer!!

Fraternally, Raymond G. Christensen, 33° Duluth Valley Personal Representative to the S.∙.G.∙.I.∙.G.∙.

UP COMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Aug 01

All Masonic Summer Family BBQ AAD Shrine, Hermantown

Aug 21

Annual Scottish Rite Language Clinic Dinner 5:30 Drinks | 6:30 Dinner Northland Country Club,

Sep 03

Duluth Valley Annual Meeting 6 PM Dinner 7 PM Annual Meeting

Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 18-19 Sep 24

Guest Night with Ill. Bro. Brent Morris Degree Setup & Practice Scottish Rite Weekend Condensed Class 4° - 32° Registration Fri. 4:30 PM, 4° 6 PM, 14° 8 PM; Sat. 18° 9 AM, 30° 1 PM, 32° 3 PM Educators Night 5th Degree; communication of 6th -10th Degrees

Sep 26

Minnesota Masonic Charities Gala Dinner 5:30 Drinks | 6:30 Dinner Landmark Event Center Bloomington, MN RSVP Page 3

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GREETINGS FROM THE VENERABLE MASTER Greetings Brothers, I hope all are having an enjoyable and productive summer. The start of our ‘Scottish Rite calendar’ is fast approaching and we all look forward to a successful and fulfilling season. We will be starting a traditional class in September with the 4th degree and the Program Committee has been working diligently to schedule interesting programs throughout the season. We will also be conducting a ‘Fast class’ on Friday, September.

18th and Saturday, September 19th, get those petitions submitted.

I look forward to seeing you at our Annual meeting on September 3rd.

Be safe, be well, and be happy.

Kenneth Smith, Jr., 32° Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection

CLINIC UPDATE | NEW CONSTRUCTION On Wednesday, July 1st, the Scottish Rite Clinic broke ground for a new state-of-the art building adjacent to its current site at 28 West 2nd Street.

The new building will allow Scottish Rite to more than double the number of children and families it can serve, from under 100 to nearly 200 annually. Additionally, it will provide greater visibility for the Scottish Rite and the Valley of Duluth through the signage on the new building.

As you will see if you drive by 2nd Street, construction for the new Clinic building is well underway. The offices on the west end of the old Clinic building have been demolished, and excavation for the new site is complete. Forms for the new building are going up, and soon footings with be poured. Contractor Kraus Anderson is moving swiftly with the goal of completing most of the outdoor work on the building before winter. If things proceed as scheduled, the summer 2016 Clinic sessions will be held in the new building!

AUGUST HISTORIC MASONIC DATES 01-Aug 04- Aug 05- Aug 05- Aug 23- Aug 27- Aug 27- Aug

1824. Ferdinand VII (Spain) decreed the death of all Masons without trial.

1753. George Washington, a 21 year-old Virginia planter, became a Master Mason.

1850. Lodge constituted on Arabia by Grand Lodge of Scotland.

1813 – Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite founded.

1923. The magician and Brother Harry Houdini was raised in St. Cecile Lodge No. 568 in New York City. He later became a member of Mecca Shrine Temple.

1920, Warren G. Harding (U.S. President 1921-1923) received his 3rd degree in Marion Lodge #70, Ohio.

1761.The Grand Consistory of Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret, of Paris, granted a Patent to Stephen Morin, on August 27, to carry the Rite of Perfection to America.

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DULUTH VALLEY ANNUAL MEETING | September 3rd Our Annual Meeting will be held following our 6:00 PM dinner in the Scottish Rite Auditorium on September 3rd at 7:00 PM. There will be discussion and approval of the yearly budget, election of Building Association members as well as action on any business item as necessary and directed by the Supreme Council.

Look forward to seeing your there Brothers!

Dennis Shultz, 32° K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·.

Executive Secretary Valley of Duluth

Author S. Brent Morris Guest Night Speaker | September 10th Bring your Brothers and friends to a special evening with S. Brent Morris, 33°, Grand Cross on September 10th. Bro. Morris is the Managing Editor of the Scottish Rite Journal, the largest circulation Masonic magazine in the world. He retired after 25 years as a mathematician with the federal government and has taught at Duke, Johns Hopkins, and George Washington Universities.

He is a Past Master of Patmos Lodge, Ellicott City, Maryland, and Quatuor Coronati Lodge, London, and the founding Editor of Heredom, the transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society. He is author, co-author, and editor of many books on Freemasonry, including Complete Idiot’s Guide to Freemasonry.

FALL FAST CLASS | September 18th & 19th This Fall is your opportunity to share the Scottish Rite experience with a fraternal Brother and offer them an opportunity to grow and bond with Brothers from a broad range of Lodges and perspectives.

As a Brother who loves the slow cooked format and soul-searching depth of our traditional class format, I am not one to cheer for reunions or fast classes. Yet, I would have personally had to wait many years to join the University of Masonry if our Valley did not offer one back in the early 2000s.

We, your Valley’s leadership, recognize the needs of many Brothers with numerous commitments to family, work, as well as the travel distance to Duluth. To give these Brothers alternative path, we will be offering the following Weekend condensed class this Fall. Please use the included Petition (on the last page) or on our website.

Registration starts at Friday 4:30 PM, 4° at 6 PM, 14° at 8 PM Saturday Check-in 7 AM, 18° at 9 AM, 30° at 1 PM, 32° at 3 PM. These Brothers will be glad that you took the time to think of them!

David J. Vosen, 32° K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·.

Bulletin Editor, Eques ab Intellectus, R.·.C.·.

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11TH ANNUAL GALA LEGACY CELEBRATION | September 26 th It is almost time for Minnesota Masonic Charities to roll out the red carpet! This year marks the 11th Annual Gala for the organization, providing an opportunity for the charitable arm of Minnesota Masonry to celebrate the extraordinary philanthropy accomplished over the past decade in the name of Minnesota Masons and Stars.

This year’s Gala, "A Celebration of Giving," will be held Saturday, September 26 at the Heritage Hall (Landmark Event Center), 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN. Back by popular demand, we'll enjoy the marvelous sounds of Timothy Patrick and his Blue Eyes Band! Also enjoy our silent auction, raffle, fellowship and dinner.

5:30 PM Social hour with Dinner & entertainment to start at 6:30 PM. Tickets: $125/person ($95 tax deductible) or $1000 per table of eight. See MMC website for purchasing your tickets: https://www.mnmasoniccharities.org/gala.html .

SEPTEMBER HISTORIC MASONIC DATES 1- Sept 3- Sept 5- Sept 6- Sept 11- Sept 18- Sept 20- Sept 25- Sept 26- Sept 29- Sept 30- Sept

1814. Brother Francis Scott Key, prisoner aboard a British man-of-war shelling Fort McHenry, wrote the words to our National Anthem.

1783. Bro. Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, & John Adams were the three Americans who signed the Treaty of Paris to end the Revolutionary War. 1836. Bro. Sam Houston was elected 1st President of the Republic of Texas.

1737. First lodge to meet in Germany.

1826. The start of the Morgan Affair & rise of the Anti-Masonic Party.

1793. The cornerstone of the United States Capitol building was laid in an elaborate, formal Masonic ceremony by Bro. George Washington.

1784. The Grand Lodge of England issued a warrant to African Lodge #459. Now held by Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts 1865. Freemason's Hall opened in Dublin.

1872. Founding of the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine The guiding spirits were William J. Florence and Dr. Walter M. Fleming.

1964. Bishop Mendez Arceo, Cuernavaca, Mexico, expressed view at Vatican II, that Christians should make peace with the Freemasons.

1949, Gerald R. Ford (U.S. President 1974-1977) received his 1st degree in Malta Lodge #465, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

OCTOBER EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Oct 1 Oct 8

Feast of Tishri Riley Peterson; Drone Star 11th Degree; communication of 12-13th Degrees

Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29

14th Degree (obligatory) MN Teen Challenge Clinic Night | Guest Night Ring Ceremony Page 6

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FEAST OF TISHRI | October 1st The Feast of Tishri is celebrated during the Jewish Festival of Sukkoth and by Scottish Rite Masons as an age-old custom which now has the power of law. Under the Statutes of the Supreme Council, the feast is considered an obligatory observance, a sharing of our fraternal spirit. It also commemorated the completion and dedication of King Solomon’s Temple. King Solomon postponed the dedication of the Temple until the Feast of Tishri, on the 15th day of the month of Tishri which was six months after its completion. The month of Tishri is the first month of the Jewish sacred year.

The message of Tishri comes to us strongly and clearly from across the ages because it has been so preserved in the symbolism and allegory of the Scottish Rite. Through our observance of this great feast of thanksgiving, we, as heirs of Solomon, perpetuate his magnificent Temple of freedom in our lives, our communities, our country and, most of all, in our beloved Rite. (Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide, Third Edition)

DRONE STAR | October 8th On October 8th, Riley Peterson, co-owner of Drone Star advertising company, will discuss his unique advertising business. Utilizing the newest in drone and camera technology, his company can capture aerial photos and videos with an unprecedented amount of quality and control. Mr. Peterson will discuss how his drones have an ability to get to otherwise unreachable angles as well as view some breathtaking views of Duluth that cannot be found anywhere else. Join us for an intriguing and technological evening.

MN TEEN CHALLENGE | October 22nd This October evening we will hear from MN Teen Challenge. Their mission is to assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. They offer effective and affordable programs throughout Minnesota with campuses in Minneapolis, Brainerd, Rochester, Buffalo, and right next to the Masonic Center in Duluth.

MN Teen Challenge offers both a long-term, faith-based recovery program and short-term treatment program called Life Renewal, allowing them to effectively serve individuals with a broad spectrum of addiction issues; from those seeking treatment for the first time, to those who have been struggling with addiction for many years.

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CLINIC NIGHT & RING CEREMONY | October 29th The Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders currently helps over 80 children each year, and, since opening on the UMD campus in 1990, it has helped over 2000 children without regard for the families’ ability to pay. Scottish Rite Masons in northern Minnesota can take great pride in what their Clinic has accomplished. Yet many children in need of help communicating go untreated. It is not unusual for the Clinic’s waiting list to include up to 50 children who sometimes must wait up to a year for help. This is simply too long. Many more children and families in the region need help but don’t yet know about Scottish Rite. This is all about to change with the new construction! But the new building is only the first step toward the goal of helping more children as we will discuss on October 29 th Clinic Night.

Carol Roberts and skilled staff will further enlighten us about the “Expanding Hope” campaign to fund the new building and the operating expenses associated with the Clinic’s future growth. Join us for a wonderful guest night with our traditional Ring Ceremony to follow.

OCTOBER HISTORIC MASONIC DATES 1-Oct 7-Oct 8-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct 13-Oct 16-Oct 20-Oct 20-Oct 25- Oct 27-Oct 31-Oct

1928, the Philalethes Society was organized.

1822, the 7th President of the U.S.A., Andrew Jackson, became Grand Master of Tennessee.

1809, Brother Merriwether Lewis, raised at Door to Vitrue Lodge No. 44, Albemarle County, Virginia, passed away.

1911, Franklin D. Roosevelt (U.S. President 1933-1945) received his 1st degree in Holland Lodge #8, New York City.

1892, first use of the America's Pledge of Allegiance, created by Bro. Francis J. Bellamy and was officially adopted by the schools on June 22, 1942, "under G-d" was added in 1954.

1307, Jacques De Molay arrived in Paris, every Templar found in France was arrested and put in chains on King Philip's orders. They were tortured until they confessed heresy.

1646, Elias Ashmole wrote in his diary that he made a "Free Mason."

1950, Grand Lodge of the State of Israel consecrated October 20 by Grand Lodge of Scotland.

1953, the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel was constituted 1745, first duly constituted lodge in Denmark warranted by the Grand Lodge of England.

1935, Brother Charles Horace Mayo was honored with the 33rd Degree. Later he cofounded the famous Mayo Clinic which began at Rochester's Masonic Temple Building.

1926, the magician and Mason Brother Harry Houdini, passed away. The Hungarian entertainer was famous worldwide for staging the most dazzling and difficult escapes.

NOVEMBER EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Nov 5

History of Wade Stadium with Ill. Bro. Michael Rosenzweig, 33° 15th Degree

Nov 12 Nov 19

Military Veterans Night The Gales of November; Lake Superior Marine Museum 16th Degree

Nov 26

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HISTORY OF WADE STADIUM | November 5 th Join us for an evening with Brother Mike Rosenzweig, 33° who will enlighten us on the history of our local iconic baseball park currently found near the intersection of Grand Avenue and 34 th Avenue West in the West Duluth. Home to the Duluth Huskies of the Northwood’s League, "The Wade," has an intriguing history going back to its early beginnings in the 1940s as a part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) stadiums.

HONORING OUR VETERANS | November 12th How do you measure a soldier's sacrifice? Is it by the number of friends and family left behind? Is it by the months or years given in service? How do you measure a soldier's courage? Is it by the number of objectives completed, or by the number of bullets dodged or missions served?

How do you measure a soldier's honor? Is it by the duty he or she volunteers for, or by the number of medals earned? The simple truth is that these things are immeasurable, as is this country's debt to all who serve, and pay the price for freedom in this land. (adapted from Kelly Roper)

THE GALES OF NOVEMBER | November 19th Every November, Lake Superior’s winds pick up and echo the history still etched in our mind of the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking in 1975. On November 19th we will hear from the Lake Superior Marine Museum in an illuminating program called “the Gales of November.” For example, did you know that the famed Splitrock Lighthouse on our north shore was built in response to ships sinking in the early 1900’s during other gales of November and still holds an beacon lighting ceremony to honor the fallen maritime personnel of the Fitzgerald each year? Mark your calendars for a delightful evening of history and intrigue.

NOVEMBER HISTORIC MASONIC DATES 01- Nov 1922 Cornerstone laid at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia.

04-Nov 1752 George Washington received his Entered Apprentice degree in Fredericksburg Lodge in Virginia 10- Nov 1781 Charter issued by Massachusetts Grand Lodge for the first lodge in territory which later became Vermont, Paul Revere signed charter as Senior Grand Warden.

14- Nov 1957 Audie Murphy , the most decorated WWII soldier, completed his Scottish Rite degrees in Dallas, Texas.

24- Nov 1961 New Grand Lodge formed in India 25- Nov 1813 the Articles of Union of the United Grand Lodge of England were signed.

26- Nov 1918 Conference held at Cedar Rapids, Iowa resulted in the formation of The Masonic Service Association 28- Nov 1911 Franklin D. Roosevelt (U.S. President 1933-1945) received his 3rd degree.

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CONGRATULATIONS INSTALLED OFFICERS

Lodge of Perfection Venerable Master Senior Warden Junior Warden

Kenneth Smith 32° Theodore Bujold 32° Kevin Acker 32°

Chapter of Rose Croix Wise Master Senior Warden Junior Warden

David Lukkonen 32° K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·.

Alan MacKenzie 32° K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·.

George Downs 32°

Council of Kadosh Commander 1st Lt Commander 2nd Lt Commander

Ill. Br. Eric Neetenbeek 33° Olaf Kuhlke 32° K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·.

Marcus Hardin 32°

Consistory Master of Kadosh Pryor Preceptor

Darrell Kyle 32° James Edgar 32° Brain McVean 32° K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·.

Officers for all Bodies Almoner Secretary Treasurer

Ill. Br. Paul Gunderson 33° Dennis Schultz 32° K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·.

Kurt Erickson 32° K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·.

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“Pride slays thanksgiving, but a humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grow. A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves�