2010 Issue No. 3
The 32E Masonic News SCOTTISH RITE 233 EAST FULTON STREET GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503 616 454-9497 *** 1 800 340-4060 FAX - 616 454-8309 The Official newspaper of the Valley of Grand Rapids, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Norther n Masonic Jurisdiction. Contributions and manuscripts should be sent to the above address.
ALLEGIANCE The bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in the Valley of Grand Rapids acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-Third and last Degree of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Norther n Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America whose Grand East is Lexington Massachusetts and of which the Ill John William McNaughton, 33E is Sovereign Grand Commander.
Gerald E.Millar,33E, Executive Secretary Robyn A. Young, Administrative Assistant For complete Valley Calendar with details go to our Web Site at: www.grandrapidsscottishrite.com Office email graasr@aasr-mi.org June
28-Monday 29-Tuesday
July
CO-ORDINATE BODY HEADS:
05-Monday 8-10 T,F,S 17-Saturday 20-Tuesday
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Active Members for Michigan Ill David R. Bedwell,Sr.,33E Deputy for Michigan Ill William J. Dover,33E Active for Michigan Ill Walter F. Wheeler,33E Active for Michigan Ill Gerald F. Thorp,33E,MSA Active Emeritus Ill Robert H. Sale,33E,MSA Active Emeritus Ill Erwin W. O'Dell,33E,MSA Active Emeritus Ill Thomas F. Hamlin,33E Deputy’s Representative
18-19 F&S 22-Tuesday
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22-24,T,F,S, 26-Monday 27-Tuesday 01-Sunday 02-Monday 07-Saturday 10-Tuesday 12-Thursday 15-Sunday 17-Tuesday 23-Monday 24-Tuesday 29-31 S-M-T 06-Monday 11-Saturday 25-Saturday
Secretary's Conference Muskegon Ara SRC Stag Picnic SR Choir Rehearsal - 7:00 p.m. Grand Rapids SRC - Swan Inn Board of Governors - Special meeting of Trustees and Valley Officers Independence Day - Office Closed Texas Hold-em - PJ’s Poker House Valley Fund Raising Event Teddy Bear Scramble - South Board of Trustees - Picnic Board of Governors - Picnic Texas Hold-em - PJ’s Poker House Valley Fund Raising Event Grand Rapids SRC Picnic SR Choir Rehearsal - 7:00 p.m. South Central SRC Steak Fry Montcalm Area SRC Steak Fry LOH Picnic 33E/MSA Stag Picnic River oaks Park, Galesburg North Berrien County SRC Stag Steak Fry TB Scramble - North Board of Governors Grand Rapids SRC - Swan Inn SR Choir Rehearsal - 7:00 p.m. Supreme Council, Philadelphia, PA Labor Day - Office Closed Masonic Awareness Night, "The Last Full Measure" - Stanton Masonic Awareness Night, "The Last Full Measure" - Buchanan Next issue deadline August 25, 2010
Grand Rapids Scottish Rite Web Page: to see this issue in full color, visit grandrapidsscottishrite.com
Brian P. Haugen Thrice Potent Master Moriah Lodge of Perfection
Editor phone 269 637-3203 fax 269 637-9413 email srnews@hughes.net
Ill Todd A. Binsz,33E Sovereign Prince Cyrus Council Princes of Jerusalem Ill Kenneth D. Chandler,33E,MSA Most Wise Master Robinson Chapter, Rose Croix Ill Robert P. Conley,33E,MSA Commander-in-Chief DeWitt Clinton Consistory
DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER. SEND ALL DONATIONS TO THE VALLEY OF GRAND RAPIDS, A.A.S.R. 233 EAST FULTON STREET, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503-3270. MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER
ALL BODIES
Child Learning Center Nina Gorak, Director James H. Resau,33E Chairman of the Board Phone 616 776-6840 Fax 616 776-6875
Ill Gerald E. Millar,33E- Executive Secretary Ill Thomas W. Cardwell,33E Executive Treasurer
EDITORIAL STAFF Editor Dick Burrows, MSA Contributing Editor Jeanette Minch Valley Photographer Roger W. Tharp, MSA Ill Arthur R. Jacobs,33E,MSA Photographer Emeritus
On the cover: Bald River Falls, Tellico Plains Tennessee, beautiful quiet country
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Michigan Scottish Rite Fund Thank you to those who have contributed to the Michigan Scottish Rite Fund (MSRF) over the years. Michigan Scottish Rite Masons can be very proud that they annually assist in providing scholarships for students to pursue their life goals in academic excellence. The MSRF uses only the interest and dividends from our investment portfolio for scholarships. Due to the sizable downturn in our investments, it was necessary to lower the scholarship allotment from $30,000 in 2009, to $25,000 this past year. We are hopeful that we will not have to incur additional reductions next year. Through your continued support we will continue to provide funding for scholarships to deserving students. Please consider making a donation of any amount, and send a contribution to the Michigan Scottish Rite Fund. Your gift may be sent to the Secretary of the Michigan Council of Deliberation at: Timothey S. Marshbanks, 33E 907 Monroe St. Dearborn, MI 48124 Please indicate which Valley you belong to as the amount of scholarship funding allocated to each Valley, is determined by a formula based on the number of gifts and total contributions received from each Valley. Thank you for your support. Your gift will continue to play a positive role in the future of deserving students. Fraternally, David R. Bedwell, 33E Deputy for Michigan
Volunteerism and Commitment but I am compelled to tell you that our Fraternity has had a good deal of problems with these two topics with an alarming degree of frequency recently. When we volunteer to do something, we must commit to carry out our promise. We must have actors to carry out the allegories that we portray and we continually seek out those Brothers that are willing to share their talents with the rest of us to put on the quality of degree work for which this Valley is widely known . We cannot do this without volunteers. These allegories require rehearsals. Rehearsals require the participation of all that agree to act. You may know your part and think that you do not need to be there but there are other players without your experience who must work along with you to properly learn their parts. You must commit to working with these Brothers at these rehearsals for the greater good of the order. We are all busy people. We are all torn twelve ways to Sunday and we must make the best use of our time. We all recognize that things inevitably happen to upset our plans. No director expects all of his players to revolve their lives around the rehearsals, but if you say you will do a part and that you will be at this and this rehearsal but not at this one, you are taken at your word. If something comes up to alter your commitment, it is only fair to your director and fellow cast members to apprise them of your need to change your commitment so that other plans can be made accordingly. It is the right thing to do for the good of the cast.
A Note From Todd Binsz,33E, Sovereign Prince Thank you for electing me your Sovereign Prince of Cyrus Council. It is a great honor and I will do everything I can to deserve the confidence you have placed in me. I want each of you to consider two topics that are vital in our fraternity: Volunteerism and Commitment. Do these two topics share a common thread? I believe they do and they should be considered though linked as one. Volunteerism is that noble giving of ones self and ones talent for the good of all. In Masonry, it is offering your services on committees, teaching new members, working in the kitchen, organizing social activities, working on related activities that are endorsed by the various Masonic bodies as well as offering yourself as an officer or player in degree work. We all volunteer in various capacities for the good of the order. We do these things because we enjoy doing our part. We volunteer to do the things that we are good at and things that we derive enjoyment from by working for the greater good of the order. Commitment is simply doing the things every day of our lives that we say we will do. We commit to the responsibilities of our family lives and our work lives, to our parents and children, to our friends, church and country, to our Fraternity. What we commit to has wide implications to ourselves as well as to our fellow men. I was raised to believe in the creed that a mans word is his bond. If a man agrees to something he must have the conviction to carry out what he has agreed to do. It not only reflects on his personal integrity, but also has far reaching affects on others. Brothers, I do not want to lecture you about
Volunteerism and Commitment. Please consider them both together‌.for the greater good of everyone involved. 3
The Ladies Lounge But the one solution that no one mentions regarding these problems is that we must control our population. Unbridled growth of the number of people on this earth is straining the resources beyond limits. Our good earth is not able to sustain this continued growth in population and along with it the increased strains on its resources.
From Where I Sit Jeanette Minch
World Problems We as a world, have a multitude of problems from pollution of our air and water, to global Jeanette Minch warming to increasing oil needs. All of these problems are interwoven so completely they cannot be separated. Carbon emissions are polluting our air and warming our climate causing global warming, changing of weather patterns and melting of glaciers. Changing weather patterns have increased the intensity and frequency of storms and changed weather patterns enough in various regions to cause changes in food production. Many areas of our world are experiencing critical water shortages. Parts of the U.S. are facing severe shortages for irrigation needs as well as home and industrial needs. Many reservoirs and lakes have severely decreased levels. In some areas of the world, dependent on glacial melt for their water source, are facing lack of water because of the glaciers seriously receding. People of southwest U.S. eye our wonderful great lakes with avarice. Increasing oil needs demand depending on more and more oil from foreign countries who dislike us intensely and would have nothing to do with us except for our need for their oil and their desire to sell the plentiful oil they have. Cutting back on oil use as much as possible and/or utilizing alternative energy sources must become a way of life for all countries. We must recycle and reuse more of our products as by recycling and reusing we conserve energy and raw materials. We must conserve and protect our water sources by being less wasteful of this commodity. We must protect our lakes, oceans and ground water from pollution. There's only so much water, no more, no less, but as we pollute more sources our useable supply lessens. As glaciers melt these sources of fresh water disappear.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN “A Visitation to the Valley of Canton” The Valley of Grand Rapids Scottish Rite Players have been invited by the Officers and Members of the Valley of Canton, Ohio for a return engagement to present the play December’s Rose during their Fall Reunion. The play will take place in the Historic Canton Masonic Temple November 5 -6, 2010 During the weekend of April 9th 2011, the Scottish Rite Players will be on the road again. We will travel to the Valley of Pittsburgh for their 2011 Sring Reunion where we will present the public play December’s Rose on Saturday. All Scottish Rite Brother and their Ladies are welcome to accompany the cast for these visitations. BE SURE TO SAVE THESE DATES Full Details will be published in the Fall Issue and on the Web Site What a great opportunity to visit these out of State Valleys
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Ill Thomas W. Cardwell,33E Class
Traverse City Spring Reunion Eldee G. Swanson, 32E, Class
Front row, left to right: George H. French; Robert F. Mirque, Jr.; Eugene C. Hoisington; Thomas W. Cardwell, 33E;James S. Smith; Douglas Shassberger; Jeffrey M. Motzer. Back row, left to right: Jayson D. Nemeth;Timothy A. Elliott; Michael J. Lesterhouse; Donald A. Emmons; James P. Kaffenberger; Donald E. Smith.
from left: Donald Smith; Gregory Parker; Eldee Swanson; Dale Leider; Jonathan Basler
SAC Club Announcement
TOP LINE SIGNERS FOR THE ILL. THOMAS W. CARDWELL, 33° CLASS SPRING REUNION, APRIL 30 - MAY 1, 2010
The Sponsor A Child (SAC) Club has reached another minor milestone! On May 5, 2010, the Club provided funding, to the Grand Rapids Learning Center, for the sponsor of our thirty-fifth (35th) child. At $5000 per year for each child, that amounts to a total of $175,000 donated by our Club members. On behalf of the Learning Center and the Valley of Grand Rapids, I wish to thank everyone that has made this possible. To date, the SAC Club has over 250 members (contributors to the Learning Center). This includes individuals, families and organizations. This count does not include contributors to over thirty (30) memorials setup by individuals and families. If you add the approximate 200 contributors to these memorials, the total would exceed 450 members. For those of you that are currently not members, please consider joining by making a contribution, in any amount, to the Grand Rapids Learning Center. For those of you that are members, please continue your support of this very worthwhile cause. Remember, Supreme Council now only funds 50% of the $125,000 required to maintain the current level of support for our Grand Rapids Center. Please participate in the planned golf outings and other events that will help make up this funding shortfall. Again, many thanks to the current list of members who are providing this needed financial support.
CANDIDATE Timothy A. Elliott Don A. Emmons George H. French Eugene C. Hoisington James P. Kaffenberger Michael J. Lesterhouse Robert F. Mirque, Jr. Jeffrey M. Motzer Jayson D. Nemeth Douglas E. Shassberger Donald E. Smith James S. Smith
SAC Club Coordinator (Remember, after your initial donation, there is no “memory work”, “annual dues” or “meetings to attend”. Isn’t that the kind of club you would like to join?)
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TOP LINE SIGNER Richard G. Stange Michael E. Clark Charles E. Collins, Sr. Bruce E. Hayden, MSA Alejandro Vazquez Philip P. Steele, 33°, MSA Thomas VanKampen,MSA David A. Neff, 33° John A. Fossler John A. Fossler George A. Helms James R. Peterman, Jr.
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Norris L. Allen Edward R. Barnes Earl E. Beach Donald F. Bender James C. Bergers, Jr. Dale B. Bishop George B. Bowman Byron E. Bell Frank F. Burmeister Jasper F. Burt Mark A. Crane Charles E. Drew, Jr. Thomas W. Dunlap Duane G. Evans William D. Fizzell John W. Gardner Frank J. Gorthy Jack C. Hamilton William E. Harper William E. Hays Lee Herrick Vern Knapp
Lawrence E. Locke Earl J. Lozier Raymond S. McGiveron Ernest E. McMeeken O. Jean Meyer Arthur W. Midgley Theodore J. Patterson Monroe S. Price Joe V. Sanders Jesse Shafer, Jr. Robert E. Spotts William F. Stevens William W. Stolcenberg Howard G. Thompson Donald C. Timmer Chester A. Trout Richard E. Tucker Walter L. Urch Frank R. Williams Charles W. Winter
The Scottish Rite annually sponsors an award to be given to deserving Air Force ROTC cadets that meet several criteria. Each university ROTC detachment is eligible to select a candidate. The candidate must be in the top 25% of his/her class, they must encourage patriotism, they must exhibit self-discipline, recruit new ROTC cadets, be involved in community based projects, volunteer to help others, and other patriotic criteria. This year a candidate from Michigan State University Air Force ROTC received the award based on the requirements. His name is Cadet Nicholas Meinhart. The presenter was Jon Filliez, 33E, from the Valley of Grand Rapids.
Dear Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons, Thank you for the Abbott scholarship. It was an honor to receive and is greatly appreciated, as I continue my education. The dinner was also wonderful. Jane Dibble
Attention all Scottish Rite Masons: I am inviting you to
sing with the AASR Chorus. You do not need to be a member of the chorus, just show up! Rehearsals are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the amphitheatre. W e are beginning work on Friend and Brother Eternal, the 26th Degree. If you have any questions, please email me or call me. jjjdibble@midmich.net, 616 754-4874.
Schoolcraft, Michigan, June 5th 2010
The Valley of Grand Rapids Scottish Rite Master Mason Degree Team raised 23 Brothers to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at an all degree day, hosted by Kalamazoo-Anchor Lodge #22 at the K.C.M.C.. The day began with the EA Degree, by Grand Rapids #34, lectures by Coloma On behalf of the Officers of the Valley of Grand Lodge #162. The FC Degree by KalamazooRapids, we would like to extend a huge Thank Anchor#22, followed by lunch. The Master You to all members who worked on the Spring Reunion; Mason Degree was exemplified at 2 p.m. on the Stage, in the Make-up, W ardrobe, Registration, after which a fine dinner and festive board Class Directors, Tilers, Tellers, Kitchen and Dining was enjoyed by all.
Room Crew, to all Directors and Cast members. W ithout your help and support, our Reunions would not be nearly as successful as they are. Once again Thank You!
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Brothers an opportunity to invite and introduce your friends and neighbors to Freemasonry & Scottish Rite Masonry
Secretary’s Corner GOOD NEWS!!!
Once more your Dues will not be raised! At our May Annual Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget for the fiscal year beginning August 1, 2010. This was made possible through the efficient management of our investments, expenses and the generous voluntary support of the our Life Members, as well as the successful fund raising events sponsored by our Valley.
“The Last Full Measure” a Civil War play by the Valley of Grand Rapids Scottish Rite Players
All Masons, their Ladies and guests are Invited!
Brothers, you can also help us keep our expenses in line by paying your dues within 30 days after receiving your FIRST dues statement. The first statements will be mailed near the end of June. Your dues card will be included with your statement if you are current with your previous years dues.
The Friend to Friend Monument
TWO PRESENTATIONS
September 11: Stanton Masonic Center, 514 New St., Stanton, MI Reservations required: Richard Wheeler H: 616 984-5796 E-mail rgwheeler11931wheeler@att.net
During the current fiscal year, the second, third notice and follow up letters cost your Valley more than $700 in printing and postage and this DOES NOT INCLUDE the time and labor of your office staff. PLEASE HELP US SAVE THIS WASTED MONEY BY PAYING YOUR DUES within the first 30 days..
September 25 : Buchanan Masonic Center, 2005 Bakertown Rd., Buchanan, MI Reservations Required: W. Dudley Nelson H: 269 695-3126 E-mail dudleynelson68@yahoo.com
More than 80% of the Valley’s income comes from your dues, therefore it is important that they are paid in a timely manner. Remember, being a Scottish Rite Mason means that you help build a heritage for those who come after you. Paying your annual dues is a small price to pay for that privilege.
5:00 p.m. Social Time, 6:00 p.m. Dinner, 6:45 p.m. introduce Masonry and Scottish Rite Masonry to our guests. Following the presentation the public play
Finally, encouraging a Brother Master Mason to become a member of the Scottish Rite is the best way to preserve and grow our fraternity. Share your enthusiasm and continue our heritage by sponsoring new Scottish Rite Masons.
“The Last Full Measure” presented by the Scottish Rite Players of the Valley of Grand Rapids
This highly regarded drama, featuring Abraham Lincoln, takes place the day after the battle of Gettysburg. This play will make a lasting impression on you, your family and your friends. Brothers, invite non-members and their Ladies and introduce them to Masonry. Masons and their ladies who bring guests will enjoy their dinner compliments of the Valley of Grand Rapids. All others will be asked for a donation of $10.
FALL REUNION SPECIAL OCTOBER 15-16, 2010 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE VALLEY OF GRAND RAPIDS FOR JUST $150 INCLUDES PAID UP DUES UNTIL JULY 31, 2011 Gerry Millar, 33E Executive Secretary
Mark Whitman, 32° Chairman, Finance Committee
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TEDDY BEAR SCRAMBLE NORTH
TEDDY BEAR SCRAMBLE SOUTH
Sunday August 15, 2010
A FUND RAISING EVENT FOR THE WEST MICHIGAN LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN
A FUND RAISING EVENT FOR THE WEST MICHIGAN LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN Allendale, Michigan
Saturday, July 17, 2010 The Beeches Golf Club 09601 68th St., South Haven, MI 49090 8:00 a.m. Sign up - 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start $75.00 Golf Registration includes 18 holes, ½ cart, dinner & practice balls. For Questions Call: Jeff Keehn: 269-429-9356 Dave Parsons: 269-208-7000 or the Scottish Rite Office: 1 800 340-4060
12 Noon: Registration 1:00 P.M. Shotgun Start
Golf Registration for: The Beeches Golf Club $75.00 ea. (Foursome - $300.00)
Cost & Sign-up Form $100 per Golfer Includes Golf, Cart, Practice Balls, Dinner (501©3 Tax Receipt for $45) Other Events $10 per Golfer—2 Mulligans (One Each Nine) $10 per Golfer-putting Contest ($150/winner) 2-par Threes: Ball in Circle Bet $5-win $10 Drive Closest to Line(merchandise Prize) Hole-in-one for Car Blind Auction for Nice Merchandise
Name: Address: City: State:
Zip:
Email: Golf Foursome: Name: Name: Name: Name: Amount Enclosed:
Sign up Sheet Contact Person_________________________$100 Address_______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________ Golfer 2_______________________________ $100 Golfer 3_______________________________ $100 Golfer 4_______________________________ $100 Total Enclosed $400
All Fees must be paid by July 9, 2010
To register: Fax this form to 616 454-8309 or mail it with your check to Scottish Rite, 233 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Make checks payable to: Scottish Rite
Make Checks Payable To: Scottish Rite
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Grand Rapids Scottish Rite Club SUMMER EVENTS
A VERY 90+ * OVER
Monday, June 28 and August 23 Swan Inn, 5182 Alpine Avenue NW, Comstock Park Evening begins with 6:00 p.m. Social, 6:30 p.m. Dinner followed by fellowship
JULY John M. Taylor Jollie N. Allen Paul D.King Charles R. Green Harry Kreizwald Charles A. Fox Peter S. Jura Benjamin M. Kleiman Clyde A. Hedges
Scottish Rite Brothers invite a friend or Brother Mason and his Family to join with us for an evening of fun, food and fellowship!
The Great American Family Steak Fry Monday evening July 26, 2010 5:30 p.m. Social Time 6:00 p.m. Dinner
AUGUST George Swank Newton Frank Robert F. Ball
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 100
Robert G. Fisher Gilbert F. Forsyth Arthur W . Midgley James J. Korrey Charles E. Hammond Russell A. Hagerman Cornelius DeBoer SEPTEM BER Edward A. Kerschen Frederick M. Southworth W illis Mcqueen Eugene F. Rifenberg Gilbert R. Thomas Donald E. Fouch
Palmer Park Picnic Area “A” 1275 52nd Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI between Clyde Park Ave. & Burlingame Brothers, the newley formed Events Committee would like your input. We are tasked with planning fun and interesting events to be held between our two reunions every year. Our Valley covers quite a large area, and we would like some suggestions on things to do in "your neck of the woods". Winery tour in Paw Paw? Riverboat cruise in Saugatuck? Any ideas you have to get us, our ladies, and our families together more than twice a year are what we are looking for. Please send your suggestions to my email address grnerd@gmail.com.
Donation: $10 per person Children 12 and under are free Catering by Jeff Gooder Everything will be furnished by the Club except: Lawn Chairs Bring Your own Beverages Reservations needed for Steak Fry by Friday, July 23 to
Benjamin Woolley, Chairman
Billy F. Minch: 616 887-5815 E-mail: wminch@charter.net John Hill: 616 292-0216 E-mail: thehills2@att.net Scottish Rite Office - 1 800 340-4060 E-mail: graasr@aasr-mi.org
The Class Honoree for the October Reunion will be Ill Gerald E. Millar, 33E, Valley Secretary Now is the time to start getting those petitions into the office. If you need petition applications, call 800 340-4060
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CLUB CAPERS North Berrien County Scottish Rite Club “Annual Stag Steak Fry”
On behalf of the South Central Scottish Rite Club you and your family are invited to a
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010
Sizzling - Summer Steak Fry
(Note date change to the second Thursday because of Michigan Grand York Rite Sessions)
Sunday, August 1, 2010 $12.00 per person
Lakeshore Lodge 3661 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor
Social Time 1:00 p.m. - Potluck Dinner at 2:00 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass The Steaks and Strawberry Shortcake will be furnished
(Exit 30 off I 94 and follow Napier Ave. east until you come to the Lodge) The evening will begin with refreshments at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m. The delicious menu is charcoal broiled steak with all the fixin’s. Come and see those marvelous chefs from Berrien County cook 30 steaks at a time in less than 3 minutes. This is a fun and relaxing evening so dress casual and come out and the enjoy the 3 F’s:
Bring your own table service and lawn chairs .
FOAM - FELLOWSHIP- FOOD This is for all Masons and their guests, not just Scottish Rite Masons, so be sure to invite your nonMasonic and non-Scottish Rite friends and introduce them to our great fraternity AND MOST IMPORTANT Those Famous “Door Prizes”
We Welcome all Masons, their ladies and guests. Each South Central Club member is encouraged to invite a Friend or Mason and his Family to join us for good food and great fellowship. This is a great opportunity to introduce them to our great Masonic Fraternity.
Reservations requested by Thursday, July 29 to Ken Chandler Phone: 517-676-2172 E-mail: ken.d.chandler@gmail.com
***** Price Just: $15 per Person Signed up Candidates Complimentary For Reservations Contact Dave Parsons @ 269-208-7000 davidmparsons@sbcglobal.net OR Jeffrey Keehn @ 269-429-9356 jeffkeehn@sbcglobal.net 10
MORE CLUB CAPERS Montcalm Area Scottish Rite Club Monday, June 7, 2010 Spring Dinner/Meeting/Program Stanton Masonic Temple 514 N. New St., Stanton, MI
Enjoy a delicious Prime Rib Dinner with the
Greater Muskegon Scottish Rite Club at their Annual Stag Summer outing! Tuesday June 22, 2010
To All Scottish Rite Brothers: You and your Lady are invited to join with us for our Spring Dinner, meeting and program. The evening festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service
Elks Park, 5447 Lake Harbor, Muskegon Prime Rib of Beef with all the fixings by Diana Coleman and her Staff Social Hour 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar
Brothers Masons, your Ladies are invited, also bring a guest and his Lady and introduce them to our great Masonic Fraternity!
$15 per person Reservations necessary by Friday, June 19 to Jim Peterman 231 799-9039 or e-mail Jim: jrpeterman@comcast.net
Steak Fry Monday, August 2, 2010 Stanton Masonic Temple, 514 New Street, Stanton, MI 6:30 p.m. Price - $5 per person
Call the Muskegon Masonic Temple: 231 722-2411 PLEASE BRING AN ITEM TO RAFFLE
Steaks will be furnished by the club, Potluck dinner, bring a dish to pass and your own Table Service Steak Fry Reservations by Friday, July 30 th to Richard Wheeler, President 123 N. “G� St. Trufant, MI 49347-9530 H: 616 984-5796 E-mail: rgwheeler1931@att.net
Come and enjoy, you will not be disappointed
At the Mardi Gras
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Ken Cooper M.S.A., president of the Board of Directors of the Valley of Traverse City Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite presents a check for the Abbot Scholarship Award to Chas Helge of Manistee at the Annual 33E/ M.S.A. Dinner held at One Trick Pony in Grand Rapids on May 23rd . Chas performed with his sister Emmayn at the dinner. Chas Helge just completed his freshman year at the prestigious Jocobs School of Music at Indiana University. He received a Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship in 2009 and this year won the Scottish Rite Abbot Scholarship. Chas graduated from Manistee High School in 2009 as Class Valedictorian. While at M.H.S. he participated in the school musicals, choir, and honor choir for four years. He was on both the junior & varsity tennis teams and was a scholar athlete for three years. He was selected to the Michigan All-State Orchestra for four consecutive years serving as first chair cellist for three of those years. He also played with the Traverse Youth Symphony Orchestra from 2002 - 2007 serving as principal cellist in 2005, 2006 & 2007, and with the Northwest Michigan Honors Orchestra in 2004 and the Benzie Area Symphony from 2003 - 2005. As a sophomore he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.He will return to IU this fall to continue his cello studies under the tutelage of Emilio Colons as he works toward a Bachelor of Music degree there.
IllˆWalt W heeler,33E, Active for M ichigan, installs new members to the Board of Trustees. LtoR: Alister M cNab; M ark M anning and Benjamin W oolley
New Board of Trustees gets right to work
President IllˆM . Lee W hittemore, 33E, presides over Board meeting M ay.25. Vice President John Hill on his right.