Double Eagle The - Scottish Rite Cathedral
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Double Eagle The - Scottish Rite Cathedral
Double Eagle The ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE Valley of Indianapolis Volume 54, Number 4 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.aasr-indy.org Sep 2004 Rollin' Down the River The Executive Committee took a gamble and rolled the dice on planning a paddle wheel boat ride on the Ohio River. To say that this was an unusual families, and friends snatched up all of the available tickets within 5 weeks setting the stage for an afternoon of fun. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in mid-July, Masons from all over the State of Indiana travelled to the south side of the Ohio River and boarded a replica of a mid-19th century paddle wheel boat called the "Belle of Louisville" for a 3 hour tour up to 12 mile island and back. They enjoyed the sun, the food, camaraderie, and the Banister Family Bluegrass Band from Columbus, Ohio. outing for the Valley of Indianapolis to plan would be an understatement. There was no way to determine what kind of response could be anticipated since this type of event had never scheduled in the past. There was no choice but to char- ter the whole boat, put out the word, and wait for reservations to come in. Their bet paid off as 650 brothers, their wives, It was hard to elbow one's way into the snack bar line for the 1st hour or so, as pizza and coke were the fare of the day. You could choose your choice of seating: middle deck was enclosed and out of the sun where you could listen to the band; or, you could wander around upstairs on the open deck and enjoy the gentle Kentuckiana breeze in your face. After the disembarking, many families had dinner in the area with friends before heading home after a truly delightful afternoon of fellowship. Page 2 Double Eagle • Jun 2004 How to Build a Membership Only the Names Have Changed Recently while browsing a Scottish Rite class book from the late 1940’s (some of you remember when that was the common way of communicating) I was struck by how much things have remained the same, while others are vastly different. In looking at the new 32nd degree Masons, there were more farmers, factory workers, and railroad employees with nary a computer programmer or telecommunications worker to be found. However, they still came from all walks of life, from urban and rural areas, fathers and sons, brothers and cousins all sharing in the rich experience of becoming a member of the Scottish Rite. It was traditional to select a class orator to deliver an address on his impressions of the class at the concluding banquet. This particular orator was a minister who stated “as the curtain was going up on the 32nd degree, we felt what a great moment this is!” This brother was impressed with the lessons and related the shared conversations of his classmates that we are “better men because of this time we have spent together.” This particular Convocation and Reunion was held on four consecutive days, Tuesday through Friday, with most of the 29 degrees conferred in that period. While our methods of conferring degrees to men with much competition for time is different today, the heart of Scottish Rite remains the lessons we teach and the call to service to a world that needs leadership unlike any other time in our history. The time spent together in fellowship and service now extends to more activities both in the Cathedral and at the local Scottish Rite Club or Guild, but the goal is still to extend the influence of our philosophy, standards and commitment to more and more of our Masonic brethren. The methods are different, but the results are the same. Reviewing that class book also revealed names of many great men who were just beginning their journey. Among the members of the class and the Valley officers were men who became great leaders in the fraternity and their communities. Looking at them now, we recognize their accomplishments, but at that time, they were just another brother joining the Valley or performing the degree work or serving on a committee. What a shame it would have been if no one would have asked them to serve and history would have been unable to record their accomplishments. Who is that friend, relative, or neighbor you know who could positively impact your community by being exposed to our lessons? Whose picture will be in the class archives for the Diamond Jubilee Class of November 2004 that later generations will look to with pride for his record of service? The answers depend on each of us. Executive Director Double Eagle The ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE Valley of Indianapolis The Double Eagle (USPS 015-686) is published five times each year in January, March, June, September, and November by the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis at 650 N Meridian St, Indianapolis IN 46204-1294. Periodicals postage paid at Indianapolis, IN and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the above address. Editor & Art Design Jerry B Collins, 33° Photos Rick Purcell, 33°, Bill Woodruff, 33° & Editor Committee Members Eric Seidensticker; Gary Brinley; Tom Beattie; Tim Hopewell; Russ Murphy, 33° Officers Thrice Potent Master Willard R Clutter, 33° Sovereign Prince Cary H Snyder Most Wise Master Donald B Marcum, Jr Commander-in-Chief Joseph H Looker Secretary Jeffrey K Saunders, 33° Treasurer Robert M Danielson, 33° Tiler Raymond L Schwartz, 33° Hospitaler John W Duncan, 33° Trustees Marvin C Maguire, 33° George E Galyean, 33° Russell A Murphy, 33° Edwin E Board, 33° �������� �� ����������� �� ���������� �� ���������� �� ������������������ �� ������������ �� �������� �� ������������� ��� �������� �� ����������� �� ������������� ������� �� �������� �� ����������� �� ���������� �� ��������� �� ��� ��������� �������������� �� ��������� �� ������������� ��� ����������� �� ����������� ������ ��������� ���������� �� ������������� �� ����������� �� ���������� �� ��������� �� ����������� �� ������� 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George Patton ...... ������ .....Albert Einstein...... Charles Schwab ��������� �� ������� Page 4 Double Eagle • Jun 2004 Approaching 75 years on North Street Valley's Jubilee Celebration Just Around the Corner This is the last in a series of articles concerning the history of the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Please refer to previous issues of The Double Eagle. Grand Lodge, laid the cornerstone tower. The peak of the tower is two at the northeast corner “in due and hundred and ten feet above the ancient form.” Following brief pavement. The story is told that Utilizing a silver spade, addresses by the Grand Chaplain strong pressure was brought to Frank D. Stalnaker, Chairman of Orien W. Fifer, and by Ill. Dr. keep the tower shorter than the the Building Committee, broke Gaylord M. peak of the ground for the new Cathedral on Leslie, of Fort Indiana World May 3, 1927. This ceremony was Wayne, then War Memorial Some city officials did preceded by a parade of officers Deputy from then under not want the Cathedral's and members and was escorted by Indiana, the construction tower to eclipse the Raper Commandery, Knights keynote address nearby. The Indiana War Memorial Templar of Indianapolis. By the fall was delivered by tower itself is of the year, the contractors had Ill. Brother under the top made enough progress to allow the Simeon D. Fess, of the Memorial Cornerstone laying ceremony to be then United States Senator from but the fleur de lis ornaments that held on November 27, 1927. The Ohio. adorn its top soar above it. day began with one of the largest We must keep in mind that while fraternal parades ever observed in many of the officers and members On a sad note, the followIndianapolis. Those taking a major of the Valley were busy with the ing day Robert McClure, Secretary roll in the parade included marchbuilding project, all normal busiof the Valley, collapsed and died. ing units of Scottish Rite, Symbolic ness did not cease. During this Thrice Potent Master Fred Willis Lodges, York Rite, Shrine, Grotto, time several new practices were resigned and and DeMolay inaugurated. A Ways and Means was elected members along Committee was appointed to act in Secretary. May 3, 1927: with a number of For the next year an advisory capacity to the Thrice uniformed Ground was broken for Potent Master. Setting up County and a half, bands. These Chairmen for each county in the construction the new Cathedral in units provided an Valley’s jurisdiction extended the proceeded with downtown Indianapolis escort for the work of the Good Cheer Commitmuch care and dignitaries in tee outside of Marion County. At speed. On attendance. At about this same time, the MemberFebruary 26, 2:30 p.m., Most Worshipful Brother ship Development Committee was 1929, Architect George F. SchObie J. Smith, Grand Master, expanded to nearly the same reiber set the last stone of the assisted by all the officers of the format that is used today. exterior in place at the top of the Double Eagle • Jun 2004 Henry R. Behrens, Interior Decorator of Indianapolis, was entrusted with decorating the interior. Memorials and gifts of many kinds were received for the adornment of the Cathedral. Brother Alfred M. Glossbrenner, a printer by trade, being distressed by the loss of the William Hacker Library in the fire of 1894, pledged that he would give the complete equipment and interior furnishings for a library in the new edifice. Page 5 On July 19th, the first of the officers of the Supreme dinner was served in the Banquet Council. There were many distinHall to 2500 guished Marion County guests in Sept 20, 1929 members to kick off attendance the new year’s including: Banquet and dancing membership develthe Right and a carillon concert opment campaign. Honorable was held for 3000. In August, a series of Earl of Open Houses was Bonoughheld for Scottish Rite more, members and their Sovereign Grand Commander of England, Wales and Ireland and Perry W. Weidner, of Los Angeles brought greetings from the Southern Supreme Council. A banquet was held followed by a carillon concert and a reception with music and dancing for the estimated crowd of nearly 3000. Thus on the very eve of the Great Depression, the present home of the Valley of Indianapolis began to serve the Rite. On August 18, 1925, Ill. Brother Arthur R. and Mrs. Baxter offered a set of tower chimes for the new Cathedral. As they investigated the subject, they changed their minds, and offered to give the Rita a wonderful 65 bell carillon from the world famous Taylor Bell Factory of Loughborough, England. This change of heart more than doubled the cost of their gift, and made necessary the redesigning of the tower supports to sustain the enormous weight of the nations largest carillon. There were many additional contributions made, too many in fact to try and list them all. ladies, followed by another To bring this wonderful story to a series for Master Masons and their close, on July 1, 1929, the Secreladies. The climax to all the years tary’s office, of hard work records, and came with the July 1, 1929 paraphernalia, dedication and the Lounge ceremonies on The offices and cafeteria and Cafeteria September 20, opened to were opened. 1929. The members. On actual dedication July 3rd, was performed Adoniram by the SoverLodge of Perfection held its first eign Grand Commander, Leon M. stated meeting in the Cathedral. Abbott, of Boston assisted by many Information for the preceding article was taken from the book, One Hundred Years, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis, 1865-1965. Many thanks to Rick Purcell for compiling this series of articles. Page 6 Double Eagle • Jun 2004 4 Great Events - Bring a Friend Cathedral Ladies Plan Series The Valley's ‘Ladies Luncheons’ for the upcoming year has been finalized with a new approach to speaker programming as well as special menu offerings according to Donna Clutter, wife of Thrice Potent Master, Bill Clutter, 33°. "We are really excited with our guest speakers and the wonderful food that Thomas Caterers of Distinction has agreed to provide. We want to continue the historical heritage of the luncheons, provide an exciting experience to the friendship and fellowship we enjoy, along with premier speakers. The program schedule is as follows: Donna Clutter - Ladies Luncheon Chairwoman with husband Bill. Tuesday, October 19, 2004: “Jazz in Black & White” featuring Duncan Scheidt. Throughout a career of more than a half-century, he has sought our jazzmen in their element – backstage, performing, socializing, and just ‘hanging out’. “Jazz in Black & White” will capture all aspects of the jazz scene memorably in both music and photographs. Come and hear his accounts of the jazz greats through the years, and the images he has captured. Saturday, December 4, 2004: “Pike High School Show Choir” featuring one of the best local singing chorale groups in the central Indiana area. Come and enjoy an afternoon of delightful Christmas music and holiday fellowship. Tuesday, February 15, 2005: “Women’s Heart health – How to Improve Heart Health at Any Age” No doubt your regular doctor watches out for your continuing heart health, taking your blood pressure, and ordering periodic cholesterol tests. But you may need specialized care or wish to consult with physicians in a leading Cardiac Care Center. Dr Elisabeth von der Lohe, named one of the top 100 female Cardiologists in the US, will discuss what women can do to improve heart health. Tuesday, April 19, 2005: “Herbal Reverie – Using Herbs in Cooking and Medicine” featuring Constance Ferry. Years ago, Constance Ferry, owner of the Hobbit Gardens Erth Gatherings in Fillmore, started selling extra plants, vegetables, and herbs that she grew. Now she sells more than 250 medicinal and culinary herbs, and more than 75 different flowers. Known for using her special herb blends to create special salves, kitchen medicinals, and homemade skin care products, Constance will share some of her special secrets. The cost of each Ladies Luncheon is $15 if purchased separately, but a Ladies Luncheon Season Pass can be purchased for $50 which includes all four events. Go on-line at the valley's website www.aasr-indy.org, or call the Valley Ticket Office at 317-262-3120 to order your tickets, and bring a friend or member of the family. Mark your calendar now. Double Eagle • Jun 2004 Page 7 What to Say to your Friends about AASR find such men and sponsor them for membership in the Fraternity. These men are out there, all you have to do Once a Brother has been united with us in our is ask. great and good work, he can take part in several The Fall Convocation/ Reunion has committees that are offered by each Valley been set for November 12th and 13th including Stage Crew, Membership, and of this year. The initiation fee for this Family Life. Our Valley also has County Clubs class is $225. This fee includes all that take part in the degree work. Last year, the meals, 2005 dues, and a 10K gold Scottish Rite added membership in the Knights of St Andrew, an organization that has its roots 14th degree ring. in the Southern Jurisdiction, but has found a Membership Rewards home in Indianapolis. The KSA meets once a month at the Cathedral and its members are called upon to help with many of the committees As in the past, every petition you at the Scottish Rite. sign earns you credit toward several rewards. The first is the Diamond Pin Program: For the first five The Valley of Indianapolis is home to one of petitions that you sign, you will receive the finest state-of-the-art theaters in a handsome lapel pin. After that, for Indiana. The Scottish Rite calendar is full of every additional five petitions that you musical and theatrical performances that are sign you will receive a diamond for offered at a reduced cost to our members. your pin. This program never runs out. As long as you are a member The Scottish Rite is proud of its philanthroand you keep signing members, you pies. Through the Abbott Scholarship will keep receiving diamonds for your Program, children of members can apply to receive a scholarship to be used at a university of pin. By the way, this also counts toward restoration and affiliation their choice in the United States. Our Valley petitions. supports Schizophrenia research at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. The “crown Another program is called the jewel” of our charities is the 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc. 3/10 program and this is how it works. If you sign three petitions for where children are taught how they can overthe fall and spring class, then you will come the challenges of Dyslexia-- at no cost to receive your next year’s dues free. If their families. you sign ten petitions for the fall and spring class, then you will receive your Yes, as you can see, membership in the life membership free. There is a Scottish Rite has its privileges. Every one of us catch, though. This program only knows a Mason who we think would benefit by runs from year to year. May 1st of receiving further light or someone who would each year, your slate is wiped clean. make a good Mason. One of the many joys in Also, your candidate must complete the Fraternity is to sponsor a man for memberthe full Convocation/Reunion in that ship and to guide him through his journey of year. This sounds like a monumental discovery. Men don’t join the Fraternity because task, but I assure you that we have of its buildings or for its annual fish fry. They join because they know someone who is a several Brothers each year who receive their one year and life memberships. member and they feel that they want to be a part of an organization of which they Call one today, Sign one tomorrow. can be proud. I challenge you to seek out and how to treat people that they may come in contact with on a daily basis. by Tom Fallis, 33° Membership Chairman Think back to the night that you were raised a Master Mason. The Master recited the following words to you: “You are now bound by duty, honor, and gratitude, to be faithful to your trust; to support the dignity of your character on every occasion; and to enforce, by precept and example, obedience to the tenets of the Order.” In the first three degrees of Freemasonry, you were taught, through words and examples, the tenets of Freemasonry. You were also directed to seek Further Light. If you were like me, you were probably wondering where you would receive this Further Light that everyone was talking so highly about. Well...I found it, and so did you. Since 1865, further light has been available through the 29 degrees or “lessons”, a man is taught how to apply the tenets of Freemasonry in his everyday life. In the course of my travels throughout the state, I have heard hundreds of stories of how Masons have performed “random acts of kindness” without expecting anything in return. Masonic history is saturated with such stories and legends, which is the basis of many of the allegories of our 29 degrees. The Scottish Rite is sometimes referred to as the “University of Freemasonry”. A Brother is instilled with practical teachings of the Masonic tenets that he can draw upon for everyday use throughout his life. He can also use this knowledge to teach others, through example, 75TH YEAR CELEBRATION 50,000 attended 1st Carillon Concert Cathedral to Celebrate 75th Anniversary On July 3, 1929 the first stated meeting of the Adoniram Lodge of Perfection was held in the newly opened Scottish Rite Cathedral. An estimated 50,000 persons attended the first concert featuring the new Carillon in July 1929, and on September 20, 1929 the magnificent new Scottish Rite Cathedral was dedicated to the glory of God and service to Freemasonry. Join your brothers on September 25, 2004 for the rededication of the Cathedral on its 75th Anniversary. This occurs 75 years to the day after the conferral of the first degrees in the auditorium. The Grand Lodge of Indiana will perform the official ceremony and the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council, NMJ is expected to attend along with other Masonic and community leaders. This ceremony will take place outside on the South side of the building with seating extending on to North Street which will be closed for the morning activities. Also, part of this weekend is the dedication of the new Learning Center and a walk-a-thon to increase community awareness and raise funds for operating the Center. 1929-2004 The schedule for the weekend is as follows: Saturday, September 25th 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Formal Rededication by Grand Master Richard J. Elman, 33° Keynote address by Ill. Walter E. Webber, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council, NMJ Building open for public tours until 3:00 p.m. Luncheon available in the Banquet Hall – Nominal fee of $5 per person Advance reservations requested. Formal Dedication of the new 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Center for Children Sunday, September 26th 1:00 p.m. Indianapolis Walk to Help Dyslexic Children Walk-a-thon in downtown Indianapolis starts from the Cathedral (See page 3 for forms and details.) Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis Valley September 25, 2004 10:00A.M. Double Eagle • Jun 2004 Page 9 75th Diamond Jubilee Souvenirs All clothing beautifully embroidered with this custom-designed Jublilee logo. Windshirt Polyester shell, nylon lining. Wind/ water resistant, side pockets, matching knit V-neck with elastic cuffs & waistband. $40 Colors:B,K,N,SB V-Neck Vest Polyester shell, nylon lining. Sideseam pockets, rib trim at neckline, armholes, and waistband. $35 Colors: B, K, N, SB Navigator Jacket 70% cotton/30% nylon oxford shell. 100% cotton poplin lining. Heavy weather hidden hood with drawcvord. Wind resistant and water repellent. $65 Colors: BR, N, R, G Long Sleeve/short sleeve Polo shirt 100% cotton heavyweight pique knit sport shirt. Knit collar and cuffs. Pearlized buttons. $35 and $30 Colors: W, B, BR, N, PG, SG Not shown: Sweatshirt Preshrunk 80% cotton/20% polyester. Double stitched collor, cuffs, shoulders, armholes, and waistband. $30 Colors: W, SG, B, FG, N, R Colors: BR-bright red; W-white; B-black; N-navy blue; PG-pine green; SG-sports grey; R-bright royal; G-gold; FG-forest green; R-red; K-khaki; SB-storm blue. Sizes: S, M, L, XL as priced. 2XL, 3XL, 4XL add'l $5. 75th Anniversary Desk Top Clock A beautifully crafted desk top quartz movement clock that tilts up out of a high gloss mahogany finished case with Roman numeral lettering on a gold colored face. Battery operated complete with the official logo of the 75th Diamond Jubilee etched inside the lid. (4" x 4" x 2") $55. 75th Anniversary Crystal Paperweight The official logo of the 75th Diamond Jubilee is etched into the back side of this contemporary designed leaded crystal glass paperweight for your desk. This would be a fine gift for your Masonic friends at the holidays. (4" x 3.5") $25. The 75th Anniversary Desk Top Clock and the Crystal Paperweight may be ordered by credit card at the Indpls Valley Office by calling 317-2623100. Shipping and handling fee is $7. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Sportswear Order Form Clip & Mail To: Etched in Stone Engraving & Embroidery 459 Main Street Whiteland, IN 46184 (317) 535-8160 or 877-535-3475 Description Quantity Color Size Price Amount Due #2100 #2108 #5510 #9000 #9524 #9530 Short Sleeve Polo Shirt Long Sleeve Polo Shirt Navigator Sailcloth Jacket Gildan Sweatshirt Dunbrooke Windshirt Dunbrooke V Neck Vest Name _____________________________________________ (Allow 2 – 3 weeks for delivery) Address ___________________________________________ City: _____________________ State _________ Zip _______ Phone Number (_____) ____________________ E-Mail _________________________________ Subtotal XX Size Shipping Total Due ______________ ______________ _____$5.00___ ______________ Page 10 Double Eagle • Jun 2004 I trust that each of you have marked your calendars for Saturday, September 25, 2004. The 75th Anniversary Re-dedication ceremony promises to be one that will linger in our memories for years to come. C ampaign for the athedral C By now each of you should have received a commemorative lapel pin depicting the Cathedral and the 75th Anniversary. I would like to thank those members who have made generous contributions to this program. Through your donations the Foundation is able to fund projects that ensure the future of the Cathedral for future generations. I would like let you all in on a little known secret. During the Diamond Jubilee cerebration we will unveil a limited edition print of the Cathedral. We have commissioned a local artist to do the hard work and he will be on hand to sign your copy. For $75 you may reserve your favorite number now! There will only be 500 of these available and will make great holiday gifts. Signed remarque prints and artist’s proofs are also available. For additional information, please contact the Cathedral Foundation office. Phone 317-262-3121, 800-489-3579, or e-mail, [email protected] Memorial Gifts The Cathedral Foundation would like to recognize the following memorial gifts received from May 1- July 31st. In memory of Esther Hackemeyer-Leech Joe & Brenda Hart In memory of Clark Craft Joe Clark In memory of Clarence B Juday Scottish Rite Tour Guides In memory of Robert J Behr Clyde F McLean In memory of Keith Purcell Cricket Standard In memory of Robert N Craig Charles L Lehman In memory of Charles R Young Marilyn Young In memory of Dennis W Oldham Phyllis J Oldham In memory of George Anderson Charles F Butler In memory of James Fowler M/M Charles Lerhman In memory of Robt Nicewanger Scottish Rite Tour Guides In memory of J Kenneth Cooke Charles F Butler In memory of Dr Robert Seibel Michael Brumback M/M Robt Danielson John Duncan Dede Freeman Mark A & Cathy Genung James & Bette Hanson Ralph Holsinger Indiana Masonic Home Foundation Richard & Wally Jo Jones Dorothy A Sullivan In memory of Max Haskett Jewel A Haskett In memory of Barbara Smith William A Sigman In memory of Annette Maguire Mr & Mrs Robert B Bailey Scott & Karen Schuster James & Wilma Vaughn Mary Walther In memory of JoAnn Paul William A Sigman In memory of Jack E Irish Frank E Irish, Inc In honor of Gary E Brinley Mark & Cathy Genung Back to Basics by Dr. Drew Carrell, 33° Living by the Plumb Line reminds us to walk uprightly in our several stations before God and Mankind. President Ronald Reagan while in office watched the evening news while he did ten minutes of calisthenics followed by 15 minutes of one of the following: treadmill, exercise bike or machine with weights and pulleys almost every day as a matter of routine. Now if this great man in his 70's with the world's toughest job can do that to sharpen his contribution as a public servant for the American people, we too should be able to do something along that line. By the way: Can you name the two 20th Century Presidents whose middle name is the last name of a US President? Double Eagle • Jun 2004 Page 11 "A Word With You" Charity is Love in Action by Hal Grigdesby Junior Warden Indianapolis Chapter of Rose Croix At the outset of the 18th Degree, the candidate is told that what he is about to witness is truly special. It is this degree which is considered by the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry to be its spiritual center. It is not unlike other Scottish Rite degrees in which an allegory about temple building is presented, but there is a key difference. Brothers are exhorted to build a new temple in their hearts where God may be worshipped in spirit and in truth. This is the new law of love, exemplified in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, which all men everywhere may understand and practice. There are three virtues we Scottish Rite Freemasons must learn in order for our hearts and minds to be rightly prepared for this new law: faith, hope, and charity or love. Faith is an assurance of what we hope for, the conviction of unseen realities. By Faith, we understand that the universe was created at the Grand Architect’s command, so that what we now see was made out of what cannot be seen. Scottish Rite Free Masons have faith in God and know Him as a loving Heavenly Father. On this earthly plane of existence, our faith manifests itself in our optimism. We have faith in our fellow man that they, like us, seek to be honest in their purposes. We are confident in ourselves, yet modest. And equipped with this faith, we have the certainty that if we are resolute, we shall overcome all difficulties in everyday life. Hope saves us from despair about things in the world that we cannot directly control. But we hope for and believe in the ultimate victory of right over wrong, of freedom over tyranny, and of civilization over barbarism. Scottish Rite Freemasons hope for personal happiness and for lasting peace in a free world. Our hope enables us to patiently await for this happy day; it is our spiritual anchor when the tragedies of life might otherwise lead us into self pity or despair. Charity is the most important virtue because without it, our best efforts are vain. With it, all things are possible. The Apostle Paul wrote this most powerful explanation of charity to the Church of Corinth in the first century A. D. : “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as a sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, it is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked; thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things and endureth all things. And now abideth Faith, Hope and Charity, these three, but the greatest of these is Charity, or Love.” I Corinthians 13:1-7, 13. Charity is love in action. Charity is more than the giving of alms. It is respect for the personality of others. It is pity for those who suffer. It is a sincere fraternal regard for all mankind no matter their race or religious creed. Are you known by these virtues? Are they a part of your daily life? If yes, then indeed you are indeed following Christ’s admonition to “Let you light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” If not, then take the initiative to renew your relationship to your Creator by becoming involved in a congregation of believers. Only with the help of other believers and the Grand Architect of the Universe can work on your spiritual temple be completed. Page 12 Double Eagle • Jun 2004 'Round the Rite Foundation Appts The Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral Foundation, Inc. has named J Mark Dill as the Director of Major Gifts. Brother Dill has background in fund raising at several levels and is a graduate of Wabash College. Mark has been a member of the Valley of Indianapolis since 1997 and is a member of Carmel Lodge #421. His focus will be on raising awareness of the need for gifts for major Cathedral projects as well as planned gifts, estates and endowment gifts. Richard D Purcell, 33° has been advanced to the position of Director of Development. In this role, Rick will continue to make field visits to our members while also directing the annual giving campaigns, overseeing the development of various written and other material about our campaigns and administration of all our fund raising efforts. Rick began his field service visits with the Foundation in 2001 and since that time, the Foundation has raised over $1 million toward the preservation of our Cathedral. Neil King Honored Former Valley Executive Secretary, Neil C King, Jr, 33°, was recently honored by the Council of Deliberation by receiving the prestigious Medal of Honor. This special award was instituted several years ago and is only awarded to those brothers who have distinguished themselves with outstanding service to Freemasonry. This was the 15th such medal awarded since its inception. Ill Brother King is a Past Thrice Potent Master and former Secretary of the Council of Deliberation. He served the Valley as Assistant Secretary, and Executive Secretary for a total of 26 years, retiring in 1990. 4 Elected to MSA Four dedicated Indianapolis Valley members were elected to receive the highest award within the gift of the Indiana Council of Deliberation at its recent meeting in Fort Wayne: The Meritorious Service Award. William “Bucky” Everhart is a longtime Membership Development worker who is serving as the membership chairman of Jackson County. James F Garland has worked in the cast and backstage in the dramatic department for several years. He is a resident of Madison County and a Past Grand High Priest of the Indiana Grand Chapter, RAM. William L Kidwell will celebrate 50 years of membership this fall and has served the Valley in many capacities including Tour Guide, Tiler, and as a member of the guards during degree work. Larry L Torrance has spent over nine years working backstage for degree work as well as dramatic department plays and other shows. Bobby Roberts Installed Ill Bobby Roberts, 33° and past Thrice Potent Master of the Indianapolis Valley was installed as Indiana “Grand Governor” of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America. The public ceremony occurred during the 47th General Assembly held in Atlanta, GA. Abbott Scholarships Awarded to 34 The Supreme Council has once again contributed $12,500 in college scholarships as part of the Abbott Scholarship program. Matching funds from the Scottish Rite of Indianapolis Foundation, Inc. brings the total to $25,000 in awards. Scholarships are available to immediate family members of Indianapolis Valley members who are entering their Junior or Senior year of college. Joshua Markham Rose - Hulman Institute Kristen Baker - Purdue University Holly Martin - Troy State University Andrew Bentz - Indiana University Melissa Martin - Purdue University Rachel Blessing - Indiana State James Mohr - Indiana University Diana Bragg - Butler University Matthew Proctor - Franklin College Adam Culbreth - Ball State University Amy Reel - IUPUI Allison Dowty - Indiana University William Riley - DePauw Kyle Evans - Purdue University Ashley Schwegman - IUPUI Amanda Green - Univ. of Evansville Susan Shaffer - Indiana University Chelsea Green - IUPUI Stephanie Sharp - Purdue University Sarah Hackler - Indiana University Jennifer Shireman - IUPUI Nicholas Hesler - Indiana State David Simons - DePauw University Seth Kinnett - DePauw University Katie Snellenbarger - Purdue University Stacy Kreger - John Hopkins University Amber Stephens - Ball State University Heather Ladd - Indiana University Daniel Syrus - Purdue University Michael LaGrange - Univ. of Southern Indiana Benjamin Vosmek - Rose Hulman Kelli Ledman - St. Josephs College Molly Wood - Butler University Melissa Livengood - Purdue University Double Eagle • Jun 2004 Page 13 'Round the Rite 4th BBQ Served 300+ by Jeffrey S Karnes 32º, Venerable Master Knights of Saint Andrew On July 4th, The Knights of Saint Andrew prepared and served a delicious BBQ meal that approximately 300 members with their families and guests enjoyed prior to the downtown fireworks display. The labor for preparing and serving the meal by the Knights kept a lid on costs which allowed the Valley to make a donation to the 32º Masonic Learning Center. The Knights of Saint Andrew is a 32º Masonic Service Organization dedicated to the service of the Indianapolis Valley and all 32º Masons. We serve the Valley in many ways, including hosting events, providing support to committees and officers, and promoting and supporting the valley charities. We take our name from the 29th Degree and base our guiding principles on the lessons of that degree. The officers are based on the officers of that degree and meetings are held at the Cathedral at 7 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Membership is limited to 32º “Black Hat” members of the Indianapolis Valley, however our meetings are open to all members in good standing. “ How can I be a part of that?” For more information about membership in the Chapter you can contact the Valley Office or visit our website Brian Lewis gets ready to serve John Morris. at www.mastermason.org/indyksa. Registration 11:00 a.m. 6th Annual Driving Range Open 11:00 a.m. 6th Annual Lunch 11:30 a.m. Putting Contest At turn benefiting Shotgun Start 12:00 p.m. Your registration fee includes lunch, driving Learning Centers for Dinner 6:00 p.m. range, 2 drink tickets during play, greens fees, The Days Events GOLF OUTING Children A Free Service for Kids With Dyslexia Join us on Thursday, September 9, 2004Sept 9th at 11 am for the 6th Annual Golf Outing benefiting the 32nd Degree Learning Centers for Children. This year's event is being played at A Top Ten Rated Golf Course The Fort Golf at Ft Anyone CanCourse Play Harrison on the1998 Northeast Golf Magazine side of Indianapolis. The driving range opens at 11 am with lunch to precede the shotgun start. Dinner and awards follow a funfilled day. Registration deadline is Aug 31st. G O L F O UT ING For the Kids Put together your foursome, or register as a single and well round up a foursome for you. cart, gift bag , dinner and prizes. Deadline for registration is August 31, 2004 Hole Sponsor $180 Foursome $470 Foursome & Hole Sponsor $650 Single Golfer $130 Register our foursome Well even make it easy on you and let you purchase mulligans for $5.00 each (not that youll need them). Register our foursome, and our company will sponsor a hole. Our company will sponsor a hole. Register me as a single golfer. Bag Some Prizes Just to sweeten the deal a little more, every golfer will receive a free gift bag, and the chance to win great door and course contest prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team, closest to the pin, straightest drive, hole-in-one and putting. Directions The Fort Golf Course is located in Fort Harrison State Park. 6002 North Post Road. Just East of I465 on 56th St. and take Post Road North . Our company will donate a door prize item. Contact: Company: Address: City/ST/Zip: Phone: E-mail: Please detach and return with check payable to: IREM Chaper 24 PO. Box 90403 Indianapolis, IN 46290 Page 14 Double Eagle • Jun 2004 Coming "Rite" Up Bean Supper Mister Roberts Play You have seen the movie with Henry Fonda and James Cagney – now see the Scottish Rite stage version of “Mister �� ������� Roberts.” This World War II classic ������� �������� about life aboard a Navy supply ship ������� in the South Pacific will entertain audiences of all ages. Show times � are 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, August 13 and 14th and August 20th and 21st. Tickets are $10 general admission and $12 for a great reserved seat. A Thomas Caterers' buffet meal in the Ballroom prior to the show is available by reservation. ������� ��������� ���������������� ���� ������� ������ ������ ����������� ������ ��������� ����� ���� ��� ��� ���������� ������������������� ��������������������������� ���������� ����������������� ���������� �������� ��������� ������ ����������� ���������� ������������ ������������� �� �������� ����� ���� ���������� ��������� ������� �������������������� ��������� �������� Victory Field August Baseball Game Once again, the summer months remind us of Baseball. This year is no exception. The Family Life Committee is sponsoring Scottish Rite Night at Victory Field on Friday, August 27th. Gates will open at 5:30 pm, the game starts at 7 pm and will feature fireworks night and the Indians taking on the Columbus Clippers, who are the farm team for the evil New York Yankees. Cost for this evening of food and fun is just $12 per person which includes a $5 food coupon at the concession stand. Call the Valley Ticket Office at 262-3120. Only 200 tickets are available -reserve now. Address comments to: [email protected] “Survive Versus Thrive: Laughing and Profiting During Times of Change”. Damian Mason (Huntington Indiana Native and Purdue grad) presents a hilarious and thought-provoking program on what it really takes to succeed in business and life. He was a top salesman for a Fortune 500 company and draws on that background in corporate America, as well as his other unique life experiences, to entertain the audience. His comedic observations combine with hilarious stories to cut through the clutter of self-help. Mark your calendar for Friday, Sept 3rd at 7 pm for the Valley’s 60th Annual Bean Supper. Bring a canned good for Gleaner's, a Central Indiana Food Bank. Last year we collected $310 in cash and 820 lbs of food. The “Original Scottish Rite Recipe” for our bean supper is provided by Thomas Catering. Family Orchard Visit Come and spend a fun-filled Fall day at one of Southern Indiana’s crown jewels, the Huber Winery/ Orchard. The day starts off with activities throughout this working winery. Activities include Winery tours, wine tasting, a farmer’s market, a cheese factory, a trip to the pumpkin patch, and a petting zoo. At the end of this marvelous day, you will sit down to a scrumptious meal prepared by the Orchard's catering staff. Tickets for Saturday, Oct 2nd from 1-6 pm in Starlight, Indiana are $15 per adult, $10 for children 3-12 and Free to Children under 2. Order your tickets today, dinner is limited to only 250. Double Eagle • Jun 2004 Page 15 Coming "Rite" Up Mother/Daughter Dinner A new and exciting program is planned for the Saturday, Oct 2nd at 6 pm Mother/Daughter Banquet so mark your calendars. The program will feature Lt. General Carol Mutter, USMC (Ret.) who will present a program entitled “Breaking Barriers – Achieving in a Man’s World”. General Mutter received her Officer Commission in 1967, and has held leadership positions in logistics, data processing, financial management, personnel administration, equal opportunity, acquisition, and research and development. She was the first woman to head a major Marine command and is qualified as a command center crew commander/space director at the US Space Command. At her retirement, Lt General Mutter was one of the highest ranking female officers in any branch of the military services. The ticket price for this event is $12.50 per person. Call the Valley Ticket Office at 317-262-3100 or Toll free 800-489-3579 now with your reservations, and invite a friend of your mother or daughter as well. Here Lies Jeremy Troy A young lawyer who is up for a partnership is visited by a school chum who lives by sponging off classmates. He blackmails the lawyer into putting him up on the very night the boss is coming for dinner– whereupon the wife leaves. The sponger discovers that the lawyer’s degree is a fraud. A model is hired to play the wife. She is a real dumb beauty, and her attempt to help backfires. More trouble erupts when the wife returns. A “don’t miss” hilarious comedy that will keep you laughing and wondering. No charge for members and their guests, however, prime seats may be reserved for $5. Tickets for the public are $10. Dinner available from 5–7 pm. Gospel Singers The Hoskins Family is truly one of the leading groups in Southern Gospel Music today! Nominated for “Song of the Year” at the 2004 Dove Awards, their hit song “Places to Go, People to See” is currently at #2 on the Singing News Magazine’s Top 40 Southern Gospel Song list. Join us for an evening of Southern Gospel Music on Saturday, Oct 30th at 7:30 pm for the Hoskins Family. Tickets are $10. Dinner is available for purchase prior to the concert. Refreshments will also be available for purchase during the intermission. All proceeds are for the 32º Learning Center for Dyslexic Children located in the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The center continues to help children throughout Indiana with tremendous success. Halloween The Annual Children's Halloween Party will be held in the Banquet Hall on Sun, Oct 26th at 2 pm. This fun filled event is great for the entire family. Carnival games, prizes, and plenty of treats for all of you ghosts and goblins will be available to entertain you. Dress as your favorite TV or cartoon character or as your scariest witch for the Costume Contest for all ages. Awards will be given for the many categories. No tickets are required and is open to all members and their guests. Be prepared for a scary time! Page 16 Double Eagle • Jun 2004 Through the Cathedral Window Nit Noy Nonsense Reprised by Jerry B Collins, 33° - Editor Isn't it delightful that God has given us the ability to recall memories from long ago and reminisce? I was driving down the street one day and suddenly began thinking about my time overseas three decades ago when I began my 'newspaper' career. I wrote a monthly newsletter in Thailand that included an article called Nit Noy Nonsense. 'Nit noy' means 'little' in Thai and was the basis of a light-hearted collection of snippets and thoughts. Let me share with you some nit noy nonsense as it strikes me this summer. On the topic of value: I love to take my daughter Megan to the movies -- we really enjoy the big silver screen; however, I always come away feeling gouged in the process. It's not the $8.75 per ticket -- it's the way they get it. Serpentine rope lines as you single-step your way up to the bulletproof window to place your order to a microphoned teen. Are they afraid of my bad breath or what? The real insult comes next -- waiting 7-12 minutes for a $4.50 small bag of popcorn and a $3.50 small slushy. $4.50! I have concluded this is the worst value in Americana, yet we all seem to have accepted it. $4.50 for 6 oz of popcorn that anywhere else you can buy for $1. Some of you might know that I was in the vending business for 18 years and to pay $3.50 for a small coke slushy when the cost of the cup (6¢) and lid (1.5¢) far exceeds the actual coke cost is downright galling. much, but the Brits have been shelling out much more than that for years. Would you like your horse and buggy back? I was raised in a car dealer's family and for years I drove a demo that I had to turn-in before the odometer reached 5,000 miles. In later years when I bought my own cars, I would push myself to get 30,000 miles before feeling the insatiable urge to trade-up. Cars are a great value today -- never mind the sticker prices. My Oldsmobile has 192,673 miles on it and the only repairs I have made were to the brakes. American cars are a great value, but Americans rarely keep a car this long. I have found the serendipity of no car payments (yay!), lower insurance rates (yay!), and lower license plates (yay!). Since I found a website called swap-a-lease I will never buy a new car again. So what if my odometer starts at 30,000 rather than 0? It is worth a 25% discount. My plan is to keep this car a little while longer til Megan gets her learner's permit. Another great value I have discovered: Chicken fingers at Friday's. Best fingers in town bar none. Order lightly cooked for a real delicious meal, but who can eat the half a plate of fries? Skip the fries and save some $$. In fact, I have begun ordering smaller portions of food not on the menu and found myself saving some $$ Just ask, they'll do it. Sam's Club and Costco -- If you value these memberships, then you really enjoy their gasoline stations. I have been a member for years at $35, but until these clubs added gas pumps, the annual fee was probably a break even situation at best. I routinely save 7-22¢ per gallon every week when I fill up. You do the math -- great value. My mom has noticed that I am beginning to become something of a cheapskate -- I call it my thrifty mode -- you know, things like tipping on the meal without the sales tax. I'm just looking for better value in the way I spend my money. Perhaps my perspective has changed. Perhaps this happens to all of us eventually. Perhaps this time around businesses discounted through a downturn in the economy instead of holding firm. Anyway, I wonder if we can ever go back to full price when the economy begins firing on all cylinders. Speaking of gas -- even if the price of gas goes to $4 per gallon, this is the best value in America. Oh, we may not like it That's all for now. See you all at the 75th Rededication $5 lunch! Enjoy your summer. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite 650 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46204-1294