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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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___
______________
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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?
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"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.
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'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
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'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 Day’s 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 we’ll 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
We’ll even make it easy on you and let you
purchase mulligans for $5.00 each (not that
you’ll 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
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Coming "Rite" Up
Bean Supper
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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.
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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!
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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