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• Spring Convocation
Dedicated To Our Own
Sam P. Cochran: May 20-22
• Summer " One Day "
Reunion Slated For July 23
• Freemasonry In Poland And
Romania Survived The Terror Of
Nazi Germany And The Communist
Regime
A statue of Sam P. Cochran dressed in his Master
Of Kadosh regalia stands guard on the front lawn
of the Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral.
Spring Edition
• 1930: Dallas Hosts The Annual
Session Of The Supreme Council, SJ
Sam P. Cochran – Master Builder, Master Mason
by: Harold Collum, Jr., 32o KCCH
Co - Charman, Valley Education Committee
At the 1929 session of the Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction of the U.S.A., Mother
Supreme Council of the World, the active members voted unanimously to thereafter meet
only biannually on odd-numbered years, and only at the House of the Temple in Washington, D.C. However, at that same session, in a singular display of their great respect for
him, they also voted unanimously to accept the invitation from Illustrious Brother Sam P.
Cochran, 33°, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Texas, made some time previously, for
the Supreme Council to meet at his home Valley of Dallas, Texas. Accordingly, the Supreme
Council announced that it would meet in special session in Dallas, Texas, on September
24-26, 1930.
To quote the Scottish Rite Herald of September 1930, “Not within the history of Texas Freemasonry has there been such an elaborate program arranged for any Masonic event or
function as that planned for the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Thirty-third Degree
of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States when it convenes in Dallas… during the
week of September 21.”
These elaborate plans included trips to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children in Dallas, The Eastern Star Home
and Home for Aged Masons in Arlington, and the Masonic Home and School in Fort Worth. Thence successively to Austin, where
they were received in the Capitol building by Governor Dan Moody, 32°, and then given a tour of the Scottish Rite Dormitory on
the University of Texas campus; to San Antonio, where they visited the Alamo and surrounding Missions as well as nearby Army
and Aviation camps; to Galveston, Mother Consistory of Texas, where they enjoyed a driving tour of the city and a boat tour around
the coastline of the island; then finally arriving in Houston, where they boarded a private yacht which took them via the shipping
channel to visit the San Jacinto battle ground, where the Houston brethren hosted the party for lunch. As Houston was the final
stop on this tour, the members of the Supreme Council then had the option of departing for their various destinations by either rail
or sea. At each of these stops, gala events, dinners, and visits to sights of interest were enjoyed not only by the visiting Supreme
Council members and their Ladies, but also by the local brethren, who were cordially invited to all but the Executive Session, and
a couple of private dinners.
This entire tour was on a specially-chartered train with special Pullman cars to accommodate the Supreme Council members and
their Ladies, along with prominent Masons from across the United States and several foreign countries, in the most comfortable
traveling accommodations of that era. Also of interest, at each stop along the way, there was a committee in place specifically
assigned to handle the great amount of baggage and steamer trunks which were brought for this extended tour. In Dallas, this
Baggage Committee was chaired by Brother Henry S. Miller, 32° (at that time), the father of our honoree for the Fall Reunion in
2010, Ill. Brother Henry S. Miller, Jr., 33° IGH. Also of interest to members of the Valley of Dallas, the Publicity Committee included
George B. Dealey, 33° IGH, publisher of the Dallas Morning News, and Edwin J. Kiest, 33° IGH, publisher of the Dallas Times
Herald, the largest morning and evening (respectively) newspapers in north Texas.
High praise indeed! The leadership of Freemasonry from across the country and world had assembled in honor of, and in the presence of, Illustrious Brother Samuel Poyntz Cochran, Sovereign Grand Inspector General for Texas – one of the greatest exemplars
of business, civic, and Masonic leadership in the history of Texas, the United States, and the world.
[sources: The Dallas Scottish Rite Herald, August, September and October 1930 issues; The First Century of Scottish Rite Masonry
in Texas, 1867-1967, by Ill. Bro. James D. Carter, 33°, and personal conversation with Ill. Bro. Gene Sizemore, 33° Grand Cross,
Adm. U.S.N. (ret.), Grand Executive Director of the Supreme Council]
[The following documents were taken from the original Program from the Supreme Council bulletin]
From The Chairman
2011 is well underway. Your Executive Officers are executing your plans with the following
three goals:
Communication
Education
Inspiration
With these in mind, you will find in this newsletter numerous stories about our history, articles about upcoming events,
informational reports, and sources of inspiration. Remember, 500 S. Harwood is YOUR Temple, and I believe you will find
it cleaner than ever “inside and out”, and a very busy place.
I hope you agree with me that the true wages of a master mason are revealed and experienced only in the joy of helping
others- be it in the way of mentoring, or in the teaching of the work, in participating in a service project, or in sitting with
a new mason in lodge, or by the “example of your own behavior”.
A few important notes:
We now are in the season of our annual Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal. Not only do we reflect at this time on
the loss of so many brethren, we are also challenged to remember to reflect on our own mortality as we remember that we
are all “traveling upon the level of time to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns”.
The Waco Convocation, May 20, 21 and 22, dedicated to our own Sam P. Cochran, is an event you do not want to miss.
This is the VERY BEST venue for the family of the Scottish Rite to personally visit with and hear from our Orient and National
leaders. You will see non-terminal degrees and have the chance to meet with and exchange ideas with your peers from
other Valleys. It is well worth your time to attend. Register as soon as you can.
The Summer One Day Reunion on July 23rd will feature a special presentation about The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for
Children. Bring in your candidate petitions now.
Finally: This newsletter is dedicated to each and every member - no matter your location or activity level in the Valley.
Whether you are in Henderson, Denton, Sherman, Wichita Falls, Tyler, Paris, Mt. Pleasant, or right here in the Metroplex,
we hope you take as much pride in being a member as we do in serving you.
Virtus junxit, mors non separabit
(Virtue has united, Death shall not separate)
Buck Howard
Steve Gooch
Stephen Apple, Sr.
Stephen Apple, II
Larry Winkle
Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders
The Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) in
Dallas provides one of the most comprehensive programs for childhood learning disorders in the nation. Founded by
Dr. Lucius Waites in 1965, the center is dedicated to serving children through innovative evaluation, treatment and
education, as well as extensive outreach, educator and physician training programs and research.
Striving to Help Children with Learning Difficulties
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning disorder
that affects approximately 10 percent of
children. Those diagnosed with dyslexia
have trouble connecting sounds to letter
symbols. This affects the way children with
dyslexia learn to read and spell. Fortunately, major strides have been made in
understanding this language-based
disorder, many of them at TSRHC. Children
with dyslexia can learn to read and be
successful despite their learning differences.
The Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia works in many
ways to help Texas children with learning difficulties.
Patient Care
The center provides diagnostic evaluations and
recommendations for management for children with
learning disorders, as well as specialized treatment for
those with dyslexia.
•Evaluation–amultidisciplinarydiagnosticteam
evaluates children’s learning with a careful review
of information provided by parents, teachers and
referring professionals and tests in specific areas
of concern.
• Instruction–thedyslexialaboratoryprovides
specialized instruction using the center’s curriculum,
Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students
with Dyslexia, for approximately 40 patients a year.
Education
The center trains educators, therapists and
physicians through:
•DyslexiatherapisttrainingforcertifiedTexas
public school teachers
•Teachertrainingineffectivereadinginstruction
and school-based identification of dyslexia
•Continuingmedicalandresidencyeducation
Outreach
The center helps thousands of children by offering
support services for parents and educators, such as:
•Ongoingadviceandinformationforfamilies
•Seminarsandworkshopstohelpteachersemploy
effective teaching strategies
•Materials,trainingandassistancetoschools
using hospital-developed dyslexia programs
Research
The center focuses research in many areas, including:
•Readinginstructioninvestigationsinthedyslexia
laboratory and in schools
•Evaluationoffactorsthatinfluencelearning
•Neuroimagingstudiesofbraindifferences
in children with dyslexia, and other
learning disorders
Becoming a Patient
TSRHC uses several criteria to determine a patient’s
eligibility, including:
•ThechildmustbeaTexasresidentbetween
the ages of 5 and 14.
•Aphysician’sreferralisrequiredwitheach
patient application.
•ThechildmustbeaproficientEnglishspeaker.
Torequestapplicationmaterials,pleasecall(214)559-7815
or(800)421-1121,ext.7815,orvisitwww.tsrhc.org/dyslexia.
Contact Information
For additional information about the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia’s application
process, academic assessment and training opportunities and materials, please call
(214)559-7815or(800)421-1121,ext.7815,orvisitwww.tsrhc.org/dyslexia.
For a complete listing of the center’s research, please visit www.tsrhc.org/dyslexia.
Valley Of Dallas Sends
Two Degree Teams To Joplin Reunion
The Valley of Dallas contributed the 14th and 27th degree team performances to the Valley
of Joplin, Regional Reunion on Friday and Saturday, March 18th and 19th.
Degree Masters Larry FitzPatrick (4th) and Buck Howard (27th) led their respective teams.
This was a unique “first time” that such a Regional Reunion has been held in our area. Also
present at the Reunion were the Valleys of: Monroe, LA, Shreveport, LA, Guthrie, OK, Tulsa,
OK, Kansas City, MO, and St. Louis, MO.
The Reunion offered our 20 attending participants the opportunity to observe outstanding
performances of the 9 - 10 - 11th degrees, the 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 28th, 30th and
32nd degrees.
Representing our Valley were the following: Larry FitzPatrick, Ralph Choate,
Tim Browning, Tom Sanders, Paul Manley, Jerry Donahue, Brian Lee, Buck
Howard, David Raucher, Ray Lee, Terry Maxwell, John Samuel, Eric Stuyvesant,
Richard Johnson, Barry Boyd, Burt Ramsey, Zola Blicker, Bob Moore, Stephen
Apple, Sr. and Jerry McNair.
Apple Appointed Orient Secretary
SGIG Doug Adkins recently appointed Stephen Apple, Sr. 32o KCCH, as the Secretary for the Orient
of Texas. While reporting directly to the SGIG Apple will oversee communications with the nine
Valleys in Texas, serve on the Orient’s Executive Council, and direct special Orient-wide projects.
This assignment is a clear recognition by the Inspector General of Bro. Apple's ability, organizational
skills, and commitment to the fraternity.
Stephen, one of this Valley’s hardest workers, has agreed to continue to serve as the Assistant
Secretary; he will have a supervisory role in areas of HR, IT, and Website Administration.
Congratulations to Stephen on his appointment to this significant office and thanks for all of the
service so willingly given to Scottish Rite Masonry.
MASONRY SURVIVES IN ROMANIA AND POLAND
AFTER THE NAZIS AND THE SOVIETS
John McClellan Marshall, 32º KCCH
and
Jamie L. Marshall
Director of Development, Dallas Scottish Rite Library & Museum, Inc.
In 1993, I was invited to come to Poland to lecture to the law faculty of the Marie Curie-Sklowdowska University [UMCS] in Lublin,
a lovely city about 100 miles southeast of Warsaw. It was exciting then, and it is now, some 18 years later as not just a visitor,
but the first American to be an Honorary Professor of the University. The course that I teach is
in American Legal Studies and is a combination of political history and Constitutional law for the
Polish students. In more recent years, we have included
lawyers from America who work with the students to present a demonstration jury trial, so that
they can see how our system really works. My wife Jamie, the Director of Development for the
Dallas Scottish Rite Library and Museum, goes with me, so that it is at least in part a three-week
vacation for us. Because of the schedule, we have had a chance to do a lot of traveling in Poland
and Belarus as well. What is interesting is how many signs of Masonry, both old and current, we
notice during our travels.
One of the fun surprises that we had on our annual trip to Lublin last year was the discovery of
a Masonic lodge from the pre-WWII period. How did we know what it was? The photo is worth
a thousand words. What is even more fun is that this wall faces the office window of the late
Archbishop of Lublin and undoubtedly served him as a reminder of the existence of Freemasonry.
The survival of this building with its image of the Square and Compasses is even more remarkable
because the instruction of Adolph Hitler to Hans Frank, the Nazi governor of Poland, was to
“destroy all Jews, Freemasons, Slavs, Poles, and homosexuals who came into his power.” It
is interesting that we Masons are ranked right at the top of the list with Jews as being that important to the Nazis, isn’t it? Of
course, we and the Jews were easy targets since all the Gestapo had to do was capture the membership lists with names and
addresses, and that is exactly what happened. More important, of course, was the fact that Freemasons were seen as a threat
to the regime because of our ability to communicate across national boundaries without being easily detected. Our long history
of advocacy of the freedom of the individual and opposition to dictatorships made it necessary for the Nazis to eliminate as
many Freemasons as possible as soon as possible. . . .and they did. In both Poland and, as I later learned, in Romania, the
membership of Freemasonry at all levels from the Grand Lodge to each local lodge was virtually exterminated by the Nazis and
their allies during the period from 1939 to 1945. After the war was over, the Soviets tried to see to it that Freemasonry was not
to gain a foothold in post-war Eastern Europe, but we have some evidence that they failed.
Not only did this example of Masonic symbolism survive from before the Nazi period, but another prominent one exists on
the main square at the town of Kazimierz Dolny, located on the banks of the Vistula River. There, in one of the most elegant
Renaissance cities, there is a Square and Compasses on the roofline of a restored building, with the date 1955! The tourist must
make an effort to look up to see it, which is why most people don’t even notice it. That was, of course, right in the middle of the
darkest period of Stalinism in Poland, but it shows that the ideals of our fraternity were alive, even if not highly visible, during that
time despite the existence of the secret police.
With these images of the survival of Freemasonry from those sad times in front of me, it crossed my mind to encourage the Grand
Lodge of Poland to file a claim to recover the property for the lodge that existed in 1937 and other, similar, lodges whose buildings
were taken from them and never restored. The problem is that there probably are no members left in Lublin to establish the claim,
a problem that would be typical elsewhere in Poland. What is important, though, is that Freemasonry in Poland survived both the
Nazis and the Soviets in such a way that it undoubtedly has as positive an influence now as it has always had.
This year I was invited to visit Romania to lecture on American law at the University of
Transylvania in Brasov, a city that dates from the 11th Century located about 100 miles north
of Bucharest, the capital. During our stay in Brasov, I also spoke to a group of judges from
the Brasov region about the American judicial system and how we select our judges and their
qualifications. Our system is quite different from theirs, so I think it was of some interest
to them. The trip to Brasov was quite interesting because we went through the oilfield of
Ploiesti, famous from World War II, and still active.
The first clue that we had of the presence of Freemasonry in Romania was, ironically,
on the gate to a fortified church in the nearby town of Sânpetru, spotted by the sharp
eye of Jamie. Sure enough, it was the All-Seeing Eye, with the date 1822. That
evening we had supper with Dr. Marius Tânasâ, 30º, General Secretary of the Scottish
Rite in Brasov and his wife. A few days later, we had the opportunity to visit the Nicolae
Titulescu Lodge No. 12 in Brasov. It was interesting to look at the decor of the lodge
room, because of the similarities not just with the furniture of an American lodge, but
the reflection of our monitors. The Titulescu lodge is composed almost exclusively of
members of the Orthodox Church and supports a medical charity and a chapter of the
Order of DeMolay. The York Rite as we would know it is also active in Brasov, as might
be expected.
Jamie presented several Blue Slipper pins
to PM Cornelius Popa, President of the Romanian Journalists Association, as a gift
from the Valley of Dallas. She became the first woman to set foot in the lodge room
as best as anyone can recall, and it was much appreciated. In attendance was our
host, Bro. Silviu-Gabriel Barbu, a judge of the court of appeal in Brasov and member
of Garibaldi Lodge in Bucharest. The lodge room serves both the Blue Lodge and the
Scottish Rite of Brasov, represented by Dr. Tânasâ.
The meeting was conducted in much the same sequence as we would find in Texas,
but it was much more formal, including white gloves. A major difference is that
Fellowcraft and Entered Apprentice Masons sat in the regular meeting with the Master
Masons, though they wore plain white aprons. I was pleased to convey the greetings
of the Valley of Dallas and the Grand Lodge of Texas to our brethren on this occasion,
and they were very responsive. Although in Romania the lodge is somewhat private, they are most welcoming to visiting brethren,
and the Master of the Lodge, Gheorghe Dutu, most graciously included me in the post-meeting supper that is customary.
My travels in Central and Eastern Europe have reinforced my belief that the
ideals of Freemasonry truly know no national boundaries. The fact that Masons
re-established themselves since the Nazi and Soviet period, indeed survived
during those periods, and have left us their architectural legacy is proof that
those ideals are worth all of the effort that has gone into keeping them alive
in Poland and Romania. We are fortunate to have such brethren in that part
of the world.
Bro. Marshall is a senior district judge in Texas, in addition to his duties
as a professor of law in Poland. He also serves on the board of the Dallas
Scottish Rite Library and Museum and is an officer in the Dallas Bodies.
In 2010 he was consecrated as Bishop of The Anglican Diocese of Texas.
Jeffrey Adams
Argus Beggs
Ryan Bridges
Ronald Carney
Nick Carter, III
Richard Casterline
Claude Collins
Stephen Crumb, Jr.
Gary Dillard
Joseph French, Jr.
Alec Johns
Jacob Johnson
Larry Mayfield
Brian McGauley
James Merritt
Alex Micheletti, III
Alisher Mukimov
Dallas Owens
Jerry Pate
Michael Perryman
Carlito Reyes
Lawrence Thompson
Chauncey Toombs
Shawn Treibly
Martin Villarreal
Clinton Wheeler
Leslie White
Ten Reasons to Join the Knights of St. Andrew
By: Worthy Master, Robert W. (Bob) Moore, 32o
In 2001, then Valley Chairman Fred Allen, 33° GC, saw the need for the Knights of St. Andrew (KOSA) within the Dallas Valley and
sponsored its implementation. The "Texas Blue Bonnet" is the official tartan for the Order and is worn around the neck of each Knight
or as a tartan fly by its officers. I am sure all Scottish Rite Masons know how to recognize Knights and have no problem locating them
at Scottish Rite (SR) functions such as stated meetings, Reunions and other functions. They seem to be everywhere, and they are
everywhere! The KOSA, a black cap service organization, plays an important role in the Valley of Dallas.
So why should you join? Here are ten good reasons in no particular order:
1. For new Scottish Rite Masons, sitting through a Reunion and all of the degrees can be overwhelming to say the least. Sitting
though all 29 degrees can be a mentally fatiguing experience. Many are anxious to return home after experiencing the long
days of degree and leave wondering about many things. Joining the KOSA is an excellent way for new members to quickly
get involved with the Scottish Rite and learn how the organization operates.
2. You will be with other new SR members with similar questions, concerns and objectives. Think of the KOSA as a fraternity
within a fraternity. You will be among others with like interests who can provide much needed support.
3. The KOSA has many veteran Scottish Rite members who can help new members learn about the Valley, our Cathedral and its
traditions, and help get them involved.
4. The KOSA develops leadership for the Valley of Dallas Scottish Rite. Many of the current leaders in our fraternity have come
through the Knights of St. Andrew including Buck Howard, the Personal Representative of the SGIG and Chairman of the
Valley. With few exceptions, most past Worthy Masters of the Knights continue to serve in various leadership roles in the
Valley.
5. You will be a member of a respected organization; one that Buck Howard and SGIG Doug Adkins routinely and publicly brag
on. Who would not want to be part of this kind of organization?
6. You have the honor to wear a neat and easily recognizable uniform that distinguishes you at our events. Every Scottish Rite
Mason will know that you are a member of a great service organization dedicated to helping the Valley.
7. You get to play a very important and visible role in Stated Meetings and at Reunions including presenting the Colors,
escorting candidates and anything else you may be asked to be do.
8. You will have the opportunity to represent the Valley of Dallas in special events such as the now annual Scottish Rite
Convocation in Waco, regional Reunions like the recent Joplin Reunion and other events such as Blue Lodge installations,
special receptions, and others.
9. You will be exposed to the many committees and workers vital to the Valley who work tirelessly behind the scenes at the
Reunions and other events, to insure they come off as expected.
10. And finally .....
a. You get to carry a big sword known as a Claymore! No frog stickers for our KOSA!!
b. You get to attend several events filled with fellowship and conviviality.
c. And finally, real men wear kilts! Many members of our Order wear Scottish kilts.
I encourage all black cap Scottish Rite Masons to seriously consider joining the Knights of St. Andrew. More especially, I urge all new
members to join the KOSA. It is a very rewarding experience. We have a new Web site that is still being developed, so check it out
for some good information including an electronic petition for joining our order. You can also e-mail any of our key officers for more
information.
http://dallaskosa.org
Rusk County Scottish Rite Club
We are the Scottish Rite Club of Rusk County and are made up of any and all members
of Scottish Rite Masonry who live in this area. Membership is open to all Scottish
Rite masons who enjoy good fellowship and care to participate. The resurgence in
Masonic interest in East Texas has brought younger men into our Club. While Scottish
Rite masonry has been alive and well here for some time, we are excited to see this
increase. Young men are participating in reaching out to meet the needs of local
widows with work days. They are assisting in raising funds for local scholarships. We
meet regularly on the third Thursday of each month following Clinton #23’s stated
meeting.
Pictured: Dwain Knight, 32o KCCH and son Judson Knight, 32o
We welcome any interested to contact: Rusk County Scottish Rite Club –
903.646.4129 – [email protected]
Garland Scottish Rite Club
April 18, 2011
By: Grady Smith, 32º KCCH
Director of Membership
(Stated Meeting Night)
Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal
The Garland Scottish Rite Club was chartered in 1956
with J. C. Ledbetter being elected as the first president of
the club. The current 2011 club president is Perry Barker,
32º. We have 125 current active members. The club is
operated by Elected Officers, Directors and Trustees. The club
has four meetings per year which are: Installation of Officers,
Maundy Thursday, Feast of Tishri and Awards and Elections
of Officers. GSRC meets at Garland Masonic Lodge, 125 E.
State Street, Garland ,Texas. Meetings start at 7:00 P.M.
with a great dinner provided and prepared by our club and
our officers. Our ladies are always invited and encouraged
to attend our meetings. They are a very big part of all of our
activities and fund raising! If any Scottish Rite Mason is
interested in joining our club the cost of membership is only
$5 per year. Please call Secretary, Herb Cook @ (972) 4752459 for dates of our next meeting or for information on how
to become a member. Visitors are ALWAYS welcome!
Our club mission is to be of service to the Garland ISD
community by providing a $1,000 dollar scholarship each
year at each of the seven High Schools in the Garland
Independent School District which includes Garland, Rowlett
and Sachse. Our Club Scholarship Fund money is raised
through a Spring and Fall Fish Fry each year at North Garland
High School under the direction of Chairman, Elmer Grisham
and committee members Greg Milliron and Herb Cook. Our club sponsors four Blood Drives for the Scottish Rite
Hospital per year under the direction of our Blood Drive
Chairman, Jack Patterson. If you would like to volunteer at a
future Blood Drive call Jack at (972) 278-1008. 6:30 - 8:00 pm
(Officers of the Valley meet in Auditorium
at 6:00 pm to "open/close" meeting for
business)
Ladies, Friends & Family
Welcome to Attend!
Dinner is Complimentary to all in
Attendance
(Donations welcome & appreciated)
Please RSVP by
April 14,2011
214.748.9196
Email:
[email protected]
Tradition...Honor...Reflection
Mike Radclif, Dan Hill, Jerry McNair and Sam Tiner prepare to pipe
in the Haggis.
Lady Britney and Brad Billings at the Burns Banquet.
Sir Ed Miller addresses the Haggis
Dave Summers and Homero Rodriguez
Your Senior Valley Officers
Dallas Lodge of Perfection
James D. Nyfeler, Sr., 32o KCCH
Venerable Master
Dallas Chapter of Rose Croix
Roger T. Canard, Jr., 32o KCCH
Wise Master
Dallas Council of Kadosh
Billy Ray Dickey, 32o KCCH
Commander
Dallas Consistory
Dan W. Turner, 32o, KCCH
Master of Kadosh
General Secretary Stephen Gooch
Speaking at Memorial Reunion No. 387
Honoring The Most Worshipful Grand
Lodge of Texas.
Captain of the Host Jerry McNair
SGIG Douglas Adkins congratulates Carlito Reyes at
the Black Cap Presentation Ceremony.
Chairman Howard and SGIG Douglas Adkins receive a check presented by Brad
Billings from Dallas Knights of Saint Andrew to the Dallas Scottish Rite Library and
Museum for the 2011 Robert Burns Banquet.
Beloved Loyd Chance and Lady Scoot at the Black Cap
Presentation.
Venerable Master James D. Nyfeler, Sr. and Wise Master Roger
Thomas Canard
Illustrious Jerry Kirby handled the Installation of
Officers as only he can - with his eyes closed!
Arm in Arm
By: Ray Lee, 32º , Committee Chairman
Where do you think Scottish Rite Masonry will be in
twenty years?
Because of society’s trending curiosity about us,
our culture’s renewed appreciation for person to
person relationships and an influx of young and
active men into the Fraternity, we are on a path
to re-establish the popular Freemasonry that our
fathers and grand-fathers knew.
In recent reunions, we have noticed that candidate
expectations of us are very high! Many candidates
are prepared to pay dues that are at least more
than their gym membership. They are traveling
from out of country and out of state to take their
degrees in Dallas! They use web-sites, .pdf files
and email to petition. They share Masonic iPhone
apps and post Reunion photos on Masonic Facebook
pages.
A member of the Valley of Dallas Arm in Arm
Committee is a dedicated communicator. He’s
hungry for Masonic light and has a natural desire to
learn, work and lead others to do the same. These
men are busier than most but have a particular
skill in balancing their lives...and it will take ALL of
those things to help direct the Lodges of our future.
In addition to being ambitious to learn and serve,
these men also share this common vision: to
help create an ever-improving Scottish Rite
Masonry experience. The end mission? To make
the heyday of Masonry in the 1920’s the second
greatest time ever seen! We have good reason to
believe that Reunions with over 200 candidates
is a reality we need to prepare for VERY soon!
State-wide Convocations are convening. Degree
teams are traveling to perform in other Valleys.
Multi-state and Regional Reunions are not hopeful
possibilities, they are here!
To help manage this new paradigm of higher
numbers and more activity, Arm in Arm will
be helping integrate our newest members into
Reunion work.
Degree Masters and Committee Chairmen - Our
Fraternity grows stronger and we see our Masonic
labors produce amazing things when we embrace
the energy of our newest members. We have fresh
men wanting to get involved NOW, and no-one
enjoys those panicked requests for help the week
before Reunion. If you know that you will need
temporary or permanent help in a few months,
please strongly consider an eager-to-get-started brother, instead of a brother who is already juggling
multiple degree teams. Our goal is to introduce you
to a few men who have voiced a desire to work on
your team.
Members of Sam I. Smith, Jim Key, Henry S. Miller,
Jr. and Grand Lodge classes - For our Reunion on
July 23rd, we hope to have many of you acting, and
serving:
o Our IT Committee is growing and
has a need for qualified and skilled
Information Technology professionals.
o Our Sound Committee is making
major transitions and is looking for
skilled help and journeymen who can
be trained for the future of our Valley.
o The Knights of St. Andrew want new
men to join their forces.
o Ask to serve! Expect to be asked to
serve! (And never be afraid of saying
“no” if you’re not excited about the
task or feel your plate is full.)
Simply contact your Class Representative or the
office and let them know what you’re interested
in learning in July. Our goal is to introduce you to
the person who can let you “try the job out” before
making any sort of commitment.
There is a high demand for the concepts we teach.
There is a higher demand for the people who put
those concepts to work. Last year in Texas, 3496
men were initiated into Masonry in an effort to learn
what we know.
As Masters of the Royal Secret, we have a duty to
accept changes, manage our camps well, eagerly
follow-up with willing workers, and call for help with
spares at the ready. Arm in Arm wants to help you
do that.
We’re preparing for the change we’ve all been
hoping to see!
Arm in Arm Committee
Chairman - Ray Lee
Sam I. Smith Class Rep. Eric Stuyvesant
Jim Key Class Rep. Dane Manrriquez
Henry S. Miller, Jr. Class Rep. Benjamin Chien
Grand Lodge Class Rep. (Soon to be announced)
Last Updated on Friday, 01 April 2011 10:45 |
Members of the Scottish Rite Valley of Dallas
are deeply saddened to learn that the Supreme Architect of the Universe has called the following
Brethren to the Celestial Lodge above...
Recorded Deaths: November, December, 2010 - January, February, March, 2011
NAME / DEGREE
DATE OF
DEATH
Richard Lee Farr, 330 IGH
Herbert Aaron Gold, II, 330 IGH
1/8/2011
3//2011
Robert C. Dunn, 320 KCCH
Harry F. Powell, II, 320 KCCH
Roland C. Vaughan, 320 KCCH
Lunsford G. Adams, Jr., 320
Robert R. Aday, 320
Albert A. Anderson, 320
George P. Anderson, 320
William C. Anderson, 320
Bobby P. Armstrong, 320
Buck Arnold, 320
Sydney H. Banks, 320
Guy C. Bayne, 320
Joe D. Beam, Sr., 320
Lucius L. Bowman, III, 320
James N. Bridges, 320
Ted E. Brogdon, 320
Kenith E. Brown, 320
Hal H. Bunch, 320
Carrell E. Burleson, Sr., 320
Harold M. Callaway, 320
Harry Campsey, 320
George W. Chapman, 320
Jack C. Choate, 320
Howard Clark, 320
Luther E Clark, 320
Leon B. Cohen, Jr., 320
Roland G. Coldwell, 320
Edwin R. Conkle, 320
Bobby J. Cummings, 320
Richard N. Currin, 320
Fred A. Daugherty, 320
Lavon H. Duncan , 320
John L. Dyer, Jr., 320
Winford B. Dyer, 320
Billy G. Dykes, 320
Curtis W. Eaves, 320
Bobby R. Eldred, 320
Spencer J. Ellard, 320
Edwin F. Elliott, 32o
Herman R. Elliott, 32o
Billy Emerson, 32o
Robert L. Essary, 32o
Harold M. Finley, 32o
Leonard L. Fitzgerald, III, 32o
Don S. Flesher, 32o
Joe B. Fogg, 32o
Richard C. Fogle, 32o
1/1/2011
12/31/2010
3/16/2010
1/12/2007
12/29/2010
5/25/2009
11/29/2007
1/29/2004
10/6/2007
1/1/20001
2/14/2010
11/16/2005
12/16/2010
8/9/2010
12/18/2010
2/5/2009
11/14/2006
12/25/2009
1/3/2011
6/29/2009
5/4/2010
1/15/2011
1/12/2010
8/29/2010
10/2/2010
6/20/2008
2/12/2008
5/7/2010
2/2/2011
2/27/2010
6/13/2010
2/1/2005
4/7/2008
8/6/2010
1/22/2011
12/20/2009
1/11/2008
12/27/2010
4/27/2008
2/23/2002
3/11/2008
12/2/2010
7/2/2009
11/17/2007
11/4/2009
10/18/2009
2/8/2011
NAME / DEGREE
Richard H. Garrigus, 32o
David E. Gilbert, 32o
Marvin S. Glidden, 32o
Marvin D. Glover, 32o
James G. Godfrey, 32o
George L. Goldsberry, 32o
William W. Hair, 32o
William N. Hall, 32o
Verner P. Hamilton, 32o
James F. Hancock, 32o
Eugene S. Hancock, 32o
Hershel R. Hanner, 32o
Donald E. Hansen, 32o
William P. Hanson, 32o
Dee J. Harchas, 32o
Bill R. Harper, 32o
James L. Harris, 32o
Louis D. Harris, 32o
Duran Harrison, 32o
Thelbert R. Herndon, 32o
Thomas C. Hill, III, 32o
Ira G. Hood, 32o
Ralph F. Hood, 32o
James L. Hooker, 32o
Howard J. House, 32o
Billy G. Howe, 32o
James W. Jackson, 32o
Tom B. Jackson, II, 32o
J.W. Jones, 32o
James O. Kitchen, Jr., 32o
Lee J. Lanford, 32o
William A. Lewis, 32o
Clarence H. Maize, 32o
Lewis H. Marshall, 32o
Carl McClendon, 32o
Jack B. McGill, 32o
William McGrew, 32o
John McLaughlin, Jr., 32o
Charles J. Mesnard, 32o
Clyde Mooneyham, 32o
M. R. Naylor, 32o
Sidney J. Pool, 32o
Michael Principe, Sr., 32o
Lee R. Ray, 32o
Robert L. Richards, 32o
John S. Sharrer, Jr., 32o
Robert A. Slack, 32o
Carey O. Windle, 32o
Ted L. Wineinger, 32o
DATE OF
DEATH
4/27/2010
5/16/2010
12/27/2009
2/25/2010
8/26/2006
12/14/2010
2/25/2009
3/15/2010
5/25/2010
4/14/2010
1/16/2010
8/31/2010
8/1/2009
11/10/2007
4/5/2010
1/31/2011
2/15/2006
8/3/2009
11/21/2008
8/11/2010
4/18/2010
4/12/2010
12/6/2009
4/9/2009
12/3/2010
7/8/2010
12/1/2007
10/27/2008
4/8/2009
7/23/2007
11/13/2010
12/14/2009
10/15/2009
4/5/2009
4/17/2008
12/15/2009
2/27/2010
12/19/2010
10/22/2010
10/25/2009
1/20/2009
1/19/2010
1/13/2010
11/19/2007
3/7/2010
11/9/2010
9/19/2009
11/17/2010
11/18/2010
He lived respected and died regretted; Farewell, my Brother, until we meet again
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his personal information. This can be done either on line through the web site: www.dallasscottishrite.org
or by filling out the data sheet below and mailing it to
Dallas Scottish Rite, 500 South Harwood St., Dallas, Texas 75201-6210.
To make the update on line, go to www.dallasscottishrite.org
Point to “Member Directory” on the menu bar, the click on “Update your information”.
Insert your Last Name, First Name, Valley (Dallas from the drop down menu)
your Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy) (ie: 01/01/1945)
This will take you to a screen with your present data on it. Make any changes being sure that all the data is correct then click on “SUBMIT”.
That is all there is to it.
IF YOU DON’T USE A COMPUTER, FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING AND MAIL TO THE CATHEDRAL.
Last Name:__________________________ Valley Membership______________________
First Name:__________________________Date Of Birth:___________________________
Middle Name:_______________________
Preferred First Name:_________________
E-Mail:_________________________________
Home Phone:___________________________
Mailing Name:_______________________
Work Phone: ___________________________
Mail Address:____________________________________________________
Cell Phone:_____________________________
City:_______________________________
Wife Name:_____________________________
State:________ Zip: _______________________________
Lodge Name & #________________________
Lodge City:_____________________________
From Tin Cans with String...
by: Stephen Apple, Sr., 32o KCCH
We are making some changes in the Scottish Rite office that we hope you will notice. Have you ever called the office and been
cut off mid-conversation? That’s because our phone system dropped calls in hot weather! The system was also very difficult to
program, so we had to pay an expert to make changes -- like moving an extension from one desk to another, or updating a name
or voice mailbox when staff changes. A while back we also learned that our existing T1 service from AT&T is being phased out,
and our phone equipment is not fully compatible with the new service offerings. Timing was good to look into new telephone
service options and new hardware, and we decided to upgrade both.
For those who love details: We are getting a new T1 from AT&T called IP Flexible Reach Service. Our old service was split evenly
between voice (for phone calls) and data (for the computers). The new service is dynamic, balancing bandwidth to voice and data
as needed: No phone calls? All the bandwidth goes to the computers. We are getting new handsets from Avaya, replacing all the
extension sets in the building. And we will have full installation, customization, and training from AT&T.
The new hardware is a big investment for us, but the new service is actually $400 cheaper per month, with added functionality
that we did not have before. The new system is fully customizable by our staff, and we will have caller id, conferencing, blocking
long distance on select phones, the ability to work from home, and more.
By the time you read this the new system will be operational. Kudos to our staff for their patience and diligence in identifying
requirements and helping with the transition. Many, many thanks to our brethren involved in the requirements, evaluation and
selection of our new system: Steve Heald, Noel Coward, Garry Stackhouse and Stephen Apple, II We could not have done this
without you and it will make a difference for all our membership. Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
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Events Calendar
April, 2011
18 - Stated Meeting (Dinner) 6:30 PM
26 - Dallas Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 PM
May, 2011
16 - Stated Meeting (Dinner)
20 - 22 - Orient Convocation
24 - Education Study Club
July, 2011
6:30 PM
Waco
6:30 PM
June, 2011
20 - Stated Meeting (Dinner)
28 - Education Study Club
Valley Office Staff
Hours: 9-12 , 1-5 Monday - Friday
214-748-9196
Kathy Berry x 100
Melissa Scott x 103
Jamie Marshall x 107
Stephen E. Gooch - General Secretary
18 - Stated Meeting (Dinner)
23 - Summer Reunion
26 - Education Study Club
6:30 PM
All Day
6:30 PM
August, 2011
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
15 - Stated Meeting (Dinner)
23 - Education Study Club
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
Scottish Rite News is a publication of the Valley of Dallas, .
Submissions and inquiries may be made to 500 S. Harwood, Dallas, TX
75201or email [email protected]
Buck Howard, Editor; Steve Gooch, Assistant Editor; Mike Kent, Digital
Product Manager; John Yates, Production Designer