Bulletin. November 2016

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1 Volume 69 Number 11 November 2016 Bulletin The Fresno Knights of Saint Andrew cordially invite you to witness the conferring of their Charter, November 19 th at 11:00 a.m. at Fresno Scottish Rite. This historic event will be performed by the KSA members of Orange County to wit they will be knighting our Fresno Scottish Rite KSA members and officially presenting the charter. Scottish Rite members, guests and family are welcome to witness the knighting ceremony. A light lunch will be provided following the ceremony. If you have any questions please contact 1 st Knight Ricky Oliver or Knight High Counselor Ike Hollomon at ksafresnovalley@gmail.com.

2 Fresno Scottish Rite Fresno Scottish Rite Official publication of the Fresno Bodies Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Fresno Scottish Rite Bulletin Fresno, California Freemasonry. Published monthly at the Center, 1455 L Street, Fresno CA Phone (559) FAX (559) fresnosr@sbcglobal.net WEB PAGE: Web Master: Karl Wenn, 32 Editor: Juliet Vitz Asst. Editor: Bernard R. Hollenbeck, 33 Secretary Assistant to the Personal Representative David Kelley, 32 Venerable Master Fresno Lodge of Perfection Vincent Villarta, 32 KCCH Wise Master Fresno Chapter of Rose Croix Bernard Hollenbeck, 33 Commander Fresno Council of Kadosh Dale Hammel, 32 Master of Kadosh Fresno Consistory David Coleman, 32 KCCH Orator David Pitts, 32 KCCH Almoner Louis W. Jelinek Jr., 33 Secretary C. Ray Whitaker, 33 Treasurer The deadline for submissions is the third Monday of the month. Permission is granted to Masonic Publications to copy. ALL BRETHREN WHOSE NAMES APPEAR IN THIS BULLETIN ARE OF THE 32 UNLESS OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED. Allegiance: The Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, sitting in The Valley of Fresno, Orient of California, acknowledge the authority of and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General, Knights Commander of The House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty -Third Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America. Coming Events November 14 Monday Advisory Conference 6:30 p.m. (Lodge Practice) 15 Tuesday Clinic Board 6: 00 p.m. 19 Saturday Knights of St. Andrew Ceremony 11:00 a.m. 21 Monday Stated Meeting (Lodge Host) 6:00 p.m. Hors d oeuvres, 6:30 p.m. Dinner Election of Officers Thursday & Friday Thanksgiving (Office Closed) 28 Monday Installation Practice 6:30 p.m. 28 Monday Study/Discussion Group 7:00 p.m. at Scottish Rite December 3 Saturday 4 Sunday 12 Monday 19 Monday 20 Tuesday 23 Friday 26 Monday Ill. Frank Loui, 33 Sovereign Grand Inspector General in California Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander Washington D.C. Ill. Richard Paris, 33 Personal Representative of the SGIG Advisory Conference 30 Friday Children s Christmas Party 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Installation of Officers 1:00 p.m. Executive Committee 5:30 p.m. Advisory Conference 6:30 p.m. (Consistory Practice) Stated Meeting (Consistory Host) 6:00 p.m. Hors d oeuvres 6:30 p.m. Dinner Clinic Board 6:00 p.m. Scottish Rite Christmas Office Closed Study/Discussion Group 7:00 p.m. at Scottish Rite New Year s Office Closed

3 Giving Tuesday This November 29th, our Valley will be taking part in an International Day of Giving called Giving Tuesday. Launched in 2012, Giving Tuesday (sometimes called #GivingTuesday) has gone viral as a day set aside for charitable giving. Giving Tuesday is celebrated at the beginning of the holiday season on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The date comes right after the two biggest consumer shopping days of the year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday is designed as a day NOT to spend money on shopping but, instead, to donate money and/or volunteer to assist others by helping a worthwhile charity and what could be more worthwhile than the great work we accomplish right here in Fresno at our Childhood Language Disorders Center? All donations raised by the Fresno Valley on Giving Tuesday will benefit our local children.

4 From the Commander of the Council of Kadosh The month of November is very important to the members of the Scottish Rite Bodies; in that we will be going through the process of nominating and then electing new officers for the four Lodges. These officers elect will be charged with the responsibility of overseeing the business and providing the leadership for the lodges for the upcoming Masonic year. Again, I am continuing to communicate the degrees of the Council of Kadosh in this month s article. The Council of Kadosh degrees are those degrees inclusive of the Nineteenth Degree, through the Thirtieth Degree. These degrees are philosophical and chivalric. This month, I will cover the Twenty-Eighth Degree, Knight of the Sun or Prince Adept. The Ill. Albert Pike, 33º, goes to profound and expansive effort to justify one of his most profound conclusions when he states, "God, therefore, is the Masonic creed, is Infinite Truth, Infinite Beauty, Infinite Goodness. He is the Holy of Holies, as Author of the Moral law, as the Principle of Liberty, of Justice, and of Charity, Dispenser of Reward and Punishment. Such a God is not an abstract God; but an intelligent and freeperson, who has made us in His image, from Whom we receive the law that presides over our destiny, and Whose judgment we await. This Degree is a comprehensive study of all religions and the findings of history s great Philosophers. He covers the subject in infinite detail in this degree s coverage by his writings. The Ill. Henry C. Clausen tells us that, Our love for God can be made manifest in our love of Truth, Justice, and Nobility of Soul. Once you have grasped and believe this concept of faith in an All Powerful Creator, you have a shield which forever will deflect fear. Masonry inculcates Page 4

5 its beliefs that there is but One God, Creator and Preserver of the Universe under eternal laws; that He breathed into man the breath of life and immortality; that man can do evil or choose good and is responsible for his acts and subject to punishment for his sins; that all wrong and suffering are temporary discords of the great harmony that will ring out in final harmonic chord of truth, love, peace, and happiness. These are some of the lessons taught by the Twenty- Eighth Degree, Knight of the Sun or Prince Adept. The information was gained from and refers to Page in the Ill. Clausen s, 33º COMMENTARIES and to pages in the Ill. Pike s, 33º MORALS AND DOGMA. As greater insight and understanding of the intent and objectives of Scottish Rite Masonry is needed, I suggest that each review these teachings from time to time and refresh our dedication to the principles of our order. Bernard Hollenbeck, 33 Commander of Kadosh From the Master of Kadosh Consistory Brethren, This year is winding down for the 2016 Scottish Rite officers. The new slate of officers will be installed on December 4 th at 1:00 p.m. Let s get out and support our new officers! Now is the time for Brothers to get very INVOLVED in Fresno Scottish Rite. We need everyone to be an active member! LET S ALL PARTICIPATE! Hope to see you all at the Children s Christmas Party on December 3rd at Scottish Rite. Dale Hammel, 32 Master of Kadosh Page 5

6 Children s Holiday Party Santa will be gathering Holiday wishes and handing out Stockings! There will be Crafts and Snacks and plenty of Photo-opps! Join the fun at Fresno Scottish Rite Center Upstairs in the dining room Saturday December 3, 2016 from 1 to 3 pm 1455 L Street Fresno, CA Page 6

7 From the Board Chairman As we approach the end of the year and our Christmas party for the Children of the Language Center Clinic, I would like to thank those who have helped with our fund raising activities through the years. We are always looking for those who would like to be involved in helping in one way or the other in the center. We are looking for people who would like to be members of the Childhood Language Clinic Board. We meet once a month to review how things are going with Tom Tatum, our Language Center Director, and see what is happening in the Language Center Foundation. In the first part of the year we will have a meeting in the Language Clinic to have Tom discuss what is happening in the center and how he works with the children. He also lets us give a try at some therapies. We will also be looking at what we can add to the next year s fund raising. When you hear some of the stories of how the children have been helped, you are glad you could help. Please give it some thought. It does not take a great deal of your time and is very rewarding. This next year will be our 25th year. Our Silver Jubilee Year! Jim Wilson, 32 KCCH Chairman Childhood Language Disorders Center Page 7

8 The Knights of Saint Andrew would like to cordially invite you to witness the conferring of their Charter November 19 th at 11:00 a.m. in the main lodge room at Fresno Scottish Rite. This historic event will be performed by the KSA members of Orange County to wit they will be knighting our Fresno Scottish Rite KSA members listed below, and officially presenting them their authentic charter. Scottish Rite members, guests and family are welcome to attend to witness the knighting ceremony. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided after the conclusion of the ceremony. If you have any questions or concerns please contact 1 st Knight Ricky Oliver or Knight High Counselor Ike Hollomon at ksafresnovalley@gmail.com. Members being knighted are as follows: 1st Knight: Ricky Oliver II Knight High Counselor: Ike Hollomon Knight Keeper of the Realm/Secretary: Mike Hamzy Knight Guardian of the Treasury/Treasurer: Jack Westmoreland III Knight Grand Orator: Richard Sherrod Knight of the Watch: James Green Knight of Merriment: Tom Bailey Knight of Heraldry and Regalia: Alex Hodges

9 Tom s Talks Thanksgiving is about giving thanks to those who contribute to their community. THANK YOU FRESNO SCOTTISH RITE The lives touched by your financial generosity cannot be counted. The loving words expressed by children who could not speak is priceless. The lives that have become more productive, will build our communities. The child who went to college will change the world. The justice demanded by a child s once silent voice will protect those who need protection. Thank you, Fresno Scottish Rite Members, for quietly changing and influencing our community in deep and meaningful ways that many will not even know. Thank you for your commitment to do what ought to be done. Tom Tatum, Clinic Director

10 Thank you for Donating to the Fresno Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund Don & Judy Heffernan Clyde & Patricia Johnson Allan Miller Venie Puntanilla Thank you, The Scholarship Committee BUILDING A SCHOLARSHIP Your donation of $25.00 or more will be appreciated by a student at the C.A.R.T. School. Please send Scholarship checks to, Fresno Scottish Rite, 1455 L Street, Fresno, CA with this form. Please make checks out to Fresno Scottish Rite. Please note Scholarship on your check. Name: Address: City: State Zip Thank you for your generosity! The Scholarship Committee

11 Feast of Tishri Toasts and 50 Year Awards Fresno Scottish Rite

12 In Memoriam It is not length of life, but depth of life. (Ralph Waldo Emerson ) Bret D. Bibb, 32 Kirk Kerkochian, 32 Merton B. Parlier, 32 Robert J. Shagy, 32 Bruce Younger, 32 Masonic Youth Groups State Center DeMolay: Regular meetings are the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the Fresno Masonic Center. Contact: Larry Coffin (559) Lemoore DeMolay: Regular meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at the Lemoore Masonic Center. Fellowship fun nights are the 3rd Friday of the month. Contact: Larry McKillip (559) Fresno Job s Daughters: Regular meetings are the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the Fresno Masonic Center. Contact: Sherri Johnson (559) Lemoore Job s Daughters: Regular meetings are the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at the Lemoore Masonic Center. Contact: Maria Beckford (559) Heart of the Valley Rainbow Assembly: Regular meetings are at Las Palmas Masonic Center the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Contact Jennifer Elkins hi_or97@hotmail.com Visalia Rainbow Assembly: Regular meetings are the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 2:30 pm at the Visalia Masonic Center. Contact: Kelly Martin Kmartin@dinuba.K12.ca.us

13 Fresno Scottish Rite Menu Monday, November 21, 2016 Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey Dressing Green Bean Casserole Candied Yams Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Pie Dessert Dinner is $12.00 per person Appetizers at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Reservations Required Chicken breast available on advance request

14 Contributions to the Fresno Scottish Rite Childhood Language Clinic, Rite Care Donations Legacy Richard & Judi Hopper Honoring the Ferguson Family David & Louise Coleman Anniversary Memorials Scotty Brooks Tom & Barbara Barrans Walt Kasabian Louis & Lisa Jelinek Dr. Fredrick & Linda Richburg James & Joette Sperlich Jerry & Billie Tabor Mary Janeth Winter Theresa Reynolds CSRF Honor Roll 2016 Donors For the Fresno Clinic Tom & Barbara Barrans William & Janet Halsey Louis & Lisa Jelinek Richard Paris C. Ray & Joyce Whitaker

15 Fresno Scottish Rite Fresno Scottish Rite Official publication of the Fresno Bodies Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Fresno Scottish Rite Bulletin Fresno, California Freemasonry. Published monthly at the Center, 1455 L Street, Fresno CA Phone (559) FAX (559) fresnosr@sbcglobal.net WEB PAGE: Web Master: Karl Wenn, 32 Editor: Juliet Vitz Asst. Editor: Bernard R. Hollenbeck, 33 Secretary Assistant to the Personal Representative David Kelley, 32 Venerable Master Fresno Lodge of Perfection Vincent Villarta, 32 KCCH Wise Master Fresno Chapter of Rose Croix Bernard Hollenbeck, 33 Commander Fresno Council of Kadosh Dale Hammel, 32 Master of Kadosh Fresno Consistory David Coleman, 32 KCCH Orator David Pitts, 32 KCCH Almoner Louis W. Jelinek Jr., 33 Secretary C. Ray Whitaker, 33 Treasurer The deadline for submissions is the third Monday of the month. Permission is granted to Masonic Publications to copy. ALL BRETHREN WHOSE NAMES APPEAR IN THIS BULLETIN ARE OF THE 32 UNLESS OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED. Allegiance: The Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, sitting in The Valley of Fresno, Orient of California, acknowledge the authority of and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General, Knights Commander of The House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty -Third Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America. Coming Events November 14 Monday Advisory Conference 6:30 p.m. (Lodge Practice) 15 Tuesday Clinic Board 6: 00 p.m. 19 Saturday Knights of St. Andrew Ceremony 11:00 a.m. 21 Monday Stated Meeting (Lodge Host) 6:00 p.m. Hors d oeuvres, 6:30 p.m. Dinner Election of Officers Thursday & Friday Thanksgiving (Office Closed) 28 Monday Installation Practice 6:30 p.m. 28 Monday Study/Discussion Group 7:00 p.m. at Scottish Rite December 3 Saturday 4 Sunday 12 Monday 19 Monday 20 Tuesday 23 Friday 26 Monday Ill. Frank Loui, 33 Sovereign Grand Inspector General in California Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander Washington D.C. Ill. Richard Paris, 33 Personal Representative of the SGIG Advisory Conference 30 Friday Children s Christmas Party 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Installation of Officers 1:00 p.m. Executive Committee 5:30 p.m. Advisory Conference 6:30 p.m. (Consistory Practice) Stated Meeting (Consistory Host) 6:00 p.m. Hors d oeuvres 6:30 p.m. Dinner Clinic Board 6:00 p.m. Scottish Rite Christmas Office Closed Study/Discussion Group 7:00 p.m. at Scottish Rite New Year s Office Closed

16 Louis W. Jelinek, Jr., 33, Secretary Scottish Rite Center 1455 L Street Fresno, CA REQUEST TO THE FAMILY OF THE ADDRESSEE WHOSE NAME APPEARS BELOW. PLEASE NOTIFY US (ADDRESS ABOVE ) IF THIS PERSON IS IN A HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME, HAS MOVED OR IS INCAPACITATED IN ANY WAY. THANK YOU NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No Fresno, CA 93706

Volume 69 Number 4. April Bulletin

Volume 69 Number 4. April Bulletin Volume 69 Number 4 April 2016 Bulletin Please invite your Masonic Brothers to join you in the University of Freemasonry here at Fresno Scottish Rite. The next class starts May 6th Submit their petitions