THE RITE BULLETIN From The Personal Representative Carl B. Smith, 33

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Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Ill. Carl Smith, 33 Personal Representative of the S.G.I G.

Representative Carl B. Smith, 33 From the Personal Representative: How many times have you heard the words that Scottish Rite is the University of Masonry?

On Friday, January 20 th, Everett Valley will begin the instruction by presenting the Fourth Degree (4 ), Secret Master.

1 Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Ill. Carl Smith, 33 Personal Representative of the S.G.I G. (360) Terry Grove, 32, KCCH General Secretary 2431 Rucker Ave (425) Orient of Washington - Valley of Everett Volume 26 January 2017 Issue 01 THE RITE BULLETIN From The Personal Representative Carl B. Smith, 33 From the Personal Representative: How many times have you heard the words that Scottish Rite is the University of Masonry? And that, the lessons of the university are exemplified throughout the performance of the several degrees. On Friday, January 20 th, Everett Valley will begin the instruction by presenting the Fourth Degree (4 ), Secret Master. The Fourth Degree is one that is mandatory so it is important that petitions be received by the 20 th of January. The purpose of this Degree is to not only to illustrate certain virtues but is also to lay the foundation for the entire system of the Scottish Rite Degrees. The conclusion of the Degrees will occur with the conduct of the 32, Master of the Royal Secret in late October of Each of us are aware of Brethren who are ready to receive this addition to their Masonic education. Brethren, now is the time to get those petitions in for our 2017 class. Contact these Brethren and share with them the joys we have received by being a Scottish Rite Mason. Petitions are available from our General Secretary or on the web site for our Valley. Send your petitions to our Secretary, Brother Terry Grove, 32 KCCH, so we can start the year off on a positive note. On December 9 th the officers for each of the Bodies were either elected or appointed for the year 2017, forty-two in all. On Friday, January 13 th these officers will be installed into their respective places. A buffet dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. with the Installation to follow at 8:00 o clock. Refreshments will be served following the ceremonies. Family and friends are invited to join us on this special occasion. It would be a great opportunity to invite potential candidates to attend and meet some of the members. Happy New Year! Carl B. Smith, 33 Personal Representative of the S.G.I.G. From the Almoner's desk Kenneth Cage, 32º If you know of anyone who is ill, in a nursing home or hospital please contact me as soon as possible so I can send them a card or pay them a visit. May God bless each and every one of you. I can be reached either by phone at or me at: eckc1@comcast.net

3 From The Valley Secretary By: Terry Grove, 32, KCCH The make-up of our Temple Board has changed, and will now be reduced from the existing 9, down to 7 - and will include the following individuals: PR Carl Smith 33 ; General Secretary Terry Grove 32 KCCH; Treasurer Dennis Withers 32 (all of whom are appointed by the SGIG); incoming Venerable Master of Lodge of Perfection Steven Wandel 32 KCCH, along with three (3) elected members from the Valley membership - 3 year term Robert Dearborn 32 KCCH, 2 year term Robert Sluder 32 and 1 year term Dean Bonar 32. Our installation of officers is scheduled for Friday - January 13th, New class starts January 20th, get those petitions in. So far, we have two confirmed candidates, with one pending. Rose Croix Funeral Service This service is very beautiful and available to all, however, Members must make their members of the Scottish Rite desires known to their families and the Valley. Should you desire a Rose Croix Funeral Service, when the time comes, please let your families know now. Ensure that they have the phone number of our Valley Secretary, Terry Grove when that time does comes. Terry can be reached at or e m a i l h i m a t t e r r y - grove50@yahoo.com COURAGE TODAY INSURES MASONRY TOMORROW By Dewey Wollstien, PGM, 32, KCCH Masonry, which does not claim strength through numbers, but through the fiber and moral power of the individual, has withstood the tyranny of kings and popes, and in all countries wherein Masonry prospers, there you will find the greatest individual prosperity and happiness, the greatest cultural progress and the highest standard of living for the greatest number of people. Let us not rest on our laurels. To make possible the advancement of Masonry from yesterday until today there was required the moral courage of many Masons. They were Masons who were determined that no personal cost was too great to pay for Liberty, Justice and Tolerance. To make possible Masonry of Today there were Masons who suffered reprisals, financial sacrifice, and even death. While we cannot peer too far into the future, we must remind ourselves that, step, by step, by degrees, we are making Masonry of Tomorrow. We have Divine Assurance that if we do the work of Masonry, if we discharge our sacred obligations, if we hold fast to all that is true, Masonry will be a stronger force tomorrow than today. Then let us contemplate more and more on the ultimate objective of Masonry- to make of our candidates Master Masons. Let those who are capable of teaching be generous with their talents. Let us never cease to teach. To the patient teacher there will always come the eager pupil. Let the Worshipful Master and the officers of the lodge bring teacher and student together and there will result a strength that will be reflected in future generations. The teacher and the pupil inspired and enlightened by the Source of All Wisdom are the Masons who today are creating Masonry's place in the World of Tomorrow. The Members of the Valley of Everett extend to all the Brethren listed for the Month of January a Very Happy Birthday Peter F Anderson Jerry L Arneson Bryan D Bechler Dean Bonar Cary A Cope Hernan B Divinagracia Scott F Gaines Richard L Jones M "Milo" Milfs Steven E Myers Pete Peterson John F Platt Gerald H Purdum Warren R Schoeben Carl B Smith Murat Tanyeri Darrel J Tobias Christopher T Warrick Vance L Whippo

4 Valley of Everett Scottish Rite Orient of Washington 2017 Officers ALL BODIES Personal Representative - Carl Smith General Secretary Point of Contact Calendar - Terry Grove 32 KCCH Treasurer - Dennis Withers Director of Works - Walt Moody Almoner - Kenneth Cage Audio/Video/Lighting - Allen Lowe Class Marshall Daniel Chadrow 32 KCCH Tyler Richard Dick Morgan Rite Bulletin Editor Kenneth Thompson 32 KCCH Webmaster Ed Boress L o d g e o f P e r f e c t i o n : Venerable Master - Steven Wandel 32 KCCH Senior Warden - Dean Bonar Junior Warden - David Lystrom 32 (Assistant Class Marshall) Orator - Hernan Divinagracia Prelate - David Augustson Master of Ceremonies - Jerry Arneson Expert - Nicolas Coleman Assistant Expert - Matt Appel Captain of the Host - Sean Silvey C h a p t e r o f R o s e C r o i x : Wise Master - Albert Gustafson Senior Warden - John Mathers Junior Warden Robert Dearborn 32 KCCH Orator Larry Foley Prelate Allen Lowe Master of Ceremonies Marvin Anderson Expert Richard Kovak Assistant Expert Bret Griffin Guardian of the Temple Kenneth Cage C o u n c i l o f K a d o s h : Commander - Walt Moody st Lt. Commander - Michael Spike Hoskinson nd Lt. Commander - Don Munks Chancellor - Angel Corpus Prelate - Paul Steinsiek Orator - Robert Morrison 32 KCCH Marshall of Ceremonies - George Foster First Deacon - Wayne Betts Second Deacon - Richard Dick Morgan Lieutenant of the Guard - Lee Schuirman 32 KCCH C o n s i s t o r y : Master of Kadosh Richard Jones Prior Daniel Chadrow 32 KCCH Preceptor James Hamlin 32 KCCH Chancellor Fred Joiner 32 KCCH Minister of State John Schenkel Prelate - Ryan Johnsen Marshall of Ceremonies Al Ghazi Expert Jay Morris Assistant Expert Kent Brown Captain of the Guard Joseph Towns III Masonic Education Is Freemasonry anti- Catholic? No. Masonry has no objection to the admission of a Catholic to the Masonic fraternity. Whether the Roman Catholic Church objects to a Catholic becoming a Freemason is their business, not ours. Masonry would not counsel anyone to do something opposed by his religion. The present position of the Church regarding Freemasonry is not altogether clear; some sources indicate that the Vatican remains opposed to any form of Freemasonry, others say that only those organizations which "plot against the Church" (which Masonry does not) are proscribed, and others see no problem. This is a matter for any individual Catholic who might be interested in joining the Masons and his spiritual advisor. There is material in some of the degrees of the appendant bodies of Freemasonry which might be interpreted as anti-catholic, particularly with reference to the history of the Knights Templar and the death of Jacques DeMolay. But those events occurred nearly 700 years ago! The Church of today is not the Church of the 14th century. The Church itself has recognized that leaders of those times made errors of various sorts; one need only look to the 20th century canonization of Joan of Arc, burned in the 15th century as a heretic, or the rehabilitation of Galileo, forced in the 17th century to recant his scientific studies, to recognize this. The degrees of Masonry make no mention of the Church in any other than remote historical context. Freemasonry is the enemy of tyranny and despotism, not of any particular religion or nationality. If the Church were to fall into the hands of the heartless and rapacious, as it did in earlier times (the days of the Borgias and the Medicis, not to mention Torquemada), it would be as much the duty of every Catholic to denounce such behavior as it would be for Freemasons--and modern-day Martin Luthers.

Director's Corner The staff at Washington Masonic Charities and I have been busy traveling across the state to help make sure that everyone in the Masonic family knows that we are a resource.

One of my goals has been to find ways that Washington Masonic Charities can be both a partner with Lodges, but also help motivate, encourage, and leverage local charitable activities.

5 Director's Corner The staff at Washington Masonic Charities and I have been busy traveling across the state to help make sure that everyone in the Masonic family knows that we are a resource. The opportunity to meet and get to know Masons and their Ladies in every corner of our state has been truly enjoyable. One of my goals has been to find ways that Washington Masonic Charities can be both a partner with Lodges, but also help motivate, encourage, and leverage local charitable activities. I've been humbled to see the response. Nearly 50% of Washington Lodges are participating in this year's WA Masonic Charities - Grand Lodge Scholarship program. We've collaborated with more than a dozen lodges on charitable efforts, including assisting seniors and disadvantage youth in our communities. We currently have 26 Lodges signed up for the Masons Helping Neighbors program and more. Together, we have helped more than 450 older adults this Masonic year, and have contributed to the well-being of hundreds of disadvantaged children around the state. This outpouring of goodwill is amazing, and I continue to be thankful every day that I have the great pleasure and honor of helping this Fraternity become better at "doing good unto all." Let's keep up the good work! - Br. Ken Gibson, MNPL, Executive Director Make a Difference at the Holidays by Supporting Children's and Senior's Basic Needs As Masons, our commitment to distressed older adults and children runs deep - not only for those related to the Fraternity, but as our closing charge says, "every human being has a claim to your kind offices...do good unto all." I am asking you to help today by making a contribution this holiday season. I am also asking you also if you will help by sharing this request with the Brethren in your Lodge and District. Washington Masonic Charities is your Jurisdiction's charitable organization, and we are on the ground directly helping Masons, widows, and members of the general public every day. Our case managers directly serve more than 650 seniors each year (more than half are Masons and widows). Through the contributions of you and others, we have helped feed, clothe, and support hundreds of disadvantaged youth throughout the state. You can be assured that your contribution does vital work for those who need it most. 100% of each gift we receive from this appeal between now and December 31st will be used to support our Children's Basic Needs, and our Senior Emergency Needs programs. Your generous contribution will help provide food, clothing, shoes, and essential toiletries for young people, and will help assure that our seniors have food, clothing, heat and shelter. Please, give generously! Thank you in advance for taking a moment to reflect on how each of us can make a difference as a Mason and as one who is involved. -Ken Gibson, Executive Director How to give: 1. By check: Basic & Emergency Needs c/o WA Masonic Charities, PO Box University Place, WA By Text: * To donate to Children's Basic Needs, text "basic needs * To donate to Senior Emergency Needs and basic home repair, text "seniors" to Online: visit webhost/donate

RiteCare of Washington Susie Beresford, Director of Development & Communication #GivingTuesday gifts matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Thanks to the power of social media and

Because of the momentum #GivingTuesday created on social media, this appeal was bigger than ever.

Stay tuned for next #GivingTuesday, we ll be notifying you then just as we did for this one and hope to continue to garner more support each year!

the same time. He said, Masonry saved my life.

statement of Masonry CHANGED my life could or should be true for each of us.

6 RiteCare of Washington Susie Beresford, Director of Development & Communication #GivingTuesday gifts matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Thanks to the power of social media and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the donations given between November 29 th and December 31 st, were entered to receive a match. This means, the gifts given could be doubled in value! Because of the momentum #GivingTuesday created on social media, this appeal was bigger than ever. This is the first time Early Life Speech & Language, formerly RiteCare of Washington ever participated in #GivingTuesday and to date, we ve raised several thousand dollars. That s before the match. Our wonderful kid participated in this by allowing us to take pictures holding the #GivingTuesday signs and we re certain that the success we had was 100% due to their sweet faces! Stay tuned for next #GivingTuesday, we ll be notifying you then just as we did for this one and hope to continue to garner more support each year! Life Changes since becoming a Mason I was talking to a Brother who has had more than his share of challenges recently and he made a statement that was thought provoking and profound at the same time. He said, Masonry saved my life. I thought at the time that, perhaps, this was a bit of an overstatement, but the more I considered his statement, I came to the realization that, if we took a moment to reflect, that a statement of Masonry CHANGED my life could or should be true for each of us. I will talk more about this in the next issue of the Masonic Tribune, but I wanted to give you some time to personally contemplate if this is not a true testimonial for you. See you in the Tribune. (Reprinted from GL Newsletter November 2015) Washington Masonic Charities Assists Masons, their widows and wives as they navigate stages of aging. Our staff understand that many people prefer to age in their own home but face issues beyond their control that make it difficult for them to age independently and with dignity. Call us at to learn how we can help you or your loved one address a current need or prepare for the next stage of aging. Valley of Everett Scottish Rite Temple January 2017 Scheduled Meetings Jan 04, :30 PM Amaranth - Welcome Court #58 Jan 05, :30 PM Alderwood #185 OES Jan 11, :00 PM Rainbow Assembly #9 Jan 12, :00 PM Oddfellows - Pilgrim #187 Jan 14, :00 AM Prince Hall - Evergreen #9 Jan 14, :00 PM Prince Hall - OES Golden Gate #4 Jan 19, :30 PM Alderwood #185 OES Jan 25, :00 PM Rainbow Assembly #9 Jan 26, :00 PM Oddfellows - Pilgrim #187

7 Valley of Everett S P E C I A L E V E N T S p a g e Installation Of Officers Friday, January 13, 2017 Everett Scottish Rite Temple 2431 Rucker Avenue 6:30 PM Punchbowl 7:00 PM Buffet 8:00 PM Installation Members, Ladies and Guests are Cordially invited to attend Cost will be $10.00 Per Person RSVP Required with Terry Grove are General Secretary At or terrygrove50@yahoo.com Sweethearts Dinner Friday, February 10, 2017 Everett Scottish Rite Temple 2431 Rucker Avenue 6:30 PM Buffet Members, Ladies and Guests are Cordially invited to attend RSVP with the General Secretary

8 Valley of Everett Calendar of Events Reserve Friday Evenings for your Scottish Rite Jan 08 Sunday 1:00 PM Board of Trustee Meeting Sunday 2:00 PM Executive Council Meeting Jan 13 Friday Lodge of Perfection Installation of Officers, - 6:30 PM Punch Bowl -7:00PM Buffett RSVP Required Cost $10.00 per Person Jan 20 Friday Council of Kadosh 6:30 PM Bufet 4th degree Jan 27 Friday Consistory 6 5:30 PM Buffet 5th and 6th degree Feb 10 Friday Lodge of Perfection Sweetheart Dinner 6:30pm Punch Bowl RSVP Required Feb 12 Sunday 1:00 PM Board of Trustee Meeting Sunday 2:00 PM Executive Council Meeting Feb 17 Friday Council of Kadosh 6:30 PM Buffet 9th and 10th Degree Feb 24 Friday Consistory 6:30PM Buffet 12th and 13th Degree DISTRICT EIGHT MASONIC HAPPENINGS January 2017 Date Day Time Lodge Jan 03 Tuesday 7:00PM Sultan Monroe 160 Event Stated Meeting 6:00 PM Dinner Tuesday 7:00PM Crystal 122 Stated Meeting 6:00 PM Dinner Jan 04 Wednesday 7:30 PM Centennial 25 Stated Meeting Wednesday 7:30 PM Alpha 212 Stated Meeting 6:30PM Dinner Jan 07 Saturday 8:00 AM SLOC Host Sultan Monroe 160 Host Jan 09 Monday 6:30PM Everett 137 Stated Meeting 6:30PM Dinner Jan 10 Tuesday 6:30PM Damascus 199 Stated Meeting 6:30PM Dinner Jan 11 Wednesday 6:30PM Arlington 129 Stated Meeting 6:30 PM Dinner Wednesday 6:30 PM Alpha 212 Stated Meeting 6:30 PM Dinner Jan 12 Thursday 6:30PM Peninsular 95 Stated Meeting 6:30PM Dinner Jan 17 Tuesday 7:00PM Sultan Monroe 160 Stated Meeting 6:00 PM Dinner Tuesday 7:00PM Crystal 122 Stated Meeting 6:00 PM Dinner Jan 18 Wednesday 7:30 PM Centennial 25 Stated Meeting Jan 21 Saturday 2:30 PM Grand Lodge MWGM District Eight Meeting Jan 24 Tuesday 6:30PM Damascus 199 Stated Meeting 6:30PM Dinner Jan 25 Wednesday 6:30PM Arlington 129 Stated Meeting 6:30 PM Dinner Jan 26 Thursday 6:30PM Peninsular 95 Special Comm 6:30PM Dinner DISTRICT NINE MASONIC HAPPENINGS January 2017 Date Day Time Lodge Event Jan 03 Tuesday 6:30 PM Mount Baker 36 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jan 05 Thursday 6:30 PM Burlington-United 93 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jan 10 Tuesday 6:30 PM Fidalgo 77 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jan 17 Tuesday 7:30 PM Whidby Island 15 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jan 19 Thursday 7:30 PM Camanio 19 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jan 21 Saturday 10:00 AM Grand Lodge MWGM District Nine Meeting Jan 24 Tuesday 6:30 PM Langley 218 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jan 25 Wednesday 7:30 PM District 9 LAO Fidalgo Host Reg. Meeting Jan 26 Thursday 7:30 PM Garfield 41 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Note: Brethren take the time to visit your local Blue Lodges and share with them the opportunities that are available to them in the Valley of Everett Scottish Rite

Valley of Everett Scottish Rite Temple 2431 Rucker Avenue January 2017 www.everettscottishrite.org Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage paid Mt Vernon, WA Permit No. 147 Happy New Year What is Scottish Rite?

9 Valley of Everett Scottish Rite Temple 2431 Rucker Avenue January Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage paid Mt Vernon, WA Permit No. 147 Happy New Year What is Scottish Rite? Although there is no higher degree than that of Master Mason, the 29 degrees of the Scottish Rite serve to enrich the philosophy of the Symbolic Lodge. A Mason who chooses to further his Masonic experience by becoming a 32 Scottish Rite Mason will be expanding upon the fundamental principles of Freemasonry. The moral and ethical lessons will allow him to be constantly reminded of his duty to God, Family, Country, and Fellow Man. IN THIS ISSUE From the Personal Rep From the Secretary January Birthdays Upcoming Events Calendar of Events Masonic Education Is Freemasonry Anti-catholic? Courage Today Insures Masonry Tomorrow, by Dewey Wollstein Rite Care of Washington Washington Masonic Charities 2017 Class Petition Valley of Everett 2017 Officer l Roster Scottish Rite Temple Appendant Bodies Schedule SCOTTISH RITE WEB SITES Everett Valley, Scottish Rite Orient of Washington Scottishritewa.org DATES TO REMEMBER Installation of Officers Everett Scottish Rite Temple 2431 Rucker Ave Friday, January 13, :30 PM Punch Bowl 7:00 PM Buffet 8:00 PM Installation Members, Ladies and Guests are cordially invited to attend. RSVP with Terry Grove Cost: $10.00 per Person DUES NOTICE Commencing January 2017, the yearly annual dues have been increased to $95 and the required fees for the degrees of Scottish Rite have been increased to $300. Members will need to visit the Valley of Everett website at everettscottishrite.org to download an updated petition. Valley of Everett Contact List Carl Smith, 33º, Personal Rep of the S.G.I.G. Telephone: (360) Umpire@wavecable.com Terry Grove, 32, KCCH General Secretary Telephone: terrygrove50@yahoo.com Kenneth Cage, 32º Almoner Telephone: eckc1@comcast.net Kenneth Thompson, 32º, KCCH, Editor Telephone: Knthom32@Comcast.net

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Orient of Washington - Valley of Everett THE RITE BULLETIN

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Ill. Carl Smith, 33 Personal Representative of the S.G.I G. (360) 387-4357 Robert (Bob) C. Dearborn 32, KCCH, Secretary 220 Olympic Blvd Everett, WA 98203