A PUBLICATION OF THE STOCKTON SCOTTISH RITE BODIES. The Rite News. Valley of Stockton Orient of California

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1 A PUBLICATION OF THE STOCKTON SCOTTISH RITE BODIES The Rite News Volume71/02 Valley of Stockton Orient of California February 2015 A Message from the Personal Representative The Valley of Stockton has begun another year with a newly installed corps of officers. The installation ceremony was held January 7 th with a nice crowd looking on. Dinner was a superbly prepared Prime Rib and was served by the Stockton Rainbow Assembly. Honoring us that evening we had as our guest, Ill. Frank Loui, 33, SGIG and his bride Jeanie. Installed that evening as the heads of the four bodies were Venerable Master, Nunzio Napoli, 32, Wise Master, Shawn McCarty, 32, Commander, Crispin Woelfer, 32 KCCH, and as Master of Kadosh, David Nunez, 32. I offer my sincerest congratulations to these brothers and to the corps of officers supporting them. Along with new officers, we have committees for all of the events we are planning for Each committee chairman is looking for participation from members old and new. No crab feed or fireworks booth earns funds by itself. The dedication of Scottish Rite Masons make them work. Speaking of Crab Feeds, please join us on Feb. 20 th for one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. We need your support. Not only is it a great cause, it is a great meal with even greater company, your fellow Masonic families. Fraternally, Patrick O Hern, 32 KCCH 1

2 The Rite News is the official publication of the Stockton Bodies, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. The Rite News is published monthly. 33 W. Alpine Avenue Stockton, CA P: F: Personal Representative Patrick O Hern,32 KCCH Lodge of Perfection Venerable Master Nunzio Napoli, 32 Chapter Rose Croix Wise Master Shawn McCarty, 32 Council of Kadosh Commander Crispin Woelfer, 32 KCCH Consistory Master of Kadosh David Nunez, 32 General Secretary Kent Armstrong, 32 Assistant to the P.R. John Baker, 32 KCCH Almoner/Assistant to the P.R. Richard Garcia, 32 KCCH Sunset Club Featuring Cigars, Food, and Fun We will be meeting at the Rite Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Cigars begin at 4:00 P.M. Social begins at 5:00 P.M. Dinner begins at 6:00 P.M. Please RSVP (209) February Stated Meeting Dinner Beef Stew over steamed rice Salad Rolls Dessert Please RSVP to reserve your spot for dinner. (209) March Stated Meeting Dinner Corned Beef and Cabbage Boiled Potatoes Carrots Rolls Reservation Required Reservations Call (209) Dues Cards Please be advised that dues for 2015 have been mailed out. Please make checks payable to the Stockton Scottish Rite and mail to the Stockton Scottish Rite 33 West Alpine, Stockton, California 95203, Kriss would be happy to take your payments and mail your new dues card to you. News Editors Kriss and Klaire Green Language Center Heidi Germino - (209) Scottish Rite Ladies Association President Barbara Burruel Secretary/Treasurer Shirley Smith Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council Ronald A. Seale 33 Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council Ill. Frank Loui, 33 Pizza will be available after the movie for $10 per person. Movie Matinee Sunday, February 15, :00PM-4:00PM Stockton Scottish Rite Featuring Wild Hogs RSVP No later than February 13, 2015 (209)

3 A Word from the Assistant to the Personal Rep. John Baker, 32, KCCH Last month I stated that we were about to re-start the Master Craftsman program. I was looking for someone to take the lead and make the program more relevant to the non-scholar who is looking for more light. We had a volunteer step forward who is ideal for the job. Brother Kirby Robinson, 32, will be our guy facilitating that program. Drop by the Rite and let s talk about it. Also, we are in the process of forming new Degree Teams. I am specifically and personally working on the formation of a new 18 th Degree team. In olden times, individual Blue Lodges took responsibility for different Scottish Rite Degrees. Morning Star Lodge did the 18 th Degree. I am putting out a challenge to each of you to talk to Scottish Rite brothers in your own Blue Lodge and decide which Degree you would like to portray. As a result we get dedicated and proficient teams and more cooperation from the Lodges themselves. It is a win - win situation. Let s discuss which S.R. Degrees you would like to take on. Ill. Finnes Bowman has the 4 th Degree well under control with the Foot Hill Lodges. I am asking Morning Star to take on the 18 th. That leaves the 14 th, the 30 th and the 32 nd mandatory degrees and we could really shake the earth by reviving one of the remaining degrees which have not been seen in this Valley for many years. Let s join the march back into the light and do what we have always been meant to do. Fraternally, John L. Baker, 32 KCCH A Message From Our Ladies Association On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, our Ladies Association will be meeting in the Library at 7:00 P.M. Please come and enjoy the company and help us make some important decisions as to the direction we want our Association to head for the 2015 year. We are always open to entertain new ideas on fundraising as well as ideas on how to have fun as a group. If you have questions or concerns and you will be unable to attend our meeting, please feel free to contact me, Barbara Burruel at (209) I am looking forward to a fun and exciting

4 Have You Considered The Stockton Valley Life Membership Program Age Dues LIFE MEMBERSHIP times FEE 49 & Under $ $1, to 54 inclusive $ $1, to 59 inclusive $ $1, to 64 inclusive $ $1, WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you have any new or used medical equipment that you no longer need such as Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Shower Chairs, please donate them to our Almoners Warehouse. We are always in need of medical equipment. You can help us help make a difference in our community. Please call (209) or bring them to the Warehouse Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 P.M.- 4 P.M. 65 & over $ $1, Stockton Scottish Rite Crab Feed Silent Auction and Raffle WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!! If you would like to donate a basket for the Silent Auction and Raffle please drop it by the office at your earliest convenience. We will also accept individual items to be placed in baskets with other items. Please help make this a successful event! Questions???? Call Kriss or Klaire at the Stockton Scottish Rite (209)

5 News From Rainbow Assembly No. 9, Stockton Bringing warm and happy new years wishes to all! The assembly went to the Masonic Homes on January 3 rd to take down the Christmas tree that we decorated for the residents. We received a certificate for the Most Elegant tree. YAY! We were pleased to be asked to assist the Scottish Rite by serving their Installation dinner January 7 th. There was not a large crowd but it was a pleasure to serve dinner and visit with the guests. On January 23 rd we assisted the San Joaquin Shrine Club by serving at their annual Crab Feed. This event always has a huge crowd and we appreciate the opportunity as a tip jar is passed among the guests and we use the proceeds to help with Assembly expenses and our Grand Service project. This year, our Grand Service project is the Scottish Rite Language Center. Manteca Assembly #38 International Order of Rainbow for Girls Proudly Invites you to attend A Reception Honoring Miss Richelle Reynoso Grand Editor February 7, :00 P.M. Manteca Masonic Center 212 N. Powers Avenue Ladies attire floor length dresses are requested Gentlemen, please wear dress pants with a shirt and tie. February 2 nd will be installation of officers for our Assembly with Amy Baker being installed as Worthy Advisor. Mrs. Susan Jamison will become our Mother Advisor as Mrs. Stacy Gomez is stepping down after many years as our Mother Advisor. It would be fantastic if you could come and watch our ceremony. The Scottish Rite will be having their annual Crab Feed on February 23 rd. We are fortunate to have been asked to serve this event as well. We hope to see you for another heap of crab. We wish you all a Happy Valentine s Day. Stay safe, In Rainbow Love, Stockton Assembly #9 5

6 Almoner s Fund Virgilio Ambida Harry Hughes Wilford Roe Robert Snodgrass Randolf Albertson Westford Latimer Irwin Lauppe Michael Smith Dean Talbert James Wigington Maximo Padua Kirk Strangeland Clinton Alexson Alex Chaim Jr. Forrest Christy Fredrick Claus Samuel Davis Harry Wagner Edgar Blundell Norman Linn Robert S. Coats James Murrison Jr. Edward Simas Gary O. Kelley Edwin Fichtner Ken Evans Gregory Popovich Samuel T. Bayle Steven Astorino (In Memory of Van and Glen ShalJean) Kent Armstrong Building Fund Virgilio Ambida Robert Snodgrass William Hatcher Irwin Lauppe Michael Smith Dean Talbert James Wigington Clinton Alexson Gordon Thomas David Blundell Norman Linn Robert S. Coats Ernest McDonald Edward Simas James Murrison Jr. Gary O. Kelley Harold Rohrbach Edwin Fichtner Leland Wells Gregory Popvich Marrino Berbano Samuel T. Bayle Steven Astorino (In memory of Van and Glen ShalJean) Building Fund Honor Roll John Pozar Ken Evans Language Center Hardin O Berst Brian French Virgilio Ambida Harry Hughes Wilford Roe Robert Snodgrass William Hatcher Westford Latimer Irwin Lauppe Michael Smith Dean Talbert James Wigington Clinton Alexson Alex Chaim Jr. Jerrol Largin James Hart Edgar Blundell Gulbrand Miranda Adin Hester Norman Linn Clayton Bentley Jr. Robert S. Coats James Murrison Jr. Edward Simas Gary O. Kelley Harold Rohrbach Edwin Fichtner Nunzio Napoli Gregory Popovich Steven Fowler Maritza Cruz Samuel T. Bayle James Linnerman Steven Astorino (In memory of Glen and Van ShalJean) Cliff Wilburn EASY, ALL PURPOSEDONATION FORM Name: Address: Wishes to donate $ to the: Almoners Fund Building Maintenance Fund Language Center Other This donation is: In Honor of In Memory of Name of person in honor/ memory of Shall we send a notice to someone? If yes, please fill in the persons name (and address, if you know it) 365 Club Donation and Pledge 2015 David Okamoto Bill DuBois Jim Linnerman Cliff Wilburn (In memory of Alice Wilburn) Vijendra P. Govind Dr. Breckenridge Ken Evans The 365 Club is a convenient way to donate to the Language Center by giving a dollar a day. With your support, many children in our community with speech issues can receive therapy. Contact the Gen. Secretary, Kent Armstrong, to join for more information, call (209) Make the Honor Roll 2015! Print name as you wish it to appear: Please accept my contribution of $ (min. $100) to the Scottish Rite Building fund, and add my name to the Stockton Scottish Rite Building Fund Honor Roll. I am enclosing a check for the amount written above. Building Fund $3 0,000 $15,000 $13,000 $4,000 $2,000 Yes, I would love to be a Rite News Supporter! Enclosed please find my check in the amount of: $10.00 for a single name $20.00 for two names $50.00 for a family or group NAME(S): 6

7 Congratulations to the Newly Elected 2015 Officers Lodge of Perfection Venerable Master Elect - Nunzio Napoli 32 Senior Warden Elect - Bobby Rasuli 32 Chapter Rose Croix Wise Master - Shawn McCarty 32 1st Lt. Commander Ray Murphy 32 KCCH Council of Kadosh Commander - Crispin Woelfer 32 KCCH 1st Lt. Commander - Ken Evans 32 KCCH Consistory Master of Kadosh - David Nunez 32 All Four Bodies Personal Representative - Patrick O Hern 32 KCCH Assistant to the P.R. - John Baker 32 KCCH General Secretary/Treasurer - Kent Armstrong 32 Almoner/Assistant to the P.R. - Rich Garcia 32 KCCH Chaplain - Crispin Woelfer 32 KCCH February 2015 Feb 4 - Cathedral Board 4:00 Officers 4:30 in the Library Feb. 4 - Stated Meeting Officers Dress = Suit 5:30-6:00 Social 6:00-6:45 Dinner 7:00 - Stated Meeting Feb Language Board 4:00 in the Library Feb. 13 Golf Committee 9:00 A.M. SSR Library Feb. 15 Movie Matinee 1:00 P.M. Auditorium Feb Sunset Club 4:00 Cigars, 5:00 Social, and 6:00 Dinner in the Lobby Feb SSR Crab Feed 6:00 P.M. Dunbar/ Lobby Tyler - Jim Allen 32 KCCH Expert - Marc Castillo 32 Assist. Expert - John Pozar 32 KCCH Foundation Director John Baker 32 KCCH Language Center Board Chair - Bob Snyder 33 The views expressed in the Rite News are not necessarily those of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Submission of articles are welcome and due by the 15th of the month preceding the publication. Only articles of Masonic relevance will be considered and may be split into two publications. For more information contact the Editor or the General Secretary at the Rite (209) The Bodies of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Stockton, Orient of California, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspector General Knights of Commander of the House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty third Degree of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose See is at the Grand Orient of Charleston, in the state of South Carolina 7

8 Stockton Scottish Rite Installation of Officers, January 7,

9 A Message From our General Secretary Kent Armstrong 32 Here we are heading into a new year. Lots of things are happening at your Valley. Our Movie Days have been very popular and we hope that more of you will join us on the third Sunday of each month to watch movies that we like to see. We are getting new members, both by petition and affiliation. Last fall we got 6 candidates for degrees and 4 members by affiliation. So far this year we have 8 potential candidate for our March Degrees. It would be nice to have 10 or 12 so if you have members of your Lodge who would be candidates get them to fill in a petition and let s make this a big class, something we haven t had for quite a while. Our progress in fixing up the building is slowly progressing, we have done most of the small things that are not expensive, but we still have some things we need to work on like new flooring in the banquet hall, new signs for the front and back of our building, major work on the heating/air conditioning and at some point in the near future a new roof. Most of those are big ticket items so we will have to work towards them building our funds little by little until we have enough to do that part. If you paid your dues you got a 2015 sticker to put on your permanent dues card. If you have not paid your dues, they are due. I just received a package from Brother Ted Green in Modesto, in it were several pairs of handmade earrings that Brother Green offered to have us sell them and donate the proceeds to our Building Fund. They will be for sale at our Crab Feed for $10.00 per pair. I believe that many ladies will go home with very nice jewelry and our Building Fund will be richer for it. Make sure you check them out at the Crab Feed. 9

10 Stockton Scottish Rite Hawaiian Crab Feed February 20,2015 Social : 6:00 PM Dinner : 7:00 PM 8:00PM Tickets are $40 each There will be raffle and silent auction prizes For Tickets Please Contact: Stockton Scottish Rite West Alpine Avenue Stockton, CA Save The Date! Your Invitation To the Stockton Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Center Golf Tournament At Stockton Golf and Country Club 3800 Country Club Blvd Stockton, CA Contact: West Alpine Avenue Stockton, CA rentals@stocktonscottishrite.org Monday, June 8,