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Reunion Class 392 National Winner Of The KACH Essay Award Recognized Dallas

1 SCOTTISH RITE NEWS FOR THE VALLEY OF DALLAS Season's Greeting Fr om Dal a : s Scot In This Issue tish R ite Lawrence Douglas Ravert, 330 IGH Memorial Reunion Class 392 National Winner Of The KACH Essay Award Recognized Dallas Scottish Rite 21st Degree Team Performs for Ft. Worth First Annual Clan Gathering

UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION The Dallas Scottish Rite News The Dallas Scottish Rite News is published by the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Dallas, 500 South Harwood

org PRESIDING OFFICERS Herbert Buchanan 'Buck' Howard, 32 o KCCH, Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Valley of Dallas; John M.

"Skip" Smith, 32 o KCCH Commander, Dallas Council of Kadosh (19 o -30 o ); and Richard S. Lissauer, 32 o KCCH, Master of Kadosh, Dallas Consistory Editor: H. Buck Howard, Assistant Editor Jerry R.

2 UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION The Dallas Scottish Rite News The Dallas Scottish Rite News is published by the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Dallas, 500 South Harwood Street, Dallas Texas POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE DALLAS SCOTTISH RITE, 500 South Harwood Street Dallas Texas [ ] PRESIDING OFFICERS Herbert Buchanan 'Buck' Howard, 32 o KCCH, Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Valley of Dallas; John M. Marshall, 33 o IGH, Venerable Master Dallas Lodge of Perfection (4 o -14 o ); David W. Palmlund, III, 32 o KCCH, Wise Master, Dallas Chapter of Rose Croix(15 o -18 o ); France E. "Skip" Smith, 32 o KCCH Commander, Dallas Council of Kadosh (19 o -30 o ); and Richard S. Lissauer, 32 o KCCH, Master of Kadosh, Dallas Consistory Editor: H. Buck Howard, Assistant Editor Jerry R. McNair: to whom all letters pertaining to the business of the Rite should be addressed at: 500 South Harwood Street, Dallas Texas Mike Kent, Digital Product Manager John Yates, Production Designer Gerald Peck, Associate Editor Harold Collum, Copy Editor STATED MEETINGS: Third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. EDUCATION EVENINGS: Fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. Due to the increased costs of mailing and the continued challenges communicating with our members, we are asking every member to update his personal information. This can be done either online through the website: or by filling out the data sheet below and mailing it to: Dallas Scottish Rite, 500 South Harwood St., Dallas, Texas To make the update online, go to: Point to "Member Directory" on the menu bar, then 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. Make any changes being sure that all the data is correct, then click on SUBMIT. That is all there is to it! IF YOU DO NOT USE A COMPUTER, FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING AND MAIL TO THE CATHEDRAL. Last Name: First Name: Middle Name: Preferred Name: Mailing Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Valley Membership: Date of Birth: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Wife's Name: Lodge Name & # Lodge Location: 2

He is the Alpha and the Omega, without beginning and without end. We are to be comforted by this, as the world we live in offers tests to our faith sometimes beyond comprehension or understanding.

3 From The Chairman Another December is here, bringing to a close the 115th year since our predecessors established the Valley of Dallas. Time serves us mortals as measuring sticks to establish relative points from which to evaluate things. In the Scottish Rite, we are reminded that the Great Architect of the Universe is timeless. He is the Alpha and the Omega, without beginning and without end. We are to be comforted by this, as the world we live in offers tests to our faith sometimes beyond comprehension or understanding. It is with a sense of optimism that we send to our members this fourth quarter Valley newsletter. We have much to be thankful for, and we have numerous reasons to be optimistic about our Fraternity and our Valley in the future has been a good year for our Valley. Our three Memorial Reunions honoring Jim Payne, Joe Motley and Larry Ravert were well attended, and the degree work was excellent. Each of the Reunion luncheons with the families of our recently lost brethren was inspirational and uplifting. Our Valley performed 70 full-form degrees during the year. We capped 115 new Masters of the Royal Secret. Each of our Stated Meetings included an education segment and was efficiently managed. Our 4th Tuesday s Education Symposiums were outstanding and were led by our own members. Attendance at these events is growing. We will be introducing an additional form of regular educational series in 2013 with meetings away from our facility in order to give more attendance options to our members interested in receiving more light. Several of our most significant committees were re-energized during the course of the year. The fruits of the labors of these committee workers will be reaped for years to come. I am extremely grateful to each of the workers in our Valley. Whether you are on a degree team, or a committee or a constant supporter of our Valley demonstrated by your own way of life or your financial support, your contributions are appreciated. I simply cannot thank each of you sufficiently. The Valley of Dallas is here both for you and because of you. We all know that the costs of being a member are rising. I assure you that these increased regular dues and degree fees are not wasted. The Valley of Dallas delivers a very high quality education program with inspired, talented and enthusiastic teachers. Our costumes and our facility require constant upkeep and repair. Some of our more significant repairs have been postponed, but we will eventually address these needs as our funds allow. We are being good stewards of your dues and contributions. To those of you who are current on your dues, I extend to you our sincere thanks. For those who wonder if the benefits of membership in the Scottish Rite are worth the costs, all you need to do is give us an opportunity to show you what great tangible and intangible blessings being a member of the Valley of Dallas brings. Being an active member of the Valley of Dallas is a bargain! For those of you who are in real distress and having trouble paying these dues, we will be happy to help you work through your tough times. We do not hesitate to assist and aid those among us who are suffering. Another year is dawning, and I encourage each of you to call upon the inspiring and beautiful lessons of our 29 degrees. Chief among them is the concept of Masonic Labor: To learn, and to then teach each other. Learning should be ever present in all our lives. This concept enables our members to bond with each other, and it cultivates brotherly love. Remember, you are always welcome to attend any event, including our open Executive Officer s meetings held prior to our regular monthly stated meetings. There is an article about the annual Burns event contained in this newsletter. I urge you to make your reservations as soon as you can, as seating will be limited for this fantastic evening. Sponsored by the Knights of St. Andrew, the event grows bigger and better every year. Bring your Blue Lodge friends or non-mason friends to this very special fun night. It s a great way to show off our beautiful building and to celebrate the life and times of one of the most well known poets in history. Mark your calendar for January 18th. Reservations can be made online at our website or by telephone to Melissa Scott at For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who then shall prepare himself for battle? 1st Corinthians 14:8 Happy New Year! Buck 3

Brother Williams gave an interesting and informative talk at the annual Feast of Tishri celebration, held on October 2, 2012 in the Crystal Ballroom of the Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral.

4 Major General James L. Williams Guest Speaker at Feast of Tishri Illustrious M. Douglas Adkins, 33 0 Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council, Orient of Texas Southern Jurisdiction, USA rises to welcome Major General James L. Williams (ret). Brother Williams gave an interesting and informative talk at the annual Feast of Tishri celebration, held on October 2, 2012 in the Crystal Ballroom of the Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral. Greetings once again and thanks to all our members for a challenging and rewarding This past year has provided your Valley the opportunity to continue offering the best Scottish Rite experience to all our members. At the same time we have welcomed 115 new Scottish Rite Masons-in typical Dallas style, with full form costumes, settings, and an enviornment second to none. For this a special thanks to all our members laboring long during our three Reunion sessions in 2012; and we will do it all again in 2013!! Many of our newly minted Masters of the Royal Secret are becoming active in our Valley: by joining committees, voluntering for task, taking parts on Degree Teams, and attending our Scottish Rite University. We are delighted! Our message of involvement, commitment of service to the Fraternity, and brother to brother connections is working! Several have already completed the 1 st Master Craftsman program! Have you? We are committed to keeping the Valley of Dallas a special place for our Fraternity keeping the flame of Scottish Rite teaching alive. For this to happen, each of us has to contribute our efforts, talents, and time. Ask a Master Mason to join us at our Spring, Summer one day or Fall Reunions in 2013 (the dates are on our calendar) - He will thank you for the invitation and for the "experience". On behalf of all the staff at your Valley office Thank You we extend greetings of the season and we look forward to sharing 2013 with each of you. Fraternity Jerry From The General Secretary 4

, Francine Allen, Lucretia Winkle, Carol Ann Ravert, Lauren Wintermute, Lisa Wintermute, Preston

5 Lawrence Douglas Ravert, 33 0 IGH Memorial Reunion Class 392 (front l to r) Bill Bryan, Susan Bryan, Ill Fred Allen, 33 0 G.C., Francine Allen, Lucretia Winkle, Carol Ann Ravert, Lauren Wintermute, Lisa Wintermute, Preston Wintermute (back row l to r) Chairman Buck Howard, 32 0 KCCH, PGM David Dibrell, 33 0 IGH, Treasurer Larry Winkle, 33 0 IGH, Dalen Wintermute and Ill Douglas Adkins, 33 0 S.G.I.G. 5

Methodist Church and served as Pastor in

as Chairman of the Membership Committee,

6 Reunion No. 392 Honoring Brother Lawrence Douglas Ravert, 33 o IGH Bro. Lawrence Douglas Ravert, was born January 10, 1933 in New York. He was an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and served as Pastor in many churches in the North Texas Conference UMC for over 50 years. He was married to Carol Ann for 53 years. Larry was a member of the Dallas Scottish Rite Bodies for 42 years. He received the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander Court of Honour in 1977 and Coronated 33 rd Degree Inspector General Honorary in He was also a member of York Rite Bodies, Hella Temple and Edwin J. Kiest Lodge #1310. Bro. Ravert served his Scottish Rite Valley as Chairman of the Membership Committee, Chaplain, Degree Master of the 27 th Degree and Master of the Rose Croix Funeral Team. Larry was a man of faith, prayer and humility who loved God, his family and the Church. An encourager and comforter, he was known for his sense of humor, and love of poetry and scripture. As a caring leader, he spread peace, hope and joy to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Joathan Barrick Benny Bass Roger Batchelor Oliver Birre Jeffrey Blackburn Kenneth Branch John Brown Lloyd Brown Patrick Brown James Byrne Ernesto Cardona Kenneth Chance Michael Cole David Coulon George Crosby 6

7 Monte Drennan Nicholas Dutrow Jackie Edwards Timothy Erwin Randall Fellers Jesse Forester Tyler Hamilton William A. House William R. House Devin Hudson Mike Junkin Glen Kinnibrugh Richard Leeflang Alberto Lozada William Maddux Chris Maples Alberto Martinez Brandon Moore Luther Moore Kyle Northcutt Wesley Petty Kevin Powers John Riley Daniel Rossi Thomas Siekierski 7

8 Robert Silva Nickie Smith Reed Smith David Stiff Robby Surovik Shaun Sutherland Joshua Tate Scott Taylor Stephen Ternes John Thomason Robert Thompson Richard Troutte Robert Vandenbush Rex Vardeman Corby Vickers Loy Vickers David Villegas Charles Vining Joe Wages Brandon White John Wilbanks Derrick Williams James Williams 8

and Jerry Peck (middle row) Glen Day, Frank McMullen and Jim

9 Your WARDROBE COMMITTEE "Early" Your WARDROBE COMMITTEE "Late in the day" l to r (front row) Ron Sands, Billy Ray Dickey and Jerry Peck (middle row) Glen Day, Frank McMullen and Jim Stallings (back row) John Shannon, Kerry Davis and Ron Carney 9

National Winner Of The KACH Essay Award Recognized Each September upon closing our Stated Meeting, we open our

Weldon Clampitte, Executive Officer in Texas and past Grand Master of DeMolay International.

Henry Champion, a 10 th grader of the Legacy Chapter, was presented a check from the Scottish Rite Foundation of

10 National Winner Of The KACH Essay Award Recognized Each September upon closing our Stated Meeting, we open our doors to the North Texas Order of DeMolay, a Masonic youth organization founded in This year we welcomed J. Weldon Clampitte, Executive Officer in Texas and past Grand Master of DeMolay International. He introduced the young men who performed "The Ceremony of Light" and the DeMolay Degree depicting the last trial of Jacques DeMolay. This September we also had the privilege to recognize the National winner of the KACH Essay Award for Mr. Henry Champion, a 10 th grader of the Legacy Chapter, was presented a check from the Scottish Rite Foundation of the Supreme Council. Ill M. Douglas Adkins, 33 0 SGIG, is shown making this presentation at the conclusion of our meeting. Valley of Dallas Installation of Officers January 21, 2013 Dinner 6:15 p.m. Installation 7:15 p.m. Family & Guests Welcome 10

General Secretary Jerry McNair and Wise Master

Eric Bailey piping in the Colors with the KOSA

11 General Secretary Jerry McNair and Wise Master David Palmlund, III accepting a donation from Greg Chesley, to the Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral of a 1919 Thirty Sixth Reunion Book Eric Bailey piping in the Colors with the KOSA Fifty year members with their Blue Caps and Certificates 11

Anderson, Heinz Ermlich (back row l-r) Dutch Krebsbach, Derek Gracy and Ward Gruffey 27th Degree Team Front center David Raucher

12 Royal Order of the Ducks - One Day Class Fall 2012 (Front row l-r) Bob Wilson, Jean-Philippe Renaud, Ray McCreary, John Cox, Richard Mick, David Jones Mike Posey (middle row l-r) Johnny Roberson, Stephen Kadrey, Chris Wheeler, Jim Murray, Jim Zimba, Ron Anderson, Heinz Ermlich (back row l-r) Dutch Krebsbach, Derek Gracy and Ward Gruffey 27th Degree Team Front center David Raucher Back (l-r) Richard Johnson, Terry Maxwell, Eric Stuyvesant, John Wilson, Neal Griffith, Barry Boyd, Burt Ramsey and Larry Copling 12

13 Lodge Ambassadors Tony Albanese, 32 Brian Ball, 32 Roger Batchelor, 32 Donald Bean, 32 Brad Billings, 32 KCCH Barry Boyd, 32 Barry Brunk, Sr., 32 KCCH Kenneth Butner, 32 Lloyd Carpenter, 32 KCCH Nick Carter, 32 Matt Cason, 32 KCCH Jonathon Chiles, 32 Bill Cox, 32 KCCH Floyd Day, 32 KCCH Billy Ray Dickey, 33 IGH Gary Dixon, 33 IGH James Elliott, 33 IGH Randall Fellers, 32 Jeff Forrester, 32 Joe French, 32 Jimmy Gibson, 32 Edward Green, 32 Matt Henderson, 32 Jeff Hershberger, 32 Eugene Holmes, 32 Gary Hosick, 32 Dan Howard, 32 Robert Jensen, 32 KCCH Jerry Kirby, 33 IGH Timothy LaVergne, 32 KCCH Tom Little, 32 KCCH Alberto Lozada, 32 Kevin Main, 32 KCCH Aaron Miller, 32 A. D. Palmer, 32 Joe Pool, 32 Bill Proctor, 33 IGH Steve Rankin, 32 KCCH Michael Reynolds, 32 KCCH Gary Rock, 32 Ken Scales, 32 Chris Smith, 32 Norm Stuart, 32 Robert Tedford, Jr., 32 KCCH Robert Telford, 32 KCCH Robert Thompson, 33 IGH Franklin Todd, 33 IGH Patrick Travers, 32 Mark Travis, 32 Gerald Tyler, 32 David Villegas, 32 Ron Walker, 32 Darrell Wanker, 32 KCCH Jarod Waters, 32 Brian Williams, 32 Daniel Williams, 32 Thomas Williams, 32 Ben Wilson, 32 Dustin Woods, 32 Gregory Yates, 32 Chefs Committee Co - Chairman, Frank Todd with Mike Seabolt, Steve Moore and Jim Fulcher 13

14 Some Families of the Dallas Scottish Rite at the November Capping Ceremony 14

15 Your Valley Officers for 2013 Dallas Lodge of Perfection Ineffable Degrees 4 o to 14 o Dallas Council of Kadosh Philosophical and Chivalric Degrees 19 o to 30 o T. Burrel Poston Officers Venerable Master...T. Burrel Poston, 33 o IGH Senior Warden...Richard L. Johnson, 32 o KCCH Junior Warden...Robert W. Moore, 32 o KCCH Orator...John M. Wilkerson, 32 o KCCH Dallas Chapter of Rose Croix Historical and Religious Degrees 15 o to 18 o Thomas M. Tomlinson Officers Commander...Thomas M. Tomlinson, 32 o KCCH 1 st Lt. Commander...Lawrence P. Sweeney, 32 o KCCH 2 nd Lt. Commander...Matt A. Ferguson, 32 o KCCH Chancellor...Darrell C. Hefley, 32 o KCCH Orator...Eric D. Stuyvesant, 32 o Dallas Consistory Ceremonial and Official Degrees 31 o to 32 o Daniel B. Pearson, III Officers Wise Master...Daniel B. Pearson, III, 32 o KCCH Senior Warden...Michael L. Reynolds, 32 o KCCH Junior Warden...Kevin K. Main, 32 o KCCH Orator...Tim R. Zoltowski, 32 o Officers Serving All Bodies David M. Baskin Officers Master of Kadosh...David M. Baskin, 32 o KCCH Prior...David K. Raucher, 32 o KCCH Preceptor...Matthew T. Cason, 32 o KCCH Chancellor...Barry W. Boyd, 32 o Minister of State...Jim E. Fulcher, 32 o Herbert B. "Buck" Howard, 32 o KCCH - Chairman Jerry R. McNair, 32 o KCCH - General Secretary Lawrence A. Winkle, 33 IGH - Treasurer Samuel D. Tiner, 32 KCCH - Almoner Jeffrey W. Smith, 32 - Assistant Almoner Dwain P. Knight, 32 o KCCH - Prelate Gary E. Rock, 32 o - Master of Ceremonies William B. Dean, Jr., 32 Captain of the Host Jeff C. Hershberger, 32 o - Equerry Larry E. Hopkins, 32 o Assistant Equerry Rick H. Mozley, 32 o - Expert Thomas S. Diekierski, 32 o - Assistant Expert Brandon M. White, 32 o - Tiler Olivier Birre, 32 o - Chamberlain Miguel A. Granados, Jr., 32 o - Valley Photographer 15

16 Dallas Scottish Rite 21 st Degree Team Performs for Ft. Worth l to r (Front center) Mario Rivas Jr. ( Middle row) Chuck Acker, Richard Brett, Jeff Haven, Carl Key and Tom Williams (Back row) Max Gilley, Jerry McNair, Buck Howard and Zola Blicker 2013 KOSA OFFICERS Sir Knight Corey Higgins, Marshall (Elect) Sir Knight Gary Rock, Worthy Master (Elect) Sir Knight Norm Stuart, Eminent Prior (Elect) 16

ORIENT OF TEXAS CLAN GATHERING DALLAS, TEXAS NOVEMBER 10, 2012 The Valley of Dallas Knights of St.

We had representatives from each Valley in Texas sharing, greeting, swapping ideas and their plans for the future. Dallas Knights of St.

During the day each service unit spoke about its own activities, level of service to their Valley, its Regalia, its Tartans and its

Worthy Master (elect) Gary Rock, 32 0 moderated the day's activities, while presentations for Dallas were lead by Worthy Master Dan Hill

17 ORIENT OF TEXAS CLAN GATHERING DALLAS, TEXAS NOVEMBER 10, 2012 The Valley of Dallas Knights of St. Andrew hosted the first Orient of Texas Clan Gathering for all KOSA (order of Thistle) - Units in Texas. We had representatives from each Valley in Texas sharing, greeting, swapping ideas and their plans for the future. Dallas Knights of St. Andrew conducted the opening ceremonies in true Dallas KOSA style. During the day each service unit spoke about its own activities, level of service to their Valley, its Regalia, its Tartans and its Ceremonial participation in and outside of its Valley. Worthy Master (elect) Gary Rock, 32 0 moderated the day's activities, while presentations for Dallas were lead by Worthy Master Dan Hill and Marshall (elect) Corey Higgins. Our thanks to SGIG M. Douglas Adkins for his opening remarks and setting the direction and purpose for this event. The following are several of the numerous photos taken during the days activies. Above is the full gathering photo of all attendees on the steps of our temple. Quite an impressive crowd for the first annual Clan Gathering in Texas. 17

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20 Robert Burns Night Benefiting the Dallas Scottish Rite Library & Museum and the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children January 18, 2013 Silent Auction 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. $45.00 per person Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral Spring Three Day Reunion Coming March 9 th, 16 th & 23 rd 2013 Dallas Chapter of Rose Croix Orient of Texas Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal April 15, :30 P.M

With this in mind, the 2013 Celebrating the Craft (CTC) web event will focus on our remarkable members and their talents, personalities, accomplishments, and abilities.

21 Be a Part of Celebrating the Craft in 2013! Our great Fraternity is filled with talented and remarkable brothers. It's the incredible quality of our members that keeps our organization strong and secure in its objectives and values day after day. With this in mind, the 2013 Celebrating the Craft (CTC) web event will focus on our remarkable members and their talents, personalities, accomplishments, and abilities. We want to feature YOU on May 18, 2013! CTC 2013 is looking for video submissions for two new programs: Scottish Rite Has Talent is a musical contest for our members. If you are part of a band with other brothers, play an instrument, or have a singing voice worth sharing, send us a 5-minute video of your talent! Entries can be from individuals or groups (at least half of the group must be Scottish Rite Masons). The content of the videos and performances must be appropriate and consistent with Scottish rite values. All video entries received will be judged by a panel at the House of the Temple and ultimately 12 winners will be selected and invited to perform LIVE during CTC on May 18, Winners will be responsible for their transportation to D.C., but lodging and meals will be provided by CTC for May 17-19, For contest details, rules, and regulations visit on our website at: scottishrite.org/giving/talent Questions About Video Submissions? For instructions on how to submit a video for either programs, please visit our video entry page at: scottishrite.org/giving/video-entry. Questions about the Talent or Heroes programs or CTC 2013 can be sent to Allison Godfrey of the Development Office at: agodfrey@scottishrite.org or Scottish Rite Heroes will honor our members that exceed the ordinary. Scottish Rite Masons are encouraged to nominate a fellow member or themselves as a Scottish Rite Hero through a 2-minute video submission. We re looking for men who have made a positive difference in the world or that have gone above and beyond to help others and serve their community. What makes a Mason a Hero could range from serv ing in the armed forces to helping a family going through a rough time in their neighborhood. We will feature 12 of the video submissions during the CTC 2013 webcast. All submissions and Heroes will be recognized both online and in The Scottish Rite Journal. Further program details, rules, and regulations can be found at: scottishrite.org/giving/heroes Tell Us About YOU We are looking for videos focusing on your Valley s charitable activities! These videos have the potential to be featured during CTC Send videos (3 min. or less) that highlight the importance of your local philanthropies to: videos@scottishrite.org The deadline for ALL video submissions is February 28, 2013, 11:59 pm EST. 21

22 Sample of Badges that are Available Fill out Information and bring or send to: Dallas Scottish Rite, 500 S. Harwood St., Dallas TX

flags and serve as greeters at the Knox-

Volunteer Program is not an organization

A state-of-the-art internet website will

23 Become a Mason Volunteer Today! For more information contact Marshall Doke phone or mdoke@gardere.com Anyone who is a freemason may join this service group please feel free to share with others. We currently participate at the City of Dallas Veterans Day Parades by passing out commemorative brochures and American flags and serve as greeters at the Knox- Corinthian Masonic Lodge Charity Golf tournament. Photos by Roger Bell and Jeff Haven Mason Volunteer Program is not an organization or entity of any kind but merely a method for individual Masons willing to volunteer their services to be matched with charities and civic organizations that need their services. A state-of-the-art internet website will be used to register Masons, notify them of volunteer opportunities, and keep electronic record of the hours worked by each Mason for their lodges. The distinctive Mason Volunteer referee shirts will be easily recognizable at public events (such as parades, golf tournaments, and charity events) and show clearly what Masons do and who we are. 23

Dallas Scottish Rite 2013 Schedule of Events January 18, - Robert Burns Celebration 5:30 p.m. January 21 - Stated Meeting & Installation of Officers Dinner 6:15 p.m. Installation 7:15 p.m. January 22 - Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 p.

m. March 23 - Spring Reunion Last Day (all day) March 26 - Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 p.m. April 3 - JROTC Awards Banquet 6:30 p.m. April 15 - Stated Meeting & Ceremony of Rememberance & Renewal 6:30 p.

m.- midnight May 20 - Stated Meeting & Capping Ceremony Dinner 6:15 p.m. - Capping 7:15 p.m. May 28 - Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 p.m. June 17 - Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:15 p.m. June 25 - Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 p.

24 Dallas Scottish Rite 2013 Schedule of Events January 18, - Robert Burns Celebration 5:30 p.m. January 21 - Stated Meeting & Installation of Officers Dinner 6:15 p.m. Installation 7:15 p.m. January 22 - Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 p.m. January 26 - Grand Master Conference - Hella 10:00 a.m. February 18 - Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:15 p.m. February 26 - Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 p.m. March 9 - Spring Reunion Day 1 (all day) March 16 - Spring Reunion Day 2 (all day) March 18 - Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:15 p.m. March 23 - Spring Reunion Last Day (all day) March 26 - Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 p.m. April 3 - JROTC Awards Banquet 6:30 p.m. April 15 - Stated Meeting & Ceremony of Rememberance & Renewal 6:30 p.m. April Tucker - Cochran - Convocation in Waco April 23 - Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 p.m. May 8 - Scottish Rite Library & Museum Scholarship Awards Banquet 6:30 p.m. May 18 - Celebrating the Craft (a web event) 6:00 p.m.- midnight May 20 - Stated Meeting & Capping Ceremony Dinner 6:15 p.m. - Capping 7:15 p.m. May 28 - Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 p.m. June 17 - Stated Meeting - Dinner 6:15 p.m. June 25 - Scottish Rite University Symposium 6:30 p.m. July 20 - Summer Reunion (One Day) Valley Office Staff General Secretary Jerry R. McNair Vanessa Palmer x 100 Melissa Scott x 103 Miguel Granados x 106 Mike Kent x 118 Hours: 9-12, 1-4 Monday-Friday dallasscottishrite.org 24

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SCOTTISH RITE NEWS NEWS FOR THE VALLEY OF DALLAS www.dallasscottishrite.org FOR THE VALLEY OF DALLAS Valley Of Dallas Reunion Brings In 30 New Masters Of The Royal Secret 2012 Officers Valley Historian