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

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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 Everett, WA (425) Orient of Washington - Valley of Everett Volume 25 July-August 2016 Issue 07 THE RITE BULLETIN From the Personal Representative: I recently read an article in the May 2016 issue of The Northern Light, a magazine of the Northern Scottish Rite Jurisdiction. It was entitled Candidates are not Customers --- Are they? It was written by Ill. Bro. Bruce T. Work, 33. I include it here as it seems appropriate for us in the Valley of Everett since we are in the process of conferring the degrees on six new candidates. CANDIDATES ARE NOT CUSTOMERS --- ARE THEY? A recurring debate within the Masonic community is whether or not candidates should be thought of as customers. Technically speaking, I think the answer is obvious. While some of our leaders find it difficult to accept the idea of members and candidates as customers, in reality, they are just that in today s competitive marketplace. Lodges and Valleys are sellers offering degrees and a rich fraternal life. Candidates and members are buyers who register for membership, apply for initiation, and pay dues. The longer these ongoing transactions are satisfactory to both parties, the longer the relationship endures, to everyone s benefit. Seen in these terms, there seems little left to discuss. But it is worth pointing out that this buyer-seller interpretation is somewhat simplistic as it fails to acknowledge an important dimension the candidate as learner. Each candidate puts his trust in the institution where he is From The Personal Representative Carl B. Smith, 33 studying and each should be encouraged to view his learning experience as a journey of personal transformation. It is an odyssey that will, at times, challenge preconceived tastes, desires, and opinions. Using the term raw meat to describe a candidate has been misused and criticized. But to a large degree, the new member is, in fact, a neophyte during the learning process. Does the term rough ashlar to smooth ashlar ring any bells? It is precisely this voluntary immersion in a learning process that allows candidates to overcome short-term difficulties, and to understand (often in retrospect), the importance of lessons that may not have been clear at the time of their initiation. A thorough learning process means a candidate must be open to ongoing experimentation. It means meeting challenges constantly, and encouraging a spirit of personal development. This may lead a candidate to question previously held values that were unfocused or not thoroughly thought through. Socrates was right to tell his new pupils you know nothing. In this context, the best candidates do not view themselves as customers, nor should they be treated as such. My personal experience bears this out. The brightest and best candidates I have worked with tend to be modest, respect the advice of their Brothers, and are naturally open to new ideas. Continued on Page 2

2 From the Personal Representative Continued from Page 1. These are the men who get the most out of their Masonic careers. As Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, emeritus professor at George Washington University, said Students are not customers, nor, are they not customers. They are investing time and money with a purpose in mind. The school that does not serve that purpose will not survive. Students are looking for a quality education, and they want distinguished and accomplished professors on the faculty. This is especially timely today. The younger generations refuse to waste their time or money on products that do not serve their needs. A fraternity that does not recognize and respond to the changing needs of its membership will not survive. That is a brutal fact. Long hours spent memorizing antiquated ritual with language that no one can pronounce and most cannot understand will not endure. Survey after survey, and trend analysis after trend analysis of baby boomers to millennials bear this out. We ignore the data at our peril. Simply put, a fraternity that takes care of its members is based on core values. It has members with moral compasses and like-mindedness. It is this kind of fraternity where the new generation will invest resources. Survey data in this area provides solid reasons to be optimistic as it points time and again to the desire millennials have to join organizations that are values-based. In Masonry, the candidate is acting on faith that there will be personal growth and satisfaction at the end of his initiation. Masonic leaders must do their jobs, but the process must also involve a mentoring Brother, as well as constant dialogue with the candidate. Ongoing interaction ensures a candidate achieves what he set out to find when he petitioned the organization. We cannot be the supplier who takes their money and runs. How to put this theory into action? Below are recommendations regarding what candidates, Masonic leaders, and Masonic Brethren can do to maximize the powerful experience of becoming a learned and fulfilled Scottish Rite Mason. To Candidates: In order to get the best out of a learning experience, have an open mind and be modest and humble. It is advisable to recall a version of Socrates maxim cited above: I only know that I know nothing. The great sculptor Michelangelo provides an apt analogy. He believed the job of the sculptor is to free the forms already inside the stone. The job of Masonry might be interpreted in a similar way. We work to free candidates potential taking good men and making them better. Think about some of our best Masonic Brothers and leaders. We did not make them Masons. We simply gave them dues cards. They were Masons in their hearts, long before they joined our fraternity. To Masonic Leaders: Candidates who approach the learning process with modesty and candid willingness to learn are the best possible gift. A good candidate with the right attitude is what prompts our passion and fascination for education. While I don t consider candidates as consumers, we still should strive for excellence in Masonic fraternalism and all its related products and services. Each candidate deserves to be treated with equal concern and respect. We need to understand that we are not a one size fits all fraternity, and we should be adaptable to the needs of our candidates. Through continued dialogue with our customers, we will learn if we are supplying the products and services they came to expect. Don t be afraid to alter the delivery of the product. To Masonic Brethren: We must share the light of Freemasonry. We must share the gift that each of us has given to ourselves. The world has provided each of us the opportunity to go back to our respective lodges, to take the hand of a friend who has just knocked on the door for the very first time, and lead him on a journey that will last the rest of his life. We owe it to the customer, and we owe it to the fraternity. Carl B. Smith, 33, Personal Representative In MEMORIUM The Members of the Valley of Everett Scottish Rite Have been deeply saddened to learn that The Supreme Architect of the Universe has summoned to the Grand Celestial Lodge above the following brother.. Earl Edward Greathouse His labors with us have ended. He lived respected and died regretted. Farewell my Brother, Until We Meet Again

3 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 o r e m a i l m e a t : eckc1@comcast.net From the Editor With the high cost of color printing of the Valley of Everett Rite Bulletin it has become necessary action to make some changes in the printing, distribution and mailing of the Valley of Everett Rite Bulletin. That effective, April 1, 2016, the Valley of Everett Rite Bulletin will be published monthly in color as it is now and will be distributed monthly via . Those Brethren and Ladies who do not have an address will receive a black and white printed issue via the US Mail on a quarterly basis during the months of January, April, July and October of each year. Those members who have been receiving a mailed copy and do have an active address are encouraged to contact our General Secretary Terry Grove at or him with your address to terrygrove50@yahoo.com The Members of the Valley of Everett extend to all the Brethren listed for the Month of July-August a Very Happy Birthday July Birthdays Percy M Aga Steve A Bernheim Edward F Boress Chester B Brown Kenneth M Cage Theodore Christensen Kenneth V Comley Paul D Coover Andre J DeWald William C Harker Sr John D Hart, Jr Joseph F Julian James R Kemp John J Mathers Waldemar K Matysik David A. McCuistion James G Mills Walt M Moody Jr Joachim E Mueller Lyle H Nelson Wayne L Roberts Jerry H Sheller August Birthdays Duane L Bly Nicholas Derenoff Eugene J Dobson George W Foster Stephen M Geyer Terry A Grove Donald D Harris Herbert L Hauglie Robert L Hinton Don G Munks Welliver T Ong H Leslie Pospical Max Premseler Walter T Smith Paul F Steinsiek Joseph M Towns, III Valley of Everett 2016 Degree Schedule Sep th Degree Sep 16, th Degree Sep 23, th Degree

4 The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Everett was honored to make JROTC awards presentations to four high schools this year. Approved by the Assistant Secretary of Defense, the award consists of a medal, ribbon and certificate. The medal depicts the heraldic logo of the Scottish rite of Freemasonry, and the words JROTC Education and Americanism calls attention to two of the major focal points of Scottish Rite. This award recognizes two outstanding cadets in the second or second to last year of their commitment to a unit for demonstrating outstanding leadership, academic excellence and Americanism by participation in extracurricular activities or community projects. This award is given to one female and one male cadet from each JROTC unit. This year s awards went to the following cadets for their outstanding contributions; Everett High School NJROTC April 29th Cadet C/PO2 Stefanie Svob Cadet C/PO1 Joshua Rice 12th Marysville Pilchuck High School NJROTC May Cadet LTJG Kyle Brown Cadet Chief De Shawn Jones Arlington High School AFJROTC - May 13 th Cadet SSGT Andrew Byrum Cadet SSGT Jadeziah Blue Snohomish High School MCJROTC - May 19th Cadet Sergeant Jessica Dever Cadet Corporal Cameron Leighty Committee on Americanism 2016 By Leonard Martin, 33 and Lee Schuirman, 32, KCCH It is always a privilege to see the excitement the Cadets display upon receiving this award. With this award, we gain a major benefit, with very little investment, by encouraging these young men and women to exhibit qualities of dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship and patriotism; for in their hands our future resides. Also this year we had the honor of presenting awards to 6 cadets for the Leonard Martin POW/MIA award. This award was originated by the Evergreen POW/MIA Chapter and we are proud to see it continue. This award is presented at six high schools. This year s awards went to the following cadets for their outstanding contributions; Everett High School NJROTC April 29th Cadet C/CPO Wilson Lessley 12th Marysville Pilchuck High School NJROTC May Cadet Officer 2 nd Class Dennis Benlot Arlington High School AFJROTC - May 13 th Cadet A1C Jamison Larson Burlington Edison High School NJROTC May 14 th Cadet C/PO2 Thomas Bernick Snohomish High School MCJROTC - May 19th Cadet 2 nd Lieutenant Logan Massena Oak Harbor High School NJROTC May 25th Cadet Chief Petty Officer Chante Powell RiteCare of Washington Susie Beresford, Director of Development & Communication Congratulations Nia! Nia graduated RiteCare of Washington after just three short months of speech and language therapy. Nia came to RiteCare a smart and darling girl with big frustrations and fears with the thought of the start of kindergarten starting soon. Not only was she about to start kindergarten, she was also getting closer to turning 5. She would come in each week with that huge smile we all fell in love with. She was eager to hone her speaking skills. Barb McKague of the Speech and Language Programs Shoreline clinic formed a fantastic parent partnership with Nia s family and worked with Nia each week until Nia received her certificate graduation and her graduation dog! We re excited to see Nia take on the world and go out there without the speech frustrations she once had. She turns 5 in August and starts kindergarten this year.

5 Valley of Everett S P E C I A L E V E N T S p a g e Annual Scottish Rite Family Picnic Sunday, July 17, 2016 Langus Riverfront Park 400 Smith Island Road Everett, WA :00PM 7:00 PM Members, Ladies and Guests are Cordially invited to attend SCOTTISH RITE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION By John Mathers, 32, Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation Director Brethren, we the Directors of the Scholarship Foundation have news to report. To share a little history first, the Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation was formed in 1958 as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Washington. The Foundation levied a twenty-five cent per capita fee on all Scottish Rite Masons in Washington and the foundation prospered. The intended purpose was to grant Fellowships for Masters Degrees in the School of Government at George Washington University. The funds collected were placed in endowment accounts and invested and with additional financial gifts the foundation accounts grew. In 1968, an Undergraduate Scholarship program was initiated, for students in their Junior and Senior year of college at any Washington state colleges or universities. These scholarships were generally $1,000, with an additional $500 being awarded to the top students. In 1968, the per capita fee assessment was dropped, but the foundation continued to encourage and receive donations. This past month, the foundation finished selecting the students for the 2016/2017 school year. Scholarships totaling $454,000 were awarded to 97 students. Of this total, 82 Junior and Senior college students will receive grants of $3,000 dollars, with the top 10 receiving an additional $500 towards their bachelor degrees. In addition, 25 fellowship scholarships of $6,000 were given to students working on their Master s Degree. The majority of these were given to students studying in Speech/Speech Practicum course work, and a few studying Government, Nursing and other programs. In the words of Illustrious Brother William R. Miller, 33, Learning is a life time experience. Scottish Rite Scholarships enable and encourage that experience. 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 him at terrygrove50@yahoo.com

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7 Valley of Everett Calendar of Events Reserve Friday Evenings for your Scottish Rite Jul 15 Friday 7:00 PM Board of Trustee Meeting Friday 8:00 PM Executive Council Meeting July 17 Sunday Valley of Everett Scottish Rite Annual Picnic, Langus Park, Everett, WA 1:00 PM 7:00PM Aug 6 Saturday Open Air Degree Granite Falls, Washington Aug 19 Friday 7:00 PM Board of Trustee Meeting Friday 8:00 PM Executive Council Meeting Sep 9 Friday Lodge of Perfection Stated Meeting 6:30PM Buffet Confer 26th Degree Sep 11 Sunday 1:00 PM Board of Trustee Meeting Sunday 2:00 PM Executive Council Meeting Sep 16 Friday Rose Croix Stated meeting 6:30PM Buffet Confer 29th Degree Sep 23 Friday Kadosh 6:30PM Buffet Confer 30th degree DISTRICT EIGHT MASONIC HAPPENINGS July-August 2016 Date Day Time Lodge Event Jul 16 Saturday 12:00 Skykomish 259 Stated Meeting 2:00 PM Meeting Jul 19 Tuesday 7:00PM Sultan Monroe 160 Stated Meeting 6:00 PM Dinner Jul 26 Tuesday 7:00PM Alpha 212 Stated Meeting 6:30PM Dinner Jul 27 Wednesday 6:30 PM Arlington 129 Stated Meeting 6:30 PM Dinner Aug 6 Saturday 10:00AM Masonic Park Open Air Degree Granite Falls Aug 9 Tuesday 7:00PM Sultan Monroe 160 Stated Meeting 6:00 PM Dinner Aug 24 Tuesday 7:00PM Alpha 212 Stated Meeting 6:30PM Dinner DISTRICT NINE MASONIC HAPPENINGS July-August 2016 Date Day Time Lodge Event Jul 5 Tuesday 6:30 PM Mount Baker 36 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jul 7 Thursday 6:30 PM Burlington-United 93 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jul 12 Tuesday 6:30 PM Fidalgo 77 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jul 14 Thursday 7:30 PM Camanio 19 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jul 19 Tuesday 7:30 PM Whidby Island 15 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jul 21 Thursday 7:30 PM Garfield 41 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jul 26 Tuesday 6:30 PM Langley 218 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Jul 27 Wednesday 7:30 PM District 9 LAO Fidalgo Host Reg. Meeting Aug 2 Tuesday 6:30 PM Mount Baker 36 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Aug 4 Thursday 6:30 PM Burlington-United 93 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Aug 9 Tuesday 6:30 PM Fidalgo 77 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Aug 11 Thursday 7:30 PM Camanio 19 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Aug 16 Tuesday 7:30 PM Whidby Island 15 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Aug 18 Thursday 7:30 PM Garfield 41 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Aug 23 Tuesday 6:30 PM Langley 218 6:30 P M Dinner Stated Meeting Aug 24Wednesday 7:30 PM District 9 LAO Fidalgo Host Reg. 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

8 Valley of Everett Scottish Rite Temple 2431 Rucker Avenue Everett, WA July-august Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage paid Mt Vernon, WA Permit No. 147 Fly Your Flag 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 July August Birthdays Upcoming Events Calendar of Events RiteCare Of Washington Washington Masonic Charities From the Editor Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation, By John Mathers Committee on Americanism By L. Martin and L Schuirmam Map to Langus Park In Memoriam SCOTTISH RITE WEB SITES Everett Valley, Scottish Rite Orient of Washington Scottishritewa.org DATES TO REMEMBER Valley of Everett Annual Picnic Langus Park Everett, WA Sunday, July 17, :00PM 7:00 PM Members, Ladies and Guests are cordially invited to attend. Ladies will be the guest of the Valley 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