Winter, 2011 Volume 1, Issue 3 Scottish Rite News Brings in 6 New Scottish Rite Masons The received six new members during the Fall degree season. Aaron P. Hughes Lodge of Perfection exemplified the 4, 9, and 14, and Oriental Council, Princes of Jerusalem conferred the 15 on the following candidates: Ryan B. Gartley, David O. Hunt, Jon A. Rhan, Edward M. Waible, Gregory R. Bean, Pascal H. Corbinand, as well as two courtesy candidates from the Valley of Concord: David B. Young and Edward M. Donnelly. Congratulations to all for beginning their journey in Scottish Rite. Make a point to welcome them at our Chapter and Consistory degrees. About the Scottish Rite Bodies There are four Bodies within Scottish Rite, each responsible for some of the 29 degrees we perform. The Lodge of Perfection has the duty of presenting the 4 to 14, and the Council of Princes of Jerusalem presents the 15 and 16. Both bodies perform degrees in the Fall and again in the Spring. Members of a Lodge of Perfection must see the 4 and the 14, as well as one other degree from 5 to 13, prior to seeing the Council degrees. This gives members 8 more degrees to come back and witness. The Council of Princes of Jerusalem normally presents the 15 in the Fall and the 16 in the Spring. Members must see one of these degrees. See the article about the performance of the 16 this Spring which is being presented as a Table Lodge, called the Feast of Darius. In the Spring, the Chapter of Rose Croix and Consistory also exemplify their degrees. The Rose Croix degrees are the 17 and 18. Members must see the 18, before receiving the degrees in Consistory. The Chapter of Rose Croix also presents the Feast of the Paschal Lamb, a semi-public memorial service, which occurs once every two years, remembering our departed Brethren. The service will be held this year on Palm Sunday, April 17, by St. George Chapter at the Masonic Temple in Nashua. A roast lamb dinner will be served prior to the service. Consistory is responsible for presenting the 19 to 32, and will perform one from 19 to 30, as well as the 31 and 32. This Spring, New Hampshire Consistory will perform the 22, Prince of Libanus. Last performed in 2005, this is a singing degree, requiring its cast members to not only be able to act, but also to carry a tune. You won t want to miss this truly unique performance. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Special points of interest: New 32 Jewel p 2 Stay Informed Online p 4 Your Membership Number p 6 16 Table Lodge see p 8 The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the, State of New Hampshire, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America whose Grand East is in Lexington, MA, and whose Officers are: Ill John William McNaughton, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander, Ill Richard W. Elliot, 33, Deputy for New Hampshire, and whose other Active Members for the State of New Hampshire are: Ill Mark C. Roth, 33, and Ill Philip L. Hall, 33, Emeritus, and Ill Robert E. Hansen, 33, Emeritus Scottish Rite News, Vol. 1, Issue 2, is published quarterly by NH Consistory, 196 Main St., Nashua, NH 03060, Telephone: 603-882-4931 nhconsistory32@conversent.net www.nh32degreemason.org Editor Robert M. Porter Inside this issue: Valley Reunions 3 Emblem/Name Changes 4 Calendar 5 Abbott Scholarship 6 50, 60, 65 Yr Members 6 Scottish Rite Benefits 7 In Memorium 7
Page 2 Scottish Rite News Testimonial Honors new MSA s and 33 s A Testimonial Dinner held Sunday, November 7 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord honored New Hampshire s newest recipients of the Meritorious Service Award, and those receiving the 33 in Philadelphia last August, to become honorary members of Supreme Council. The Meritorious Service Award was presented to the following members: Gary E. Roy, 32, from the Valley of Concord; Karl H. Bickford, III, 32, of the ; and James E. Ryan, 32, from the Valley of Portsmouth/Dover. Presented with their 33 jewel were: Ill Robert D. Coppo, 33, MSA from the Valley of Keene; Ill Roger F. Retzke, 33 from the Valley of Portsmouth/Dover; Ill Kenneth A. Clay, Jr., 33 from the Valley of Concord; and Ill Stephen K. Bahsler, 33, MSA of the. Ill Richard W. Elliot, 33, Commander-in-Chief of NH Council of Deliberation, and Deputy for the State of NH introduced the Grand Master of NH, M W C. Wayne Libby, Jr., and after his remarks, Ill Bro. Elliot said that each of these Brothers had made a difference in Masonry and the lives of others; and recognized the five New Hampshire Scottish Rite Masons nominated to receive the Thirty-third Degree at this year s meeting in Chicago on August 30, 2011. They are Stewart L. Aronson, Valley of Portsmouth/Dover; Karl H. Bickford, M.S.A., Valley of Nashua; Paul M. Leary, Valley of Concord; Gary E. Roy, M.S.A., Valley of Concord; and Treffley E. Sage, M.S.A.,. Fall Consistory Outings a Success NH Consistory hosted two events for Scottish Rite Masons this fall. If you didn t make it to either, you missed out on two great nights. In November, members and their guests spent an enjoyable and informative evening at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord. The evening started with seeing the International Space Station fly overhead. Then all were treated to an enlightening show in the Planetarium, free time to view all the exhibits in the newly expanded Center, and a trip to the observatory to look through telescopes at the night sky. The expert staff was helpful, answering questions clearly and in simple terms. In December, we saw Boston Ballet s performance of The Nutcracker at Boston Opera House. Transportation was provided, bringing everyone right to the Opera House. All were able to make their own arrangements for dinner. For those who wanted to eat together, a private room was set aside across the street, at the Hyatt-Regency. Our seats for the show were in the center of the Orchestra section, and all were settled in their seats in time for the performance. After a world-class show, the motor coach brought folks back to their cars, while melodies of the season still played in many of our heads. Watch for more events coming in the Spring. New 32 Masons to Receive Valley Jewel A new jewel has been selected to be presented to all Scottish Rite Masons who receive the 32 beginning with our April 30, 2011 Reunion. The jewel has a medallion with the doubleheaded eagle in front of a red Teutonic Cross in the center, and a blue border with the words New Hampshire Consistory in gold lettering around the edge. The medallion is held to the pin back by two gold-tone chains, and the front of the pin has a plate with a red background and, also in gold lettering. Pins will be available for sale to all Scottish Rite Masons at future Reunions, Rendezvous, and other meetings. The price is $25.00.
Page 3 Volume 1, Issue 3 Valleys Hold Spring Reunions Masonic Temple, 200A Main Street, Nashua, NH Saturday Morning, April 2, 2011 Aaron P. Hughes Lodge of Perfection Exemplifies 4, 10 & 14 8:30 am Coffee and donuts (4th floor) 9:30 am Candidates report to Marshal 10:00 am Open 10:15 am 4, Master Traveler 11:00 am 10, Master Elect of Fifteen 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Reception of Deputy 1:30 pm 14, Grand Elect Mason 2:30 pm Close Thursday, April 14, 2011 Oriental Council, Princes of Jerusalem Invites Ariel Council, Valley of Concord, to Exemplify the 16 as a Table Lodge 6:00 pm Candidates report to Marshal 6:30 pm 16, Prince of Jerusalem ($6.00) 8:30 pm Close Sunday, April 17, 2011 St. George Chapter of Rose Croix Feast of the Paschal Lamb 5:00 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Memorial Service Monday, April 25, 2011 St. George Chapter of Rose Croix Exemplifies the 18 with Ladies Program 6:00 pm Candidates report to Marshal 6:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm 18, Knight of the Rose Croix, and Ladies Program 9:00 pm Close Nashua High School South, Nashua, NH Saturday, April 30, 2011 New Hampshire Consistory Exemplifies the 22, 31, & 32 12:30 pm Candidates report to Marshal 1:30 pm Entertainment 2:15 pm 22, Prince of Libanus 3:30 pm Reception of the Deputy 4:00 pm Combined 31, Knight Aspirant, & 32, Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret 6:15 pm Buffet Dinner by Reservation Valley of Keene Masonic Temple, 525 Washington Street, Keene, NH Saturday Morning, March 19, 2011 Keene Lodge of Perfection Exemplifies the 4 & 15, and invites to Exemplify the 10 ; followed by Lunch 8:30 am Coffee & donuts 9:00 am Candidates report 9:15 am 4, Master Traveler 10:00 am 10, Master Elect of Fifteen 11:00 am Reception of Deputy 11:15 am 15, Knight of the East Valley of Portsmouth/Dover Masonic Temple, 351 Middle St., Portsmouth, NH Saturday, January 29, 2011 Ineffable Lodge of Perfection Exemplifies the 4 & 5 5:30 pm Candidates report 6:00 pm Dinner by Reservation 7:00 pm Open 7:15 pm 4, Master Traveler & 5, Perfect Master Saturday, February 26, 2011 Ineffable Lodge of Perfection Exemplifies the 14, and John Christie Council, Princes of Jerusalem Invites Valley of Boston to Exemplify the 16 5:30 pm Candidates report 6:00 pm Dinner by Reservation 7:00 pm Open 7:15 am 14, Grand Elect Mason, & 16, Prince of Jerusalem Thursday, March 31, 2011 New Hampshire Chapter of Rose Croix Exemplifies 18 6:00 pm Candidates report 6:15 pm Dinner by Reservation 7:00 pm 18, Knight of the Rose Croix 9:00 pm Collation Valley of Concord Masonic Temple, 53 Iron Works Road, Concord, NH Saturday Morning, March 5, 2011 Alpha Lodge of Perfection Exemplifies the 4 and 14, and Invites to Exemplify the 10 9:00 am Candidates report to Marshal 9:30 am 4, Master Traveler, 10, Master Elect of Fifteen, and 14, Grand Elect Mason 12:00 pm Lunch Monday, March 28, 2011 Ariel Council, Valley of Concord Exemplify the 16 as a Table Lodge 6:00 pm Candidates report to Marshal 6:30 pm 16, Prince of Jerusalem ($6.00) 8:30 pm Close Saturday, April 9, 2011 Acacia Chapter of Rose Croix Exemplifies the 18 w/ladies Program 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Candidates report to Marshal 9:30 am 18, Knight of the Rose Croix, and Ladies Program (appraisal of items brought in) 11:00 am Close Saturday, March 26, 2011 Valley of Lancaster/Littleton 5:00 pm Littleton Chapter of Rose Croix Exemplifies the 18 All times listed are subject to change. Last minute adjustments may occur. Check with your Valley Secretary for updates or changes to programs.
Page 4 Scottish Rite News New Scottish Rite Logo Unveiled Supreme Council has created a new logo for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. We will still use the double-headed eagle, but in an effort to better identify ourselves as members of the Masonic Fraternity, the new logo prominently displays the word FREEMASONS on it. The new emblem will be used in all material going out to the public. The traditional emblem is not going away, however. It will still be around for a number of things. Which you see will depend on the audience and the intended use. New Name for Children s Dyslexia Centers The Nashua and Seacoast Learning Centers have a new name. The Board of Directors for all the Learning Centers changed their name in December from 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc. to Children s Dyslexia Centers, Inc. The official names of the two centers are now Children s Dyslexia Center of Nashua and Children s Dyslexia Center Seacoast Learning Center. Donations may be made out to Children s Dyslexia Centers, Inc. For donations to a specific center, you may list Nashua or Seacoast in the memo field, or make checks out in the name of that center. You may also abbreviate them to either CDC Nashua or CDC Seacoast Learning Ctr. Nominations Sought for Masonic Service Medal Our last issue highlighted two new medals from Supreme Council. One of those, the Medal for Masonic Service may be awarded to a Brother Mason who fully embodies the tenets of the Masonic fraternity even if he is not a member of the Scottish Rite. This award is generated at the local level and is based on the recommendation of three of the Brother s peers. Contact the Deputy, Ill Richard W. Elliot, 33, the Active, Ill Mark C. Roth, 33, or Active Emeriti Members Ill Philip L. Hall, 33, or Ill Robert E. Hansen, 33, to recommend a worthy Brother; or contact your Valley Secretary with the recommendation. Stay Informed On Valley Activities Looking for easier ways to keep up to date on what s happening in Scottish Rite? The information s as close as your computer or smart phone. You can find out about New Hampshire Scottish Rite on our website, www.nh32degreemason.org. From the website, you have access to all five Valley calendars listing event dates, along with Valley information, and links to our Learning Centers and other Charities. To find out about Scottish Rite in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the US, go to the Supreme Council website, www.scottishriteonline.org. And you can follow news and events by using Facebook. You ll find us under groups at Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. You ll find information about Valley meetings, reunions, and public events. Two of the other four Valleys also have sites on Facebook. Look them up at: Valley of Portsmouth/Dover Scottish Rite and Valley of Concord, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Calendar Abbreviations: C Consistory COD Council of Deliberation VC Valley of Concord VK Valley of Keene VLL Valley of Lancaster/Littleton VN VPD Valley of Portsmouth/Dover
Page 5 Volume 1, Issue 3 March 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6C Actors Workshop; Portsmouth 1 2 3 4 5 VC 4, 10, 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VN Stated Conclave & Rendezvous 20 21 22 VC Exec. Committee 27 28 VC 16 Table Lodge April 2011 16 VK Stated Meeting 17 18 19 23 24 25 VPD Stated Meeting 29 30 31 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 4 5 6 7 8 Leadership Conference Supreme Council 10 11 12 13 14 VN 16 Table Lodge 17 VN - Feast of the Paschal Lamb 26 VPD 18 VLL 18 1 2 VN 4, 10, 14 ; 18 19 20 21 22 VPD Annual Stated Meeting 9 VC 18 ; Leadership Conference 15 16 VC Public Play Last Full Measure 24 25 VN - 18 26 27 28 29 30 C - Reunion 22, 31, and 32 ; Nashua 23 Schedule of Events 3/3 VC 4, 10, 14 Exemplified; Concord 3/6 C Actor Workshop; Portsmouth 3/15 VN Stated Conclave & Rendezvous; Nashua 3/16 VK Stated Conclave; Keene 3/22 VC Exec. Committee Mtg; Concord 3/25 VPD Stated Meeting; Portsmouth 3/26 VPD 18 Exemplified; Portsmouth 3/26 VLL 18 Exemplified 3/28 VC 16 Exemplified as Table Lodge; Concord 4/2 VN 4, 10, & 14 Exemplified; Nashua 4/8 SC Supreme Council Leadership Conference 4/9 SC Supreme Council Leadership Conference 4/14 VN 16 Exemplified as Table Lodge; Nashua 4/16 VC Public performance The Last Full Measure ; Concord 4/17 VN The Feast of the Paschal Lamb Memorial Service; Nashua 4/22 VPD Annual Stated Meeting; Portsmouth 425 VN 18 Exemplified; Nashua 4/30 C Spring Reunion 22, 31 & 32 Exemplified; Nashua High School; Nashua
Page 6 Scottish Rite News ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Joe Mason IS A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE LODGE COUNCIL CHAPTER CONSISTORY 349111111 SCOTTISH RITE BODIES IN THE 603-882-4931 Joe Mason C DeForrest Trexler 12/31/2011 Where s My Member Number? Whether you re signing a petition for a new Scottish Rite Candidate, helping a family member complete an Abbott Scholarship Application, or paying your dues online, you ll need to know your Scottish Rite Member Number. And you don t have to go through dues notices or call your Valley Secretary to find it. It s right on your Dues Card. Take a look beneath the Member Signature Line. Your member number is printed in the bottom left corner. Since 1984, Abbott Scholarships have gone to children and grandchildren of Scottish Rite Masons, as well as to young people involved in Masonic youth organizations. Abbott Scholarship Deadline Approaching Do you have a child or grandchild going to college? Have they filled out an Abbott Scholarship application? April 1 is the deadline to submit 5 signed copies of the application to the Valley Secretary for consideration. Applications are available online at www.childrenslearningcenters.org/scholarnew.pdf. To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following requirements: Be currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited college or university. Have a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. (Freshman scholarships will be distributed after an acceptable GPA is submitted, following the first semester). Be one of the following: A child or grandchild of a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction A member of a youth organization sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity in the N.M.J. A graduate of one of the 32 Masonic Learning Centers for Children in the N.M.J. Scottish Rite scholarships go back to 1922. With a bequeath by Leon M. Abbott of additional funds in 1932, an Education and Charity Fund was started. The first Abbott Scholarship was awarded in 1951. Although originally presented to journalism students at certain universities, in 1984 the scholarships were expanded to include the children and grandchildren of Scottish Rite Masons, and to young people involved in the youth groups associated with, and in 1985 funds were set aside for 68 scholarships. Congratulations to Our Fifty Year Members...And to Our 60 & 65 Year Members The is proud to congratulate the following Brethren upon becoming 50 year members of our Valley. Richard Edward Page Rowland Harold Schmidtchen Richard Loren Mika Robert H Bishop, 33 Norman Richard Jones David Edmond Ross John Russell Hilchey Robert Wilbur Devore We congratulate them on their achievement of this important milestone. These Brethren were initiated in April 1951 making them 60 year members of our Valley. David Richard Crockett Herbert Julius Hilberg Donald David Clement Otis Eugene Titcomb William David Lyon Roger W. Gaskill, 33, M.S.A. And, Robert Avery Jasper was initiated in April 1946, and is now a 65 year member. Congratulations to each of them for their years of service. $$ Money Saving Tip When Paying Dues If you are signed up for your bank s online banking, you can save the cost of a stamp and a check by paying your Scottish Rite dues online. When it asks for either an account number, note, or memo, enter your Member Number. And if you prefer to pay by credit card, go to scottishriteonline.org, click on the member button, and you can pay after registering with your member number and e-mail address.
Page 7 Volume 1, Issue 3 I Have Benefits as a Scottish Rite Mason? Besides Reunions, friendships, and Valley Activities, Scottish Rite Masons receive other benefits. Here are two of them: OneCause Dues Crediting Program Want to lower your dues payment? The OneCause Dues Crediting program assists you in reducing your Masonic Dues payments while remaining active in your Valley. Go to www.scottishriteonline.org and click on the Member s Center box. From there, click on the picture under OneCause. Register your personal credit or debit card online, and every time you make a purchase with that card at a participating online business, you receive a credit toward your dues. Many retailers qualify; including Sears.com, Nordstrom, Eddie Bauer, AT&T, and Home Depot. Earnings will be posted to the MDS membership system once per year after the close of the calendar year. Scottish Rite Vacations Planning a vacation? Looking to make your dollar stretch a little further? Receive discounts on Vacation Packages with Tour Operators like Go Ahead Tours and TNT Vacations. Log on to the Scottish Rite website and click on the Members button, or simply go to www.scottishritevacations.com. In addition to package tours, you ll find hundreds of last minute vacation deals, as well as discounts on car rentals and overnight rooms with major hotel chains. Put your membership in the Scottish Rite to work for you, and check out the great offers! Take a look at other benefits Scottish Rite has to offer under the Member s Section of their website, www.scottishriteonline.org. Called from Labor In Memorium John C Babcock Leon Benjamin Jack Farley Boyd Wayne D Cassavaugh Charles J Contas Walter R Cooper Joseph Daniel Cronin Paul H Daniels Durward Wells Eastman Burchell K Emerson Jr. Elroy Arthur Enman Samuel Finkle Elwin M Flanders Stephen W Follett Marvin Freedman Allison Archie Gleason Dennis C Glidden Owen Kimball Haley Raymond Charles Hall Joseph Robert Higgins Donald L Hughes Wilfred Ives Walter William Jamroz Harold J Jones Anthony Thomas Karam Robert N Kelley David Alexander Krailo L Page Kramer Maurice A Lamper Roger W Leighton Sr. Kenneth O Lewis Sr. Wesley I Manning Norman J Marshall David Thompson Maxwell Robert Marshall Symme Mcclellan Paul L Mercer Carleton Darrell Page Harold Arthur Perham Jr. Gerard J Plamondon John C Rico Robert William Rieseberg Arthur J Smith, 33 MSA Wayne E Snow Reginald Blakslee Stevens Irving William Tate Robert H Temple Glen Harold Thibodeau Richard Douglas Townsend Peter J Vatistas Richard G Whynall Douglas Newcomb Wilson Charles O Wittemen Rex Earl York Edward M Younker
THE SCOTTISH RITE BODIES 196 Main Street, Suite 16 Nashua, NH 03060-2914 Feast of Darius presents 16 as Table Lodge Ariel Council, Princes of Jerusalem will be putting on the 16, Prince of Jerusalem, as a Table Lodge this spring, for both the Valley of Concord and the. Calling it the Feast of Darius, the degree will be performed at an actual banquet, with the cast, candidates, and audience all seated together at the dining tables. A souvenir drinking glass will be given to all attendees to commemorate the evening. Done with great acclaim last year, attendance for each degree is limited. Because of the format, reservations are required, as seating must be arranged prior to the degree. The price is $6.00, paid to the Valley Secretary. This guarantees your reservation, assuring you of a seat among the princes and satraps, and a souvenir glass. You have two dates to choose from either Monday, March 8 in the Valley of Concord or Thursday, April 14 in the. Reservations and payment are due 5 days in advance of the Feast. See page 3 for more information on this and all Reunions. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Inspiration Convenience Enjoyment THE SCOTTISH RITE BODIES 196 Main Street, Suite 16 Nashua, NH 03060-2914 Phone: 603-882-4931 Toll-Free: 800-403-3384 E-mail: nhconsistory32@conversent.net