IMPORTANT NOTICE ADDENDUM TO THE LOUISVILLE SCOTTISH RITE/KOSAIR SHRINE UNITY CLASS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 5, 2010 PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING TO BROCHURE There has been a change to the requirements for the Louisville Scottish Rite/Kosair Shrine Unity Class: After further consideration the Scottish Rite and Kosair Shrine have removed the requirement that you join both bodies during this Unity Class. If you want to join only the Scottish Rite, you may do so without the requirement to join the Shrine. Also, you may join the Shrine without the requirement to join the Scottish Rite. It is hopeful that you will take this great opportunity to join both bodies and receive more light in Masonry through the Scottish Rite, and join the Nobles of Kosair in their great philanthropy to help kids. So there s still time to take advantage of this year s special opportunity to continue your Masonic journey and receive more light in Masonry by receiving the Valley of Louisville Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite degrees and being initiated as a Kosair Shrine Mason in the upcoming Unity Class on Saturday, June 5. In a unique, one-day session, you may join the Louisville Scottish Rite and Kosair Shrine at the special initiation fee of $400 for both. Or, you may choose to join one or the other at Unity Class fees of $150 for the Scottish Rite and/or $250 for the Shrine (this includes a single jeweled fez). Please note that these special fees are only available for the June Unity Class and for Masons residing within the jurisdictions of the Scottish Rite Valley of Louisville and Kosair Shrine. Attached are petitions for the Louisville Scottish Rite and Kosair Shrine. Please complete one or both petitions and return them today with the appropriate initiation fee. If you ve been thinking about joining the Scottish Rite and/or Shrine, don t let this special chance pass. Petitions must be received by noon on Tuesday, June 1, 2010.
SCOT TISH RITE - SHRINE One Day Unity Class Valley of Louisville Scottish Rite & Kosair Shrine Unity Class th June 5 2010 Don t wait any longer... Become a Scottish Rite Mason & Shriner in only one day at affordable rates $400 in 2010!
M E S S A G E F R O M T H E D E P U T Y ROGER BARNETT, 33º PGM Deputy of the Supreme Council in Kentucky Dear Brother Master Mason: We extend a personal invitation to you tobeapartofanimportantmasoniccelebration. What an exciting opportunity to become a THIRTY-SECOND DEGREE 2010 Scottish Rite& Kosair Shrine Celebration Reunion SCOTTISH RITE MASON and a SHRINER. Scottish Rite Freemasonry is an important part of the Masonic Family having been active in the Commonwealth of Kentucky since 1852. Comeandbeapartofthiscelebration, we trust you will consider seeking more Masonic Light and increasing your Knowledge by completing the application for membership(see page 7). Thirty- SecondDegreeMasonasamemberofthe University of Freemasonry as the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is referred to and rightfully so because it helps the Master Mason to better understand Freemasonry. It enlarges upon, explains and applies the symbols of Masonry. It createswithinusagreaterloveforchivalry,a greater respect for philosophy and a neverendingloveforourmotherlodge.it inculcates patriotism, love for the Flag of ourcountry,respectforlawandorderand undying loyalty to constitutional government. It brings Brethren from various Symbolic Lodges together at frequent intervals whereby the true spirit of Brotherhood and Fraternity is reflected in everyday living. Tothoseofyouthatareinterestedin securing a broader understanding of Freemasonry and desirous of enlisting in a campaign to spread Brotherly Love and the upholding and fostering of the American Way of Life, Scottish Rite Freemasonry is an effective way to promote and maintain these objectives. Don t miss the opportunity to join both thescottishrite&shrineandbeamember of two great organizations for one low price. We look forward to meeting and greetingeachofyouinlouisvilleonjune 5thduringthe2010ScottishRite&Kosair Shrine Celebration Reunion. God bless, Roger Barnett, 33º Deputy of the Supreme Council in Kentucky Kentucky Scottish Rite Masons Helping Today s Children to Communicate Scottish Rite Freemasonry involvement in assisting children to communicate; In the 1950 s the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States initiated the Scottish Rite Aphasia and Dyslexia Program. The results obtainedfromthisprogramhaveledtothe establishment of the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Development Centers in the Southern Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. In the 170 plus Centers in the Southern Jurisdiction children are provided with treatment for language disorders. To hear to speak---to understand; these are the basic steps of Language development in the young child s mind. Yet, these are normal, healthy pre-school age children who are shut off from communication. These children have language problems that arise from various reasons, problems that affect therichandthepooralike.itisestimated that10%ofchildrenintheunitedstates have speech and other learning disabilities. Scottish Rite Masons in Kentucky steppeduptotheplatein1985and answeredthecalltohelp,aidandassist children with Language Development. Each of the Kentucky Scottish Rite Valleys formed a Foundation to fund a Childhood Language Center in their respective area. The Center in Louisville has served Children since opening in 1985; the Program is supervised by the Speech Pathologist located at Cardinal Hill-Easter Seals of Louisville. The Childhood Language Development Centers in the Valley of Covington opened in the early 1990 sandisunderthesupervisionofthe Speech Pathologist located at Cardinal Hill of Northern Kentucky, the Center in Madisonville is the only Center in Kentucky that is located in the Scottish Rite Temple, the children are under the supervisionofthespeechpathologistofmathis& Wempe Therapy Associates, the West Kentucky Center opened in the early 1990 s. The Center in Lexington opened in the early 1990 s, the children are under the supervision of the Speech Pathologist located with Horn, Richardson and Associates. It is our MISSION in Kentucky Scottish Rite Freemasonry to provide treatment Centers for our young pre-school age childrenbetweentheagesof2to5yearswho have difficulty speaking and/or understanding the spoken word. These services are available to all children, regardless of race, creed or national origin. Each memberofthescottishriteisavitalpartofthis very important undertaking. YES your Valley Foundation needs the support of eachmember[newandold]toassistthose Childrenthatareinneedofourhelpin eliminating their Language problems. I knowwecancountonyoubecauseyouare a Scottish Rite Freemason. Remember the words of Albert Pike, 33 WHATWEHAVEDONEFOROUR- SELVES ALONE DIES WITH US. WHATWEHAVEDONEFOROTHERS ANDTHEWORLDREMAINSANDIS IMMORTAL. 2 2010 ONE DAY UNITY CLASS
V A L L E Y O F L O U I S V I L L E S C O T T I S H R I T E After joining the fraternity, a Master Mason soon discovers a wealth of additional opportunities to learn about and to participate in Freemasonry. While there is no Masonic degree moreimportantthanthatofmastermason,thereisalong tradition-almost as old as Freemasonry-of"high degrees" that expand upon and elaborate the teachings and lessons of the first three degrees. Enthusiastic Masons eager to learn and to participate more are prime candidates for Masonry beyond the Third Degree. Scottish Rite Conferral The conferral of degrees in the Scottish Rite is quite different from the first Three Degrees you received in your local Blue Lodge. Conferralistraditionallyduringa1,2or4dayReunion(our termforanewclassofinitiates)usuallyinthespringandfall Onepersonischosentorepresenteveryoneinthereceivingof the degrees. Degreesareconferredastheatricaleventsbeforecandidatesas an audience rather than as a participatory ceremony. Thesetheatricalpresentationsmayinvolvestageswithelaborate scenery and costumes. TheScottishRiteisacollectionofdegreesthatbuilduponthe legends of the Blue Lodge. Theriteoffersatotalof30degreesbeyond3 MasterMason. Eachdegreeisbasedonanideaofprogressiveethicalawareness and self-knowledge through self-reflection and dramatic allegories. The Scottish Rite degrees give insight to the expansion of Masonic legends. TheLodgeofPerfection,4-14,isconcernedwithevents following the murder of Hiram Abiff. The15 and16 explainthereturnofzerubbabelfrombabylon to rebuild the temple at Jerusalem. The17 and18 centeraroundre-institutingthewordunder thelawofloveastaughtbyjesusandotherreligious reformers. The19"-30 culminatewiththedegreeofknightkadosh,a spiritual knighthood similar to the Knights Templar, and develop the Scottish Rite's succession from crusading knights. The31 teachesusthatitishumantoerr.thatitisfarnobler tosin&repentthantohaveneverfallenfromgraceinone's life. Inthe32,MasteroftheRoyalSecret,thecandidateistaught equilibrium as a key to self-fulfillment. Visit our website at www.louisvillescottishrite.org The Scottish Rite respects all of mankind's religions and teaches extraordinary ways in which individuals thoughts and beliefs can be expressed, either through ritual work or open seminars and meetings. FeastofTishriisusuallyadinnermeetingorfamilynightwith a Hebrew Rabbi as guest speaker. It celebrates the Jewish "ingathering" or Thanksgiving. MaundyThursdaywhereaceremonyisconducted"extinguishing and relighting the lights" and remembering our deceased brethren. Learn the true Fatherhood of God, and how thelawofloverulesonearth. Patriotic Programs GeorgeWashingtonNight FlagDay MassingoftheColors Civic and Charitable Programs Don'tDoDrugsprogrampresentedinsomepublicschools LanguageandChildhoodDevelopmentprograms ScottishRiteFoundationwhereadvanceddegreefellowships are awarded to students at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville. TheJuniorROTCEducationandAmericanismprogramrecognizes scholastic excellence to high school students. TheAlmoner'sFundsupportslocalandnationalcharities,help forwidows,foodforthehungryandmedicalcarefortheaged. The Rite Extended Into Other Communities Temple activities are extended into other communities through the Scottish Rite Club organizations. The purpose is to make Freemasonry alive and to help develop leadership for the future. Each club has primary community projects which helps public acceptance of Freemasonry. 2010 ONE DAY UNITY CLASS 3
K O S A I R S H R I N E TheOtherHalfofthisOneDayClass Becoming a Shriner PeopleoftenthinkofShrinersasthemenwiththefunnyhatswho participate in parades and circuses. That s true, but there is much more. WhenyoubecomeaShriner,youbecomepartofabrotherhoodof men committed to family, engaged in ongoing personal growth, and providing care for children and families in need. While our backgrounds and interests may be diverse, what binds us together are sharedvaluesandadesiretohavefun,dogoodandbuildbondsthat last a lifetime. Shriners are a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, truth and relief. Throughout history both the Freemasons and Shriners have had a reputation for secrecy, but our mission is straightforward. Shriners are committed to: Beingthepremierfraternalorganizationformenofgood character. Providingattractive,qualityprogramsandservicesforitsmembers, their families and their friends in a spirit of fun, fellowship and social camaraderie. Fosteringself-improvementthroughleadership,education,the perpetuation of moral values and community involvement. Philanthropy Shriners are passionate about serving mankind through Shriners Hospitals for Children. Shriners also support local community charities like our own Kosair Charities that help children across Kentucky and in Southern Indiana. Shriners Hospitals for Children is an international health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. The hospitals focus on four specialized areas of care: Orthopedic, Burns, Spinal Cord Injury and Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. One of these hospitals in located nearby in Lexington. Every Kosair Shriner is a part of Kosair Charities. This special philanthropic organization began in the 1920 s and is dedicated to helping children through support given to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Kosair Children s Hospital, local children s convalescent homes, research centers and many other agencies dedicated to helping children. Kosair Charities believes the quality of a child s tomorrow depends to a large extent on the child s health, medical treatment, and the wellness support the child receives today. Kosair Charities has awarded more than $216 million in grants to agencies that support its mission. Fun There are many social events and activities at Kosair Temple dinners, dances, parties, tours, conventions, parades, picnics and, yes, theannualkosairshrinecircus.notonlyisthecircusagrandevent for the family and general public, but also, ticket sales enable the Shrinetotaketothecircus,freeofcharge,thousandsofchildreneach year that could not otherwise afford to go. Kosairalsooperatesarestaurantandclubthatisopenonweekdaysforlunch.DinnersareheldonFridaynightsandtheclubprovides catering services for events. Participate at your Leisure BoththeScottishRiteandtheShrinewantyoutoparticipatein weekly, monthly and daily activities as much as you desire. Numerous opportunities are available for those who either want to help the charitable programs, or join-in by participating on committeesorinsmallergroups,suchastheritualteamswithintherespective organizations. AtKosairTemple,youmightwanttoparticipateinoneofthecolorful uniformed bodies or Shrine hobby clubs. Maybe you want to tootyourhighschooltrumpetwiththeband,orperhapsridea motorcycleordunebuggy.thereareawidevarietyofthingstodo. No pressure, just fun! Ladies Ceremonial and Reunion Program Ladies will have an opportunity to participate in a special Kosair Shriners Ladies program during the day while candidates are being initiated. Immediately following the Ceremonial, new Nobles and their LadiesareinvitedtoadinnerintheirhonorandspecialFezpresentation at Kosair Temple. Ifyoualreadybelongtooneortheother IfyoualreadybelongtoeithertheShrineorScottishRite,butnot both,youmightwanttotakeadvantageofthisopportunitytojoinat aspecialratetheoneofwhichyouarenotamember. Onthisspecialday,youcanjointheScottishRiteatacostof$150. Or,youcanbecomeaShrinerfor$250.Whythepricedifference? IncludedintheShrinefeesareajeweledfez. Nowthetime has arrived, Saturday June5 th 2010 Unity Class 4 2010 ONE DAY UNITY CLASS
K O S A I R S H R I N E Dear Brothers, KIRK CARTER, 32º KCCH Potentate Wehaveauniqueopportunitythatyoumightwant toconsider.onsaturday,june5,2010,wewilljoinour Brothers of the Louisville Scottish Rite of Freemasonry inaunityclass.onthatday,youwillhaveaunique opportunity to be initiated as a Kosair Shrine Mason and also take the Scottish Rite degrees. TheScottishRiteisoftenreferredtoasthe university offreemasonry.itistruethatwhenyouattain thesublimedegreeofamastermasonthatyouhave reached the pinnacle of Masonry. The Scottish Rite degrees build upon the Master Mason degree, and will expand your knowledge of Masonry through the portrayal of the 4th through the 32nd degrees. The lessons of these degrees are conveyed through pageantry displaying symbolism and allegory of several Scottish Rite degrees. Through a great relationship with our Brothers at the Scottish Rite, we will be offering this opportunity to become a Scottish Rite Mason and Kosair Shrine Masoninonedayatasavingsunderthepriceofdoing themseparately.so,for$400.00youcanbeashriner and join the Scottish Rite. Your petition for initiation into the Shrine will be voteduponatacalledmeetingjune1,2010.tojoin Kosair Shriners and the Scottish Rite and become part ofthisspecialunityclassonjune5,pleasecomplete the Shrine and Scottish Rite petition and return it with your initiation fees. We hope you will take advantage of participating in the Kosair Shriners and Louisville Scottish Rite Unity ClassinJune.Itisauniqueopportunitytoreceivethe ScottishRitedegreesandbecomeaShrineronthesame dayatareducedprice. We relookingforwardtohavingyouasakosair Shrine Mason and encourage you to get involved. You will learn that we have many opportunities to participate in clubs, organizations and activities that appeal to all ages and involve your family. You llhaveagreatfeelingknowingthatasakosair Shriner, you will be helping children through two great philanthropies Kosair Charities and Shriners Hospital for Children. We mentioned more about them on page four,sopleasetakeamomenttoreadaboutourcharitable causes. You can learn more about Shriners and our special philanthropy at the following web sites: beashrinernow.com, kosair.org, and kosair.com. Fraternally and cordially, Kirk E. Carter, Potentate Summer Scottish Rite Reunion June5,2010 Opening Ceremony 7:30 a.m. 4th Degree 7:45 a.m. 14th Degree 9:00 a.m. 18th Degree(2nd Apt. Only) 11:15 p.m. LUNCH 12:15 p.m. 30th Degree(4th Apt. Only) 1:30 p.m. 32nd Degree 2:45 p.m. Shrine Ceremonial 5:30 p.m. Dinner& Fez Presentation 7:30 p.m. 2010 ONE DAY UNITY CLASS 5
L O U I S V I L L E S C O T T I S H R I T E Scottish Rite Club Directory ALBERTPIKECLUB LaGrange,KY.Meets4thTuesdayof eachmonth,7:00p.m.,atfortitudelodgeno.47 Secretary-Carl Metz 33, P.O. Box 314, New Castle, KY 40050, Phone(502) 845-2830 ALLEN COUNTY CLUB Scottsville, KY. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Harper s Restaurant. Jason Hightower- President(270) 622-3877 Samuel J. Stovall- Secretary(270) 622-6703 BARREN-HART COUNTY CLUB Glasgow KY. Meets Fifth Thursdaysat7:00p.m.atAllenLodgeNo.24inGlasgow. Secretary-Todd Garner, 100 Cottage Court, Glasgow, KY 42141, Phone(270)308-5908 KEN MEREDITH, Ph.D, 33º Personal Representative An Invitation to Our Symbolic Lodge Brethren Fraternal greetings from the Valley of Louisville, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry! Our Unity Class, to be held Saturday, June 5, 2010, offers our Symbolic Lodge Brethren the opportunity to build upon the solid foundation laid in their respective symbolic Lodges, to become a MasteroftheRoyalSecretofthe32 andashrinemasoninthesameday. The Scottish Rite allows you to expand your knowledge of Freemasonry and study the philosophy and symbolism that will aid you inagreaterappreciationofnatureandallofgod screation.inadditionto conferring the Degrees from the 4-32, we have regular meetings the second and fourth Thursdays, fellowship luncheons, Ladies nights, an annual golf scramble, magic show, bowling tournament, day at the Louisville Bats, and many other activities that include our Families. In addition to ourmanyactivities,youwillbeapartofthelouisvillescottishrite Foundation which has as its mission to provide speech therapy to children betweentheagesof2-5years,whohavebeendiagnosedwithatreatable language disorder. The Foundation has helped thousands of children to effectively communicate, that might otherwise not have had the opportunity to receive this much-needed therapy. As a member of the Valley of Louisville Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, you will form life-long friendships that will be strengthened by Fraternal bonds. IfyouhavenotyethadtheopportunitytobecomeaScottishRite Mason, or a Shrine Mason, please complete and mail the petitions contained elsewhere in this booklet. We look forward to welcoming you in the Valley of Louisville Scottish Rite! Ken Meredith, Ph.D., 33 Personal Representative of the Deputy of the Supreme Council BULLITT COUNTY CLUB Mickey Chetham 32, President, James L. Bullis 32, Secretary, Meeting dates as follows: All meetings are held onthe4thmondayofthemonthat7:30pm. Bullitt Lodge: Monday, January 25 Tuesday, February 23 (Ladies Night) Monday, April 26 (Speaker: Ill. Bro. Ken Meredith) Monday, May 24 Monday, June 28 (Recognizing Veterans of Foreign Wars) Monday, July 25 (Family Night) Monday, August 23 Monday, September 27 Monday, October 25 (Speaker: Ill. Bro. Raleigh Foster) Monday, November 29 (Election of Officers) Monday, December 13 (Installation of Officers) CROSSROADS CLUB Elizabethtown, KY. Meets 2nd Tuesdayofeachmonth7:00p.m.atMorrisonLodge#76. President- Lynoel Stanley Combs(270) 307-7669 Secretary- Chuck Mason(270) 769-5224 DOUBLEEAGLECLUB Meets1stTuesdayofeachmonth at Edible Emporium, Irvington, KY FRANKFORT CLUB Frankfort KY. Meets 1st Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m.; Best Western Restaurant. Secretary-William H. Cannon, III, 308 Bluebird Ln., Frankfort KY 40601; Phone(502)695-1538 GREEN RIVER CLUB Campbellsville, KY. Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month,7:30 p.m.(dark July& August). Elk- Pitman Lodge Hall. Secretary-Reed Neagle, 8580 Old Lebanon Rd. Campbellsville, KY. 42718; Phone(270) 789-2624 LAKECUMBERLANDCLUB Meets2ndFridayofeach month,cumberlandlodge413,316smainstcornerof Main& Groce Sts, Burkesville Secretary-Steve Muse, PO Box 47 Marrowbone, KY 42759 MYOLDKENTUCKYHOMECLUB BardstownKY. Meeting notices announced by quarterly newsletter. 6 2010 ONE DAY UNITY CLASS
A N C I E N T and A C C E P T E D S C O T T I S H R I T E offreemasonry SouthernJurisdictionoftheUnitedStates SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010 IamaMasterMasoningoodstandingin LodgeNo. underthejurisdictionofthegrandlodgeof Iwasbornonthe dayof 19 in Stateof Myresidenceaddressis Mybusinessaddressis Pleasesendallmailto: Residence Businessaddress Spouse sname Myoccupationis Natureofbusiness Ifretired,fromwhereandwhatoccupation Homephone# HatSize Religion I have never previously applied for any of the Scottish Rite Degrees, and I now respectfully make application to receive the Degrees from the 4º to the inclusive, promising always to bear true faith and allegiance to the Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. If you have previously applied, explain fully the time, place and to whom such application was made. Recommended by: TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF: LodgeofPerfection...4º-14º Chapter,RoseCroix...15º-18º Council,KnightsKadosh...19º-30º Consistory...31º-32º Print Name Signature of Petitioner Print Name PrintorTypeNameinFullofPetitioner $400.00 fee covers both Scottish Rite and Kosair Shrine Petitions; $150 if already a Shriner; $250 if already a Scottish Rite. 2010 ONE DAY UNITY CLASS 7
K O S A I R S H R I N E SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010 ThisPetitionisnottobeusedforanyotherdateorplace Petition for Membership in the Shrine Encloseacheckfor$400.00tojoinboth.IfyouareaScottishRiteMasonandwanttojointheShrine, enclose$250;ifyouareashrinerandwanttojointhescottishrite,enclose$150.mailthecompleted petition to Louisville Scottish Rite - Office of the Registrar, 200 East Gray St., Louisville, KY 40202. Kosair will have a Fallclassforthosewhodonotwishtojoinnow.PleasenotethatonlyScottishRiteMasonsmayparticipate in this Kosair Ceremonial. PRINT Full Name(no initials) Address Spouse s Name Street No. City State Zip Code Birth Date Place of Birth Hat Size Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone E-Mail address Occupation IamamasterMasoningoodStandingin Employment LodgeNo. UnderthejurisdictionoftheGrandLodgeof WhichisalodgerecognizedbyorinamitywiththeConferenceofGrandMastersofNorthAmerica. IamamemberoftheYorkRiteat IfIbefoundworthy,IpromisetoconformtotheArticlesofIncorporationandBylawsoftheImperial Council and of Kosair Temple Have you previously applied for Admission? When? What temple? Date Signature of Petitioner Recommended By: 1. 2. 8 2010 ONE DAY UNITY CLASS