VALLEY VOICE April 2018

Scottish Rite Masons and their Families VALLEY VOICE April 2018 T HIS MO N T H Get Ready for s Across Michigan Moving Forward The New Mission Scottish Rite

Valley of Detroit VALLEY VOICE APRIL 2018 Secretary s Scribblings Valley Voice is the official publication of Detroit Scottish Rite. The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Detroit, State of Michigan, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33 o, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America whose Grand East is in Lexington, Massachusetts. Ill. David A. Glattly, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander Ill. Walter F. Wheeler, 33 o Deputy for Michigan Ill. David G. Boring, 33 o Active Member for Michigan Ill. William J. Dover, 33 o, MSA Active Member Emeritus Ill. Erwin W. O Dell, 33 o, MSA Active Member Emeritus Ill. Gerald F. Thorp, 33 o, MSA Active Member Emeritus 32ndDegreeMasons.org All correspondence concerning this Publication should be directed to the Executive Secretary of the Valley of Detroit, Timothey S. Marshbanks, 33 o Mailing Address 907 Monroe St. Dearborn, MI 48124-2309 313.724.1907 Fax 313.724.1996 Email valleyofdetroit@32nddegreemasons.org Editor Kim Ross VODGraphics@gmail.com Cover Photo by ScottishRiteNMJ.org Permission to reprint original articles in the Valley Voice is granted to all recognized Masonic publications with credit to the author and this publication. Copyright 2018 Board of Trustees of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Detroit Not Just a Man. A Mason. A simple statement yet it is so much more. Have you checked out the Path Forward yet? Just as we have been writing on how we are committed to bringing you change for the better here in the Valley, Supreme Council has been working hard to bring Scottish Rite Forward. You asked, they listened. Supreme Council is committed to increase their engagement with members of Scottish Rite. They will embrace new technology to further engagement. They will become a strong and clear voice for Freemasonry. Have you seen the new website? Go to: ScottishRiteNMJ.org. You can now login and create your account; edit your profile, pay your dues and more. There is the new educational Hauts Grades Academy; you can further your knowledge and earn the honor of Hauts Grades Academic and be entitled to add the letters HGA after your name along with a certificate and jewel. Sign in today on the website and explore. Login to Facebook to see their page and Like it. You will be glad you did. This month, we will hold our 367 th in honor of Ill. Brother David G. Boring, 33, Active for Michigan. The Valley has decided to move forward and hold one Grand Reunion per year. If you have not attended a Reunion in a few years, come see what you have been missing. We have brought in modern lighting, projection and sound. Rehearsals have been well under way to bring you the finest portrayals of the degrees. The refreshments are not bad either. All included in your cost of membership. Why not contact a Brother from your Class and reunite with him here for the day? You will be glad you did. CHECK OUT THESE MICHIGAN SPRING REUNIONS TRAVERSE CITY April 21, 2018 4, 6, 12, and 15 GRAND RAPIDS May 4 and 5, 2018 4, 5, 14 16, 21 and 32 Class Honoree is the Grand Master, MWGM Joshua M. Woodwyk

Try Something New! Valley of Detroit Event Tuesday, April 10, 2018 7:30 p.m. Following the Meeting The officers of the Valley of Detroit cordially invite you and your lady to a much anticipated Tequila tasting brought to you by our friends at Discount Drinks in Wyandotte! We will taste some of the most popular and highly rated tequilas that they have to offer. We will have order forms available to allow you to purchase your favorite tasting of the evening. We look forward to seeing you and your lady. Reservations Please! Reservations online at 32nddegreemasons.org or call the office at 313.724.1907. Tickets Are Limited So Don t Wait! Valley of Detroit Event Saturday, May 12, 2018 Food 6:00 p.m. Game 7:05 p.m. Start your season off by joining the Valley of Detroit as we travel to Jimmy John s Field in Utica for a fun filled evening BBQ and baseball game featuring the Utica Unicorns and the Eastside Diamond Hoppers. $15 per person includes their All American BBQ, 2 Drink Tickets, and ticket to the game. For prepaid reservations call the office at 313.724.1907 Bring the Family! Just Announced! Sells Out Fast! Valley of Detroit Event Friday, July 20, 2018 Diamond Jack s River 7:30 p.m. (Boarding at 7:15 p.m.), on the Diamond Queen, $30/person 2 Hour Cruise down the Detroit River Prepaid Reservations online at 32nddegreemasons.org or call the office at 313.724.1907. Check Us Out! Kalamazoo Regalia will have a display set-up during the Valley of Detroit Saturday, April 28! We will be taking orders for Shirts and Jackets for spring & summer. 728 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 P: 269-344-4299 F: 269-344-2227 Toll free: 888-344-4299

2018 Inspiration Convenience Enjoyment! Saturday, April 28, 2018 Scottish Rite Masonic Center Free Parking north of the building at Ford Field Park or in the surrounding lots. Honoring Ill. Brother David G. Boring, 33, Active for Michigan Schedule of EveNts Candidate Registration: 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 4 Master Traveler. Here is the introduction to Scottish Rite Masonry. This degree provides us with a preview of the moral truths we shall witness on our journey through the Scottish Rite. 9:30 a.m. 7 Provost and Judge. This degree teaches us to judge righteously, without respect to person, and that one law and one custom shall apply to all. Let justice be impartial, tempered with deserved mercy. 11:00 a.m. 11 Sublime Master Elected. This degree dwells on good citizenship. Evil doings should be punished. Honesty and respect for others should be rewarded. Be earnest, honest and sincere. 11:30 a.m. Lunch - Reservations Required 1:00 p.m. 14 Grand Elect Mason. In the Scottish Rite, this degree is the summit of Ancient Craft Masonry. As the crowning degree of the Lodge of Perfection, its essence is the holiness of God and reverence for His Holy Name. God will not hold him guiltless that taketh His Name in vain. 2:30 p.m. 32 Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret. This degree describes the victory of the spiritual over the human in man and the conquest of appetites and passions by moral sense and reason. The exemplar represents every Freemason eager to serve humanity but caught between self-interest and the call of duty. Duty often requires sacrifice, sometimes the supreme sacrifice. RECEPTION FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF 32 - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED For petition information or to make reservations for lunch and the reception, please contact the Valley Office at 313.724.1907 or online www.32nddegreemasons.org ATTENTION - THE DIRGE IS COMING TO DETROIT! On Friday, April 27, 2018, 6:30 p.m. (the night before the Reunion), The Valley of Marquette is bringing a busload of Brothers to come and confer The Dirge, the ceremony for joining the Brothers of the Rite, a newly formed social club created to promote the benefits of belonging to Scottish Rite. Membership is free but you must purchase a club shirt in order to participate. Limited openings in this class; contact the office at 313.724.1907 for more information or email tim@32nddegreemasons.org. More classes will be formed as interest requires.

FACES OF SCOT TISH RITE CLASS HONOREE Illustrious Brother David G. Boring, 33 Active for Michigan David Graham Boring was born and raised in Xenia, Ohio. David received his undergraduate degree from the Ohio State University and continued his post graduate education at the Ohio State University and Michigan State University. He held the professional designation of Certified Public Accountant in Ohio and Michigan until his retirement. David held professional membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. David and Jill married in Upper Arlington, Ohio. David and Jill moved to Grosse Pointe, Michigan in 1986 where they currently reside. David has been involved in many community organizations: Grosse Pointe Park Little League baseball coach, Grosse Pointe Neighborhood Club basketball coach, the Detroit Athletic Club Executives Club and currently the Senior Men s Club of Grosse Pointe. Boring was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General on August 31, 2010. David received the 32 in the Valley of Detroit. He received certification of witnessing all the Scottish Rite degrees, is a prepaid life member of the Valley of Detroit and serves as Treasurer of the Council of Deliberation and Treasurer of the Michigan Scottish Rite Fund. David served as Most Wise Master, Vice President and Treasurer Valley of Detroit Board of Trustees, and member of the Scholarship Committee. On June 11, 2016, David received the Kenneth O. Chandler Distinguished Service Award from the Michigan Council of Deliberation. David received his three Craft degrees in Composite Lodge No. 499. David served as Worshipful Master and is a prepaid life member. David s father was raised to the sublime degree in Franklin Lodge No. 14 in Troy, Ohio in 1929. David currently serves as chairman of the Grand Lodge Finance Committee and has served on the Investment Committee, the Masonic Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees, Masonic Pathways Governance Committee, and Masonic Pathways Protocol Committee Task Force. David is a Platinum Presidential member of the George Washington Masonic Memorial Association. David is an active member of Michigan Lodge of Research No. 1, a life member of the Scottish Rite Research Society, the Michigan College S.R.I.C.F., Red Cross of Constantine, Allied Masonic Degrees and Tall Cedars of Lebanon. David currently serves as the Preeminent Governor of York Rite Sovereign College #8 and has served all three York Rite appendant bodies culminating in receiving the Knight York Grand Cross of Honor from Michigan Priory No. 22. David is an active member of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem. He has received the Pilgrims Medal and was promoted to Commandeur (KCTJ) in 2015. David is very active in the National Society Sons of the American Revolution. In July 2016, David received the Minuteman Medal, the highest award presented by the National Society and the Meritorious Service Medal. Standing committee service includes Chairman of the Finance Committee, National Trustee, Chapter President, Endowment Fund Board, Executive Committee, Strategic Planning, Vice Chairman of the Investment Committee, Capital Development Committee, Vice Chairman of the Protocol Committee and the Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest Adjudicator. David is a member of the War of 1812 lineage society, and First Families of Ohio. For his dedication to the craft and community, the Valley of Detroit is pleased to introduce Ill. Brother David Graham Boring, 33 as the 367th Reunion Class Honoree.

A M E S S A G E F R O M Valley of Grand Rapids Why Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite My Brothers, in addition to providing haven and support for our Brothers, Freemasonry has an important social mission. Make no mistake Scottish Rite Freemasonry is a school of instruction and support for the moral development of men and creates a band of dedicated and committed Freemasons who know one another across cities, states and nations. We have a social mission. Historically, Freemasonry has concerned itself with the moral and professional development of men. To make better men, husbands, fathers, co-workers, and, leaders in our communities. The Scottish Rite is designed to bring men across our communities together in a mission to promote the best Freemasonry has to offer. If there is anything I have seen fall in my lifetime, in almost 65 years, has been the fall of moral character and virtue in our society. I place that cause or blame solely on the fall of fraternalism, development or moral principles and expectations in our society. Ask yourself, where are our leaders in our homes, workplaces, communities and our nation. As Freemasonry and fraternalism have fallen since the 1950 s. so has our respect for men of character and virtue. Our trust and respect for institutions in our homes, workplaces and government have likewise fallen. Ask yourself this do you believe our trust in the law, government, business or the church is more than we had had years ago? I doubt it. As men of character have been driven from these institutions, so has our respect and trust in our leaders and institutions have fallen. The reason men of conviction, not perfect men because no man is perfect, but men seeking and working to make themselves, their families, workplaces and communities better have been driven or abandoned the places or positions of respect they once held. It is time for us to draw a line and to take back what is just and proper in society and what our Masonic forebears strived for to seek a better and more virtuous world. I see the rise of Freemasonry, particularly Scottish Rite Freemasonry to instill a respect for God, Patriotism, the Natural Rights of Freemen in a Free Society Freedom of Expression and Opinion, Respect and Toleration for the Honest Differences of Opinion of others, The Right of Association and Freedom of Religion, and Respect for men and women of every race and creed. My Scottish Rite Brothers.our time is now. Take up the challenge. The Scottish Rite provides that path for us. Ill Bro. Mark A. Manning 33 Most Wise Master, Robinson Chapter of Rose Croix, Valley of Grand Rapids AASR Valley of Marquette The 7th Annual Kayak/Canoe Trip & BBQ SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2018 We ll be camping Friday and Saturday in the Autrain area. As in previous years we ll meet at the second bridge heading south from M-28 on Autrain Forest Lake Road at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. We ll be on the river from 11:30 a.m. until about 3:00 p.m. There will be a potluck and BBQ following our river adventure. This will once again be held at the beautiful Deer Lake Roadside Park on M-28 in Shelter Bay. Those not wanting to navigate the river can come for the BBQ and Potluck.

Hightlights from the Grand Rapids Winter Reunion 2018 Winter Reunion at Star of the Lake Lodge The 2018 Winter Reunion brought in six candidates to the Valley of Grand Rapids. The 29th degree was ably performed by the Knights of St. Andrew, and that was followed by a special knighting ceremony for MWGM Josh Woodwyk. Scottish Rite Winter Class, 2018 Front: Alan Jacobson, Gordon Smith, Pete Scudamore. Back: Ken Bowditch, Steve Kalamar, Bejamin Wright Spring Reunion Preview After the reunion, Star of the Lake #158 in South Haven hosted their annual George Washington Birthday Festive Board. Rick Stang cooked an excellent Prime Rib, and Tim Stegeman presented the history of George Washington as a businessman, farmer, and eventually (perhaps most importantly) a distiller. Everyone had a terrific time. May 4th (aka Star Wars Day) and 5th will be the Honoring MWGM Joshua M Woodwyk. We will present the 4, 5, 14, 16, 21 and 32. Registration is open at the website: www.grandrapidsscottishrite.com

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