A PUBLICATION OF The Stockton Scottish Rite Volume 71/12 Valley of Stockton, California December 2015 From the Desk of the Personal Representative, Ill. Patrick O Hern, 33 The Holiday season is upon us and I would like to wish all of our Brothers, families, and friends a festive and safe holiday. It is time to enjoy your family and at the same time remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves. We are closing in on the end of another year with many accomplishments and memories behind us. In the near future we have several events which should provide a great opportunity for socialization and fellowship of our members. Our December meeting will bring a wonderful evening of entertainment and food. We will be treated to a group of talented Ukulele players who will play and sing before the meeting. Your Personal Representative, General Secretary, Director and Member of the board for the California Language Centers recently attended meetings in Visalia hosted by the Ill. Frank Loui 33 degree, S.G.I.G. of California. Topics included investments, future fundraising and operations which will affect every valley in the state. We were able to take away valuable tools which should be of benefit in the future. In remembrance I would like to reflect on the loss of our departed brother Robert Snyder. I would like to thank all members of our lodges who attended his Masonic Service on November 20, 2015. Bob was a great Scottish Rite Mason and was a devoted Chairman of our Language board. He worked tirelessly for the children and he will be missed by all who knew him. All of our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Patrick 1
The Rite News is the official publication of the Stockton Bodies, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. The Rite News is published monthly. 33 West Alpine Avenue Stockton, California 95204 P:209-466-3391 F: 209-547-7414 www.rentals@stocktonscottishrite.org Personal Representative Ill. Patrick O Hern, 33 Lodge of Perfection Venerable Master Nunzio Napoli, 32 Chapter Rose Croix Wise Master Shawn McCarty, 32 Council of Kadosh Commander Crispin Woelfer, 32 K.C.C.H. Consistory Master of Kadosh David Nunez, 32 Sunset Club December 15, 2015 Come enjoy the fun!! Cigars, Games, FOOD and fun! 4:00 - Cigars 5:00 - Social 6:00 - Dinner Putting Contest (Following Dinner) Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Veggies bread and dessert RSVP @ (209)466-3391 December 2015 Chapter Rose Croix Dress = Tuxedo December 2 - Cathedral Board and Officers Conference 4:00 - Cathedral Board 4:30 Officers Conference December 2 - Stated Meeting and Dinner ( Cap and Ring) 5:30 - Social in the Lobby 6:00 Dinner in the Dunbar Dining Room 7:00 - Meeting in the Stanley Room 7:00 - Ladies in the Library December 8 - Language Board 4:00 in the Library December 15 - Sunset Club 4:00 - Cigars and Social 5:00 - Social in the Lobby 6:00 - Dinner in the Lobby December 20 - Movie Day 1-4 in the Auditorium The Office will be closed from December 24-January 4 General Secretary Kent Armstrong, 32, K.C.C.H. Assistant to the P.R. John Baker, 32, K.C.C.H. Almoner/Assistant to the P.R. Richard Garcia, 32, K.C.C.H. News Editors Kriss and Klaire Green Language Center Heidi Germino - (209)462-2613 The views expressed in the Rite News are not necessarily those of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Submission of articles are welcome and due by the 15th of the month preceding the publication. Only articles of Masonic relevance will be considered and may be split into two publications. For more information contact the Editor or the General Secretary at the Rite (209) 466-3391. The Bodies of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Stockton, Orient of California, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspector General Knights of Commander of the House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty third Degree of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose See is at the Grand Orient of Charleston, in the state of South Carolina Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council Ill. Ronald A. Seal, 33 Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council Ill. Frank Loui, 33 2
Stockton Scottish Rite Recruitment Incentive Program. In keeping with the Scottish Rite Valley Membership Achievement Program we have instituted this program in an effort to recruit new members and recognize our members who actively seek new members. It is our hope that our upcoming reunions will be filled with new brothers. Stockton Scottish Rite Recruitment Incentive Program The Stockton Scottish Rite is offering an incentive program directed at our existing members successfully recruiting new members. This policy is effective beginning May 1, 2015 and expires, unless renewed by the VMAP committee, April 30, 2016. Any member recruiting three new members and is the top line signer on the application/petition in a consecutive 12 month period is entitled to free dues for the immediately upcoming dues period if the following conditions are met. 1. The three new members must complete the Scottish Rite Degrees. 2. The members must be in good standing and all dues must be paid. 3. The recruiting member must be the top line signer for all three new members. 4. The recruiting member must be a member in good standing of the Stockton Scottish Rite. 5. For the purposes of establishing the consecutive 12 month period the application date will be determinative. However, the application will not be included in the three member count until the new member has received his degrees. In the event a new member does not complete his degrees during the consecutive 12 month period the incentive may be carried over one additional 12 month period allowing the candidate an opportunity to complete his degrees. Upon completion the recruiting member will be awarded the free dues in the upcoming year. 6. The following administrative members are not eligible to participate in the incentive program. a. Personal Representative b. General Secretary c. Treasurer d. Assistants to the Personal Representative Additional Incentive to New Members For the twelve month period beginning May 1, 2015 and ending April 30, 2016 the application fees will be reduced to $100.00 for new members. This program may be reviewed annually and renewed upon approval of the Valley Membership Achievement Committee. 3
Make the Honor Roll 2015! Print name as you wish it to appear: Please accept my contribution of $ (min. $100) to the Scottish Rite Building fund, and add my name to the Stockton Scottish Rite Building Fund Honor Roll. I am enclosing a check for the amount written above. EASY, ALL PURPOSE DONATION FORM Name: Address: Wishes to donate $ to the: Almoners Fund Yes, I would love to be a Rite News Supporter! Enclosed please find my check in the amount of: $10.00 for a single name $20.00 for two names $50.00 for a family or group NAME(S): Stockton Scottish Rite 2015 Building Fund Building Maintenance Fund Language Center Other This donation is: In Honor of In Memory of $20,00 $15,00 Name of person in honor/ memory of Shall we send a notice to someone? If yes, please fill in the persons name (and address, if you know it) 4
365 Club Donation and Pledge 2015 Toshiaki Saruwatari Dr. Robert Hanyak John Baker David Okamoto Bill DuBois (In memory of Melba DuBois) Jim Linnerman Cliff Wilburn (In memory of Alice Wilburn) Dr. Vijendra P. Govind Dr. Breckenridge Ken Evans Nunzio Napoli Adrian Vera Reed Robbins Bob Snyder Patrick O Hern Doug Eberhardt David Weese Jim and Shirley Smith Eliseo Catig John Pozar (In memory of Ron Coale) Rodney Owen The 365 Club is a convenient way to donate to the Language Center by giving a dollar a day. With your support, many children in our community with speech issues can receive therapy. Contact the Gen. Secretary, Kent Armstrong, to join for more information, call (209) 466-3391. geneeacret@att.net (209)932-9789 Gene B. Eacret Attorney 120 N. Hunter St. 3rd Floor - Stockton, Ca 95202 In Memoriam Those things that survive us- our works, our words, our immortal thoughts, our influences and the effects of our good deeds, are more to the world that survives than are we ourselves. We mourn the passing of the following Brothern: Ill. Robert L. Snyder 33 November 5, 2015 Stockton, California James E. Schwinck, 32 May 15, 2015 Chico, California Roy D. Tinnin 32 November 7, 2015 Stockton, California Ivan T. Stinson 32 October 2, 2015 Manteca, California 5
A Message From The General Secretary, Kent Armstrong, 32, K.C.C.H. Have you ever considered a life membership in Scottish Rite but felt that the amount was just too much to come up with at one time? Could you do it if you broke it down to monthly payments? Here is something to think about. For the upcoming year I will accept monthly payments towards your life membership. At the end of 2016 if you have made all 12 payments you will be an endowed life member. Life membership is as follows: Under age 49 $1,995.00 50 to 54 years of age $1,805.00 55 to 59 years of age $1615.00 60 to 64 years of age $1,330.00 65 and older $1,045.00 Broken down into 12 monthly payments are as follows: Under age 49 $ 166.25 per month 50 to 54 years of age $ 150.42 per month 55 to 59 years of age $ 134.58 per month 60 to 64 years of age $ 110.81 per month 65 and older $ 87.08 per month 6
WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you have any new or used medical equipment that you no longer need such as Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Shower Chairs, please donate them to our Almoners Warehouse. We are always in need of medical equipment. You can help us help make a difference in our community. Please call Rich @ (209)547-7439 or bring them to the Warehouse Wednesdays and Fridays 1 P.M.- 4 P.M. VALLEY OF STOCKTON MASTER CRAFTSMAN PROGRAM Here s the way to learn what Masonry is REALLY all about and how it can help you expand your horizons for a more worthwhile life. Three courses are readily available for self-study at a very nominal fee (cost of texts), and the nice thing is, the pace is your own with a relatively easy difficulty level. When you re ready to start seeing MORE LIGHT in MASONRY, please let me know. I m here to help you get under way and to assist as I can during your new endeavors. Fraternally, Kirby L. Robinson, 32 Program Mentor, (209) 477-0282 or kirbyea@sbcglobal.net 7
Movies and Lunch With Jolly Old Saint Nick How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Featuring Jim Carrey Sunday, December 20, 2015 1:00-4:00 Stockton Scottish Rite 33 West Alpine Avenue Stockton, California Pictures, Movies and Lunch with Jolly Old Saint Nick requires an RSVP no later than December 17, 2015. Please call our office at: (209)466-3391 8