Illustrious Herb Merrick, 33º, IGH, Assistant Professor in the Department Joint, Interagency and Multinational Operations, Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, and our resident historian, will present this important refresher. This review is especially important now since so many of us have our attentions diluted across myriad organizations. Many …
My Brother, The Personal Representative called an audible: Due to the heat in the lodge (even the basement is hot and we’ve had 100º+ outdoor heat indices daily), we’ll be meeting online this month. We’ll re-explore an in-person meeting for next month. July’s School of Light discussion will be led by Bro. Bruce Shopfner, …
June’s School of Light discussion, to be led by our Masonic scholar, Ill Bro Herb Merrick, 33º, IGH, will take on a topic of two centuries-old revolutions that have eerie similarities to the current unrest. In light of current events, we will exam the difference between protests and mobs and …
The mid-COVID issue of Pontem Lux (Bridge to Light), our Valley newsletter has been released and should be in your mailbox before Memorial Day, 2020. This is a special issue that follows up on our canvassing of members to determine how each brother is weathering the stay-at-home and subsequent fallout. …
School of Light – May 14, 2020 – 1930 Hours Central – Online Only Open to our membership worldwide. Tonight’s discussion will center on the Membership Satisfaction Survey. The results have been compiled. They are revealing. They are stark. They are necessary if we are to start our way forward. …
The bugle has sounded. We need to hear from all brothers of our Valley who fall into two groups: Brothers who are not faring well due to the current crisis, and those who can assist in the effort of reaching out. Our wish is that we hear from all our …
Although we cannot meet in person for our April Stated Meeting due to restrictions on social gatherings, we can still meet online to discuss the important topic related to our obligation. School of Light is entitled, “Help, aid and assist: Delivering on our Obligation in this Time of Crisis.” We …
Armed Forces Scottish Rite Bodies support the effort to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you are interested in being a member of the Spring 2020 Class in pursuit of the Master of the Royal Secret (32º), please proceed to petition now. We may need to modify the …
Take your place in History. Enrollment is now open for the Spring 2020 Class leading to the Master of the Royal Secret 32º in Scottish Rite. Our “University of Freemasonry” is now open to worthy Master Masons in good standing. Our classes will meet the evenings of May 14th and …
The evening of Thursday, March 12, 2020 begins with a dinner in our dining room. All are welcome although Advance Registration is required to attend dinner. (See below.) After dinner, we will repair to the Lodge Room and participate in the Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal. This event, centered around …