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Valley of Cincinnati www.32masons.com February 2020
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• Scottish Rite History
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On the road in 2020
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THE RITE RECORDER
Volume 76 No. 7
Cincinnati Masonic Center
317 East Fifth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202–3399
513-421–3579 • 800-561–3579
Fax: 513-562–2661
Web: www.32masons.com
Robert Dumford, 33º EDITOR
Jeff McLaughlin, 32º
ohdesignguy@yahoo.com
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
From Your Executive Director Chairman
K. Douglas Akers, 33º
Members at Large
Happy Valentines Day from the AASR Valley of Cincinnati! The year is moving Donald E. Hoffman, 33º
by quickly, the inspection season is well underway in our Blue Lodges, the Thomas E. Uhl, 32º
Richard A. Dickerscheid, 33º
Master’s Recognition Dinners are just around the corner and the membership Jeffrey A Bickel, 32º
is getting involved. If you haven’t had the chance to visit the updated website,
PRESIDING OFFICERS
please do; www.32masons.com. Stroll through the tabs and get familiar with the
site. One new section is the Gallery, here you can find class pictures from 1875 Gibulum Lodge of Perfection
Bradley A. Toft, 32º
through 2019. The “New Petition” offers FREE petition fees if you complete the
Dalcho Council, Princes of Jerusalem
32⁰ on November 7, 2020, at the “Ohio Leadership Class”. If you do not attend, the J. Greg Stanley, 32º
petition fee reverts to the normal price of $175.00, which includes your meals for
Cincinnati Chapter of Rose Croix
the day and a 14⁰ Gold Vermillion Ring. The Foundation Tab shows our “Mission Todd S. Neumann, 32º
& Vision” statements. Enjoy the tour and use the site! Ohio Consistory
A. Brian McIntosh, 32º
If you’ve ever had a brother interested in joining Scottish Rite, now is the time.
Each Valley in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction was given dispensation to EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
honor a Masonic Leader and waive initiation fees. The Valley of Cincinnati’s Robert W. Dumford, 33º
rdumford@32masons.com
Class will be held on November 7, 2020.
Do you know anyone who is interested in becoming a Mason? If so, take advantage FRATERNAL SECRETARY
of the Blue Lodge One Day Classes on May 9, 2020 and 6/6/2020 in the First Michael A. Himes, 33º
mhimes@32masons.com
and Sixth Districts. The Fourth Degree will also be offered on that day so your
Secretary Emeritus
candidate can begin his journey in Scottish Rite Freemasonry.
John R. Teller, Jr., 33º
The Search Committee is still working on recommending a new location for the TREASURER
Valley’s future home, with nothing to report so far. Please check the website for Jeffrey P. Waltz, 33º
up to date information. HOSPITALER
Kraig J. Walker, 33º
The Valley is still in need of volunteers for several committees. One such
TYLER
committee is Brother-to-Brother Outreach. This is usually a phone call from
Keith L. Clepper, 33º
one Brother to another and can be done at your convenience from your home.
THE SUPREME COUNCIL
Chairman Rick Shields has the process developed and would love to have you join
the committee. The goal is to reach out to all members at least once a year. This is Deputy for the State of Ohio
Douglas N. Kaylor, 33º
not a phone call about dues, it is about being a Brother, such as Happy Birthday
Active Member, Resident in Cincinnati
or Happy Anniversary of your membership in Scottish Rite. Please give it some
M. Todd McIntosh, 33º
serious consideration.
Sovereign Grand Commander
Join us in Butler and Adams county for our degrees on the road program. Until David A. Glattly, 33º
next month, Keep Traveling! Active Member Emeritus
William R. Powers, Jr., 33º
Become A Part of Scottish Rite History:
Join The Knights of Saint Andrew Today
Fraternal Greetings to you. My name is Nathan dining venues, both within the city and across the
Trester. I have reached out to all members today river.
with the hope that with the start of the new year
and decade, you will join me in creating a Valley of How Can You Get Involved?
Cincinnati first. It is my sincere hope that you will NOW is the best time if you are interested in getting
take advantage of a historic opportunity to establish involved with the new KSA Chapter. Because we
something unique and beneficial to the future of our are seeking to create a KSA Chapter that will be in
Valley. existence from the moment of its creation into the
next century. This is your moment to be a part of
Who Are The Knights of Saint Andrew?
history by becoming a founding member and having
The Knights of Saint Andrew is essentially a your name inscribed on its Charter.
service group for their respective Scottish Rite
There is no real governing body for the KSA, so your
Valleys. The KSA (Knights of Saint Andrew) was
input does matter as we ultimately have a tremendous
founded in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1993 by Illustrious
amount of leeway in how we choose to create this
Bro. Weldon Good 33˚. Bro. Good observed that organization. If you are interested in getting involved
brethren were joining the Scottish Rite, but noticed along with looking to make history, please contact
that the new brethren were not returning for the either Mike Himes, Bob Dumford or myself.
Valley reunions or other Scottish Rite events. Bro.
Good’s remedy for this was the creation of the In closing, I wish to state that if you are interested
KSA. A service group to help assist with reunions in getting involved, however, feel you cannot due
and Valley events in an effort to get all Scottish to other Masonic obligations or other obligations in
Rite brethren involved within their prospective general, remember the creation of this group is not
Valleys. This is what the Valley of Cincinnati hopes about becoming a burden to you. This organization
to accomplish this year, as the Valley has much to is about having fun, establishing memories, and
offer to its membership. most importantly tightening our fraternal bonds with
each other as Scottish Rite Brethren of the Valley of
What is the Valley looking for in a Knights of Cincinnati. I look forward to seeing you all during this
Saint Andrew Chapter? The Valley of Cincinnati upcoming year.
is seeking your support in creating a KSA Chapter.
We are looking for enthusiastic Scottish Rite Fraternally,
members interested in pursuing leadership roles Nathan M. Trester 32
within the Valley. The KSA will provide you with an Nathan Trester nmtrester@gmail.com
opportunity to use and enhance your leadership (513) 615-1154
skills. Your KSA will be an assistance liaison group
between the membership and its four officer lines. Bob Dumford rdumford@32masons.com
But most importantly, we want this group to be (513) 421-3579 x1900
about having fun, establishing memories, and most
Mike Himes mhimes@32masons.com
especially tightening our fraternal bonds with each
(513) 421-3579 x1600
other as AASR Cincinnati members. We want to
take this group beyond the walls of the Masonic
Center and venture out into the City of Cincinnati,
as the city has a lot to offer. Like events at local
breweries, a new MLS team, and multiple new
Giving Tuesday Exceeds Goal!
The Scottish Rite Giving Tuesday telethon, held on December 3, 2019, exceeded the goal of $332,000.00 by
nearly 30%, bringing in $420,584.00.
Director of Charities Michael Russell was host, and through interviews, videos, and testimonials the work of
different Scottish Rite charities, including the Grand Almoner’s Fund, Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library,
Abbott Scholarships, and Children’s Dyslexia Centers was explained for the audience.
First Lady Monica Glattly spoke about the ‘White Flower Society’, our newest charity, created to assist Masonic
widows.
The work of the Scottish Rite charities continues throughout the year. Please support this worthwhile cause as
we ‘strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members.’
To those who donated, to those who followed along with our 33 Days campaign, and to those who continue to
embody the values of Freemasonry in their daily lives, we thank you all.
H. Cooper Snyder, 33° 10/14/2019 John W. Poppe 11/30/2019
In Memoriam Robert J. Conner 10/29/2019 David L. Hurst 12/3/2019
Raymond P. Pence 11/1/2019 Danny W. McElroy 12/5/2019
Clyde W. Finley 11/3/2019 Charles R. Ledford 12/9/2019
George G. Palioyras 11/4/2019 Edward T. Ping 12/9/2019
James H. Bailey 11/7/2019 George R. Jarman 12/11/2019
Don E. Fowls 11/10/2019 Carroll E. DeMaris, Jr. 12/17/2019
Richard K. Braswell 11/16/2019 Robert L. Buckley 12/21/2019
Jack W. Gottschalk 11/19/2019 Edward F. Gentry 12/21/2019
Jimmie Merritt 11/24/2019 Leonard E. Glenn 12/28/2019
Roger K. Meyer 11/24/2019
ROAD TRIPS WITH RODNEY
Adams County Scottish Rite Club – February 29, 2019
The year 2020 is Leap Year, which brings events for your
enjoyment such as the Summer Olympics. It also gives you an
extra day, and you can put that day to good use by attending
the Adams County Scottish Rite Club event on Saturday,
February 29, 2020. Returning to a previous venue, we will
be at the Cherry Fork Community Center, 18415 St. Rt. 136,
Cherry Fork, Ohio, 45618.
VALLEY OF CINCINNATI
Coffee, doughnuts, and registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. The
new 4°, ‘Builder’, will be presented at 10:00 a.m. The 19°,
‘Brothers of the Trail’, will then be exemplified, with lunch to
follow.
The 19th degree expresses the Scottish Rite core values of
Reverence for God and Integrity. You decide how these concepts of God and integrity are important not only in this drama,
but also in your life.
Bring a candidate, bring another member, come as a group – you will surely be entertained and enlightened by the degree
presentations. After the event has concluded, feel free to visit some of the nearby Amish stores that make this area a year-
round destination.
Additional directions: Take 32 E to Winchester 136 S – Community Center is 4 miles on the right. GPS Coordinates – 38.889791 N, 83.614427 W.
Butler County Scottish Rite Club Scioto County Scottish Rite Club
February 22, 2020 March 7, 2020
Synergy is ‘a mutually advantageous joining of Join with the Valley of Cincinnati and our brothers from Scioto
participants or elements.’ If you want to see an County and around the jurisdiction as we present two degrees
example of synergy, please join the Valleys of on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Portsmouth Masonic
Cincinnati and Dayton as they combine forces for Temple, 602 Chillicothe St., Portsmouth, OH, 45662.
a degree event being held at the Hamilton Masonic
Temple, 724 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio, 45011, We will start with registration at 11:00 a.m., and a lunch will
on February 22, 2020. be served at 11:45 a.m. Following lunch the 4°, ‘Builder’, and
the 11°, ‘Sublime Master Elected’, will be presented. The 11°
Start your morning with coffee and doughnuts teaches that “…the true and faithful brother sooner or later
at 10:00 a.m. – registration will be taking place will receive his just reward. The drama depicts an incident
at the same time. The new 4°, ‘Builder’, will be during the reign of King Solomon which condemns, in the
exemplified by the Valley of Cincinnati at 10:30 strongest and most uncompromising manner, improprieties by
a.m., followed by a modern interpretation of the 8°, those holding public office. It reminds us that public office is a
‘Intendant of the Building’, presented by the Valley public trust, and that public officials owe a special obligation
of Dayton. to those whom they are chosen to serve.”
After a break for the provided lunch, the 20°, The Scottish Rite degrees are intended to be enjoyable,
‘Master Ad Vitam’, also known as the George entertaining, and thought-provoking. While the settings may
Washington Degree, will be portrayed by the Valley vary from Biblical to modern, and the cast can be as few as
of Cincinnati. three or as many as will fit on the stage, the lessons portrayed
are timeless in their message and application to daily life.
Candidates are welcome, and all members are
Come and join us in the Scottish Rite experience – bring your
encouraged to attend to share in the timeless
Scottish Rite friends with you, or bring a Masonic brother you
messages of the Scottish Rite degrees – please
want to introduce to Scottish Rite – he will thank you later for
remember your dues card!
your efforts.
Spring Degree Day
at the Cincinnati Masonic Center
April 18, 2020
We all know that change is inevitable, and there has
been a change in the format for the degree day on
April 18, 2020. Instead of a full reunion this date will
feature four degrees, 4°, 15°, and 18° live, as well as
the new 17° video.
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. with coffee, doughnuts, and
registration, the degree conferrals will start with the
4°, ‘Builder’, at 8:30 a.m. The 15°, ‘Knight of the
East’, then takes the stage. This degree teaches
loyalty to conviction, fidelity to duty, and devotion to
truth.
Next will be the new 17° video. This degree, ‘Knight
of the East and West’, teaches that we must seek
truth in our path through life, and that we should
avoid repeating the errors of the past. This video
was directed by our Active, Ill. M. Todd McIntosh,
33°, and you are sure to be impressed by the acting,
staging, and costumes.
The degree presentations conclude with the 18°,
‘Knight of the Rose Croix of H.R.D.M.’ This degree
teaches that the new Temple is in the heart of man
and affirms the broad principles of universality and
tolerance.
Lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the
degree portrayals.
Plan on spending a Saturday morning with your
brothers in our beautiful Cincinnati Masonic Center
auditorium – share in the brotherhood and fellowship
that comes from working together for a common
goal, that of bringing to our members and candidates
the finest Scottish Rite experience possible.
Check out the new Website
32masons.com
Mark your Calendars for
“March Madness”
and Chili Cook-Off!
When: Friday March 20, 2020 Noon until ??
Where: Club 32 at the CMC
What: Watch the first-round play-off (day 2) in Club 32
with your Brothers, their Friends and Ladies.
Chili–Hot Dogs–Refreshments–Pop a Shot
Great Games on 3 screens–Fun
Prizes for the best Chili,
enter your special recipe to win!!!
Encourage your fellow Blue Lodge Master Masons to join the
Valley of Cincinnati for FREE!
A savings of $175. Now through November 7, 2020.
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