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Spring 2020
Scottish Rite News
A Quar terly Publication of the Valley of Chicago
VALLEY OF CHICAGO
Executive Secretary
Scottish Rite News
SPRING 2020
Corner
The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley
“Eight hours for our usual vocation.” That
of Chicago, State of Illinois, acknowledge and yield line of ritual from the Masonic Lecture
allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic
is often overlooked, but it is one of the
Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose things we spend the most time and
Grand East is in Lexington, Mass., and whose officers are: energy doing. Our careers or professions
Ill. David A. Glattly, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander
Ill. Gregory L. Clark, 33°, Deputy for Illinois. Other Active occupy a great deal of our lives, its how
Members for the State of Illinois are; Ill. Gregory L. Clark, we feed our families and build wealth.
33°, Ill. James L. Tungate, 33°, Ill. Randall R. Milone, 33o,
G. Nick Graff, 33°, Emeritus Benny L. Grisham, MSA, 33°, The Valley of Chicago understands that
Emeritus Ill. Lawrence D. Inglis, 33°, Emeritus, Ill. Lee B. if members are successful professionally,
Lockwood, 33°, Emeritus Ill. Harold E. Witte, 33°, Past
Active, and Ill. Richard L. Swaney, 33°, Ill. Michael E. Ehle,
the fraternity will be more successful
33°, Valley of Chicago Deputy Representative. in the long run. In short, “our success
Correspondence concerning the magazine or mail is your success.” Later this year, the
delivery should be addressed to David R. Koss, Editor. Valley of Chicago is going to commit
Volume LXV • Spring 2020 • Number 1 to this idea and help members achieve greater success at work by rolling
Scottish Rite News (ISSN 0893-5114), Vol. LXV, is out a professional development series. This series will feature four events
published seasonally, March, June, September, and per year designed to give members better knowledge and tools to navigate
December by the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association
of Chicago, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108. the latter of achievement. You will see things such as a leadership speaker,
Periodicals Postage Paid at Carol Stream, IL.
networking, future job forecasting, and how to hone your communication
skills. All designed to help make ourselves sharper and ready to take on
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SCOTTISH
RITE NEWS, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois the corporate world of the future. Stay tuned and be prepared to invite
60108. co-workers and friends that are non-Masons to join.
Phone: (800) 774-3467
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO
Dave Koss
Daryl W. Selock, President Executive Secretary
J. Kenneth Ludwig, 1st Vice President
Frank P. Lasick Jr., 2nd Vice President
Michael W. Behm, Angelo S. Deserio, Donald E. Esser,
Valley of Chicago
Andrew A. Keppy, Robert Kogut,
Chad M. Lacek, Antwane O. Lee,
Deputy Representative
Lance J. Welter, Bruce H. Zimmerman
Gregory L. Clark, Deputy for Illinois
G. Nick Graff, Active After forty-seven years in the airline
Michael E. Ehle, Deputy Representative industry, I am proud to announce that I
Wallace B. Dunn, Treasurer
David R. Koss, Executive Secretary have recently retired. Now that I am in my
golden years, I am enthused to have an
PUBLICATION STAFF increased commitment to the brotherhood
Editor David R. Koss of the Scottish Rite as the Valley’s Deputy
Reviewing Editor Martin P. Starr, 33°
Support Lee Bradley, 33° Representative. In the coming year, my
Art Director Debbie Pasiewicz goals include working with the Supreme
Photography Lex Alexander/ Milan Vydareny
Council, VOC Board, and Presiding Officers
OFFICIAL NOTICE
to enhance the Valley’s masonic experience
Meetings of the coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Chicago, IL, for the and resurge new membership. Commander
period January, 2020 to April, 2020 are listed in this issue. Glattly and Deputy Clark have a profound
Angelo S. Deserio, Thrice Potent Master
dedication to moving the Scottish Rite on
Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection a path forward - for pride in each other and for choosing a value-filled life of
Chad M. Lacek, HGA, Sovereign Prince integrity, service, devotion to family, and Brotherly love. I am proud to lead the
Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem
Valley of Chicago in this direction.
Antwane O. Lee, Most Wise Master
Gourgas Chapter Rose Croix
Lance J. Welter, VA, MSA, 33°, Commander-in-Chief My door is always open for suggestions or conversation.
Oriental Consistory, S.P.R.S.
James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary
Marvin L. Selock, 33°, Fraternal Treasurer
© 2020 Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago. Michael E. Ehle, 33o
All rights reserved. Valley of Chicago, Deputy Representative
2 SCOTTISH RITE NEWS • SPRING 2020
Annual Meeting Announcements Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection The Annual Meeting of Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 21, 2020*, at 7:00 pm for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting. Angelo S. Deserio, Thrice Potent Master James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem The Annual Meeting of Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 21, 2020*, immediately following the Annual Meeting of Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting. Chad M. Lacek, HGA, Sovereign Prince James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix The Annual Meeting of Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 21, 2020*, for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting. Antwane O. Lee, Most Wise Master James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary Oriental Consistory The Annual Meeting of Oriental Consistory will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 21, 2020*, immediately following the Annual Meeting of the Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting. Lance J. Welter, VA, MSA, 33° Commander-in-Chief James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago The Annual Meeting of The Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 28, 2020*, immediately following the Annual Meetings of the coordinate bodies (which meet starting at 7:00 pm on said date), for the consideration of the reports of Officers and the Finance Committee; the election of the Directors at Large to the Board of Directors of said corporation; the affirming of four Presiding Officers of the four coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Chicago as members of the Board of Directors of said corporation; and for the transaction of such other business as may regularly come before the meeting. The seats on the Board of Directors up for election are: Seat 1: J. Kenneth Ludwig (Full Three Year Term) Seat 2: Bruce H. Zimmerman (Full Three Year Term) Seat 3: Donald E. Esser (Full Three Year Term) Daryl W. Selock, President David R. Koss, Executive Secretary * Date has been changed from previous communications. SPRING 2020 • SCOTTISH RITE NEWS 3
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Masons. It is – as the name implies – a reunion, a meet-
ing of friends, a reunion of classmates from past years.
It is an opportunity for members of the current class to
become more acquainted, to be linked together in a bond
that endures. More than that, it is a time when some of
us, who have been members, witness the degrees again,
to be inspired by a better understanding of the mysteries
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get “stale,” nor do they bore the real Freemason, even
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(including meals) 7th Degree - Provost and Judge
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$25 (including meals)
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17th Degree - Knight of the East and West
22nd Degree - Prince of Libanus
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Note: There is no cost to witness degrees only.
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4 SCOTTISH RITE NEWS • WINTER 2020
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religious beliefs and creeds, yet all believe in God.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Freemasonry is
how so many men, from so many different walks of life,
can meet together in peace, always conducting their affairs
in harmony and friendship and calling each other “Brother.”
The singular purpose is to make good men better. Its
bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have
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fraternity that encourages its members to practice the faith
of their acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person,
through self-improvement and helping others, makes a
difference for good in the world.
When a Master Mason advances to the higher degrees There are no
of the Scottish Rite, it does not detract but adds to his
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deepens his appreciation of it and motivates him to more
Freemasonry,
”
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SPRING 2020 • SCOTTISH RITE NEWS 5
A Masonic Reflection about Civil Rights,
Diversity and Equality.
By W. Bro. Luciano M. Azevedo
The diversity of our existence is beautiful, but people astronomy, music, geometry, arithmetic, logic, rhetoric
today are continually entangled in a predicament o and grammar in Egypt at the helm of African wise men.
acceptance, one that has plagued mankind since the
beginning of time. At a basic level, we are all of the same We have found that pure Masonry is an expression of justice,
human species. We experience highs and lows in life and prudence, temperance, and fortitude, and at the basis of
strive to be happy and fulfilled. Our joint pains and joys these virtues lies friendship and brotherly love. We who
are what bring us together, but our diversity makes us believe in justice must challenge Masons in the United States
unique. It is what deems you or me our particular person, to abolish any racist, segregationist, and xenophobic views.
one who has never existed and will never exist again.
Understanding and accepting people from all
The human race is extraordinarily diverse in so many walks of life is the key to finding peace in our lives.
ways — gender, ethnicity, race, class, religion, nationality, But beyond that, it is of the utmost importance to
sexuality, philosophy, lifestyle. The areas in which making the world a place where all can live freely.
we differ are endless, and that is precisely where the
beauty resides. However, the civil rights struggle is and Let’s practice empathy, let’s not be quick to judge,
has always been extremely controversial in the United and envision life in another’s shoes before we end up
States. For us, Freemasons, equality, and freedom, mistreating them. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said that
according to our bylaws, is a non-negotiable topic. It is it is impossible to love without knowing each other’s
intrinsically part who we are, and it is our very essence! pains. Let’’s live with compassion! Compassion refers to
So why do we try to avoid this so important topic? the love for and desire to help ALL people. Only through
compassion, can we find lasting joy. Compassion allows
Freemasons are one of the most diverse fraternities in us to walk down the street and see only the faces of
the world, with hundreds of thousands of lodges spread our brothers, of other humans living the same life as us.
across the globe. We are in every continent of the earth,
teaching our craft that we are all equals. Freemasons Compassion allows us to realize our role in something
are well known for their tolerance, prudence, and much more significant than ourselves. It will enable us to
understanding. During a time when knowledge was forget our selfish desires and to strive to better the lives of
considered a privilege of just a few “special and chosen” the less fortunate. Genuinely caring for others fills us with
people, Masons fought and stood for the Enlightenment. purpose and peace.
So many people have died or have been deprived of
fundamental rights because of a lack of understanding —
an understanding that difference in appearance, belief, or I want to suggest to you a pledge my brother:
way of life does not make one person better than another.
As we all know, our system of Speculative Masonry
“Every human being is an image-bearer of The
developed from Operative Masonry (Stone Masons and Great Architect of the Universe. Therefore,
Guild workers), which was completed when four lodges I joyfully extend my love to every person
of London assembled in St. Paul Churchyard on June 24, regardless of color, culture, ethnicity, or
1717, and organized the first Grand Lodge of England. religion. As a serious-minded freemason, I will
Nevertheless, one should not mistake the date of 1717, use the influence entrusted to me to change any
as being the historical or symbolic origin of Masonry.
We have been adopting symbolisms from many ancient structure or system that perpetuates injustice.
and diverse cultures. It has been proven that people As a parent, I pledge to raise my children and
in ancient Egypt and Africa developed a sophisticated grandchildren with values that lead to a true
system of initiation called by historians as the Egyptian celebration of diversity. Today I rededicate
Mystery System that is partially adopted by our rites. myself to a lifestyle of radical tolerance and
(Reference: Fahim A. Knight article titled, “Freemasonry
and Islam: What do They Share?”). It is also believed
all-encompassing inclusion.”
that Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Pythagoras, called
“philosophical fathers of masonry,” were educated in
6 SCOTTISH RITE NEWS • SPRING 2020
Edward A. Millar, 33O
Brother Edward A. Millar was born Edward was raised to the degree of Master Mason
on May 3, 1920, in Woodward, at Wilmette Park Lodge No. 931 in Wilmette, IL, on
Alabama, to Alma Nee Bush and June 26, 1958.
William D. Millar.
Brother Millar belonged to the York Rite Bodies in
He graduated from the University Wilmette and Evanston. He joined the Valley of
of Alabama 1941 and received his Chicago in the Summer Class of 1959. He was created
orthopedic surgeon degree from an Honorary Sovereign Grand Inspector General
Northwestern University. He did at the Supreme Council session on September 26,
his residency at Hines Veterans 1973, held in Detroit, Michigan.
Hospital. He also volunteered
his time at Shriners’ Hospital in Illustrious Brother Millar completed his earthly travels
Chicago until he became chief surgeon in 1965. and was taken into the loving arms of the Grand
Architect of the Universe on January 3, 2020.
He served as a surgeon in the United States Navy in the Pacific
Theatre during the 1940s. Services were held. Cards of condolence may be
sent to the family at 25434 N Saint Mary’s Rd.,
Edward married Dorothy Chamberlain on September 3, 1946. Libertyville IL 60048-9460. Memorial contributions
They are proud parents of Randall, Rebecca, Robert, Richard, are requested to be sent to the Shriner’s Hospital,
Thomas, Walter, Dorothy, Martha, Ronald, and Christine. Chicago unit.
Masonic Morals within Disney
In March of 1920, one of the most well-known names in history
became the 107th member initiated into Mother Chapter Order of
DeMolay in Kansas City, Missouri. Walter Elias Disney was born
in Chicago, Illinois in 1901. He had an eventful upbringing mov-
ing three times before turning 18, working as a newspaper boy,
driving an ambulance for the red cross in World War I, and tak-
ing many night classes for the arts. Disney didn’t make it big right
away, but his determination had him releasing the film Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937. As Walt Disney would say, “All our
dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.”
Leading through his uprising into a household name, Walt Dis-
ney was still involved with DeMolay. If you saw Walt in public, you
would have found him wearing a DeMolay ring on his hand. Walt
was granted the Legion of Honor and Founders Cross by Dad
Frank S. Land, The founder of the Order of DeMolay. He was later
approached by Dad Land to speak to the DeMolays at the first Found-
ers’ Conference on him working towards accomplishing his dreams.
In his later years, Walt was quoted talking about DeMolay saying,
“[In] DeMolay, and I learned to believe in the basic principle of the
right of man to exercise his faith and thoughts as he chooses. In
DeMolay, we believe in a supreme being, in the fellowship of man,
and the sanctity of the home. DeMolay stands for all that is good for
the family and our country.” Clearly, the moral values of DeMolay and
the masonic fraternity are evident not only in Walt Disney’s own life
but entire decades of movies for the World to see.
Thomas Flock, 32°
State Master Councilor
Illinois DeMolay
SPRING 2020 • SCOTTISH RITE NEWS 7
A Spanish-American
War Commemorative
Fan
By Ymelda Rivera Laxton, Assistant Curator
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum
& Library recently received a gift of
nearly fifty campaign and memorial
items related to President and
Freemason William McKinley
(1843-1901). These items add to the many
objects already in the collection associated with
McKinley’s involvement in Freemasonry, his campaigns,
and his unexpected death. McKinley received the first
three degrees at Hiram Lodge No. 21 in Winchester,
Virginia, in 1865, during his Civil War service. When
McKinley returned to Ohio after the war, he was affiliated
with Canton Lodge No. 60 and Eagle Lodge No. 431— Fan, ca. 1898. United States. Gift of Mr.
later renamed William McKinley Lodge No. 431. and Mrs. Gregory L. McKinley, 2019.006.9. Julia
Featheringill Photography.
This 1900 cloth, paper, and wood fan, with floral pansy-
shaped panels, featured printed black and white oval
portraits of President William McKinley and Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919). produced a peace treaty, in which Spain ceded control
Along with McKinley and Roosevelt, the fan also shows of Cuba and relinquished control of Guam and Puerto
seven other U.S. naval military leaders who participated Rico to the United States. In this same treaty Spain also
in the Spanish-American war, including Admiral George agreed to sell the Phillipines to the United States for $20
Dewey (1837-1917), Rear Admiral William Thomas million. The U.S. Senate ratified the treaty on February 6,
Sampson (1840-1902) and William Rufus Shafter 1899, by only one vote.
(1835-1906), also known as “Pecos Bill.” Manufacturers
made a variety of political and military memorabilia in To learn more about these McKinley items visit our
the late 1800s and early 1900s commemorating William website at https://www.srmml.org/exhibitions/current-
McKinley’s presidency and the Spanish-American war exhibitions/william-mckinley-president-and-freemason/.
(April 1898-August 1898). These popular patriotic long-term preservation of your Lodge’s or Valley’s
photographic fans also sometimes featured McKinley’s documents, photographs, and books.
presidential cabinet or the American and Cuban flags.
Manufacturers offered this type of printed fan in different The Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives is located in
colors, sizes, and with different floral patterns. Lexington, Massachusetts, at the Scottish Rite Masonic
Museum & Library and is open to the public 10am-4pm,
The United States won the brief conflict and effectively Wednesday-Saturday. Have questions? Drop us a line at
ended Spanish rule in the Americas. Their victory library@srmml.org or give us a call at 781-457-4109.
Scottish Rite Members on
Active Military Duty and Retired with Disability
If you are a Scottish Rite member who is on active military duty, the Supreme Council has an
assessment exemption program, and the Valley of Chicago has a dues exemption program. You
only need to inform the Valley of Chicago of your active duty status by calling
(800) 774-3467 and your membership dues for that year will be waived.
8 SCOTTISH RITE NEWS • SPRING 2020
Kris
Caldwell
joins the
Almoner
Chili Cook-off Champs! Team
Many thanks to all who participated in the Chili Cook-off The Valley of Chicago is
held at this year’s Big Game Party at the Scottish Rite! proud to announce that Kris Caldwell has joined Jim
There were seven entries that guests enjoyed. It was a tight Patton and Brad Baker on the Almoner Committee. The
competition. And the winners were... Scottish Rite Almoner’s Fund, Inc. was incorporated in
1965 to assist worthy distressed brother Scottish Rite
1st Place: Team Hoehn Masons and their loved ones. Sometimes the Almoner
2nd Place: Team Buckwinkler is called upon to help a brother maintain the necessities
of life in the time of dire need. Or assist a brother’s
3rd Place: Team Jilesen widow as she struggles to manage her husband’s end-
of-life affairs during a time of high stress and grief.
Alex and Steve Buckwinkler Chilli Kris brings a passion to help others and fresh new
Ingredients: fundraising ideas to the Almoner’s Fund Committee. We
1 green bell peper are looking forward to the increased ability to assist the
1 red bell peper members of the Valley of Chicago.
2 stalks of celery
1 cup diced onion
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers depending on how hot you like it
2 15oz. cans of beans (pinto or kidney)
2 28 oz. cans of diced tomatoes
Lombard
1 12 oz. can of tomato paste
2 pounds ground sirloin
Lodge
1 pound italian sausage
5 slices of smoked bacon
Blood
Seasonings:
Drive
1 tsp season salt Lombard Lodge No. 1098 held their annual
1 tsp dried basil blood drive at the Valley of Chicago on February 15,
2 tsp cumin 2020, which has been an ongoing effort that their
1 Tbs dried oregano members have supported over the last five years.
4 Tbs chili powder During this period of time, our Lodge has partnered with
1/2 tsp black pepper Vitalant, formally known as LifeSource, and with the
1 tsp cayenne help of many donors, they’ve collected over 112 units
1 tsp paprika of blood. According to the American Red Cross, this
1 Tbs sugar quantity will help save the lives of over 300 individuals.
1 Tbs Worcestershire
1 Tbs garlic Donations collected during blood drives are used for
3 cubes of beef bouillon premature babies, cancer patients, trauma victims,
emergency surgeries and those needing transfusions.
Directions: Lombard Lodge is honored to have helped increase local
Cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon. Saute the inventory levels through these drives. As Freemasons,
chopped peppers, onion and celery in the bacon drippings charity is one of our principle virtues and Lombard Lodge
until tender, then set aside. Next add the sirloin and sauage No. 1098 is honored to have helped the surrounding
and cook till no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat. Finally, communities in this capacity.
return all of the ingredients to the pot along with the beans
and add all the seasonings. Stir occasionally for at least 4 A special thank you to all of the donors, Vitalant and
hours. the Valley of Chicago for making this another successful
event.
We hope you like this as much as we enjoyed making it.
SPRING 2020 • SCOTTISH RITE NEWS 9
L 2 0 1 9 A L M O N E R CO N T R I B U T I O N L I S T
Thank you to all of our Brothers who contributed to the Almoner’s Fund in 2019.
James W. Patton, 33o
Almoner
Joel H. Aarons George L. Cleveland Jr. Lloyd G. Gardiner George S. Karas
Ricarte B. Abejuela James R. Cole Jerry Gartley Valfrids R. Kaspar
Robert J. Albrecht Joseph W. Colello Jon Carl Gealow Frank J. Katzbeck
Phil D. Amaba Louis J. Colvis Jr. John H. Gelston Hilton M. Kaufman
Virgil Anasarias Manolo L. Comprado James A. Gerloff Alexander Kentfield
Curt M. Anderson Clay W. Cooper Jeffrey R. Gibellin Douglas H. Keppy
Carl H. Anderson, MSA, 33° Dale L. Corrice Dennis A. Gibson Larry G. Keppy
Terry W. Anderson Robert D. Covall Donald W. Giesel Lawrence A. Kerkstra
Alan E. Anderson Donald L. Craig Wayne L. Giesel Burton A. Kessler
Dale A. Andrews John W. Craig Sr. Aylmer M. Gifford Lawrence R. Keyser
Alejandro Aparicio Billy Crespo Robert E. Gilbertsen Franklin G. King Sr.
Robert A. Appa Miguel S. Cua Howard R. Goin Mark F. King
Domingo N. Aragon Ronald Culen Edward L. Gould August H. Kirch
Usman B. Askofare John P. Curielli Howard A. Graening Mark K. Kirkwood
William C. Aylesworth, MSA, 33° Michael G. Czerkawsky G. Nick Graff, MSA, 33° George W. Klatt
Bradley L. Baker, MSA Lee A. Daniels, 33° James A. Grannes David W. Koeberl
Nadim A. Barbari Albert G. Davidson David S. Greenberg Randolph G. Koser
Paul D. Barber John E. Day Adolph J. Habich David R. Koss
Michael D. Barber Raymond P. DeGroote Jr. John B. Hall, 33° Charles E. Kreps
David W. Bateman Jorge L. DeJesus Edward E. Hall, 33° Wayne R. Kreutzer
Richard J. Bauknecht R. Bruce DeMent Jr., 33° Ryan K. Hanssen Llewellyn F. Kucera
Corey W. Beck Emil Denemark Jr. Terry J. Hartl, VA Sidney Kulek
Michael W. Behm Merle J. Denker Charles K. Hartley Rodolfo Ginete Lacuesta
Dale R. Bennett, MSA, 33° William J. DeSmidt Andy Hassan, 33° Frank P. Lasick Jr., MSA, 33°
Evert W. Bergquist John R. Deyoung James W. Hechler Joseph G. Lauricella
Claude J. Bird, 33° Neville B. Diamond Donald H. Helmig, MSA, 33° John M. Laycock
Lawrence D. Bloxsom II Robert M. Dickson James E. Hemmer Sr. Douglas L. Leffler
Nicholas J. Boyle David W. Diehl Carlos Hernandez Richard A. Leidolf
Lee Bradley, 33° Orlando Paule Diwa James F. Hickman Craig M. Letrich
Norman H. Brant Joseph F. Dixon Jr. Bryce B. Hildreth David A. Liddy
Roy V. Brawner Dusan Djordjevic Frederick N. Hodge Frank T. Liquori
Jeffrey R. Bronge Marcial A. Donato Jr. Theodore M. Hoeller Lester M. Lobel
Richard C. Bronge Larry J. Dotson Michael K. Hoeth Sam V. Loiacono, MSA
James L. Bronson Daniel H. Dunchack John R. Hoffmann Charles F. Long
Edward J. Brophy Jr. Cecil E. Dutton David H. Holan Robert M. Lorens
James P. Brown Hermann F. Eckert James R. Holderfield William E. Love
Donald T. Brown Michael E. Ehle, 33° Robert W. Homann Robert E. Lozins
Scott C. Buck Harold P. Elwardt Fred D. Hudson Sr. J. Kenneth Ludwig, 33°
Mark J. Burke Sr. Richard H. Englund George E. Huth Harold H. Lundberg Jr.
Raymond T. Burkhardt Robert R. Engstrom Richard A. Ianson Kirk L. Madison
James J. Burress Jerome J. Epstein William A. Ingels Royce Madula
James W. Bush Keith C. Ericksen Lawrence D. Inglis, 33° Walter R. Magnuson
Russell G. Cable Dean C. Erickson Henry G. Inselberger Dory C. Malott
Kristeffor D. Caldwell Donald E. Esser, VA, MSA Joseph R. Jamen Eugene C. Manley
Stewart I. Calisoff Lance M. Evans Douglas A. James James S. Mann
David N. Callahan Ramsey Famacion Ransom Janicek Irwin H. Mann
Michael J. Camara Paul A. Felstrup Ronald L. Jansen John P. Marquardt, MSA
Lee E. Canady Peter J. Fenneman William E. Jaquest Jr. Jerome E. Martin III
Constantin Caparos Carl Walter Fenske John D. Jawor David A. Martin, 33°
Frank L. Caponi Theodore J. Forsberg William E. Jegen Mark L. Martino
Clifton C. Capp John T. Fredrickson Jules J. Johnson Jr. William F. Marutzky
Nicholas C. Caro Henry L. Freitag David L. Johnson Roger A. Maxwell
Christopher C. Carter Joel M. Fricka John R. Jorgenson Joseph M. Mayo
Timothy A. Chichester Curt T. Frisinger Gerald J. Kaapke Sr. Matthew C. McAloon
James G. Christopher Edgardo O. Gacgacao Karl P. Kalis, 33° Craig R. McCloud
Eric T. Clauson Jr. Jeffrey G. Gantz Timothy G. Kallas John McMurray
Ronald K. Clayton Fidel A. Garcia Sheldon L. Kantoff Stanley L. Meister
10 SCOTTISH RITE NEWS • SPRING 2020Continued....
Ralph P. Melbourne Howard A. Pollock William D. Seibert Jorge A. Valdez
Liam T. Mellen William H. Poole Jr. Thomas W. Senesac Jorge A. Valencia
Eddie R. Melton Raymond J. Potsic William J. Shaner, 33° Robert J. Vallee
Jack L. Metcalf B. J. Potter Arthur J. Sherman Richard Vanderhoef
David P. Miller, 33° John E. Potter Karl L. Shuh Jonathan E. Velez
John J. Millner, 33° John F. Prescott Ronald A. Siems Elliott A. Velez
Michael J. Mitchell Roger E. Price Kenneth D. Sinton Martin G. Vilimek, MSA
Richard W. Mitchell William T. Price Jon F. Sipe Glenn R. Vlasak
Donald L. Mock Andrew T. Przybylo William F. Skidmore Jr. William K. VonBesser
John J. Momich Corwin D. Querrey Jr. Randall A. Smith James W. Voss II
John R. Moreland Dennis J. Raucci James P. Smith John D. Wallace Jr.
David P. Morphew Michael M. Rickson Jack R. Snader Marvin G. Weber
Leslie A. Morris Jr. James D. Ridder Donald E. Snyder Anthony J. Wegner, VA
Donald A. Morrison Michael S. Rife Joseph L. Soltys Ryan K. Welsch
Leroy E. Motter John D. Riggs, MSA William C. Sousounis Michael H. Westergren
Ronald E. Murtaugh Phillip A. Robbins Gabriel F. Spataro Eric A. Westlund
Muheeb M. Nabulsy John L. Robbins Joseph H. Sperry Jr. William G. Whitlock
Ronald J. Naden Richard C. Robinson Bruce J. Spillar Harvey A. Wigdor, 33°
George S. Nelson, MSA George W. Rogers Grant C. Spooner Albert Wilhelm
Bryan M. Newson Henry Rojek Russell A. Sprenger Benjamin F. Wilson
Mark D. Nokes Dennis J. Ross Scott W. Steckenrider Wallace R. Wilson
Bernard M. North, 33° Manuel M. Roth, MSA, 33° Gerald J. Steffen Donald G. Wittmann
Thomas F. Nugent Michael J. Roth Charles D. Stelzner James K. Woods
John E. Nygard David B. Rowley James D. Stinespring Jr. George H. Wright
David A. Oakes Ivan A. Rueda Leonard F. Stocker Gregg A. Wright
David B. Ochal Edward K. Rutledge C. Richard Stockner Thomas F. Wright
Henry G. Oliveros Warren R. Rylko Paul D. Stoltman Michael S. Wysocki
Earl J. Olsen Roger E. Salamon David C. Stone Richard E. Yena, 33°
Gerald L. Olsen John G. Sanger Kenneth J. Stortz Jon P. Younan
Paul E. O’Machel John M. Sansone Gregg A. Strom Gerald C. Zabel
Andrew Howard Orians William R. Sassaman James E. Sunagel Edward J. Zarach
William W. Orr Edward J. Satala Dolan A. Surratt David S. Zavaleta
Patrick J. Ostrom Michael Savoia Ziad S. Sweis Walter F. Zawadowski Jr.
Charles N. Owen Shibli M. Sawalha Walter M. Swierk Jr. Bruce R. Ziebarth
Richard L. Palmer Russell A. Scanlan, MSA Christopher T. Swinford Richard J. Zoladz
Noah R. Panlilio Steven A. Schenk Jody M. Switzer
Leo S. Pates Donald C. Schloemer Daniel V. Sylvester
James Paton Russell L. Schlosser, 33° Karl E. Thomas Sr.
Vytautas V. Paukstys, VA Burton K. Schorr Jr., MSA Jon P. Tice
Joseph W. Pegoraro, MSA Benjamin A. Schroeder George E. Tomasek
Peter J. Pelke Matthew J. Schultz Henry C. Tonigan III, 33°
Carl S. Peterson Randall J. Schultz David C. Toth
Raymond W. Pfeiffer II Nicholas J. Schwarz David A. Truax
Andy Pieczko David F. Sedivy, MSA, 33° Edito V. Tumamak
William P. Polen Warren R. Sedlacek Michael E. Underway
Eternal Refreshment As reported December 2019-February 2020.
Robert James Breda Russell E. Jaderholm William B. Rose Jr.
Aaron P. Brill Michael I. Kesselman Warren R. Sedlacek
William E. Dugan Lawrence R. Keyser Ruben Valdez
Craig A. Forsythe Edward A. Millar, 33o John D. Wallace Jr.
Howard E. Giesen Robert B. Ohm
Richard H. Henry Michael I. Pinsler
Lope T. Hilado Sr. Robert E. Pritchard
SPRING 2020 • SCOTTISH RITE NEWS 11June 27-28, 2020
Join the team! Volunteer for a Reststop!
Saturday and/or Sunday
Humanitarian and charitable causes are a core value of June 27 and June 28, 2020
every Mason. It should, therefore, be no surprise that the
Valley of Chicago has been one of the longest running To volunteer at the Reststop go to:
participants in the Chicago version of “Bike MS.” https://www.signupgenius.com/go/tdfrssat2020
This annual event is the premier fundraising cycling Be A Rider!
series in the nation, organized by the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society. Between 2,800 and 3,000 bicyclists have Saturday, June 27, 2020
participated for one or both days to raise money to help 35, 50, 75, 100 mile routes
end multiple sclerosis. And for 30 plus consecutive years,
the Valley of Chicago has sponsored a bike team and Sunday, June 28, 2020
provided volunteers for a reststop for both days of the 25, 35, 50 mile routes
Chicago event.
To sign up and start training contact:
webmaster@scottishritechicago.org
YOU AND YOUR LADY ARE INVITED TO THE...
Northeast Area of Illinois
Grandmaster Dinner
April 17, 2020
6pm Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
7pm Dinner
Followed by Illusionist “Wes Mathisen”
Event hosted at the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108.
Sponsored by the Northeast Area of Illinois Grand Lodge.
$55 per person
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neddgma-annual-masters-dinner-tickets-92213102873
12 SCOTTISH RITE NEWS • SPRING 2020Uncovering the Past:
Artifact Showcase
By Amanda Wolf
Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago Museum Director
While exploring the contents of the flat storage drawers er spear-nosed fishes. The swordfish is also distinguished
in the museum collection room, I uncovered this unique by its lack of pelvic fins and teeth. It is purplish or bluish
piece. Upon examination, I had a hunch that it was a bone on top of their body and silvery on the bottom. They grow
from an animal, and I felt that the staff at the Jurica-Suchy to a maximum length of about 4.6 meters (15 feet) and a
Nature Museum at Benedictine University might have the maximum weight of about 450 kilograms (1,000 pounds).
answer. My hunch was correct, and they identified it as a
Swordfish Rostrum. Make sure to stop by the museum to see this unique piece
on display starting at the 2020 Spring Reunion through
A Swordfish, also called Xiphias gladius, is known as a the summer.
prized food and game fish found in warm and temperate
oceans around the world. They are an elongated, smooth-
skinned fish with a tall dorsal fin, and a long sword, used to
slash prey fishes which extends from its snout. The sword
(rostrum) is flat, rather than rounded as in marlins and oth-
Visit the Valley of Chicago Museum and Library
to see the NEW displays!
shotgun start
8 AM
eighteen holes of golf,
cart, breakfast,
lunch, BBQ dinner
and prizes
Lore
SCOTTISH RITE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
AUG 15 bloomingdale golf club
GET YOUR FOURSOME TOGETHER and join your brothers for a day on the greens!
$75 per player Hole sponsorships are available! For more information on sponsoring a hole in this year’s outing, please
$30 dinner only contact event chairman, Ken Armbruster at kenarmbruster@gmail.com.
Open to all Members and Guests.
SPRING 2020 • SCOTTISH RITE NEWS 13UPCOMING
EVENTS
APRIL 3
SPRING REUNION KICK-OFF
Gentlemen, bring your best gal to kick-off the Spring 2020 Reunion
with an exciting night of mystery as you join the Dunn family for
the mafia wedding of the century!
Dress like the cat’s meow for this mafia wedding! Flapper dresses,
zoot suits, feather boas and headbands, pinstriped suits and
fedoras are all appropriate. Traditional wedding attire is nifty too!
Members, Candidates and their Date.
APRIL 4
SPRING REUNION
Members and Candidates assemble for a day of brotherhood
and degree presentations.
Degrees include; 4o, 7o, 15o, 17o, 22o and 32o
Members and Candidates only.
APRIL 11
MY FAIR LADY
CADILLAC PALACE THEATER
7:00pm
From Directors that brought you The King & I and South
Pacific, comes “a sumptuous new production of the most
perfect musical of all time,” Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY.
Members and a Guest. LIMITED TICKETS!
APRIL 23
FEAST OF THE PASCHAL LAMB
5:30pm SOCIAL 6:00pm SERVICE
DINNER TO FOLLOW
The Feast of the Paschal Lamb is the annual Memorial Service honoring those Brethren
who have been called to eternal refreshment in the paradise of God during the past year.
This non-sectarian service is conducted by the Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix.
Members, non-members, as well as the families and friends of
our deceased members are invited.
14 SCOTTISH RITE NEWS • WINTER 2020MAY 2
BALLPARK TOUR
CARDINALS AT MILWAUKEE BREWERS
6:10pm
Members and a Guest.
LIMITED TICKETS!
MAY 3
COMMITTEE APPRECIATION BRUNCH
The Committee Appreciation Brunch honors those members and volunteers who have
made significant contributions of time and effort on behalf of the Valley of Chicago and its
affiliated organizations during the past year.
Invitation only.
MAY 12 MAY 14
LUNCH N LEARN OFFICER & BOARD
APPRECIATION DINNER
SAVE THE DATE!!! The Officers & Board are invited to
celebrate the past years achievements.
Mystery Event!
Invitation only.
MAY 21
ANNUAL MEETING
LODGE OF PERFECTION, COUNCIL, ROSE CROIX, AND CONSISTORY
5:30pm SOCIAL 6:00pm DINNER 7:00pm MEETING
Join us for the Annual Meetings of the Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem
and the Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix.
VALLEY OF CHICAGO
Members only.
MAY 28
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD
5:30pm SOCIAL 6:00pm DINNER 7:00pm MEETING
Join us for the Annual Meetings of the Oriental Consistory of Sublime Princes of the
Royal Secret, the Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection and the Cathedral Board.
VALLEY OF CHICAGO
Members only.
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