 December
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December's children's holiday party in the library of the House
of the Temple in Washington, D.C., was very special. Not only
did over 50 children attend from local schools, but there also
were many festive activities and gifts. Each child enjoyed a
professional puppet show, shared holiday refreshments, and received
a gift bag filled with crayons, a Pokemon coloring book, and
a copy of Loving Hearts, Big and Small presented by Santa
himself. Ill. Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Archivist and Grand
Historian of the Supreme Council, played Santa. He is pictured
right with one of the children clutching her copy of Loving
Hearts. Produced by the Scottish Rite Foundation of Virginia,
this book is a perfect holiday gift for a child (age 3 to 6)
and is being used as a fund-raiser benefiting the Scottish Rite
Childhood Language Disorders Clinics, Centers, or Programs in
Valleys and Orients across the Southern Jurisdiction. A copy
for fund-raising consideration (not personal use) is available
by sending a check for $3.00, payable to the Portsmouth Scottish
Rite Foundation, to the Secretary of the Valley of Portsmouth,
Virginia: William M. Benson, Sr., PO Box 7276, Portsmouth, VA
23707–0276. |
The annual Charleston, West Virginia, Childhood Language Disorders Center Christmas party was held on Sunday, December 12, 1999. Over 100 clients, their families, and Scottish Rite members attended this holiday event. The Honorable Governor of West Virginia, Ill. Cecil H. Underwood, 33°, and his wife, Hovah, added their presence to the holiday cheer by reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to the children. Following the reading, everyone met in the auditorium to greet a surprise visitor, Santa Claus, who presented Governor and Mrs. Underwood with special gifts of appreciation for their participation in the event. Then he unloaded his sleigh full of goodies and invited children to sit on his lap to share their Christmas wishes with him.
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Special guests, including Santa, made the annual Valley of Charleston, West Virginia, Christmas party a truly memorable event. Pictured above, the Honorable Governor of West Virginia, Ill. Cecil H. Underwood, 33°, and his wife, Hovah, joined Ill. C. B. Hall, 33°, S.G.I.G. in West Virginia, in greeting the many children and their families attending the holiday clinic party. |
After speaking with Santa, every child received special gift bags full of candy, toys, and books. The Beni Kedem Shrine Clowns were also on hand with their colorful costumes to entertain the children with tricks and face painting. The Christmas party concluded with a variety of delicious refreshments such as cake, cookies, punch, and nuts.
Submitted by Gennifer Curry,
M.A, CCC-SLP, Speech Pathologist
Lee O. Rockwell Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
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My child Charlie is a client at the Charleston, West Virginia, Scottish Rite Clinic. Not only are we thrilled with the progress Charlie has made under Ms. Curry's tutelage but we are also extremely impressed and thankful for the recent Christmas party that was sponsored by Scottish Rite. We enjoyed ourselves so much! Thank you for everything you do so well! Truly, |
 In spite of a sudden
snow storm. Santa (Bro. Warren R. Gray, 32°, K.C.C.H., Valley
of Portland, Oregon, and Master of Portland Lodge No. 55) brought
each child attending Portland's holiday party a wonderful gift.
Also, lunch was served to the children and their families. It
included salads and desserts provided by the parents and hot
dogs with all the trimmings, potato chips, coffee, tea, hot chocolate,
and apple cider provided by the clinic. Thanks go to the Portland
Scottish Rite Center for the use of their dining room and to
Portland Lodge No. 55 for Santa and all his gifts. Thanks also
go to Mike and John for setting up, cleaning up, and being very
kind and patient with everyone during this annual event which
children and adults alike look forward to each year. |
On October 11, 2000, Grand Commander
C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°, appointed Ill. George R. Adams,
33°, as Deputy of the Supreme Council in the Orient of the
District of Columbia, effective January 1, 2001, succeeding Ill.
Charles S. Iversen, 33°, who is retiring as S.G.I.G. in the
District of Columbia, effective December 31, 2000, after nearly
a decade of outstanding service.
Deputy Adams was raised a Master Mason in Benjamin B. French Lodge No. 15, Washington, D.C., in 1970 and served his Lodge as Master in 1979. His service to the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, among many other positions, included Past Grand Master 1993, interim Grand Lecturer 1998, and Grand Orator 2000. An outstanding ritualist in various Bodies of Freemasonry, Ill. Adams became a Master of the Royal Secret in the Scottish Rite Bodies of the District of Columbia in 1971, K.C.C.H. in 1983, and Inspector General Honorary 33° in 1991. He performs major roles in the 30th and 32nd Degrees, served as Venerable Master of Mithras Lodge of Perfection in 1999, and is a Trustee at large and member of the Steering Committee of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Washington. In addition, for several years he was the author of a financial column in the Scottish Rite Journal and remains a frequent representative of our Order and Freemasonry to many Capital City community and professional groups.
A lawyer by profession, he has served as President of Exeter Trust Company; President of Chevy Chase Securities, Inc.; President of Chevy Chase Insurance; Vice President of Chevy Chase Trust Group; and, for over 20 years, in various administrative and business development capacities for the Trust Group of the Riggs National Bank of Washington, D.C. He is also active in community affairs, having served, for instance, as President of the Cancer Society of the District of Columbia, President of the District of Columbia Estate Planning Council, Director of the National Association of Estate Planning Councils, President of the Cosmopolitan Club, Trustee and Chairman of the Financial Committee of the United States Supreme Court Historical Society, and General Council and Director of Youth Leaders International.
Ill. Adams has active or honorary Masonic affiliations with numerous Lodges in the District of Columbia; Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter No. 3; Provincial Grand Treasurer and member of the Degree Team, Royal Order of Scotland, U.S.A.; Allied Masonic Degrees; Almas Temple Shrine; Eastern Star; and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Recently, in a book titled A Trilogy: Inner Journey to the East, Meditations of a Master Mason Along the Way, and Masonry for the Millennium, Ill. Adams as author expressed his view of Masonry as an inner transformation that benefits every Brother and his society.
Ill. Adams and his wife, Charlotte H. ("Charlie"), have two children. Clearly, the record of Masonic accomplishment already achieved by Ill. Adams assures he will carry his new responsibilities as Deputy of the Supreme Council in the District of Columbia with dignity and ability into the new millennium.
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Even before assuming this position, Ill. Morris addressed the Scottish Rite Conference of Virginia (see the following "Current Interest" item) on the subject of membership. His remarks were warmly received and suggest he is the right man to meet the membership challenges facing the Scottish Rite, S.J., today. |
One of the several highlights of the 76th Annual Meeting of the Scottish Rite Conference of Virginia (September 29–30, 2000) was a presentation by the Supreme Council's newly appointed Director of Membership Development, Ill. S. Brent Morris, 33°, Grand Cross, Valley of Baltimore, Maryland. Although, Dr. Morris did not assume his position until November 6 (see the previous "Current Interest" item announcing his appointment), he accepted the invitation of Ill. David Kruger, 33°, S.G.I.G., Grand Secretary General of the Supreme Council and Honorary President of the Scottish Rite Conference of Virginia, to address the conference, which was held at the Sheraton West Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.
On Friday, September 29, he spoke to the Membership Committee Chairmen of Virginia's eight Valleys, as well as several others in attendance. Dr. Morris outlined the present situation and his ideas on steps to membership enhancement and retention. A mathematician, retired from the Federal Government after a distinguished career, he explained relevant statistics as well as possible initiatives. He then opened the floor to general discussion.
This two-hour session with the Valley Membership Chairmen was a prelude to a shorter presentation by Ill. Morris to the General Session of the Conference the following morning. Noting "the wind and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigator," he demonstrated that the Rite, like all of Freemasonry, can weather present membership declines, innovate new programs, and turn the situation around by serving the perceived needs of the Brethren and of potential members. His substantive remarks make it clear his appointment as Director of Membership Development by Grand Commander Kleinknecht is a strong step in the right direction toward revitalizing membership enhancement and retention throughout the Southern Jurisdiction.
Twelve other committees met Friday afternoon, September 29, among them the Publications Committee chaired by Ill. Albert L. Hobbs, 33°. Ill. Hobbs had invited Dr. John W. Boettjer, 33°, G.C., Managing Editor of the Scottish Rite Journal, to speak to his committee.
Following Friday afternoon's very beneficial committee meetings, the Brethren gathered that evening at a banquet attended by nine Past Grand Masters of Virginia and the incumbent Grand Master, M.W. William L. Holliday, 33°, along with nearly all of the Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies. As part of the evening's busy program, Dr. Joe Sever of Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, who is also Chairman of the Scottish Rite of Virginia Scholarship Selection Committee, briefly described the Scottish Rite support given ODU and then introduced several of ODU's present Scottish Rite Scholars. Dr. Sarah E. Runyan then showed a home video of the new "millennium clinic" at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and introduced three Scottish Rite Fellows who are supported by Virginia Scottish Rite Foundation scholarships at JMU. Carol Rolley, Browning Jones, and Rachel Wilson gave eloquent personal accounts regarding how their dedicated work in Childhood Language Disorders is already helping children to overcome disabilities which, if not remedied, would limit their success in later life.
During the General Session the following day, September 30, in addition to the address by Dr. Morris, Ill. Boettjer briefly outlined a new program of the Supreme Council, the 2001 Bicentennial Awards for Excellence in Publication, print and/or Internet. In a memo of September 21, 2000, Grand Commander Kleinknecht challenged each Orient to voluntarily submit a special printed Bicentennial issue and/or an Internet site address by July 1, 2001. The program will be detailed in the Grand Commander's January 2001 message and is now available on the Council's Internet site, www.srmason-sj.org.
The General Session also featured reports from each of Virginia's eight Valleys, a moving necrology service, comments by Ill. Kruger summarizing Scottish Rite accomplishments in Virginia during the year, and the election and installation of conference officers for the ensuing year. The afternoon was devoted to an open meeting of the Scottish Rite Foundation of Virginia. Saturday's agenda also had a well-organized program for the ladies. It included a delicious brunch, a shopping tour, and a visit to the nearby and beautiful Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.
That evening, everyone gathered for the closing banquet conducted masterfully, as was the opening banquet, by Ill. William Y. Roper, III, 33°, Conference President. Dr. Kruger again made appropriate remarks and introduced the evening's guest speaker, Dr. William C. Bosher, former State Superintendent of Schools, who delivered an inspirational and humorous address about his experiences in the public school system and how students, with proper guidance and structure, can achieve academic success. He lauded the Scottish Rite's expanding programs to meet the needs of Virginia's children.
For instance, a significant new development of the Childhood Language Disorders Program in Virginia was announced. Funded by the Scottish Rite Foundation of Virginia, the Brethren will undertake a five-year project with Radford University to operate a mobile clinic, which will visit previously underserved areas in rural Southwest Virginia. Scottish Rite support of this expanded service will be $50,000 a year. The van will provide great public relations not only by means of the service provided but also by the van's exterior signage identifying it as a Scottish Rite service. The 76th Annual Session of the Scottish Rite Conference of Virginia closed on a note of optimism and a deserved feeling of a job well done for the Rite, Freemasonry, and Virginia's children.
On September 21, 2000, Grand Commander C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°, had the great pleasure of visiting with Dorothy M. Dewing, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron, General Grand Chapter, Order of the Easter Star, a Past Grand Matron of Oregon, in his office at the House of the Temple, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Dewing was accompanied by Brother Victor Kahler, Past Grand Patron of Oregon. Though Ill. Raymond L. Lusk, 33°, Personal Representative, Valley of Parkersburg, West Virginia, Chairman of the O.E.S. Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Committee for the Triennial, was not present at the September 21 meeting, he will assist Mrs. Dewing in mounting this special project during her upcoming three years in office as Most Worthy Grand Matron, 2000–2003.
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On September 21, 2000, Grand Commander Kleinknecht welcomed Dorothy Dewing, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron, General Grand Chapter, International Order of the Eastern Star, to his office in the House of the Temple. |
During this period, special Scottish Rite pins, developed by the Orient of Wyoming, will be distributed or made available at Eastern Star meetings along with a special Scottish Rite brochure, titled A Circle from Childhood to Childhood, about the Rite's flagship philanthropy and planned giving in its support. The Supreme Council will supply the pins and brochures complimentary throughout the program. Already, 10,000 Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center pins and 8,000 brochures have been ordered for delivery to Mrs. Betty J. Briggs, Right Worthy Grand Secretary, General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, at the Order's International Headquarters in Washington, D.C. She will make them available for use by Mrs. Dewing and all Eastern Star Chapters.
Grand Commander Kleinknecht expressed his deep gratitude to Mrs. Dewing and Brothers Kahler and Lusk for undertaking this most worthy endeavor which will be of such benefit to America's children.
Ray Utley, who lost both legs and two fingers during his war service, wheeled himself across a red carpet Monday, August 14, 2000, to receive the Silver Star (photo right) before an honor guard and hundreds of guests.
"Ray, thanks for your loyalty to the nation," said Lt. Gen. Dan McNeill, the Commander of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and the 18th Airborne Corps. "Thanks for your sense of duty and service, and thanks for your courage. But mostly, speaking for a lot of soldiers past and present, thanks for your leadership. Not just on this day in 1966, but every day."
During his first tour in Vietnam, Mr. Utley's platoon was overrun by a company of North Vietnamese soldiers on November 6, 1966. When the platoon leader was killed, Mr. Utley took over. He was able to regroup his unit and stop the enemy's advance, killing enemy soldiers inside the perimeter and an enemy machine gunner on the platoon's defensive ring.
For his actions, Mr. Utley received the Bronze Star for Valor a few months after the battle. Friends later sought the upgrade to the Silver Star. "It's an honor today to receive this medal," Mr. Utley said. "And I can't help but remember the fallen comrades, but I know they are here, somewhere, to see this."
Mr. Utley was severely injured when an enemy artillery shell exploded in his face a month into his second tour in Vietnam in 1969. Friends said he never complains and doesn't want sympathy. They talk of his sense of service and civic responsibilities. "Ray Utley epitomizes the price of freedom," said Retired Colonel Frederick Best, Mr. Utley's Company Commander in the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. "I've never known a finer or more dedicated soldier. This Silver Star is long, long overdue."
The above is reprinted from the Wilmington Morning Star of August 16, 2000. Brother Robert C. Utley is a member of the Valley of Wilmington, North Carolina.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Orlando Scottish Rite Bodies, the Scottish Rite Foundation of Florida, U.S.A., Inc., was the recipient of a check in the amount of $45,000 for its work in support of Childhood Speech and Language Disorders. Mr. Roger D. Bozarth, President of The Insurance Advantage, Inc., made the presentation before the Brethren and their ladies at a covered-dish dinner on July 28, 2000. The Insurance Advantage, Inc., is one of the top ten life insurance producers in the country. Mr. Bozarth has worked with affluent families in over 35 states in his 25 years in the life insurance business. He is a member of the Top of the Table. The Insurance Advantage, Inc., is comprised of a network of agents across the country. The firm has access to or represents over 100 companies. They offer funding and estate planning strategies in addition to product expertise, and their tax lawyer is licensed in Florida, New Jersey, and New York. Mr. Bozarth developed and marketed a "Minimum Premium Strategy" as a means of buying life insurance at the lowest possible cost. The savings potential is significant, and this strategy has been advertised in the Wall Street Journal.
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On July 28, 2000, in Orlando, Florida, Mr. Roger D. Bozarth (center) presented a check in the amount of $45,000 to Ill. Robert L. Goldsmith, 33°, S.G.I.G. in Florida, in support of the Orient of Florida's Childhood Language Disorders Clinics. Also pictured (l.) is Bro. Albert Isaacs, 32°, K.C.C.H. Elect, who has similarly contributed generously to the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic Program in the Orlando area. |
Mr. Roger D. Bozarth, though not a member of the Masonic Fraternity, is no stranger to the Scottish Rite as his father-in-law is an active Scottish Rite member in Mississippi. Mr. Bozarth believes that no child should be denied the benefit of every opportunity to be the best he or she can be, and that one of the most important aspects of being the best you can be is to be able to hear, speak, and understand. He feels this can best be done by helping to eliminate language and learning problems in children.
Roger has been married to his lovely wife for 30 years, and they have two children. He attended the University of South Florida and makes his home in the greater Orlando area.
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| Attending the festive Feast of Tishri held in the Valley of Bremerton, Washington, on September 20, 2000, were (l. to r.): Bro. Michael A. Carmel, 32°, featured speaker; R.W. John D. McNab, 33°, Junior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Washington; Bro. Mar V. Tapawan, 32°, K.C.C.H. Elect; M.W. James F. Trout II, 33°. Grand Master, Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington and Jurisdiction; M.W. Oscar Bunyi, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of the Philippines; Ill. Gordon W. Sumner, 33°, Personal Representative, Valley of Bremerton; M.W. Matt Martin, 32°, K.C.C.H., P.G.M., Grand Lodge of Washington; Ill. Bernard Thomson, 33°; and Ill. Joseph W. MacIntyre, 33°. |
Two visiting Grand Masters, one from across the Pacific Ocean, enlivened the annual Feast of Tishri dinner held on September 20th, 2000, at the Bremerton Valley, Orient of Washington. The event began with a formal reception for M.W. Oscar Bunyi, Grand Master of the M.W. Grand Lodge, F. and A.M. of the Philippines. An unexpected honor was when M.W. James F. Troutt II, Grand Master of the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. and A.M. of Washington and Jurisdiction, also joined in this annual celebration. M.W. Matt Martin, P.G.M., represented the Grand Master of the M.W. Grand Lodge, F. and A. M. of Washington, and Ill. Gordon W. Sumner, 33°, Personal Representative, extended fraternal greetings from Ill. William R. Miller, S.G.I.G. in Washington.
The Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection, Bro. Mar V. Tapawan, 32°, K.C.C.H. Elect, welcomed all to the traditional Scottish Rite event. After making introductions, he presented the keynote speaker, Bro. Michael A. Carmel, 32°, Valley of Seattle, who described Freemasonry as the "Fraternity of Inclusion" and the Feast of Tishri as "a time of happy consideration of our freedoms and a time for inclusion of all in the celebration." He noted that the Hebrew month of Tishri is replete with important Jewish holidays. Tishri starts with the high holy days of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, then moves to the seven-day Festival of Sukkoth. In Jewish texts, Sukkoth is also called the Festival of Booths, or Feast of Tabernacles, but is now called the Feast of Tishri.
Looking back at the origins of Scottish Rite in the United States, he noted that of the 11 Founders of the Supreme Council in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1801, four were Jewish. It is likely their understanding of the Jewish Festival of Sukkoth resulted in our Scottish Rite tradition of the Feast of Tishri.
M.W. Oscar Bunyi spoke of the state of Masonry in the Philippines, noting that the Fraternity is under attack but resolved to counter the situation. The FilAm Dance Troupe, headed by Brother Wilfred G. Cena, 32°, Valley of Bremerton, then presented a series of traditional Filipino dances, and M.W. Bunyi expressed his appreciation of the entertainment by leading the enthusiastic applause.
Brother Mar V. Tapawan, 32°, K.C.C.H. Elect, then requested Ill. Bro. Sumner to address the assemblage. He thanked all for attending and then closed the festive evening with some eloquent words of appreciation for those who made this fine program possible.
Submitted by: Ill. Joseph W. MacIntyre, 33°
In the August 2000 Scottish Rite Journal, Grand Commander Kleinknecht announced the formation of a Russian Masonic Center Restoration Fund. He noted the dire need for funds by the Grand Lodge of Russia and the Supreme Council of Russia and suggested that interested Supreme Councils and the Brethren in general contribute to this laudable undertaking. He concluded noting that all contributors will be identified in a future issue of the Journal. Contributors to the Fund, as of October 31, 2000, are listed below:
Supreme Council for Austria
Supreme Council of Greece
Supreme Council for Iran in-Exile
Supreme Council of the Republic of the Philippines
Supreme Council of Romania
Supreme Council, S.J., U.S.A.
Robert A. Barr, 32°, Valley of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Kenneth D. Beebe, 32°, Valley of Lincoln, Nebraska
Lindsay Cleveland, 32°, N.M.J., Valley of Chicago, Illinois
Robert S. Crockett, 32°, Valley of Tampa, Florida
Alfred C. Evans, 32°, Valley of Corinth, Mississippi
John H. Fant, 32°, Valley of Reno, Nevada
Andrew L. Hinkle, N.M.J., Valley of Columbus, Ohio
Theodore M. Kahn, 33°, P.G.M., Valley of Washington, D.C.
Henry F. Kersting, Jr., 33°, Valley of Wichita, Kansas
Peter P. Kloskowski, 32°, Valley of St. Paul, Minnesota
Stephen M. Kosut, Jr., 14°, N.M.J., Valley of Lockport, New
York
James A. Marples, 32°, Valley of Lincoln, Nebraska
To date, a total of $12,115 has been contributed to this worthy cause.
 On September 19,
2000, the benefactions of W. Brother Bernard E. Schultz, 32°,
K.C.C.H., Valley of Washington, Orient of the District of Columbia,
continued after his passing on May 4, 1999. At a special presentation
ceremony in the House of the Temple, Ill. William G. Sizemore,
33°, G.C., Grand Executive Director (l. in photo), joined
Ill. Bros. Jerold J. Samet, 33°, Orient Personal Representative
(l. center) and Charles S. Iversen, 33°, S.G.I.G. in D.C.
(r. center) as they presented two checks from the Bernard E.
Schultz Trust to Ill. C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°, Grand Commander.
One check for $10,000 benefits the Scottish Rite Foundation,
S.J., and another check for $5,000 benefits the House of the
Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, two philanthropies dear
to Brother Schultz's heart. A retired employee of the Internal
Revenue Service and the Chairman of Board of Youth Leaders International,
Bro. Schultz was a Past Master of Osiris–Pentalpha Lodge
No. 13 in our nation's capital and a Grand Chancellor of the
Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. Grand Commander Kleinknecht,
like all Scottish Rite Brethren, is very grateful for the generosity
of this outstanding Brother. |
Ill. Robert W. Woodward, 33°, Deputy, American Military
Scottish Rite Bodies, NATO Bases (8th from left above) represented
Sovereign Grand Commander C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°, at the
70th anniversary celebration of the Supreme Council for Germany.
The festive event was held at the elegant Erbprinz Hotel in Ettlingen,
Germany, September 7–10, 2000, and attended by Scottish Rite
officials from 14 countries. Ill. Woodward extended the warm fraternal
congratulations of Grand Commander Kleinknecht to Ill. Hubert
Kopp, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council
for Germany (pictured above, directly to Ill. Woodward's left)
and extended best wishes to all the Brethren for their Masonic
accomplishments during these last 70 years of epic world events.
Effective November 6, 2000, Ill.
S. Brent Morris, 33°, G.C., became Director of Membership
Development for the Supreme Council. Dr. Morris is a past and
the current Master of Patmos Lodge No. 70, Ellicott City, Maryland;
a member of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, London England;
a Fellow of the Philalethes Society and a recipient of the 1999
Philalethes Society Certificate of Literature; an Honorary Fellow
of the Phylaxis Society; Editor of Heredom, the transactions
of the Scottish Rite Research Society; a 1998 Blue Friar; former
Book Review Editor of the Scottish Rite Journal; and author
of several articles and books on Freemasonry, including Masonic
Philanthropies, Cornerstones of Freedom, The Folger
Manuscript and, with Ill. Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand
Archivist and Grand Historian of the Supreme Council, the very
significant book Is It True What They Say About Freemasonry?
The Methods of Anti-Masons, now going into its third edition.