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July-August 2007
 Original oil portrait by Jean Pilk: Earl E. Walker, 33°, Manufacturer and Philanthropist, Valley of St, Louis, Honored in the Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery, 2005
Articles in this issue
Drive Through vs. Fine Dining
written by Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander
The Scottish Rite has developed a “drive-through” mentality that has forgotten our “fine-dining tradition.”
Freemasonry Is?
written by John Belton, P.M.
If we are to find some way out of the fifty years of membership decline, then we need to consider how we “package” Freemasonry.
Boring Our Members to Death
written by Christopher Hodapp, 32°
When lodges fail to appeal to their own members or to attract new members, they are on a path towards self-destruction.
Masonic Temples: Fitting the Fraternity’s Requirements
written by William D. Moore, Ph.D.
Professor William D. Moore has studied Freemasonry through its architecture, and gives an analysis of some of the fraternity’s spectacular buildings.
S.R. Racing Team Wows Crowds in Kansas and Missouri, Announces New Sponsor
written by Dean R. Alban, 33°, Director of Membership Services
Blake Feese, driver for the Scottish Rite Racing Team, finished third at the “Kansas Lottery $150 Grand” race on Sunday, April 27, at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. The Scottish Rite Racing Team, formerly affiliated with driver Brian Conz and Frank Cicci Racing, Inc., now sponsors Blake Feese and his No. 95 FPC/Scottish Rite Dodge. Blake practiced in the top 20, qualified seventh, and finished third!
Grateful, Stunned, Inspired
written by Mark E. Koltko-Rivera, 32°
The experience of being stunned, a bit disoriented, and even overwhelmed, has long been a part of the initiatory experience, from the days of the ancient mysteries right on up to the Freemasonry of the last three centuries.
The Masonic Tourist: Confronting the Critics -- Anti-Masonic Exhibit At the Grand Lodge of California
written by Richard Berman
Any Mason in San Francisco April 2 to October 1, 2007, should visit the special exhibit of anti-Masonic art at the Grand Lodge of California.
Investing in the Future: Earl Walker, 33°, G.C., and Myrtle Walker
written by Barbara G. Golden, Esq., OES, Director of Planned Giving
The Walkers are generous supporters of both Scottish Rite and other worthy charities.
Book Reviews: A Bumper Crop
written by James T. Tresner II, Grand Cross, Book Review Editor
It is a perfect Oklahoma evening for reading. Rain is lashing the windows, a tornado watch (not yet a warning) is in effect—there is a storm siren less than two blocks away, so there will be plenty of warning in case of a problem. Lightning is silhouetting the vast Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple right across the street. I enjoy storms, I have a stack of books and an emergency light at hand, and a bumper of Sam Adams within easy reach. “Ah, wilderness were paradise enow."
Current Interest: Ill. Charles D. Sederstrom, 33°, Appointed Deputy in Orient of Nebraska
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SGC Ronald A. Seale, 33°, appointed Ill. Charles D. Sederstrom, 33°, as Deputy in Nebraska, succeeding Ill. Warren D. Lichty, 33°, SGIG, who has retired.
Current Interest: Ill. Gary W. Kuney, 33°, Appointed Deputy in Orient of Oregon
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Sovereign Grand Commander Ronald A. Seale, 33°, appointed Ill. Gary W. Kuney, 33°, as Deputy in Oregon, succeeding Ill. James J. Taylor, 33°, SGIG, who has retired.
Current Interest: NPR Broadcasts Story about Masonry
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National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition Saturday” for May 5, 2007, presented an excellent story on Freemasonry.
Current Interest: First American Braille Masonic Book Presented to Supreme Council Library
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The Library of the Supreme Council, 33°, S.J., is one of the finest Masonic libraries in the world with many unique holdings. The number of unique holdings has increased by one with the acquisition of a Braille edition of A Bridge to Light by Ill. Rex Hutchens, 33°, Grand Cross, the first Braille Masonic book published in the U.S.
Current Interest: Scottish Rite Fellows Reunion Held at the House of the Temple
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On April 20–21, 2007, the Scottish Rite Fellows traveled from across the Southern Jurisdiction to Washington, D.C., to attend the second Fellows Reunion.
Current Interest: Honoring Military Service
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The April 2007 Emessay Notes published by the Masonic Service Association of North America (www.msana.com) reported that MW Dean Skokan, 32°, Grand Master of Masons in Nebraska sent the following letter to all lodges in Nebraska. The Scottish Rite Journal is proud to join the MSA in saluting MW Skokan for honoring those serving our country in the Armed Forces.
Notes from the Northern Light: July-August 2007
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A Publication of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
The Scottish Rite Journal (ISSN 1076-8572) is published bimonthly by the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction, United States of America, 1733 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington, DC 20009-3103. |
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