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July-August 2008
Ill. Roger Morris Peet, had his patent signed by the only two United States Presidents to receive the 33°: Ill. Harry S Truman and Gerald R. Ford.
Articles in this issue
The Flip of a Switch
written by Ronald A. Seale, Sovereign Grand Commander
My dear Brother Scottish Rite Mason, It was my pleasure to meet you at our regional Scottish Rite Leadership Conference in Minneapolis.
Race for the Hidden Treasures of Ft. Scott
written by Rayma Silvers, Fort Scott Tribune, and Don Wheeler, 32°, KCCH
Sixty-two Ft. Scott, Kansas, residents searched for hidden treasure in a contest co-sponsored by the Ft. Scott Scottish Rite Valley. The six-hour race took contestants around town to historic sites and ended in the Scottish Rite Temple.
“What’s in Your Wallet?"
written by Heather K. Calloway, Director of Special Programs
There is a long tradition of Scottish Rite Masons having their patents viséd or signed or endorsed. Many bear priceless collections of signatures.
“Be All You Can Be”
written by Johnny Yates, 32°
The mottoes of the U.S. armed services can inspire us to greater achievements.
Bro. Brother’s Journal: A Cowan, By G-d!
written by Michael Halleran, 32°
Many members being ill, or inconvenienced by the weather, I volunteered to stand outside the door and fulfill the duties of Tyler for this evening’s meeting.
Notes on Teaching “The Craft”
written by José O. Díaz, 32°
Bro. José O. Díaz created and taught a successful course at The Ohio State University, From National Treasure to The Da Vinci Code: Freemasons, Fact, and Fiction.
Toh-MAY-toh, Toh-MAH-toh: Shibboleths beyond the Craft
written by Michael Halleran, 32°
Jephthah used the unique pronunciations of shibboleth by different tribes to secure the passes of the Jordan River. Other military commanders have used similar passwords.
Investing in the Future: “Good Friends & Food”: Serving Our Appetites While Serving Our Philanthropies
written by Matthew T. Szramoski, 32°, KCCH, Associate Director of Development
The new Scottish Rite Friends Dinner program offers Orients and Valleys a great way to raise funds for their foundations while hosting an entertaining evening.
Book Review: The Wind Between the Atoms
written by James T. Tresner II, 33°, Grand Cross, Book Review Editor
Blogs have become the major forum for the exchange of Masonic ideas and debate about modern interpretations of traditional values as well as the forum of most Masonic publishing today.
Current Interest: Are We There Yet?: 2008 Scottish Rite Leadership Conferences
written by Heather K. Calloway, Director of Special Programs
The theme for the 2008 conferences was “On the Rite Track: Are We There Yet?” Members were presented with a follow-up of the strategic plan, originally introduced at the 2006 leadership conferences held in Houston, San Francisco, and Atlanta.
Current Interest: Cadet Cody Pritchett Receives Scottish Rite JROTC Award in North Carolina
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E. A. Laney High School, Wilmington, N.C., held its twenty-second annual Air Force Jr. ROTC Honors/Awards night on May 15, 2008. Members of various fraternal and military support organizations presented medals, ribbons, and certificates to exceptional cadets in the Michael J. Jordan Gymnasium at the school.
Current Interest: Valley of Joplin, Missouri, Holds a Special Reunion in the Heart of the Ozarks
written by Ill. Terry L. Claar, 33°
The Valley of Joplin, Missouri, held a one-day reunion at Mount Zion Lodge No. 327, West Plains, Missouri, on May 17, 2008, for twenty-one candidates. The hosts included WM Mike Topliff, 32°, and Bros. Randy Upton, KCCH, and Justin Harrison, KCCH. Bro. Harrison’s grandfather, Ill. Truell Harrison, 33° passed away two years ago, and this class was named in his honor.
Freemasonry Q & A: What major cornerstones in the District of Columbia were laid by Masons?
written by
On April 15, 1791, Alexandria Lodge No. 22 (later Alexandria-Washington Lodge) laid the southernmost boundary stone of the District of Columbia.
Notes from the Northern Light: July-August 2008
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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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