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May-June 2008
 Woody D. Bilyeu, 33°, Entrepreneur and Freemason, Valley of Monroe, Louisiana, Honored in the Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery, 2006 (Original oil painting by Jean Pilk, Aiken, South Carolina)
Articles in this issue
The Distinguishing Quality of Masonic Communication
written by Ronald A. Seale, Sovereign Grand Commander
When we communicate with Brother Masons, we expect higher standards of courtesy and patience.
Were King Solomon’s Pillars Hexagonal?
written by Alan Bergin
Brethren, we are all aware of the two great pillars at the entrance or porch to King Solomon’s Temple. We have to use our imagination as to what they looked like, because no photographs or pictures exist.
The Master Craftsman Program
written by Jason Van Dyke, 32°, Special Assistant (Administration)
The Master Craftsman Program is a new correspondence course for Scottish Rite Masons who want to learn more about their fraternity.
On the Secrecy of Membership
written by Robert M. Wolfarth. 32°
The story is so frequent that it’s almost trite. A young man joins our fraternity with curiosity, enthusiasm, and that all-important desire for self-improvement.
The Death of Jacques DeMolay and the Masonic-Templar Myth
written by Stephen Dafoe, 32°
The story of the final hours of Jacques de Molay’s life, like so many aspects of the Templars’ story, has been greatly embellished and built on over the years; however, contemporary chroniclers did not give it a great deal of attention at the time.
Our Grandfathers Would Be Proud!
written by Kris Marcy, M.M.
Inspired by their Masonic grandfathers, the Marcy brothers are helping firefighters, police, sheriff deputies, troopers, and EMS personnel with complimentary specialized treatment.
Bro. Brother’s Journal: Scents and Nonsense
written by Michael Halleran, M.M.
An exhausting day. Lodge opened in a special session for St. John the Baptist with 75 in attendance. Owing to the oppressive heat, the windows were thrown open, and the Tyler’s door left ajar but with little relief.
Six Sides in the Sixth Degree
written by Elliott Saxton, 32°
The Sixth Degree teaches calm decision making after learning all the facts.
Patriotic Leadership: How Two Brothers Made a Big Difference for Our Deployed Men and Women
written by Christopher Mullaney, 32°, Special Assistant (Operations)
In this age of extended deployments, keeping our war fighters relatively happy, healthy, and occupied in their free time is crucial for their well being and retention.
Investing in the Future: Donor Profile: Woody Bilyeu, 33°
written by Denise B. Young
Brother Woody D. Bilyeu was born in 1953 in the rural north Louisiana town of Winnfield. He was the youngest son of John Perry, Sr. and Victorine Bilyeu.
Book Review: An Ancient Arabic Proverb Hath It . . .
written by James T. Tresner II, 33°, Grand Cross, Book Review Editor
…that “there is danger for he who snatcheth the cub from the tiger, and for he who snatcheth delusion from a woman.” Probably true, but it pales in comparison to the danger for he who questioneth a theory concerning the Knights Templar.
Current Interest: Valley of Louisville, Ky., Helps Sponsor Blessings in a Backpack
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The Valley of Louisville announced an exciting new partnership with Kentucky Harvest. They have committed $100,000 to Blessings in a Backpack for 2008!
Current Interest: Valley of Ft. Scott, Kansas, to Host Historic Race
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With the success of the movie National Treasure: Book of Secrets released in November of 2007 and the three races held in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington D.C., the Valley of Fort Scott in the Orient of Kansas has been planning a follow-up fun event.
Current Interest: Amadeus Brought to Life in Wenatchee, Washington
written by
When the students and Drama Club members were studying their parts for Amadeus, they found themselves becoming interested in the Masons portrayed in the musical.
Current Interest: Neighborhood Masonry in Florida
written by
In October 2002, Freemasons Mack Gooding and Bill Wood made plans to attend the outdoor reenactment of the famous Civil War Degree staged annually by Amelia Lodge No. 47 at Fort Clinch in Femandina, Florida.
Notes from the Northern Light: May-June 2008
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