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September-October 2008
 Ten of the 144 Masonic calling cards included in a “Mark Twain” scrapbook from the House of the Temple Library. Most of the cards celebrate Templarism. Some were created especially for the 1880 Triennial Conclave held in Chicago, Illinois.
Articles in this issue
Grand Commander's Message: Veiled in Allegory
written by Ronald A. Seale, Sovereign Grand Commander
Grand Commander Albert Pike once observed that, “It is very desirable that Free-Masons should understand what Freemasonry is.” I agree and recommend “Some Thoughts on the Nature and Purposes of Freemasonry” delivered by him in New Orleans in 1861, as reproduced in the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide at page 27.
Flag Day with the Valley of Tampa: Recognizing Old Glory and Those Who Have Sacrificed for Our Freedom
written by Chris Mullaney, 32°, Special Assistant, Operations
The Valley of Tampa recognized the families of four fallen heroes at their annual Flag Day celebration.
Bro. Brother’s Journal: Right or Most? The District Deputy Visits
written by Michael Halleran, 32°
There’s probably no greater crime in Freemasonry than setting about a District Deputy with the flat of the Tyler’s sword, but for half a moment I considered it ...
Serendipity and Scottish Rite Sojourning
written by Dean R. Alban, 33°, Director of Membership Services
It’s easy to find Brother Masons—all you have to do is to ask.
How to Make a Pop-up Lodge
written by Guy Spivey, P.M.
Several years ago, I came upon a book called American Houses by Masahiro Chatani. The book gave several examples of architecture and instructions on how to create 3-dimensional “pop-up” models of these structures.
Investing in the Future: With the Sword in One Hand and the Trowel in the Other
written by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Archivist and Grand Historian
“Let us still remember that the only question for us to ask, as true men and Masons, is, what does duty require; and not what will be the result and our reward if we do our duty.”—Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma, p. 239.
Using an Ill Wind
written by W. Howard Coop, 32°, KCCH
“In the daily routine of life, Masons set the sails of their souls … and, in the face of ill winds, go where duty demands.”
Treasure from the Attic
written by Robin Hicks, Scottish Rite Intern
A small scrapbook in the House of the Temple Library is a souvenir from the 1880 Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar in Chicago.
A Scottish Rite Mason without Apology
written by Cliff Porter, 32°
Too often the Scottish Rite apologizes to new members for not providing a quality experience. The solution is simple: provide a quality experience!
Book Review: Flying Feathers
written by James T. Tresner II, 33°, Grand Cross, Book Review Editor
Those who are regular readers of this column know that, from time to time, M.W. Richard Fletcher, 33°, Blue Friar, Past Grand Master of Vermont and Executive Director of the Masonic Service Association of North America (and the most voracious reader I know) sends me a “feather alert,” a note of a book or books he thinks I will especially enjoy.
Current Interest: Library of the Supreme Council, 33°, S.J., Acquires Templar Transcripts
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The Library of the Supreme Council, 33°, S.J., has received facsimile manuscripts relating to the trials of the medieval Knights Templar. In October 2007, the 700th anniversary of the arrest of the Templars, the Vatican Secret Archive announced that it would publish a limited run of 800 copies of the previously unavailable source material on the Templar trials.
Current Interest: Jonathan B. Schafer Receives 2008 Earl and Myrtle Walker Sovereign Grand Commander’s Scholarship Award in Kentucky
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On Thursday June 12, Jonathon B. Schafer was presented the 2008 Earl and Myrtle Walker Sovereign Grand Commander’s Scholarship Award in the amount of $3,500.
Current Interest: Missouri DeMolay Donates $101,000 to RiteCare Childhood Language Program
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The Missouri DeMolay presented over $101,000 to the RiteCare Childhood Language Program in Missouri to be used equally throughout the State of Missouri.
Current Interest: Dr. J. P. “Jack” London, KCCH, Leads Support of National Time of Remembrance
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The National Time of Remembrance is a ceremony coordinated by the White House Commission on Remembrance recognizing the sacrifices from all of our country’s conflicts.
Current Interest: Florida Foundation Receives Check from Peace River Electric Cooperative
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The Scottish Rite Foundation of Florida recently received a grant of $20,000 from Operation Round Up, the charitable arm of Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO), to support their program which helps area children affected by speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Current Interest: Special Alaskan Cruise Tour with the Orient of Maryland
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The Orient of Maryland is planning an exciting Alaskan Cruise with Sovereign Grand Commander Ronald A. Seale, 33°, and his Lady Sunny.
Notes from the Northern Light: September-October 2008
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