Dean R. Alban, 33°

Since the July-August issue of the Scottish Rite Journal was published, more than 1,400 members have added their email address along with updated mailing information and contact phone numbers. We also have nearly 500 registrants in the SRForum where new friendships have been made and some very interesting discussions are in progress.

Our youngest member with an email address is 19 years old and our most “seasoned” e-traveler is 98 years young! Imagine it: our mystic tie spans nearly 80 years! According to the Nielsen//NetRatings for June 2005, there are now 202,888,307 Internet—68.5% of the population! One of the fastest growing segments of internet usage is the 50+ generation. We hope that as more members of the Rite spread the word about our web “working tool,” our quality of communication and member interaction will benefit.

To register as a forum member and to meet some new friends, visit the Supreme Council’s home page and “click” on:

To update and correct your membership information go to the Supreme Council’s home page and “click” on:

(Or you can go directly to http://update.srmason-sj.org.) This link will take you into the secured part of the Sentinel Database System where you must input specific information in order to access your personal data. If you make any changes, your Valley Secretary will be notified automatically. Using this method, you may change your information as often as necessary.

We will remain ever vigilant in protecting your member information while providing new and helpful services to enhance your Scottish Rite experience. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please let us know. We are only a few “clicks” away!

Is your membership information current? Check it out at http://update.srmason-sj.org.

Dean. R. Alban is the Director of Information Systems for the Supreme Council, 33°. Contact: dalban@srmason-sj.org.