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160 S. Scott Avenue - Tucson, AZ, - 520.622.8364 - www.TucsonScottishRite.org
Volume 51, Issue 3 May / June, 2013
Dues…..$75.00 Per Year…..$6.25 a Month…..21 Cents a Day For those members who have paid their annual dues, Thank You. For those who have overlooked their dues notice or have had to put off making their dues payment for a more opportune time, the time to have your 2013 dues card in your wallet is now here. Please remember you must have a current dues card to attend our Scottish Rite meetings and events. Every year we have a few somewhat embarrassing situations when a delinquent member shows up for a meeting without a current dues card and we want to avoid this. Our Spring Reunion is being held on May 3rd and 4th and you will need to show your 2013 dues card when registering. Please contact the Tucson Scottish Rite office and make arrangements to pay your dues. If need be, we will assist you by setting up a monthly payment plan. Paying your dues directly to the Tucson Scottish Rite office is quick and easy—we accept all major credit and bank debit cards. We will mail your dues card to you the same day we receive your payment.
Give us a call today—520-622-8364
Thank You !
Cathedral 50-50 Drawing
The Cathedral 50-50 drawing, which is a fundraiser for the Cathedral has grown beyond belief. In the seven months the drawing has been in effect, it is now up to $3,790.00 with no winner yet. There is still one
Joker worth $50.00 and the elusive “8 of Hearts”, which is worth one-half the value of the pot. Come to our Stated Meetings and take a chance—you just may be the big winner!
Tucson Spring Reunion May 3 - 4, 2013
The Massachusetts Grand Lodge has said that if a Brother does not turn off his cell phone or put it on vibrate during meetings, he will be escorted out of the Lodge room. He can only be readmitted after the offending phone has been silenced and only at the discretion of the Worshipful Master. This policy has been employed. The Brother was readmitted after promising that it would not happen again. Question:
Severe? Too Severe? About Time?
December, Trowel Magazine, Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
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Valley of Tucson ~ Orient of Arizona
Articles appearing in this publication express only the private opinion or assertions of the writer and are not necessarily those of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Articles submitted must be informative and relate to Masonry and/or be of general public interest. When possible, photographs illustrating these articles should accompany the submission. The Rite Words is published six times annually, in January, March, May, July, September and November. Deadline for submission of articles for the next publication is June 5, 2013.
EDITOR Peggy Atchley
ASSISTANT EDITOR Ill.∙. Bro.·. Charles R. Bollenberg, 33°
PHOTOGRAPHERS Bro.∙. Al Camacho, 32°, K.∙.C.∙.C.∙.H.∙.
Bro.·. Eugene M. Guzzi, 32º
Send articles, comments or suggestions to: [email protected]
Fax No. 520-622-8660
Mail Change of Address To: Rite Words
P.O. Box 391—Tucson, AZ 85702-0391
Scottish Rite Office Hours: Mon. — Thur. 9:00am—1:00pm
Office Phone Number: 520-622-8364 Office Fax Number: 520-622-8660
Illustrious Brother Robert F. Hannon, 33°, is the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. in the Orient of Arizona. Illustrious Brother J. Michael Atchley, 33°, G.·. C.·., is the Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Arizona for the Valley of Tucson and Chairman of the Advisory Conference. Illustrious Brother James W. Sebastian, 33°, is the Assistant Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Arizona for the Valley of Tucson.
“As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind—every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder” - John Glenn
The long awaited Spring Reunion is finally here. If you have not been to a recent Reunion, I encourage you to do so. The Cathedral is looking better than it has for years and the sound system has improved dramatically. If you are not involved in the production of these degrees, please make an effort to support those who are. Come and fill those seats on the sidelines.
We are working on renewing the presentation of the degrees which we haven’t seen in the past few Reunions. If there are any individuals, Lodges or Clubs who would like to pursue the task of exemplifying one of these de-grees, contact me or call the Scottish Rite office.
Many thanks to Brother Roderic L. Wagoner, Jr., 32º, for his many hours of work in digitizing our degrees. This opens up more opportunities for us in pursuing our endeavors.
Dates for the Reunion are May 3 and 4, 2013.
Thanks for listening and we look forward to seeing you at the Scottish Rite.
Fraternally yours, Bro.·. James E. Wolfe, 32º, K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·.
Director of the Work
Celebrating the Craft Live from 6 pm to Midnight EDT
Stated Meeting Dinner May 23, 2013
6:30pm
Menu:
Salad with Dinner Roll Italian Stuffed Chicken
Roasted Vegetables Oven Browned Potatoes
Cake
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Valley of Tucson ~ Orient of Arizona
Articles appearing in this publication express only the private opinion or assertions of the writer and are not necessarily those of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Articles submitted must be informative and relate to Masonry and/or be of general public interest. When possible, photographs illustrating these articles should accompany the submission. The Rite Words is published six times annually, in January, March, May, July, September and November. Deadline for submission of articles for the next publication is June 5, 2013.
EDITOR Peggy Atchley
ASSISTANT EDITOR Ill.∙. Bro.·. Charles R. Bollenberg, 33°
PHOTOGRAPHERS Bro.∙. Al Camacho, 32°, K.∙.C.∙.C.∙.H.∙.
Bro.·. Eugene M. Guzzi, 32º
Send articles, comments or suggestions to: [email protected]
Fax No. 520-622-8660
Mail Change of Address To: Rite Words
P.O. Box 391—Tucson, AZ 85702-0391
Scottish Rite Office Hours: Mon. — Thur. 9:00am—1:00pm
Office Phone Number: 520-622-8364 Office Fax Number: 520-622-8660
Illustrious Brother Robert F. Hannon, 33°, is the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. in the Orient of Arizona. Illustrious Brother J. Michael Atchley, 33°, G.·. C.·., is the Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Arizona for the Valley of Tucson and Chairman of the Advisory Conference. Illustrious Brother James W. Sebastian, 33°, is the Assistant Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Arizona for the Valley of Tucson.
“As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind—every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder” - John Glenn
The long awaited Spring Reunion is finally here. If you have not been to a recent Reunion, I encourage you to do so. The Cathedral is looking better than it has for years and the sound system has improved dramatically. If you are not involved in the production of these degrees, please make an effort to support those who are. Come and fill those seats on the sidelines.
We are working on renewing the presentation of the degrees which we haven’t seen in the past few Reunions. If there are any individuals, Lodges or Clubs who would like to pursue the task of exemplifying one of these de-grees, contact me or call the Scottish Rite office.
Many thanks to Brother Roderic L. Wagoner, Jr., 32º, for his many hours of work in digitizing our degrees. This opens up more opportunities for us in pursuing our endeavors.
Dates for the Reunion are May 3 and 4, 2013.
Thanks for listening and we look forward to seeing you at the Scottish Rite.
Fraternally yours, Bro.·. James E. Wolfe, 32º, K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·.
Director of the Work
Celebrating the Craft Live from 6 pm to Midnight EDT
Stated Meeting Dinner May 23, 2013
6:30pm
Menu:
Salad with Dinner Roll Italian Stuffed Chicken
Roasted Vegetables Oven Browned Potatoes
Cake
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If not, please send a quick note to:
Personal Rep’s Message
Illustrious Brother J. Michael Atchley, 33°, G.·.C.·.
In the Valley of Tucson we have two Reunions a year, when hundreds of Brothers put in countless hours before, during and after, so new Brothers can have a meaningful Masonic experience. They do this knowing they have volunteered their best and have a few months to rest before starting all over again. What kind of impact would there be if we had a room full of candidates and the side lines overflowing with Brothers enjoying the presenta-tions? Any Brother who truly seeks Light will find something new every time he observes a degree being conferred. I don’t believe we can pay them any greater wages than to be there for them. Let’s hope we can continue with everyone doing their part to keep our Valley growing.
Remember, it takes two—one to replace ourselves and one to grow on! We can make this happen, if we try.
The only sources of income we have to maintain and upgrade our beautiful Cathedral are the Special Events, Dues, Fundraisers and Donations. (The Cathedral Foundation is a 501(C)(3), which means any donation you make can be used as a tax deduction—a real winner for both). The last several years have been really hard for our Valley. Broken water pipes were replaced, installed two new air conditioners in the Red Room, upgraded the electrical wiring on the roof, replaced approximately 35 fire extinguishers throughout the build-ing and installed a new sound system in the Red Room. All of this has left us pretty thin financially. We still have 152 Brothers who do not have a 2013 dues card in their wallet. Please check and make sure you have a current dues card. The dues for 2013 were due on January 1, 2013.
This summer we will continue with the potluck dinners. Mark June 27th, July 25th and August 22nd on your cal-endars and plan to join us at the Cathedral for an ole fashion good time!
At the March Stated Meeting, no one found the eight of hearts, so the 50-50 raffle has grown to $3,790.00. Will you be the lucky winner? Come to Stated Meeting on April 25th and purchase your tickets.
Free Health Screening Blood Sugar and
Blood Pressure
Saturday — May 11th 8:00am — 12 Noon
Tucson Lodge No. 4
3590 N. Country Club (Country Club & Prince)
Presented by: Desert Dialysis, Inc.
www.dciinc.org
E ach year, the Tucson Scottish Rite awards scholar-ships to deserving young Cadets. This year’s honorees are:
Cadet Anthony Menden, Flowing Wells High School
presented by Bro.·. Ashleigh D. McIntosh, 32º
C/1Lt Cody Norris, Tombstone High School, presented by Ill.·. Andrew M. Anderson, Jr., 33º
Cadet Sgt. Anthony Lopez, Rio Rico High School presented by Bro.·. Harold L. Lindamood, 32º
Cadet Nathaniel Luicki, Buena High School presented by Ill.·. Andrew M. Anderson, Jr., 33º
Cadet Cody G. McIntyre, University of Arizona presented by Bro.·. Walter L. Mosher, 32º
Cadet Natalie Cardenas, Desert View High School presented by Bro.·. Ashleigh D. McIntosh, 32º
C/1Lt Thijs Olguin, Catalina High School presented by Bro.·. Walter L. Mosher, 32º
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M any thanks for all the hard work the various depart-ments have been doing the last few years. Your hard
work is paying off with an increased number of new members joining us, fewer dropping out and a new energy being felt throughout the organization. The increased revenue from the parking lots and donations from our members has meant that many items of deferred maintenance have been performed. The efforts of the Atchleys, Knights of St. Andrew and the Tuesday Crew along with many others are now really becoming visible. Some of the early work was invisible, such as hiring contractors to: replace all the fire extinguishers throughout the building; in-stall a new main gas line, replace broken water pipes and mak-ing repairs to the chiller system, which within the next couple of years, will need to be replaced. All of these projects cost tens of thousands of dollars. By the way, the “deposit” win-dow is always open at the Scottish Rite if you have a few extra dollars for the general fund. A new version of the Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal was performed at the March Stated Meeting which was well received. Thanks to KSA and Illustrious J. Michael Atchley, 33º, G.·.C.·. for a fine performance. The upcoming Feast of Tishri will also be a new version never seen here in Tucson. Bro.·. James E. Wolfe, 32º, K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·., Director of the Work is working on presenting some of the degrees which haven’t been seen in recent memory and looking at ways to enhance the performances. There are a few Lodges that will take a degree as a project and there are several degrees with a small cast which would lend themselves to doing this. If you have a few ritualists looking for a new challenge, or if you would like to help out, contact Brother
him a note at: [email protected]. This summer we will continue our “non-meetings” on the 4th Thursdays in June, July and August with a casual gather-ing for fellowship and fun without ‘that darn meeting’. Looking forward to seeing you soon at the Rite.
Bro.·. Stanley L. Meister, 32º Venerable Master, Tucson Lodge of Perfection
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Scottish Rite Cathedral
160 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, Arizona
6:00pm Installation
7:30pm Dinner and Table Lodge
Cost: $27.50 (Includes Dinner, Dessert & Wine for toasting)
RSVP to David Kucera
520-591-4714
(Favor of a Tuxedo or Suit & Tie is Requested)
Memorial Gift
In Memory of
Ann Schauer
By Brother James L. and Ann Moline
Adobe Lodge XLTInstallation of Officers & Table Lodge
James E. Wolfe, 32º, K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·., at 520-744-1699 or drop
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M any thanks for all the hard work the various depart-ments have been doing the last few years. Your hard
work is paying off with an increased number of new members joining us, fewer dropping out and a new energy being felt throughout the organization. The increased revenue from the parking lots and donations from our members has meant that many items of deferred maintenance have been performed. The efforts of the Atchleys, Knights of St. Andrew and the Tuesday Crew along with many others are now really becoming visible. Some of the early work was invisible, such as hiring contractors to: replace all the fire extinguishers throughout the building; in-stall a new main gas line, replace broken water pipes and mak-ing repairs to the chiller system, which within the next couple of years, will need to be replaced. All of these projects cost tens of thousands of dollars. By the way, the “deposit” win-dow is always open at the Scottish Rite if you have a few extra dollars for the general fund. A new version of the Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal was performed at the March Stated Meeting which was well received. Thanks to KSA and Illustrious J. Michael Atchley, 33º, G.·.C.·. for a fine performance. The upcoming Feast of Tishri will also be a new version never seen here in Tucson. Bro.·. James E. Wolfe, 32º, K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·., Director of the Work is working on presenting some of the degrees which haven’t been seen in recent memory and looking at ways to enhance the performances. There are a few Lodges that will take a degree as a project and there are several degrees with a small cast which would lend themselves to doing this. If you have a few ritualists looking for a new challenge, or if you would like to help out, contact Brother
him a note at: [email protected]. This summer we will continue our “non-meetings” on the 4th Thursdays in June, July and August with a casual gather-ing for fellowship and fun without ‘that darn meeting’. Looking forward to seeing you soon at the Rite.
Bro.·. Stanley L. Meister, 32º Venerable Master, Tucson Lodge of Perfection
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Scottish Rite Cathedral
160 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, Arizona
6:00pm Installation
7:30pm Dinner and Table Lodge
Cost: $27.50 (Includes Dinner, Dessert & Wine for toasting)
RSVP to David Kucera
520-591-4714
(Favor of a Tuxedo or Suit & Tie is Requested)
Memorial Gift
In Memory of
Ann Schauer
By Brother James L. and Ann Moline
Adobe Lodge XLTInstallation of Officers & Table Lodge
James E. Wolfe, 32º, K.·.C.·.C.·.H.·., at 520-744-1699 or drop
J ust weeks ago, the Tucson Valley of the Scottish Rite celebrated the annual Ceremony of Remembrance and
Renewal. A new version of that Ceremony was most success-ful and poignant. Perhaps I was primed to be emotionally affected by those proceedings because of the recent deaths of two family members; my brother-in-law Rick Knauer and my uncle Bob Clark...but I was struck by what seemed to me to be the many, many Brothers who had passed to the Celestial Lodge in the preceding year. These Brothers will be mourned and most especially, missed. We can ill-afford to lose members, let alone treasured and long-time Brothers such as these. As Senior Warden of my Lodge, I recently had an occasion to write a piece for our Tresselboard which had to do with the Masonic Funeral Service we conducted for a long-time Brother who had not attended Lodge for many years. His family had requested the Service and were well pleased, but I was moved to ask of the other Lodge Brothers, “were you there?” As Freemasons, we take oaths and make many promises. One of the most important is to demonstrate the “Friendship and Brotherly Love of the Lodge”. Perhaps the most meaning-ful way we can do that is to stand with our Brothers right to the edge of Eternity—to the edge of the grave. So I asked, “were you there?” We are Brothers all and should demon-strate that, live it and be there to support each other—at a funeral, at Lodge, in life...and yes, in death. Someone once said that 90% of success in life is just showing up. That could apply to Freemasonry as well. The bright spot in this scenario is the class of new Masters of the Royal Secret from the May Reunion. They are eager to learn what we have to teach, and here, my Brothers, is our job defined. We must take them, not only into the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, but into our hearts as well. We must mentor them, nurture their desire to learn and not let them founder on the cold shores of neglect. Hopefully they will go on to long service at the Rite and perhaps, many decades from now, their names will be read aloud, their passage mourned at a distant future Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal. The Scottish Rite Spring Reunion is not that far away. Will you be there? There is much you can do and I would argue that one of the most important things to do is to show new Candidates as well as all Scottish Rite Brothers that you stand with them, support them, that you are there for them...as a sideliner too. We’d all like to see a “packed house” at Reunion time. Will you be there? May it be so!
Bro.·. Gilbert A. Schlierer, 32º, Membership Director
Do You Just Belong?
Are you an active member the kind that would be missed,
or are you just contented that your name is on the list?
Do you attend the meetings and mingle with the flock,
or do you stay at home and criticize and knock?
Do you take an active part
to help the work along, or are you satisfied to be
the kind that “JUST BELONG”?
Do you ever go and visit a member who is sick,
or leave the work to a few and talk about the clique?
Think this over, member,
you know right from wrong, are you an active member
Sign up now and become a part of the Scottish Rite Degree Team. The Degree Team will travel to Lodges within Southern Arizona, when invited, to exemplify the Master Mason Degree in full costume. The only requirement for membership is that you be a member of Scottish Rite—Valley of Tucson. Rumor has it that you must have gray hair to be a member of our team. However, upon investigation of this rumor, I can tell you the rumor is completely false. So, dye your hair and join us. Please call Illustrious Brother Craig L. Gross, 33º, at (520) 248-4815 or drop him a note at [email protected] for additional information.
or do you “:JUST BELONG”?
Scottish Rite Degree Team
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Special Event Bookings
May 10, 2013—High School Prom
May 14, 2013—Masonic Special Event
May 19, 2013—High School Awards Program
May 18, 2013—Quinceanera
June 14, 2013—Wedding Rehearsal June 15, 2013—Wedding
June 18, 2013—Masonic Special Event
June 22, 2013—Corporate Event
July 6, 2013—Masonic Special Event
July 12, 2013—Wedding Rehearsal July 13, 2013—Wedding
August—23, 2013—Wedding Rehearsal August 24, 2013—Wedding
September 7, 2013—Masonic Special Event
September 27, 2013—Wedding Rehearsal September 28, 2013– Wedding
October 5, 2013—Masonic Special Event
October 11, 2013—Wedding Rehearsal October 12, 2013—Wedding
October 19, 2013—Quinceanera
November 9, 2013—Masonic Special Event
November 16, 2013—Corporate Event
December 3, 2013—Corporate Event
December 7, 2013—Masonic Special Event
December 7, 2013—Corporate Event
December 14, 2013—Corporate Event
December 20, 2013—Wedding Rehearsal December 21, 2013—Wedding
December 27, 2013—Wedding Rehearsal December 28, 2013—Wedding
Scottish Rite Calendar of Events
May 3-4, 2013—(Tucson Spring Reunion)
May 5, 2013 (Dedication of Grand Lodge Building)
May 23, 2013—Stated Meeting (Scottish Rite Birthday Celebration)
May 24—May 28, 2013 Scottish Rite Office Closed
June 6—9, 2013—Grand Lodge Communication Lake Havasu City, AZ
June 27, 2013 (Pot Luck Dinner / Game Night)
July 25, 2013 (Pot Luck Dinner / Ice Cream Social)
August 22, 2013 (Pot Luck Dinner / Game Night)
August 24—28, 2013 (2013 Biennial Session, Washington, D.C.)
September 26, 2013—Stated Meeting (Past Venerable Masters’ Night)
October 5, 2013 (Knights Commander Court of Honour Investiture &
Thirty-Third Degree Conferral)
October 13, 2013—Honours Brunch (Tanque Verde Guest Ranch)
October 24, 2013—Stated Meeting (Feast of Tishri)
November 1-2, 2013—(Tucson Fall Reunion)
November 14, 2013—Stated Meeting
December 12, 2013—(Holiday Celebration)
December 23, 2013 through January 3, 2014 the
Scottish Rite Office will be closed except for Special Events.
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Valley of Tucson ~ Orient of Arizona
P.O. Box 391
Cathedral Location: 160 S. Scott Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 520-622-8364
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Dedication Ceremony of New Grand Lodge Office Building Sunday — May 5, 2013 - 10:00am
Bar-B-Que - 12:00 Noon
All Masons, Family Members and Friends are Cordially Invited to Attend