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THE SCOTTISH RITE

REPORTER

POSTMASTER: DATED MATERIALPLEASE DELIVER BY JULY 30th

Vol. XXXVII Published Monthly August, 2011

HAVE AGREAT

SUMMER!

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SUPPORT THESE MEMBERS WHO ARE MAKING THIS REPORTER POSSIBLE

Call me,I will take care of all

your real estate needs!BROTHER

ALDO ZANIEROWNER - BROKER

5924 NAPLES PLAZALONG BEACH, CA 90803

CELL (562) 508-7303

From the Desk of the Personal Representative

Due to the fact that the Long Beach Scottish Rite Bodies is catering allthe meals for its functions, the following is in effect and mandatory!

EVERY FUNCTION and for EVENTS WITH A MEAL WILL REQUIREAN RSVP. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS, no RSVP, no meal!

Joseph W. R. AshwillPersonal Representative for the Valley of Long Beach

www.lbscottishrite.org Email - masoniccollections@gmail.com

Long Beach Scottish RiteLanguage Center

$3.00 per pinThe profit of $1.00

goes to the Clinic.

Any donation over $50.00 will receive this specialMasonic Lapel Pin as recognition for your support ofour Language Center. If you want it mailed, pleaseadd $.50 for postage.

Send your money to: Long Beach Scottish Rite, Clinic donation. You will bemailed your pin in 5 to 7 days. On behalf of the children, THANK YOU!

Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sovereign Grand CommanderIll. William F. Stovall, 33°, Sovereign Grand Inspector General

of the Supreme Council in California

LONG BEACH BODIES OF THE ANCIENT ANDACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY

855 ELM AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90813-4414Telephone: (562) 435-8381 or (714) 633-1920

FAX: (562) 436-9891 www.Secretary@lbscottishrite.org

Ill. Joseph W. R. Ashwill, 33°Personal Representative of the

Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Orientl of CaliforniaIll. James B. Scribner, 33°, Assistant Personal Representative

Illzzzzz Murray E. Cooke, 33°, General Secretarysecretary@lbscottishrite.org

2011 OfficersAdam Buttons, 32°, Venerable Master - L.B. Lodge of Perfection

Charles Shubert, 32°, Wise Master - L.B. Chapter Rose CroixThomas Horlick, 32°, Commander - L.B. Council of Kadosh

Max Stanger 32°, K.C.C.H., Master of Kadosh - L.B. Consistory

Serving All BodiesIll. Robert J. Moss, 33°, Treasurer

Douglas Tayrien, 32°, OratorIll. Thomas G. Horngren, 33°, Almoner

Ill. John R. Jansen, 33°, Tiler

Cathedral StaffIll. Don Fishering, 33°, Chief Purveyor

Matthew Marfield, 32°, K.C.C.H., LibrarianIll. Aldo Zanier, 33°, General Production Manager

Sound Director Open Sound Director Open

HaLighting Director OpenChuck Schubert, 32°, Stage Director

Ill. Preston M. Jones, 33°, Robing Room Director

Degree StaffIll. James Sunseri, 33°, Classroom DirectorIll. Ellsworth Chan, 33°, Classroom Staff

Harold Kennedy, 32°, Classroom StaffRichard Schott, 32° Classroom Staff

Ill. Richard Schowengerdt, 33°, Director of the Work

Support OrganizationsGil Cuevas, 32°, Chieftain, Knights of Saint Andrew

Scottish Rite ReporterBen Ponder, 32°, K.C.C.H., Managing Editor & Typesetter2146 Mt. Shasta Dr., San Pedro, CA 90732 - (310) 831-0458E-Mail: bjtypesett@dslextreme.com — Fax (310) 547-3943

The views expressed in the Reporter are not necessarily those of the Scottish Rite Bodies.Submission of articles are welcome and due by the 15th of the month preceding the publication.

PLEASE

SUPPORT

YOUR

BLUE LODGE!

AUGUST, 2011 3

Notes from the

Personal Representative

Ill. Joseph W. R. Ashwill, 33°Personal Representative of the

Sovereign Grand Inspector General in CA

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DINNER RESERVATIONS — No later than 3 days prior to the dinnerMake Check Payable to L. B. Scottish Rite, and mail to L. B. Scottish Rite 855 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813

PHONE RESERVATIONS: (562) 435-8381 • (714) 633-1920 • E-Mail: secretary@lbscottishrite.com

Phone Reservations Must Guarantee to show or pay

Vegetarian dinners are available, please let us know at the time of your reservation

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY ZIP PHONE ( )

Event Date $10.00 Each Total $

Please join us Saturday, August 13th from 1 to 5 for a Bar-B-Que/Fellowship Day.Make your reservations early. This is a good time to introduce your friends to

Freemasonry.

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First things first, during these summer months; I want to congratulate ourCast for “The Rose on the Altar” presentation at Arcadia Lodge recently. TheMaster and members were most appreciative and offered many congratula-tions to individuals as well as the entire cast. After which we enjoyed apleasant visit with the membership in the dining room while enjoying their icecream get together too. This play has been presented for many years, only toMasons, however with revisions made it is now made available to all Lodgesand the public as well, thanks to Ill. Tim Cable’s revisions approved by ourSovereign Grand Inspector General, Ill. William F. Stovall, 33°.

One of our “Fun Days” this past month, the Talent Show, conducted by theChildren’s Clinic parents and children was a great success. I am hopeful thatthe members are truly aware of the fine work we do through our Clinic, in that,the talent for this show was made up of the children who came to us as non-speaking. They appeared in a variety of musical skits individually and collec-tively for everyone, so consider if you will, each of these children are now selfconfident enough to be on stage and speaking and singing to the audience.Sitting in the General Secretary’s office provides me an opportunity to observethese clients when they begin, as they progress and upon their completion; it istruly a wonderful experience to observe the beautiful work of our ClinicalStaff. I am extremely pleased and gratified by the individual, family andEstate contributions that provide the donations enabling us to continue ourfine charity. My very personal thanks to the clients, and their children, thatmade this a worthwhile event, plus those members whom supported itspresentation by their presence. An important event for the Valley also will be a FELLOWSHIP NIGHT,Coming Saturday August 13th, 1:00-5:00 P.M., for the purpose of introducingnon-Masons and non-members to Scottish Rite Masonry. It will be importantfor each of you to network your friends and Brothers so we will have a largeaudience for our speaker, Ill. Rex Hutchens, 33°, G.C., who will enlighten allattending I am sure. There is no cost to non-members, but we ask that ourmembers make a contribution of $10.00 to help defray the cost for the event aswe will be serving food and beverages to all whom attend. Remember,membership is not only the present but forms the foundation for the future ofour Fraternity.

(Continued on Page 14)

KNIGHTS OF ST ANDREW

MEETING, SATURDAY, SEPT. 10th

L.B. SCOTTISH RITE

AT 12:00 NOON

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Southern California Research Lodge F. & A. M.

FREEMASONRY AND RELIGION

Basic PrinciplesFreemasonry is not a religion, nor is a substitute for religion. It requires of

its members belief in God as part of the obligation of every responsible adult,but advocates no sectarian faith or practice. Masonic ceremonies includeprayers, both traditional and extempore, to reaffirm each and to seek divineguidance. Freemasonry is open to men of any faith, but religion may not bediscussed at Masonic meetings.

The Supreme BeingMasons believe that there is one God and that people employ many different

ways to seek, and to express what they know of God. Masonry primarily usesthe appellation, “Grand Architect of the Universe,” and other non-sectariantitles, to address Deity. In this way , persons of different faiths may join togetherin prayer, concentrating on God, rather than differences among themselves.Masonry believes in religious freedom and that the relationship between theindividual and God is personal, private, and sacred.

Volume of the Sacred LawAn open volume of the Sacred Law, “the rule and guide of life,” is an

essential part of every Masonic meeting. The Volume of the Sacred Law in theJudeo/Christian tradition is the Bible: to Freemasons of other faiths, it is thebook held holy by them.

The Oath of FreemasonryThe obligations taken by Freemasons are sworn on the Volume of the Sacred

Law. They are undertakings to follow the principles of Freemasonry and tokeep confidential a Freemason’s means of recognition. The much discussed“penalties,” judicial remnants from an earlier era are symbolic, not literal. Theyrefer only to the pain any honest man should feel at the thought of violating hisword.

Freemasonry Compared with ReligionFreemasonry lacks the basic elements of religion: It has no dogma or

theology, no wish or means to enforce religious orthodoxy. It offers nosacraments. It does not claim to lead to salvation by, works, by secret knowledge,or by any other means. The secrets of Freemasonry are concerned with modesof recognition, not with the means of salvation.

Freemasonry Supports ReligionFreemasonry is far from indifferent toward religion. Without interfering in

religious practice, it expects each member to follow his own faith and to placehis Duty to God above all other duties. Its moral teachings are acceptable to allreligions.

Prepared by the Masonic Service Association of North America, December1993, revised 9/98.

Southern California Research Lodge F. & A. M.

To Kill an American

You probably missed this in the rush of news, but there was actually areport that someone in Pakistan had published in a newspaper, an offer of areward to anyone who killed an American, any American. So an Australian dentist wrote an editorial the following day to let everyoneknow what an American is. So they would know when they found one. (Goodone, mate!!!!) An American is English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German,Spanish, Polish, Russian or Greek. An American may also be Canadian,Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, Iranian, Asian,Arab, Pakistani or Afghan. An American may also be a Comanche, Cherokee, Osage, Blackfoot,Navaho, Apache, Seminole or one of the many other tribes known as nativeAmericans.

An American is Christian, or he could be Jewish, or Buddhist, or Muslim.In fact, there are more Muslims in America than in Afghanistan . The onlydifference is that in America they are free to worship as each of them chooses. An American is also free to believe in no religion.. For that he will answeronly to God, not to the government, or to armed thugs claiming to speak forthe government and for God. An American lives in the most prosperous land inthe history of the world.. The root of that prosperity can be found in theDeclaration of Independence, which recognizes the God given right of eachperson to the pursuit of happiness. An American is generous.. Americans have helped out just about everyother nation in the world in their time of need, never asking a thing in return. When Afghanistan was over-run by the Soviet army 20 years ago,Americans came with arms and supplies to enable the people to win back theircountry! As of the morning of September 11, Americans had given more than allyother nation to the poor in Afghanistan. The national symbol of America, The Statue of Liberty, welcomes your tiredand your poor, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores, the homeless,tempest tossed. These in fact are the people who built America. Some of themwere working in the Twin Towers the morning of September 11, 2001, earninga better life for their families. It’s been told that the World Trade Center victimswere from at least 30 different countries, cultures, and first languages, includingthose that aided and abetted the terrorists.So you can try to kill an American if you must. Hitler did. So did General Tojo,and Stalin, and Mao Tse-Tung, and other blood-thirsty tyrants in the world..But, in doing so, you would just be killing yourself. Because Americans arenot a particular people from a particular place. They are the embodiment of thehuman spirit of freedom. Everyone who holds to that spirit, everywhere, is anAmerican.

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Put the Big Rocks in FirstBy Roy Ellis Steinfeld, 32°, K.C.C.H., Senior Warden — Lodge of Perfection

According to a story popularized by author Stephen Covey, a teacher put alarge jar on her desk and next to it a bag of rocks. She filled the jar with therocks. When she was done, she asked the class if the jar was full.

“Yes,” they declared.The teacher took out a sack of gravel and dumped it into the jar, filling the

spaces between the rocks. “Is the jar filled now?” she asked.“Yes,” the students responded.The teacher then produced a bag of sand and poured it into the jar, shaking

it until the spaces between the rocks and gravel were filled. “What life lessoncan we learn from this?” she asked.

One student said, “No matter how full your life seems, you can alwaystake on a little more.”

“A fair interpretation,” the teacher said, “but maybe there’s another lesson.”She emptied the jar and asked the student to fill it again, instructing him to

put the rocks in last. No matter how hard he tried, they wouldn’t fit.“The lesson is,” the teacher said, “if you don’t put the big rocks in first,

you’ll never get them in.”She explained that the big rocks are the important things in life: family,

friends, personal growth, helping others. If we fill our lives with only smallstuff, we’ll never have enough room for the matters that make our lives worthyand worth living.

This is an important life lesson. We all can live fuller and more fulfillinglives if we set priorities and pay more attention to our choices. What are wespending our time and money on? Who gets our best attention? Who gets theleftovers?

Unless we consciously distinguish between rocks, gravel, and sand in ourlives, we’re likely to neglect or forget the things that really matter.

The Scottish Rite as we know itBy Chuck Schubert, 32°, Wise Master

The Scottish Rite as we know it, is divided into two jurisdictions(Southern and Northern). The Northern jurisdiction is primarily located in theNorth East part of the United States and is composed of fifteen states. TheSouthern Jurisdiction is composed of thirty-five states and includes ourValley.

The birth of the Scottish Rite started on May 24, 1801, when the “SupremeCouncil of the 33° for the United States of America” was opened. The Degreesconferred by the Supreme Council were referred to as the Ineffable andSublime Degrees. The Supreme Council’s system of Ineffable and Sublimedegrees was denominated the “Scottish Rite” in an 1804 agreement betweenthe Supreme Council of France and the Grand Orient of France. Beginningwith the administration of Grand Commander Albert Pike in 1859, the namecame into general use in the Southern Jurisdiction.

The Constitutions of 1786 allowed for one Supreme Council in eachkingdom or nation, and for two Supreme Councils in the United States. As aresult, the Supreme Council at Charleston created several Supreme Councilsaround the world, including Supreme Council for Northern Masonic Jurisdic-tions of the United States, which was established between 1813 and 1815, andreorganized in 1867. In 1827 the territory of the Northern Jurisdiction wasfixed as comprising the fifteen States north of the Mason-Dixon line and eastof the Mississippi river. The Southern Jurisdiction occupies the remaining 35States. This is the Body in which we belong.

Max StangerMaster of Kadosh for the Long Beach Consistory

Well my Brothers you have had a couple of months to think about the Riteand what you would like to get from it. Remember it is like a garden and youmust plant the seeds and nurture them to get the flowers to grow.

We have a great Rite here and to keep it great we need new brothers to stepup and take the reins with new ideas and ways to make the Rite better. To sithome and wait for someone to beat on your door and beg you to help” will nothappen.” You are 32nd Degree Masons and we need you to step up and getinvolved in the operations of the Rite.

We need new ideas for the Saturday night dinners. The food is great andthe entertainment is good but maybe you would like to have dance music andnot just an entertainer. We are open to suggestions.

The 4 lines of the Rite need new brothers to step up and get involved in theoperation of the Rite. Our Personal Representative cannot do it all. He wouldappreciate your help (no matter how little, you can do something). We have alot of older Brothers who would help you on making suggestions and imple-menting your ideas. Things change and we must also change.

Please do not get discouraged if your ideas do not happen right away donot give up. One day you will be the leaders of the Rite and you will be doingthe same thing that I am doing now, asking for your help.

FREEMASONRY—

TO ENJOY LIFE

AND SERVE MANKIND

This photo took second place in the Supreme Council’s Annual Photo Contest. This

is the second time Bro. Harold Kennedy, 32°, has placed second.

Congratulations Harold!

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Sea CreaturesSubmitted by Barbara Ashwill

Find and circle all of the sea creatures that are hidden in the grid.The words may be hidden in any direction.

U F P Y A R G N I T S U S

X D J H H H D U S E M H W

S J W E Y S C O A H R Y M

O U E P L E I L L I A O P

N C R H S L X F M P L R S

I R L L E A Y P R L H U K

U A O P A H Q F U A P I D

G B B P T W C S I O T I N

N D S P U V K O T S U S M

E A T N R S Y C T Q H W Z

P E E E T N O H S T D K E

O Y R L L L A M P R E Y A

E P S P E E G N O P S R L

CRAB, DOLPHIN, JELLYFISH, LAMPREY, LOBSTER, MOLLUSKS, OCTOPUS, OTTER,

PENGUIN, SEATURTLE, SEAL, SHARK, SHRIMP, SPONGE, SQUID, STARFISH,

STINGRAY, WALRUS, WHALE

Ill. Ernest Borgnine, 33°, G.C., Addressing the

Audience During the Theatre Dedication

HE MADE YOUBy Roy Ellis Steinfeld, 32°, K.C.C.H., Senior Warden — Lodge of Perfection

As Lily Tomlin said, “No matter how cynical I get, I can’t keep up.”Our economy has been shattered by widespread corporate fraud; kids lie,

steal and cheat at unprecedented rate; and their parents beat up each other orreferees at youth-sports events. Our confidence in the integrity of journalisticinstitutions, the accounting profession, college sports, and business in generalis continually shaken by a relentless barrage of shameful behavior.

It’s tempting, to throw up our hands in despair and surrender to cynicism.It reminds me of the tale of the pious young man whose car broke down on

his way to his place of worship. He had to walk through an area where homelesspeople huddled against buildings for warmth, alcoholics and mentally ill adultswandered the streets and crack dealers sold drugs to kids. He was overcomewith a sense of despondency and doubt about the power and intentions of God.

“God,” he prayed, “how can you allow all this pain and misery and donothing?” Receiving no answer, he became frustrated and raised his voice,“Lord, my faith is at issue! How can you allow all this suffering and do nothing?”

Then someone behind him whispered, “He didn’t do nothing. He madeyou.”

What a profound insight and daunting responsibility we have as ScottishRite Masons, to realize that we are the instrument of reform, that our courage,compassion and creativity in our own sphere of influence can set into motion aripple effect of healing actions and attitudes to make a better world. Let’sremember that no matter how bad things may get, we, as individuals and togetheras a group, can set the example for others in this world.

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Donations made are recorded at the time they are received, and depending on theamount, some are acknowledged by special letters to the donors. However,REPORTER deadlines mean that we may not get everyone listed. If you were missedthis time, your name will appear in the next issue. We DO appreciate yourdonations.

Life Membership ProgramLong Beach Scottish Rite

Under age 49, 21 times annual dues ................ $1,995.0050 to 54 inclusive, 19 times annual dues ......... $1,805.0055 to 59 inclusive, 17 times annual dues ......... $1,615.0060 to 64 inclusive, 14 times annual dues ......... $1,330.0065 and over, 11 times annual dues ................... $1,045.00

The advantage of a life membership is that the funds will be contrib-uting to our Scottish Rite in perpetuity and you’ll no longer be payingdues.

P.R. NOTES (Continued from Page 3)Speaking of the future, it gives me great pleasure to present the names of

those Brothers whom have received Honors from the Supreme Council of theSouthern Jurisdiction, Mother Council of the World.

Those Brothers receiving the 33° Inspector General Honorary are; Hon.John A. Reynolds, 32°, K.C.C.H., and Hon. Michael W. Stovall, 32°, K.C.C.H..While the Knight Commander Court of Honor recipients are; Harold D.Kennedy, 32°, Edward F. Roberts, 32°, and Lee J. Cleveland, 32°. TheseHonors will be presented in San Diego on Saturday, October 15th, so watchthe Reporter and our web site for more detailed information as it arrives in ourpossession. The Bi-Annual Session of Supreme Council takes place this monthin Washington, DC, the 21-23.

Finally, may I say that one of the most insistent things in life is that you areultimately judged by what you actually accomplish? The busy world of work-ers gives scant attention to assertion, explanation, protest, apology, or com-plaint. What counts most is not promise; we have a great amount of those, butperformance. Good works speaks for itself, therefore achieve something first,and talk afterward if you must. Time spent in promises, regrets, and profes-sions, is usually unavailing. The way to do things, in my opinion, is not todream about them nor wish for them, but to do them. The distinguished men inall times have been prodigious workers, earnestly intent upon securing actualresults.

Until Next Time, May God Bless you and yours,

LANGUAGE CENTER

DONATIONS

IN MEMORY OFILL. ROBERT McMILLIAN, 33°

By Ill. Terry Sargent, 33°KAREN SUNSERI

By Mr. & Mrs. Lester MillerWAYNE O. PARKS - SON &

MICAEL R. PARKSBy Jeanne Parks

LANGUAGE CENTER

DONATIONS

IN HONOR OFILL. H. DOUGLAS LEMONS, 33°

By Mr. & Mrs. Lester Miller

LANGUAGE CENTER

DONATIONSDonald Cunnane, Jr.

Robert KatsDavid SingerJane Kravitz

Michael Maahs

LANGUAGE CENTER

DONATIONS WITH DUESJulian Jandelli

Arthur Enriquez

Some of the kids enjoying themselves at the

July 9th Bar-B-Que at the Scottish Rite

From Left to Right: Celeste Velasco, David Rodriguez, Zoey VanGessel,

Luci Compton, and Lizette Martin.

FREEMASONRY—

TO ENJOY LIFE

AND SERVE MANKIND

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Library CornerBy Matthew T. Marfield, 32°, KzCzCzHz, Librarian

AUGUST CALENDAR(Closed on Mondays)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th7:00 P.M. — I.G.A.C. & STATED MEETING

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13th —1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. – BAR-B-QUE/FELLOWSHIP

DAY – ALL MEMBERS SHOULDBRING A CANDIDATE – ALLPROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES WILL BEOUR GUEST AT THE VALLEY ANDWHILE THE MEMBERS HAVE A SMALLFEE OF ONLY ($10) TO ATTE ND … IT’S ALSO A CHANCE FOR MEMBERSTO COME AND MEET PEOPLE ATRITE YOUHAVEN’T MET BEFORE … SO ALLCOME JOIN IN THIS FABULOUS DAY OF FUN, WITH NEW AND OLDFRIENDS / MEMBERS …SPEAKER IS ILL. REX HUTCHINS,33°, G.C.

SATURDAY-MONDAY, AUGUST 20th-23rd,2011 HONORS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR(Closed on Mondays)

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE HOPE EVERYONEHAD A FANTASTIC AND SAFE SUMMER

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd – OFFICE CLOSEDFOR LABOR DAY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th – DEGREESCONTINUED FROM THE LONGCLASS

7:00 A.M. — COFFEE7:30 A.M. — LECTURE8:45 A.M. — 25°9:55 A.M. — 26° - C

10:40 A.M. — 27°11:45 A.M. — LUNCH12:30 P.M. — MASTER CRAFTSMAN CLASS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th12:00 P.M. — KNIGHTS OF ST ANDREW

MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th7:00 P.M. — STATED MEETING

FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd THRUTHE 25th — GRAND LODGE

DELVON A. HAMILTON

DARWIN D. OAKLEY

ROBERT L. DONLEY

In Memoriam

The Sanctuary of the Written Word

I’m officially moved in to my new apartment, which is half way to work,cheaper, ...and less than half as big. Today, I still have a mountain of unpackedbooks in the ‘living room, about fifty four boxes full, awaiting their bookshelvesto find a permanent resting place.

The sorting, categorizing, alphabetizing, cataloging, prepping, and shelving;the selling, purchasing, inspecting, archiving, repairing: these are the cheerfulduties of the Librarian. The scanning, contemplating, remembering, filing,rejecting, selecting: this is the fleeting moment, the mental **to read later’ list,with all of the mnemonic back flips and meter, the simple joys of the ReadingLibrarian.

This describes me, but does this also sound like you? If so, perhaps youlove the smell of books, contemplating their simple beauty, the moment ofopening the cover, and beholding the written word within that puts the veryminds of men and women into your own. Perhaps Seshet, the ancient EgyptianGoddess of Wisdom, Books, and Libraries has chosen you for Initiation intothe ranks of Her Bibliophilic Caretakers. The Universe of the Scottish RiteLibrary awaits the Student, the Book Lover, the Taster, the Voracious Devourer,the Seeker; all are welcome. For those who have been Chosen for the joyfuland fulfilling Service of the Library... You have but to meet us on the thirdfloor: the Door will be opened, the Right Hand of Fellowship extended, andthe Mysteries will be presented for your contemplation. This is your Sanctuary,your Scottish Rite Library! We’ll see You there!

We Need BooksHey Brother, can you spare a book or two? We need books tosatisfy the minds of bright young Masons. (Please, books onMasonry only.) Thank you.

We Sell BooksOver the years we have collected multiple copies of books. Whenwe sell these books, we raise money to purchase books we don’thave. Contact Bro. Matt Marfield, 32°, K.C.C.H., at theL.B.Scottish Rite.

Please Rememberthe Long Beach Scottish RiteChildhood Language Center

In your Will, Trust or Memoriam

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DECEM COLLEGIUM

10 CLUB MEMBERSOver 150

Main, Lewis Jr., 33° .....................................167

Over 50Hernandez, Gani, 32°, K.C.C.H. ....................52

Over 45Manoukian, Vartam, 32°.................................45

Over 35Chastain, James A. Sr., 33°.............................37

Over 30Sunseri, James, 33°.........................................30

Over 25Lemons, H. Douglas, 33° .................... 25 Anderson, Ian, 32°, K.C.C.H. ............. 28Navarro, Benjamin E., 32° .................. 29 Pontello, Frank, 33° ............................. 25Bodnar, Bart, 33° ................................. 26

Over 20Benton, Lowell E., 32°, K.C.C.H..............21

Over 15Lubben, Dougan, 33° ........................... 15 Sargent, Terry, 33° ............................... 16Johnson, Lester Jr., 32° ........................ 19 Palmer, John A., 33° ............................ 15

Over 10Ashwill, Joseph, 33° ............................ 12 Thagard, Raymond, 33° ....................... 10Boyadjian, Sarkis, 32° ......................... 10 Hull, Donald, 33° ................................. 12Ludwig, Bob, 33° ................................ 13 Lopez, John C., 32°, K.C.C.H. ........... 10Chan, Ellsworth, 33° ........................... 11 John H. Reynolds, 33° ......................... 12Corcoba, Axureliano, 32° .................... 14 Roberts, Edward, 32° ........................... 10Dukellis, Arthur F., 32° ........................ 12 Van De Weghe, Bill, 32° ...................... 12Garcia, Danny, 33° .............................. 10 Wallace, John, 33° ............................... 10

A business card size ad is $62.50 for 3 months($20.83 per month).

If you are a Masonic organization, the publishedrates are half of the rates shown.

Size/Freqency: 3 mo. 6 mo. 12 mo.

Business Card: 62.50 125.00 250.00

Dbl. Bus.Card: 75.00 150.00 300.00

Half Page: 112.50 225.00 450.00

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“No man is an island.” We all need

each other and Masonry can be the glue

that binds us all. Do you know someone

that should be a Mason?

VISIT YOUR LODGES

ANAHEIM LODGE #207: 303 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim.Meets First Wednesday (714) 635-0434

ANGELS GATE LODGE #198: 25725 Bland Place, Lomita.Meets every Tuesday (310) 530-7648

ARTESIA LODGE #377: 11531 E. 187th St., Artesia. Meets on SecondFriday (562) 809-4496

BELLFLOWER LODGE #320: 9813 Beach St., Bellflower. Meets FirstTuesday (562) 866-4953

EL SEGUNDO LODGE #421: 520 Main Street, El Segundo. Meets FirstTuesday (310) 322-0366

GARDEN GROVE LODGE #352: 1270 Acacia Parkway, GardenGrove. Meets First Tuesday (714) 636-3343

GOLDEN TROWEL NORWALK LODGE #273: 12345 E. RosecransAve., Norwalk. Meets Second Thursday (562) 863-9101

HUNTINGTON BEACH LODGE #380: 601 Palm Ave., HuntingtonBeach. Meets First Wednesday (714) 536-3119

INTERNATIONAL CITY LODGE #389: 5155 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.,Long Beach. Meets First Thursday (562) 597-3913

LAKEWOOD LODGE #728: 5918 Parkcrest St., Long Beach. MeetsFirst Thursday (562) 425-9123

LONG BEACH LODGE #327: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. MeetsFirst Thursday (562) 427-0821

LOS ANGELES HARBOR LODGE #332: 1640 W. 9th Street, SanPedro. Meets every Wednesday (310) 548-9734

LOS CERRITOS LODGE #674: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. MeetsFirst Monday (562) 427-0821

PACIFIC RIM LODGE #567: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. MeetsFirst Tuesday (562) 494-7979

SOLOMON’S STAIRCASE LODGE #357: 6841 Western Ave., BuenaPark. Meets First Thursday (714) 994-1822

10 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER AUGUST, 2011 11

R-E-S-P-E-C-TBy Roy Ellis Steinfeld, 32°, K.C.C.H., Senior Warden — Lodge of Perfection

R-E-S-P-E-C-T – Aretha Franklin reminded us how it’s spelled, but a lotof us, are guilty of not giving proper respect to one another. It seems we needcoaching on how to show it, in both personal and work related relationships.The failure to treat each other with respect is generating incivility, contemptand occasionally violence.

There’s an important distinction between respecting a person in the sensethat we admire and hold that person in especially high esteem and treatingothers with respect. While respecting others is desirable, respectfulness ismorally mandatory. Think back on your obligations in Masonry, and especiallyin our own Scottish Rite morals and ethics. Masons should treat everyone withrespect, even those who are not personally respect worthy.

The way we behave toward others is an expression of our values andcharacter. Therefore, we should treat others with respect, not because theyhave a right to it, but because we have a moral duty to do unto others the waywe want them to treat us. Again, it’s not because they deserve it, but becausedoing less would diminish our own character.

That’s the message in an old story about a politician who caught himselfbeing drawn into mudslinging and name calling. Once he realized he waslowering himself to his opponent’s level, he stopped and said, “Sir, I will treatyou as a gentleman, not because you are one, but because I am one.”

It can take a lot of self-control to be respectful to people who are nasty,dishonorable, or disrespectful to us. Still, our inner sense of integrity shouldhelp us resist temptations to “fight fire with fire.” As Lily Tomlin said, “Theproblem with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.” Let’s trulyrespect ourselves and our fellow human beings.

REMEMBER:

Cell Phone Numbers Went Public in July

REMINDER …all cell phone numbers are being released totelemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLSTo prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:

888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only take aminute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You mustcall from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannotcall from a different phone number.

HELP OTHER BY PASSING THIS ON … It takes about 20 seconds.https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx

It’s a Busy Summer at the Language Clinic!By Tammi Belcher, M.S, CCC-SLP

Summertime is indeed a busy time at the Clinic! This summer we are pro-viding services to over 65 children! Many of our long-term clients will beleaving us at the end of the summer to begin Kindergarten. This makes roomfor us to begin treatment with some of the children on our LONG waiting listfor services.

We are proud to welcome Larissa Kaminski, M.S., CCC-SLP to our staff.Larissa is a very knowledgeable clinician who has lots of experience with earlyintervention and preschool populations. Welcome aboard Larissa- we hopethat you will love being a part of our Scottish Rite family! We also welcomeBrooke Wyatt and Melissa Fairchild, our two student interns from NOVA South-eastern University. They are here for the next few semesters completing clini-cal work towards their Master’s Degrees in Speech Language Pathology.

On July 9, 2011, the Long Beach Scottish Rite hosted its first “FamilyBBQ & Talent Show”. The Event Center was filled with members, children,and families for a day of food and fun. Our talent show participants did anamazing job! Many of the performers were Clinic clients who came to us whenthey were not talking at all yet or had very few verbal skills and now areperforming on stage for a large audience of over 100 people! Thank you to themany Clinic families who attended the event, donated food items, and partici-pated in this fun event!

We thank the Long Beach Scottish Rite for supporting the Clinic and giv-ing us the opportunity to continually make such a significant impact in thelives of these children and their families! Stay tuned for more Clinic updatesincluding or summer ‘Language Lab’ to be held in late August.

This is the cast of the “Rose on the Altar” play.

It was performed July 14th at Arcadia Masonic Lodge #278

Back Row, from left to right: Ill. Joe Ashwill, 33°, Ill. Bob Moss, 33°, Mike Stovall,

32°, K.C.C.H., Ill. Terry Sargent, 33°, and Tom Burnett, 32°.Front Row, from left to right: Harold Kenedy, 32°, Jan Eligh, 32°, Ill Tim Cable, 33°,Ill. Fred Lowey, 33°, Chuck Bruggeman, 32°, K.C.C.H., and Ill. Tom Horngren, 33°.