portland may – june valley volume 7 sentinel...albert pike, 33°, s.g.c., morals & dogma, p. 115,...
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Portland Valley
Scottish Rite SentinelSentinel
May – June 2019
Volume 7
In this issue:
Å In Memoriam 2
Å Officers & Contacts 3
Å Event Calendar 4
Å May– June Birthdays 5
Å Spring Reunion 6-8
Å Upcoming Degrees 9-10
Å Oregon Speech Charity news 11
Å Oregon Consistory 12-13
Å PR’s Message 14
Å SGIG’s Address 15
Å Donation Forms 16-17
Å Petition for Degrees 18
Attention friends, family members and care givers: Should our recipient fall ill or under hardship, please notify the Portland Scottish Rite’s General Secretary at 503-226-7827 or
email [email protected]
Spring 2019 Reunion Edition!!!
http://www.portlandscottishrite.orgmailto:[email protected]
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Page 2 Sentinel
In Memoriam
Edward F. Jud, 32° 2/8/1936-3/23/2019
To learn and to do! — this is the soul's work here below. The
soul grows as truly as an oak grows. As the tree takes the carbon of the air, the
dew, the rain, and the light, and the food that the earth supplies to its roots, and by
its mysterious chemistry transmutes them into sap and fibre, into wood and leaf,
and flower and fruit, and color and perfume, so the soul imbibes knowledge and by
a divine alchemy changes what it learns into its own substance,
and grows from within outwardly with an inherent force and power like those that
lie hidden in the grain of wheat.
Albert Pike, 33°, S.G.C., Morals & Dogma, p. 115, 1906 ed.
James B. Johnson, 32° 11/10/1930-3/16/2019
Leslie S. Thompson, 32° 12/18/1919-11/15/2018
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Valley Contact Information
Larry Roberts, 32°, KCCH
Personal Representative of the SGIG & Rental Manager
(503) 226-7827 x3 [email protected]
Paul Temple, 32°, KSA
General Treasurer
(503) 226-7827 x6
Nathan Neff, 32°, KCCH
General Secretary
(503) 226-7827 x1
Kent Cox, 32°, KCCH
Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection
Steve Gatton, 33°
Wise Master, Rose Croix
Duane Hugulet, 33°
Commander, Council of Kadosh
Sean McCallum, 32°, Sq. KSA
Master, Oregon Consistory
Eric Gazow, 32°, KCCH
Orient CFO, Clarke Trust Admin.
(503) 226-7827 x4
Damon Van Beek, 32°, KSA
Director of the Work
(503) 226-7827 x2
The General Valley
Elections for 2019 will be held on
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 at 7pm
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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Page 4 May – June 2019
Volume 7
Events Calendar
Weekday Date May 2019 Who can come? Time Tuesday 7th 14th Degree Ring Ceremony Members & Guests 5:30pm Tuesday 14th Body Head Meeting BH’s & SW’s 6pm
KSA Stated KSA Members 7pm Tuesday 21st Dinner & 5th Degree All Scottish Rite 6:30pm
June 2019
Tuesday 4th Feast - Manifesto of the Consistory Members & Guests 6pm Thu.– Fri. 6-7th Grand Lodge of Oregon in Seaside Master Masons Tuesday 11th Body Head Meeting BH’s & SW’s 6pm
KSA Stated KSA Members 7pm Tuesday 18th Dinner & 6th Degree All Scottish Rite 6:30pm Tuesday 25th Valley General Elections & Budget All Scottish Rite 7pm
July 2019
Tuesday 9th Body Head Meeting BH’s & SW’s 6pm KSA Stated KSA Members 7pm
Saturday 13th Orient Leadership Meeting All Scottish Rite August 2019
Sun-Tues. 18-20 Supreme Council Secession in D.C. 33° September 2019
Tuesday 3rd Honoring the Grand Master Masons & Guests 6pm Tuesday 17th Dinner & 7th Degree All Scottish Rite 6:30pm Tuesday 24th Stated Meeting All Scottish Rite 7pm
Text “scottishrite” to 55222 for text alerts for events! Check http://portlandscottishrite.org/calendar for updates.
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Portland Valley Birthday Boys
May Ernest Layton 5/1 William Saatkamp 5/1 Norman Griffin 5/1 Richard Abbott 5/1 Randall Stone 5/2 Philip Draper 5/3 Richard Nowacki 5/3 Michael Milford 5/3 David Fambro 5/4 Jason Kaylor 5/4 Frederic Swanson 5/5 Robert Holloway 5/7 William Clark Jr 5/10 Jason Campbell 5/10 Ivan Mancinelli-Franconi 5/10 Ronald Sheppard Sr. 5/11 James Reeder 5/11 Ewan Wallis 5/11 Jorge Castaneda 5/12 Dwain Peterson 5/13 Harold Smallwood 5/13 Terry Pea 5/13 Brandon Hadley 5/13 Theodore Rolle Jr. 5/16 Scott Cameron 5/17 Forrest Wheeler 5/17 Gary Kniss 5/19 O C Yocom Jr. 5/19 Richard Jones 5/19 Jason Crowder 5/19 Bruce Altizer 5/19 William Castleberry 5/20 Kenneth Kraft 5/21 Cory Roberts 5/21 Jerrold Bush 5/22 Marvin Weedman 5/22 Ora Seal 5/23 Erwin Horenstein 5/27 Kirk Bonnin 5/27 Roy Bolt 5/28 Jason Conway 5/28 Scott Robson 5/30 Peter Harding 5/30 John Quiroz 5/30 Dennis Harris 5/31 Garrett Haugen 5/31
June Orval Jacques 6/1 Jay Johnson 6/1 Duane Cartwright 6/2 Daniel Akzinor 6/2 Andrew Reuscher 6/2 Bill Admire 6/3 Cleon Cox III 6/4 Verl Smith 6/4 Brandon Lee 6/6 Todd Dow 6/6 Wesley Walters 6/7 Shaman Anderson 6/8 Byron Palm 6/9 Jon Waldum 6/9 James Dorman 6/10 Samuel Steinberg 6/11 Edwin “Ed” Radford 6/11 Christopher Pearson 6/11 Michael Myers 6/12 Dale McLouth 6/13 Roger Anderson 6/14 Frederick Parker 6/14 Carson Bailey 6/15 Lawrence Carey 6/16 Samuel Bennett 6/17 Ronald Leeper 6/18 Ron Ellenson 6/19 Daniel Norgaard, Jr. 6/19 Eric Young 6/19 Joe Young 6/20 Joseph Harrison 6/20 Lowell Cook 6/21 William Korte 6/21 Del Doellefeld 6/21 Thomas Tobias 6/22 Linn Crader 6/23 Paul Casey 6/24 George Beringer 6/24 Grant McCulloch 6/25 Timber Joey Webber 6/25 Hoyt Brezeale 6/26 J. Robert Strong 6/26 Kenneth Friedland 6/27 David Gutierrez 6/27 Devin Roberts 6/27 Francis Ellmers 6/28 Ted Johnson 6/29 Jan Cervencik 6/29 N. Kirk Gresham 6/30
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Portland Valley Spring Reunion
4th Degree 18th Degree
Sadly the mysterious and illusive 14th
Degree cast was not photographed at this
Reunion but they are very much appreciated
for their excellent performance!
30th Degree 32nd Degree
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ORIENT OF OREGON
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE CHARITY
Number of children Assistance
2,500------------------- completed hearing screenings
150--------------------- completed language screenings
17---------------------- full diagnostic assessments completed
10---------------------- pre-school (3 to 5 year old’s) with speech sound disorders. Each child receives one therapy session per week.
20---------------------- children (5 to 14 years old) with speech language and literacy disorders. Each child receives one to two sessions per week.
10--------------------- Children with stuttering issues are receiving are receiving their therapy thru tele-practice.
At the University of Oregon summer camps, funded by Scottish Rite, are over and free speech therapy sessions are underway. Remember your contributions to the Scottish Rite Speech & Language Charity are tax deductible and you might consider including us in your estate planning. All of your contribution stays in Oregon helping Oregon children.
If anyone would like a tour of the Scottish Rite Clinic at PSU please contact Bill Anton to make arrangements. [email protected]
The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Speech and Language Clinic at Portland State University is in full operation and the results of our support for this academic year are in. The number of young children and the type of assistance they are receiving in addressing their communication issues are:
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Brethren, Thank you for the honor of electing me to Master of Kadosh for Oregon Consistory #1. The office is an honor that much more deserving men have held before me and I thank them, and you, for the hard work that allows me to take this seat. Acknowledging the efforts of those past, present and future I will endeavor to do my best for the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Recently, I was asked to explain at least part of my journey since becoming a member of the Scottish Rite. Being a private man and not used to talking about such matters has given me pause and I will do my best to explain myself. There are many worthy reasons to be involved in this community. Here are just a few of the best parts of my time within the Rite.
First, I will let you in on a secret: finding fraternal acceptance among men who I normally would have no cause to socialize with has been an enlightenment. Thank you all. Of course, prior Blue Lodge experiences led me here but it is the depth of care and compassion the men in the Portland Valley have for our Degrees, ways, teachings and understandings conveyed that inspires much of my appreciation. I have a lot to learn and am glad to be part of such a great society.
Participation in Degree work here was, at first, quite a daunting task for me. Nervous, for having not acted in a production since childhood, this work was actually quite a bit more of a challenge than expected. I remember standing off stage with Brothers in costume, sweating and waiting nervously for the director to call us in front of the audience. What if I froze? Next thing, the now or never moment came and we went through the door. What an exhilarating anticipatory experience - I didn’t even have a line to give! Whoa, was I really going out there? I did have to show genuine feeling, but was told not to look at the audience and couldn’t really observe if it was good or bad. I held on to the director’s words and as I went out felt balanced and knightly. Being nervous, time on the stage seemed slow and then it was over. What a roller coaster, I guess you had to be there!? We received high praise later and being a small part of a great production felt pretty good. I was smiling. The next couple of Degrees we did became a little more intense. The number of lines given me grew as trust was built by everyone. The education I was receiving was beyond a doubt worth the commitment. These experiences were completely unexpected as acting on stage wasn’t something I saw coming at all, a new understanding of the five senses was also an elation. This acting stuff will open more than just your eyes. Learning the lines allowed me a different view of the Degrees: I was seeing the work from a completely new perspectives. The fraternal camaraderie of the stage is definitely well worth the effort of taking time to get involved.
Unexpectedly, the call to be part of sound management came last year and this also creates another sensational way to give a little back by keeping up the production from behind the scenes. Acting and now sound- what? I still have much to learn in these departments. We all know men who dedicate their lives to this stuff. Sound is the part of the production that goes along really well until a mistake is made and a new appreciation for the Brethren has come with this. This is a humbling experience for sure. No one wants to let down any Brothers who worked for countless hours toward perfecting their delivery. When everything goes well, the truth delivered by the actors seems much more discernible making suspension of disbelief increase. The flow state created can be marvelous for everyone present. A sublime beauty I have noticed are the fine efforts of the men who have been here in the past whose efforts and knowledge continue to be passed on.
The amazing Degrees we see in Portland come from many men’s efforts of over a hundred years in this building. We have a great ensembles on the stage and behind that the scenes around here and this place needs all our support.
Since taking the obligations at the Portland Valley I find new friendships starting and feel surrounded by Brothers who care about the liberal arts, strong moral characters, diligent work ethics, and preserving the culture created by great men of the past through the bonds of seeking universal truths. Working in the kitchen has taught me a few things too. Taking a chance on a new horizon, even a seemingly mundane one, has been a great way to learn about the mysteries. It is the sharing in and of our work that creates the fraternal unity and love that are the strengths of the Order. To be sure this is inspiring work and participation will continue.
I thank all the Brethren committed to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and especially the Portland Valley members who have given their talent, time and treasury toward the efforts to help men feel accepted, needed and loved!
Fraternally, Sean McCallum, Master of Kadosh for Oregon Consistory #1
Oregon Consistory of Master’s of the Royal Secret, No. 1
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Invites all Scottish Rite Members to attend the
Feast of the Manifesto of the Consistory June 4th, 2019
T he Officers of the Consistory invite the entire Valley to attend and celebrate with them at the Feast of the Manifesto. The Feast of the Manifesto is a celebration of the world changing declaration in 1801 that formed the Scottish Rite as we know it
today. It is considered by many Scottish Rite Masons to be the most important day in our history, for it was in 1801 that the Scottish Rite formally began as an organized Masonic body. The Feast Day of the Consistory is also known as the FEAST OF THE MANIFESTO of the Order, for it was in the 1802 Manifesto, called the “Circular throughout the two Hemispheres,” where May 31, 1801 was declared to be the formal establishment of the first Supreme Council in Charleston, South Carolina. This year we will celebrate the Feast on the 4th of June, at 7pm.
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7th Degree Provost and Judge: Reflections on Justice
The laws of a moral society are there to protect man’s inalienable, God-given rights. If we are going to live in such a society and partake in all the qualities that it has to offer us then we to must also live within the laws governing such a society.
The administration of such laws is a very sacred duty and a commitment to such a just administration is the very foundation for a government of free people. Furthermore, those given the job of determining whether a just society’s
laws have been broken must act impartially, without prejudice, uprightly, with patients and charity.
I fully believe in the adage by Hermes from the Emerald Tablet, “What is above is like what is below, and what is below is like that which is above. To make the miracle of the one thing.” We are a reflection of God and the wrong done to another is a wrong done to us all and an affront to the nature of God. The laws and justice against such a wrongdoing are given to us by God in order to better live within the laws enacted by Him as the creator and legislator of the universe.
“Whoever sheds the blood of man by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.” (Genesis 9:6) The most obvious and grave injustice is the taking of the life of another human being. Given that we are a reflection of God, when the unjust murders another human being it is a murder of a creation that is most like God—and the most loved by God and is therefore an affront upon God Himself.
As a member of a just society it is our duty to at some point and time to do our civic duty as a juror or even as a witness to an injustice. In masonry we seek the most effective method of enforcing just laws and the prevention of wrong and or injustice. I believe that we find this justice in temperance between the egocentric and the altruistic. Just as an unjust man will find his ruin in a just society so to will the unjust government find itself when a corrupt hierarchy overseeing its administration.
Socrates contends, and I agree, that justice is the principal virtue of the human soul. Justice serves as one of the four columns of the cardinal virtues of mankind, (justice, prudence, temperance and fortitude) and is very closely linked to the practice of charity. Justice then connects the human experience with others regardless of status, color, creed, wealth or standing. Therefore, Justice is fundamental to virtue because it regulates our understanding of man and his reflection of the divine spirit of God.
Spes mea in Deo est Larry Roberts 32° KCCH Personal Representative
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Portland’s Spring Reunion 2019
My Dear Brethren,
If you weren’t able to attend Portland Valley’s Reunion, you missed one of the greatest reunions in a very long time. Congratulation to all the Stage crew, Wardrobe, Make- up, Lighting, Sound, Special effects,
K.S.A., Photographer, Servers, Class conductors, Portland’s administrators, and Cast members. Fantastic job my Brothers!
The stage crew was down to three people and they hit the mark every time. Working the stage, sound, lighting, make-up, and wardrobe is very hard work and you came through with flying colors. K.S.A. and others also work very hard without applause or admiration, I say to you, thank you, thank you, and thank you!
Now the cast members, who put their lives on hold to rehearse, learn their lines, work on blocking, and put their hearts and souls into the degrees. Thank you for a beautiful job well done. The old timers came through with their usual great performances. The excitement and performance was nothing short of being perfect! What I am very excited about are all the newer members who participated and helped in every way. Thank you!
Welcome to our newest members and I encourage all of you to get involved and experience what the Scottish Rite is all about.
Finally, I am so very proud of each of you for your fabulous work. This reunion reminded me of years pass when everyone worked very hard to impress upon the candidates the lessons of the Scottish Rite.
God Bless you all!
Fraternally, Gary Kuney, 33º S.G.I.G. in Oregon
Sovereign Grand Inspector General’s Address
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Orient of Oregon Speech & Language Charity Helping Young Children Communicate
PLEDGE FORM Your generous gift will help our community of children with speech and language disorders.
Donor Information
FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL LAST NAME
PHONE* EMAIL*
STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
MASONIC AFFILIATION
□ Please send me information about planned giving opportunities
Gift Information AMOUNT OF GIFT: DATE OF GIFT:
□ IN HONOR OF: OR ☐ IN MEMORY OF: (Please fill in the Person’s Name)
STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Payment Information □ CHECK ENCLOSED (Please make checks payable to: Oregon Scottish Rite Clinics)
□ MY COMPANY HAS A MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM (Please attach company form) □ ONE-TIME DONATION □ 365 Club □ Sustaining Membership
A Sustaining Membership is a monthly, quarterly, or annual gift that you can pay in a convenient, ongoing way. Your Sustaining Membership will automatically renew each month, quarter, or year unless you choose to cancel or change it. □ SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP $14.00 per month □ SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP $42.00 per quarter □ SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP $167.00 per year
□ AMERICAN EXPRESS ☐ DISCOVER CARD ☐ MASTERCARD ☐ VISA CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE CVV NUMBER*
NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD
BILLING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)
AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE
* The CVV is a 3 or 4 digit number on the back of most credit cards (on the front if American Express).
MAIL TO: Oregon Orient Speech & Language Charity
709 SW 15th Ave. Portland, OR 97205
Contributions are deductible on Federal and Income Tax under our Fed ID. Consult your Attorney or Tax Advisor.
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Portland Valley Temple Preservation Foundation Rebuild the Temple
Donation Form Your generous gift will help sustain our Temple for future generations of Scottish Rite Masons.
Donor Information
FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL LAST NAME
PHONE* EMAIL*
STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
MASONIC AFFILIATION
□ Please send me information about planned giving opportunities
Gift Information AMOUNT OF GIFT: DATE OF GIFT:
□ IN HONOR OF: OR ☐ IN MEMORY OF: (Please fill in the Person’s Name)
STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Payment Information □ CHECK ENCLOSED (Please make checks payable to: Portland Valley Temple Preservation)
□ MY COMPANY HAS A MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM (Please attach company form) □ ONE-TIME DONATION □ 365 Club □ Sustaining Membership
A Sustaining Membership is a monthly, quarterly, or annual gift that you can pay in a convenient, ongoing way. Your Sustaining Membership will automatically renew each month, quarter, or year unless you choose to cancel or change it. □ SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP $14.00 per month □ SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP $42.00 per quarter □ SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP $167.00 per year
□ AMERICAN EXPRESS ☐ DISCOVER CARD ☐ MASTERCARD ☐ VISA CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE CVV NUMBER*
NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD
BILLING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)
AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE
* The CVV is a 3 or 4 digit number on the back of most credit cards (on the front if American Express).
MAIL TO: Portland Valley Temple Preservation Foundation
709 SW 15th Ave. Portland, OR 97205
Contributions are deductible on Federal and Income Tax under our Fed ID. Consult your Attorney or Tax Advisor.
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S∴ J∴ of the U.S.A.
Petition for Membership
Full Name: FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME, LAST NAME
Today’s Date: / / 20 Street Address: Unit or Apt #:
City: State: Zip Code: Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( )
E-Mail Address: Month, Day, and Year of Birth:[00/00/0000] / /
City, State, Country of Birth: Wife/Partner’s Name: Are you a US Citizen? YES NO If “No”, where are you a citizen? Present Blue Lodge Name: No.: Years as M.M.: Lodge City and State: Date and Place Raised: Occupation: Employer Name: Have you ever previously petitioned for Scottish Rite Degrees? YES NO Ring Size: Cap Size (example: “7-1/8”): “I, the above named and below signed, accept the following fundamental principles of the Supreme Council; the inculcation of patriotism, respect for law and order, and an undying loyalty to the principles of civil and religious liberty, and the forbearance of a state sponsored religion, principals embodied by the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. I respectfully petition to receive the 4th through 32nd Degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. I am currently a Master Mason in good standing with my Lodge.” Reunion Class (5 Terminal Degrees Exemplified)
Initiation Fee: $125.00 Candidate’s Signature Annual Dues: $150.00 Total Due with Petition: $275.00
Make checks payable to: Scottish Rite 1st Sponsor Signature 1st Last name Printed I hereby authorize the Scottish Rite to charge $______ to Card#: ______ ______ ______ ______
CVC#: __ __ __ 2nd Sponsor Signature 2nd Last name Printed Expiration Date: 20
X Signature of authorized card holder
Turn in Petition with fees to Valley General Secretary’s Office 30 days prior to the Reunion.
Speech Charity Donation Form 2019-fillable.pdfOregon Orient Speech & Language Charity 709 SW 15th Ave.
Temple Preservation Donation Form 2019-Fillable.pdfPortland Valley Temple Preservation Foundation709 SW 15th Ave.
FIRST NAME: MIDDLE INITIAL: LAST NAME: PHONE: EMAIL: STREET ADDRESS: CITY STATE ZIP CODE: MASONIC AFFILIATION: undefined: OffAMOUNT OF GIFT: DATE OF GIFT: IN HONOR OF OR IN MEMORY OF Please fill in the Persons Name: undefined_2: Offundefined_3: OffSTREET ADDRESS_2: CITY STATE ZIP CODE_2: undefined_4: OffMY COMPANY HAS A MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM Please attach company form: Offundefined_5: Offundefined_6: Offundefined_7: OffSUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP 1400 permonth: OffSUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP 4200 perquarter: OffSUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP 16700 peryear: Offundefined_8: Offundefined_9: Offundefined_10: Offundefined_11: OffCREDIT CARD NUMBER: EXPIRATION DATE: CVV NUMBER: NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD: BILLING ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE: First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: Month: [Jan]Day: Current Year: Street Address: Unit or Apt: City: State: Zip Code: Home Number: Area Code: Cell Number: Work Number: EMail Address: Month of Birth: Day of Birth: Year of birth: City State Country of Birth: WifePartners Name: Are you a US Citizen: OffIf No where are you a citizen: Present Blue Lodge Name: No: Years as MM: Lodge city and state: Date and Place Raised: Occupation: Employer Name: Check Box11: OffCheck Box12: OffRing Size: Cap Size example 718: 1st Last name Printed: Payment: to Card: 2nd Last name Printed: CVC 1: CC exp month: CC exp year: