reporter ad space fees for 2016 - scottish rite cathedral

Lo

ng

Beach

Sco

ttis

h R

ite R

ep

ort

er

855 E

lm A

ve.

Lo

ng

Bea

ch, C

A 90813

US

PO

ST

AG

E

PA

ID

No

n-P

rofi

t

Perm

it #

438

HU

NT

. B

CH

, C

A

RE

TU

RN

SE

RV

ICE

RE

QU

ES

TE

D

855 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813 ♦ Telephone: (562) 436-3983

Email: [email protected] ♦ Web: www.lbscottishrite.org

Highlights This Quarter

See Complete Calendar on Page 6 for additional details

Stated Meeting 2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Saturday - April 9, 2016 - Long Class Tuesday - April 12, 2016 - Stated Meeting

Wednesday - April 13, 2016, LBSR Host to Special VMAP & Masonic Event MAY—2016 Long Class DARK

Saturday - May 7, 2016 - 25/50 Year Dinner Tuesday - May 10, 2016 - Stated Meeting

Friday - Saturday - June 10 & 11, 2016 - Reunion Class Tuesday - June 14, 2016 - Stated Meeting

Vol.XXXX No. 2 Published Quarterly April, May, June, 2016

THE SCOTTISH RITE

REPORTER

Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33° Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council

Ill. Frank Loui, 33° SGIG Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council in California

Ill. Timothy Cable, 33° Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Orient of California

2016 Officers of the Long Beach Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America

Lodge of Perfection

Dale E. Quelle, 32°

Venerable Master

Chapter of Rose Croix Frank J. Lopez, 32°

Wise Master

Council of Kadosh Joseph P. Ficarra, 32°

Commander

Consistory Hon. Roy E. Steinfeld, 32°, KCCH

Master of Kadosh

Serving All Scottish Rite Bodies

Hon. Jonathan Dilley, 32°, KCCH - Almoner Ricky W. Sullivan, 32° - Tiler

Cathedral Staff Ill. Don Fishering, 33°

Chief Purveyor

Mike Tugwell, 32°

Librarian

Chuck Schubert, 32°

General Prod. Manager

Hon. Florian Zukas, 32°, KCCH

Lighting Director

Frances Simpson, Membership Manager

Elizabeth Dunn, Event Center Manager

Degree Staff Ill. Jim Sunseri, 33°

Classroom Director

Ill. Ellsworth Chan, 33°

Classroom Staff

Hon. Harold Kennedy, 32°, KCCH

Classroom Staff

Richard Schott, 32°

Classroom Staff

Ill. Jim Sunseri, 33°

Director of the Work

Chuck Schubert, 32°, Stage Director

2 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER

Ill. Chuck Bruggeman, 33° General Secretary

[email protected]

APRIL, MAY, JUNE 2016 11

From the Desk of the Personal Representative

Reporter Ad Space Fees for 2016

Size 1-Q 2-Q’s 3-Q’s 4-Q’s

1/8 Page $ 65.00 $ 125.00 $ 185.00 $ 240.00

1/4 page $ 75.00 $ 145.00 $ 215.00 $ 280.00

1/2 Page $ 85.00 $ 165.00 $ 235.00 $ 300.00

Full Page $ 100.00 $ 195.00 $ 290.00 $ 380.00

The Long Beach Scottish Rite Bodies caters meals for their func-

tions. Consequently, an RSVP is required and mandatory if you

plan on attending ANY EVENT or FUNCTION where a meal is

served.

There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!

Those with RSVPs will be served first.

Ill. Tim Cable, 33

Personal Representative for the Valley of Long Beach

Companion plot for sale

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Located in Cypress, Calif.

“Everlasting Hope” Section

If interested please call

Bro. F. R. Mackey @ 402-276-7586

Your Business or Personal

Ad HERE!!!

Call (562) 435-8381


The Rewards of the Rite By Roy Ellis Steinfeld 32o KCCH---Master of Kadosh

Scottish Rite Freemasonry offers the greatest of all opportunities for

self-improvement. It has within it the glamour of romance, the magic of history, and the comfort of philosophy.

Scottish Rite Masonry stands as a symbol of the wisdom of the ages. We know that we are part of an Institution that has forever followed the glorious Light in the East. We are part of the hopes, the yearnings and efforts of a world-wide group of men who are meeting and working in the name of God. We have a share in the spreading of ideals of justice, tolerance and kindness. To us is given the opportunity for unveiling symbols which impart golden truths.

We, as Scottish Rite Masons, have the opportunity to grow morally in an atmosphere of sacred silence. We are members of the Scottish Rite which throughout the ages has taught and followed the ways of peace, yet never for a moment has capitulated to the demand of dictatorship. We are members of Scottish Rite Freemasonry which has forever inspired men to engage vigorously in the struggle for the preservation of God-given rights.

June-2016

10th & 11th, Friday -Saturday - 2 Day Reunion Class

10th Friday REUNION CLASS

6:30 PM Registration

7:30 PM Lectures - 4°, 14°

8:15 PM Confer - 4°


11th Saturday REUNION CLASS CON'T

7:00 AM Coffee/Breakfast

7:30 AM Lectures - 18°, 30°, 32°

8:45 AM Confer - 18°

10:00 AM Confer - 30°

11:30 AM Lunch

12:30 PM Final Lecture and Questions & Answers


14th Tuesday STATED MEETING

5:00 PM Refreshments

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Stated Meeting

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6

Notes From the Personal Representative

Ill. Timothy Cable, 33⁰

Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in California


Brethren,

As I write this article I am pleased to say that after several years, we have started a long class held on the second Saturday of each month until the summer dark months. Thanks to the hard work of Ill. Jim Sunseri, we have resurrected several degrees, which when performed will make us once again the TOP valley in the Orient of California. We are also actively involved in the 2016 VMAP program under the leadership of Honorable Jonathan Dilley.

On a sad note, we will lose our long rental agreement with the school district when the Head Start school terminates their lease at the end of the school year. We are pursuing a new tenant for either a pre-school or a child daycare to fill the vacancy. Costs to run this facility continue to soar and with the loss of our rental income sources, we are faced with the possibility of cutting office hours and related expenses. One of these will be the elimination of our current phone tree system, an expense which has not proven the results justify the cost. However, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that we have reached an agreement on a probate issue that will be a huge benefit to our Valley. When this occurs we will be able to accomplish many much needed repairs to our building and some exciting upgrades to further enhance our rental amenities.

Our KSA Chieftain Kyle Guyot and his staff are doing a stand up job breathing life back into the organization. One more brother I would like to make a shout out to, is Brother Nick “Hardy” Bell who has and continues his enthusiastic pursuit in the vineyards of Scottish Rite Masonry. We also, lost a valuable and very dedicated Mason when the Honorable Robert Reynolds passed away suddenly. Ron was a staunch supporter of our ROTC/JROTC programs, Veterans Hospital and the Masonic Service Bureau, “Soft and Safe to thee my Brother”.

In closing, I want to invite any of you who have only received the 5 essential degrees to come back and support the members along their journey in the new long class and see the degrees you haven’t seen.

Here’s wishing you and your family health and happiness and God Bless. Tim

Last January, we had an annual installation of officers to serve our Valley during the ensuing year of 2016. The leaders of our Long Beach Lodge of Perfection (4th-14th), Chapter Knights Rose Croix (15th-18th), Council of Kadosh (19th-30th), and Consistory (31st-32nd) are expected to “open and close” their respective Degrees that we are now scheduling during one Saturday morning of most months, which you will find published in our Scottish Rite Reporter. If they cannot attend for some reason, they are expected to have their next in line officer take over and notify the Office of the change.

They are also responsible to see that their officers are in attendance during our Stated Meetings which occur monthly except July and August. Roll call is given and officers are expected to attend, or call into the Office for their excused absence. Again, if they cannot attend for some reason, they are expected to have their next inline officer take over and notify the Office of the change.

It is time for these officers to take charge of their respective assignments and not rely upon the Office to do their work for them. Also the Senior Warden of the Lodge of Perfection, Senior Warden of the Knights Rose Croix, First Lt. Commander of the Council of Kadosh and Prior of the Consistory, who will be in charge for the year 2017 should be watching for “Good Men within our Valley” to become officers during their year. Have members available who you would like to see serving during your term of office, who would do a good job and make you and your Valley most proud. At least one vacancy will occur, sometimes more for one reason or another.

Watch our new members and attempt to help them become involved, as they are the future of our Valley.

DELINQUENT DUES NOTICES

We have received many complaints from our members about “DELINQUENT DUES NOTICES” that have recently come out for their 2016 dues. These notices are sent out from the Supreme Council in Washington, DC, not from us.

When we receive a letter that contains Dues Payments, it will be processed within one week. The results are then sent to Supreme and they will not always be processed on arrival. If you obtain a Delinquency notice and your Dues are paid, please disregard it.

Chuck Bruggeman

Notes From the General Secretary

Ill. Chuck Bruggeman, 33⁰


Philanthropic Announcements


CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY

The Correct Position During Scottish Rite Prayer By Roy Ellis Steinfeld 32o KCCH—Master of Kadosh

Predicated upon the basic foundation of belief in a personal God, the Scottish Rite gives primary importance in it Degrees and it meetings to prayer.

While there is an established position and sign to be used by all Scottish Rite Masons during prayer, the position and sign are sometimes not uniformly practiced.

All Scottish Rite Masons (except when engaged in ritual at the altar) stand during prayer, with caps remaining on the head as part of a uniform. So much is known and done.

What is also required is giving the accompanying “Sign of the Good Shepard.” This is done by folding the arms, the left over the right, with the outstretched fingers touching the shoulders. The position is comfortable and easily remembered if it is realized that the sign represents the Good Shepard carrying a lamb around his neck and holding its feet by his crossed hands.

During prayer, in this position, the head is slightly bowed. The practice of this prayer position and sign, and their explanation and demonstration will add much to the meaningfulness of our devotions.


Almighty Father, into Thy hands we commend the souls of our Beloved Brethren

In Memoriam

William G. De Chastain

Arthur F. Dukellis

Robert A. Reynolds

Gonah I. Schreckengast

Note: Donations are recorded at the time they are received and depending on the amount, they are acknowledged by a special letter to the donors. Due to REPORTER deadlines donors may be listed in the next quarterly issue. We DO appreciate your donations, and if your name does not appear, it will be in the next issue.

DONATIONS - Con’t

BUILDING DONATIONS

DONATIONS CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

ALMONER’S DONATIONS

Garrett R. Adams David A. Chernik Robert L. Robert

James B. Allen Joseph B. Cruz Leon O. Waller PM

Joseph Casaletti, lll J. Gary Hall Raul C. Tobias

Genemar A. Lazo

John Morrison - In Memory of Burt Bodner

Garrett R. Adams Gary Hall James B. Allen Genemar A. Lazo Joseph Casaletti, lll Edgardo J. Peregrino David A. Chernik Steinfeld E. Roy Joseph B. Cruz Raul C. Tobias

John Morrison - In Honor of George Anderson


LANGUAGE CENTER DONATIONS

DONATIONS Scottish Rite and Language Center donations are very important to operations and are considered in their annual budgets. We honor our donors with a sign of gratitude by listing their names in the Reporter.

Your donations may be made in cash, by check, or credit card. We accept credit card donations via telephone at: (562) 436-3983.

Garrett R. Adams J. Gary Hall James B. Allen Beverly E. Jackson Jeffrey M. Bembaron Genemar A. Lazo Sarkis S. Boyadjian John A. MC Cargar Joseph Casaletti, lll Edgar M. Moran

David A. Chernik J. M. Palmer Joseph B. Cruz Robert L. Robert Dennis A. Davis Clifford D. Slosson Walter E. Donovan Lewis W. Striplin Wadid A. Fattouch Ronald W.G. Tandy Gary D. Gerken Raul C. Tobias

Ronald M. Zapf

W. S. VanDeWeghe - In Memory of Sally Chandler W. S. VanDeWeghe - In Memory of Norma Rodgers

DONATIONS CONTINUED ON PAGE 8


QUARTERLY CALENDAR

Date Day Time Event

April-2016

9th Saturday LONG CLASS

7:30 AM- 8:00 AM Registration - Coffee & Donuts

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Classroom Lecture - 12°, 13°, 14°, 15°, 16°, 17°, 18°

9:00 AM Communicate - 12° & 13°

9:15 AM Confer - 14°

10:00 AM Communicate—15°, 16°, 17°

10:15 AM Confer - 18°




13th Wednesday LBSR VALLEY

HOSTING

SCOTTISH RITE SPECIAL VMAP & MASONIC EDUCATIONAL EVENT - See insert in Reporter for more information.

6:00 - 7:00 PM VMAP Presentation

7:00 - 7:15 PM Break w/light refreshments

7:15 - 9:00 PM Question & Answer Session

May-2016

MAY LONG CLASS IS DARK

7th Saturday 25/50 YEAR DINNER

5:30 PM Social Hour

6:30 PM Dinner - $10.00 per person RSVP A MUST!

7:30 PM Presentation of 25/50 year members




CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 10


DECEM COLLEGIUM

(10 Members Club)

The Decem Collegium lists L.B. Scottish Rite members who raised the

interest of at least 10 worthy Master Masons enough that they joined

the ranks of our Valley.

Open up a conversation with your brethren explaining why you joined.

“No man is an island.” We all need each other and Scottish Rite Masonry can be the glue that binds us all. Do you know a man who should be a Scottish Rite Mason? If so,

bring him in for a tour of our historic building. Call (562-436-3983 for an appointment

Sargent, Terry T., 33⁰ ……………………17

Schowengerdt, Richard, 33⁰…………..17

Over 15

Navarro, Benjamin E., 32°, KCCH……..29

Anderson, Ian, 32°, KCCH …………….28

Over 25

Sunseri, James, 33°……………………...31

Over 30

Hernandez, Gani, 32°, KCCH…….54

Over 50

Main, Lewis Jr., 33°…………….206

Over 200

Over 10

Boyadjian, Sarkis, 32°, KCCH ________ 13

Cook, Fred, 32°, KCCH ____________ 13

Wallace, John, 33°_________________ 13

Chan, Ellsworth, 33° _______________ 12

Dukellis, Arthur F., 32° _____________ 12

Hull, Donald, 33° _________________ 12

Van De Weghe, Bill, 32° ____________ 12

Garcia, Danny, 33° ________________ 10

Kallas, Christ, 32° _________________ 10

Lopez, John C., 32°, KCCH ___________ 10

Louison, Raymond D., 33° ___________ 10

Reynolds, John H., 33° _____________ 10

Thagard, Raymond, 33° _____________ 10

reporter ad space fees for 2016 - scottish rite cathedral

Documents