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Orient of Oregon Honors Ceremonies this Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025

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Saturday, November 1st, 2025 will be the Orient of Oregon 2025 Ceremony of Honors

Location:
Portland Valley Scottish Rite Temple at 709 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205.

Free parking is available at 699 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205. Additional pay parking at the Hotel de Luxe parking garage at 815 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205.

The Hotel de Luxe is also the recommended lodging for out-of-town overnight attendees, as it is directly adjacent to the Temple. bookings at https://www.hoteldeluxe.com/

Schedule

  • 10:00 AM – Doors open. Honoree photos for 33° Candidates in the 2nd-floor starting at 11am. Note: Only light snacks will be available at the Temple; please eat beforehand.
  • 12:30 PM – 33° Candidate ceremony for Signing of the Gold Book.
  • 1:00 PM – Coronation of the 33rd Degree in the Lodge Hall, followed by a group photo of all 33° members. (Exclusive to 33° Elect and 33° Members.)During the ceremony, KCCH Candidate photos will be taken in the conference room on the 2nd-floor.
  • 3:00 PM – Reception in the basement Member’s Lounge — open to all Masons, Scottish Rite members, and guests. Any additional Photos of newly honored 33° members will be taken during this time.
  • 3:15 PM – KCCH Candidate ceremony for Sign the Red Book.
  • 3:30 PM – Investiture of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (KCCH), followed by a group photo. Open to all Masons, Scottish Rite members, and guests.
  • 6:30 PM – Social at the Portland Yacht Club, advanced reservations are required; all seating has been fully occupied at this time. Location: 1241 NE Marine Drive Portland, Oregon 97211
  • 7:00 PM – Honors Banquet and awarding of patents.

Please feel free to email me with any additional questions.

Fraternally,
Nathan R. Neff, 33°
Orient General Secretary,
Orient of Oregon
A. & A. Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A.

33° Elect – What to know

BRING YOUR WHITE CAP BUT DO NOT WEAR IT UNLESS INSTRUCTED
10:00 AM – Doors, 33° Candidate photos of individual Honorees in their caps will be taken in the conference room on the 2nd floor starting at 11am.
Please note: The only food available at the Temple will be light snacks, it is recommended for attendees to eat prior to attending.
12:30 PM – Signing of the Gold Book. All 33° Candidates will assemble in the Founders Room on the 1st floor for a brief ceremony to sign the Gold Book.
1:00 PM – Coronation Ceremony of the 33rd Degree. This will take place in the Lodge Hall, followed by a group photo of all 33° members. (This is exclusively for 33° Elect and current 33° Members.)

33° Cast Schedule

  • Fri., Oct. 31, 3pm Rehearsal
  • Tentative Sat., Nov. 1, 10am Rehearsal
  • Sat., Nov. 1, 1pm Coronation

KCCH Elect – What to know

BRING YOUR RED CAP BUT DO NOT WEAR IT UNLESS INSTRUCTED
During the 33° – KCCH Candidate photos of individual Honorees in their caps will be taken in the conference room on the 2nd floor.
3:15 PM – Signing of the Red Book. All KCCH Candidates will assemble in the Founders Room on the 1st floor for a brief ceremony.
3:30 PM – Ceremony of Investiture for Knight Commander of the Court of Honor, followed by a group photo of all KCCH Members. Open to all Masons, Scottish Rite members, and accompanied guests.

Medford Valley Feast of Tishri Oct. 20

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October 20, 2025 Medford Valley of the A. & A. Scottish Rite Feast of Tishri

This date is approaching quickly and we have not had a lot response from the membership on if you plan on attending the Feast of Tishri. RSVP’s are due next week on October 13th, 2025.

The Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection, Bro. Spiering, is the contact point for the event or you can call the Medford Scottish Rite Valley at (541) 772-2205. I hope to see you all there.

This is one of the four mandatory dinners of the Medford Valley.

Fraternally,

Ill. Bro. Bob Crum, 33°
PR for the Medford Valley for the SGIG of Oregon

Oct. 11, 9am Orient Leadership Workshop

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This Saturday, October 11th at 9:00 am (PST) the Scottish Rite Orient of Oregon will be holding a Leadership Workshop for all Orient Leadership.

Turning the Master’s Key: Unlocking Leadership, and Building Foundations

Guest Speakers:

  • Ill. Bro. Jorge Franchi, 33°, Supreme Council CFO – Valley Financial and Asset Management
  • Ill. Bro. Bob Weatherford, 33°, Supreme Council Manager of Member Information Services – Receiving the Masonic Loan
  • Bro. Erik Arneson, 32°, KCCH Elect – Managing a Google Calendar & Orient Website
  • Ill. Bro. Nate Neff, 33°, Orient Secretary General – Orient Orientation and Organization
  • Bro. Rich Nowacki, 32°, KCCH, Supreme Council Donor Officer Western Region – The Great Wealth Transfer (and what to do about it)
  • Bro. Rob Hale, 32°, KCCH – The Valley Membership Achievement Project
  • Ill. Bro. Rick Komraus, 33°, SGIG of Oregon – Valley Expectations

All Valley Officers are requested to attend.

Due to the issues of public access to Zoom, for this event you must register in advance in order to attend. Registration link below, this is only available to current Scottish Rite Masons in the Orient of Oregon.

Members Click to Register

Baker Valley 177th Reunion Oct. 16-18

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Greetings to all members of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and Master Masons in the jurisdiction!

Join us for an unforgettable Scottish Rite Reunion in Baker. Experience a day filled with camaraderie, learning, and rich traditions as Scottish Rite Masons gather to celebrate and reunite. Enjoy engaging ceremonies, fascinating degrees, and the chance to connect with fellow Masons from across the state. Don’t miss out on the fun and the opportunity to deepen your journey in Freemasonry!

Reminder: Do not park on Main Street.
Location: Baker Masonic Building, 2191 Main St, Baker, OR.

THURSDAY
8-8:30 A.M.: Candidate Registration
8-9:00 A.M.: Registration
8:45 A.M.: Class Orientation
9:00 A.M.: Opening LODGE of PERFECTION (4°-14°)
9:30 A.M.: 4° Secret Master
10:15 A.M.: 5° Perfect Master
11:15 A.M.: 6° Confidential Secretary
High 12 LUNCH
1:00 P.M.: 14° Perfect Elu
2:30 P.M.: 15° Knight of the East
3:30 P.M.: 18° Knight Rose Croix
6:00 P.M.: Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal, Lodge Hall

FRIDAY
9:00 A.M.: 21° Noahchite or Prussian Knight
10:15 A.M.: 28° Knight Commander of the Temple
11:30 A.M.: Lunch
1:00 P.M.: 30° Knight of Kadosh, or Knight of the White and Black Eagle
3:00 P.M.: 31° Degree Inspector Inquisitor, or Initiate of the Egyptian Mysteries
6:00 P.M.: Dinner

SATURDAY
8:30 A.M.: Candidate Pictures
Reception of Sovereign Grand Inspector General between sections of Degree
9:00 A.M.: 32° Master of the Royal Secret

Invitations mailed to Honourmen

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Formal invitations have been mailed to all Orient of Oregon Honourmen.

Brethren, check your mail boxes in the coming week. You will receive an email follow-up once the formal invitations have been delivered. Registration is exclusively online, do not mail checks to the Orient without written dispensation from the Orient Secretary General.

Orient Valley Leadership and the General membership will be provided with the online registration and reservations links at the end of September, once our Honourmen have had ample opportunity to make their reservations.

Check out the Supreme Council Public Biennial Session

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With a little surprise in the Newly Elected SGIGs.

Congratulations to Illustrious Brother Richard Komraus on His Election to Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Active Member of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council at this Biennial!

We are proud to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Illustrious Brother Rick on his new election. This significant achievement is a testament to our Brother’s dedicated service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our shared Masonic principles. It reflects the high regard in which he is held by his brethren and the confidence we have in his ability to uphold the values of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

We celebrate this well-deserved recognition and look forward to his continued contributions and leadership within the Scottish Rite in Oregon and around the world.

Well done Brother Rick—your dedication and accomplishments are truly an inspiration to us all!

In case you want to skip to the end here’s Ill. Brother Grand Commander Cole’s closing remarks.

Tuesday Sept. 9th the Portland Valley welcomes Most Worshipful Brother
Marc Strong

Get tickets here!

Orient of Washington State Honors Day Program

Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Location: Wenatchee Masonic Center (811 No. Chelan Ave) and Hilton Garden Inn (25 N. Worthen St)
Schedule:
8:00 AM 33° Rehearsal
9:00 AM Pastries and coffee available
10:00 AM KCCH Conferral
12:00 PM Light Lunch
2:00 PM Conferral of 33°
6:00 PM Social
6:45 PM Banquet Meals

Contact the Valley of Wenatchee, Orient of Washington for details – www.scottishritewa.org/wenatchee

Honours Ceremonies in the Orient of Oregon for 2025 will be held at the Portland Valley Scottish Rite Temple & the Portland Yacht Club on November the 1st, 2025. Ticket information to follow at a later date.

November 1st Agenda:

  • 1:00pm – 33° Coronation, Lodge Hall [For 33° and Elect]
  • 3:30pm – KCCH Investiture, Main Auditorium [All Masons and their Guests]
  • 6:30pm – Honors & Awards Banquet, Portland Yacht Club [Honourmen, Award Recipients, Orient & Valley Leadership, and their guests.]

Congratulations to the 2025 Supreme Council Honourmen!

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Fraternal Greetings members of the Orient of Oregon,

It is my pleasure to congratulate the newest honor men for 2025-2026. Please join me in congratulating these honors recipients!

The following Brethren have been elected by the Supreme Council to receive the 32°, Knight Commander of the Court of Honour, Red Cap, for the 2025 Biennium.

Baker Valley: Darrin T. Ward, & Christopher C. Warren

Eugene Valley: Brandon R. Curran, Andre J. Cvitanich, & Christopher S. Wig

Klamath Falls Valley: Jason T. Card

Medford Valley: John J. Lohrfink

Portland Valley: Erik L. Arneson, Lawrence P. Burbidge, & W. Garrett Haugen

Salem Velley: William M. McMillan

The following Brethren have been elected by the Supreme Council to receive the 33°, Inspector General Honorary, White Cap, for the 2025 Biennium.

Baker Valley: Timothy J. Best, & John F. Ferguson

Coos Bay Valley: Stephen N. Shannon, & Thomas P. Shine

Eugene Valley: Steven A. Karner

Klamath Falls Valley: Lance L. Lesueur

Medford Valley: Edward V. Davis

Portland Valley: Damon L. Van Beek

These men have shown qualities that make them leaders in their valleys and the Orient of Oregon.

It is obvious from my discussions with various valleys that some members have yet to be properly acknowledged for their contributions.  Unfortunately, our system is not without its flaws.  I would like to especially acknowledge Brother Billy Thompson and Brother Steve Larrance for their contributions to the Medford Valley.  Their dedication and integrity have been a key factor in the Valley’s success.

Sincerely & Fraternally,
Richard Komraus, 33°
Deputy of the Supreme Council
in the Orient of Oregon
Supreme Council, 33° | Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, USA

Supreme Council Biennial Session & 33° Conferral Aug. 17-19, 2025

Information for 33° Honorees is at the link button below.

33° Conferral Information

It is strongly encouraged for all Orient of Oregon 33° Elect to attend the 33° Conferral & Biennial  Session in D.C. Please note, the main hotel is full as of today but there are alternative hotels in the area. This is an international Masonic event, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to be coroneted, be sure to take advantage of it.

Honours Ceremonies in the Orient of Oregon for 2025 will be held at the Portland Valley Scottish Rite Temple & the Portland Yacht Club on November the 1st, 2025. Ticket information to follow at a later date.

November 1st Agenda:

  • 1:00pm – 33° Coronation, Lodge Hall [For 33° and Elect]
  • 3:30pm – KCCH Investiture, Main Auditorium [All Masons and their Guests]
  • 6:30pm – Honors & Awards Banquet, Portland Yacht Club [Honourmen, Award Recipients, Orient & Valley Leadership, and their guests.]