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.
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
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
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.]
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.
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.]
