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Portland Valley 16th Degree Tuesday, February 15th, at 7pm

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The 16th Degree February 15th, at 7pm.

Rehearsals

  • Feb. 10, 6:30pm, Final Dress = {MOVED TO TONIGHT}
  • Feb. 15, 7pm, Conferral

Ainsworth Chapter of Rose Croix No. 1
16th Degree
Prince of Jerusalem

  • Duties of the Degree: To direct and aid those who labor to build the Symbolic Temple. Judge equally and fairly. Provide aid of whatever kind to fellow Princes of Jerusalem. Keep faith in the justice and beneficence of God. Press forward with hope for the persecuted and oppressed.
  • Lessons: Build Temples of the Living God in our Hearts by following Masonic Truth–justice, equity, morality, wisdom, labor, fidelity, brotherhood–to achieve immortality. 
  • For refection: Will you leave a noble heritage to those who follow you in this world?

Passing of Worshipful Brother David B. Fambro, 32°

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Brethren,

The roll of the workmen has been called, and Worshipful Brother David B. Fambro, 32°, born May 4th, 1963, at Portland, Oregon, has not answered to his name. He was Initiated on February 23rd, 1995, Passed on March 30th, 1995, and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on May 19th, 1995, in Portland Lodge No. 55, A.F.&A.M. of Oregon, he was Invested as Master or Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret of the 32° of the A.&A. Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A., on November 4th, 1995, in the Oregon Consistory No. 1 of the Portland Valley in the Orient of Oregon. He served as Worshipful Master of Portland Lodge No. 55 in 2000 and served as Wise Master of the Portland Valley’s Ainsworth Chapter of Knights Rose Croix No. 1, from 2002 to 2004. On January 18th, 2022, the Great Architect of the Universe smiled upon him and taking him by the hand, gently led him to that “house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.” There is no death. All that is beautiful and good and true in human life is no more affected by the shadow called death than by the darkness that divides today from tomorrow. In this, our Brother’s hour of victory, we should rejoice that we can see far enough into the future to know that all is well with him. He is but a step-in advance of us and we thank our Creator that we had known and loved him for a while.

Education Foundation Update Jan. 14, 2022

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Brethren,

As you are all aware every year your Valley submits applications from students to receive scholarships from the Orient of Oregon Scottish Rite Education fund. In the past the process has been cumbersome, and at times confusing for all involved. This year we have launched a new website that will help streamline the application process for you and most importantly, the students.  The website can be found here: https://orsrscholarships.com

Another change is that we have partnered with ASPIRE Oregon. The ASPIRE program helps students plan for their postsecondary education and future career. Trained volunteer mentors consisting of counselors, teachers, and parents work with middle and high school students to explore colleges, research career training options, and apply for financial aid. It is a program operated by the Office of Student Access and Completion, which is a department in the State of Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission. 

I want to assure you the process is essentially still the same. As in the past, students will  fill out their application with the difference the application process is now done completely online. Once we receive their application we will forward it to the proper Valley for review and approval. Once the Valley has made their decision, they will forward their top pics to us, and we will award out the scholarships.

My hope is that with the changes we will see an increase in students applying for our scholarships, and a lot less work for all of us on the back end.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Fraternally yours, 
Nicholas Johns 32° KSA
President Orient of Oregon Scottish Rite Educational Charity

Portland Valley 16th Degree rescheduled for February 15th

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The 16th Degree has been moved to February 15th, at 7pm.

Due to the size of the cast required for this degree the Valley Body Heads & Director of the Work have determined that moving the conferral of this degree back one month will provide the additional time needed to fill the five remaining cast parts and add additional rehearsals to give the performance of this entertaining degree the justice it is due.

This month on January 18th we will be screening Matrix Resurrections (2021), Rated R, Runtime 2h35m. All members and accompanied guests welcome. Doors at 6pm, feature screening at 6:30pm.

Passing of Illustrious Brother Kenneth A. Elliott, 33°, PGM

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Brethren,

The roll of the workman has been called and, one Master Mason, Most Worshipful Brother Kenneth A. Elliott, 33°, PGM, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of life and with them has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use. His labors here below have taught him to divest his heart and conscience of the vice and superfluity of life, thereby fitting his mind as a living stone for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Strengthened in his labors here by faith in God, and confident of expectation of immortality, he has been granted admission to the Celestial Lodge above. His Brethren mourn the passing of a great man and Mason.
Brother Ken is survived by his wife Margaret. A memorial service is pending for the Spring and information will be shared as soon as the family has a chance to make the arrangements.

Excerpt from Men of Honor in the Oregon Scottish Rite, by Michael D. Robinson:
Kenneth Adelbert Elliott (PGM 1989-90) (U.S. Army Airborne, Oregon State Police Trooper, Boy Scout Master.) was born March 10, 1931, in Colton, California. He spent his early years in Riverside, California, where his father was an Auto Parts Salesman with Chevrolet distributor A.F. Tilden from about 1935 to 1941. His family moved to Portland, Oregon by 1942. He graduated from Tigard High School. He married Margaret Peters on June 26, 1954, in Metzger, Washington. He served as a Paratrooper in the U.S. Army Airborne and was later an instructor. He began working for the Oregon State Police and served 27 years in the Patrol Division. Charter member of the Oregon State Pistol team. They were state champions over all other police agencies in 1980. His first interest in Masonry came through DeMolay in Portland, member 1947-50, where he served as Master Councilor and earned the degree of Chevalier, and later received the Legion of Honor. He was Initiated an EA on February 17, 1964, Passed to FC March 23 and Raised a Master Mason on April 20, 1964, in Pendleton Lodge #52. Soon after he joined Arlington Lodge #88 in Arlington, Oregon. He was Master of that Lodge in 1976, 1977, and Secretary 1981-85. He affiliated with Hermiston Lodge #138 on June 6, 1990. He was Master of that Lodge in 1997. He reaffiliated with Pendleton Lodge #52 on April 1, 2004 but severed that membership on December 27, 2011. He affiliated with Umatilla Lodge #40 October 10, 2012, and also affiliated with Warren Lodge #10. He was a Life Member of 4 Lodges. In Grand Lodge he was appointed District Deputy GM for District #28 1978-80, and 1984-86, Grand Chaplin 1981-82, and appointed Senior Grand Deacon 1986-87 by MWB Monroe Morton III. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1987-88 and advanced by regular steps to Grand Master of Oregon for 1990-91. For service on Grand Lodge Committees: Necrology 1981-82, Dispensations and Charters 1983-84, and 1991-92, Music 1984-86, and soloist for various Masonic events 1984-88, Lodge Management Advisory 1986-88, Information and Education 1986-88, Budget 1988-90, Grand Master’s address Chairman 1991-92, Membership 2007-11, Lodge Programs 1991-92, Hospital Visitations 1991-95, Oratorical 1994-95, Recognition of Other Grand Lodges 1996-98, and Appeals and Grievances 2003-11. He was Chairman of the Western Conference of Grand Lodge Officers in Pendleton March 6-8, 1992, and Representative to Argentina from 1983-88, and the Grand Lodge of Colorado 1988-2021.

He received the Scottish Rite degrees in the Baker Valley, 4º-14º on October 21, 1978; 18º on December 7; 30º on December 8 and the 32° on December 9, 1978. He affiliated with the Pendleton Valley on January 2, 1987. He was Invested Knight Commander of the Court of Honour (K.C.C.H.) on November 8, 2003, in Portland Valley. He was Coronated Inspector General Honorary 33º November 14, 2009, in Salem Valley.

In the York Rite he was a member of Portland Chapter #3 Royal Arch Masons (R.A.M.), Multnomah Council #11 Royal & Select Masters (R.&S.M.), and in Oregon Commandery #1 Knights Templar. St. Laurence Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, Allied Masonic degrees.

He was a member of the Al Kader Shrine, and Legion of Honor Military. He served as Patron of the Order of Eastern Star.

Passing of Illustrious Brother John D. Livie, 33°, PGM

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Brethren,

The roll of the workmen has been called, and Illustrious Brother John D. Livie, 33°, IGH, Past Grand Master, born May 14th, 1935, at Juneau, Alaska, has not answered to his name. He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on August 15th, 1957, in Gastineaux Lodge No. 124, F.&A.M. of Alaska. On December 25th, 2021, the Great Architect of the Universe smiled upon him and taking him by the hand, gently led him to that “house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.” There is no death. All that is beautiful and good and true in human life is no more affected by the shadow called death than by the darkness that divides today from tomorrow. In this, our Brother’s hour of victory, we should rejoice that we can see far enough into the future to know that all is well with him. He is but a step-in advance of us and we thank our Creator that we had and loved him for a while.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:00am at the Scottish Rite Center, 4090 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302

Excerpt from his obituary: “John was born May 14, 1935, in Juneau, Alaska. After graduating from Juneau High School, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Anchorage, AK. During his second year of service, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol (Lawrence) Livie on July 23, 1955. After finishing his tour of duty in Anchorage, he and Carol moved to Salem, Oregon where they raised their three children, Debra Bedell (Duane), Keith Livie and Cathy Smith (Randy). After graduating from Willamette University, John went to work for Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., where he worked for 37 years. John and Carol lost their oldest daughter, Debra, in November from Cancer. Besides his wife, Carol, and their two other children, he is survived by four grandchildren, Doug Bedell (Terry), Tony Bedell, Aimee Rodriquez (Matt) and Hailee Smith and three great grandchildren, Nick, Ella and Sawyer Bedell.”

Masonic History from Men of Honor in the Oregon Scottish Rite, by Michael D. Robinson:

John Douglas Livie (PGM 2000-01) (U.S. Army, Pepsi Bottling Co. regional service manager.) was born on May 14, 1935, in Juneau, Alaska. He was raised in a small gold mining town five miles out of Juneau, called Thane. As a teen he was active in Rifle Club and DeMolay. He was initiated into Royal Arch Gunnison Chapter DeMolay on May 17, 1949, and received his DeMolay degree on May 26, 1949, serving as Master Councilor in 1953. He graduated from Juneau High School in May of 1954. He married Carol Lawrence in Juneau on July 23, 1955. He spent 2 years in the U.S. Army in Anchorage, Alaska, then moved down to Salem, Oregon so he could attend Willamette University. He went to work for Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., working for 34 years in delivery, sales and as service manager for Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties in Oregon. After retiring he worked as a shuttle driver for Robertson Motors for 2 years. He was Initiated an EA on June 28, 1957, Passed to FC July 25 and Raised a Master Mason on August 15, 1957, in Gastineaux Lodge #124 F.&A.M. in Douglas, Alaska. He demitted and affiliated with Ainsworth Lodge #201 in Salem, Oregon on March 13, 1979. He was Master of that Lodge in 1991 and received the Hiram Award for outstanding service to Ainsworth Lodge on May of 1996. He was Secretary of Ainsworth Lodge 2005-2013. He joined Glacier Lodge #10 of Anchorage, Alaska in 1997. While visiting his Mother Lodge, now known as Mt. Juneau-Gastineaux Lodge #21 in Juneau on his 66th birthday in 2001, he was made an Honorary Past Master of that Lodge. He was made a Life member of Warren Lodge #10 in Jacksonville, Oregon on March 16, 2020. He received his 50-year service Award on February 2, 2007, his 60-year Award on April 11, 2017, and completed the Fellows of the Craft December 3, 2013. In Grand Lodge he was appointed District Deputy GM for District #16 for 3 years 1992-95. He was appointed Grand Pursuivant in 1995-96 and appointed Senior Grand Deacon in 1996-97. He was elected Junior Grand Warden (1997-98), Senior Grand Warden (1998-99) and Deputy Grand Master (1999-2000) before serving as the 151st Grand Master of Oregon 2000-01. He received the Scottish Rite degrees in the Salem Valley, 4º-14º May 8, 1980, 18º May 15, 30º May 22, and the 32° on May 8, 1980. He was Invested Knight Commander of the Court of Honour (K.C.C.H.) on November 12, 2005, in Portland, Oregon. He was Coronated Inspector General Honorary 33º November 14, 2009, in Salem, Oregon. He served as General Secretary and Treasurer of the Salem Valley. In York Rite, he was a member of Multnomah Chapter No. 1, Royal Arch Masons; Hodson Council No. 1, Cryptic Masons of Oregon, DeMolay Commandry No. 5, Knights Templar of Oregon, and a member of the Saint Janus Red Cross of Constantine. He was a Member Al Kader Shrine and Willamette Valley Chapter No. 529, National Sojourners. He was Worthy Patron of Ainsworth Chapter No. 176 (now consolidated with Trinity Chapter No. 175) in 1977-78, and 1981-82, and Worthy Patron of Adah Chapter No. 34, Order of the Eastern Star in 1984-85; and was a member of Cherry Court, Order of the Amaranth. In the 1960s, he was active with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, and served as Cub Master for Pack No. 103, in Salem, Oregon in 1969. In the 1970s, he was active with the International Order of Job’s Daughters and served as Bethel No. 48, Associate Guardian in 1970-1971. He was the DeMolay Advisory Board Chairman of Chemeketa Chapter, Order of DeMolay, in Salem, from 1996 through 1999 and received the “Guild of the Leather Apron” in 1998 and the DeMolay “Legion of Honor” in 1999. He also served on the DeMolay Foundation Board of Trustees. He was made a “Member of Honor” of the Grand Guardian Council of the International Order of Job’s Daughters in May 2000. In June 2001, he received the Grand Cross of Color, from the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. In December of 2021 he received his 65-year service award from the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Oregon.