The Portland Valley announces the appointment of Brother Commander Wayne Ford, 32°, KCCH, as our new Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General for the Portland Valley!
We look forward to his assistance with the operations of the Valley and the continual growth and development of the Scottish Rite in Oregon.
Brethren,
The roll of the workmen has been called, and one Master Mason, Brother Don Virgil Puckett, 32° 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 vices 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 Don Virgil Puckett was born on June 15th, 1930 and passed to the Celestial Lodge on December 17th, 2018. Brother Don was a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for 48 years having obtain the title of Master of the Royal Secret on November 21, 1970. Brother Don was a member of the Riddle Lodge #148 A.F. & A.M. in Riddle Oregon and has spent his later years in Wasilla, Alaska with his beloved wife. Brother Don was a prolific supporter of the Almoner’s Fund and the Childhood Language Clinic at the Medford Valley Scottish Rite.
The Medford Scottish Rite has initiated a charity donation program to allow members to contribute to the Oregon Scottish Rite Speech and Language Charity; our philanthropic endeavor.
Contributions may be made by check written to “Oregon Scottish Rite Speech & Language Charity” which is tax deductible for the year of your contribution.
The individuals’ contributions will be documented and the contributors will be recognized for their generous donations. When contributions for the individual contributor reaches a level of $500.00, the individual will be given a nameplate on the Speech and Language Charity “Plaque of Honor” located in the Medford Scottish Rite Center.
Checks are to be collected by the General Secretary at the Medford Scottish Rite Business Office and will be sent to the Charity Board in Portland. After the last quarter of the fiscal year, the contributor will receive a thank you letter from the Oregon Scottish Rite Speech and Language Charity with, the appropriate tax-exempt number for their contribution as confirmation from the Oregon Scottish Rite Charity Board for submittal with your tax returns.
Your support of this program and your generous contributions to the Oregon Scottish Rite Speech and Language Charity will be greatly appreciated. These contributions will bring needed assistance to young patients whose lives will be greatly benefitted by your generous gift.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the General Secretary at (541) 772-2205 or by email at office@medfordvalleyscottishrite.com
Fraternally,
Bruce A. Kundert, 32° K.C.C.H.
Personal Representative to the SGIG in Oregon
Medford Valley Scottish Rite
Speech and Language Charity Donation Program initiation ltr – 10-28-2019
The Medford Valley Scottish Rite celebrated the Feast of Tishri on October 21, 2019 with our fraternal family and friends at the Medford Scottish Rite Center.
The evening started with the members attending the Lodge of Perfection where we renewed our commitment to the principles and values of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
After Lodge, PGM Art Borland, 32° K.C.C.H. began the Feast of Tishri Dinner and Toast Ceremony in the Dining Room. Illustrious Brother Jim Westerfield spoke of the significance of this Feast in history. The Brethren of the Medford Valley Scottish Rite then presented a series of proper toasts to eminent individuals followed by a delicious catered dinner and dessert.
This significant Feast is traditionally observed by the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and was considered obligatory and especially significant to the Brother Masons of the Scottish Rite by the Supreme Council.
We are reminded of the Festival observed by the Israelites where, they gave thanks to God for the abundance of the harvest as well as offering prayers to Him to send new rains for the coming year.
We of the Scottish Rite also have much to be thankful for; the values, principles and virtues we espouse and the brotherhood and fellowship we share with our Brother Masons as well as; the grace given to us by the Deity that we have enjoyed this past year.
A great time was had by all and everyone enjoyed the delicious feast.
Many thanks to the Medford Chapter of the Knights of Saint Andrew for their support with the dinner service.
Fraternally,
Bruce A. Kundert, 32° K.C.C.H.
Personal Representative
Medford Valley Scottish Rite
Greetings Brethren,
There are still some spots open to the Orient of Honours Banquet and it is also open to ladies and guests, so get your RSVP’s in while there’s yet time. The cut off is October 25th to reserve a meal.
Click here for the 2019 General Honours Meal Request Form
Here’s the agenda for the day:
We also have a special hotel rate for the deLuxe hotel for the weekend:
Click here for Hotel deLuxe Group Booking Instructions
Monday, Oct. 21, 2019
Program starts at 6:00pm, with dinner starting at 6:30pm.
The menu is:
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Breast Sauteed in a Mushroom & Marsala Wine Sauce.
Ravioli
Seasoned Beef, Topped with Creamy Pesto, Marinara, or Alfredo Sauce.
Green Salad & Garlic Bread
Coffee and Water
Catered By Rosario’s
The cost is $15.00 per person
Please RSVP by Oct. 18th
541-772-2205
Email: salemscottishrite@gmail.com
Greetings Brethren,
A cordial invitation is extended to All Scottish Rite Members, their significant others and their friends to attend the Ceremony of Investiture of the Knights Commander of the Court of Honour to be conferred at four p.m. in the Portland Valley Scottish Rite Temple Auditorium on Saturday November 2nd, 2019. There will also be a private Coronation ceremony for 33rd degree members earlier in the day at 1pm.
Following the Ceremonies at the Portland Valley Temple there will be a celebration banquet at the Portland Golf & Country Club at 5900 SW Scholls Ferry Rd. Portland, OR 97225.
Please click this link 2019 General Honours Meal Request Form to download and fill out the attendance form and mail it with your payment to;
“Orient of Oregon, Attn: Honours 2019”
709 sw 15th Ave., Portland, OR 97205.
Please make check payable to “Orient of Oregon”
RSVP’s to attend the banquet must be received at the office by no later October 18th so please send it in right away.
Our Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Speech Language Clinic is beginning a new year with a Cohort of new Master level students working toward the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license, joining those SLP’s who will be completing their training next June.
In Brotherhood,
Bill Anton 33°
Orient Personal Representative
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