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Salem Valley Scottish Rite Calendar

Posted on January 14, 2015

Salem Valley Scottish Rite Calendar

Thursday Evening, January 15^th Salem Valley will confer the 7^th and 8^th Degrees. Originally we had planned on also conferring the 9^th and 10^th degrees, but have decided to confer the 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th on February 19^th. The following is the cast list for the 7^th and 8^th degrees. Please let us know if you will not be able to attend the conferral on Thursday evening. As you can see there are some blank spots in the list, so, we need more cast members. Plese let lus know if you are willing to fill one of the spots. We would like to have the cast here at 6:30 PM to review and set up for the Degrees. The Degrees will start at 7:30pm

7^th Degree Cast:

Venerable Master Tom Valente
Senior Warden NEEDED
Junior Warden Bill O’Neil??
Candidate From the class
Naboth Les Sanders
Uriah John Livie
Orator NEEDED

8^th Degree Cast:

Venerable Master/King Soloman Jim Van Anda
Hirum of Tyre Lester Petrie
Treasurer Jerry Schierling
Senior Warden/Tsadoc Jim Bradley
Mater of Ceremonies Tom Valente
Workman/Adomiram Claud Weldin
Orator Tom Valente
Lights NEEDED
Candidate/Yehu-aber From the class
Satelkin NEEDED
Zelec NEEDED
Gareb NEEDED

On January 29 we will have a Degree Practice.to plan out how we will confer the 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th degrees and assign parts for the degrees.

The 9^th and 10^th Degrees require about 15 cast members, a few crew members, and several changes in sets and properties and we will need extra help to make it come off properly. It should be a lot of fun to confer.

Hope you can be with us on January 29^th at 7:00pm

Portland Valley Scottish Rite News Blast January 11th, 2015

Posted on January 11, 2015

Please enjoy the new Portland Valley Scottish Rite website http://portlandscottishrite.org

Fraternally,
Rick Komraus
General Secretary

01/13 – Clarke Trust Fund Meeting 5:30 pm
Body Head Meeting 6:00 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Stated Meeting 7:00 pm
01/20 – 22nd/23rd Degree Conferral
01/27 – Degree Review and Discussion
02/10 – Sweet Heart’s Dinner

My Brethren, the roll of the workmen has been called, and one Master Mason, Brother Wayne Felder 32°, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of the Craft and with them he has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use.

Brother Felder was memorialized on December 22nd at the Al Kader Shrine Center in Wilsonville, Oregon.

The roll of the workmen has been called, and one Master Mason, Brother John Billups 32°, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of the Craft and with them he has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use.

Brother Billups was memorialized on November 21st at the Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral HOME in Portland.

Please remember Len Schiler who is recovering at home from the effects of a minor stroke.

Also remember Garry Lienhard who is recovering from heart bypass surgery.

Sweet Heart’s Dinner

Don’t forget to make your reservations for our Sweet Heart’s Dinner taking place on Tuesday February 10th.

Come honor our Ladies!!! We are honoring those special women who, without their support we Masons could not do our work. We are having a social time starting at 5:30 and dinner at 6:15. Price will be $20 per person.

Tentative Entertainment Provided By:

Dave and Theo Newton Duo
Piano entertainment will start during our social hour
Piano and vocalist entertainment will follow during our
Dinner intermission

Scottish Rite Family night:

Tuesday, February 10th, 2014
Dinner provided by Bridges Catering

Tentative Menu :

Caesar Salad
Beef Tenderloin
Seasonal Vegetables
Rosemary/Thyme Roasted Potatoes
Strawberry shortcake
Coffee and Tea

January 13th – Chicken Marsala
January 20th – Shepherd’s Pie
January 27th – Taco Bar
February 3rd – Lasagna
February 10th – Beef Tenderloin
February 17th – Chicken & Dumplings
February 24th – Club Sandwich

Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Remember to make reservations for diners by calling the office (By 10 am on the Friday before the event) (503)226-7827 or e-mailing Officemanager@PortlandSR.com

Dear Brothers, please take note of the new email addresses for the Portland Valley Business Workgroup.

PR@portlandsr.com (Walt Johnson) Portland Valley Personal Representative
clarktrust@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Clark Trust
orientcfo@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Orient of Oregon CFO
treasurer@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Treasurer Portland Valley
blog@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Blog Administrator
buildingmanager@portlandsr.com (Michael Shebora) Portland Building Manager
officemanager@portlandsr.com (Nate Neff) Portland Office Manager
secretary@portlandsr.com (Rick Komraus) Portland General Secretary
exc.director@portlandsr.com (Walt Johnson) Executive Director for the Orient of Oregon
orientpr@portlandsr.com (Warren Gray) Orient of Oregon Personal Representative
Membership@portlandsr.com (Bryan Witt) Membership Chairman

Salem Valley New Years / Rose Bowl Party!

Posted on December 30, 2014

January 1st

New Years Day Party

Rose Bowl Tailgate Party!!!

1pm to ? (Drop in any time) Game at 2pm

Call us or email to let us know if you are coming 503 363 9240 or reply

January 13^th Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon, Noon, $5.00
January 15^thConferral of the 7^th, 8^th, 9^th and 10^th Degrees, 7:00 pm
January 29^th Ritual Practice, 7pm

Spring Calendar of Events for Salem Valley

Posted on December 17, 2014

Spring Calendar of Events for Salem Valley

JANUARY:

Jan. 1st Happy New Year Rose Bowl Party
Jan 13th Ladies Auxililary Luncheon
Jan 15th Conferral of l7th, 8th and 9th and 10th Degrees
Jan 29th Ritual Practice

FEBRUARY:

Feb 5th Sweetheart Dinner Honoring our Ladies
Feb 10th Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon
Feb 19th Conferral of the 11th & 12th degrees

MARCH:

Mar. 5th Honoring the Grand Master Dinner Most Worshipful Brother R. Michael Wick, 32nd
Grand Master of AF&AM of Oregon
Mar 10th Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon
Mar 19th Conferral of the 13th and 14th Degrees
Mar. 26th An Evening With Our Masonic Family

APRIL:

April 2nd Remembrance and Renewal
April 14 Ladies Auliliary Luncheon
April 16th Conferal of 15th, 16th, and 17th
April 26th Breakfast for the Building
April 30th Ritual Practice

MAY

May 7th Spring Fling for our Clinics
May 12th Ladies Auliliary Luncheon
May 21th Conferral of the 18th Degree

Portland Valley Scottish Rite News Blast November 23rd, 2014

Posted on November 23, 2014

On Tuesday, November 25th, The Portland Valley will hold a review and discussion of the 20th and 21st Degrees.

Social Hour will be held at 5:30.

The Dinner will be catered by Bridges Catering of Portland. Dinner Reservations are required. Please Call the Portland Valley Office to make reservations (503) 226-782.

11/25 – Review of the 20th and 21st Degrees
12/02 – Winter Social
12/09 – Clarke Trust Fund Meeting 5:30 pm
Body Head Meeting 6:00 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
01/06 – Lecture night
01/13 – Clarke Trust Fund Meeting 5:30 pm
Body Head Meeting 6:00 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Stated Meeting 7:00 pm
01/20 – 22nd Degree Conferral

Remember to make reservations for dinners by calling the office (By 10 am on the Friday before the event) (503)226-7827 or e-mailing Officemanager@PortlandSR.com

Dear Brothers, please take note of the new email addresses for the Portland Valley Business Workgroup.

PR@portlandsr.com (Brian McDowell) Portland Valley Personal Representative
clarktrust@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Clark Trust
orientcfo@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Orient of Oregon CFO
treasurer@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Treasurer Portland Valley
blog@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Blog Administrator
buildingmanager@portlandsr.com (Michael Shebora) Portland Building Manager
officemanager@portlandsr.com (Patrick Knowles) Portland Office Manager
secretary@portlandsr.com (Rick Komraus) Portland General Secretary
exc.director@portlandsr.com (Walt Johnson) Executive Director for the Orient of Oregon
orientpr@portlandsr.com (Warren Gray) Orient of Oregon Personal Representative

Portland Valley Scottish Rite News Blast November 17th, 2014

Posted on November 18, 2014

Brothers, Again another Reunion draws to a close. This Reunion will be long remembered for the excellent ritual and the great diversity of its Candidates.

On Tuesday Nov. 18th the Portland Valley will host a new member orientation along with a logistical review of the Fall Reunion.

Please call the Portland Valley Office for Dinner reservations (503 226-78270).

THE 2014 FALL REUNION CLASS

218 — The 2014 Portland Valley Scottish Rite Fall Reunion Class.

219 — The class was again lead by Instructors Bruce Kent and Bryan Witt.

220 — The class eagerly awaits the start of another Degree.

221 — Hats off to the great work done by the sound and lighting crew!

222 — The “Lighter Side” of the 18th Degree Cast.

223 — The 32nd Degree cast closing out the reunion with another magnificent performance.

225 — The veteran Cast of the 14th Degree.

227 — The 30th Degree Cast ready to Proceed!

226 — The foundation of any Degree, the Stage Crew.

Remember to make reservations for dinners by calling the office (By 10 am on the Friday before the event) (503)226-7827 or e-mailing Officemanager@PortlandSR.com

Dear Brothers, please take note of the new email addresses for the Portland Valley Business Workgroup.

PR@portlandsr.com (Brian McDowell) Portland Valley Personal Representative
clarktrust@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Clark Trust
orientcfo@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Orient of Oregon CFO
treasurer@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Treasurer Portland Valley
blog@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Blog Administrator
buildingmanager@portlandsr.com (Michael Shebora) Portland Building Manager
officemanager@portlandsr.com (Patrick Knowles) Portland Office Manager
secretary@portlandsr.com (Rick Komraus) Portland General Secretary
exc.director@portlandsr.com (Walt Johnson) Executive Director for the Orient of Oregon
orientpr@portlandsr.com (Warren Gray) Orient of Oregon Personal Representative

Portland Valley Scottish Rite News Blast November 13th, 2014

Posted on November 13, 2014

The Portland Valley will hold it’s 2014 Fall Reunion on Friday Nov. 14th and Saturday Nov. 15th. Attend this memorable event and support your fellow Scottish Rite members and welcome our 30 new Candidates.

Dinner Reservations are required. Please Call the Portland Valley Office to make reservations (503) 226-782.

FALL REUNION 2014 SCHEDULE

Friday November 14th:

5:00 – 5:30 Registration – Check In (Main Entrance)
5:30 – 6:30 Orientation (Candidates Room)
6:30 – 7:00 Dinner (Ballroom)
7:00 – 8:00 4th Degree (Auditorium)
8:00 – 8:30 Communicate 5th-13th Degrees (Candidates Room)
8:30 – 9:15 14th Degree (Blue Lodge Room)
9:15 – 9:30 Candidates Recap (Candidates Room)

Saturday November 15th:

9:00 – 9:30 Coffee and Pastries (Ballroom)
9:30 – 10:00 Communicate 15th-17th Degrees (Candidates Room)
10:00 – 11:00 18th Degree (Auditorium)
11:00 – 12:00 Communicate 19-29th Degrees (Candidates Room)
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (Ballroom)
1:00 – 2:00 30th Degree (Auditorium)
2:00 – 2:30 Communicate 31st Degree (Candidates Room)
2:30 – 4:00 32nd Degree (Auditorium)
4:00 – 4:30 Class Photo (Candidates Room)
4:30 – 5:00 Body Head Intro., SGIG, PR
5:00 Social Hour (Members Lounge)

11/14 – Lasagna
11/15 – Club Sandwiches (Lunch)
12/02 – Winter Social

Remember to make reservations for dinners by calling the office (By 10 am on the Friday before the event) (503)226-7827 or e-mailing Officemanager@PortlandSR.com

Dear Brothers, please take note of the new email addresses for the Portland Valley Business Workgroup.

PR@portlandsr.com (Brian McDowell) Portland Valley Personal Representative
clarktrust@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Clark Trust
orientcfo@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Orient of Oregon CFO
treasurer@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Treasurer Portland Valley
blog@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Blog Administrator
buildingmanager@portlandsr.com (Michael Shebora) Portland Building Manager
officemanager@portlandsr.com (Patrick Knowles) Portland Office Manager
secretary@portlandsr.com (Rick Komraus) Portland General Secretary
exc.director@portlandsr.com (Walt Johnson) Executive Director for the Orient of Oregon
orientpr@portlandsr.com (Warren Gray) Orient of Oregon Personal Representative

Portland Valley Scottish Rite News Blast November 9th, 2014

Posted on November 9, 2014

The Portland Valley will hold it’s Stated Meeting on Tuesday November 11th.

Social Hour will be held at 5:30. A Clarke Trust Fund Meeting will run concurrently. Dinner will start at about 6:30 pm followed the the Stated Meeting.

The Dinner will be catered by Bridges Catering of Portland. They will be serving Shepard’s Pie; roasted potatoes; green salad and desert.

Dinner Reservations are required. Please Call the Portland Valley Office to make reservations (503) 226-782.

11/11 – Clarke Trust Fund Meeting 5:30 pm
Body Head Meeting 6:00 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Stated Meeting 7:15 pm
11/14 – 2014 Fall Reunion
11/15 – 2014 Fall Reunion
12/02 – Winter Social

My Brethren, the roll of the workmen has been called, and one Master Mason, Charles Henry Irwin, 32°, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of the Craft and with them he has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use. Brother Irwin was born on May 28th, 1928. He passed on May 28th, 2014 at the age of 86. A graveside service was held on June 15th, 2014 at Willamette National Cemetery.

My Brethren, the roll of the workmen has been called, and one Master Mason, Earl S. “Bud” Burdick Jr., 32°, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of the Craft and with them he has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use. Brother Burdick passed on October 31st, 2014 at the age of 93. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday November 11th, 2014 at Milwaukie Presbyterian Church.

Masonic History

Born 11/06/1921

Milwaukie Lodge #109

06/16/1943 Initiated as an Entered Apprentice
06/18/1943 Passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft
10/14/1943 Raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason
Brother Burdick served as Secretary of Milwaukie Lodge #109 for 34 years

11/11 – Shepard’s Pie
11/14 – Lasagna
11/15 – Club Sandwiches (Lunch)
12/02 – Winter Social

Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Remember to make reservations for dinners by calling the office (By 10 am on the Friday before the event) (503)226-7827 or e-mailing Officemanager@PortlandSR.com

Dear Brothers, please take note of the new email addresses for the Portland Valley Business Workgroup.

PR@portlandsr.com (Brian McDowell) Portland Valley Personal Representative
clarktrust@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Clark Trust
orientcfo@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Orient of Oregon CFO
treasurer@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Treasurer Portland Valley
blog@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Blog Administrator
buildingmanager@portlandsr.com (Michael Shebora) Portland Building Manager
officemanager@portlandsr.com (Patrick Knowles) Portland Office Manager
secretary@portlandsr.com (Rick Komraus) Portland General Secretary
exc.director@portlandsr.com (Walt Johnson) Executive Director for the Orient of Oregon
orientpr@portlandsr.com (Warren Gray) Orient of Oregon Personal Representative

Salem Scottish Rite November Schedule

Posted on November 4, 2014

Don’t forget November 6th is ” Oktoberfest in November”. 6:30pm $8.00

Honoring Brother Dennis Stephens Grand High Priest, Royal Arch Masons

Dinner and Fellowship

call 503 363 9240 or reply to RSVP by November 5th

November 11th Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon Noon $5.00
November 20th Rehursal for the 5th, 6th and 7th Degrees 7pm

Portland Valley Scottish Rite News Blast November 2nd, 2014

Posted on November 2, 2014

Brothers, On Tuesday October 28th, The Portland Valley held it’s Setting Maul Dinner. The event was a huge success with approximately 60 participants.

The event was notable due to the efforts of: Bryan Witt, MC; Eric Gazow, Clarke Trust Fund Representative; Bob Fountain, Assistant PR; Nate Neff and Michael Shebora event managers; Stephen Gunti and Andrea Botwinick representing the Scottish Rite Language Clinics and the Cast of the 30th Degree.

Click on pictures to enlarge

211 — Thanks to the efforts of Bryan Witt (Membership Chairman); the Membership Committee and the Portland Valley Staff; the Setting Maul Dinner was a huge success.

212 — The opening of the 30th Degree was performed for the guests.

214 — The Setting Maul Dinner attracted about 60 participants.

215 — Nathan Neff, 32° conducts a tour of the Scottish Rite Temple.