Category: Medford Scottish Rite

Medford Valley Scottish Rite welcomes our three new Knights of Saint Andrew; Sir Knights Kent Clinkenbeard,  Jim Pringle and Tracy Morton to our KSA Chapter.

These three Squires have been in waiting due to the COVID restrictions for a long period.  With the lifting of some of these restrictions we were able to proceed with their advancement to Knights status for the Medford Valley KSA Order.  After the Knighting Ceremony Sir Knight Jim Pringle was installed as Senior Warden for the Medford KSA Chapter.  Special thanks to Past Venerable Master Sir Knight Michael Harder for performing the Knighting Ceremony last Monday evening.

Remembrance and Renewal Ceremony
Medford Valley Scottish Rite Center
April 19, 2021 – 6:00PM

The Rose Croix Chapter of Medford Valley will traditionally observe the Celebration of Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday in our Remembrance and Renewal at the Medford Scottish Rite Center on April 19, 2021. 

The words of this ceremony speak to the hearts and minds of all men but, are especially significant to Brothers of the Scottish Rite and all Masons. The ceremony normally includes the Mystic Banquet however, due to restrictions due to the COVID virus the Mystic Banquet, that was first included as a ritual of the Eighteenth Degree which Charles de Ladebat prepared and published in 1856 in New Orleans, will not be performed at this years ceremony. The Code of Statutes in 1866 lists Maundy Thursday as a feast day, and as of 1878, the Statutes indicated its observance as obligatory in normal times. In deference to the Maundy Thursday rites of churches however, in 1994 it was deemed appropriate that a Scottish Rite non-obligatory “Celebration of Remembrance and Renewal” should replace the traditional Maundy Thursday observance and be held near the vernal equinox as much as possible.

The ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal, that would normally include the Mystic Banquet, is not a religious observance. It is neither the Feast of the Passover nor a Sacrament of the Holy Communion, although it normally would commemorate the spirit of both days.

Chapters of Rose Croix traditionally observe the celebration of the Mystic Banquet when held, as a memorial service honoring the Knights of their Chapter who have passed on during the preceding year.

This observance strengthens the ties of brotherly love, past and present. We meet together to break bread of fraternity, to reconcile ourselves with those we may have offended and, to drink the wine of refreshment and renewal. Thus, we celebrate the lives of our departed Brethren and all mankind. We are reminded that our lives are to be dedicated to the Masonic principles of duty and service to elevate mankind; for what is a man, if a man, does not make the world better? This effort may be fraught with personal sacrifice, and requires the dedication to principles and values we as Scottish Rite Masons espouse.

As the earth brings forth new life in the spring, this celebration reminds us that the sincere man will find a reality that is seen with more than eyes. In the midst of life’s fleeting shadow, these rituals shed a bright light that reveals an abiding hope and sustaining confidence in man’s innate ability to be reborn.

Please join us at our Remembrance and Renewal Ceremony as announced below.

Remembrance and Renewal Ceremony (NOTE: no Mystic Banquet to be performed due to Covid Restrictions this year.)   All current mandatory COVID mitigation restrictions will be observed for your safety.

Apr. 19th, 2021 – 6:00PM at the Scottish Rite Center

3581 Lear Way, Medford, Oregon 97504

Ceremony will begin at 6:00pm
For more information call the Medford Scottish Rite Office at
541-772-2205

Brethren,

The role of the workmen has been called and, one Master Mason, Brother Floyd V. Martin, 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.  He will be missed.

Brother Floyd Vernon Martin, 32°, was born April 23, 1929 and passed on February 19, 2021 at the age of 91 years.  His is survived by his beloved Wife Vickie.  Brother Martin was a member of the Sweet Home Masonic Lodge #202 in Sweet Home, Oregon.

Brother Martin received his early degrees in Salem Oregon and the 32nd degree in Portland Oregon where he also joined the Shrine.   In the late 70’s or early 80’s he demitted from Portland and joined Medford Valley Scottish Rite.   Brother Martin also joined Hillah Shriners in Medford Oregon.

No memorial or funeral arrangements have been received at this time.

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Hello Brothers,
We will be holding our November Stated Meeting on Nov.09,2020 at 7:00pm
at the Medford Scottish Rite Center.
This has been a trying year for everyone, but we are going try and get
back on track and have a successful year.
Please try and come if you are able, as we will be discussing the
proposed budget.
If you can’t come you can request a copy of the proposed budget by
calling the Secretary and a copy will be sent to you.
We look forward to a great turnout and we will see you soon.

Ed Davis
General Secretary

Brethren,

The role of the workman has been called and, one Master Mason, Brother Robert Paul Hamilton, 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 his 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.  He will be missed.

Brother Bob Hamilton 32° was born October 10, 1924.  He served as Worshipful Master of Grants Pass Lodge #84 in Grants Pass Oregon. He was affectionately called “Dad” by those who knew him for his kind and considerate demeanor.  He was a great mentor to many young Masons in the Grants Pass Lodge and Hillah Shrine.

Brother Bob received the Scottish Rite degrees on November 9, 1984 in the Medford Valley. He was also a member of Hillah Shriners and served as Potentate in 1992.  Brother Bob was involved in numerous Masonic Organizations in his fraternal life serving a leadership role in Blue Lodge Masonry, Shrine Masonry, York Rite Masonry and Scottish Rite Masonry.   He died in Grants Pass Oregon on July 9, 2010 at the age of 96 years Brother Bob was a U. S.  Veteran serving in WWII.  Plans for a memorial service has not yet been announced.

Fraternally,
Bruce A. Kundert, 32° KCCH
Personal Representative of the SGIG
Medford Valley Scottish Rite

Brethren,

Lifeline Screening will again be here on 09/08/20 at 8:30am. If you have signed up for the screening, you will be notified in the near future. If you would like to have a screening, please call me so I can get you on the schedule.

Ed Davis
General Secretary
Medford Scottish Rite
541-772-2205

Brethren,

The role of the workman has been called and, one Master Mason, Brother Lawrence Youmans, 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 his 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.  He will be missed.

Brother Larry Youmans 32° was born January 4, 1922 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.  He was a lineman for Pacific NW Bell when he moved to Oregon. He served as Worshipful Master of Warren Lodge #10 in Jacksonville Oregon in 1977 and Worthy Patron Adarel Chapter #3 in 1972. He received the Scottish Rite degrees on April 4, 2015 in the Medford Valley. He was also a member Hillah Shriners and served as Potentate in 1989.  Brother Larry was involved in numerous Masonic Organizations in his fraternal life serving a leadership role in Blue Lodge Masonry, Shrine Masonry, York Rite Masonry and Scottish Rite Masonry.   He died in Medford Oregon on June 26, 2020 at the age of 98 years.  Brother Larry has been an inspiration to many area Masons and was a personal mentor to me in numerous Masonic Organizations when I affiliated to Oregon.  Brother Larry was a devout ritualist and held to proper form and protocol in all his Masonic service.  Brother Larry was a U. S. Navy veteran serving in WWII and the Korean Wars as a crew member of a Destroyer/Gun Boat.  He met his lifelong mate Pat Youmans at the end of WWII.   They settled down only for Larry to be recalled to active duty in the U.S. Navy five years later, to serve in the Korean War.  Since then they were inseparable until his beloved Pat passed nine months ago.  He is survived by his three children, Linda DeVenney of Salem, Oregon, Mike Youmans of Madras, Oregon and Susan Wetzel of Medford, Oregon.   

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.  Donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children in his name. 

Fraternally,
Bruce A. Kundert, 32* KCCH
Personal Representative to the SGIG
Medford Valley Scottish Rite

Brothers,
For the past couple of months we have been working hard to come into the 21st century.
We now have a brand new website for everyone who is interested in the Scottish Rite.
There is a lot of useful information included on the website to help those to understand what Scottish Rite is all about, as well as a calendar of events and much more!
Please take some time and check it out and give us your feedback on any improvements.
This will be an active website and it will be kept up to date with pictures and events.
Go to: www.medfordscottishrite.com

We hope you like it!

Ed Davis
General Secretary
541-772-2205