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Medford Valley Reunion Update and Awards

Posted on March 1, 2018

1. The date of our 2018 Southern Oregon Scottish Rite Reunion held at the Medford Valley Scottish Rite Center has been recently changed due to scheduling conflicts with various Masonic organizations.

The new dates for the 2018 Reunion will be May 18th & 19th, 2018. More information will be forthcoming on this but, we wanted to get the revised dates out as soon as possible. The registration Forms for the Reunion will be posted on the Scottish Rite Blog when available in the near future.

2. Illustrious Brother Jim Preston, 33* presented Brother Gary Cadle with his Certificate, Jewel and Pins for completion of the Master Craftsman Program at the Medford Valley Stated Meeting on February 12, 2018.

The Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection lead a hardy round of applause for our Brothers hard work and dedication to the Master Craftsman Program and his meritorious achievement; well done Gary!

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3. The Medford Valley Scottish Rite recently initiated the Knight of the Double Eagle Service Award program as a means of recognizing those members who actively participate in Valley programs and Scottish Rite sponsored events. Medford Valleys first Knighting ceremony of the Order of Knights of the Double Eagle was held on February 19, 2018. This investiture was given to those Brothers who demonstrated conspicuous zeal in their efforts to further the customs and ceremonies of the Medford Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. The ceremony was open to the public and eleven Brothers of the Medford Valley earned the privilege of being conferred the title of Knight of the Double Eagle, were presented with the jewel, and patent prior to a Banquet Dinner held in their honor. Illustrious Brother Jim Preston, 33* conducted the ceremony and complimented the new Knights on their dedication and commitment to the Medford Valley Scottish Rite and community.

Very Successful Southern Oregon Spring Reunion in Medford

Posted on March 30, 2017

The Southern Oregon Spring Reunion was held in Medford on the weekend of March 24-25 raising 6 candidates from the 4^° to the 32°. The hardworking members of the Medford Valley, spearheaded by the Knights of St. Andrew hosted the event and conferred the 4^th, 6^th and 8^th on Friday and 14^th degree on Saturday. Eugene Valley gave a good rendition of the 18^th degree and Roseburg and Klamath Valleys were delivered the 30^th and 32^nd degree, respectively. Also on hand were dignitaries and members of the Portland and Coos Bay Valleys. Good degrees, food and fellowship abounded.

Eugene Valley 18^th degree team Medford March 25, 2017 – left to right: Rich Maris, Michael Robinson, Sterling Dailey, Steve Karner, Alex Caspar and Terin Mueller.

8th Annual Southern Oregon Spring Reunion Schedule

Posted on February 22, 2017

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MEDFORD VALLEY SCOTTISH RITE

2017 8^th Annual Southern Oregon Spring Reunion

Pre-Registration Attendance Form

Those attending the Spring Reunion in Medford on March 24 & 25, 2017, are requested to fill in this form with the names of valley members, candidates.

The Friday evening’s events will include a gourmet buffet dinner at 5:30 pm Friday the 24^th includes:

Chicken Cacciatore w, homemade marinara sauce w, Sweet Onions & tri-colored bell peppers, or Poached Salmon with a lemon and fresh dill cream sauce.

Both dinners will have an Oregon salad – with pears, crumbled bleu cheese and walnuts with a balsamic vinaigrette, a vegetable, starch and dessert.

(If any in your party requires a vegetarian dinner or is allergic to nuts, cheese products, or other, there is a space provided on this form)

(Saturday morning’s Continental Breakfast is free and will begin at 7:00 am)

There will be no dinner or lunch tickets sold at the door

Please download the registration form by clicking here: s-oregon-reunion-registration-2017

SCHEDULE:

March 24^th and 25^th 2017

Friday:

1:30 – 2:30 pm Registration – Check-in – Snacks in Dining Room

2:30 – 3:15 4^th Degree Conferral

3:15 – 3:30 Communicate 5^thDegree

3:30 – 4:00 6^th Degree Conferral – Medford

4:00 – 4:15 Communicate 7th degree

4:15 – 5:00 8^th Degree Conferral

5:00 – 5:30 Communicate 9^th through 13^th degree

5:30 Banquet Dinner

Saturday:

7:00 – 8:30 am Continental breakfast

8:45 – 9:45 14^th Degree Conferral

9:45- 10:00 Communicate 15^th – 17^th Degree

10:00 -11:15 18^th Degree Conferral – Eugene

11:15 -12:30 pm Lunch

12:30 – 1:15 Communicate 19^th – 29^th Degree

1:15 – 2:15 30^th Degree Conferral – Roseburg

2:15 – 2:30 Communicate 31^st degree

2:30 – 3:30 32^nd Degree Conferral – Klamath Falls

3:30 – 4:00 Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Closing remarks & Clapping Ceremony

An Update on Our Language Clinics from President William Anton

Posted on December 28, 2015

Click on the KidTalk illustration above to read an update from our Oregon Scottish Rite Clinics President William Anton

Oregon Scottish Rite Clinics Update

A Message From Our S.G.I.G Regarding the Portland Language Clinic and the Board of Directors

Posted on October 24, 2015

Dear Brethren,

I hope this finds you healthy and in very good spirits.

I have an update on the clinic board and the status of the clinics. The Clinic board met this last Friday and after looking at our finances and discussing what direction we feel we should go, we voted 7 to 1 to close the Portland Clinic. There are some very exciting therapies out there and we are exploring many of them. The decision has been made to work with the three Universities in Oregon that have speech pathologist programs. Which university and how much we work with them is still part of the process we have to explore. We feel that we can help children that have speech difficulties and train new pathologist at the same time. (A daily double) The board also feels that we will be more efficient with the funds that have been entrusted to us.

The board voted unanimously to meet on a quarterly basis. This does not mean that the labors of the board will not continue daily, but we will officially meet quarterly.

Thank you and God bless you all!

Gary Kuney, 33°
S.G.I.G. in Oregon

Oregon Scottish Rite 2015 S.G.I.G. Award Recipients

Posted on July 21, 2015

Oregon Scottish Rite is proud to announce our 2015 S.G.I.G. award recipients:

Baker – Lynn A. Halliday 32°

Baker – Martin RaVell Patterson 32° KCCH

Coos Bay – Fritz H. Thomas III 32° KCCH

Portland – Edwin H. Radford 32° KSA

Salem – Don L. Broxson 32° KCCH

Salem – Richard E. MacKinnon 32°

Salem – Creighton R. Marlette 32°

Salem – Claude A. Weldin 32°

Oregon Scottish Rite 2015 Honour Recipients

Posted on July 1, 2015

Oregon Scottish Rite is proud to announce our 2015 Honourman

Oregon Scottish Rite 2015 Honourmen – 33° Inspectors General Honorary:

Baker – Charles Richard Aster
Eugene – Dale Lee Vanderpool
Portland – William D. Anton, Sr.
Portland – Paul Andrew Blackburn
Portland – Richard Charles Komraus

Oregon Scottish Rite 2015 Honourmen – 32° Knights Commander of the Court of Honour:

Baker – Daniel Wayne Seaman
Baker – Sherman Nash Weisgerber
Coos Bay – Stephen Neal Shannon
Coos Bay – Ernest Cleveland Turner
Eugene – Richard Dale Varner
Klamath Falls – James Eldredge Davis
Medford – Roland Lee Kari
Medford – Irvine Lawrence Urie
Portland – Carl Alvin Foleen
Portland – Eckhard Heino Gazow
Portland – Ralph Maldonado
Portland – Larry L. Roberts
Portland – Earl Edwin Tradup
Portland – Bryan Everett Witt
Roseburg – Wizard

The Oregon Orient Education Foundation Announces a New Educational Assistance Program

Posted on April 28, 2015

Brothers.

The Oregon Orient Educational Foundation is excited to announce a new educational assistance program for only, Oregon Scottish Rite brothers. There will be two $2500 scholarships available.

The purpose is to provide help for those brothers who wish to complete a degree, pursue graduate work, or gain skills needed for career advancement or training to reenter the workforce.

The application is included below or you can contact your Valley PR who has been sent information and applications.

Bill Anton
President
Oregon Orient Education Foundation

Click on this link to download application: 2015 Scottish Rite Educational Sponsorship Application Form

Medford, Eugene, Klamath Falls and Roseburg Valleys unite for 6th Annual Spring Reunion in Medford.

Posted on April 21, 2015

On April 3^rd and 4^th, 2015 the brethren of the Southern Oregon Scottish Rite gathered in Medford for the 6^th annual Spring Reunion. The brothers of the Eugene Valley preformed the 4^th° after dinner on Friday night, followed by the 14^th ° presented by the Medford Valley. The next morning the brothers of Medford presented the 18th°. This was followed by the 30^th° put on by the Roseburg Valley, with help from Medford. After lunch the seven candidates passed through the 32^nd°, preformed by the Klamath Falls Valley, bringing to a conclusion the weekends festivities. A special thanks to the Medford KSA for all their hard work throughout the weekend.

6th ANNUAL SOUTHERN OREGON SPRING REUNION 2015

Posted on March 9, 2015

6th ANNUAL SOUTHERN OREGON SPRING REUNION 2015

Schedule

Friday:

4:30 — 5:30 PM Registration – Check-in – Orientation in Lodge Room
5:30 — 6:45 Dinner – Acknowledgement of Dignitaries – Guests
6:45 — 7:30 4th Degree Conferral — Eugene
7:30 — 8:00 Communicate 5th — 13th Degree—Medford
8:00 — 9:00 14th Degree Conferral — Medford

Saturday:

7:00 — 8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:00 — 8:45 Communicate 15th—17th Degree—Medford
8:45 —10:00 18th Degree Conferral—Eugene
10:00 —10:15 Break

Saturday Continued:

8:45 – 10:00 AM 18TH Degree conferral – Medford
10:00 -10:15 Break
10:15—11:15 Communicate 19th – 29th Degree – Roseburg
11:15 -12:30 PM 30th Degree Conferral – Roseburg
12:30 – 2:00 Lunch
2:00 – 2:30 Communicate 31st Degree – Klamath Falls
2:30 – 4:00 32nd Degree Conferral – Klamath Falls
4:00 – 4:30 Medford Valley Closing Remarks
4:30 – 4:45 Capping Ceremony – Class Photos
4:45 – Refreshments – Social time

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