Portland Valley Scottish Rite News Blast November 17th, 2014

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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

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The 2014 Portland Valley Scottish Rite Fall Reunion Class.

 

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

 

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The class eagerly awaits the start of another Degree.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The “Lighter Side” of the 18th Degree Cast.
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The 32nd Degree cast closing out the reunion with another magnificent performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The veteran Cast of the 14th Degree.
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The 30th Degree Cast ready to Proceed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The foundation of any Degree, the Stage Crew.

Contact Information

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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

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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. 

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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)

 

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

Contact Information

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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

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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. 

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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

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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

Meal Schedule

 

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

Petition for Membership

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Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

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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 2nd, 2014

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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.  

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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.

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The opening of the 30th Degree was performed for the guests.
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The Setting Maul Dinner attracted about 60 participants.
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Nathan Neff, 32° conducts a tour of the Scottish Rite Temple.

Portland Valley Scottish Rite News Blast November 1st, 2014

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The Portland Valley lecture series continues on Tues, November 3rd.  The lecture will feature Ill. E. David Granum who will lecture on ritual presentation.   

Social Hour will be held at 5:30 followed by Dinner at approximately 6:00 pm.  The lecture will start at approximately 6:15 pm. The meeting of the “33rds” will start at approximately 6:45 pm.

The Dinner will be catered by Bridges Catering of Portland.  They will be serving Chicken & Dumplings; roasted potatoes; green salad and desert.

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

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11/04 – Scottish Rite Lecture “White Hat” Meeting
11/14 – 2014 Fall Reunion
11/15 – 2014 Fall Reunion

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11/04 – To Be Announced
11/11 – Shepard’s Pie
11/14 – Lasagna
11/15 – Club Sandwiches (Lunch)

Sickness and Distress

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My Brethren, the roll of the workmen has been called, and one Master Mason, David E. Granum, 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 David passed on 10/23/2014 at the age of 92.  A private ceremony has been planned for the immediate family.

Petition for Membership

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Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

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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 October 23rd, 2014

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On Tuesday, Oct. 28th The Portland Valley will host The Setting Maul Dinner.

Social Hour will be held from  5:30 to 6:30 pm.  A building tour will follow and Dinner will start  at approximately 7:15 pm. Meat loaf will be catered by Bridges Catering of Portland. 

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

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0/28 – Setting Maul Dinner
11/04 – Scottish Rite Lecture “White Hat” Meeting
11/14 – 2014 Fall Reunion
11/15 – 2014 Fall Reunion

Meal Schedule

10/28 – Meat Loaf
11/04 – To Be Announced
11/11 – Shepard’s Pie
11/14 – Lasagna
11/15 – Club Sandwiches (Lunch)

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Fraternal greetings from the Portland Valley Membership Committee.

We are delighted to announce that as of October 16th, we have received 14 petitions for our upcoming Fall Reunion in November, and anticipate 2-3 more before the end of this month. We are also conferring courtesy degrees for at least 7 petitioners from Vancouver, Salem and Eugene Valleys.  This should be the largest reunion class we’ve had in several years.  

Our membership committee has attended 12 Blue Lodge visitations and have handed out several petitions and spoke with countless brothers about the benefits of membership at the Portland Valley.  Our visitations have renewed interest in the Scottish Rite among new brothers as well as existing Scottish Rite brethren.  

We are having a Setting Maul Dinner on Tuesday October 28th.  Please join us at 5:30PM for social hour in the members lounge, followed by dinner, speakers and a presentation from our flagship charity, the Oregon Speech and Language Clinics. (KidTalk)  This is a great opportunity to meet the new petitioners and welcome them into the Scottish Rite.  I really hope to see as many of you as possible both at the Setting Maul Dinner and the Fall Reunion.    

I want to personally thank the following brothers who have devoted time and energy to the Membership Committee to ensure our success. 

  • Rick Komraus, 32° KCCH
  • Nathan Neff 32°
  • Kent Cox, 32° KCCH
  • Ill. Duane Hugulet, 33°
  • Paul Blackburn, 32° KCCH
  • Bruce Kent, 32°
  • John Kirk, 32°  

I also want to thank the many brothers who have given advice, recommendations and suggestions on how to strengthen our valley and promote the Scottish Rite to ensure our vitality.  Please feel free to reach out to me or any of the brothers on the Membership Committee, as we are always looking for assistance with the promotion of our beloved Scottish Rite.

It’s truly a pleasure to serve our valley in this capacity. 

Fraternal Regards,
Bryan Witt 32°
Membership Committee Chairman
Portland Valley Scottish Rite
503-226-7827
membership@portlandsr.com

Petition for Membership

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Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

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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 October 20th, 2014

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On Tuesday, Oct. 21st The Portland Valley will present the 21st Degree.

Dinner will start at 6 pm. Chicken Marsala will be catered by Bridges Catering of Portland. The Degree will begin at approximately 7pm.

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

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10/20 – 21st Degree Dress Rehearsal – 7 pm
10/21 – 21st Degree Conferral
10/28 – Setting Maul Dinner
11/04 – Scottish Rite Lecture
11/14 – 2014 Fall Reunion
11/15 – 2014 Fall Reunion

Sickness and Distress

Illustrious Brother Walt Johnson is recovering at home after undergoing heart bypass surgery.  The surgery was performed without any complications and Walt is expected to make a complete recovery.   

Meal Schedule

10/21 – Chicken Marsala
10/28 – Meat Loaf
11/04 – To Be Announced
11/11 – Shepard’s Pie
11/14 – Lasagna
11/15 – Club Sandwiches (Lunch)

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21° – Noachite or Prussian Knight

In the 21st Degree we are admonished to be modest and humble, speaking only of the good in mankind and forgetting the evil. Slander is the exact opposite to mercy, for “Mercy blesseth him that gives and him that takes” while slander curses him that speaks it, and to say the least, does no good to the other. Our ancient brethren met to redress wrongs and defend the helpless. Masonry today has the same great mission and woe to him who would attempt to destroy it.

The apron is yellow, and contains an arm holding a sword, and a winged figure holding a key in the left hand, and the right forefinger on the lips (the “Egyptian figure of Silence”). The jewel is an point-up triangle, with an arrow, point downward, an arm holding a sword, and the motto “Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum.”   

Petition for Membership

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Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

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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 October 5th, 2014

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Brothers,

On Tuesday Sept. Oct. 7th The Oregon Consistory of The Portland Valley will host a lecture by WB John Laws.  

The lounge will be open at 5:30pm for refreshment. Dinner will start at 6 pm. Lasagna will be catered by Bridges Catering of Portland The lecture will begin at 7pm.

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

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10/07 – Lecture WB John Laws
10/14 – Clarke Trust Fund Meeting – 5:30 PM
Body Head Meeting – 6 PM
10/20 – 21st Degree Dress Rehearsal – 7 pm
10/21 – 21st Degree Conferral
11/14 – 2014 Fall Reunion
11/15 – 2014 Fall Reunion

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Illustrious Brother Steve Gatton was admitted to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center on Friday.  Details are not currently available on his status.  Information will be released when more is known about his condition.

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The Scottish Rite Oregon Consistory presents a Lecture by Worshipful Bro. John Laws, MPS from Washington #4 in our sister state of Washington. Worshipful Brother Laws will be doing a lecture on the Origins of Freemasonry In Germany.

This is a great topic that Bro. Laws has researched with plenty of insight for the speculative mind to contemplate on the foundation of modern Freemasonry. Bro. Laws is a founding member of the Lewis & Clark chapter of the Philalethes Masonic Research Society in Oregon and will be presenting as a representative on their behalf. For anyone not in the know, the Philalethes Society is the world’s oldest and largest Masonic Research Society. 

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21° – Noachite or Prussian Knight

In the 21st Degree we are admonished to be modest and humble, speaking only of the good in mankind and forgetting the evil. Slander is the exact opposite to mercy, for “Mercy blesseth him that gives and him that takes” while slander curses him that speaks it, and to say the least, does no good to the other. Our ancient brethren met to redress wrongs and defend the helpless. Masonry today has the same great mission and woe to him who would attempt to destroy it.

The apron is yellow, and contains an arm holding a sword, and a winged figure holding a key in the left hand, and the right forefinger on the lips (the “Egyptian figure of Silence”). The jewel is an point-up triangle, with an arrow, point downward, an arm holding a sword, and the motto “Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum.”   

Petition for Membership

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Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

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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 September 29th, 2014

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Brothers,
On Tuesday Sept. 30th The Portland Valley will host a grand Opening of the new Member’s Lounge.

The event starts at 5:30 PM. We will have a demonstration of the new Valley website and a 50/50 raffle. The bar will be open and heavy hor d’oeuvres will be served. Casual Dress is suggested.

Dinner Reservations are not require. Call the Portland Valley Office for information: (503) 226-782.

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  • 09/30 – Member’s Lounge Grand Opening
  • 10/14 – Clarke Trust Fund Meeting – 5PM
    Body Head Meeting – 6PM
  • 10/20 – 21st Degree Dress Rehearsal – 7 pm
  • 10/21 – 21st Degree Conferral
  • 11/14 – 2014 Fall Reunion
  • 11/15 – 2014 Fall Reunion

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Illustrious Brother Roland Davis 33° is currently in the hospital in Roseburg. Details are not currently available. Please remember him and his wife Barbara in your prayers.
The family can be contacted via: 1965 NW Calkins Avenue/Roseburg, Oregon 9741-1880

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21° – Noachite or Prussian Knight

In the 21st Degree we are admonished to be modest and humble, speaking only of the good in mankind and forgetting the evil. Slander is the exact opposite to mercy, for “Mercy blesseth him that gives and him that takes” while slander curses him that speaks it, and to say the least, does no good to the other. Our ancient brethren met to redress wrongs and defend the helpless. Masonry today has the same great mission and woe to him who would attempt to destroy it.

The apron is yellow, and contains an arm holding a sword, and a winged figure holding a key in the left hand, and the right forefinger on the lips (the “Egyptian figure of Silence”). The jewel is an point-up triangle, with an arrow, point downward, an arm holding a sword, and the motto “Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum.”   

Contact Information

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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 September 21st, 2014

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Brothers,

Tuesday, Sept. 23rd the Portland Valley will celebrate the Feast of Tishri. Under the Statutes of the Supreme Council, the feast is considered an obligatory observance, a sharing of our fraternal spirit.

 The menu for the Feast of Tishri

Beef brisket braised with pomegranate onion confit,
Israeli cous-cous with tomatoes, zucchini and smoked paprika
Roasted root vegetables
Spinach salad with citrus vinaigrette, almonds and dates.
Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream.

 Be sure to call the Portland Valley Office for Dinner Reservations (503) 226-7827.

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  • 09/23 – Feast of Tishri
  • 10/14 – Clarke Trust Fund Meeting – 5PM Body Head Meeting – 6PM
  • 10/20 – 21st Degree Dress Rehearsal – 7 pm
  • 10/21 – 21st Degree Conferral
  • 11/14 – 2014 Fall Reunion
  • 11/15 – 2014 Fall Reunion

Feast of Tishri

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As the children of Israel were led through the wilderness, God decreed the celebration of a seven-day feast in the Jewish month of Tishri, during which they were to live in “sukkahs'” (shelters or Booths) – He decreed that this feast be celebrated annually to forever remind the Israelites that He had rescued them from Egypt. This “Feast of Tishri” (or “Feast of Succoth”) is thus a symbol of freedom.

Some 450 years after its origin, the Feast of Tishri was utilized in dedicating the newly completed King Solomon’s Temple, and this association led to its adoption by Scottish Rite Masonry to symbolize our dedication to brotherly love and human accord in a peaceful world.

This adaptation is evidenced in lessons taught by the Third Degree lecture (Blue Lodge), wherein we learn that David, King of Israel, was denied the privilege of building the Temple of God due to the “many wars and much bloodshed” associated with his reign. On his death, Solomon (his son) ascended the throne and brought peace and tranquility in the world through wisdom and righteousness – God thus chose him to perform “so great and glorious an undertaking” as that denied David. And so it was that through Solomon, construction of the Temple was seemingly guided by the hand of God – for indeed it was. Association of the Feast of Tishri with the dedication of the Temple of Solomon led to its third name – the “Feast of the Tabernacle”. The Feast of Tishri thus epitomizes the character, principles and purposes of Scottish Rite Masonry, all being consistent with the dictates of the God who spoke it into existence. 

Petition for Membership

180

Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

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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