Portland Valley Scottish Rite News Blast September 15th, 2014

1692.jpg

Chapter Header 2

Brothers,

Tomorrow, the Portland Valley will confer the 20th Degree.  Don’t miss this great performance from a veteran cast.

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

Upcoming Events Header 1

17

  • 09/15 – 20th Degree Dress Rehearsal – 7 pm 
  • 09/16 – 20th Degree Conferral 
  • 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

205

20th degree – Master of the Symbolic Lodge: This degree shows us Liberty, Fraternity and Equality. These teach moral, religious and philosophical understanding. This degree helps one to comprehend Deity, forces of nature, good and evil.

 The apron is yellow, bordered in blue, with three concentric point-down triangles, with the Tetragrammaton (horizontal) and “Fiat Lux” (vertical) at the center, forming a cross. Its triangular shape relates to the “fourth great light, which reminds us of the Deity and his attributes.” The jewel is gold, with the same three concentric triangles.

Petition for Membership

180

Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

images

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 1st, 2014

1692.jpg

Chapter Header 2

Brothers,

There is still time to make Dinner reservations for our September 2nd event.  We will honor our Valley Personal Representative, with a fantastic Dinner and an evening of fellowship.  Note the information below.

Upcoming Degree Work Header

17

09/02 – Honoring the Portland Valley PR (Ladies Night)
09/16 – 20th Degree Conferral

Welcome Portland PR

encampment

Portland Valley PR Dinner

Illustrious Walt Johnson, Portland Valley Personal Representative, will be welcomed on September 2nd at the Scottish Rite Temple.  Join the Portland Valley for a memorable evening.  Social Hour will be held at 5:30 pm; Dinner will start at 6 pm.

Welcome The Portland Valley Personal Representative 

Scottish Rite ladies night    

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014      

Dinner provided by Bridges Catering

Dinner $20/person

           $30/couple

Menu:

  • Appetizers
  • Cheese and shallot stuffed mushrooms
  • Pork rillette served with apple mustard, pickled onions, baguette and crackers

 Salad:

  • Romaine wedge with cherry tomato, blue cheese crumbles croutons and balsamic vinaigrette

 Entrée:

  • Fillet of beef tenderloin with mushroom jus, potato gratin, and amaretto green beans
  • Roasted vegetable gratin to replace fillet for vegetarian option

 Desert:

  • Fresh berry shortcake

Please call the Scottish Rite office for information relating to this auction. 

Petition for Membership

180

Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

images

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 August 21st, 2014

1692.jpg

Chapter Header 2

Brothers,

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Grand Maser will not attend our Dinner on September 2nd.  We will therefore honor our new Portland PR at this time.  Please note the information below.

Please note the continuation of our “Spring Cleaning Auction” On Tuesday August 25th with a book and painting sale.

Upcoming Degree Work Header

17

08/25 – Spring Cleaning / Book & Painting Sale 
09/02 – Honoring the Portland Valley PR (Ladies Night)
09/16 – 20th Degree Conferral

Welcome Portland PR

encampment

Portland Valley PR Dinner

Illustrious Walt Johnson, Portland Valley Personal Representative, will be welcomed on September 2nd at the Scottish Rite Temple.  Join the Portland Valley for a memorable evening.  Social Hour will be held at 5:30 pm; Dinner will start at 6 pm.

Welcome The Portland Valley Personal Representative 

Scottish Rite ladies night    

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014      

Dinner provided by Bridges Catering

Dinner $20/person

           $30/couple

Menu:

  • Appetizers
  • Cheese and shallot stuffed mushrooms
  • Pork rillette served with apple mustard, pickled onions, baguette and crackers

 Salad:

  • Romaine wedge with cherry tomato, blue cheese crumbles croutons and balsamic vinaigrette

 Entrée:

  • Fillet of beef tenderloin with mushroom jus, potato gratin, and amaretto green beans
  • Roasted vegetable gratin to replace fillet for vegetarian option

 Desert:

  • Fresh berry shortcake

Message from PR

154

Dear Brothers,
The Portland Valley Leadership would like to give you some exciting updates on what is happening at the Rite.

As many of you know the Portland Valley has been going through some growing pains over the last several years. As with most fraternal organizations we’ve seen our membership slow and our expenses increase. In order to meet these difficult times we were forced to cut staff, reduce expenses and entertain offers on our historic building.

I’m happy to say that with disciplined actions, a striving for excellence and your steadfast support we are back on track and thriving. We are no longer spending thousands of dollars more a month than we bring in. Our investment accounts are again growing and our future is looking bright indeed.

We are also no longer in a position to accept less than $6.5 million dollars for our building and we’ve raised the price from $4.5 million to $6.5 million, a 30% increase.

None of these changes would have been possible without your dedication and support for our historic Masonic fraternity.

Here are a few things that you can look forward to at the Portland Valley Scottish Rite:

  • Beautiful new furniture in the Lounge
  • A new and revitalized library:
  • New handmade, custom wood cabinets with glass enclosures to secure and protect our treasures.
  • A library budget that will allow us to not only maintain the library but grow with new books, movies, and magazines for a state of the art Masonic study facility.
  • New individual library study tables with computers, individual lamps, etc.
  • A new card entry state of the art alarm system.
  • A budget that will allow us to mend and or replace some of our cherished costumes.
  • Badly needed roof repair, which should be completed by Fall 2014.
  • Budget for theater seat repair in 2015.

The last few years have been a lot of work for all of us. But due to your continued efforts, trust and brotherhood we are now starting to see the fruits of our labors.

We look forward to seeing you all on September 2nd when we will be honoring our Grand Master.

Fraternally

Ill Walt Johnson, 33°
Personal Representative
Portland Valley

Sickness and Distress

157

Illustrious Brother Len Schiler is resting comfortably at home after recovering in the hospital from a fall.  Len suffered several broken ribs and a puncture lung.  He would welcome contact from the membership.  He can be reached  at (503)-643-2348

Spring Cleaning

SpringCleaning650

The Portland Scottish Rite Library Committee has been working hard preparing for our upgraded new library which will go in later this Fall. The committee has weeded out many books that were deemed unnecessary for our masonic library. Several hundred books as well as paintings, have been removed from the library stock and will be offered to the Portland Valley Scottish Rite Membership.  The books will be sold at $1.00 each. The book sale will start on Monday, Aug. 25th at 9am until Wednesday at 5pm.

All monies received from the auction will be used to replace tables in the Ballroom.  We hope to replace the old wooden tables with new light weight composite tables. 

 Please call the Scottish Rite office for information relating to this auction. 

Petition for Membership

180

Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

images

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 August 17th, 2014

1692.jpg

Chapter Header 2

Brothers,

Please note the continuation of our “Spring Cleaning Auction” On Tuesday August 19th.

Please also note the passing of Brother George Ruhberg.  Information is in the article below.

Upcoming Events Header 1

17

08/19 – Spring Cleaning Auction
09/02 – Honoring the Grand Master (Ladies Night)
09/16 – 20th Degree Conferral

Memorial

calledfromlabor

George Ruhberg

My Brethren, the roll of the workmen has been called, and one Master Mason, Brother George Ruhberg, 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 Ruhberg was born on March 1st, 1916 and had the Scottish Rite Degrees Conferred on him in December of 1966.  Brother Ruhberg passed in his sleep at 11:20 am on August 3rd, 2014.

A memorial service will be held on September 13th at the First United Methodist Church in Beaverton.  The service will be held at 3 pm.  Masons will open Lodge at Beaverton Masonic Lodge at 2 pm and then proceed two blocks to the Methodist Church.       

 

Grand Master

204

Grand Master’s Dinner

Most Worshipful Grand Master R. Michael Wick will be honored on September 2nd at the Scottish Rite Temple.  Join the Portland Valley for memorable evening.  Social Hour will be held at 5:30 pm; Dinner will start at 6 pm.

HONORING OUR GRAND MASTER

  • Scottish Rite ladies night    
  • Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
  • Dinner provided by Bridges Catering

Menu  

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

Spring Cleaning

SpringCleaning650

The “Spring Cleaning Auction Continues on Tuesday, August 19th.  At this time books and paintings, that are no longer needed, will be auctioned by closed bid.  These items can be viewed on August 19th until 7 pm in the former PR’s Office. 

All items will be marked with an identifier.  If you wish to bid on an item you may submit your name, email address, phone number and the amount of your bid. 

All monies received from the auction will be used to replace tables in the Ballroom.  We hope to replace the old wooden tables with new light weight composite tables.

 Please call the Scottish Rite office for information relating to this auction. 

Petition for Membership

180

Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

images

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 August 10th, 2014

1692.jpg

Chapter Header 2

Brothers,

On Tuesday Sept. 2nd the Portland will host a Dinner to honor our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother R. Michael Wick.  Please call ahead for reservations.

The Portland Valley will continue with “Spring Cleaning” during the second week of our auction.  Many unused or duplicate items will be removed from our inventory.  This is your chance to join in a closed bid auction.  Please see article below.

Upcoming Events Header 1

17

08/05 – Spring Cleaning Auction
08/12 – Spring Cleaning Auction
09/02 – Honoring the Grand Master
(Ladies Night)
09/16 – 20th Degree Conferral

Grand Master

204

Grand Master’s Dinner

Most Worshipful Grand Master R. Michael Wick will be honored on September 2nd at the Scottish Rite Temple.  Join the Portland Valley for memorable evening.  Social Hour will be held at 5:30 pm; Dinner will start at 6 pm.

HONORING OUR GRAND MASTER

  • Scottish Rite ladies night    
  • Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
  • Dinner provided by Bridges Catering

Menu  

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

Spring Cleaning

SpringCleaning650

Many articles of furniture will be available for purchase, by closed bid, starting on August 5th, at the Scottish Rite Temple.  These items are either no longer used, duplicates or need to be updated. These items can be viewed on August 5th until 7 pm.  During this time bids will be taken and placed in a secure location.  On August 12th the high bids will be posted on each item.  Bids will be taken again,until 7 pm, and placed in a secure location.

All items will be marked with an identifier.  If you wish to bid on an item you may submit your name, email address, phone number and the amount of your bid.  The bids will be sealed until August  15th.  At this time the bids will be reviewed, the winners will be identified and notified.

 Please call the Scottish Rite office for information relating to this auction. 

Contact Information

 

images

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 July 31st, 2014

1692.jpg

Chapter Header 2

187

Brothers, The Portland Valley is doing a little “Spring Cleaning” during our Summer break.  Many unused or duplicate items will be removed from our inventory.  This is your chance to join in a closed bid auction.  Please see article below.

Upcoming Events Header 1

17

  • 08/05 – Spring Cleaning Auction
  • 08/12 – Spring Cleaning Auction 
  • 09/02 – Honoring the Grand Master
  • 09/16- 20th Degree Conferral

Spring Cleaning

SpringCleaning650

Many articles of furniture will be available for purchase, by closed bid, starting on August 5th, at the Scottish Rite Temple.  These items are either no longer used, duplicates or need to be updated. These items can be viewed on August 5th until 7 pm.  During this time bids will be taken and placed in a secure location.  On August 12th the high bids will be posted on each item.  Bids will be taken again,until 7 pm, and placed in a secure location.

All items will be marked with an identifier.  If you wish to bid on an item you may submit your name, email address, phone number and the amount of your bid.  The bids will be sealed until August  15th.  At this time the bids will be reviewed, the winners will be identified and notified.

 Please call the Scottish Rite office for information relating to this auction. 

SR Lore

33C

Lore of the Ring

When researching Freemasons For Dummies, I came across the urban legend that there are no 33rd degree rings in pawn shops because 33rd degree Masons dabble in witchcraft and are immolated in the practice of Magick™. Apparently, so this one goes, the ring goes *poof!* along with the body.

There are no howlers quite as hilarious as anti-Masonic howlers.

The truth is that the ring given to the 33rd degree Mason, at least in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, is either to be buried on the finger of the Brother when his end comes, or returned to the Supreme Council by his family so that it may be passed to another generation of Freemasons.

As to the symbolism, it has a triangle or delta (with the number “33”), in plain gold with no other color, and three distinct rings, which might be interpreted as 3+3. Inside, it is inscribed with the phrase “Deus Meumque Jus”, meaning “God and My Right” (or perhaps more clearly, ‘God and my moral rightness’).

As to the three rings, my own interpretation from here on is ‘Think twice before speaking once.’ But that’s just me.

There are approximately 11,000 33° Masons in the United States, roughly split 50/50 between the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction and the Southern Jurisdiction. And for those who have asked, the 33° ritual in the two jurisdictions is VERY different.

The number 33 was not just selected at random by the originators of the Scottish Rite. It has long been considered sacred within Christianity for several reasons. It is the multiple use of three, signifying the Holy Trinity. Christ was 33 years old when he ascended into heaven, and the gospels list thirty-three miracles performed by Christ. (Dan Brown is incorrect when he states, appropriately on page 333 of The Lost Symbol, that God is mentioned thirty-three times in the Book of Genesis. God is actually mentioned thirty-two times, in the first chapter of Genesis of the King James Bible.)

Thirty-three also appears in the Old Testament and other Jewish writings. Jacob had thirty-three children; Mosaic Law required that a woman purify herself for thirty-three days after her male child was circumcised; the holy day of Lag B’Omer occurs thirty-three days after the start of Passover; and the Seal of Solomon, or Star of David, made up of two intersecting triangles, is considered a graphic representation of 3+3. It also plays a prominent role in Kabbalah.

The religions of Islam, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism and Hinduism all associate sacred meanings with the number thirty-three. There are even thirty-three bones in the human vertebrae. Therefore, it appears in the Scottish Rite as a symbol of the fraternity’s universality as well as the perfection that every man should aspire to achieve in his soul.

Another curious aspect of the numbers thirty-two and thirty-three in regards to the Scottish Rite is that both Charleston, South Carolina, the birthplace of the Rite in 1801, and Jerusalem, location of Solomon’s Temple, lie between the 32° and 33° latitude. For many years it was common for Scottish Rite officers to include the latitude of their location when writing letters, articles or papers.

The double-headed eagle is the principal symbol of the 33rd degree of the Scottish Rite. It is not, as is mistakenly referred to in Brown’s text concerning the tattoo on Mal’akh’s chest, using his nipples as the bird’s eyes, a “double-headed phoenix.” The legendary phoenix, rising from the ashes, as described in Greek (and earlier) mythology, is not what depicted here at all.

Rather, the symbol comes from an early European rite of degrees called the Order of the Royal Secret, from which the Scottish Rite descended in 1801. The Royal Secret’s most advanced degree was called “The Knight of the White and Black Eagle.” The French Masonic authority that issued a patent (a document that authorizes the formation of new chapters) in 1761 was called the Council of the Emperors of the East and West. They used the double-headed eagle as a heraldic device (like a logo) on their documents, and it is believed they had appropriated the imagery from the period of the division of the Roman Empire into an eastern and western empire under the Byzantine emperors. The image of the double-headed eagle also appears in heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Austria, Russia, Armenia, Albania, Serbia and many others. It also appears as a symbol of the Greek Orthodox Church.

What makes the image specific to the Scottish Rite is the triangle on the eagle’s breast, and the number “33.”

From FREEMASONS FOR DUMMIES

By Christopher Hodapp 

Petition for Membership

180

Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition

Contact Information

 

images

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 July 1st, 2014

169_zps26b608d4

Notice Header

DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND ANYONE’S CONTROL THE ORIENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR 2014 HAS BEEN CANCELED. 

We look forward to this important conference next year in July.

Upcoming Events Header 1

17

 

07/08- Clarke Trust Fund Meeting – 5 pm
07/12- Orient of Oregon Leadership Conference CANCELLED
08/12- Clarke Trust Fund Meeting – 5 pm
09/02- Honor the Grand Master/Ladies Night

Contact Information

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 June 22nd, 2014

1692.jpg

Chapter Header 2

Brothers,

Although the Portland  Valley is currently “dark” there exists some unique opportunities to advance our work in the Scottish Rite.

The Portland Valley is proud to announce the appointment of a new Membership Chairman,

Bryan Witt 32°.  Please congratulate Bryan on his new appointment and plan to be part of his new program.  There will be an announcement regarding the first Membership Meeting.

Our Orient Leadership Conference will be held on July 12th.  Please do not delay in registering for this event.  This is a great opportunity to share your ideas with other members of our Orient.

Upcoming Events Header 1

17

  • 07/08- Clarke Trust Fund Meeting – 5 pm
  • 07/12- Orient of Oregon Leadership Conference 
  • 08/12- Clarke Trust Fund Meeting – 5 pm
  • 09/02- Honor the Grand Master/Ladies Night

leadership-conferense 2 copy

Key to Leadership

Oregon Scottish Rite Leadership Conference
July 12, 2014, in Portland

The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. There will be two breakout sessions with Masonic Education and Degree Work being the topics of discussion. The meeting will be over promptly at 2:30 p.m. The fee for attending is 15.00 up to June 15, and 20.00 thereafter. Lunch will be served. This meeting is intended to be an Orient follow up on the Supreme Conference held recently in Portland. Especially if you attended the Supreme Conference, we need you, with your input to attend this meeting so as to bring those ideas to fruition at home. This meeting will be a great opportunity to exchange ideas and improve our valleys activities. I look forward to seeing you here.

Ill. Gary Kuney 33° S.G.I.G.

Registration for 2014 Oregon Orient Scottish Rite Leadership Conference, July 12, 2014.
Name_______________Valley_____________
I will attend { } I will not be able to attend { }
The meeting will be held at the Scottish Rite Center, 709 SW Fifteenth Ave. Portland.

Please clip this registration form and send it to the above address as soon as possible or, email me at,
walt@waltshop.com.
Ill. Walt Johnson 33°

 

Chairman

579605_10200977257066276_561781945_n

Greetings Brethren,

I am honored for the opportunity to take on the role of Membership Committee Chairman and I am excited about the great potential that awaits us at the Portland Valley. Membership is one of my passions here at the Scottish Rite, and I’m looking forward to working together to bring in new candidates for the reunions, as well as reaching out and engaging our existing members. I am so proud to be a Scottish Rite Mason in the Portland Valley and I know you all share that same pride. Joining the Scottish Rite will always be one of the best decisions I have ever made. The future of the Portland Valley rests on our collective shoulders, and it is up to each one of us to contribute to its growth and success.

If you are interested in being on the Membership Committee, helping out with Blue Lodge visitations; being a Blue Lodge Ambassador; making phone calls or if you have ideas or suggestions, we want to hear from you!

I look forward to working with you to ensure the health and vitality of our Portland Valley for many years to come.
Thank you.
Fraternally,
Bryan Witt 32°
Membership Committee Chairman
Portland Valley Scottish Rite

Contact Information

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 June 1st, 2014

1692.jpg

Chapter Header 2

Brothers, On Tuesday, June 3rd, we will have an awards ceremony / Ladies Night. We will be presenting 32nd Degree Patents and Master Craftsman Certificates. Our keynote address, “Scottish Rite: a lifetime of learning”, will be given by VWB Paul Waadevig, the Personal Representative of the Valley of Vancouver.

Social Hour will begin at 5:30 pm. Dinner will begin at 6: pm.

The menu for Tuesday will be Meatloaf; sautéed Spring Vegetables; Mashed Potatoes and dessert.

We will go “dark” after Tuesday’s Meeting. The business of the Portland Valley will still be conducted along with Clarke Trust Fund meetings and other meetings as scheduled.

Our next scheduled meeting will be on September the 2nd when we honor the Grand Master.

PLEASE CALL AHEAD FOR DINNER RESERVATIONS

Upcoming Events Header 1

17

 

  • 06/03- Awards Ceremony/Ladies Night
  • 06/10- Clarke Trust Fund Meeting – 5 pm Dark
  • 07/12- Orient of Oregon Leadership Conference
  • 07/08- Clarke Trust Fund Meeting – 5 pm
  • 08/12- Clarke Trust Fund Meeting – 5 pm
  • 09/02- Honor the Grand Master/Ladies Night

leadership-conferense 2 copy

Key to Leadership

Oregon Scottish Rite Leadership Conference
July 12, 2014, in Portland

The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. There will be two breakout sessions with Masonic Education and Degree Work being the topics of discussion. The meeting will be over promptly at 2:30 p.m. The fee for attending is 15.00 up to June 15, and 20.00 thereafter. Lunch will be served. This meeting is intended to be an Orient follow up on the Supreme Conference held recently in Portland. Especially if you attended the Supreme Conference, we need you, with your input to attend this meeting so as to bring those ideas to fruition at home. This meeting will be a great opportunity to exchange ideas and improve our valleys activities. I look forward to seeing you here.

Ill. Gary Kuney 33° S.G.I.G.

Registration for 2014 Oregon Orient Scottish Rite Leadership Conference, July 12, 2014.
Name_______________Valley_____________
I will attend { } I will not be able to attend { }
The meeting will be held at the Scottish Rite Center, 709 SW Fifteenth Ave. Portland.

Please clip this registration form and send it to the above address as soon as possible or, email me at,
walt@waltshop.com.
Ill. Walt Johnson 33°

Contact Information

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 Announcement

171

Greetings Brethren-

Due to an opportunity at work I am resigning as PR for the Portland Valley, effective 4 June 2014.

I will not be able to make the time commitment that the position and Valley deserve in order to continue. I will still be active in other ways and in selected degrees as my schedule permits.

A big THANK YOU to all of the brethren who have been actively engaged in “work” at the Rite. In just one year you were able to:

  • -get the financials in order
  • -establish a schedule for all of next year
  • -obtain a full compliment of officers in all bodies
  • -launch a new meal program (announced shortly)
  • -stop immediate sale of the building
  • -revamp the Clark Trusts process
  • -Stop eating into investments and add to corpus

May TGAOTU guide our hearts and steps so that we continue to reflect His sacred truths.

Warmly and Fraternally,

Brian S. McDowell