🏛️ THE 179th BAKER VALLEY SCOTTISH RITE REUNION 🏛️

REUNION PROGRAM & SCHEDULE

FALL REUNION: OCTOBER 15–17, 2026

• Thursday, October 15
  • 8:00 AM: Candidate Registration & Orientation
  • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM: Conferring of Degrees (4° – 18°)
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch
  • 6:00 PM: Feast of Tishri Observance
• Friday, October 16
  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Conferring of Degrees (21° – 31°)
  • 11:30 AM: Lunch
  • 6:00 PM: Annual Banquet (Formal Attire)
• Saturday, October 17
  • 8:30 AM: Candidate Class Pictures
  • 9:00 AM: Conferring of the 32° (Master of the Royal Secret)

📍 LOCATION & VENUE DETAILS

• Masonic Building: 2191 Main Street, Baker City, OR
• Banquet Location: Baker City Elks Lodge
• Notice: Please—no parking directly on Main Street.

Join us for our upcoming Southern Oregon Reunion!

We invite members from all valleys to participate and candidates to join our degrees.

Friday, September 11th — at Medford Valley
2:00 PM: Registration Commences
Afternoon: 4th, 14th, and 18th Degrees
5:15 PM: Dinner Served
Saturday, September 12th — at Klamath Falls
10:00 AM: Registration Commences
Morning/Afternoon: 30th Degree, followed by the 32nd Degree
12:15 PM (approx.): Lunch served between degrees

Important RSVP Information: If you are planning to attend the dinner in Medford or the lunch in Klamath Falls, please ensure your reservation is submitted prior to the afternoon of September 9th.

https://medfordvalleyscottishrite.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming Calendar & Events

• August 31: 18 Degree Rehearsal (6:00 PM) & 4th Degree Rehearsal (7:00 PM)
• September 7: Knights of Saint Andrew (KSA) Stated Meeting (7:00 PM)
• September 11–12:Southern Oregon Scottish Rite Fall Reunion
  • Friday, Sep 11 (Medford): Registration, 4th, 14th, and 18th Degrees, Dinner included.
  • Saturday, Sep 12 (Klamath Falls): 30th and 32nd Degrees.
• September 14: Executive Meeting (5:00 PM) | Dinner (6:00 PM) | Stated Meeting (7:00 PM)
• September 21: Family Dinner
• October 5: KSA Stated Meeting (6:00 PM / 7:00 PM)
• October 12: Executive Meeting (5:00 PM) | Dinner (6:00 PM) | Stated Meeting (7:00 PM)
• October 19: Feast of Tishri (6:00 PM)

Medford Valley Scottish Rite: August 2026 Round-Up & Updates

The Medford Valley Scottish Rite opened in Long Form on August 10, 2026, led by Master of Kadosh Bro. Alexander Ben-Israel. Beyond routine business, the meeting highlighted several exciting developments, updates, and upcoming events for our members.

Valley Updates & Facility Improvements

• Upgraded Audio-Visual Tech: The Valley acquired a new 100-inch television display thanks to Brother Paul Fabian, alongside replacing a 2010 Windows 7 laptop with a modern system.
• New Flagpole Installation: A commercial-grade, black anodized flagpole is currently underway, with city permitting and ground preparation complete. Final installation and illumination are targeted for September 11.
• Member-Use Facility Policy: Executive Committee approved a policy allowing Medford Scottish Rite members to use the Scottish Rite Center free of rental charges for personal family events (anniversaries, birthdays, memorial services, and reunions).
• New Petition: A new petition for degrees was balloted upon and approved.

Southern Oregon Fall Reunion
Members are also looking ahead to one of the most significant Scottish Rite events for the Medford Valley in recent years—the September 11–12 Reunion. The reunion has not been held in the Valley for quite some time, and interest from throughout Oregon is expected.
The schedule will begin Friday at the Medford Scottish Rite Center afternoon with registration followed by the 4th, 14th and 18th Degrees, with dinner included in the evening’s activities. Saturday will feature the 30th and 32nd Degrees in Klamath Falls
Members are encouraged to participate in the rehearsals, even if they are not performing a particular degree. Stage crew, transitions, and other behind-the-scenes assistance are essential to making a Reunion successful.

Masonic History Highlights

• House of the Temple: HON Bro. Richard Nowacki, 32, KCCH (Western Region Donor Officer for the Supreme Council) delivered a presentation detailing the history of the Supreme Council headquarters in Washington, D.C. Designed by John Russell Pope and inspired by the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Temple serves as both the operational headquarters and the resting place of Albert Pike and John Henry Cowles.
• Portland Scottish Rite Temple: Members also explored the history of America’s oldest continually operating purpose-built Scottish Rite Temple (dedicated 1902, opened 1903). The Portland Scottish Rite Temple Foundation is currently growing an endowment for ongoing preservation.

From the Desk of Bob Crum, 33, Personal Representative

“As we approach the end of summer, we will again go back to our normal routine of Family Dinners on the 3rd Monday of each month. The month of September our Family Dinner will be on Monday the 21st of September.”

To relieve the distressed is one of the fundamental obligations taught to every Mason. On August 4th, we received the call to assist our Scottish Rite Brethren in the Spokane Valley Scottish Rite.
Multiple Scottish Rite members have suffered significant damage, losing portions of their homes and local businesses. Tragically, two of our Brethren have lost everything. We are grateful to report that, to our knowledge, no Brethren or their family members have lost their lives in this disaster.

The Medford Valley recently answered an urgent request to assist brethren in the Spokane Valley Scottish Rite following severe local property loss, contributing $500 ($250 from the General Fund and $250 from the Almoner’s Fund).

August Birthdays

Happy Birthday to our brethren celebrating this month!

• Gary Cadel – August 22
• Clint Klinkenbeard – August 22
• Chris Leach – August 24
• John Hanson – August 25
• Roy Robinson – August 27
• Richard Nagel – August 28

You and Your Family Are Cordially Invited!
Join your fellow Freemasons and their families as we come together to honor the outstanding leadership and dedicated service of our
Most Worshipful Grand Master, Richard D. Varner.

Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Building, 1626 Willamette Street, Eugene, Oregon
Menu: Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, bratwurst, vegan garden burgers, mac and cheese, and tomato-cucumber salad.

This special event, hosted by McKenzie River Lodge No. 195 and Eugene Lodge No. 11, is a wonderful opportunity for members and their families to celebrate the values and fellowship that unite us in Freemasonry.

To ensure we can accommodate everyone, please submit a separate RSVP for each member of your family or party by August 10. Our venue can welcome up to 175 guests.
RSVP here: bit.ly/GMreceptionRSVP

Parking Details: On-site parking is limited and reserved for guests with mobility concerns. If you are able, kindly use street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.

We look forward to sharing this memorable occasion with you and your loved ones as we honor Most Worshipful Brother Varner’s contributions to our Masonic family.

All Scottish Rite Freemasons and members of the Masonic Family of Oregon are cordially invited to join the Oregon DeMolay for a memorable evening of fellowship, celebration, and tribute.

On April 11, 2026, Oregon DeMolay will host a special Hall of Fame Gala and Tribute Banquet honoring three distinguished Oregon Masons whose lives of service, leadership, and dedication have left a lasting impact on DeMolay, Freemasonry, and their communities.

During this special evening, Oregon DeMolay will celebrate the lives and achievements of:

Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Joseph W. Jarvis, 33°
Brother John P. Ley
Brother Ronald Gamble, 32°

Most Worshipful Brother Joseph W. Jarvis, 33° will be formally inducted into the Oregon DeMolay Hall of Fame, recognizing his lifetime of extraordinary service and his unwavering commitment to mentoring young men and strengthening the bonds of our Masonic fraternity.

Together, we will honor these remarkable men whose leadership and example embody the highest ideals of service, integrity, and brotherhood.

The celebration will take place at the Al Kader Center in Wilsonville, Oregon, and will include a Gala Banquet, Tribute Ceremony, and special entertainment throughout the evening, featuring a command performance by renowned pianist Maria Setiawan and live music by the popular Oregon band Billy and the Rockets.

Spouses, family members, and friends are warmly invited and encouraged to attend, as we gather to recognize the enduring contributions of these outstanding members of the Oregon Masonic community.

Event Details
April 11, 2026

Cocktail Reception and Music by Billy & the Rockets at 5:00 PM
Dinner and Concert Performance by Pianist Myrna Setiawan at 6:00 PM
Al Kader Center Wilsonville, Oregon

Gala Banquet Tickets
Tickets for you, your spouse, family, and friends for the gala banquet and induction ceremony may be purchased online at: https://ordemolay.regfox.com/hall-of-fame-2026

Please join us for this special evening as Oregon DeMolay celebrates the lives, achievements, and lasting legacy of three extraordinary Oregon Masons.

Fraternally,
Oregon DeMolay
Celebrating the next 100 Amazing Years of DeMolay in Oregon

Greetings Brethren,
The Eugene Valley will be having a Reunion November 7th & 8th, 2025.

Held at Eugene Lodge No. 11, 2777 Martin Luther King Blvd. Eugene Oregon, 97401

Current Scottish Rite members welcome!

October 20, 2025 Medford Valley of the A. & A. Scottish Rite Feast of Tishri

This date is approaching quickly and we have not had a lot response from the membership on if you plan on attending the Feast of Tishri. RSVP’s are due next week on October 13th, 2025.

The Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection, Bro. Spiering, is the contact point for the event or you can call the Medford Scottish Rite Valley at (541) 772-2205. I hope to see you all there.

This is one of the four mandatory dinners of the Medford Valley.

Fraternally,

Ill. Bro. Bob Crum, 33°
PR for the Medford Valley for the SGIG of Oregon

This Saturday, October 11th at 9:00 am (PST) the Scottish Rite Orient of Oregon will be holding a Leadership Workshop for all Orient Leadership.

Turning the Master’s Key: Unlocking Leadership, and Building Foundations

Guest Speakers:

• Ill. Bro. Jorge Franchi, 33°, Supreme Council CFO – Valley Financial and Asset Management
• Ill. Bro. Bob Weatherford, 33°, Supreme Council Manager of Member Information Services – Receiving the Masonic Loan
• Bro. Erik Arneson, 32°, KCCH Elect – Managing a Google Calendar & Orient Website
• Ill. Bro. Nate Neff, 33°, Orient Secretary General – Orient Orientation and Organization
• Bro. Rich Nowacki, 32°, KCCH, Supreme Council Donor Officer Western Region – The Great Wealth Transfer (and what to do about it)
• Bro. Rob Hale, 32°, KCCH – The Valley Membership Achievement Project
• Ill. Bro. Rick Komraus, 33°, SGIG of Oregon – Valley Expectations

All Valley Officers are requested to attend.

Due to the issues of public access to Zoom, for this event you must register in advance in order to attend. Registration link below, this is only available to current Scottish Rite Masons in the Orient of Oregon.

With a little surprise in the Newly Elected SGIGs.

Congratulations to Illustrious Brother Richard Komraus on His Election to Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Active Member of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council at this Biennial!

We are proud to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Illustrious Brother Rick on his new election. This significant achievement is a testament to our Brother’s dedicated service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our shared Masonic principles. It reflects the high regard in which he is held by his brethren and the confidence we have in his ability to uphold the values of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

We celebrate this well-deserved recognition and look forward to his continued contributions and leadership within the Scottish Rite in Oregon and around the world.

Well done Brother Rick—your dedication and accomplishments are truly an inspiration to us all!

In case you want to skip to the end here’s Ill. Brother Grand Commander Cole’s closing remarks.

Tuesday Sept. 9th the Portland Valley welcomes Most Worshipful Brother
Marc Strong

Orient of Washington State Honors Day Program

Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Location: Wenatchee Masonic Center (811 No. Chelan Ave) and Hilton Garden Inn (25 N. Worthen St)
Schedule:
8:00 AM 33° Rehearsal
9:00 AM Pastries and coffee available
10:00 AM KCCH Conferral
12:00 PM Light Lunch
2:00 PM Conferral of 33°
6:00 PM Social
6:45 PM Banquet Meals

Contact the Valley of Wenatchee, Orient of Washington for details – www.scottishritewa.org/wenatchee

Honours Ceremonies in the Orient of Oregon for 2025 will be held at the Portland Valley Scottish Rite Temple & the Portland Yacht Club on November the 1st, 2025. Ticket information to follow at a later date.

November 1st Agenda:

• 1:00pm – 33° Coronation, Lodge Hall [For 33° and Elect]
• 3:30pm – KCCH Investiture, Main Auditorium [All Masons and their Guests]
• 6:30pm – Honors & Awards Banquet, Portland Yacht Club [Honourmen, Award Recipients, Orient & Valley Leadership, and their guests.]

Fraternal Greetings members of the Orient of Oregon,

It is my pleasure to congratulate the newest honor men for 2025-2026. Please join me in congratulating these honors recipients!

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The following Brethren have been elected by the Supreme Council to receive the 32°, Knight Commander of the Court of Honour, Red Cap, for the 2025 Biennium.

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The following Brethren have been elected by the Supreme Council to receive the 33°, Inspector General Honorary, White Cap, for the 2025 Biennium.

These men have shown qualities that make them leaders in their valleys and the Orient of Oregon.

It is obvious from my discussions with various valleys that some members have yet to be properly acknowledged for their contributions.  Unfortunately, our system is not without its flaws.  I would like to especially acknowledge Brother Billy Thompson and Brother Steve Larrance for their contributions to the Medford Valley.  Their dedication and integrity have been a key factor in the Valley’s success.

Sincerely & Fraternally,
Richard Komraus, 33°
Deputy of the Supreme Council
in the Orient of Oregon
Supreme Council, 33° | Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, USA

It is strongly encouraged for all Orient of Oregon 33° Elect to attend the 33° Conferral & Biennial  Session in D.C. Please note, the main hotel is full as of today but there are alternative hotels in the area. This is an international Masonic event, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to be coroneted, be sure to take advantage of it.