Orient Education Foundation Scholarships Open for application

We just received word that the Orient of Oregon’s Education Foundation Scholarship application period is open.

For a little background the Orient of Oregon has an Education Foundation that annually awards scholarships. Applicants for Scottish Rite Scholarship assistance must be residents of the State of Oregon entering as undergraduates at an accredited college, university or trade school. Grants are made on the basis of student need. Consideration is also given for exceptional qualities of leadership.

Applications are available at https://orsrscholarships.com/

Once at this site there is a link to the online fillable application. There will be a letter and an email sent to all Valley PRs, Secretaries and Scholarship Reps. shortly with printed copies of the applications to distribute. The application deadline is April 15, 2024. You can email scholarships@orientsr.com with any questions.

Orient of Oregon Honours Ceremony Saturday, November 4th, 2023

Saturday, November 4th, 2023, the Portland Valley Scottish Rite is hosting the Orient of Oregon Ceremonies of Honour for the 2023 Supreme Council Honourmen Elect. 

All Knights Commander of the Court of Honour and Thirty-third Degree members in Oregon are requested to attend. The Knight Commander of the Court of Honour Ceremony is open to any Masons and their accompanied guests. This is not a public event otherwise.

Attire is black tie, formal, or dark suit. Parking will be available near the Portland Temple and the MAC.

Honors Program Schedule

Portland Valley Scottish Rite Temple, Saturday, November 4th, 2023

1:00 p.m. – Blue Lodge Room – Coronation Ceremony Thirty-Third Degree, Inspector General Honorary, 33° Group Photo (33º Candidates & 33° Members Only)
• 3:00 p.m. – Members Lounge – Reception Break and Individual Portrait Photos of Honourmen (All Scottish Rite Masons, Significant Others and Friends)
• 3:30 p.m. – Auditorium – Ceremony of Investiture Knights Commander of the Court of Honor (All Scottish Rite Masons, Blue Lodge Mason, Significant Others and Friends)
• 6:30 p.m. – Multnomah Athletic Club – Social (by RSVP, No Host Bar)
• 7:00 p.m. – Multnomah Athletic Club – Orient of Oregon Honors Banquet & Awards Ceremony (by RSVP)

Free parking for the Orient of Oregon Honours Ceremony is being provided by the Portland Artist Reparatory Theater in the lot behind the Morrison Plaza Building, one block from our Portland Temple.

Parking: available on Saturday at 663 SW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Event Location: Enter through the Scottish Rite Temple’s main entrance 1512 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205.

Don’t forget Orient of Oregon Honours Ceremony next Saturday, November 4th! Banquet meals still available until this Sunday, Oct. 29th.

Saturday, November 4th, 2023, the Portland Valley Scottish Rite is hosting the Orient of Oregon Ceremonies of Honour for the 2023 Supreme Council Honourmen Elect. 

All Knights Commander of the Court of Honour and Thirty-third Degree members in Oregon are requested to attend. 

Honors Program Schedule

Portland Valley Scottish Rite Temple, Saturday, November 4th, 2023

1:00 p.m. – Blue Lodge Room – Coronation Ceremony Thirty-Third Degree, Inspector General Honorary, 33° Group Photo (33º Candidates & 33° Members Only)
• 3:00 p.m. – Members Lounge – Reception Break and Individual Portrait Photos of Honourmen (All Scottish Rite Masons, Significant Others and Friends)
• 3:30 p.m. – Auditorium – Ceremony of Investiture Knights Commander of the Court of Honor (All Scottish Rite Masons, Blue Lodge Mason, Significant Others and Friends)
• 6:30 p.m. – Multnomah Athletic Club – Social (No Host Bar)
• 7:00 p.m. – Multnomah Athletic Club – Orient of Oregon Honors Banquet & Awards Ceremony ($35 per person for all Scottish Rite Masons, Significant Others, and Friends)

Attire is black tie or dark suit. Parking will be available near the Portland Temple and the MAC.

Meals:

Starter Salad: Green Salad with tomato, cucumber, julienne carrot, olive, sherry vinaigrette.

Entrees:

  • Lemon-Artichoke Chicken, roasted breast, artichoke heart, lemon beurre blanc, seasonal vegetable, creamy polenta.
  • New York Strip Steak, 12-oz. steak, seasonal vegetable, loaded baked potato.
  • Fennel-Crusted Salmon, roasted root vegetables, broccolini, horseradish crema, pickled mustard seed.
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto, seasonal mushroom, gremolata, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil.

Desert: Tiramisu with espresso anglaise. The bar for the social and during the meal is a no-host full bar

The bar for the social and during the meal is a no-host full bar.

Free parking for the Orient of Oregon Honours Ceremony is being provided by the Portland Artist Reparatory Theater in the lot behind the Morrison Plaza Building, one block from our Portland Temple.

Parking: available on Saturday at 663 SW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Event Location: Enter through the Scottish Rite Temple’s main entrance 1512 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205.

Orient of Oregon Honours Ceremony Saturday, November 4th! Banquet meals still available for just $35 a person.

Saturday, November 4th, 2023, the Portland Valley Scottish Rite is hosting the Orient of Oregon Ceremonies of Honour for the 2023 Supreme Council Honourmen Elect. 

All Knights Commander of the Court of Honour and Thirty-third Degree members in Oregon are requested to attend. 

Honors Program Schedule

Portland Valley Scottish Rite Temple, Saturday, November 4th, 2023

1:00 p.m. – Blue Lodge Room – Coronation Ceremony Thirty-Third Degree, Inspector General Honorary, 33° Group Photo (33º Candidates & 33° Members Only)
• 3:00 p.m. – Members Lounge – Reception Break and Individual Portrait Photos of Honourmen (All Scottish Rite Masons, Significant Others and Friends)
• 3:30 p.m. – Auditorium – Ceremony of Investiture Knights Commander of the Court of Honor (All Scottish Rite Masons, Blue Lodge Mason, Significant Others and Friends)
• 6:30 p.m. – Multnomah Athletic Club – Social (No Host Bar)
• 7:00 p.m. – Multnomah Athletic Club – Orient of Oregon Honors Banquet & Awards Ceremony ($35 per person for all Scottish Rite Masons, Significant Others, and Friends)

Attire is black tie or dark suit. Parking will be available near the Portland Temple and the MAC.

Free parking for the Orient of Oregon Honours Ceremony is being provided by the Portland Artist Reparatory Theater in the lot behind the Morrison Plaza Building, one block from our Portland Temple.

Parking: available on Saturday at 663 SW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Event Location: Enter through the Scottish Rite Temple’s main entrance 1512 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205.

Portland Valley Honors Most Worshipful Brother Craig Sipp, 32°, KCCH-Elect, Grand Master of Masons in Oregon Tuesday, October 10th! 

Portland Valley to Honor Most Worshipful Brother Craig A. Sipp, 32°, KCCH-Elect

This event is open to all Masons and their guests. Advance RSVP is required to attend, tickets are going fast, get yours while supplies last! All Valley Knights of St. Andrew are called on to attend and preform an Arch of Steel.

Date: October 10th, 2023Cost: $25 per person
Menu: German bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, and fest beer {Vegetarian brats are available as well.}
Special Guest Performer: Maeve Stier
Time:
• 5:30pm Social
• 6:30pm Banquet & festivities
• Parking information below 

Click here for reservations

Free parking for the Grand Master’s reception and the Portland Fall Reunion is being provided by the Portland Artist Reparatory Theater in the lot behind the Morrison Plaza Building, one block from our Portland Temple.

Parking: available after 5pm at 663 SW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Event Location: Enter through the Scottish Rite Temple’s main entrance 1512 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205

2023 Orient of Oregon Honourmen’s Invitations in the mail, save the date for Nov. 4th, 2023

Invitations have been mailed to all Orient of Oregon Honourmen for 2023. All 2021 Honourmen are also extended a cordial invitation in the mail to attend and witness the full ceremonies for the 33° and K.C.C.H. Registration will be open to the general membership shortly.

Honors Program Schedule

Portland Valley Scottish Rite Temple, Saturday, November 4th, 2023

1:00 p.m. – Blue Lodge Room – Coronation Ceremony Thirty-Third Degree, Inspector General Honorary, 33° Group Photo (33º Candidates & 33° Members Only)
• 3:00 p.m. – Members Lounge – Reception Break and Individual Photos (All Scottish Rite Masons, Significant Others and Friends)
• 3:30 p.m. – Auditorium – Open Ceremony of Investiture Knights Commander of the Court of Honor, KCCH Group Photo (All Scottish Rite Masons, Significant Others and Friends)
• 6:30 p.m. – Multnomah Athletic Club – Social (No Host Bar)
• 7:00 p.m. – Multnomah Athletic Club – Orient of Oregon Honors Banquet & Awards Ceremony ($35 per person for all Scottish Rite Masons, Significant Others, and Friends)

Attire is black tie or dark suit. Parking will be available near the Portland Temple and the MAC, more details will be provided when available.

Cast members needed for the 33° Conferral at 1pm on Nov. 4, please contact Illustrious Brother Kenneth Briggs for cast parts.


Cast members needed for the K.C.C.H. Investiture at 3:30pm, please contact Illustrious Brother Nathan Neff for cast parts.

Congratulations 2023 Scottish Rite Orient of Oregon Honourmen!

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The following Brethren have been nominated to receive the 33°,
Inspector General Honorary, for the 2023 Biennium.

Thomas Binkerd
Arthur Borland
Donald Burrows
Scott Freeman
David Fryday
Bruce Kent
Michael Larsen
Joseph Maier
Arthur McGhehey, Jr.
John Monfore
Nathan Neff
Otis Orr
Martin Patterson
Daniel Seaman
John Turner

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The following Brethren have been nominated to receive the 32°,
Knight Commander of the Court of Honour, for the 2023 Biennium.

Richard Abbott
Charles Adams
Shaman Anderson
Robert Baugh, Jr.
James Bradley
Donavon Davidge
Frank Drew
Jason Edmiston
Charles Fustish
Robert Hale
Stephen Mathis
James Morgan
Terin Mueller
Mark Posler
Michael Shebora
Craig Sipp
Richard Southard
Carson States
Phillip Van Buren
Earlie Wilson, Jr.
Thank you Brethren for your service and dedication to the Scottish Rite!

See all the Southern Jurisdiction Honourmen by clicking here: 2023 Honourmen

Last Chance to Register for the Orient Leadership Workshop Saturday, July 15th, at 10am on Zoom

Tomorrow the Orient of Oregon is holding our Leadership Workshop Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at 10am, hosted at the Portland Valley Scottish Rite Temple. Attendance by all Valley Leadership is requested, most especially for each of the Valleys’ Body Heads, their Officers, VMAP Chairmen, Membership Chairmen, Directors of the Work, and also Personal Representatives, General Secretaries, and Treasurers. Zoom is provided for those who are unable to attend in person.