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Portland Valley Scottish Rite Stated Meeting

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Greetings Brethren,

On Tuesday, March 14th we will be having the Stated Meeting for the Portland Valley.

We will have short reports by various officers on the status of projects in the works as well as discussing logistics of the upcoming Reunion.

*Body Heads will talk about their specific body’s duties and what they have coming up in the future
*Membership growth – Get petitions out to the Blue Lodges!
*VMAP Report (Specifically the clubs)
*Our mentorship program
*Status of ritual work…specifically about the upcoming Spring Reunion
*Balloting on candidates for Reunion.

Dinner will be just $10 and it’s Taco Tuesday!
Please RSVP for dinner by emailing officemanager@portlandsr.com

Schedule
5:30 pm Clark Trust
6:00 pm Body Head Meeting
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Stated Meeting (LOP Full, all other Bodies Short opening)
Remembrance Rehearsal & Refreshments to follow.

Portland Valley 15th° Conferral

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Tuesday the 7th of March, at 7:15 pm, the Portland Valley Scottish Rite will confer the 15th Degree of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, “Knight of the East, of the Sword or of the Eagle”.

All Scottish Rite Members of the 14th° or higher are welcome to attend. Visiting Brethren will need current dues card showing membership in the Scottish Rite. Attendance is exclusively for members of the Scottish Rite, as with all of our events, this is not open to the public.

The Duties of the 15th Degree are “Rebuild the Masonic temple of liberty, equality and fraternity in the souls of men and nations.” The Lessons of the degree teaches “Fidelity to trust, honor and duty. Perseverance and constancy under difficulties and discouragements.”

Schedule
6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Scottish Rite University Intro
7:15 pm Degree
After the degree there will be a cast party and social in the Members Lounge.

Confirmations on Facebook of attendance will not be counted for dinner. Please RSVP by email to officemanager@portlandsr.com for dinner reservations by no later than 11:00 am on Monday the 6th. Any requests that come in after the cut off will go on the standby list.

A Letter from our Portland Valley General Secretary

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Knights and Brethren of the Holy House of the Temple, poor fellow soldiers of the Temple of Solomon,

For almost five years it has been my privilege to serve you and the Portland Valley as General Secretary. During this time I’ve been humbled to share fellowship with some truly remarkable men.

In March I will no longer serve as General Secretary of the Portland Valley. I will continue my Masonic journey in a slightly different direction. I have been appointed Assistant General Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Oregon. I’m looking forward to new challenges and continuing my Masonic Education. Although I will be working for the Grand Lodge, I will continue to support the Scottish Rite.

In a few weeks we will be faced with a formidable challenge. We will be implementing a new schedule for the 2017 Spring Reunion. Our Reunions are successful because of a joint effort from many members of our Valley. It is important that we all realize the crucial role we all play in our reunions. Please support the Portland Valley by attending your rehearsals; participating in our Tuesday events and mentoring our new members.

Remember that Tuesday is the Rite Night.

Fraternally,

Rick Komraus, 33° 

8th Annual Southern Oregon Spring Reunion Schedule

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MEDFORD VALLEY SCOTTISH RITE

2017 8th 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 24th 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 24th and 25th 2017

Friday:

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

            2:30 – 3:15                   4th Degree Conferral                        

            3:15 – 3:30                   Communicate 5th Degree                                                

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

            4:00 – 4:15                  Communicate 7th degree

            4:15 – 5:00                  8th Degree Conferral

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

            5:30                               Banquet Dinner

Saturday:

            7:00 – 8:30 am         Continental breakfast                                               

            8:45 – 9:45                 14th Degree Conferral

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

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

             11:15 -12:30 pm        Lunch                                                                           

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

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

             2:15 – 2:30                 Communicate 31st degree

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

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

Portland Valley Night

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Join us again on the last Tuesday of this month for another Scottish Rite Club Night, February 28th.

Currently, there are 5 clubs. Additional clubs may be added in the future and we would still like to hear suggestions. 3 of the 5 clubs are open to all masons while the other 2 are for Scottish Rite members. Below you’ll find a list of the current clubs being offered along with the contacts if you’d like more information. If you’d like to start a club of your own, contact Brother Wilcox.

Masonic Music Club: 6:00 pm – Lounge
Masonic Music Club is open to all Master Masons and observes a wide array of music styles and theories. Brothers will enjoy instruction on various instruments, technology and programing. The heart of the Club is to share and observe the diverse interests of our fraternity and grow together in our musical understanding.
Contact Brother Pea.

Speak Up: 7:00 pm – Lounge
Speak Up is a public speaking group geared toward improving presentation, ritual and acting skills. The club is open to all master masons.
Contact Illustrious Brother Johnson.

Investment Club: 7:30 pm – Lounge
Open to all master masons, Investment Club teaches basic investment skills in regard to stocks, bonds and various funds. After a period of instruction, an investment game will begin with a “pretend” account.
Contact Brother Wilcox.

Scottish Rite University: 6:00 pm – Candidates Room
Open to all Scottish Rite members, the Scottish Rite University will observes and reflects on Scottish Rite degrees, literature and symbolism.
Contact Brother Roberts.

Qabalah Club: 7:00 pm – Candidates Room
Qabalah Club is open to all Scottish Rite members. The club will observes and reflects on kabalistic literature, history and symbolism.
Contact Brother Arneson.

As with all Scottish Rite events the attendance is not open to the general public. There will not be a meal this evening but there will be a Social in the Members Lounge from 5:30 – 6:00.
Dress code is casual.

Portland Valley 13th° Conferral

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Tuesday the 21st of February, at 7:00 pm, the Portland Valley Scottish Rite will confer the 13th Degree of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, “The Royal Arch of Solomon”.

All Scottish Rite Members of the 12th° or higher are welcome to attend. Visiting Brethren will need current dues card showing membership in the Scottish Rite. Attendance is exclusively for members of the Scottish Rite, as with all of our events, this is not open to the public.

The Duties of the 13th Degree are “Seek knowledge. Be motivated by duty and honor.” The Lessons of the degree teaches “Moral character is a habit, not formed in a moment. The great law of retribution acts in our memory as remorse and at the final judgment.”

Schedule
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Degree
After the degree there will be a cast party and social in the Members Lounge.

Confirmations on Facebook of attendance will not be counted for dinner. Please RSVP by email to officemanager@portlandsr.com for dinner reservations by no later than 11:00 am on Monday the 20th. Any requests that come in after the cut off will go on the standby list.

11th° & 12th° Communication

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Tuesday the 14th of February, at 7:00 pm, the Portland Valley Scottish Rite will communicate the 11th & 12th Degree of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, “Elu of the Twelve or Prince Ameth” & “Master Architect”.

All Scottish Rite Members of the 10th° or higher are welcome to attend. Visiting Brethren will need current dues card showing membership in the Scottish Rite. Attendance is exclusively for members of the Scottish Rite, as with all of our events, this is not open to the public.

Schedule
5:30 pm Clarke Trust
6:00 pm Body Head meeting
6:30 pm Dinner (Taco Tuesday!!!)
7:00 pm Communication of Degrees
After the Communication of the Degrees there will be a social in the Members Lounge.

Confirmations on Facebook of attendance will not be counted for dinner. Please RSVP by email to officemanager@portlandsr.com for dinner reservations by no later than 11:00 am on Monday the 13th. Any requests that come in after the cut off will go on the standby list.

Friday Coffee and Donuts at the Portland Valley Scottish Rite

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Greetings Brethren All,
Starting this Friday February 3rd at 10:00am the Portland Valley will begin hosting a new informal event for members and Mason guests.

Come join us for Coffee & Donuts in the Membership Lounge!

This will be an excellent opportunity for any members who have difficulty getting down on Tuesdays evenings to come in, hangout and catch up on Fraternizing with fellow Brethren. We might even have a 33rd or two on hand to expound on the greater mysteries of the mystic bond. Assuming it is well received it may become a weekly event.

Just a heads up to the early birds, there won’t be anyone available at the building until 9:00am just in case you typically like to show up early.

S&F,
Bro. Nate Neff
Commander of Multnomah Council Kadosh

Portland Valley Sweet Heart’s Dinner

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Greetings Brethren,

I am pleased to invite you and your Sweet Heart to attend the Sweet Hearts Dinner on February 7th at 7:00 pm.

This event is held in honor of St. Valentine’s Day. Bring your loved one to share in the event and celebration of the patron Saint of Love. We will have activities, entertainment, a 50/50 raffle, treats and prizes. There will be musical entertainment for the evening.

Dinner for this elegant evening will be just $20 per person and catered by Bridges Cafe of Portland. Menu for dinner will be added as soon as available but for sure we will have Strawberry Shortcake for desert. Also there is a vegetarian option available for those who request it in advance with their RSVP.

Schedule
Social 6:00 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm

Please RSVP directly by email to officemanager@portlandsr.com by no later than 5:00 pm Friday February 3rd.

Portland Valley Club Night

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Hello Brethren,

The Portland Valley Scottish Rite is introducing a new format and we’d like to extend an invitation to all of you. Club Night begins January 24th and will continue every 4th Tuesday of the month. Currently, there are 5 clubs. Additional clubs may be added in the future and we would like to hear suggestions. 3 of the 5 clubs are open to all masons while the other 2 are for Scottish Rite members. Below you’ll find a list of the current clubs being offered along with the contacts if you’d like more information.

Masonic Music Club:
Masonic Music Club is open to all Master Masons and observes a wide array of music styles and theories. Brothers will enjoy instruction on various instruments, technology and programing. The heart of the Club is to share and observe the diverse interests of our fraternity and grow together in our musical understanding.
Contact Isaac Pea

Speak Up:
Speak Up is a public speaking group geared toward improving presentation, ritual and acting skills. The club is open to all master masons.
Contact Walt Johnson

Investment Club:
Open to all master masons, Investment Club teaches basic investment skills in regard to stocks, bonds and various funds. After a period of instruction, an investment game will begin with a “pretend” account.
Contact Craig Wilcox

Scottish Rite University:
Open to Scottish Rite members, the Scottish Rite University will observe and reflect on Scottish Rite degrees, literature and symbolism.
Contact Larry Roberts

Qabalah Club:
Qabalah Club is open to all Scottish Rite members. The club will observe and reflect on kabalistic literature, history and symbolism.
Contact Erik Arneson

Thank you,
Craig Wilcox
Portland Valley Club Committee Chairman

For more information please contact:    officemanager@portlandsr.com