My Dear Brethren,
If you weren’t able to attend Portland Valley’s Reunion, you missed one of the greatest reunions in a very long time. Congratulation to all the Stage crew, Wardrobe, Make- up, Lighting, Sound, Special effects, K.S.A., Photographer, Servers, Class conductors, Portland’s administrators, and Cast members. Fantastic job my Brothers!
The stage crew was down to three people and they hit the mark every time. Working the stage, sound, lighting, make-up, and wardrobe is very hard work and you came through with flying colors. K.S.A. and others also work very hard without applause or admiration, I say to you, thank you, thank you, and thank you!
Now the cast members, who put their lives on hold to rehearse, learn their lines, work on blocking, and put their hearts and souls into the degrees. Thank you for a beautiful job well done. The old timers came through with their usual great performances. The excitement and performance was nothing short of being perfect! What I am very excited about are all the newer members who participated and helped in every way. Thank you!
Welcome to our newest members and I encourage all of you to get involved and experience what the Scottish Rite is all about.
Finally, I am so very proud of each of you for your fabulous work. This reunion reminded me of years pass when everyone worked very hard to impress upon the candidates the lessons of the Scottish Rite.
God Bless you all!
Fraternally,
Gary Kuney, 33º
S.G.I.G. in Oregon
It was a great reunion! A big class,
A great job done by all & everyone.
It was great to see Hon. Commander Bruce Kent at the helm of the class (As he was in 2011 at my SR reunion). Regardless of what may be said elsewhere, I see Craft Masonry & SR growing again, with a zealous novitiate eager to learn, exercise & protect the timeless Virtues & Duties of True Soldiers of Scottish
Masonry…and have fun doing it! Huzzah!
Richard M. Abbott, 32°
Senior Warden, Valley of Van.
Liaison for the Valleys of PDX-Van.
AASR, S.Jurisdiction, USA