Scottish Rite News2014 Fall Reunion

Part II

Road Trip to Memphis

and New Member Joining Opportunity

Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16

Special Edition – MEMPHIS

Travel Package Shared Housing for $259 Includes:• Shared Accommodations at the World-Famous Peabody Hotel • Welcome Party at the Flying Saucer Restaurant • All Meals at Memphis Scottish Rite • Commemorative Reunion T-Shirt • Special Peabody Hotel Gift • Welcome Gift Bag

Upgrades• Round-trip motor coach transportation from Bloomingdale, IL to Memphis, TN for $99• Single room available for just $190 more

Optional Tours1. Graceland ($29)Visit the home of Elvis. Tour includes his historic home, vehicles and airplanes, all located at the Graceland compound.

2. Gibson Guitar Factory ($8)See how the famous Gibson Guitars are made. From cutting the wood to testing the strings, this 60-minute tour takes you through each step of the acoustic guitar construction process. 

3. Sun Music Studios ($8)Tour the famous recording studio where Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins first recorded. It’s a step back in time to some of the most famous music ever made.

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All Candidates and Sponsors Will Receive a

Commemorative Challenge Coin

Bring a Master Mason friend and join us in Memphis for our 2014 Fall Reunion Part II and New Member Joining Opportunity!

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Tours of Memphis Landmarks(See front page for individual tour details)

• Graceland

• Gibson Guitar Factory

• Sun Music Studios

Transportation to MemphisOptional round trip motor coach transportation between Bloomingdale, IL, and Memphis, TN, is available for just $99, leaving Bloomingdale, IL at  6:30 am on Friday, November 14 and returning Sunday evening, November 16. (Note that those opting to take the bus will not arrive in Memphis in time to participate in the organized

tours.)  Space on the coach is limited, and is being offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. You may also choose to provide your own transportation.

Lodging at the Historic Peabody Hotel Enjoy plush accommodations  at the finest hotel in Memphis – the historic Peabody Hotel, home to the famous “Peabody Ducks.” The Peabody Hotel is on the National Register of Historic Hotels and is the premier place to stay in Memphis. Located just two blocks from the world-famous Beale Street entertainment district, it’s the perfect place to stay.

Welcome Party at the Flying SaucerDon’t miss our special Welcome Reception at the Flying Saucer, conveniently located within walking distance of the Peabody Hotel. Be there as we dedicate our own commemorative “saucer,” to be hung on the wall of this Memphis landmark.  Enjoy hearty appetizers and good fellowship – it’s just the way to start our trip!

Transportation and Housing Entertainment

Friday, November 14 6:30 am Bus Departs Bloomingdale, IL (optional)9 am-5 pm Enjoy Memphis / Optional Tours3:00 pm Check-in Begins at Peabody Hotel4:30 pm Bus Arrives Memphis, TN (estimated)7:00 pm Welcome Party at Flying Saucer9:00 pm Party Time on Beale Street

Saturday, November 157:00 am Continental Breakfast at Scottish Rite8:00 am Reunion Ceremonies Begin12:00 pm Lunch at Scottish Rite4:00 pm 31st Degree by the Valley of Chicago5:00 pm Dinner at Scottish Rite8:00 pm Reunion Closing CeremoniesUntil Late Party Time on Beale Street

Sunday, November 168:30 am Bus Departs Memphis, TN (optional)6:30 pm Bus Arrives Bloomingdale, IL (estimated)                  Safe Travels Home

Note: There will be continuous shuttle service between the Peabody Hotel and the Scottish Rite throughout the day on Saturday.

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Friday, November 7 Memphis Theme Party

6:00 pm Social and Cash Bar 6:30 pm Dinner  8:00 pm Entertainment 

• Ladies & Guests Welcome• Southern Style Menu • Live Entertainment by “The King” • Unique Elvis Gift

2014 Fall Reunion Part I

Friday, November 7 through Saturday, November 8

Bloomingdale, Illinois

Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago383 E. Lake Street

Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108

Join us for Part 1 of our 2014 Fall Reunion at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Bloomingdale with

live entertainment by“The King”!

ELVISSaturday, November 8 7:30-9:00 am Continental Breakfast and Check-in9:00 am Candidate Orientation 9:30-10:15 am Opening Ceremony and 4° Video 10:15-11:00 am 7° – Live 11:00-11:30 am Break 11:30 am-Noon 24° Video Noon-1:30 pm Lunch with 16° – Live 1:30 pm Closing Ceremonies

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HEAR YE! HEAR YE!It is with great pleasure that the Valley of Chicago

presents its newest Thirty-third Degree Nominees. The Thirty-third Degree, which is the ultimate

Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free-masonry, can only be awarded by a Supreme Coun-cil and cannot be applied for. It is given to those Thirty-second Degree members who have performed outstanding services for the Fraternity, or for service to humanity that brings great credit upon the Fraternity. Less than 1% of all Scottish Rite Masons are recipients of the Thirty-third Degree.

The newest Thirty-third Degree Nominees of the Valley of Chicago are:

David P. Crosson Dale P. Cyrier Edward J. Witas, III, MSA

David P. CrossonDavid P. Crosson was born on May 21, 1967, in Joliet, Illinois. Brother Crosson is a member of Mat-teson Lodge, No. 1175, A.F. & A.M., in Matteson, Illinois. He attended the University of Champaign

Urbana where he received his Civil Engineering degree in 1990. He joined the Valley of Chicago as a member of the Fall Reunion Class of 1991.

Dale P. CyrierDale P. Cyrier was born on November 17, 1962, in Kankakee, Illinois. Brother Cyrier is a member of West Englewood Home Lodge, No. 1074, A.F. & A.M., in Englewood, Illinois. He attended Kankakee Commu-nity College. He joined the Valley of Chicago as a member of the Fall Reunion Class of 2004.

Edward J. Witas, III, MSAEdward J. Witas, III, MSA was born on October 11, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois. Brother Witas is a member of King Oscar Lodge, No. 855 A.F. & A.M., in Chi-cago, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with Honors from DePaul Universi-ty in 2003. Brother Witas received his Juris Doctor in 2009 from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lan-sing, Michigan. He joined the Valley of Chicago as a member of the Spring 2000 Class. In 2006 he was hon-ored by the Illinois Council of Deliberation with the Meritorious Service Award.

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The Constitution of the Supreme Council provides that the Meritorious Service Award may be conferred upon members of the Scottish Rite who, by reason of meritorious services of a Masonic character, are worthy of such recognition.

The Meritorious Service Award can only be awarded by a State Council of Deliberation to a member in good standing for outstanding or significant services performed within the Scottish Rite and can-not be applied for. To be eligible, recipients must have attained the Thirty-second Degree of the Scottish Rite.

Burton K. SchorrBurton K. Schorr, MSA was born on June 4, 1947, in Oak Park, Illinois. Brother Schorr is a member of Park Ridge Lodge, No. 988 A.F. & A.M., in Park Ridge, Illinois. He attended Culver-Stockton College were

he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History & Political Science in 1969. He was a member of the 1st Infantry Division – Berlin Brigade in the U.S. Army from 1970-1973. He attended College of Lake Coun-ty and Oakton Community College. He joined the Valley of Chicago as a member of the Fall Reunion Class of 1988.

William E. CarltonWilliam E. Carlton was born on February 12, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois. He is a member of Union Park Lodge, No. 610, A.F. & A.M. in Union Park, Illinois. Brother Carlton, graduated from the Insurance Institute of American with an Associates in Insurance Services in 2007. He joined the Valley of Chicago as a member of the Spring Reunion Class of 1993.

The Meritorious Service Award

The Valley of Chicago Proudly Announces its Newest Nominees to Receive the Thirty-third Degree

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The stars were out in full force, at the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago, for the world premiere of the 29° video on Thurs-day, September 4th. It was a who’s who of Scottish Rite Masonry, led by the direc-tor, Active Member Valley of Danville, James L. Tungate, 33°. The video cast was comprised of members of the Valley of Chicago, including lead actor Mir Omar Ali. The cast, crew and creators were all in attendance as the degree was brought to light for the first time on the big screen. The event included a Hollywood-themed gift and red carpet entrance complete with paparazzi hounding for pictures and live red carpet interviews. Members arrived to

a flurry of light bulb flashes and questions from R&H Chairman and lead interviewer Jeff Henson.

The video was shown in the majes-tic Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater in Bloomingdale, followed by a film festival style question and answer session with James L. Tungate, 33°. Members asked intelli-gent questions and emcee John W. Quinn, Commander-in-Chief, Oriental Consistory, lead a discussion that focused on the cre-ation of the film and its message to the fraternity.

Reaction to the film was overwhelming. After the event, members raved about the film stating it was “Powerful” and “Two

29° “Knight of St. Andrew” Video Scores Big at Box Office World Premiere

thumbs up” and “Our Valley of Chicago actors should be proud.” The release of the film to other Valleys comes just in time for fall reunions, as thousands of Northern Masonic Scottish Rite members will now have the opportunity to view this master-piece. “These degree videos are important to Scottish Rite Masonry and represent an opportunity for everyone to see a degree they otherwise might not be able to live on stage,” stated Active Member, John T. Phillips, 33°.

Critics and audiences agree the 29° Knight of St. Andrew video is a “Tour de Force.”

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eternal refreshment names

For the Period of March 1, 2014 - September 28, 2014

LET IT BE KNOWN BY ALL, Ill. Herbert Lee Coons, 33°, was summoned by the Supreme Architect of the Universe to eternal refreshment in the paradise of God on June 19, 2014.

Herbert Coons was born on September 6, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Chicago public schools including O’Keefe, Hyde Park and South Shore. After gradu-ating he went on to become an Insurance

Agent & Consultant in Commercial Risk Management.

Herbert was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on November 29, 1949 at Windsor Park Lodge #836 in Chicago, Illinois. Brother Coons joined the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago in the 1956 Spring Reunion Class. He served as an active member within the Valley of Chicago including Sovereign Prince of the

Chicago Council of the Princes of Jerusa-lem. He was coronated a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Thirty-Third Degree, on September 29,1971.

The passing of our Brother from the cares and troubles of this transitory existence has removed another link in the fraternal chain that binds us together. May we who survive him be more strongly bound in the ties of friendship, morality and brotherly love.

LET IT BE KNOWN BY ALL, Ill. Richard Jay Elrod, 33°, was summoned by the Supreme Architect of the Universe to eternal refreshment in the paradise of God on Monday, April 19, 2014.

Richard Elrod was born on February 17, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Chi-cago public schools and after graduating he went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the Northwestern University in 1955. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University

School of Law in 1958 and was admitted to the Illinois Bar 1959.

Brother Elrod served as Assistant Cor-poration Council for the City of Chicago 1958-1970, Chief Prosecutor for the City of Chicago 1965-1970, and was a member of the Illinois General Assembly 1968-1970. In 1970 he was elected Cook County Sheriff and re-elected again in 1974 & 1978.

Richard was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on August 17, 1964 at Decalogue Lodge No. 160, Skokie, Illinois.

Brother Elrod was also active with the Roy-al Arch Masons, Wilmette #253 as well as Cryptic Masons Austin #115, Glenview, Illinois.

Brother Elrod joined the Ancient Accept-ed Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago in the 1971 Fall Reunion Class. He served as an active member within the Valley of Chica-go. He was coronated a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Thirty-Third Degree, on September 26, 1984. His other memberships and associations included Medinah Shrine.

Ill. Herbert Lee Coons, 33° (1928-2014) In Memoriam

Ill. Richard Jay Elrod, 33°(1934-2014) In Memoriam

John A. ArmstrongMiguel A. AtienzoBernard E. AuerbachMel V. BarcenaErwin A. BeierEdward S. BelluominiRobert E. BennettRaymond Z. BlinstrubasLyle D. BrandtCharles D. BrazdaWilliam H. BrownOrville K. BryanClarence E. BumpClarence A. CassonWayne P. CihakAlvin ClochHerbert L. Coons, 33°Konstantine CostaOma G. Davis

Nicholas J. DilorenzoRichard J. Elrod, 33°Albert L. FinstonLincoln J. FrostRoland E. GinnRalph T. GreenerHomer A. Guy MSARobert F. HoehnElmer C. JacksonJoseph W. JohnsonCarl F. King Jr.Robert W. Knight Jr.Allen R. Kohn, MSA, 33°David W. Krause Jr.Hillard L. KuntzFred O. Lehman Sr.Bobby R. MarrsJ. Larry Martin, 33°Robert E. Martin Jr., 33°

Billy K. McMinnJames A. MillerMelvin K. MunsonRobert G. MunyerLeonard Joseph Myers, Sr.Charles R. Neumann, 33°Edward N. NielsenWalter H. ObaraThomas W. O’Connor, 33°James E. OlmstedGeorge M. OsborneHerald D. PardueJohn PavlikDelbert S. PrideauxRonald W. ReadingJoseph M. RobertsEdwin G. RocklinClifford E. SandelinJames K. Schiller

Milton SeinfeldMichael C. SerapinHarry Martin SimonsEmil Walter SliwaRobert L. Smith Jr.James H. StaffordFrank B. SteinJames R. Stockner, 33°Glenn SwansonThomas T. TiptonHenry C. Tonigan Sr.Porfirio O. TorresRussell A. VickWilliam M. WallaceDonald F. WeinbergDavid D. WelchElmer F. WilhelmJohn S. WilsonCarson W. Yeager

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LET IT BE KNOWN BY ALL, Ill. Charles R. Neumann, 33°, was summoned by the Supreme Architect of the Universe to eternal refreshment in the paradise of God on August 13, 2014.

Charles R. Neumann was born on December 28, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended local schools. After graduat-ing high school he enrolled in the National College of Naprapathy earning the degree

Doctor of Naprapathy. In addition to prac-ticing Naprapathy he worked as system coordinator for Waukegan Steel Co. and a branch manager for Midwest Welding Supply Co.

Charles was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on January 26, 1963 at Arlington Heights. Brother Neumann joined the Ancient Accept-ed Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago in the

1970 Spring Reunion Class. He served as an active member within the Valley of Chi-cago. He was coronated a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Thirty-Third Degree, on September 27,1988. In addition Broth-er Neumann was very active in the York Rite serving in many leadership positions including Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States.

LET IT BE KNOWN BY ALL, Ill. James Robert Stockner, 33°, was summoned by the Supreme Architect of the Universe to eternal refreshment in the paradise of God on June 27, 2014, at Naperville, Illinois.

Brother James Robert Stockner was born February 17, 1927, at Havaco, West Virginia. He attended West Virginia Uni-versity and later the Illinois Institute of Technology. He served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1944-1946. Brother Stocker’s vocation was a mechanical engineer for AT&T as well as senior development engineer.

He was initiated an Entered Apprentice December 4, 1962, passed to the degree of

Fellowcraft January 29, 1963 and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason April 2, 1963, in Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M., Naperville, Illinois. He served as Master of the Lodge in 1971.

He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason May 4, 1963, in Euclid Chapter No. 13, R.A.M., Naperville, Illinois, and served as High Priest of the Chapter in 1969 and 1970. He also served as Thrice Illustrious Master of Aurora Council No. 45 in 1973, and Eminent Commander of Aurora Com-mandery No. 22 in 1986 and 1988.

He became a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago on November 30, 1980, served as Captain of the Guard of the

Chicago Council of Princes of Jerusalem 1989 to 2002; served in the Gourgas Chap-ter of Rose Croix as Orator, 2001; JR War-den, 2002 & 2003; SR Warden, 2004 & 2005; and Most Wise Master, 2006; served as Captain General, Scottish Rite Army, 1994 thru 2004; and was coroneted a Sover-eign Grand Inspector General (33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason) August 27, 2007.

Brother Stockner was an active member and officer in all of the York and Scottish Rite bodies and other Masonic Allied Orga-nizations, a 50 year and Life Member of Euclid Lodge No. 65 and Euclid Chapter No. 13 and was the preeminent historian of Euclid Lodge and Chapter.

LET IT BE KNOWN BY ALL, Ill. Thomas W. O’Connor, 33°, was summoned by the Supreme Architect of the Universe to eternal refreshment in the paradise of God on Sunday May 4, 2014.

Thomas O’Connor was born on April 16, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Chicago public schools and after graduat-ing he went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from MacMurry College in Jackson-ville, IL. He then attended Eden Theolog-ical Seminary in Webster Grove, Missouri.

Upon graduating Brother O’Connor was ordained at St. Stephan’s United Church of Christ in Chicago. He served as Pastor of many churches across the Chicagoland area.

Brother O’Connor was raised to the sub-lime degree of Master Mason on Novem-ber 19, 1974 at Lounsbury Lodge No. 751, Barrington, Illinois which is now Moni-tor-Lounsbury Lodge 522. Brother O’Con-nor joined the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago in the 1978 Spring Reunion Class. He served as Most Wise Mas-

ter Gourgas Chapter Rose Croix 1988-1989. For his service to mankind and the fraternity he was coronated a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Thirty-Third Degree, on September 29, 1992. His other memberships and asso-ciations included: Medinah Temple, Shriners International and several York Rite Bodies.

He is survived by his wife Diane and two sons Scot and Matthew and their fam-ilies. Cards of Condolences may be sent to the O’Connor home: 12681 Cold Springs Dr., Huntley, IL 60142.

Ill. Charles R. Neumann, 33° (1940-2014) In Memoriam

Ill. Thomas W. O’Connor, 33° (1940-2014) In Memoriam

Ill. James Robert Stockner, 33° (1927-2014) In Memoriam

Ill. Allen R. Kohn, MSA, 33° (1939-2014) In MemoriamLET IT BE KNOWN BY ALL, Ill. Allen

R. Kohn, MSA, 33°, passed away at his home on June 10, 2014. He was born on July 31, 1939, in Oak Park, IL, to Edward and Patricia (Watson) Kohn. On December 23, 1961, he married Bonnie Lou Knapp in Chicago, IL.

Al was a Thirty-third Degree Scottish Rite Mason, received the Meritorious Service Award, and was a Past Thrice Potent Master of Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection. He was

a life member of Medinah Templein Addison, IL, and an associate member of Beja Shrine in Green Bay, WI. He was also past president and current secretary of the Peninsula Shrine Club.

Al was a Past Master of Advance Lodge, No. 1039 in Illinois, life member of Elgin Lodge, No 117 in Illinois, and dual member of Henry S. Baird Lodge, No.174 of Sturgeon Bay, WI. Al worked in the insurance industry

for many years and retired to Door County in 1999.

Survivors include his wife; two daugh-ters, Sheryl (Douglas) Sawyers, Elgin, IL; Lisa (Kevin) Jauch, Hoffman Estates, IL; four grandchildren, Andrew, Jeffrey, Allison, and Chase; one brother, Richard (Linda) Kohn, Sturgeon Bay; one brother-in-law, Kenneth (Cindy) Knapp, Carol Stream, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Join Us for Our Upcoming Events!

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

11th Annual Thanksgiving Feast

Celebrate the Spirit of Thanksgiving with the Scottish Rite

Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day)

1:00 pm Social2:00 pm Family Style Dinner

White Eagle Banquets6938 Milwaukee Avenue

Niles, Illinois

Adults $25 Children (Under 12) $12

Fall Reunion Part I – Chicago November 7-8

Fall Reunion Part II – Memphis November 14-16

see pages 1-3 for more details

Adult Holiday Party

Thursday, December 46:00 pm Social

7:00 pm Dinner & Entertainment to Follow

Members & Guests$20 per person

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Awards Night and 32° Presentation

Thursday, January 8

6:00 pm Social7:00 pm Dinner & Recognition

Assembly to Follow

Members $10 per person

Stated Meeting and Historic Degree

Presentation “The Devil’s Degree”

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Scottish Rite NewsFall 2014

C H A R I T Y N E W S

On August 7, a sellout crowd descended upon the Cathedral to celebrate the achieve-ments of the past year. Bruce DeMent, 33°, Chairman of the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Metropolitan Chicago Board of Gover-nors acted as emcee for this important event.

Special recognition was given to Euclid Lodge #65 for their donation to sponsor a child. The Paul and Joan Rubschlager Foundation was also recog-nized for their sponsorship of a child. Talia Roti, a very special 12-year-old, was recog-nized for her contribution of $721 which she raised by selling lemonade. Also recog-nized was the Grand Lodge of Illinois, for supplying free space to the Children’s Dys-lexia center on the grounds of the Masonic Children’s Home in LaGrange, Jill Morri-son for her great support and cooperation; the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction for pro-viding all the support mechanisms necessary to run our center, and the Valley of Chicago for their ongoing support of this charity. A moment of silence was observed for the passing of Illustrious J. Robert Stockner 33° and Illustrious Thomas W. O’Connor 33°, two great supporters of the charity.

Don Esser, Chairman of the 2014 Walk to Help Children with Dyslexia, reported on the WALK and thanked all supporters for their generosity. Trophies were award-ed to the individual walker who raised the most money, Kimberly Suchorabski, and to the Team that raised the most money – TEAM NICK. The last award presented was to the Blue Lodge that raised the most

money – Rising Sun #115 from Grayslake. This traveling trophy is named after Ill. Thomas W. O’Connor, 33° who was the Chairman of the Children’s Dyslexia Center for more than 11 years.

Paula Conway, Director of the Dyslexia Center, presided over the best part of the evening, when she introduced the graduat-ing class of twelve students and four certified tutors. These students and their dedicated tutors were welcomed with a rousing round of applause from the 250+ in attendance. For the upcoming school year we will have 40 students enrolled in the program and 20 tutors. Two graduating students and one parent spoke to the crowd about how the Dyslexia Center and its staff changed their lives. The audience had tears in their eyes as the speakers thanked all in attendance. This was Masonry exemplified!

Sadly, Paula reported that there is over a two-year waiting list of qualified students waiting for an opening. With your support, we can open a second Dyslexia Center. Please become involved and consider a donataton today.

The Annual Walk to Help Children with Dyslexia will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015, on the grounds of the Scot-tish Rite Cathedral. The WALK will start and finish at the Cathedral and wind its way along the scenic Spring Creek Res-ervoir. Individual walkers and teams are invited to participate in what is the big-gest fundraising event of the year for the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Metropoli-tan Chicago. There will also be a category especially for Blue Lodge teams with the Illustrious Thomas W. O’Connor, 33rd

The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Chicago, State of Illinois, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is in Lexington, Mass., and whose officers are: Ill. John William McNaughton, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander; Ill. Benny L. Grisham, MSA, 33°, Deputy for Illinois, and whose other Active Members for the State of Illinois are: Ill. John T. Phillips, 33°; Ill. Gregory L. Clark, 33°; and Ill. James L. Tungate, 33°; and Ill. Norman R. Buecker, 33°, Emeritus; Ill. Phillip C. Kenney, 33°, Emeritus; Ill. Lawrence D. Inglis, 33°, Emeritus; Ill. Robert W. LaSurs, 33°, Emeritus; Ill. Lee B. Lockwood, 33°; and Emeritus Ill. Richard L. Swaney, 33°, Past Active.

Correspondence concerning the magazine or mail deliver should be addressed to Edward J. Witas III, MSA, Chief Operating Officer.

Volume LVIIII • Fall 2014 • Number 3

Scottish Rite News (ISSN 0893-5114), Vol. LVIIII No. 3, is published seasonally, March, June, Sept., and Dec. by the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108.

Periodicals Postage Paid at Chicago, IL.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SCOTTISH RITE NEWS, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108.

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Officers and directOrs

scOttish rite cathedral assOciatiOn Of chicagO

Anthony R. Cracco, PresidentCraig C. Stimpert, 1st Vice PresidentDavid P. Crosson, 2nd Vice President

Andy M. Hassan Robert O. Kuehn John D. RevereDale P. Cyrier Noel J. Kalis John Quinn Daryl W. Selock

Jerry D. Sparks Frank Winans

Edward J. Witas III, COOGregory R. Klemm, Executive Secretary

Wallace B. Dunn, Treasurer

PublicatiOn staff

Editor Edward J. Witas, III, MSAReviewing Editor Gregory R. Klemm, MSA, 33°Reviewing Editor Martin P. Starr, 33°Support David R. KossSupport Lee Bradley, 33°Art Director Kristin Ashley

Official nOtice

Meetings of the coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Chicago, IL, for the period November 1, 2014, to February 28, 2014, are listed in this issue.

Dale P. Cyrier, Thrice Potent MasterVan Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection

John D. Revere MSA, 33°, Sovereign PrinceChicago Council, Princes of Jerusalem

Frank Winans, MSA, 33°, Most Wise MasterGourgas Chapter, Rose Croix

John Quinn, Commander-in-ChiefOriental Consistory

Richard R. Salsbury, 33°, Fraternal Secretary

Marvin L. Selock, 33°, Fraternal Treasurer

© 2014 Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago. All rights reserved.

2015 Annual Walk to Help Children with Dyslexia

Blue Lodge Challenge Trophy going to the Blue Lodge team that raises the most money. Please mark your calendars and show your support of our charity by participating in this fun and important event.

Dyslexia Center Recognition Night

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Greetings from

1. Stay at the world- famous Peabody Hotel

2. Visit Graceland – the home of Elvis

3. Tour the famous Sun Music Studios

4. See how a guitar is made at the Gibson Guitar Factory

5. Eat at Kooky Canuck as seen on the TV show “Man vs. Food”

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