THE SCOTTISH RITE NEWS

VALLEY OF LYNCHBURG,

ORIENT OF VIRGINIA DEVOTED TO THE SCOTTISH RITE

OF FREEMASONRY

Tuesday, March 28th, 2016

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA SCOTTISH RITE BODIES. CHARTERED BY THE SUPREME COUNCIL, 330, ANCIENT

AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF

FREEMASONRY, SOUTHERN JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

From The Venerable Master

I would like to thank everyone for the honor of elec�ng and installing me as Venerable Master of the

Lodge of Perfec�on for 2017-2018. I am looking forward to us all working together and making this another

great year.

Let's all get to work in our Blue Lodges and get those new candidates pe��oned up for our Spring Re-

union on April 29, 2017.

Please remember to keep those Brothers who cannot a,end mee�ngs by your cards, calls, visits, and

prayers.

James D. Charleston, 32°

From The Personal Representative to the S.G.I.G

On February 29, 2107, Ill. Lonnie L. Godfrey, 33° I.G.H. installed the Officers for the Sco4sh Rite Val-

ley of Lynchburg for 2017-2018. They are all listed in this News Le,er.

I gave out posters and pe��ons on February 28th

so that you could begin working on new candidates.

The posters need to be hung on the walls of the Blue Lodges that you a,end. Those pe��ons need to be in

the hands of Brethren who are interested in becoming Sco4sh Rite members.

The Spring Sco4sh Rite Workshop will be held at The Sco4sh Rite Center in Richmond on March 25,

2017. They will have coffee and pastries at 8:30 A.M. the mee�ng will begin at 9:30 A.M. and end at Noon

with lunch.

Fraternal Best, Ill. Lonnie L. Godfrey 33° I.G.H.

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S∴∴∴∴J∴∴∴∴

Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

James D. Charleston, 32°

Veberable Master, Lodge of Perfection

Todd K. Crytser, 32°

Wise Master, Chapter of Rose Croix

Robert L. Godfrey, 32° KCCH

Commander, Council of Kadosh

Raymond T. Heinrich, 32° KCCH

Master of Consistory

Donlie R. Henderson, 32° KCCH

Treasurer

Todd K. Crytser, 32°

Secretary

Percy W. Keatts, 32°

Almoner

Ill. William A. Robertson, Sr., 33° I∴∴∴∴G∴∴∴∴H∴∴∴∴

Director of Work

William A. Robertson, Jr., 32° KCCH

Scottish Rite Conference of Virginia Vice President

Ill. Lonnie L. Godfrey, 33° I∴∴∴∴G∴∴∴∴H∴∴∴∴

Personal Representative of the

S∴G∴I∴G of Virginia

D. David Davis, III, 32°

Newsletter & Website

Visit us on the web at: www.lynchburgaasr.org

◊ SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017 – SR WORKSHOP IN RICHMOND AT THE

SCOTTISH RITE CENTER. COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS AT 8:30 A.M.

MEETING FROM 9:30 A.M. TILL LUNCH AT NOON

◊ TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017 – STATED MEETING 7:3O P.M. / DINNER AT

6:30 P.M.

◊ TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 – STATED MEETING 7:30 P.M. / DINNER AT 6:30

P.M. (SCOTTISH RITE WOMANS CLUB'S INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS, FOL-

LOWED BY RECEPTION).

◊ SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 – SR REUNION

BBQ Chicken

Red Potatoes

Green Beans

Rolls

Drink

Dessert

Please mail or email correspondence to the

Secretary:

Todd K. Crytser

5046 Bethel Church Rd.

Evington, VA 24550-3897

Email: tkcrytser@yahoo.com

Please email Lonnie Godfrey for Newsle,er

updates and addi�ons:

Email: lonnieandkaygodfrey@msn.com

Please forward any inputs or comments about

the website to:

David Davis: david@dddavis.net

Upcoming Events Dinner Menu — March 28, 2017

SICK & DISTRESSED MEN

Contact Jimmie R. Martin, 32° KCCH for Additions (434) 239-8880

* Is a new name / ** Not sick, but let them know you are thinking about them

WOMEN’S CLUB PRAYER LIST

Madeline Bush – 184 Buffalo Rd. Rm. 404, Finch Cottage, Clarksville, Va. 23927

Zelma Reed – 434-239-9109 Dottie Fortney — 434-525-2527

Betty Wood — 434-239-2249

* Cli-on Carmichael—N/A ** Joe Mason—434-369-5163

Bill Hadden—434-455-5903 Frank Leonard—434-525-5480

Ron Saunders—434-821-7615 Cliff Hawkins—434-384-1968

John Rayhill, Jr.—434-239-7032 Carl Saunders—434-384-5046

Bill Re:ew—434-239-5212 Carl Clemmons— 540-980-0049

William Woodson— 434-946-2569 Lynn Hamlet — 434-239-7227

Ed Gant — 434-239-1680 Charles Wood — 434-239-2249

Bishop Miller — 434-847-8213 Hershel Fortney — 434-525-2527

John Moss — 434-525-2709

Sco>sh Rite Woman’s Club — Officers 2017/2018

President — Barbara Carter (540) 586-6570

1st Vice President — Merle Mead (434)239-9971

2nd Vice President — Mary Carroll (434) 969-3364

Secretary — Barbara Henderson (434)369-7554

Treasurer — Kay Godfrey (434) 821-4183

Corresponding Secretary — Elaine Ha,er (434) 946-5418

Historian — Geraline Robertson (434) 239-0609

Chaplain — Kathy Charleston (434) 392-9587

HERE ARE OUR VALLEY'S ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS

FOR THE LODGE OF PERFECTION 2017/2018

Venerable Master – James D. Charleston, 32°

Senior Warden – James R. Bowyer, 32°

Junior Warden – Jonathan A. Giles, 32°

Orator – Dale C. Senger, 32°

Secretary – Todd K. Crytser, 32°

Treasure – Donlie R. Henderson, 32° KCCH

Director of Work – Ill. William A. Robertson, Sr. 33° I.G.H.

Almoner – Percy W. Kea,s, 32°

Prelate – Jimmie R. Mar�n, 32° KCCH

Master of Ceremonies – William B. Pleasants, 32°

Expert – Daniel D. DeJarne,e, 32°

Asst. Expert – Stanley W. Helmintoler, 32°

Captain of the Host – Percy W. Kea,s, 32°

Tiler – Hershel V. Fortney, 33° I.G.H.

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Lynchburg, Orient of Virginia

Application for Membership Sco>sh Rite Reunion—April 29, 2017

I am ___________________________________________, a Master Mason in good standing at

_______________________________, Lodge No. _________, located at __________________________

I have been a resident in the State of Virginia for more than six months last past. I have never peJJoned this

or any other Sco>sh Rite Body. (If not, please explain on back of peJJon)

L Yes L No

The Supreme Council announces fundamental principals in the following:

The inclusion of patrioJsm; respect for law; and an undying loyalty to the ConsJtuJon of The United States

of America.

The EnJre separaJon of Church and State and opposiJon to every a:empt to appropriate public monies -

Federal, State or Local - directly or indirectly, for the support of sectarian or private insJtuJons.

Do you approve wholeheartedly with these principles? ____________

Have you held or expressed opinions contrary to the foregoing, or been affiliated with any organizaJon

which has? ___________

(If you answered these last two quesJons in the affirmaJve, give parJculars on the back of peJJon)

My full name is: _______________________________________________________________________

My place of residence is: ________________________________________________________________

My mailing address is: __________________________________________________________________

(If different than residence)

Date of Birth; ___________________, Place of Birth; ____________________________________

My VocaJon is/was; ___________________________________, ReJred; ____________________

My Wife’s full name is; _________________________________________________________________

Home phone number; ______________________ Cell phone number; __________________________

E-mail address _________________________________

Regular signature of applicant _______________________________Date _________

Recommended by _______________________________________________________

and _______________________________________________________

The fees for the Degrees are : Make checks payable to:

$100.00 for all Applicants Lynchburg Sco>sh Rite Bodies

5046 Bethel Church Road

$25.00 must accompany this applicaJon Evington, VA 24550-3897