Scottish RiteSpring 2008News

Valley of Chicago

Anticipating Greatness

Saturday, August 16First Tee-time is at 10:00 am

Dinner is at 6:00 pmBloomingdale Golf Course

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Cost: $35 per person

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• Outside Balcony and Floor-to-Ceiling Windows Overlooking the Grounds

• Gourmet Lunch Served Buffet Style

• Four Hour Classic Bar Package

Win $10,000 at the 2008 Scottish Rite Golf OutingProgram Includes:

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Cover photo by Kristin Ashley of redwood trees in Northern California.

In This IssueThe 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. Lee B. Lockwood, 33°, Deputy for Illinois, and whose other Active Members for the State of Illinois are: Ill. Benny L. Grisham, 33°–Springfield; Ill. John T. Phillips, 33°–Chicago; Ill. James L. Tungate, 33°–Danville; and Ill. Norman R. Buecker, 33°, Emeritus; Ill. Phillip C. Kenney, 33°, Emeritus; Ill. Lawrence D. Inglis, 33°, Emeritus; and Ill. Robert W. LaSurs, 33°, Emeritus.

Correspondence concerning the magazine or mail delivery should be addressed to Gregory R. Klemm, MSA, 33°, Executive Secretary. Cathedral Board Liaison: Marvin L. Selock, 33°.

Volume LII • Spring 2008 • Number 1

Scottish Rite News (ISSN 0893-5114), Vol. LII, No. 1, is published seasonally, March, June, Sept., and Dec. by the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago, 1375 East Woodfield Road, Suite 200, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. Periodicals Postage Paid at Chicago, IL. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SCOTTISH RITE NEWS, 1375 East Woodfield Road, Suite 200, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. Phone: (800) 774-3467 Fax: (847) 969-9401

www.valleyofchicago.org

Officers and directOrs

Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of ChicagoRobert M. Lang, President

Robert O. Kuehn, 1st Vice PresidentHenry C. Tonigan, III, 2nd Vice President

Gary S. Berenger Patrick B. Jones Marvin L. SelockAnthony R. Cracco David P. Miller Martin P. StarrWallace B. Dunn Robert A. Rylowicz J. Robert Stockner

PublicatiOn staff

Editor Edward J. Witas, III, MSA Reviewing Editor Gregory R. Klemm, MSA, 33° Reviewing Editor Martin P. Starr, 33° Photography and Technical Director Milan Vydareny Photography and Technical Director Daryl Selock, MSA Support Lee Bradley, 33° Art Director Kristin Ashley Proofreader Virginia Rickhoff

Official nOtice

Meetings of the coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Chicago, IL, for the period March 1, 2008, through June 30, 2008, are listed in this issue.

Anthony R. Cracco, 33°, Thrice Potent MasterVan Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection

Marvin L. Selock, 33°, Sovereign PrinceChicago Council, Princes of Jerusalem

J. Robert Stockner, 33°, Most Wise MasterGourgas Chapter, Rose Croix

Wallace B. Dunn, 33°, Commander-in-ChiefOriental Consistory

Richard R. Salsbury, 33°, Fraternal SecretaryJames O. Potter, 33°, Treasurer

Gregory R. Klemm, MSA, 33°, Executive Secretary

© 2008 Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of ChicagoAll rights reserved.

Scottish RiteNews

Valley of Chicago

6 Communications

7 Announcements

20 Around the Rite 27 Obituaries

29 Calendar of Events

Spring 2008

Edward J. Witas, III, MSA

In just a few days, members of the Valley of Chicago and nearly 100 candidates will be board-ing Amtrak’s City of New Orleans passenger train for an exciting weekend of brotherhood in The Big Easy. The 2008 Spring Reunion ceremonies will be held at the oldest Scottish Rite Valley in the world – the Valley of New Orleans, Louisiana. Be sure to see the summer issue of the Scottish Rite News for a complete review of the Spring Reunion festivities.

On April 17, 2008, relive your knighting as the 2008 Spring Reunion candidates are dubbed 32º Masons, Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm, with the con-ferral of the 32nd Degree to follow at 7:00 pm.

In May, the Coordinate Bodies of the Valley of Chicago and the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association will be holding its annu-al meetings and election of officers. Please make every effort to attend these very important meetings. For more information, please see page seven of this issue.

If you are looking for some thrilling family and social activities to keep you busy this summer – the Scottish Rite is the place to be. Upcoming activities include: a day at Wrigley Field; a golf-outing and dinner program; a day in the famous International Room at Arlington Park; a Hawaiian luau; a family picnic at Brookfield Zoo; and an evening of dinner and tournament at Medieval Times. For more information and reservation details, please see the various event promotions throughout this issue.

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Spring Season,

Highlights from the Editor

D e p a r t m e n t s

Cover photo by Kristin Ashley of redwood trees in Northern California.

In This IssueThe 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. Lee B. Lockwood, 33°, Deputy for Illinois, and whose other Active Members for the State of Illinois are: Ill. Benny L. Grisham, 33°–Springfield; Ill. John T. Phillips, 33°–Chicago; Ill. James L. Tungate, 33°–Danville; and Ill. Norman R. Buecker, 33°, Emeritus; Ill. Phillip C. Kenney, 33°, Emeritus; Ill. Lawrence D. Inglis, 33°, Emeritus; and Ill. Robert W. LaSurs, 33°, Emeritus.

Correspondence concerning the magazine or mail delivery should be addressed to Gregory R. Klemm, MSA, 33°, Executive Secretary. Cathedral Board Liaison: Marvin L. Selock, 33°.

Volume LII • Spring 2008 • Number 1

Scottish Rite News (ISSN 0893-5114), Vol. LII, No. 1, is published seasonally, March, June, Sept., and Dec. by the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago, 1375 East Woodfield Road, Suite 200, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. Periodicals Postage Paid at Chicago, IL. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SCOTTISH RITE NEWS, 1375 East Woodfield Road, Suite 200, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. Phone: (800) 774-3467 Fax: (847) 969-9401

www.valleyofchicago.org

Officers and directOrs

Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of ChicagoRobert M. Lang, President

Robert O. Kuehn, 1st Vice PresidentHenry C. Tonigan, III, 2nd Vice President

Gary S. Berenger Patrick B. Jones Marvin L. SelockAnthony R. Cracco David P. Miller Martin P. StarrWallace B. Dunn Robert A. Rylowicz J. Robert Stockner

PublicatiOn staff

Editor Edward J. Witas, III, MSA Reviewing Editor Gregory R. Klemm, MSA, 33° Reviewing Editor Martin P. Starr, 33° Photography and Technical Director Milan Vydareny Photography and Technical Director Daryl Selock, MSA Support Lee Bradley, 33° Art Director Kristin Ashley Proofreader Virginia Rickhoff

Official nOtice

Meetings of the coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Chicago, IL, for the period March 1, 2008, through June 30, 2008, are listed in this issue.

Anthony R. Cracco, 33°, Thrice Potent MasterVan Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection

Marvin L. Selock, 33°, Sovereign PrinceChicago Council, Princes of Jerusalem

J. Robert Stockner, 33°, Most Wise MasterGourgas Chapter, Rose Croix

Wallace B. Dunn, 33°, Commander-in-ChiefOriental Consistory

Richard R. Salsbury, 33°, Fraternal SecretaryJames O. Potter, 33°, Treasurer

Gregory R. Klemm, MSA, 33°, Executive Secretary

© 2008 Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of ChicagoAll rights reserved.

Scottish RiteNews

Valley of Chicago

6 Communications

7 Announcements

20 Around the Rite 27 Obituaries

29 Calendar of Events

Spring 2008

Edward J. Witas, III, MSA

In just a few days, members of the Valley of Chicago and nearly 100 candidates will be board-ing Amtrak’s City of New Orleans passenger train for an exciting weekend of brotherhood in The Big Easy. The 2008 Spring Reunion ceremonies will be held at the oldest Scottish Rite Valley in the world – the Valley of New Orleans, Louisiana. Be sure to see the summer issue of the Scottish Rite News for a complete review of the Spring Reunion festivities.

On April 17, 2008, relive your knighting as the 2008 Spring Reunion candidates are dubbed 32º Masons, Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm, with the con-ferral of the 32nd Degree to follow at 7:00 pm.

In May, the Coordinate Bodies of the Valley of Chicago and the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association will be holding its annu-al meetings and election of officers. Please make every effort to attend these very important meetings. For more information, please see page seven of this issue.

If you are looking for some thrilling family and social activities to keep you busy this summer – the Scottish Rite is the place to be. Upcoming activities include: a day at Wrigley Field; a golf-outing and dinner program; a day in the famous International Room at Arlington Park; a Hawaiian luau; a family picnic at Brookfield Zoo; and an evening of dinner and tournament at Medieval Times. For more information and reservation details, please see the various event promotions throughout this issue.

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Spring Season,

Highlights from the Editor

D e p a r t m e n t s

A Message from the President of the Cathedral Board

Dear Brethren,At the Annual Meeting on May 22, 2008, the

membership of the Valley of Chicago will have an opportunity of electing four Directors for the Cathe-dral Board. The requirements for being eligible for this position are extremely simple; one must be a member of the Valley of Chicago in good standing with a current paid-up dues card.

However, the authority and responsibilities for an effective Director are exceptional. An integral part of the Directorship is having experience in decision-making at an administrative level; decisions by the Board will affect the entire membership. One must have the temperament for listening to oppos-ing view-points, and to attain acceptable answer(s) for question(s) under discussion. Furthermore, as a Director, one must always be cognizant of the responsibility entrusted to him to stand for the entire membership in all Board functions. In addition, the Directors have a fiduciary responsibility for making certain our finances will guarantee the future of our fraternity.

The Valley of Chicago has entered an exception-ally challenging period of time in our history. The present Directors have been actively involved in the sale of our land-marked buildings in Chicago, the purchase of property in Bloomingdale, and in assist-ing with the design of our new building by Legat Architects.

As President of the Cathedral Board, I would like to encourage any member who believes he has a desire to be a Director of the Board with the funda-mental principles of a commitment and willingness to serve the Valley of Chicago, to place their name for consideration with either Gregory R. Klemm or Howard L. Graff.

To the membership who will be voting at our Annual Meeting, please examine the candidates’ cre-dentials carefully and only vote for the good of the future of the Valley of Chicago.

Cordially and Fraternally,

Robert M. Lang President

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Communications

J. Robert Stockner, 33º Richard R. Salsbury, 33ºMost Wise Master Fraternal Secretary

Gourgas Chapter of Rose CroixThe Annual Meeting of Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix will be held at the Medinah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison, Illi-nois, Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 7:00 pm for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.

Oriental ConsistoryThe Annual Meeting of Oriental Consistory will be held at the Medinah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison, Illinois, Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 7:00 pm for the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.

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Van Rensselaer Lodge of PerfectionThe Annual Meeting of Van Rens-selaer Lodge of Perfection will be held at the Medinah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Drive, Addi-son, Illinois, Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 7:00 pm for the consid-eration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.

Chicago Council Princes of JerusalemThe Annual Meeting of Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem will be held at the Medinah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Drive, Addi-son, Illinois, Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 7:00 pm for the consid-eration of the reports of Officers, election of Officers, and such oth-er business as may regularly come before the meeting.

AnnuAl Meeting AnnounceMents

Anthony R. Cracco, 33ºThrice Potent MasterVan Rensselaer Lodge

of Perfection

Wallace B. Dunn, 33ºCommander-in-Chief

Oriental Consistory

Marvin L. Selock, 33ºSovereign Prince

Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem

Anthony R. Cracco, 33º Richard R. Salsbury, 33ºThrice Potent Master Fraternal Secretary

Marvin L. Selock, 33º Richard R. Salsbury, 33ºSovereign Prince Fraternal Secretary

Wallace B. Dunn, 33º Richard R. Salsbury, 33ºCommander-in-Chief Fraternal Secretary

J. Robert Stockner, 33ºMost Wise Master

Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix

Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago [A Corporation]

The Annual Meeting of The Scottish Rite Cathedral Association will be held at the Medi-nah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison, Illinois, Thursday, May 22, 2008, immediate-ly following the Annual Meetings of the Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix and the Oriental Consisto-ry (which meet at 7:00 pm on said date), for the consideration of the reports of Officers and the Finance Committee; the election of four Directors-at-Large to the Board of Directors of said corporation; the affirming of four Presiding Officers of the four coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Chicago as members of the Board of Directors of said corporation; and for the transaction of such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.

Robert M. Lang Gregory R. Klemm President Executive Secretary

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The Following Brothers Have Been Nominated for Election to the Board of Directors of the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago

J. Robert Stockner was born on February 17, 1927, at Havaco, McDowell County, West Virginia, and graduated from Welch High School, 1944. He graduated from West Virginia University, 1950,

and later Illinois Institute of Technology, with majors in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering including a third major in Mathematics. He subsequently qualified as a Registered Professional Engineer, 1956.

He enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet, 1944, serving as a Military Policeman until discharged, November 1946.

Bob began his engineering career with Corning Glass Works, Liggett Spring and Axle, then followed machine development at Shenango China. He was employed as a Senior Development Engineer for 32 years with AT&T,

J. RobeRt StockneR

MaRtin P. StaRR

specializing in development of data communications and telephone equipment. After several years in Marketing and Project Management, he served as a Consultant for two years with the National Security Agency.

Bob Stockner was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Euclid Lodge, No. 65, in Naperville, 1963, serving as Worshipful Master, 1971. He joined the bodies of the York Rite shortly thereafter, concluding as Right Eminent Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Illinois, 1995.

He became a member of the Valley of Chicago, AASR, 1980. He served as an officer in the Chicago Council, Princes of Jerusalem; the Oriental Consistory; and the Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix. He was installed and served two years as the Most Wise Master beginning in May 2006. He was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33º, at the Supreme Council Session in 2007.

Martin P. Starr is a graduate of the University of Chicago and worked there as a writer and as an infor-mation technology specialist. Since 1990 he has been employed as the manager of information technology

support for Chapman and Cutler, LLP, a Chicago-based financial services law firm. Bro. Starr is a Masonic author and lecturer (Past Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Illinois) and is the secretary and director of the Scottish Rite Research Society.

Bro. Starr joined the Valley of Chicago in 1993 where he

has been involved in numerous fraternal activities. While seated as a board member of the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association during his term as Most Wise Master of Gor-gas Chapter of Rose Croix in 2002-2004, he was elect-ed Vice President of the Cathedral Association Board of Directors and appointed the chair of the Executive Com-mittee and a member of the Real Estate Committee. He was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33º, at the Supreme Council Session in Milwaukee, Wiscon-sin, in 2004. He was elected as a Director-at-Large of the Cathedral Association in 2005 and serves as the Assistant Secretary of the Board.

Wallace buRton Dunn

Wallace B. Dunn was born on November 28, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois. He is a member of A.O. Fay Lodge, No. 676, and became a mem-ber of the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago in the Fall Class of 1990.

Bro. Dunn holds a B.S. from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. He currently serves as an Associate Circuit Judge in the 19th Judicial Circuit in Lake County, Illinois.

He now serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Ori-ental Consistory, and as the Chairman of the Executive

Committee for the Valley of Chicago. As Commander-in-Chief, he is also a current member of the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association’s Board of Directors.

Bro. Dunn became a Sovereign Grand Inspector Gen-eral, 33º, at the Supreme Council Session in Grand Rap-ids, Michigan, in 2005. Dunn is a member of Medinah Temple, and numerous other Masonic organizations.

Wallace B. Dunn married his wife Joan in 1964 and has two children, Lisa Lynn and Jonathan Henry. Wally and Joan are also the proud grandparents of four beauti-ful granddaughters, Ariela Katz (7); Talia Katz (5); Molly Dunn (4); and Rebecca Dunn (16 months).

Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago Board of Directors Nominations

appearances in degrees and serves as Class Marshal. He serves the Illinois Council of Deliberation as Chairman of the Appeals and Grievances Committee and as a Director for the Illinois Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund.

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The Following Brothers Have Been Nominated for Election to the Board of Directors of the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago

John E. Day

John E. Day was born in Chicago in 1958. I live in Glen Ellyn with my wife Lynn and our two dogs. My education includes a BS degree from the University of Illinois and a MBA with honors from DePaul

University. Both degrees are in Finance with concentra-tions in Real Estate. Masonic Career

In 2004, I became a Master Mason (Glen Ellyn Lodge 950) and member of the Scottish Rite. Last year, I joined the Finance Committee of the Rite. In 2004 I also joined Medinah and during 2007 served as President of the DuPage Shrine Club.

I come from a Masonic family. My grandfather served as the Master of his Lodge, my uncle is a 32nd Degree Mason, and my late father, Richard Day, served Scottish

Rite as a Sovereign Prince, President of the Cathedral Board, and held the 33rd Degree designation. Additionally, he served as Chairman of the Board for Shriners Hospital, Chicago.Professional Experience

Currently, I am President of the DuPage and Kendall Housing Authorities. In addition, I serve on several non-profit and for profit Boards related to housing, real estate development, and finance. Vision – Why I Want To Serve

This is a crucial time with the creation of a new home to last for generations of our brethren. Important deci-sions relating to development and finance, as well as operations, need to be addressed. I believe my knowledge, background, and experience can assist and be of benefit to the Valley of Chicago.

hEnry C. Tonigan, iii

Henry C. “Skip” Tonigan, III served as a State Court Judge from 1983 to 2007. He was the young-est appointed associate judge for the 19th Circuit Court, and he was appointed by the Supreme Court

of Illinois to Circuit Judge in 1990. He has served as Chief Judge of the 19th Circuit, overseeing judges, staff, policy and budgets, and developed a long-term plan for the courts. Upon his retirement from the bench in 2007, Skip returned to private practice with the firm of Kelleher & Buckley, LLC in Barrington, which con-centrates its practice in estate planning, real estate and business representation.

Brother Tonigan was raised in Waukegan Lodge, No. 78 on May 19, 1984, where he is a life member. Skip holds dual membership at Monitor-Lonsberry Lodge, No. 522, in Barrington. He serves the Grand Lodge of Illinois as a member of the Petitions Committee.

“Skip” Tonigan joined the Valley of Chicago as a mem-ber of the 1985 Spring Class, soon making regular appear-ances in degree presentations. He served as Commander-in-Chief of the Oriental Consistory in 1998. In that same year, he served as chairman of the Executive Committee. Tonigan received the 33° and was made an honorary mem-ber of the Supreme Council, Sovereign Grand Inspectors General also in 1998. Since 2000, he continues regular

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By Milan Vydareny

Often, Masons behave as if new mem-bers were commodities or servants.

Consider how a candidate or new mem-ber is typically handled:

First, we encounter a man who is not yet a member of (here insert the name of the organization you’re recruiting for) and the first thing out of our pockets is a petition and the first thing out of our mouths is “Ya wanna be a member?”

Then, assuming that the hapless Mason decides to join our organization, we rush him through his degrees, shake his hand and never bother thinking about him again—until his name comes up for suspension or we notice that he doesn’t attend organization functions.

In the first case, what’s missing is called cultivation and in general refers to the steps taken to become acquainted with a potential candidate, to learn what his priorities and interests are, and to help him discover how membership in the organization will match these highly personal needs.

In the second case, what’s missing is called stewardship and this refers to the steps taken to preserve the relationship we have built with a man who has become a member through cultivation.

An effective program of cultivation will result in a higher conversion rate from potential candidates to actual can-didates, while an effective program of stewardship will result in fewer losses due to demits or suspensions for nonpay-ment of dues.

Effective programs of cultivation and stewardship are clearly win-win situa-tions for all parties. First and foremost, the member is a winner because he has

been able to identify with the organiza-tion and to see how membership will help him realize his own, personal goals. Once he becomes a member, he will realize a sense of belonging and purpose and see how his participation, at whatever level he chooses, allows him to contribute to shared values and objectives.

The organization wins because it will have acquired a strong member who supports the mission of the organization, and who is willing to contribute in some degree to achieving its goals.

Other members of the organization will benefit by the addition of a com-mitted team member, who will probably bring a wealth of new ideas, new talents and new energy to accomplishing tasks.

The days when men lined up like dominos to join various Masonic orga-nizations are over. Masonic organiza-tions are now faced with membership crises that threaten their very existence. Cultivation and Stewardship are not the complete answer to Masonry’s member-ship problems, but they are an impor-tant piece of the puzzle, and are things that every Membership Chairman or Director should seriously study and implement.

C U LT I VAT I O N

What follows is a discussion of cul-tivation from an organizational stand-point. In other words, the ways an indi-vidual identifies, qualifies and cultivates a friend for membership is likely to be quite different from the methods used by an organization for the same purpose. Also, the organization will generally have more substantial resources and a wider range of options from which to choose.

It is assumed that good record-keep-

ing is in place for any cultivation effort. It is impossible to keep track of a group of potential candidates on the back of an envelope or paper napkin. As each new potential candidate is identified, he should be entered into the list of new contacts, and each time he is contacted or otherwise receives a communication, that fact should be noted in his records.

The cultivation record should be freely available to everyone involved in the effort. This will help avoid missed opportunities as well as clumsy and inap-propriate contact with the potential can-didate. When keeping records it is impor-tant to use judgment with the content of entries. Idle gossip, hearsay and unsub-stantiated rumors should be avoided. As a general rule, nothing should appear in a potential candidate’s record that you would not want to appear in the morning newspaper. It should be an intuitive rule that persons with access to the contact records should not engage in idle gos-sip about potential candidates. Privacy should be respected at all times.

The organization must have a culti-vation plan if it is to be at all successful. Nothing can replace the efficacy of plan-ning followed by careful execution of the plan. The plan itself need not be elabo-rate; in fact a simple plan is preferred and can probably be prepared on a single sheet of paper, with wide margins. A cul-tivation plan generally covers a year of time and consists of a series of actions or “moves” that are to be used to develop a relationship with the potential candidate. Each move should have a date associated with it. Some moves do not necessarily need to be enumerated. For example, if the plan includes a complimentary copy of the organization magazine, then it is sufficient to say something like “One year complimentary subscription to the Org Gazette”. The publication schedule of the magazine will determine the dates of contact.

Other kinds of entries in the cultiva-tion plan might include: a subscription to the organization e-mail announcement list; personal phone calls from organiza-tion officers; invitations to organization events that are open to non-members; and special VIP newsletters designed to inform to potential candidate about how his interests and the organization’s inter-ests might coincide.

If cultivation activities have been carefully conducted over a period rang-

&CULTIVATION

STEWARDSHIPG E T T I N G S E R I O U S A B O U T

M E M B E R S H I P D E V E L O P M E N T

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ing from six months to one year, a poten-tial candidate will be much more likely to accept an invitation to become a member than if he is simply asked for a petition and the initiation fee at the time of first contact.

In addition, it should be noted that during the cultivation period, it will prob-ably become quite apparent if a potential candidate is not interested or suited to become a member of the organization. The simple fact must be realized that an organization will not appeal univer-sally to all potential members, nor will all potential members necessarily benefit from membership. When such identifi-cations are made, the most ethical thing to do is part company on friendly terms, and avoid investing more resources in a venture that will never yield any signifi-cant return.

S T E WA R D S H I P

Stewardship shares a number of requirements with cultivation. Like cul-tivation, the methods used to preserve a relationship with a member will be different if the relationship is personal rather than between the organization and the individual. The need for record-keeping is just as important in the stew-ardship phase as it is in the cultivation phase. Likewise, the stewardship records should be available to everyone involved in the stewardship process, and personal privacy should be scrupulously respect-ed. And, of course, effective stewardship cannot be conducted without a plan.

Like the cultivation plan, the stew-ardship plan need not be elaborate and can usually be expressed on a single sheet of paper. It also consists of a series of entries that enumerate a series of stew-ardship activities that will be carried out at specific dates; stewardship activities can also be either specific dated items or more generic entries such as the delivery of a membership magazine at prescribed intervals.

A major difference between cultiva-tion and stewardship is the recognition that not every organization member will be active in the organization to the same degree. Some will be highly active and involved while others will be content to simply continue paying membership dues with only minimal involvement. Because of this difference, there will nec-essarily be a difference in stewardship, with the more active member receiving

more intensive stewardship.This difference in stewardship inten-

sity can be handled by either preparing separate stewardship plans for each class of member based on activity and involve-ment, or by what is perhaps an even more concise and easily understood system: the stewardship matrix.

The stewardship matrix is an item-ized list of stewardship activities or moves that are applied to members based on their level of activity. Stewardship is placed on one axis with activity level on the other. An “X” at the intersection of the activity and stewardship benefit indicates that the corresponding benefit applies to the member who is active at the indicated level or above.

R E L AT I O N S H I P S

In all cases, it should be remembered that cultivation and stewardship are largely facilitated by relationships. Rela-tionships can either be personal rela-tionships, as between two individuals, or between the member and the organiza-tion. But even in this latter case, the rela-tionship is still managed by a live person representing the organization. Hence, in both cases the importance of person to person contact cannot be overestimated.

For example, shortly after becom-ing an organization member, a personal phone call or handwritten message of welcome from an officer or committee chair will greatly advance the feeling of the new member that he has made the right choice for his involvement. Peri-odically, this personal contact should be renewed and this periodic renewal serves two purposes: first, it lets the member know that his support and involvement are valued by the organization, and sec-ond, it permits the organization to deter-mine whether all of the member’s needs are being met, and if not, what might be done to meet them in the future. A corol-lary to this personal contact involves the art of listening, and a good leader or con-tact person will cultivate the art of listen-ing to a high degree. Only with careful listening can it be determined what the member really needs and wants from the organization.

Stewardship of an organization of several thousand members may seem like a daunting task and in fact it is a large undertaking. Several techniques can make the task more manageable. First, a member’s level of activity can be used

to set his level of stewardship, with more active members receiving more frequent benefits. The nearly inactive member might only be contacted once every sev-eral years by a member of a volunteer committee set up for that purpose. A highly active member might expect per-sonal contact six or more times a year by an organization officer.

As was mentioned earlier, accurate record-keeping is a must and will help insure that adequate personal contact is maintained with all members without over-burdening organization resources.

C O N C L U S I O N S

Ultimately, cultivation and stew-ardship rest upon the development of relationships. Every effort should be directed to improving and maintaining the relationships that exist between the organization and the prospective or cur-rent member.

Human nature being what it is, it should also be remembered that devel-oping relationships takes time. It is therefore not only counterproductive but rude and unseemly to attempt to forcibly advance a relationship more rapidly than the individual can accept. Some indi-viduals “warm up” more slowly than oth-ers, and the time spent initially allowing a prospective candidate to explore and accept the possibilities of a relationship with the organization will be more than rewarded in the future by a higher accep-tance rate and a stronger bond between the member and the organization. Be sensitive to pace, and allow the prospec-tive candidate the opportunity to control his own destiny.

The goal of membership develop-ment is the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of organization members. Among those new members, some will become active, strong leaders—the future leaders—of the organization. If anything is certain, it is that each generation must ultimate-ly relinquish control to the succeeding one, a process that is not always smooth or without conflict. Current leadership must bear in mind, however, that they will not be able to impose their own wills on the organization from the grave; control must and will pass to those who follow. By carefully examining roles, it will be seen that as each generation ages, it eventually arrives at the position of

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he Scottish Rite Cathedral Board of Directors, along with the dedicated members of the Core Building Com-

mittee and the assistance of Legat Architects, has been working diligently on the conceptual design and development of the future home of the Valley of Chicago.

The Valley of Chicago entered into a contract in late 2007 for the purchase of 16.25 acres of undevel-oped property located at the corner of Lake Street and Medinah Road in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Final acquisition of the property is contingent upon several factors, includ-ing final approval of the project by the Village of Bloom-ingdale. The process for obtaining the Village’s approval is well underway and good progress is being made.

In anticipation of the Village’s approval, the Core

Just Released: Preliminary exterior Concept drawingsof the Future Home of the Valley of Chicago

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Just Released: Preliminary exterior Concept drawingsof the Future Home of the Valley of Chicago

Building Committee has been meeting weekly with rep-resentatives from Legat Architects to develop the concept and design of the Valley’s future home. In the last issue of the Scottish Rite News, the Cathedral Board released for publication a conceptual drawing of the building’s likely interior features. Because of the good progress that is being made, the Cathedral Board is delighted to be able to publish the conceptual design images of the exterior of the building’s design.

The Cathedral Board asks the members to please remember that the process of designing the future home of the Valley of Chicago is an extremely time-consuming endeavor. Because of the intricacies and inherent uncertainties in the design process, all of the images and features in the design are subject to change.

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The Valley of Chicago’s Awards Night Dinner is an opportunity for the membership to celebrate the achievements of those brethren who are wor-

thy of our emulation. Traditionally, it is at the Awards Night Program when the newest recipients of the 33rd Degree receive their caps and jewels; the most-recent 33rd Degree Nominees are recognized; the newest mem-bers to be elected to receive the Meritorious Service Award are acknowledged; membership pins are presented; fifty- year member presentations are made; and the recipient of the coveted Valley Award is presented with his jacket.

This year, more than 100 members and their guests were present at the Medinah Shrine Center on Janu-ary 3 for the annual Awards Night program. Following a gourmet dinner and lavish dessert service, Jerry Sparks, the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, welcomed the membership and guests in attendance and noted the sig-nificance of the evening.

Illustrious John T. Phillips, 33º, Active Member of the Supreme Council for the Valley of Chicago, recognized Illustrious Brethren Anthony R. Cracco, 33º, Marvin L. Selock, 33º, and J. Robert Stockner, 33º, as the new-est members to receive the 33rd Degree at the combined Supreme Council Session in August 2007. He also intro-duced Brethren Richard T. Carnall, MSA, and Robert O. Kuehn as the nominees to receive the 33rd Degree in Prov-idence, Rhode Island, later this year. The 33rd Degree is the ultimate Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and is conferred upon Scottish Rite Masons who have per-formed outstanding services for the Fraternity or for ser-vice to humanity that brings great credit upon the Order.

John F. AdamsJames P. Ahstrom, Jr.Henry A. BettenhausenMilfred C. BettenhausenRobert T. BettenhausenFrank BoutinGeorge F. CepekGeorge J. ChastainRobert W. DauwalderRobert J. FroschDonald I. FunkLuther R. GabrielHenry J. HakanenHoward B. Hempe

Charles P. HerrickStanley M. JonesMichael N. KamberosCarl F. King, Jr.Michael LalichJohn A. LardasEverett LarsonJohn E. LauthMarvin P. LynchJohn J. Maltby, Jr.Walter C. Marbach, Jr.Melvin R. MonnierKenneth A. OlsonRonald W. Pearson

Stanley M. PedersenMyrlin D. PopeCharles F. PottorffEdgar C. RowellHarvey M. SampsonAndrew G. SutherlandFrank TishkaJack W. ThoeleRobert D. WatkinsWilliam G. WhitlockAlois J. WolfGeorge H. Wright

Anthony R. Cracco, 33º, Marvin L. Selock, 33º, J. Rob-ert Stockner, 33º, and Wallace B. Dunn, 33º, the presiding officers of the Coordinate Bodies of the Scottish Rite Val-ley of Chicago, were also present to assist with the awards presentations. The Presiding Officers recognized Breth-ren Donald R. Carruthers, Noel J. Kalis, and George S. Nelson as the nominees to receive the Meritorious Service Award in 2008. The Meritorious Service Award is given to members in recognition of their outstanding and exem-plary service to the Valley of Chicago.

R e c o g n i z e d f o R 5 0 Ye a R s o f M e M b e R s h i p

The Class of 1957

2008 awaRds nighta c e l e b Ra t i o n o f a c h i e ve M e n t

Newest 33º members of the Valley of Chicago. Anthony R. Cracco, 33º, back left; Marvin L. Selock, 33º, back right; J. Robert Stockner, 33º, front

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James K. BoorasNick DakasRichard J. DickensElpidio T. EstillerRussell GaleLope T. Hilado

Robert O. KuehnCarroll G. LoweryJames MartinJohn MartinGonzalo J. MezaJohn J. Millner

Robert NielsenVictor A. PanarasRobert E. PrinzingJames RuzickaRobert A. Rylowicz, 33ºNicolas O. Sarabia

Michael C. SerapinStuart SmithRichard J Stephenson, 33ºCalvin TazelaarWilliam Warren

Richard E. Kohn, VA, 2008 Valley Award Recipient.

Recognizing that membership is the foundation for the success and viability of our fraternity, each year the Valley of Chicago recognizes those members who have achieved notable milestones in membership success. Members of the Valley receive one point for each candidate they rec-ommend as the top-line sponsor, and one-half point for each candidate they recommended as a second line spon-sor. Once a member has attained five points, he is rec-ognized by receiving a membership lapel pin designating his achievement. For every five points he receives there-after, his lapel pin is adorned with an authentic diamond. Twenty-three members were recognized for membership success at the 2008 Awards Night celebration.

Forty members of the Valley of Chicago were recog-nized for attaining fifty years of membership in the Scot-tish Rite. To designate this significant achievement, those fifty-year members who were in attendance were present-ed with a lapel pin and certificate to designate their attain-ment of this momentous occasion.

Brother Richard E. Kohn, VA, was announced as the recipient of the 2008 Valley Award. The Valley Award is given to an individual who exemplifies extraordinary

Valley of ChicagoRecognizing MeMbeRship success

One Diamond RecipientsLawrence D. Bloxsom, IIWilliam BockAndy HassanRichard E. Kohn, VARussell L. Schlosser, 33ºJohn ValencikMilan VydarenyEdward J. Witas, III, MSA

Two Diamond RecipientsBenito L. AguadoJohnathan E. BarnesPonciano S. Cochon, VA, MSAAnthony R. Cracco, 33ºRichard R. Salsbury, 33ºDaryl W. Selock, MSA

Three Diamond RecipientJohn Peter Curielli

Four Diamond RecipientsDwaine A. Churma, 33ºHugh A. Cole, MSA, 33ºJohn D. Revere, MSARichard B. TamanCary M. Willis, 33º

Five Diamond RecipientsFrank FaruggaJames HoderLawrence KeyserMichael J. Molloy, 33º

Membership Pin Recipients

Seven Diamond RecipientLee Bradley, 33º

Ten Diamond RecipientGregory R. Klemm, MSA, 33º

Eleven Diamond RecipientHarry D. Strouse, 33º

Twelve Diamond RecipientGerald D. Carlton, MSA, 33º

Eighteen Diamond RecipientHarry R. Brahmstadt, Jr., MSA, 33º

dedication and service to the bet-terment of the Valley of Chicago. Brother Kohn serves as the Direc-tor of Media and Community Relations for the Valley of Chica-go, and was instrumental in secur-ing a thirty-five minute series on Illinois Freemasonry and its charities, including the Scottish Rite and the 32º Masonic Learn-ing Centers for Children, which aired on CNN Headline News in 2007.

Without question, the success of the Valley of Chicago is due to the outstanding dedication and support of its member-ship. While there are many members whose contributions toward the betterment of our fraternity are silent and go without formal recognition, every contribution is significant in the advancement of our noble institution. Every member is to be commended for their service and participation.

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James Evans became a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago as part of the Fall Reunion Class of 2004.

Cop Trades Handcuffs for Doughnuts

After more than twenty years of serving in law enforcement as an officer in the Chicago Police Department, Bro. James Evans did the unthink-

able—he traded in his handcuffs and opened a doughnut shop.

Jim Evans comes from a long line of policemen. When he joined the Chicago Police Department in 1986, he was essentially joining the family business. His father and four uncles were on the force, and his brother, Tom, would take the oath four years later. Jim began his law enforcement career working patrol in the 13th District, Chicago’s Wood Street Neighborhood. After being transferred to the 23rd District (Town Hall) for a short time, he became a member of Chicago’s Gang Crime Unit in 1990. When the Gang Crime Unit disbanded, Jim spent a short time working in the 24th District (the Rogers Park area) before making Detective in 1996. He spent the next seven years working homicide in the Area 4 Violent Crimes Division—which contains some of the most crime-ridden areas of the city.

When his father retired from the job in 1991, Jim was proud to wear the same star number that his father had worn, Star No. 8008. When Jim made detective, he gladly passed Star No. 8008 to his brother, Tom.

As fate would have it, Jim and Tom were destined to share much more than Star No. 8008. They, along

with their other brother Larry, also share affection for doughnuts. Larry, who also owns a dry cleaners in Northfield, solicited his brothers Jim and Tom to join him in opening a Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin Robins franchise. As part of the deal, Jim and Tom traded their handcuffs for spatulas, as they enrolled in the highly-regarded Dunkin’ Donuts University, located on a sprawling campus just outside of Boston, Massachu-setts. After attending eight weeks of rigorous class-room training and a four-week internship at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Little Neck, New York, learning everything from baking to bookkeeping, the brothers were ready to return home and start selling doughnuts.

Bro. Evans and his brother, Tom, are the first police-men in the history of the Dunkin’ Donuts Corpora-tion to purchase a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise. Despite the relatively safer surroundings behind the counter of his store in Libertyville, as compared to the hazardous streets of Chicago, Bro. Evans commented, “I feel far more comfortable chasing bad guys with guns down dark alleys than I do running a business.”

For the time being, both Jim and Tom are still active in the Chicago Police Department, but they will be retiring earlier than expected. As the days pass, Jim becomes more comfortable in his new role as an entre-preneur. Even though he and his brothers do not have a degree in business, Jim said, “what we do have is some-thing you can’t learn from a book or school. We were raised right by two loving parents, and from them we inherited a sense of humor, the gift of gab, and most importantly, common sense. That’s all we need.”

S o m e o n e You Should Know

Is there a Scottish Rite Mason that is making a positive difference in the community, or perhaps in your life, that you would like to see recognized by their brethren?

Many of our Brothers make selfless offerings to humanity and go unrecognized for their con-tributions and achievements. The purpose of the Someone You Should Know section of our magazine is to recognize those members of our society who have given a piece of themselves for the betterment of another.

To nominate a Brother to be featured as Someone You Should Know, please contact Edward J. Witas, III, MSA, at (800) 774-3467, ext. 305, or by email at eddie3@valleyofchicago.org.

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Relive Your Knighting as You Witness the Spring Reunion Candidates Being

Dubbed 32º Masons

Advance Dinner Reservations are required and can be made by calling (800)774-3467, or by email to reservations@valleyofchicago.org.

Special Conferral of the 32nd Degree Sublime Prince of the royal Secret

Thursday, April 17, 20085:30 pm Dinner7:00 pm Degree

Medinah Shrine Center550 Shriners Drive

Addison, Illinois 60101

Scottish Rite Day at Wrigley Field

Tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis, and can be reserved by calling (800) 774-3467, or by email to reservations@valleyofchicago.org.

Scottish Rite Day at Wrigley FieldWatch as the Chicago Cubs Take on the Milwaukee Brewers

at the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Game Time: 1:20 pm $5 per Person

Wrigley Field

1060 W. Addison St. Chicago, Illinois

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By Patricia G. Stockner, Member of the Board of Governors

William Ziemer, the new-ly appointed Director of Operations for the

32º Masonic Learning Centers for Children, paid the Valley of Chi-cago’s Learning Center a special visit in January 2008. Paula Conroy, Director of the Valley of Chicago’s Learning Center in LaGrange, took the opportunity to give Mr. Ziem-er a tour of the newly remodeled administrative and tutorial spaces. Special attention was focused on the security system and privacy arrangements that have been imple-mented throughout the entire facil-ity. Mr. Ziemer was impressed with the Valley of Chicago’s Learning Center, and declared the operation very satisfactory.

During his visit, Mr. Ziemer was available to attend the January meet-ing of the Learning Center’s Board of Governors. At the meeting, Rev. Thomas W. O’Connor, 33º, pre-sented several checks on behalf of the Valley of Chicago that are to be deposited into the Supreme Coun-cil’s endowment fund for the opera-tion of the 32º Masonic Learning Centers for Children. In the past year alone, the Valley of Chicago has contributed nearly $300,000 to the operation of the 32º Masonic Learning Centers for Children. A special thank you is owed to the Scottish Rite Cathedral Associa-tion, the Masonic Family Health Foundation, and the participants and sponsors of the 2007 Learn-ing Center Gala and Walk-a-thon. Without their support, the Valley of Chicago’s contribution would not have been possible.

Scottish Rite Learning CentersMaking a Difference in the Lives of Children

Valley of Chicago Contributes Nearly $300,000 to the 32º Masonic Learning Centers for Children

Graduates of the Learning Center’s Tutor Certification ProgramBack Row, Left to Right: Allison Ellena; Mary, McBride; Rhea Wehrmeister; and Julie Nelson. Front Row, Left to Right: Megan Griffin; Jeanne McArdle; Josie Adolfino; Cindy Kerchmar; Amy Janney; MaryAnn Gasior; and Monica Nagy.

2008 Learning Center Graduates and Outstanding Achievers

Chris

Jake

Mark

Claire

Lauren

Nicholas

Fiona

Mara Mary

Savanna

A Fraternity or a Brotherhood?

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By Melvyn N. Freed, Ph.D.

In common parlance “fraternity” and “brotherhood” are used syn-

onymously. Each has as its root close ties of fellowship based on a common bond of interest. Frater-nity embraces a broad spectrum of organizations; namely, Greek-lettered college fraternities, labor

unions, civic clubs, professional societies, and others. The raison d’étre of these groups varies and the commitment to brotherhood operates at different levels. Some involve a casual relationship among the members; whereas, others entail a more meaningful and profound association.

Throughout history men have banded together for security and to achieve mutual goals. Some of these objec-tives have been commendable and others have been repre-hensible. The principal activities have ranged from drink-ing parties to religious pursuits. It is important that each organization know where it is on this continuum because, in the process, the organization will identify itself and its relationship to the world.

Freemasons use the terms “fraternity” and “brother-hood” interchangeably; however, a discerning contempla-

tion discloses a significant distinction at the core of Free-masonry. There is an intentional endeavor to cultivate moral and benevolent values among its members without being autocratic. Masons are encouraged to render relief to those in distress when doing so will not bring harm to themselves. This focus distinguishes Freemasonry from a social club where self-aggrandizement is the operating motive. Yes, Freemasonry is a fraternity; however, it is more. It is a congregation of men dedicated to the better-ment of each and each other. This constitutes a brother-hood where the welfare of others is central vis-à-vis being tangential.

A mark of brotherhood is the willingness to set aside oneself to assist another under trying circumstances. This is an act of charity, and it manifests the humanity of the benefactor as it concomitantly recognizes the humanity of the recipient.

Freemasonry is a brotherhood consisting of fraternal relationships that are governed by the attributes of trust, compassion, prudence, and charity. All of these guiding virtues rest on the foundation of faith. Thus, while the fraternity of Freemasonry engages social activities, its purpose is to assist with the perfection of the moral man, bringing him into closer relationship with his Supreme Being and the essence of his mortal existence.

Fr e e m a s o n ry :

Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection Chicago Council,

Princes of Jerusalem

Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix

Oriental Consistory

The Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago Invites You and Your Family to the

2008 Public Installation of Officers

Sunday, June 1, 20085:00 pm Social5:30 pm Dinner

6:30 pm Ceremony

Medinah Shrine Center550 Shriners Drive

Addison, Illinois 60101Advance reservations are required and can be made

by calling (800) 774-3467, or by email to reservations@valleyofchicago.org.

Karl P. Kalis Receives Master of Arts Degree

Karl P. Kalis graduated on Saturday, December 15, 2007, with a Master of

Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University in River For-est, Illinois. He completed this graduate

cohort program with an overall 4.0 grade point average. He is a music educator in the Lyons School District, and teaches vocal and instrumental music at schools in Brookfield and Lyons, IL.

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Chuck and Shirley Larson Welcome Great Grandchild

Charles M. Larson, 33º, and his wife Shirley recently celebrated the birth of their Great Grandson, Owen

Cole. Owen is pictured above being held by his very proud mom, Megan Cole. Chuck and Shirley also celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 7, 2007. The Larson Family sure has a lot to be thankful for!

Announcing Mr. and Mrs. Darren L. Selock

Darren L. Selock, son of Sovereign Prince Marvin L. Selock, 33º,

married Nichole Sarns on November 3, 2007. The ceremony took place in Sycamore, Illinois. Congratulations Darren and Nichole!

Anthony Oliver, MSA, Welcomes First Grandchild

Tristan Oliver, son of Antho-ny Oliver, MSA, and his

wife Diane, welcomed their son Desmond Anthony Fletcher Oli-ver into the world on November 5, 2007. Baby Desmond weighed

in at 5 pounds, 10 ounces. It is expected that Desmond will join our beloved fraternity sometime in 2025. When he does, he will make the 6th generation of Masons in the Oliver Family. Congratulations!

Fraternal Greetings from David P. Miller, 33º, Past Most Wise Master

David P. Miller, 33º, and his wife Georgianna, send greetings to all of their friends at the Valley of Chicago from beautiful Sun City, Arizona. After

retiring to Arizona, Dave has found a new home in the Scottish Rite Valley of Phoenix. In addition to attending the various meetings of the Rites and the Blue Lodge, he has become active in helping to support several local charities, including the Salvation Army where he volunteered as a holiday bell-ringer. Dave and Georgianna now spend their days taking pleasure in the life of retire-ment. They enjoy spending their afternoons at the local recreation center par-ticipating in activities such as ball room and line dancing, and they relax in the evenings in their backyard watching the wildlife and golfers go by. (Their house backs up to a golf course). If you would like to send Dave an email to say hello, he can be reached at gdmillerak@msn.com.

This is Your Magazine. We Just Put it Together!

Did you recently experience a birthday, anniversary,

retirement, or promotion? Has your family welcomed a new child

or grandchild? Are you being recognized by your com-munity for outstanding service or achievement? If so, please let your Masonic Family know so we can share in your happiness. If you would like to include something in the Around the Rite section of an upcoming edition of the Scottish Rite News, please contact the editor, Edward J. Witas, III, MSA, at eddie3@valleyofchicago.org or call (800) 774-3467.

A c h i e v e m e n t s

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Elliott Velez Promoted to Assistant Deputy Chief

Elliott A. Velez, the cur-rent Worshipful Master of

Paul Revere Lodge, No. 998, was recently promoted to the position of Assistant Deputy Chief Paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department. As the Asst. Deputy Chief, Elliott is a member of the governing board of the Chi-cago Fire Department. Elliott became a member of the Valley of Chicago in the Spring Reunion Class of 1986. Congratulations, Elliott!

A Family Legacy Continues

The untimely pass-ing of Deane Ernest

Jones left a family and a community heartbroken. Deane was the father of Patrick B. Jones, the Mas-ter of Ceremonies of the Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix, and a Director of the Scottish Rite Cathe-dral Association.

At the age of 62, Deane accomplished a feat that very few would even dare attempt. In 2000, Deane began a six-month and one-day journey hiking across the entire Appala-chian Trial. He began in Georgia, and ended 2, 175 miles later in his home state of Maine.

Deane dedicated his life to loving his family and better-ing his community. He served as a Selectman (analogous to Mayor) for his hometown of Mount Vernon, Maine, for many years. And in June of 2007, he was elected to the Maine State House of Representatives.

After returning home from a trip with his wife Patricia to China and Tibet in August of 2007, Deane was diag-nosed with advanced Small Cell Lung Cancer. He passed

Photo taken on January 2, 2008, shortly after Representative Pa-tricia Jones was sworn in by Governor John Baldacci. Left to Right: Patrick B. Jones, Michael D. Jones, Governor John E. Baldacci, and Representative Patricia R. Jones.

away while in the company of his family only a few weeks later on September 3, 2007. He was 69 years old.

Following Deane’s passing, Patricia R. Jones, Deane’s wife and Patrick’s mother, was asked by the Democratic Party to run in a special election for Deane’s seat. Patri-cia won the special election held on November 6, 2007, and was sworn in to office by Maine Governor John E. Baldacci, on January 2, 2008.

Deane is survived by his wife, Patricia (Rollins) Jones; two brothers, Robert Bruce Jones of Mount Olive, North Carolina, and Howard Jones of Oakland, Maine; two sons, Patrick Bruce Jones of Chicago and Michael Deane Jones of Farmington; and one granddaughter, Eleanor.

Deane Ernest Jones at the summit of Mount Katahdin in 2000; taken at the completion of his 2,175 mile journey across the Appala-chian Trail.

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Plenty of Reasons to Be Thankful at the

Valley of Chicago’s Annual Thanksgiving Feast

More than 100 members, their families and friends, celebrated the spirit of Thanksgiv-

ing at the Valley of Chicago’s annual Thanksgiving Feast, which was held at the White Eagle Banquets on November 22, 2007, Thanksgiving Day.

Event chairman, Edward J. Witas, III, MSA, organized the Valley’s first Thanksgiving Feast in 2004, for the purpose of bringing together mem-bers who did not have anyone to share in the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday. In only the fourth year of the program, interest and participation continues to grow exponentially. Approximately twenty people were in attendance for the Valley’s first Family Life Thanksgiving Feast. Participation in the program doubled in 2005, as approximately forty attendees took advantage of this unique opportunity for fel-lowship. And participation in the program again doubled in 2006 as nearly eighty members, their friends and families were in attendance at the Feast. The increased participation at the 2007 Thanks-giving Feast is very encouraging and shows the

overwhelming acceptance of this program by the membership.

While the Valley’s Thanksgiving Feast contin-ues to attract widowed and other members who perhaps do not have family in the area, many fami-lies have decided to take advantage of this unique program as well. The ladies are especially fond of the event because, instead of spending most of the day shopping, preparing the menu, cooking, and cleaning up, now they too get to relax and celebrate in the company of family and friends.

The 2008 Family Life Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Novem-ber 27, 2008. The dinner is open to all Masons, their families and friends. Additional information, including how to make a reservation for this year’s dinner, will be presented in the Fall edition of the Scottish Rite News, which will hit your mailbox in September of this year. Please consider taking advantage of this unique opportunity to share in the Thanksgiving holiday with your Masonic family.

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The Valley of Chicago and the Medinah Shriners Present

A Family Picnic at Brookfield ZooSaturday, August 9, 2008

9:30 am to 5:30 pm$10 Per Person

Children under 2 are FreeBrookfield Zoo

1st Avenue and 31st StreetBrookfield, Illinois

Program Includes:Parking in the North Lot•Zoo Admission •Admission to the Children’s Zoo•Tickets to see the Dolphin Show•Buffet Lunch at the Oak Grove •

between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm

For tickets, please contact the Medinah Shrine Office at (630) 889-1400. Reservations must be made by July 12, 2008.

The Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago and the Medinah Shriners teamed up to host a combined children’s holiday party on December 15, 2007. Santa and Mrs. Claus took time out of their busy holiday schedule to make sure that all of the good little girls and boys received a very special gift.

2007 Children’s Holiday Party2007 Children’s Holiday Party

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National DeMolay Ritual Tournament of ChampionsSponsored by the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago

Experienced DeMolay Ritualists Needed

For more information, please contact John Wendell Haney at drmmr01@aol.com, or contact the Valley of Chicago at (800) 774-3467.

Each year on March 18th, as prescribed by oath, the recipients of the DeMolay

Legion of Honor gather together to break bread in a spirit of unity and brotherly love. In 2007, more than seventy Legionnaires attended the annual celebration of Frank S. Land Preceptory Legion of Honor, which was held at the Medinah Shrine Center in Addison. A similar turn-out is expected at the March 2008 celebration.

The Legion of Honor is awarded by the Supreme Council of DeMolay International honoring dedicated men and Masons who have made an outstanding contri-bution either to humanity, DeMolay, or the other vari-ous Masonic youth groups in general. Recipients of the Legion of Honor are designated in late spring, and the honor is conferred at a public ceremony hosted by the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago in August of each year.

At the public ceremony, recipients of the Legion of Honor are knighted and invested with either a red or white cord to designate them among the Brethren as Legionnaires. If the recipient was an active member of DeMolay, he is invested with a red cord; while a member that is invested with a white cord did not become active in supporting DeMolay until adulthood.

Recipients of the Legion of Honor must be at least twenty-five years old, and they have to be nominated by either their individual DeMolay Chapter or Illinois DeMolay to receive the distinction.

The Valley of Chicago will host its annual DeMolay Honors Night, including the investiture ceremony of the 2008 Legion of Honor, on August 21, 2008, at the Medi-nah Shrine Center in Addison. This program is open to all Masons, their families and friends. Please make every effort to attend.

Gary D. Hermann, 33º, Dean of Frank S. Land

Preceptory, 2007-2008

2007 DeMolay Honors Night For Legionnaires, DeMolay Is a Way of Life

DeMolay Cross of Honor

Janet D. ScanlanCross of Honor

Bettina Maria GolwitzerCross of Honor

April 4 – 6Medinah Shrine Center

550 Shriners Drive Addison, Illinois 60101

SponSored by the ScottiSh rite Valley of chicago

Chevalier Degree

Blaine D. CoplonChevalier Degree

William J. CortesChevalier Degree

Dean Holzmann, Jr.Chevalier Degree

Joshua I. MarionChevalier Degree

Johnathon StevensonChevalier Degree

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2007 DeMolay Honors Night It is with a great deal of gratitude that the Valley of Chicago and Illinois DeMolay recognize the following individuals for their continued dedication and commitment to the advancement of the Order of DeMolay.SponSored by the ScottiSh rite Valley of chicago

Louis G. AronsonHonorary Legion of Honor

Jack D. ChasteenLegion of Honor

Anthony R. CraccoHonorary Legion of Honor

William J. FarrisHonorary Legion of Honor

Benjamin R. GatesHonorary Legion of Honor

Bruce W. RhinehartLegion of Honor

H. Wayne. HoffmanHonorary Legion of Honor

Edward C. SteffyHonorary Legion of Honor

Darrell VierlingHonorary Legion of Honor

Arthur W. WilliamsHonorary Legion of Honor

Mark WondolkowskiLegion of Honor

Steven K. YoungLegion of Honor

Not Pictured: Steven M. Landek

DeMolay Legion of Honor

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The Scottish Rite Ancient Craft Degree Team is made up of a very dedicated core of

Scottish Rite Masons who are committed to sup-porting the Ancient Craft Lodges and promoting the Standard Work of the Grand Lodge of Illi-nois. The members of the Ancient Craft Degree Team assist Lodges located within the Valley of Chicago’s jurisdiction by providing expert “Blue Lodge” ritualists to assist in the conferral of the Master Mason’s Degree. If your Lodge is in need of assistance in conferring the 3rd Degree, or if you would just like to treat your members to a great performance, please contact the Degree Team Chairman, Raymond H. Rickhoff, MSA, at (773) 631-2089.

Members of the Scottish Rite Ancient Craft Degree Team include: Raymond H. Rickhoff, MSA, Chairman; Robert A. Alley, 33º; Howard L. Appleton; Wayne H. Austin; Johnathan E. Barnes; William J. Bissen, MSA, 33º; J. Garrie Burr, 33º; Lee E. Canady; Gerald D. Carlton, MSA, 33º; L. Patrick Clemens; Hugh A. Cole, MSA, 33º; Dale L. Corrice; Anthony R. Cracco, 33º; Dale P. Cyrier; Erlindo M. Derupe; James E. Durbin, MSA, 33º; Donald L. Dykinga; Royle L. Epperson II, 33º; James J. Evans; Robert T. Fischer; Viador Y. Gonzales; Alvie L. Green; Frank D. Heabler, Jr; Russell O. Hoeppner, MSA; Lawrence D. Inglis, 33º; Kenneth P. Johnson, MSA, 33º; Russell E. Johnson; Patrick B. Jones; George Jovanovich, MSA, 33º; Noel J. Kalis; Gonzalo J. Meza; Mohsen G. Modaressi, MSA, 33º; Richard L. Olson; Paul M. Sliva; Nicholas G. Smith; Graham D. Southall; Roy L. Stastny, MSA, 33º; Charles H. Sullins, 33º; Richard L. Swaney, 33º; Rick Taman; Michael J. Uchison; Milan Vydareny; Cary M. Willis, 33º; Wallace R. Wilson; Edward J. Witas, III, MSA; and Benjamin F. Zwick.

Like all social fraternities, the Valley of Chicago would not be able to function without the dedication and commit-ment of its members. Volunteers are the foundation for our organization’s existence, and these members, as well as the members of all of the Scottish Rite committees, are to be commended for their devotion to our Rite.

Celebrating VolunteerismThe Scottish Rite Ancient

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being the mentors of those who fol-low. It is a near certainty that a fresh generation of leaders will not func-tion in exactly the same way as their elders; they will not precisely have the same values as those who pass before. The temptation of those about to pass the baton of leadership to the newly emerging leadership may be to stubbornly refuse to support the plans and dreams of the new leaders that don’t precisely match those of the leadership about to retire. This is a grave and serious error. By fail-ing to adapt to a new generation of leadership, the elder statesmen of an organization not only guarantee that their own traditions and values will be

marginalized, but may even advance the ultimate demise of the organiza-tion by withholding valuable experi-ence from the new leadership.

The wise elder, therefore, will adapt to the plans and dreams of the emerging leadership, and diligently search for ways to meld old and new, thereby forging an even stronger tra-dition to be passed on to the future.

The wise elder will guide rather than dictate; persuade rather than pontificate, and through careful lis-tening, aid the new leadership as it works through the myriad of prob-lems inherent in organizational dynamics and evolution. If success-ful, the retiring elder will be remem-bered as a sage who made valuable contributions to the development of

the organization, and who aided cur-rent leadership in carrying out new plans destined to build a stronger, more resilient heritage. The reverse is also possible, but certainly no retir-ing elder wants to be relegated to the dustbin of history because he lacked the will or ability to fulfill his final role in life, that of elder and senior statesman.

The issues of leadership change are also issues of relationships; they are issues about relationships of the highest order and if successfully conducted can result in some of the greatest satisfactions it is possible to achieve in life.

The rewards for successfully navi-gating these kinds of relationships are well worth the effort.

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Illustrious Mar-tin James Argall was born on Sep-tember 6, 1916, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Reginald

and Daisy Argall. He was educated at the Illinois

College of Commerce, Northwestern University, Sherwood Music School, Austin Academy of Fine Arts, and the Union Theological Seminary. Marty was employed as a buyer for the Uni-versity of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago.

He married Charlotte Louise Hassell on February 28, 1942. Their sixty-six years of wedded bliss pro-duced two children, Elizabeth Anne

Called to Eternal Refreshmentr

We mourn the passing of the following brethren who were called to eternal refreshment in the Paradise of God.

George W. AdisTom J. AgresHarry AlfordJohn E. AndersonMartin J. Argall MSA, 33°Jack E. BaldwinNed M. Barnett Jr.William F. BartonBen S. BenjaminFrank H. BischoffStanley R. BjorkmanClifford H. BlatchleyFrank BoutinBennie L. BoxxElmo T. BradleyRaymond BrodheadThomas W. BrooksRoland A. BrubacherMerritt BuckleyJames D. BurgessHerbert C. Burow

Raymond A. CarlsonHarold D. CashCharles G. CavalarisBernard CirantineoMichael J. ColandoManolo L. CompradoTimothy A. CornellDonald F. DavisGeorge E. DentonJohn N. DepueDon R. DevaultRobert E. DienhartLouis DolinsBurton DuffieBruce L. DurlingAlvin EdelmanJohn P. EngedahlAnthony D. EspositoDonald A. FerroGlenn G. FisherClifford E. Flauaus

Richard D. FlowersEmmett J. GalvinWalter C. GoblischJames P. GogginCharles J. GoodmannMarvin HaasCharles G. HamburgCharles F. JacksonCharles D. Johnson Jr.Theodore H. Johnson Sr.Paul J. KaehlerFrank J. KarnikCarl L. KasalekSimon G. KeirEllis E. KempMichael KordaKenneth R. KrugerLouis KudziaNicholas D. KujovichAlbert J. KunschnerJames B. Lehman

Arthur C. LettsHoward I. LidovWilliam T. LovelaceCharles E. MedlenJohn B. MilasRichard A. MobergGeorge F. MolvieJames E. MorganEdgar L. MosierJames F. NemecRobert J. NemecRoger K. ObergLawrence W. OrearAlbert E. OsbornElmer G. PetersonHarry F. PortJohn W. PutnamRobert J. Putnam Sr.Leroy N. RhoadesHarold RichterAshley H. Ricketts

and Loren Stuart; and one grand-child, Mitchell.

Marty was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 1100, in February 1946. He later transferred his membership to Park Ridge Lodge, No. 988. He became a member of the Valley of Chicago in the Spring Reunion Class of 1966, serving as choir director and organist for over twenty years. He received the Meritorious Ser-vice Award on June 1, 1979, and the 33rd and last Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freema-sonry on September 27, 1988.

Marty proudly served his Coun-try as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. Follow-

ing the war, he served in the Navy Reserves, retiring as a Master Chief Yeoman in 1976.

In addition to his work in the Val-ley of Chicago, Marty was a member of many other Masonic organizations, including: honorary membership in the Frank S. Land Preceptory of the Legion of Honor; Wilmette Chapter No. 253; Chicago Council No. 4; St. Bernard Commandery; Maine Shrine Club; and the Medinah Shrine.

Brother Argall completed his earthly travels and was taken into the loving arms of the Grand Architect of the Universe on January 23, 2008.

Thus ended the record of a just and upright Mason. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Martin J. Argall, MSA, 33°In Memoriam

Gene M. RobertsJohn W. RobinsonJerry RudaRoy E. Schaetzlein Arthur L. SchieverMaynard I. ShapiroRobert L. SirotekPerry C. SmithHumphrey O. Spencer PSPJames A. StablesCharles F. Stevenson Jr.Phillip C. StewartPaul R. StierRev. Sam G. Thomason Sr.Max WallEdward P. WallaceErnest WilkinsonRobert P. Will Jr.Donald C. WilliamsEarl H. Zivney

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Featured in the Next Issue:

Bro. James Garfield and Bro. William McKinley

Series Presented By: Noel J. Kalis and Karl P. Kalis

SourceS: Brallier, Jess, and Sally Chabert. Presidential Wit and Wisdom. New York: Penguin Books, 1996. Boller, Jr., Paul F. Presidential Anecdotes. New York: Oxford University Press, 1981.

James Buchanan (1791-1868)Bro. James Buchanan became a Master Mason

in Lancaster Lodge, No. 43, in Lancaster, Pennsyl-vania. He later served as Deputy Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania.

During the secession crisis, Buchanan seemed helpless and irresolute. Shortly before his death he stated, “I have no regret for any public act of my life, and history will vindicate my memory.” Unfor-tunately, he was wrong. Many people agreed with a Pennsylvania Judge who stated, “He was cut out by nature to be a great lawyer, but he was spoiled by fortune when she made him a Statesman.”

In a particular case, Bro. Buchanan was defending a man charged with threatening the life of another

man. When the Plaintiff took the stand, Buchanan asked him, “Well, sir, suppose you were a man of more nerve; a man not easily frightened by threats. Put yourself in the position of a courageous man. Would you have cared for the threat of my client?” The Plaintiff responded, “I am a man, with as much courage as anyone, sir.” “Then,” said Buchanan, “you were not frightened when my client threatened you?” “No, sir” replied the Plaintiff. Casually, Buchanan then asked, “Then why did you bring this charge?” The case was immediately dismissed.

Andrew Johnson (1808-1875)Bro. Andrew Johnson was raised in Greenville

Lodge, No. 119, in Greenville, Tennessee. He was the first U.S. President to join the Scottish Rite, and he received his Scottish Rite Degrees in the White House in 1867.

He was the only tailor to occupy the White House. He had no formal schooling, and he learned how to read and write from his wife. He rose rapidly in life after entering politics, but never forgot his humble origins. Even after becoming President, he never passed a tailor shop without stopping in for a chat.

He once told a meeting of mechanics that the Biblical figure Adam was a tailor by trade for he

sewed fig leaves together for aprons.At the close of the Civil War, Johnson returned to the South to attend the unveiling of

a monument erected to the memory of his father. In his address he said, “I have returned to the South and to the place of my boyhood to try, if possible, to heal the breaches made by war.” An old woman in the crowd, who knew Johnson from the old days, exclaimed, “Bless his dear heart, he is going to come back and open a tailor shop!”

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Council, Princes of Jerusalem

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Scottish Rite Cathedral Association

For Both Evenings:5:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Meeting

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Scottish Rite Day at Wrigley Field

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Clues:ACROSS2 A Grass Skirt Event3 New Bride6 Member of the Board of Governors11 Site of the 2008 Family Picnic12 Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail13 _______ of Honor14 Asst. Deputy Chief of the CFD

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