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1 Scottish Rite News Page 1 Valley of Peoria, Illinois Scottish Rite News Vol. XXXVII, No.28 July/Aug 2017 Peoria Chiefs Baseball Thursday, August 18th, 7 p.m. Page Index Peoria Chiefs 1 Bring the family out for a fun-filled evening at Dozer Field when the Peoria Chiefs take on the Clinton Lumber Kings Tickets are only $10.00 per person This is Super Villain Night with Fireworks after the game. (Reservations are required) Please contact Karen at the Scottish Rite business office (309) to reserve tickets or asstsecy@valleyofpeoria. comcastbiz.net Commander-in-Chief Event Calendar Sympathies PSR Officers 5 Mens Club DeMolay Foundation Brat-Fest Trivia Bowl Attention Board Members Letter Scottish Rite Ads Scottish Rite Info

Page 2 Scottish Rite News Greetings Brethren, The month of June starts a new Scottish Rite year for our Valley. Congratulations to Bro. Alan Gideonsen and Bro.

Also, congratulations to all of the officers who have moved up or have been appointed in line in all the Bodies. This is the time of year that I also ask for help, particularly to serve on committees.

2 Page 2 Scottish Rite News Greetings Brethren, The month of June starts a new Scottish Rite year for our Valley. Congratulations to Bro. Alan Gideonsen and Bro. Robert McNally on being elected as the Thrice Potent Master and Sovereign Prince, respectively, and to Bro. John Mitchell for being elected to the Cathedral Board. Also, congratulations to all of the officers who have moved up or have been appointed in line in all the Bodies. This is the time of year that I also ask for help, particularly to serve on committees. Unfortunately, this year we need more. There are two appointed vacancies in the Peoria Council of Princes of Jerusalem. If you have an interest and desire to get in line, please contact Sovereign Prince Bob McNally. We also are in need of a Fraternal Secretary. This is not a difficult position, but it does require a commitment to the Valley. We have a place for everyone who has a desire to help, but we need you to let us know where your interests lay. We have a number of events planned for members, our ladies and families this year. We start off with an evening with the Peoria Chiefs baseball at Dozer Field on August 18th; August 17th is the Annual Bratfest at the Abbas Grotto; and August 28th is our outdoor degree, just to name a few. All of our events can be found in this and upcoming issue of the Scottish Rite News. For both long-time and new members, these events are great opportunities to renew acquaintances and meet new brothers. Please make every effort to join us, we miss you. Donald F. Edwards, MSA 33 Commander-in-Chief

Scottish Rite News Page 3 JULY 7 Cathedral Dayime Lodge @ 11am Light Lunch Noon 10 Board Meeting 6:30 pm 24 S.R. Stated Meeting W/Dinner 6:00 (Council) 6:45 pm 26 Men s Club @ Grandview Lodge 11:30 am AUGUST 4 Cathedral Dayime Lodge @ 11am Light Lunch Noon 14 S.

3 Scottish Rite News Page 3 JULY 7 Cathedral Dayime 11am Light Lunch Noon 10 Board Meeting 6:30 pm 24 S.R. Stated Meeting W/Dinner 6:00 (Council) 6:45 pm 26 Men s Grandview Lodge 11:30 am AUGUST 4 Cathedral Dayime 11am Light Lunch Noon 14 S. R. Board Meeting 6:30 pm 18 Peoria Chiefs Baseball 7:00 pm 23 Men s Grandview Lodge 11:30 am Supreme Council 27 Bratfest 12-3 pm 28 S.R. Stated W/Dinner 6:00 & Outdoor 13º (Chapter) 6:00 pm SEPTEMBER 1 Cathedral Dayime 11am Light Lunch Noon 11 S. R. Board Meeting 6:30 pm 21 Fulton County Scottish Rite Club 6:00 pm 25 S.R. Stated Meeting W/Dinner 6:00 (Consistory) 6:45 pm 27 Men s Grandview Lodge 11:30 am ANNOUNCING DEGREE WORK: The 13th Degree Master of the Ninth Arch at the Abbas Grotto, 1839 ½ Highview Rd, East Peoria Dinner at 6:00 pm followed by the degree and a short stated meeting starting at 6:30 pm. Dress is casual New candidates can be taken in at the stated meeting throughout the year so they can view these degrees. We will culminate the year with our Fall Reunion in October.

4 Page 4 Scottish Rite News May it be his portion to hear from him who sitteth as the Judge Supreme, the welcome words: The following Brethren have been called to the Grand Lodge Above Name Date of Death Age Home Lodge Years of Service William D Collingwood 1/31/ NY44 42 Robert L Zook 2/4/ Temple 33 Francis L Schupp 2/12/ Joseph Robbins 38 Kenneth W Reinders 2/12/ Morton 41 Robert M Bulach 2/21/ Temple 69 Earl H Brown 3/4/ Temple 52 Alfred J Phillips 3/5/ Hilton 28 Frederick E Simpson Sr 3/26/ Lewistown 50 Norman G Garey 3/30/ Kenneth L Best 4/3/ Illinois 62 Claude Bryan 4/14/ Tremont 56 Donald L Gorsuch 4/17/ Vermont 14 Robert E Witherell 4/20/ Temple 53 John C Read 4/23/ Henry 57 Quentin G Hand 4/26/ Morning Star 46 Gary L Wight 4/28/ Illinois 21 George W Barnes 5/15/ George Washington 41 Save the date: November 19, 2017 Ladies Afternoon Tea More information to follow in next issue

5 Scottish Rite News Page Valley of Peoria Scottish Rite Officers Central City Lodge of Perfection: (4-14 ) Thrice Potent Master - Alan Gideonsen, C: , 7315 W Pottstown Rd. Peoria , a.gideonsen@gmail.com Deputy Master - Harry Warren Senior Warden - Donald G Bridges Junior Warden - David Dolbee Orator- David Crew Peoria Council Princes of Jerusalem: (15-16 ) Sovereign Prince - Robert McNally, PH: , 1345 E Locust St. Canton wiudad46@aol.com High Priest - Randy Vawter Senior Warden - Scott Joplin Peoria Chapter of Rose Croix: (17-18 ) Most Wise Master - Charles Mariuzza, C: , 700 N 16th St. Pekin , mariuzzas@omnilec. comsenior Warden - David Luckenbill Junior Warden - Cannon Ciota Orator - Charles Robertson Master of Ceremonies - Fred Meyer Peoria Consistory: (19-32 ) Commander In Chief - Donald Edwards, M.S.A., 33rd Degree, C: , 1123 E Sycamore St.Canton , dfedwards@sbcglobal.net 1st Lieutenant Commander - William Shaner, 33rd Degree 2nd Lieutenant Commander - H. Wayne Hoffman, M.S.A. Orator - P. Michael Nuske Chancellor - Jerry B. Witt All the Bodies: Treasurer - Thomas l. Yingling, 33 Tiler - Robert Gossmeyer, MSA Chaplain - Michael C. Hinds, MSA, 33 Hospitaler - Robert F. Spencer, MSA Organist - John L Jack Becker, MSA, 33 Board members: President - C.I.C. Donald F. Edwards, M.S.A., 33 V.P. - P. Mike Nuske T.P.M. - Allan J Gideonsen S.P. - Robert E McNally M.W.M. - Charles L. Mariuzza John Mitchell Jerry B. JB Witt

Page 6 Scottish Rite News Peoria Scottish Rite Mens Luncheon at Grandview Lodge July 26th, Aug 23rd, Sept 27th Ph: 309-676-4472 Fides DeMolay upcoming activities Fides is preparing for the most

Fides has grown this year and we are looking to send 11 young men, 3 sorority members and 6 advisors. We have done fundraisers throughout the year to try and cover as much cost as possible.

6 Page 6 Scottish Rite News Peoria Scottish Rite Mens Luncheon at Grandview Lodge July 26th, Aug 23rd, Sept 27th Ph: Fides DeMolay upcoming activities Fides is preparing for the most exciting part of our year, Conclave! Conclave this year is back at Eureka College and will be held July 20th -23rd. Fides has grown this year and we are looking to send 11 young men, 3 sorority members and 6 advisors. We have done fundraisers throughout the year to try and cover as much cost as possible. If anyone would like to help support the Chapter in covering the $170 per person that it is costing it would be very much appreciated. We currently have 2 State officers and 1 adult state staff member so Fides is being well represented on the State level. Our next Fundraiser will be July 26th at the Morton Pizza Ranch From 5-8pm, with a portion of the proceeds as well as any tips received go to the Chapter. Thank you for helping support our local DeMolay!

7 Scottish Rite News Page May-June FOUNDATION NEWS The Peoria Scottish Rite was first established in Yates City, Illinois on February 25, The Scottish Rite moved to Peoria in 1869, and met in three locations before constructing our beautiful Cathedral. The cornerstone of our Cathedral was laid on May 7th, 1924, and our Cathedral has been our home for over 90 years. The question now is: how many more years will we survive in this cathedral and as a Scottish Rite Valley? The Foundation was established to help preserve our beautiful Cathedral for many generations of new Scottish Rite members. However, our current financial problems are not caused by a lack of support from the Foundation. The real cause is a lack of support from our members in replenishing themselves by bringing in new members to at least replace themselves, or to grow by inviting friends and neighbors to become members of our Masonic Fraternity and the Valley of Peoria. We thank those who have worked diligently to maintain our membership, and ask those who have not to please join the cause of preserving our Scottish Rite Valley by talking to your friends about the value of membership in the Masonic Fraternity and our Scottish Rite Valley. Also, many thanks to all who have made donations, small, large, any size, to our Foundation to preserve our beautiful Cathedral. Have you considered what your legacy gift to the Scottish Rite Valley of Peoria Foundation might be? Naming the foundation as a beneficiary of an annuity, I.R.A., or an insurance policy is one way to greatly impact our Valley s future in a positive manner. This, plus telling your friends and neighbors about the Masonic Fraternity and the wonderful life changing experiences they could have as members. Be sure to have a petition handy when you do this! Your legacy gift could make a difference in helping our Valley help the next generation of members to experience the beauty of our cathedral. Please consider the possibilities. Thank you for considering making a gift to Valley of Peoria Freemasons Foundation, and a gift to the preservation of our fraternity by talking to your friends and neighbors about Freemasonry and the Valley of Peoria. John B. Jack Hall, 33, Foundation President leave a message or mhallroses@juno.com

Page 8 Scottish Rite News BRATFEST Scottish Rite Annual BratFest Sunday, August 27th 2017 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m.

8 Page 8 Scottish Rite News BRATFEST Scottish Rite Annual BratFest Sunday, August 27th Noon to 3:00 p.m. The Peoria Scottish Rite of Freemasonry s Annual BratFest Fund Raiser will be held at Ault Park (Abbas Grotto), 1839 ½ Highview Road, East Peoria, Sunday, August 27, 2017 The menu will include Bratwurst, Hotdogs, German & American Potato Salad, Iced Tea and Lemonade. Soda and beer will be available for purchase. Bring your family and friends so that all may enjoy a great afternoon of good eats, listening to the entertainment or just visiting with friends. Tickets: Adults - $10.00, Children 12 & under - $5.00, are available at the door. For more information and tickets, call , Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

9 Scottish Rite News Page 9 TRIVIA BOWL FUNDRAISER Sponsored by Mohammed Shriners Saturday, August 5, Industry Drive Bartonville Dinner - 5:00 pm, Trivia - 6:00 pm Cost: $100 a table/team of 8 players or $12.50 per individual and will be put on a team Buy mulligans & 50/50 drawing $5.00 meal: Brats or hot dog, chips, baked beans & pasta salad Public is welcome Call Margaret Hurd at or Kathy Edwards at to sign-up Attention: Scottish Rite Members! Did you know? The Scottish Rite Cathedral rents out our facility for: Weddings, Proms, Concerts, Shows, Birthday, Anniversary, Family reunions, Quincinera and etc. As a Scottish Rite Member, we have a incentive program to increase our rentals to support our facility. If your referral books an event you will receive a 2.5% finders fee. We need your support. For more information contact Scottish Rite Cathedral Office.

10 Page 10 Scottish Rite News First of all, I want to thank you for re-electing me to the Cathedral board of the Scottish Rite. The past year I have been struggling to fulfill my duties and presence on the board due to career demands, however, those circumstances have since changed (for the better!) and I m looking forward to refocusing my efforts on the Valley. Over the past several years, it has been interesting to see the ebb and flow of problems and solutions across the various Masonic bodies where I hold a membership card. Of note is an obvious erosion of membership numbers and participation. Let s face it: the fraternal boom of the past is gone, which is unfortunate, but participation and stickiness is where we fail our members. I GET IT. For nearly a year after I was raised, bestowed the 32nd degree, and became a Shriner, I checked out and didn t participate. I didn t know anyone, I was new to Peoria, and quite frankly, had no idea where I fit. A year after I became a card carrier of the Valley, Don Edwards sent out a request for cast members for the 16th degree the Fall 2012 Reunion. I took a chance, put myself out there, and responded to Don, taking a sizable part in the degree. I went from card carrier to active member. My point is simple: members who I don t know and never see, get involved! That s intimidating, especially not knowing anyone, which I GET. So, like Don, I will ask for volunteers. We all joined these organizations for a reason; we re not that different. I m looking for volunteers to continue the legacy of these organizations, specifically the Valley of Peoria, forming and evolving what the membership is wanting today. I am not eager to take your personal time away, but rather give you a solid return on your membership investment ROI. If you want to get involved (or re-involved), give me a call or shoot me an and let s figure out what that looks like: or john.mitchell.jmm@gmail.com. If you want me to get off my soapbox, please dfedwards@sbcglobal.net as really, my involvement in all of this is really Don s fault Talk soon, John Mitchell

Scottish Rite News Page 11 CATHEDRAL LODGE NO. 1179 AF&AM 400 N.E. Perry Ave. Peoria, IL. We meet the first Friday of each month 11:00 Light Lunch - $5.

2017 Schedule July 7 - Aug 4 - Sept 1 - Oct 6 - Nov 3 - Dec 1 AUTUMN ACCOLADE. INC. LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING 309-348-1548 You can afford $3.46 per hour.

11 Scottish Rite News Page 11 CATHEDRAL LODGE NO AF&AM 400 N.E. Perry Ave. Peoria, IL. We meet the first Friday of each month 11:00 Light Lunch - $ :00 Noon Lodge Opens All Master Masons are welcome to attend. Please come and join us in great fellowship Schedule July 7 - Aug 4 - Sept 1 - Oct 6 - Nov 3 - Dec 1 AUTUMN ACCOLADE. INC. LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING You can afford $3.46 per hour. Living alone is not an option when you need assistance with daily activies. LOCATED 5 MILES SOUTH OF PEKIN ILLINOIS Townline Rd Pekin, IL Call to see if you qualify. Skilled nursing may be delayed by taking care of yourself today.

Scottish Rite Cathedral 400 NE Perry Ave. Peoria, IL 61603 Ph: 309-676-4472 Fax: 309-676-4471 Hours: Mon. - Fri.

net or mail to the Scottish Rite Cathedral at the above listed address Mail to Address: Check us out on the Internet the Peoria Scottish Rite We will strive

events by email. Valley of Peoria Scottish Rite New Web Site & New Webmaster, Lee Katz peoria.aasr@gmail.com www.valleyofpeoria.

12 Scottish Rite Cathedral 400 NE Perry Ave. Peoria, IL Ph: Fax: Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 am to 1 pm your news to: exsec34@valleyofpeoria.comcastbiz.net or mail to the Scottish Rite Cathedral at the above listed address Mail to Address: Check us out on the Internet the Peoria Scottish Rite We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members WANTED Your address, The Peoria Valley is now notifying you of upcoming events by . Valley of Peoria Scottish Rite New Web Site & New Webmaster, Lee Katz peoria.aasr@gmail.com We have a new Web site and two FaceBook pages! groups/ or com/valleyofpeoria/ From the Editor for The Scottish Rite News gordon@grics.net or Next Deadline for The Scottish Rite News Sept/Oct 2017 issue, Due date is Aug 1st 2017

Scottish Rite News. Valley of Peoria, Illinois. Page Index

Scottish Rite News. Valley of Peoria, Illinois. Page Index Page 1 Valley of Peoria, Illinois Vol. XXXVII, No.27 May/June 2017 OFFICIAL NOTICE FOR THE SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY OF PEORIA AND THE SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL ASSOCIATION & annual appreciation dinner Monday