tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13012891499592538992024-03-13T11:13:07.649-04:00Across My Desk, The Web EditionCurrent updates on all that is happening in the Valley of Philadelphia, for members, non-members, and friendsphila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-21644342220955583932018-03-01T11:27:00.002-05:002018-03-01T11:28:32.537-05:00Welcome to March! Our 2018 Spring Reunion Starts This Month<div style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Our Spring Reunion starts this month. If you've made your dinner reservation for the meeting, THANK YOU! </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">The evening begins with dinner in the Grand Banquet Room at 6PM. The meeting will open at 7:30PM in Gothic Hall.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Master of Mercy, 12°-presented by the Officers of DeJoinville Council, Princes of Jerusalem, 16°</i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Reservations can be made by calling 215-563-1814. By email to valleyofphiladelphia@outlook.com or by visiting our web site at <a href="http://www.philascottishrite.org/our-spring-reunion.html">http://www.philascottishrite.org/our-spring-reunion.html</a></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Venetian Style Salad</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Vegetable Medley</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Penne Pasta in Butter Sauce</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Broiled Flounder in Caper Sauce</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Chocolate Cake</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>All dinners are $20 per person. Candidates dinners are free.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Parking is in the Convention Center Parking Facility, 1324 Arch Street. This is the only garage that we have validations (chasers) for. Parking validations are $5 and they are active from 3PM until midnight.</i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">If you haven't made your reservation as of yet. you have ONE WEEK FROM TODAY to do so. That's right. Next Thursday, 8 March is our deadline. Time flies. Don't let it fly by you!</span></i></b></div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-33894617477724614522018-02-19T11:12:00.001-05:002018-02-19T11:13:01.734-05:00IT'S SCHOLARSHIP TIME!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">NOW is the time to apply for the Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial support for the continuing undergraduate and graduate education of Scottish Rite Masons, young men and women from Scottish Rite families, and Masonic related youth groups (DeMolay, Rainbow or Job's Daughters).</span></div>
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Eligibility: Those meeting any of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the 2018 Abbott Scholarship program for undergraduat<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">e studies:</span></div>
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A Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.</div>
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A student directly related (bloodline or legal means) to a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction or a member of a youth organization sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is:</div>
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1. A high school senior, currently accepted at an accredited trade school who has attained a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.</div>
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2. A high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university who has attained a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.</div>
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Applications must be submitted to the Valley office no later than Thursday, March 15, 2018.</div>
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Applications forms may requested by writing or emailing the Valley office or by downloading them from the Supreme Council's website (<a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fscottishritenmj.org%2F&h=ATPjP7-Cz5-EtYIJ5W0bb06Ya2xTtiEF8zjKNCVI6LPYSdhXkbK6ohEymmF7WWu7rcui_E5C8oZDJtBZmawRXTcnIZOZf4SBRwEND7MGykt7-1aRV74lj6Wnu1jaOQKxTqNbBGjD6a5yeCtav4Sgf2A6Y3lE58MkbMDCehMC03RmAwukrWFkumfHSV62HR34" rel="noopener nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">scottishritenmj.org</a>)</div>
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Also, exclusive to the Valley of Philadelphia only is the Ill. John K. Young, 33° Scholarship:</div>
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Named for the late Right Worshipful Past Grand Master, Active Emeritus of the Supreme Council and member of the Valley of Philadelphia, this educational grant is available to financially deserving children and grandchildren of Valley of Philadelphia members who are enrolled into an acceptable law school in the United States.</div>
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Students may apply for this grant each year. Applications for the grant may be obtained by writing or emailing to the Scottish Rite Office. There is no deadline to apply for the grant.</div>
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Emails to the Valley office should be sent to valleyofphiladelphia@outlook.com. Written requests should be sent to: Scottish Rite Office, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520.</div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-53601343113082367842017-12-20T10:06:00.003-05:002017-12-20T10:06:53.758-05:00Did You Pay Your Dues? If Not, Please Do So Soon!<br />
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As of right now, we still have about 300 of you that still haven't paid your Scottish Rite dues for 2018.</div>
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Now, before you remind me that it's only December 20, 2017, the Valley's fiscal year of 2018 began on August 1, 2017. This is why you were billed for dues back in June.</div>
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The Supreme Council's Constitution prohibits Valleys from suspending members for non-payment of dues for two years UNLESS the Valley has it in their by-laws to suspend for owing only one year's dues.</div>
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This past June at our Valley's Annual Meeting, we, YOU approved a new full code of by-laws which included an amendment that says the Valley of Philadelphia will now suspend members who owe one year's dues.</div>
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So far we've billed twice for our 2018 dues. Each time we do this the Supreme Council runs the billing statements and mails them and then charges the Valley for this service, plus postage. Which means if you received two billing statements we've paid twice to remind you to pay your dues.</div>
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On or about February 1, 2018 I will have the Supreme Council send our third and FINAL dues billing out. Anyone still owing dues when that notice is sent is hereby notified that if your dues are not paid by our May 18, 2018 Spring Rendezvous, you will be suspended.</div>
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We expected to have a large amount of Brethren at this point still owing dues as some have gotten 'comfortable' with the former two year grace period; not to mention, this is a new by-law requirement. But, we'd rather not see a large amount of suspensions because of that former level of comfort.</div>
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I fully realize that it's the holiday season and that money is going to gifts, etc. But I would ask everyone to please consider giving themselves a deadline to pay their dues to avoid being in the count for the February 1, 2018 Third Notice billing. This will save YOUR Valley money too.</div>
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If you want to, you can pay your dues with your credit card via the Supreme Council's web site (<a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottishritenmj.org%2F&h=ATOFL_PtI7vC0JDSrHT0gSAZ4wTwDF3ubk6iwp-X7Tv_RHurAIMSEuJph4SoVxAH1gj1FyoTMW6u5txRxW5Vh8MGSttPszi1WZH91OupADEUAGn6_8j0_PUsaTDDc_2HiINOyoe0z1m4AdMPcJ3EVoHS7gjaIc53aGeYFQw73bveG-0FAPOAiatby2BrPoC1q3OsdSvDZ4MFbzjYyJ5_VofApUtiTYSkVuGt3pw4wLSfjsLk3rlfgG8wzOuRbcmEmuWq_mrdmDA29gg1fSVgBHr1dmCTnQ" href="http://www.scottishritenmj.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.scottishritenmj.org</a>), but please be advised, if you do that, they, the Supreme Council will take their $27 assessment (dues) and then the bank charges, sending us less than the $72 the Valley counts on to keep our budget and financial requirements in check.</div>
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We have 94 members who owe two years dues at this time making them eligible for suspension RIGHT NOW, but as this is still a new by-law requirement we are unwilling to suspend them without a prior notice and the opportunity to get caught up in their dues. I have notified each of them of this by letter and they have until February 1st to remit their dues or face suspension without the third notice.</div>
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If you've paid your dues, thank you for your continued interest in and support of Scottish Rite Masonry and YOUR Valley of Philadelphia. If you haven't please consider doing so soon. We don't want to lose you!</div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-23686007056783524612017-11-08T10:21:00.000-05:002017-11-08T10:21:58.163-05:00Dinner Reservation Deadline Tomorrow!!!!!<span style="color: #351c75;"><b><i>Dear Brethren and Friends:</i></b></span><br />
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For any of our Valley Brethren residing in Arizona and Florida:</div>
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Newly installed Sovereign Grand Commander David A. Glattly, 33°, First Lady Monica Glattly, and Vice President of Charities Michael C. Russell venture to the great states of Arizona and Florida early 2018.</div>
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Commander Glattly's goal during this time is to meet with Scottish Rite Freemasons and their guests to discuss the future of the our fraternity and Freemasonry. The events are open to any Brother or Masonic fa<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">mily member who chooses to attend. All dates and locations are listed below.</span></div>
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Every dollar collected for these receptions goes directly to the Scottish Rite Benevolent Foundation. We hope to see you and gather together in fellowship, Brotherhood -- and to have a great time!</div>
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Questions? Email MaryAnn Bichajian MBichajian@srnmj.org or call 781-465-3326.</div>
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Sun City West<br />Luncheon<br />Tuesday, January 30<br />11:30 am<span> </span><br />Briarwood Country Club<br />20800 N 135th Ave<br />Sun City West, AZ</div>
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Port St. Lucie<br />Luncheon<br />Thursday, March 1<br />11:30 am<br />PGA Golf Club - Wanamaker Room<br />1916 Perfect Drive<br />Port St. Lucie, FL</div>
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Naples<br />Luncheon<br />Wednesday, March 7<br />11:30 am<br />Spanish Wells Country Club<br />9801 Treasure Cay Lane<br />Bonita Springs, FL</div>
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Sarasota<br />Luncheon<br />Tuesday, March 13<br />11:30 am<br />Peridia Golf & Country Club<br />4950 Peridia Blvd. East<br />Bradenton, FL</div>
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The Villages<br />Breakfast<br />Monday, March 19<br />9:30 am<span> </span><br />The Waterfront Inn<br />1105 Lakeshore Dr.<span> </span><br />The Villages</div>
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Tampa<br />Luncheon<br />Thursday, March 22<br />11:30 am<br />DoubleTree Suites<br />3050 N. Rocky Point Dr. West<br />Tampa, FL</div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">First I want to thank everyone who's made their dinner reservations for our meeting on 17 November. Big help and I mean that. Thank You!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">But, for those that haven't made your reservation yet, this coming Thursday, November 9th is your last chance to do that. Seriously. I won't take any reservations on Friday. Nope. Not one. I don't care what your circumstance or issue is or was. We have a deadline meet it or miss it. Yes, it has to be that way.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Also, we recently had<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"> an issue with a Brother and to keep that from happening again: If you click 'Going', call or email and tell me you're coming, YOU'VE MADE A DINNER RESERVATION. If you're just coming to the meeting, you do not need to RSVP. If you check in, a reservation will be made and you will be charged for the dinner. This is a decision made by the Valley's Executive Committee and you will be billed. Govern yourself accordingly. Thank You.</span></span></i></b></div>
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As always, Recommenders are reminded to check with your Candidate to be sure he called in too. This is your responsibility as his recommender. This is still a new experience for him. He's counting on you. Don't let him down.</div>
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I've received a few messages, calls and emails regarding Illustrious Bro, Dan Martin's email address from 32° Cast members. Yes the email address provided in your Cast assignment letter is Dan's email address; but, I checked with him this morning. He's having an issue with his phone presently and because of that, his email has been affected. </div>
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Speaking of the 32° Cast: Your first rehearsal is this Wednesday at 7PM in CORINTHIAN HALL. Please make note of that change.</div>
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ATTENTION MEMBERS OF THE VALLEY'S HONOR GUARD: By now you should have received my letter letting you know that your presence has been requested at the 32° Cast rehearsals too. With the change of venue for this meeting (Corinthian Hall instead of Gothic) we're going to need everyone involved acclimated to the room; not too mention with the Right Worshipful Grand Secretary, our Active and the Chicago folks visiting we want to be sure to look sharp and professional in our manner of reception of Masonic/Scottish Rite dignitaries.</div>
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Hey, we still have PLENTY of tickets available for our Family Life event, 'Christmas in Hershey.' If you want some you better hurry. We always sell this one out. Ticket order forms are available in both the October and November issue of THE DOUBLE EAGLE and you can download one from the Valley website's Announcement page too.</div>
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Got to ask. Are you getting tired of my Holiday Party posters yet? Well, like I said, until that ticket stack gets thinner or gone, you're going to see them. Did you order your tickets yet? The Valley's Holiday Party is always an evening of fun. Don't miss it!</div>
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Get that dinner reservation in! Have a great week everyone!</div>
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;"> I am sorry to have to announce that our upcoming Family Life event, Villanova vs Georgetown at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, March 3, 2018 has been cancelled.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">We were forced to cancel this event due to attempted post contract price increase from the Wells Fargo Center.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Our Family Life Chairman, Ill. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100004613717294&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22gs%22%2C%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%2C%22dti%22%3A127871345253%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22group%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004613717294&fref=gs&dti=127871345253&hc_location=group" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: purple;">James Rae</span></a>, 33° MSA works very hard to keep our Family Life Program alive and enjoyable for you and your family. He is actively searching for a new program to rep<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">lace this.</span></span></i></b></div>
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As always, Thank You for your continued interest in Scottish Rite Freemasonry, our Valley and its events and programs.</div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-68974070467078380182017-10-18T10:31:00.001-04:002017-10-18T10:31:35.836-04:00Our Dinner Reservation Deadline plus!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>Don't forget tomorrow is deadline day for dinner reservations for the Valley dinner on Friday, 27 October. Call 215-563-1814 or email to valleyofphiladelphia@outlook.com today! Absolutely no reservations will taken after tomorrow. No exceptions!</i></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>Keep an eye on this page this coming Friday for your chance to get in early on reservations for our Friday, 17 November meeting. This is the evening that the Valley of Chicago will be visiting with us. We are expecting a big crowd that evening; with a large turnout from our own Valley, our Chicago Brethren and their Ladies, along with visitors from surrounding Valleys in our region. Priority will be given to our members and Chicago first, but the sooner we have everyone in the better we'll be prepared to accommodate everyone. I want to thank you now for your expected cooperation. The deadline for reserving dinners for that meeting will be Thursday, 9 November. Please wait until I post that am accepting reservations. Thank you.</i></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>The Valley's Holiday Party is right around the corner. It's on Friday, December 2, 2017 at the Cannstatter. Tickets are just $35 per person and that includes, a complimentary 2 drink Social Hour with hors d'oeuvres followed by a delicious buffet dinner. DJ Bill Scheivert is back again this year to entertain everyone. Bill loves performing for our Valley. How do I know that? When I inquired if he was available he told me that he already had another party booked for the same night as ours but was going to give it to one of his other guys so that he could work ours, Nice!</i></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>Order your tickets soon! Send your check made payable to 'Scottish Rite Bodies' to the Scottish Rite Office, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 191072-2520.</i></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>Our BIG Fall Family Life event is 'Christmas in Hershey.' This is a popular outing each year and we always sell out our ticket allotment. I have tickets available in the office and you can get some NOW for only $12 per person. The nice thing about this event is, you can go any day or time you want during the promotion, which I believe runs from November 11 until January 1. You want to be sure to check with the Park's web site at <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hersheypark.com%2F&h=ATPPccb0W6hYekliymvMCoeu2u-ktWa0SnYHls2__81XS4XMhwUkA845SfnIQBfv9mzcCvptNUmZjyDpG7W_bg7SDJXvdMnIgXFUfCQT5-KZo_Gd05tTUOYyLgPLW1UoljlbXsNHoMYVIAbLWZCdegZ1LCpInhKMU_E_qx4VZbXfjd5L-WvLa3T8s7DfRSaIDcOiIN6gtYNnDyR8Ler4cAIn_UEN4fTrvp0Vqr--lDgdKTSEahutSACrrG-cxBFKcF6WAU4_" rel="noopener nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.hersheypark.com</a> or call 1-800-242-4236 to check the Park's availability for the date you want to go. Some days the Park's hours are different as well.</i></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>Remember Brethren: Our Family Life ticket purchases are subsidized for the use of you and your family only. We define family as: you, your spouse, you children and or grandchildren. It's not fair to your Brethren if you 'extend' your family. Please remember that.</i></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>Flyers to order your tickets are available on our Valley web site at <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philascottishrite.org%2Fannouncements.html&h=ATM5xtenEE8Ukr44LOZPsg-jPhTRkOEdxy5v9hGnMGQ_op4-3Xy0jCTl9rXvQFmPazGGsI-u_rPf-Gv24J-L1wxBX6FV17MyRC-HOZdi61pu-u3aDe2uBDpBbT22A9s0EcKTKKI2hIZfYWxA6Q-rV5JLgzDTIKhnq0pvt1X2PyJWwYMeWsTdtKIKeV5suY7VwBB2l53NxH6WWrNJqAUu3CcDadx5OGkEF14YWAHJW1CWAg7alyul7sCx4BKokVR_SozNpqqf" rel="noopener nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.philascottishrite.org/announcements.html</a> or in your October and the upcoming November issues of THE DOUBLE EAGLE.</i></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>While on the Valley's Announcements page, you will also see advertisements for the Holiday Party and the BIG Spring Family Life event, Villanova vs Georgetown at the Wells-Fargo Center on Saturday, March 3, 2018!</i></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>Again, tomorrow is the meal reservation deadline. Did you remember to make yours? Candidate Recommenders are reminded to check with your Candidates as well. Thanks!</i></span></b></div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-54857023620688827842017-07-13T10:34:00.000-04:002017-07-13T10:35:11.023-04:00The Valley's Family Summer Picnic!<span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><i>Dear Brethren and Friends:<br /><br />The Valley of Philadelphia's annual Family Summer Picnic happens on Saturday, July 29, 2017 in the picnic grove at Canstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><i>The picnic begins at 12 PM and runs until 5PM. Lunch and Dinner will be served. The lunch menu includes: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans & French Fries. The dinner menu includes: Fried Chicken, Eggplant Parmigiana, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Cucumber Salad, Tomato Salad, & Corn on the cob.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><i>Tickets cost $15 for ages 13 and up and $10 for 12 and under. We will activities and entertainment all day, and our Membership Team will be on hand to talk to your Master Mason guest who can come for FREE. No tickets will be available at the door. Master Mason guests must have a ticket and their families are welcome for the regular admission price. Download your ticket order form at <a href="http://www.philascottishrite.org/announcements.html">http://www.philascottishrite.org/announcements.html</a></i></b></span><br />
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-71743981000064284842017-07-07T10:22:00.002-04:002017-07-07T10:22:33.843-04:00It's Council of Deliberation Weekend!<span style="color: purple;"><b><i>Dear Brethren and Friends,</i></b></span><div>
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">If you're planning to attend the Annual Convocation tomorrow, the meeting begins at 1:30 PM at the Valley Forge Hotel & Casino. Dress code is business suit or sport coat and tie.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">If this will be your first time attending COD, when you enter the meeting look for our Commander-in-Chief and myself as we will be saving rows of seats for our Valley. Traditionally all the Brethren sit together in groups by Valley.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">If you're a member of the Council of Deliberation (Presiding Officers, Elected Line Officers, 33°'s Past Presiding Officers and MSA's) and have registered to attend the luncheon 'before the meeting or if you're just a Valley member who happens to get there early, stop on by the Council's Hospitality Room. Bro. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1816060648&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%2C%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/norman.greene3?fref=mentions" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Norman Greene III</a>, 32° MSA and myself are your hosts from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">I truly hope we will have a LARGE delegation in attendance. Nothing to do tomorrow? Looking to escape the 'honey do' list? Come on out!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Hello Everyone, it's your friendly neighborhood Valley Secretary with an update.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">So what's going on?</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">This past Thursday evening the Valley's Executive Committee met and some changes were made regarding our 2017 Fall Reunion:</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Due to the Blue Lodge One Day Class event on 23 September, we have cancelled our 15 September Fall Reunion opener. This will give us a chance to have our Membership Team present on September 23rd to recruit from the One Day Class.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Our Fall Reunion will now begin on Friday, 27 October. Yes, that is the fourth Friday instead of our usual 3rd Friday. The Grand Lodge had mistakenly scheduled another event on the same evening as our Reunion meeting, so they've asked us to move our meeting to the following week.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">That evening we will present to the Class, the 4°, the 16° and the 18°.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Our Fall Class is named in honor of Ill. Mark Haines, 33°, Right Worshipful Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. He will be with us on Friday, 17 November, which in itself will be a BIG night for our Valley.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Why? Well, not only do we have the Grand Secretary honoring our Valley with his appearance, but we will also welcome the Valley of Chicago including their Fall Class!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">The Classes will be 'merged' to witness a yet to be named Degree presented by a Cast from the Valley of Chicago, followed by the conferral of the 32° by our Valley. Get that date on your calendar now and plan to be here!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Regarding the date change for the 4°, I will be sending out a letter to the Cast members with the new rehearsal dates and times and they will also be posted the calendar on the Valley's web site.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Don't forget the Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation's Annual Convocation on Saturday, 8 July at the Valley Forge Casino Resort, 1160 1st Avenue, King of Prussia, PA. The Convocation opens at 1:30 PM. Members of the Council are all the current Presiding and Elected Line Officers, all Past Presiding Officers, 33° members and MSA recipients. But, all Scottish Rite Masons are welcome to attend. The dress code is business suit or sport coat and tie. For those that are registered, lunch will be served at 12PM in the Independence Ballroom, Lower Level and the evening banquet will be served in the Delaware Room at 6:30 PM. Registration was required for those meals. If you didn't register by the 8 June deadline, you will not be served a lunch or dinner but you can still attend the meeting. It always looks good for the Valley to have a large representation present. Come on out!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Again this year. Bro. Norman Greene, 32° MSA and myself will be hosting the State Hospitality Room (Bar Foyer and South Ballroom-Lobby Level) from 9:30 until 11:30 AM on Saturday morning. Stop on by and say Hey!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Bro. <a aria-controls="js_ar" aria-describedby="js_as" aria-haspopup="true" class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=507569251&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%2C%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/Yasser.AlKhatib?fref=mentions" id="js_at" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Yasser AlKhatib</a>, 32° MSA, our Sovereign Prince and the other Officers of DeJoinville Council, Princes of Jerusalem, 16° hope to welcome you and your family at the Valley's Family Summer Picnic on Saturday, 29 July in the picnic grove at Cannstatter Volkfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">The day begins at 12PM. We will have entertainment, including new this year; a DJ, games and activities for the kids (of all ages) all day. Lunch and dinner will be served. The lunch menu includes: hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, sauerkraut, cole slaw, baked beans, french fries with all the trimmings. For dinner: Eggplant Parmigiana, fried chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, cucumber salad, tomato salad and corn on the cob. The cost per person is $15 for those 13 and over and $10 for 12 and under. The picnic is over at 5PM</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Again this year, we are inviting you to bring along a non-Scottish Rite Mason, a Master Mason, whose admission is free. He is welcome to bring his family along for the regular admission price. Our Membership Team will be on hand to welcome him and to speak with him about Scottish Rite and the Valley of Philadelphia.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Tickets are required for everyone. Including your Master Mason friend. Our Council Officers will exchange your ticket for a bracelet that day indicating that you've paid to attend.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Tickets can be ordered by mail. Send your check to the Scottish Rite Office, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520. Make your checks payable to Scottish Rite Bodies.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Soon you will receive your bill for your 2018 Scottish Rite Dues. When I had the Supreme Council run our dues the other day we still had 142 Brethren that hadn't paid their 2017 Dues.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Remember our new by-laws indicate that a member owing one years dues will be suspended following the May Reunion meeting. If you are one of these 142 members please remit your dues. We didn't suspend you as we couldn't until our by-laws were adopted by the Valley; so essentially you are being given a one year grace period to get current. If your dues are not paid in full by our May 2018 Reunion meeting, you will be suspended as will all Valley Brethren still owing their 2018 Dues.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">If you are having trouble paying your dues, please contact me in the Scottish Rite Office. We can work out something to help you retain your Scottish Rite Membership.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Our BIG event of the year, The Feast of Tishri happens on Friday, 6 October at Twining Hall at the Trevose Fire Company, 4900 Street Road, Trevose, PA.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Our very special guest keynote speaker for the evening will be Ill. Thomas Gamon IV, 33°, Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">This is a men only black tie event. Business suits are acceptable for those Brethren that do not own a tuxedo. All Masons are welcome to purchase tickets to attend. Perhaps you can get a table together from your Lodge or another Masonic body. Tickets at $65 per person.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">The evening begins at 6PM with the Social Hour (cash bar) featuring butlered hors d'oeuvres. A delicious buffet dinner will be served at 7PM. Everyone attending will receive a souvenir wine glass from which you will take your toasts during the event.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Tickets are available by mail to the Scottish Rite Office, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19017-2520. This is a not to be missed event!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">I've begun work on the 2017-18 Valley Officers and Committees Directory. There are still a few of our Officers and Committee members out there that have not returned their information form to the Valley Office. These were due on Monday, 19 June. You were provided with an addressed postage paid return envelope with your form. Please get it in NOW. The sooner I have everything the sooner the Directory gets out to YOU. Thank you for your expected cooperation. I'd rather not leave you out of the Directory or publish the wrong information, but the longer I have to wait that is a possibility.</span></i></b></div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-54954812553872609152017-06-21T13:46:00.001-04:002017-06-21T13:50:58.840-04:00Our 2018 Dues Billing<span style="color: blue;"><b><i>Dear Brethren and friends:</i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">I just ordered the printing of our 2018 dues bills. Now I know a few of you are wondering why would I order 2018 bills in June of 2017?</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Our fiscal year begins on 1 August in the Scottish Rite, so essentially 1 August is new year's day in the Valley of Philadelphia.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Once Supreme Council runs our dues bills they will mail your bill to you. When you receive your bill and remit your payment, please be sure to include your bill with your check for payment. If you do electronic banking, you cannot send your bill along and that is understandable and is fine. Please wait until you actually receive your bill before paying your dues!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">We currently do not accept credit cards in the Valley, however, you may pay your dues by credit card through the Supreme Council's web site (<a href="http://scottishritenmj.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">scottishritenmj.org</a>). But, please be advised, when you pay your dues in that manner, they deduct the banking charge from your payment. They will credit your record that you paid your dues in full, but we will receive less than that amount. Please consider that.</span></i></b></div>
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Supreme Council recently relaxed a rule in the Constitution that required Valley's to hold a non paid member for two years prior to suspending them for non payment of dues. This new 'policy' says that if the Valley has in its by-laws that it will suspend after one year, they may. Well, as you might recall this past Friday, we adopted a new full code of by-laws and one of the amendments to those by-laws is that those members who haven't paid their dues for the year will be suspended at the end of the year. To clarify, if your 2018 dues are not paid by our May 2018 meeting, you will be suspended.</div>
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On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief and the other Officers of the Valley, I want to thank you in advance for your payment of dues and for your continued interest and participation in our Valley.</div>
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If anyone is having trouble paying their dues and wishes to remain a member of the Valley, please do not hesitate to call me in the Valley Office at 215-563-1814 and we will discuss options to help you remain a member of the Valley.</div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">For Friday's Annual Meeting, all Elected and Appointed Officers, this includes those Brethren standing for appointment as Guards (14°) Satraps (16°) and Acolytes (18°) should be in tuxedo (short coat). The Officers for Election and Appointment in the Consistory (32°) line should be in tails with white vest and tie.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">After dinner you should report to the Ill. Carl D. Homan, 33° Complex on the fourth floor to get the appropriate collar or sash (18°) and ap<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">ron for your line. Candidates for Guards, Satraps and Acolytes are welcome and encouraged to wear the appropriate regalia for your line; however, we ask that you wait until the current Elected and Appointed Officers are in their regalia before putting any on, just be sure we have enough for the line. Even if you do not have the regalia on you will still be installed to office and will muster with your line when your name is called during the installation ceremony.</span></span></i></b></div>
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The Honor Guard will be required for this meeting as our Active, Ill Robert J. Bateman, 33°, RWPGM will be in attendance and will be received. Honor Guard members should be in tuxedo with a gold officers cap or white 33° or red MSA if applicable.</div>
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After dinner Honor Guard members should report to Ill. Philip J. Janusz, 33° MSA in Gothic Hall for rehearsal of duties.</div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-17018682154563439312017-06-07T06:32:00.001-04:002017-06-07T06:32:44.660-04:00<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>Dear Brethren and Friends:</i></b></span><div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>Tomorrow, Thursday, 8 June is the Reservation Deadline for dinners at the Annual Meeting.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>Call 215-563-1814 to make your reservation or email to valleyofphiladelphia@valleyofphiladelphia.com. Be sure to include your entree choice!</i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #351c75;">This coming Thursday, June 8th, is our dinner reservation cut off for the Valley's Annual Meeting on Friday, June 16th. Have you made your reservations yet for the Annual Meeting?</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #351c75;">If you are planning on attending and wish to have dinner, please do so no later than this coming Thursday. We will not accept any reservations after the cut off. Nope. Sorry. Just not going to happen. No exceptions.</span></i></b></div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-2796150484740070282017-06-01T10:07:00.000-04:002017-06-01T10:10:33.361-04:00<span style="color: blue;"><b><i>Dear Brethren and Friends:</i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Plan now to join us for the Valley’s Most Important Meeting of the year: The Annual Meeting, on Friday, June 16, 2017</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">It is at the Annual Meeting where we will elect and install the Officers of Benjamin Franklin Consistory, 32°, Kilwinning Chapter of Rose Croix, 18°, DeJoinville Council, Princes of Jerusalem, 16°, Philadelphia Lodge of Perfection, 14° and the Coordinate Bodies.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Action will be had on the proposed budget for the 2017-18 Scottish Rite year and on a full code of by-laws.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Following the close of the joint sessions we will welcome the Ladies and other guests into Gothic Hall for the installation of officers. We will also recognize our 50+ year members, present checks to our Abbott Scottish Rite Sch</span></span></i></b><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;">olarship recipients and present the Past Most Wise Master’s, Past Sovereign Prince’s and Past Thrice Potent Master’s jewels to Ill. William Klosz, 33°, Ill. Harry Rutter, 33° and Bro. Joel Wolfert, 32°, respectively. We will also present the Valley of Philadelphia’s Scottish Rite Lifetime Achievement Award to a very deserving Brother.<br /><br />The evening begins at 6PM in the Grand Banquet Room with a sit down dinner. We have two entrée choices, Broiled Filet of Salmon served with fire roasted red pepper sauce or Chicken Tuscany; boneless rustic breast of chicken topped with fire roasted red peppers, onions, Portobello mushrooms & sweet Italian sausage with chef’s homemade marinara sauce. The balance of the dinner menu includes: Classic Caesar Salad, Chef’s choice vegetables and Apple Pie ala mode to finish. The cost for the dinner is $20 per person.</span></i></b><span style="color: blue;"><b>IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING</b></span><span style="color: #1d2129;">:</span><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><b><i>By action of the Executive Committee, any member who reserves a dinner and doesn’t show for the meeting will be billed. If you are attending the meeting only you do not need to click ‘Going’ for so doing will order you a dinner and you will be billed for that meal. If you are attending the dinner please be sure to leave a comment regarding what your entrée choices are.</i></b><b><i>Also, in the past I’ve ordered a few extra dinners for those that might call or email past the deadline. We will no longer offer that. If you do not reserve by the deadline you will not be able to eat with the Valley.</i></b></span> <b><span style="color: blue;">NO EXCEPTIONS.</span></b> <b><i><span style="color: blue;">This is by order of the Executive Committee. Please make a note of it.</span></i></b><span style="color: #1d2129;"> </span><br /><br /><b><i><span style="color: blue;">Reservations MUST be made by or before, Thursday, June 8, 2017. Absolutely</span></i></b> <b><span style="color: blue;">NO</span></b> <b><i><span style="color: blue;">reservations will be accepted past that date.</span></i></b> <b><span style="color: blue;">NO EXCEPTIONS!</span></b> <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Govern yourself accordingly. And again,</span></i></b> <b><span style="color: blue;">TICKETS WILL BE COLLECTED IN THE BANQUET ROOM!</span></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Great meeting last night! The Degrees were fantastic.<br />The 15° Cast led by our Sovereign Prince, Ill. Harry Rutter, 33° was perfect. The scene with Bros. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=507569251&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/Yasser.AlKhatib" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Yasser AlKhatib</a>,32° MSA and Lawrence Hicks, was really great. You wouldn't know it to see but Bro, Yasser wasn't able to attend any of the rehearsals (because of his work commitments) but he and Lawrence did their scene seamlessly in my opinion. Great work Brethren! It was good to see Ill. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000829635457&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/robert.burns.75457" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Robert Burns</a>, 33° back and involved as well. As many of you know Bro. Bob is currently serving as the Most Excellent Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania, so his time is obviously limited. But he was there for his Valley last night. And, how can I sing the praises of the 15° Cast without mentioning Bro. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000088730095&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/louis.krass.3" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Louis Krass</a>? Bro. Lou was a member of our Fall Class and he's done a speaking part in the 4° and now the 15°! He's on his way, stay tuned! I can't forget Bros. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100004664432325&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/joe.robert.773" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Joe Robert</a> and <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000605114286&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/glen.tyson.35" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Glen Tyson</a> too!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Again this Degree was directed by our Valley Organist, Bro. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1630662245&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.lees.5" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Jeffrey Lees</a>, 32° MSA, Past Sovereign Prince. This was his directorial debut. The Cast's performance is an example of Jeff's leadership. He has already expressed an interest in coming back to direct again. That's great news for our Valley. We've been searching for new Degree Masters. We've added two new ones this Spring with Bro. Jeff and Bro. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100005217813262&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/russell.combs.399" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Russell Combs</a>, 32° MSA, who directed the 9° in March. Great work Brethren!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">The 18° conferral as explained by Ill. Bud Garvey, 33° was quite a hurdle with Bros. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1816060648&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/norman.greene3" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Norman Greene III</a>, 32° MSA and Bro. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100003178454644&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/brian.skoff" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Brian Skoff</a>, 32° being out with health concerns. But their teammates picked up for them. Plus, how nice was it to see Ill. G. Kent Hackney, 33°, back out there for the Story of the Cross? You can't beat having that story told by someone that was ACTUALLY THERE! I'm kidding of course, he tells me he was born two days later. Ill. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100009872280051&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009872280051" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Philip Janusz</a>, 33° MSA, Past Most Wise Master, didn't miss a step since he left the line. Our Most Wise Master, Ill. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1319990078&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/bill.klosz" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Bill Klosz</a>, 33° as always did perfect work! Bro. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=537051942&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/leonard.altieri.9" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Leonard Altieri</a>, Esquire, stepped up to cover for parts for which we had missing Cast members and he did a great job. Speaking of great jobs, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the EXEMPLARY work presented by Bros. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000974297085&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/jon.solheim.9" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Jon Solheim</a>, <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1497964428&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/rick.santella" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Rick Santella</a>, <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=650730416&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/dean.jones.568089" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Dean Jones</a>, <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=503363135&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/timcurranjr" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Tim Curran</a> and <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1168272215&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/thomas.brotherton" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Thomas J. Brotherton III</a>. We could have had another missing Knight last evening, as Bro. Tim was experiencing the pain of sciatica but, hey, he's a Marine, they're tough dudes and Tim was no exception out on the floor doing his part and not showing he was hurting. Way to go Bro! Hope you're feeling better today.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Personally, I want to thank the guys on 'my team' for their help last night. We were missing Bro. Norm on one of our Stewards tables, but thanks to Bros. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1168272215&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/thomas.brotherton" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Thomas J. Brotherton III</a>, <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1758678839&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/frank.j.lorine" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Frank J Lorine</a>, <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1497964428&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/rick.santella" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Rick Santella</a> and new Valley Brother, <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1085761569&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/sjmorrison1" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Samuel Justice Morrison</a>, 32°, everything ran smoothly. Morrison? Hmm why does that name sound familiar? Yes, everything ran smoothly, but that doesn't mean we don't need you back Bro. Norm! Get well soon Brother!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Also a huge, THANK YOU goes out to everyone who attended last night! Without your support, what do we have? You, are what makes us, 'Pennsylvania Freemasonry's Best Kept Secret.' God Bless you Clay.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">My most sincere apologies go out to Illustrious <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=820755857&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/rick.freedman.12" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Rick Freedman</a>, 33°. It appears one of my fingers wasn't paying attention when I gave it a downward depression and it hit the 2 instead of the three and as a result our Illustrious Brother is shown in the 4° Cast listing as a 32° instead of his much deserved, 33°. Again, my apologies my Illustrious Brother. I own my mistakes!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">To all those hard working dedicated Brethren that will attend our Annual Worker's Night this evening (a reward for their efforts) I'll see you there! Thanks to our Thrice Potent Master, Bro. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000306661196&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/joel.wolfert" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Joel Wolfert</a>, 32° and Lady Barbara for all their work in putting this evening's festivities together. Want to go to Worker's Night next year? Get involved!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Have a great Saturday everyone!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Before I begin, just a note of assistance to you: Get used to writing a seventeen (17) at the end of the year. We all always seem to have trouble with that.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Okay, so what's going on?</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Tonight is our 4° Cast Kick Off meeting. This is the meeting we have to introduce our new Brethren who are interested and have volunteered to to take part in the 4° conferral all they'll need to know about being a Cast member. We'll also assign parts. We had two classes to have volunteers from this time, both the Spring and Fall Classes of 2016. Unfortunately out of 128 potential Brothers the response wasn't all that overwhelming, but we did get a few of them and to those Brethren we say, 'Thank You!' You are about to begin an exciting and fun journey of involvement in your Valley and I guarantee it will be time well spent!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thanks to all our 'veteran' or 'seasoned' Brothers who volunteered to take part in the Cast again as well. We just couldn't do it without the stalwarts in this Valley and we're glad to have you.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">For those attending the meeting, parking is in the Convention Center Parking Facility, 1324 Arch Street. If you park there, your parking is FREE. If you park anywhere else you are on your own.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">The dress code for the Masonic Temple is always business suit or sport coat and tie. No tux's are necessary for our rehearsals or cast meetings. Besides, unless you're an elected or appointed Valley Officer, you never have to wear tuxedo to a Valley function!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">The meeting will begin promptly at 7PM in the Ill. Carl D. Homan, 33° room on the fourth floor of the Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">The 4° Degree will be presented on the opening night of our Spring Reunion, which is Friday, 17 March. The 14° will also be a part of that night as well. There should be one other Degree presented that evening too and as soon as our Director of Work lets me know which Degree it is, I'll let you know.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Don't forget our next Valley Family Life event, 'Valley of Philadelphia Night at the Harlem Globetrotters, on Sunday, 5 March at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets are available for $15 per person. You can download an order form right here from our Valley group page by clicking on the EVENTS tab ^ above or by visiting the Announcements page on our Valley's web site (philascottishrite,org)</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Our name, 'Valley of Philadelphia Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite' will appear on the Jumbo-tron and there will be an on the court meet and greet for all of our folks with the Globetrotters, plus a group picture with the team!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">This should be a great family night. Order your tickets soon!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Our Spring Class has been named in honor of Ill. Arthur D. Becker, 33° MSA, Past Commander-in-Chief. What a great honor for Bro. Art! Very happy for him!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Now is the time to get a Candidate for the Class. To our new Brothers, if you are the first line signer on 3 initiated petitions in the same year, your Scottish Rite dues the following year are FREE! If you are the first line signer on 25 petitions over the course of your lifetime, you become a Life Member and will then pay NO dues ever after! Talk to those Brothers in your Lodge now!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Petitions are always available by visiting the Valley's website or give me a call in the Valley Office at 215-563-1814.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Second Notices for Dues are in the mail. If you've received one of these notices, please remit your dues.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">As part of our new full code of by-laws, we will no longer hold a Brother for two years prior to suspension. Doing this we're still billable to the Supreme Council for the $27 per member assessment and when do not receive a dues payment from a Brother or a number of Brethren, that expense <span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">can add up.</span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Our new by-law article will now allow us to suspend a Brother from the Scottish Rite for failing to pay one year's dues. These suspensions will occur following our Valley's Annual Meeting which this year will be held on Friday, 16 June.</span></i></b></div>
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If you are having an issue paying your dues and would like to remain a member of the Valley, please contact me in the Scottish Rite Office and we can work out an affordable payment plan to help you retain your Valley membership. Please understand it is no longer affordable for the Valley to simply remit dues.</div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Brethren: Our Valley's By-Laws have been in need of an update for some time now.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">In the past year our By-Laws Committee Chairman, Bro. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=537051942&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/leonard.altieri.9" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Leonard Altieri</a>, 32° has taken on the task of reviewing, revising and re-writing a new full code.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">As he progressed through the project, drafts were presented to the voting members of the Valley's Executive Committee for their review and approval.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">The final draft was presented at the September Executive Committee meeting and approved by the Committee at our October meeting.</span></i></b></div>
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The final approved draft of the new full code of by-laws is available for your inspection in the Scottish Rite Office. This full code will be voted on by the Valley at our 17 March Spring Reunion meeting.</div>
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If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding the proposed new full code, please direct your questions to either Bro. Altieri or myself. Thank you.</div>
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On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief and my fellow voting members, I would like to thank Bro. Leonard for his fantastic work on this project.</div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-89361187821549691482016-10-06T09:27:00.002-04:002016-10-06T09:27:11.005-04:00Scottish Rite Day Reservations Closed<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Dear Brethren: </span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Just to let everyone know we've cut off accepting reservations to the Scottish Rite Day event.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">The Commander-in-Chief expressed concern with the way reservations were being made that there wouldn't be seats for any of our new Brethren that will become Scottish Rite Masons through the One Day Masonic Journey; and while National Scottish Rite Day does belong to all Scottish Rite Masons across the country, the Candidates are the focus of the event and we have to provide opport<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">unity for them to attend.</span></span></i></b></div>
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I'm sorry that we cannot accommodate everyone. Thank you all for your continued interest and participation in our Valley and its programs.</div>
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Don't forget our 'Christmas in Hershey Family Life Event, ' tickets are in! Also, be sure to get your check in for the Valley's Annual Holiday Party happening on Saturday, 17 December at the Heritage Ballroom in Holmes, PA. That's going to be a very fun evening!</div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-66301397089277063242016-10-05T09:53:00.003-04:002016-10-05T09:54:06.610-04:00Our National Scottish Rite Day Observation<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;">Brethren: </span></i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Our Commander-in-Chief notified me yesterday that he has decided to make our event on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the Yardley Country Club, 1010 Reading Road, Yardley, Pennsylvania, free for all Valley members that wish to attend. However, as of this posting only 173 of the 200 seats in the room remain. This is a first come, first served program.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The evening will begin with a cash bar Social Hour from 5 to 6 PM. A buffet dinner wll follow at 7PM with this menu: Stuffed Flounder, Beef Short Ribs, Veal Marsala, Portobello Ravioli, Sauteed Zucchini and a pastry assortment for dessert.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">DJ entertainment will be provided.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">If you wish to attend please call 215-563-1814. I will make two reservations for you from this notification, for you and your significant other. Please do not say, 'and include Jim, Bob</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> and Joe and their Ladies too.' As this is a first come, first served event, if a Brother and his Lady wish to attend, he must contact me. No Exceptions.<br /><br />This evening has been published in THE DOUBLE EAGLE and I've posted the flyer to the Valley Facebook group. If you've ordered tickets I will make your reservation and return your check to you as long as seats remain. 3 Brethren have already sent in checks and their reservations have been honored and they are in the count. Your ticket fee will be returned to you.<br /><br />As reservations are made I will keep you updated as to how many seats remain.<br /><br />Thank you for your anticipated and expected cooperation</span></span></i></b>phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-77349845056469853872016-09-16T11:11:00.002-04:002016-09-16T11:12:00.805-04:00Our Latest Fall Class Count and What Else is Happening<br />
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">Good Friday Morning everyone!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">I went to Lodge last night and came home with 5 petitions for the One Day Masonic Journey. That gets us up to 31. I had 'promises' from two other Brothers who will petition at the event. In the mean time I received emails from Ill. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=820755857&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/rick.freedman.12" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Rick Freedman</a> and Bro. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1371690991&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/louegg" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Lou Eggert</a> letting me know to expect more. The Valley of Pittsburgh is leading the pack right now with 101 petitions. Now I don't know if we'll get that many, but the challenge is out there. Lets get at it!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">I spoke with our Trustees Chairman, Valley Bro. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1497964428&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/rick.santella" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Rick Santella</a> in regards to his Dad and our Brother, Americo D. Santella's surgery yesterday. He came through it well and Rick wanted me to let you all know that he smiled when Rick let him know that we were all praying for him. Brotherhood in action! Please keep our Brother in your prayers and thoughts as he faces a lengthy recovery time.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">Don't forget the Feast of Tishri. One of the Candidates from my Lodge also purchased a ticket. He's very excited about it and you should be too! This is going to be a fantastic evening of fellowship and Freemasonry. I had a Brother last night ask me why it cost so much? I told him that not only are you receiving a great meal, it is also a fundraiser for our Valley. We have to make something on it, don't we? Not sure if he's going to buy a ticket or not, but I left him thinking about it.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">The Feast happens on Friday, 30 September at Twining Hall at the Trevose Fire Company. Very nice place too and the food is tremendous! The address is 4900 Street Road in Trevose. The evening begins with a cash bar Social Hour at 6 PM with 15 different butlered hors d'oeuvres. Yes, I said 15! How many times have you seen that? A delicious buffet dinner will be served at 7PM featuring a carving station. After dinner we will have the ceremonial portion of the evening, explaining the traditional means of the Feast, accompanied by toasts. Everyone will receive a souvenir toast glass. Following that, our Keynote Speaker, our own, Ill. Robert J. Bateman, 33° RWPGM and Active Member of the Supreme Council will offer us a few words of wisdom.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">We have the hall until 11 PM although our activity will probably only last until around 9 or 9:30, so once we're done, we'll reopen the cash bar and there will be cigars for those that enjoy them. An outdoor party tent will be set up for the cigar loving Brethren to fellowship in.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">Yes, this has been advertised as a Black Tie event and we'd like to see as many of you possible attired that way, but, business suits are acceptable and welcome for those that might not have a tux. We do not want to exclude anyone who wishes to attend. Tickets cost $65 per person and Tables of 10 are available for purchase. Ticket sales are going great but we still have plenty of seats for those that are lollygagging. Come on already! Don't miss this!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">The very next day, Saturday, 1 October, at the Cannstatter is our first ever Double Eagle Car Show! Cannstatter is located at 9130 Academy Road, in NE Philadelphia. The show begins at 10 AM and runs until 2 PM. It's only $5 to get in and if you have a car to show, it's $20. This is also a fundraising event for our Valley. Please give it your support as well. If you wish to show a car or have a vendor table at the event, please get in touch with our Chairman, Valley Brother, <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=503363135&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A127871345253%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/timcurranjr" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Tim Curran</a> at doubleeaglecarshow@gmail.com or by calling 267-495-9855.Tim will be glad to fill you in on all the particulars needed to participate. While the Feast of Tishri is a Masons only event, the Double Eagle Car Show is open to the entire family!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">I won't ruin the surprise now, but watch your October issue of THE DOUBLE EAGLE for information regarding our event to celebrate National Scottish Rite Day on Saturday, 12 November.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13;">Well, I have 5 petitions to process among my other duties here in the office, have a great Friday everyone and an even better weekend ahead!</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>On Friday, September 30, 2016, the Valley of Philadelphia will observe its first ever 'Feast of Tishri' event. The gathering will happen at Twining Hall at the Trevose Fire Company, 4900 Street Road, Trevose, PA. Tickets are $65 per person and must be purchased in advance. This is a 'Brethren only' event and ALL MASONS are welcome.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>The Feast of Tishri is a celebration commemorating the dedication of the Temple by King Solomon (II Chronicles 7:8-10). There is a ceremonial portion to the evening's program in which toasts are offered. Everyone attending will receive a souvenir wine glass, designed exclusively for the Feast. It will be from this glass that participants will take their toasts.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>After dinner the ceremonial portion of the Feast will be observed, featuring traditional presentations and toasts offered. After the ceremonies our Keynote Speaker for the evening will be the Valley of Philadelphia's own, Ill. Robert J. Bateman, 33°, RWPGM and Active Member of the Supreme Council.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i><br />Twining Hall has been reserved until 11 PM, so, following the program the bar will be reopened and cigars will be available for those that wish to imbibe. The hall itself is smoke free, a party tent will be set up outside for those that wish to enjoy the fellowship with a cigar.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>This is a Black Tie event, however; if a Brother wishing to attend doesn't own a tuxedo, business suits are acceptable and welcome. </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i><br />Tables can be reserved for up to 10 people. Lodges and other Masonic Bodies are welcome and encouraged to purchase a table. The deadline for ticket purchases is Monday, September 26, 2016.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>This is going to be an evening of classic and unique Masonic fellowship with some of our rich Masonic heritage thrown in.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i>If you are interested in attending and would like more information, please call 215-563-1814. If you wish to purchase a ticket, tickets or a table, please make your check payable to 'Scottish Rite Bodies' and send it to, Scottish Rite Office, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520, before Monday, September 26, 2016.</i></b></span></div>
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phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-63617973817524102016-06-20T11:02:00.000-04:002016-06-20T11:02:27.335-04:00<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">Good Morning everyone and welcome to the first day of
Summer!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">Now just because it’s Summer and most of our Masonic
activity has gone, ‘dark’ doesn’t mean that we’re totally quiet. Far from it!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">We have the Annual Convocation of the Pennsylvania Council
of Deliberation coming up on 9 July at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. Now, for
those of you who’ve never attended the Annual Convocation before or are not a
member of the Council; you are of course welcome and encouraged to attend. The
8 June deadline has past for reservations for the luncheon and banquet, if you
didn’t get yours in on time, yes it is too late for that now, but it is not too
late for you to attend the meeting itself on Saturday afternoon on the 9<sup>th</sup>.
The meeting begins at 1:30 PM and will last until approximately 4:30 PM. The
dress code for the meeting is business suit or sport coat and tie. We sit in
groups by Valley. <br />
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Now in past years the Valley of Philadelphia has had a row or maybe two rows of
Brethren attending. In recent years, we’ve seen that grow to two and half to
three rows of Brethren attending the Annual Convocation at Hershey (formerly) and
at Seven Springs (next year by the way). It’s great to see that many Valley
Brethren supporting not only our Valley, but Scottish Rite in Pennsylvania. </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">With this year’s Convocation being held in Valley Forge, I
expect that we might have one of the largest delegations present. Personally, I
would love to see us have as many attending as Allentown, Harrisburg,
Pittsburgh and Reading some day. I think this year might our best chance yet.
Will we do it? We’ll find out on the 9<sup>th</sup> of July.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">For those that did pay to attend the Banquet and Luncheon,
you will want to arrive at the hotel in the morning on July 9<sup>th</sup>.
When you get there you will go to the ‘Ask Me’ table, which this year will be
staffed by our very own, Ill. James C. Rae, 33° MSA and Bro. Thomas H. Wible,
32° MSA. They will have your tickets for both events. If you get to the hotel
between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM, be sure to stop by the Council’s Hospitality
Room. Bro. Norman R. Greene III, 32° MSA and myself are your gracious hosts
during that time period and based on recent years, we could sure use the
company. A lot of folks have just had breakfast at that time of the morning and
they’re usually not interested in cookies, potato chips, pretzels, sodas and
the like. But stop by any way, Norm and I will have some good conversation for
you.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">On the 30<sup>th</sup> of July, we will again gather in the
picnic grove at the Cannstatter Volkfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road in NE
Philadelphia for the Valley’s Annual Family Summer Picnic. Cannstatter is
located right off the Academy Road exit of I-95. Our picnic is on from 12 to
5PM and lunch and dinner are served. The cost per person of for tickets is $15
for those ages 13 and up and $10 for those 12 and under. Master Masons, WHO ARE
NOT SCOTTISH RITE MASONS AND MEMBERS OF THE VALLEY OF PHILADELPHIA, are welcome
to attend for free. They are welcome to bring their families along for the
admission fee. Talk to the Lodge Brother and invite him to come along. We’ll
have games and activities for everyone, or you can just enjoy the day anyway
you’d like. Tickets must be purchased in advance! Get yours by sending in your check to the Scottish Rite Office, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520. Don’t miss
out on the picnic, it’s always a fun day. Our Sovereign Prince, Ill. Harry
Rutter, 33° and the other Officers of DeJoinville Council, Princes of
Jerusalem, 16°, hope to see YOU and your family there!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">So that’s what’s happening this Summer. Hopefully we’ll see
you at both events. </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">Don’t forget the Double Eagle Car Show on Saturday, October
1<sup>st</sup> at the Cannstatter. The event runs 10 AM to 2 PM. If it rains,
we’ll see you on Saturday, October 8<sup>th</sup>. If you have a custom or
classic car, and you want to enter in the show, it will cost you $20, if you want
to come and see the cars, the cost to get in is only $5. There will be music,
food, games, and trophies for the cars. </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">Special thanks goes out to Bro. Timothy J. Curran Jr., 32°
for putting this thing together. This is a fund raising event for YOUR Valley
Brethren. Your support of it is appreciated and vital to its success. Spread
the word and please plan to attend. Tim’s calling it the Double Eagle Car Show
this year, I told him if we have one next year, we’ll have to change the name
to the Double Eagle Classic. Imagine that on a trophy; ‘Double Eagle Classic –
Best in Show.’ Cool huh? Please support our show and thanks again to Bro. Tim
for his vision.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">Sometime later this week, I will have a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
regarding another fund raising event for the Valley that will take place this
September. I promise you, you will not want to miss it!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">Our Fall Reunion will begin as part of the Grand Lodge’s One
Day Masonic Journey on Saturday, 29 October at LuLu Shriners. We will present
our work that day via DVD. All Master Masons are welcome to join our Valley
that day for the price of our annual dues, $99. Spread the word!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">The Fall Class will be named in honor of our Right
Worshipful Grand Master, Ill. Raymond T. Dietz, 33°. We will invite all the one
day Class members to attend a Special Communication of Philadelphia Lodge of
Perfection and a Special Assembly of Kilwinning Chapter of Rose Croix, on
Friday, 11 November here at the Grand Lodge, when those two Bodies will present
their signature Degrees. The Right Worshipful Grand Master will be here to
welcome those new Brethren to our Valley and to Scottish Rite Freemasonry.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">Plan now to attend our Valley’s Holiday Party on Saturday,
December 17, 2016 at the Heritage Ballrooms, 2107 MacDade Boulevard in Holmes,
PA. The cost per person is $30. The evening will include a Social Hour at 6PM
with a delicious buffet dinner following at 7PM. DJ Bill Scheivert is back to
rock the place again this year, so be ready to hit the dance floor after
dinner! Beat the holiday rush and send your check in now. There is a flyer for
the event in the May issue of The Double Eagle, or you can download one from
the Valley’s website by visiting, <a href="http://www.philascottishrite.org/announcements.html">http://www.philascottishrite.org/announcements.html</a></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">I’ve ordered our 2017 Dues Billing from the Supreme Council.
Which means once they are run you will receive your bill in the mail. Please be
sure to include your billing statement with your check when paying your dues.
Make your dues check and any check you make out to the Valley for any purpose,
payable to, ‘Scottish Rite Bodies.’ Please be patient, we are one 107 Valleys
that the Supreme Council will be running billing for. I promise I won’t suspend
anyone, well, at least not until this time next year and only if you’re two
years behind in dues. Believe me, I don’t enjoy
having to do that.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">Well, it’s the first day of Summer and they’re calling for
it to be in the 90’s. Stay cool, stay hydrated and check on the elderly. Ill.
G. Kent Hackney, 33°, are you okay? Have a great day!</span></i></b></div>
phila.aasrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509990759611496514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301289149959253899.post-62851858588381800712016-06-14T09:23:00.001-04:002016-06-14T09:23:07.599-04:00<div style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Good Morning everyone and I say 'Good Morning' in my most sincere attitude as I am about to change the subject to something that some folks find, unsettling; dues.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Yes, that time is soon to be upon us. It is my plan to order our dues run from the Supreme Council very soon. For our new members, the Valley's fiscal year runs from 8/1 to 7/31 and I usually bill you for dues in mid to late June/early July, depending on where we fall in the queue up at Supreme Council. As always, <span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">PLEASE WAIT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR BILL FOR DUES PRIOR TO PAYING YOUR DUES. And if you're one of us who takes advantage of electronic banking, please make sure your 9-digit member number is on your check. This is the number on your dues card. If you're still not sure, call me. Thank You.</span></span></i></b></div>
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Now to those that have not paid their dues for 2015 & 2016: Prior to ordering our dues run I will have no choice but to suspend you from the Valley. We gave you the time required by the Supreme Council Constitution. I contacted you by letter. Our Retention Committee contacted you. Nothing more can be said. Once you are suspended, you will no longer be a Scottish Rite Mason. If you wish to come back after that, you will be required to pay two years dues.</div>
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For those that haven't paid their 2016 dues yet: Your bill will be for two years worth of dues. Which means you will be on our suspension list next year. You have time to pay your dues and avoid that situation even if you do it by installments. I would rather you send a dollar a day before suspending you. Seriously. If you're having financial difficulties but want to remain a Scottish Rite Mason, I want to help you make that happen. Please note that we can no longer remit dues. It's simply not affordable for the Valley to continue that practice. But. we can work out a payment plan that works for you (within limits). Call me at 215-563-1814 and lets discuss it.</div>
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Again, I have to order our dues run from the Supreme Council and they have 107 Valleys to run dues for. We'll be set into their queue and when our time comes they will run and mail out our dues billing. Please be patient. Also, please remember to return your bill with your check!</div>
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Now see? That wasn't so painful to discuss, was it?</div>
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