Our Membership Team visits Athelstan-Lamberton Lodge No. 482 at the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia this evening.
Area Master Masons, if you're able to visit, why not come out for a great program on Scottish Rite Masonry?
Current updates on all that is happening in the Valley of Philadelphia, for members, non-members, and friends
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Philadelphia Region Master Masons: Can you answer that question? If not, we'd like to help you.
Our Spring Reunion begins on Friday, March 21, 2014 and continues on Friday, April 11, 2014. Our Right Worshipful Grand Master, Illustrious Brother, Robert J. Bateman, 33, is our Spring Class Honoree. He will be here on the 11th of April to participate in the conferral of the 32nd Degree upon the Class. It is during the 32nd Degree that the, 'Royal Secret,' is revealed.
If you've ever considered seeking further light in Freemasonry, we want to assist you. Scottish Rite with its system of 29 Degrees will expand and further illustrate those lessons you learned as you progressed through the Degrees in your Symbolic Lodge.
No doubt you have questions. We have answers. Call 215-563-1814 for more information. Remember, the Class begins on March 21st. It won't happen again until October. Don't miss out!
Our Spring Reunion begins on Friday, March 21, 2014 and continues on Friday, April 11, 2014. Our Right Worshipful Grand Master, Illustrious Brother, Robert J. Bateman, 33, is our Spring Class Honoree. He will be here on the 11th of April to participate in the conferral of the 32nd Degree upon the Class. It is during the 32nd Degree that the, 'Royal Secret,' is revealed.
If you've ever considered seeking further light in Freemasonry, we want to assist you. Scottish Rite with its system of 29 Degrees will expand and further illustrate those lessons you learned as you progressed through the Degrees in your Symbolic Lodge.
No doubt you have questions. We have answers. Call 215-563-1814 for more information. Remember, the Class begins on March 21st. It won't happen again until October. Don't miss out!
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Dear Brethren and Friends:
It appears Old Man Winter just doesn't want the Valley of Philadelphia and West Chester Lodge No. 322 to get together.
Due to the impending storm we again have to postpone "Scottish Rite Night" at the Lodge. Which was scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, 3 March.
Note to Bro. Dan Scheetz: As both your scheduled visits to the Lodge have been cancelled due to winter storms, see if you can get the Worshipful Master to agree to have a meeting say in July or August when we're all complaining about the heat and humidity. Might be good for a offseason cold front!
It appears Old Man Winter just doesn't want the Valley of Philadelphia and West Chester Lodge No. 322 to get together.
Due to the impending storm we again have to postpone "Scottish Rite Night" at the Lodge. Which was scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, 3 March.
Note to Bro. Dan Scheetz: As both your scheduled visits to the Lodge have been cancelled due to winter storms, see if you can get the Worshipful Master to agree to have a meeting say in July or August when we're all complaining about the heat and humidity. Might be good for a offseason cold front!
Our Spring Class begins on March 21st!
Our Class Honoree is our Right Worshipful Grand Master, Ill. Robert J. Bateman, 33. He is a member of our Valley and will be here throughout the Reunion, and will participate in the conferral of the 32nd Degree.
Philadelphia Region Masonic Brethren, are you ready to take your next step in Freemasonry, through the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite?
If you are, or if you have any questions, please contact us at 215-563-1814.
Our Class Honoree is our Right Worshipful Grand Master, Ill. Robert J. Bateman, 33. He is a member of our Valley and will be here throughout the Reunion, and will participate in the conferral of the 32nd Degree.
Philadelphia Region Masonic Brethren, are you ready to take your next step in Freemasonry, through the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite?
If you are, or if you have any questions, please contact us at 215-563-1814.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Dear Brethren and Friends:
Good Morning and good Wednesday everyone. Yes, I know it's doing that (I'm not using the 's' word) again, but it's not going to be much and it's outta here before we'll know it.
But, the one good thing, the silver lining if you will, is that Spring is just around the corner. Yes, it is. I'm already in 'Spring Reunion mode' in the Scottish Rite office, the parts have all been sent out for both of the Reunion meetings, I'm already taking March dinner reservations, the notices for the Officer's Conference, the Memorial Service and even our Family Life event at the Riversharks are posted.
And another sure sign of Spring, petitions are coming into the office! Do we have one from your Candidate yet? There's still time, but, there's something you probably didn't know that I need to inform you of.
As you most likely know by now, our dinner reservation deadline had to be changed as the Temple's caterer wants our final dinner count 10 days before the meeting. Which means by the way, if you're coming to dinner on 3/21, I have to know by 3/11. Don't miss that! Because of this change, our petition deadline which WAS always the Friday before the beginning of the Reunion had to be changed too. So, for those of you thinking, "Okay, the Reunion begins on March 21st, so I have until, March 14th to get my friend's petition in, that's cool. I still have time." No, you don't! Because of the ten day notice to the caterer, the former one week away deadline, is now changed too! The deadline for Candidates for this Class is now, March 7th! Hear that? That's the amplified TICK, TICK, TICK of time slipping way. So, if you have a Candidate or a Brother who may develop into a Candidate, get it done TODAY!
Have a great day everyone and don't worry about that stuff tumbling out of the sky, it's not an all day thing.
Good Morning and good Wednesday everyone. Yes, I know it's doing that (I'm not using the 's' word) again, but it's not going to be much and it's outta here before we'll know it.
But, the one good thing, the silver lining if you will, is that Spring is just around the corner. Yes, it is. I'm already in 'Spring Reunion mode' in the Scottish Rite office, the parts have all been sent out for both of the Reunion meetings, I'm already taking March dinner reservations, the notices for the Officer's Conference, the Memorial Service and even our Family Life event at the Riversharks are posted.
And another sure sign of Spring, petitions are coming into the office! Do we have one from your Candidate yet? There's still time, but, there's something you probably didn't know that I need to inform you of.
As you most likely know by now, our dinner reservation deadline had to be changed as the Temple's caterer wants our final dinner count 10 days before the meeting. Which means by the way, if you're coming to dinner on 3/21, I have to know by 3/11. Don't miss that! Because of this change, our petition deadline which WAS always the Friday before the beginning of the Reunion had to be changed too. So, for those of you thinking, "Okay, the Reunion begins on March 21st, so I have until, March 14th to get my friend's petition in, that's cool. I still have time." No, you don't! Because of the ten day notice to the caterer, the former one week away deadline, is now changed too! The deadline for Candidates for this Class is now, March 7th! Hear that? That's the amplified TICK, TICK, TICK of time slipping way. So, if you have a Candidate or a Brother who may develop into a Candidate, get it done TODAY!
Have a great day everyone and don't worry about that stuff tumbling out of the sky, it's not an all day thing.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Dear Brethren and Friends:
THIRD PLACE-TIE
Lodges 59, 125, 126, 211, 400, 482, 591, 620 and 776 are log-jammed with 1 a piece.
Last Fall as we were building the Class, I used to post each day on the Valley's Facebook group page, the count of Candidates that we had.
Some Brethren have told me that my postings spurred them on to go and get a Candidate or two and overall sparked enthusiasm going into the Reunion.
So, what worked once. . ....
As of today, Tuesday, 25 February 2014, we currently have 23 Candidates.
Now, along with my postings we had a few Brethren make BOLD PREDICTIONS as to who many we would get.
Do we have any Bold Predictors this time? Lets hear them!
If you haven't gotten a Candidate, do you have someone in mind? Have you spoke with him yet? You're waiting on, what exactly?
Perhaps a little competition between the Lodges might help. Nothing gets the Brethren motivated better than defending their Lodge's honor. Here are the counts right now:
FIRST PLACE-TIE
Lodges No. 115 & 529 both have 4 candidates in the Class although a few of them in both Lodges are 'no-shows' from last time.
SECOND PLACE-TIE
Lodges No. 67 & 767 both have three candidates. I expect big numbers from Lodge No. 767, the Grand Master's Lodge and he is the honoree. Pride is at stake there.
Some Brethren have told me that my postings spurred them on to go and get a Candidate or two and overall sparked enthusiasm going into the Reunion.
So, what worked once. . ....
As of today, Tuesday, 25 February 2014, we currently have 23 Candidates.
Now, along with my postings we had a few Brethren make BOLD PREDICTIONS as to who many we would get.
Do we have any Bold Predictors this time? Lets hear them!
If you haven't gotten a Candidate, do you have someone in mind? Have you spoke with him yet? You're waiting on, what exactly?
Perhaps a little competition between the Lodges might help. Nothing gets the Brethren motivated better than defending their Lodge's honor. Here are the counts right now:
FIRST PLACE-TIE
Lodges No. 115 & 529 both have 4 candidates in the Class although a few of them in both Lodges are 'no-shows' from last time.
SECOND PLACE-TIE
Lodges No. 67 & 767 both have three candidates. I expect big numbers from Lodge No. 767, the Grand Master's Lodge and he is the honoree. Pride is at stake there.
THIRD PLACE-TIE
Lodges 59, 125, 126, 211, 400, 482, 591, 620 and 776 are log-jammed with 1 a piece.
Is your Lodge listed?
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Philadelphia Region Master Masons: If you just answered, "No" to that question, it means that you have not had the experience of taking part in the 'spiritual center of Freemasonry.'
We help resolve that situation this Spring. The 18th Degree, 'Knight of Rose Croix,' will be one of the Degrees presented during our Spring 2014 Reunion which begins on March 21st.
Our Reunion Honoree is our very own Valley of Philadelphia member and Past Most Wise Master of our 18th Degree Officer Line, or Chapter of Rose Croix, Ill. Robert J. Bateman, 33, Right Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania.
He will be here during the Reunion to take part in the conferral of the 32nd Degree upon the members of the Class.
Would you like to be a part of this most special and honored Class? Give us a call at 215-563-1814. We would be glad to speak with you about Freemasonry's "most popular brand," the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite!
We help resolve that situation this Spring. The 18th Degree, 'Knight of Rose Croix,' will be one of the Degrees presented during our Spring 2014 Reunion which begins on March 21st.
Our Reunion Honoree is our very own Valley of Philadelphia member and Past Most Wise Master of our 18th Degree Officer Line, or Chapter of Rose Croix, Ill. Robert J. Bateman, 33, Right Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania.
He will be here during the Reunion to take part in the conferral of the 32nd Degree upon the members of the Class.
Would you like to be a part of this most special and honored Class? Give us a call at 215-563-1814. We would be glad to speak with you about Freemasonry's "most popular brand," the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite!
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