SEPTEMBER 2018 Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Valley of Tacoma Orient of Washington Scottish Rite - The University of Freemasonry Message from the Editor Bro. David A. Aponte, 32º Charles Dickens, one of my favorite British authors, began his novel “A Tale of Two Cities” with the following line: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair,…” If we observe our society today, we might all agree that the previous words truly reflect our present social surroundings. However, with all these contradictions we see, December becomes special for all as we observe a continual light as beacons of faith, love, hope and charity. Every year, December gives us the opportunity to live and capture those beacons of faith, love, hope and charity. It is a light of energy that reconnects the synapses of our hidden genes of faith, charity, goodness and love. It energizes our rededication to our purpose as human beings. We begin December with Hanukkah, which means dedication, energizing our rededication to a higher purpose. The light from the Menorah sheds on us love to family and friends, a faith reinforced with positive behavior and reflecting the light of charity to family and society. Next comes Christmas were our beacons are further energized. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus whose light gives us faith for the unknown, love towards all humanity, and a sense of salvation through the many opportunities we get to redeem ourselves and become better individuals. The month ends with Kawanzaa, a more modern and recent celebration. With its seven candles it culminate December energy of light with a message of purpose, of unity with our family and community, respect for those who came before us, being responsible with ourselves, our families and others, and being creativity to make things better for all. This is why December is so special and unique. The celebrations during the month is one of a sentimental and spiritual light. One that stretches out to each of us to become better individuals. And I ask each of you, isn’t this what we as Freemasons aspire to? Does December need to remind us every year of the very nature of our society? What will it take for you to shine your light and become a beacon of faith, love, hope and charity to yourself, your family and your community? Freemasonry proclaims we take good men and make them better. This is the season to commit ourselves to begin that proposition. I invite you to become that Freemason and that human being you aspire to be. Let each of us become those beacons of love, charity and hope for our society. I end this message with one more thing, Happy Holidays to you and your love ones all on behalf of our SGIG, Ill. Al Jorgensen, Bro. Jim Mendoza, 32º KCCH, Personal Representative and all the Officers of the Valley of Tacoma. Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Valley of Tacoma Orient of Washington DECEMBER 2018 The Valley of Tacoma meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month, unless, otherwise indicated. All meetings and events are at 817 S. Vassault St., Tacoma, WA. All Sojourning Scottish Rite Masons are welcome. December Events 2 - 10 Hanukkah 4- Consistory Election 2019 Officers Dinner 6:30 PM Cost $15.00 RSVP Meeting 7:30 PM 16 - Study Group 6:00 PM 25 - Christmas Day 30 - Officers’ Meeting 7:00 PM 31 - New Year’s Eve January Events 1 - New Year’s Day 2 - Lodge of Perfection Installation 2019 Officers Dinner 6:30 PM Cost $15.00 RSVP Meeting 7:30 PM 20 - Study Group 6:00 PM 21 - Martin Luther King Day 29 - Officers’ Meeting 7:00 PM
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SEPTEMBER 2018
Scottish Rite of FreemasonryValley of Tacoma
Orient of Washington
Scottish Rite - The University of Freemasonry
Message from the EditorBro. David A. Aponte, 32º
Charles Dickens, one of my favorite British authors, began his novel “ATale of Two Cities” with the following line: “It was the best of times, it wasthe worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, itwas the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season ofLight, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winterof despair,…” If we observe our society today, we might all agree that theprevious words truly reflect our present social surroundings. However, withall these contradictions we see, December becomes special for all as we observea continual light as beacons of faith, love, hope and charity.
Every year, December gives us the opportunity to live and capture thosebeacons of faith, love, hope and charity. It is a light of energy that reconnectsthe synapses of our hidden genes of faith, charity, goodness and love. Itenergizes our rededication to our purpose as human beings. We beginDecember with Hanukkah, which means dedication, energizing ourrededication to a higher purpose. The light from the Menorah sheds on us loveto family and friends, a faith reinforced with positive behavior and reflectingthe light of charity to family and society. Next comes Christmas were ourbeacons are further energized. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesuswhose light gives us faith for the unknown, love towards all humanity, and asense of salvation through the many opportunities we get to redeem ourselvesand become better individuals. The month ends with Kawanzaa, a moremodern and recent celebration. With its seven candles it culminate Decemberenergy of light with a message of purpose, of unity with our family andcommunity, respect for those who came before us, being responsible withourselves, our families and others, and being creativity to make things betterfor all.
This is why December is so special and unique. The celebrations duringthe month is one of a sentimental and spiritual light. One that stretches out toeach of us to become better individuals. And I ask each of you, isn’t this whatwe as Freemasons aspire to? Does December need to remind us every year ofthe very nature of our society? What will it take for you to shine your lightand become a beacon of faith, love, hope and charity to yourself, your familyand your community? Freemasonry proclaims we take good men and makethem better. This is the season to commit ourselves to begin that proposition.I invite you to become that Freemason and that human being you aspire to be.Let each of us become those beacons of love, charity and hope for our society.
I end this message with one more thing, Happy Holidays to you and yourlove ones all on behalf of our SGIG, Ill. Al Jorgensen, Bro. Jim Mendoza, 32ºKCCH, Personal Representative and all the Officers of the Valley of Tacoma.
Scottish Rite of FreemasonryValley of Tacoma
Orient of Washington
DECEMBER 2018
The Valley of Tacoma meets on the 1stTuesday of each month, unless, otherwiseindicated. All meetings and events are at817 S. Vassault St., Tacoma, WA.
All Sojourning Scottish Rite Masons arewelcome.
December Events
2 - 10 Hanukkah
4- Consistory Election 2019 Officers
Dinner 6:30 PM Cost $15.00 RSVP Meeting 7:30 PM
16 - Study Group 6:00 PM
25 - Christmas Day
30 - Officers’ Meeting 7:00 PM
31 - New Year’s Eve
January Events
1 - New Year’s Day
2 - Lodge of Perfection Installation 2019 Officers
The Trowel is published monthly (except darkmonths if so declared) by the Valley of TacomaScottish Rite. If you prefer to receive a printedcopy of this newsletter by mail, yearly subscriptionis $10.00. Contact the office to subscribe.
That was the question I asked as I stood before you announcedas the new Personal Representative. I also stated that I was eagerto work with all of you to help move our Valley forward; but inorder to do so we just need to know what “forward” means. Tothat end, Brother Ken Gibson was commissioned to develop asurvey to determine what needed to be addressed to help us define“forward”.
My thanks to the more than 60 brethren have submittedresponses to date. While I am told that this is a good response rate(and will result in your Personal Representative covering the costof the dinner prior to January’s installation), it would be nice tohear from more of you. During my tenure as Grand Master, I askedthe brethren to “Be the Difference” in helping to shape the futureof Washington Freemasonry. Responding to the survey is one waythat you can “Be the Difference” in shaping the future of ourValley.
The survey can be accessed athttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tacomavalley.
The results will be shared first with the principal officers of theValley, and then with the Valley at large at our nextcommunication. They will serve as guide in developing plans andin making the necessary changes to move us “forward”.
I am eager with anticipation for the results of the survey andfor the work that lies ahead. Beyond the survey, if you happen tohave an answer to my question – “How can I help?” – I’d love tohear it.
Fraternally
Jim MendozaBro. Jim Mendoza, 32º KCCH, PGMPersonal Representative SGIGValley of Tacoma
Cap & Ring CeremonyAt our November Stated Meeting, our Sovereign Grand Inspector General
(SGIG), Ill. Al Jorgensen, and Valley of Tacoma Class Reunion Director, Bro.John Mulhall, 32º KCCH, honored our new Masters of the Secret by givingthem their 32º Cap and their 14º Ring. The Commander of the Council ofKnights Kadosh declared the meeting off session for the family members ofthe new Masters of the Secrets could witness and participate in this ceremony.Our SGIG, Ill. Al Jorgensen, and our Degree Coordinator, Bro. John Mulhall,32º KCCH presented the caps and rings to the new Masters of the Secret ladiesfor them to invest their husbands with the cap and ring. Our new brothers are:Bro. Travis Brandt, 32º (picture on the top left); Bro. Alex Kaeka, 32º and hiswife (picture on the top right); and Bro. Brandon Kalilikane, 32º with hisfamily (picture bottom center). Congratulations to these brethren, their ladies and families.
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Order of DeMolayTacoma ChapterMeets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:00 PMSouth Tacoma Masonic Center 5405 SouthPuget Sound Ave. Dad Advisor - Dad JeffGreenwell Contact: VWB Jeffrey A. Brunson
Puyallup ChapterMeets 1st Mondays & 3rd Fridays7:00 PM Puyallup Masonic Center 1005 WPioneer Dad Advisor - Dad Will GarciaContact : Bro. Brian Gross
International Order RainbowTacoma-KenrickMeets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:00 PMTrivium Lodge No. 223819 N 27th, TacomaMother Advisor - Mrs. Judith Jenkins
Cedar AssemblyMeets 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:00 PMLincoln Park Lodge No. 803736 S Sheridan, Tacoma Mother Advisor- Mrs. Donna Benson
SumnerMeets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:00 PMPhoenix Lodge No. 1541009 Main St, SumnerMother Advisor - Mrs. Teresa White
Job’s DaughtersBethel #8Lincoln Park Lodge No. 803736 S Sheridan, Tacoma
Bethel #32Evergreen Lodge No. 682530 Grandview Drive, University Place
Bethel #27Parkland Lodge No. 299306 134th Street South, Parkland
Bethel #30Corinthian Lodge No. 381005 West Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup
Bethel # 67T. F. McElroy Lodge No. 3021700 South 340th Street, Federal Way
Masonic Youth Bodies Meeting
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SGIG Announced New Appointments to the Valley of Tacoma
Ill. Al Jorgensen, 33º, SGIG of the Orient of Washington State,announced at the November Stated Meeting his new appointments forPersonal Representative, Treasurer and Valley Secretary.
The brothers who have been honored with these appointments are:
Personal Representative - Bro. Jim Mendoza, 32º KCCH
Valley Treasurer - Bro. Martin Monk, 32º
Valley Secretary - Bro. David A. Aponte, 32º
A standing ovation with the Public honors was given to our retiringValley Secretary, Ill. William “Bill” Hammontree, for his years ofdedication and service to our Valley. We want to congratulate the newlyappointed brethren.
Scottish Rite Patents
Two brothers received their patents at our November Stated Meeting formour SGIG, Ill. Al Jorgensen. Congratulations to these Masters of the Secret.We hope this patent will bring, pride and pleasure to you and honor toyourselves, to our Valley and to the Scottish Rite (SJ). Under each pictureis the name of the Brother. Again, congratulation!!!!!! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat.
The Knight of the Double EagleAwards program recognizes theactivities and work of the membersof the Ancient and Accepted ScottishRite. The program is outlined belowfor the Valley of Tacoma. Becominga Knight of the Double Eagle isattained by accumulating 500 pointsfor the presentation of the basicaward. After which, additional levelawards are attained by accumulatingadditional points, e.g. 100 points,1500 points, etc. The brethren willbe recognized at one of our monthlystated meetings or dinners when theyhave accumulated the requiredpoints. To become an activeparticipant in the program membersneed only sign-in at every Valleyevent. The sign-in sheet is locatedat the sign-in table of the lodge room.
For more information on thisprogram, contact Bro. MichaelSmitson, 32º, KCCH or Bro. JosephMcAlister, 32º, KCCH.
See in our “What’s Happening inthe Valley of Tacoma” section tofind out who has achieved the award,
Knight of the Double EagleAward
Bro. Wilfred Reyes, 32º Bro. Hans Ammon, 32º
2018 Elected Officers
Lodge of PerfectionBro. Michael J. Riley, 32º
Venerable Master
Bro. David B. Barrett, 32ºSenior Warden
Bro. Kyle (Coach) S. Foster, 32ºJunior Warden
Chapter of Rose CroixBro. Joseph L. McAlister, 32º , KCCH
Wise Master
Bro. David A. Aponte, 32ºSenior Warden
Bro. Kenneth (Ken) Cowen, 32ºJunior Warden
Council of Knights KadoshBro. Mark W. Thompson, 32º
Commander
Bro. William D. Cooper, 32º , KCCH1st Lieutenant Commander
Bro. Scott T. Dilley, 32º2nd Lieutenant Commander
Consistory of Masters of theRoyal Secret
Bro. Michael A. Smitson, 32º , KCCHMaster of Kadosh
Bro. Alexander J. Jordan, 32º , KCCHPrior
Bro. Karl S. Reith, 32º , KCCHPreceptor
What’s Happening in the
November Knights of the Double Eagle AwardNovember’s awardee for the Double Eagle is Bro. Julius Mason,
32º. He achieved his 500 points to earn the award. Congratulations!
The following brethren are celebrating their birthday duringthis month. The Valley of Tacoma wants to congratulate themand our best wishes to them for another wonderful and blessed
year:Bro. Noel R. Adams, 32ºBro. Rufus C Allen, 32ºBro. Hans A. F. Amon, 32ºBro. Adrian R. Berglund, 32ºBro. Albert E. Bundt , 32ºBro. James H. Bleasdell, 32ºIll. John M. Brett, 33ºBro. William B. Bede, 32ºBro. Jason E. Bishop, 32ºBro. Richard C. Buckland Jr, 32ºBro. Irvin Carter Jr, 32ºBro. Daniel A. Chase, 32ºBro. Karl D. Cordes, 32ºBro. Terance H. Dawson, 32ºBro. Thomas R. Egnew, 32ºBro. Jason C Felt, 32ºBro. Dale L. Frank, 32ºBro. Anthony R. Gomez, 32º
Bro. Joseph L. Graul, 32ºBro. R. Lloyd Heberden , 32ºBro. Robert L. Heydlauff Jr., 32ºBro. Nyath W. C. Maxwell, 32ºBro. Joseph L. McAlister, 32º KCCHBro. Charles H. McNabb, 32ºBro. Billy Milton, 32ºBro. Roger B. Nelson Jr, 32ºBro. Frank A. Peskin, 32ºBro. George L. Pfost, 32ºIll. Roy L. Plunkett, 33ºBro. Robert A. Powell, 32ºBro. Victor A. Puleo Jr, 32ºBro. Lawrence W. Sandlin, 32ºBro. Jacob S. Stringfellow, 32ºBro. Colt L. Stringer, 32ºBro. Michell J. Turley, 32º KCCHBro. Muriel E. Wright, 32º
December Birthdays
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In MemoriamPlease put the love ones of our departed brothers in your prayers and
thoughts. May he enjoy eternal peace in the Celestial Lodge above.
Bro. Eugene O. Pearson, 32º - 2013Bro. John B. Giannusa, Sr., 32º - 2013
Bro. Leroy R. Wallace, 32º - 2018Ill. Jeremy Yielding’s brother
Sickness & Distress
Bro. E. Dalton White
Please place in your prayers for a quick recovery and healing the followingbrethren:
RSVP for dinnerCall the office on or before noon Tuesday, January 22nd
(253) 565-0272
Brethren
Information is so vital in today’ssociety. Without information, wewouldn’t know what is happening inother countries nor in our own.Without information, no one wouldknow when a person’s birth date isnor where they were born. Withoutinformation, we wouldn’t knowwhat the cost of living is, nor houseprices were. Without information,we wouldn’t know what laws orpolicies we approved by our local,state and federal governments. Yes,information is very valuable.
You know what other information isvaluable, yours. Especially yourmailing address, contact phone andemail address. This is information isvital to keep our Valley membershiprecords up-to-date. If we don’t haveupdated information, we can’t sendyou the newsletter; do a phone treeto give you information on events;contact you to see if you can join aritual team; call you and see howyou are doing; especially f you aresick, so we can visit .There are somany things in our Valley ofTacoma Scottish Rite were yourinformation is important.
So if you move, change your phonenumber or email address, you cancontact your Valley Office to makethe appropriate changes or do themonline at the Supreme Council of theScottish Rite website (if you have acomputer). Remember, we careabout you but you need to keep usinformed.
Thanks.
From the GeneralSecretary’s Desk
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Ill. Albert Pike, 33ºBorn December 29, 1809Boston, Massachusetts
Sovereign Grand CommanderScottish Rite S. J.
1859 - 1891
December Membership Anniversary
T he following brethren that are celebrating another year as a ScottishRite Mason, may you continue to enjoy the fellowship of our Valleyand receive further Light as a Scottish Rite Mason. Congratulations
on your Scottish Rite Anniversary.
Bro. Branden A Bede, 32ºBro. Jeffery B Bede, 32ºBro. William B Bede, 32ºBro. William C Bede, 32ºBro. Edward C Clayton, 32ºBro. William R Nelson, 32ºBro. Stephen J Turner, 32º
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman(SRMC) program is an exciting by-mail correspondence course designedand administered by staff at the Houseof the Temple in Washington, D.C.,under the guidance and leadership ofthe Supreme Council, 33°, of the A.& A. Scottish Rite, S. J., U.S.A.
Course IIt consists of six lessons, utilizingThe Scottish Rite Ritual Monitorand Guide by Arturo de Hoyos,33°, Grand Cross, and A Bridgeto Light by Rex Hutchens, 33°,Grand Cross, as its textbooks.
Course IIIt returns to the texts from thefirst program in nine quizzes andre-explores the ritual on a deeperlevel, looking for the moral lessonimparted in each degree and thenapplying that lesson to one’severyday life.
Course IIIThe Scottish Rite Master Craftsman:Symbolic Lodge course willfamiliarize students with aspectsof the development of Blue LodgeMasonry and explore some of itsdeveloping symbolism. This willreveal that the “High Degrees”began to develop soon afterformation of the Premier GrandLodge (1717).
Each course consists of 7 quizzes,after completion of which theparticipant will receive a certificateand a lapel pin.
If you are interested, see Bro. JosephMcAlister, 320, KCCH, or any of theScottish Rite Bodies Officers to beginyour journey as a Scottish Rite MasterCraftsman.
Blue Lodge December Events
District 13St. Andrews Lodge No. 35 - December 26Masonic Education - 7:00 PM
District 14Evergreen Lodge No. 68Installation of Officers 6:30 PM
Fairweather Lodge No. 82 - December 8Installation of Officers - 4:30 PM
District 15Phoenix Lodge No. 138 - December 15Installation of Officers - 3:00 PM
Steilacoom Lodge No. 2 - December 27Installation of 2019 Officers - 7:00 PM
Corinthian Lodge No. 38 - December 16Breakfast - From 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
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The famous Rosslyn Chapel outside of Edinburgh Scotland has been a Meccafor scholars and historians. It is a compelling place to study both religioussymbolism and more mysterious hints of possible esoteric alternate historysecrets. On its walls, ceilings and floors, thousands of hand carved figures andornamental decorations depict everything from well known Christian symbolsto others that would have been considered adopted from pagan religions. Perhapsin a part of the world strongly influenced by Celtic and Druid beliefs, such anunusual mixture of icons was not that surprising in a chapel built by Catholicsof that time.
One of the most controversial symbols found in Rosalyn is that of an ear ofcorn. Alternative historians have argued that when the chapel was built, cornwas not a staple in any part of northern Europe. This fact was supposed to lendcredence to the legend that one of the ancestors of the Sinclair family that builtRosslyn, Prince Henry Sinclair, made a mysterious voyage to the new world ahundred years before Columbus, where he was introduced to corn as raised bythe native Indians. Although the original Prince Henry was of Norse descent andprobably had the seafaring blood of his ancestral Viking heritage, there is nosolid proof that the journey was ever accomplished. Other historians argue fora Masonic relationship to the ear of corn, as corn symbolically represented oneof the ancient methods of payment to the original builders of King Solomon’stemple. Here again Rosslyn does not give up its secrets easily, as corn is but oneof several symbols found there that also occur in masonry. Unfortunately thetimelines of construction of the chapel preceded the founding of our lodges byseveral hundred years either making this an unusual coincidence or acontroversial suggestion that the origins of masonry have some mysteriousconnection to the Sinclairs and their medieval links.
Ironically, most Masonic historians concede that the reference to corn in ourceremonies is a modern day adaption of other food staples. Corn in the yellowand highly hybrid version we would recognize today was not widely cultivatedin the areas of Israel during biblical times and the use of the word in the Bibleprobably referred to the common wheat and barley grains that were grown then.When the builders were paid their wages in corn, wine and oil, they most likelyreceived wheat or barley instead.
Masonry being a speculative discipline still attaches great importance to thesymbol of corn. Masons who practice our craft can receive a wage just as ourancient brethren did but it comes from the labors of Freemasonry which includecharity, uprightness of conduct and brotherly love.
It has been said that: “The Mason who works for the joy of working, doeshis part in the lodge work, takes his place among the laborers of Freemasonry,
Masonic Corn Special Committee of The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
of Freemasonry of Canada
Scottish Rite Masonic Education
Rose CroixFuneral Service
The Rose Croix Funeral Serviceis very beautiful ritual and verysignificant to all Scottish RiteMasons. This service is availableto all Scottish Rite Masons.However, you, as a member, mustplan and write what your last wishesare and make them known to yourfamily members and the Valley ofTacoma.
Should you desire a Rose CroixFuneral Service, in your writtenwishes indicate what type or typesof Masonic Funeral services youwant including the Rose CroixFuneral Service. Please let yourfamily know now. This will ensureyou will be given the Rose Croixfuneral service what that timecomes. Also ensure they have thephone number of your MasonicLodge(s) and of the Valley ofTacoma. Your General Secretary ofthe Valley of Tacoma can bereached by phone at:
As our bylaws were amended tohave our Annual Meeting in Novemberof each year, the Venerable Master,Bro. Michael Riley, 32º, called ameeting of the Knights of St. Andrews(KSA) on November 6, 2018 after theNovember Stated Meeting to elect its2019 Officers. And other business Aftera short discussion, the followingofficers were ratified for 2019:
Venerable Master - Bro. Michael Riley
Senior Warden - Bro. Scott Dilley
Junior Warden - Bro. James Nero
Secretary - Bro. David Aponte
Treasurer - Bro. David Aponte
The following items werediscussed:
● Approved not to charge dues for2019 until 2020. This allows KSAto make changes to its work withinthe Valley.
● Begin our service to the Valley asgreeters while other areas areexplored.
● The possibility of having a nametagfor each Knight.
● The Venerable Master will begin toapproach those brethren close to500 points of the Double EagleAward to join KSA.
We are a service organization to theValley. If you are close to the 500points, come and join us to further ourservice to the Valley, in particular, andScottish Rite, in general.
For more information, contact theSecretary, Bro. David A. Aponte, 320.
he will receive corn, wine and oil in measures pressed down and running overand know a fraternal joy as substantial in fact as it is ethereal in quality: as realin his heart as it is intangible to the profane world”.
The mysterious ear of corn on the wall of a 13th century Scottish chapel has manyinterpretations. It may have been gleaned from the knowledge of returningCrusaders, actually prove a link to an epic but unrecorded sea voyage, or pointto a little known link between Rosslyn and Masonry. The truth is perhaps lost inthe mists of time, but the importance of Masonic Corn is still as relevant todayas it was at our founding.
Next 2019 Class Reunions
May 3rd & 4th 2019
November 1st & 2nd 2019
Offer a brother from your Lodge
a Scottish Rite Petition
So he can get further his Light and Knowledge
Don’t leave for tomorrow - Act today
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