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REPORTER
POSTMASTER: DATED MATERIALPLEASE DELIVER BY MARCH 31st
Vol. XXXVII Published Monthly April, 2011
Illustrious Ernest Borgnine, 33°, C.G.
2 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER APRIL, 2011 19
SUPPORT THESE MEMBERS WHO ARE MAKING THIS REPORTER POSSIBLE
ANDY HOWARTH
P.O.Box 90091Long Beach, CA 90809
Phone: (562) 494-7749 (949) 497-7867Fax: (562) 494-6749 (310) 442-1595Toll: (866) 494- EURO (714) 960-9323
Call me,I will take care of all
your real estate needs!BROTHER
ALDO ZANIEROWNER - BROKER
5924 NAPLES PLAZALONG BEACH, CA 90803
CELL (562) 508-7303
Randolph D. DildayVice President - Investments
562-799-7575Toll Free No. 877-799-94256700 East Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 280Long Beach, CA 90803-9919FAX 562-493-8578
N. Jack DildaySenior Vice President - Investments
Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sovereign Grand CommanderIll. William F. Stovall, 33°, Sovereign Grand Inspector General
of the Supreme Council in California
LONG BEACH BODIES OF THE ANCIENT ANDACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY
855 ELM AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90813-4414Telephone: (562) 435-8381 or (714) 633-1920
FAX: (562) 436-9891 [email protected]
Ill. Joseph W. R. Ashwill, 33°Personal Representative of the
Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Orientl of CaliforniaIll. James B. Scribner, 33°, Assistant Personal Representative
Illzzzzz Murray E. Cooke, 33°, General [email protected]
2011 OfficersAdam Buttons, 32°, Venerable Master - L.B. Lodge of Perfection
Charles Shubert, 32°, Wise Master - L.B. Chapter Rose CroixHans Zuckett, 32°, K.C.C.H., Commander - L.B. Council of Kadosh
Max Stanger 32°, K.C.C.H., Master of Kadosh - L.B. Consistory
Serving All BodiesIll. Robert J. Moss, 33°, Treasurer
Douglas Tayrien, 32°, OratorIll. Thomas G. Horngren, 33°, Almoner
Ill. John R. Jansen, 33°, Tiler
Cathedral StaffIll. Don Fishering, 33°, Chief Purveyor
Matthew Marfield, 32°, K.C.C.H., LibrarianIll. Aldo Zanier, 33°, General Production Manager
Jorge Cabradilla, 32°, Sound DirectorPaul Burgos, 32°, Sound Director
Hans Zuckett, 32°, K.C.C.H., Lighting DirectorChuck Schubert, 32°, Stage Director
Ill. Preston M. Jones, 33°, Robing Room Director
Degree StaffIll. James Sunseri, 33°, Classroom DirectorIll. Ellsworth Chan, 33°, Classroom Staff
Harold Kenndy, 32°, Classroom StaffIll. Richard Schowengerdt, 33°, Director of the Work
Support OrganizationsGil Cuevas, 32°, Chieftain, Knights of Saint Andrew
Scottish Rite ReporterBen Ponder, 32°, K.C.C.H., Managing Editor & Typesetter2146 Mt. Shasta Dr., San Pedro, CA 90732 - (310) 831-0458E-Mail: [email protected] — Fax (310) 547-3943
The views expressed in the Reporter are not necessarily those of the Scottish Rite Bodies.Submission of articles are welcome and due by the 15th of the month preceding the publication.
From the Desk of the Personal Representative
Due to the fact that the Long Beach Scottish Rite Bodies is catering allthe meals for its functions, the following is in effect and mandatory!
EVERY FUNCTION and for EVENTS WITH A MEAL WILL REQUIREAN RSVP. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS, no RSVP, no meal!
Joseph W. R. AshwillPersonal Representative for the Valley of Long Beach
www.lbscottishrite.org Email - [email protected]
APRIL, 2011 3
Notes from the
Personal Representative
Illz Joseph W. R. Ashwill, 33°Personal Representative of the
Sovereign Grand Inspector General in CA
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KNIGHTS OF ST ANDREW
MEETING, SATURDAY, APRIL 9th
L.B. SCOTTISH RITE
AT 12:00 NOON
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This is of course an important month for Scottish Rite Masonry, as this isthe time for our Annual Maundy Thursday Ceremony. We will again be per-forming the Extinguishing and Relighting of the Lights Ceremony as has beendone in the past. The extinguishing ceremony will be performed before Lunchand the relighting following, so lunch will be served at 12:30. Remember, theCeremonies are open to all members and their families; however the HonoraryGuests are limited to all Honor Men, Signal Hill Hi-Twelve, Red Buttons Hi-Twelve, Long Beach Masonic Club, and Long Beach Shrine Club. Therefore,Brothers, please RSVP your intentions to the office so we may have an accu-rate number for guests, as well as others who will be required to pay $10.00 forthe Luncheon.
We have a Historic Event happening in the Long Beach Scottish Rite onSaturday, May 7th, beginning at 4:00 PM. It is a Black Tie event for the Dedi-cation of “The Ernest Borgnine Theatre” and the first major event of its kindsince the original Cornerstone ceremony in March of 1926. Ill. Brother ErnestBorgnine, 33°, G.C., has graciously and humbly accepted our invitation todedicate our theatre in his honor. Therefore, mark your calendar as this is anevent you will not want to miss, for in addition to Bro. Borgnine, our GrandCommander, Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33°, and possibly other Supreme Councilmembers as well, including our own Ill. William F. Stovall, 33°, SovereignGrand Inspector General of the Supreme Council, Orient of California. We arehopeful that our Mayor and City Councilman will accept our invitation as well.The Dedication will begin at 4:00 PM with a reception following, and theBanquet will be at 6:30 PM. Formal Invitations will be following this announce-ment, and further details, along with a reproduction of the invitation elsewherein this publication. Needless to say this will be an event to remember, with ofcourse limited seating, so get your reservations in early if you plan to attend.
An item of extreme importance to our members of the Long BeachScottish Rite as well, is the wearing of your Hats, Badges/with Jewel whenattending meetings and viewing degrees. I have noticed on recent occasions,during degrees, while observing the degree some members have not been wear-ing their 32° Cap, which is customary at all Scottish Rite Ceremonies/Events.In case you did not know, we do have Cap Lockers available at theCenter should you desire to leave your Cap and have it available for you whenyou visit, just check with the office for an assigned space.
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DINNER RESERVATIONS — No later than 3 days prior to the dinnerMake Check Payable to L. B. Scottish Rite, and mail to L. B. Scottish Rite 855 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
PHONE RESERVATIONS: (562) 435-8381 • (714) 633-1920 • E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone Reservations Must Guarantee to show or pay
Vegetarian dinners are available, please let us know at the time of your reservation
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY ZIP PHONE ( )
Event Date $15.00 Each Total $
Please join us Saturday, April 2nd for a social hour and Scottish Rite Dinner. Makeyour reservations early. This is a good time to introduce your friends to Freemasonry.
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There are four presiding officers of the Bodies in the Scottish Rite.The “Venerable Master” is in charge of the Lodge of Perfections. (4°-14°) The“Wise Master” is the head of the Chapter of Rose Croix. (15°-18°) The“Commander” is the presiding officer of the Council of Knights of Kadosh(19°-30°), and the “Master of Kadosh” is in charge of the Consistory ofMasters of the Royal Secret. (31°-32°)
As the Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix, I am in charge of the15°-18°. The name Rose Croix refers to the symbol of a rose blooming upon across, which is related to self-sacrifice and suffering. This was displayed in the18°. The first two degrees of the Chapter of Rose Croix (15°-18°) containsome of the oldest material in the Scottish Rite and refer to Zerubbabel’s intentto rebuild the temple following the Babylonian captivity.
The Chapter of Rose Croix as I mentioned before, includes degree15°-18°. The 15°. is named “Knight of the East,” the 16°. is called “Prince ofJerusalem,” the 17°. is known as “The Knight of the East and West,” and the18°. is named “Knight Rose Croix.” Each of these degrees has many symbolicsymbols, which will have meaning and importance in future degrees. TheChapter of Rose Croix degrees commence with the trials of those who haveacquired knowledge, and who wish to climb to yet higher truths. Many of thedegrees in the Scottish Rite deal with seeking light and knowledge. TheChapter of Rose Croix presents faith, hope and charity as sure guides to ouractions and as the safest paths through adversity. We are taught in thesedegrees to learn and emulate the qualities of compassion and the law of love.
The Chapter of Rose CroixBy Chuck Schubert, 32°, Wise Master
Chuck Schubert Biography
Chuck Schubert is our current Wise Master for the Chapter of Rose Croix.He was born in Moose Lake, Minnesota and grew up in San Diego, California.He graduated from San Diego State University in 1972 and received hisMasters Degree in Education from The University of San Francisco. Chuckretired as a school teacher after 36 years of service. He also retired from theUnited States Army in 2007 with 37 years of military service to the ArmyNational Guard. He was raised a Master Mason in 2004 in Huntington BeachLodge # 380. Chuck is currently the Eminent Commander of Orange CountyCommander #36, the Illustrious Master of Orange County Cryptic Council#14 and the King of Orange County Royal Arch Chapter #73. He is currentlyassigned as the Stage Director for the Long Beach Scottish Rite Valley, and isa Past Chieftain of the Long Beach Knights of Saint Andrew. Chuck is happilymarried to his wife Suzette and enjoys his family of cats.
The Tolerance of Ideas (Continued from Page 16)as avant-garde. The Athenians repented their sentence of Socrates when it wastoo late. They could neither halt the enlightenment he had started nor makeamends for their own intolerance.
We cannot take for granted such civilization as we have attained, but mustexplicitly guard it against the eruption of barbarism and moral chaos. We needto make an effort to find the essential ideas which will give meaning and orderto the discordant and confused mass of details in the world around us. We canonly do so by listening to and trying to understand the several sides there are toevery proposal for change.
We need to practice tolerance in private life as well as in public life, insmall matters as well as in great, because of the seeming paradox that intoler-ance is the one thing we cannot tolerate if we would remain free.
As Scottish Rite Masons, we are highly qualified though our search forTruth to lead the way out of the wilderness of intolerance.
ANSWERS for Word to the Wise.
1. The Irish Masons, who formed a rival Grand Lodge in London in 1751.2. It had its inchoation in a Masonic Lodge Room, and the participants in the
history-making raid were all Masons.3. The Grand Lodge of the “Ancient” Masons became popular, and organized
Provincial Grand Lodges in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,Virginia and South Carolina, where they worked as “Ancient York Lodges.”
4. George Washington5. For his “Freemason’s Monitor.” Published in 1797.6. Benjamin Franklin, who was initiated in St. John’s Lodge in Philadelphia,
in 1731.7. Fredericksburg, Virginia, 17528. It was renamed Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22 in 1805.9. No. The Convention of Virginia Lodges nominated Washington as Grand
Master of the Independent Grand Lodges of the Commonwealth, but hedeclined.
10. Madame Lafayette. The apron was conveyed by the Marquis from Paristo General Washington at Mt. Vernon. It is preserved by the WashingtonBenevolent Society at Philadelphia.
11. Lawful authority, as no Lodge can exist and work without this requisite.12. They were opened according to the course of the moon.13. That all Lodges should, as far as possible, be open at the same time, and
work together to signalize the unity, as well as the universality of Masonry.14. In Philadelphia, in 1734.15. For his hatred of the Masonic Institution.16. By the year 1723 Speculative Masonry had become not only the predomi-
nating, but actually the sole element of the Institution.17. The “Transition Period.”18. Robert Morris, in 1855.
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Gil Cuevas Biography
Gil Cuevas is the current Chieftain of the Long Beach Knights of SaintAndrew. The Knights of Saint Andrew generates membership for the ScottishRite. Membership is limited to 32nd degree Freemasons and will abide by theValley’s bylaws, and those approved by the Sovereign Grand InspectorGeneral of each State.
The Knights of Saint Andrew are identified by their flamboyant uniformand regalia; often entering special events accompanied by bagpipes and drums,becoming the elite unit of all Scottish Rite Masons. This is the best means ofattracting younger members (ages 35 through 55 yrs.) It has all the magic andcolor used by the Shrine following WWII in the early 50’s, before a tired andaging membership put it to rest.The Long Beach Knights of Saint Andrew area service organization that provides the necessary support to our Valley. Weprovide cast assistance, servers, Tiler support, stage lighting, stage voicesupport and lighting support. There is no experience necessary. Please contactme if you desire to become a Knight of Saint Andrew.
At NO time will a K.C.C.H. or 33rd Degree be taken in membership. Onlythose who started in the Clan as 32nd degree Masons and receive higherhonors while a member are privileged to wear the Glengarry Bonnet and cockfeathers.
Gil Cuevas, Chieftain
Adam D. Buttons Biography
This year’s Venerable Master is Adam D. Buttons. He has been a memberof the LBSR since 2006. During this time period, he has supported our Scot-tish Rite Valley by performing in many of the degrees and was the Chieftain ofthe LBSR Knights of Saint Andrew. He started in the Lodge of Perfection asthe Captain of the Host. He has been the degree Master for the 5th Degree andis the current Degree Master for the 27th Degree. He has served as the LBSRMembership Chairman and was on the Advisory Cathedral Board. He is one ofthe few members of our Valley to have completed the Master Craftsman courseand is currently enrolled in the Master Craftsman Course #2. Adam has aMasters Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelors Degree in Sciencein Criminal Justice. He is a graduate of the Rio Hondo Police Academy. Hewas born and raised in west Lost Angles. He is currently the High Priest ofOrange Council Royal Arch Chapter #73 and is a Past Illustrious Master ofOrange County Cryptic Council #14. Adam is currently working on a produc-tion of his father’s life. (Red Buttons)
Adam Buttons, Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection
The Tolerance of Ideas — The Mark of a Civilized Man
By Roy Ellis Steinfeld, 32°, K.C.C.H., Senior Warden — Lodge of Perfection
The story of Socrates is not as much as an argument for freedom of speechas it is a lesson in the need for toleration of ideas. It was bigotry, which, isblind and obstinate adherence to opinions even in the face of competentconflicting evidence, that led to his persecution.
The primitive urge to injure someone with whose opinions or beliefs wedo not agree is not yet dead. Some people, even in this advanced age, aredriving through life with their windshields so clouded with prejudice and big-otry that they are dangerous drivers, dangerous to others as well as themselves.Moreover, they are seeing little of the beauties of life.
Prejudice is a judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without dueexamination. Prejudices, which have been called the stone walls of narrow-mindedness, do not survive under honest appraisal. If an opinion is right, itwill bear the test of examination.
Some prejudices arise from fear. Fear of being incompetent, or not makinggood, of not reaching the top of the business pyramid; these keep some peopleeverlastingly on the look-out for critical comment.
Bigotry and prejudice do not end with deforming the life of the personindulging in them. People have a zealous craving to impress their individuali-ties upon others. Much of our personal, community, national, and internationalturmoil springs from our thinking that what is good for us should be imposed.It is because human nature has changed so little that the Ten Commandment,enacted to meet the needs of a nation shifting from nomadic culture throughEgyptian slavery into an agricultural kingdom, still have meaning in today’sskyscraper environment.
It may not be possible to solve all the problems that beset human beingscompelled to live together on this increasingly crowded earth. We can,however, aim at developing our capacity to live with the problems withoutbecoming as neurotic as many of those who declaim against the problems with-out sincerely seeking their solutions.
It had been said that history turns on small hinges, and so do people’s lives.It is in little things that our tolerance shows.
It is a good rule of life not to talk about your principles, but to act them out,to be in a manner gentle, in mood humane, in outlook broad and compre-hending. To avoid intolerance of your own opinions and acts, give peoplereason to have faith in our good intentions and our broad-mindedness.
With every rise in business, public, or private life there falls upon ScottishRite Masons, as well as all Masons, an increased demand for tolerance andclemency. This applies to their ladies as well. Small men and women, absorbedin small personal affairs, do not experience the special obligations of greatness
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Old TV ShowsSubmitted by Barbara Ashwill
Find and circle all of the old TV shows that are hiden in the grid.The remaining letters spell the name of an additional old TV show.
F A L L G U Y T I C N I P S L A R T
I N P E R R Y M A S O N A T A D O N
T E L O U G R A N T B G A D L O L U
L M B A N A C E K A E L E E L H O H
L A R A M I E H Y V I H K A Y R C A
O Y U G E S I W I E C C O R M K G E
S T Y L I M A F N C O U S J C T N S
T R P E Y T O N P L A C E O B S I S
I A E E C O A D T S C G R H E E V E
N H L H N T A A E H H E O N A N I G
S O L T I D M I I E L H E H L Y L D
P T E O R L K N R G Z O R R O T N I
A T N O E O A E G F T R O O P P I R
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E A A R E L R Y T I C I L E F E P H
M H E A U F R A I D U E S O U T H S
R H C C I E E R E D E V L E B R M A
T H Y E P O H S N A Y R M A R T I N
ALIEN NATION, ALLY MCBEAL, AMEN, BANACEK, BAYWATCH, BLOSSOM,CHICAGO HOPE, CHINA BEACH, COACH, DEAR JOHN, DUE SOUTH, ELLEN,EMPTY NEST, F TROOP, FALL GUY, FAMILY, FELICITY, FRAGGLE ROCK, HARTTO HART, HAZEL, HERE’S LUCY, IN LIVING COLOR, LARAMIE, LOST INSPACE, LOU GRANT, MAJOR DAD, MARTIN, MATLOCK, MR BELVEDERE,NASH BRIDGES, PERRY MASON, PEYTON PLACE, RHODA, RYAN’S HOPE,SEA HUNT, SPIN CITY, THE ROOKIES, VEGAS, WISEGUY, ZORRO
You are cordially invited to join us in honoring
Ill. Ernest Borgnine,Ill. Ernest Borgnine, 33 o, GC
for the Dedication of
The Ernest Borgnine TheatreThe Ernest Borgnine Theatre
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Dedication at 4:00 p.m.
Reception to follow
Formal banquet with
Ernest Borgnine6:30 p.m.
Black Tie ✦ Formal Attire
The Long Beach Scottish Rite
855 Elm Avenue
Long Beach, California 90813
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History of Freemasonry
No one knows with certainty how or when the Masonic Fraternity was
formed. A widely accepted theory among Masonic scholars is that it arose
from the stonemasons’ guilds during the Middle Ages. The language and
symbols used in the fraternity’s rituals come from this era. The- oldest document
that makes reference to Masons is the Regius Poem, printed about 1390, which
was a copy of an earlier work. In 1717, four lodges in London formed the first
Grand Lodge of England, and records from that point on are more complete.
Within thirty years, the fraternity had spread throughout Europe and the
American Colonies. Freemasonry became very popular in colonial America.
George Washington was a Mason, Benjamin Franklin served as the head of the
fraternity in Pennsylvania, as did Paul Revere and Joseph Warren in
Massachusetts. Other well-known Masons involved with the founding of
America included John Hancock, John Sullivan, Lafayette, Baron Fredrick
von Stuben, Nathanael Greene, and John Paul Jones. Another Mason, Chief
Justice John Marshall, shaped the Supreme Court into its present form.
Over the centuries, Freemasonry has developed into a worldwde fraternity
emphasizing personal study, self-improvement, and social betterment -via
individual involvement and philanthropy. During the late 1700s it was one of
the organizations most responsible for spreading the ideals of Enlightenment.
The dignity of man, the liberty of the individual, the right of all persons to
worship as they choose. The formation of democratic governments, and the
importance of public education. Masons supported the first public schools in
both Europe and America.
During the 1800s and early 1900s, Freemasonry grew dramatically. At that
time, the government had provided no social “safety net.” The Masonic tradition
of founding orphanages, homes for widows, and homes for the aged provided
the only security many people knew.
Today in North America, the Masonic Fraternity continues this tradition
by giving almost $1.5 million each day to causes that range from operating
children’s hospitals, providing treatment for childhood language disorders,
treating eye diseases, funding medical research, contributing to local community
service, and providing care to Masons and their families at Masonic Homes.
The four million Masons worldwide continue to help men and women face
the problems of the 21st century by building bridges of brotherhood and
instilling in the hearts of men ideals for a better tomorrow.
Donations made are recorded at the time they are received, and depending on theamount, some are acknowledged by special letters to the donors. However,REPORTER deadlines mean that we may not get everyone listed. If you were missedthis time, your name will appear in the next issue. We DO appreciate yourdonations.
LANGUAGE CENTER
DONATIONSNorth Side Scottish Rite
E. Lowell Benton
Gary Gerken
LANGUAGE CENTER
DONATIONS FROM DUESKyriakos Koniotis
Thomas GeerBill Meeks
Charles Groscost
BUILDING FUND
DONATIONS FROM DUESKyriakos Koniotis
T. James Orr
Thomas Geer
ALMONERS DONATIONS
FROM DUESThomas Geer
Bill Meeks
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MAY CALENDAR(Closed on Mondays)
SATURDAY, MAY 7th — THEATRE DEDICATION FORERNEST BORGNINE
4:00 P.M. — DEDICATION & RECEPTION6:30 P.M. — BANQUETLOOK FOR DETAILS IN THIS REPORTER
TUESDAY, MAY 18th7:00 P.M. — LODGE OF PERFECTION STATED
MEETING
SATURDAY, MAY 14th — DEGREES7:00 A.M. — COFFEE7:30 A.M. — LECTURE8:30 A.M. — 21°9:00 A.M. — 22°9:45 A.M. — 23° C
11:45 A.M. — 16°11:50 A.M. — LUNCH1:00 P.M. — MASTER CRAFTSMAN CLASS
SATURDAY, MAY 14th12 NOON — KNIGHTS OF ST. ANDREW MEETING
SATURDAY, MAY 21st6:00 P.M. — DEGREE MASTERS DINNER &
MEETING – ALL OFFICERS FROM THE4 BODIES, & ETC. …
APRIL CALENDAR(Closed on Mondays)
SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd5:30 P.M. — SOCIA HOUR6:30 P.M. — SCOTTISH RITE DINNER7:30 P.M. — ENTERTAINMENT
SATURDAY, APRIL 9th7:00 A.M. — COFFEE7:30 A.M. — LECTURE – JIM SUNSERI8:30 A.M. — 17°9:35 A.M. — 18°
10:45 A.M. — 19°11:30 A.M. — 20°12:00 P.M. — LUNCH1:00 P.M. — MASTER CRAFTSMAN CLASS
SATURDAY, APRIL 9th12 NOON — KNIGHTS OF ST. ANDREW MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 11th7:00 P.M. — ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 12th7:00 P.M. — LODGE OF PERFECTION STATED
MEETING
FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY, APRIL 15 THRU 17thGRAND PRIX WEEKEND
THURSDAY, APRIL 21st12 NOON — MAUNDAY THURSDAY LUNCHEON
HONOR MEN & 4 CLUBS (LBMASONIC CLUB, LB SRINE CLUB &SIGNAL HILL HIGH TWELVE ANDREB BUTTONS HIGH TWELVE CLUB
FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd — OFFICE CLOSED FORGOOD FRIDAY
CARL E. BAUER STEPHEN E. OSBURN
HARVEY MILTON DAVIS DARRYL V. CODER
JAMES WHITLOW ELTON HALLET
RICHARD W. BURRESS HUBERT J. BALL
In Memoriam
***************************************BROTHERS:
We would like to add some new names to our list of those submitting articlesto the Reporter. Articles submitted are appreciated and this is an invitation
to any brother to send in an article we can use, as well photographs ofMasonic events, all articles should be optimistic.
Even articles to share that absent brothers can send on their thoughts andtravels are welcomed. Remember this is YOUR news publication.
Submit to: Ben Ponder @[email protected], send in word 97 – 2003 format.
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Book Donations!
I realize that some of you Fellows don’t like public praise from the likes ofYours Truly, but I sure do appreciate it when I open up the Library in themorning and find a book, or a box of books, on our tables. You Fellows are theones who help make it happen, and I can’t even begin to thank you for yourthoughtful generosity.
We have a small fund to draw upon, but it can look mighty small in thesehard times; our newly programmed and updated computers, and the overallLibrary renovation have made things even tighter for us, and our ability to sellduplicates to our membership allows us to seek out new and obscure titles foryou.
I’ve said this before, but your generosity is so important and special, that Iam compelled to say, “Thank You All!” again! You are an important componentof this Library, just as you ALL are to our Long Beach Scottish Rite.
The same goes to our Late Brothers who instruct their families to donatetheir books to the Library: I’m touched when I open a book that has the nameof a deceased Brother; I take a moment to think of this Fellow, and his LivingLegacy that I hold in my hands. In many ways, it’s like they’ve never left. OurScottish Rite Library is yours!
We’ll see you there!
Library CornerBy Matthew T. Marfield, 32°, KzCzCzHz, Librarian
Life Membership ProgramLong Beach Scottish Rite
Under age 49, 21 times annual dues ................ $1,995.00
50 to 54 inclusive, 19 times annual dues ......... $1,805.00
55 to 59 inclusive, 17 times annual dues ......... $1,615.00
60 to 64 inclusive, 14 times annual dues ......... $1,330.00
65 and over, 11 times annual dues ................... $1,045.00
The advantage of a life membership is that the funds will be contrib-uting to our Scottish Rite in perpetuity and you’ll no longer be payingdues.
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DECEM COLLEGIUM
10 CLUB MEMBERSOver 150
Main, Lewis Jr., 33° .....................................151
Over 50Hernandez, Gani, 32°, K.C.C.H. ..............52
Over 45Manoukian, Vartam, 32°.................................45
Over 35Chastain, James A. Sr., 33°.............................37
Over 30Sunseri, James, 33°.........................................30
Over 25Lemons, H. Douglas, 33° .................... 25 Anderson, Ian, 32°, K.C.C.H. ............. 28Navarro, Benjamin E., 32° .................. 29 Pontello, Frank, 33° ............................. 25Bodnar, Bart, 33° ................................. 26
Over 20Benton, Lowell E., 32°, K.C.C.H..............21
Over 15Lubben, Dougan, 33° ........................... 15 Sargent, Terry, 33° ............................... 16Johnson, Lester Jr., 32° ........................ 19 Palmer, John A., 33° ............................ 15
Over 10Ashwill, Joseph, 33° ............................ 10 Thagard, Raymond, 33° ....................... 10Boyadjian, Sarkis, 32° ......................... 10 Hull, Donald, 33° ................................. 12Ludwig, Bob, 33° ................................ 13 Lopez, John C., 32°, K.C.C.H. ........... 10Chan, Ellsworth, 33° ........................... 11 John H. Reynolds, 33° ......................... 10Corcoba, Axureliano, 32° .................... 14 Roberts, Edward, 32° ........................... 10Dukellis, Arthur F., 32° ........................ 12 Van De Weghe, Bill, 32° ...................... 12Garcia, Danny, 33° .............................. 10 Wallace, John, 33° ............................... 10
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“No man is an island.” We all need
each other and Masonry can be the glue
that binds us all. Do you know someone
that should be a Mason?
Passover-Easter GlowBy Roy Ellis Steinfeld, 32°, K.C.C.H., Senior Warden — Lodge of Perfection
How sweet and meaningful are the first days of April to Christians andJews of the world. Passover begins at sundown April 18, 2011. It commemo-rates the deliverance of the Jewish people from bondage at the hands ofPharaoh in ancient Egypt.
We must remember the sacrifices and deeds of the Jewish people as theystood at the gates of the Egyptian’s city they had built with their blood, and asthey looked out over the seemingly endless sands of a barren desert. Theirlives had been hard and cruel, but they had roofs over their heads and food forsustenance. It was the only life they had known.
Imagine walking out of those city gates, leaving this security behind, anexistence of slavery though it was. On the sun-parched sands, they would haveto rely on one man’s word that God would provide all. They could not see anddid not understand that a better way of life awaited them at the end of theirlong and difficult trek.
Anyone who has ever stood in the midst of a desert can only begin tounderstand how courageous an act was for these men, women and children.They embarked on an uncertain adventure, led by a man, who’s name wasMoses, who they hardly knew, led by the promises of a God who had left themfor 400 years enslaved in Egypt.
They did not even know their destination. It was someplace called “ThePromised Land.” It was “over there” somewhere on the horizon, the land, sup-posedly, of their forefathers. They were not warriors. They did not know theart of war. They only had the word of a leader they had not chosen that this“land flowing with milk and honey” was theirs for the taking.
Liberation from Egypt was designed to free the slaves in order to serveGod. Such higher servitude to the Great Architect of the Universe was the onlyguarantee they had against being enslaved to Egyptian masters of flesh andblood. More than 400,000 slaves massed under the banners that symbolizedtheir “Tribes” and, as one people, awaited the sound of the Shofar (a ram’shorn made into a trumpet like device) and the order to march.
Passover symbolizes the virtue of freedom in the world. It marks the birthof the Jewish people. It celebrates an act of tremendous courage, and itreminds the civilized world we must never forget to free those held hostage ofwhatever sort. Passover is celebrated not only of the Exodus but also as thanks-giving for the early grain harvest. It is a celebration of our commitment andloyalty to God.
On Sunday, April 24, 2011, my Christian friends and neighbors willcelebrate Easter as a celebration of victory over death and an affirmation of theeternal life that is promised. It is recognition that God’s love of His children isinfinite and that true religion is to love our brother. These great truths rise likethe blessed sun triumphantly from the darkness.
Easter and Passover, then, are symbols of freedom, brotherhood andpeace.
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PR NOTES (Continued from Page 3)A dress code is always a sensitive subject, and while I attempted to
institute one, it has not come to pass. Therefore, this is a personal request outof respect for the Scottish Rite in general, please wear slacks, (not jeans) and adress shirt to our meetings, while I would like to see sport jackets too it is notexpected. Remember, we are the example setters for the Fraternity, and for allto see, is it too much to ask to put your best foot forward out of respect for theorganization? I am hopeful that you will be understanding of this request andcooperate for the benefit of everyone.
Another Ceremony we have reinstituted is the “Decem Collegium,” whichis where we honor those members who have introduced a minimum of 10Candidates for Investiture and for every 5 additional Candidates too, up to andincluding 150. Our new Membership Chairman Ill. Lewis L. Main, 33°, wasinstrumental in reviving this former awards Ceremony, and we will again bepresenting lapel pins to those who have earned the right and privilege to behonored. It is our sincere hope that you will make yourself present for thisauspicious occasion as a recipient or to honor those who have presented 692Candidates for the benefit of the Long Beach Scottish Rite.
It is again time for our Bi Annual Honors, which will be held in Washing-ton, DC, August 21-23, and in San Diego, CA. October 14-15, so should youplan to attend make your reservations early.
Until Next Time,May God Bless You
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We Need BooksHey Brother, can you spare a book or two? We need books tosatisfy the minds of bright young Masons. (Please, books onMasonry only.) Thank you.
We Sell BooksOver the years we have collected multiple copies of books. Whenwe sell these books, we raise money to purchase books we don’thave. Contact Bro. Matt Marfield, 32°, K.C.C.H., at theL.B.Scottish Rite.
A WORD TO THE WISE (continued)By Joseph W. R. Ashwill, 33°
These questions are not intended to teach, (maybe they do) but to remind.Masons are taught in the Lodge Room, or should be. However, many of ushave allowed the light of our knowledge to grow dim because we haven’t feltany need to travel, foot to foot, with it. These questions then, are only a newwick, to an old lamp. The answers to which you will find on page 17.
As has been said before, “Light is an important word in the MasonicSystem.”1. What were “Ancient” Masons?2. What may be said, Masonically, of the Boston Tea Party?3. What rival Grand Lodges were represented in America?4. Who was the first Master of Alexandria Lodge #22 at Alexandria, Virginia?5. For what was Thomas Smith Webb distinguished?6. Who was the author of the saying, “There never was a good war nor a bad
peace”?7. Where was Washington initiated?8. What change was later made in the name of Alexandria Lodge #22 at
Alexandria, Virginia?9. Did Washington ever hold the office of Grand Master?
10. Who presented Washington with an embroidered satin apron?11. What is the connecting bond between all the Lodges of the World?12. What formerly governed the time of the opening of Lodges?13. Why was this custom of opening Lodges adopted?14. Where was the first Masonic Hall erected in America?15. For what was John Quincy Adams, 6th President of the United States
distinguished, in respect to Masonry?16. About what period did the old Operative Lodges Disappear?17. What name is this period given?18. Who introduced the Order of the Eastern Star (American Adoptive
Rite)?
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