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Valley of Louisville

Scottish Rite & Kosair Shrine

Unity ClassJune 5th 2010

S C O T T I S H R I T E - S H R I N E

OneDay Unity Class

...Become a Scottish Rite Mason & Shriner

in only one day at affordable rates

“$400 in 2010!”

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E D E P U T Y

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Dear Brother Master Mason:We extend a personal invitation to you

to be a part of an important Masonic cele-bration. What an exciting opportunity tobecome a THIRTY-SECONDDEGREE

SCOTTISH RITEMASON and aSHRINER. Scottish Rite Freemasonry is animportant part of the Masonic Family hav-ing been active in the Commonwealth ofKentucky since 1852.

Come and be a part of this celebration,we trust you will consider seeking moreMasonic Light and increasing yourKnowledge by completing the applicationfor membership (see page 7). Thirty-Second Degree Mason as a member of the“University of Freemasonry” as theScottish Rite of Freemasonry is referred toand rightfully so because it helps theMaster Mason to better understandFreemasonry. It enlarges upon, explainsand applies the symbols of Masonry. It cre-ates within us a greater love for chivalry, agreater respect for philosophy and a never-ending love for our Mother Lodge. Itinculcates patriotism, love for the Flag ofour Country, respect for law and order andundying loyalty to constitutional govern-ment. It brings Brethren from various

Symbolic Lodges together at frequentintervals whereby the true spirit ofBrotherhood and Fraternity is reflected ineveryday living.

To those of you that are interested insecuring a broader understanding ofFreemasonry and desirous of enlisting in acampaign to spread Brotherly Love and theupholding and fostering of theAmericanWay of Life, Scottish Rite Freemasonry isan effective way to promote and maintainthese objectives.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join boththe Scottish Rite & Shrine and be a memberof two great organizations for one lowprice. We look forward to meeting andgreeting each of you in Louisville on June5th during the 2010 Scottish Rite & KosairShrine Celebration Reunion.

God bless,Roger Barnett, 33º

Deputy of the Supreme Council in Kentucky

ROGER BARNETT, 33º PGMDeputy of the Supreme Council in Kentucky

2010 Scottish Rite & Kosair ShrineCelebration Reunion

Kentucky Scottish Rite MasonsHelping Today’s Children to CommunicateScottish Rite Freemasonry involvement

in assisting children to communicate; In the1950’s the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry inthe Southern Jurisdiction of the UnitedStates initiated the Scottish RiteAphasiaand Dyslexia Program. The resultsobtained from this Program have led to theestablishment of the Scottish RiteChildhood Language Development Centersin the Southern Jurisdiction of Scottish RiteFreemasonry. In the 170 plus Centers in theSouthern Jurisdiction children are providedwith treatment for language disorders. Tohear—to speak---to understand; these arethe basic steps of Language development inthe young child’s mind. Yet, these are nor-mal, healthy pre-school age children whoare shut off from communication. Thesechildren have language problems that arisefrom various reasons, problems that affectthe rich and the poor alike. It is estimatedthat 10% of children in the United Stateshave speech and other learning disabilities.

Scottish Rite Masons in Kentuckystepped up to the plate in 1985 andanswered the call to help, aid and assistchildren with Language Development.

Each of the Kentucky Scottish Rite Valleysformed a Foundation to fund a ChildhoodLanguage Center in their respective area.The Center in Louisville has servedChildren since opening in 1985; theProgram is supervised by the SpeechPathologist located at Cardinal Hill-EasterSeals of Louisville. The ChildhoodLanguage Development Centers in theValley of Covington opened in the early1990’s and is under the supervision of theSpeech Pathologist located at Cardinal Hillof Northern Kentucky, the Center inMadisonville is the only Center inKentucky that is located in the Scottish RiteTemple, the children are under the supervi-sion of the Speech Pathologist of Mathis &Wempe TherapyAssociates, theWestKentucky Center opened in the early 1990’s.The Center in Lexington opened in theearly 1990’s, the children are under thesupervision of the Speech Pathologist locat-ed with Horn, Richardson andAssociates.

It is our MISSION in Kentucky ScottishRite Freemasonry to provide treatmentCenters for our young pre-school age chil-dren between the ages of 2 to 5 years who

have difficulty speaking and/or under-standing the spoken word. These servicesare available to all children, regardless ofrace, creed or national origin. Each mem-ber of the Scottish Rite is a vital part of thisvery important undertaking. “YES” yourValley Foundation needs the support ofeach member [new and old] to assist thoseChildren that are in need of our help ineliminating their Language problems. “Iknowwe can count on you because you area Scottish Rite Freemason.”Remember the words ofAlbert Pike, 33°

“WHATWEHAVEDONE FOROUR-SELVES ALONEDIESWITHUS.WHATWEHAVEDONE FOROTHERSAND THEWORLD REMAINS AND ISIMMORTAL.”

After joining the fraternity, a Master Mason soon discovers awealth of additional opportunities to learn about and to par-ticipate in Freemasonry. While there is no Masonic degreemore important than that of Master Mason, there is a longtradition-almost as old as Freemasonry-of "high degrees"that expand upon and elaborate the teachings and lessons ofthe first three degrees. Enthusiastic Masons eager to learnand to participate more are prime candidates for Masonrybeyond the Third Degree.Scottish Rite ConferralThe conferral of degrees in the Scottish Rite is quite different fromthe first Three Degrees you received in your local Blue Lodge.

Conferral is traditionally during a 1, 2 or 4 day Reunion (ourterm for a new class of initiates) usually in the Spring and FallOne person is chosen to represent everyone in the receiving ofthe degrees.Degrees are conferred as theatrical events before candidates asan audience rather than as a participatory ceremony.These theatrical presentations may involve stages with elabo-rate scenery and costumes.

The Scottish Rite is a collection of degrees that build upon thelegends of the Blue Lodge.

The rite offers a total of 30 degrees beyond 3° Master Mason.Each degree is based on an idea of progressive ethical aware-ness and self-knowledge through self-reflection and dramaticallegories.

The Scottish Rite degrees give insight to the expansion ofMasonic legends.

The Lodge of Perfection, 4°-14°, is concerned with eventsfollowing the murder of HiramAbiff.The 15° and 16° explain the return of Zerubbabel from Babylonto rebuild the temple at Jerusalem.The 17° and 18° center around re-instituting the word underthe Law of Love as taught by Jesus and other religiousreformers.The 19"-30° culminate with the Degree of Knight Kadosh, aspiritual knighthood similar to the Knights Templar, anddevelop the Scottish Rite's succession from crusading knights.The 31 ° teaches us that it is human to err. That it is far noblerto sin & repent than to have never fallen from grace in one'slife.In the 32°, Master of the Royal Secret, the candidate is taughtequilibrium as a key to self-fulfillment.

The Scottish Rite respects all of mankind's religions and teachesextraordinary ways in which individuals thoughts and beliefs canbe expressed, either through ritual work or open seminars andmeetings.Feast of Tishri is usually a dinner meeting or family night witha Hebrew Rabbi as guest speaker. It celebrates the Jewish"ingathering" or Thanksgiving.Maundy Thursday where a ceremony is conducted "extin-guishing and relighting the lights" and remembering ourdeceased brethren. Learn the true Fatherhood of God, and howthe law of love rules on Earth.

Patriotic ProgramsGeorgeWashington NightFlag DayMassing of the Colors

Civic and Charitable ProgramsDon't Do Drugs program presented in some public schoolsLanguage and Childhood Development programsScottish Rite Foundationwhere advanced degree fellowshipsare awarded to students at the University of Kentucky and theUniversity of Louisville.The Junior ROTC Education and Americanism program recog-nizes scholastic excellence to high school students.TheAlmoner's Fund supports local and national charities, helpfor widows, food for the hungry and medical care for the aged.

The Rite Extended Into Other CommunitiesTemple activities are extended into other communities through theScottish Rite Club organizations. The purpose is to makeFreemasonry alive and to help develop leadership for the future.Each club has primary community projects which helps publicacceptance of Freemasonry.

Visit our website at

www.louisvillescottishrite.o

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V A L L E Y O F L O U I S V I L L E S C O T T I S H R I T E

TheOtherHalf of thisOneDayClass–Becoming a Shriner

People often think of Shriners as themenwith the funny hatswhoparticipate in parades and circuses. That’s true, but there ismuchmore.

When you become a Shriner, you become part of a brotherhood ofmen committed to family, engaged in ongoing personal growth, andproviding care for children and families in need.While our back-grounds and interestsmay be diverse, what binds us together areshared values and a desire to have fun, do good and build bonds thatlast a lifetime.

Shriners are a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and theMasonicprinciples of brotherly love, truth and relief. Throughout history boththe Freemasons and Shriners have had a reputation for secrecy, butourmission is straightforward. Shriners are committed to:

Being the premier fraternal organization formen of goodcharacter.Providing attractive, quality programs and services for itsmem-bers, their families and their friends in a spirit of fun, fellowshipand social camaraderie.Fostering self-improvement through leadership, education, theperpetuation ofmoral values and community involvement.

PhilanthropyShriners are passionate about servingmankind through Shriners

Hospitals for Children. Shriners also support local community chari-ties like our ownKosair Charities that help children across Kentuckyand in Southern Indiana.

ShrinersHospitals for Children is an international health care sys-temdedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pedi-atric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching pro-grams. The hospitals focus on four specialized areas of care:Orthopedic, Burns, Spinal Cord Injury andCleft Lip andCleft Palate.One of these hospitals in located nearby in Lexington.

Every Kosair Shriner is a part of Kosair Charities. This specialphilanthropic organization began in the 1920’s and is dedicated tohelping children through support given to ShrinersHospitals forChildren, Kosair Children’sHospital, local children’s convalescenthomes, research centers andmany other agencies dedicated to help-ing children. Kosair Charities believes the quality of a child’s tomor-rowdepends to a large extent on the child’s health,medical treat-ment, and thewellness support the child receives today. KosairCharities has awardedmore than $216million in grants to agenciesthat support itsmission.Fun

There aremany social events and activities at Kosair Temple—dinners, dances, parties, tours, conventions, parades, picnics and, yes,the annual Kosair Shrine Circus. Not only is the circus a grand eventfor the family and general public, but also, ticket sales enable theShrine to take to the circus, free of charge, thousands of children eachyear that could not otherwise afford to go.

Kosair also operates a restaurant and club that is open onweek-days for lunch. Dinners are held on Friday nights and the club pro-vides catering services for events.

Participate at your LeisureBoth the Scottish Rite and the Shrinewant you to participate in

weekly,monthly and daily activities asmuch as you desire.Numerous opportunities are available for thosewho eitherwant tohelp the charitable programs, or join-in by participating on commit-tees or in smaller groups, such as the ritual teamswithin the respec-tive organizations.

At Kosair Temple, youmightwant to participate in one of the col-orful “uniformed bodies” or Shrine hobby clubs. Maybe youwant totoot your high school trumpetwith the band, or perhaps ride amotorcycle or dune buggy. There are awide variety of things to do.No pressure, just fun!Ladies Ceremonial andReunion Program

Ladieswill have an opportunity to participate in a special KosairShriners Ladies programduring the daywhile candidates are beinginitiated.

Immediately following the Ceremonial, newNobles and theirLadies are invited to a dinner in their honor and special Fez presenta-tion at Kosair Temple.If you already belong to one or the other

If you already belong to either the Shrine or Scottish Rite, but notboth, youmightwant to take advantage of this opportunity to join ata special rate the one ofwhich you are not amember.

On this special day, you can join the Scottish Rite at a cost of $150.Or, you can become a Shriner for $250. Why the price difference?Included in the Shrine fees are a jeweled fez.

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Now the time

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Saturday

June 5th 2010

Unity Class

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K O S A I R S H R I N E

We have a unique opportunity that you might wantto consider. On Saturday, June 5, 2010, we will join ourBrothers of the Louisville Scottish Rite of Freemasonryin a Unity Class. On that day, you will have a uniqueopportunity to be initiated as a Kosair Shrine Masonand also take the Scottish Rite degrees.The Scottish Rite is often referred to as the “univer-

sity” of Freemasonry. It is true that when you attainthe sublime degree of a Master Mason that you havereached the pinnacle of Masonry. The Scottish Ritedegrees build upon the Master Mason degree, and willexpand your knowledge of Masonry through the por-trayal of the 4th through the 32nd degrees. The lessonsof these degrees are conveyed through pageantry dis-playing symbolism and allegory of several Scottish Ritedegrees.Through a great relationship with our Brothers at

the Scottish Rite, we will be offering this opportunity tobecome a Scottish Rite Mason and Kosair ShrineMason in one day at a savings under the price of doingthem separately. So, for $400.00 you can be a Shrinerand join the Scottish Rite.Your petition for initiation into the Shrine will be

voted upon at a called meeting June 1, 2010. To join

Kosair Shriners and the Scottish Rite and become partof this special Unity Class on June 5, please completethe Shrine and Scottish Rite petition and return it withyour initiation fees.We hope you will take advantage of participating in

the Kosair Shriners and Louisville Scottish Rite UnityClass in June. It is a unique opportunity to receive theScottish Rite degrees and become a Shriner on the sameday at a reduced price.We’re looking forward to having you as a Kosair

Shrine Mason and encourage you to get involved. Youwill learn that we have many opportunities to partici-pate in clubs, organizations and activities that appeal toall ages and involve your family.You’ll have a great feeling knowing that as a Kosair

Shriner, you will be helping children through two greatphilanthropies–Kosair Charities and Shriners Hospitalfor Children. We mentioned more about them on pagefour, so please take a moment to read about our chari-table causes.You can learn more about Shriners and our special

philanthropy at the following web sites: beashriner-now.com, kosair.org, and kosair.com.

Fraternally and cordially,Kirk E. Carter, Potentate

KIRK CARTER, 32º KCCHPotentate

Dear Brothers,

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Summer Scottish Rite ReunionJune 5, 2010

Opening Ceremony 7:30 a.m.

4thDegree 7:45 a.m.

14thDegree 9:00 a.m.

18thDegree (2nd Apt. Only) 11:15 p.m.

LUNCH 12:15 p.m.

30thDegree (4th Apt. Only) 1:30 p.m.

32ndDegree 2:45 p.m.

Shrine Ceremonial 5:30 p.m.

Dinner & Fez Presentation 7:30 p.m.

L O U I S V I L L E S C O T T I S H R I T E

Fraternal greetings from the Valley of Louisville, Ancient andAcceptedScottish Rite of Freemasonry! Our Unity Class, to be held Saturday, June 5,2010, offers our Symbolic Lodge Brethren the opportunity to build uponthe solid foundation laid in their respective symbolic Lodges, to become aMaster of the Royal Secret of the 32° and a Shrine Mason in the same day.The Scottish Rite allows you to expand your knowledge of

Freemasonry and study the philosophy and symbolism that will aid youin a greater appreciation of nature and all of God’s creation. In addition toconferring the Degrees from the 4°-32°, we have regular meetings the sec-ond and fourth Thursdays, fellowship luncheons, Ladies nights, an annu-al golf scramble, magic show, bowling tournament, day at the LouisvilleBats, and many other activities that include our Families. In addition toour many activities, you will be a part of the Louisville Scottish RiteFoundation which has as its mission to provide speech therapy to childrenbetween the ages of 2-5 years, who have been diagnosed with a treatablelanguage disorder. The Foundation has helped thousands of children toeffectively communicate, that might otherwise not have had the opportu-nity to receive this much-needed therapy.As a member of the Valley of Louisville Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,

you will form life-long friendships that will be strengthened by Fraternalbonds.If you have not yet had the opportunity to become a Scottish Rite

Mason, or a Shrine Mason, please complete and mail the petitions con-tained elsewhere in this booklet. We look forward to welcoming you inthe Valley of Louisville Scottish Rite!

Ken Meredith, Ph.D., 33°Personal Representative of the Deputy of the Supreme Council

KEN MEREDITH, Ph.D, 33º

Personal Representative

Scottish Rite Club Directory

ALBERT PIKE CLUB – LaGrange, KY.Meets 4thTuesday ofeachmonth, 7:00 p.m., at Fortitude LodgeNo. 47Secretary-Carl Metz 33°, P.O. Box 314, NewCastle, KY40050, Phone (502) 845-2830

ALLEN COUNTY CLUB – Scottsville, KY.Meets 2ndThursday of eachmonth, 7:00 p.m., Harper’s Restaurant.JasonHightower - President (270) 622-3877Samuel J. Stovall - Secretary (270) 622-6703

BARREN-HART COUNTY CLUB –GlasgowKY.Meets FifthThursdays at 7:00 p.m. at Allen LodgeNo. 24 in Glasgow.Secretary-ToddGarner, 100 Cottage Court, Glasgow, KY42141, Phone (270)308-5908

BULLITT COUNTY CLUB –Mickey Chetham32°, President,James L. Bullis 32°, Secretary,Meeting dates as follows: All meetings are heldon the 4thMonday of themonth at 7:30 pm.

Bullitt Lodge: Monday, January 25Tuesday, February 23(Ladies’Night)

Monday, April 26(Speaker: Ill. Bro.KenMeredith)

Monday,May 24Monday, June 28(RecognizingVeteransof ForeignWars)

Monday, July 25(Family Night)

Monday, August 23Monday, September 27Monday, October 25(Speaker: Ill. Bro.Raleigh Foster)

Monday, November 29(Election of Officers)

Monday, December 13(Installation of Officers)

CROSSROADS CLUB – Elizabethtown, KY.Meets 2ndTuesday of eachmonth 7:00 p.m. atMorrison Lodge #76.President - Lynoel Stanley Combs (270) 307-7669Secretary - ChuckMason (270) 769-5224

DOUBLE EAGLE CLUB –Meets 1stTuesday of eachmonthat Edible Emporium, Irvington, KY

FRANKFORT CLUB – Frankfort KY.Meets 1stMondayof eachmonth, 7:00 p.m.; BestWestern Restaurant.Secretary-WilliamH. Cannon, III, 308 Bluebird Ln., FrankfortKY 40601; Phone (502)695-1538

GREEN RIVER CLUB –Campbellsville, KY.Meets 3rdTuesday of eachmonth,7:30 p.m. (dark July & August). Elk-Pitman LodgeHall.Secretary-ReedNeagle, 8580Old Lebanon Rd.Campbellsville, KY. 42718; Phone (270) 789-2624

LAKE CUMBERLAND CLUB –Meets 2nd Friday of eachmonth, Cumberland Lodge 413, 316 SMain St corner ofMain &Groce Sts, BurkesvilleSecretary-SteveMuse, PO Box 47Marrowbone, KY 42759

MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME CLUB – Bardstown KY.Meeting notices announced by quarterly newsletter.

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An Invitation toOur Symbolic Lodge Brethren

A N C I E N T and A C C E P T E D S C O T T I S H R I T E

of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction of the United States

I am aMaster Mason in good standing in_________________________________________ Lodge No.________under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of ________________________________________________________I was born on the _______________________ day of __________________________________________ 19_____in _________________________________________ State of ____________________________________________My residence address is __________________________________________________________________________My business address is ___________________________________________________________________________Please send all mail to: �Residence � Business address Spouse’s name___________________________My occupation is ________________________________________________________________________________Nature of business_______________________________________________________________________________If retired, fromwhere and what occupation__________________________________________________________Home phone #_______________________________ Hat Size ______ Religion_____________________________I have never previously applied for any of the Scottish Rite Degrees, and I now respectfully make applicationto receive the Degrees from the 4º to the ______ inclusive, promising always to bear true faith and allegianceto the Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States.If you have previously applied, explain fully the time, place and to whom such application was made.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Recommended by:_________________________________________Print Name_________________________________________Print Name

_________________________________________Signature of Petitioner

_________________________________________Print or Type Name in Full of Petitioner

$400.00 fee covers both Scottish Rite and Kosair Shrine Petitions; $150 if already a Shriner; $250 if already a Scottish Rite.

TO THEOFFICERS ANDMEMBERS OF:Lodge of Perfection ....................................................................................4º - 14ºChapter, Rose Croix .................................................................................15º - 18ºCouncil, Knights Kadosh........................................................................19º - 30ºConsistory ..................................................................................................31º - 32º

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SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010This Petition is not to be used for any other date or place

Petition for Membership in the Shrine

Enclose a check for $400.00 to join both. If you are a Scottish Rite Mason and want to join the Shrine,enclose $250; if you are a Shriner and want to join the Scottish Rite, enclose $150. Mail the completedFall class for those who do not wish to join now. Please note that only Scottish Rite Masons may participatein this Kosair Ceremonial.PRINT Full Name (no initials)Address

Street No. City State Zip CodeSpouse’s NameBirth Date Place of Birth Hat SizeHome Phone Cell Phone Work PhoneE-Mail addressOccupation EmploymentI am a master Mason in good Standing in Lodge No.Under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of _______________________________________________________Which is a lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America.I am a member of the York Rite atIf I be found worthy, I promise to conform to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the ImperialCouncil and of Kosair TempleHave you previously applied for Admission? When?What temple?

Date Signature of PetitionerRecommended By:1. ___________________________________ 2.__________________________________

petition to Louisville Scottish Rite - Office of the Registrar, 200 East Gray St., Louisville, KY 40202. Kosair will have a