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SCOTTISH RITE NEWSFOR THE VALLEY OF DALLAS

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Fall 2015

IN THIS ISSUE• New Inspectors General Honorary• New Knights Commander of the Court of Honour • Honour's Banquet• Reunion # 400 • Capping Ceremonies

• Fifty Year Celebration• Bicycle Donation• Grand Master• The DSR Photography &

Camera Club

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The Dallas Scottish Rite NewsThe Dallas Scottish Rite News is published by theAncient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,Valley of Dallas, 500 South Harwood Street, Dallas

Texas 75201. POSTMASTER: Send address changesto THE DALLAS SCOTTISH RITE, 500 South

Harwood Street Dallas Texas 75201-6210.[214-748-9196] email: www.dallasscottishrite.org

PRESIDING OFFICERS

R\W\ Michael L. Wiggins, 33o

Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Chairman of the Executive

Committee, Valley of Dallas; Jerry R. McNair, 33o ,

General Secretary, Valley of Dallas; Robert W. Moore, 32o KCCH,

Venerable Master, Dallas Lodge of Perfection (4o-14o); Kevin K. Main, 32o KCCH,

Wise Master, Dallas Chapter of Rose Croix (15o-18o); Matt A. Ferguson, 32o KCCH,

Commander, Dallas Council of Kadosh (19o-30o); Barry W. Boyd, 32o KCCH,

Master of Kadosh, Dallas Consistory (31o-32o)

Editors: R\W\ Michael L. Wiggins, 33o & Jerry R. McNair, 33o: to whom all letters pertaining to the

business of the Rite should be addressed: 500 South Harwood Street, Dallas Texas 75201-6210.

Mike Kent, Digital Product ManagerJohn Yates, Production DesignGerald Peck, Associate EditorHarold Collum, Copy Editor

Publication CommitteeJeffrey K. Haven, , 33o,

R\W\ Norman M. Stuart, 32o KCCH

STATED MEETINGS: Third Monday'sat 7:00 p.m.

EDUCATION EVENINGS: Fourth Tuesday's at 6:30 p.m.

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On the cover: A listing of all Scottish Rite Degrees - published with permission from Phoenix Masonry, with thanks to Brother

Mason Pratt.

New Dallas Valley Chairman:

R\W\ Michael L. Wiggins began his Masonic journey on Texas Independence Day in 1978 when he received the Entered Apprentice degree in Liberty Lodge No. 48. His father, a member of Liberty Lodge No. 48, conferred all of his degrees, a fact

of which he is most proud. Past Grand Master Wiggins was raised to the degree of Master Mason on June 8, 1978.He was elected Treasurer of Liberty Lodge No. 48 in 1981 and Junior Warden the following year. He progressed through the chairs and served as Master of Liberty Lodge No. 48 during 1984 to 1985, the youngest Master of the Lodge. In 2007, Liberty Lodge No. 48 awarded him the Golden Trowel award for his contributions to Masonic edu-cation.R\W\ Wiggins was a Charter Member of Guildhall Lodge No. 555 when it was set to work by the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma in 2002, serving as Charter Senior Deacon. He was elected and served as Junior Warden in 2005, Senior Warden in 2006, and Worshipful Master in 2007. As a Past Master of both a Texas Lodge and an Oklahoma Lodge, he is a plural member of the Grand Lodge of Texas (1985) and the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma (2007).He was named Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of New South Wales in 2007. In addition, he served on Grand Master planning teams for the Grand Lodge years of 2002, 2004, and 2007. He is a member of the Sam Hous-ton Hall of Fame (2005) and is a Patron of the Library and Museum (2008).R\W\ Wiggins is an endowed member of the Houston, Guthrie, and Dallas Scottish Rite Valleys. He has served as Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection in both the Guthrie and Dallas Valleys and is President of the Guthrie Scottish Rite Educational and Charitable Foundation. He was honored with the Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1995 and received the 330 Inspector General Honorary in 2005. He currently serves as the Personal Rep-resentative for Education of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Texas and is a charter member of the Scottish Rite Research Society. He is a member of Dallas Chapter No. 47 of Royal Arch Masons, Dallas Council No. 18 of Royal and Select Masters, and Dallas Commandery No. 6 of Knights Templar.He is also a member of Arabia Shrine, Chinar Grotto, and Caddo Mills Chapter No. 82, Order of the Eastern Star. He holds dual memberships in the Oklahoma and Texas Colleges, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis. In addition, he is a member of Saint Mark Conclave, Order of the Red Cross of Constantine; Holy Grail Council No. 287, Allied Masonic Degrees; Trinity Chapel No. 12, Order of St. Thomas of Acon; and, Southwest Lodge of St. Andrew, Great Priory of America CBCS.

R\W\ Michael L. Wiggins, 33o Chairman

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Brothers all;

Brothers of the Valley of Dallas, I bring you year end greetings and wishes from your Valley staff. 2015 has seen great changes taking shape in our Valley: we have lost beloved Brothers and welcomed a larger number of new Masters of the Royal Secret during this year – the Valley continues. This year has brought us new DSR clubs, different activities, and new members stepping up and becoming involved in committees, degree teams, and working in the Valley.

Our Membership committees, Arm & Arm, Brother to Brother, continue to gain momentum and delivering the Rite message to all the Masonic Brotherhood. During this past year, we completed our migration to the latest state of the art sound system, and this past summer we completed the change over to our new LED Lighting system. Please remember that 99% of these efforts were led by members of the various crews. Stage, Sound, Lighting crews, and officers of the Valley all pitched in to get this accomplished. I know many of you join me in thanking the lighting committee for the new advanced systems. It has expanded our view-ing of the magnificent Dallas stage sets. These new systems bring out colors many of us never knew were possible. We have seen wondrous elements of our sets ‘come to life’ in new ways and thus enlarging our degree work experience.

I do wish to express my gratitude to all the members of the Dallas Valley for their continued support this past year by getting involved and helping our Valley. This is the true meaning of Fraternity and I thank each of you for that support.

In 2016, there is no time to rest on our past successes and completions. The new year brings a full calendar of events already scheduled, the groundwork has been completed, and the programs are underway. Make sure your email is correct, as that is our most efficient method to communicate to our membership. If you have not done so, please check out our website calendar feature, it is full of information. Also we place the yearly calendar of events on most monthly stated meeting programs – make sure you take a copy home.

Jerry McNairGeneral Secretary to the Valley of Dallas

General Secretary

Jerry R. McNair, 33o

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New Inspectors General Honorary

Frank R. Brown William "Harold" Collum, Jr. William "Roger" Jacobs

R\W\ Richard L. Johnson Dwain P. Knight Ernest W. Kuehne, Jr.

Jerry R. McNair Michael L. Reynolds Lawrence P. Sweeney

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New Knights Commander of the

Court of Honour

Joe B. Allen, III Mark G. Bateman Barry W. Boyd

Robert F. "Bob" Bull James R. Choate Robert "Brian" Cook

Billy J. Davis James L. Drennan Donnie R. Givens

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New Knights Commander of the

Court of Honour

Daniel T. Hill Eugene M. "Pete" Holmes Gerald A. Peck

Kip I. Plankinton Jeffrey W. Smith Scott D. Stanton

R\W\ Norman M. Stuart, Jr. Eric D. Stuyvesant Dietrich P. Whisennand

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Honours Banquet, November 21, 2015

Giving the Invocation,Decebal Marin, 32o

SGIG, M. Douglas Adkins, 33o

The Masters of Ceremonies for the nightleft to right: John Wilkerson, 33o andGeneral Secretary, Jerry McNair, 33o

KOSA presenting the French National Flag, left to right: Rick Troutte, 32o, Jon Wolf, 32o and Dennis Dlabaj, 32o

Shannon and Greg Adkins, 32o KCCHLinda and R\W\ Richard Johnson, 33o Left to right: Mal Fitch, 32o and Ron Lawrence, 32o KCCH

Left to right: Marshall Doke, Jr., 32o KCCH, Jim Moore, 33o, and Dick Brown, 33o

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Left to right: Mary and Brian Cook, 32o KCCH, Scott Stanton, 32o KCCH, and wife Connie

Left to right: Amy and Gary Rock, 32o KCCH, Kevin Berry, 32o KCCH and wife Angie, Kelsey and Decebal Marin, 32o, Maureen and John Wilkerson, 33o Billy Davidson, 32o and wife Cindy, Jeff Haven, 33o, Alicia and Bryant Hicks, 32o,

Susan and Lane Worthen, 32o

Left to right: Ernie Kuehne, 33o and SGIG, M. Douglas Adkins, 33o

Jan and Ralph Choate, 32o KCCH Lawrence Sweeney, 33o and wife Ivy

Left to right: Billy Davidson, 32o, Lane Worthen, 32o and Dennis Dlabaj, 32o

Honours Banquet, continued

The 400th Reunion, 9th and 10th Degree TeamFront: Ben Gilley 32o, left to right, first row: Michael Wiseman 32o KCCH, Jacob Navarette 32o, Tommy Tomlinson 33o. Second row:

Donald Brasher, James Avery 32o, Ben Davis 32o, Michael Bigbee 32o, Scott Brosi 32o KCCH. Third row: Brian Cook 32o KCCH, Jonathan Wolfe 32o, Bob Hurt 33o, Darrell Hefley 32o KCCH, Steve Rankin 32o KCCH. Fourth row: Michael Park 32o, Jerry Reddy 32o,

Justin Winch 32o, Bruce Rideaux 32o KCCH, Larry FitzPatrick 32o KCCH, Scott Stanton 32o KCCH.

400th Reunion Class Picture

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The Dallas Scottish Rite 400th Reunion - Day Three Stage/Lighting/Sound Group - left to right, first row: John Wilkerson 33o, Jerry Garey 32o KCCH, Marty Dotson 32o, Rick Mick 33o, James Murray 33o, Mike Posey 33o, Bob Wilson 33o, Derek Gracy 33o.

Second row: Eddie Atillo 32o, David Baskin 32o KCCH, James Ziemba 32o KCCH, R\W\ Marvin "Dutch" Krebsbach 32o KCCH, Mike Walker 32o, Billy Davidson 32o, Gordon Carline 32o, Johnny Roberson 32o KCCH, Ronnie Anderson 32o KCCH,

Kevin Berry 32o KCCH. Third row: Dennis Bedford 32o, Rudy Wayan 32o, Mark Wickersham 32o KCCH, Allen Carline 32o, Bryant Hicks 32o.

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During the fall 2015 Dallas Scottish Rite’s 400th reunion, we had the privilege of escorting the M\W\ Armando Torres, Grand Master of York Rite Masons in Mexico, during formal opening ceremonies. M\W\ Brother Torres, also a member of Knox-Corinthian Lodge #851, was formally introduced with Grand Honors under the ‘Arch of Steel’ presented by the members of the Dallas Knights of St Andrew. Leading the procession was the Hon. Brian Cook 32º KCCH who carried the flag of the Country of Mexico. Also seen in the photo with the ‘Arch of Steel,' was KOSA Officer's Rich Troutte 32º (Master of the Guard) and Dennis Dlabaj (Marshall – elect).

M\W\ and Brother Torres attended the 400th reunion as a candidate of the Dallas Scottish Rite and finished the day as a 32º Scottish Rite Mason and Master of the Royal Secret along with all his classmates.

New Brethren of Reunion No. 400 Honoring

The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

Anacleto G. Contreeras

Bill CaldwellJames L. Avery Colin P. Boring

Christopher D. Earnest

Matthew S. Chance

Giovanni Escobedo

Jeffrey James AlmrudJames E. Almrud

Matthew A. Chadwick

Rick J. Anderson Mark L. Allred Tray C. Archer, III

Jonathan R. CooperBrian A. Collinsworth

James M. GuthrieJeffory B. FrayserGary L. Finley Andrew L. FranklinDaniel Fainshtein

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New Brethren of Reunion No. 400 Continued

Richard B. McCaslin

John R. LehmanBryan P. Klein James D. Lawless

Allen D. Miller

Theodore R. Livingston

William L. Morris

Jon HowardDustin W. Hilliard

Larry Lema

Aaron D. HusmanShaun D. Henry Al Jazer T. Jakaria

Curtis J. MedleyFabiano C. Lopes

Matthew S. RalphT. Garrett PattonA. Tom Oushalkas David P. OwensJason K. Naumann

Sam Harrell William G. HendrixJosh C. Hall John HaskinsRobert P. Hanna

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New Brethren of Reunion No. 400 Continued

Terry M. WoodR\W\ Roy L. White

M\W\ Armando Torres John L. Taylor, Jr.

William L. Worthen

Robert M. WallaceDaniel J. Sucato Theodore Ware

Jeff K. Shrum Eric C. StewartJeremy J. Ratliff Royce G. SmithIssac R. Scoggins

The Dallas Scottish Rite welcomed new 32º Masters of the Royal Secret to the Scottish Rite at the fall 2015 capping ceremony on Monday, October 19, 2015; Welcome to the Rite: (Left to Right) Lynn White 32º, Lane Worthen 32º, Daniel Fainshtein 32º and Eric Stewart 32º (All Brothers of Allen Lodge).Supporting our new 32º brothers were: (Left to Right)Dennis Dlabaj 32º KOSA (Marshall elect),Kevin Berry 32º KCCH, John Wilkerson 33º,Gary Rock 32º KCCH and Jerry McNair 33º

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SGIG, M. Douglas Adkins, 33o presenting Black Caps to theDallas scottish Rite Reunion Class #400

Honoring the

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Dallas scottish Rite Reunion Class #400 Capping Continued

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Class #400 Capping Continued

At left and above, R\W\ Roy L. White DDGM of 9A, receiving his 32o Master of the Royal Secret from his Grand Daughter Natalie. She is a Former Patient of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, and was given the honor of Capping her Grand Father on this very special oc-casion. Our SGIG, M. Douglas Adkins, 33o, looks on with approval.

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Some Families and Friends of the Dallas Scottish Rite at the October 19th, Capping Ceremony

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Families and Friends of the Dallas Scottish Rite Capping Ceremony continued

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ScottiSh Rite MaSonS eStabliShing alaMo MeMoRial Day

DALLAS, TEXAS - The Texas Scottish Rite Masons are establishing an “Alamo Memorial Day” and are seeking historical and other organizations and individuals to join its efforts to obtain official state recognition for March 6th (the day the last Alamo defenders died) for the day. The top Scottish Rite Mason in Texas, M. Douglas Adkins of Dallas, said that the Alamo properly has been designated an official Texas shrine and a United Nations’ landmark, but there is no official day for remembrance of the over 180 men who died there fighting for their freedom and our future. Adkins said he believes it is particularly appropriate for the Texas Scottish Rite Masons to initiate these efforts inasmuch as most of the leaders of the Alamo defenders were Masons, including William Barret Travis, Jim Bowie, David Crockett, James Butler Bonham, and Almaron Dickinson. The Texas defenders of the Alamo, he said, were no less brave than the 300 Spartans who died with everlasting fame at Thermopylae over two thousand years ago. The Dallas Scottish Rite organization established a “Texas Our Texas” day several years ago to honor and celebrate our Texas history. Adkins said these dinner celebrations are open to everyone and have included a play, speakers on Texas history, as well as displays of historical artifacts from the Texas State Archives and Museum, the Dallas Historical Society, the Texas Civil War Museum, and private collectors. Texas already has numerous official holidays and recognition days established by the Texas Legislature, including Texas Flag Day, Texas First Responders Day, American Indian Heritage Day, Confederate Heroes Day, Influenza Awareness Day, and Texas Arbor Day. An Alamo Memorial Day to honor and remember the Alamo defenders is long overdue, said Adkins.

It is expected that the day will regularly be observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities in the public schools and other places to properly commemorate and honor the bravery and sacrifice of the Alamo defenders. Adkins said we need to make sure that bravery and patriotism don’t go out of fashion in Texas. The Texas Historical Foundation and the Alamo Defenders Descendants Association are supporting our initiative for Alamo Memorial Day, and we will be asking our approximately 20,000 Scottish Rite Masons to do so, Adkins said. Other organizations wishing to join or support the Texas Scottish Rite in this effort should contact Marshall Doke, Chairman of the Texas Scottish Rite History Committee, at [email protected].

Congratulations to our FiFty year MeMbersDonald J. Carter, 33˚Perry O. Chrisman, 33˚ Cleve V. Brey, 32˚ KCCHJohn D. McCarthy, 32˚ KCCHRobert D. Telford, 32˚ KCCH

Marvin W. Adair, 32˚ Nade C. Atkins, 32˚ Vernon D. Barnes, 32˚ Joe B. Bass, 32˚

Dannie L. Beason, 32˚ Garry G. Bennett, Jr., 32˚Arney R. Bramhall, 32˚ Gordon D. Brindley, 32˚ Wallace O. Byrd, 32˚Cran A. Carlton, 32˚ Franklin M. Cate, 32˚ Scotty D. Cawthon, 32˚ Marion W. Cooper, 32˚

James S. Crabbe, 32˚ James C. Crow, 32˚ William C. Dear, 32˚ Maurice B. Decker, 32˚ Raymond R. Dickey, 32˚ Robert F. Dills, 32˚ Walter P. Ditto, 32˚ Donald L. Edwards, 32˚ Joe L. Frizzell, 32˚

Jimmy D. Fulton, 32˚Jerry L. Gage, 32˚

G. B. Funk, 32˚Martin A. Golman, 32˚

Ben H. Gray, 32˚Andy L. Hill, 32˚

Wilburn G. Hilliard, 32˚Norman P. Hines, Jr., 32˚ Richard H. Homer, 32˚

William T. Hutchinson, 32˚ Thomas A. Jones, 32˚

Julius P. Kimberlin, 32˚ George W. Lee, 32˚

John F. Littlejohn, 32˚

Odis A. Lowe, Jr., 32˚ Byron J. McDaniel, 32˚

Carl E. McGee, 32˚Charles M. McGehee, 32˚James R. Megason, Jr., 32˚Oliver K. Meininger, 32˚

Robert E. Moon, 32˚ William D. Nelson, 32˚ James S. Norwood, 32˚

Gary M. Null, 32˚ William L. O’Neal, 32˚

James M. Overstreet, 32˚Arvie J. Owen, 32˚

Glendon L. Phillips, 32˚

Jordan W. Pope, 32˚Charles W. Patterson, 32˚

Billy W. Peoples, 32˚John C. Pos, 32˚

Rudolph Prikryl, 32˚ Jesse R. Proffer, 32˚

Talmage D. Provins, 32˚Samuel L. Purtle, 32˚

Wimpy D. Pybus, 32˚James W. Rasberry, 32˚

Johnnie C. Reynolds, 32˚Warren A. Reynolds, 32˚Bronnie P. Robinson,32˚

Joe K. Silvers, 32˚Thomas J. Spivey, 32˚Billy R. Stevens, 32˚

James R. Stewart, 32˚ Paul A. Studebaker, Jr., 32˚

J. Eugene Teague, 32˚ Thomas R. Thedford, 32˚

Richard A. Thomason, 32˚ James O. Toler, III, 32˚

James E. Turner, 32˚ Leo M. Valadez, 32˚ Benny A. Ward, 32˚

B. W. Ward, 32˚ Nathan E. White, Jr., 32˚

Billy C. Williams, 32˚ Clyde H. Smith, Jr., 32˚ (60 yrs.)

Left to right: Director of Work, Zola Blicker 33o with the (6th Degree Team, Degree Master, Ralph Choate 32o KCCH, Brian Lee 32o, Tom Sanders 32o, Justin Winch 32o) and John Wilkerson 33o. The Degree Team performed a Vignette of the 6th Degree at the

Fifty Year Capping Ceremony.

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Left to right top: Busboy Committee Chairman, Neal Kelley 33o, Jim Ziemba 32o KCCH, Ron Green 32o, Bill Sampson 32o, Busboy Co Chairman, R\W\ Bob Haver 33o, Larry Winkle 33o, Chef Committee Co Chairman, Frank Todd 33o,

Left to right bottom: Jim Flucher 32o KCCH, Dan Hill 32o KCCH, R\W\ Marvin "Dutch" Krebsbach 32o KCCH, John Lehman 32o, Nick Fehrenbach 32o KCCH, Grand Master of Texas M\W\ Wendell Miller 33o, and Steve Gouch 32o KCCH

Some of the Dallas Scottish Rite Busboys and Chefs Committee Members

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Left to right: Rudy Wayan 32o, Ron Anderson 32o KCCH, Scott Hill 32o, Carlos Reyes 32o, Bryant Hicks 32o, Derek Gracy 33o James Zimba 32o KCCH, R\W\ Marvin "Dutch" Krebsbach 32o KCCH, Allen Carline 32o.

"Out Goes The Old"Stage and Lighting Crew say good by to decades of our old Lighting System. Mike Posey 33o, found another home for them. Helping start a new local Theater Group.

Dallas Scottish Rite ChoirCan you fill in the missing names?Front far right: Al Hahnl. Left to right first row: ____?, Larry Day, ____?, John Rodriguez, Charles Grant, Bobby Heizer, Dick Barbour, and

Gene Bybee. Left to right second row: Joe Pike, ____?, John Groth, Keith Day, Guy Knoll, ____?, Paul Wisdom, ____?, and Howard Kenedy. Left to right third row: ____?, Charles Bukin, John Blondell, ____?, Henry Urquhart, Harold Nelson, ____?,

Charles Carmon, Benny Dugger, and Bill Goering.

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Dallas scottish Rite Donates Bicycles to PRosPeR Police DePaRtment

Left to right: Councilman Jason Dixon, Officer Azhar Vlhaq, Officer Rafael Ramirez, Assistant Chief Gary Mchone, Chief Doug Kowalski 33o, Grand Master of Texas M\W\ Wendell Miller 33o, Don Hipp 32o,

Dallas Scottish Rite General Secretary, Jerry McNair 33o, Mike Eckrote, John Wilkerson 33o and Buddy Givens, 32o

The Valley of Dallas continues its Police Assistance Program to supply Agencies the tools necessary for department growth. In November, Lee Lodge in Prosper Texas, assisted with the presentation of two new Bicycles for the grow-ing city of Prosper Police Dept. Assisting Lee Lodge Brothers and the Dallas Scottish Rite was Deputy Grand Master R\W\ Wendell P. Miller (now Grand Master of Masons in Texas) who supported this community activity. Masons across Texas support our communities Law Enforcement.

Marty Dotson, 32o demonstrated how to put out a fire with the help of the Dallas Fire Department.

John Wilkerson, 33o demonstrated how not to put out a fire with the Dallas Fire Department on stand by.

Stage Crew members take part in Fire Safety, with the Dallas Fire Department

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The Mason Volunteers (in referee shirts) are, left to right, Ralph Choate, Jerry Reddy, Jeff Haven, and Dick Brown with Grand Master of Texas M\ W\ Wendell P. Miller 33o, in the 1776 uniform. All marched in the November 11th Dallas Veterans’ Day parade. The Mason

Volunteers were marching with the national Carry the Load organization that supports first responder (military, police, and fire fighter) non-profit organizations.

MASTER CRAFTSMAN: SCOTTISH RITE PHILOSOPHY

As I finish up exam no. 27, address and seal the envelope, and prepare to mail it off to Supreme Council, I want to take a moment to thank Bro. Arturo de Hoyos and the rest of the staff in the Southern Jurisdiction for their fine efforts on the new-est Master Craftsman Program; Scottish Rite Philosophy. I realize that while I have a good deal of the quizzes behind me I am staring the most challenging quiz straight in the eye. I accept the challenge.People join the Scottish Rite for many different reasons. Some join to participate in our incredible philanthropic work. Some join because the Scottish Rite has been a time honored tradition in their family and participation in the Rite weaves them indelibly into the fabric of time. Some, like me, join because they thirst for knowledge and esoteric meaning of life.I have always been a reader, but admit that one of the most daunting tasks facing any Brother in the Southern Jurisdiction is perusing the pages of Morals and Dogma. For many years part of the family tradition we spoke to earlier was using a copy of Pike’s lofty work as a doorstop. Bro. Art’s annotated edition of this spiritual opus, in conjunction with the new Master Craftsman program, sets a Mason on his toes and clears the way for him to traverse this path.Don’t be mistaken, the words are the same; not a single idea has been paraphrased, nor a single paragraph summarized for the readers convenience. What Bro. Arturo has done is added clarity to the original manuscript through his own diligent research. Thousands of footnotes elevate one’s understanding, not just of what Bro. Pike was trying to convey in Morals and Dogma, but also of the sources Bro. Pike used when compiling the notes that helped shape each degree.Scottish Rite Philosophy compliments this new annotated edition of Morals and Dogma and assists the reader in finally digesting Pike’s message. By incentivizing the student through a graded sense of accomplishment, the quizzes allow and encourage the reader to apply the moral lessons of each degree to his own life. What good are all these degrees if we don’t have a deep understanding of the lessons being taught us, and how they are applicable to our own lives?For new Scottish Rite Masons, and for Brethren who have long labored in our quarries, but who are just starting out on the Master Craftsman journey, understand that must first complete Master Craftsman: History and Ritual before delving into Scottish Rite Philosophy. It is highly recommended that you start at the beginning with Master Craftsman: Symbolic Lodge. This 1st course in the series examines Esoterika and the symbolism of the Blue Lodge degrees.If you have any questions please contact me at [email protected] or call direct at 214.901.0223

Grand MasterM\W\Wendell Paul Miller, 33o

Born on August 26, 1943 in Durant, Oklahoma; his education beginning in Kenefic, Oklahoma, and concluding in Caddo, Oklahoma public schools would lead one to believe that Grand Master Miller might yet have a touch of “Okie” in his system even after migrating to Texas. Following completion of his high school education, Wendell made several efforts to find his niche from which he might plan his lifetime career. It was in 1963 while working with geophysical service group in New Mexico that he heard of a possible job opportunity with the Chicago Bridge and Iron firm located at Port Isabel in a place called Texas. It was while in the process of making new friends at his new job that someone suggested that Wendell might consider looking into the possibility of building a career in law enforcement which had its beginning in November, 1964 with his employment by the Dallas Police Department where he remained until 1967. It was while with the Dallas Police Department that Wendell decided to enlist in the United States Army Reserve where he served for twenty nine years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before his retirement in 1993.

While in the midst of planning his career Wendell decided it was time to give serious thought about who might share the future with him. His thoughts continued to take him back to his school years in Oklahoma where a very attractive girl by the name of Billie Wells was one of his classmates. Wendell had never dated her, but the more he thought about it, the more he wondered why he had waited so long. We have no record indicating whether it was Wendell’s persuasive nature or Billie’s willingness to give it a try, but their lives and ambitions were united by their marriage on August 5, 1967 and they are still committed to each other – sharing life together and supportive of each other in both joint and individual ventures.It would naturally follow that although he and Billie had recently married to start their lives together, he was experiencing the challenges of his position with the Dallas Police Department being fulfillment of his expectations for a lifetime career in the field of law enforcement. That question was answered by his acceptance by the Texas Department of Public Safety where he began serving in various capacities, first as a Trooper from 1967 until 1986 when he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, serving as such until his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in 1991, elevated to the rank of Captain in 1993 and promoted to the rank of Major in 1996 where he served with distinction until his retirement in 2003. Throughout those years in which he has served the State of Texas he and Billie have, at one time or another lived in Dallas, Houston. Midland, Austin and Forney where they retired, later settling in McKinney where they now reside.Preparation for his chosen career included his attendance at Southeastern State University in Durant, Oklahoma and the School of Police Staff and Command, Northwestern University Traffic Institute, Evanston, Illinois. Throughout his thirty nine years of service to the citizens of Texas in his chosen field of law enforcement, Wendell has of-ten received special recognition for his exemplary service in connection with his duties. Such recognition has included the C.H. Cheshire Award, given in recognition of his significant contribution to safety in commercial transportation; Director of Safety Professionals Certification (an award shared by less than one hundred people in the State of Texas); Certified Fire Arms Instructor; promoted and emphasized the Trooper Challenge Program, a program that has been a model for other states participating in the Challenge competition, and Law Enforcement Instructor. Continuing a longstanding family tradition Wendell was initiated, passed and raised in James Ladd Burgess Lodge No. 1305 in Dallas in 1970 to continue that tradition of masons within the family. When he and Billie relocated to Forney, he affiliated with Brooklyn Lodge No. 386 of that city where he served as Worshipful Master during the 1999-2000 Masonic Year. His plural endowed lodge memberships include Claud L. Austin Lodge No. 1450 in Dallas where he served as Wor-shipful Master in 2005-2006 Masonic Year, Charter Member and Past Master of reconstituted Scyene Lodge No. 295 in Quinlan in 2004-2005 Masonic Year, Duck Creek Lodge No. 1419 in Garland and Artesia Lodge No. 406 in Terrell. True to his Oklahoma heritage, Wendell is also a plural member of Caddo Lodge No, 3 in Caddo, Oklahoma. His many activities, accomplishments and contributions to Masonry within the lodges in which he became active, it would

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seem logical that such be noted by the leadership of Grand Lodge. Such was the case in mid-2000 when incoming GrandMaster David B. Dibrell tapped Wendell to serve under his appointment as District Deputy Grand Master in Masonic District 13 during the 2000-2001 Grand Lodge Year. Also, beginning in 2000 through 2006 he served as Coordinator of the Together against Drug Abuse program; on the Grand Master’s Planning Committee 2000-2002; a term as a member of the Grievance and Appeals Committee beginning in 2003; area Conference Coordinator for several years and as District Instructor in District 13 for several years.It was at the Grand Lodge session held in December, 2013 that the Masons of Texas recognized the commitment of Wendell Miller to the interests of the Grand Lodge and elected him to the office of Grand Junior Warden at that time. Since then he has scaled the ladder of leadership of Texas Masonry to assume the purple of the fraternity, being installed as Most Wor-shipful Grand Master on December 5, 2015.Typical of most Masons who complete the first three degrees, Wendell went in search of additional Masonic Light to round out his Masonic experience. He entered the York Rite of Freemasonry by receiving the degrees of Royal Arch Chapter in Dallas Chapter No. 47, Royal Arch Masons, Dallas Council of Royal and Select Masters in Dallas Council No. 18, Royal and Select Masters and the Commandery Orders being received in Dallas Commandery No. 6. He received the 4th through the 32nd Scottish Rite Degrees in the Dallas Valley in 1970, and was installed as Commander of the Council of Kadosh in 2005 was Elevated to the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1999 and in 2005 was elevated by the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry to the rank of 33rd Degree Inspector General Honorary. He served as Chairman of the Valley of Dallas under appointment of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Texas from October, 2007 until January, 2010. His membership in other Masonic related organizations requiring Masonic membership includes: Hella Shrine Temple, Saint Mark’s Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine. Texas College Societas Rosicruciana, Royal Order of Scotland, National Sojourners (President -2006)(Presidential Citation – 2007), Heroes of 76 ( Commander 2007), Allied Masonic Degrees, Rose of Sharon Knight Masons, St. Thomas of Acon and Order of the Eastern Star Forney -Terrell Chapter No 557, Past Patron.

Committed – Prepared – QualifiedMost Worshipful Wendell Paul Miller

Grand Master of Masons in Texas2015-2016

Grand Lodge Officers for 2016Grand Master, M\ W\ Wendell P. Miller

Deputy Grand Master, R\ W\ Jerry N. KirbyGrand Senior Warden, R\ W\ Tommy F. Chapman

Grand Junior Warden, R\ W\ Terry W. StognerGrand Treasurer, R\ W\ Thomas W. EllisonGrand Secretary, R\ W\ Orville L. O'NeillGrand Chaplain, R\ W\ Robert F. Pannell

Grand Orator, R\ W\ G. Clay SmithGrand Marshal, R\ W\ Edwin F. KirkpatrickGrand Senior Deacon, W\ Steven R. PepperGrand Junior Deacon, W\ Carl W. Wunsche

Grand Senior Steward, W\ Claude P. Germany, Jr.Grand Junior Steward, W\ Samuel B. Holden

Grand Pursuivant, W\ William E. Schroeter, Sr.Grand Musician, W\ Michael J. Cote'

Grand Photographer, W\ Kenneth J. SmithGrand Tiler, W\ James D. Burdette, Jr.

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Dallas scottish Rite Gun cluB

The Valley of Dallas Scottish Rite Gun Club was Established in 2014 to assist Scottish Rite members by engageing in Sporting Clay events. Our members quickly took the Valleys challenge and today they participate in events supporting the Valley and the

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Childeren. Annually two main Sporting Clay events are attended by our several teams, both in East Texas (Wood Coun-ty) and West Texas (San Angelo). Our teams attend for Sport, Frienship while Supporting the Hospital.The San Angelo Sporting Clay Shoot, often referred to as "The Big Shoot", saw 526 shooters for the event. The Dallas Scottish Rite Teams (2 Teams) consisted of 12 members of this Valley and shot over 3 courses, both morning and afternoon rounds.If Shotguns, Sporting Clays, Outdoor Food, Fun and a lot of Shooting is your calling:

Then contact Billy Davidson at 214-544-5863 or Mark Travis at 972-203-8684

Left to right: Lane Worthen, Billy Davidson and Larry Lane "Missed by how far?"

Allen Carline "We Want You To Join!"

The DSR Photography and Camera ClubThe SR Photography and Camera club have had a wonderful year. Our monthly meetings are typically on the first Wednesday of the month so you can put this on your calendar for planning purposes. We also meet for a bite to eat next door at the green door at 6pm, Dutch treat then camera and club meeting at 7pm in the Heritage Room, which is located on the ground floor of the SR Cathedral Building. We ask that you RSVP so that in case we change locations and time, we can contact you at the last minute.

We are planning on kicking off the new year 2016 with some information on photo editing programs and shar-ing some experiences with you. Our first meeting will be held on January 6, 2016. Look for eblast for specifics about a week in advance.

Some highlights this past year were sessions on posing and getting them to look at the camera etc. We had a session at TSRHC and media department tour as well a session from staff photography Lee Baker. We had two outdoor shooting activities at the arboretum, one with Roger Bell and another with J. Darrel Kirkley. We shot photos after dark one night in front of the Cathedral and had a great time.

What an incredible opportunity to share technical and creative information on the most interesting and exciting hobby of our generation. Please join us for more fun, fellowship and sharing knowledge in 2016.

CHAIRMAN: JEFFREY HAVEN @ [email protected]. CHAIR: ROGER BELLASSIST. CHAIR: MIGUEL GRANADOSor call the office @ 214-728-9196

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“Mason Volunteers Jeffrey Haven 33o, Debbie Wright, Executive Director of Carry the Load, and Lawrence Sweeney 33o at the 9/11 Freedom Day. The Mason Volunteers partnered with Carry The Load, a nonprofit charitable

organization with headquarters in Dallas co-founded by two ex-Navy Seals, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley. The organization’s mission is to support worthy first responder organizations (military, police, and firefighters).

The Dallas Scottish Rite will join many distinguished organizations as a sponsor of Carry The Load in 2016.”

The DSR Photography and Camera Club Continued

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The Valley of Dallas Scottish Rite will be Honouring our late Chairman,

Illustrious Herbert Buchanan "Buck" Howard, 33o

on Reunion 401. Reunion Dates are, February 20, February 27, & March 12, 2016.

Valley of Dallas Installation of OfficersJanuary 18, 2016 Family & Guest Welcome

Dinner 6:15 p.m. Installation 7:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact Brian Cook at [email protected] or (214) 264-7879

The Dallas Knights of St. Andrew Present

2016 Robert Burns Supper Celebration Fundraiser

Happy Birthday, Rabbie, on the celebration of the Blessed Event!

The Dallas Knights of St. Andrew invite you to celebrate the birthday of the National Bard of Wee Bonnie Scotland, Robert Burns!

Follow the event on Facebook!

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016 Time: 5:30 p.m. – Doors Open | Cash Bar Opens | Silent Auction Begins

7:00 p.m. – Dinner & Event Begins; Concludes at 10:30 p.m. Location: Crystal Ballroom Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral 500 S. Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Cost: $70 per ticket

Table Sponsorships Available at 3 Levels: Platinum $1,400 includes 8 tickets, 20 year Scotch and recognition in event program Gold $1,000 includes 8 tickets, 15 year Scotch and recognition in event program Silver $700 includes 8 tickets, 12 year Scotch and recognition in event program

Attire: Highland wear (kilts & tartans) or semi-formal (suits, cocktail dress, etc.); black tie optional

Advance ticket purchase is required. No tickets are sold at the door. Adults only, please.

For reservations and ticket purchase, call the Dallas Scottish Rite at (214) 748-9196 or visit https://squareup.com/market/dallas-knights-of-st-andrew.

Join us for an exciting event benefiting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and the

Dallas Scottish Rite Library & Museum! The evening will feature: Scottish Fun & Frolic Great Food Catered by Gil’s Elegant Catering Wine & Single Malt Scotch Haggis, the Traditional Scottish Delicacy Poetry & Immortal Memory to Robert Burns Performance by Fort Worth Scottish Pipes & Drums

Cash Bar Silent Auction Raffle Prizes, including:

1. 55” LG 3D Smart Television 2. $500 Home Depot Gift Card 3. iPad Mini 2

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MASON VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

This program is not an organization or entity of any kind. It is merely a method for individual Masons to volunteer their services and be “matched” with charities and civic organizations needing their services. The program is sponsored and supported by the Scottish Rite, but participating Masons volunteer individually.

The distinctive Mason Volunteer referee shirts are easily recognizable at public events (such as parades, golf tournaments, and charity programs), and the Volunteers show clearly what Masons do and who we are.

James Nyfeler, Sr., Lawrence Sweeney, Marshall Doke, Jr., & Jeffrey Haven

Most people are not familiar with Freemasonry. How can we help? As we volunteer at parades, golf tournaments, and charity fund-raising dinners, etc., we will be identified to the public as “Masons.” This will partially answer the questions of “who are Masons and what do they do?” People don’t know! Our referee shirts not only attract attention, they effectively demand attention. We have experienced that!

Can you imagine the effect of 50 Masons wearing these referee shirts at a downtown Dallas parade? There is a national trend in volunteerism, particularly by younger men. Masonry can provide excellent opportunities. How can Masons volunteer to the outside world? It would be difficult (or impossible) for individual lodges to do this. But, individually, Masons can participate in a coordinated effort that puts Masonry’s best foot forward.

There is no commitment of time or activity required to join. You can do as much or as little as your schedule permits. The only requirement is to purchase your referee shirt ($30.00) and cap ($10.00) (if you want one).

For applications, contact Marshall Doke @ [email protected]

2015Dec. 21 - Election of Officers - Dinner - 6:15 p.m.2016Jan. 23 - KOSA - Robert Burns Night - 6:15 p.m.Feb. 20 - Spring Reunion Day 1 (all day)Feb. 27 - Spring Reunion Day 2 (all day)Mar. 5 - "Texas Our Texas"Mar. 12 - Spring Reunion Day 3 (all day)Mar. 19 - Supreme Council Leadership Conference - HoustonMar. 21 - Stated Meeting & Capping Ceremony Dinner 6:15 p.m. - Capping 7:00 p.m.Apr. 6 - JROTC Awards Banquet 6:30 p.m.Apr. 8-9 - Texas Convocation - San AntonioApr. 18 - Ceremony of Rememberance & Renewal 6:30 p.m.May 4 - DSR L&M Scholarship Awards Banquet 6:30 p.m.July 16 - Henderson ALOP - Summer 1 Day Reunion (all day) July 23 - DSR Summer 1 Day Reunion (all day)Aug. 15 - DeMolay Program - Stated Meeting, Dinner - 6:15 p.m. - Meeting - 7:00 p.m.Sept. 24 - Fall Reunion Day 1 (all day)Oct. 1 - Fall Reunion Day 2 (all day)Oct. 15 - Fall Reunion Last Day (all day)Oct. 17 - Stated Meeting & Capping Ceremony Dinner 6:15 p.m. - Capping 7:00 p.m.Oct. 26 - Feast of Tishrei - 6:30 p.m.Nov. 21 - Fifty Year Member Celebration 7:00 p.m.Dec. 19 - Election of Officers - Dinner - 6:15 p.m.

Scottish Rite Schedule of Events

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Terri Gartman x 103 Miguel Granados x 106

Mike Kent x 118Hours: 9-12 - 1-4 Monday-Friday

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