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855 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813 ♦ Telephone: (562) 436-3983
Email: [email protected] ♦ Web: www.lbscottishrite.org
Highlights This Quarter
See Complete Calendar on Page 6 for additional details
Stated Meeting 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
Saturday - April 9, 2016 - Long Class Tuesday - April 12, 2016 - Stated Meeting
Wednesday - April 13, 2016, LBSR Host to Special VMAP & Masonic Event MAY—2016 Long Class DARK
Saturday - May 7, 2016 - 25/50 Year Dinner Tuesday - May 10, 2016 - Stated Meeting
Friday - Saturday - June 10 & 11, 2016 - Reunion Class Tuesday - June 14, 2016 - Stated Meeting
Vol.XXXX No. 2 Published Quarterly April, May, June, 2016
THE SCOTTISH RITE
REPORTER
Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33° Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council
Ill. Frank Loui, 33° SGIG Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council in California
Ill. Timothy Cable, 33° Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Orient of California
2016 Officers of the Long Beach Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America
Lodge of Perfection
Dale E. Quelle, 32°
Venerable Master
Chapter of Rose Croix Frank J. Lopez, 32°
Wise Master
Council of Kadosh Joseph P. Ficarra, 32°
Commander
Consistory Hon. Roy E. Steinfeld, 32°, KCCH
Master of Kadosh
Serving All Scottish Rite Bodies
Hon. Jonathan Dilley, 32°, KCCH - Almoner Ricky W. Sullivan, 32° - Tiler
Cathedral Staff Ill. Don Fishering, 33°
Chief Purveyor
Mike Tugwell, 32°
Librarian
Chuck Schubert, 32°
General Prod. Manager
Hon. Florian Zukas, 32°, KCCH
Lighting Director
Frances Simpson, Membership Manager
Elizabeth Dunn, Event Center Manager
Degree Staff Ill. Jim Sunseri, 33°
Classroom Director
Ill. Ellsworth Chan, 33°
Classroom Staff
Hon. Harold Kennedy, 32°, KCCH
Classroom Staff
Richard Schott, 32°
Classroom Staff
Ill. Jim Sunseri, 33°
Director of the Work
Chuck Schubert, 32°, Stage Director
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Ill. Chuck Bruggeman, 33° General Secretary
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From the Desk of the Personal Representative
Reporter Ad Space Fees for 2016
Size 1-Q 2-Q’s 3-Q’s 4-Q’s
1/8 Page $ 65.00 $ 125.00 $ 185.00 $ 240.00
1/4 page $ 75.00 $ 145.00 $ 215.00 $ 280.00
1/2 Page $ 85.00 $ 165.00 $ 235.00 $ 300.00
Full Page $ 100.00 $ 195.00 $ 290.00 $ 380.00
The Long Beach Scottish Rite Bodies caters meals for their func-
tions. Consequently, an RSVP is required and mandatory if you
plan on attending ANY EVENT or FUNCTION where a meal is
served.
There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!
Those with RSVPs will be served first.
Ill. Tim Cable, 33
Personal Representative for the Valley of Long Beach
Companion plot for sale
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Located in Cypress, Calif.
“Everlasting Hope” Section
If interested please call
Bro. F. R. Mackey @ 402-276-7586
Your Business or Personal
Ad HERE!!!
Call (562) 435-8381
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The Rewards of the Rite By Roy Ellis Steinfeld 32o KCCH---Master of Kadosh
Scottish Rite Freemasonry offers the greatest of all opportunities for
self-improvement. It has within it the glamour of romance, the magic of history, and the comfort of philosophy.
Scottish Rite Masonry stands as a symbol of the wisdom of the ages. We know that we are part of an Institution that has forever followed the glorious Light in the East. We are part of the hopes, the yearnings and efforts of a world-wide group of men who are meeting and working in the name of God. We have a share in the spreading of ideals of justice, tolerance and kindness. To us is given the opportunity for unveiling symbols which impart golden truths.
We, as Scottish Rite Masons, have the opportunity to grow morally in an atmosphere of sacred silence. We are members of the Scottish Rite which throughout the ages has taught and followed the ways of peace, yet never for a moment has capitulated to the demand of dictatorship. We are members of Scottish Rite Freemasonry which has forever inspired men to engage vigorously in the struggle for the preservation of God-given rights.
June-2016
10th & 11th, Friday -Saturday - 2 Day Reunion Class
10th Friday REUNION CLASS
6:30 PM Registration
7:30 PM Lectures - 4°, 14°
8:15 PM Confer - 4°
9:00 PM Confer - 14°
11th Saturday REUNION CLASS CON'T
7:00 AM Coffee/Breakfast
7:30 AM Lectures - 18°, 30°, 32°
8:45 AM Confer - 18°
10:00 AM Confer - 30°
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Final Lecture and Questions & Answers
1:00 PM Confer - 32°
14th Tuesday STATED MEETING
5:00 PM Refreshments
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Stated Meeting
CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6
Notes From the Personal Representative
Ill. Timothy Cable, 33⁰
Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in California
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Brethren,
As I write this article I am pleased to say that after several years, we have started a long class held on the second Saturday of each month until the summer dark months. Thanks to the hard work of Ill. Jim Sunseri, we have resurrected several degrees, which when performed will make us once again the TOP valley in the Orient of California. We are also actively involved in the 2016 VMAP program under the leadership of Honorable Jonathan Dilley.
On a sad note, we will lose our long rental agreement with the school district when the Head Start school terminates their lease at the end of the school year. We are pursuing a new tenant for either a pre-school or a child daycare to fill the vacancy. Costs to run this facility continue to soar and with the loss of our rental income sources, we are faced with the possibility of cutting office hours and related expenses. One of these will be the elimination of our current phone tree system, an expense which has not proven the results justify the cost. However, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that we have reached an agreement on a probate issue that will be a huge benefit to our Valley. When this occurs we will be able to accomplish many much needed repairs to our building and some exciting upgrades to further enhance our rental amenities.
Our KSA Chieftain Kyle Guyot and his staff are doing a stand up job breathing life back into the organization. One more brother I would like to make a shout out to, is Brother Nick “Hardy” Bell who has and continues his enthusiastic pursuit in the vineyards of Scottish Rite Masonry. We also, lost a valuable and very dedicated Mason when the Honorable Robert Reynolds passed away suddenly. Ron was a staunch supporter of our ROTC/JROTC programs, Veterans Hospital and the Masonic Service Bureau, “Soft and Safe to thee my Brother”.
In closing, I want to invite any of you who have only received the 5 essential degrees to come back and support the members along their journey in the new long class and see the degrees you haven’t seen.
Here’s wishing you and your family health and happiness and God Bless. Tim
Last January, we had an annual installation of officers to serve our Valley during the ensuing year of 2016. The leaders of our Long Beach Lodge of Perfection (4th-14th), Chapter Knights Rose Croix (15th-18th), Council of Kadosh (19th-30th), and Consistory (31st-32nd) are expected to “open and close” their respective Degrees that we are now scheduling during one Saturday morning of most months, which you will find published in our Scottish Rite Reporter. If they cannot attend for some reason, they are expected to have their next in line officer take over and notify the Office of the change.
They are also responsible to see that their officers are in attendance during our Stated Meetings which occur monthly except July and August. Roll call is given and officers are expected to attend, or call into the Office for their excused absence. Again, if they cannot attend for some reason, they are expected to have their next inline officer take over and notify the Office of the change.
It is time for these officers to take charge of their respective assignments and not rely upon the Office to do their work for them. Also the Senior Warden of the Lodge of Perfection, Senior Warden of the Knights Rose Croix, First Lt. Commander of the Council of Kadosh and Prior of the Consistory, who will be in charge for the year 2017 should be watching for “Good Men within our Valley” to become officers during their year. Have members available who you would like to see serving during your term of office, who would do a good job and make you and your Valley most proud. At least one vacancy will occur, sometimes more for one reason or another.
Watch our new members and attempt to help them become involved, as they are the future of our Valley.
DELINQUENT DUES NOTICES
We have received many complaints from our members about “DELINQUENT DUES NOTICES” that have recently come out for their 2016 dues. These notices are sent out from the Supreme Council in Washington, DC, not from us.
When we receive a letter that contains Dues Payments, it will be processed within one week. The results are then sent to Supreme and they will not always be processed on arrival. If you obtain a Delinquency notice and your Dues are paid, please disregard it.
Chuck Bruggeman
Notes From the General Secretary
Ill. Chuck Bruggeman, 33⁰
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Philanthropic Announcements
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CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY
The Correct Position During Scottish Rite Prayer By Roy Ellis Steinfeld 32o KCCH—Master of Kadosh
Predicated upon the basic foundation of belief in a personal God, the Scottish Rite gives primary importance in it Degrees and it meetings to prayer.
While there is an established position and sign to be used by all Scottish Rite Masons during prayer, the position and sign are sometimes not uniformly practiced.
All Scottish Rite Masons (except when engaged in ritual at the altar) stand during prayer, with caps remaining on the head as part of a uniform. So much is known and done.
What is also required is giving the accompanying “Sign of the Good Shepard.” This is done by folding the arms, the left over the right, with the outstretched fingers touching the shoulders. The position is comfortable and easily remembered if it is realized that the sign represents the Good Shepard carrying a lamb around his neck and holding its feet by his crossed hands.
During prayer, in this position, the head is slightly bowed. The practice of this prayer position and sign, and their explanation and demonstration will add much to the meaningfulness of our devotions.
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Almighty Father, into Thy hands we commend the souls of our Beloved Brethren
In Memoriam
William G. De Chastain
Arthur F. Dukellis
Robert A. Reynolds
Gonah I. Schreckengast
Note: Donations are recorded at the time they are received and depending on the amount, they are acknowledged by a special letter to the donors. Due to REPORTER deadlines donors may be listed in the next quarterly issue. We DO appreciate your donations, and if your name does not appear, it will be in the next issue.
DONATIONS - Con’t
BUILDING DONATIONS
DONATIONS CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
ALMONER’S DONATIONS
Garrett R. Adams David A. Chernik Robert L. Robert
James B. Allen Joseph B. Cruz Leon O. Waller PM
Joseph Casaletti, lll J. Gary Hall Raul C. Tobias
Genemar A. Lazo
John Morrison - In Memory of Burt Bodner
Garrett R. Adams Gary Hall James B. Allen Genemar A. Lazo Joseph Casaletti, lll Edgardo J. Peregrino David A. Chernik Steinfeld E. Roy Joseph B. Cruz Raul C. Tobias
John Morrison - In Honor of George Anderson
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LANGUAGE CENTER DONATIONS
DONATIONS Scottish Rite and Language Center donations are very important to operations and are considered in their annual budgets. We honor our donors with a sign of gratitude by listing their names in the Reporter.
Your donations may be made in cash, by check, or credit card. We accept credit card donations via telephone at: (562) 436-3983.
Garrett R. Adams J. Gary Hall James B. Allen Beverly E. Jackson Jeffrey M. Bembaron Genemar A. Lazo Sarkis S. Boyadjian John A. MC Cargar Joseph Casaletti, lll Edgar M. Moran
David A. Chernik J. M. Palmer Joseph B. Cruz Robert L. Robert Dennis A. Davis Clifford D. Slosson Walter E. Donovan Lewis W. Striplin Wadid A. Fattouch Ronald W.G. Tandy Gary D. Gerken Raul C. Tobias
Ronald M. Zapf
W. S. VanDeWeghe - In Memory of Sally Chandler W. S. VanDeWeghe - In Memory of Norma Rodgers
DONATIONS CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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QUARTERLY CALENDAR
Date Day Time Event
April-2016
9th Saturday LONG CLASS
7:30 AM- 8:00 AM Registration - Coffee & Donuts
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Classroom Lecture - 12°, 13°, 14°, 15°, 16°, 17°, 18°
9:00 AM Communicate - 12° & 13°
9:15 AM Confer - 14°
10:00 AM Communicate—15°, 16°, 17°
10:15 AM Confer - 18°
12th Tuesday STATED MEETING
5:00 PM Refreshments
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Stated Meeting
13th Wednesday LBSR VALLEY
HOSTING
SCOTTISH RITE SPECIAL VMAP & MASONIC EDUCATIONAL EVENT - See insert in Reporter for more information.
6:00 - 7:00 PM VMAP Presentation
7:00 - 7:15 PM Break w/light refreshments
7:15 - 9:00 PM Question & Answer Session
May-2016
MAY LONG CLASS IS DARK
7th Saturday 25/50 YEAR DINNER
5:30 PM Social Hour
6:30 PM Dinner - $10.00 per person RSVP A MUST!
7:30 PM Presentation of 25/50 year members
10th Tuesday STATED MEETING
5:00 PM Refreshments
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Stated Meeting
CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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DECEM COLLEGIUM
(10 Members Club)
The Decem Collegium lists L.B. Scottish Rite members who raised the
interest of at least 10 worthy Master Masons enough that they joined
the ranks of our Valley.
Open up a conversation with your brethren explaining why you joined.
“No man is an island.” We all need each other and Scottish Rite Masonry can be the glue that binds us all. Do you know a man who should be a Scottish Rite Mason? If so,
bring him in for a tour of our historic building. Call (562-436-3983 for an appointment
Sargent, Terry T., 33⁰ ……………………17
Schowengerdt, Richard, 33⁰…………..17
Over 15
Navarro, Benjamin E., 32°, KCCH……..29
Anderson, Ian, 32°, KCCH …………….28
Over 25
Sunseri, James, 33°……………………...31
Over 30
Hernandez, Gani, 32°, KCCH…….54
Over 50
Main, Lewis Jr., 33°…………….206
Over 200
Over 10
Boyadjian, Sarkis, 32°, KCCH ________ 13
Cook, Fred, 32°, KCCH ____________ 13
Wallace, John, 33°_________________ 13
Chan, Ellsworth, 33° _______________ 12
Dukellis, Arthur F., 32° _____________ 12
Hull, Donald, 33° _________________ 12
Van De Weghe, Bill, 32° ____________ 12
Garcia, Danny, 33° ________________ 10
Kallas, Christ, 32° _________________ 10
Lopez, John C., 32°, KCCH ___________ 10
Louison, Raymond D., 33° ___________ 10
Reynolds, John H., 33° _____________ 10
Thagard, Raymond, 33° _____________ 10