203rd
Annual Meeting
Supreme Council
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE
NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Indianapolis, IN
August 30 - September 1, 2015
SUPREME COUNCIL OFFICE
Room 306, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott
CHECK-IN FOR CANDIDATES AND THEIR LADIES
Saturday-Sunday: Room 309, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott
Monday-Tuesday: Room 306, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott
CHECK-IN FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR LADIES
Saturday-Sunday: Ballroom, Pre-function area, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott
Monday-Tuesday: Room 306, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott
SATURDAY...........................................................11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY................................................................. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY................................................................ 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY........................................................... 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
MASONIC MARKETPLACE
Ballroom 1-4, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott
SATURDAY...........................................................11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY................................................................. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY................................................................ 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY............................................................ 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE
Board buses at Washington Street entrance, J.W. Marriott
SUNDAY................................................................. 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
MONDAY................................................................ 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
TUESDAY............................................................... 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL TOURS
No Transportation Provided
SUNDAY.............................................................. 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
MONDAY................................................................ 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY............................................................ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
J. W. Marriott Hotel
HOTEL
10 S. West Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
$150 per night
MURAT SHRINE THEATRE
All major events take place at the Murat Shrine Theatre.
Approximately one mile from the hotel. Seating capacity 2,500 people.
This Supreme Council would like to acknowledge the contribution and
assistance of the Indianapolis Shrine in making the use of this facility possible.
Thank you.
HONORARY MEMBERS
PLANNING TO ATTEND?
Registration is now strictly an online process via credit card.
Checks will no longer be accepted.
The registration fee for Honorary Members is $165.
There is no additional fee for ladies.
(Candidate, Active Members, Active Emeritus Members - Online registration
does not apply).
Step 1: Register to attend the Supreme Council Annual Meeting
• Log on to www.ScottishRiteNMJ.org
• Click on 2015 Annual Meeting registration
Link Available April 1, 2015
Follow instructions on screen to complete online registration using your
credit card.
Upon completion please print confirmation page for your records.
If you need to cancel your registration please call Supreme Council 800814-1432 x3311. No registration refunds issued after August 1, 2015.
Step 2: Book Your Hotel Room Reservation
• Upon successful completion of member registration, you will be provided
a link for hotel room reservation booking. Please click on the link to
make the actual hotel room reservation.
Follow instructions on each screen to complete online room reservation
booking process. You will receive an email confirmation from the hotel
upon successful completion of hotel booking process.
• If you need to cancel your hotel room please call hotel directly or use
your confirmation number to cancel online. Please print confirmation
page for your records.
Need Help?
• If you are unable to complete the online process successfully or you do
not have a computer, please call Supreme Council 800-814-1432 x3311
(Marie D’Amore). She will assist you.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
3:00 p.m.
Rehearsal of the 33°, Murat Shrine Theatre stage.
(Participants only)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
8:30 a.m.
Executive Session of the Supreme Council for Active and
Active Emeritus Members. Grand Ballroom 7, 3rd floor,
J.W. Marriott.
1:30 p.m.
Executive Session resumes.
3:00 p.m.
Rehearsal of the 33°, Murat Shrine Theatre stage.
(Participants Only)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
8:30 a.m. -
2:30 p.m.
Executive Session of the Supreme Council for Active and
Active Emeritus Members. Grand Ballroom 7, 3rd floor,
J.W. Marriott.
3:00 p.m.
Rehearsal of the 33°, Murat Shrine Theatre stage.
(Participants Only)
11:00 a.m. -
6:00 p.m.
Masonic Marketplace, Ballroom 1-4, 3rd floor,
J.W. Marriott.
11:00 a.m. -
6:00 p.m.
Candidate Registration, Room 309, 3rd floor,
J.W. Marriott.
11:00 a.m. -
6:00 p.m.
General Registration, Ballroom Pre-function area, 3rd floor,
J.W. Marriott.
6:00 p.m.
The Active and Active Emeritus Members, the officers of
Supreme Council, distinguished guests of the Supreme Council,
all with their ladies, will assemble for a reception in the Grand
Ballroom 5, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott Hotel.
Dress: Jacket and tie.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
Masonic Marketplace. Ballroom 1-4, 3rd floor,
J.W. Marriott.
8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
Candidate Registration, Room 309, 3rd floor,
J.W. Marriott.
8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
General Registration, Ballroom Pre-function area, 3rd floor,
J.W. Marriott.
12:00 noon
Luncheon for all Members of the Class, Grand Masters, and the
Active and Active Emeritus Members, all with their ladies,
Grand Ballroom 5, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott.
12:00 noon -
3:00 p.m.
Optional tours at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral at
650 N. Meridan Street. Approximately one mile from hotel. Group guided tours as time permits. No charge. Transportation
on your own.
3:30 p.m.
The Active and Active Emeritus Members will assemble and
robe in the Corinthian Meeting Room, lower level, Murat
Shrine Theatre for Vesper Service Processional.
4:00 p.m.
Vesper Service for the Illustrious Brethren of the Supreme
Council, Members of the Class, and their ladies at the
Murat Shrine Theatre. Ill. John Wm. McNaughton, 33°,
Sovereign Grand Commander, will conduct the service
assisted by Ill. and Rev. Karl D. Schimpf, 33°, Grand Prior
of the Supreme Council; Ill. and Rev. William D. Hartman, 33°,
Associate Grand Prior of the Supreme Council.
Doors will open at 3:15 p.m.
Dress: Jacket and tie.
Badge is your admission ticket.
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
8:30 a.m.
The Active and Active Emeritus Members will assemble and
robe in the Corinthian Meeting Room, lower level, Murat
Shrine Theatre for General Session processional.
8:30 a.m.
Distinguished Guests will assemble at the Crowne Room, Murat Shrine Theatre for General Session processional.
9:00 a.m.
First General Session of the Supreme Council, Murat Shrine
Theatre. All Scottish Rite members and their ladies will
be seated before the Active and Active Emeritus Members,
officers, and distinguished guests enter in processional.
Ladies invited to attend.
Doors will open at 8:00 a.m.
Badge is your admission ticket.
1:30 p.m.
Rehearsal of the 33°, Murat Shrine Theatre stage.
(Participants Only)
1:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Optional tour: Lew White Tours - Wine Tasting Lunch.
Reservations required. No refunds after August 21.
2:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m.
Optional tours at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral at
650 N. Meridan Street. Approximately one mile from hotel. Group guided tours as time permits. No charge. Transportation
on your own.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Optional tour: Lew White Tours - City of Indianapolis.
Reservations required. No refunds after August 21.
9:00 a.m. -
12:00 noon
Optional tours at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral at
650 N. Meridan Street. Approximately one mile from hotel. Group guided tours as time permits. No charge. Transportation
on your own.
12:00 noon
MEMBERS OF THE CLASS will assemble, in Ballrooms 7-8,
3rd floor, J.W. Marriott, for class photographs and
instruction.
Following photographs and instruction MEMBERS OF THE
CLASS will board buses for Murat Shrine Theatre, and
assemble in the Deluxe Room, lower level, for the 33°
processional.
1:00 p.m.
ACTIVE and ACTIVE EMERITUS MEMBERS will assemble
for Executive Session in Rooms 201-203, 2nd floor, J.W.
Marriott Hotel, for the crowning of new Active Members
(no robes)
Following the ceremony ACTIVE and ACTIVE EMERITUS
MEMBERS WILL board buses for Murat Shrine Theatre
and assemble and robe in the Corinthian Meeting
Room, lower level, to await 33° processional.
3:00 p.m.
The 33° will be conferred in full ceremonial form in the
Murat Shrine Theatre.
Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. Entrance doors will be closed
after the Active, Active Emeritus Members and candidates have
entered in processional and will not be reopened until after the
closing of the degree, emergencies excepted. Following the
33° conferral, the Chain of Union will be formed and the 203rd
Session will be closed.
Badge is your admission ticket.
Dress: Full dress with white tie and white waistcoat, also
decorations. Candidates will wear their identifications, but
NO decorations.
Annual Meetings
2015
August 30-Sept 1
Indianapolis, IN
2016
Executive Sessions Only
Lexington, MA
2017
August 27-29Rochester, NY
2018
Executive Sessions Only
Lexington, MA
In odd-numbered years, the annual meeting will include Vesper
Service, General Session and the conferral of the 33°. For evennumbered years, only trustees of the organization meet in Executive
Session.
Airport Transfer
Go Green Airport Shuttle
$10 per person (36 minute ride)
Online Reservations
www.GoExpressTravel.com/Indy_Express
Board at Ground Transportation Center - Zone 7 at airport
JW Marriott Hotel is 8th (last) stop on shuttle
Drop off and pickup on Washington St. (not main entrance)
Taxi Fare (one way)
approx. $40 each way
(20 minute ride)
Optional Tours
Lew White Tours
Monday, Aug 31
Wine Tasting Lunch Tour 1:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Per Person Cost: $79.00 when purchased before meeting
$84.00 when purchased at tour table at meeting
Tuesday, Sept 1
Indianapolis City Tour 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Per Person Cost: $55.00 when purchased before meeting
$60.00 when purchased at tour table at meeting
See Tours description page for detailed information.
Use Order Form to make reservations.
Indianapolis, Indiana
203rd Annual Meeting
MICHIGAN STREET
JW
MARRIOTT
PLACE
CANAL
WASHINGTON STREET
MARYLAND STREET
WEST STREET
CANAL
SENATE AVENUE
CAPITOL AVENUE
ILLINOIS STREET
SCOTTISH
RITE
CATHEDRAL
MERIDIAN STREET
MARKET STREET
NORTH STREET
MICHIGAN STREET
VERMONT STREET
NEW YORK STREET
DELAWARE STREET
PENNSYLVANIA STREET
OHIO STREET
WASHINGTON STREET
MARYLAND STREET
MONUMENT
CIRCLE
ALABAMA STREET
OLD
NATIONAL
CENTER
THEATRE
NEW JERSEY STREET
J.W. Marriott Hotel
Murat Shrine Theatre
Indy SR Cathedral
10 S West St
502 N New Jersey St
650 N Meridian St