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Officers of the Pasadena Bodies
Lodge of Perfection
Herbert E. Rohwer, Jr., 330
Venerable Master
Chapter of Rose Croix
Arthur S. Beddoe, 330
Wise Master
Council of Kadosh
Jack Carlson, 320 KCCH
Commander
Consistory
Armin Schulhof, 320 KSA
Master of Kadosh
All Bodies
Gregory J. Gabriel, 320Almoner
Miles H. Bresee III, 320Treasurer
William F. Rook, 330Secretary
Stephen R. Miller, 320 KCCH
Organist
Keith Kramer, 320 KSA
Tiler
Time dated material
Pasadena Lodge of Perfection
150 North Madison Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101-1710
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Scottish Rite Calendar
Keep Friday Nights for Scottish Rite
OCTOBER
Friday, October 3
4:00PM Cathedral Board
6:30PM Dinner
8:00PM Stated Meeting
Women’s Association
Monday, October 13
7:00PM Band Practice
Saturday, October 18
Reunion Rehearsal
10:00AM to 11:30AM – 4th & 5th
11:30AM to 1:00PM – 4th
1:00PM to 1:30PM – Lunch Break
1:30PM to 3:00PM – 18th
Saturday, October 25
9:00AM Discussion Group
(19th Degree)
Reunion Rehearsal
10:00AM to 11:30AM – 28th Degree
11:30AM to 1:00PM – 30th Degree
1:00PM to 1:30PM – Lunch Break
1:30PM to 3:00PM – 32nd Degree
Monday, October 27
7:00PM Band Practice
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Pasadena Scottish Rite
Vol. 77
Valley
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Pasadena
Pasadena
- July/August
- October 2014
2014
No. 97
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Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin
Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin
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Editorial Staff
Ronald W. Alcorn III, 32º KCCH Editor
Pat Meyer, 32º
Mail Manager
Change of Address
Please notify the Secretary’s Office of your
correct mailing address including ZIP CODE
when moving. We will notify the Scottish
Rite Journal.
Allegiance
The Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite sitting in the Valley of Pasadena,
Orient of California acknowledge and yield
allegiance to the Supreme Council (Mother
Council of the World) of the Inspector
General Knights Commander of the House
of the Temple of Solomon of the ThirtyThird and last degree of the Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite of the United States
of America.
IN MEMORIAM
Herbert E. Rohwer, Jr., 330
Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection
150 N. Madison Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Ph. 626.795.4213
John J. Coyle, Sr., 32º, Burbank #406
August 11, 2014
May Almighty God, in his infinite mercy,
Grant that we may meet again, to part no more.
Arthur S. Beddoe, 330
Wise Master, Chapter of Rose Croix
150 N. Madison Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Ph. 626.795.4213
Language Center News
As Halloween approaches, the children visiting the Language Center
have been talking about costumes and, of course, candy. This year we
are sure to see many princesses and super heroes arriving at our door.
Jack Carlson, 320 KCCH
Commander, Council of Kadosh
150 N. Madison Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Ph. 626.795.4213
Ronald A. Seale, 33°
Sovereign Grand Commander
Frank Loui, 33°
Sovereign Grand Inspector General
in the Orient of California
Michael J. Bess, 33°
Personal Representative of
the Sovereign Grand Inspector General
in the Orient of California
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The Language Center continues to provide a greatly needed service to
our community. While we serve many children, we are never without a waiting list, great or small. Thank you to all who so generously
donate to the Center so that we may continue our mission to serve
children and families. This month the Language Center evaluated
six children, discharged eight children, and provided 131.5 hours of
therapy for the 31 children on our caseload.
Thank you,
Armin Schulhof, 320 KSA
Master of Kadosh, Consistory
150 N. Madison Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Ph. 626.795.4213
The Language Center Staff
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Have you brought in a new member lately?
Herbert Rohwer 33°
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Venerable Master
Lodge of Perfection
Brethren, I hope everyone has enjoyed the
summer time with friends and family and maybe
even stopped to marvel at a sunset. Once again
we return to the coat and tie dinner attire.
We’re looking forward to a busy fall season in
our refurbished auditorium, with wonderful
fellowship over great dinners and continued
Masonic enlightenment. Please continue to
support and enjoy your Scottish Rite here in
Pasadena.
Mission Statement
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA
It is the mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, to improve its members
and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love,
Tolerance, Charity, and Truth while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual values including
fellowship, compassion, and dedication to God, family and country.
This month’s Feast of Tishri is based upon the Jewish Festival of Sukkoth,
which is a celebration of the harvest of the land during the seventh month
of the Jewish calendar (Leviticus 23.) When King Solomon, whose name
is derived from the Hebrew word shalom meaning peace, dedicated
his temple, it became known as the Feast of the Tabernacle. Under the
statues of the Supreme Council, enacted in 1866, the Feast has become
an obligatory observance and an essential part of the Fourteenth Degree.
This month we will be observing this Feast of Tishri which is the Hebrew
equivalent of our Thanksgiving or Harvest festival. It was a time for
introspection and reflection, as well as a time for thoughtful evaluation
and gratitude for our many blessings. Thus in observing the Feast of Tishri
we reaffirm our dedication to human accord and brotherhood of all men
in a world of peace. As individuals and as Brothers in the Rite, we resolve
to build, as Solomon did, through harmony and cooperation, ever seeking
peace for all mankind. Lastly, the law, legendry, peace, equality, unity and
fellowship of the Feast of Tishri combine to make this the most Masonic
feast of feasts. In a common voice of thanksgiving where every man can
share his attitude and express his sincere thanks to Him who made all
things, the Deity has given us life, the strength to live it fully, and the joy
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Venerable Master Continued...
of sharing the beauty and goodness of His creation with our fellowmen.
Most of all, He has given us freedom. The Feast of Tishri celebrates this
freedom which the Israelites won with the guidance of Providence, despite
the shackles of Egypt and the armies of the Philistines. This ancient victory
celebrated in dedication of Solomon’s Temple is kept forever fresh through
our keeping of the Feast of Tishri. It promises to men that the burdens of
tyranny are temporary, that the darkness will yield to light, that knowledge
will conquer ignorance, and that the Creator intended men to be free.
Please mark your calendars for the October rehearsals, in preparation for
the November Reunion class. Let’s do our best to make the reunion degree
performances spot on and memorable for our new candidates.
Women’s Association News
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In November we take great pleasure in presenting the meritorious “Roy
Henville Award” to Illustrious Kenneth L. Christianson 33⁰. Brother
Ken is very active in many facets of the Pasadena Scottish Rite, as well as
several other Masonic Organizations. He was instrumental in establishing
a Masonic Discussion Group based upon the Scottish Rite Degrees, which
meets the last Saturday of each month in our library. Please come out and
join us in presenting this distinguished award to Brother Ken.
During the December Meeting we will be welcoming our New Fall Class
Members with the Capping Ceremony, and on Saturday, December 13th
we will host the Childhood Language Center Christmas Party in the dining
room.
Congratulations again to the 25 & 50 year members we recognized this past
month. We thank you for your Masonic dedication.
Herb
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October, the month of Goblin’s, Black Cats & Ghosts, a subject I
am all too familiar with having grown up in the most haunted city
in Europe, as history will have us believe. Friday Oct 3rd. we will
have some boutique items for sale before and after the stated
meeting dinner. Hand Made items such as crows & reindeer
plant decorations, pumpkins, knitted items, canvas craft,
aprons. etc. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the
Language Center. Please come early and shop this will be
our only fund raiser this year.
Margaret Beddoe
President
October Dinner Menu
Pick your main course:
Wiener Schnitzel
OR
Pan Seared Salmon
OR
Spinach Strudel
Served with the following:
Cheese and Crudités Baskets
German Potato Pancakes & Spago’s Braised Cabbage
Rustic Pear Tart for desert.
Number of Reservations at $10.00 Per Person..................
Last Day for reservations: Wednesday, October 1st
Remember - a reservation made is a reservation paid.
[email protected] or 626-795-4213
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The Secretary’s Memo Pad
Ill. William F. Rook, 33º
Kristin Hoffman, M.A., CCC-SLP
Director/Clinician
Becky Griffiths
Office Coordinator
Donations may be made by a group, an organization, a couple, or an
individual. They may be made In Honor of…, In Memory of…, as a
member of the 365 Club, or as Friends of the Center. All donors are
recognized in the bulletin (unless they are donations made with the
dues.)
Thank You to Our August 2014 Donors
365 Club William Rook, Harry Sprague.
Memorials
In Honor of
Friends of the Center Philip George, D. A. Oliphant,
John Simonian, Leon Chant Hayatyan, Albert Boyajian.
Language Center Wish List
Gift card for new books (Amazon or Barnes & Noble).
We have arrived at our first stated meeting
of the Fall and the Feast of Tishri. More
concerning the Feast will be found later in
this bulletin. You should have or will soon
receive your dues notice for the 2015 year.
Let’s look at 2014 year first. As of September first our membership stood at 1002. Of
that 104 are endowed members, 81 senior
life members, 26 remitted dues members,
which leaves 791 annual dues paying members. Of those 791 members 79% or 625
have paid their 2014 dues. That leaves 21%
or 166 members still unpaid for 2014. Sixty (60) of the 166 are soon to
be three (3) years delinquent and facing suspension come January 15 of
2015. Please Brother if you are one of these 60, please give me a call.
October heralds the fact that the fall reunion is soon upon us in November. As of September 2, we have 10 applications, a little short of our
goal of 60. So get to cracking and let achieve our goal. REMEMBER
60 APPLICATIONS IS THE GOAL. Also remember if you are the
first line signer on five application, you will be given your stated meeting dinner for free for one (1) year. But all must complete the 32° at the
fall reunion. Reach out and sign ten applications as a first line signer for
the fall reunion, with completion of all ten receiving the 32°, your 2015
dues will be waived. A little carrot to dangle there in hopes we have
some real go-getters out there.
I will repeat again all reservations for any dinner, stated, reunion, installation or special event the reservation need to be made to Mary in the
office by the Wednesday before the event. She may be contacted at
(626) 795-4213 or [email protected]. REMEMBER A
RESERVATION MADE IS A RESERVATION PAID.
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The P.R.’s Corner
Feast of Tishri
Ill. Michael J. Bess, 33º
Be sure and mark the date for the October
Stated Meeting Dinner and try to attend
as the Lodge of Perfection will present the
annual Feast of Tishri a most solemn occasion
where we reaffirm our dedication to Masonic
peace and harmony and brotherhood
towards all mankind throughout the world.
I hope you enjoyed your summer, a time
for relaxation and celebration of all the
holidays with family and friends. However,
now is the time to look forward to the
2014 Fall Reunion. More information will
be forthcoming on degree rehearsals and
schedules for the degrees. All cast members
should attend the rehearsals. Practice only
makes for better degrees, and, thanks to the Master of the Work, all Degree
Masters, Cast and Crews, our Valley does have some of the best degrees in
the Orient. And, don’t forget, the success of our Valley and Reunions lies
in new members. We are always looking for more members that want to
participate in the Valley’s various activities and functions.
Your Childhood Language Clinic is doing well, but contributions are
always appreciated to assure the clinic maintains its high standards of care
for the children. Thanks to all for your continuing support.
On a more somber note, I have been informed that the Valley of Oakland
sustained some damage in the resent Napa earthquake. They are in the
process of evaluating the damage and will start making repairs shortly.
Going through a similar, although on a much smaller scale, we can all
appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes for repairs.
I hope you are all looking forward to the fall season and getting out of the
HOT weather.
Michael J. Bess, 33º
Personal Representative
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As the children of Israel were led through the wilderness, God decreed
the celebration of a seven-day feast in the Jewish month of Tishri,
during which they were to live in “sukkahs’” (shelters or Booths) – He
decreed that this feast be celebrated annually to forever remind the
Israelites that He had rescued them from Egypt. This “Feast of Tishri”
(or “Feast of Succoth”) is thus a symbol of freedom.
Some 450 years after its origin, the Feast of Tishri was utilized in dedicating the newly completed King Solomon’s Temple, and this asociation
led to its adoption by Scottish Rite Masonry to symbolize our dedication to brotherly love and human accord in a peaceful world.
This adaptation is evidenced in lessons taught by the Third Degree lecture (Blue Lodge), wherein we learn that David, King of Israel, was denied the privilege of building the Temple of God due to the “many wars
and much bloodshed” associated with his reign. On his death, Solomon
(his son) ascended the throne and brought peace and tranquility in
the world through wisdom and righteousness – God thus chose him to
perform “so great and glorious an undertaking” as that denied David.
And so it was that through Solomon, construction of the Temple was
seemingly guided by the hand of God – for indeed it was. Association
of the Feast of Tishri with the dedication of the Temple of Solomon
led to its third name – the “Feast of the Tabernacle”. The Feast of Tishri
thus epitomizes the character, principles and purposes of Scottish Rite
Masonry, all being consistent with the dictates of the God who spake it
into existence.
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Cathedral Association
The Secretary’s Memo Pad Continued...
Remember in October to come to the stated meeting dinner and the
Feast of Tishri, and also to see our newly painted Cathedral exterior
and or completed work on the auditorium with a repaired and painted
ceiling and new lighting. Things are brightening up at the Rite, become
a part of it.
The repair of our auditorium ceiling is progressing. It took five days to
erect the scaffolding. The contractor is replacing any plaster that is not
firmly attached to the underlying metal mesh. The contractor is also
repairing the plaster that has water damage. A primer coat will be applied
to all the plaster surfaces. Two coats of paint will then be rolled on all of
the surfaces. The colors will be as close to the existing paint scheme as
modern paint will allow. We are also replacing the incandescent lights
in the soffits with LEDs. The pictures from the previous page clockwise
from the left are: 1) A strip of LEDs in the soffit on the left compared to
the incandescent on the right; 2) Indicates the space the workman have
to work; 3) The staircase up to the working level about thirty-five feet;
and 4) The area that started all the concern.
Two flagpoles have been ordered and will arrive early in September.
They will be emplaced in the areas where the light poles are now located.
Lights will be emplaced in the cement around the poles. They will be
directed on the flags and the building. We are planning a formal flag
raising ceremony, the time and date to be announced later.
Work is continuing in the kitchen. In order to obtain a permit to operate
several modifications will have to be made. The most expensive item will
be an external or outside grease-pit. We hope to have these accomplished
and permit granted as soon as possible.
Please come early at the next Stated Meeting and view the Pasadena
Scottish Rite building from the outside. The fresh new look is amazing.
Curb appeal is everything.
Rees Padfield
Cathedral Board President
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Until November,
Bill
Music Notes
The saxophone is characterized by a fairly wide body made from a conical
tube of thin metal commonly brass, which is expanded at the open end
with a small flare. it has 18-21 tone holes of graduated size all of which
are controlled by keys that enable the instrument to over blow at the
octave. The mouth piece which is fitted with a single reed was originally
made of wood. but is now commonly of ebonite or brass. The saxophone
was patented in 1846 by Adolphe Sax (1814-1894). Although his
combination of a single bleating reed with a conical body was not
entirely new. The saxophone was the first successful instatement of this
type. The idea has first been used by William Meikle a scotsman who in
1825 had produced a now virtually forgotten “Alto Fagoto”a modified
small bassoon played with a clarinet mouthpiece. Notable players of
the saxophone are, Coleman Hawkins. Charlie Parker, John Goltrane,
Johnny Hodges and Stan Getz. Your pasadena Scottish Band is in need
of a Eb Baritone, Bb Tenor and Eb alto saxophone. If any one brother
Master Mason or Scottish Rite Mason attend our 2nd and 4th Monday
rehearsals the band will enjoy there time spent musically. Please call (626)
795-4213 for further information.
Musically yours,
Don Johansen 33°
Band Manager
Rehearsal-Monday October 13th and 27th 7:00-9:00pm
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Auditorium Repair
Auditorium Repair Photos
Clockwise from Above Left.
1) A strip of LEDs in the soffit on
the left compared to the incandescent on the right;
2) Indicates the space the workmen have to work;
3) The staircase up to the working
level about thirty-five feet;
4) The area that started all the
concern.
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