SEPTEMBER 2014

The Scottish Rite

New Member Packet Is Here! The Supreme Council has prepared packets for all new members initiated on or after September 2, 2014. As soon as a new member is entered in the “Sentinel” database by the Valley, a packet will be created and sent to the new member within 2 weeks. Here’s what it contains: A 32° lapel pin

A permanent plastic dues card

Coupons for special offers

Welcome to the Scottish Rite, A Quick-Reference Guide Tell your new members to be looking for theirs shortly after they’re initiated. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

We Would Like Your Talent

& Your Two Cents • Scottish Rite Has Talent is at it again! The Development Office of the Supreme Council is excited to announce the 4th-annual opening of our Scottish Rite Has Talent contest. Building upon the successes of the past, the contest will benefit The Development Office of the Supreme Council is excited to announce the 4th-annual opening of our Scottish Rite Has Talent contest. Building upon the successes of the past, the contest will benefit Celebrating the Craft (CTC) 2015 . This year we will be accepting video submissions that feature talents including, but not limited to, comedy, magic, music, or live art! We would love to see an assortment of different acts, so if you have a talent, we want to see it! Check out our Scottish Rite Has Talent web page where you can find out more information about the contest, learn how to enter, and view our guidelines and rules. • Please give us your opinion. In an effort to improve the CTC from past years, we are including a short survey link inquiring about your past CTC experiences. Please complete this 5 minute survey so we can organize the most memorable CTC yet. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Howdy, Y'all! The Scottish Rite Black Hat Road Show

Is Coming to the Valley of Texas!



Since so many Scottish Rite Brethren never will get the chance to visit Washington, D.C., the House of the Temple is coming to selected Texas Valleys this fall!



The Black Hat Road Show is a program created by the Development Office of the Supreme Council and is designed to bring the architecture, artifacts, and stories of the House of the Temple, to local valleys to promote excitement in our beloved Heredom. The show will take place this October, so if you live or are planning to be in Eastern Texas, take some time and come out to see us.



Tour Dates:

Oct 5: San Antonio, 6:30 pm

Oct 7: Fort Worth, 6:30pm

Oct 8: Dallas, 6:30 pm

Oct 9: Waco, 6:30 pm

Oct 11: Houston Reunion, 11:00 am



For more information, contact Robert Heffelfinger in the Development Office, at

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SR Chirp is available as a free download for the Apple and Android mobile platforms. To download SR Chirp, click on the applicable link below using your mobile device: Apple iPhone (via iPhone App store)

Android device (via Google Play store) Click the link to watch a video about SR Chirp: Since so many Scottish Rite Brethren never will get the chance to visit Washington, D.C., the House of the Temple is coming to selected Texas Valleys this fall!The Black Hat Road Show is a program created by the Development Office of the Supreme Council and is designed to bring the architecture, artifacts, and stories of the House of the Temple, to local valleys to promote excitement in our beloved Heredom. The show will take place this October, so if you live or are planning to be in Eastern Texas, take some time and come out to see us.San Antonio, 6:30 pmFort Worth, 6:30pmDallas, 6:30 pmWaco, 6:30 pmHouston Reunion, 11:00 amFor more information, contact Robert Heffelfinger in the Development Office, at rheffelfinger@scottishrite.org or 202–777–3111. The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, is making a new tool available exclusively to Scottish Rite Masons, known as SR Chirp. This personal communication and messaging utility, which operates as a mobile phone application, is unique to the Scottish Rite. Using the application, Scottish Rite members may “Chirp” to each other and share their experiences, day-to-day interactions and thoughts, updates from their local Valleys and Orients, or simply stay connected throughout the jurisdiction.SR Chirp is available as a free download for the Apple and Android mobile platforms.click on the applicable link belowClick the link to watch a video about SR Chirp: https://vimeo.com/90120983