Valley of Springfield
Valley of Springfield, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
2007 Spring Reunion
Friday, March 9 & Saturday, March 10, 2007
1020 Rickard Road
Master Masons can again join the Valley of Springfield and become 32nd degree Masons for only $175.50 which is the dues of $50.50 and Initiation Fee of $125.00. Petitions can be turned in up to and including Friday evening prior to the start of the reunion. If you need to see one or any of these degrees to complete or add to your Master
Overseers Medallion requirements, be sure to have your pass book stamped following the degree.
Schedule of Events
Friday March 9, 2007
Registration begins at 5:00 PM
Dinner 5:00 6:00 PM
Election of new petitions 6:15 PM
Opening Ceremony 6:30 PM
4° Master Traveler 6:45 PM ~ Joseph W. Lucas, 33Ί Director
14° Grand Elect Mason 7:30 PM ~ William D. Graber, MSA, 33Ί, Director
Saturday March 10, 2007
Registration begins at 7:00 AM
Breakfast 7:00 AM 8:00 AM
Opening 8:00 AM
9° Master of the Temple 8:15AM ~ Richard A. Mendenhall, Director
16Ί Prince of Jerusalem 9:30 AM ~ Earl H. Woodrum, Director
18° Knight of the Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. 10:45 AM ~ David E. Purdy,
Director
Lunch 12:00 Noon 12:45 PM
20° Master Ad Vitam 12:45 PM ~ Randy Muller, Director
31° Knight Aspirant 2:00 PM ~ Gerry L. Williams, MSA, Director
32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret 3:00 PM ~ Harris H. Hatcher, 33°,
Director
Closing 4:00 PM
Editors Note While we strive to present our reunion in a timely fashion,
this schedule is subject to minor adjustments in time.
Membership
The Membership and Retention Team is continuing to develop new ideas and programs in an effort to improve membership numbers in the Valley of Springfield. The Team is building a list of potential future candidates and has started dispersing the list to the four Scottish Rite lines to make the initial contacts. We are looking for additional members to assist in our telephone contact campaign to help both our new membership drive and to maintain our present membership by contacting those in arrears.
The new team has already proceeded with one of the new programs. We had our February 6, 2007 Stated Meeting at the Decatur Masonic Center, the results were mixed, but a good effort was put forward in both the 4th and 14th degrees presented that evening. These types of programs will be great opportunities for our members to bring in candidates that can get a feel for what we do and then follow through with the Scottish Rite Reunions. Just as a reminder our next reunion is on March 9 & 10, 2007.
We have added two new members, Steve Haury and Bill Coe, to our team. We are pleased to have these men on our team.
We are looking for members that might be interested in assisting with the new programs, if you are one of those members, please contact Marc Wilson at 217-553-0424, or call the office at 217-793-7728. Continue to watch your newsletter for future updates on the Membership and Retention Team.
Scottish Rite Magazine
Valley of Springfield, AASR
1020 Rickard Road
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217-793-7728
Fax: 217-793-7729
E-mail: aasr@insightbb.com
Website: www.mastermason.com/aasr-springfield-il
Loren I. Barnes, 33Ί - C-in-C
Wendell E. Walch Most Wise Master
Joseph W. Lucas, 33Ί - Sovereign Prince
J. Thomas Hughes, MSA Thrice Potent Master
Benny L. Grisham, MSA, 33Ί - Active
Norman R. Buecker, MSA, 33Ί -Active Emeritus
Steven L. Walls, 33Ί Executive Secretary
August Candioto, Jr. MSA Fraternal Secretary
Bill W. Martel, 33Ί - Treasurer
Earl H. Woodrum - Editor
Brent A. Workman Webmaster
Learning Center Open House
The Open House for the Learning Center is scheduled for Sunday May 6, 2007. Additional information will be forthcoming. We would really like to see as many of you as possible at this event to show our support and commitment to this great program.
32° Masonic Learning Center
If you have been to the Masonic Center recently you have undoubtedly noticed increased activity at the Learning Center. Ten new students have begun their tutoring program. Rhiannon and staff are busy four nights a week tutoring our students. This summer five or six new teachers will begin the tutor certification process. This will result in 10 to 12 additional students by the fall of 2007.
Anyone interested in the tutor certification process should contact Rhiannon Robinson, the Center Director, at 217-793-7735. If you know of a child who could possibly benefit from our program, please give them instructions on how to contact Rhiannon.
Valley Calendar
March
6 Board of Directors 6:45 PM
6 Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
9 Spring Reunion
10 Spring Reunion
20 SMC, Inc Meeting 7:00 PM
20 Finance Committee 8:00 PM
April
3 Board of Directors 6:45 PM
3 Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
4 Feast of the Pascal Lamb 7:00 PM
17 SMC, Inc Meeting 7:00 PM
May
1 Board of Directors 6:45 PM
1 Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
15 SMC, Inc Meeting 7:00 PM
28 Memorial Day
June
5 Board of Directors 6:45 PM
5 Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
19 SMC, Inc Meeting 7:00 PM
19 Finance committee 8:00 PM
July
3 Board of Directors 6:45 PM
3 Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
4 Independence Day
17 SMC, Inc Meeting 7:00 PM
August
7 Board of Directors 6:15 PM
7 Stated Meeting 6:30 PM
7 Scholarship Reception 7:30 PM
19 Golf Outing
21 SMC, Inc Meeting 7:00 PM
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Valley of Springfield
1020 Rickard Road
Springfield, IL 62704-1096
Valley of Springfield, AASR
Golf Outing
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Egdewood Golf Club
16497 Kennedy Road, Auburn, IL
Tee times start at 11:00 AM
Approx. Cost: $24
Includes eighteen holes golf and cart
Food and beverages available at the Clubhouse
Fun, prizes and Masonic Fellowship
All members, their wives (or significant other) and guests welcome!
Further details at a later date.
