My Brothers All: Our March 22nd stated meeting, which was an open meeting, was well attended with over 100 who assisted in honoring those 50 members who passed to the Celestial Lodge above during the 2023 year. Dinner was served at 6:30pm, followed by the “Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal” in the Lodge Room at 7:30pm. Family and Friends were encouraged to attend, and as mentioned, we had a nice attendance. Your dedication to this important event of honoring those brothers within the Valley who were called to the Celestial Lodge on high during the 2023 year, is greatly appreciated by so many and their families.

The Spring Reunion, while earlier than usual, was on the 9th and 10th of March and was a success with 20 brothers joining the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in the Valley of Orlando. A warm thank you goes out to the brothers of the Valley of Orlando, who assisted by participating in those degrees we conferred.

At the start of the 2022 year, the eNews started sharing short articles on notable Brothers within the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. This section has been expanded and is titled “Notable Brothers of Free and Accepted Masonry.” Each month this section provides an article on a notable Brother Mason(s). Take time to read and enjoy these specially prepared articles! I hope you will read and enjoy! Special thanks to Brother Den for the time he devotes to finding some notable Brothers and their success.

Until next time, remember the many things for which you are thankful!  Be safe in your travels; “whisper wise counsel in the ear of an erring brother;” and respect the dignity of all, as it makes you and our fraternity stronger one action at a time. Thanks for your continued support and participation and may the “Spirit of Fraternity” reign supreme within our “Valley of Orlando!”

Fraternally,

Ill Chester A. “Chet” King, 33°
Personal Representative

“People forget what you say, and forget what you do, but forever remember how you make them feel!”