My Brothers All: The Valley of Orlando enjoyed another successful year and thanks goes to each and every member who participated and made a difference. Our tyled January 24th Stated Meeting will include the annual “State of the Valley” presentation. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm, tyled meeting to follow. I hope to see you there.

Our December dinner meeting was well attended, and the many positive comments received were greatly appreciated. The delicious food was thanks to Brother Chet Tokar and those who worked with him, and I appreciated your positive comments on the entertainment which made the evening special. After a busy year it just seemed appropriate that we take an evening to relax and enjoy the success of 2024.

In each article prepared for the eNews, you are encouraged to also read the bi-monthly Scottish Rite Journal, and hopefully enjoy the excellent articles and information contained therein.

The 2025 Short Talk Bulletins will no doubt provide some interesting reading. Take a few minutes and read those articles that get your attention. I encourage you to obtain a copy and take 10 minutes to read and reflect.

The calendar for the 2025 year will be included in my next eNews article.

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.  We want to ensure that what we are enjoying today will be available for those who follow. Simply stated – “We lead the way today, so those who follow us can lead the way tomorrow!”  Thanks for your continued support and participation, and may the “Spirit of Fraternity” reign supreme within our “Valley of Orlando!”

I hope you all enjoyed your December holidays, and may you and yours be blessed with health, happiness and prosperity in 2025.

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!”