My Brothers All: As I said in my Jan ’25 comments 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 included the annual “State of the Valley” presentation. I hope you realize how important your participation is to ensure a successful 2025.

Please note that our February meeting will be on Friday the 28th of February with dinner being served at 6:30pm. An open meeting will follow with a full schedule of events. The Worshipful Masters rom Lodges with in our geographic were invited to join us so we can congratulate them and wish them a successful 2025 year as WM. I hope we will see many, if not all of them.

Thanks to Chet Tokar and his kitchen crew, who always ensure we enjoy an excellent meal. It’s so good to hear so many voicing their appreciation for all the hard work and great meals.   

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 is included in this edition of the eNews and will continue to be included in each eNews edition.

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 are off to a good start for your 2025 year, 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!”