What a wonderful weekend it was for our Spring Reunion! We now have 20 new Master’s of the Royal Secret (plus one courtesy candidate from Ocala). Did you know… it takes over 150 Brothers coming together to plan, coordinate, preform, feed and support the Valley in order to exemplify the degrees. My deepest thanks go to everyone who participated one of the most successful Reunions of recent memory. The teachings of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction continue to influence our world.

Due to unavoidable circumstances, we were not able to confer the 16th degree at the Reunion, but wait… not to be left out, our Brothers of Pine Castle Lodge will confer the degree at the May meeting. This will help ensure the continuation of our Valley’s commitment to conferring all 29 degrees within the calendar year. Make your plans to be there.

The most exciting part of all this is when those 20 new Brothers come and join us for our next meeting and begin to assimilate into the Valley and participate with us in all our activities. Please reach out to them and make sure they feel the warmth of Brotherhood and feel welcome.

Now for the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT…

Our SGIG Ill. Rick Hoover, 330  has issued a one time offer to become a Scottish Rite Mason for this Fall Reunion.  For any Master Mason:

  • Who attends Grand Lodge at the end of May and
  • Visits the Scottish Rite Booth in the lobby and
  • Accepts a petition for membership for the Fall Reunion (of any FL Valley)
  • He will receive a preapproved petition signed by
    • Sovereign Grand Commander Ill. James D. Cole, 330
    • In coming Most Worshipful Grand Master Haskell Vest, 320 KCCH
    • And a discounted, one time only membership fee of $150

So.. start rallying your Lodge Brothers to be apart of this special offer and become a part of this prestigious body of Freemasons.

This month’s meeting is this Friday night with a special presentation by Ill. Jay Cebollero, 330 on the State of the Foundation by which we support the Speech Disorder Clinic in Orlando. In addition, we will be presenting a number of Brothers with their 25 and 50 year awards. Coming out and join in the celebration.

I look forward to seeing you this Friday night!!