Scottish Rite Masons and their Families

October 2013

VALLEY VOICE

Fall Reunion Details Inside

Valley of DetroitVALLEYVOICE

October, 2013

Valley Voice is the official publica-tion of Detroit Scottish Rite. The Bod-ies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Detroit, State of Michigan, ac-knowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33o, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America whose Grand East is in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Ill. John Wm. McNaughton, 33o

Sovereign Grand Commander

Ill. David R. Bedwell, 33o

Deputy for Michigan

Ill. William J. Dover, 33o, MSAActive Member for Michigan

Ill. Walter F. Wheeler, 33o

Active Member for Michigan

Ill. Robert H. Sale, 33o, MSAActive Member Emeritus

Ill. Erwin W. ODell, 33o, MSAActive Member Emeritus

Ill. Gerald F. Thorp, 33o, MSAActive Member Emeritus

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Permission to reprint original articles in the Valley Voice is granted to all recog-nized Masonic publications with cred-it to the author and this publication.

Copyright 2013 Board of Trustees of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Detroit

On the Cover: Newly coronetted Illustrious Brothers, Paul Cross, 33o; and Howard Crumit, 33o

Hey Mason, have you met Dixon?Following the short Valley Meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, Brother Ron Blaisdell will talk about the similarities and differences between what we would see in a Scottish Rite Valley here in the Northern Jurisdiction from those in the Southern Jurisdiction. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

Brother Blaisdell is a life member of both the Valley of Detroit, and the Valley of Orlando, where he lived for seven years, and where he served as an officer in the Orlando Lodge of Perfection. He holds the distinction of being a

Knight Commander of the Court of Honor, which he received from the Southern Jurisdiction in 2009.

Congratulations!Illustrious Howard H. Crumit, Jr., 33o, Past Thrice Potent Master of the Detroit Lodge of Perfection and currently President of the Valley of Detroit Board of Trustees, was elected and installed as the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Michigan, at their Grand Session this past August.

More than 1,900 Thirty-third Degree Masons and their ladies gathered in Wash-ington, D.C., for the annual meeting of the Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masons for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. The Supreme Council is the governing body for 150,000 Scottish Rite Masons in the 15 Northeast and Midwest states of the Northern Jurisdiction.

Among those in attendance were Grand Masters from the state Grand Lodges within the jurisdiction and representatives from 34 Scottish Rite jurisdictions around the world.

John Wm. McNaughton, Sovereign Grand Commander welcomed visitors at a special open session for both men and women on Monday morning, August 19. Inspira-tion, convenience and enjoyment was the theme of the session.

The Monday session was preceded by a vesper service on Sunday evening. The highlight of the meeting was the conferral of the Thirty-third Degree upon 157 mem-bers who were selected for dedicated ser-vice to Scottish Rite Freemasonry and for outstanding achievement in the fraternity or for significant contributions to others, reflecting credit on Freemasonry.

During the conferral of the Thirty-third Degree, Howard H. Crumit, Jr., 33o, Past Thrice Potent Master (L); and Paul N. Cross, 33o, Past Sovereign Prince, were coronetted 33o Masons,

Sovereign Grand Inspectors General and honorary members of this Supreme Council.

On June 11, 2013, the Val-ley of Detroit suffered a great loss with the death of Illustrious Brother Joel E. Clement, 33 who was also to receive his corona-tion in Washington, D.C.

On Monday evening, the Michigan Council of Deliberation hosted the Annual Michigan Dinner. At the con-clusion of the dinner, Illustrious David R. Bedwell, 33o, Deputy for Michigan, announced the names of the Brothers from Michigan elected to receive the Thirty-third Degree in August 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

One outstanding Brother from the Valley of Detroit was elected; Christopher J. Fildes, Past Commander-in-Chief of the Detroit Consistory.Please join in congratu-

Michigan Past Grand Masters in attendance at the Michigan Dinner were as follows: (L-R) Front row: Walter F. Wheeler, 33o, Active Member for Michigan; David R. Bedwell, 33o, Deputy for Michigan; W. Don Baugher, 33o; Douglas F. Hegyi, 33o; and Robert P. Conley, 33o, MSA. Back Row: Paul N. Cross, 32o; and Raymond C. Lemons, 33o, MSA, Grand Master.

lating this fine man and Mason.

During the General Session on Monday morning, it was also announced that the Valleys publication Valley Voice received the Brother Franklin Award for excel-lence in Valley publications in the 2,500 to 5,000 member category.

The Supreme Council is switching from annual to biannual meetings. The next

meeting of the Supreme Council and 33o conferral will be held August 30 -

September 1, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Supreme Council 2013 Annual Meeting Highlights

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SCOTTISH RITE: 2013 Fall Reunion

Saturday, October 26, 2013Scottish Rite Masonic Center

Free Parking available 1 block North at Ford Field Park.Complimentary Shuttle Service from the Park to the Front Door

Honoring Illustrious Joel E. Clement, 33o

Schedule of ActivitiesCandidate Registration: 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. - 4 Master Traveler - Here is the introduction to Scottish Rite Masonry. This degree provides us with a preview of the moral truths we shall witness on our journey through the Scottish Rite. 9:40 A.M. - 18 Knight of the Rose Croix - The message of this degree reveals the new law of love. We should prepare a Temple in our heart, where God is worshiped. 11:15 A.M. - 29o Knight of St. Andrew - This degree emphasizes the Masonic teachings of equality and toleration.

Noon - LUNCH - Complimentary - Reservations Required - No Exceptions. 1:00 P.M. - 26 Friend and Brother Eternal - From a true incident during the American Civil War we learn that partisan strife does not dissolve our Masonic obligations and that the virtues of brotherhood give rise to good citizenship.

2:00 P.M. - 31o / 32 Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret - This degree describes the victory of the spiritual over the human in man and the conquest of appetites and passions by moral sense and reason. The exemplar represents every Freemason eager to serve humanity but caught between self-interest and the call of duty. Duty often requires sacrifice, sometimes the supreme sacrifice.

Reception following the 32 - Reservations Required

For petition information or to make reservations for lunch and the reception, please contact the Valley office toll free at 877.320.6432 or online www.32ndDegreeMasons.org.

We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members

Joel Emerson Clement had a profound and lasting influence on all who were fortunate enough to have known him. His gentle spirit and humble demeanor belied a strong sense of purpose and dedication to Freemasonry and the welfare of his Brothers. Illustrious Brother Joel was highly committed to the Valley, always there to fill a need, or to lend a helping hand or a sympathetic ear. He exemplified in his life what each and every Mason should seek to become, and was and continues to be a shining example to all.

Illustrious Brother Joel began his Masonic journey on September 25th 1995, when he was initiated as an Entered Apprentice in Hiram Lodge No. 110. He was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft and raised a Master Mason on October 16th and November 11th in 1995. He was awarded the Walt Wheeler Ritualist Pin in 2009, and was State Mason of the Year in 2012.

Among his many activities in the Valley of Detroit, Illustrious Brother Joel served as Thrice Potent Master in the Detroit Lodge of Perfection and was chairman of the Membership Committee. He was elected to receive the 33rd degree in 2012, and became a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason on June 11, 2013.

Illustrious Brother Joel was also heavily involved in York Rite Freemasonry, serving as a presiding officer in Excelsior Chapter No. 25, Union Council No. 10, Ypsilanti Commandery No. 54, Southern Michigan York Rite College No. 13, and Michigan KYCH Priory No. 22. He was also active in Knight Masons and the Allied Masonic Degrees.

Brother Joel also served in the United States Army, and was active in the Boy Scouts of America.

For his dedicated service to the Valley, his many contributions to Freemasonry, and in honor of his memory, the Valley of Detroit is proud to name the 358th Reunion Class in his honor.

Faces of Scottish Rite ~ Class Honoree

We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members

Vacant Chair CeremonyTuesday, November 12, 2013 7:30 PM

All gave some, some gave all. Please join us on Tuesday, November 12 as we honor those Brethren who made the supreme sacrifice in service to their country with a Vacant Chair Ceremony. The concept of a vacant chair is very old, and refers to the custom of placing a va