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855 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813 ♦ Telephone: (562) 436-3983

Email: [email protected] ♦ Web: www.lbscottishrite.org

Highlights This Quarter

Stated Meeting 2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Tuesday - January 1st 2016 - NEW YEARS DAY! - Office closed till

Tuesday - January 5th Office Open Saturday - 9th of January - Installation of Officers

Tuesday - 12th of January - Stated Meeting Saturday - 6th of February Cap & Ring Ceremony

Tuesday - 9th of February - Stated Meeting Saturday - 13th of February Long Class

Tuesday - 8th of March - Stated Meeting Saturday - 12th of March - Long Class

Thursday 24th - March - Maundy Thursday Dinner

See Complete Calendar on Page 6 for additional details

Vol.XXXX No. 1 Published Quarterly January, February, March, 2016

THE SCOTTISH RITE

REPORTER

Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33⁰ Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council

Ill. Frank Loui, 33⁰ SGIG Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council in California

Ill. Timothy Cable, 33⁰ Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Orient of California

2016 Officers of the Long Beach Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America

Lodge of Perfection

Dale E. Quelle, 32⁰

Venerable Master

Chapter of Rose Croix Frank J. Lopez, 32⁰

Wise Master

Council of Kadosh Joseph P. Ficarra, 32⁰

Commander

Consistory Hon. Ray E. Steinfeld, 32⁰, KCCH

Master of Kadosh

Serving All Scottish Rite Bodies

Hon. Jonathan Dilley, 32⁰, KCCH, Almoner Ricky W. Sullivan, 32⁰, Tiler

Cathedral Staff Ill. Don Fishering, 33⁰

Chief Purveyor

Mike Tugwell, 32°

Librarian

Cguck Schubert, 32°

General Prod. Manager

Hon. Florian Zukas, 32⁰, KCCH

Lighting Director

Frances Simpson, Membership Manager

Elizabeth Dunn, Event Center Manager

Degree Staff Ill. Jim Sunseri, 33⁰

Classroom Director

Ill. Ellsworth Chan, 33⁰

Classroom Staff

Hon. Harold Kennedy, 32⁰, KCCH

Classroom Staff

Richard Schott, 32⁰

Classroom Staff

Ill. Jim Sunseri, 33⁰

Director of the Work

Chuck Schubert, 32⁰, Stage Director

Scottish Rite Reporter

Frances Simpson, Editor

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Ill. Chuck Bruggeman, 33⁰ General Secretary

[email protected]

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Notes From the Personal Representative

Ill. Timothy Cable, 33⁰ Personal Representative of the

Sovereign Grand Inspector General in California

JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2016 3

Brethren,

I sincerely hope you all had wonderful and happy holidays, now it’s time we get back to work. For those of you who haven’t met them yet, I’d like to introduce our office staff. Frances Simpson is our membership and parking manager and she has done a phenomenal job working with the Supreme database called Sentinel: having uncovered things such as, payments for per capita on deceased members and those suspended for non-payment of dues. She is very meticulous and we are fortunate to have her on board. Our Marketing/Event Center manager is Elizabeth Dunn and she also has done a great job taking over for Carmen running our event center. Lastly, we are very lucky to have Trudy Bruning our accountant, who has been extremely beneficial over the years she has been with us. Next time you are in the office, say hello to these ladies, as without them we would be in a world of hurt. Our installation of officers is scheduled for January 9th including dinner for all at just $5.00 per person. Our installing Officer will be none other than Ill. Frank Louie, the Sovereign Grand Inspector General for the Orient of California. Please make plans to come down and support your new incoming officers. Honorable Jonathan Dilley, KCCH, is our new clinic president and has appointed an excellent staff to assist him in his duties. 2016 should be an exciting year, as we plan a long class and Masonic Education classes, which are very informative and interesting for those of you with a thirst for knowledge of our ancient craft. In February, we will have our annual Cap and Ring Ceremony with a dinner preceding for just $5.00. You may also want to come down and see the fantastic musicals next year in our theatre. Plans are in the works for plays like Chicago and The Producers. Excellent entertainment for you and your entire family plus it is cheap. In closing, brethren, might I remind you that this is YOUR Rite. You all own a piece of the historical building and any suggestions you have are greatly appreciated. I assure you they will not fall on deaf ears. Be safe and God Bless. Fraternally,

HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR NITCH?

NOTES FROM THE SECRETARY

Have you found your place to work in the Long Beach Scottish Rite? Every committee needs new volunteers to work: service coffee and meals; visit the sick and shut ins; present ROTC and JROTC Awards; set the floor or stage for degrees; deliver ritual parts; maintain our building or make improvements; sort books for the library; stuff dues notices; play the organ; adjust lighting and sound levels; tile the doors and welcome committees for visitors and events; dress the casts; encourage the casts by attending.

There is a place for everyone to contribute to the work of the Long Beach Scottish Rite. Some jobs require being at most events, some only at reunion classes, and some can be done without attending any meetings. Every member must do their part to complete the task of presenting a positive image to the candidates and public. Are you looking for your personal Nitch in the Long Beach Scottish Rite? Speak up and let your requests be known. You will enjoy your membership more with the knowledge that you are involved.

Fraternally,

Charles H. Bruggeman General Secretary

Notes From the General Secretary

Ill. Chuck Bruggeman, 33⁰



LANGUAGE CENTER DONATIONS

DONATIONS Scottish Rite and Language Center donations are very important to operations and are considered in their annual budgets. We honor our donors with a sign of gratitude by listing their names in the Reporter. Your donations may be made

in cash, by check, or credit card. We accept credit card donations via telephone at: (562) 436-3983.

DONATIONS CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Kenneth L. Allen Connie L. Jarvis Thomas P. Roebuck

George A. Anderson Orman Jorgensen James J. Ryan

Jack J. Augsburger Robert E. Katz Victor Salcedo

John J. Bauer Kirby B. LA Caze Richard H. Schott

Andrew C. Berni Robert A. Lively Neil F. Simmons

Joe B. Bezerra. Jr. Myron L. Macy Davinder Singh

James F. Bledsoe Matthew T. Marfield Ray T. Smith

George F. Cesped, Jr. John R. Mc Elhaney Carl B. Stahlecker

Michael W. Clark John Mc Kenzie Max E. Stanger

Raul R. De Diego Lester W. Miller William A. Sweet

Ronald H. Dulin David W. Moulton W. J. Taylor

Arthur H. Enriquez Robert C. Muenzer Keith Thyrion

James H. Flynn Francisco B. Navarro John R. Underwood

James M. Garrett Loren F. Neely, Jr. Dale F. Van Dyke

Richard L. Garrett Frank G Pierce Robert M. Vleerick

Kenneth R. Gerenraich James V. Pinto Richard D. Watson

Charles A. Groscost Kenneth G. Pridy Carl F. Watson, Jr.

Nicholas B. Grossman Larry J. Renon Glen A. West

Charles E. Hamilton John H. Reynolds Fred E. Wheeler

Sherman J. Hensley John A. Reynolds Donald C. Williams

Norman L. Huston Joe H. Rodriquez Stuart B. Williamson

Freda S. Tyler - In Memory of Mrs. Dorothy A. Zabka

Donald A. Black in Memory of Peter L. Black

Brandon Cook in Honor of Hon. Fred Cook, 32°, KCCH

John Mc Kenzie in Honor of Brother Mike Tugwell


QUARTERLY CALENDAR

Date Day Time Event

JANUARY 2016

1st Friday OFFICE CLOSED HAPPY NEW YEAR

5th Tuesday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM OFFICE IS OPEN

9th Saturday Installation of Officers

5:30 PM Social Hour

6:30 PM Scottish Rite Dinner - $5.00 per person RSVP A MUST!

8:00 PM Installation of Officers

12th Tuesday Stated Meeting

5:30 PM Refreshments

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Stated Meeting

FEBRUARY 2016

6th Saturday Cap & Ring Ceremony

5:30 PM Social Hour

6:30 PM Dinner - $5.00 per person RSVP A MUST!

7:30 PM Cap & Ring Ceremony




13th Saturday Long Class

7:30 AM- 8:00 AM Registration - Coffee & Donuts

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Classroom Orientation & Lecture - 4°, 5°, & 6°

9:00 AM Confer - 4°


MARCH 2016




12th Saturday Long Class

7:30 AM- 8:00 AM Registration - Coffee & Donuts

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Classroom Lecture - 7°, 8°, 9°, 10°, 11°




DECEM COLLEGIUM

(10 Members Club)

The Decem Collegium lists L.B. Scottish Rite members who raised the

interest of at least 10 worthy Master Masons enough that they joined

the ranks of our Valley.

Open up a conversation with your brethren explaining why you joined.

“No man is an island.” We all need each other and Scottish Rite Masonry can be the glue that binds us all. Do you know a man who should be a Scottish Rite Mason? If so,

bring him in for a tour of our historic building. Call (562-436-3983 for an appointment

Sargent, Terry T., 33⁰ ……………………17

Schowengerdt, Richard, 33⁰…………..17

Over 15

Navarro, Benjamin E., 32°, KCCH……..29

Anderson, Ian, 32°, KCCH …………….28

Over 25

Sunseri, James, 33°……………………...31

Over 30

Hernandez, Gani, 32°, KCCH…….54

Over 50

Main, Lewis Jr., 33°…………….204

Over 200

Over 10

Boyadjian, Sarkis, 32°, KCCH ________ 13

Cook, Fred, 32°, KCCH _____________ 13

Wallace, John, 33°_________________ 13

Chan, Ellsworth, 33° _______________ 12

Dukellis, Arthur F., 32° _____________ 12

Hull, Donald, 33° _________________ 12

Van De Weghe, Bill, 32° ____________ 12

Van De Weghe, Bill, 32° ____________ 12

Garcia, Danny, 33° ________________ 10

Kallas, Christ, 32° _________________ 10

Lopez, John C., 32°, KCCH ___________ 10

Louison, Raymond D., 33° ___________ 10

Reynolds, John H., 33° _____________ 10

Thagard, Raymond, 33° _____________ 10


Note: Donations are recorded at the time they are received and depending on the amount, they are acknowledged by a special letter to the donors. Due to REPORTER deadlines donors may be listed in the next quarterly issue. We DO appreciate your donations, and if

DONATIONS - Con’t

BUILDING DONATIONS

ALMONER’S DONATIONS

George A. Anderson Richard L. Garrett John H. Reynolds

John J. Bauer Charles E. Hamilton Richard H. Schott

Leroy H. Black Norman L. Huston Neil F. Simmons

James F. Bledsoe Richard L. Ivey Carl B. Stahlecker

George F. Cesped, Jr. Robert E. Katz Max E. Stanger

Michael W. Clark Fred E. Kopplin, Jr. William A. Sweet

Ronald H. Dulin Matthew T. Marfield Philip Theis, Jr.

Arthur H. Enriquez John Mc Kenzie John R. Underwood

Robert B. Espinoza Robert J. Moss Richard D. Watson

James H. Flynn Michael R. Nava Donald C. Williams

Leroy Forehand Stuart B. Williamson

George A. Anderson Richard L. Garrett Thomas R. Simpson

Nick Andros Charles E. Hamilton Carl B. Stahlecker

Jack J. Augsburger Norman L. Huston Max E. Stanger

John J. Bauer Robert E. Katz Roy E. Steinfeld

James F. Bledsoe Matthew T. Marfield William A. Sweet

George F. Cesped, Jr. Larry D. Matson John R. Underwood

Michael W. Clark John Mc Kenzie Richard R. Walworth

Ronald H. Dulin Larry J. Renon Richard D. Watson

Arthur H. Enriquez John H. Reynolds Fred E. Wheeler

James H. Flynn Richard H. Schott Donald C. Williams

Leroy Forehand Neil F. Simmons Stuart B. Williamson

Philanthropic Announcements


CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY

In Memoriam

Almighty Father, into Thy hands we commend the souls of our Beloved Brethren

Carl Allen James H. Ireland

Robert R. Allen Eugene N. Jamin

Bart J. Bodnar, 33 John R. Jansen

Frank J. Cason Robert C. Kraft

Waite H. David Gerald L. Patton, Sr.

Decatur L. Dilday James Stafford

Frank D. Dysthe Harvey C. Valley


Brethren, As the incoming Chieftain Commander I first and foremost, hope this letter finds you and your loved ones in good health and high spirits. As 2015 rapidly come to a close I want to take this opportunity to reach out to you and let you know that we are here for you and your family in any capacity desired. If you need a ride to and from any event or assistance in any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff immediately, to ensure appropriate arrangements are established for you. It is important each of us to do our part in making this great brotherhood what is, what it has been in the past, and continues to be in the foreseeable future. So, with that in mind, I want to give you the opportunity to rededicate your time and skills not only to the KSA but especially the Scottish Rite and all of Masonry. As you know, the KSA is the initial face of our wonderful organization. This year we challenge every KSA member to “up their game”. To do so, we must to do a better job of representing our organization and the supporting bodies in every event Masonic or otherwise. We want every member to give their input in the r evitalization of the Long Beach Valley Scottish Rite, KSA, and concurrent bodies. James 2:14 “faith without works are dead”. We must be in the forefront and leading the efforts of this organization by our actions while our current membership is attempting to mentor and guide us to success. Thus, being confident in our abilities and assured that we will carry on the practices and ideals of this wonderful ancient fraternity. However, we must first ensure that our own house is clean, organized, and in optimal working order. We must make a concerted effort to not only maintain our current membership while knowing it is imperative that we “grow” our membership with new members. An excellent example of this is in San Diego Valley Scottish Rite KSA, they have no less than 30 active KSA members at any given event, Masonic or otherwise. Over the course of this past year others members and myself have been discussing and developing ideas on how to make these positive changes occur. However, your active participation is absolutely necessary and required to make this come to fruition this coming year and for many more years to come. Ideally, we must start walking the walk that everyone talks, i.e. lead by example not by our words. James 2:16 “faith without works are dead”. We must be unified and united at all times and in everything we do. From the suits that we wear to our KSA uniforms. Moreover, we must be consistent in what we say and how to the people who are received by us at any event including stated meetings. We must all do our part regardless of size or importance of the task at hand, because what we do as individuals affects the whole. Hebrews 11:1 “for we walk by faith not by sight”. Fraternally Your, Kyle A. Guyot, 32°,KSA Chieftain Commander Hardy Bell, 32°, KSA Vice Chieftain Commander

NOTES FROM YOUR KSA

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The Long Beach Scottish Rite Bodies caters meals for their func-

tions. Consequently, an RSVP is required and mandatory if you

plan on attending ANY EVENT or FUNCTION where a meal is

served.

There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!

Those with RSVPs will be served first.

Ill. Tim Cable, 33

Personal Representative for the Valley of Long Beach

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