Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite

Have a safe and happy 4th. Stop to remember and be thankful of your rights and the benifits of living in a free and Independant Society.

Meeting reminder Wednesday June 14th, 2010
Coordinate Council at 5:00 PM
Fellowship Dinner at 6:00 PM all Masons welcome free will donation. Hosts Knights of St Andrew.
Coordinate Bodies meeting at 7:00 PM and Masonic Education program Rose Croix presidiing.

Freedom Festival Parade and Fellowship Gathering June 26th at the Cedar Rapids Masonic Temple, 210 6th St NE, Cedar Rapids. Masonic Fellowship from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. BBQ grill, hamburgers, hotdogs, etc. for all Masons and family. The Parade is at 10:00 a.m. Masonic float needs to be at the staging area downtown by 8:00 a.m. If you wish to be in the parade be at the temple by 7:30 AM.

Vryl Justice Reunion May 15th, 2010 All Scottish Rite Masons in Good standing are invited to attend. Petitions are still being accepted.

March 24th, 2010 Cedar Rapids Remembrance and Renewal Study 7:00 PM· Cedar Rapids Temple.

My compliments to the Des Moines Valley of the Scottish Rite for a great day one of their Reunion Saturday. The presentation of the Lodge of Perfection degrees was exceptional. The hospitality was appreciated. It was good to see so many Masons working together and enjoying such wonderful fellowship.

Coordinate Council will be meeting this Wednesday March 17th, 2010 at 5:00 PM. Combined Bodies will meet briefly after the 6:00 PM Fellowship Dinner and right before program on understanding the 3rd degree.

The Knights of St Andrew invite all Master Masons to join them for a Traditional Corned Beef Fellowship Dinner at 6:00 PM on March 17th, 2010. After dinner an informative Educational Program about understanding the 3rd Degree will be presented. The Knights are composed of Master Masons who have recently joined the Scottish Rite. Reservations are not required. Scottish Rite Dining Room. 616 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids.

Masonic Education· March 16th, 2010 Sigourney 19th Degree 7:00 PM· March 17th, 2010 Cedar Rapids 3rd Degree and Fellowship Dinner 6:00 PM· March 23rd, 2010 Oxford 5th Degree 7:00 PM· March 24tth, 2010 Cedar Rapids Remembrance and Renewal Study 7:00 PM· March 29th, 2010 Elkader Educational Program 7:00 PM· March 30, 2010 Cedar Falls 30th Degree 7:00 PM

Where will we be in 2015? Your Advisory Committee made a STRATEGIC PLAN. We have identified five focus areas. 1. Operate on a Balanced Budget with Long Range Financial Accountability 2. Promote Membership and Retention 3. Create Leadership Development Opportunities for our members 4. Provide Masonic Education to Masons in our Valley 5. Continue to improve the Scottish Rite Temple. WCJ PR