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Brethren –
November 4, is our next Stated Meeting and we will have the second reading of our
Officers for 2014. Please make your dinner reservations with the Scottish Rite Office 714-
543-7277. Starting January 1, 2014 if you don’t have dinner reservations, the cost will be
$19.00 per person, please get in the habit of making your reservations now. We have been
losing money on the dinners because we have to guess how many will attend and if we
guess too high we have to pay for the extra dinners.
Brethren if you have not had a chance to stop by our Language Center please stop by and see the wonder-
ful changes that have been made. So far the outside of the building has been painted, a new driveway has
been put in and sometime next month a sprinkler system will go in. Our new security system has been
installed and is up and running inside and out and new carpeting will be installed soon. Many special
thanks go to: Honorable Dave Price 32° KCCH for finding the contractor who installed the driveway,
power washing the building, and recruiting all the other Brothers who gave their time to get this job
done. Brother Mike Selix, 32° for recruiting Hugo from Long Beach Scottish Rite, two other gentlemen
(who are not even Masons but want to become one), plus several other Scottish Rite Masons. Thanks to
Honorable Jack Slagel, 32° KCCH, and Frankie Rosario, 32° (President of the Language Center). I have
been under the weather and there are some names that have just left me but we thank all of you for a fan-
tastic job.
Our Reunion Class will be held November 22nd and 23rd. Our Degree Teams have been working very hard
and will be well prepared. Please mark your calendars and come out and support this important ceremo-
ny. It is always good to have sideliners to let the Teams know they have your support and to let our new
candidates know that we are a family that cares.
Kristi and I send our best wishes to all of you and your families for a very blessed Thanksgiving.
GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!
Fraternally,
Rick
Personal Representative’s Message
Santa Ana Valley of the Scottish Rite
Newsletter Date November 2013 Volume 35 Issue 11
Scottish Rite News
Be sure to visit our new Scottish Rite web site
at OCSCOTTISHRITE.ORG!
We need your email address so we can
electronically send you the Scottish Rite
News. Call the office at 714 543-7277 and give
it to our Secretary or leave a message. Thanks!
Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33º
Sovereign Grand Commander
Santa Ana Scottish Rite Officers for 2012
The Valley of Santa Ana, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the
Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, 801 N. French Street, Santa
Ana, CA 92701, publishes the Scottish Rite News monthly. No Subscription Price.
Bro James Segerstrom, 32º
Wise Master
(714) 673-1777
Bob McNamara, 33º
Asst. Personal Representative
(714) 970-6555
Luke Keith, 32º
Commander of Kadosh
(949)-554-5072
Arthur L. Salazar Jr., 32° KCCH ……..Treasurer
Mark S. Hoage, 32° …….………...Asst. Secretary
J. Lloyd Clayton, 33°. …….……………. Almoner
Bob Hjorth, 33°…...…………..Assistant Almoner
Jack Allastuey, 32° KCCH…..……………...Tiler
George Morton, 32° KCCH……….Dir. Stagecraft
Santa Ana Valley Scottish Rite office 801 N. French Street Santa Ana, CA 92701
Voice 714 543-7277, Fax 714-543-9754
David J. Kussman, 32⁰ KCCH.…….Chaplain
Bob Hjorth, 33°. …….……....….Dir. of Work
Steve Bass, 32° KCCH…...Classroom Director
Larry Griffin, 32º……..………...Photographer
Bro. Mike Gowder, 32º
Master of Kadosh
(619)823-4109
Ill. Rick Wood, 33° IGH
Santa Ana Valley
Personal Representative Of the
Deputy of the Supreme Council
(909) 861-3329
Ill. Frank Loui, 33º
SGIG Supreme Council in the
Orient of California
Scottish Rite News is a publication of the Valley of Santa Ana. Editor is Mark Hoage, 32° (951) 898-9335,
email: [email protected]
All Articles must be submitted prior to the 10th of the month previous to the published.
Steve Bass, 32º KCCH
Venerable Master
(949)422-8796
Page 3
From the Assistant Personal Representative
Scottish Rite News
My Brothers— I found this article and thought that it might be of interest to you.
"IF WITHIN THE FIRST SQUARE OR ANGLE OF MY WORK"
Our Study Club committee has been asked the following question: what is the meaning of "If within the first square or angle of my work?" We should greatly appreciate any light you may be able to shed upon the subject.
L. C. H., Arizona.
The expression, "If within the first square or angle of my work," is found in a certain part of the work of some states. Back in the early days of the society, a brother from Idaho requested an explanation of this phrase, I noted as I was reading over some of the old files of THE BUILDER; apparently, no one could then shed any light on it. I hope he will see this also.
In the oldest American ritual known to me, which I believe to date back to 1805 or 1808, I find the following notation which sets forth the explanation that was offered by whoever inserted the phrase in the ritual:
"At the building of King Solomon's Temple, the Fellowcrafts had certain angles or squares marked out for them to work in and they were under no obligation to attend any sign or token given them beyond that angle or square."
In other words, they were assigned certain sections of the work and had no responsibilities outside of these sections. You will see that the phrase corresponds to the other one, "if within the length of my cabletow." It has that same significance.
I would hesitate to even guess as to how this phrase came to be included. It might be simply a fanciful in-vention and then again, the idea might be found in Josephus or some other early Jewish writer. The most interesting feature is how this phrase came to be handed down from perhaps 1808 and included in the work in some of the Western States while generally discarded in the East.
A. L. KRESS.
Bob McNamara, 33º
Asst. Personal Representative
Page 4 Volume 35 Issue 11
From the Editor
Greetings from the Council of Kadosh,
It is November and my time serving in the Council of Kadosh is nearing its end. It
has been my honor to serve you in our Valley this year. I will, however, be leaving you in
the very capable hands of Brother Ray Ramirez. He has been a linchpin in the kitchen
and a driving force behind many of our Super Breakfasts.
It is important to note that the Officer lines in our Valley are filled with Brothers
with strong character and determination. With our leaders Ill. Rick Wood and Ill. Bob
McNamara, we are bound to have a positive effect on our world. I thank them for their
support during my time serving in the Council of Kadosh. Our fall Reunion class is com-
ing up on the fourth weekend in November and I’m looking forward to participating in
our degrees.
I hope to see you there.
Fraternally,
Luke Keith
Hello everyone,
After a rocky start here is my second issue of the Scottish Rite Newsletter. I am
hoping to make improvements with each edition and I am looking to you for some assis-
tance. Please let me know the type of articles of stories that you would like to see in fu-
ture editions by emailing me suggestions at: [email protected] .
Mark Hoage
Assistant Secretary
Scottish Rite News Editor
From the Commander
Scottish Rite Menu 2013
Page 5 Scottish Rite News
November 7, 2013
Honey Glazed ham with Pineapple Sauce
Sweet Potatoes - Corn
Cesar Salad
Corn bread
Pumpkin Pie
December 2, 2013
Roast Turkey with Dressing
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Asparagus
Spinach Salad
Dinner Rolls
Cherry Pie
Page 6
From the San Diego Scottish Rite Newsletter:
2013 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HONOURS
SATURDAY, 9 NOVEMBER
On Saturday, 9 November, Scottish Rite Masons from all over California, Southern
California in particular, will gather at our Center for the conferral of the Inspector Gen-
eral Honorary 33º and the rank and decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of
Honor. The IGH ceremony is closed to 33º Scottish Rite Masons and will start at 10 AM.
The KCCH ceremony will start at 4 PM and is open to the public.
We invite all Masons, especially members of our Valley, and their families and
friends to attend what is an impressive and memorable ceremony.
The day will close with a banquet in our Corinthian Room. Tickets for that event
are $50 per person. Reservations for the banquet must be made no later than Tuesday, 5
November. No banquet tickets will be sold after that date. We hope that you will take
the time to join us in recognizing all of the Honorees and join us for the banquet.
Volume 35 Issue 11
San Diego Honours
Scottish Rite News Page 7
Language Center News
The following Brethren have sent donations to the Santa Ana Childhood Language Center
with their 2013 dues. We thank you for your kindness and dedication.
Charles Crusinberry Roger Murray Richard Sappington
Mark Neiman Merritt Read David Robinson
Jerre Reid Joe Stout Neil Simmons
Elwin Wolcott Dr. Charles Maier David Hunter
Floyd Reid Jack Beers Eric Dalness
Richard Wood Robert Strange Harvey Riebel
Jamieson Hopkins Robert Lamb John Toon
Wilbert Smith Harold Schultz Darrel Bush
Bob McNamara Tom Blood Steven Frogue
Okan Hemseri Michael Gowder Bruce Mattern
William Refice, Jr. James Segerstrom Ed Hilden
Art Paris John Woodward J.W. Gromme, Jr.
Roger Christensen Aaron Blackman Jerome Heyl
John Elwell Jon Davis, Jr. Charles Reeves
J. Norman Smith Walter Moore, Jr. Thomas Hafeli
John Gearhart Maxwell Roth Jo Pat Williams
Stephen Horvat Thomas Orbison James Lenon, Jr.
Forrest Werner, Jr. Jarrold Petraborg R. Martin Pylman
Ron Schemm Daren Gress
Page 8
Scottish Rite Calendar
2013 Calendar
November
7th— SASR Stated Meeting—-6:30
2nd reading of 2014 Officer Line
9th— Honors, San Diego Scottish Rite—- 10am/4pm
23rd— Reunion Class—- Times to be determined
24th— Reunion Class—- Times to be determined
December
2nd— SASR Stated Meeting—-6:30
Voting on 2014 Officers Line
January
6th—SASR Stated Meeting—-6:30
12th—2014 Officer Installation—2:00pm at the DeMolay Center
February
3rd—SASR Stated Meeting—-6:30
Volume 35 Issue 11
Page 9 Scottish Rite News
After our American flag at the Language Center was shredded in the last
wind storm a replacement was needed and Ill. Bob McNamara took up the
challenge. He contacted the El Bekal Shrine Center where the El Bekal staff
was more than happy to provide a new flag to fly on our pole. Big thanks to
Ill. Bob McNamara and the El Bekal Shrine for the gift of a new flag for the
Scottish Rite office and Language Center.
New Flag for the Learning Center
Childhood Language Center News
Greetings my Brothers !
For the past 4 weeks our Brothers have volunteered tirelessly in improving our
Valley Office and Childhood Language Center. The asphalt parking area and drive ap-
proach have been repaired or replaced. The exterior of the building has been pressure
washed and given 2 fresh coats of white paint…the columns received an accent beige
color. The porch and sidewalks have been pressure washed and 20 years of dirt and
grime washed away. In December we will be installing a new irrigation / sprinkler
system and over seeding the lawn with Winter Rye for a green lush lawn. A new sign
with the new CLC Logo is being made and will adorn the property corner. Special
thanks go out to Brothers Wood, McNamara, Godeke, Rosario, Slagle, Olsen, Ramos,
Selix for deciding to make a difference in OUR Valley.
Feel free to join in the fun…ask me how ! Bro. Dave Price
We are rapidly approaching the end of the year which means that the 2014 dues
notices are just around the corner. If you have not yet paid your 2013 dues this means
that you are in danger of falling 2 years behind. If you are or know of a Brother who is
struggling to keep his dues current, please let us know so that we can offer assistance
where possible.
There are a number of ways available to help members if they are having prob-
lems paying their dues. Please call the office at 714 543-7277 and we will try to help.
Our goal is to treat this in a Masonic way and not a business way. After all, we are all
Brothers and Scottish Rite Masons!
Bob McNamara, 33°
Assistant Personal Representative
Membership Dues Deadline Approaching
Scottish Rite News Page 10
Dinner Reservations Reminder
Due to late requests for dinner reservations, we have had increasing difficulty in
providing our caterer with the accurate numbers necessary for timely food preparation.
This announcement serves as a reminder that dinner reservations for stated meetings must
be received by close of business on the preceding Friday. Reservations for special events
must be received by the announced deadline. Please make note of the following:
1) Dinner reservations can be made by stopping by or calling the General Secretary’s Of-
fice at (714) -543-7277. You may also opt to be placed on the permanent stated meet-
ing dinner reservation list.
2) Requests for reservations received after the deadline will not be accepted.
3) Walk-ins will be accepted for a price increase.
4) “No Show” reservations that are not cancelled will result in a billing for the price of
dinner.
5) Costs for walk ins without reservations will go up to $19 January 1, 2014
We appreciate your cooperation in this regard.
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Glenn D. Woody, CFP
President [email protected]
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Costa Mesa, California 92626
(714) 850-0534 (714) 850-0934 FAX
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acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General, Knight
Commander of the House of the Temple of Solomon, Thirty-third Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free-
masonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America.
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Of Interest to our
Brethren
Dues Cards will be
checked at Each Stated
Meeting
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