LAKE WORTH SCOTTISH RITE
Lake Worth, Florida
PAST EVENTS
"Too late to attend but never too late to remember"
October Consistory Meeting
At the October Consistory Meeting, it is the custom of
the Lake Worth Scottish Rite to recognize members
who have obtained 25 years and 50 years of member-
ship in the Rite. We also take this opportunity to honor
Community Leaders and to award members who have
provided exceptional service to out Valley. This year
we were pleased to recognize Brother Rafael George,
32 Degree, from Boynton Beach Lodge #236 as the
Outstanding Community Leader. Brother George
was honored for his past service in the US military
and current work in the Homeland Security Service.
Honorable Paul Friend, 33 Degree elect, was selected
as the outstanding volunteer for the year and his name
will be engraved on the "John Lund" Trophy Plaque".
Fall Reunion
At the 177th Scottish Rite Reunion held on October
16, 17 and 18, seventeen Masonic Brothers were
anointed Master of the Royal Secret and constituted
Priest and Apostles of the Holy Doctrine. We welcome our new members.
September Consistory Meeting -- Feast of Tishri
The Lake Worth Scottish Rite observed the Feast of Tishri on Wednesday September 23, 2009. The Feast of Tishri is our annual ceremonial observance of the ancient Hebrew Harvest Celebration coupled with the dedication of Kings Solomon's Temple as described in the Holy Scriptures. Held in our Dinning Room, this event is made even more special by the beautiful mural on the west wall portraying the construction of this magnificent temple.
Our thanks to Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection Nat Smith, 32 degree KCCH, for his effort in coordinating this event and thanks to the many Brothers who assisted in the program and to those who assisted in the food preparation and service.
August Consistory Meeting
At the August consistory Meeting, Joe Cohen, of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC), returned to again speak on the fun and profit to be derived from collecting antique time pieces. Mr. Cohen displayed a number of clocks from the early nineteenth century. Mr. Cohen had previously spoken to us at the April Consistory Meeting.
July Consistory Meeting
Scottish Rite Widows were honored at the Monthly Consistory Meeting held on July 22. After the dinner, Honorable Mike Cribbet, our General Secretary, showed photos taken during a recent visit to the Florida Masonic Home in St. Petersburg.
June Consistory Meeting
On June 24, we were treated to a presentation of the 7th Degree, Provost and Judge, at the Monthly Consistory meeting. Under the direction of Wayne Hansen, 32 Degree, the Cast and Crew did a fine job. We were happy to see many of our recent initiates taking a part in bring this Degree back to life.
May Consistory Meeting
At our Monthly Consistory Meeting on May 27, new members of the Knights of St. Andrew were inducted into the Order and given their Lapel Pin. The Knights of St. Andrew is a service organization at the Valley of Lake Worth consisting of, and run by Scottish Rite members who have not yet received the honor of being a KCCH or 33rd Degree. Upon receiving such recognition, a member is not allowed to run for elected office in the Knights of St. Andrew - thus assuring that the newer members will always have leadership opportunities available within the Scottish Rite.
Spring Reunion
At the 176th Scottish Rite Reunion held on May 18, 37 Masonic Brothers were anointed Master of the Royal Secret and constituted Priest and Apostles of the Holy Doctrine.
We welcome our new members.
Annual Barbecue
The renowned Scottish Rite Barbecue is a major fund raiser for the Lake Worth Scottish Rite. Held on Sunday, April 19, we served up some of the best spare ribs and chicken in these parts. Accompanying the entree were sides of Cole slaw, baked beans and corn. Tea and coffee were available as complementary beverages. Our thanks to the numerous Brothers who spent many hours helping make this event one of our best ever.
April Consistory Meeting
Time was the theme of the Lake Worth Consistory Meeting on April 22. Joe Cohen, of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC), spoke on the fun and profit to be derived from collecting antique time pieces. Mr. Cohen displayed a number of clocks from the early nineteenth century.
Ceremony of Lights
The Easter season was duly celebrated by the Scottish Rite Ceremony of Lights on April 9, Maundy Thursday. This ceremony portrays the customs from both the Jewish Passover and Christian Good Friday and Easter. A special part of the Ceremony is the reading of names of our Brothers that passed to the Celestial Lodge during over the past year.
March Consistory Meeting
On March 25, 2009, the Consistory Meeting of the Lake Worth Scottish Rite the General Secretary completed the awarding of the Bars and Ribbons to those the Knights of the Double Eagle who had earned an upgrade for activities during the year 2008. Following the award presentations, the New Knights of Saint Andrew was invested with sashes and insignia for the order.
Knight of the Double Eagle Award Presentation and
The renowned Scottish Rite Barbecue is a major fund raiser for the Lake Worth Scottish Rite. Held on Sunday, April 19, we served up some of the best spare ribs and chicken in these parts. Accompanying the entree were sides of Cole slaw, baked beans and corn. Tea and coffee were available as complementary beverages. Our thanks to the numerous Brothers who spent many hours helping make this event one of our best ever.
April Consistory Meeting
Time was the theme of the Lake Worth Consistory Meeting on April 22. Joe Cohen, of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC), spoke on the fun and profit to be derived from collecting antique time pieces. Mr. Cohen displayed a number of clocks from the early nineteenth century.
Ceremony of Lights
The Easter season was duly celebrated by the Scottish Rite Ceremony of Lights on April 9, Maundy Thursday. This ceremony portrays the customs from both the Jewish Passover and Christian Good Friday and Easter. A special part of the Ceremony is the reading of names of our Brothers that passed to the Celestial Lodge during over the past year.
March Consistory Meeting
On March 25, 2009, the Consistory Meeting of the Lake Worth Scottish Rite the General Secretary completed the awarding of the Bars and Ribbons to those the Knights of the Double Eagle who had earned an upgrade for activities during the year 2008. Following the award presentations, the New Knights of Saint Andrew was invested with sashes and insignia for the order.
Knight of the Double Eagle Award Presentation and
Official Visit of the S.G.I.G.
On February 25, 2009, the Valley of Lake Worth held its most
popular event of the year, the Knight of the Double Eagle
Awards Presentation and the Official Visit of Illustrious Robert
L. Goldsmith, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the State
of Florida. Fifteen members of the Valley were recognized as
new Knights of the Double Eagle for service to the Lake Worth
Scottish Rite and were presented with appropriate medallions
hung on black ribbons. Fourteen members earned either a red,
white, or blue bar to attach to the medallion to indicate sub-
stantial continuing service to the Rite. Three members received
a Gold Bar, indicating completion of the medallion program.
Recognizing service beyond the medallion program, four members, Ziggy Friedman, Donald Kelley, Mike Sinatra, and Arlen Watson qualified for a Red Ribbons; Roy Hernandez III qualified for a White Ribbon; and Wes Dickmann and Merwin Stewart qualified for a Blue Ribbon. Ewell Menge was awarded the Sunburst Gold Eagle Pin. This year, no member qualified for the coveted "Red, White, and Blue Final Award" Ribbon given for a total of 20,000 points earned in service to the Lake Worth Scottish Rite.
January Consistory Meeting
On January 28, 2009, the Lake Worth Scottish Rite performed
the traditional 14th Degree Ring Ceremony for the third time in
recent years. The evening started with
Master of Kadosh Gunter Diehl, 32nd
Degree, directing the opening cere-
monies. After dinner, we moved to the
Auditorium where General Secretary
Mike Cribbet, 32nd Degree K.C.C.H.,
directed the Ring Ceremony.
The Ring Ceremony is public and
involves the recently inducted Scottish Rite member and his escort passing through a large gold ring. The new member is then invested with either a 14th Degree ring or a Lucite pyramid containing a replica of the 14th Degree ring. His escort is presented with a red rose. To memorialize the evening, Honorable Nat Smith, 32 Degree K.C.C.H., photographed each new member and escort as they passed through the Ceremonial Ring.
Luncheon for Grand Lodge and Eastern Star of New York
On January 24, 2009, the Grand Lodge of New York and the Eastern
Star of New York once again held their annual luncheon at the Lake
Worth Scottish Rite Masonic Center for their members who now
reside in this area. Over 250 NY Masons and guests attended this
event. Following the meal, Grand Lodge Officers and Officers of
the Eastern Star spoke of the current activities of the Masonic
Bodies in New York State.
November Consistory Meeting
At the Consistory Meeting on November 19, elections were held for the Officers of the four bodies of the Lake Worth Scottish Rite. Honorable Gunter Diehl, 32 Degree, was elected as Master of Kadosh for 2009. Honorable Paul Friend, 32 Degree KCCH, was elected as Prior of the Consistory. Illustrious David Lund , 33 Degree, was elected as Commander of the Council of Kadosh, Honorable Ewell Menge, 32 Degree KCCH. was elected as Wise Master of the Chapter of the rose Croix, and Honorable Nat Smith, 32 degree KCCH was elected as Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection. Honorable "Ziggy" Friedman, 32 Degree KCCH, was elected as Treasurer of and Illustrious Wes Dickmann, 33 Degree was elected as Almoner. Elected as Members At Large of the Executive Board were Edwin Yabrow 32 Degree, and Robert Todd, 32 Degree.
