Merry Christmas

The office will be closed after today until January 2^nd.  I will see you all at the cold cold muddy Maumee River on Jan 1 to take my plunge.  On behalf of the staff and board of trustees, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Drive carefully this week.

 

Lights at the Zoo

The Zoo sent me a few extra tickets for this weekend’s Lights at the Zoo / Dinner event.  Only $15 adult and $10 children will get you a pizza buffet with all the trimmings, parking and time to enjoy the 1 Million plus lights surrounding the zoo.  Call the office for more information.  Tickets will have to be picked up at the office.

Happy Thanksgiving

From the staff and board of the Valley of Toledo, we want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving.  Drive carefully out there.

Reunion

What a wonderful reunion last weekend.  The degrees were outstanding, the luncheon was great and the day was beautiful.  Thanks to the many, many hands that helped make this reunion a success.  One of the best that I have seen.  You missed award winning performances if you didn’t attend.

Lights at the Zoo

November 16^th is the last day for reservations for the Lights Before Zoo / Dinner. It is a great deal for $15 you get a parking pass, pizza dinner with all the trimmings and walk around the zoo and look at over 1,000,000 lights.  Children at $10.  Call the office now and get your reservations in.  Sorry, members and their families only. 

Reunion

The Reunion is this weekend at Findlay Masonic Temple.  Registration at 8:00a.m.   Come out and enjoy the fellowship, food and degree work.  Call the office for a lunch reservation.

 

 

Reunion

Just two weeks to go before the fall reunion (Nov. 10).  It will be centrally located in Findlay, Ohio.  Degrees start at 8:30a.m.  Come early and join the fun and fellowship.  Please call office with reservations for lunch.  No walk in please.

 

 

200th Anniversary Pocket Jewel

The Supreme Council’s 200^th Anniversary Jewel is now available at the office.  All new candidates will receive one at reunion.  Others can purchase one for $25.00.  They are very nice and I only have 40 on hand at the moment.

CCW Class

I need a few more members to sign up for the concealed weapons class coming up soon.  Please call the office if you are interested.

 

 

New 33rds

Tim Joliff and Tim Betts are off this weekend to Cleveland to be coordinated as 33rds.  It is quite and honor for the Valley and of course for them. They are both very deserving of this prestigious degree.  I hope that you all will congratulate them when you see them.  Or put a card in the mail for them.  If you need an address, contact me and I will give it to you.

New 6th Degree DVD

Brothers from the Valley of Canton have been given a project by Supreme Council to produce a movie of the 6th Degree – Master of the Brazen Serpent.  Leading the Production as Executive Producer is Bro. Steve Warren who is Executive Producer of Sport Time Ohio and has numerous national awards for his work.  He has put a team of professional award winning videographers, Digital graphic Artists, and Cast Director to ensure we produce a professional presentation of the degree.

 

In order to cast for this degree, we have chosen to try and give opportunities to Valley membership within the State to take part in the degree.

 

The schedule of events includes auditions Sept 8th in Mansfield and Sept 15th at the Valley of Canton.  A cast is to be determined by the end of September.

Rehearsals are to be determined once a cast is chosen to work with the casts commitments.

Filming will be in a Cleveland studio November 16-18 for Scene 2 and in the Valley of Canton for Scene 1 Dec 15-16.

 

Please communicate to your brethren that these are open auditions. 

Please ensure you send this particularly to the cast of the 6th from your Valley and those that you feel have the talent to make this production one Ohio and the NMJ can be proud of.  An Audition Form is attached and can be found on the Valley of Canton Website at www.cantonscottishrite.com .  Have the brothers complete the form and email it to auditions@cantonscottishrite.com or contact me at the phone below so I can gather the information.

 

We are also asking for your help for some props for the 6th Degree.  We are looking to find the Serpent Staff, a Large Rock (or how you present the people hiding), and the Tent.  We are also looking to utilize existing costuming/robes that your Valley could loan us for the production.

 

MUD HENS NIGHT

Okay folks.  Last chance to sign up for the Family Mud Hens Night.  I promise you a nice meal and great time.  Don’t forget that there are fireworks after the game!  Call the office with your reservations.

MUD HENS IS A GO

Although we don’t quite have as many baseball fans signed up for the July 28^th Mud Hens game as we like, we are definitely proceeding with the activity.  Let’s get your reservations in now.  I need time to order food and get your tickets mailed out to you in a timely manner.  I promise you a great time. 

First 8 People

Scottish Rite Freemasonry of Toledo is pleased to sponsor a Basic Pistol Class for Valley members, taught by an NRA-certified instructor.  This class meets State requirements to obtain a Concealed Handgun License (CCW).  WHEN:  Friday, October 26, 6-9pm and Saturday, October 27, 9am-5pm.  WHERE: 12324 Soul Road in Swanton, Ohio.  COST: $100.00.  RSVP: Valley office, 419-893-2942.

INCLUDES: Lunch, firearms to use, ammo and official NRA materials. Personal firearms may also be used for this class.  Course provided by: A.R.M.S. LLC.  For more information visit:  www.arms.us.com or contact 419-260-8309.

FAMILY MUD HENS NIGHT

Note from Ill. Brother Bernie Welniak:

 

Hi,

 

As many of you know, I have completed my 12 year line in Scottish Rite. I have one final event that I agreed to do and need your support. We will be hosting a night at the Mud Hens on 7-28-12. We will be having Hot Dogs, Burgers, Dessert (world famous chocolate chip cookies) & Beverage w/game ticket for $25.00 a piece on the second level first base side at 6PM. Game 7 PM.

Please send a check to the Scottish Rite Office. Contact me if you have any questions.

 

Thanks, for your support.

 

Bernie & Dorothy too

 

Good News for the Dyslexia Center

Hello All,

This is the news we have been waiting for!  We have approval from the Maumee Board of Education to use the Union School building.  No lease has been signed yet, but that is just a matter of all the right people signing off on it.  We also have the money to pay the rent for next year. 

Now we have to start fund raising for our operational funds.  We need to raise $70,000 for next year.  We will be in touch when we need help to move.

 

Thanks for all your support, monetary and prayers,

Diane McCreery

Director

 

Cedar Point Day CANCELLED

Unfortunately, due to low turnout expected, the Scottish Rite Cedar Point Day is CANCELLED for June 30^th. 

 

$500 Gift Card

Currently our leader for the $500 gift card for the most 1^st line signers is CAID McKINLEY.  Caid has done a fantastic job of bringing in 7 new petitions this year.  Are you going to let him win this prize? Petitions can be downloaded from this website.

Quite a weekend

Your membership Chairman (Jeff Young) and I flew out to Lexington for the membership seminar this weekend and received a host of knowledgeable and useful ideas to bring back to the Valley of Toledo.  It was very informational, educational and well scheduled.  We found out that a lot of the Valleys (and some are rather large Valleys) had to make quite an adjustment to keep operational.  We are blessed to have the great members that we have.  I can see that we are doing well and will continue to go forward in the future.  Jeff and I are always open to new or improved ideas and we want you to let us know if you have something to contribute to the Valley to help make it better and more enjoyable.  Keep up the good work and watch for your Valley to grow.  

Reunion

What a day.  83 new Scottish Rite Masons today in Detroit and Toledo.  Everyone enjoyed the day tremendously.  Can’t wait to see if we can top that for the fall reunion. 

Reunion

Well gentlemen the bus is at capacity.  We will be glad to put you on a waiting list if you like.  However we will try to schedule the latest candidates for the trip.  After all it is all about them.  Right now there are 22 candidates.  Good job.  We will accept them up to Thursday.

 

 

Reunion

Our combined reunion with the Valley of Detroit is quickly approaching.  It should be a wonderful experience.  If you have decided to go, there are a few seats left on the bus.  We will leave from this office at 7:00am and return approximately 6:00pm.  The cost is only $10.  If you are driving separate, please call the office and let us know so that there will be enough food for lunch.  There is a reception afterwards and again I would need to know if you are staying for that.  I believe this is going to be a great day.  You don’t want to miss it.  Call now and make your reservation.

 

 

6 PETITIONS

The April 14^th kickoff breakfast was a huge success.  40 brethren enjoyed a free breakfast, fellowship and meeting.  4 members were in attendance to receive their longevity pin and certificate.  Each member in attendance received a commemorative glass coaster as a gift from the Valley. 

APRIL 14TH KICKOFF

There was a conflict with the rental of the Phoenix Lodge for the free kickoff breakfast.  Apparently the Rainbow girls and Scottish Rite both have an event on the same day.  I have relinquished that location to the Rainbow girls as not to disrupt their weekend program.  So, please make note that we are moving it down the road to NORTHERN LIGHT LODGE.  Still at 9:00a.m.  Please tell anyone you see that it has been moved.

Maundy

Great job at Wednesday’s Maundy Service at the Franciscan Center.  I received nothing but praise for the performance and reverence of the program.  The widows were most impressed.  I want to extend that thank you to all those who helped make this possible.  From the stage crew to the office staff to the Rose Croix officers, thanks for a great job. 

Maundy

Don’t forget that the annual Maundy service is coming up soon.  Invite your friends and family.  This is a spectacular event that you don’t want to miss. It is at the Franciscan Center in Sylvania, Ohio Remember, the doors close at 7:55p.m. to uphold the reverence of this program.  There is no charge for this event.

Maundy Services

The annual Maundy Service is just a few weeks away.  It will be held at the Franciscan Center in Sylvania.  Doors close at 7:55p.m. for this solemn occasion.  Please invite your family and friends and neighbors for this free event. 

RUSH Night

The Blue Lodges, Scottish Rite and Shriners are all coming together to help grow Masonry for Northwest Ohio.  On Friday, March 16, at 6:00p.m. there will be an interesting program in becoming a Mason and what it has to offer.  We promise you a high impact program plus a wonderful catered meal.  Ladies are invited.  All potential Masons are free.  Masons are $25.00 which includes a great meal.  Bring a non-mason and let’s grow our fraternity.  For questions call: Gary Brown, Zenobia – 419-872-4006.

 

 

SPECIAL $50 PETITIONS

The cat is out of the bag.  In conjunction with the Supreme Council’s 200^th Anniversary program, we are offering candidates to join the Valley of Toledo for $50.  Our goal is 200 new candidates for the 200^th Anniversary.  Print off a petition from this website or call the office for a copy (or more)!  What a great deal and it won’t last long.  We are joining with the Valley of Detroit on April 28^th for a combined reunion.  There will be bus transportation to Dearborn for $10, again it includes lunch.  This also promises to be a great day! 

Masonic Bulletin

Watch for this month’s Masonic Bulletin.  The whole front page is devoted to the Toledo/Dayton reunion.  It was very well written and in full color.  A big thanks goes to Bro. Bill Markin, editor of The Bulletin.

Tues, Weds, Thurs,

Bernie responded with the above dates would work for him for the luncheon meeting about the MSA selection.  I know that with you guys working we were wondering if maybe Archbold or where ever you may think will work.  Let me know what you boys are thinking.

 

Mike Shobe

4 Valley Reunion

875!  What a wonderful day in Dayton Masonic Temple last weekend.  There were 875 registered Scottish Rite Masons at this reunion.  When was the last time you attended such a spectacle of Masons all at one setting.  Everything went very smooth and the degree work was phenomenal.  Now let’s imitate this day at the Valley of Detroit this April.  Watch for your Tidings and The Masonic Bulletin for more information. 

LAST DAY

Over 800 are now signed up for the Dayton Reunion this weekend.  Today is the absolute last day for signing up to go.  We will be traveling by vans from the Scottish Rite office.  VANS ARE LEAVING PROMPTLY AT 7:00A.M.  Donuts and coffee will be available at 6:30.  Call Pam now and make your reservation.  I will warn you that parking will be a premium.  There are only 240 parking spots available.  Get there early!

 

Organ

There is a member who contacted me and is looking for a free organ.  I have to think that there are a ton of them sitting at the lodges collecting dust.  Let me know if you have one that you would like to donate.

200th Anniversary

Scottish Rite will be celebrating its 200^th Anniversary next year and Supreme Council has kick started a new program with incentives for members to win an unbelievable grand prize!  Mark your calendar for a Special Membership Meeting for March 24.  Watch for your Tidings for more information.

500+

Ill. Brother Jim Williamson (Dayton) has informed me that there are over 500 reservations for the February 18^th Reunion in Dayton, Ohio.  We have 40 going from Toledo.  If you are interested, I need to know by Friday.  Please call me ASAP if you are interested in going.  If you are driving separate, please call the Toledo office and make a reservation for lunch.  It is a $5 charge and we will send one big check for the lunches.  Jackets and ties are appropriate.  Officers and 33rds wear your caps. 

Dayton Reunion

There are over 300 reservations for the 4 Valley Reunion in Dayton on the 18^th.  They are expecting over 500.  You don’t want to miss this.  We will transport you down there for only $10 (which includes lunch).  It appears that I may be stopping in Findlay and Wapakoneta to pick up members.  If you are interested, please call the office now and make a reservation.  If you are thinking of driving separate, please let us know so that we can make you a lunch reservation (cost $5.00).  DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY…..

Worldwide

Did any of you happen to click on that little icon at the very bottom left corner of the website?  It shows what parts of the world the people have been looking at our website in the last 30 days.  There were people from Australia, Japan, Russia, etc.  I had a remark from Tokyo saying that they liked our website.  I just thought it was interesting.

 

Oops

This month’s Masonic Bulletin states that there is a charge for the upcoming Maundy Service in April.  I can assure you that there is not a charge, nor will there ever be a charge for this wonderful program for the community.  I do apologize for the misprint and will make sure that it is corrected in the next issue.

Dayton Reunion Update

There are now 28 members signed up for the 4 Valleys reunion being held in Dayton on Feb. 18.  Toledo, Columbus, Dayton and Cleveland are all putting on at least one degree.  We will be transporting all those interested for only $10 and it includes lunch.  There will be tours of the Dayton Temple available throughout the day.  The tours are worth the expense alone.  Come join us for a wonderful day.  If you are planning to drive separate, please call the office so that we can make a lunch reservation for you.  The lunches are $5 for those who drive themselves.  DEADLINE is FEB 12.  Absolutely no reservations after the 12^th.

Valley of Toledo App

For the members who have the Smartphones, the Valley of Toledo has it's own app for Android, IPhone, and Windows Smartphones.  From your phone, go to this link:

 

http://toledoaasr.com.mobapp.at

Install the app and open it. 

Four Valley Reunion

Here is an update for the February 18^th reunion.  Vans will leave from the Toledo Scottish Rite office promptly at 7:00am.  The cost is only $10 which includes lunch.  Come join us for an exciting and different venue.  We must have an accurate count for seating in the vans and lunch.  Please call the office now and make your reservations.

 

 

Happy New Year

You should have all gotten your new Tidings this week.  If not it is right here on the front page to examine.  I have gotten a lot of calls about how we could leave Toledo at 7:00am and be in Dayton by start of degrees at 8:00am.  I didn’t have any intention of making it on time for the 4^th degree.  Originally it was not planned.  Also I didn’t want you to have to get out of bed at 5:00am in order to be there by 8:00am.  That would make a very long and tiresome day.  Call me if you have any more questions.