Portland Valley Scottish Rite
2015 Spring Reunion
Friday & Saturday, April 10th & 11th, 2015
The Spring Reunion is fast approaching and now is the time to start handing out petitions at your Blue Lodge and start brushing up on your part for the degrees.
Most of the directors have provided the schedules of practices and they are posted to thecalendar so be sure to check it for dates and times. There are still cast parts open in some degrees so anyone interested in a part contact the Scottish Rite Office for director contact information.
There is also critical need for volunteers to assist the Rose Croix in reorganizing the wardrobe room as it needs to be completed well in advance of the reunion. Please contact the Wise Master Chris Foleen for more information on when they need help next.
For the reunion there is a need for volunteers as greeters both days, also help with setting up starting at noon on Friday and a building clean up crew for Saturday evening. If you are interested in supporting the Rite in this capacity contact the Office for more information.
The reunion schedule and times of the degrees will be published shortly when available.
It is never to early to RSVP for dinner and lunch for the reunion so, if you already know you will be here, call or email the Office right away at 503-226-7827 or email officemanager@portlandsr.com .
- 3/16/2015: Dinner Deadline to RSVP
- 3/16/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: 18th° Practice
- 3/16/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: 32° Practice
- 3/16/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: 25° Final Dress
- 3/17/2015 6:00 pm-7:00 pm:Dinner
- 3/17/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: 25° Conferral
- 3/18/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: 30th° Practice
- 3/19/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: 4th° Practice
- 3/23/2015: Dinner Deadline to RSVP
- 3/23/2015 6:00 pm-7:00 pm: 32° Practice
- 3/23/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: 18th° Practice
- 3/24/2015 5:30 pm-6:00 pm: Welcome & Reception
- 3/24/2015 6:00 pm-6:50 pm: Dinner
- 3/24/2015 6:30 pm-6:50 pm: Honoring of Widows
- 3/24/2015 7:00 pm-7:30 pm: Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal
- 3/25/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: 30th° Practice
- 3/26/2015 6:00 pm-7:00 pm: 14th° Practice
- 3/26/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: 4th° Practice
- 3/30/2015: Dinner Deadline to RSVP
- 3/30/2015 6:00 pm-7:00 pm: 32° Practice
- 3/30/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: 18th° Practice
- 3/31/2015 5:30 pm-6:15 pm: Social Hour
- 3/31/2015 6:15 pm-7:15 pm:
- Dinner3/31/2015 6:45 pm-7:00 pm: New Officer Elections
- 3/31/2015 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: SRU
March 24th, 2015 at 7 pm
“The Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal, including the Mystic Banquet, is not a religious observance. It is neither the Feast of the Passover nor a Sacrament of Holy Communion, although it commemorates the spirit of both days.
Chapters of Rose Croix traditionally observed the celebration of the Mystic Banquet as a memorial service honoring the Knights of their Chapter who have passed on during the preceding year. This observance strengthens the ties of brotherly love, past and present. We meet together to break the bread of fraternity, to reconcile ourselves with those we may have offended, and to drink the wine of refreshment and renewal. Thus, we celebrate the lives of our departed Brethren and promise to abide by the New Law, the Law of Love, with our present Brethren and all mankind.
In this celebration, we also commemorate the lives all those who labored to improve mankind and were rewarded with betrayal, punishment, and death. Whether poet, religious leader, scientist or social reformer, all who seek to elevate humankind may be considered as Brethren. Masonry is duty, and its practice, often fraught with personal sacrifice, requires the performance of duty for the good of humanity.”
— Forms and Traditions of the Scottish Rite by C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°
This is one of the few ceremonies conducted by the Scottish Rite that is open to the public. Scottish Rite Masons, Master Masons and their wives or ladies and friends are invited to attend. RSVP is still requested for dinner. In keeping with the dignity inherent to this event alcohol will not be served prior to the dinner at 6 pm.
Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition
Remember to make reservations for diners by calling the office (By 10 am on the Friday before the event) (503)226-7827 or e-mailing Officemanager@PortlandSR.com
Dear Brothers, please take note of the new email addresses for the Portland Valley Business Workgroup.
- PR@portlandsr.com (Walt Johnson) Portland Valley Personal Representative
- clarktrust@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Clark Trust
- orientcfo@portlandsr.com (Eric Gazow) Orient of Oregon CFO
- treasurer@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Treasurer Portland Valley
- blog@portlandsr.com (Larry Roberts) Blog Administrator
- buildingmanager@portlandsr.com (Michael Shebora) Portland Building Manager
- officemanager@portlandsr.com (Nate Neff) Portland Office Manager
- secretary@portlandsr.com (Rick Komraus) Portland General Secretary
- exc.director@portlandsr.com (Walt Johnson) Executive Director for the Orient of Oregon
- orientpr@portlandsr.com (Warren Gray) Orient of Oregon Personal Representative
- Membership@portlandsr.com (Bryan Witt) Membership Chairman
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