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Out and About with the Valley of Orlando
Thursday October 2nd — the Valley will visit Halifax Lodge No. 81, which meets at 7:30 p.m. Halifax Lodge is located at 135 Orange Avenue in Daytona Beach (Map to Halifax Lodge). The group will gather for dinner at Red Lobster, 2625 International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, 386-255-7596 at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19th — the Valley will visit Hope Rainbow Assembly which meets at 4:00 p.m. Hope Rainbow Assembly meets at Winter Park Lodge No. 239 which is located at 1495 Grand Ave (next to the Orlando Scottish Rite).
Tuesday, November 11th — the Valley will visit Harbor City Lodge No. 318 which meets at 7:30 p.m. Harbor City Lodge is located at 1715 Avocado Avenue in Melbourne (Map to Harbor City Lodge).
Monday, November 17th — the Valley will visit Lake Sumter DeMolay Chapter which meets at 7:30 p.m. Lake Sumter Chapter meets at Eustis Lodge No. 85 which is located at 128 N Bay St in Eustis (Map to Eustis Lodge).
Fall Reunion
 The Fall 2008 Valley of Orlando Reunion honoring Ill:. Bro:. Frederick M. Morris, 33°, was a great success, and 22 new Masters of the Royal Secret joined the ranks of the Valley of Orlando. In addition, with the inclusion of a number of degrees which have not been performed in many years, the Valley of Orlando conferred all 29 degrees this year between the Spring and Fall Reunions. Under the leadership of Degree Director, Bro:. George Van Pelt, 32° K:. C:. C:. H:., the many Degree Directors, and the approximately 250 Brothers who participated in the casts, worked sound, lights, stage, altar, kitchen, and Candidate Education Committees, the class, and those in attendance, we treated to an outstanding Fall Reunion. We welcome our new Brothers, and hope they will become active in their local clubs, and participate in the monthly meetings at the Valley.
You can click on the photo above to be linked to the Fall Reunion Photo Gallery.
Ritetoberfest - Cancelled
Due to a lack of advanced ticket sales, the Ritetoberfest has been cancelled.
Reminder - the 2009 Valley of Orlando are $75.00. You can pay your 2009 dues at our eStore now.
Charity Golf Tournament - December 13th
 The Annual Valley of Orlando Charity Invitational Golf Tournament in support of The Scottish Rite Foundation of Florida, USA, Inc. will be held on Saturday, December 13th, at the Walkabout Golf Course in Mims (map), with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
The Tournament is limited to 144 players, and is open to everyone. The registration fee for a 4-man Team is $260.00, which includes golf, a BBQ buffet lunch, goodie bag, door prizes, and trophies for the longest drive, closest to the pin on all Par 3s, and trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. (Registration for a single player is $75.00)
Hole, Corporate, Gold Patron, and Platinum sponsorships are also available, with all proceeds going to the Scottish Rite Foundation of Florida, USA, Inc., which is a Florida Non-Profit Corporation, a Registered Charity, and Private Foundation under Section 501(c)(3) I.R.C.
You may get more information from the Tournament Flyer, which is available from the Valley web site.
Masonic Education Minute
In the 13th Degree, Royal Arch of Solomon, the entrance of Adoniram, Yehu-Aber, and Satolkin into the cavern symbolizes —
(a) Seeking deeply within ourselves for the knowledge of the Diety.
(b) The descent of the human spirit into dispair, and the discovery of hope.
(c) The ignorance of the pagan people, and the light of Divinity.
The answer will be published in the October 15th edition of the eNews.
The answer to the September 15th “Masonic Education Minute” — ‘A member of the Elu of the Twelve has the title ... ’ was (b) Prince Ameth or Prince of Truth. (See page 69 or 70 of A Bridge to Light for more information.)
For information on the history and development of the Scottish Rite, check out your copy of Bridge to Light, or the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide which is also available in the Valley Library.
For more Scottish Rite and Masonic education, check out the Master Craftsman Program on the Supreme Council web site, and the College of the Consistory program from the Valley of Guthrie.
— Ron Blaisdell, 32°
Scottish Rite Master Craftsman
Upcoming Events:
- October 2nd - Halifax Lodge Visitation, 7:30 p.m.
- October 19th - Hope Rainbow Assembly Visitation, 4:00 p.m.
- October 20th - Executive Board Meeting. Dinner 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7:00 p.m.
- October 24th - Knights of St. Andrew Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
- October 24th - Valley Meeting - 25- and 50-year Award Presentations - Knights of St. Andrew Knighting Ceremony. Dinner 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7:30 p.m.
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- November 11th - Harbor City Lodge Visitation, 7:30 p.m.
- November 17th - Lake Sumter DeMolay Chapter Visitation, 7:30 p.m.
- November 19th - Executive Board Meeting. Dinner 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7:00 p.m.
- November 21st - Knights of St. Andrew Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
- November 21st - Valley Meeting - Dinner 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7:30 p.m.
- November 30th - Feast of St. Andrew - Knights of St. Andrew Social Gathering
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Club Meetings
- Central Brevard Scottish Rite Club
Meets 3rd Thursday each month at Brevard Lodge #113 at 7:00 p.m. Covered dish dinner. Contact the Secretary, Ill:. George Malone, 33°, email: gemalone@bellsouth.net
- Deltona Scottish Rite Club
Meets 3rd Monday each month at Landmark Lodge #383 at 7:00 p.m. Covered dish dinner. Contact the Secretary, Bro:. George Sites, 32° email: gsites@bellsouth.net
- Halifax Scottish Rite Club
Meets 1st Monday each month at Daytona Beach Lodge #270 at 7:00 p.m. Contact the President, Bro:. David Rosenthal, 32° email: davidonefl@aol.com
- Lake Scottish Rite Club
Meets 1st Wednesday each month at Tavares Lodge #234 at 7:00 p.m. Reservations required. Contact the Secretary, Bro:. Hank Link, 32° email: hlinkjr@comcast.net
- New Smyrna Beach Scottish Rite Club
Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the New Smyrna Beach Shrine Club 7:00 p.m. for covered dish dinner.
- Osceola Scottish Rite Club
Meets 2nd Friday each month at St. Cloud Lodge #221 at 7:30 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner. Contact the Secretary, Bro:. Frank Bierbaum, 32° email: fredmc1900@aol.com
- Sanford Scottish Rite Club
Meets 2nd Wednesday each month at I-Hop Orlando Ave (US 17-92) south of the 417 at 6:00 p.m. Dinner meeting.
- South Brevard Scottish Rite Club
Meets 4th Thursday each month at Melbourne Lodge #143 at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish dinner. Contact the Secretary, Bro:. Fred Baker, 32° K:.C:.C:.H:. email: bake1640@bellsouth.net
- Titusville Scottish Rite Club
Meets 2nd Tuesday each month at Indian River Lodge #90 at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish dinner. Contact the President, Bro:. Jeff Bills, 32° email: jlbills@cfl.rr.com
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