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Valley Office Closed for Vacation
Ill:. Bro:. Keith Albright, 33°, will be on vacation to visit with his grandchildren in West Virginia from July 3rd through July 12th. During this time, the Valley Office will be closed. The office will open again on July 13th.
Official Visitation of the S:.G:.I:.G:. Friday, July 24th! Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Program at 7:30 p.m. Please be present to welcome Ill:. Bro:. Goldsmith, 33°, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, and Grand Prior of the Supreme Council, back to the Valley of Orlando.
14° Ring Ceremony and KoSA Knighting Ceremony
 The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, with its honors and obligations, touches all aspects of a new Candidate's Life. It is important, therefore, that his lifelong Masonic journey continue after receiving the Scottish Rite degrees. In an effort to signify this continuation and to involve the Brother's Lady in understanding a small part of the significance of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, the Fourteenth Degree Ring Ceremony is being held for our Spring Reunion Class.
The Ring Ceremony with its color, warmth and dignity is meant to impress upon the wives and ladies of the Candidates their new status upon his attaining the Fourteenth Degree and to make them feel that they are also a part of the Scottish Rite.
Nineteen of the twenty-four new Masters of the Royal Secret from our Spring Class, and their ladies, took part in the 14° Ring Ceremony held at the Valley on June 26th.
In addition, 16 Brothers were received under an arch of steel, and knighted members of the Valley of Orlando Knights of Saint Andrew (KoSA) Chapter.
The Orlando KoSA Sabre Team provided the arch of steel, and Venerable Master Larry Williamson, 32°, assisted by Most Worshipful Brother Dale Goerhig, 33° Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F&AM of Florida, dubbed and constituted the new Knights.
The Knights of St. Andrew exist as a service organization on behalf of all members of their Consistory, and provide services where they are needed. This includes, but not limited to, aiding the Tylers, acting as greeters, providing escort services for dignitaries or for special events created for the ladies during reunions or other functions, serving as guides, assisting the Scottish degree work, helping present the Colors. Knights of St. Andrew also assist in the calling committees, participate in parades or civic activities, promote fund-raising events, and aid in any special event.
Their flexibility and enthusiasm make the Knights of St. Andrew one of the Valley's most active and desirable organizations. It is an excellent way to nurture and develop future leaders as they learn their organizational and leadership skills, explore the inner structures of their Scottish Rite Centers, and thus gain a deeper admiration for our Order and Brethren who work in Freemasonry as a whole.
Membership is limited to 32nd degree Freemasons and will abide by the Valley's by-laws, and those approved by the Sovereign Grand Inspector General. We hope all 32° Brothers will join us as an active member of the Valley of Orlando Knights of St. Andrew.
For more pictures from the Ring and KoSA Knight Ceremonies, plus, "An Evening with Ernie", please check out the Valley web site.
Mentors' Rountable
The Mentor's Roundtable, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 16th, has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 18th. Breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:00 a.m.
If you would like more information on the Valley's Mentor Program, please contact Ill:. Brother Keith Albright at osrb@juno.com or Bro:. B. Allen West, 32°, Mentoring Chairman, by e-mail: b4west@comcast.net.
Valley Facilities Available for Rentals
 Did you know that the dining room, auditorium and meeting rooms at the Valley are available for rentals?
The Scottish Rite Masonic Center offers you a perfect environment for your Special event. A handicap accessible building, centrally located for the Greater Orlando area, in Winter Park, the Scottish Rite Masonic Center has ample parking, and sits on beautiful grounds which features a lovely pond and lake.
The Scottish Rite Masonic Center has multiple rooms available for rent; Meeting rooms for large and small gatherings, banquet facilities for up to 360 guests, with a commercial kitchen as well as a full function auditorium with seating for more than 450 guests.
For more information, please contact Ill:. Bro:. Keith Albright, 33° in our office for details and pricing.
Upcoming Events:
- July 3rd - 12th - Office closed
- July 18th - Mentor's Roundtable Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
- July 22nd - Executive Committee, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:00 p.m. Meeting
- July 24th - K:.C:.C:.H:. Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
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- July 24th - Knights of St Andrew Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
- July 24th - Valley of Orlando Dinner, 6:30 p.m.
- July 24th - Valley of Orlando Meeting, 7:30 p.m. (Officers White Dinner Jacket) - Official Visit of the S:.G:.I:.G:.
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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 President, Bro:. Marshall DeGraw, 32°, email: degraw2935@aol.com
- Deltona Scottish Rite Club
Meets 3rd Monday each month at Landmark Lodge #383 at 7:00 p.m. Covered dish dinner. Contact the President, Bro:. Eli Ellich, 32° phone: 386-532-5001, email: eellich@embarqmail.com
- Halifax Scottish Rite Club
Meets 1st Monday each month at Woody's BBQ (Corner of Nova Rd and LPGA Blvd) at 6:00 p.m. Contact the President, Bro:. Dominick Tesoriere, 32° email: mason81fl@cs.com
- Lake Scottish Rite Club
Meets 1st Wednesday each month at Mt Dora Lodge #238 at 7:00 p.m. Reservations required. Contact the President, Ill:. Brother Jerry Elmore, 33° phone: 352-343-4018 or Secretary Ill:. Brother Hank Link, 33° 352-383-3078, hlinkjr@gmail.com, for reservations.
- 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 President, 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 President, Bro:. Charles Hughes, 32° email: chughes6@cfl.rr.com
- 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:. Heie Simonsen, 32° phone: 321-267-2857
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