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Spring 2021
Scottish Rite News
A Quar terly Publication of the Valley of Chicago
VALLEY OF CHICAGO
Scottish Rite News A Message from your
Spring 2021
Cathedral Board President
The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley
of Chicago, State of Illinois, acknowledge and yield
allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted
It’s hard to believe that it has been just over
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic a year since we suspended activities at the
Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose building due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. As a
Grand East is in Lexington, Mass., and whose officers are:
Ill. David A. Glattly, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander,
result, the Executive Committee has re-invented
Ill. Gregory L. Clark, 33°, Deputy for Illinois, Ill. Michael our meetings and activities, developing
E. Ehle, 33°, Valley of Chicago Deputy’s Representative. Virtual Programs to engage the members as
Active Members for the State of Illinois are; Ill. James
L. Tungate, 33°, Ill. Randall R. Milone, 33°, Ill. G. Nick
well as hosting Micro Events as restrictions
Graff, 33°, Ill. Gregory L. Clark, 33°, Ill. Anthony R. have gradually eased. The use of Virtual
Cracco, 33°, Emeritus Ill. Benny L. Grisham, MSA, 33°, Reunions and Degrees hosted by the Supreme Council has allowed
Emeritus Ill. Lawrence D. Inglis, 33°, Emeritus, Ill. Lee B.
Lockwood, 33°, and Ill. Richard L. Swaney, 33°.
us to continue to bring in new members during these difficult times.
Correspondence concerning the magazine or mail
delivery should be addressed to David R. Koss, Editor. For the continued preservation of our heritage, the Library/Museum
Volume LXVI • Spring 2021 • Number 1 Committee has chosen two restoration projects to pursue. The projects
Scottish Rite News (ISSN 0893-5114), Vol. LXVI, is
include the restoration of a 1904 class photo and a piece of antique
published seasonally, March, June, September, and stained glass that adorned the building at 929 N. Dearborn Street
December by the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association that was removed when the building was sold. Once complete, both
of Chicago, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108.
of these will be prominently displayed in the building for you to enjoy.
Periodicals Postage Paid at Carol Stream, IL.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SCOTTISH This year also marks the 9th year since opening the new building, but with
RITE NEWS, 383 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, Illinois that brings some scheduled maintenance. This year we will resurface the
60108.
parking lot as well as perform much-needed repairs on the patio. The
Phone: (800) 774-3467 membership asked for it, so we are also installing a heated structure on
Fax: (630) 439-3401
www.ScottishRiteChicago.org
the patio which can serve the members during the colder winter months.
Officers and Directors
Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago
To ensure the safety of our members, great care is being taken
Daryl W. Selock, President during plans to gradually reopen the building. Needlepoint bipolar
Frank P. Lasick Jr., 1st Vice President ionization has been installed in the HVAC system to provide cleaner
Bruce H. Zimmerman, 2nd Vice President
Donald E. Esser, Treasurer
air for our members and thermal body temperature cameras were
David R. Koss, Executive Secretary installed to screen members and visitors as they enter the building
for events. Plans are currently underway to return to in person
Michael W. Behm, Angelo S. Deserio, Donald E. Esser, events at the building, starting with the Annual Meetings in May.
Andrew A. Keppy, Robert Kogut,
Chad M. Lacek, Antwane O. Lee, Karl J. Nygard,
Xander J. “Guide” Sobecki
As always, the Board of Directors is here to answer any questions you
may have regarding your Scottish Rite Cathedral and we look forward to
Gregory L. Clark, Deputy for Illinois
greeting you in person again soon.
Anthony R. Cracco, Active Member
Michael E. Ehle, Deputy’s Representative
Daryl W. Selock, President
Publication Staff
Editor David R. Koss
Reviewing Editor Martin P. Starr, 33°
Art Director Debbie Pasiewicz
Official Notice
Meetings of the coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Chicago, IL, are
currently on hold.
Angelo S. Deserio, Thrice Potent Master Scottish Rite Members on
Van Rensselaer Lodge of Perfection
Chad M. Lacek, HGA, Sovereign Prince
Active Military Duty and Retired with Disability
Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem
Xander J. “Guide” Sobecki, Most Wise Master If you are a Scottish Rite member who is on active
Gourgas Chapter Rose Croix
military duty, the Supreme Council has an assessment
Karl J. Nygard, Commander-in-Chief
Oriental Consistory, S.P.R.S.
exemption program, and the Valley of Chicago has a
James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary dues exemption program. You only need to inform the
Marvin L. Selock, 33°, Fraternal Treasurer Valley of Chicago of your active duty status by calling
(800) 774-3467 and your membership dues for that year
© 2021 Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago. will be waived.
All rights reserved.
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Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago Bodies
Van Rensselaer Oriental Consistory
Lodge of Perfection
The Annual Meeting of The Annual Meeting of
Van Rensselaer Lodge Oriental Consistory will be
of Perfection will be held at the Scottish Rite
held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Street,
Cathedral, 383 E. Lake Bloomingdale, Illinois, on
Street, Bloomingdale, Thursday, May 20, 2021, immediately following
Illinois, on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 7:00 pm for the Annual Meeting of the Van Rensselaer Lodge
the consideration of the reports of Officers, election of Perfection for the consideration of the reports of
of Officers, and such other business as may regularly Officers, election of Officers, and such other business
come before the meeting. as may regularly come before the meeting.
Angelo S. Deserio, Thrice Potent Master Karl J. Nygard, Commander-in-Chief
James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary
Gourgas Chapter Chicago Council
of Rose Croix Princes of Jerusalem
The Annual Meeting of The Annual Meeting of
Gourgas Chapter of Rose Chicago Council Princes of
Croix will be held at the Jerusalem will be held at the
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 383
383 E. Lake Street, E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale,
Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 20, 2021, for Illinois, on Thursday, May 20, 2021, immediately
the consideration of the reports of Officers, election following the Annual Meeting of Gourgas Chapter
of Officers, and such other business as may regularly of Rose Croix for the consideration of the reports of
come before the meeting. Officers, election of Officers, and such other business
as may regularly come before the meeting.
Xander “Guide” Sobecki, Most Wise Master
James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary Chad M. Lacek, HGA, Sovereign Prince
James W. Patton, 33°, Fraternal Secretary
Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago
The Annual Meeting of The Scottish Rite Cathedral Association of Chicago will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral,
383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois, on Thursday, May 20, 2021, immediately following the Annual Meetings of the
coordinate bodies (which meet starting at 7:00 pm on said date), for the consideration of the reports of Officers and the
Finance Committee; the election of the Directors at Large to the Board of Directors of said corporation; the affirming of
four Presiding Officers of the four coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Chicago as
members of the Board of Directors of said corporation; and for the transaction of such other business as may regularly
come before the meeting.
Daryl W. Selock, President
David R. Koss, Executive Secretary
Spring 2021 • Scottish Rite News 3
The Philosphy of Caring
By RWB Luciano M. Azevedo
The act of caring — along with the closely related One of the most important of these emotions is that of
concept of compassion — is one of the most accepted benevolence (natural sympathy), which can be cultivated
ideas throughout humanity. Whether it’s Buddhism to produce the ultimate end of morality: “the greatest
or Islam, Hinduism or Christianity, Jainism or Taoism, happiness for the greatest good.” Brother Hume wrote,
Sikhism or Judaism, Baha’i or Confucianism, diverse “(...) benevolence offers the merit of meeting human
beliefs share this core value that to care is imperative for need and bestowing happiness, bringing harmony
any individual to live a fulfilling life. This is remarkable within families, the mutual support of friends, and order
when we recognize that their teachings often obviously to society. And with this utility, it is rightly praised.”
diverge, if not violently clash.
It is our mission as light seekers to pursue happiness,
With nirvana as its goal, Buddhism preaches, “The and caring is the best way to achieve it. We can’t be
greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the happy if we don’t care. It is simple as that. This idea
cultivation of love and compassion. The more we care generates a paradox. Do I care because, in the end, I’m
for the happiness of others, the greater is our sense of benefiting from my selfless action, which means I’m
well-being.” only using empathy for my selfish desire for joy? The
logic behind this assertion is that we can only desire
In the Confucian Analects, the concept of ren or one thing or the other. It’s either them or me. We forget
humanity, which is about putting oneself in peoples’ that it’s about us. The question should not be, Do I care
shoes and acting upon it, is mentioned in nearly one about myself or the other? It’s simpler. The question
hundred passages. you should live to answer is, Do I care? Living without
purpose, or with apathy towards everything, is a recipe
Judaism preaches that we should love our neighbors as for discontentment. When we live in pursuit of our
we love ourselves. With the rise of Christianity, it was happiness at all costs, ignoring that we are collective
revealed that Jesus taught us to love our neighbor as beings, we are driven towards death, meaninglessness,
God loves us. and a void heart.
The Qur’an says, “You will not enter Paradise until you The expression we use in our rituals, subduing our
love one another. Shall I not tell you about something passions, is — among other meanings — a clear
which, if you do it, you will love one another? Spread instruction to control our instincts. Our urges always
salaam amongst yourselves.” tell us to be selfish and greedy. It’s the very reason why
many religions address this issue, this problem of apathy.
At the end of the day, it seems absurd how most religions Caring selfishly, motivated by individual interests, is not
find common ground when comes to compassion, caring. Caring genuinely, even when it’s about yourself,
empathy, and caring. They all agree that the ideal, utopic requires altruism and loving others without expecting
humanity is only realized if we think about the collective anything in return.
us more often than the individual me.
Opposing this idea is where lies the concept of value
In the Western tradition, the idea that happiness is exchange where I give something to receive something.
associated with benevolence is urged by Scottish Yet, breaking this logic by therefore loving and caring
philosophers such as Frances Hutcheson and our Brother without expectations is the keystone of our Masonic
David Hume. Hume famously argued that human beings teachings. We don’t give to receive; we give because we
are fundamentally emotional creatures, and that morality care about humanity.
should depend on cultivating our better emotions rather
than merely appealing to our reason. This is a basic Freemasonry was established with this exact concept
fundamental Masonic principle. as its foundation: we improve ourselves not to become
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The Philosphy of Caring continued...
special or better than others, but rather to become the fact that our lives are never merely our own--that we are
best version of ourselves in order to positively impact and a collective humanity. However, he didn’t really reflect on
change society. When we break this cycle of selfishness the physiology of islands, which while appearing to be
and egocentrism, when we break through this pervasive apart are connected in perpetuity. In the same way on
logic and go beyond reciprocity, we change the world. the surface, we appear to be separate and independent;
Notice that when we practice acts of kindness without yet, below the surface, we are linked together. We
any expectations when we exercise our Masonic duties maintain our individuality while also valuing and acting
and truly observe the obligations we made at the altar, for the good of the whole. Thus, your happiness becomes
a profound sense of happiness and accomplishment inseparably linked to the happiness you create for others.
invades our soul. It is not about me anymore; it’s about We simply cannot be happy unless we care, and we
us and it’s about our Fraternity and it’s about humanity. Masons must unashamedly and boundlessly care.
People are fond of quoting John Donne’s famous saying,
“No man is an island.” Donne was trying to highlight the
The Valley of Chicago is Looking for
Lodge Ambassadors
The Valley of Chicago is looking for Lodge Ambassadors to share the elevated masonic experience of the Scottish Rite with
your Lodge Brothers. If you are interested, please contact us at vocambassadors@gmail.com
Stained Glass Restoration
Do you remember the Scottish Rite Building on Dearborn Street? Do you
have a favorite memory or story from that time? This historic building
was filled with treasures. A few pieces were removed when the building
was sold and have been in storage waiting to be restored and displayed
in the Cathedral in Bloomingdale. Our current project is the stained glass
archway that was above the entrance doors to the Oriental Consistory. We
are looking for members who have photos of the doorway when the glass
was intact so that we can restore this piece to its former glory and share
your memories.
Send pictures and your stories to:
webmaster@scottishritechicago.org
Spring 2021 • Scottish Rite News 5
Happy Retirement Ill. Lee Bradley, 33o!
After twenty plus years of service to the Valley of Chicago Ill. Lee Bradley, 33° is retiring. He is a valuable team member
and will be missed. Nearly everyone reading this article has called the Valley of Chicago Office and asked Lee a question
or received assistance from him. He was exceptional at member relations and making members feel welcome and
appreciated with his sense of humor and charm.
Lee Bradley's career at the Scottish Rite began back at the old headquarters in downtown Chicago and he stuck with
the VOC as it moved to temporary office space in Schaumburg and finally to our new home in Bloomingdale. All along
the way, Lee made sure that the members were informed and cared for. His passion for Freemasonry extends far beyond
the Valley of Chicago. Lee is a consummate volunteer for Illinois DeMolay, Illinois Grand Lodge, and the York Rite Bodies.
He is the definition of reliable, available, trustworthy, and generous. You can always find Lee setting up before an event,
manning the door during the event, and cleaning up after it is over. For most of us, once the event is over it's time to relax
and have an afterglow. That is when Lee can be found putting things away and preparing for the next one.
He is extremely generous with his time and is one of the unseen forces in Freemasonry. I look forward to seeing Lee at
future Masonic events across the State and know that whenever he is around, things are under control. It was an honor
and privilege to work with him and learn from him. I know I speak for the entire membership of the Valley of Chicago
when I say, "Thank You, Lee Bradley, we could not have done it without you. Cheers to a very happy retirement."
Fraternally,
David R. Koss
Executive Secretary
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Not just a man. He is a Mason.
Most Wise Master, Ill. Lee Bradley, 33o has had a long and received the Lyle R. Melvin Award for service to Royal Arch
distinguished career of service to Masonry, the Order of Masonry in 1994.
DeMolay, the Grand Lodge of Illinois, the York Rite, the
Medinah Shrine, and the Scottish Rite. He was greeted as a Select Master in Austin Council No. 115
in 1981, and served as its Thrice Illustrious Master in 1986.
He was born December 20, 1941, in Chicago, and graduated He became a Life Member of his Council in 1985. He received
from Arlington Heights High School. He served twenty-five the Grand Council’s Cryptic Mason Adult Leadership Award
years with the US Postal Service, and assisted the Recorder’s in 1985, and the Order of Thrice Illustrious Masters in 1986.
Office of Medinah Temple. He served the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Illinois as
Most Illustrious Grand Master.
Lee joined the Order of DeMolay in December of 1957 and
served as Master Councilor of Prospect Chapter in 1958. He was Knighted in Austin Commandery No. 84, Knights
He subsequently was awarded the Chevalier Degree and Templar in 1983 and became a Life Member of his
DeMolay Advisor Cross of Honor. He became an Active Commandery in 1991. Lee has most ably served the Grand
Member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor in 1975 and served York Rite Sessions Committee by handling arrangements for
as Dean of Frank S. Land Preceptory in 1989. He is a member many functions of that body at their meetings since 1980.
of the Guild of Leather Apron and became a charter member
of the International DeMolay Alumni Association in 1985. Lee joined the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago in 1966 and
Honoring his long dedicated and continuing service to the became a Life Member of the Rite in 1981. He was appointed
order, Lee was elected as Deputy Member of the International to the Rose Croix line of officers in 1981 and served as the
Supreme Council of the Order in 1991. Most Wise Master.
He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in He joined the Medinah Temple, AAONMS in 1966, becoming
January of 1965 in Arlington Heights Lodge No. 1162, and a Member of the Youth Committee in 1971 serving as its
became a Life Member of his Lodge in 1992. He served the Director in 1989. In 1994 he served as Chief of the Temple
Grand Lodge of Illinois as a member of the Arrangements Guards.
Committee.
He is a life member of St. Bridet Council No. 23, Knight Masons;
Lee was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Wilmette Chapter No. a member of Illinois College No. 15, York Rite Sovereign
253 in 1981 and served as its High Priest in 1984. He became College; El Jaala Grotto; the White Shrine of Jerusalem; the
a Life Member of his Chapter in 1982. He received the Order Masonic Veterans Association; Glenview Chapter, Order of
of High Priesthood in 1984 and served as Excellent President the Eastern Star; and the Order of Yellow Dogs.
of the Grand Council of High Priesthood from 1993-1994. He
Spring 2021 • Scottish Rite News 7
Are Secret Masonic Handshakes In Post
Pandemic Peril!!!
What Do We Do If We Can’t Shake Hands?
By Bull Garrington
I come from a large southern family. When I walk into my
family’s place in Alabama, there can anywhere from fifteen
to fifty cousins, second cousins, first cousins once removed,
fifth cousins thrice removed, and my nieces and nephews
and their kids, all of whom want to say hello with a great
big hug. It can take me half an hour just to get from the front
door to the kitchen. Freemasonry is no different. Walking
into a lodge means a solid twenty minutes of shaking hands.
Or it used to. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that
we can’t touch each other anymore. Each of us is a mobile
ecosystem riddled with septic terror bugs, rabid microfauna,
and armies of Jurassic viruses recently released from their
ancient frozen tombs by the ravages of climate change.
Going forward, we have to treat each other like we’re about
to explode, wear masks, stand a coffin’s length away from
each other, and never ever shake hands again ever.
Which could be an issue. Handshakes are kind of our thing.
As a native Alabamian, I am used to the sad imprecations
levied upon me by everyone I meet north of the Mason-Dixon
line. Every time it’s “did you marry your sister?” (I did not—
she turned me down.) As a Freemason, I endure the same
kind of knee-jerk dad-joke boorishness when people notice
my ring and ask me to teach them our secret handshake.
(Pro-tip, always agree, then make up an outlandish, frenetic
spasm of a handshake, then look them square in the eye and
whisper don’t tell anybody). After secretly ruling the world,
designing the dollar bill, and inventing Nicholas Cage, our
secret handshake is our signature meme. And now we have
to give it up. This really puts the kibosh on the whole mouth-to-ear knee-
to-knee exercise we’re all familiar with. How are we going
Unless we can find another way to greet each other, I assume to execute that ritual now? (I’m still upset with the Grand
we’re all just going to nod at each other as we stumble into a Lodge for gaveling down my suggestion of interpretive
Lodge. Which is a terrible way to greet someone you know. dance illustrated by a perfectly executed floor routine I
It’s ok for your second-level neighbor (two houses down), choreographed myself. Honestly, what were they thinking?)
Steve, who leaves his Christmas lights up through Easter
and drives a Citroen. Of course, you just nod at Steve. Steve’s How, in fact, will we perform any ritual whatsoever?
a weirdo. A brother needs more. A brother deserves more. FREEMASONRY IS OVER, MAN! THIS IS IT! WE CAN’T
High-fives won’t work. You’re still slapping skin-to-skin, SHAKE HANDS! WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WITH ALL
which means you’re swapping your handful of exotic THESE TUXEDOES AND GLOVES?
microbial glurge for your brother’s handful of toxic lemur flu.
You’re both going to die. Don’t do that. Oh, yeah. Gloves. We can just wear our gloves. The craft
has a built-in preventative measure: formal hand coverings
The knee bump or the foot tap is ok, but more than half the which, if you wash them more than once every ten years (I’m
Freemasons in Illinois are 114 years old. If they lean back looking at you, every Secretary in Illinois), should be pretty
to tap a foot, they’re going to keep going and shatter a hip. darn clean and germ-free. It’s still going to take us a half hour
Again. to walk from the front door to the coffee machine when we
show up to a meeting, but at least we’ll live. We’ll live.
And the fist bump? The méthode préférée of talk show hosts
and political candidates is still pressing the flesh (or meshing
the microcultures) so, logically, death.
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4o 12o
15o 17o 26o
Saturday, May 8 Thursday, May 13
9:00am ET 7:00pm ET
The Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction is inviting candidates to join our Brotherhood through the experience of a
Virtual Reunion! Start your journey to the 32° through this unique and convenient online event.
All current members are invited to take part too! It is a great opportunity to welcome new Brothers, see degrees you may
have missed, and interact with others from across our 15-state jurisdiction.
Spring 2021 • Scottish Rite News 9
Meritorious Service Awards to be
presented at the Illinois Council of Deliberations
June 26, 2021
Springfield, IL
2020 Valley of Chicago recipients 2021 Valley of Chicago recipients
Terry J. Hartl Carl S. Peterson Marc C. Brofka Herbert J. Lindberg Jr.
Congratulations!
These Valley of Chicago Members will receive the 33o
in August at the 2021 Supreme Council Session.
Clifton T. Daniel Donald E. Esser, MSA
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Chad M. Lacek, HGA D. Craig McFarland
Scott D. Neville, VA Russell A. Scanlan, MSA Charles G. Smith
10 Scottish Rite News • Spring 2021On the Square Tobacco
By Ymelda Rivera Laxton, Assistant Curator
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Chewing tobacco—also known as plug tobacco or “chaw”—
was the most common way to consume the tobacco plant in
the mid-to-late 1800s. During this time American tobacco
companies produced a variety of products related to chewing
tobacco, including pouches, pipes, and spittoons. In the late
1800s and early 1900s, a number of these items used Masonic
imagery on their products or as part of a brand name. A few
years ago the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library was
given a tobacco pouch that advertises “on the Square” plug
tobacco. The name fits within a square and compasses printed
on the pouch. In 2020 another benefactor donated a tin
tobacco container to the museum that appears to have been
made for this same tobacco manufacturer. Viewed together,
these two objects and shed some light on a tobacco product
made with a Masonic audience in mind.
The recently donated tin is marked with the names of two
tobacco manufacturers, the Strater Brothers Tobacco Company
and the Burly Tobacco Company, both located in Kentucky. The
Strater Brothers of Louisville produced made several popular
brands of chewing and smoking tobacco in the late 1800s.
The Burley Tobacco Company initially formed under the
auspices of an agricultural cooperative, the American Society
of Equity was also called the Burley Tobacco Society. The
Burley Company purchased Strater Brothers in 1912 and the
combined companies remained active into the 1920s.
The Burley Company, as part of an agricultural cooperative,
helped to set a minimum price for pooled tobacco. To attract
buyers who identified as with unions and cooperatives, the
Burley Tobacco Company featured imagery and mottos that
echoed those used by fraternal groups and labor unions of
the time, as well as Masonic symbols. “Brotherhood,” “Union
Leader,” and “the tie that binds” were words and phrases that
the Burley Company used on its packaging. In addition to the
brand name, “On the Square,” the tin pictured here had the
statement “…Independent Factory Union Made” printed on the
back of the tin, showing how the Burley Company sought to
IMAGE CREDITS:
attract Masons and union supporters as customers.
Tobacco Pouch, 1891-1923. Strater Brothers Tobacco
Company and Burley Tobacco Company, Kentucky. Gift
Have you heard of “On the Square” tobacco? Do you have of Peter J. Samiec, 2018.009.2.
any tins or ephemera featuring the Burley or Strater Tobacco
Tobacco Tin, 1912-1923. Strater Brothers Tobacco
companies? Email Assistant Curator Ymelda Laxton at Company and Burley Tobacco Company, Kentucky. Gift
ylaxton@srmml.org to let us know. of Waine E. Morse, 2020.012.
Spring 2021 • Scottish Rite News 11Ill. James W. Patton, 33o retiring as
the Almoner
Ill. Jim Patton, 33o has been the Almoner for the Valley of Chicago since 2009. During his tenure he has assisted hundreds
of Member’s and their families with compassion and persistence, always putting their interests first. The countless hours
of work put in by Jim are what makes the VOC a special organization and his dedication has helped in ways that are most
often unseen except to those in need. One of the highlights of his time as Almoner was working with his good friend and
Assistant Almoner, Bradley Baker. Jim is now ready to pass the baton to a new team to carry on the tradition of care. We
wish Jim all the best in retirement. He will continue to mentor the team and assist with the Almoner program in his new title
as Almoner Emeritus. Thank you Jim for all you have done for the Valley!
Meet Your New Almoner Team...
Kristoffer D. Caldwell Kenneth J. Stortz John P. Marquardt, MSA
Reach Out To Us!
email: assistance@srvoc.org phone: 630.439.3434
Ancient Craft Degree Team
The ACDT was established over seventy years ago to exemplify the Sublime
Degree of Master Mason in the Lodges of the Northeastern Area of Illinois.
The goals for the ACDT are:
• Provide an enriching and memorable experience for the candidate.
• Set the bar for the exemplification of the Master Mason degree by
delivering emotional ritual coupled with the sights and sounds of a
precision drill team.
• Shine a positive spotlight on the Valley of Chicago, and Scottish Rite
Masonry in general, thus encouraging VOC membership.
We will be scheduling auditions for interested, qualified ritualists. Do you
have what it takes to join the team? If so, send your name, phone number,
and email address to: ACDT@srvoc.org
12 Scottish Rite News • Spring 2021Almoner Appeal Donations Many thanks to all that donated to this worthy cause to support your Brethren. Due to your generosity, the Valley of Chicago has been able to help those in need whether as a result of financial hardship, making a difference for a masonic family, or assisting a widow through her loss. Paul W Abramchik John C Bucher Angelo S Deserio Fidel A Garcia Kevin J Acker Scott C Buck William J DeSmidt Lloyd G Gardiner Prudencio M Alban Jr. Anthony Budrys John R Deyoung Jerry Gartley Ralph P Alberto Mark J Burke Sr. Neville B Diamond Joseph J Gawlik Robert J Albrecht Raymond T Burkhardt David W Diehl Jon Carl Gealow Jaime M Alcantara James J Burress Jerome E Dinell Donald H Geiger Joseph J Alfirevic James W Bush Orlando Paule Diwa John H Gelston Antonio W Allen Kristeffor D Caldwell Joseph F Dixon Jr. Ben C George Robert A Alley, 33° David N Callahan Dusan Djordjevic Geogy V George Bruce M Allman Harvey E Campbell Pawel J Dobrowolski Jeffrey R Gibellin Phil D Amaba Patrick W Campbell Marcial A Donato Jr. Wayne L Giesel C Martin Amsler Lee E Canady David F Dore Aylmer M Gifford Virgil Anasarias Richard E Capa Larry J Dotson James C Gildea Terry W Anderson Frank L Caponi Damon W Doucet Robert W Gillfillan Carl H Anderson, MSA, 33° Robert E Carney Jr. Robert A Drell Michael D Gilliam James D Anthony Nicholas C Caro William S Duke Gregorio A Godoy Alejandro Aparicio Robert D Carr James W Dunn Howard R Goin Robert A Appa Christopher C Carter Wallace B Dunn, 33° Howard A Graening Reynaldo J Aquino Lucio A Catone Benjamin S Duran G Nick Graff, MSA, 33° Michael S Arvidson Jeffrey J Chester Hermann F Eckert Michael Grand Chad M Ashby Timothy A Chichester Paul B Edison Paul H Grantham Usman B Askofare Albert S Chmielak Donald F Edwards, MSA, 33° Mitchell F Grasseschi William C Aylesworth, MSA, 33° James H Christensen S Albert Edwards David S Greenberg Bradley L Baker, MSA, 33° La Von L Christensen Richard J Egler Ali F Guven Sherwin Baker James G Christopher Michael E Ehle, 33° Adolph J Habich Kevin B Ball Dwaine A Churma, 33° Harold P Elwardt Edward E Hall, 33° Paul D Barber George W Cina Jr. Richard H Englund John R Hansen David W Bateman Gregory L Clark, 33° Robert R Engstrom Ryan K Hanssen Randy L Beck Eric T Clauson Jr. Jerome J Epstein Terry J Hartl, VA, MSA Michael W Behm Ellsworth L Cobble, MSA Jose Erandio Andy Hassan, 33° Dale R Bennett, MSA, 33° Joseph W Colello Keith C Ericksen John R Hazelton Gary S Berenger Neil S Collins Dean C Erickson James W Hechler Evert W Bergquist Kenneth E Combs Craig A Erickson Gerald T Heichert Albert M Bergquist Erick D Coners Dennis B Esposito, VA James F Hickman Alan J Betker Byford Olin Cook, 33° Donald E Esser, VA, MSA Frederick N Hodge Aubrey F Biggs Sr. Elias D Cook Michael S Evans Theodore M Hoeller Gregory M Binder David K Cooper Lance M Evans Kenneth A Hoes Claude J Bird, 33° Dale L Corrice Richard A Fabris Jr. Michael K Hoeth Robert H Bischoff Donald J Cowart James R Falk H Wayne Hoffman, MSA Frederick L Bloss John M Cozzie, 33° Roger P Feldman David H Holan Lawrence D Bloxsom II John W Craig Sr. Peter J Fenneman Edward J Holba Martin A Blumenthal Donald L Craig Carl Walter Fenske James R Holderfield Gary E Booth John D Cranfill William G Finke Paul S Holler Paul T Braden Billy Crespo Robert A Flynn Fredric J Holtgren Lee Bradley, 33° David N Crew Richard R Fogle Robert W Homann Jack A Branding David P Crosson, 33° Stephen W Ford Harvey V Hoyer Bruce H Brandt Ronald Culen Theodore J Forsberg Fred D Hudson Sr. Roy V Brawner Peter J Curielli Joseph S Forzley Gerald F Hug John E Brayton John P Curielli John T Fredrickson Richard E Hummel, MSA, 33° Edward A Broche Jerry T Czachor Richard B Freeman George E Huth Andrew G Brock Lee A Daniels, 33° Henry L Freitag Lawrence D Inglis, 33° James L Bronson Paul A Davison Joel M Fricka James S Inglis Edward J Brophy Jr. Chris M Deckert Curt T Frisinger Henry G Inselberger Erick C Brown IV R Bruce DeMent Jr., 33° Austin D Fritz Joel R Jaffe Donald T Brown Merle J Denker Frank R Fryer Douglas A James James P Brown Samuel O Derr Edgardo O Gacgacao Ronald L Jansen Michael J Bryowsky Edward E Derry, MSA, 33° Jeffrey G Gantz John W Japczyk III Spring 2021 • Scottish Rite News 13
Almoner Appeal Donations continued... Carlos M Jara Kevin M Lester Marshall O Norcross Dennis J Ross John D Jawor Craig M Letrich Bernard M North, 33° Michael J Roth William E Jegen Oscar L Lewis Thomas F Nugent Erlo Roth Jules J Johnson Jr. Rein Lints Karl J Nygard Barry I Rothschild Ronald R Johnson Frank T Liquori David A Oakes David B Rowley Philip R Johnson Lester M Lobel Paul E O’Brien Rogelio A Rudas Sr. David L Johnson Sam V Loiacono, MSA David B Ochal Brian R Rusthoven Fred G Jones Charles F Long Henry G. Oliveros Edward K Rutledge John R Jorgenson Frank E Lorek Earl J Olsen Warren R Rylko Gerald J Kaapke Sr. Robert M Lorens Gerald L Olsen John Sachanda Noel J Kalis, MSA, 33° John A Loucks Paul E O’Machel Jeffrey A Sacks Richard J Kalivoda William E Love Andrew Howard Orians David A Saidel Sheldon L Kantoff Richard H Lozins William W Orr Roger E Salamon George S Karas Robert E Lozins Thomas R Osborne Mike A Salem Loren P Karner Paul D Lynch Jr., 33° Patrick J Ostrom R Stephen Sandeman Valfrids R Kaspar David P Lynch Victor A Panaras John G Sanger Frank J Katzbeck James E Mack James D Pankiewicz II John M Sansone Hilton M Kaufman, VA Royce Madula Noah R Panlilio Joseph H Santisteban, VA, 33° Dennis M Kellerman Walter R Magnuson Richard M Papp Peter J Santoro Andrew A Keppy, 33° Domenico W Mancini Leo S Pates William R Sassaman Douglas H Keppy Eugene C Manley Toby Patterson Edward J Satala Lawrence A Kerkstra Irwin H Mann James W Patton, 33° Shibli M Sawalha Burton A Kessler John P Marquardt, MSA Vytautas V Paukstys Donald C Schloemer Vatche’ A Keuftedjian David E Marshall Daniel L Paulsen Russell L Schlosser, 33° Lawrence R Keyser Jerome E Martin III Joseph W Pegoraro, MSA James A Schols John G Killebrew Tameron W Martin Peter J Pelke Burton K Schorr Jr., MSA Mark F King David A Martin, 33° Patrick J Perry Benjamin A Schroeder John E King Daniel O Mathes Carl S Peterson, MSA Matthew J Schultz August H Kirch Roger A Maxwell Raymond W Pfeiffer II Nicholas J Schwarz Mark K Kirkwood Bruce A Maxwell Gerald W Phillips David F Sedivy, MSA, 33° Mark A Kisselburg Matthew C McAloon Fred T Piotrowski William D Seibert George W Klatt Roy J McCommons Mark A Pofelski Marvin L Selock, 33° Thomas M Knoll Richard C McGlone Howard A Pollock Thomas W Senesac David W Koeberl James E McKinnon, 33° William H Poole Jr. William J Shaner, 33° Charles G Koenig John McMurray Stephen W Pore Arthur J Sherman Robert M Kondrot Earl T Medansky John E Potter Karl L Shuh Kenneth R Koranda Stanley L Meister B J Potter Bernard Shuman Randolph G Koser Bruce R Metcalf Gene R Pratt Daniel L Siemeck David R Koss Glenn J Michalek William T Price Ronald A Siems Christopher K Koster David A Miley Robert G Proudfoot, MSA Harold E Sievers Stanley W Kotus David P Miller, 33° Andrew T Przybylo James A Sim Charles E Kreps Richard W Mitchell Richard Purler Jr. William C Sloup Jr. John R Krimmel Michael J Mitchell Corwin D Querrey Jr. Thomas L Smith Lubomir B Kroulev Ronald N Mitrovich Macario J Ramos Jr., 33° William J Smith, MSA, 33° Robert O Kuehn, 33° Larry R Mitton Dennis J Raucci Stewart B Smith, 33° Chad M Lacek, HGA Donald L Mock Bruce W Rhinehart, 33° James P Smith Rodolfo Ginete Lacuesta John J Momich Michael M Rickson Randall A Smith Elliott F Lang Frederick P Moore James D Ridder James P Smith Wayne C Larson John R Moreland Michael S Rife Jack R Snader Joseph G Lauricella David P Morphew John D Riggs, MSA Rupert C Solis Boevi A Lawson Leslie A Morris Jr. John L Robbins George W Sotor John M Laycock Ronald E Murtaugh Phillip A Robbins William C Sousounis Paul J LeBlanc Ronald J Naden Donald H Roberts Gabriel F Spataro Brent H Leder George S Nelson, MSA Joel R Robinette John B Spenader Wilford J Ledocq Robert J Neumann Thomas A Robinette Bruce J Spillar Antwane O Lee Jeremy M Newman Kevin R Roeske Grant C Spooner Douglas L Leffler Bryan M Newson George W Rogers Russell A Sprenger Richard A Leidolf Mark D Nokes Henry Rojek Paul J Stankiewicz 14 Scottish Rite News • Spring 2021
Almoner Appeal Donations continued... Gerald J Steffen Robert G Thiede Robert L Vighi Gregg A Wright Edward C Steffy, MSA, 33° Karl E Thomas Sr. Martin G Vilimek, MSA Richard E Yena, 33° Edward F Steigelmann Martin D Thompson Sr. Glenn R Vlasak Russell A Yergin Trevor T Steinbach Elmo Toda William K VonBesser John L Yonkers Jr. Robert S Steinberg George E Tomasek James W Voss George E Young Charles D Stelzner Quocnam Ton George T Vukelich Wallace E Yount Jr. Oliver P Steward Henry C Tonigan III, 33° Phillip N Wallin Gerald C Zabel Donald A Stille Peter W Torroll Glenn H Weaver Edward J Zapolsky James D Stinespring Jr. David C Toth Raymond Wechman Edward J Zarach C Richard Stockner Richard H Tracy Anthony J. Wegner, VA Walter F Zawadowski Jr. Paul D Stoltman Edito V Tumamak Lance J Welter, VA, MSA, 33° Alexis Zemaitis David C Stone Michael E Underway Michael H Westergren Bruce R Ziebarth Kenneth J Stortz Wesley P Upton Eric A Westlund LeRoy G Zimmerman James J Suchy Jr. Richard E Uzzell Charles L Wetherington Bruce H Zimmerman Rolla L Sullens Jorge A Valdez Harvey A Wigdor, 33° Herman T Zimmermann Jr. Herbert L Summers Alexander Valdivia-Rizzo Aaron J Wilcox Edmond N Zisook James E Sunagel Jorge A Valencia Albert Wilhelm Richard J Zoladz Dolan A Surratt Robert J Vallee Kim M Williamson Mark M Zoltek Jody M Switzer Richard Vanderhoef Wallace R Wilson Daniel V Sylvester Valery H Vanstaan Benjamin F Wilson Paul J Tannish Jr. Bill Vaselopulos Donald G Wittmann Albert Tejcek Jonathan E Velez Alois J Wolf Patrick L Temesvary Elliott A Velez James K Woods Robert G Thiede Antonio L Vicera George H Wright Eternal Refreshment As reported September 2020 - February 2021 Lawrence G Alkire John R Greenawalt Kenneth F McGill James A Ruzicka Randall C Anderson Charles A Haling Donald L Mercer Sherwood H Sadler Randall W Becker, MSA Frederick N Hodge James A Millner Robert E Sawall Jr. Ottis G Border Robert E Hopper Frederick L. Montgomery Howard W Shand Thomas W Brannan II William F Hudgins Miles J Mraz Jack E Sharman Wayne R Busa Frederick J Hunter Lawrence S Mroczkowski John E Sissulak Charles R Capes Larry S James Michael John Muir William C Sloup Jr. Eric T Clauson Jr. Stephen R James John E Nygard Dean L Southworth Ellsworth L Cobble, MSA Thomas A Johnson Allan E Opgenorth Harold W Sterett James J Corolis Walter J Jones Panagiotis Harry Tankus Robert H Cowan Fred S Kaufman Panagiotopoulos John A Thompson Sr. Albert G Davidson Kenneth L King Donald M Pasier Robert B Trilling Joseph R DeFrancisco William G Knight Richard S Pepper Robert W Troch Wayne J DePorto Charles Kohn Marshall E Petersen Gus N Tsourmas Firas T Eid Elmer G Koldoff Jr. Dean T Pettit Charles W Tun James W Follmer William R Lahvic George J Phillip Howard P VanAntwerp Joseph S Forzley Charles M Larson, 33° John L Reinert Larry E Vicars Bernard F Gerard III James C Lovig Jr. Guenther Rochau John H Wilson Ira S Gilbert Bruce A Maxwell Winston Hale Roorback Noel E Workman Edward L Gould William H McEachern Sr. James R Ruck John R Zimmerman Spring 2021 • Scottish Rite News 15
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