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Valley of Houston News and Updates

8/30/2024

 
Coming to America Through Galveston IslandBeginning Thursday, September 26, 2024, The Library and Museum of the Houston Scottish Rite will present Forgotten Gateway:  Coming to America Through Galveston Island, based on the major exhibition of the same name developed by the Bullock Texas State History Museum and guest-curated by Dr Suzanne Seriff, independent museum curator and senior lecturer of anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin.  Forgotten Gateway is presented in partnership with Humanities Texas, the state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Houston Scottish Rite Friends of the Library.
As a major gateway for immigration, Galveston Island was the port of entry for hundreds of thousands of people coming to American from 1845 to 1924.  Forgotten Gateway considers the importance of place in the immigrant experience – tracing the history of Galveston Island as it changed from a small harborage for sailing vessels, to a major cosmopolitan steamship and railroad hub, and back to a nearly abandoned immigrant station – and explores universal themes of immigration including leaving home, encountering danger, confronting discrimination, and navigating bureaucracy. 
The exhibition will be available to the public from September 25, 2024 through October 24, 2024.  For more information about viewing hours or to arrange group visits, contact the Valley of Houston Scottish Rite at 713-432-1980.
Humanities Texas develops and supports diverse programs across the state, including lectures, oral history projects, teacher institutes, museum exhibitions and documentary films.
Reunion 419The Valley of Houston Scottish Rite has set the dates for Fall Reunion 419.  Our next Reunion will see the conferral of all 29 Degrees of the Scottish Rite beginning on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The Reunion picks up on Saturday, October 19th and concludes on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Fees of the Reunion are set at $275 and can be paid via PayPal or Credit Card on internet site at https://www.houstonscottishrite.org/dues-donation-and-meal-fees/or by contacting the Valley via telephone at  713-432-1988 prior to the event.  Credit Card, check, or cash are acceptable at the door.  Please download a copy of the Petition on link below.



419th Reunion Petition 
2024 Dues 
Almoner's Fund School of Instruction The Valley of Houston School of Instruction next meets Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10 a.m. in the Valley Board Room.  Fresh Coffee will be available for all participants. 
Twice-monthly practices are held on second and fourth Saturday mornings of each month - when the building is not otherwise scheduled - to go over Blue Lodge esoteric work including: esoteric studies of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason as well as lodge openings and closing of all four lodges, conferral of degrees, and the reception of Grand Lodge Officers.   

christmas toy lodge challenge

8/14/2024

 
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​The Valley of Houston Scottish Rite challenges area masonic lodges to participate in a toy drive donation event benefit for the Scottish RIte for Children Hospital in Dallas.
The lodge donating the most toys (see listing below) between September first and December first will set down to a Christmas Dinner provided - and served - by the Valley of Houston at the winning lodge's first stated meeting following the contest.  That's right: A-Winner-EAT-All evening at the expense of the Valley of Houston Scottish Rite.
Those who may not be familiar with the Hospital's history should know that the Scottish Rite for Children Hospital was established in 1921 when a group of Texas Freemasons approached orthopedic surgeon W B Carrell, MD – Dallas first orthopedic specialist – about the possibility of providing care for children suffering from Polio.  The non-profit facility, located at 2222 Welborn St, Dallas 75219, currently has 100 patient beds and, still a pediatric operation, specializes in treatment of orthopedic conditions and sports injuries; including certain related arthritic, neurological, and learning disorders including dyslexia.  Patient service is free for those without insurance.  Insured individuals are not billed for expenses not paid by their insurance company.
It is affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center – listed among the Top 5% US News Best Hospitals Honor Roll.  It specializes in medical education and clinical care. 
Get started now.  Compile your donation.  When completed write out a the number and listing of items you are donating.  Call the Valley at 713-432-1980.  We will coordinate with you prior to delivery to our facility.  Questions?  Contact us at the phone number above or via email at [email protected]. 
Let's spread joy and happiness happiness to those children in Dallas this fine Christmas Season.
TOY LIST
  • Art Kits 
  • Board Games (Monopoly & Life)
  • Baby Dolls (all ethnicities, plastic)
  • Ceramic paint set
  • Character figurine toys: GI Joe, Transformers type
  • Character toys (Disney®, Superheroes, Paw Patrol™, PJ Masks™, etc.)
  • Doctor kits
  • Hot Wheels®, cars packs or sets of 8
  • LEGO® kits (all sizes)
  • Light projectors
  • LOL surprises and Dolls
  • Marvel®/DC Comics® action figures
  • Nail Art (stick-on, decals, polish, kits)
  • Newly released movies (disc)
  • Bluetooth speakers & noise cancelling headphones
  • Oball® toys
  • Painting canvas (all sizes)
  • Play-Doh® kits
  • Polaroid® camera and film
  • Puzzles 24-100 pieces
  • Rated “E” and “T” video games
  • Slime kits
  • Toddler toys
  • VTECH®/Fisher-Price® light up musical toys
  • Sketch pad

Reunion 419 Update

8/13/2024

 
CORRECTION
Reunion 419 start date is Saturday, September 21, 2024.  Sorry for the                                                       misinformation.  Thank you.
The Valley of Houston Scottish Rite has set the dates for Fall Reunion 419.  Our next Reunion will see the conferral of all 29 Degrees of the Scottish Rite beginning on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The Reunion picks up on Saturday, October 19th and concludes on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
The schedule of conferrals, as listed below, open with 4th - 17th Degrees in September.  Degrees 18 - 29 take place on October 19th.  The final session, October 26th, will display all terminal degrees (4,14,18, 30, and 32) as well as Degree 31.  All sessions begin with Breakfast and Sign In at 8 a.m. and conclude at approximately 9:30 p.m. Those not able to attend the first enactment of Terminal Degrees can view them on the 26th.
Fees of the Reunion are set at $275 and can be paid via PayPal or Credit Card on internet site at https://www.houstonscottishrite.org/dues-donation-and-meal-fees/or by contacting the Valley via telephone at  713-432-1988 prior to the event.  Credit Card, check, or cash are acceptable at the door.  Please download a copy of the Petition on link below.
Please inform your lodges of this event.  Your Houston Valley looks forward to the challenge of bringing in more initiates to the SCRR to the Orient of Texas for 2024.  


                                                  419th Reunion Schedule
Saturday, September 21, 2024
7:00 – 8:00        a.m.     Registration / Breakfast         1:45 – 2:00   p.m.      Classroom  
8:00 - 8:45         a.m.     Classroom                              2:00 – 2:30 p.m.      11° Conferred
8:45 – 9:00        a.m.     Reunion Prologue                  2:30 – 2:45   p.m.      Classroom
9:00 – 9:45        a.m.     4° Conferred                          2:45 – 3:15   p.m.     12° Conferred
9:45 – 10:00      a.m.     Classroom                              3:15 – 3:30   p.m.     Break
10:00 – 10:30    a.m.     5° Conferred                           3:30 – 4:00   p.m.     13° Conferred
10:30 – 10:45    a.m.     Break                                      4:00 – 4:15   p.m.     Classroom
10:45 – 11:00    a.m.     6° Conferred                           4:15 – 5:00   p.m.     14° Conferred
11:00 – 11:15    a.m.     Classroom                              5:00 – 5:15   p.m.     Classroom
11:15 – 11:30    a.m.     7° Conferred                           5:15 – 6:00   p.m.     15° Conferred
11:30 – 11:45    a.m.     Classroom                              6:00 – 6:15   p.m.      Break
11:45 – 12:15    a.m.     8° Conferred                           6:15 – 7:00   p.m.      16° Conferred
12:15 – 1:00      p.m.     Lunch                                      7:00 – 7:15   p.m.      Classroom
1:00 – 1:45        p.m.     9° & 10° Conferred                  7:15 – 8:00   p.m.      17° Conferred
Saturday, October 19, 2024
7:00 – 8:00        a.m.     Breakfast                                2:15 – 2:30   p.m.      Classroom  
8:00 - 8:15         a.m.     Classroom                              2:30 – 3:15 p.m.       24° Conferred
8:15 – 9:30        a.m.     18° Conferred                         3:15 – 3:30   p.m.      Break
9:30 – 9:45        a.m.     Classroom                              3:30 – 4:00   p.m.      25° Conferred
9:45 – 10:15      a.m.     19° Conferred                         4:00 – 4:15   p.m.      Classroom
10:15 – 10:30    a.m.     Break                                      4:15 – 4:45   p.m.      26° Conferred
10:30 – 11:15    a.m.     20° Conferred                         4:45 – 5:00   p.m.      Classroom
11:15 – 11:30    a.m.     Classroom                              5:00 – 5:45   p.m.      27° Conferred
11:30 – 12:15    a.m.     21° Conferred                         5:45 – 6:00   p.m.      Break
12:15 – 1:00      p.m.     Lunch                                      6:00 – 6:45   p.m.     28° Conferred
1:00 – 1:30        p.m.     22° Conferred                          6:45 – 7:00   p.m.     Classroom
1:30 – 1:45        p.m.     Classroom                               7:00 – 7:30   p.m.     29° Conferred
1:45 – 2:15        p.m.     23° Conferred                                     
Saturday, October 26, 2024
7:00 – 8:00        a.m.     Registration / Breakfast          1:00 – 2:00   p.m.      Lunch & Portraits  
8:00 - 8:45         a.m.     Classroom                              2:00 – 3:00   p.m.      30° Conferred
8:45 – 9:00        a.m.     Reunion Prologue                   3:00 – 3:30   p.m.      Classroom
9:00 – 9:45        a.m.     4° Conferred                           3:30 – 4:15   p.m.      31° Conferred
9:45 – 10:15      a.m.     Classroom                              4:15 – 4:45   p.m.      Classroom
10:15 – 11:15    a.m.     14° Conferred                         4:45 – 6:15   p.m.      32° Conferred
11:15 – 11:45    a.m.     Classroom                              6:15 – 6:45   p.m.      Cap Presentation
11:45 – 1:00      p.m.     18° Conferred                        


Fellowship and Refreshments in Double Eagle Lounge following reunion


Lodge Announcements

8/12/2024

 
  • Park Place Lodge 1172 presents the Community Builder Award to Raymond Garivey, Jr, Jamaica Beach Chief of Police, tonight. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.  The presentation will follow at the lodge, located at 6820 Tipperary Ln, Houston 77061.
  • Valley of Houston, Scottish Rite Knights of St. Andrew host an open invitation to fellow freemasons and guests to a Men’s Health Symposium with Vaccination Campaign Thursday, August 22, 2024 between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. at the Valley, located at 2401 W Bellfort Ave, Houston 770554.  Learn about men’s health and relevant conditions to watch for.  A panel of Physicians will speak about topics of general medicine, ophthalmology, urology, etc., from 7 until 8 p.m.  Available Immunizations (5 – 6:45 p.m.):  Covid, Flu, Shingles, RSV, Pneumonia.
  • Committee On Education, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas holds its second Officer Leadership Training in Lubbock at the Lubbock Scottish Rite Temple, located at 1101 70th St, Lubbock 79412 Friday and Saturday, August 23 - 24, 2024. Registration begins Friday at 4 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m.  Activities end by 9:30 p.m.  Saturday:  Breakfast 7 a.m., Sessions start 7:45 a.m., Lunch 1 – 1:30 p.m., Certificate presentations 2 – 2:30 pm.  OLT 101 (Junior Warden), 201 (Senior Warden), and 301 (Worshipful Master, PM, MM seeking additional light), Friday and Saturday meals included in $250 Registration Fee
  • Galena Park Lodge 1290 presents Brother James M Roy with the 60 - Year Service Award Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the lodge, locate at 603 Baca St, Houston 77013. Brother Roy was the 75th Worshipful Master of the lodge in 2019.  He is a Golden Trowel recipient and 50 – year member of the Houston Scottish Rite and Arabia Shrine.  A MM Lodge will be opened at 11 a.m.  Presentation begins at 11:30.  A BBQ lunch follows the ceremony.
  • District 30 MSWA Stated Meeting will be held at Reagan Lodge 1037 Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Dinner begins at 6:15 p.m.  Meeting starts at seven at the lodge, located at 1606 Heights Blvd, Houston 77008. 
  • Holland Lodge 1 hosts its 4th Annual Festive Board at the Houston Arabia Shrine Center Saturday, August 31, 2024. Most Worshipful Tommy F Chapman, Grand Master of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas will be the guest speaker at the event.  Check-In and Social Hour: 6 – 7:30 p.m.  Dinner to follow.  Dinner Ticket: $70 – person including hors ‘oeuvres, meal and souvenir glass.  Tickets via: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle.  Entered Apprentices, Fellowcrafts, and Master Masons welcome.  Question:  contact Kevin Clingan [email protected]. Purchase in Advance:https://venmo.com/u/Kevin-Clingan-1 or https://paypal.me/kevinclingan?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US .
  • West University Lodge 1292 hosts a Blood Drive on Saturday, September 7, 2024 between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the lodge, located at 6125 Edloe St, Houston 77005. Schedule an appointment at 281-691-1208.  Refreshments provided to all donors.  Picture ID Required.
  • The Valley of Houston Scottish Rite will confer all 29 Degrees of the Scottish Rite at its 419th Reunion beginning on Saturday, September 26, 2024 at the Valle, located at 2401 West Bellfort Ave, Houston 77054. Sessions two and three will be held on October 19th and 26th.  Please go to the Valley of Houston Scottish website and download petitions.  Each session begins with Sign In and Breakfast at 8 a.m. and concludes around 9:30 p.m.  Those unable to attend all three sessions will receive Terminal Degrees 4, 14, 18, 30, and 32 on the final day of the Reunion.
  • The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas holds a Secretary’s System of Education Summit at S P Waltrip Lodge 1328 Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 1:30 – 7 p.m. S P Waltrip Lodge is located at 9119 Rangley, Houston 77055.

Men’s Health Symposium with Vaccination Campaign

8/7/2024

 
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Knights of St Andrew sponsored
Thursday, August 22, 2024


ALL MEN ARE INVITED!
Learn about men health and relevant conditions to watch for.
Available Immunizations:
COVID, Flu, Shingles, RSV, and Pneumonia.
A Panel of Physicians will speak about topics of general medicine, ophthalmology, urology, etc. with Q&A to follow.
Vaccines administered from 5 pm to 6:45 pm.
Medical panel discussion from 7 pm to 8 pm.


Light snacks, pizza and subs, coffee, tea, soft drinks, water

christmas toy lodge challenge

8/5/2024

 
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The Valley of Houston Scottish Rite challenges area masonic lodges to participate in a toy drive donation event benefit for the Scottish RIte for Children Hospital in Dallas.
The lodge donating the most toys (see listing below) between September first and December first will set down to a Christmas Dinner provided - and served - by the Valley of Houston at the winning lodge's first stated meeting following the contest.  That's right: A-Winner-EAT-All evening at the expense of the Valley of Houston Scottish Rite.
Those who may not be familiar with the Hospital's history should know that the Scottish Rite for Children Hospital was established in 1921 when a group of Texas Freemasons approached orthopedic surgeon W B Carrell, MD – Dallas first orthopedic specialist – about the possibility of providing care for children suffering from Polio.  The non-profit facility, located at 2222 Welborn St, Dallas 75219, currently has 100 patient beds and, still a pediatric operation, specializes in treatment of orthopedic conditions and sports injuries; including certain related arthritic, neurological, and learning disorders including dyslexia.  Patient service is free for those without insurance.  Insured individuals are not billed for expenses not paid by their insurance company.
It is affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center – listed among the Top 5% US News Best Hospitals Honor Roll.  It specializes in medical education and clinical care. 
Get started now.  Compile your donation.  When completed write out a the number and listing of items you are donating.  Call the Valley at 713-432-1980.  We will coordinate with you prior to delivery to our facility.  Questions?  Contact us at the phone number above or via email at [email protected]. 
Let's spread joy and happiness happiness to those children in Dallas this fine Christmas Season.
TOY LIST
  • Art Kits 
  • Board Games (Monopoly & Life)
  • Baby Dolls (all ethnicities, plastic)
  • Ceramic paint set
  • Character figurine toys: GI Joe, Transformers type
  • Character toys (Disney®, Superheroes, Paw Patrol™, PJ Masks™, etc.)
  • Doctor kits
  • Hot Wheels®, cars packs or sets of 8
  • LEGO® kits (all sizes)
  • Light projectors
  • LOL surprises and Dolls
  • Marvel®/DC Comics® action figures
  • Nail Art (stick-on, decals, polish, kits)
  • Newly released movies (disc)
  • Bluetooth speakers & noise cancelling headphones
  • Oball® toys
  • Painting canvas (all sizes)
  • Play-Doh® kits
  • Polaroid® camera and film
  • Puzzles 24-100 pieces
  • Rated “E” and “T” video games
  • Slime kits
  • Toddler toys
  • VTECH®/Fisher-Price® light up musical toys
  • Sketch pad

Lodge announcements

8/5/2024

 
  • Sampson Lodge 231 welcomes Brother Christian Moore, Past Master of the Texas Lodge of Research, as Guest Speaker Monday, August 5, 2024 who will speak on The Stafford-Townsend Feud of 7 – June – 1890 when celebrations around the Cornerstone Ceremony of the Colorado County Courthouse ended one of the state’s wealthiest Cattle Barons death in the street. Colorado County Sheriff, a PM of a local lodge was believed to have sanctioned the murder.  Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with the presentation to follow.  RSVP with Jason Davis via text 832-888-5550, FB Messenger, or email Jason b [email protected]. Sampson Lodge is located at 114 Ave D, Highlands 77562.
  • Jacques DeMolay Lodge 1390 will hold month’s Schools of Instruction on the third Thursday of each month, beginning Thursday, August 15, 2024. All MMs are encouraged to attend these functions at the Valley of Houston Scottish Rite, located at 2401 W Bellfort Ave, Houston 77054.  Dinner starts at 6 p.m.  School of Instruction follows at 7 p.m.
  • Valley of Houston, Scottish Rite Knights of St. Andrew host an open invitation to fellow freemasons and guests to a Men’s Health Symposium with Vaccination Campaign Thursday, August 22, 2024 between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. at the Valley, located at 2401 W Bellfort Ave, Houston 770554. Learn about men’s health and relevant conditions to watch for.  A panel of Physicians will speak about topics of general medicine, ophthalmology, urology, etc., from 7 until 8 p.m.  Available Immunizations (5 – 6:45 p.m.):  Covid, Flu, Shingles, RSV, Pneumonia.
  • Committee On Education, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas holds its second Officer Leadership Training in Lubbock at the Lubbock Scottish Rite Temple, located at 1101 70th St, Lubbock 79412 Friday and Saturday, August 23 - 24, 2024. Registration begins Friday at 4 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m.  Activities end by 9:30 p.m.  Saturday:  Breakfast 7 a.m., Sessions start 7:45 a.m., Lunch 1 – 1:30 p.m., Certificate presentations 2 – 2:30 pm.  OLT 101 (Junior Warden), 201 (Senior Warden), and 301 (Worshipful Master, PM, MM seeking additional light), Friday and Saturday meals included in $250 Registration Fee.
  • District 30 MSWA Stated Meeting will be held at Reagan Lodge 1037 Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Dinner begins at 6:15 p.m.  Meeting starts at seven at the lodge, located at 1606 Heights Blvd, Houston 77008. 
  • West University Lodge 1292 hosts a Blood Drive on Saturday, September 7, 2024 between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the lodge, located at 6125 Edloe St, Houston 77005. Schedule an appointment at 281-691-1208.  Refreshments provided to all donors.  Picture ID Required.
  • The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas holds a Secretary’s System of Education Summit at S P Waltrip Lodge 1328 Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 1:30 – 7 p.m. S P Waltrip Lodge is located at 9119 Rangley, Houston 77055.

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