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

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

• 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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​If your Lodge is having a Golden Trowel Award, Community Builder Award, Fundraising Event, Cornerstone Celebration, etc. please email the details to i[email protected]g. We will assist you in publication of the event.                       

• The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas holds live Secretary’s System of Education Summits Thursday, August 1 and Tuesday, August 6, 2024 via Zoom. Designed to inform Secretaries of current need-to-know topics and gather feedback to better prepare for upcoming Schools of Instruction, participation in either will satisfy Vanguard attendance requirements for the year 24-25. 
  
• August 1st:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84963770122?pwd=qnW20vxEKpORfUrQrec5mh4jrEaIk7.1, Meeting ID: 849 6377 0122, Passcode:  August 6th: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85758909608?pwd=zaKJVWIHz1Fj9PIcYqQsEvPaHJLxox.1, Meeting ID: 857 5890 9608, Passcode: 959462.
• Fort Worth Lodge 148 hosts the 2024 Texas MasoniCon Annual Event at the Fort Worth Masonic Temple Friday and Saturday, August 2-3, 2024. MW Robert G Davie, Past Grand Master of Oklahoma, will be the Keynote Speaker at the event.  Other speakers scheduled for the event include Brothers Adam Kendall, Erickson Ybarra, David Rogers, and Chuck Springer.  Registration and Check-In begin at 8 a.m. Friday.  Breakout Sessions are scheduled for 9, 10:05, and 10:05, and 11:05 a.m.   Following lunch there will be another Breakout Session at 2 p.m.  Panel Discussion begins at 3:05 p.m. to be followed by Keynote Address at 4:25. Closing Ceremonies start at 5:30. Early Registration is available at https://www.texasmasonicon.com/events/texas-masonicon-2024.  General admission $75. Festive Board $100.00 (July 25 deadline.)  The Temple is located at 1100 Henderson St., Fort Worth 75102.
• 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 [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, July 18, 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.
• 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 Rangely, Houston 77055.

            
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The Houston Scottish Rite Valley offers Masonic Degree Conferral teams for Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason in an effort to support local Blue Lodges.  Should your lodge need assistance in degree conferrals, please contact Brother Kevin T Binder at [email protected] for assistance.