The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA
Orient of Texas
Valley of Houston
| Physical Address: 2401 West Bellfort Houston, TX 77054 Phone: 713-432-1980Office Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 Monday to Friday Office Staff: Houston Valley Chairman: Brian R. Dodson, 33° IGH General Secretary: Benny P. Hernandez, 32° KCCH bphernandez@houstonscottishrite.org Director of Admin and Facilities: Elise Sartwell esartwelle@houstonscottishrite.org Membership Manager/Operations: Robert Murray, 32° KCCH rmurray@houstonscottishrite.org Stated Meetings: Fourth Thursday of every month Dinner at 6:30, program and/or Lodge meeting at 7:30 RSVPs for meal head-count appreciated. For Reunions and other special events, please check our calendar. Statement of Allegiance The Bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry sitting in the Valley of Houston, Orient of Texas, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General, Knights Commander of the House of the Temple of Solomon, of the Thirty-third and Last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose See is at the Grand Orient of South Carolina, now sitting at Washington D.C. Mission Statement It is the mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual values including fellowship, compassion, and dedication to God, family, and country. Our strategic objectives: Fulfill the promise of additional Masonic knowledge through education and training. Build a Positive Public Image of Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite. Support and expand our philanthropic activities. Provide a framework for effective leadership to ensure the stability and long-term success of the Fraternity. Provide a financial process to ensure the stability and long-term success of the Fraternity. |