Hello to all, summer is winding down, I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer. Fall will soon be upon us with the activities we are all acquainted with. Many Valleys will see new members enter their ranks and the need for information will be pushed to the limit. Some brothers will spring forth to instruct while others will evade the opportunity. In Matthew chapter 5:14-16 we read our Savior’s words “You are the light of the world…Let your light shine before others. So that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

A single candle, no matter how dim or weak it may appear with give light to the darkness. Each of us can make a difference in someone’s life no matter how big or little your light may seem to be. Make the effort, take that step, be the difference in someone’s life!

God Bless- Bro. Bob

To All,

S&F,

To All,

It not too early to plan.  We are planning our next Scottish Rite Foundation Cruise for March of 2027.  Please print the flyer attached and get to your membership and promote it at every meeting.  Diane will keep me posted on reservations as they come in.  We have had a great time on our past cruises and this one should be no different.  You will notice that we are looking at March and not September.  I promise, no more cruises during the dreadful time of year.  Don’t even want to mention it.  If you need more information on this cruise, you can contact Diane.  Her email and phone number are at the bottom of flyer.

Get your room booked early.  Let me know if you have any questions.

S&F

Brethren,

I am excited to share the following update with our brothers. Education and Sandwich Supper will continue on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. I will be alternating between in-person and ZOOM sessions in hopes of accommodating brothers who work until 5 pm or live in FWB/Crestview and cannot get over in time for our sessions. The ZOOM link will not change month to month. ZOOM can be accessed using a computer or a smartphone by downloading the app. You can also just “call in” by dialing the phone number provided when the meeting starts.  

This year, we will also be exemplifying three degrees that are not conferred at our Reunions as the “after-dinner program” on our normal 1st Thursday meeting nights.  These are **starred** below, as you will not want to miss those meetings!  I’m also working on developing some tabletop discussion questions that will tie into the degree we are conferring or discussing that month. I hope you will consider engaging your fellow brothers and sisters in a conversation about those topics while you eat and enjoy one another’s fellowship. 

Schedule:

February 26th: 28° Knight Commander of the Temple  (in person)

***March 6th: 6° Intimate Secretary (conferral after dinner)***

March 26th: 29° Knight of St Andrew (ZOOM)

April 23rd: 30° Knight Kadosh (in person)

May 28th: no education session

June 25th – 31° Inspector Inquisitor (ZOOM)

July 23rd – 32° Master of the Royal Secret (in person)

August 27th – 1° Entered Apprentice (ZOOM)

***September 4th: 13° Royal Arch of Solomon or Enoch (conferral after dinner)***

September 24th – 2° Fellow Craft (in person)

October 22nd – 3° Master Mason (ZOOM)

***November 6th: 31° Inspector Inquisitor (conferral after dinner)***

November 26th – 4° Secret Master (in person) 

December 24th – no education session – Happy Holidays!

ZOOM Information:

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Fraternally yours,

Joshua Schutts 32°, Director of Education
Valley of Pensacola
2024 Grand Commander’s Fellow
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry SJ

To All,

It not too early to plan.  We are planning our next Scottish Rite Foundation Cruise for March of 2026.  Please print the flyer attached and get to your membership and promote it at every meeting.  Jen will keep me posted on reservations as they come in.  We have had a great time on our past cruises and this one should be no different.  You will notice that we are looking at March and not September.  I promise, no more cruises during the dreadful time of year.  Don’t even want to mention it.  If you need more information on this cruise, you can contact Jen.  Her email and phone number are at the bottom of flyer.

Get your room booked early.  Let me know if you have any questions.

S&F

Illustrious Sirs,

I am Bob West and I make Masonic-Related keepsakes.  I am sending you this email to let you know that I have a new item (Masonic Money Clip) that I “Make to Order” as part of my business (RMW Woodcrafts LLC).  The attached photo is representative of what I can make for you and the Brothers.  The cost of the individual money clip is $15.00 each.

If possible, would you please post this to your membership for their consideration.

My Facebook site is:  Https://www.facebook.com/rmwbob

My phone number is:  (850)686-2196

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Note:  If you desire to have a conversation concerning laser engraved fundraising ideas, please give me a call and we will see what we can do together.  

Or, if you prefer something developed specifically for your Membership, please let me know.

Thank you and fraternally yours,

Brother Bob

(AKA:  R∴W∴ Robert M. West Sr., Pace Lodge No. 349) 

Per Ill. Hoover, do not do an ACH transaction due to issue on the banking side.