Front – Valley of Greenville

Life Membership

July 31, 2023 by jbarr

Orient of South Carolina

Age	Factor	Cost	Regular Dues	Savings	Years Saved
18	48.4	4,836	6,200	1,364	13.6
19	47.6	4,758	6,100	1,342	13.4
20	46.8	4,680	6,000	1,320	13.2
21	46.0	4,602	5,900	1,298	13
22	45.2	4,524	5,800	1,276	12.8
23	44.5	4,446	5,700	1,254	12.5
24	43.7	4,368	5,600	1,232	12.3
25	42.9	4,290	5,500	1,210	12.1
26	42.1	4,212	5,400	1,188	11.9
27	41.3	4,134	5,300	1,166	11.7
28	40.6	4,056	5,200	1,144	11.4
29	39.8	3,978	5,100	1,122	11.2
30	39.0	3,900	5,000	1,100	11
31	38.2	3,822	4,900	1,078	10.8
32	37.4	3,744	4,800	1,056	10.6
33	36.7	3,666	4,700	1,034	10.3
34	35.9	3,588	4,600	1,012	10.1
35	35.1	3,510	4,500	990	9.9
36	34.3	3,432	4,400	968	9.7
37	33.5	3,354	4,300	946	9.5
38	32.8	3,276	4,200	924	9.2
39	32.0	3,198	4,100	902	9
40	31.2	3,120	4,000	880	8.8
41	30.4	3,042	3,900	858	8.6
42	29.6	2,964	3,800	836	8.4
43	28.9	2,886	3,700	814	8.1
44	28.1	2,808	3,600	792	7.9
45	27.3	2,730	3,500	770	7.7
46	26.5	2,652	3,400	748	7.5
47	25.7	2,574	3,300	726	7.3
48	25.0	2,496	3,200	704	7
49	24.2	2,418	3,100	682	6.8
50	23.4	2,340	3,000	660	6.6
51	22.6	2,262	2,900	638	6.4
52	21.8	2,184	2,800	616	6.2
53	21.1	2,106	2,700	594	5.9
54	20.3	2,028	2,600	572	5.7
55	19.5	1,950	2,500	550	5.5
56	18.7	1,872	2,400	528	5.3
57	17.9	1,794	2,300	506	5.1
58	17.2	1,716	2,200	484	4.8
59	16.4	1,638	2,100	462	4.6
60	15.6	1,560	2,000	440	4.4
61	14.8	1,482	1,900	418	4.2
62	14.0	1,404	1,800	396	4
63	13.3	1,326	1,700	374	3.7
64	12.5	1,248	1,600	352	3.5
65	11.7	1,170	1,500	330	3.3
66	10.9	1,092	1,400	308	3.1
67	10.1	1,014	1,300	286	2.9
68	9.4	936	1,200	264	2.6
69	8.6	858	1,100	242	2.4
70	7.8	780	1,000	220	2.2
71	7.0	702	900	198	2
72	6.2	624	800	176	1.8
73	5.5	546	700	154	1.5
74	4.7	468	600	132	1.3
75	3.9	390	500	110	1.1
76	3.1	300	400	100	1
77	2.3	300	300	–	0
78	1.6	300	200	–	0
79	0.8	300	100	–	0
80	0.0	300	–	–	0

About the Scottish Rite

January 30, 2023August 29, 2019 by jbarr

“The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction in the United States often omits the and, while the English Constitution in the United Kingdom omits the Scottish), commonly known as simply the Scottish Rite (or, in England and Australia, as the Rose Croix although this is only one of its degrees), is one of several Rites of Freemasonry. A Rite is a progressive series of degrees conferred by various Masonic organizations or bodies, each of which operates under the control of its own central authority. In the Scottish Rite the central authority is called a Supreme Council.

The Scottish Rite is one of the appendant bodies of Freemasonry that a Master Mason may join for further exposure to the principles of Freemasonry. It is also concordant, in that some of its degrees relate to the degrees of Symbolic (Craft) Freemasonry. In England and some other countries, while the Scottish Rite is not accorded official recognition by the Grand Lodge, only a recognised Freemason may join and there is no prohibition against his doing so. In the United States, however, the Scottish Rite is officially recognized by Grand Lodges as an extension of the degrees of Freemasonry. The Scottish Rite builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the Craft (or Blue) Lodge, through dramatic presentation of the individual degrees.”

Source: Wikipedia

To find out more, visit the official page of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction at https://scottishrite.org/

About RiteCare®

January 30, 2023January 12, 2019 by jbarr

About the Program

In the early 1950s in Colorado, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States initiated a program to help children with speech and language disorders. The results obtained from this program led to the establishment of RiteCare clinics to provide diagnostic evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders, as well as learning disabilities.

Today, there are 178 RiteCare® clinics, centers, and special programs operating or planned for children and therapists located throughout the United States. Each facility is staffed by speech-language pathologists or other trained personnel. Through the support of Scottish Rite members, these clinics, centers, and programs continue to increase. The value of this philanthropy has long been apparent. Tens of thousands of youngsters across the United States have been helped significantly. With the good work of dedicated clinicians and parents, the Scottish Rite has achieved successes that could only be imagined a few years back. Children who might have remained educationally behind for a lifetime can now talk, read, and lead productive lives.

Program Eligibility

As a rule, the RiteCare® Clinics accept preschool children who have difficulty speaking or understanding the spoken word or school-age children who have difficulty learning to read. Some centers also offer literacy training for adults.

Inquiries on age groups and program offerings in specific areas should be addressed to the director of the local Scottish Rite facility. Equally important, all services are available regardless of race, creed, or the family’s inability to pay.

While all children in need are eligible for available RiteCare® Program treatment, please consult with your local facility for specific financial information.

Contact the JIS Scottish Rite Center

Trustees:
Andy Chapman, 33°
Kenneth Lothridge, 32° KCCH
Kevin S. Mertens, 32° KCCH

Mailing Address:
Scottish Rite Temple
P.O. Box 5776
Greenville, SC 29606-5776

Location:
110 Edinburgh Court
Suite B
Greenville, SC 29607-2555

Telephone: (864) 203-3289
Email: jisscottishrite@gmail.com

Officers

January 30, 2023January 10, 2019 by jbarr

Greenville Lodge of Perfection (4° – 14°)

Venerable Master			Michael David Peeler, 32° KCCH
Senior Warden			Joseph Ansel Morgan, Jr. 32°
Junior Warden			Ronald Lee Dodson, 32°
Secretary			Edward Dean Snow, 33°
Treasurer			Kevin Stuart Mertens, 32° KCCH
Prelate			Greely Ray Palmer Jr., 33°
Almoner			J. Dennis Julian, 33°
Tiler			Gerald Clarence Reeves, 33°
Orator			James Whitney Barr, 32° KCCH
Master of Ceremonies			Robert Clarence Griffin, 32°
Expert			Vernon Lee Aultman, 32° KCCH
Assitant Expert			William J. Rosser, 32° KCCH
Captain of the Host			George S. Mabry, Jr. 32°

Greenville Chapter of Rose Croix (15° – 18°)

Wise Master			Michael Wayne Heatherly, 32°
Senior Warden			Deane Arthur McKinley, 32°
Junior Warden			Aaron Lee Duncan, 1st, 32° KCCH
Secretary			Edward Dean Snow, 33°
Treasurer			Kevin Stuart Mertens, 32° KCCH
Prelate			Greely Ray Palmer Jr., 33°
Almoner			J. Dennis Julian, 33°
Tiler			Gerald Clarence Reeves, 33°
Master of Ceremonies			Mark Anthony Irby, Jr. 32°
Expert			Patricio Marre¢, 32°
Assitant Expert			Johnnie Milton Jones, Jr. 32° KCCH
Standard Bearer			Terry Stanley Pruitt, 32° KCCH
Guardian of the Temple			Charlton N. Ashley, 32°

Greenville Council of Kadosh (19° – 30°)

Commander of Kadosh	Thomas E Watson, 33°, JGW
1st Lt. Commander	William Roscoe Bryant, Sr. 32° KCCH
2nd Lt. Commander	William Roscoe Bryant Jr. 32° KCCH
Secretary	Edward Dean Snow, 33°
Treasurer	Kevin Stuart Mertens, 32° KCCH
Prelate	Greely Ray Palmer Jr., 33°
Almoner	J. Dennis Julian, 33°
Tiler	Gerald Clarence Reeves, 33°
Chancellor	J. Paul McWilliams, Jr. 32° KCCH
Master of Ceremonies	T. Shane Culbertson, 33°
Draper	Tyler Dewitt Benton, 32°
Turcopolier	James Waylon Lyle, 32° KCCH
1st Deacon	Michael David Peeler, 32° KCCH
2nd Deacon	Timothy John Bates, 32° KCCH
Bearer of Beauseant	William Richard Key, 32°
Bearer of White Standard	Ryan Kane Merritt, 32°
Bearer of Black Standard	William Lee O’Neal, 32°
Captain of the Guard	Paul Austin Anderson,32°

Greenville Consistory (31° – 32°)

Master of Kadosh	Daniel Edward Rancourt, 32°
Prior	T. Shane Culbertson, 33°
Preceptor	Kenneth Ray Quinn, 32°
Secretary	Edward Dean Snow, 33°
Treasurer	Kevin Stuart Mertens, 32° KCCH
Prelate	Greely Ray Palmer Jr., 33°
Almoner	J. Dennis Julian, 33°
Tiler	Gerald Clarence Reeves, 33°
Chancellor	Eric Scott Ostrander, 32°
Minister of State	Ronnie Paul Richards, 32° KCCH
Master of Ceremonies	Edward May Pool, 33°
Expert	Richard D. Jeffress, 32°
Assitant Expert	Anthony Wayne Edwards, 32° KCCH
Captain of the Guard	V. R. Bob Brantley, Jr. 32°

Master Craftsman Program

July 31, 2023January 8, 2019 by jbarr

About the Master Craftsman program

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman (SRMC) program is an exciting, by-mail correspondence course designed and administered by staff at the House of the Temple in Washington, DC, under the guidance and leadership of the Supreme Council, 33°, of the A&A Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, USA. Currently, three courses and a Group Studies Program constitute the SRMC.

What will you study?

While a Scottish Rite, SJ, member may use Group Studies program at any time, the three courses are meant to be taken in the following order:

Program I: The Symbolic Lodge will familiarize students with aspects of the development of Blue Lodge Masonry and explore some of its developing symbolism. This will reveal that the “High Degrees” began to develop soon after formation of the Premier Grand Lodge (1717). Albert Pike’s book, Esoterika: The Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry, along with Arturo de Hoyos’s Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (3d ed.) will be used to demonstrate a rational and philosophical interpretation for much of what is found in Craft Masonry.
Program II: Scottish Rite History & Ritual consists of six lessons, utilizing the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Cross, and A Bridge to Light (4th ed.) by Rex Hutchens, 33°, Grand Cross, as its textbooks.
Program III: Scottish Rite Philosophy uses Albert Pike’s Morals & Dogma, Annotated Edition, by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Cross and returns to the ritual of the Scottish Rite to re-explore it on a deeper level, by looking for the moral lesson imparted in each degree and then applying that lesson to one’s everyday life. The course consists of 33 quizzes, grouped into 10 sections

Upon completion of each course listed above, the participant will be rewarded with a medal or pins to denote multiple completions.The Group Studies program operates differently from the three courses.

Source: The Supreme Council, 33º, Southern Jurisdiction, USA

Knights of Saint Andrew

January 30, 2023January 7, 2019 by jbarr

The Knights of St. Andrew meet following regular business meetings.

If you are interested in joining or learning more about the Knights of St. Andrew, please ask any member!

Double Eagle Award

September 20, 2023January 6, 2019 by jbarr

What is the Double Eagle Award?

The Double Eagle Award recognizes those members who are active and participate in the various activities and functions of the Greenville Valley. It is available to all members, and the only requirement is your participation. And it’s so easy! Just keep track of your points, and turn them in!

What Awards are available?

The first 500 points earns you the basic medal.

You will receive corresponding bars as you reach each level for additional points earned.

Points Award Levels

You will receive corresponding bars as you reach each level for additional points earned:

Level	Points needed
Basic Medal	500
Red bar	2,000
White bar	5,000
Blue Bar	10,000
Gold Name Bar	25,000
Emerald Stone	50,000
Ruby Gem	75,000
Diamond Jewel	100,000

Note that points are cumulative.

What Points can I report?

First, determine the points you have earned.

Here are two forms you can use to keep track of your points as you earn them:

Double-Eagle-points-calculator-PDF Download

Double-Eagle-points-calculator-Excel Download

Points Examples

Below are examples of awarded points. Please use this as a guide when providing your points earned.

Double Eagle Awards Points	Points
PETITIONS
Top Line Signers for New Members	100
2nd Line Signers for New Members	25
Reinstatement	100
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Monthly Meetings Attended (per meeting)	10
Attend 5 Meetings and/or Degrees (Bonus)	100
Executive Committee Meeting(s)	10
Presiding Officer (per meeting)	25
Secretary /Treasurer/ Almoner (per meeting)	10
J. I. Smith Board (Chair)	25
J. I. Smith Board (Attend)	10
Knights of St. Andrew Meeting	10
KITCHEN STAFF
Director of kitchen staff (+10 per hour)	500
Kitchen support (+10 per hour)	250
RITUALISTIC WORK
Director of Work (+10 per hour)	500
Assistant Director (s) of Work (+10 per hour)	250
Class Director & Assistants (+10 per hour)	250
Director of Support Areas (+10 per hour)	250
Asst. Director(s) of Support Areas (+10 per hour)	250
Lighting /Sound /Stage Direction (+ 10 per hour)	250
Degree Parts Masters	100
Degree Parts Major	75
Degree Parts Minor	50
Degree Parts Non Speaking Parts	25
Presiding Officer (per meeting)	25
Secretary /Treasurer/Almoner (per meeting)	10
Master Craftsman Courses 1 & II & III (each)	500
SPECIAL EVENTS
Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal	25
Presenting ROTC Awards	100
Ring Ceremony	25
Work Parties (per hour)	50
FOUNDATION SUPPORT & FUNDRAISING
Christmas Tree Sales (per hour)	50
BBQ/Fundraiser (attend)	10
BBQ/Fundraiser (per dollar sold)	10
Fruit Sale (participate)	10
Fruit Sale (per dollar sold)	1
Contribution to Foundation or Event (per dollar)	1
Event Director or Chairman	100
Event Director or Chairman ( per hour)	10
Assistant Event Director or Chairman	50
Assistant Event Director or Chairman (per hour)	10

Report my Points!

Next, report the Points to our Double Eagle Awards Chairman.

Report your Points

Complete this form to report your earned points.

If you need to report more Point entries than this form provides, please submit a second form.

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Orient of South Carolina

About the Program

Program Eligibility

Contact the JIS Scottish Rite Center

2023

Deputy

Ill. Michael Broom, 33°

Personal Representative of the Deputy

Ill. Edward “Ed” Snow, 33°

General Secretary

Ill. Edward “Ed” Snow, 33°

Treasurer

Kevin Stuart Mertens, 32° KCCH

Directors of Work

Shane Culbertson, 33°Michael D. Peeler, 32° KCCH

Classroom Director

Michael D. Peeler, 32° KCCH