October 2006 - Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
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October 2006 - Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Dallas Scottish Rite Bodies - AASR Scottish Rite News for the Valley of Dallas, Orient of Texas Published by the Dallas Scottish Rite Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America October, November, December, 2006 Issue Fall Reunion has many distinguished visitors During the week of September 30, there was a Rite Care Conference being held in Dallas and many of the SGIGs and Personal Reps from the Southern Jurisdiction were in town for the conference and made time to come by the Cathedral to sit in on a part of our Fall Reunion, 2nd day. These gentlemen included our Sovereign Grand Commander, Ronald A. Seale, 33o, Grand Executive Director, William G. Sizemore, 33o G.C. and Lieutenant Grand Commander & S.G.I.G in Utah, Curtis Lancaster, 33o. It was a pleasure to have these fine Scottish Rite Masons in attendance at our Grand Old Building. L-R, Chairman, Doug Adkins, 33o;Grand Director General, William Sizemore, 33o G.C.; Lieutenant Grand Commander, Curtis Lancaster, 33o, SGIG in Utah and Sovereign Grand Commander, Ronald A. Seale, 33o. Posed in front of the bust of Albert Pike Not Pictured: C.B. Hall, 33o, S.G.I.G., West Virginia; Michael D. Smith, 33o, S.G.I.G., South Carolina; William F. Stovall, 33o, Deputy in California; Hans R. Wilhelmsen, 33o, S.G.I.G. Maryland; Jan B. Carnahan, 33o, Orient Personal Rep., Alaska. L-R, Deputy in Tennessee, Hoyt Samples, 33o and Dallas Chairman, Doug Adkins, 33o Illustrious Ronald A. Seale, 33o Sovereign Grand Commander, Southern Jurisdiction, addresses the Class on Day 2 of the Fall Reunion L-R, Robert Spangle, Jr., 33o Gen’l Sec’y, Valley of Little Rock, Dwayne F. Treat, 33o, S.G.I.G. Arkansas; Charles McKay, 33o. The New Face of the Scottish Rite News Starting with this issue of the Scottish Rite News for the Valley of Dallas, we are trying out a new format. Instead of the Newspaper format we have been using for the past several years, we are using a magazine format. The Valley is also changing the frequency of publication from monthly to quarterly. This change will save your Valley somewhere close to $24,000 per year in printing and postage costs, which does not take into account the man hours spent putting the News together. There will be updates each month on the web site: www.dallasscottishrite.org. More news about Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children will be included in each issue as well as information about up-coming events and Scottish Rite Club meetings, Degree Team Rehearsals, Committee Work sessions, etc. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is working with Dallas Scottish Rite to develop a totally new and professional look for our Magazine. We would like to thank Ill. J.C. Montgomery, 33o Grand Cross and his public relations staff, including Kelly Oleson and Shelly Cook for their help in this endeavor. With their help, the Dallas Scottish Rite news will become the premier publication in the Southern Jurisdiction. Any member of Dallas Scottish Rite who would like to receive the monthly updates by e-mail may do so by sending a request to be added to the mailing list to: ed.kirk@dallasscottishrite.org. At present we have around 1300 e-mail addresses in our system. Everyone on our present list will receive the first update automatically, and will have an opportunity to opt out of the list by replying to the initial e-mail. Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, USA Orient of Texas Jack E Hightower, 33o S.G.I.G. Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General M. Douglas Adkins, 33o I.G.H. Lodge of Perfection Venerable Master Jerry Nelson Kirby, 33o I.G.H. Chapter of Rose Croix Wise Master Milburn Gravley, 33o I.G.H. Council of Kadosh Commander Eddie J. Baker, 33o I.G.H. Consistory Master of Kadosh Loyd L. Chance, 32o K.C.C.H. General Secretary Edwin F. Kirkpatrick, 32o K.C.C.H. Treasurer Lawrence A. Winkle, 33o I.G.H. Almoner Warren D. Hardin, 32o K.C.C.H. Statement of Allegiance The several Bodies of the Scottish Rite in Dallas acknowledge and yield supreme allegiance to the Supreme Council of the Thirty Third Degree, the Mother Supreme Council of the World, whose SEE is at Charlston, South Carolina, now sitting at Washington, D.C. where Ronald A. Seale, 33o is Sovereign Grand Commander, John E. Moyers, 33o, is Grand Secretary General, Jack E. Hightower, 33o is Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Texas, and M. Douglas Adkins, 33o is the Personal Representative of the S.G.I.G. in Texas, and Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Valley of Dallas. Dallas Scottish Rite Bodies 500 S. Harwood Dallas, TX 75201 Phone: 214-748-9196 Fax: 214-748-5155 Edwin F. Kirkpatrick, Editor website: www.dallasscottishrite.org e-mail: ed.kirk@dallasscottishrite.org CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Greetings Brethren via our new publication. We will be publishing a quarterly magazine and will continue our monthly publications by email. Our candidates at Day Two of our Fall Reunion as well as our members enjoyed a significant and thrilling event -- Sovereign Grand Commander Ronnie Seale,. 33o, Lt. Grand Commander Curtis Lancaster, 33o and Grand Executive Director Gene Sizemore, 33o GC paid us a visit and observed the performance of a degree! I seriously doubt that our candidates will ever forget the challenging address that our Grand Commander delivered to them. Our distinguished guests were in Dallas to participate in the Rite Care Foundation program conducted over the weekend. We were also delighted the following distinguished guests visited us and observed degrees: Dwayne F. Treat, 33o SGIG Arkansas; Robert Spangle, Jr., 33o General Secretary, Valley of Little Rock; C.B. Hall, 33o SGIG West Virginia; William F. Stovall, 33o Deputy in California; Michael D. Smith, 33o SGIG South Carolina; Hans R. Wilhelmsen, 33o SGIG Maryland; Jan B. Carnahan, 33o SGIG Alaska and Hoyt Q. Samples, Jr., 33o Deputy in Tennessee. I have never been so proud of the flawless performances of our degree teams during this special visit. The Stage Crew, Knights of St. Andrews, Registration Committee, Auditorium Committee , Sound and Engineering Committee all were exemplary. In addition to his regular duties, our General Secretary became our official photographer and preserved the event for our posterity. The Chef’s Committee showed up for duty before 4:00 A.M. to cook breakfast, cooked lunch and kept our Brethren happy and satisfied with good down-home cooking! Mark your calendars for the Black Capping Ceremony to be held at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday October 15th. I am making a special appeal to the sponsors of our candidates to be present to congratulate and encourage your candidate who is now a new Scottish Rite Member. There is a resurgence in our Valley which is infectious; please don't seek a cure! M. Douglas Adkins Personal Representative of the SGIG in Texas The Secretary’s Corner By: Ed Kirkpatrick, 32o KCCH General Secretary I hate to be a nag, but we still have approximately 800 members who have not yet paid their 2006 dues. Dues notices for 2007 will be in the mail in the next few days, which will make over 800 members owe for two years. I realize that some of you who are on a fixed income may have a problem paying your dues. Be assured that we will not lose a good member just because of financial hardship. The cost of belonging to this great organization is less than $9.00 per month. That is less per month than I spent for lunch today. Each of us will waste more money than that during any given week. Please pay your dues when you get the notice to help us operate and maintain this great and historic fraternity and building. We have been having a great Fall Reunion, in memory of our fallen brother, Judge Dee Brown Walker, 33o IGH. Be sure to be with us for the Black Cap Ceremony on October 15 to applaud our newest 32o Scottish Rite Masons. The calendar is kind of quiet the rest of the year, but we will be busy in the office handling the dues. The Sons of Hiram are our best asset when it comes to this thankless task. Thank you, Sons of Hiram. Feast of Tishri, September 7, 2006 The Feast of Tishri, held in the Crystal Banquet Hall at the Cathedral on September 7, 2006 was a great success,. Hosted by Ill. Jerry Nelson Kirby, 33o I.G.H. Venerable Master of the Dallas Lodge of Perfection with Ill. J.C. Montgomery, 33o Grand Cross, President of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children as the Keynote Speaker, the event was attended by 140 Brethren and Ladies. The meal was Chicken Kiev with all the trimmings prepared by our great Chef’s Committee and served by the Bus Boys. Ill. Brother Montgomery gave us a brief history of the Hospital, including some plans for the future. The foresight that built a parking structure that can be converted into additional hospital, lab and office space as required without having to start from scratch when an addition is needed. The traditional toasts were made by the officers of the Lodge of Perfection with a benediction by our Chaplain, the Honorable James A. Beverley, 32o K.C.C.H. Hon. Eric Bailey, 32o KCCH pipes in the head table Ill. J.C. Montgomery, 33o Grand Cross and Lady Lark Ill. Jerry Nelson Kirby, 33o IGH and Lady Suzzanne The Bus Boys and Chef’s Committee do their thing Brother Montgomery does his speech The members pass through the serving line for a great meal The Lone Ranger, Freemasonry and Texas Ranger Ethics By: James A. Marples, Longview, TX In this technological age of the 21st Century, it is difficult for young people to relate to the fewer communication and entertainment avenues of the early 20th Century. Back then, it was Radio which provided news, programming and entertainment. Before television made it possible to convey images, radio-listeners had to create their own mental picture to blend-in and enhance the messages that they heard. Successful radio programs had to use correct language, as well as clear & vivid depictions to keep listeners spellbound. In Detroit, Michigan, a man named George W. Trendle, in 1933, over radio statio WXYZ, created a radio program . He wanted it to appeal to youth, yet be interesting & exciting for adults, too. The setting of the Old West in America provided an interesting theme in which to portray the hardships of the pioneers. Those hardships were deepened by burdens imposed by bad luck, bad choices, and bad men. As with any big problem.... everyone looks for 'something' or 'someone' to help lift that burden & help make things right. As you might suppose: the hero would rescue the situation and happiness would prevail. The program, which began on radio, was eventually brought to television. That is where my first recollections of it began. The character would exhibit genuine virtue, honor, valor, wisdom, compassion and respect for Law. The person in this leading role would be a true gentleman, who sets a good example of clean living and clean speech. He would walk uprightly and promote Justice without regard for personal gain. He would come to the rescue when needed, and he wouldn't be afraid to enlist the help of his faithful companion or a group of citizens to work in concert with him in bringing order out of chaos. Restoring the community's peace & harmony was his overriding concern. This character had a past history as a lawman ...as a Texas Ranger. He was shot down in an ambush, along with five other Texas Rangers. As he lay near death, an American Indian named "Tonto" comes across the scene and observes that one Ranger was still breathing, and brings him water and nurses him back to health. Around the Ranger's neck was a necklace bearing an symbol that Tonto had given a young white boy years earlier. Tonto says: "You are kemosabe." (a Pottawatomie Indian word meaning "trusty scout" or "faithful friend") The Ranger vaguely remembers his childhood nickname. He remembers Tonto and their memories of youth. The Ranger, John Reid sees his brother (a fellow Texas Ranger) Dan Reid among the five dead Rangers. Together, Tonto and the Ranger dig six graves to make it appear to the outlaws that there were no survivors. As the sole survivor, Tonto makes the astude pronouncement to his friend: "You the Lone Ranger, now." Before burying his fellow Texas Rangers, the surviving Ranger cut a strip of black fabric from his brother Dan's vest and fashioned it into a mask to put across his face to conceal his identity. As "The Lone Ranger", he vowed: First, to bring to Justice the members of the Cavendish Gang who did the dastardly deed. And, Second, to help bring Law & Order to the rugged American Frontier as well as a level of stability to its citizenry. The Lone Ranger had his trusty horse, Silver ...and Tonto had beautiful paint horse named Scout. I can almost hear the sounds of the 'Cavalry Charge' finale of Gioacchino Rossini's William Tell Overture...and the booming baritone voice of the announcer, who said: "A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty 'Heigh-Yo, Silver !!' The Lone Ranger. 'HeighYo, Silver, away !!' With his faithful Indian companion Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early West. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. The Lone Ranger rides again. " Like many people, I would classify "The Lone Ranger" as a true American hero.... a larger-than-life personality, worthy of emulation. Growing up, I knew several men who, if wrapped-up-together, would embody most of The Lone Ranger's admirable traits. Upon reaching adulthood and soon thereafter joining Masonry, I can see many of those desirable virtues inculcated in the various Masonic degrees. It is no co-incidence that Freemasonry helped influence the law enforcement agency, the Texas Rangers . It was Bro:. Stephen F. Austin, a Mason, who had the fervent wish to organize a group of hardy men to protect his new colony (which later became Texas). In 1823, Bro:. Austin referred to that group as Rangers, because of their duties compelling them to 'range' over the entire vast area. This select group gave rise to what is called now "Texas Rangers". Furthermore, many notable early Texas Rangers were Masons, including Jack Hays, John B. Jones, (who later became the presiding officer of Royal Arch Masonry in Texas) L.H. McNelly, James Gillett, and George W. Baylor (among many others). One of the most dynamic Texas Rangers of the 20th Century was Manuel Trazazas Gonzaullas . His career as a Texas Ranger was notable for his patrolling of the East Texas Oil Fields, near Kilgore, Texas. He was known by the nickname "Lone Wolf Gonzaullas", and he was the only Texas Ranger then of Spanish descent. He was also a Mason. Bro. Gonzaullas was involved in the control of gambling, bootlegging, bank robbery, riots, prostitution, narcotic trafficking, and general lawlessness from the Red River to the Rio Grande and from El Paso to the Sabine River during the 1920s and 1930s. In September 2006, I was pleased to have Barry K. Caver, Captain of Texas Rangers Company "E" tell me: "There was a time that most, if not all Texas Rangers, were Masons; however, I do not know their level of involvement." The battle of "Good" winning over "Evil"; and the struggle from 'adversity & despair' to triumph & joy' is a hallmark of real-life adventures that have been memorialized by both works of fiction and non-fiction. In pioneer days, horses were the principal means of transportation. Having a good horse often meant the difference between life & death for not only Texas Rangers, but ordinary citizens as well. Animals, as well as humans, sometimes experienced adversity. The Lone Ranger and Tonto saved a big white horse from being gored to death by a buffalo. The Lone Ranger & Tonto nursed it back to health, and eventually set it free. The horse later followed them back to camp and The Lone Ranger adopted it, and it became his trusty steed "Silver". The Lone Ranger's bullets were made by a retired Texas Ranger in an old silver mine. The silver bullets were to remind the Ranger of how expensive it is to shoot at a man. And, conversely, how valuable every person's life is. The Lone Ranger would always shoot to wound --never to kill. As a Masonic Rosicrucian, I am reminded of the virtues of the element SILVER. It is not only a precious metal used in monetary exchanges as currency ---- it also has healing properties. I am reminded that pioneers moving west often put silver coins in their water barrels to keep them clean as a bactericide and algaecide. Silver is also used today in pharmaceuticals. The Lone Ranger put on the mask so he could not be identified. This served a two-fold purpose: So he could not be easily recognized by the outlaws who sought to kill him initially. Secondly, any good deeds he would perform later would be done purely for the love of country and the pursuit of justice. Anonymity gives a person a stronger backbone of self-discipline if it is apparent the donor will receive nothing in return. Many Masonic Halls in olden days would have wooden boxes placed in aisles, lobbies, hallways or in rooms adjacent to the Lodge room for members to donate Alms and other money to be directed to the poor. Any selfish person will make a donation if they can brag & boast about it, but it takes a truly selfless person who really cares to contribute in private. The Lone Ranger rode over a vast amount of territory which included the Great Plains and several rivers, streams, distant mountains and the occasional canyon. When I was growing up in Kansas, I was amazed to learn that parts of the current States of KANSAS, COLORADO, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, and even a bit of WYOMING were once part of the Republic of Texas. In that context, it is easy to envision a former Texas Ranger riding the diverse types of terrain which what was then ONE REGION. And, Kansas has a Pottawatomie Indian Reservation. Continued on page 6 J.R.O.T.C. Banquet, 2006 The Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps Banquet honoring the recipients of the Dallas Scottish Rite and National Sojourner’s awards for 2006 was a huge success. We had over 150 persons present for the banquet including the Cadets shown below, their parents and advisors. The program was chaired by Ill. Richard L. Farr, 33o IGH with our Chairman, M. Douglas Adkins, 33o IGH making comments and introducing the Cadets present. The speaker for the evening was Mr. Robert L. Mong, editor of the Dallas Morning News. A fine dinner was served by the Bus Boys and Chef’s Committee. It was a great evening meeting these outstanding High School Students. Our Speaker, Robert L. Mong, Jr. Editor, The Dallas Morning News Our Host: Ill. Richard Farr, 33o IGH Committee Meetings Club Meetings, Degree Rehearsals, etc. BUSBOY COMMITTEE BOB CONLEY, 903-882-3095: NEAL KELLEY 214-553-8864 davidnkelley@earthlink.net DAVE SUMMERS 972-222-7853 roostersummers@earthlink.net DATES October 7 - Reunion Day 3 - 11:00 AM October 9 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM October 15 - Black Cap Ceremony - 11:30 AM November 13 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM December 11 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM December - Installation of Officers CHEF’S COMMITTEE ED KIRKPATRICK 214-356-6281 ed.kirk@dallasscottishrite.org DATES October 7 - Reunion Day 3 - 11:00 AM October 9 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM October 15 - Black Cap Ceremony - 11:30 AM November 13 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM December 11 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM December - Installation of Officers The Lone Ranger, Freemasonry and Texas Ranger Ethics, Continued from page 4 Sometimes works of fiction are based on more reality than a person might imagine. For The Lone Ranger and Tonto, friendships were solid and life-long. Masonry likewise inspires solid, lifelong friendships. Fr. Christian Rosenkreutz, the founder of the Rosicrucian Society had members go out in the world in pairs. He felt that by going out in the world Two-by-two would provide more safety and security than a sole individual dealing with life's struggles alone. Furthermore, life's lessons are often better understood when you have someone by your side to help you see how it has affected them, too. Courage doesn't develop instantly. Moral courage goes beyond personal courage or bravery. Moral courage must be cultivated and re-inforced. Freemasonry instills an honorable Code of Conduct. Many early Texas Rangers being Masons themselves adopted a code of ethics or integrity that lives on today. The white lambskin apron is an emblem of innocence and the badge of a Mason. The 5-pointed Star-within-awheel design is the badge of a Texas Ranger, REGISTRATION COMMITTEE LEE NUMBERS 972-412-3116 leenumbers@prodigy.net DATES October 7 - Reunion Day 3 - 11:00 AM October 9 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM October 15 - Black Cap Ceremony - 11:30 AM November 13 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM December 11 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM December - Installation of Officers KNIGHT OF ST. ANDREW Buck Howard 972-965-2102 buck@corpadvisors.net DATES October 7 - Reunion Day 3 - 11:00 AM October 9 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM October 15 - Black Cap Ceremony - 11:30 AM November 13 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM December 11 - Stated Meeting - 11:00 AM December - Installation of Officers SCOTTISH RITE STUDY CLUB WALLACE FINFROCK 214-348-6328 Last Monday of each Month - Library Clubs and Committees In order to have your meeting notices shown in this area: E-Mail your notice to: ed.kirk@dallasscottishrite.org by the 7th of the last month of each quarter. and the badges are generally made from old Mexican five-peso silver coins. Early Rangers sometimes lacked an "official" badge for various reasons: insufficient salary, no real need to display it to Indians or Mexicans, or no need of displaying such a tempting target on one's chest. However, the Masonic influence on the 5-pointed Lone Star has been evident from the beginning. In 1844, George K. Teulon, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Texas, addressing a gathering of Masons in Portland, Maine, said: "Texas is emphatically a Masonic Country. Our national emblem, the 'Lone Star' was chosen from the emblems selected by Freemasonry, to illustrate the moral virtues--- it is a five-pointed star , and alludes to the five points of fellowship." Badges are nice to have, but we all must strive to aspire to the duties and qualifications that our 'badge' represents. Along with personal courage comes personal sacrifice. The Lone Ranger had his own blood spilled during the ambush in the pursuit of Justice. His brother (a fellow Ranger) died in the same pursuit of Justice. Having already taken an Oath as a Ranger, he vowed another prom- ise: to continue acting in the interests of Justice . All of us (as Master Masons) have taken an honorable obligation in the Lodge . And as Masonic Rosicrucians, we have made additional promises to seek further knowledge and continue our honorable & laudable work in the interests of the betterment of all mankind. By making our additional obligations, we have shown that we are willing to personally sacrifice a little more, in order that our Society make a positive difference in this world. By remembering those thrilling days of yesteryear and learning from this grand old story of The Lone Ranger...... may we all be inspired to "carry-on" and base our actions on the same degree of excellence in ethics. Retaining and displaying a high level of ethics is often difficult to do in today's world. Moral courage often comes via emulation of the honorable men who have gone before us. We may not hear the 'Cavalry Charge' from The William Tell Overture...but each of us need to respond to the call to people in need. And, we should do so in a manner worthy of the next generation wanting to emulate us !!!! Members of the Scottish Rite Valley of Dallas Are deeply saddened to learn that the Supreme Architect of the Universe has called the following Brethren to that Celestial Lodge above...... Recorded Deaths September, 2006 NAME / DEGREE DATE OF BIRTH DATE OF DEATH BLUE LODGE George Ray Bradley, 32º David Martin Deis, 32º Don Alden Green, 32º Billy Gene Grimes, 32º Robert Hughes Hare, 32º Gentry Luther Long, Jr., 32º Donald Bryant Miller, 32º Linton Melton Moore, 32º Jim Allen Moulton, 32º Larry Allen Waller, 32º September 22, 1926 May 3, 1934 April 19, 1931 October 22, 1929 July 22, 1921 April 23, 1936 July 29, 1927 May 21, 1932 December 14, 1951 October 8, 1053 September 5, 2006 August 16, 2006 August 17, 2006 May 20, 2006 August 13, 2006 August 23, 2006 August 25, 2006 September 5, 2006 August 17, 2006 August 18, 2006 Relief #236 Gibraltar #1179 Gibraltar #1179 John G Slayter #1198 Irving #1218 Thomas B. Hunter #1356 Mike H. Thomas #1314 Mesquite #928 Thomas B. Hunter #1356 Duck Creek #1419 He lived respected and died regretted Farewell my Brother, until we meet again. 5th Annual Flu Shot Program Sponsored by: John L. DeGrazier Lodge #1349 5300 Forest Lane (Between Inwood and the Tollway) Dallas, Texas 75244 Come out and meet your community Vaccine administered by fully licensed nurses Saturdays, starting September 30th (Until vaccine is exhausted) 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Administered at DeGrazier Lodge $25.00 Contribution Check or cash only please In Memory of Brother James F. Chambers, Jr. 33o I.G.H. He was a beautiful person who cared for others and was truly dedicated to the patients and staff of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. He was a Scottish Rite Mason, member of the TSRHC board of trustees since 1966, chairman of the building committee and instrumental in the design and construction of the building we are fortunate to have today. He helped us move into this $32 million facility in the fall of 1977 - debt free. Mr. Chambers was honorary chairman of the hospital's annual Tartan Golf Classic which has raised more than $3.3 million since its inception. Our beautiful park is named in Mr. Chambers honor - the Jas. F. Chambers, Jr., Youth and Fitness Park - and is home to many events for TSRHC patients, families, staff, volunteers and friends. Farewell Brother Chambers We will miss you. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry 500 S. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201-6210 Presort Standard Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 253 Dallas, Texas Calendar of Events Dallas Scottish Rite 7 9 9 15 13 13 11 11 16 OCTOBER 2006 Fall Reunion Day 3 - Starts 6:30 AM Executive Council Meeting - 9:30 AM S/R Stated Meeting 12:00 Noon Lunch after meeting Black Cap Ceremony - 1:30 PM NOVEMBER 2006 Executive Council Meeting - 9:30 AM S/R Stated Meeting 12:00 Noon Lunch after meeting DECEMBER 2006 Executive Council Meeting - 9:30 AM S/R Stated Meeting 12:00 Noon Lunch after meeting Installation of Officers Dinner - 6:30 PM Installation - 7:30 PM