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Scottish Rite Masons and their Families
VALLEY VOICE
October 2015
FALL REUNION ISSUE!
Details Inside
Valley of Detroit
VALLEYVOICE
October, 2015
Valley Voice is the official publication of Detroit Scottish Rite. The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the
Valley of Detroit, State of Michigan, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the
Supreme
Council,
33o,
Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
of the United States of America whose
Grand East is in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Ill. John Wm. McNaughton, 33o
Sovereign Grand Commander
Ill. David R. Bedwell, 33o
Deputy for Michigan
Ill. William J. Dover, 33o, MSA
Active Member for Michigan
You and your non Scottish Rite Brothers and Ladies are invited to a
Membership Social Event
Friday, October 23, 2015 ~ 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Scottish Rite Masonic Center ~ Dearborn
Meet the members of the Valley.
Tour our beautiful building.
Introduce your fellow Brothers
to some of the benefits of
being a Scottish Rite Mason
in advance of the Fall Reunion.
Cost for members is $10/person.
Prospective members are free.
(Brothers who bring a prospect - $5/person.)
Ill. Walter F. Wheeler, 33o
Active Member for Michigan
Ill. Erwin W. O’Dell, 33o, MSA
Active Member Emeritus
Reservations Required no later than Friday, October 16
toll free 877.320.6432 or via email at
ValleyofDetroit@32ndDegreeMasons.org
Ill. Gerald F. Thorp, 33o, MSA
Active Member Emeritus
32ndDegreeMasons.org
All correspondence concerning
Publication should be directed to
Executive Secretary of the Valley
Detroit, Timothey S. Marshbanks,
On the Cover: (L-R) Ill. Brothers Christopher J. Fildes, 33o and James L. Melby, 33o, were
coronetted Sovereign Grand Inspectors General and honorary members of the Supreme Council
on September 1, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
this
the
of
33o
Mailing Address
907 Monroe St.
Dearborn, MI 48124-2309
313.724.1907
Fax 313.724.1996
Toll Free 877.320.6432
Email
valleyofdetroit@32nddegreemasons.org
Editor
Ill. David R. Bedwell, 33o
dbedwell@ameritech.net
Permission to reprint original articles in
the Valley Voice is granted to all recognized Masonic publications with credit to the author and this publication.
Copyright © 2015 Board of Trustees of the
Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Detroit
The Board of Trustees of the Valley of Detroit takes pleasure in announcing the
Annual Honors Dinner
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
907 Monroe ~ Dearborn
Social Period 6:30 P.M. / Dinner 7:15 P.M.
In recognition of
Christopher J. Fildes, 33o and James L. Melby, 33o
who were coronetted Sovereign Grand Inspectors General, 33o
at the Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council in Indianapolis on September 1, 2015.
Harold (Hal) Groat, MSA and Carol R. Nash, MSA
who were elected by the Michigan Council of Deliberation
as recipients of the Meritorious Service Award
and those who are celebrating their
Fiftieth Anniversary as 32o Masons
Prepaid Reservations required no later then
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 ~ No Exceptions
On-line at www.32ndDegreeMasons.org
or by calling the Valley Office toll free 877.320.6432
Honorees and their ladies will be guests of the Valley of Detroit
Cost for all others is $45.00 per person
The Valley of Detroit invites you to celebrate
St. Andrew’s Day with a
Scottish Rite Festive Board
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
907 Monroe ~ Dearborn
Social Hour 6:00 p.m. ~ Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Each participant will receive a commemorative gift.
Seating is Limited ~ $50.00 per person
Prepaid Reservations required no later than Friday, November 13, 2015
St. Andrew’s Day is the feast day of Saint Andrew. It is celebrated on the 30th of November.
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, Romania, Russia, Poland, Ukraine,
the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and Saint Andrew, Barbados.
The Brethren and Ladies of the Valley of Detroit
are cordially invited to a
Valley Holiday Party
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Tuesday, December 8, 2015 ~ 7:30 p.m.
Scottish Rite Masonic Center ~ Dearborn
There is no charge for this adults only event.
Seating is limited, please make your reservations no later than November 23, 2015.
877.320.6432 or ValleyofDetroit@32ndDegreeMasons.org
or via our website www.32ndDegreeMasons.org
Free Parking is now available
November Valley Meeting
November 10, 2015 ~ 7:30 p.m.
~Boarder Security with Brother Brain Behan~
Brian is a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent with the U.S. Border Patrol
stationed in Gibraltar, Michigan
Brother Brian will discuss current border issues in our area and nationwide.
He will also discuss the equipment used in our area and what he needs to have
when he goes to work each day.
Please contact our Valley office for reservations at 877.320.6432
or ValleyofDetroit@32ndDegreeMasons.org
Open to Members, Family and Friends
Supreme Council 2015 Annual Meeting Highlights
More than 1,950 Thirty-third Degree
Masons and their ladies gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana for the annual meeting of
the Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masons
for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
and the biennial conferral of the Thirtythird Degree. The Supreme Council is the
governing body for 130,000 Scottish Rite
Masons in the 15 Northeast and Midwest
states of the Northern Jurisdiction.
Among those in attendance were Grand
Masters from the state Grand Lodges
within the jurisdiction and representatives
from 34 Scottish Rite jurisdictions around
the world.
John Wm. McNaughton, Sovereign Grand
Commander welcomed visitors at a special
open session for both men and women
on Monday morning, August 31. Inspiration, convenience and enjoyment was the
theme of the session.
On Monday evening, the Michigan
Council of Deliberation hosted the
Annual Michigan Dinner. At the conclusion of the dinner, Illustrious David
R. Bedwell, 33o, Deputy for Michigan,
announced the names of the Brothers
from Michigan elected to receive the
Thirty-third Degree in August 2017 in
Rochester, New York.
Master and serves the Valley and Free
masonry very well.
Please congratulate
these fine men and
Masons.
Also during the
Monday evening
dinner,
Deputy Bedwell preElected from the Valley of Detroit, were sented the Scottish Rite
Dr. Fred R. Jex, MSA; and William R.
Masonic Service Medal
to Ill. Henry B. Horldt,
Finkel, Deputy Grand Master.
33o, for services renBrother Jex serves the dered to both Scottish
Valley Board of Trust- Rite and Freemasonry in
general.
ees as Treasurer and
is a long serving Class
Marshal taking care of
The next meeting of the Supreme
our candidates. Fred
Council and 33o conferral will be held
also serves as TreaAugust 27 - 29, 2017,
surer of Detroit Shriners and is currently
in Rochester, New York.
President of the Imperial Shrine Treasurer’s Association.
The Monday session was preceded by a
vesper service on Sunday evening. The
Right Worshipful William R. Finkel
highlight of the meeting was the confercurrently serves as our Deputy Grand
ral of the Thirty-third Degree upon 175
members who were selected for dedicated service to Scottish Rite Freemasonry
and for outstanding achievement in the
fraternity or for significant contributions to
others, reflecting credit on
Freemasonry.
During the conferral of the
Thirty-third Degree, Christopher J. Fildes , 33o, Past
Commander in Chief (L);
and James L. Melby, 33o,
Past Thrice Potent Master,
were coronetted 33o Sovereign Grand Inspectors General and honorary members
of this Supreme Council.
Michigan Past Grand Masters in attendance at the Michigan Dinner were as
follows: (L-R) Walter F. Wheeler, 33o, Active Member for Michigan; Frederick E. Kaiser, Jr. 33o; Paul N. Cross, 33o ; William R. Finkel, 32o, Deputy Grand Master; Richard
D. Wisely, 33o, MSA, Grand Master; David R. Bedwell, 33o, Deputy for Michigan; F. Ted
Praria, 33o; Douglas F. Hegyi, 33o; and Robert G. Helmic, 33o.
Fall Reunion
SCOTTISH RITE:
“We will strive to be a f
2015 Fall Reunion
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
Additional Parking available 1 block North at Ford Field Park.
Complimentary Shuttle Service from the Park to the Front Door
Honoring
Most Worshipful Richard D. Wisley, 33o, MSA
Schedule of Activities
Candidate Registration: 8:00 A.M.
 
9:00 A.M. - 4° Master Traveler - Here is the introduction to Scottish Rite Masonry. This degree
provides us with a preview of the moral truths we shall witness on our journey through the
Scottish Rite.
 
9:35 A.M. - 12° Master of Mercy - Exemplified in this degree is the quality of forgiveness, not
just to forego the opportunity for revenge, but to cease to feel enmity or resentment toward the
transgressor.
 
10:30 A.M. - 16° Prince of Jerusalem - This degree exemplifies fidelity to duty and devotion to
truth.
11:20 A.M. - 19° Brothers of the Trail - This degree expresses the Scottish Rite core values of
Reverence for God, and Integrity.
Noon - LUNCH - Complimentary - Reservations Required - No Exceptions.
 
2:00 P.M. - 32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret - This degree describes the victory of the
spiritual over the human in man and the conquest of appetites and passions by moral sense and
reason. The exemplar represents every Freemason eager to serve humanity but caught between
self-interest and the call of duty. Duty often requires sacrifice, sometimes the supreme sacrifice.
 
Reception following the 32° - Reservations Required
 
For petition information or to make reservations for lunch and the reception, please contact the
Valley office toll free at 877.320.6432 or online www.32ndDegreeMasons.org.
fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members”
Faces of Scottish Rite ~ Class Honoree
Most Worshipful Richard David Wisley, 33o, MSA, Grand Master of Masons in Michigan is
our Class Honoree.
Our Grand Master was born on June 3, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan. On June 20, 1970,
Richard married Elaine Elizabeth (Evans) Wisley. They were blessed with three children,
Elizabeth Anne who has a B.A. degree and works in Public Relations and Communications,
Rachel Eve is an Attorney and a very good golfer, and David, who has a B.S. in Engineering
and a M.S. Degree in Finance. All three are married and have given Elaine and Richard five
wonderful grandchildren.
Our Grand Master’s date of birth is a historic day, it was the day that Japan bombed
Dutch Harbor, part of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Also the battle of Midway started
on June 3, 1942. Midway is considered the cornerstone of the turning of the war in the Pacific in WWII, an
engineering and military success.
Ill. Brother Dick graduated from Cass Technical High School in Detroit and received his Bachelors of Science
Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University. Dick is a proud member of Theta Tau, a National
Professional Engineering Fraternity and is a licensed Professional Engineer for the state of Michigan. From the
day he was born engineering has always been a part of his life.
Our Grand Master served in the U.S. Army from 1965 through 1967 and was assigned to the Army Mobility
Command at the U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Laboratories at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Dick has
“secret” security clearance for his work at the Combat Engineer Laboratory.
In 2008, our Grand Master retired from General Motors Corporation after 35 years of service, where he was a
Program Engineering Manager. Richard was a two time recipient of the General Motors Chairman’s Honors in
1997 and 1999, for his leadership.
He joined Redford Chapter, Order of DeMolay in 1957, and then Northwood-Ancient Craft Lodge #551 on
November 9, 1973. He served the Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1983 and then as Chaplain in 1989.
Richard is a member of Royal Oak Chapter #167 R.A.M, Mt. Clemens Council #8 R&SM and the Detroit
Commandery #1 . He is also a member of St. Clement Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; the Michigan College,
Societas Rosicruciana; and Thistle & Rose Council No. 27, Allied Masonic Degrees. He is also a member of Moslem
Temple Shrine, A.A.O.N.M.S and the Royal Order of Jesters.
Our Grand Master is a Member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Detroit. He joined the Valley on
April 20, 2000, presided as Most Wise Master of Mt. Olivet Chapter of Rose Croix for the years 2005/2006 and
2006/2007. He Served as Commander-in-Chief for the Detroit Consistory in 2012/2013. In 2007, our Grand
Master received the Meritorious Service Award. In 2008, he was coronetted a 33o Sovereign Grand Inspector
General. Our Grand Master served as Chairman of the Children’s Dyslexia Center from 2004-2006.
For his dedicated service to the Valley and his many contributions to Freemasonry, the Valley of Detroit is proud
to name the Fall Reunion Class in his honor.
The Board of Trustees of the
Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Detroit
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32 Masons and Their Families
907 Monroe Street
Dearborn, MI 48124-2309
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