Hello my Brothers,
The time to assemble at the Austin Scottish Rite Temple to present the newest members with their caps and 14th degree Scottish Rite rings has arrived. I hope you will all join us Wednesday, August 6th starting at 5:30 p.m. for our stated meeting and capping ceremony.
The capping ceremony will be open to friends and family. Recommended dress code for members is coat and tie.
Brother Christian Moore will give a presentation during the Collegium Ecossaise beginning at 5:30 p.m. The topic will be an introduction to Scottish Rite Freemasonry with open discussion for participants. He has informed me that the content will be suitable for guests and family members who are interested in attending. You are encouraged to attend the Collegium at any time after 5:30, even if you arrive later the conversation remains engaging and valuable.
• The Collegium Ecossaises will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Family and guests are welcome to attend.
• Dinner will be served in the dining room at 6:30 p.m. by Brother Mike Sentell and the Order of the Garde Manger. Members of the Spring 2025 reunion class and their guests are guests of the Valley. Your meals are complimentary.
• At 7:30 p.m. we will begin the Ring and Capping ceremony in the auditorium. After the presentations, we will invite the guests and members to withdraw to the lobbies while the membership conducts a breif but complete stated meeting. Members with guests are welcome to depart at that time should they wish.
The capping ceremony is a great opportunity for you to get to know the new members and for them to appreciate the support and fraternal friendship we enjoy at the Austin Valley.
I hope to see you all there.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Don Eames 33 ° I.G.H.
Personal Representative &
General Secretary
Austin Scottish Rite
