Karl F. Reed Appointed Deputy in Alabama
	Effective January 1, 1993, Ill\ Karl F. Reed II, 33, was appointed Deputy of The Supreme Council, 33, S\J\, in the Orient of Alabama, succeeding Ill\ James R. Rogers, 33, who, for reasons of health, resigned as S\G\I\G\ in Alabama, effective January 1, 1993. Illustrious Rogers has fulfilled his duties in such an exemplary way for so many years both as Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Alabama and as Grand Minister of State of The Supreme Council, 33, that his able leadership and personal warmth will be deeply missed. However, we are happy to note he will continue an important aspect of his service to the Scottish Rite by remaining Chairman of the Ritual and Ceremonial Forms Committee.
	Ill\ Karl F. Reed is a registered professional engineer and the president of American Connector Engineering, Inc., a Saginaw, Alabama, firm that designs and manufactures specialty items for electrical utilities. He is a civic leader in his community where he is active in Rotary and the Boy Scouts of America while also serving as Chairman of the Finance Committee of Trinity United Methodist Church.
	Freemasonry is a tradition in Ill\ Reed's family. His grandfather, Simon Pellow, 32, was an active Scottish Rite Mason in Oklahoma, and his father-in-law, the late Ill\ William F. Webb, 33, served as Secretary of the Valley of Birmingham, Alabama, for many years. Deputy Reed's wife's name is Margaret, and they have two children, Karl III and Barbara, and three grandchildren.
	Brother Reed has exhibited excellent qualities of leadership and is very dedicated to many varied Masonic activities. He is, for instance, an ardent Blue Lodge Mason and served as Worshipful Master of his Lodge, Shades Valley No. 829, in Homewood, Alabama, in 1978. In Scottish Rite, he has presided over each of the Birmingham Scottish Rite Bodies and has served admirably as a ritualist in several Degrees. In addition, he is a member of the Birmingham Scottish Rite Blue Lodge Degree Team.
	Among the Appendant Bodies of Freemasonry, he is particularly active in the Birmingham Chapter of DeMolay where he has been very productive in promoting DeMolay membership. His other Masonic memberships include York Rite, Shrine, Royal Order of Scotland, and Red Cross of Constantine.
	Deputy Reed received the Thirty-second Degree in 1970 and was invested with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1979, and coroneted Thirty-third Degree, Inspector General Honorary in 1985.
	Illustrious Brother Karl F. Reed's Masonic dedication and enthusiasm underline his ability to advance the programs of The Supreme Council, 33, and to represent Scottish Rite Freemasonry in an outstanding manner.

William R. Miller Appointed Deputy in Washington State
	Effective January 1, 1993, Ill\ 
William R. Miller, 33o, was appointed Deputy of The Supreme Council in the Orient of Washington. He succeeds Ill\ John D. Blankinship, 33, who resigned to pass leadership of the Orient to a younger man. Ill\ Blankinship, however, will remain active on the Masonic Renewal Committee.
	Deputy Miller is a long-time Mason who has served his Blue Lodge, Thornton F. McElroy No. 302 of Federal Way, Washington, as Worshipful Master and the Grand Lodge of Washington as a member of numerous committees and as Grand Master in 1989. Currently, he serves on the Fraternal Relations Committee of the Conference of Grand Masters of North America and as president of the National Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Children.
	He is also a Senior DeMolay, Legion of Honor, and board member of the Washington DeMolay Foundation as well as a recipient of the Rainbow Grand Cross of Color and the York Rite Order of the Purple Cross.
	In his Scottish Rite Valley of Tacoma, Washington, he has presided over each of the Bodies and has served as Orient Personal Representative for several years. For these and his many other services to the Scottish Rite, he was invested with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1973 and coroneted a Thirty-third Degree, Inspector General Honorary in 1985.
	An employee of The Boeing Company since 1957, Deputy Miller is currently Facilities Resource Manager of the Renton Division. In his community, among other contributions to civic life, he served on the Federal Way, Washington, School Board for eleven years and chaired the Washington Federal Relations Network congressional lobbying delegation. Brother Miller and his wife, Maralyn, continue to reside in Federal Way, Washington, near Seattle.

Architect of the Capitol Initiated
	On December 15, 1992, the House of Representatives Caucus Room, Cannon Office Building on Capitol Hill, became a tiled Lodge under the leadership of M\W\ Grand Master Jerold J. Samet, 32, who opened the Grand Lodge of Washington, DC, on this special occasion for the purpose of conferring Degrees. Subsequently, George M. White, the Architect of the Capitol, received the first three Degrees of Masonry and became a member of Federal Lodge No. 1, District of Columbia, before an audience of more than 200 Brethren, consisting of members, past and present, of the Congress, congressional staff, military, business, and police as well as Grand Masters and members of Grand Lines of other Grand Lodges.
	Once Brother White was raised a Master Mason, he was made a Master of the Royal Secret with appropriate ceremony by Illustrious Brother Charles S. Iversen, 33, S\G\I\G\ and Past Grand Master of the District of Columbia, as authorized by Sovereign Grand Commander C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33.
	This was followed by Brother White's initiation into the Shrine by Brother Jack Jones, 33, Imperial Recorder. In becoming a member of Federal Lodge No. 1, Brother George M. White follows in the footsteps of the first architect of the Capitol, Brother James Hoban, who was not only a member of Federal Lodge No. 1, but also was its first Master. The bicentennial celebration of the laying of the cornerstone of the Capitol by Brother George Washington occurs this year and is expected to be reenacted on Capitol Hill with appropriate pomp and ceremony.

Billboard--At Last!
	Over a year and a half ago, Bros\ E. J. Burgess, 32, K\C\C\H\, and John C. Sing, 32, began what they thought would be a simple project, to place a billboard on Interstate 95 near Greenville, North Carolina. Using the logos of both the Scottish Rite and East Carolina University, the billboard would inform the public how these two institutions are "Working Together To Help Kids Talk, Read & Learn."
	Sounds simple enough, right? Not so!
	Even though Bro\ Earnest E. Odom, 32, K\C\C\H\, donated the land for the sign and all Masonic authorities, including Ill\ H. Lloyd Wilkerson, 33, S\G\I\G\ in North Carolina, fully supported the idea, a thicket of county, state, and federal regulations and bureaucracy gradually brought the project to a halt despite the best efforts of many Brethren via letters, telephone calls, and personal visits to governmental agencies.
	Determination, however, finally won out. An impressive billboard is now in place on the wall of a building owned by Bro\ E. J. Burgess in Conway, North Carolina. Easily visible from Highway 158 east, which traverses an area near Greenville where the Scottish Rite supported university clinic is located, the sign is a good example of the old adage "where there is a will, there is a way."
	Thank you and congratulations to all the Brethren (far too many to mention by name) who contributed to this worthwhile project!

Patriotic Program
	National Sojourners, Inc., presented a patriotic program at the Texas Grand Lodge Annual Communication. On Saturday, December 5, 1992, members of ten Texas Chapters of National Sojourners and Heroes of '76 participated in an hour-long program before an audience of 2,500 Masons and their families.
	LTC George R. Scott, Past Grand Master of Texas, presided during this program. Rear Admiral W. Gene Sizemore (USN-Ret.), Grand Executive Director, Supreme Council, 33, and Past National President of National Sojourners, delivered the principal address. Included in the program was the "History of Our Flag" presented by Colonel Ben. H. Varner, 33, Chairman of the Americanism Committee of the Waco Scottish Rite Bodies and Past President of Waco Connally Chapter No. 482 of National Sojourners. Also, the Waco Scottish Rite Bodies Choral Group provided a medley of patriotic songs. The 57  members of the Sojourners who were in colonial costume for this program made an outstanding array of colors in their uniforms of Colonial times. "The Toast to the Flag" written by John J. Daly was one of the highlights of the program and was presented by LTC Carroll Perry Smith, 33.

Welcome to Ihmbra!
	The Scottish Rite Journal is pleased to welcome another member to the growing family of Masonic periodicals. The December 1992 issue of Ihmbra, The Masonic Family Magazine, a monthly publication, appeared in mailboxes around the country shortly after Thanksgiving. Published by Bro\ Norman G. Nischan, Ihmbra is designed to appeal to Masons and their families. Bro\ Gene Nelson is Editor-in-Chief. Some of the articles in the first issue are "Why Secrecy?" "The Legend of Tun Tavern," and "Five Star Feast" (which gives favorite recipes for holiday dishes). Contemporary Masonic issues are also covered with stories on Prince Hall and membership enhancement. Individual issues are $2.50, and a year's subscription costs $29.95 from Ihmbra, 306 East Main, P.O. Box 449, Dundee, IL 60118, (708) 426-7999.

Portland, Temple Hosts Film and Musical Companies
	The Portland, Oregon, Scottish Rite Temple hosted two major productions during the late summer months of 1992. The first was a five-week run of the musical Most Happy Fella to benefit the Grotto of the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother. Then, in mid-September, set designers converted the Candidates Room into President Richard Nixon's 1973 White House Oval Office for the filming of an upcoming motion picture, "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues." According to Sarah Burton, the local manager for the film, "Whenever I'm scouting for locations to film, I always can count on great architecture to be found inside member Lodges of the Masonic Temple. Thank you for a great shoot!"

DC Theatre Party
	As little orphan Annie would say, "Leapin' lizards!" The Scottish Rite Bodies of the District of Columbia have done it again, a gala theatre party to reward and recognize the good works of all the Brethren and their ladies who have contributed so much to the Order during the past year.
	This festive and now annual event took place on November 30, 1992. On that evening, Ill\ Charles S. Iversen, 33, S\G\I\G\ in the District of Columbia, reserved the entire Burn Brae Dinner Theatre for a performance of the Broadway hit musical Annie. 
	Following an elaborate and delicious buffet dinner and before over 300 Brethren and guests enjoyed the spirited performance, Inspector Iversen greeted the assemblage. Taking his lead from the musical's hit song "Tomorrow," Ill\ Iversen thanked the Brethren for their support and predicted an even brighter tomorrow in 1993 for the Scottish Rite in the Federal District.     

Masonry in Eastern Russia
	The Grand Lodge of Alaska is working to establish Freemasonry in Eastern Russia. The following communication was recently sent to the Masonic Service Association:
	"The Grand Lodge of Alaska is pursuing the challenge of introducing Masonry in Eastern Russia. With the relaxation of travel restrictions, this program provides an exciting opportunity to initiate friendships with our Eastern neighbors. New members for our Alaska Lodges are but a small part of the potential developments that could be 
realized.
	"Because of inflation and economic conditions in Eastern Russia, it appears impractical to endeavor to set up new Lodges in Russia under our Jurisdiction at the present time.
	"We can, however, introduce Masonry to Russians residing or visiting Alaska. As Masons, we do not ask new members to join. But this does not mean that we cannot provide information about our Fraternity to potential candidates who we believe would be a credit to our Craft."
	To further this effort, a trip to Magadan, a city in Eastern Russia, is planned by the Grand Lodge of Alaska in June 1993. If you would like further information about this trip, please contact:
David A. Hunt, 32, Sec.
Scottish Rite Office
Box 101445
Anchorage, AK  99510-1445

Mayor Attends Installation 
	On December 26, 1992, the Honorable Patricia S. Ticer, Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia, was one of several outstanding local citizens attending, as guests of honor, the installation of officers for 1993 of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22. 
	Mayor Ticer's presence is typical of a trend developing in Freemasonry in the past decades. More and more Blue Lodges and Scottish Rite Temples are opening their functions to the general public and so helping to shed the myth of Freemasonry as a "secret" society.     r
	In addition to this step, the new Worshipful Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, Bro\ Claude H. Harris, Jr., 32, accented the growing public role of Freemasonry by presenting an elegantly printed two-page "Master Plan" to the assembled Brethren and guests. 
	The "Master Plan" noted no less than 38 specific Lodge functions for 1993. Among them were several special events and programs with interesting speakers. Typical of the cooperation they are giving to such excellent Masonic planning, the M\W\ Grand Masters of Masons in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia were present at the installation to show their support.

Premier Edition of 
The Eastern Star Journal
	The Eastern Star Journal, a quarterly publication pictured to the right, premiered in November 1991 and is receiving a warm welcome across the nation. The new magazine's purpose is to share "with its readers the efforts of Eastern Star members to build a better, more fulfilling way of life through service to humanity."
	To achieve this goal, the journal's editor, Russell W. McClelland, P\G\P\ of Connecticut, Chairman, Public Relations Committee, General Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star, provides a broad range of issues and topics including news of charitable endeavors, community involvement, and travel. The magazine is a must for every Eastern Star Chapter and any member or person interested in how the Order of Eastern Star is making a difference in the world today.
	For a subscription (U.S. $6.00 1 yr., $16.00 3 yrs; Canada $7.00 1 yr., $19.00 3 yrs.) send checks or money orders (in U.S. funds) payable to General Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star and mail to Circulation Manager, Mrs. M. Eileen Cole, 519 South Main Street, Greenfield IL  62044.

Spartanburg Brethren Benefit Hoover Fund
	Recently, Lowell M. Reed, 33, of the Spartanburg, SC, S. R. Bodies, presented a check for $500.00 from the Spartanburg Brethren in support of the J. Edgar Hoover Scholarship Endowment at Spartanburg Methodist College.
	Dr. George D. Fields, Jr, SMC President, gratefully accepted the Masonic contribution which was matched by the Spartanburg Chapter of FBI Retired Employees. The matching funds were organized by former FBI Assistant Director Fletcher D. Thompson, a graduate of SMC and a former instructor at the two-year institution, who served in the FBI under the leadership of J. Edgar Hoover, 33, Grand Cross.  The endowment fund was established in 1989 with a $5,000.00 grant in support of the Criminal Justice Program at Spartanburg Methodist College.   

President Carter Drops Southern Baptist Convention
	Former President Jimmy Carter has had enough of the divisive factions in the Southern Baptist Convention. A lifelong Southern Baptist, President Carter disclosed his backing of a new moderate organization called the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. "Rosalynn and I have been increasingly uncomfortable with the policies of the dominant clique in the Southern Baptist Convention," Carter is quoted as saying in an interview with Baptists Today, a biweekly newspaper in Decatur, Georgia. While remaining "loyal Baptists . . . . we will share our personal gifts, time and influence with the CBF," he said.
	The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is small compared to the 148-year-old Southern Baptist Convention, but it is a growing group with a budget of $7.3 million in 1992 and a membership of 835 churches. [Source: The Washington Post, Gustav Niebuhr, "Carter Supports Dissidents in Southern Baptist Schism," Jan. 28, 1993, A-13]
	Freemasonry is under attack within the Southern Baptist Convention. See the special February 1993 issue of The Scottish Rite Journal for details. Many believe the growing disintegration of the SBC is tied to its recent pursuit of ultra-right goals, including its attack on Freemasonry as incompatible with Southern Baptist doctrine.     s
  






	

