Scottish Rite, Valley of St. Joseph

10/10/2026

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A.
Greetings Brothers,

Last reminder of our upcoming events:

Dave needs help on Saturday Oct 10th from 4:00 PM to midnight with the wedding reception

Final Reunion Practice Sunday the 11th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Reunion - Saturday Oct 17th - Coffee and doughnuts at 8 - please attend and support our new members

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Fraternally,

Bobbie White

Executive Secretary

Valley of St. Joseph

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J.


Scottish Rite
Valley of St. Joseph, A.&A.S.R., S.J., U.S.A.

515 N 6th Street • St. Joseph, MO 64501-1802

Tel: 816 232-6741 • [email protected]

scottishrite-stjo.org

09/22/2026

Greetings Brothers,

We have a wedding reception scheduled for October 10th in the Dining Room. This event will cover from 4 PM until Midnight and I am needing help to monitor the building during this time. Even if you can only help for an hour or two, your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please reply to this email as to whatever time that you might be available. Please feel free to bring your spouse to assist in monitoring some of the female only areas.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Fraternally,

David Lancey

Building Manager

Valley of St. Joseph

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J.

09/22/2026

Greetings Brothers

Just a quick reminder that we will have Reunion Practice for the 18th and 30th Degrees on October 4th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Valley. Please stop by even if you are not a cast member as we always need some help.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Fraternally,

Bobbie White

Executive Secretary

Valley of St. Joseph

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J.

09/02/2026

These are the minutes to be presented for the September 3, 2026 meeting. Please review and print as necessary.

Valley of St. Joseph

Minutes: August 6th, 2026

Illustrious Brother JR Mease 33˚ led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance and then Illustrious Brother David Lancey 33˚ gave the dinner blessing, after which dinner was served. The dinner was a steak dinner in honor of our 50 Year men.

Ill Bro Mease 33˚ then called the Open Meeting to order.

Ill. Bro. Mease then presented Dist. Bro. Jessie Morrison 32˚ KCCH with his completed Scottish Rite Passport.

Illustrious Brother JR Mease 33° Personal Representative thanked Bro Colby Palmer 32˚ and Ill Brother David Lancey 33˚ for a wonderful meal and thanked Bro. Gary Benefield for designing the placemats.

Ill Bro Mease 33˚ then thanked the Brothers for their response to the roof appeal thanks to their efforts the cost was covered.

Ill Bro Mease 33˚then presented Bro. Neil W. Coufal 32˚ (pinned by Mrs. Ryan Gerster and capped by Ill. Bro. Mease), Ill. Bro. Donald H. Griffin 33˚ (pinned by Mrs. Donald Griffin and capped by Bro. Griffin Hensen 32˚) and Dist. Bro. Steven R. Grossman 32˚ KCCH (Capped by Mrs. Steven Grossman and pinned by his daughter) with their 50-Year Pin and Certificate.

The other 50-year members who were not able to be present were Bro Michael D. Brown 32˚, Bro Ronald W. Clark 32˚, Bro Gary N. Davies 32˚, Bro James O. Davis 32˚, Bro. Toby A. Force 32˚, Bro. James L. Hudson 32˚, Bro. John R. Humbert 32˚, Bro. John L. Saunders 32˚, Bro. John F. Sprague 32˚, Bro. Charles F. Stendebach 32˚, and Bro. Oland J. Younger 32˚.

He then informed the brethren of the following important dates:

Open Meeting for UCP (Rite Care) Fundraiser – 09/03/2026

Regular Stated Meeting – 10/01/2027

Reunion Date – 10/17/2026

November Business Meeting (with Elections) and Executive Committee Meeting – 11/05/2026

Open Meeting with Annual Chili Cook-Off – 12/02/2026

Regular Meeting with Installation of Officers – 01/07/2026

Mrs. K. Porter Hensen won the 50/50 drawing and received $52.00 with the other half going to the Preservation Fund.

Ill. Bro. David Lancey 33° gave the closing prayer, and the Valley was closed in due form.

08/19/2026

Greetings Gentlemen - just wanted to invite you to attend this meeting (September 3, 2026) and see what our main charity is about, plus get an opportunity to meet some more of our Brothers - we still plan on our Reunion being on Saturday, October 17th - look forward to seeing you. We do still need more petitions to fill out the class.

08/19/2026

Greetings Brothers - just your frriendly reminder that our September Meeting (Thursday September 3rd) is an Open Meeting (wives and family invited) and is our Rite Care Fundraiser - cost of the dinner will be $20.00 and all proceeds over the cost will go to Rite Care - this will be a catered dinner and reservations are requested - menu will be Baked Meatloaf, Baked Turkey, Butter Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables and Dessert - hope to see you there

07/26/2026

07/22/2026

Greetings Gentlemen - if you haven't already you will soon receive your dues notice - just a quick reminder if you have issues and can't pay your dues please call or email me and let us help you - we have many ways to assist including monthly payments - take care



Bobbie White
[email protected]

07/22/2026

Greetings - just a quick reminder that we need your reservations for the August 6th meeting as soon as possible - Colby needs time to make his preparations so please get it done this week - you can call the office (816-232-6741) or reply to this email - Thanks



Bobbie White
[email protected]

07/22/2026

Here is the link to purchase tickets online for the 50 year Dinner



https://www.simpletix.com/e/2026-50-year-award-banquet-tickets-283656



Bobbie White
[email protected]
Valley of St. Joseph

Greetings - please come and honor our 50-year members on August 6th, 2026 - dinner at 6:30 PM and program to follow