Scottish Rite Foundation’s 67th Grand Annual Banquet was held on Saturday, June 11th at the Fort Worth Masonic Temple. The evening’s festivities began with a reception in the Commandery Asylum to honor recipients of the Foundation’s 2022 scholarships and Anson Jones Award.
Over thirty area students were on hand to receive ... Read More
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Each year the Fort Worth Scottish Rite shows its appreciation to area first responders by serving them breakfast. This year the breakfast was held on October 5th, with over one hundred being served. Pictured above is interim Police Chief Ed Kraus with other members of the police and ... Read More
December 13, 2019Don Hirsch
An annual donation has been made since that time. In March of 2019, the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation made a $30,000 donation to the Davies School of Communication Sciences & Disorders to fund Camp Leaps – The Fort Worth Scottish Rite Language and Literacy Camp at TCU. This ... Read More
December 13, 2019Don Hirsch
The Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation’s 64th Grand Annual Banquet was held on Saturday, June 9th at the Fort Worth Masonic Temple. The evening’s festivities began with a reception in the Commandery Asylum to honor the Foundation’s fifty-two scholarship recipients and the Anson Jones Award recipient.
Thirty area ... Read More
August 27, 2018Don Hirsch
Representatives from Fort Worth Scottish Rite presented a $10,000 gift to the Davies School of Communication Sciences & Disorders Wednesday, February 21 to support the development of a new Summer Speech & Language Clinic for children with communication impairments.
The summer clinic will meet the need for intensive, state-of-the-art services available ... Read More
March 14, 2018Don Hirsch
Guest Speakers from the Texas Air National GuardThe Dinner program following the Stated Meeting on November 16, 2017 will be honoring Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
It will also be our privilege to host and hear from officers of the Texas Air National Guard.
All Masons, their families, and friends are ... Read More
October 31, 2017Don Hirsch
Does your Blue Lodge want or need a special Educational Program?Scottish Rite and Blue Lodge Masons working together, building and gaining Masonic Knowledge
The Fort Worth Scottish Rite Education Committee has developed over 50 Masonic Educational Programs including Masonic History, ... Read More
October 31, 2017Don Hirsch
The Valley of Fort Worth is pleased to announce its 2017 Honours Recipients.
The 33º Inspector General Honorary is conferred by the Supreme Council upon members of the Rite in recognition of outstanding service to the Rite, or in public life, to the principles taught in the Scottish Rite Degrees.
New ... Read More
June 28, 2017Don Hirsch
May 2017 has come and gone and June is upon us again. The Fort Worth Scottish Rite Valley has completed its presentation of special honors to our outstanding young American Patriots.
The Fort Worth Scottish Rite takes great pleasure in presenting special awards each year to deserving and outstanding ... Read More
June 6, 2017Don Hirsch
The Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation’s 63rd Grand Annual Banquet was held on Saturday, June 3rd at the Fort Worth Masonic Temple. A special night to commemorate Masonic charity, the banquet honored the Ill. M. Douglas Adkins, this year’s Anson Jones Award recipient and the 2017 Scholarship recipients.
The night ... Read More
June 6, 2017Don Hirsch
On Monday, April 10, 2017, the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation delivered a $4,025.00 check to the Town of Pantego for purchase of public safety equipment for the Pantego Police Department.
The donation was presented by John Allen to Assistant Chief/Lieutenant Barry Reeves and Public Safety Chief Thomas Griffith during ... Read More
May 3, 2017Don Hirsch
Here we are again in March, the month of Fellowship, Brotherhood, Regalia, Drama and great possibilities for all Scottish Rite Masons.
As we begin and continue in this New Year, 2017, with our Spring Reunion, we pause to recall several months of past Stated Meetings, great dinners and programs that bolster ... Read More
March 22, 2017Don Hirsch
The Fort Worth Valley held its 2017 Spring Reunion on March 4th, 11th, and 18th. The Reunion was a great success.
As always, the members and leadership of the Fort Worth Valley worked very hard and dedicated themselves to creating an atmosphere conducive for our 23 new Scottish Rite candidates ... Read More
March 22, 2017Don Hirsch
The February 25, 2017 Luncheon and Reception in Wichita Falls, Texas was a special opportunity for all in attendance.
The Luncheon and Reception was opened by Brother Hal Ray, 32nd KCCH, Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection, Fort Worth Valley and the Invocation was led by Brother Robert L. Goode, ... Read More
March 3, 2017Don Hirsch
The Fort Worth and Dallas Scottish Rite Valleys will Host a Reception and Lunch for R.W. and Ill. Michael L. Wiggins 33rd, Deputy of the Supreme Council in the Orient of Texas and the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
The reception and luncheon are scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017, ... Read More
February 13, 2017Don Hirsch
The Fort Worth Scottish Rite Valley held its Fall 2016 Reunion on October 22, October 29 and November 5, 2016. The weather was great, the food was good, the facilities were well prepared and the Candidates were superb.
The new three-dimensional backdrops, props and costumes were spectacular; the timing for ... Read More
November 28, 2016Don Hirsch
For the past 15 years, the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation has enjoyed an annual cruise with members, families and friends. The Annual Cruise encourages our membership to enjoy fellowship with each other and to let our family and friends know what the Scottish Rite is all about. Through our ... Read More
November 28, 2016Don Hirsch
On October 8, 2016, the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Valley presented the 4th and 14th Degrees at Gainesville Masonic Lodge.
The Gainesville Degree Presentation provided an opportunity for the Fort Worth Valley to again present degrees across the Valley and also begin the Scottish Rite education of several new candidates. ... Read More
October 14, 2016Don Hirsch
Once again we are in the mid cycle of our impressive summer heat and dry cycle. Thus far we have been “lucky” as we have had a relatively mild summer.
As we are all aware; in the great State of Texas we have three seasons like the rest ... Read More
August 25, 2016Don Hirsch
The Scottish Rite Fort Worth Valley, Foundation Grand Annual Banquet, was held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 and it was a very Grand Event. The banquet hall was filled to capacity, 34 tables for eight were nearly all filled as were the special guest and Scottish Rite Officer tables. ... Read More
June 14, 2016Don Hirsch
Each year in May, the Fort Worth Scottish Rite participates in the Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) Awards Program for the special young Men and Women who have performed in an outstanding manner as members of the ROTC and Junior ROTC.
The awards are presented to college and university ... Read More
June 1, 2016Don Hirsch
First Things: Remembering our Fallen Military HeroesMay is a very memorable month for all as we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
Three years after the Civil War ended on May 5, 1868, Major General John A. Logan, the head of the Grand Army of the ... Read More
June 1, 2016Don Hirsch
The Fort Worth Scottish Rite Grand Annual Banquet will be held on June 4, 2016. During our banquet we will honor our 2016 Anson Jones Recipient and will also honor 51 young outstanding students; future leaders of our City, State and Nation. The students will be receiving academic ... Read More
May 19, 2016Don Hirsch
Lauren Zelenske, Order of Rainbow, presents Bill Crow with his Master Craftsman PinOur Fort Worth Scottish Rite Valley stated meeting on April 21, 2016 was a great opportunity for accomplishing necessary business, remembering our departed brothers, deepening our fellowship and was a special opportunity for learning and gaining light in ... Read More
April 28, 2016Don Hirsch
About this time every year while it is still cold and often dreary in January and February families begin planning their summer vacations, deciding where and how that vacation will begin and what will be done. A vacation is both a fun time and a great learning experience and ... Read More
February 17, 2016Don Hirsch
Most would say; “Seeking More Light” refers to: Gaining Knowledge, Truth, and Education regarding Scottish Rite and Blue Lodge membership through participation in Scottish Rite Reunion and Masonic Blue Lodge Degree Programs, sponsored educational programs and self-study and or self-research.
Most of us are familiar with the Degrees and how they ... Read More
February 15, 2016Don Hirsch
Spring Reunion 2016 was a great success and a great time for all who attended, worked, served and or was present supporting our outstanding new Scottish Rite Masons as they received their degrees.
There were 18 Candidates for the degrees and all were outstanding men who were well received by our ... Read More
February 8, 2016Don Hirsch
Fort Worth Scottish Rite is hosting a one day Reunion on November 21, 2015 at the Fort Worth Masonic Temple, 1100 Henderson, Fort Worth Texas. Registration starts at 7 am with degrees commencing at 8 am. This one day class will be joined by those finishing up the Fall three ... Read More
November 13, 2015Ernest
On September 26, 2015 Fort Worth Scottish Rite hosted a breakfast for first responders in the central Fort Worth District. The event attended by members of the Fort Worth Fire and Police Departments was under the direction of Hon. Robert Jernigan, 32ᵒ KCCH and Hon. Ricky Cliatt, 32ᵒ. Over ... Read More
October 8, 2015Ernest
Join Fort Worth Scottish Rite as it cruises the southern Caribbean from April 30, 2016 to May 7, 2016. Visit San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Johns, St. Lucia and St. George’s. Leaving from and returning to San Juan, Puerto Rico. $1687.44 for two people superior ocean ... Read More
October 2, 2015Ernest
2015 was a banner year for the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation. Generous donors and the successful completion of a recent fundraising drive enabled the Foundation to make a difference for the youth of our community. In 2015 the Foundation
Awarded $60,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors,Donated $15,000 ... Read More
September 15, 2015Ernest
The Fort Worth Scottish Rite August Stated meeting will focus on the Luke Waites Center for Dsylexia and Learning Disorders of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. The speaker will be Ms. Gladys Kolenovsky, Administrative Director of the Center. The Center is named for Dr. Luke Waites, who in 1965 established ... Read More
August 14, 2015Ernest
The Valley of Fort Worth is pleased to announce its 2015 Honours Recipients. New 33º Inspector General Honorary – Elects are Kenneth Charles Curry, John William Huffman, John Keith Karnes, James Dale Kirkpatrick and Charlie William Henry Rohde III. New 32º Knights Commander of the Court of Honor – ... Read More
August 14, 2015Ernest
The 2015 Anson Jones Recipient is the Honorable Preston “Pete” Geren. Mr. Geren received the award at the annual Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation Banquet held on June 6, 2015 at the Fort Worth Masonic Temple. Over 300 guests were treated to the exceptional remarks Mr. Geren addressed ... Read More
June 29, 2015Ernest
The 2015 Fort Worth Scottish Rite Annual Picnic and Motorcycle Fun Run will be July 18, 2015, at the Fort Worth Masonic Temple. The free indoor picnic begins at 11:00. It features hamburgers and hot dogs grilled to perfection, musical entertainment and good fellowship. All Scottish Rite ... Read More
May 1, 2015Ernest
The 2015 Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship Winners were recognized at its annual Banquet on June 6. The Foundation awarded sixty $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in the Fort Worth Valley. The recipients were treated to a reception and dinner, and a visit with the Honorable Pete Geren. The ... Read More
May 1, 2015Ernest
Preston Murdoch Geren, III, known as Pete Geren, is the 2015 Fort Worth Scottish Rite Anson Jones Honoree. Mr. Geren served as the 20th United States Secretary of the Army and is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from the 12th Congressional District of Texas. ... Read More
May 1, 2015Ernest
2014 Fall Reunion
The Fort Worth Valley of the Ancient and Free Scottish Rite will hold its Fall 2014 Reunion on September 20 and 27, 2014. Candidates should attend both days. This Reunion is in honor of Brothers Leslie L. Coone, 33°, Malcom E. Cross, 32° KCCH, and Robert F. ... Read More
September 16, 2013Ernest
The Fort Worth Valley’s Fourth Degree team under the direction of Degree Master Ill. W.O. (Wil) Pimentel, 33° is composed of Robert E. Franklin, 32º KCCH,Charles L. Cowser, 32º KCCH, David H. Sebastian, 33º, Patrick H. Waddle, 33º. C. Stephen Bennett, 32º, Walie B. Franks, 32º, Howard R. Hubbard, 32º ... Read More
August 20, 2013Ernest
On October 7, 2014 the House of the Temple traveling presentation and exhibit will be in Fort Worth at the Masonic Temple. Following dinner, which will start at 6:30 pm the staff of the Supreme Council will present a program on the history, preservation an renovation of the House of ... Read More
July 27, 2013Ernest