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I would like to invite you to visit Tacoma Valley of the Scottish Rite in Washington.
The Ancient
& Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is a school of
instruction using 29 degrees, or dramatic presentations, to
expand the candidate's knowledge of our fraternity. These
dramas focus on Masonic values, morality, ethics, principles,
practices, and philosophy. With this expanded understanding of
the fraternity, members are encouraged to exert their best
efforts to improve themselves, their families, and their
communities.
Scottish Rite
provides a friendly environment for Freemasons to develop
leadership skills by active participation in all aspects of
these dramatic presentations. One can also progress through
the four officer lines in each Valley and serve on
philanthropic foundations. It is in the forefront of the
fraternity in providing college scholarships and fellowships,
and in teaching kids to speak through its Childhood Language
Disorders Clinics & Programs.
Philosophically, the
organization supports public schools, the use of the English
language in our public endeavors, and the complete separation
of church and state. It observes the traditional Masonic
prohibition against the discussion of partisan political and
sectarian religious subjects within the Lodge. Scottish Rite
is more aggressive than the other units of the fraternity in
encouraging its members to become informed and to be active as
individual in these important areas of life. The ideals taught
in the 29 degrees encourage initiates to have a greater impact
on their community and their country.
Members who are
active in the organization or in the pursuit of the principals
of the organization in fraternal, governmental, educational,
religious, or commercial arenas are eligible for election to
the Court of Honor as 32° Knights Commander, 33° Inspectors
General Honorary, or 33° Grand Cross.
William R. Miller
Soveign Grand Inspector
General
33°
Orient of Washington
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