Waco Scottish Rite Bodies

During May 7th’s Stated Meeting, I had the opportunity to share some thoughts about a number of things, in order that some of you who were not able to attend may be informed the following thoughts are shared:

(1) You are encouraged to watch the TSRHC DVD on our website that presents Ill Lyndon Olson, Jr, 33° GC, a Waco Scottish Rite Member that currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC).  His presentation explains some the what, how’s and whys that the TSRHC has begun collecting insurance for services provided.  My thoughts are, you are better served to hear it from the source rather than hearing it through the gossip and rumor mill.  As a TSRHC Trustee, I can assure you that our commitment is not charge any patient or family for the services provided beyond the insurance payment.

(2) Also, discussed was the May 19th 2012 Spring Reunion, which honors the memory of  Hon. Ruben M Santos, 32° KCCH, who served his community as City Councilman and Mayor, his God as an ordained minister and his fraternity in many offices and positions.  As we approach this reunion, the primary thought I want you to think about is, “This is a Reunion not an Initiation Day, the meaning of reunion is explained as “a meeting of persons who have been separated.”

In other words, it is a homecoming of sorts.  My encouragement to you is that you take a day, come to Waco for the Reunion and enjoy a day of seeing members you haven’t seen in a long while, enjoy supporting the candidates, who will join you as Knights of the Royal Secret at the end of the day, and just plain relax and enjoy some fraternity.

(3) We announced the “The 2nd Annual State-wide Knights of Saint Andrew (KOSA) Gathering” to be held in Waco at the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum on July 28th, 2012.  This again is an opportunity to come together for a day of sharing fraternity, making new friends and acquaintances, and learning about what other Texas Scottish Rite Valleys are doing.

My comments to the attendees were that KOSA is an excellent opportunity to for newly knighted members and 32° to become active and involved in Scottish Rite and the fraternity.

It was noted that a “good number” of the Lodge of Perfection Officers were former Knights of Saint Andrew or  “The Thistle” as they are called in Waco Scottish.  Gather information about this group and if you have an interest in becoming involved in KOSA contact the General Secretary or the current Venerable, Hon Stanley Parker, 32° at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 254 749 4934. And lastly,

(4) Members including those were present are encouraged to come on down on June 4th 2012 for  “Membership Appreciation Day 2012” there will be food, Bar-B-Q Brisket, Smoked Chicken and Sausage with all the Trimmings, Potato/Macaroni Salad, Cole Slow, Watermelon, and on and on, fun, games for the children in side, bounce house outside, and Live Music Members of the Stars Over Texas Jamboree.  Come join together for a great day of the Masonic Three F’s - Food, Fellowship and Fun.   Promote the Fraternity!!!

If you are looking for a place to get involved in something – Waco Scottish Rite is the place – COME ON DOWN AND GET INVOLVED!!!

It is my privilege to serve you as Chairman of the Waco Scottish Rite Bodies.

Claude Ervin, 33° IGH