Valley of Moline Scottish Rite

12/22/2022

View Jay Mons Hawkinson's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

07/09/2022

Funeral Services for Robert L. Millikan, 71 of Viola, will be Wednesday, July 13th at 1100 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home, with Masonic Services at 700 PM. Memorials may be made

04/12/2022

01/10/2022

At long last, Thursday Night at the Rite returns! We’ve heard your requests and we’re excited to share new degrees and special programming for season three.

This year, we’re kicking off the new season with a special presentation that is open to all! Join us online on February 17th at 8 PM to witness the unveiling of our new anthemic campaign for the Scottish Rite, NMJ! Mark your calendars and invite a friend - this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Then, beginning March 3, we will be bringing BRAND NEW degree presentations. “Join the Rite Nights” are back too! 30 minutes prior to every Thursday Night at the Rite, candidates are invited to log on and witness the 4°and be initiated into our fraternity. Candidates may stay online and join us for that evening’s presentation. Members are also invited to revisit the 4° during Join the Rite Nights.

Learn more and sign up: https://srnmj.us/thursdaynightrite

12/22/2021

This is "A Holiday Message From Sovereign Grand Commander Peter J. Samiec, 33°" by Scottish Rite NMJ USA on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos…

08/27/2020

Congratulations to Brother Dean Sheese MSA he will receive the honorary 33° in Cleveland, Ohio during the Supreme Council meeting August 28th through the 31st of August 2021.

08/27/2020

Congratulations to Brothers Michael McDorman and Dale Thayer who will receive the Meritorious Service Award at the Illinois Council of Deliberation meeting in Springfield, Illinois on the 26th of June 2021.

07/21/2020

Thanks to the THOUSANDS of you that have joined us each week for Thursday Night at the Rite! That connection between our Brothers during this time is so important. For the next number of weeks, we will present...

06/10/2020

Whether you're a Valley officer or a new Brother of the Scottish Rite, you can make an impact on the health and vibrance of your local fraternity by testing your marketing and leadership skills on our Best Practices page.

Our members-only resource center equips Scottish Rite Masons with the tools, tactics, and technical prowess they need to bring meaningful change to their Valley. Visit our new page and learn proven strategies from some of Freemasonry's best: https://bit.ly/2Y3iFPv

06/06/2020

75 years ago on June 6, 1944: D-Day. Brother Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell was a sergeant in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, who were tasked with destroying a battery of German 155mm guns mounted atop Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, France. Although he was shot through the side immediately upon landing, Lomell scaled the 100 foot high cliffs hand over hand on a rope while being fired upon from mortars on the beach. When he reached the top, he discovered that the guns had been moved inland by the Germans. After locating them, he used thermite grenades to disable all five guns. Historian Stephen Ambrose credited Bud Lomell as “the single individual – other than Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower – most responsible for the success of D-Day.”

Take a moment for honor in your heart your Brother, one of the greatest men of the greatest generation.

The portrait by Travis Simpkins was commissioned by the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Bro. Lomell was a member of Durand Lodge No. 179 in Point Pleasant. He was our Scottish Rite Brother and recipient of one of our highest honors,
Daniel D. Tompkins Award For Distinguished Service.

05/19/2020

Our Late Brother John Phillips 33 and our former Deputy for Illinois stars in this fantastic story about Freemason's on the Oregon Trail.

Thanks to the THOUSANDS of you that have joined us each week for Thursday Night at the Rite! That connection between our Brothers during this time is so important. For the next number of weeks, we will present...