SCOTTISH RITE CABINET MEETING- DECEMBER 8TH,2009 6:30PM
AGENDA
1. We need a Degree schedule for our next year’s candidates. Below is the schedule from
last year –minus the dates;
DATE
DEGREE
TIME & PLACE
Fourth Degree
7:00 PM Library
Fourteenth Degree
7:00 PM Library
Eighteenth Degree
7:00 PM Library
Rose Croix Observance
6:30 PM Hinman Dining Room
Thirtieth Degree
7:00 PM Library
Sixth Degree
7:15 PM Library
Thirty-Second Degree
7:30 PM Library
Ice Cream Social/
Scholarship Awards
6:30 PM Hinman Dining Room
Victory Dinner
6:30 PM Hinman Dining Room
2. Long Range Plan needs to be re-visited.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE I
Build a Positive Public Image of Freemasonry
and the Scottish Rite
KEY STRATEGIES:
1. Establish a Public Relations Department
2. Expand the public awareness of our philanthropic activities
3. Establish a media relations strategy
4. Establish means to utilize well-known members to accomplish the objective
5. Establish initiatives to educate the public about the core values of the Scottish Rite
KS-1 & 4; Publicity Committee – Gene Spaulding, 32°, Chair, Bright Bowe, 32°, Larry
Taylor, 32°KCCH, George Jones, 32°, Jerome Delvin, 32°, KCCH
KS-2; We plan to handout information on the Rite Care Programs to our members and the public. This
was completed at the September 12th meeting. Also, there are brochures readily available in the foyer.
KS-3;
KS-5;
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE II
Support and expand our philanthropic activities
KEY STRATEGIES:
1. Evaluate the current operating structure of our Rite Care Centers
2. Establish standards of quality and care for our Rite Care facilities
3. Establish operational national resources for Rite Care Centers
4. Evaluate our scholarship programs and create standards.
KS-1; Rite Care Director is Ill. Charles Davis 33°
KS-2;
KS-3;
KS-4; Scholarship Directors are; Ill. Warren Monroe 33° and Bro. Tim Mensinger 32° KCCH
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE III
Fulfill the promise of additional Masonic knowledge
through education and training
KEY STRATEGIES:
1. Establish training programs to provide on-going knowledge and skill development
2. Develop programs to train members in coaching and mentoring
3. Establish knowledge standards for all members
4. Establish resources for continued learning from a basic to advanced level
KS-1; Education Officer – Jim Carey, 32o, KCCH John Lawson 32° Americanism Chair – Joe Davis, 32°
KS-2; Valley Leadership & Training –Mike Priddy 32°, Connie Eckard, 32°KCCH
Tim Mensinger, 32°KCCH, David Chassin, 32°, Class Marshall – Bill Eller, 32°, KCCH
KS-3;
KS-4; Librarian – Ill Charles R. Davis, 33°
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE IV
Provide a framework for effective leadership to ensure the
stability and long-term success of the Fraternity
KEY STRATEGIES:
1. Review entire organizational structural of the Scottish Rite and evaluate its effectiveness,
efficiency and utility for providing a platform for stability and a long-term success.
2. Establish formal (and required) training programs for all levels of Organization, from
Supreme Council to local Valleys to establish standard expectations of each position and
provide training and skill development necessary to successfully hold the position.
3. Improve and enhance communications capabilities throughout the Organization.
KS-1; Valley Leadership – The Valley of Kennewick is putting education in our meetings and having
presentations of community programs. Jim Carey, Chair, Connie Eckard, Tim Mensigner, David Chassin
(same as C in Objective One.) Membership Chair – Bruce Slade 32° Degree Master – Ill. Jim Door, 33°
KS-2;
KS-3; Newsletter Editor – Venerable Master, Jim Chase, 32o Web Master- Larry Smith 32°
Valley of Kennewick has one or two brothers who contact sick and distressed members to see if there is
anything the Lodge can do for them. Holt Hensley, Chair, Vern Fichter
Lodge Ambassadors – Kennewick #153 – Bill Eller, 32°, KCCH, Pasco #173 – Bob Steele, 32°,
Richland #283 – Earl Root, 32°, Euclid #125 – Warren Monroe, 32°KCCH, Benton #277 – Frank Haun,
32°
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE V
Provide a financial process to ensure the stability and longterm success of the Fraternity
KEY STRATEGIES:
1. Create an organization that has strong and progressive financial planning (short and longterm) capabilities for the entire organization (i.e. Supreme Council, Orients, Valleys, etc.)
2. Implement appropriate changes to the structure, policies and/or procedures that will result
in strong internal accounting and financial controls to ensure the adequate protection of
the Organization’s assets.
3. Implement a prudent, but progressive, investment policy, for all invested funds, which is
built upon responsible investment theory and, which will optimize investment return in the
long-term.
4. Develop policies and controls to manage the Organization’s facilities in order to support
the Organization’s Mission while optimizing the economics of the investments in and the
operation of the facilities.
KS-1; Allen Smith, Chair, Earl Evans
KS-2;
KS-3;
KS-4;