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Our Spring Reunion and Feast of the Paschal Lamb are fast approaching (March 20 & 21)! Check back for the schedule of events and degrees to be presented.

Our Scholarship links have been updated. Click HERE to go to our Scholarships link page. (Scholarship applications close April 1st!)

Welcome to our newest Scottish Rite Mason, Ryan Roman, who attended a Rite on the Road event at Doric Lodge.

Our next meeting will be held February 9, 2026 The Lodge of Perfection will conduct the meeting. We will start with light refreshments at 6pm, followed by the Board meeting at 6:30pm and the Fraternal meeting at 7:30pm. Hope to see you there!

The Annual Blue Envelope appeal has begun. Any donation no matter the amount is greatly appreciated. Click HERE to make your donation now! The Blue Envelope Appeal is the Scottish Rite, NMJ’s oldest Jurisdiction-wide
fundraising appeal. For decades, Scottish Rite Masons have supported the
charitable efforts of the fraternity by mailing their annual donations in a blue reply
envelope, leading to the program’s name.

Over the years, millions of dollars have been raised to support the work of the Scottish Rite Benevolent Foundation thanks to the generous contributions of our members. Donations to the Blue Envelope Appeal currently support:

Leon M. Abbott Scholarship Fund

The Scottish Rite Grand Almoner’s Fund

Children’s Dyslexia Centers

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Brethren, it is my sad duty to report the loss of Ill. Albert “Abe” Halick Fitch, 33°, MSA, who passed 24 November 2025.

Brethren, it is my sad duty to report the loss of Ill. N. LaVern Robertson, 33°.

Congratulations to Bro. Gary Eckhardt for being selected as the Fall 2025 Moline Cross recipient!

Congratulations to Bro. Thomas F. Hodges for being selected as the 2026 recipient of the Meritorious Service Award from the Valley of Moline!

Bro. John W. Miller has been crowned a 33° Sovereign Grand Inspector General and honorary member of the Supreme Council in Indianapolis, IN! We had the pleasure of presenting him his new cap at our Fall 2025 Reunion. When you see him, be sure to congratulate him. He has worked tirelessly for Masonry and will continue to do so.

The Illinois Council of Deliberation’s website can be found at: ilscottishrite.org , check it out!

To read the latest edition of the Chimes (Spring 2025), click HERE.

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Scottish Rite Scholarships

Supporting Students in the Pursuit of Knowledge.

Donating to the Illinois Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund helps financially support
those students seeking to continue their education. Scholarships are for full-time
undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university and
continue for four years or graduation; a 3.0 GPA is maintained.
Help support our future leaders with an online donation:
Donate to the Illinois Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund

We have a new link to make donations directly to the ICOD scholarships! The Illinois Scottish Rite has given over $5 Million in scholarships over the last 15 years,
awarded to individuals of all ages, allowing them to pursue or continue their education, knowing education is the stimulus for individual growth and improvement of our society.
With your financial support, we can increase the scholarship amounts and the number of scholarships awarded.
The Illinois Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)3 charity, and upon completion of your donation, a printable receipt for your tax records is generated. Click HERE to make your donation by credit card today.

Are you interested, (maybe even a little excited), in the new “Pathfinder: The Journey of a Lifetime” Program? Log in on the 2nd Wednesday of each month this year, just before 6pm, to your member’s center on the Supreme Council website and watch a webinar that should answer many of your questions. You should have received a mailing from the Supreme Council with your “Field Book”. For more information, click HERE! This is gonna be fun!

Brethren, the Supreme Council has released a new campaign titled “Journey On”. The premier of this program has been well received. Here is the replay link. Share this with Master Masons you know who you believe would be interested, and if they’re moved by it, ask them to fill out the online petition.

The Valley’s address for meetings and mail is: 409 2nd Avenue E., Milan, IL on the 2nd Monday of each month – Board meeting at 6:30pm, Stated meeting at 7:30pm