March 2024
Welcome to March 2024! They say that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Is it really true? When referring to the weather, who knows? I can tell you that March brings with it a lot of “things” into our lives.
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Daylight Saving Time starts in March.
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St. Patrick’s Day is in March as well March Madness.
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This year, Easter is the last Sunday in March.
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The best one is that March 19 th is the first day of Spring!
In the Scottish Rite Valley of San Diego, March is full of activities. Our Stated Meeting dinner on March 6 th will honor the committees that make our Valley the best it can be! Let us show our support for them by attending the dinner and meeting on March 6 th. Please make your reservations now through this website or by calling the office.
We will also have the Extinguishing of the Lights on Wednesday, March 27 th with a dinner followed by the ceremony. That following Sunday, March 31st, we will celebrate the Relighting of the Lights followed by a breakfast after the ceremony. The
Chapter of Rose Croix is busy preparing these two annual events. Again, do not forget to make your reservations for the meals.
All these events will be at our new Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Mission Valley.
On another note, our 32 nd degree team is busy practicing and preparing for the Orient-Wide reunion coming up in April in San Jose and Oakland.
Please pass on this information to other members who you know do not have email access. If you have any questions, please contact the office by phone or email.
NOTE: As a member, if you have not been receiving emails from Scottish Rite and wish to do so, please call the office with your latest email address.
Fraternally,
JoJo Quimpo, 33°
General Secretary
Scottish Rite Valley of San Diego
(619) 293-4888
The Scottish Rite Center
Enjoy some photos of the Scottish Rite Center as it came to life over years of planning and construction. We will add more as each room is furnished and begins to fulfill its purpose.
We expect this building to serve the San Diego Masonic community for a very long time.
San Diego RiteCare CLC Golf Tournament
The annual fund-raising golf tournament has an exciting new format. Any foursome can win the SD RiteCare CLC Challenge Cup. Winners will have their name on this handsome cup. Be the first team to win it!
How to be involved?
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Create a team of four golfers
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Scan the QR code on the flyer to go to the registration site
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Register all four members of your team at once.
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Practice to win!
Single golfers can sign up too. You will be placed on a team.
There will be hole sponsorship opportunities. All donations benefit the San Diego RiteCare CLC. Click the flyer for more information.
Will you be the first team to register?
Scholarship Opportunity
Each year the Valley of San Diego Community Foundation grants scholarships to deserving high school graduates. These are renewable each year for four years if the student maintains a required GPA. These scholarships can help pay tuition, room and board, purchase books and supplies, or other necessities for the struggling college student.
Deadline for applications is May 31, 2024. The application must include a transscript, recommendation letters, and personal essay. Applicants will also be invited to attend an interview.
If you are interested, download the Scholarship letter and Scholarship application. Good luck to everyone!
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