William Mahoney |
Vincent Salvato |
We had an excellent reunion with several Brothers in attencdance, filling the sidelines and witnessing the making of two new "Masters of the Royal Secret".
The 4th Degree, Secret Master, under the direction of Bro. Robert Cox, 32° started promptly at 7:30 AM.
There were 4 White Hats, 9 Red Hats and 11 Black hats in attendance.
The 5th trhough the 13 Degrees were then communicated by Ill James Chaffin, 33°.
The 14th Degree, Perfect Elu, under direction of Bro. David Windmiller, 32° was attended by 2 White Hats, 8 Red Hats and 12 Black Hats.
The 15th, 16th and 17th Degrees were again communicated by Ill James Chaffin, 33°.
The 18th Degree, Knight of the Rose Croix, under the direction of Bro. Bruce Ferri 32° started on time with 4 White Hats, 8 Red Hats and 10 Black Hats.
The reunion then paused for lunch.
An enjoyable lunch of a variety of delicious Roast Beef Sandwiches, from spicey to Philly Cheese, all on generous sized rolls, accompanied by sliced tomatoes, onion rings and BBQ Sauce topped of with the gooiest Brownies ever.
Following lunch, the 19th through the 29th Degrees were again communicated by Ill James Chaffin, 33°.
The 30th Degree, Knight Kadosh, under direction of Bro. Jeffery Lesard, 32° was attended by 5 White Hats, 5 Red Hats and 15 Black Hats.
The 32 Degree, Master of the Royal Secret, under direction of Bro. Michael Gaudiosi, 32° was attended by 5 White Hats, 4 Red Hats and 9 Black Hats.
The Consecration Ceremony, led by Ill George Sinclair 33° , assisted by Ill. Ralph Shollenberger 33° Personal Representative completed the 2024 Spring Reunion of the Ocala Valley, Scottish Rite.