| Committee Chairman 2003-2004 and Staff
Volunteers |
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| Committee |
Chairmen or Staff |
Duties |
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| Attorney |
Medley G. Tornow, 33° |
Sees
to all legal issues affecting the Valley and the Cathedral. |
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| Budget |
G. Nick Graff |
Prepares Annual operating budget
and provides monthly comparison reports to Cathedral Board. |
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| Building and Grounds |
James Bailey |
Monitors
the condition of the Cathedral, Equipment, and Grounds, and sees that all
needed projects are completed on time and budget. |
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| By-Laws |
Medley G. Tornow, 33° |
Ensures our bylaws are current,
legal, and in compliance with the Supreme Council. |
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| Choir |
John B. Hall, 33° |
Provides choral music for
reunion degrees and Feast of the Paschal Lamb. |
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| Class Director |
D. Woodrow Cochran |
Oversees and conducts of
Candidates at Reunions. |
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| Dramatic Club |
Richard D. Bean, M.S.A, Lawrence Eskridge |
Presents Theatrical
entertainment, such as the annual Dinner Theatre. and bi-annual
"Christmals Carol". |
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| Commissary |
David L. McKinney |
Caters all meals for Reunions,
plus other special events. |
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| Computer Network |
Richard D. Bean, M.S.A, Matt Burnburg |
Maintains network of office
computers, installs software and hardware. |
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| Cosmeticians |
Bradley W. Poff |
Provides make up for reunion
casts, incldding wigs and beards. |
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| Dining Room |
Robert L. Cook, M.S.A. |
Sets tables and seats Brethern
at Reunions. |
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| Family Life |
Richard E Hummel, M.S.A. |
Coordinates
activities held in conjuction with the Supreme Council Family Life program,
including an annual event at which designated families from our Blue Lodges
are honored as part of an entertainment program. |
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| Historian |
Open (due to death of Byron Denny) |
Maintains history of Valley and
provides research when needed. |
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| Insurance |
Robert F. Spencer |
Sees to all insurance related
needs of the Valley. |
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| Investments |
William R. McDaniels, 33° |
Ensures
that our financial assets are safely and profitably invested. |
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| Marketing |
Robert H. Orrill, M.S.A. |
Maintains
our marketing plan - our face to the outside world. |
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| Membership |
Eric Johnson, 33° |
Plans,
organizes, and executes the recruiting of new members. |
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| Membership Utilization |
Carl Roth, III |
Monitors
the participation of members in events and on committees. |
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| Officers Development |
Michael C. Hinds, M.S.A. |
Plans officer seminars and
ensures the participation of current officers in events and on committees. |
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| Organ Maintenance |
John L. Becker, M.S.A |
Maintains and tunes
pipe organ and consoles. |
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| Personnel |
Robert H. Orrill, M.S.A. |
Responsible
for recommending new employees and compensation package for all employees to
the Cathedral Board. |
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| Photography |
Kenneth J. Newell, 33° |
Provides
photos for press releases and the Scottish Rite News. |
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| Public Relations, Publicity |
Open |
Provides
event publicity |
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| Registration |
Harold L. Howeter |
Greets members and visitors and
reunions and special events and sees that they are properly received. |
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| Restorations |
Quentin H. Willman, M.S.A., 33°, H.Wayne Hoffman |
Works with suspended and
demitted members to retain them or restore them as current members. |
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| Scholarships |
Eric Johnson, 33° |
See separate web page on
Charities and Scholarships. |
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| Scottish Rite Clubs |
4 Presiding Officers |
Coordinates the activity of the
four area Scottish Rite Clubs |
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| Scottish Rite News |
James Durham, M.S.A., H. Wayne
Hoffman, James Wise, MSA 33° |
Composes and oversees the
printing and mailing of the bi-monthly newsletter. |
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| Security |
Ralph Hogsdon |
Provides security for meetings
and rentals. ($) |
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| Sound System |
Craig McCoy |
Maintains and operates the
Cathedral auditorium and dining room sound systems during meetings, Reunions,
and rentals ($) |
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| Stage |
Edward "Tony" Gienow, Richard C. Aldrich |
Provides all lighting, props,
drops, and paraphenalia for reunion and special degrees, and for Rentals ($) |
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| Ushers |
Gregory S. Neal |
Assists
with seating and programs at public events such as the Feast of the Paschal
Lamb, the Christmas Carol, and Dinner Theatres. |
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| Valley Relations |
Michael C. Hinds, M.S.A. |
Llliason
to other Scottish Rite Vallies in Illinois and other Masonic bodies. |
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| Wardrobe |
James Wise, M.S.A., 33° |
Provides
costumes for all degrees and the Christmas Carol. |
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| Wills and Bequests |
Medley G. Tornow, 33° |
Coordinates the legal aspects of
Wills and Bequests to the Scottish Rite bodies or the Cathedral Association. |
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| Special Events |
Chairman |
Purpose |
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| Baseball Trip |
L. Donald Shuford, MSA, 33° |
Annual bus trip to
Cardinals/Cubs Game |
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| Blue Lodge Night |
Arthur W Williams |
An annual night at the Cathedral
with dinner and a program, devoted to the Blue Lodges in our jurisdiction. |
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| Bratfest |
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Annual
Fundraiser; the proceeds are always designated for a single purpose by the
current presiding officers. The 2003 funds were used for a wheelchair ramp to
the parking lot. |
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| Fall Dance |
Early Wys |
A dinner dance, held
in the Fall of each year. |
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| Fish Fry |
Edward A. "Tony"
Gienow, James D. Durham, MSA |
Annual Fish
Fry and Euchre Tournament, held in January. |
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| Golf Stag |
Frank E. Beebe, Leslie I Casali,
MSA, 33° |
Annual golf outing
hosted by the Men's Club. |
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| Officer's Picnic |
4 Presiding Officers |
An annual summer picnic for
officers. |
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| Easter Egg Hunt |
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An annual Event for children
related to members. |
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| Feast of the Paschal Lamb. |
James D. Durham, M.S.A., Director |
Our annual memorial service for
deceased members, held on Palm Sunday afternoon. |
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| CLUBS |
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| Club |
President or Contact |
Description |
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| Fulton County Scottish Rite
Club |
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Fulton County Area social club |
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| Pekin Consistory Club |
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Pekin Area social Club |
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| James A. Kemper, 33° Club |
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Washington and Woodford
County social club. |
| Edward I Ransom, M.S.A. Club |
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Lacon Area social Club |
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| M.S.A. Club |
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Open to MSA recipients |
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| Thirty-Third Degree Service
Club |
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Open to 33° recipients |
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| Scottish Rite Mens Club |
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Peoria area Social club (4th Wed each mo) |
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