We have been repeatedly warned in our rituals that virtues are acquired through fortitude, which rest wholly upon ourselves, so to praise our brothers for their virtue can but encourage our own efforts, with that stead my greatest gratitude to all the brothers who have lead me along the way to this office and I pray I can fulfill this high honor of Venerable Master.

As we begin this new year I would like to challenge the new Masters of the Royal secret of our valley to come and be a part of our beloved Scottish Rite. I can not express the pride I personally have to be a member here and only hope that each of you give to yourselves the opportunity to join us in this great work. From the Lodge of Perfection we encourage you to be with us and be involved.

Our next family dinner will be February 11 at 6:30PM, the KCCH club here in the valley of Louisville will host a great night of entertainment with a tribune to Elvis Presley. Please be sure to call the Scottish Rite office for your reservations.

To the faithful let us make a new years resolution to live up to
our highest idea and strive to make this idea as near as possible to perfection. The coming year is full of opportunity to hold true to our obligations.

Kevin Reardon, 32° KCCH