August 12 & 13 just saw a number of Master Masons receive the 32° and become Masters
of the Royal Secret. As this article went to print we had over 50 signed up for the class.
Each year we have been doing a better job than the last as we keep reaching for the goal
of 100 candidates. It is a great feeling to meet these Brothers and discuss with them their
interest in pursuing the further knowledge of Masonry that the Scottish Rite provides.
I hope that all our new Masters of the Royal Secret continue their quest as they complete
the Master Craftsman program.

It is never too early to start looking toward the next class, so keep your involvement
up with your Blue Lodge. Be sure to let your fellow Blue Lodge Brethren know of our
new Masters of the Royal Secret; and by all means, new Masters share your experience,
motivations and interest in our additional degrees with the Master Masons of your Blue
Lodge. Petitions are always available from the office or online via the website.

For those who have been absent from your Blue Lodge, find an opportunity to get
back and say “hi.” Check your trestle board for coming events. Many lodges have social
events that are not involving degrees or meetings. Or, attend another Lodge’s events—
your fellowship and brotherhood would be welcomed. A number of Lodges are putting
on weekend breakfasts; some that I am aware of are Natoma #64 (Folsom), Western
Star #2 (Shasta), and Harding San Juan #579 (Citrus Heights). Others may have social
meetings outside the Lodge such as a dinner or breakfast group. A good source for
Masonic events in the Sacramento area is the Masonic Service Bureau at msb-sac.org.
Once you are signed up they send out a weekly e-mail reminder of coming events, or
you can look up items yourself on their website.

Our members come from one place, our Blue Lodges. Without strong Blue Lodges,
we have a weakened base for the Scottish Rite. So support of, and involvement in them,
is crucial.

John Clover , 32°, Membership & Expansion Chairman