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The Savannah Scottish Rite
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RITECARE CLASSIC
HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
BLACK CREEK GOLF COURSE
ELLABELL, GEORGIA
A great time was had by all who attended whether they played golf or volunteered for working the various duties necessary in putting on a golf tournament. Click on the slideshow or photo page to view the happenings.
FEAST OF TISHRI
PRESENTED BY THE SAVANNAH LODGE OF PERFECTION
JAMES O. HOOD, 33°, VENERABLE MASTER
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009, 6:30 PM
SAVANNAH SCOTTISH RITE CENTER, 2nd FLOOR
LADIES ARE WELCOME
NOMINAL CHARGE FOR DINNER
CALL SR OFFICE FOR DETAILS
AND TO MAKE RESERVATIONS
912-232-5132
The Feast of the Tabernacles commemorates the ceremonies of completion and dedication of King Solomon’s Temple, which finished in the year 3000 BC, a little more that seven years in its erection. In the year 3001 BC, six months after the completion, in the month of Tishri, the Temple was dedicated with solemn ceremonies to the service of the one Living and True God. In order that these ceremonies might be performed with the greatest possible solemnity, King Solomon postponed the dedication until the Feast of the Tabernacles, the 15th day of Tishri.
The history of the “Feast of Tishri” is based on the Feast of the Tabernacle, “Succos” described in the Old Testament. In the book of Leviticus, Chapter 23, Verse 34 we read, “The fifteenth Day of this Seventh Month (Tishri) shall be the Feast of the Tabernacles for seven days unto the Lord.” It was at one time considered the greatest festival among the early Hebrews.
The directions for the observance of the Feast are related in the book of Leviticus, “And ye shall take you on the first day the fruit of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and boughs of thick trees and willows of the brook and ye shall rejoice before the Lord your God seven days.
In ancient days, the joyous festival was observed by the Israelites in the Palestinian Autumn when they had finished the agricultural toil of the year. They thanked God and praised Him for the abundance stored in barn and bin, and offered prayers to Him and He sent new rains for the coming year.
SCHEDULE FOR FALL REUNION OCTOBER 10, 2009
HOUR ACTIVITY FLOOR 6:15 A.M. Class Registration 2nd Floor 7:00 A.M. Welcome - Class Orientation 3rd Floor 7:10 A.M. Class Director/Communicator 3rd Floor 7:30 A.M. 4°Conferred 4th Floor 8:15 A.M. 5° - 13° Communicated 3rd Floor 9:15 A.M. 14° Conferred 4th Floor 10:15 A.M. 15°- 17° Communicated 3rd Floor 11:00 A.M. 18° Conferred 4th Floor 12:30 P.M. Lunch 2nd Floor 1:15 P.M. 19° - 20° Communicated 3rd Floor 1:45 P.M. 21° Conferred 4th Floor 2:30 P.M. 22° - 29° Communicated 3rd Floor 3:30 P.M. 30° Conferred 4rd Floor 4:45 P.M. 31°Communicated 3rd Floor 5:15 P.M. Light Snack 2nd Floor 5:45 P.M. 32°Conferred 4th Floor 7:00 P.M. Class Pictures/ Dismiss 4th Floor
Our Fall Reunion is named in honor of Brother Benjamin Smith, 32° KCCH. Brother Smith was born 5/24/1920 in Savannah, Georgia. He was a graduate of Vidalia High School. He served three and a half years in the U.S. Army in the Tech Corps, receiving a good conduct medal for his involvement in the American Theater. Upon returning home to Vidalia he married Sarah Berman and together they were the proud parents of two children. He was a merchant in the Vidalia community for many years. He was of the Jewish Orthodox religion and served as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Jewish community in Vidalia. He also served on the Board of Directors of Bnai Brith Jacob Synagogue in Savannah. Brother Smith held all positions in the Vidalia Chamber of Commerce and was Retail Trade Chairman five times. He served on the HGH Society and the Jewish Burial Service. He was a member of the Elks, Lions, Moose, Odd Fellows, American Legion, Woodmen of the World, and Chairman of the local Christmas Parade in Vidalia for 16 years. He was named Citizen of the Year in Vidalia in 1966.
Brother Smith joined Vidalia Lodge No. 330, F&AM in 1952 and soon after joined the Scottish Rite and Shrine. He participated heavily in Shrine activities and served as President of Quint Shrine Club in 1966. He was a well-respected member of the Valley of Savannah and was invested with the rank and decoration of Knight Commander Court of Honor in 1971. We remember him well and are highly privileged to name the Fall Reunion in his honor.