Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33°
We are most pleased about the news, carried elsewhere in this newsletter, of the appointment of Ill. Arthur L. Salazar, 33°, as the Deputy of the Supreme Council in the Orient of California. It is an honor to have a member of our Valley appointed to such a prestigious position, of course, and it is also a cause for celebration that our Orient will be led by such a truly distinguished and capable Masonic brother.
Behind the scenes of the Valley, great strides have been made in upgrading our infrastructure and our communications capabilities. Bros. Russ Hennings and Barry McKinley have led the overhaul of our communications systems, which will provide more efficiency and greater flexibility within our operations. The work behind the scenes on this has been quite a task, and these brothers brought their professional expertise to the table to make it happen.
As I write this, we are preparing for some important upcoming events. Our Valley will hold its semi-annual Super Breakfast, which I hope you will attend, as it benefits the operations of our Valley and affords another opportunity for Valley fellowship. On the Orient level, honours will be announced in the very near future, and on September 20, will be invested at the San Francisco Scottish Rite. And on the Jurisdiction level, I am looking forward to attending the Biennial Session of the Supreme Council in August, where the Personal Representatives will gather in support of our new Deputy.
It’s an exciting time for Orange County Scottish Rite, the crossroads of Orange County Masonry, and I do hope you’ll join me at the next meeting.
