Upcoming Events

November 12, 2026 - November Stated Meeting
Our November meeting will be opened by the Chapter Rose Croix. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Masonic education will be provided by the education committee.

November 15, 2026 - Officer Training
Officer training will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Masonic Center.

Miscellaneous News & Notes

Dress Code All members attending Stated Meetings, Reunions, and other events are requested to wear slacks and a sport coat at a minimum. Ties are optional.

Master Craftsman Please contact Illustrious Brother Chris Pearman (336-601-5444, cpearman19@gmail.com) if you have any questions about the Master Craftsman program or need any assistance.

Ride Sharing If you need a ride to and from our Scottish Rite stated meetings, please contact our General Secretary, Ill. Bro. Michael Fischer (336-723-1217).

Families are Welcome Please remember that families and friends are welcome to join us for the meal before each stated meeting.

Sick & Distressed

Please keep Terry Jones, Andy Thomas, Sixto De Jesus' wife, Gordy Peeler, Ray Ashby, Michael Fischer, Michael Fischer's parents, Will Fulbright, Tom Cook, Thomas Sadler's grandmother, Will Fulbright's uncle, Rodney Bennett's wife, Roy West, Doug Mason, Tommy Allen Jr.'s mother, Tom Jolly's wife, Terry Watson's wife, Jerry Brown's wife, Hobert Miller, Kenny Allen's wife, Thomas Patterson, Sam Stroud, Donnie Lane, Robert Ellis, Jeffrey Jones, Louie Cox's wife, and Bobby Sparks in your thoughts and prayers.

If you know of anyone who is sick or distressed, please feel free to contact General Secretary Michael Fischer.

Life Membership Information

If you are interested in becoming a life member of the Winston-Salem Scottish Rite, contact Illustrious Brother Michael Fischer, our General Secretary, to fill out the form. The current amount is 25 times the current statewide median dues ($175) = $4,375. This amount is only guaranteed until the end of the year as the median dues could increase with 2027 budget process.

Deaths

Thornton Johnson Beroth, 32°

age 90, of Pilot Mountain, NC passed away peacefully at his home on October 4, 2026. A service of celebration will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM, at Olivet Moravian Church, 2205 Olivet Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106... Full obituary: link

Fall Reunion 2026 - Welcome to our newest Masters of the Royal Secret:

• John Brown
• John Clore
• Robert L Dufresne
• David Fagan
• Richard Foust
• Rusty McLelland
• Jordan Oliver
• Raymond Owens
• Abhijit Ramalingam
• Phillip Stringer
• Braulio Velez-Acevedo
• Kevin Walters

Masonic Center of Winston–Salem 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

The Winston-Salem Scottish Rite recently celebrated the 10-Year Anniversary of the Masonic Center of Winston-Salem. S.G.I.G. and Past Grand Master A. Gene Cobb, Jr., 33° made several remarks on the success of the Masonic Center, and congratulated the 10-Year Anniversary. Past Grand Master Bryant Webster, 33° offered several remarks on the beginning, formation, and continued success of the Masonic Center of Winston-Salem. Past Grand Master Kevan Frazier, 32° gave a very compelling and heartfelt oration honoring Brother Joseph Transou, 33°. MW Brother Frazier honored Brother Transou for all of his hard work and efforts, which have made the Masonic Center of Winston-Salem the success it continues to be to this day, as well as thanking Brother Joey for all he has done and continues to do for Freemasonry. Several other Brothers spoke on the anniversary of the Masonic Center. This special event was a great evening of fellowship and brotherhood

If you missed the 10-year anniversary celebration of the Masonic Center of Winston-Salem at our October stated meeting night, you missed a great event! The event was well attended and included presentations by two Past Grand Masters of North Carolina…

Good Cheer Report

Congratulations to Brother Joel Black, Jr., who was recently presented with his 25-Year Scottish Rite Service Award. Well-done Brother!

A big thank-you to Brother Joel Black, Jr., 33°, who recently donated a large collections of Masonic and Scottish Rite books from his personal collection to the Masonic Center of Winston-Salem.

Thank You!

A big thank-you to Brother Joel Black, Jr., who recently donated a large collection of Masonic and Scottish Rite books from his personal library to the Masonic Center of Winston-Salem.

Blue Lodge News

Christmas Toy Drive

Make a Wish Come True!
Collecting New, Unwrapped Toys & Games for the Masonic Home For Children at Oxford
Saturday, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12, 2026 — Noon to 4:00 pm each date
Also selling chicken stew for $10.00 a quart. Proceeds benefiting the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford
Kernersville Masonic Lodge, 701 South Main Street, Kernersville, NC 27284
Call Mike at 336-529-1407 for more info

Scottish Rite Service Awards

Brethren, if you are a recipient of any Scottish Rite Service Award, the Valley is requesting that you wear your medals to our Stated Meetings, Reunions, and other Scottish Rite events. As a Valley, we would like the opportunity to honor our hard-working brothers!

25-Year Scottish Rite Service Award

Congratulations to Brother Joel Black, Jr., 33°, who was recently presented with his 25-Year Scottish Rite Service Award. Well-done Brother!

Serving as the Head of All Four Scottish Rite Bodies

Congratulations to Brother Michael Fischer, 33°, who was recently was awarded for serving as head over all four of the Scottish Rite Bodies in our Valley. Well-done Brother.

Roy West O.E.S. Award

Lori Adams, the wife of Brother Bobby Adams, and the Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in NC, recently honored Brother Roy West, OES Grand Organist, for his outstanding playing, and also presented him the Piano emergency technician award. At ninety-one years of age, he got down on the floor to fix the Broken foot petal and got up by himself. Congratulations and well-done Brother!

November Birthdays

• November 1st Laurence Cane
• November 4th Ted Huettel, Donald Marsh, Ronald Marsh
• November 5th David Longworth
• November 6th Thomas Erickson
• November 7th James Frye, Ellis Lineberry, Larry Trivette
• November 8th Larry Campbell, Samuel Lipe
• November 10th Bob Helms, Pierson Holcombe, Robert Williard
• November 13th Bruce Pugh
• November 16th Jack Edwards, Martin Holder
• November 21st Newell Hauser, Richard Miller, Tommy Yarbrough
• November 26th William Greene
• November 28th Ray Parker, Phillip Smitherman
• November 29th Gordon Flanagan, Gordon Rogers

2027 Scottish Rite D.C. Train Trip

Join your fellow Brothers for an unforgettable journey to Washington, D.C. aboard a scenic train trip from March 7 - 10, 2027. Learn more at ncscottishrite.org/news/traintrip

Past Reunion Booklets Needed! We are asking for copies of past Scottish Rite Reunion Booklets from our Valley to scan for our historical records. If you have any of these booklets, please send an email to wssrnews@gmail.com. We will be glad to return these to you after scanning. Thank-you for helping preserve our Valley's history!

LOP Challenge Coin

In honor of the Lodge of Perfection's 100-year anniversary, the Winston-Salem Valley is selling a 100th anniversary coin. The price will be 2 for $20... purchase the 100th anniversary coin and get the 75th anniversary coin while they last.

Historical Photos Request

Historical photos from our Valley are requested to scan for our historical records. Please send an email to wssrnews@gmail.com. We will be glad to return these to you after scanning. Thank-you for helping preserve our Valley's history!

Hurricane Helene Relief

Donations to help those in Western, NC affected by Hurricane Helene can be made to the NC Masonic Foundation at: mfinc.org/how-to-give/invitation-to-give/