Schedule Changed for Spring Reunion

 

The Yankton Valley 2017 Spring Reunion will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23.  This is a departure from the Friday – Saturday schedule used in the recent past.  Many brothers have indicated that they have difficulty in taking time off from their normal work schedule to participate in all Reunion activities.  Another major change has been scheduling our banquet on the first evening of the Reunion.  This has been done in response to many requests to conclude the reunion at the end of degree work in the afternoon of the last day.  Members will then have daylight for at least a portion of their return home, rather than face a long drive late into the evening.

 

Please take note of the change of times for significant activities shown below.  First, that the reunion will begin with lunch served at 11 AM on Saturday.  Class activities begin at noon, and the 4th Degree starts at 12:30.  A class for all on Ritual expectations will be presented at 4:30 by Brother James Van Oort.  The Masonic play, “The Traitor” at will be presented at 5:45, and will be open to the public, followed by the Reunion Banquet at 7:00 PM.  A hospitality room will be open at the Holiday Inn Express following the Banquet.

 

A non-denominational worship service will be offered at 7:30 Sunday morning, followed immediately by the 18th Degree.  Degree work will continue throughout the day, with a break for lunch at 11:30.  The Reunion will conclude with the completion of the 32nd Degree at 3:30.  The class will have a brief wrap-up session to be completed by 4:00.

 

A block of rooms has again been set aside at the Holiday Inn Express for anyone needing lodging.  Rooms may be reserved by calling 605-665-3177.  Ask for the special rate for Yankton Scottish Rite. 

 

Activities

Saturday, April 22

 

9:00 AM                                 Office opens for member and candidate registration, Setup

10:30 – 11:00                        Class pictures in dining room

11:00                                                  LUNCH – Dining Room – by YSR Chefs

12:00 – 12:30            Class Orientation – Classroom

12:30 – 1:00              4° Conferred – Theatre

1:15 – 1:45                21° Conferred - Theatre

2:00 - 2:40                5° Conferred – Theatre

3:00 – 3:25                12° Master Architect – Theatre

3:25– 3:55                 Break and class paper work

3:55 – 4:30                14° Conferred – Theatre

4:30 – 5:15                Degree Communications for Class - Classroom

4:30 – 5:15                Class for all members:  “Ritual expectations” by WB James Van Oort.  Degree directors, ritualists and prospective ritualists are encouraged to attend this interactive session in the Blue Lodge room

 

5:45 – 6:30                Masonic play “The Traitor” open to the public - Theater

 

6:30 – 7:00                Social Hour – lower level Club room

7:00                            Banquet – Dining Room, catered by YSR Chefs

Hospitality room opens at Holiday Inn Express following the banquet

 

Sunday, April 23

6:30 – 8:00                Continental Breakfast available in dining room – by YSR Chefs

7:30 – 8:00                Nondenominational worship – lower level Club room

8:00 – 9:15                18° Conferred – Theatre

9:30 – 11:30              30° Conferred – Theatre

11:30:– 12:30            LUNCH – Dining Room – by YSR Chefs

12:30 – 1:15              31° Conferred – Theatre & Classroom

1:30 – 2:00                32° Conferred – 1st section in OES room

2:15 – 3:30                  2nd section in Theatre

3:30 – 4:00                Class Wrap-up – Classroom

4:00                            Reunion ends