The Valley of Omaha celebrated the end of an era with the retirement of Curtis M. Edic, 33°, General Secretary after 16 years. Curt joined the Scottish Rite in 1975, intending to use the Scottish Rite as a springboard to get active in the Shrine. Along the way, he got involved in the Scottish Rite and has participated in one way or another ever since. . .
Lincoln Valley Celebrates Annual Christmas Banquet
Omaha Valley Christmas Dinner and Awards Night
What began as a way to engage members has become an institution at the Omaha Valley Scottish Rite. The Valley hosted the 3rd annual awards dinner on Monday, December 21st, recognizing those who have made a significant contribution to the Valley over the past year as well as a few not-so-serious awards - the famous rubber chickens.
Scottish Rite Welcomes 10 New Brethren in Fall "Larry J. Zwart, 33° Memorial Class" Reunion
The Valley of Omaha Scottish Rite hosted the 263rd Reunion on November 19, 20, and 21st, welcoming 10 new Princes of the Royal Secret. The "Larry J. Zwart, 33° Memorial Class" revives the tradition of naming classes after departed Brethren who exemplified the finest spirit of service and leadership. . .
Pacific Life Foundation Presents $5,000 Grant to RiteCare
Mike O’Donnell, 32°, presented a check by the Pacific Life Foundation for $5,000 for RiteCare services at the November Lodge of Perfection dinner. Mike worked on the Employee Impact Grant from the Pacific Life Foundation, writing about how speech-language services helped him as a child, and how the Scottish Rite’s RiteCare Clinics serve children today.
Scottish Rite Dedicates New Mural
On October 24, the Valley of Omaha dedicated a mural painted on the west side of the Scottish Rite, along the parking garage wall.
The mural was the fruit of several months of discussion about how to continue to beautify the Scottish Rite and integrate the historic building into the fabric of downtown Omaha.