2013 Biennial Session

Click here to register for the 2013 Biennial Session.

Registration info:
Early registration is now until May 31
Fee is $310 plus $50 for a spouse/guest

Regular registration begins June 1
Fee is $360 plus $75 for a spouse/guest

Hotel Information:

The headquarters hotel for the 2013 Biennial Session is the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, telephone number 202-483-3000. The special room rates for the 2013 Session as follows: (the deadline for hotel reservations (if rooms are still available) is July 31, 2013.

Regular Rooms
Single $147
Double $172
Triple $197
Quad $222

Executive Level
Single $187
Double $212
Triple $237
Quad $262

2013 Biennial Session Preview

Saturday, August 24
12:00 Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Registration (Concourse, Washington Hilton)*

Sunday, August 25
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration (Concourse, Washington Hilton)

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception** (St. Regis Hotel, 923 16th Street (16th & K Streets), NW, Washington, DC) Scottish Rite Masons attending Biennial and their guests.

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vespers Service** (St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square) Scottish Rite Masons attending Biennial and their guests; dark suit, no cap or regalia.

Monday, August 26
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Registration (Concourse, Washington Hilton)

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Formal Opening and Business Session of the Supreme Council, A.&A.S.R., S.J., U.S.A. (International Ballroom, Washington Hilton) All Scottish Rite Masons and their guests; dark suit, cap, and regalia.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Luncheon (Washington Hilton) All Scottish Rite Masons and their guests with admission by ticket only.

Tuesday, August 27
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Registration (Concourse, Washington Hilton)

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Scottish Rite Research Society Luncheon and Panel Discussion (Washington Hilton) All Scottish Rite Masons and their guests; dark suit, no cap or regalia. ($40 per person)

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
33° Conferral Ceremony** (Valley of Washington, Orient of the District of Columbia Scottish Rite Temple, 2800 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009) 33° Scottish Rite Masons and 33° Elects only. Admission by dues card. Elects, black tie; observers, dark suit, cap, and regalia.

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Gala Banquet (International Ballroom, Washington Hilton) Admission by ticket only; black tie preferred, no cap or regalia.

*The 2013 Biennial Session host hotel is the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009.

** Complimentary bus service provided from the Washington Hilton to and from the event.

Click here to register for the 2013 Biennial Session.

On A beautiful day, time to channel Spring and….Pull for Kids!

“Pull for Kids” Trapshoot to benefit the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 with 8:00 am Registration and Rounds staring at 9:00 am.  The event will be held at the Gateway Gun Club in Bridgeton, MO and there will be two skill levels – Novice and Intermediate. Entry fee is $85 per shooter (Only $75 for Early Bird Registration by 3/15/13!) ; each shooter will receive 50 targets, 50 shells, plus food & beverages.  The day will boast Fun & Meat Shoots, Raffles and Prizes along with a delicious BBQ lunch. Participants must provide their own gun, ear and eye protection. Participants under 18 years of age must have adult participant/supervision.

“Pull for Kids” will benefit the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders which is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity providing professional therapy to children ages two through six with speech and language disorders in the greater St. Louis area. The Clinic has been a valuable resource for parents of children with communication challenges for 25 years and currently serves over 800 children annually in five key locations; mid-town St. Louis, Elsberry, Union, Crystal City, Missouri and a downtown St. Louis Head Start locations. Services include screenings, evaluations, individual and group therapy, audiological evaluations, and parent training.  All services are provided free for children in need.

Because all services are provided free of charge, the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic relies on fundraisers such as “Pull for Kids” to support the programs and help children. For more information about the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic, “Pull for Kids” Benefit Trapshoot or to seek services for a child in need, please contact the Clinic at 314.533.7415, sheri@srclinic.org or www.srclinic.org. Thank you!