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Pillars of Charity
The Pillars of Charity is an honor awarded to those donors who have reached the recognition level of Supreme Temple Architect and was created to recognize the generosity of our donors who have made donations reaching $1 million or greater to either the House of the Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc. or the Scottish Rite Foundation, SJ, USA, Inc. Donors who have made a gift of $1 million divided between one of our national foundations and a local Scottish Rite foundation also qualify for this honor, as long as at least $500,000 of the gift is designated to either the House of the Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc. or the Scottish Rite Foundation, SJ, USA, Inc.
Donors added to the Pillars of Charity will receive:
- A Rebuilding the Temple Campaign Pin
- A thank you letter signed by the Grand Commander
- A 20″ x 24″ framed, hand calligraphy, lambskin parchment certificate (in accordance with donor recognition levels)
- An original oil painting and bronze nameplate to be displayed in the House of the Temple Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery.
- A bronze plaque and dedicated pillar in the Pillars of Charity Alcove
- A duplicate bronze plaque and pillar to be sent to the donor
- An optional unveiling ceremony and lunch or dinner with the Grand Commander
For more information, contact the development office at development@scottishrite.org.
Pillars of Charity Portraits
Barry D. Barbee, 32°
Philanthropist
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2013
Woody D. Bilyeu, 33°
Entrepreneur and Freemason
Valley of Monroe, Louisiana
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2006
Bernard L. Blackwell, 33°
Entrepreneur & Business Owner
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2012
William L. Clark, 32°
Investor and Philanthropist
Valley of Portland, Oregon
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2005
Matsue Yamazaki Dewese
Investor and Philanthropist
Salem, Chapter No. 161
Order of the Eastern Star, Salem, VA
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2004
Bobbie Gold andStan Gold, 33°
Valley of Palm Springs
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2015
Syble E. Gwatney
Loving Wife and Benefactor
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2003
Billy Joe Hildreth, 33°
Farmer and Freemason
Valley of Des Moines, Iowa
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2005
Ernest W. Kuehne, Jr., 33°
Philanthropist
Friend of the Scottish Rite Hospital of Texas
Valley of Dallas, Orient of Texas
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2016
S. Douglas Lamb, 33°
Humanitarian and Benefactor
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2011
Frank S. Land, 33°, Grand Cross
Founder of the Order of DeMolay
Valley of Kansas City
Orient of Missouri
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2016
Theodore Leba, 32°
Engineer and Freemason
Valley of Washington, District of Columbia
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2006
Vee H. Lohmann
Publisher and Philanthropist
Eastern Star, Chapter No. 352
Burbank, California
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2003
John E. Moyers, 33°
S.G.I.G. Emeritus
Orient of Kentucky
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2013
Carl F. Nelson, 33°
Businessman and Philanthropist
Valley of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2004
Leslie Ann Nelson
Businesswoman and Philanthropist
Lake Harriet, Chapter No. 202
Order of the Eastern Star, Minneapolis, MN
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2004
Randy L. Potts, 32°
Eagle Scout & Philanthropist
Valley of Charleston, SC
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2015
Beverly Rainbolt
Restaurateur and Humanitarian
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2009
William “Bill” Rainbolt, 33°
Restaurateur and Freemason
Valley of San Bernardino, California
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2009
Thomas A. Rossman, Ph.D., 33°
Patricia Ann Rossman, Maui #5, OES
World Travelers & Police Captain
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2014
Elwin O. Studebaker, Jr., 32°
Businessman and Humanitarian
Valley of Reno, Nevada
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2006
Mrs. Terry J. Studebaker
Certified Public Accountant and Humanitarian
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2006
Valley of Los Angeles
Orient of California
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2013
Earl E. Walker, 33°
Manufacturer and Philanthropist
Valley of St. Louis, Missouri
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2005
Myrtle Walker
Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Honored in the
Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery
2006