Ill. A. Gene Cobb, Jr., 33°
Sovereign Grand Inspector
General of North Carolina
Esteemed Brethren:
From: A. Gene Cobb, Jr., 33° Sovereign Grand Inspector General
Thank you for making North Carolina the best Orient in the Jurisdiction. Our work has been noticed all over the country, and we are both grateful for and humbled by it. Please check out our websites, Social Media, Orient-wide newsletter, and YouTube channel. There are many ways for you to get involved and have input into how we frame our future. I look forward to seeing who steps forward and how!
On January 30, 2025, our RiteCare programs started a new path forward, assisting the Lee County Schools with an Audiology booth. In just one month, thirty-five children have already benefited from this program. You will hear about Project 100 from our RiteCare Chair, Alex Edmisten, 32° KCCH. Our Strategic Plan is to reach all one hundred counties in North Carolina with the "Right/Rite Heart."
I'm sure you have been hearing plenty about the Train Trip to Washington, D.C., with the Grand Master and the SGIG from March 10 to 12, 2025. The final day to sign up is February 21, 2025.
As of today, your North Carolina Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation approved sending $18,250 to the NC Grand Lodge Charity Fund for 501.C.3 purposes to Avery Feeding Families in Avery County; Warrensville VFD, Creston VFD, Lansing VFD, Pond Mountain VFD, Linville VFD, in Ashe County; and Piney Creek VFD in Alleghany County. The NCGL Charity Committee will determine the amount after consultation with "boots on the ground" in those counties and share results with us when funds are disbursed.
We are planning three "school of instruction type regional events" this year to address Ritual and Fraternal matters related to the Scottish Rite. Secretaries have received instructions on subscribing to Read-Only for the Orient Calendar.
We will keep you posted. Check us out at ncscottishrite.org and our other links for RiteCare, the NC Scottish Rite Foundation, and the NC Golf Tournament. Until then, let's continue to Come Alive in 2025!
The Scottish Rite, SJ, continues to support those impacted by the series of recent natural disasters. Our commitment is steadfast as we assist our community members in their time of need.
Your support is vital. Please consider donating to our ongoing relief efforts by clicking the "Donate" button below or in the header of our site.
If any question arises, call the SGIG at 919-671-4960.
