August 2026
August 2026 is here and it is definitely summertime! I hope you are keeping cool
wherever you are. It is certainly hot in Southern California! Some Masonic organizations go “dark” during the summer months, particularly in August. It provides the members with time to spend with their families, go on vacation, and enjoy other relaxing pursuits. However, here at San Diego Scottish Rite, we are still busy as ever.
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The August Stated Meeting Dinner is the time we honor the recipients of our San Diego Scottish Rite Community Foundation Scholarship. This year we honor five outstanding high-school seniors by giving them a helping hand in their future academic endeavors. They will be our guests during dinner. If you are able, please come join us in supporting these young people. Please call the office or use this website to make reservations so that we can plan accordingly.
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If you did not know already, the Orient-Wide Reunion will be held on August 21-23,
2026, in Pasadena. All 29 degrees will be exemplified at this reunion by the many
Valleys of California. San Diego will be first with the 4th degree. San Diego is also responsible for the 9th and 10th degrees. I hope you will be able to join us at this event.
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​​Lastly, we will have our third SGIG Advisory Conference of 2026 on August 26th. This open to Scottish Rite members only. It will be an enjoyable time to fellowship with one another and to find out what is happening in our Valley. Please call the office or use this website to make reservations so that we can plan accordingly.
Fraternally,
JoJo Quimpo, 33°
Personal Representative
Scottish Rite Valley of San Diego
(619) 293-4888
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Orient-Wide Reunion
The Scottish Rite Orient of California invites you to participate in an Orient-Wide Reunion where all 29 degrees will be exemplified by the Valleys in California. This event will be hosted in 2026 by the Valley of Pasadena. The Valley of San Diego will exemplify the 4th degree. The 4th degree is the first and sets the standard for all other degrees to follow.
Where: Pasadena Scottish Rite 150 N. Madison Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101
When: Friday, August 21st. through Sunday, August 23rd.
Time: 8:00am
Cost: $140.00 per person for the entire reunion
Friday - ($55.00) - Continental Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Saturday - ($55.00) - Continental Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Sunday - ($30.00) - Continental Breakfast & Lunch
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If you want to attend, you will be personally responsible for your hotel accommodations. Discounted room rates are available at a local Marriott hotel. Make your reservations before July 25th.
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For all hotel, registration, and degree participation information, contact the office of the General Secretary (619-293-4888), Valley of San Diego.
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Prospective candidates are welcome! Candidates must apply online as usual, submit the $200.00 fee, AND contact the General Secretary to receive the additional information for the trip to Pasadena.
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Note: Candidates must attend for the entire three days.
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The Scottish Rite Center
Enjoy some photos of the Scottish Rite Center as it came to life over years of planning and construction. We will add more as each room is furnished and begins to fulfill its purpose.
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We expect this building to serve the San Diego Masonic community for a very long time.