203rd

Annual Meeting

Supreme Council
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE
NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Indianapolis, IN

August 30 - September 1, 2015

SUPREME COUNCIL OFFICE

Room 306, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott
CHECK-IN FOR CANDIDATES AND THEIR LADIES
Saturday-Sunday: Room 309, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott
Monday-Tuesday: Room 306, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott

CHECK-IN FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR LADIES

Saturday-Sunday: Ballroom, Pre-function area, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott
Monday-Tuesday: Room 306, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott

SATURDAY...........................................................11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY................................................................. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY................................................................ 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY........................................................... 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

MASONIC MARKETPLACE
Ballroom 1-4, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott
SATURDAY...........................................................11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY................................................................. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY................................................................ 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY............................................................ 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE

Board buses at Washington Street entrance, J.W. Marriott
SUNDAY................................................................. 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
MONDAY................................................................ 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
TUESDAY............................................................... 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL TOURS

No Transportation Provided
SUNDAY.............................................................. 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
MONDAY................................................................ 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY............................................................ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
J. W. Marriott Hotel

HOTEL

10 S. West Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

$150 per night

MURAT SHRINE THEATRE

All major events take place at the Murat Shrine Theatre.
Approximately one mile from the hotel. Seating capacity 2,500 people.
This Supreme Council would like to acknowledge the contribution and
assistance of the Indianapolis Shrine in making the use of this facility possible.
Thank you.

HONORARY MEMBERS
PLANNING TO ATTEND?
Registration is now strictly an online process via credit card.
Checks will no longer be accepted.
The registration fee for Honorary Members is $165.
There is no additional fee for ladies.
(Candidate, Active Members, Active Emeritus Members - Online registration
does not apply).
Step 1: Register to attend the Supreme Council Annual Meeting
Log on to www.ScottishRiteNMJ.org
Click on 2015 Annual Meeting registration

Link Available April 1, 2015

Follow instructions on screen to complete online registration using your
credit card.
Upon completion please print confirmation page for your records.
If you need to cancel your registration please call Supreme Council 800814-1432 x3311. No registration refunds issued after August 1, 2015.

Step 2:Book Your Hotel Room Reservation

Upon successful completion of member registration, you will be provided
a link for hotel room reservation booking. Please click on the link to
make the actual hotel room reservation.
Follow instructions on each screen to complete online room reservation
booking process. You will receive an email confirmation from the hotel
upon successful completion of hotel booking process.
If you need to cancel your hotel room please call hotel directly or use
your confirmation number to cancel online. Please print confirmation
page for your records.
Need Help?
If you are unable to complete the online process successfully or you do
not have a computer, please call Supreme Council 800-814-1432 x3311
(Marie DAmore). She will assist you.

SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, AUGUST27
3:00 p.m.

Rehearsal of the 33, Murat Shrine Theatre stage.

(Participants only)

FRIDAY, AUGUST28
8:30 a.m.

Executive Session of the Supreme Council for Active and

Active Emeritus Members. Grand Ballroom 7, 3rd floor,
J.W. Marriott.

1:30 p.m.

Executive Session resumes.

3:00 p.m.

Rehearsal of the 33, Murat Shrine Theatre stage.

(Participants Only)
SATURDAY, AUGUST29

8:30 a.m. -
2:30 p.m.

Executive Session of the Supreme Council for Active and

Active Emeritus Members. Grand Ballroom 7, 3rd floor,
J.W. Marriott.

3:00 p.m.

Rehearsal of the 33, Murat Shrine Theatre stage.

(Participants Only)

11:00 a.m. -
7:00 p.m.

Masonic Marketplace, Ballroom 1-4, 3rd floor,

J.W. Marriott.

11:00 a.m. -
7:00 p.m.

Candidate Registration, Room 309, 3rd floor,

J.W. Marriott.

11:00 a.m. -
7:00 p.m.

General Registration, Ballroom Pre-function area, 3rd floor,

J.W. Marriott.

7:00 p.m.

The Active and Active Emeritus Members, the officers of

Supreme Council, distinguished guests of the Supreme Council,
all with their ladies, will assemble for a reception in the Grand
Ballroom 5, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott Hotel.
Dress: Jacket and tie.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.

Masonic Marketplace. Ballroom 1-4, 3rd floor,

J.W. Marriott.

8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.

Candidate Registration, Room 309, 3rd floor,

J.W. Marriott.

8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.

General Registration, Ballroom Pre-function area, 3rd floor,

J.W. Marriott.

12:00 noon

Luncheon for all Members of the Class, Grand Masters, and the
Active and Active Emeritus Members, all with their ladies,
Grand Ballroom 5, 3rd floor, J.W. Marriott.

12:00 noon -
3:00 p.m.

Optional tours at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral at

650 N. Meridan Street. Approximately one mile from hotel.
Group guided tours as time permits. No charge. Transportation
on your own.

3:30 p.m.

The Active and Active Emeritus Members will assemble and

robe in the Corinthian Meeting Room, lower level, Murat
Shrine Theatre for Vesper Service Processional.

4:00 p.m.

Vesper Service for the Illustrious Brethren of the Supreme

Council, Members of the Class, and their ladies at the
Murat Shrine Theatre. Ill. John Wm. McNaughton, 33,
Sovereign Grand Commander, will conduct the service
assisted by Ill. and Rev. Karl D. Schimpf, 33, Grand Prior
of the Supreme Council; Ill. and Rev. William D. Hartman, 33,
Associate Grand Prior of the Supreme Council.
Doors will open at 3:15 p.m.
Dress: Jacket and tie.
Badge is your admission ticket.
MONDAY, AUGUST 31

8:30 a.m.

The Active and Active Emeritus Members will assemble and

robe in the Corinthian Meeting Room, lower level, Murat
Shrine Theatre for General Session processional.

8:30 a.m.

Distinguished Guests will assemble at the Crowne Room,

Murat Shrine Theatre for General Session processional.

9:00 a.m.

First General Session of the Supreme Council, Murat Shrine

Theatre. All Scottish Rite members and their ladies will
be seated before the Active and Active Emeritus Members,
officers, and distinguished guests enter in processional.
Ladies invited to attend.
Doors will open at 8:00 a.m.
Badge is your admission ticket.

1:30 p.m.

Rehearsal of the 33, Murat Shrine Theatre stage.

(Participants Only)

1:45 p.m. -
5:00 p.m.

Optional tour: Lew White Tours - Wine Tasting Lunch.

Reservations required. No refunds after August 21.

2:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m.

Optional tours at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral at

650 N. Meridan Street. Approximately one mile from hotel.
Group guided tours as time permits. No charge. Transportation
on your own.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

9:00 a.m. -
12:00 noon

Optional tour: Lew White Tours - City of Indianapolis.

Reservations required. No refunds after August 21.

9:00 a.m. -
12:00 noon

Optional tours at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral at

650 N. Meridan Street. Approximately one mile from hotel.
Group guided tours as time permits. No charge. Transportation
on your own.

12:00 noon

MEMBERS OF THE CLASS will assemble, in Ballrooms 7-8,

3rd floor, J.W. Marriott, for class photographs and
instruction.

Following photographs and instruction MEMBERS OF THE

CLASS will board buses for Murat Shrine Theatre, and
assemble in the Deluxe Room, lower level, for the 33
processional.

1:00 p.m.

ACTIVE and ACTIVE EMERITUS MEMBERS will assemble

for Executive Session in Rooms 201-203, 2nd floor, J.W.
Marriott Hotel, for the crowning of new Active Members
(no robes)

Following the ceremony ACTIVE and ACTIVE EMERITUS

MEMBERS WILL board buses for Murat Shrine Theatre
and assemble and robe in the Corinthian Meeting
Room, lower level, to await 33 processional.

3:00 p.m.

The 33 will be conferred in full ceremonial form in the

Murat Shrine Theatre.
Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. Entrance doors will be closed
after the Active, Active Emeritus Members and candidates have
entered in processional and will not be reopened until after the
closing of the degree, emergencies excepted. Following the
33 conferral, the Chain of Union will be formed and the 203rd
Session will be closed.
Badge is your admission ticket.

Dress:Full dress with white tie and white waistcoat, also

decorations. Candidates will wear their identifications, but
NOdecorations.

Annual Meetings

2015

August 30-Sept 1

Indianapolis, IN

2016

Executive Sessions Only

Lexington, MA

2017
August 27-29 Rochester, NY

2018

Executive Sessions Only

Lexington, MA

In odd-numbered years, the annual meeting will include Vesper

Service, General Session and the conferral of the 33. For evennumbered years, only trustees of the organization meet in Executive
Session.

Airport Transfer
Go Green Airport Shuttle
$10 per person (36 minute ride)
Online Reservations
www.GoExpressTravel.com/Indy_Express

Board at Ground Transportation Center - Zone 7 at airport

JW Marriott Hotel is 8th (last) stop on shuttle

Drop off and pickup on Washington St. (not main entrance)
Taxi Fare (one way)

approx. $40 each way

(20 minute ride)

Optional Tours
Lew White Tours
Monday, Aug 31
Wine Tasting Lunch Tour
1:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Per Person Cost: $79.00 when purchased before meeting

$84.00 when purchased at tour table at meeting
Tuesday, Sept 1
Indianapolis City Tour
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Per Person Cost: $55.00 when purchased before meeting

$60.00 when purchased at tour table at meeting
See Tours description page for detailed information.
Use Order Form to make reservations.

Indianapolis, Indiana

203rd Annual Meeting

MICHIGAN STREET

JW
MARRIOTT
PLACE

CANAL

WASHINGTON STREET

MARYLAND STREET

WEST STREET

CANAL

SENATE AVENUE

CAPITOL AVENUE

ILLINOIS STREET
SCOTTISH
RITE
CATHEDRAL
MERIDIAN STREET

MARKET STREET

NORTH STREET

MICHIGAN STREET

VERMONT STREET

NEW YORK STREET

DELAWARE STREET

PENNSYLVANIA STREET

OHIO STREET

WASHINGTON STREET

MARYLAND STREET

MONUMENT
CIRCLE

ALABAMA STREET
OLD
NATIONAL
CENTER
THEATRE
NEW JERSEY STREET

J.W. Marriott Hotel

Murat Shrine Theatre
Indy SR Cathedral

10 S West St

502 N New Jersey St

650 N Meridian St