The F.C. is constantly working on projects to benefit all facets of the Valley of Asheville and its programs. Below you will find various ongoing or upcoming projects. We may even display polls for the general public and SR members to answer that will tailor the outcome of a particular project to the needs or likeness of the community. You may notice lately, the emphasis we are placing on our building fund in many of these fundraisers. Acquiring our own facility, once again, will provide us with much needed space to host further fundraisers and events that are beneficial to the surround communities.
Active Project List
Scottish Rite Discount Card
Ever heard of a win/win/win/win situation? Well there's one in Asheville and you can (1win) benefit through daily discounts to over 75 business throughout WNC for the entire year of 2010, (2win) help those in need - 2 NC Children's Charities, (3win) support local businesses struggling in the current economy, and (4win) continue to show your support for masons who have been the building blocks of these communities since their inception.
The card itself is $10 and is your ticket to discounts on lodging, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and personal services like computer repair, auto maintenance and more. Visit srdc2010.com for more information.
Benefiting charities for 2010 include RiteCare and Eliada Homes, Inc. Over $1800 was raised in 2009 with profits being equally split between MANNA FoodBank, RiteCare, and Oxford Masonic Home for Children.
GoodSearch.com
Normally GoodSearch is used as a discretionary fundraiser for the F.C. with it's profits going toward Scottish Rite programs of it's choosing as well as toward supplies needed to properly facilitate any and all fundraisers. However, this year (2010) the F.C. is focusing 90 percent on the Scottish Rite Building Fund and 10 percent will be discretionary. GoodSearch pays the Asheville Scottish Rite approximately once cent for each search performed. Results of the search are powered by Yahoo and provide the exact same search results as Yahoo.com would. Searching using GoodSearch.com is free to the user. Please help us out by going to http://www.goodsearch.com/?charityid=902702 for all your search queries.
Utilikilts.com
Ever wonder why our branch is called the 'Scottish' Rite? No one is quite sure but one theory includes Mary Queen of Scots' (Clan Stuart) exile to France having something to do with it, since the degrees originated from France but they were based on legends that came from Scotland. As the Scots have their masonic tartan, Americans have become quite attached to the utilikilt. Brothers of the Valley may have noticed them being dawned at the occasional reunion as they provide the additional air conditioning and freedom that is required in the many positions of a theatre worker. Being in Asheville it's not uncommon to spot a Utilikiltarian walking down the street. This fashion statement can be yours and supports the Asheville Scottish Rite through it's Associates program.
50 percent of the profits will benefit the Asheville Scottish Rite Building Fund, the other 50 percent is discretionary to the F.C. Your can peruse the selection or order your Utilikilt at www.utilikilts.com/store/freemasonry.
Upcoming Projects
10K Run
Currently in its incubation stage, please see Jack Williams if your company would like to participate.
Yard Sale
We are currently accepting donations for this project. If you have items that are taking up space and/or no longer needed in your attic, basement, garage, storage space, or any other area, please consider giving it to the Asheville Scottish Rite. We will take these items and sell them to make money for our charitable programs including Rite Care as well as our building fund. Email Kyle Kissmann for instructions on where to drop off items or to arrange for us to pick the item(s) up from you. We will accept anything as small as a thimble or as large as a yacht.
Scottish Rite Friends Dinner
The first of an annual event, the SRFD will involve a dinner, silent auction, and live auction. This event will be in May 2011 on Biltmore Estate property. 1/3 of the proceeds will benefit the House of the Temple Historic Preservation Fund and 1/3 will benefit RiteCare and 1/3 will benefit the Asheville Scottish Rite Building Fund. Asheville Scottish Rite's Knights of St. Andrew are organizing this event and are looking for your support.
Likewise, if you are one of our current supporting businesses and would like to attend, please send me an email and we will contact you as soon as tickets are being sold. If you would like to sponsor the event or donate an item for one of the auctions, email us.
Orient Fundraiser - RiteVoice Golf Tournament
Oct 3-4, 2010: The Orient of NC is organizing a Golf Tournament to be held at the Washington Duke Inn and Country Club to benefit the NC Scottish Rite Foundation. October 3rd, will involve a banquet and both live and silent auction for $70 per person and October 5th, will be the Golf Tournament at $150 per person. Hole and Tee Sponsorships are available. If you are a Scottish Rite Mason and interested in forming a team, please see Marty Fischer. If you want to sponsor the tournament you can reach Dewey Preslar at 704.202.5860 or Ray Hall at 336.601.5015, download the attached brochure. Helping children, owning their (own) future.