The Reid James Simmons Academy of Masonic Ritual

Despite the forecast of heavy rains from tropcial storm Debby, the 2024 Reid James Simmons Academy will run as scheduled.

The 2024 RJS Academy will be held

August 9-10, 2024

At Roanoke Scottish Rite

622 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016


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About the RJS Academy

The Reid James Simmons Academy of Masonic Ritual is organized by the Grand Lodge Committee on Work, and is conducted by the Grand Lecturer, Assistant Grand Lecturer, and the Reid James Simmons Academy officers.

The academy is designed to provide group and individual instruction in Masonic Ritual. There are multiple concurrent ritual workshops during the morning and afternoon session to teach catechisms, lecturers, and various parts within each degree.

Registration and Fees

Registration can be done either through Grandview (encouraged) or in person on the day of the event.

Fees

Individual Registration: $50


Lodge Secretaries and Worshipful Masters

Lodge Registrations:

$50 admits one Lodge Member

$100 admits three Lodge Members

$150 admits an unlimited number of members from the paying Lodge


Make checks for donations and registration fees payable to:

REID JAMES SIMMONS ACADEMY

and mail to:

Scott Springer, 8010 Sleepy View Lane, Springfield, VA 22153-2920

In order to help plan and schedule meals, we ask that you register for both days separately.

We regret that one-day registration fees are NOT available.




Find alternate registration methods, lodging information, and more in the 2024 Letter to the Lodges!

Download 2024 Letter to the Lodges

2023 Reid James Simmons Academy