ConsistoryGreetings Brothers,
I want to thank each and every one of you for the faith and confidence you have placed in me by electing me as your Consistory’s Commander-In-Chief. I am excited about the opportunities that lie before and pledge to you that I will do my very best to assist in the promotion and growth of our Valley and our Rite.
I want to thank each and every one of you for the faith and confidence you have placed in me by electing me as your Consistory’s Commander-In-Chief. I am excited about the opportunities that lie before and pledge to you that I will do my very best to assist in the promotion and growth of our Valley and our Rite.
With those thoughts in mind, I want to bring to your attention an exciting opportunity to bring new members to our Scottish Rite. Our Sovereign Grand Commander has announced a Scottish Rite Day scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 14th. On this day, any Brother who has obtained the 4th degree can receive his 31st and 32nd degrees on that day.
To support this effort and encourage Master Masons to join Scottish rite, our Valley will be conferring the 4th and 14th degrees on Saturday morning, October 17th in our Masonic Memorial Center. We have also scheduled a 4th degree for Monday, October 26th for those who can’t make on that Saturday. We will schedule more 4th degrees if needed.
I would ask each and every one of you, to think of someone that you believe would be interested in taking advantage of this convenient opportunity to become a member. Bring him to our Kick off and Brother Bring a Brother Night scheduled for Monday, September 14th.
IMPORTANT EVENT: Our annual Walk-A-Thon which is sponsored by the Valleys of Syracuse and Utica will be held on Saturday September 26th. The event will be held at the OES Home at Oriskany, NY and will begin at 10: a.m. The proceeds raised go directly towards helping support our CNY 32nd Degree Children’s learning center. Please consider participating and/or donating. For more information, please contact Craig Cobb, chairman.
Change in Office Hours: The Valley Office will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.
September dates: 9/14 – Kick Off Steak Bake Social at 6:00 Dinner at 7:00. Business Casual dress. 9/21 – Planning Meeting -- (All officers of the 4 bodies are asked to make every effort to attend.)
Keep “ em” in your thoughts and prayers: Brothers Sherman Kumpf and his wife Barb, Lynwood Bennerson and his wife Denise.
If you know of any brother or family member that needs to be kept in our prayers, please let our Secretary and me know. The office phone number is 315-452-7976.
On behalf of our Valley, I want to personally thank Illustrious Brother Craig Cobb, 33rd and Immediate Past Commander-In-Chief for the excellent leadership that he has provided our Valley. It was a privilege and pleasure to have served under his Command. ~ Brother Sandy Samson, 33°, Commander in Chief
CouncilBrethren,
Greetings from the Council Princes of Jerusalem.
I hope everybody enjoyed our “Summer”, wet though it was.
Greetings from the Council Princes of Jerusalem.
I hope everybody enjoyed our “Summer”, wet though it was.
The Child ID Program at the NYS Fair on Aug 30 as always is lot of fun and it performs a vital service to the community at large.
The Kickoff and bring a Brother dinner on Sept 14 is an event that is enjoyable and informative. Come out and mingle with the Brothers and be introduced to some of the Masonic brothers that are showing an interest in becoming Scottish Riters. If you know a Masonic brother that may be interested, contact George Black, Secretary, at the Scottish Rite Office. We should all attempt to support and attend this event.
Let us not forget to support and/or attend the Walk-a-thon in Oriskany on Sept 26.
Information on the present Officers in the Council might be of interest to you.
Information on the present Officers in the Council might be of interest to you.
The Illustrious Gary Hartman is serving as High Priest this year. Gary retired in 2008 from the NBC3/CW6 TV stations in Syracuse., where he was Assistant Chief Engineer. He was licensed by the FCC as a First Class Radiotelephone Operator and is certified by the Society of Broadcast Engineers Professional Engineer. He was made a Fellow of the SBE in 2006, one of only 64 members so honored in the history of the organization. He is Past Chair of SBE CNY Chapter 22, where he is current Frequency Coordinator and Exhibitor Relations chair for the SBE22 Broadcast & Technology Expo. An active Mason, he was elevated to the rank of 33rd Degree in 2002. He is Past Commander-in-Chief of the Valley of Syracuse and serves on the NYS Masonic Charities Committee. He sits on the Board of Governors and is a Trustee of the CNY 32nd Degree Learning Center. He is a Past Master as well as past District Deputy Grand Master of the Onondaga District. He is a member of: Memorial Lodge 648, Liverpool Lodge 501, York Rite and Tigris Shrine. ~ Brother Milo Peterson, 32°
ChapterGreetings Brethren, I would like to start off by re introducing all of the Officers in the Chapter, for anyyone unable to attend our installation.
Sr. Warden, Rev. Allan J. Ferguson, 32
Jr. Warden, Kim C. Dellow, 32
Orator Charles E. Blood. 32
M C, Charles R. Victory, 32, DSA
Capt. Of Guard, William J. Nurk, 32
Trustee, Lynwood J. Bennerson, 32
I would like to thank all of the people that volunteered to help with Child ID at the State Fair. Your efforts were greatly appreciated.
Our first meeting this month is Sep. 14, Brother Bring a Friend Night. Lets get some new member interest !There will be a Walk-A-Thon at Oriskany on Sep. 26. Call Craig Cobb for details,and plan on making a contribution for the Masonic Learning Center For Children.
Don’t forget your Blue Lodge. ~ Brother Dick Freeman, 32°
LodgeMy Brothers-
I bring you greetings from the Lodge of Perfection. We have much workbefore us on the Trestleboard.
I bring you greetings from the Lodge of Perfection. We have much workbefore us on the Trestleboard.
I thank all of my brother for their concern during my recent hospital stay, myimprovement is slow but sure.
Work on the 10th degree continues, I hope to have many new and experiencedbrothers participating.
Work on the 10th degree continues, I hope to have many new and experiencedbrothers participating.
I also look forward to your participation in the steak bake and Child ID at theNew York State Fair on August 30th.
In the coming months, I will be profiling my junior officers in this column.
I hope all of you are well, and I will see you in Lodge! ~ Brother Adam Ferguson, 32°
