There will be a Social Luncheon for the members of the Valley of Syracuse & their wives on Thursday December 16th at Twin Trees III Restaurant, 310 N. Main St., North Syracuse, NY at noon.
Cost will be Dutch Treat and reservations should be called into the Office (315-452-7976) before December 14th.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
December News
Consistory
My Brothers, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving have passed and Hanukkah and Christmas are upon us. These holidays are my favorites. Not only do we take time to share with family and friends the things that are really important in life but we also have the opportunity to remember how important it is to give thanks for the men and women who fight to protect our homes, families and our freedom as well as give thanks for the blessings the Great Creator has given us. The season also serves as a reminder of the responsibility we have as men and Masons to remember those who are less fortunate than us and assist as our abilities and resources permit.
Our Chapter of Rose Croix, under the leadership of Brother Allan Ferguson Most Wise Master, has put together a wonderful Holiday Program which will take place Monday, December 13th. Social hour will begin at 6:00, dinner at 6:30 with the program to follow. Please make every effort to attend so that we may all celebrate the spirit of family and brotherhood.
Happy holidays.
Sandy
Chapter Rose Croix
Brethren, I hope you are noticing the changes taking place on this page. The officers of the four bodies in our Valley are deliberately trying to tell you that Scottish Rite Freemasonry is both changing and honoring our traditions. Yes, we will announce the upcoming activities. Yes, we will thank the Brothers who put their skills and energy into conferring degrees and performing other programs. But there is more to this Valley than what we do in the temple (which Scottish Rite Masons call a cathedral), and there is more to the Scottish Rite than our degrees. I am like many, if not most, officers in Masonry. I hold another title in the Valley of Syracuse: Hospitaler. With that said, this is one of my last columns as Most Wise Master of Central City Chapter of Rose Croix. Instead, this space can help the Valley better by sharing with our members the work of the Hospitaler.
The Hospitaler does collect money at our meetings to help Brothers in distress. The Hospitaler and his partners also can and should do more, like visit Brothers who are in nursing homes or hospitalized. We know there are Brothers who would appreciate hearing the voice of another person, particularly that of a Brother Scottish Rite Mason.
I invite you to join me in making this fraternity stronger by visiting a Brother who has been confined to his home or lives in a nursing home. You can send me a note about your visit to share in this column. If you cannot visit someone yourself, send me an E-mail about a Brother you know would like a visit. I’ll do the best I can with the resources I have. My E-mail address is ajferguson@odyssey.net. If you do not use
E-mail, call the Valley office for my phone number–they know it well. The #1 job we do as Scottish Rite Masons is care for one another as Brothers. The Hospitaler Column will do its best to nurture fraternal care within this Valley.
Council Princes of Jerusalem
Brethren, Greetings from the Council Princes of Jerusalem.
The Veteran's Day Program was exceptional this year. Brother Tom Santmyer hosted the event and, as usual, he did a “bang up” job. The two Masonic veterans and the one non-Masonic veteran that were honored exemplified the qualities found in the Armed Forces of the United States, past and present. The Commander-in-Chief of the Valley personally presented the evening's entertainment, “The Ring that went around the World”, instead of having a Guest Speaker. It was riveting and a sobering reminder of how far, and deep, the Masonic Fraternity permeates this world.
Occurring in this coming month on December 13 is the Holiday Celebration to be held at the Masonic Memorial Center in North Syracuse. I hope you have sent in your reservations. It will be a nice night out before the frenzy of shopping begins ! It is my hope that all have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season. And, as always, keep in mind the safety and well being of our active military as we go into this Holiday Season.
Milo Peterson
My Brothers, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving have passed and Hanukkah and Christmas are upon us. These holidays are my favorites. Not only do we take time to share with family and friends the things that are really important in life but we also have the opportunity to remember how important it is to give thanks for the men and women who fight to protect our homes, families and our freedom as well as give thanks for the blessings the Great Creator has given us. The season also serves as a reminder of the responsibility we have as men and Masons to remember those who are less fortunate than us and assist as our abilities and resources permit.
Our Chapter of Rose Croix, under the leadership of Brother Allan Ferguson Most Wise Master, has put together a wonderful Holiday Program which will take place Monday, December 13th. Social hour will begin at 6:00, dinner at 6:30 with the program to follow. Please make every effort to attend so that we may all celebrate the spirit of family and brotherhood.
Happy holidays.
Sandy
Chapter Rose Croix
Brethren, I hope you are noticing the changes taking place on this page. The officers of the four bodies in our Valley are deliberately trying to tell you that Scottish Rite Freemasonry is both changing and honoring our traditions. Yes, we will announce the upcoming activities. Yes, we will thank the Brothers who put their skills and energy into conferring degrees and performing other programs. But there is more to this Valley than what we do in the temple (which Scottish Rite Masons call a cathedral), and there is more to the Scottish Rite than our degrees. I am like many, if not most, officers in Masonry. I hold another title in the Valley of Syracuse: Hospitaler. With that said, this is one of my last columns as Most Wise Master of Central City Chapter of Rose Croix. Instead, this space can help the Valley better by sharing with our members the work of the Hospitaler.
The Hospitaler does collect money at our meetings to help Brothers in distress. The Hospitaler and his partners also can and should do more, like visit Brothers who are in nursing homes or hospitalized. We know there are Brothers who would appreciate hearing the voice of another person, particularly that of a Brother Scottish Rite Mason.
I invite you to join me in making this fraternity stronger by visiting a Brother who has been confined to his home or lives in a nursing home. You can send me a note about your visit to share in this column. If you cannot visit someone yourself, send me an E-mail about a Brother you know would like a visit. I’ll do the best I can with the resources I have. My E-mail address is ajferguson@odyssey.net. If you do not use
E-mail, call the Valley office for my phone number–they know it well. The #1 job we do as Scottish Rite Masons is care for one another as Brothers. The Hospitaler Column will do its best to nurture fraternal care within this Valley.
Council Princes of Jerusalem
Brethren, Greetings from the Council Princes of Jerusalem.
The Veteran's Day Program was exceptional this year. Brother Tom Santmyer hosted the event and, as usual, he did a “bang up” job. The two Masonic veterans and the one non-Masonic veteran that were honored exemplified the qualities found in the Armed Forces of the United States, past and present. The Commander-in-Chief of the Valley personally presented the evening's entertainment, “The Ring that went around the World”, instead of having a Guest Speaker. It was riveting and a sobering reminder of how far, and deep, the Masonic Fraternity permeates this world.
Occurring in this coming month on December 13 is the Holiday Celebration to be held at the Masonic Memorial Center in North Syracuse. I hope you have sent in your reservations. It will be a nice night out before the frenzy of shopping begins ! It is my hope that all have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season. And, as always, keep in mind the safety and well being of our active military as we go into this Holiday Season.
Milo Peterson
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Veteran’s Celebration – November 8, 2010
The evening gathering set aside to honor our Veterans was opened with a hearty welcome by Bro. Thomas Santmyer, 32ยบ, Thrice Potent Master of the Central City Lodge of Perfection. Bro. Allan Ferguson, 32°, Most Wise Master of the Central City Chapter of Rose Croix , gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bro. Thomas Santmyer, 32°. Ill.˙. Bruce Ackerman presented the POW-MIA Tableau and remembrance. A Baked Ziti dinner, prepared by Centerville Chapter 185, OES was served to 66 guests. After dinner, members, accompanied by their ladies, retired to the lodge room for the Veterans’ Recognition Ceremony and a special program presentation of “The Ring That Went Round The World”. This presentation, given by the members of the Valley of Syracuse, was a “tribute to and an emotional rendition of Patriotism, Heroism, and Masonic Brotherhood to those who have given their lives in service to their Country and to those who returned.” The presentation was the true story of Brother Truman Charles Toby, a member of Cortland Lodge #470 and a World War I veteran. Bro Allan Ferguson offered the prelude as well as the benediction, brevities were given by Ill.˙. David Spencer, 33°, Active Member and Ill.˙. Peter Samiec, 33°, Active Member and Deputy for New York.
This year, there were two recipients of The Masonic Veteran of the Year Award. This year’s recipients were S.P. Robert T. Mantia, 32° and D.B. Daniel L. Clark, 32°,MSA. Dr. Samuel L. Forcucci was presented the Non Masonic Veteran of the Year award for his duty to his country as a non-Mason.
The evening was a quiet remembrance of those who gave the ultimate. Most of them have come home to receive our honor and thanks, but we still remember those who, apparently gave the ultimate, but haven’t been brought home. It was also a time of thanksgiving, for those who have come home and could be with us, as well as those still fighting. Only three men were honored at our celebration, but in our hearts those awards could be given to every man and women who has or is serving our country now. The back page of the program included a writing of Father Denis Edward O’Brien, USMC, entitled “What is a Vet?” It is a very well written, thought provoking definition of what is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
More photos can be viewed here.
Respectfully submitted,
Ill.˙.Lynwood J. Bennerson, 33°
1st Lt. Commander
Valley of Syracuse, AASR
Valley Secretary Retires
D.B. George W. Black, 32°, MSA typed his last article and attended his last Valley meeting as the Secretary of the four Bodies in our Valley on October 31, 2010.
Unfortunately for the Valley, George’s health condition has contributed heavily to his decision to retire as our Secretary a few months earlier than he planned. When re-elected last May, George commented then that this was the last time he was planning to run for the Secretary’s position.
Unfortunately, he was not able to finish his term of office.
All of the Officers and Members in the Valley wish him well in his retirement and we all pray that his health will improve. He served his Valley well as our Secretary and the Valley’s leader’s through those seven years extend him much gratitude and many thanks for his dedicated assistance and support.
George, you are always welcome to attend any Valley function that your health allows.
We all thank you for your efforts on behalf of the Valley.
Unfortunately for the Valley, George’s health condition has contributed heavily to his decision to retire as our Secretary a few months earlier than he planned. When re-elected last May, George commented then that this was the last time he was planning to run for the Secretary’s position.
Unfortunately, he was not able to finish his term of office.
All of the Officers and Members in the Valley wish him well in his retirement and we all pray that his health will improve. He served his Valley well as our Secretary and the Valley’s leader’s through those seven years extend him much gratitude and many thanks for his dedicated assistance and support.
George, you are always welcome to attend any Valley function that your health allows.
We all thank you for your efforts on behalf of the Valley.
EMail Address Changes in the Valley Office
As we endeavor to improve the ability to improve communications with the Valley Office the following e-mail address changes have been implemented.
EMail directed to the Valley Secretary: James D. Swan, Jr.
ny017@twcny.rr.com
EMail directed to the Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Sharon F. Fox
Adminny017@twcny.rr.com
This change now provides the ability to direct your messages to a specific person in the office.
EMail directed to the Valley Secretary: James D. Swan, Jr.
ny017@twcny.rr.com
EMail directed to the Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Sharon F. Fox
Adminny017@twcny.rr.com
This change now provides the ability to direct your messages to a specific person in the office.
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