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Our Vision 
"We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members."
The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is one of two branches of Freemasonry to which a Master Mason may proceed after he has completed the first three degrees of the Symbolic or "Blue" Lodge. It includes the degrees from the 4° through the 32°.  

The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction was formed in 1867 and includes the 15 states east of the Mississippi River and north of the Mason-Dixon Line and the Ohio River, including Delaware.  The Valley of Syracuse was established in 1862.

The Scottish Rite degrees are lessons taught through allegory in the form of plays. The lessons are taken from Biblical as well as more modern historical events. Cast members use costumes and makeup to look like the characters who they represent. Candidates learn the lessons by observing the presentation. Memorization of material presented is not required. 

The Scottish Rite is open to all Master Masons in good standing. If you are a Master Mason and wish additional information about Scottish Rite, contact any Scottish Rite Mason or this Valley at (315) 452-7976, or email [email protected]

Office Hours:

Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
(315) 452-7976

Central City Presiding Officers

Commander-in-Chief: Ill. Terry A. Byard  33° MSA 
Most Wise Master: Richard G. Fifield, 32°
Sovereign Prince: Joel T. Scarson, 32° ​
Thrice Potent Master: Eric J. Driscoll, 32° DSA

Officers In All Four Bodies

Treasurer: D. B. J. Michael Gates, 32° MSA
Secretary: Ill. James D. Swan, Jr., 33°
Hospitaler: Ill. Garry Visconti, 33° MSA
Tiler/Sentinel: D.B. Kevin M. Cobb, 32° MSA

Upcoming Events

January 2026
Jan 5 ZOOM Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. 
Jan 12 Spring Membership Dinner /Brother Bring a Brother
            with the Ladies
Jan 17 (Saturday) Burns Supper at Coleman’s
Jan 19 Martin Luther King Holiday -Office closed
Jan 26 Confer 4° “Builder” (V) & 13° “Master of the Ninth
​            Arch” (V) 7:30 p.m. 

February 2026                                                                              Feb 02 Trustees 6:15 p.m. / Executive Committee  7:00 p.m.
             “ZOOM” Meeting. 
Jan 12 Feb 09 Caregiver’s Recognition Event
Feb 16 27º “Knight of Jerusalem” (Live) 7:30 p.m.                      Feb 23 KSA Even 7:30 p.m. (Refreshments)
Our Mission 

The Scottish Rite enhances a Freemason's journey towards wisdom and enlightenment. 

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We strive to Provide: 
Inspiration for our members through meaningful programs and degrees.
Convenient opportunities for our members to enhance their lives.
Enjoyable programs and fellowship activities for our members.
The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Syracuse, State of New York acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is in Lexington, Massachusetts and whose officers are:
Ill∴ Walter F. Wheeler, 33°
Sovereign Grand Commander

Ill∴ Stephen E. Smith, 33°
Grand Lieutenant Commander

Ill∴ Laurel "Arby" Humphrey, 33°
Grand Minister of State

Ill∴ G. Michael Morris, 33°
Deputy for New York State

ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK
Ill∴ Steven C. Stefanakos, 33°
Ill∴ David E. Barnes, 33°
Ill∴ Richard J Powell, 33° 
Ill∴ Gary L. Burke, 33°


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AT LARGE
​Ill∴ Peter J Samiec, 33°
Past Sovereign Grand Commander
ACTIVE EMERITUS MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK
Ill∴ Richard H. Welkley, 33° 
Ill∴ Frederick D. Greene, 33° Ill∴ Edward R. Trosin, 33° 
​Ill∴ Harold L. Aldrich, 33°
   Past Grand Minister of State 
   Past Deputy for New York ​
Ill∴ P. Michael Nielsen, 33°
Ill∴ David P. Spencer, 33°
   Past Deputy for New York 
DEPUTY'S REPRESENTATIVE
Ill∴ Robert M. Tyrrell, 33°
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Valley of Syracuse   •   Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Memorial Masonic Center   •   648 Centerville Place   •  North Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 452-7976   •   [email protected]